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PIX: Telly stars Divyanka- Vivek have Swiss fun

PIX: Telly stars Divyanka- Vivek have Swiss fun

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

Television's 'It' couple is giving us major #TravelGoals!

PHOTOS: India, England sweat it out in the nets before gruelling Test series

PHOTOS: India, England sweat it out in the nets before gruelling Test series

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Here are pictures of the two teams sweating it out at practice...

Good things from bad motives?

Good things from bad motives?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

Today we use statistical methods for purposes as computing GDP & planning healthcare & education, but statistical methods originated with much darker motives.

Voices from the northeast: 'The scare will always remain'

Voices from the northeast: 'The scare will always remain'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Chitra Ahanthem reports on how students from the northeast, who fled Bengaluru after rumours of attacks on them in retaliation of Assam riots, are coping with the situation now that the tension has eased and many who fled the city have started trickling back.

No Hrithik at Sanjay Khan's Eid party

No Hrithik at Sanjay Khan's Eid party

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

His kids were there at their granddad's Eid celebration, but the superstar was missing...

Divij-Purav end runners-up at Leon Challenger

Divij-Purav end runners-up at Leon Challenger

Rediff.com7 Apr 2013

Divij Sharan and Purav Raja had to be content with a runners-up finish at the ATP Challenger event in Leon as they lost the summit clash in straight sets to Chris Guccione and Matt Reid.

Will Gen V K Singh's tainted tenure haunt his successor?

Will Gen V K Singh's tainted tenure haunt his successor?

Rediff.com29 May 2012

Where did outgoing army chief V K Singh go wrong, analyses Ajai Shukla.

Women take 1st and 2nd slots in civil service exam

Women take 1st and 2nd slots in civil service exam

Rediff.com12 May 2011

Chennai-based law graduate S Divyadharshini has topped the prestigious Civil Services Examination 2010 for which the results were announced on Wednesday. The second position was also secured by a woman, Sweta Mohanty, a computer engineer, while R V Varun Kumar, a dentist from Chennai, got the third rank

Is time running out for trophy-less Kohli?

Is time running out for trophy-less Kohli?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Kohli has so far led India in three ICC events -- the 2017 Champions Trophy, the 2019 50-over World Cup and the recently completed inaugural edition of the World Test Championship (WTC). In all these events, India managed to reach the closing stages, but the trophy eluded the team.

BRIC aims to develop, provide clean energy

BRIC aims to develop, provide clean energy

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

Leaders of Brazil. Russia, India and China (BRIC) on Thursday said that they recognised that energy is an essential resource for improving the standard of living of our peoples and that access to it is of paramount importance to economic growth with equity and social inclusion.

'India can sustain 6-8% growth rates up to 2025'

'India can sustain 6-8% growth rates up to 2025'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

The problem with India's growth story has been its inability to reduce poverty to significant levels.

Economic boom? India's GDP per capita rank at 127!

Economic boom? India's GDP per capita rank at 127!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2010

India with a per capita GDP of $3,015 has one of the lowest ranks at 127, according to the IMF.

Fielding needs to improve: Dhoni

Fielding needs to improve: Dhoni

Rediff.com19 Sep 2009

Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Saturday conceded that his side's fielding standard needs to improve considerably for it to do well at the Champions Trophy starting in Johannesburg from September 22.

Centre's divestment plan: A stress test for zombie steel plants

Centre's divestment plan: A stress test for zombie steel plants

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

With the government looking to divest loss-making steel assets, significant interest from secondary players is most likely this time apart from the anticipated list of large integrated primary steel producers, said industry experts. Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), Neelachal Ispat Nigam Ltd (NINL), NMDC Integrated Steel Plant (NISP)-Nagarnar, Ferro Scrap Nigam Ltd and three units of Steel Authority of India (SAIL) - Alloy Steels Plant, Durgapur; Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant, Bhadravati; and Salem Steel Plant, Salem - constitute the divestment list. All the three units of SAIL have been loss-making for more than five years.

Interview with Magsaysay Award winner Aruna Roy

Interview with Magsaysay Award winner Aruna Roy

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

'This is not China. There is freedom of movement in Kashmir, even in Sikkim. I can go anywhere. But in the SEZs created in my own hinterland I can only enter if I have a pass issued by a civil servant who is appointed as the caretaker of that SEZ,' says Magsaysay Award winner Aruna Roy.

Ranji final: Rohit's ton props up Mumbai

Ranji final: Rohit's ton props up Mumbai

Rediff.com12 Jan 2009

Rohit Sharma cracked an unbeaten ton as Mumbai recovered from a miserable start to reach a decent 297 for six at close on a keenly contested opening day of the Ranji Trophy final against Uttar Pradesh at Hyderabad on Monday.

7 lessons to learn from a market downturn

7 lessons to learn from a market downturn

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

Don't learn these lessons the hard way. Read on to make sure you can weather an unstable market.

Prabhakaran may use submarine to flee: SL army

Prabhakaran may use submarine to flee: SL army

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

Cornered Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam chief V Prabhakaran, who is still holed up in a small strip of land in embattled north, may flee from the island using a submarine, a top Sri Lankan army official said on Friday."Prabhakaran, who is present in the no-fire zone along with his son Charles Anthony, Tigers' intelligence chief Pottu Amman and Sea Tiger chief Soosai, might have retained a submarine to escape from the island," said an army official.

