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Fire guts paintings, artworks inside Jaipur's City Palace

Fire guts paintings, artworks inside Jaipur's City Palace

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

A fire broke out in a museum inside the City Palace on Sunday. No one was injured in the incident.

Trump faces major legal test over his travel ban

Trump faces major legal test over his travel ban

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

The White House on Tuesday ruled out any possibility of withdrawing the order and exuded confidence of winning the case.

Appeals court refuses to reinstate travel ban, Trump fumes

Appeals court refuses to reinstate travel ban, Trump fumes

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

"SEE YOU IN COURT, THE SECURITY OF OUR NATION IS AT STAKE!" Trump wrote, indicating his anger at the verdict.

Infosys' tryst with Kumbh Mela

Infosys' tryst with Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Sikka promises to develop tech for event

'Soumitra Chatterjee is bigger than a Ray actor'

'Soumitra Chatterjee is bigger than a Ray actor'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

'He never went to the Bombay industry.'

Over 7,000 Indian-Americans to be hit after Trump scraps 'Dreamers' programme

Over 7,000 Indian-Americans to be hit after Trump scraps 'Dreamers' programme

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

India ranks 11th among countries of origin for Deferred Action for Children Arrival students.

'I am queen of the heartland of India'

'I am queen of the heartland of India'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

'The idea is to celebrate your imperfections because God has made us all the same, right?'

The rise and mighty fall of Rana Kapoor

The rise and mighty fall of Rana Kapoor

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

'What made him different was that he was not a banker at all by temperament.' 'He was a businessman, a typical lalaji at that.' 'He had to win at any cost.'

Karachi: 12 killed in fire at four-star hotel, 110 injured

Karachi: 12 killed in fire at four-star hotel, 110 injured

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

The blaze broke out in the kitchen located at the ground floor of the Regent Plaza hotel at the city's Shahrah-i-Faisal and spread across the six-floor building, trapping nearly 100 hotel guests in their rooms.

Davis Cup: It's a battle royal for India against Serbia

Davis Cup: It's a battle royal for India against Serbia

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

India face one of the most ferocious Davis Cup challenges at home as nothing less than their best would be required to challenge world number two Serbia, who will test skill and strength of the hosts even without world number one Novak Djokovic in Bangalore from Friday.

India, Lanka to find 'innovative' solution to fishermen issue

India, Lanka to find 'innovative' solution to fishermen issue

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

The two countries also signed memoranda of understanding in education and health sectors after visiting External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and her Lankan counterpart Mangala Samaraweera co-chaired the 9th Indo-Lanka Joint Commission meeting in Colombo.

This cruel world can drive you to drink!

This cruel world can drive you to drink!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

'One is trying to be an upright citizen with a fresh-faced liver, in full possession of her faculties, but if ever one has needed a stiff drink, it has been now,' says Mitali Saran.

Big victory for Trump; US SC allows his travel ban to go into full effect

Big victory for Trump; US SC allows his travel ban to go into full effect

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

The travel ban is the third version of a contentious policy that Trump first sought to implement a week after taking office in January.

'Mumbai needs a CEO to become a global financial hub'

'Mumbai needs a CEO to become a global financial hub'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

There is a need to have a 'CEO for Mumbai' in order to realise the ambition of making it a global financial centre.

How you can save money building smart homes!

How you can save money building smart homes!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

For prices starting from Rs 25,000 and going up to Rs 4-5 lakh, you can convert your home into a smart home.

How Mallya's Force India plan to catch up with Mercedes, Ferrari in 2017

How Mallya's Force India plan to catch up with Mercedes, Ferrari in 2017

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Formula One is due to go through a major technical overhaul next season, with wider wheels and chassis, and a more aggressive look with revised aerodynamics aimed at making the cars faster and harder to drive.

Why LIC buying 30% of IDBI Bank is bad news

Why LIC buying 30% of IDBI Bank is bad news

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

'LIC's proposed investment will come out of what is technically called the 'policyholders funds'.' 'As the name implies, these monies belong to policyholders; that is, you, me and 25 crore others who have taken a total of 30 crore policies from LIC.' 'It is not the government's or LIC's money to play poker with,' says S Muralidharan, former managing director, BNP Paribas.

Ex-USA Gymnastics doctor sentenced to 175 years for sexual abuse

Ex-USA Gymnastics doctor sentenced to 175 years for sexual abuse

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Disgraced long-time USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced on Wednesday to 40 to 175 years in prison for molesting young female gymnasts, following days of wrenching testimony from about 160 of his victims, including Olympic medallists.

Sensex ends 102 points higher on global cues; ONGC up 5%

Sensex ends 102 points higher on global cues; ONGC up 5%

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

ONGC was the top performer while private banking major ICICI Bank extended gains

7/11 Mumbai train blasts: What role did the convicts play?

7/11 Mumbai train blasts: What role did the convicts play?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

On Wednesday, the special MCOCA court in Mumbai awarded death sentences to Kamal Ahamed Ansari, 37, Mohd Faisal Shaikh, 36, Ehtesham Siddiqui, 30, Naveed Hussain Khan, 30 and Asif Khan, 38, for the role they played in the 7/11 Mumbai train blasts, which claimed the lives of 188 people.

