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Britain's King Charles visits Bengaluru for Ayurvedic treatment

Britain's King Charles visits Bengaluru for Ayurvedic treatment

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Britain's King Charles is on a personal visit to Bengaluru where he is staying at a sprawling integrative medical facility near Whitefield, sources said on Wednesday.

PIX: Marmoush's 'trick' stuns Newcastle; Arsenal ride on Merino's brace

PIX: Marmoush's 'trick' stuns Newcastle; Arsenal ride on Merino's brace

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Find Out Who Ruled Google in 2024

Find Out Who Ruled Google in 2024

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

A major surprise in the 2024 Google search trends was the absence of iconic names like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, M S Dhoni, and Virat Kohli from the list of the top 10 most-searched athletes.

SpaceX Crew-9 to fly with empty seats to bring back Sunita Williams

SpaceX Crew-9 to fly with empty seats to bring back Sunita Williams

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov will launch no earlier than September 24, on the agency's SpaceX Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station.

SAI shuts down training centres as COVID-19 cases rise

SAI shuts down training centres as COVID-19 cases rise

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) on Monday said it has decided to close its 67 training centres across the country due to rising COVID-19 cases but national camps for elite athletes will continue in bio-bubbles.

We are in better physical shape now'

We are in better physical shape now'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

The Indian senior men's team have begun their preparations for the upcoming friendly match against Vietnam, and head coach Manolo Mrquez believes his wards are in better physical shape now than in the September window.

I'm not done yet: PV Sindhu eyes LA 2028 Olympics

I'm not done yet: PV Sindhu eyes LA 2028 Olympics

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

PV Sindhu says if she remains injury-free and in peak physical condition, she will aim for a third medal.

Anwar Ali's AIFF ban sparks outrage, Chhetri defends him

Anwar Ali's AIFF ban sparks outrage, Chhetri defends him

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Anwar was handed a four-month ban by All India Football Federation (AIFF) in early September with the governing body holding the player "guilty" of terminating his contract with Mohun Bagan in an unjust manner and signing a new deal with East Bengal, having returned to his parent club Delhi FC.

TCS net profit rises 9% to Rs 12,040 crore in Q1

TCS net profit rises 9% to Rs 12,040 crore in Q1

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

India's largest IT services company Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Thursday posted an 8.7 per cent year-on-year rise in its consolidated net profit at Rs 12,040 crore in the first quarter ended June 2024. The net profit for the year-ago period stood at Rs 11,074 crore.

8 Tips to Crack Campus Placements

8 Tips to Crack Campus Placements

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Consistent preparation with the right skillset and good communication skills are important to crack any campus interview, says rediffGURU Professor Suvasish Mukhopadhyay.

Adani Enterprises Q4 net falls 37% bogged down by airport dues and mining losses

Adani Enterprises Q4 net falls 37% bogged down by airport dues and mining losses

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Adani Enterprises Ltd, the flagship incubator of billionaire Gautam Adani's conglomerate, on Thursday reported a 37 per cent drop in March quarter net profit, bogged down by one-time past airport dues and commercial mining losses. Its consolidated net profit of Rs 450.58 crore in January-March - the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023-24 - compares to Rs 722.48 crore net profit in the same period last year and Rs 1,888.45 crore earning in the preceding quarter, according to a stock exchange filing by the company.

Tsari Yatra May Help Ease India China Tensions

Tsari Yatra May Help Ease India China Tensions

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Why can't the Indian government propose to the Chinese a corridor circumambulating the Holy Mountain where people from both sides could perform the yatra again? asks Claude Arpi.

Marathi, Bengali among 5 languages to get classical tag

Marathi, Bengali among 5 languages to get classical tag

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved conferring the status of classical language on Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali languages.

State has to ensure quality education in govt-run madrasas: SC

State has to ensure quality education in govt-run madrasas: SC

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Commencing final arguments on a batch of pleas against the verdict, the bench, heard senior lawyers including Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Salman Khursheed and Menaka Guruswamy for the petitioners.

Budget 2024: Wishlist of the pharma industry

Budget 2024: Wishlist of the pharma industry

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

There is a need to incentivise R&D investments, offer corporate tax concessions and establish an effective intellectual property rights regime in order to push the growth of domestic pharmaceutical industry, as per the industry bodies. Outlining the sector's wish list for the upcoming Union Budget, Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI) Director General Anil Matai urged the government to explore methods to incentivise R&D investments, such as deductions on R&D expenses, research-linked incentives for MNCs, and corporate tax concessions.

PIX: Real Madrid outclass Getafe; Juventus held

PIX: Real Madrid outclass Getafe; Juventus held

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Jude Bellingham converted a penalty and Kylian Mbappe added another goal before halftime to spur Real Madrid to a 2-0 victory over Getafe.

Lt Tanishka, A Third Gen Army Officer

Lt Tanishka, A Third Gen Army Officer

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

After both grandfathers, father and uncle, Lieutenant Tanishka Damodaran is the first girl from the family to join the Indian Army. She will join her first posting in Kashmir soon and hopes to follows her family tradition of joining the Paras.

'Virtual hearing of cases is an excellent development'

'Virtual hearing of cases is an excellent development'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

'Coupled with e-filing procedures it would really enhance the ability of the judiciary to provide speedier justice.'

Alcaraz outlasts Sinner to win China Open crown

Alcaraz outlasts Sinner to win China Open crown

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

French Open and Wimbledon champion Alcaraz, who won both of his previous meetings with Sinner this year, recovered from a slow start to wrap up victory in three hours, 21 minutes and improve his head-to-head record with the Italian to 6-4.

