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25 years on, a slice of the Berlin Wall

25 years on, a slice of the Berlin Wall

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

On November 9, Germany will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Guess who can take top hockey honours at Rio Olympics...

Guess who can take top hockey honours at Rio Olympics...

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Germany might be the twice Olympic champions defending their title in men's field hockey but top-ranked Australia will be the team to beat at next month's Rio Games.

India hope to shift spotlight on medals at humdrum CWG

India hope to shift spotlight on medals at humdrum CWG

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Indian contingent would be aiming to make it all good with strong medal-winning performances when the acutely-low-on-buzz Commonwealth Games start

How the world reacted to shocking news of Sharapova's failed drug test

How the world reacted to shocking news of Sharapova's failed drug test

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Most expressed shock and a degree of sympathy for Maria Sharapova others were less charitable.

Coming soon: Lots of desi Netflix, Prime originals

Coming soon: Lots of desi Netflix, Prime originals

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Netflix and Prime have decided that rather than only buying the rights to Bollywood blockbusters to expand their reach in India, producing original content would be a better idea.

Hockey World League: Sloppy India lose to England

Hockey World League: Sloppy India lose to England

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

Sloppy defending cost India dearly as Sam Ward scored a brace for England to hand the home team a heart-breaking 2-3 defeat in a hard-fought Pool B match of the Hockey World League (HWL) Final, in Bhubaneswar, on Saturday.

Artificial Intelligence: 5 things every job-seeker should know

Artificial Intelligence: 5 things every job-seeker should know

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

It won't take away your jobs. It won't destroy you.

New smartphone that can send scents!

New smartphone that can send scents!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

The scents can be sent via email, tweet, or text, researchers said.

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Pliskova cruise into second round; Gauff out

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Pliskova cruise into second round; Gauff out

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Images from Day 1 of the US Open in New York, on Monday.

Job situation bleak as hiring slumps by 45%

Job situation bleak as hiring slumps by 45%

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Wipro, Steel Authority of India, HDFC Bank, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam, Bharat Heavy Electricals and Reliance Commnications among companies reporting a decline in headcount in FY17.

Ken Loach, Xavier Dolan win at Cannes

Ken Loach, Xavier Dolan win at Cannes

Rediff.com23 May 2016

A look at the big winners!

Highlights of Day 12: Sakshi breaks open medal chest

Highlights of Day 12: Sakshi breaks open medal chest

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Sakshi Malik ended India's frustrating medal drought with a dramatic bronze-winning effort on Day 12 of the Rio Olympic Games on Wednesday.

Senate confirms Nisha Desai as US asst secretary of state

Senate confirms Nisha Desai as US asst secretary of state

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

The US Senate has confirmed Indian-American woman administrator Nisha Desai Biswal as the Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, making her the first person from the community to hold the top diplomatic position.

Azlan Shah: India lose 1-2 to NZ, need to beat Malaysia for final berth

Azlan Shah: India lose 1-2 to NZ, need to beat Malaysia for final berth

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

India's chances of advancing to the final suffered a blow after they went down 1-2 to defending champions New Zealand in their penultimate round-robin league match of the 25th Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament at Ipoh in Malaysia. Goals from Ken Russell (28th minute) and Nick Wilson (41st) clinched victory for defending champions New Zealand, who managed to weather the hot and humid conditions better than the Indians, whose only goal came from Mandeep Singh in the 36th minute. Wilson's match-winner resulted from a defensive error committed by the Indians as they failed to clear the ball properly in their own striking circle. New Zealand benefitted from the loose ball in the Indian circle in the 41st minute, when a reverse shot from the goal-line was padded by the Indian goalkeeper and deflected to the middle. Defender Harmanpreet failed to connect in his reflex attempt to push the ball out and Wilson had the easiest task of shooting into the goal for what turned out to be the match-winner for the Black Sticks

Looking to transfer home loan? Read this

Looking to transfer home loan? Read this

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

If you have availed a home loan from an NBFC, you can shift your existing home loan to a bank and benefit from the MCLR regime, suggests Ratan Choudhary, head - home loans, Paisabazaar.com.

India Inc likely to go on a hiring spree in 2018

India Inc likely to go on a hiring spree in 2018

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

With the negative impact of demonetisation waning and the implementation of the GST, 80% of the CEOs surveyed said they were planning to hire more people in 2018

Of toilet tales and Bollywood masti!

Of toilet tales and Bollywood masti!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Sukanya Verma shares her exciting filmi week with us!

Heidi Klum goes topless for her new lingerie line

Heidi Klum goes topless for her new lingerie line

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

Pictures from the 41-year-old supermodel's latest lingerie campaign have been leaked. And from what we hear, she looks hot!

UK court rejects CBI's demand for Shankaran's extradition

UK court rejects CBI's demand for Shankaran's extradition

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

In a major blow to India's bid for the extradition of Ravi Shankaran, key accused in the infamous Naval War Room leak case, a top British court has rejected the demand and ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation to pay over Rs 1 crore to him as legal costs.

Clinton on the verge of winning Democratic nomination

Clinton on the verge of winning Democratic nomination

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

The former secretary of state posted strong wins over Sanders in the island territory of Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.

Hockey WC semis: Belgium demolish England; Dutch edge past Australia

Hockey WC semis: Belgium demolish England; Dutch edge past Australia

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

Olympic silver medallist Belgium created history by making their maiden appearance in the men's hockey World Cup summit clash, thrashing England 6-0 in a lopsided first semi-final.

