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Battered, bruised Proteas defend ranking in Perth

Battered, bruised Proteas defend ranking in Perth

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

After batsmen ruled the first two Tests, fast bowling could be the decisive factor when Australia and South Africa re-engage their heavyweight tussle for the number one Test ranking in the final match of the series on Friday.

Gaming review: Devil May Cry

Gaming review: Devil May Cry

Rediff.com3 Feb 2013

How good is this edition of the DMC series? Murali Venukumar weighs in the pros and cons

MUST READ: Delhi on world's most hated cities list

MUST READ: Delhi on world's most hated cities list

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

A recent survey conducted by CNNGo lists the ten most hated cities in the world. Interestingly, some of these cities are ranked as the most livable but they continue to be the most hated.

Indian FMCG firms eye slice of Pakistan market

Indian FMCG firms eye slice of Pakistan market

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

The FMCG market in Pakistan is estimated to double in two to three years. The fact that the population in Pakistan was the world's sixth-largest offered immense scope to Indian FMCG companies.

Must read: 5 smart tips to invest in PPF

Must read: 5 smart tips to invest in PPF

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

With a strong plan in mind, Public Provident Fund can become an important and strong part of your investment, says Naval Goel.

'Chidambaram constitutionally, politically accountable'

'Chidambaram constitutionally, politically accountable'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

As the Supreme Court dismissed a plea for making Finance Minister P Chidambaram a co-accused in 2G case, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday said that he remains "constitutionally and politically accountable" as the nation suffered a loss in spectrum pricing in 2008.

COLUMN: Sebi, do no harm

COLUMN: Sebi, do no harm

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

To make mutual funds go beyond the top 15 locations, Sebi has decided to rob investors and pay the funds.

Aus Open: Serena, Federer lead top seeds into Round 2

Aus Open: Serena, Federer lead top seeds into Round 2

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

Serena Williams was in no mood to allow a painful tumble to divert her from her path to a sixth Australian Open title on Tuesday and duly delivered a resounding 6-0, 6-0 win to open her campaign at the year's first Grand Slam.

India's first Playboy Club to open in Goa

India's first Playboy Club to open in Goa

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

Adult entertainment company Playboy is set to open its first club in India in north Goa's Candolim beach.

England hail 'Special One' Stokes after miracle win

England hail 'Special One' Stokes after miracle win

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

'It was a combination of all sorts of things, craft, skill, versatility and most of all, an 'over my dead body' attitude without which you are not a great player'

Creating a moral base for US foreign policy

Creating a moral base for US foreign policy

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Obama is signalling much more than a new leadership style of using more carrots than sticks, more ideas and persuasion than threats and sanctions. The bottom line is that now that he won't be running again, Obama wants to really test a values-based foreign policy approach that relies on negotiations, says M K Bhadrakumar.

I'm not joining politics, says Juhi Chawla

I'm not joining politics, says Juhi Chawla

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

Amidst rumours of her joining politics, actress Juhi Chawla has cleared the air saying she neither intends to contest an election nor is interested in joining politics.

Justice Ganguly submits report on Bagan controversy

Justice Ganguly submits report on Bagan controversy

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

The one-man committee, appointed by the All India Football Federation to look into the legality of Mohun Bagan's actions in their I-League derby against East Bengal early this month, submitted its report today and the AIFF Emergency Committee will take a decision on Saturday.

On this Day: Birth of a chess legend; India lift Asia Cup

On this Day: Birth of a chess legend; India lift Asia Cup

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Garry Kasparov hated losing but in defeat, to an "alien opponent" incapable of fear or the faintest flicker of emotion, the youngest of chess champions and greatest of grandmasters made history. He became a grandmaster at 17 and world champion at 22 in 1985 when the charismatic youngster beat Soviet establishment hero Anatoly Karpov.

Hello tune without consent: Vodafone to pay Rs 5K

Hello tune without consent: Vodafone to pay Rs 5K

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

In his complaint, Delhi resident Rajender Yadav had alleged unfair trade practice by Vodafone for deducting Rs 50 from his account towards activating 'hello' tune service on his number without his consent.

Pak: Abdul Gilani wins father's seat in close contest

Pak: Abdul Gilani wins father's seat in close contest

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Observers said the victory was significant as it came in the wake of the former premier's conviction and disqualification by the apex court for refusing to reopen graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari as well as growing disenchantment with the PPP-led government at the centre following widespread allegations of corruption.

India-China consumer market seen at $10 tn by 2020

India-China consumer market seen at $10 tn by 2020

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

The consumer markets of India and China would together be worth $10 trillion by 2020, according to The $10 Trillion Prize, a book by Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

Four bidders contest 2018 World Cup prize

Four bidders contest 2018 World Cup prize

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

The four bidders seeking the right to stage the 2018 World Cup finals -- England, Netherlands/Belgium (joint bid), Russia and Spain/Portugal (joint bid) -- are in a close race with little to choose between the leading trio.

President to be elected by 141 murder, 6 rape accused

President to be elected by 141 murder, 6 rape accused

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

The next President of India will be chosen by the electoral college which includes 141 murder accused, six alleged rapists and 90 members with charges of kidnapping, reports Vicky Nanjappa

Samsung Galaxy SIII: Should YOU buy it?

