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What George Harrison learnt from Ravi Shankar

What George Harrison learnt from Ravi Shankar

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Pandit Ravi Shankar was George Harrison's link into the Vedic world.

'A rape is a rape, don't politicise such issues'

'A rape is a rape, don't politicise such issues'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 'Bharat Ki Baat, Sabke Saath' programme in London also said that people have more expectations from his government because they know that it can deliver.

PIO entrepreneur to bring smart glasses to India

PIO entrepreneur to bring smart glasses to India

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

OXSIGHT, founded in 2016 to create wearable technology devices based on how the brain manages visual information, began conducting trials in India two years ago in partnership with leading eye hospitals and clinics.

UK court hears arguments for Shankaran extradition

UK court hears arguments for Shankaran extradition

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

A Westminster magistrate court on Monday heard further arguments on India's plea for extradition of Ravi Shankaran, the main accused in the naval war room leak case. The arguments remained inconclusive.

China's rich seek shelter from stock market storm in foreign property

China's rich seek shelter from stock market storm in foreign property

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Since 2000, China has had the world's largest outflow of HNIs.

UK minister signs extradition order for wanted bookie Sanjeev Chawla

UK minister signs extradition order for wanted bookie Sanjeev Chawla

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

Chawla was introduced to Hansie Cronje, the late South African cricket team captain, in January-February 2000. It was suggested to Cronje, by Chawla and another person, that he could make significant amounts of money if he agreed to lose cricket matches.

Govt hikes import tariff value on gold & silver

Govt hikes import tariff value on gold & silver

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

The government on Tuesday hiked the import tariff value on gold to $388 per 10 grams and that on silver to $487 per kg taking cues from global market.

'There's nothing to be ashamed about periods'

'There's nothing to be ashamed about periods'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Deane De Menezes hopes to reduce the awkwardness and stigma around menstruation.

Europa League PIX: Arsenal, Chelsea storm into last 16

Europa League PIX: Arsenal, Chelsea storm into last 16

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Rattled by embarrassing domestic defeats, Chelsea looked jittery before Olivier Giroud settled their nerves with a close range tap-in shortly after halftime at StamfordBridge following good work by N'Golo Kante and Willian in the build-up.

Bofors payoffs: CBI to keep digging

Bofors payoffs: CBI to keep digging

Rediff.com14 Jan 2006

Even in the absence of a formal extradition treaty with Italy, where Quattrocchi is believed to be living, CBI would take all possible efforts through legal and diplomatic channels to obtain his presence to face trial in the Bofors case.

'How can Abdullahs ever leave Kashmir?'

'How can Abdullahs ever leave Kashmir?'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

'Dr Abdullah is fine and in good spirits,' says National Conference Lok Sabha MP Mohammad Akbar Lone.

Miss South Africa is Miss World!

Miss South Africa is Miss World!

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

South African model, Rolene Strauss is the new Miss World.

Dawood aide Mirchi to be deported to India in 2012?

Dawood aide Mirchi to be deported to India in 2012?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

Iqbal Mirchi, drug lord and aide of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, was released on bail in London on October 20. And India's chase of Mirchi continues 17 years after he fled the nation. However, not all hope is lost. There's a possibility of him being deported some time next year. Toral Varia reports

Mallya extradition case: Boost for CBI; next hearing on July 11

Mallya extradition case: Boost for CBI; next hearing on July 11

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The judge confirmed that the bulk of the evidence submitted by the Indian authorities will be admissible

Jamaican athletes were rarely tested before 2012 Olympics?

Jamaican athletes were rarely tested before 2012 Olympics?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

The World Anti-Doping Agency expressed its frustration after plans to launch an ''extraordinary'' audit into allegations that Jamaica's athletes were rarely drug-tested before the London 2012 Games were pushed back until 2014.

Markets snap 4-day winning run on weak global cues

Markets snap 4-day winning run on weak global cues

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

NTPC was the top gainer, spurting 4.28 per cent. Other winners were Bajaj Auto, Bajaj Finance, Sun Pharma, ITC, Hero MotoCorp, TCS, Yes Bank, HDFC, HDFC Bank and SBI, rising up to 1.38 per cent.

Why China is flexing its muscles

Why China is flexing its muscles

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

'India has ramped up infrastructure on its side, so the Chinese military is finding Indian soldiers in locations where they are not used to seeing an Indian footprint,' points out Harsh V Pant.

'Independence Day': Britain parts ways with EU

'Independence Day': Britain parts ways with EU

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

The United Kingdom has voted by 51.9 per cent to 48.1 per cent to leave the European Union after 43 years in an historic referendum.

After Network 18, Mukesh Ambani wants to buy Financial Times

After Network 18, Mukesh Ambani wants to buy Financial Times

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

If the deal is indeed being considered, this will be the first time that Ambani will be putting his money in a print media venture since he and his younger brother, Anil Ambani, split businesses to form their own groups

2019: The year in photos

2019: The year in photos

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

We sorted through countless photographs taken around the world to come up with the top photos of 2019. Together these images tell the story of the year -- capturing moments of hope and heartbreak, triumph and tragedy.

After 23 years, Chelsea legend Terry hangs up his football boots

After 23 years, Chelsea legend Terry hangs up his football boots

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

The central defender has been without a club since leaving Championship (second-tier) side Aston Villa following their playoff defeat by Fulham at Wembley Stadium last season.

World economy may be slipping into depression: Rajan

World economy may be slipping into depression: Rajan

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Rajan, who has been warning against competitive monetary policy easing by central banks, however, said the situation is different in India where RBI still needs to bring down lending rates to spur investments.

Aurbindo Pharma inks deal with AstraZeneca

Aurbindo Pharma inks deal with AstraZeneca

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

Drugmaker Aurobindo Pharma on Monday said it has entered into licensing and supply agreements with London-based pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca to supply several solid dosage and sterile products for emerging markets.

British Airways offers up to 50% off on select flights from India

British Airways offers up to 50% off on select flights from India

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Domestic carriers, including newly-launched AirAsia India and regional airline Costa too have lowered their fares through these offers

CBI may question Quattrocchi in Italy

CBI may question Quattrocchi in Italy

Rediff.com18 Jan 2006

The sources said the CBI would do everythng possible to trace the movement of the money to the account, which included questioning Quattrocchi, if required. \n\n

British-Indian professor knighted in New Year's honours

British-Indian professor knighted in New Year's honours

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

Balasubramanian, 50, Herchel Smith Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at Cambridge University, has been recognised for his work as a co-inventor of Next Generation DNA sequencing, described as the most transformational advance in biology and medicine for decades.

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