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Missing Indian dies after climbing Mount Everest

Missing Indian dies after climbing Mount Everest

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Ravi Kumar from Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad fell from the 8,200 metre altitude, which is popularly known as Balcony, and died.

Review: Laadam is a good show

Review: Laadam is a good show

Rediff.com20 Feb 2009

Cosmos Entertainment's Laadam, directed by Prabu Solomon is a gangster-movie with a racy screenplay and a good set of thrills. Go for it.

All you need to know about Gilt Funds

All you need to know about Gilt Funds

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

Gilt funds are mutual funds that predominantly invest in government securities

Bumrah pleased to take wickets and contribute

Bumrah pleased to take wickets and contribute

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah was more than happy to take advantage of the helpful conditions with ball in hand and the 25-year-old took great pains to ensure the magnitude of the occasion didn't adversely affect him.

7 signs that you are a bad boss

7 signs that you are a bad boss

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

While goodness tends to be monochromatic, badness comes in every color of the rainbow.

'Being PM's constituency, Varanasi is getting some privilege'

'Being PM's constituency, Varanasi is getting some privilege'

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'The situation has improved because oxygen tankers are now coming.' 'Before this it was chaotic.'

ISRO to launch GSLV-MarkIII on Dec 18

ISRO to launch GSLV-MarkIII on Dec 18

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

Indian Space agency Indian Space Research Organisation would launch the Geo-synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle-Mark III (LVM3 X mission) on December 18 which would carry active solid boosters, liquid core stage and a passive cryo-stage.

'It's been an incredible journey'

'It's been an incredible journey'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2009

Oscar nominee Resul Pookutty on his journey from a small village in Kerala to the Kodak theatre in Los Angeles, where the Academy Awards are held.

Nadal is a worthy No 1: McEnroe

Nadal is a worthy No 1: McEnroe

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

Rafael Nadal's ascent to the top spot in men's tennis was greeted with cheers, as legends and peers joined in to pay tribute to the game's ultimate warrior.

Nadal takes over as No 1

Nadal takes over as No 1

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

Spaniard Rafael Nadal claimed to the No 1 position in the ATP Rankings on Monday, replacing his great rival Roger Federer of Switzerland, who had held the top spot for a record 237 consecutive weeks (since February 2, 2004). On the Indian front, Somdev Devvarman continued his ascent in the rankings, breaking into the top-250 after a quarter-final finish at the Legg Mason Tennis Classic.

Is it end of personality-driven bi-polar politics in TN?

Is it end of personality-driven bi-polar politics in TN?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Observers are of the view that it would be a challenge for any leader to match their charisma and political influence.

What books do Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook read?

What books do Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook read?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

The world's top CEOs highly recommend these books. Have you read them yet?

Funds fight for front row seat in India

Funds fight for front row seat in India

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

Many view private equity-related funds as a better way of capturing the upside in the economy, given that stock market valuations have been swollen by three to four years of almost uninterrupted share price rises.

Tharoor blasts US lawmakers over letter to PM

Tharoor blasts US lawmakers over letter to PM

Rediff.com9 May 2007

The lawmakers lacked imagination, he said.

7 signs that employees hate the boss

7 signs that employees hate the boss

Rediff.com29 Jan 2008

And the real world, sadly, is full of lousy bosses

NRIs felicitate Lord Hameed Rao

NRIs felicitate Lord Hameed Rao

Rediff.com23 May 2007

The Non-Residential Indian community in London felicitated Khalid Hameed, former High Sheriff of Greater London and erstwhile Chief Executive of Cromwell Hospital, on his elevation to the peerage.

Saina Nehwal is world No 1. Congratulate the champion shuttler

Saina Nehwal is world No 1. Congratulate the champion shuttler

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal is the first Indian woman to achieve the World No 1 ranking.

BJP's first CM in south India speaks!

BJP's first CM in south India speaks!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2007

"Development of the state will top my priority list. It is never easy running a coalition. Keeping the partners happy and working in tandem along with them will be challenging. But I am sure I can handle it," says Yeddyurappa.

Spectacular Ashwin grabs career-best No 2 ranking

Spectacular Ashwin grabs career-best No 2 ranking

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Ravichandran Ashwin on Monday, rose to a career-high second in the ICC Test rankings for bowlers even as A B de Villiers lost his top spot in the batsmen standings.

