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India, China most positive about economic upturn

India, China most positive about economic upturn

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

Executives in India and China are the most optimistic about sustainability of economic recovery, with six out of ten people reposing their faith on the turnaround in the economy, says a survey.

The aura of Brand Rajni

The aura of Brand Rajni

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

Ask a college kid in USA to guess what that was, and the answer would be: that's the line for getting the first pieces of Apple IPad.

Want a career in Architecture?

Want a career in Architecture?

Rediff.com13 May 2009

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the admission to First Year of Five Year Degree Course in Architecture for the academic year 2009-2010.

Adam Gilchrist reveals the toughest bowler he kept to

Adam Gilchrist reveals the toughest bowler he kept to

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Adam Gilchrist, who is most commonly considered as the best wicket-keeper in cricket history, has rated Michael Bevan as the most challenging bowler he kept to.

Five simple steps to a glowing complexion

Five simple steps to a glowing complexion

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

Everyone wants clear, healthy skin. But how is one to keep it that way when we are out facing pollution, toxins and junk food everyday? Follow these simple steps to help achieve it.

Vice president's wife not happy with Women's Bill

Vice president's wife not happy with Women's Bill

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

Vice President Hamid Ansari's wife Salma says she has a "problem" with the Women's Reservation Bill and feels that it will not be of much help unless awareness is created among women at the grassroot level.

Kal Penn to help Obama connect with Asian American

Kal Penn to help Obama connect with Asian American

Rediff.com8 Apr 2009

Kal Penn was one of the leading Indian Americans to have campaigned aggressively for Barack Obama during presidential election. Highly popular among the younger Indian Americans, Kal was highly instrumental in getting their support for Obama.

Tackling Afghan roadside bombs new priority for US

Tackling Afghan roadside bombs new priority for US

Rediff.com15 Nov 2009

With 80 percent of US casualties in Afghanistan caused by roadside bombs planted by Taliban and Al Qaeda militants, the Pentagon is creating a department-wide task force to find ways to counter the menace.

UN urges to 'Seal the Deal' on climate change

UN urges to 'Seal the Deal' on climate change

Rediff.com15 Jul 2009

Five top United Nations officials have urged world leaders to "seal the deal" at Copenhagen in December on an ambitious new climate change pact aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions.

What the CII achieved in 25 years

What the CII achieved in 25 years

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

More than lobbying for concessions, CII strove to be an instrument of change.

Now, a controversy over Mumbai-Pune expressway

Now, a controversy over Mumbai-Pune expressway

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

'The Mumbai-Pune expressway took shape during the BJP rule in Maharashtra and I had declared that time that it would be named after popular Marathi litterateur P L Deshpande, the most versatile and loved personality of the state famously known for his creative and artistic genius,' Shiv Sena Chief Bal Thackeray said in the editorial of party mouthpiece Saamana on Thursday.

11 ways to exercise while watching TV

11 ways to exercise while watching TV

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

Hanging out on your sofa watching the 'idiot box' doesn't mean you have to be a couch potato.

'Poor kids must get 3 attempts to get into IIT'

'Poor kids must get 3 attempts to get into IIT'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

The 'Super 30' programme is a popular initiative conducted by Kumar for last seven years in Bihar and Jharkhand. He also suggested starting two different syllabi for students at secondary level -- one for ordinary students and another for the extra-ordinary and talented students.

India to miss iPhone price cut

India to miss iPhone price cut

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

Apple's decision to slash its entry-level iPhone (8 GB version) in the US market will not trickle down to India anytime soon.

Floods leave 230 dead, over 1 mn displaced

Floods leave 230 dead, over 1 mn displaced

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

Retreating monsoon claimed 12 more lives as the death toll due to torrential rains and rampaging floods in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh soared to 205 on Monday even as relief operations were on in full swing in the two states to provide succour to the affected.

'Jai Ho' competes against 'Octomom'

'Jai Ho' competes against 'Octomom'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2009

'Jai Ho' and 'Slumdog' will compete with 73 other entries from around the world, including 'Octomom' and 'Recessesionista', to become the millionth word of the English language. The English Language will cross the 1,000,000 word threshold on June 10, 2009 at 10:22 am Stratford-Upon-Avon time, the Global Language Monitor, an Austin, Texas-based firm said. The Indian entries include 'Cuddies', a word used to refer to ladies' underwear or panties.

Life during lockdown: Clean, cook, binge, repeat...

Life during lockdown: Clean, cook, binge, repeat...

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

If everybody is 'working' from home, then how has TV consumption gone up? Who is making all that gourmet food being posted on social media?

Dos and don'ts of investing in company FDs

Dos and don'ts of investing in company FDs

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

Though company fixed deposits earn you a higher rate of interest here are some pitfalls you should know before betting your money in them.

Isha Ambani's wedding in Mumbai: All the details

Isha Ambani's wedding in Mumbai: All the details

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

The wedding, which is billed as the India Inc's most expensive yet, was held at Antilla.

Jaffer to lead Mumbai in Irani Trophy

Jaffer to lead Mumbai in Irani Trophy

Rediff.com19 Sep 2009

Opener Wasim Jaffer has been appointed as captain of the Mumbai Ranji Trophy team for the 2009-2010 season and would lead the 38-time national champions in their season-opening Irani Cup clash against Rest of India at Nagpur from October 1-5.

