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Trump, Biden spar over Covid, race, climate in final presidential debate

Trump, Biden spar over Covid, race, climate in final presidential debate

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Donald Trump is one of the "most racist presidents" in modern history, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said, as he tore into the current United States president during the final presidential debate and accused him of pouring "fuel on every racist fire".

PHOTOS: Stunning life under the ocean wave

PHOTOS: Stunning life under the ocean wave

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

There's some amazing stuff beneath the water. For proof, look no further than the annual Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition.

Why is Modi pushing Rajapaksa on the Tamils?

Why is Modi pushing Rajapaksa on the Tamils?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Mahinda Rajapaksa is a democratically elected leader who received a massive mandate of 71% of votes, and he owes nothing to Delhi or Washington for staging his political comeback, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Review: Thoondil fails

Review: Thoondil fails

Rediff.com22 Feb 2008

Thoondil directed by K S Adhiyaman is a suspense-filled love story that fails to lure the audience.

Impact of home loan rate cuts on YOU

Impact of home loan rate cuts on YOU

Rediff.com16 Dec 2008

Here's how the cut in interest rates on home loans announced on December 15 by the Indian Banks' Association is likely to have an impact on you.

Chennai Superstars win domestic league

Chennai Superstars win domestic league

Rediff.com10 Feb 2008

Chennai Superstars remained the champion side in the Indian Cricket League as they won the 50-over-a-side final of the competition in Chennai at the Mayajaal ground.

'When I woke up, they told me my kidney was gone'

'When I woke up, they told me my kidney was gone'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2008

The bait was a job offer promising Rs 150 per day. It came with another clause the employee first had to get a 'physical check-up' done at a Gurgaon hospital. For many like construction worker Sakil, it sounded like a good opportunity. They soon learnt that it was a mistake, as they were lured into the multi-crore kidney racket through the job offer.

Presidential peccadilloes

Presidential peccadilloes

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

Despite all the hoopla, the Indian-American voter, and his money, counts for nothing in the mind of the American politician.

Safe Net transaction. A few tips

Safe Net transaction. A few tips

Rediff.com21 May 2007

Online theft is a new threat you should be aware of...

Arvind Kejriwal: 'Aam aadmi' who reclaimed Delhi for third time

Arvind Kejriwal: 'Aam aadmi' who reclaimed Delhi for third time

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Kejriwal runs his party with the proverbial iron fist and has learnt to temper his aggression, say people close to him.

Meet one of Mayawati's 89 trump cards

Meet one of Mayawati's 89 trump cards

Rediff.com21 Apr 2007

Mayawati thinks she has a winner if a candidate can bring in votes from his own caste to go with her Schedule Caste vote bank.

Power sharing:Karnataka BJP turns down JD(S) offer

Power sharing:Karnataka BJP turns down JD(S) offer

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

Gowda had said that his party was ready to join the National Democratic Alliance provided the BJP permits H D Kumaraswamy to continue as chief minister for the next 20 months.

Why crocodiles from ponds near Statue of Unity being shifted

Why crocodiles from ponds near Statue of Unity being shifted

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

"We are relocating these crocodiles just for the safety of tourists. There is no specific instruction to us about any seaplane service" an official said.

'Indian-American community has miles to go'

'Indian-American community has miles to go'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2007

Speakers at the Indian American Forum for Political Education convention talk about the need for the community to get politically active.

International luxury brands are in

International luxury brands are in

Rediff.com22 May 2007

Weekly announcements of yet another luxury brand succumbing to the Indian market are hardly news any more.

Asian Squash: Silver for Indian eves, lose to Malaysia

Asian Squash: Silver for Indian eves, lose to Malaysia

Rediff.com15 May 2016

Indian women's squash team ended their successful Asian Team squash Championship with a silver medal as they lost to Malaysia by 0-2 margin in the final, in Taipei, on Sunday.

How to buy stocks, property abroad

How to buy stocks, property abroad

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

Open an overseas account with the click of a mouse, invest in the Nikkei/Hang Seng, buy property in Dubai

Job quota? No, says Nasscom

Job quota? No, says Nasscom

Rediff.com25 Apr 2006

Expressing reservations over the government move for job quota, NASSCOM, the apex body of the IT software and services industry, said on Tuesday the best way to end discrimination was to raise the ability of the disadvantaged section.