Siachen beckons

Siachen beckons

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

The bug to visit the 72-km-long Siachen Glacier is catching on after the Army decided to throw upon the icy heights and the world's highest battlefield for tourist activity

How 'they' can spoil India Inc's dream

How 'they' can spoil India Inc's dream

Rediff.com4 Apr 2007

I think a reality check on big manufacturing/infrastructure projects is called for

Surely, the PM didn't cancel Taseer's OCI!

Surely, the PM didn't cancel Taseer's OCI!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

'That would be ridiculous and uncharacteristic of the PM.' 'It is also not how things happen in illiberal States.' 'In such places, lower-level functionaries of every rank and hue seek to ingratiate themselves with the highest authority by going pell-mell after dissenters and outsiders,' points out Mihir S Sharma.

Did this Indian couple fake Everest summit photos?

Did this Indian couple fake Everest summit photos?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Nepal on Tuesday banned an Indian couple from mountain climbing in the country for 10 years after they tried to fake a successful ascent of Mount Everest with digitally altered photographs, officials said.

Amazing rise of Sundar Pichai as Google's top boss

Amazing rise of Sundar Pichai as Google's top boss

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

New Google CEO Sundar Pichai made ascent with low-key style and technical chops.

Invest in FDs or debt funds? Read on...

Invest in FDs or debt funds? Read on...

Rediff.com17 Aug 2006

If the investor gives the highest degree of importance to capital preservation, then FDs should be his calling.

Froome poised to win Tour after Quintana attack

Froome poised to win Tour after Quintana attack

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

Chris Froome is poised to win a second Tour de France title after being forced to hang on desperately as Colombian Nairo Quintana attacked relentlessly in Saturday's penultimate stage up the iconic Alpe d'Huez.

Selvi: A long journey to the corridors of power

Selvi: A long journey to the corridors of power

Rediff.com18 May 2007

Selvi was known for her proximity with DMK chief Karunanidhi's daughter Kanimozhi and political observers feel it might have been one of the reasons for naming her as the Union Minister to fill the vacancy created by Maran's exit.

Tennis round-up: Sakkari beats defending champion Bertens at Charleston

Tennis round-up: Sakkari beats defending champion Bertens at Charleston

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

On a day when top seed Sloane Stephens survived a scare before beating Ajla Tomljanovic 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, Sakkari showcased supreme court coverage skills throughout her almost two-hour match against Bertens.

ICI: A fresh coat of paint

ICI: A fresh coat of paint

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

ICI has divested two large businesses this year, and is sitting on a neat cash pile to focus on its core activities.

Saina crushes Intanon to win India Open

Saina crushes Intanon to win India Open

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

Indian badminton ace Saina Nehwal celebrated her No 1 ranking by beating Thailand's Ratchanok Intanon to clinch the India Open $275,000 Yonex Sunrise Super series event at the Siri Fort sports complex in New Delhi on Sunday.

MIPs: What are they all about

MIPs: What are they all about

Rediff.com25 Apr 2006

MIPs are debt-oriented funds with a mandate to invest a portion (generally upto 20 per cent) of their assets in equities.

Sharapova on top of the world

Sharapova on top of the world

Rediff.com22 Aug 2005

Nowhere man Landis back on track

Nowhere man Landis back on track

Rediff.com21 Jul 2006

American Floyd Landis re-ignited his chances of winning the Tour de France after a solo effort handed him the stage victory

Landis back in yellow

Landis back in yellow

Rediff.com19 Jul 2006

Frank Schleck of Luxembourg powered away with two kilometres left to claim the 15th stage of the Tour de France.

Schleck wins 15th stage

Schleck wins 15th stage

Rediff.com18 Jul 2006

How Rashid is important piece to Sunrisers Hyderabad's puzzle

How Rashid is important piece to Sunrisers Hyderabad's puzzle

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

'Unique' Afghan leg spinner Rashid Khan will have a major impact on this year's Indian Premier League for the Hyderabad franchise, coach Tom Moody has predicted.

In defence of Kaavya Viswanathan

In defence of Kaavya Viswanathan

Rediff.com8 May 2006

It's 3G all the way at the Ambanis

It's 3G all the way at the Ambanis

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Here's a quick at the two cousins, Akash and Anmol.