Golden Globes to Oscars: The designer no one will wear this year

Golden Globes to Oscars: The designer no one will wear this year

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

Red carpet staple Marchesa, owned by Harvey Weinstein's wife, may pay the price.

Russian skier Komissarova 'seriously hurt' in training crash at Sochi Games

Russian skier Komissarova 'seriously hurt' in training crash at Sochi Games

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

Russian Skicross racer Maria Komissarova has been seriously hurt in training with doctors making an immediate decision to operate, the Russian Freestyle Federation said.

What made the Oscars SO DIFFERENT this year

What made the Oscars SO DIFFERENT this year

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

The 91st Annual Academy Awards was anything but boring, feels Aseem Chhabra.

How can Daniel Day-Lewis retire?

How can Daniel Day-Lewis retire?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

One of the finest actors of our time says goodbye, yet again.

California mass shooting suspects of Pakistani origin, say reports

California mass shooting suspects of Pakistani origin, say reports

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

The two young suspects of California shooting are of Pakistani origin, media reports have said even though President Barack Obama has asked people not to rush to a conclusion.

Sports Shorts: Asian champ Arpinder wins triple jump gold

Sports Shorts: Asian champ Arpinder wins triple jump gold

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

World Hockey League: Australia strike late to sink Belgium to clinch title

World Hockey League: Australia strike late to sink Belgium to clinch title

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

The title encounter seemed headed for the penalty shootout after Australia's two successive penalty corners in the last 25 seconds, the second of which Ciriello finally found the target by placing the shot wide of the Belgian goalkeeper's reach.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

These images from across the globe tell that it is a crazy world out there.

Pics: How to rule the red carpet

Pics: How to rule the red carpet

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

A roundup of the best dressed celebrities who took fashion to a whole new level at the AMFAR New York Gala 2016.

Walmart's $16 bn Flipkart buy is the biggest deal this year

Walmart's $16 bn Flipkart buy is the biggest deal this year

Rediff.com9 May 2018

Sachin Bansal, who had co-founded Flipkart with Binny Bansal in 2007, would exit the company

PHOTOS: Bogeyman Gatlin booed as Bolt's saintliness shines

PHOTOS: Bogeyman Gatlin booed as Bolt's saintliness shines

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

In the history of sport, you were forced to ponder, had there ever been a champion more universally unloved than Gatlin, the twice doping offender who by winning world 100 metres gold on Saturday had ruined one of sport's great fairytale farewells.

Azlan Shah hockey: India get a thrashing from Australia

Azlan Shah hockey: India get a thrashing from Australia

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Indian defence crumbled under the onslaught of a rampaging Australia as they were handed a 1-5 thrashing by the world champions in their second league fixture of the 25th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament in Ipoh, Malaysia on Thursday. Australia, the eight-time winners of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, launched their campaign to reclaim the title they lost to New Zealand last year with a dominant performance against the Indian side seeking to provide exposure to several youngsters. Blake Govers (fifth minute), Jacob Whetton (13th), Eddie Okkenden (20th), Simon Orchard (25th) and Matt Ghodes (53rd) scored for Australia, who have brought virtually their full-strength squad to prepare for the Olympic Games. India's lone goal came through a penalty corner conversion by Rupinder Pal Singh in the eighth minute. This was Australia first outing in the round-robin league, while India prevailed 2-1 over Japan on Wednesday in an unimpressive campaign opener.

Annual infrastructure spending hiked to Rs 6 lakh crore

Annual infrastructure spending hiked to Rs 6 lakh crore

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Our country needs massive investment in access of Rs 50 lakh crore in infrastructure to increase growth of GDP and integrate the nation with a network of roads, airports, railways, inland water and to provide good quality services to the people: FM

Gold Coast Diary: Bolt happy to spur on others by his example

Gold Coast Diary: Bolt happy to spur on others by his example

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

A relay gold medallist at the 2014 Commonwealths in Glasgow, the Jamaican said he was busier than ever after last year's retirement and focused, in the sporting arena at least, entirely on his nascent career as a footballer.

Sports Shorts: Mourinho slips and falls at Russian ice hockey game

Sports Shorts: Mourinho slips and falls at Russian ice hockey game

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Olympic mission accomplished! 9 finals, 9 gold medals for Bolt!

Olympic mission accomplished! 9 finals, 9 gold medals for Bolt!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

Usain Bolt has enthralled hundreds of thousands in stadiums in Beijing, London and Rio as well as billions around the world.

Dipa was inconsolable after returning to Games Village: Coach

Dipa was inconsolable after returning to Games Village: Coach

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

No one knows whether Dipa Karmakar believed in the old adage "Smile when it hurts most" but her resplendent smile after missing out on what would have been a path-breaking medal in Indian sport belied the storm brewing up in her mind. Back in the Games Village, it was difficult to control emotions as she wept inconsolably. Her coach and father figure Bishweshwar Nandi was also crestfallen. "After she returned to the Games Village, Dipa was inconsolable. Missing the bronze by so less a margin will remain the biggest regret for us," coach Nandi told PTI.

Other teams can only marvel at US dominance

Other teams can only marvel at US dominance

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

The US women's gymnastics team, anchored by all around world champion Simone Biles, won the team gold medal at the Olympics on Tuesday by the widest margin ever.

Golden Globes to Oscars: Designers Priyanka Chopra loves

Golden Globes to Oscars: Designers Priyanka Chopra loves

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Who does Priyanka Chopra trust to get her stage ready for international awards? Meet her go-to designers.