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How Indians are coping with the fear of coronavirus

How Indians are coping with the fear of coronavirus

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

From Kutch to Itanagar, Kashmir to Kanyakumari, there is only one emotion, it seems. Fear. Of coronavirus.

India's confident investors ready for a Fed rate hike

India's confident investors ready for a Fed rate hike

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

India was less directly affected by the Chinese stock market rout and yuan devaluation that battered currencies and markets in the region.

Football Extras: Hopes fade for soccer star Sala as rescuers scour seas

Football Extras: Hopes fade for soccer star Sala as rescuers scour seas

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

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

For some time you let me into your dreams

For some time you let me into your dreams

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'He was capable, concise, calm, sublime, and profound, and perhaps that's also why Irrfan's passing felt 'personal' to many.'

Will Woods make a winning comeback at Hero World Challenge?

Will Woods make a winning comeback at Hero World Challenge?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

The 14-times major winner has not competed since finishing 10th at the Wyndham Championship in August 2015, after which he had two operations on his back.

Seen these FANTASTIC films?

Seen these FANTASTIC films?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

The New York Film Festival served an amazing plate of films. Aseem Chhabra picks the best ones.

Is there a way out of the gloom and doom?

Is there a way out of the gloom and doom?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

'The government has said it has kept its powder dry to fight the true battle against the debilitating influence of the pandemic.' 'The release of the shocking economic data this week should act as the fuse for using that powder now.' 'Further delays will make the battle that much harder,' notes Shreekant Sambrani.

'Irrfan doesn't want your pity. He wants your love'

'Irrfan doesn't want your pity. He wants your love'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

'He's got such incredible resilience, such an incredible spirit that we were feeding off his strength rather than him feeding off ours.' 'Sometimes I look back and cannot figure out how the f*** we made this movie.'

It's a boy for Shabir Ahluwalia, Kanchi Kaul

It's a boy for Shabir Ahluwalia, Kanchi Kaul

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

NZ want more red ball cricket as England leave Down Under winless

NZ want more red ball cricket as England leave Down Under winless

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson would have liked to have had more Test cricket this season after series victories over West Indies and England in the four red-ball matches they were able to host.

Moothon review

Moothon review

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

All through Moothon, you can sense Mohandas trying hard to empathise with her characters; I just wish she was interested in them, declares Sreehari Nair.

How to make education accessible and affordable for all

How to make education accessible and affordable for all

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

Dr Talat Ahmad, vice chancellor of Jamia Milia Islamia suggests important reforms in the Indian education system.

Inside Thailand's tiger temple

Inside Thailand's tiger temple

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Founded in 1994, this is the Tiger Temple, or Wat Pha Luang Ta Bua Yanasampanno, a Theravada Buddhist temple in western Thailand.

Mahagathbandhan a result of govt's efforts against corruption: Modi

Mahagathbandhan a result of govt's efforts against corruption: Modi

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

The union government was taking effective steps to rid the country of corruption and nepotism, he said.

PHOTOS: America prepares for 'Snowmageddon'

PHOTOS: America prepares for 'Snowmageddon'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

A state of emergency has been declared in Washington, DC and five states as 30 inches of snow and high winds may shut down up to a third of the country.

Women's World Cup: Deepti's all-round show lifts India to victory vs SL

Women's World Cup: Deepti's all-round show lifts India to victory vs SL

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

India took a giant stride towards clinching a semi-final spot with another convincing 16-run victory over Sri Lanka in a one-sided ICC Women's ODI World Cup encounter in Derby.

Tamil outfits oppose Rajinikanth's visit to Sri Lanka

Tamil outfits oppose Rajinikanth's visit to Sri Lanka

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Superstar Rajinikanth's visit to Sri Lanka next month to inaugurate a housing scheme has met with opposition from pro-Tamil outfits in Chennai, who cautioned him from getting "involved" in the emotive ethnic issue.

I'm in politics for the long run: Urmila

I'm in politics for the long run: Urmila

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

'I never do anything half-hearted.' 'So, if I've taken the plunge in politics I'm in it for good, for the long run and I will definitely do a world of good.'

States will get to levy additional taxes on top of 28% GST on petrol, diesel

States will get to levy additional taxes on top of 28% GST on petrol, diesel

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

'If petro products are brought into GST, then there will be minor impact on the incidence of tax... and minor impact on prices. The price of petrol, diesel will continue to be driven by global factors'

Blizzard gives NY a miss, leaves forecasters red-faced

Blizzard gives NY a miss, leaves forecasters red-faced

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

What forecasters predicted to be one of the worst ever blizzard's in New York left only moderate snow in the Big Apple. But coastal New England was battered on Tuesday by a blizzard of blinding snow, ferocious waves and winds that topped hurricane speed.

