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10 facts you should know about Lata Mangeshkar

10 facts you should know about Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

The legendary singer turns 87 today!

Indian-American to lead prosecution of Shahzad

Indian-American to lead prosecution of Shahzad

Rediff.com5 May 2010

India-born US Federal Attorney Preet Bharara, spearheading the prosecution of 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, now has another high-profile terrorism case in his hands -- the Times Square bombing plot involving Pakistani-American Faisal Shahzad.

White House demands Congress curb 'weapons of war'

White House demands Congress curb 'weapons of war'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

"The president has been quite frustrated, and in some cases even angry, about congressional inaction," he said.

US advisory warns India of terror attacks

US advisory warns India of terror attacks

Rediff.com17 Apr 2010

Terrorist groups may be planning attacks in India, the US has warned in its latest advisory and asked its nationals to exercise caution during their stay in the country.

Bhupathi-Mirnyi lose Valencia Open final

Bhupathi-Mirnyi lose Valencia Open final

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

A doubles title continued to elude Mahesh Bhupathi and Max Mirnyi as they lost the Valencia Open final to British brothers Andy and Jamie Murray in Valencia.

'There's no bigger prize than the Ashes and WC'

'There's no bigger prize than the Ashes and WC'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

England all-rounder Paul Collingwood has said that the current tour of Australia and next year's World Cup will be the ultimate experience for the Andrew Strauss-led squad.

Hawala kingpin Naresh Jain booked by ED

Hawala kingpin Naresh Jain booked by ED

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

Alleged Hawala kingpin Naresh Kumar Jain, arrested by the the Narcotics Control Bureau, was booked on Tuesday under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act by the Enforcement Directorate. The Directorate, which had in September booked Jain under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, is likely to seek his remand soon.

Meet the man who 'sells' weather for a living

Meet the man who 'sells' weather for a living

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

He is a man who sells weather. Kolkata-based businessman Angshujyoti Das is the owner of Express Weather, a firm that sells weather forecast to farmers, corporates, agri-input-based industries and even film production companies.

It is easy to detect plagiarism!

It is easy to detect plagiarism!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

Thanks to the World Wide Web, it is easy to detect plagiarism, as a former editor of a leading Delhi newspaper learnt to his cost a few years ago.

Mumbai police gears up for 26/11 anniversary

Mumbai police gears up for 26/11 anniversary

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

Warning that the terrorists are educated and sophisticated, Mumbai Police Commissioner D Sivanandan said the city police have many quick-response teams ready to thwart another 26/11-style terror attack.

IIP growth rate likely to slip to 10%: Experts

IIP growth rate likely to slip to 10%: Experts

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

A day before the Index of Industrial Production for August is to be made public, senior economists said on Monday that segments like capital goods -- which witnessed a production growth of 63 per cent in July against just 1.7 per cent a year ago -- will hopefully maintain the momentum.

Rahman is headline act at famed Sydney Festival

Rahman is headline act at famed Sydney Festival

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

Rahman's two-and-a-half hour free and exclusive music-dance performance will include over 40 Bollywood dancers, singers, and musicians at outdoor Parramatta Park near Sydney.

Girl's uncle, father held for Delhi honour killing

Girl's uncle, father held for Delhi honour killing

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

The father and uncle of a 19-year-old girl, who was allegedly tortured and electrocuted to death along with her boyfriend in a case of honour killing in New Delhi on monday, have been arrested, police said on Tuesday. Suresh Kumar Saini and Om Prakash, father and uncle respectively of the victim Asha Saini, were arrested for allegedly committing the gruesome murder.

We played well enough to win: Ponting

We played well enough to win: Ponting

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

Australia's captain was annoyed with his bowlers for letting India get so close in the first ODI. Only Peter Siddle was spared. That's because he gave away just four runs in the final over, with India needing nine for victory.

NIA not roped in yet to probe Pune blast: Pillai

NIA not roped in yet to probe Pune blast: Pillai

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

The National Investigation Agency, which was formed to investigate cases relating to terrorism, was not roped in for the investigation into the Pune blast.

Pakistan looking for a foreign coach

Pakistan looking for a foreign coach

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

Nearly 14 months after firing Australian coach Geoff Lawson, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is again looking for a foreign coach. PCB chairman Ejaz Butt on Monday confirmed on a television show that he is in talks with some foreign coaches.

ICC rubbishes fixing allegations against Pakistan

ICC rubbishes fixing allegations against Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday rubbished match-fixing allegations against the Pakistan cricket team in the just-concluded ICC Champions Trophy in South Africa. ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat also gave a clean chit to Australian umpire Simon Taufel who was officiating the semi-final match between Pakistan and New Zealand.

India fanning terrorism inside Pak: Malik

India fanning terrorism inside Pak: Malik

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

In an interview to a private television channel, Malik claimed that extremists who were apprehended during raids in the Swat Valley have confirmed India's hand in terror activities inside Pakistan.

Challenges that Ratan Tata faced; what his successor will

Challenges that Ratan Tata faced; what his successor will

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

The job of Tata Sons chairman might be the most prestigious in India Inc, but it comes loaded with challenges.

Chat with <I>Mariyaan</i> director Bharat Bala, right here!