English players are not <I>paisa vasool</I>

English players are not paisa vasool

Rediff.com14 May 2009

Among top players from different countries playing in the IPL second season, it turns out that English players cost the most, but contributed the least.

Environment & industries: SC the saviour in '08

Environment & industries: SC the saviour in '08

Rediff.com31 Dec 2008

From a legal perspective, 2008 has been noteworthy for the corporate world as the Supreme Court cleared the environmental hurdles for three projects, which entailed investments in billions of dollars. On other hand, the apex court asked the Central Pollution Control Board to probe into the allegations made the Orissa against Paradeep Phosphates Ltd, which was also asked by the state to shut its factory for releasing hazardous pollutants.

Cannes 2015: Aishwarya is a dream girl in Elie Saab

Cannes 2015: Aishwarya is a dream girl in Elie Saab

Rediff.com22 May 2015

We'd bet good money on it!

'Irfan's inconsistent bowling cost him his place'

'Irfan's inconsistent bowling cost him his place'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2010

India cricket coach Gary Kirsten on Sunday said the team wanted Irfan Pathan to play as an all-rounder in the 2011 ODI World Cup but had to drop the plan because of his inability to take wickets consistently.

Yum! Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is back at Cannes!

Yum! Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is back at Cannes!

Rediff.com18 May 2015

The actress makes a stylish debut on the Cannes 2015 red carpet.

RCoM unveils 1 paisa per SMS plan

RCoM unveils 1 paisa per SMS plan

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

Currently, subscribers pay 50-60p for an SMS. By comparison, Tata Teleservices charges a paisa per word, for up to 15 characters.

Iran can produce nuke warhead within a year:Report

Iran can produce nuke warhead within a year:Report

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

Iran is poised to produce its first nuclear warhead and will be able to do so within a year of an order from its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a media report said on Monday. Quoting Western intelligence sources, The Times daily claimed that Iran has perfected the technology to create and detonate a nuclear warhead and is merely awaiting the green signal from its Supreme Leader.

Arthur in favour of umpire referrals

Arthur in favour of umpire referrals

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

South Africa coach Mickey Arthur welcomed on Tuesday the decision to use an umpire referral system in next month's home series against England.

Air India to fly Amritsar-London-Toronto daily

Air India to fly Amritsar-London-Toronto daily

Rediff.com23 Mar 2009

The airline will be running the fight on a daily basis from the Rajasansi International Airport. The flight currently runs thrice a week. The proposed move is expected to provide a relief to perishable exporters and farmers of Punjab who were affected after Jet Airways and Singapore Airlines withdrew their services last year stating it was not feasible for them to continue anymore.

Review: Kalavaramaye Madilo is appealing

Review: Kalavaramaye Madilo is appealing

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

This heroine-centric film is appealing and makes for a worthwhile watch. Just go and enjoy it and let the cascade of emotions engulf you.

Malegaon probe: Sadhvi undergoes polygraph tests

Malegaon probe: Sadhvi undergoes polygraph tests

Rediff.com1 Nov 2008

Three accused in the September 29 Malegaon blast on Saturday underwent polygraph tests at the Kalina Forensic Science Laboratory.

Pussycat Doll's verison of Jai Ho in top 100

Pussycat Doll's verison of Jai Ho in top 100

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

Rahman has become the first Indian -- and by Indian, we mean born in India, raised in India and based in India -- to make it to the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.

Trailer: Sachin Tendulkar, coming soon to a theatre near you

Trailer: Sachin Tendulkar, coming soon to a theatre near you

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Raja Sen has just watched the teaser of Sachin: A Billion Dreams a few times over, and he can't stop grinning.

Fairness cream market targets men

Fairness cream market targets men

Rediff.com20 May 2010

Men in India seem to be in a rush to be the fairer sex.

Got breathtaking #India-Photos? We'd love to see them!

Got breathtaking #India-Photos? We'd love to see them!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

Readers have been sharing their most stunning travel images from around the country. You can share yours too!

Rahman's biography out on June 10

Rahman's biography out on June 10

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Penguin India has decided to publish the maestro's biography.

IAF makes a statement near China border

IAF makes a statement near China border

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

Nyoma has been developed with an aim to connect the remote areas of Ladakh region to the mainland. This would also ensure that movements in the area continue when the road traffic gets affected, during the harsh winters besides enabling improved communication network in the region, facilitating economical ferrying of supplies as well as promotion of tourism to the general area.

Review: Blue -- shaken, stirred and stylish

Review: Blue -- shaken, stirred and stylish

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

The music of this multi-starrer is as global in its influences and execution as can be expected from Rahman and the scale of the film.

John and Bipasha are hot: Neil Nitin Mukesh

John and Bipasha are hot: Neil Nitin Mukesh

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh set the ramp on fire in a black-gold short jacket sherwani for designer Narendra Kumar on Day 5 of the Kolkata Fashion Week.

TN: Polling peaceful in Tirumangalam bypoll

TN: Polling peaceful in Tirumangalam bypoll

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

Amid tight security, polling for the by-election to the Tamil Nadu Assembly from Tirumangalam constituency began on a peaceful note with about 15 per cent of the total 1.55 lakh electorate, exercising their votes by 1000 hrs, officials said.