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PM Modi arrives in Brazil to attend BRICS Summit

PM Modi arrives in Brazil to attend BRICS Summit

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Fortaleza on Monday to attend a summit meeting of the BRICS nations that will address regional crises and security threats to restore a climate of peace while advancing global economic stability.

Rooney leaves Everton to join DC United

Rooney leaves Everton to join DC United

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Rooney's deal is worth a reported 10 million, meaning he becomes the highest paid player in DC United's history.

Railways won't roll back dynamic pricing for premium trains

Railways won't roll back dynamic pricing for premium trains

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Looking into the flexi-fare scheme in Rajdhani, Duronto and Shatabdi trains introduced in September 2016, the CAG stated that occupancy in all classes except the sleeper class in Duronto decreased.

Gerrard completes move to LA Galaxy

Gerrard completes move to LA Galaxy

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will join LA Galaxy in July on an 18-month deal. The 34-year-old will now join a growing list of high-profile former Premier League players to cross the Atlantic in the latter stages of their careers, most notably David Beckham.

First-ever refugee team ascends to Rio's Christ statue

First-ever refugee team ascends to Rio's Christ statue

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Members of the first-ever Olympic refugee team visited Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ statue Saturday, with smiles as wide as their arms were outstretched, imitating the landmark's open embrace as they posed for photos.

Byju's turns profitable in 8 years, sales soar 186% in a year

Byju's turns profitable in 8 years, sales soar 186% in a year

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Valued at $5 billion, Byju's has seen growth sky rocket in the last two years on the back of mega VC top-ups.

Afghan Taliban chief 'injured' after shootout in Pak

Afghan Taliban chief 'injured' after shootout in Pak

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

A militant commander said five people were killed in the firefight and several were injured "including Mullah Mansoor."

Gerrard will join LA Galaxy, says it's a match made in heaven

Gerrard will join LA Galaxy, says it's a match made in heaven

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

"I want to finish my career very strong. I want to add some more medals and trophies to my collection. So I think it's a match made in heaven, really.

REWIND: 15 moments from the week that was

REWIND: 15 moments from the week that was

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

15 images from events that shaped last week's headlines.

The ODDEST moments of 2018

The ODDEST moments of 2018

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

These 22 bizarre photos are perfect examples of the weird and sometimes hilarious world we live in.

US struggles to recover after storm dumps 40 inches of snow

US struggles to recover after storm dumps 40 inches of snow

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

States across America are beginning the process of digging their way out of record-breaking snowfall on Monday after Winter Storm Jonas battered the nation's East Coast, wreaking havoc on millions and turning major cities into ghost towns.

US shouldn't give Pak a dollar till they act on terror: Nikki Haley

US shouldn't give Pak a dollar till they act on terror: Nikki Haley

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Haley, the first Indian-American ever appointed to a Cabinet position in any US presidential administration, said the US did not need to give money to countries that wish harm to America, go behind its back and try and "stop us from doing things".

Swiss aviators on world tour may land solar craft in India

Swiss aviators on world tour may land solar craft in India

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Fifty-six-year-old Piccard, who completed the first non-stop flight around the world in an air balloon in 1999, said he and his team were hopeful of getting permission for landing in the two Indian cities.

Do you know what impact investing is?

Do you know what impact investing is?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

'India is the largest stomping ground in the world for impact investing as we have an extraordinary combination of entrepreneurial drive with huge, absolute demand for all kinds of social services,' IDFC First Bank's chief Rajiv Lall tells Anjuli Bhargava.

Hurricane Matthew: What we know so far

Hurricane Matthew: What we know so far

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Hurricane Matthew, the fiercest Caribbean storm in nearly a decade, strengthened as it barreled toward the southeastern United States after killing at least 140 people, mostly in Haiti.

Vistara might take off with 148-seater Airbus A320s

Vistara might take off with 148-seater Airbus A320s

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Vistara is likely to offer 148 seats in a three-class configuration in its Airbus A320s, industry sources said.

Despite Jet crisis, domestic air traffic set for double-digit growth again

Despite Jet crisis, domestic air traffic set for double-digit growth again

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

One reason is that airlines have ramped up capacity and expanded their presence in tier-II markets. The first of a three-part series analyses how the aviation industry is an outlier in the midst of an overall economic slowdown.

REWIND: Top moments from the week that was

REWIND: Top moments from the week that was

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Here's a glimpse at what happened around the world last week

'Rio water worries overblown'

'Rio water worries overblown'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

The last thing members of Brazil's Olympic sailing team want to talk about is the water.

The crazy, odd world we live in!

The crazy, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Here's your weekly digest of odd, crazy moments from around the world.