Samsung Galaxy SIII: Should YOU buy it?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

Samsung's flagship phone which was till now available for Rs 37,900 is now selling for Rs 34,900 across major online stores. But the question is: should you buy it even at a reduced price? Read this review and make your decision

Indian-origin Congressional candidate faces racist attacks

Indian-origin Congressional candidate faces racist attacks

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

Raja Krishamoorthi, a Democratic Congressional candidate of Indian-origin for Illinois' newly created district, has come under apparent racist attacks from Tea Party bloggers for protesting against an event organised by them.

Pranab quits finance ministry, to embark on 'new journey'

Pranab quits finance ministry, to embark on 'new journey'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

Set to file nomination papers for the Presidential poll, a sentimental Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday resigned as finance minister to "embark on a new journey", leaving behind his four-decade stint as a political activist.

'Indu Sarkar' director Madhur Bhandarkar to get security cover

'Indu Sarkar' director Madhur Bhandarkar to get security cover

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

The development comes after Bhandarkar had to cancel the promotional events of 'Indu Sarkar' in Pune and Nagpur fearing wrath of Congressmen who had gathered to protest the film's release without a green signal from senior party leaders.

Pricey pair for priceless eyes

Pricey pair for priceless eyes

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

A look into an interesting pair of glasses.

If Cong picks Pranab or Ansari, we will field Kalam: TMC

If Cong picks Pranab or Ansari, we will field Kalam: TMC

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

Toughening its stand, key United Progessive Alliance constituent Trinamool Congress on Thursday said if the Congress names Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee or Vice President Hamid Ansari as its Presidential candidate, it will "contest" the election with A P J Abdul Kalam as its nominee.

ASK AJIT: 'Want to invest Rs 20 lakh in 10-12 stocks'

ASK AJIT: 'Want to invest Rs 20 lakh in 10-12 stocks'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Why Mamata will decide Pranab's fate

Why Mamata will decide Pranab's fate

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

Why Krishna is miffed. The Congress's power politics. The BJP's politics over Modi. All this, and more, in Dilli Gupshup....

Cong, BJP colluded in coal-gate: Kejriwal

Cong, BJP colluded in coal-gate: Kejriwal

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

India Against Corruption member Arvind Kejriwal said that along with the BJP and Congress, the Communist Party of India-Marxist and Biju Janata Dal also played a major role in the plunder of the natural resource.

Expect Indian pacers to perform better in Tests: Turner

Expect Indian pacers to perform better in Tests: Turner

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Former New Zealand skipper Glenn Turner is quite surprised that his country has its "nose ahead" in the ongoing bilateral series against India and the reason, according to him, is the underwhelming performance of the Jasprit Bumrah-led visiting pacers. However, Turner expects Bumrah and Mohammed Shami to lift their game in the upcoming two-Test series, which begins on February 21.

Ambani of the Gulf bets big on Indian market

Ambani of the Gulf bets big on Indian market

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

With a house on the top floor of Dubai's Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, Bahrain-based India-born billionaire Ravi Pillai is planning big-buck investments across the construction, hospitality, real estate and healthcare sectors in India.

Special: Five-state election verdict coverage

Special: Five-state election verdict coverage

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

Comprehensive coverage of the counting of votes in the five states of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Manipur and Punjab

Naga Chaitanya gets ready with Dohchay

Naga Chaitanya gets ready with Dohchay

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Dohchay is scheduled for release in March.

Pune blasts: 4th suspected IM terrorist arrested

Pune blasts: 4th suspected IM terrorist arrested

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

One more suspected Indian Mujahideen terrorist allegedly involved in the Pune serial blasts in August has been arrested in Jaipur by the Delhi police, taking the total number of arrests to four.

Saurabh, Basant lead fightback as East reach 187/6

Saurabh, Basant lead fightback as East reach 187/6

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

Jharkhand batsman Saurabh Tiwary and Orissa all-rounder Basant Mohanty scripted an impressive recovery with an undefeated century-plus stand as East Zone reached 187 for six at stumps on Day I, of their Duleep Trophy semi-final against South Zone.

Now, the spanking new Canon DSLR @ Rs 2,06,995

Now, the spanking new Canon DSLR @ Rs 2,06,995

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

The successor to the popular 5D Mark II is out. Swapnil Mathur of ThinkDigit tells you if it's worth the money.

No US special forces on Indian soil: Antony

No US special forces on Indian soil: Antony

Rediff.com7 May 2012

The government on Monday said it has denied a recent assertion made by US Pacific Command Chief Admiral Robert Willard regarding the presence of United States special forces in India.

Bears take charge as key support levels break

Bears take charge as key support levels break

Rediff.com7 May 2012

Clarity on GAAR, IIP data & rupee movement to guide investors.

Presidential candidate: Karat meets Mulayam

Presidential candidate: Karat meets Mulayam

Rediff.com4 May 2012

Communist Party of India - Marxist general secretary Prakash Karat on Friday met Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and the two leaders are understood have discussed the pros and cons of probable candidates for the upcoming Presidential election.

IN PICS: Pulsar 200NS takes on KTM and Honda CBR!

IN PICS: Pulsar 200NS takes on KTM and Honda CBR!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Ayan Sengupta of IndianDrives.com weighs in the pros and cons of three of the newest bikes in the Indian markets today.

Naval exercise brings east and west together off Bengal

Naval exercise brings east and west together off Bengal

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

The ongoing naval exercise is testing new platforms, weapons sensors, communication systems and tactics in order to optimise the network combat power of the fleet, which included over 40 surface combatants of various classes, submarines and a large number of aircraft, including unmanned aerial vehicles, reports RS Chauhan