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Xi's aggressive moves against India 'unexpectedly flopped': US magazine

Xi's aggressive moves against India 'unexpectedly flopped': US magazine

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Xi, 67, already roiling the Communist Party with a 'rectification' campaign and mass persecution of foes, will launch 'another brutal purge' following the Chinese army's failures on the Indian border, the Newsweek said in an opinion piece.

'It hurts that 1975 hockey World Cup gold has been forgotten'

'It hurts that 1975 hockey World Cup gold has been forgotten'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Indian hockey wrote a historic chapter exactly 46 years ago on this day in Kuala Lumpur when the country lifted its only World Cup title, but the architects of that golden achievement rued the fact that countrymen has gradually forgotten their feat.

CBI books dancer Leela Samson over irregularities

CBI books dancer Leela Samson over irregularities

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

The Central Bureau of Investigation has booked ace Bharatnatyam dancer and former Chairperson of Sangeet Natak Akademi Leela Samson for alleged "unfruitful expenditure" in Rs 7.02-crore renovation project of Koothambalam auditorium of Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai.

Pant, Root nominated for ICC Player of the Month

Pant, Root nominated for ICC Player of the Month

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

India's Rishabh Pant and England's Joe Root have found a place in the men's category.

Kitab Khana: One Of The World's Top Bookstores

Kitab Khana: One Of The World's Top Bookstores

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com heads to south Mumbai to discover why Kitab Khana is considered one of the best bookshops in the world.

Pakistan lose early wickets as SA fight back on Day 1

Pakistan lose early wickets as SA fight back on Day 1

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

Pakistan spinners Yasir Shah and Nauman Ali took five wickets between them to restrict South Africa to 220 all out, but the home side faltered in reply to close on 33 for four on day one of a fast-moving first Test in Karachi on Tuesday.

Priyanka shares favourite story of great-grandfather Nehru

Priyanka shares favourite story of great-grandfather Nehru

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Thursday shared a fond memory of her great-grandfather Jawaharlal Nehru while remembering him on his 130th birth anniversary.

The Serpent: Don't miss the Charles Sobhraj series!

The Serpent: Don't miss the Charles Sobhraj series!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

An eight-part crime drama set in the mid-1970s highlighting notorious serial killer and conman Charles Sobhraj's sinister activities around the hippie trail.

Varun Chakravarthy set to debut in first Sri Lanka T20

Varun Chakravarthy set to debut in first Sri Lanka T20

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

Having lost the third ODI to Sri Lanka, Shikhar Dhawan's men will be looking to go one better against Sri Lanka with a T20 team that is ahead in almost all departments.

From shining skyscrapers to dilapidated shells: 2018's Architectural Photography Awards

From shining skyscrapers to dilapidated shells: 2018's Architectural Photography Awards

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

The shortlist for the Architectural Photography Awards 2018 has been revealed. The awards are split into four categories: Exterior, Interior, Sense of Place, and Buildings in Use, with each comprising five finalists. The 20 photographs that make up the shortlist will be exhibited at the World Architecture Festival in Amsterdam between November 28 - 30, and an overall winner will be announced on the 30. Here are some of the brilliant photos in the shortlist.

Chakravarthy's fitness a concern for India ahead of WT20

Chakravarthy's fitness a concern for India ahead of WT20

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

The BCCI's medical team is working overtime with the Tamil Nadu wrist spinner, whose knees are not in the best of condition.

Suvendu Adhikari to take on Mamata in WB house

Suvendu Adhikari to take on Mamata in WB house

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad announced Adhikari's name as leader of the BJP legislature party in the assembly after a meeting of the legislators at the party's Hastings office.

India calls for restraint after Iran general killed in US strike

India calls for restraint after Iran general killed in US strike

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

The increase in tension has alarmed the world. Peace, stability and security in this region is of utmost importance to India, the MEA said.

Modi to inaugurate multi-crore Kashi Vishwanath corridor on Monday

Modi to inaugurate multi-crore Kashi Vishwanath corridor on Monday

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

The inauguration of the state-of-the-art infrastructure surrounding the historic Kashi Vishwanath Temple near the iconic Dashashwamedh Ghat comes ahead of the assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh early next year.

Use tech to scale up COVID-19 vaccination: Nilekani

Use tech to scale up COVID-19 vaccination: Nilekani

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

'We are the only country in the world where everybody gets a digital vaccination certificate immediately... Then as we open up, as they did yesterday, which I think is a welcome move, you will have lots and lots of points where people will come in'

When vastu shastra comes to IIT

When vastu shastra comes to IIT

Rediff.com5 May 2017

The decision to introduce vastu shastra as a part of the architecture curriculum at IIT-Kharagpur has polarised architects in the country. Nikita Puri reports.

Want some LAUGHS?

Want some LAUGHS?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at promising comedies getting ready to tickle your funny bone.

Rishi's brother, Rajiv Kapoor, passes away

Rishi's brother, Rajiv Kapoor, passes away

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Actor-director Rajiv Kapoor, son of celebrated filmmaker-actor Raj Kapoor, passed away on Tuesday, February 9. He was 58.

Can India Deal with Halahal In Amrit Kaal?

Can India Deal with Halahal In Amrit Kaal?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

We have our own problems for sure and they are not trivial, but for now, our economy is in not too bad a shape, our politics is as personality-driven and authoritarian as that of most countries in the world. We must make the best of what we have and not be excessively unhappy looking at the grass on the other side of the septic tank which may not be greener after all!, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

IPL PIX: Maxwell fires RCB to thumping win over Royals

IPL PIX: Maxwell fires RCB to thumping win over Royals

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore, in Dubai, on Wednesday.