Pakistan's devotion to LeT's Saeed runs deep

Pakistan's devotion to LeT's Saeed runs deep

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

The perpetrators of the 2008 Mumbai attack, who shot dead 166 people, had confessed to details that should have been enough to hang him, but Pakistan enjoyed his anti-India rhetoric and let him spread his tentacles. A revealing excerpt from Khaled Ahmed's Pakistan's Terror Conundrum.

Football Extras: End of time-wasting substitutions?

Football Extras: End of time-wasting substitutions?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Rio confident a year before Olympics but questions remain

Rio confident a year before Olympics but questions remain

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Brazil's economy is heading for recession, the President is threatened with impeachment and a huge corruption scandal has engulfed the nation but Rio de Janeiro is riding a wave of confidence in its preparations to host the Olympics next year.

Tennis: De Minaur near-perfect on serve to win Atlanta Open

Tennis: De Minaur near-perfect on serve to win Atlanta Open

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

De Minaur, 20, went the entire tournament without facing a break point, and the Australian fittingly clinched victory with a deft serve-and-volley backhand winner.

The solar eclipse is here!

The solar eclipse is here!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Here are some of the best moments from the 'event-of-a-lifetime.

The world's worst natural disasters in 2018

The world's worst natural disasters in 2018

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

The world endured bushfires, drought, tsunamis and earthquakes in 2018.

US steps up security after Paris attacks

US steps up security after Paris attacks

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

The Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are closely monitoring the events in Paris.

Olympic sailors, rowers shrug off reports of Rio's polluted waters

Olympic sailors, rowers shrug off reports of Rio's polluted waters

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

Sailors and rowers were not worried about getting sick during the Rio Olympics next year despite reports that waters to be used for events have pollution levels equivalent to raw sewage, competitors said on Thursday.

US chief knew VW could be breaking emissions rules

US chief knew VW could be breaking emissions rules

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Volkswagen has come under fire from various authorities.

'Missing' Olympian wants to return, fight and train Indian boxers

'Missing' Olympian wants to return, fight and train Indian boxers

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Gurcharan Singh tells Laxmi Negi/Rediff.com why he deserted the Indian team and the reason for wanting to return to the country after 15 years.

Why Justin Trudeau's India visit is important

Why Justin Trudeau's India visit is important

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

'The India-Canada relationship has suffered benign neglect. Its full potential has not yet been realised,' says Rup Narayan Das.

View from 1,250 feet: One World Observatory opens

View from 1,250 feet: One World Observatory opens

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

One World Observatory: Bird's eye view of NYC from 1,250 ft

Can you watch 309 films in a year?

Can you watch 309 films in a year?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

On planes, on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar, Zee5, Hulu, MUBI, Kanopy, film festivals... Aseem Chhabra tell us how he watched 309 films in 365 days.

No Chinese upmanship at BRICS please!

No Chinese upmanship at BRICS please!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

'It is unrealistic to expect that security dilemmas and strategic distrust to disappear or even diminish any time soon,' says Rup Narayan Das.

7 things that cost a lot more than Mangalyaan

7 things that cost a lot more than Mangalyaan

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

The events of September 24 have not only earned the country a whole lot of interest but also showed the world how a lot more can be accomplished with a shoestring budget.

Winners of the Red Bull Illume Photo Contest

Winners of the Red Bull Illume Photo Contest

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Capturing motion in a still image is a tough job, but the winners of the Red Bull Illume Image Quest 2016 have done just that with their breathtaking images of action and adventure sports.

The world in the era of Donald Trump

The world in the era of Donald Trump

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

The US foreign and security policy establishment, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar, apprehends that Trump may compel them to exorcise the 'unipolar predicament', and bring foreign and security policies to reflect the desires and priorities of the American public.

Photos from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year shortlist

Photos from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year shortlist

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

You don't have to be a nature-lover to appreciate these captivating shots taken from around the world. The Natural History Museum has released its shortlist for its celebrated People's Choice Award -- a title that lauds the very best of wildlife immortalised by the lens. This remarkable gallery of finalists was selected from almost 50,000 submissions from 92 countries. From birds bursting with colour to giraffes to fish we're not used to seeing -- here are some of the pictures.

PM Modi in the US: 6 key developments so far

PM Modi in the US: 6 key developments so far

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

It is significant that the PM's appeal to invest in India comes at a time when the global economy is facing a difficult phase

Why India must worry about the Pakistan threat

Why India must worry about the Pakistan threat

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

'Pakistan's security establishment, despite its appallingly immoral approach to conflict, has worked with limited resources to maximise its national defence resources to continue bleeding India,' says Ajai Shukla.