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Wimbledon PIX: Muguruza, Thiem stunned; Federer, Nadal, Serena through

Wimbledon PIX: Muguruza, Thiem stunned; Federer, Nadal, Serena through

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

A summary of Day 2 at Wimbledon on Tuesday.

BCCI warns Pakistan: Cricket and terror cannot go hand in hand

BCCI warns Pakistan: Cricket and terror cannot go hand in hand

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

Following the terror attack in Gurdaspur on Monday, Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur sent a stern warning to neighbours Pakistan, saying there is no scope for cricket between the two nations till the cross-border terrorism stops.

CBI raids Prannoy Roy's properties in 4 locations, 'witch-hunt' says NDTV

CBI raids Prannoy Roy's properties in 4 locations, 'witch-hunt' says NDTV

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

The agency has registered a case against Roy, his wife Radhika and RRPR Holdings for allegedly causing losses of Rs 48 crore to ICICI Bank, CBI sources said.

Football Extras: India slips out of top 100 in latest charts

Football Extras: India slips out of top 100 in latest charts

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

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

Champions Trophy: Clinical India seal semis spot with win over Proteas

Champions Trophy: Clinical India seal semis spot with win over Proteas

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

India will meet Bangladesh in the semi-finals in Birmingham on Thursday.

How to prevent another 26/11

How to prevent another 26/11

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

'The government must covertly eliminate the leaders of terrorist organisations abroad so as to eliminate the problem at its roots,' recommends Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

Voices of dissent are only heard at lit fests these days

Voices of dissent are only heard at lit fests these days

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

'Many of the biggest events at such lit fests have nothing to do with books or authors, but about current events and the changing nature of society,' points out Aakar Patel.

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.

November 1, 1984

November 1, 1984

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

On Tuesday, November 20, 2018, 34 years and 19 days later after the horrific crimes, two men were sentenced to death and life in prison for their involvement in the anti-Sikh riots of 1984 in which over 3,000 Sikhs were killed. It was the first verdict after the riots-related cases were reopened by a Special Investigation Team in 2015. In his novel Man With The White Beard, Shah Alam Khan recalls a calamitous time in India's history.

Assets worth up to $12 billion likely to be listed under REITs

Assets worth up to $12 billion likely to be listed under REITs

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

With Sebi clearing the final guidelines for creation of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), assets worth around $12 billion are likely to be listed in the next 2-3 years.

Digvijay gets RS nomination, suspense over Sheila Dikshit

Digvijay gets RS nomination, suspense over Sheila Dikshit

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Congress general secretaries Digvijay Singh and Madhusudan Mistri are among the five Congress nominees for the Rajya Sabha elections announced on Monday. However, suspense still remains on whether former Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit will join them.

Jewellers' stocks rise amid buzz of Sonia letter on norms

Jewellers' stocks rise amid buzz of Sonia letter on norms

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

The 80:20 rule mandates importers to channel at least 20% of the import quantity for jewellery exports.

Switzerland discloses more requests from India on Masoods

Switzerland discloses more requests from India on Masoods

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Continuing to shed its famed banking secrecy veil, Switzerland today made public more names about which it has been approached from abroad for information, even as it published fresh gazette notifications about two Indians -- Sayed Mohammed Masood and Chand Kauser Mohammed Masood.

CBI files closure report in Barak missile deal

CBI files closure report in Barak missile deal

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

The Central bureau of Investigation on Tuesday filed a closure report in a seven-year-old case of alleged bribery in the Rs.1,150 crore Barak missile deal in which former Defence Minister George Fernandes and the then Naval Chief Admiral Sushil Kumar were accused.

Serena dominated Australian Open while pregnant

Serena dominated Australian Open while pregnant

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

If Williams is indeed 20 weeks into her term, that would mean she was approximately two months pregnant when she captured her record 23rd Grand Slam tournament singles title at the Australian Open in January.

Indian prodigies we should be proud of!

Indian prodigies we should be proud of!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

As we celebrate the spirit of childhood, here are some children who've made India proud.

After cash pain, some cashless gain

After cash pain, some cashless gain

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Ways on how consumers can maximise benefits.

Bhopal encounter video, contradictory statements raise doubts

Bhopal encounter video, contradictory statements raise doubts

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Contradictions have emerged over the death of eight SIMI men, who were gunned down in an alleged encounter with the police on the outskirts of the Bhopal hours after they escaped from the high-security Bhopal Central Jail killing a security guard.

India's Bandhan among Asia's top microfinance firms

India's Bandhan among Asia's top microfinance firms

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Race for Asia's No. 1 MFI spot: Bandhan now closes in on Grameen Bank

National Medical Commission Bill: Busting misconceptions

National Medical Commission Bill: Busting misconceptions

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Dr Arun Jamkar, former vice chancellor, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, makes a strong case for reforming Indian medical education and believes that the National Medical Commission Bill is historic.

2 TV journalists shot dead in US by a disgruntled ex-worker

2 TV journalists shot dead in US by a disgruntled ex-worker

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

A woman TV news reporter and a cameraman conducting a live on-air interview were killed on the spot when a "disgruntled station employee" opened fire at a mall in US state of Virginia and fled, shocking viewers who saw the grisly drama on their TVs.