Chat with Mariyaan director Bharat Bala, right here!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

The director will talk about his film Mariyan and working with Dhanush.

Soon, a temple dedicated to goddess 'English'

Soon, a temple dedicated to goddess 'English'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2010

"We are exploring various forms of architecture for the temple. We are working on an idea where the temple will be open from three sides, and covered by a wall behind the platform on which the statue of goddess 'English' will be mounted. The temple will stand on four pillars. The two front pillars will stand on base-concrete shaped like computers."

Ash, Sonam, Freida: Who looked the best at Cannes?

Ash, Sonam, Freida: Who looked the best at Cannes?

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Vote and tell us who truly rocked the red carpet this year at Cannes!

Duleep Trophy: Raina, Parthiv eye comeback to Team India

Duleep Trophy: Raina, Parthiv eye comeback to Team India

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Suresh Raina has been named captain of the India Blue team for the Duleep Trophy, which will be held in Kanpur and Lucknow from September 7 to 29, providing him a platform to make a return to the Indian team.

Gavaskar frisked at Eden Gardens

Gavaskar frisked at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar was on Thursday frisked by security men along with Sri Lanka's Russel Arnold while entering the Eden Gardens Stadium for the fourth One-dayer in Kolkata on Thursday.

Meet the top 10 highest-earning celebrities in India

Meet the top 10 highest-earning celebrities in India

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Priyanka Chopra is the only female in the top ten.

Rukna Nahi Hai... a tribute to the Rio-bound athletes

Rukna Nahi Hai... a tribute to the Rio-bound athletes

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

A record contingent of 121 athletes, including 54 women, will represent India at the Rio Olympics.

Ahmedabad: Plane's nosewheel collapses; all safe

Ahmedabad: Plane's nosewheel collapses; all safe

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

57 passengers and four crew on board a Jet Airways flight from Indore on Thursday night had a close shave when the aircraft skidded on the runway after its nosewheel came off while landing at the airport in Ahmedabad.

I-League: Churchill Brothers pip Chirag United 5-3

I-League: Churchill Brothers pip Chirag United 5-3

Rediff.com5 Feb 2011

Churchill Brothers took full advantage of a weak Chirag United defence to register a 5-3 away win in a round 13 I-League match at Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday.

BSE, too, kicks off mutual fund trading

BSE, too, kicks off mutual fund trading

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

The venture -- named as BSE StAR MF, has received confirmation from more than 20 mutual fund-houses to participate and seven funds, with a total of 103 schemes, will be available from today itself.

IITs, IIMs face 25% faculty shortage

IITs, IIMs face 25% faculty shortage

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

The centrally-funded technical Institutions, including IITs and IIMs, are suffering due to about 25 per cent shortage of faculty, the Lok Sabha was told on Wednesday.

When James Cameron met Aamir Khan

When James Cameron met Aamir Khan

Rediff.com15 Mar 2010

Here's what happened at The India Today Conclave 2010 when the two perfectionists shared ideas.

Of Brazil and memories of another Cup

Of Brazil and memories of another Cup

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

A young school boy is enraptured by tales of Brazilian soccer magic and falls in love with the joga bonito -- the beautiful game and the men in yellow. M P Anil Kumar travels back in time.

'Too much of cricket means spectators fatigue'

'Too much of cricket means spectators fatigue'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

Excessive cricket is not only a concern for players' burnout but is also creating spectators' fatigue, warned former Australian wicket-keeper batsman Adam Gilchrist.

Wolves fined for playing weakened team

Wolves fined for playing weakened team

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

Wolverhampton Wanderers have been given a suspended 5,000 fine by the Premier League for fielding a weakened team against Manchester United in December, the Midlands club said on Thursday.

J&K: 2 CRPF men injured in grenade attack

J&K: 2 CRPF men injured in grenade attack

Rediff.com27 Jun 2009

The area where the explosion occurred is close to the civil secretariat complex, where the offices of chief minister, ministers and senior bureaucrats are located.

India for new initiatives with ASEAN

India for new initiatives with ASEAN

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

India will make a strong pitch for new initiatives with ASEAN countries to collectively respond to challenges thrown up by the global economic meltdown and climate change during the two day India-ASEAN and East Asia Summits beginning in Thailand tomorrow.

JK: Employees on strike, seeking revised pay

JK: Employees on strike, seeking revised pay

Rediff.com17 Feb 2009

A confrontation is brewing up between the Jammu and Kashmir government and its over four lakh employees over the implementation of the sixth pay commission recommendations.

'Sad when people in power waste time, energy on me'

'Sad when people in power waste time, energy on me'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Are John Travolta, Kelly Preston expecting twins?

Are John Travolta, Kelly Preston expecting twins?

Rediff.com27 May 2010

According to a tabloid, they are.

Twenty20 format may help crack US market

Twenty20 format may help crack US market

Rediff.com22 May 2010

From the country that gave the world the slider and the forkball, cricket's administrators are asking are Americans ready for the doosra and the googly? The answer may be found this weekend when cricket makes its first real attempt to crack into the United States with two official Twenty20 matches between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at the country's only purpose-built cricket stadium.