Army launches combing operation in Jammu

Army launches combing operation in Jammu

Rediff.com29 Aug 2008

Army troops on Friday launched a massive search operation in the outskirts of Jammu following reports of the presence of two militants in the area. A woman informed police about the presence of two suspected militants in police uniforms in Ratnuchak forest area on the outskirts of the Jammu city on Friday afternoon, police said.

Mosque decide to withdraw complaint against Sania

Mosque decide to withdraw complaint against Sania

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

"They (mosque authorities) have sent a letter to us expressing readiness to withdraw the complaint against her. But we sought certain clarifications from them," said B Reddenna, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Charminar division. He, however, declined to divulge the clarifications sought by the police.

HCL Tech plans to cancel Rs 3,000 cr worth hedges

HCL Tech plans to cancel Rs 3,000 cr worth hedges

Rediff.com16 May 2009

New Delhi-headquartered IT services provider HCL Technologies plans to cancel hedging contracts worth $600 million (around Rs 2,970 crore), as the rupee continues to remain at Rs 49-50 levels. These hedges, analysts opine, would be taken at a rate of around Rs 41.

Ask MF Guru: 'Am I investing right?'

Ask MF Guru: 'Am I investing right?'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

RIL-RNRL case: HC lifts interim stay on RIL

RIL-RNRL case: HC lifts interim stay on RIL

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

The Bombay high court has modified the interim order on the sale of KG basin gas by Reliance Industries.

Haren Pandya case: HC dismisses appeal

Haren Pandya case: HC dismisses appeal

Rediff.com17 Jun 2008

The Gujarat High Court has dismissed the appeal of Vithal Pandya, father of Gujarat's former Home Minister Haren Pandya, demanding re-investigation and re-trial in his son's murder case.A petition filed in December last year said the Central Bureau of Investigation did not thoroughly probe the case and acted merely on tips provided by the local police.

Pak may let jihadis into India, says army officer

Pak may let jihadis into India, says army officer

Rediff.com12 Dec 2007

"While jihadis in Pakistan are now fighting the army in Balochistan, Swat and North Western Frontier Province, the same may be brainwashed and made to infiltrate in India," Lt Gen Noble Thamburaj, general officer commanding-in-chief, southern command, said.

Babri Masjid demonstrations turn violent

Babri Masjid demonstrations turn violent

Rediff.com6 Dec 2007

Violence broke out between activists of Shiv Sena and All India Babri Masjid Re-Building Committee, when an unidentified man pelted stones at the activists of AIBRC, who were demanding the reconstruction of the structure, a senior police official said.

Putin denies 'wedding' rumours; slams paper

Putin denies 'wedding' rumours; slams paper

Rediff.com18 Apr 2008

"There is not a single word of truth in what you mentioned," he said, responding to a question about the story of Moskovsky Korrespondent tabloid claiming that Putin plans to wed Olympic rhythmic gymnast Alina Kabayeva on June 15 and has divorced his wife Lyudmila in February.

CBI submits 2nd Nandigram report to Calcutta HC

CBI submits 2nd Nandigram report to Calcutta HC

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday submitted a report on its investigation into the March 14 police firing in Nandigram to the Calcutta High court.

'1,621 teachers died of COVID-19 during UP panchayat polls'

'1,621 teachers died of COVID-19 during UP panchayat polls'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

'Basic Covid protocols were not followed, which is why so many teachers lost their lives.'

Hitched: Sports stars who tied the knot in 2019

Hitched: Sports stars who tied the knot in 2019

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Famous sports personalities who wed in 2019.

Godrej Appliances eyes Rs 2,000 cr turnover

Godrej Appliances eyes Rs 2,000 cr turnover

Rediff.com7 Feb 2008

Betting big on a range of new products, including commercial refrigeration, high-end televisions, cooking and food processing appliances, Godrej Appliances is targeting a turnover of Rs 2,000 crore (Rs 20 billion) for 2008-09 against Rs 1,400 crore (Rs 14 billion) in the current financial year.

No signings? No worries for Liverpool's Klopp

No signings? No worries for Liverpool's Klopp

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

Juergen Klopp's side returned to English Premier League action on Friday with a hunger and desire that suggested they have spent the close-season break chomping at the bit to get back on the field.

When instinct was at play for victorious Liverpool

When instinct was at play for victorious Liverpool

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Alexander-Arnold, seeing the Spanish club's defenders still getting organised, feigned to walk away from the corner before racing back to whip the ball to the unmarked Divock Origi, who clipped it past Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

Investment tips for YOU

Investment tips for YOU

Rediff.com12 Mar 2007

Irrespective of you being a man or woman study the investment schemes available to make the buck go a long way. Here are products for both men and women.

What's your mutual fund gyaan?

What's your mutual fund gyaan?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2005

Try this mutual fund quiz to figure out how savvy you are about this investment option.

Advisors for Air-India IPO to be appointed soon

Advisors for Air-India IPO to be appointed soon

Rediff.com14 Jul 2005

The Union government is planning to appoint advisors for kick-starting the process for initial public offer of Air-India and Indian Airlines expected to hit the market later this fiscal.

Pak army chief promotes four major generals

Pak army chief promotes four major generals

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

These promotions will allow General Bajwa to shuffle the deck on the top, but this is likely to be a limited reshuffle, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

'Invest in MFs or move to FDs?'

'Invest in MFs or move to FDs?'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Tight security for PM's J&K visit

Tight security for PM's J&K visit

Rediff.com16 Nov 2004

"We have followed the normal security drill that is required for such a high profile visit," Senior Superintendent of Police, Srinagar, Syed Javed Mujtaba Gilani said.