Buying mutual fund units? Do it your way

Buying mutual fund units? Do it your way

Rediff.com16 Mar 2007

In the rat race to garner more assets and reach number one position, mutual fund houses look for distributors who can sell more. But does it serve your interests?

Are firms listening to their CFOs?

Are firms listening to their CFOs?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2007

Finance divisions and CFOs should also "feed" information and insights into the rest of the organisation

3 oil majors in race for BPCL's 53% pie: Sources

3 oil majors in race for BPCL's 53% pie: Sources

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

According to sources, Russian energy giant Rosneft or its affiliates, Saudi Aramco and Reliance Industries are in race for BPCL's three refineries - Mumbai, Kochi in Kerala and Bina in Madhya Pradesh - 16,309 petrol pumps, 6,113 LPG distributor agencies and more than a fifth of 256 aviation fuel stations in the country.

Zero Review: Shah Rukh Khan stands tall

Zero Review: Shah Rukh Khan stands tall

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

'This time he spreads more than his arms. He finds wings,' declares Sukanya Verma.

Karnataka: JD-S' last ditch effort to cling to pow

Karnataka: JD-S' last ditch effort to cling to pow

Rediff.com19 Sep 2007

The Janata Dal (Secular) has offered to join the National Democratic Alliance, provided the BJP allows H D Kumaraswamy continue as Karnataka chief minister for the next 20 months.

Angry? Upset? Happy? Use these emojis!

Angry? Upset? Happy? Use these emojis!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

There's a filmi face for almost every occasion.

Have Indian bourses come of age?

Have Indian bourses come of age?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2006

Time for police to act against offensive WhatsApp groups

Time for police to act against offensive WhatsApp groups

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Why has Mumbai's cyber police taken no action against these WhatsApp groups who everyday, commit offences under the Indian Penal Code? The police cannot be unaware of their existence, observes Shruthi Marathe.

Beware of e-mails promising money

Beware of e-mails promising money

Rediff.com6 Jul 2006

Several of these fraudsters claim that the regulators such as the South African Gaming Authority, World Gaming Authority and many others guarantee the prizes.

Goblet of Fire: Not for muggles

Goblet of Fire: Not for muggles

Rediff.com18 Nov 2005

The winners of Underwater Photographer of the Year

The winners of Underwater Photographer of the Year

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Stunning photos have revealed incredible secrets of the underwater world, with the winners of the 2018 Underwater Photographer of the Year award announced. German photographer Tobias Friedrich has been named Underwater Photographer of the Year 2018. More than 5,000 images were submitted this year by photographers from around the world. UPY was once again kind enough to share some of this year's honourees with us below, with captions written by the photographers.

Chess Roundup: Harikrishna wins against Ian; Vaishali wins gold

Chess Roundup: Harikrishna wins against Ian; Vaishali wins gold

Rediff.com21 May 2017

Indian Grand Master Pentala Harikrishna beat Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi in his eighth round tie in the Moscow FIDE Grand Prix in Moscow.

Raja Bhaiya to be re-inducted in Akhilesh ministry

Raja Bhaiya to be re-inducted in Akhilesh ministry

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Controversial Uttar Pradesh politician Raghuraj Pratap Singh -- better known as Raja Bhaiya -- who was dropped from the Akhilesh Yadav ministry, is all set to be re-inducted into the government on Friday.

How I make my card work for me

How I make my card work for me

Rediff.com11 Jul 2005

Apple pulls a Google to get more Indian users on to its OS

Apple pulls a Google to get more Indian users on to its OS

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Nearly 92% of the 250-mn smartphones run on Android.

Thorpe chases his own destiny

Thorpe chases his own destiny

Rediff.com6 Aug 2004

A brush with death convinced Ian Thorpe his chosen path to Olympic immortality was futile.

Hinduism is not fragile!

Hinduism is not fragile!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2004

BJP, NDA have grown in stature: PM

BJP, NDA have grown in stature: PM

Rediff.com18 Jun 2003

Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Wednesday asked Bharatiya Janata Party workers to strive hard to achieve a victory in the forthcoming assembly elections in five states and in the parliamentary election in 2004.