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Why Oppo is favourite among India's youngsters

Why Oppo is favourite among India's youngsters

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Young consumers said that Oppo's constant focus on camera prowess and its long-lasting batteries remained at the top of their mind

Indians at French Open: Purav-Divij enter pre-quarters, Paes exits

Indians at French Open: Purav-Divij enter pre-quarters, Paes exits

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

The Indian pair of Purav Raja and Divij Sharan upstaged the 15th-seeded Austrian-Croat combo of Oliver Marach and Mate Pavic to enter the men's doubles pre- quarterfinals of the French Open.

Desi kids shine in US Congressman's app competition

Desi kids shine in US Congressman's app competition

Rediff.com2 Aug 2014

From developing an app that instantly alerts teachers and parents when a student is bullied in school to a one that helps airline users to track their lost baggage -- young Indian American students made their mark at the inaugural app competition organised by prominent United States Representative Mike Honda in California recently. Rediff.com/India Abroad's Ritu Jha reports.

'Dhoni can hit any ball to wherever he wants to'

'Dhoni can hit any ball to wherever he wants to'

Rediff.com1 May 2018

Chennai Super Kings batsman Faf Du Plessis heaped praise on skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni for his ability to hit any bowler, saying such a trait can make life difficult for any rival captain.

India's WI Report Card: 10/10 for all-rounder Ashwin

India's WI Report Card: 10/10 for all-rounder Ashwin

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Ravichandran Ashwin was India's best player in the series and he contributed with both bat and ball to emerge as the new all-round hope that India have been so desperately in the last so many years.

Aussies all the rage as Cummins, Maxwell headline IPL Auction

Aussies all the rage as Cummins, Maxwell headline IPL Auction

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Among the Indians, while Robin Uthappa was bought by Rajasthan Royals for 3 crore, Test specialists Cheteshwar Pujara and Hanuma Vihari went unsold.

Desis rock! Indian solves complex mathematical problem

Desis rock! Indian solves complex mathematical problem

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Indian mathematician Nikhil Srivastava has been named joint winner of George Polya Prize after finding a solution to a problem that had eluded mathematicians for more than 50 years.

Is IPL to be blamed for India's poor showing in England?

Is IPL to be blamed for India's poor showing in England?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan feels the young Indian players must come out of the cash-rich Indian Premier League's shadow and play county cricket.

Mystery of the missing 296 Associated Journals' shareholders

Mystery of the missing 296 Associated Journals' shareholders

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

Congress leaders claim The Associated Journals Limited has 761 shareholders while the company shows more than 1,000

FIR against Hooda in National Herald case

FIR against Hooda in National Herald case

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Hooda, who as the chief minister was the ex officio chairman of the Haryana Urban Development Authority, has been accused of illegally transferring land to Associated Journals Ltd, which published the newspaper, at Panchkula in 2005.

A decade since his Olympic gold, Bindra craving company at top

A decade since his Olympic gold, Bindra craving company at top

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

'Lonely' Bindra hopes for gold club company in Tokyo 2020

CONGRATULATE the Indian team!

CONGRATULATE the Indian team!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

'What a win for the U19 boys, take it as a stepping stone. Long long way to go! Enjoy the moment,' India skipper Virat Kohli tweeted.

Commonwealth Games: 4 Indians who could set the stage ablaze

Commonwealth Games: 4 Indians who could set the stage ablaze

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

The Commonwealth Games have been a happy hunting ground for Indian athletes, who shine in the absence of world-class competition. Some young Indians can once again relish the opportunity to go for gold, feels Dhruv Munjal.

Pakistan need mentor like Dravid, says Ramiz

Pakistan need mentor like Dravid, says Ramiz

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

Ramiz Raja has praised the role of legendary batsman Rahul Dravid in developing the young Indian players, and said Pakistan needs someone like him to unearth talent.

'Big Boss is destroying India'

'Big Boss is destroying India'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

'Salman Khan should be booked under the National Security Act as he is destroying Indian culture.'

'We are here to set high standards'

'We are here to set high standards'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

A peek into how Mumbai's youth are doing their bit to strengthen the nation's democratic fabric.

The Internet: ISIS's favourite playground

The Internet: ISIS's favourite playground

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

'They clearly kill people for the cameras. You will notice the terrorists -- the executioners and others in the shot -- seem very much at ease with what they are about to do. They take to their jobs with gusto.' The Internet is being effectively harnessed by the ISIS terror group to recruit fresh blood.

Nisarg Patel's start-up aims at a healthier world

Nisarg Patel's start-up aims at a healthier world

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

He's created soluble protein biosensors to detect bacteria in water!

I don't want to live in this sinful country: Indian ISIS recruit

I don't want to live in this sinful country: Indian ISIS recruit

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

18 young Indian men from Kerala, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu are fighting for the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant.

Top 10 automatic scooters in India

Top 10 automatic scooters in India

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

More and more young Indians are going for these stylish, comfortable and affordable two-wheelers

Windies will be better prepared to tackle Shaw

Windies will be better prepared to tackle Shaw

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

West Indies all-rounder Roston Chase says they are better-prepared to tackle Shaw, whose initial onslaught had set the tone for their embarrassing defeat in the first Test.