Commerce minister: 'There is no panic'

Commerce minister: 'There is no panic'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

'People are willing to face temporary inconvenience as they are determined to support PM Modi's crackdown on black money,' Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tells Archis Mohan.

The Congress is dying because its Team-B is rebelling

The Congress is dying because its Team-B is rebelling

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

'The Congress has become two distinct parties, one of the durbar, the other of the field and if they keep drifting apart, death is a certainty,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Ex-actress Mamta Kulkarni involved in drug trade: Police

Ex-actress Mamta Kulkarni involved in drug trade: Police

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Former actress Mamta Kulkarni was on Saturday named as a prime accused in a multi-crore drug racket linked to drug baron Vicky Goswami, with Mumbai police claiming that she was actively involved in the illicit activities and would seek her extradition from Kenya.

He refuses to let his disability come in the way of his dreams

He refuses to let his disability come in the way of his dreams

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Confined to a wheelchair, Mohammad Shams refused to let his sporting dreams die.

Meet the 5 richest MPs

Meet the 5 richest MPs

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

A mix of industrialists and businessmen, who have inherited riches or rose from humble backgrounds and even endured boom and bust cycles, the top five MPs are illustrative of how the political stock of the wealthy is increasing rapidly.

Bajwa wants India-Pak talks. Can he be trusted?

Bajwa wants India-Pak talks. Can he be trusted?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

'Over the last year, Bajwa has created the environment to support bold moves on India. The ball is in India's court,' a senior Pakistan military officer tells Ajai Shukla.

Unnao rape case: CBI makes 2nd arrest; Sengar sent to 7-day custody

Unnao rape case: CBI makes 2nd arrest; Sengar sent to 7-day custody

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Shashi Singh, the woman who allegedly took the victim to MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar on the day of crime, has been arrested.

India and China to deepen defence ties, maintain peace at border

India and China to deepen defence ties, maintain peace at border

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

India and China on Monday decided to deepen bilateral defence ties and maintain peace and tranquillity at the Line of Actual Control besides strengthening cooperation against terror, including at the international level.

India's 'two-bench theory' to counter Pakistan pacer Irfan

India's 'two-bench theory' to counter Pakistan pacer Irfan

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

The Indian team used a unique method to tackle Pakistan's Mohammad Irfan, who at seven feet one inch, is the tallest cricketer in the world.

'Ministry's support must be tested in House and not by governor'

'Ministry's support must be tested in House and not by governor'

Rediff.com18 May 2018

29 years ago, Karnataka was hurled into a huge political crisis after MLAs withdrew support to S R Bommai's Janata Dal ministry. As the governor recommended that the chief minister be dismissed and President's Rule imposed in the state, then President R Venkataraman disagreed with Rajiv Gandhi's Cabinet and argued that 'the question whether a ministry commanded the confidence of the assembly should be tested in the House and not by the governor.' A fascinating excerpt from President Venkataraman's My Presidential Years, published with the kind permission of the publishers HarperCollins India.

The Indian women who conquered the world!

The Indian women who conquered the world!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

In a journey of Marco Polo-esque proportions, Meenakshi Arvind and Mookambika Rathinam drove through 24 countries and two continents over 72 days. Meenakshi and Mookambika tell Rediff.com's Archana Masih about their incredible, unforgettable, journey and the desperation for Gandhi in a dark corner of the world.

Congress rubbishes exit poll predictions

Congress rubbishes exit poll predictions

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Senior Congress leaders have dismissed the exit polls conducted by various news channels that indicate that the BJP is likely to sweep the assembly elections in all four states. They remain confident of winning in at least four states. Renu Mittal reports

Kohli and Ashwin are threats says Bangla skipper

Kohli and Ashwin are threats says Bangla skipper

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Bangladesh Test captain Mushfiqur Rahim termed the criticism of their average performance in longer format unfair.

'It was scary to see the black sky. To hear gunshots'

'It was scary to see the black sky. To hear gunshots'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

'It was frightening to feel that you were in a war-like situation.' 'Why do I have to feel unsafe in my own country?' asks angry Panchkula resident Raashi Sethia.

NPCI: Success story of India's retail banking backbone

NPCI: Success story of India's retail banking backbone

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

NPCI has launched several consumer friendly systems including one that allows users to transfer money to people over mobile phones across India.

Private banks at high risk of losing customers: IBM study

Private banks at high risk of losing customers: IBM study

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Conducted by research firm IDC, the study titled 'Understanding the Indian Retail Banking Customer' says push marketing is fast becoming obsolete and the thrust should be on creating brand advocates.

Why we are to blame for the flooding in our cities

Why we are to blame for the flooding in our cities

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

'India, by virtue of its gigantic population and geography, stands at the very front line of this climate catastrophe.' 'But this is a threat that our easily distracted national mind is ill-equipped to think about, let alone plan for,' says Rahul Jacob.

China mourns victims of cruise ship as death toll rises to 431

China mourns victims of cruise ship as death toll rises to 431

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

China on Sunday held a mourning ceremony for the victims of its worst shipping disaster in 70 years after the death toll in the cruise ship that capsized in the mighty Yangtze River jumped to 431.

Suicide bomber kills 12 near Indian consulate in Kabul

Suicide bomber kills 12 near Indian consulate in Kabul

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

A blast occurred near the Indian consulate in Jalalabad near Kabul on Saturday. No one was hurt. The police believe it to be caused by a suicide bomber.