7 Foods To Reduce Acid Reflux

7 Foods To Reduce Acid Reflux

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Certain foods can help prevent flare-ups by reducing the production of stomach acid and soothing the digestive system, says Dr Gaurav Kumar Patil.

Why Indian archers are strong medal contenders at Olympics

Why Indian archers are strong medal contenders at Olympics

Rediff.com11 May 2024

'The frequent coaching camps... too are contributing to the cause, and constant collaboration is only helping the team get that elusive medal at the Olympics.'

The PT Teacher Behind Two WPL Stars

The PT Teacher Behind Two WPL Stars

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

'Today when I see them talking to people from different countries confidently, I realise that education does not come from classrooms alone but from life experiences too.'

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister and finance minister, he understood the importance of gradualism, except when the economy or the polity was in a crisis.

Southgate excited by 'different look' England squad for Euros

Southgate excited by 'different look' England squad for Euros

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Gareth Southgate said he is confident that fans will come to be captivated by the "different" squad

Five initiatives bag PM's excellence awards

Five initiatives bag PM's excellence awards

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

Turnaround of a sick bridge construction undertaking in Bihar and an educational centre for disabled children in Maharashtra were among five initiatives that were on Thursday honoured with the Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration.

Champions League PIX: City dominate Slovan; Arsenal stun PSG

Champions League PIX: City dominate Slovan; Arsenal stun PSG

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Tuesday.

NGO Centre for Policy Research barred from receiving foreign funds

NGO Centre for Policy Research barred from receiving foreign funds

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

The ministry of home affairs has suspended the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) licence of prominent public think-tank Centre for Policy Research (CPR) over violation of laws, officials said on Thursday.

Terrorism breathing its last in J-K, says LG Manoj Sinha

Terrorism breathing its last in J-K, says LG Manoj Sinha

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

The recent terror acts are a sign of our enemy's desperation, he said, in an apparent reference to Pakistan.

I Attended The Radhika-Anant Wedding

I Attended The Radhika-Anant Wedding

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

After covering the biggest wedding of the year, Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani was invited to the reception specially held for the media.

'Why not': Cong's Kumari Selja says she wants to be Haryana CM

'Why not': Cong's Kumari Selja says she wants to be Haryana CM

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Months after winning the Lok Sabha polls from Sirsa, the former Union minister and the Congress' prominent Dalit face also indicated her desire to contest the upcoming assembly elections and said she wishes to work in the state but the high command will take a final call on the matter.

Naxals will be eliminated by 2026: Amit Shah

Naxals will be eliminated by 2026: Amit Shah

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Terming Naxals the biggest human rights violators, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said security forces have been carrying out 'offensive operations' instead of defensive against the insurgents and have achieved big successes in recent times.

PIX: Chelsea hold United; Spurs roar back to crush Villa

PIX: Chelsea hold United; Spurs roar back to crush Villa

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Moises Caicedo's blistering second-half strike cancelled out a Bruno Fernandes penalty as Chelsea salvaged a 1-1 draw with Manchester United on Sunday.

Road to Paris: Play safe, play clean and play fair: Anurag Thakur

Road to Paris: Play safe, play clean and play fair: Anurag Thakur

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

In a bid to ensure that athletes steer clear of contaminated supplements, which are also often cited as reason for failed dope tests by offenders caught in the anti-doping net, Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Friday inaugurated a Centre of Excellence in Gandhinagar that would evaluate such add-ons.

Historic bronze for shooter Swapnil Kusale in Paris

Historic bronze for shooter Swapnil Kusale in Paris

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Swapnil Kusale fought his way back to win the bronze in his very first appearance at the Olympic Games.

Another hockey player contracts COVID-19 at SAI centre

Another hockey player contracts COVID-19 at SAI centre

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Forward Mandeep Singh tests positive for COVID-19. Indian captain Manpreet Singh and four other players had tested positive for COVID-19 last week after returning to the SAI Centre following a month-long break.

PIX: Khelif powers into women's 66kg final amid gender dispute

PIX: Khelif powers into women's 66kg final amid gender dispute

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Imane Khelif, the boxer at the centre of a gender dispute, beat Thailand's Janjaem Suwannapheng by unanimous decision in a Women's 66kg welterweight semi-final at the Paris Games on Tuesday to progress to the final at Roland Garros.

5 Asanas To Strengthen Your Back, Neck, Shoulders

5 Asanas To Strengthen Your Back, Neck, Shoulders

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Let's explore five transformative yoga asanas designed to fortify your back, neck and shoulders, ensuring you stand tall and strong, just like a tree rooted firmly in the ground.

Ranvir, Ekta smash records for gold in Asian U20 Championships

Ranvir, Ekta smash records for gold in Asian U20 Championships

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

With these two latest additions, India's gold tally has swelled to three.

Why analysts are bullish about Voltas ACs' earnings

Why analysts are bullish about Voltas ACs' earnings

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Voltas saw strong growth in both UCP (Unitary Cooling product) and EMPS (electro mechanical projects) segments.

Stock market gives thumbs up to Siemens' strong performance in Q2

Stock market gives thumbs up to Siemens' strong performance in Q2

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Siemens delivered a strong margin performance and also reported high other income to beat consensus in the January-March quarter (Q2) of FY24 (the company's year-end is September 30). In addition, it has opted to demerge the energy vertical with a 1:1 award of shares in the newly demerged entity which will be listed by the end of this year (CY25).