Review: Despite Nawaz, Freaky Ali fails to impress!

Review: Despite Nawaz, Freaky Ali fails to impress!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Freaky Ali is painfully dull, warns Sukanya Verma.

Adani to demerge ports, power and mining biz

Adani to demerge ports, power and mining biz

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Adani group will demerge all ports, power assets into two 2 listed firms.

'Blame him': Trump tweets attack on judge who halted travel ban

'Blame him': Trump tweets attack on judge who halted travel ban

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

"Just cannot believe a judge would put our country in such peril. If something happens blame him and court system. People pouring in. Bad!" Trump tweeted, not just attacking Judge Robart's decision but going after him who may yet make more decisions on the matter this week.

Winter Olympics Sidelights: South Koreans furious after speed skaters hang team mate out to dry

Winter Olympics Sidelights: South Koreans furious after speed skaters hang team mate out to dry

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Two South Korean speed skaters are facing growing calls for them to be banned from the national team after they appeared to blame a team mate for their failure to reach the semi-finals of the women's team pursuit at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.

Markets end at fresh record highs on reforms agenda

Markets end at fresh record highs on reforms agenda

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

Sensex was up 184 points at 25,580 and the Nifty added 71 points to end the day at 7,654

Ailing former India hockey Olympian Joe Antic's condition stable

Ailing former India hockey Olympian Joe Antic's condition stable

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Former India hockey Olympian Joseph Antic's condition has improved since being hospitalised in Mumbai on Friday morning.

Unbeaten Vijender to face Hope in WBO title bout in Delhi

Unbeaten Vijender to face Hope in WBO title bout in Delhi

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Former European champion Kerry Hope was on Monday unveiled as Indian boxing star Vijender Singh's opponent for the eagerly-anticipated WBO Asia title bout to be held on July 16 in New Delhi.

EXPLAINED! How Kochhargate unfolded

EXPLAINED! How Kochhargate unfolded

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

In the first of a two-part series, Tamal Bandyopadhyay explains why the ICICI Bank's board first rushed to deny all allegations against Kochhar and then took the extreme steps against her.

Trump calls federal judge's travel ban block an 'unprecedented judicial overreach'

Trump calls federal judge's travel ban block an 'unprecedented judicial overreach'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Hours before President Donald Trump's new travel ban was set to go into effect, a federal judge in Hawaii blocked the ruling.

IS-linked terror group was in touch with men close to Baghdadi

IS-linked terror group was in touch with men close to Baghdadi

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

The recently busted pan-India terror module was in "constant touch" with people perceived to be close to Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the feared leader of the Islamic State, receiving instructions for carrying out explosions at important places ahead of the Republic day.

What the world will worry about in 2019

What the world will worry about in 2019

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

'What matters is that India's perspective on global issues -- climate change, intellectual property, free trade, trade routes being kept free, digital technology -- are listened to with respect,' says Ambassador B S Prakash.

Gujarat jails are mismanaged: CAG

Gujarat jails are mismanaged: CAG

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

The Comptroller and Auditor General report tabled in Gujarat legislature has indicated security lapses and mismanagement by the jail staff in the state prisons.

Is this why Rahul visits temples?

Is this why Rahul visits temples?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

'When it comes to national politics, the Modi-Shah BJP has successfully redefined secularism.' 'If a party like the Congress has to have a future, it has to move closer to the secular centre from the far Left where its Left infatuation during the UPA years dragged it,' argues Shekhar Gupta.

'This Test team reminds me of our times between 2000-2011'

'This Test team reminds me of our times between 2000-2011'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Tendulkar suggests 'radical changes in Ranji Trophy cricket and suggests home and away series to determine fair result

Shelter home HORROR: 'Children sexually abused, made to eat faeces'

Shelter home HORROR: 'Children sexually abused, made to eat faeces'

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Two officials of a children's shelter home in Karjat taluka of Maharashtra's Raigad district were arrested on charges of sexually abusing five minor inmates, police said on Thursday.

When did printing of Rs 2,000 notes actually begin?

When did printing of Rs 2,000 notes actually begin?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

In the first of a four-part series, Business Standard takes a look at how a mint in Salboni, West Bengal, is working overtime to print currency notes.

Merrick Garland nominated as US Supreme Court judge

Merrick Garland nominated as US Supreme Court judge

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

At age 63, Garland is the oldest person nominated to the Supreme Court since President Nixon named Justice Lewis Powell in 1971.

Humans vs leopards: Whose home is it?

Humans vs leopards: Whose home is it?

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Can humans and leopards co-exist in Mumbai? The answer is not what you think!

Was 'incest', besides money the reason for Sheena's murder?

Was 'incest', besides money the reason for Sheena's murder?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

In the charge sheet, the agency said that prime accused in the high profile murder case, Indrani Mukerjea, was not happy with the love affair of Rahul and Sheena.

Why Wimbledon lacks women's favourite

Why Wimbledon lacks women's favourite

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

The absence of expectant mother Serena Williams and a failure by any of the other top women to produce the kind of dominance the American seven-times champion has consistently delivered makes this year's Wimbledon the most open in years.