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Asian Games: After Deepak, Lakshay claims silver

Asian Games: After Deepak, Lakshay claims silver

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

Young Indian shooter Lakshay claimed the silver medal in the men's trap event of the Asian Games, in Palembang, on Monday.

Secret behind Swiggy's meteoric rise

Secret behind Swiggy's meteoric rise

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

With razor-sharp focus on deliveries and customer experience, powered by strong in-house technology built ground-up, Swiggy is emerging as the food ordering platform of choice.

The village chosen for the 'Babri Masjid'

The village chosen for the 'Babri Masjid'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Iqbal Ansari, one of the main plaintiffs who fought for the right of the community over the disputed land, says Muslims in Ayodhya won't be satisfied if the Sunni Waqf Board accepts the five acres in Dhannipur.

From glitzy shopping to closure: The story of DYING malls

From glitzy shopping to closure: The story of DYING malls

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

If 120 new malls have come up in the last two years, 40 have downed shutters. Some lessons from the experiences of dying malls.

Shorts: Tokyo finishes building stadium for 2020

Shorts: Tokyo finishes building stadium for 2020

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Buying home insurance? Watch out for this!

Buying home insurance? Watch out for this!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Read the fine print carefully lest your claim gets rejected, advises Tarun Mathur.

Surat-based financier in ED net, Rs 1 cr in new notes seized

Surat-based financier in ED net, Rs 1 cr in new notes seized

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

What was recovered from Bhajiawala family: Rs 1.45 crore cash, of which about Rs 1.05 crore was in new currency notes, bullion worth Rs 1.49 crore, gold jewellery valued at Rs 4.92 crore, other ornaments worth Rs 1.39 crore and silver ingots priced at Rs 1.28 crore.

Celeb chefs share yummy, simple recipes!

Celeb chefs share yummy, simple recipes!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Top chefs are sharing comfort food recipes to turn their followers into cooks.

4 crore cash reward for Deepa Malik

4 crore cash reward for Deepa Malik

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

The Haryana government has announced a cash reward of Rs. 4 crore for Deepa Malik, who scripted history by winning silver in the women's shot put F53 event at the ongoing Paralympics in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro.

Frustrated Mourinho claims 'rules for me are different'

Frustrated Mourinho claims 'rules for me are different'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Jose Mourinho was far from happy after his Manchester United side failed to beat struggling HullCity at Old Trafford on Wednesday, walking out of one interview and claiming in another that he was treated differently from other managers.

Why he wants to track humankind's journey around the world

Why he wants to track humankind's journey around the world

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Salopek is on an intercontinental journey of 24,000 miles, tracing humankind's movement out of Africa right down to South America.

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2020.

Are 99% going to recover from COVID-19?

Are 99% going to recover from COVID-19?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

'Every disease has traits and we have found out that actually 99 per cent of people who have got COVID-19, should recover.'

Welcome to the world's tallest hotel

Welcome to the world's tallest hotel

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

In its never-ending quest to break records, Dubai announced the opening of the "world's new tallest hotel" -- the Gevora Hotel on Sunday. Located on the Sheikh Zayed Road near the Dubai International Financial Centre, the 356-metre tall structure, built by Majid Al Attar, consists of 75 floors, 232 deluxe rooms, 265 one-bed room deluxe and 31 two-bedroom suites.

The past was another country

The past was another country

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

'Where children are told soothing bedtime tales, our daily fare were stories of the bloodshed my family had witnessed, scenes, my father said, of the sewers turning red and the overpowering stench of corpses,' remembers Sunil Sethi.

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 25 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 25 Songs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

He changed sports journalism in India

He changed sports journalism in India

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Success in sports stems mostly from teamwork. Now and then there comes a captain, on whose singular strength an entire squad makes huge strides. One such titan, now departed for the Elysian Fields, was The Hindu's Sports Editor Srinivasaraghavan Krishnan.

Jewellers continue their strike for 22nd day

Jewellers continue their strike for 22nd day

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

'The government can increase import duty on gold by 1 per cent, instead of imposing excise duty.'

Movies, masti and... merchandise!

Movies, masti and... merchandise!

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Global studios and indie content shops tap into the growing fan base for movie and TV characters in India, report Arundhuti Dasgupta & Urvi Malvania.

PHOTOS: Rio bids a colourful goodbye to 2016 Games

PHOTOS: Rio bids a colourful goodbye to 2016 Games

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

A bit of melancholy and unbridled joy converged at the closing ceremony of the 2016 Olympics on Sunday as Brazil breathed a collective sigh of relief for having pulled off South America's first Games.

Your personal finance guide to fight coronavirus

Your personal finance guide to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Even as you fight the ongoing health challenge, here are some tips to strengthen your personal finance in the time of coronavirus.