Shah Rukh or Ranveer: Who makes a better Don? VOTE!

Shah Rukh or Ranveer: Who makes a better Don? VOTE!

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

'No one, except Shah Rukh Khan, will do Don 3.'

Ebrahim Alkazi: 'A man who taught us how to see'

Ebrahim Alkazi: 'A man who taught us how to see'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

'He taught us not only about theatre, acting or dramas but also about life.' 'He made us discover ourselves.'

Copa del Rey: Messi stars as Barca rally to reach quarters

Copa del Rey: Messi stars as Barca rally to reach quarters

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Lionel Messi became Barca's record appearance maker in the competition with 76 Copa matches.

Sharad Pawar taught us...: Uddhav's dig at Fadnavis

Sharad Pawar taught us...: Uddhav's dig at Fadnavis

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

'Sharad Pawar has taught us how to raise farm productivity and also how to form a government with less member of MLAs in the legislative assembly'

IPL PIX: Dominant KKR make short work of Royal Challengers

IPL PIX: Dominant KKR make short work of Royal Challengers

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders, in Abu Dhabi, on Monday.

From the first ball, Stokes was in my ear: Blackwood

From the first ball, Stokes was in my ear: Blackwood

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

One of the architects of West Indies' victory in the first Test at Southampton, batsman Jermaine Blackwood said England's players tried to verbally distract him during his match-winning innings of 95 with stand-in skipper Ben Stokes leading the act.

Here's what makes KKR a threat in the IPL

Here's what makes KKR a threat in the IPL

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Sunil Narine has been one of the chief architects behind KKR's success in the Indian Premier League in 2012 and 2014 editions and he, along with Kuldeep Yadav and Piyush Chawla will prove a strong bowling combine for KKR.

Meet Murari Jalan, the new 'owner' of Jet Airways

Meet Murari Jalan, the new 'owner' of Jet Airways

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

His vision for Jet Airways is to operate the carrier as a full-service airline, both domestic and international.

Former Asiad gold medallist Fortunato Franco dead

Former Asiad gold medallist Fortunato Franco dead

Rediff.com10 May 2021

He was a part of the 1960 Rome Olympics squad but didn't get a game but was an integral part of the 1962 Asiad gold winning team in Jakarta.

New Parl building to be ready by Oct 2022, construction to begin in Dec

New Parl building to be ready by Oct 2022, construction to begin in Dec

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Officials also said that sufficient steps have been taken to control air and noise pollution during the construction work for the new parliament building, which will have separate offices for all MPs and those will be equipped with the latest digital interfaces as a step towards creating 'paperless offices'.

RERA: Only 22% happy with grievance redressal system

RERA: Only 22% happy with grievance redressal system

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

However, the report pointed out that the implementation of the grievance redressal process still has many gaps as "only 22 per cent of the consumers involved in a grievance redressal process were satisfied due to the uncertain timelines involved". The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, was passed by Parliament in March 2016.

AIADMK-BJP will win in Tamil Nadu: Amit Shah

AIADMK-BJP will win in Tamil Nadu: Amit Shah

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

Launching his "Vetri Kodi Eandhi Tamizhagam Velvom" (Will Win Tamil Nadu Carrying the flag of victory) campaign from Suseendiram in this district, Shah said he was confident that a coalition government of the NDA will come to power in the state after the April 6 assembly polls.

Take a look at Anita Dongre's first store in New York

Take a look at Anita Dongre's first store in New York

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

The designer, who started with two sewing machines in the balcony of her Mumbai home, is the first India-based fashion designer to open a flagship store in New York City.

'Goa's defectors are pawns on the chess board'

'Goa's defectors are pawns on the chess board'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

'Goa is a tiny state, but in terms of its Business of Politics, several powerful lobbies of India are involved in it, be it the mining lobby, hoteliers' lobby, casino lobby, hawala lobby, drugs lobby etc.'

Republic TV's Arnab Goswami spends night at jail

Republic TV's Arnab Goswami spends night at jail

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

On Wednesday night, Goswami was taken for medical examination at a state-run hospital in the coastal town, the official said. After the medical exam, he was taken to Alibaug Nagar Parishad School, which is designated as a COVID-19 centre of the Alibaug prison, and he spent the night there, the official said.

Meet Ghani Baradar, Taliban's public face and Mullah Omar's brother-in-law

Meet Ghani Baradar, Taliban's public face and Mullah Omar's brother-in-law

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban leader freed from a Pakistani jail on the request of the US less than three years ago, has emerged as an "undisputed victor" of the 20-year war in Afghanistan, according to a British media report.

Cong to launch its own digital media platform 'INC TV'

Cong to launch its own digital media platform 'INC TV'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Surjewala said the digital platform will air eight hours of live programming from April 24, but will not be on the Satellite or OTT.

'Charles Correa was the international face of Indian architecture'

'Charles Correa was the international face of Indian architecture'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Well known architect Hafeez Contractor talks about the man who inspired him the most, Charles Correa.

Pandemic: Reskilling is the buzzword at Infosys

Pandemic: Reskilling is the buzzword at Infosys

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

For Krish Shankar, executive vice-president & group head of human resource (HR) development at Infosys, the defining moment of the pandemic on the HR department has been the importance that reskilling and learning have managed to get. For Infosys, the focus on reskilling started three to four years back as business saw a shift towards digital, and the pandemic has really brought the importance of reskilling to the fore. "In the past, certification courses or taking up an e-learning course was just a way towards promotion, and was not taken too seriously.

Why Dr Kurien Deserves The Bharat Ratna

Why Dr Kurien Deserves The Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

It is largely due to his vision and efforts that we have almost quadrupled our per capita milk availability in the last 40 years, points out Shailesh Dobhal.