'Difficult for Windies to regain glory days in Tests'

'Difficult for Windies to regain glory days in Tests'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

West Indies are two-time World T20 champions but the flamboyant Chris Gayle feels "it will be difficult" for the Caribbean islands to regain their glory days in Test cricket in the near future. One of the most dashing batsmen of his time, Gayle has two triple hundreds in the longest format with 7214 runs in 103 games. His RCB jersey no, 333, is his highest Test score. West Indies have lost their last two Test series against India (at home) and Pakistan (away).

Is India losing its key ally?

Is India losing its key ally?

Rediff.com17 May 2017

India is failing to take advantage of its important ally, Japan as much as it should, notes Mihir S Sharma.

Doping: Coach defends Jamaican sprinters Powell, Simpson

Doping: Coach defends Jamaican sprinters Powell, Simpson

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

The coach of Jamaican sprinters Asafa Powell and Sherone Simpson said on Tuesday they were not to blame after the Olympic medallists failed dope tests.

Boeing's India Man

Boeing's India Man

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

Till high school, his medium of learning was Marathi. Later, he completed his doctorate under Neil Armstrong's guidance. He has travelled to close to 50 countries, sold $350 billion worth of aircraft. Anjuli Bhargava meets Boeing SVP Dinesh Keskar.

Will Windies fast bowlers expose Australia's batting weaknesses?

Will Windies fast bowlers expose Australia's batting weaknesses?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

West Indies have lost their last four Tests, two to Australia and two to Sri Lanka, and have not enjoyed a single win in Australia since the 1996-97 tour.

Spanish marathoner swimmer mingles with crowd at Copacabana

Spanish marathoner swimmer mingles with crowd at Copacabana

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Erika Villaecija did as thousands of Rio de Janeiro's residents and visitors did on Sunday afternoon - she went to the city's famed Copacabana Beach.

India's COVID-19 toll rises to 169; total cases 5,865

India's COVID-19 toll rises to 169; total cases 5,865

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Of the 20 deaths reported in the last 24 hours, eight were from Maharashtra, three each from Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, two from Jammu and Kashmir and one each from Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

China finds 40 problems in its troops' training

China finds 40 problems in its troops' training

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Chinese military has identified a host of problems after conducting massive military exercises for the first time to sharpen the troops' fighting capability which if not rectified will hinder its ability to win wars.

Extras: City's appeal against financial probe thrown out

Extras: City's appeal against financial probe thrown out

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

Steyn to retire from white ball cricket after 2019 WC; will continue playing Tests

Steyn to retire from white ball cricket after 2019 WC; will continue playing Tests

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Plagued by injuries over the last couple of years, veteran South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn is aiming to retire from limited overs cricket after the 2019 World Cup in England.

The curious case of the under-firing Chris Gayle

The curious case of the under-firing Chris Gayle

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

'Every time I see Chris Gayle, I expect to see one Chris Gayle, and that's a positive Chris Gayle' 'I think we still have room for improvement'

Feeling at home, Lankans hoping to do something special in Vizag

Feeling at home, Lankans hoping to do something special in Vizag

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

'Our plan in to take early wickets in the first 20 overs and that will help us to put pressure on the opposition'

Revisiting the Miracle of Dunkirk

Revisiting the Miracle of Dunkirk

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Seventy-seven years ago, 338,000 British soldiers were rescued from the beaches of Dunkirk, a stunning great escape which helped Britain avoid defeat in World War II.

Don't celebrate India's 'Operation Maitri' just yet

Don't celebrate India's 'Operation Maitri' just yet

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

The operation is not a favour to Nepal. It's in India's interests to rebuild a new Nepal

Race of a lifetime for tribal kids in Singapore

Race of a lifetime for tribal kids in Singapore

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

Five tribal youngsters from Maharashtra's Dhule district will run the Singapore Marathon this Sunday.

India, Japan and US hold first 'JAI' trilateral meet at G-20

India, Japan and US hold first 'JAI' trilateral meet at G-20

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

PM Modi articulated five action points that would serve the common interest of promoting peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.

Beijing now within India's range with Agni-V

Beijing now within India's range with Agni-V

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Missile's range to cover China, West Asia, South East Asia and large parts of Africa

'I want to break every slot, every typecast'

'I want to break every slot, every typecast'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

'After Gully Boy, many interesting projects started coming my way.' 'But things really changed with the Filmfare. Now, people notice me.' 'It's a good space, where you don't have to tell people who you are.'

FIVE tips to bat on challenging track

FIVE tips to bat on challenging track

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

Cheteshwar Pujara is known for his penchant for hitting big hundreds but believes that his 52 on a seaming Eden Gardens track is more apt reflection of his strong character in adverse conditions.

How things fell into place for the Lankans...

How things fell into place for the Lankans...

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

The visitors bowled India out to be in an advantageous position, resisted the Indian attack nicely and successfully called two DRS reviews