KRN's life was a saga of surprises

KRN's life was a saga of surprises

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

'KRN's journey from a humble cottage in Uzhavoor to Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi was no less spectacular than that of Abraham Lincoln from the log cabin to the White House'.

Shorts: Aus human rights body to probe gymnastics abuse complaints

Shorts: Aus human rights body to probe gymnastics abuse complaints

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Sports Awards could to be delayed: Ministry official

Oscar Pistorius suffers injuries in jail, rushed to hospital

Oscar Pistorius suffers injuries in jail, rushed to hospital

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

South African track star Oscar Pistorius, serving six years in jail for murdering his girlfriend, was treated in hospital for minor wrist injuries on Saturday before being returned to custody, a prison service spokesman said.

In Noida's mega industrial zone, even essential businesses struggle to open

In Noida's mega industrial zone, even essential businesses struggle to open

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Up to 95 per cent of units in the Noida-Greater Noida mega industrial zone are currently shut.

Planning to sell property? Here's how to save on tax

Planning to sell property? Here's how to save on tax

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Selling property below market value can lead to litigation. Tinesh Bhasin offers tips on how to avoid it.

English football fails its biggest test - will the public ever forgive?

English football fails its biggest test - will the public ever forgive?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

After a week of public arguments about Premier League players, who earn an average salary of 240,000 a month, refusing to take a pay cut while top clubs use public money to pay their furloughed non-playing staff, there is little doubt that the game -- and its players -- have suffered a serious blow to their image. There is no question that many footballers do help out good causes generously, just as most clubs are engaged with effective community programmes all-year round.

India must never forget October 22,1947

India must never forget October 22,1947

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

India should observe October 22 as Kashmir Martyrs Day to pay tribute to those who lost their lives to Paakistan's State terrorism, suggests Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

First look: Mark Spitz and Michael Phelps

First look: Mark Spitz and Michael Phelps

Rediff.com22 Aug 2008

American swimming legend Mark Spitz posed with the new Sports Illustrated Magazine featuring Olympic champion swimmer Michael Phelps on the cover at the Hyatt Resorts 'Vacation Training Camp' competition at Grand Central Station in New York City on Wednesday.

Soccer Extras: Asensio's emotional message to fans after injury

Soccer Extras: Asensio's emotional message to fans after injury

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

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

Pics: Traditional Christmas celebrations across the world

Pics: Traditional Christmas celebrations across the world

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Head to these places to enjoy a traditional Christmas celebration.

Sports Shorts: Ramkumar achieves career-best rank, Yuki drops

Sports Shorts: Ramkumar achieves career-best rank, Yuki drops

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday

Sushil, Yogeshwar make it a good year for Indian wrestling

Sushil, Yogeshwar make it a good year for Indian wrestling

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

A long sabbatical and a rejig in weight categories notwithstanding, Olympic heroes Sushil Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt reaffirmed their dominance on the world stage and ended a 28-year gold drought at the Asian Games in a successful 2014.

How social media helps movie promotions

How social media helps movie promotions

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

A scroll through Akshay Kumar's Instagram feed shows numerous posts and stories promoting Gold. Sonakshi Sinha, on the other hand, posts stories from her shoots and events to drive home the message of an upcoming release. In both cases, the film in question gets much-needed attention.

Stop the clock: Japan awakes to reality of Tokyo Games postponement

Stop the clock: Japan awakes to reality of Tokyo Games postponement

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

On Wednesday the countdown had been replaced by the current date - "25-3" for March 25 in the days display - and the current time, after the International Olympic Committee decided to postpone the Games by one year.

Visiting Dubai? Educate yourself first

Visiting Dubai? Educate yourself first

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

If you're planning a visit to the City of Gold, bear in mind that seemingly inconsequential actions can result in serious consequences. It's best to educate yourself about the laws of the land first.

PIX: Aishwarya, Anushka, Priyanka go glam in desi styles!

PIX: Aishwarya, Anushka, Priyanka go glam in desi styles!

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Shaadi season in Bollywood? These divas pull out all stops for their fashionable appearances!

Indian Soccer: Clinical ATK punish Mumbai; Churchill on top of table

Indian Soccer: Clinical ATK punish Mumbai; Churchill on top of table

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

All the results from the I-League and ISL matches played on Saturday.

7 wonders: Mumbai's most popular Ganeshas

7 wonders: Mumbai's most popular Ganeshas

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

The 10-day extravaganza is on in Mumbai as it hosts its most favourite deity. Rediff.com takes a look at the city's rich and famous Ganpati mandals.

New loans may become hard to get

New loans may become hard to get

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Due to the prevailing uncertainty, the risk of loans going bad has certainly increased. This may result in lenders following risk-based pricing more diligently, notes Naveen Kukreja, CEO, Paisabazaar.com