HP launches dual-SIM, quad-core voice tabs at Rs 17,300

HP launches dual-SIM, quad-core voice tabs at Rs 17,300

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Tech giant Hewlett-Packard has launched two voice-calling tablets and appointed actor Deepika Padukone as brand ambassador in a fresh bid to strengthen its position in the Indian market.

World Boxing Championships: Sonia moves into pre-quarters

World Boxing Championships: Sonia moves into pre-quarters

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

This was Sonia's first major international event having risen to senior level by winning a gold in the National Championships in 2016. Last year, she won a gold in the Serbia Cup. She won a bronze in the Ahmet Comert Boxing Tournament this year.

What are the dos and don'ts of being a paying guest? Tell us!

What are the dos and don'ts of being a paying guest? Tell us!

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Are you renting out space in someone's home? We'd like to know how it works!

World Cup: A test of Kohli's tactical acumen

World Cup: A test of Kohli's tactical acumen

Rediff.com18 May 2019

A World Cup victory will put Kohli in a league of his own and even those sceptical about his tactical nous, will have no other option but to grudgingly doff their hats at his heady achievements.

Even at 2 am, Swaraj helps Indians tweeting for help: Modi

Even at 2 am, Swaraj helps Indians tweeting for help: Modi

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi heaped praise on External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, saying she and her ministry have set an example of effectively using social media to deliver good governance and help Indians in distress in any corner of the world.

WC qualifiers: India can't afford to be complacent, says coach Stimac

WC qualifiers: India can't afford to be complacent, says coach Stimac

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

'We have played just two matches, and we have played well, that too against two powerful teams. It gives us that added motivation and confidence that in football, anything is possible'

Sports Shorts: Kenya's former world champion Bett dies in road accident

Sports Shorts: Kenya's former world champion Bett dies in road accident

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Herald case: Delhi HC to hear AJL's appeal against eviction order

Herald case: Delhi HC to hear AJL's appeal against eviction order

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

The court listed the matter for hearing on January 16 after both the sides consented to it.

India at Aus Open: Yuki Bhambri ousted by Berdych

India at Aus Open: Yuki Bhambri ousted by Berdych

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Star Indian tennis player Yuki Bhambri suffered a major setback in the Australian Open after a straight-set defeat at the hands of the sixth-seed Tomas Berdych in the opening round of the tournament on Monday.

Sports Shorts: Srikanth, Sindhu in Singapore Open QF

Sports Shorts: Srikanth, Sindhu in Singapore Open QF

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Thailand Open champion Kidambi Srikanth came up with a solid display to shock world number 10 Tien Minh Nguyen of Vietnam in a men's singles match to enter the quarter-finals of the US $300,000 Singapore Super Series.

The Stanford scientist who dreams of paper microscopes, computers made of bubbles

The Stanford scientist who dreams of paper microscopes, computers made of bubbles

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

In the concluding part of this series on three young Indians American who are pushing the boundaries in their respective fields, Arthur J Pais speaks with Dr Manu Prakash whose low-cost microscope and oral cancer detector that can save millions of lives were born out of empathy for poor people.

Why did Vikas Krishan pull out of the Asian Championships?

Why did Vikas Krishan pull out of the Asian Championships?

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Why did Vikas Krishan give his opponent a walkover in an Asian Championship semi-final?

'How do I jump into bed with someone I don't know?'

'How do I jump into bed with someone I don't know?'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Excerpts from Nandini Krishnan's fascinating book Hitched: The Modern Woman and Arranged Marriage.

Kamal, Shruti, Viv add star power to New York's India Day parade

Kamal, Shruti, Viv add star power to New York's India Day parade

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

As with the last 37 years, this year too the India Day Parade in New York saw thousands of Indian Americans throng Manhattan's Madison Avenue to celebrate India's Independence Day. For the thousands of Indians who turned up, it was a once in a year chance to showcase their country's rich cultural diversity.

Trump appoints Indian-American to key White House post

Trump appoints Indian-American to key White House post

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

Shah, who is in his early 30s, is currently head of Opposition Research in the Republican National Committee.

This footballer earns more playing for Bengaluru than Norwegian club

This footballer earns more playing for Bengaluru than Norwegian club

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

He is the only Indian to get a start in an Europa League game but the country's numero uno goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu revealed that Bengaluru FC pays him much more than what he used to get at Norwegian club Stabaek FC.

Rio Games: Indian swimmers Sajan, Shivani finish 41st and 28th

Rio Games: Indian swimmers Sajan, Shivani finish 41st and 28th

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Young Indian swimmers Sajan Prakash and Shivani Kataria expectedly made inglorious exits in their respective events at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro on Monday.

'It is going to be a test of character for the Indian batsmen'

'It is going to be a test of character for the Indian batsmen'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

South African skipper Graeme Smith has sought to play mindgames ahead of the Test series against India, saying the fast and bouncy tracks here will be a real "test of character" for the young Indian batting line-up.

What you can learn from Virat and his team...

What you can learn from Virat and his team...

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

'Kohli represents a new generation of young Indians who are willing to play hard, win every match and dominate the rivals,' says Indrajit Gupta.