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21 Photos That Defined 2021

21 Photos That Defined 2021

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Images that capture what it was like living through 2021.

The 21 year old who designs IAF's patches of honour

The 21 year old who designs IAF's patches of honour

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Saurav Chordia's morale patches celebrate bravery and glorify events that are significant for different IAF units or squadrons.

Is Elon Musk's Tesla in space the moon landing of our times?

Is Elon Musk's Tesla in space the moon landing of our times?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

And what happens next?

Pawan Ruia throws hat into the ring to buy out Air India

Pawan Ruia throws hat into the ring to buy out Air India

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Ruia, a chartered accountant whose business ranged from sugar to textiles and heavy engineering to tyres, refused to comment on queries about his interest in Air India.

Weather left no time for vessel master, explains Afcons

Weather left no time for vessel master, explains Afcons

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Afcons Infrastructure, whose chartered barge P305 with 261 personnel at the Bombay High offshore oilfield was wrecked by cyclonic storm Tauktae earlier this week, on Thursday said the weather deteriorated rapidly and reached levels far worse than forecasts.

Saudi extend coach Pizzi's contract until end of Asian Cup in Feb 2019

Saudi extend coach Pizzi's contract until end of Asian Cup in Feb 2019

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Saudi Arabia have extended coach Juan Antonio Pizzi's contract until the end of the Asian Cup in February 2019, the FA said on Tuesday, a day after the 'Green Falcons' claimed a surprise victory over Egypt in their last World Cup game.

Canada worried over South Asians' health

Canada worried over South Asians' health

Rediff.com14 May 2010

In British Columbia, 25 percent of the population comprises visible minorities, most of them Indians and Chinese. Falcon is from Surrey, which has a large concentration of South Asians, and knows about the problems firsthand from his interactions with South Asian colleagues and friends.

SoftBank-backed Ola raises $500-mn term loan

SoftBank-backed Ola raises $500-mn term loan

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

IPO-bound mobility platform Ola, said it has successfully raised $500 million via a Term Loan B (TLB) from marquee international institutional investors. This term loan has no impact on the valuation of Bhavish Aggarwal-led Ola. The Bengaluru-based firm recently raised $139 million. This is part of a $1 billion funding round for which the company is in talks with investors, increasing its valuation to about $7.5 billion, according to the sources.

Japan Open: Srikanth loses in quarters

Japan Open: Srikanth loses in quarters

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

India's challenge at the Japan Super Series came to a grinding halt when shuttler Kidambi Srikanth crashed out of the tournament after suffering a defeat in the quarter-finals of the men's singles event here on Friday.

Explosion rocks SpaceX in Florida during pre-launch test

Explosion rocks SpaceX in Florida during pre-launch test

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

NASA says SpaceX was conducting a test firing of its unmanned rocket when the blast occurred.

Reliance pilot dismissed as DGCA gets strict with private airlines

Reliance pilot dismissed as DGCA gets strict with private airlines

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

About a week ago, DGCA officials conducted surprise checks and grounded a Reliance Industries-owned 14-seater Falcon 900EX.

Ola raises $222.5 million in fresh funding

Ola raises $222.5 million in fresh funding

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

An industry source said the funding was part of an overall $500 million the company is planning to raise, which will value Ola at around $5 billion.

WTO farm goods paper raises India's hackles

WTO farm goods paper raises India's hackles

Rediff.com8 Jan 2008

The chair for Doha agriculture negotiations, Ambassador Crawford Falconer, circulated the working documents on different elements of the market-access pillar that include the treatment of special farm products.

Saina scripts sensational win against world champion Marin

Saina scripts sensational win against world champion Marin

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Saina Nehwal scripted a remarkable victory over reigning World Champion Carolina Marin to turn around her campaign at the BWF Super Series Finals even as Srikanth faced exit after suffering his second straight loss in the men's singles in Dubai.

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Here we encapsulate all the sporting action from last week in this stunning photo feature.

'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.'

'Major Sandeep's life is not tragic'

'Major Sandeep's life is not tragic'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

'People think about his final 48 hours and how did he become a martyr... but the life I came to know from uncle and aunty was of someone who was so full of joy and laughter.'

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

From the organized routines of the glamorous cheerleaders to gravity-defying moves by athletes Rediff.com has all that and more snapped right here...

Arunachal: Where Elephants Roam at 10,000 feet

Arunachal: Where Elephants Roam at 10,000 feet

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

'This is the only place on earth where Elephas maximus climbs to these heights.'

Alcatel bags Flag Telecom order

Alcatel bags Flag Telecom order

Rediff.com22 Feb 2005

Flag Telecom, a Reliance group company, has awarded a multi-million dollar contract for construction of its Falcon submarine cable to Alcatel, a global networks and application service provider.\n\n

When UK's bravehearts turn photographers

When UK's bravehearts turn photographers

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

The annual 'People's Choice' for Royal Air Force image of the year has opened for public voting.

Can you guess which athletes rocked the Time most influential list?

Can you guess which athletes rocked the Time most influential list?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James were among seven sports figures named to Time Magazine's annual list of the world's most influential people, which was announced Thursday.

Pawan Ruia to raise $100 mn

Pawan Ruia to raise $100 mn

Rediff.com15 Dec 2005

Harrison Ford injured on the sets of Star Wars; airlifted to hospital

Harrison Ford injured on the sets of Star Wars; airlifted to hospital

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here.

How India can get ahead in the space race

How India can get ahead in the space race

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Chandrayaan-3's success is a must for India's space ambitions; we can't afford to lose out. And for realising our space dreams, the Indian private sector must be encouraged because if we lose this race, the moon, Mars, and mineral-rich asteroids will already be crowded before we reach there.

11 MPs caught in sting op for issuing letters to fake oil company

11 MPs caught in sting op for issuing letters to fake oil company

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

In its latest undercover investigation, codenamed Operation Falcon Claw, Cobrapost has exposed a bunch of parliamentarians willing to not only write recommendation letters but also lobby with the petroleum ministry for a foreign company to help it secure oil exploration and rigging rights in the Northeast.

In their ninth attempt, Denmark finally win the Thomas Cup

In their ninth attempt, Denmark finally win the Thomas Cup

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Denmark beat Indonesia 3-2 in the final Sunday, making the Scandinavian country the first European team to win the competition.

Solo review: A One-time Watch

Solo review: A One-time Watch

Rediff.com25 May 2018

'It's funny how often Solo gloats in its own nostalgia.' 'It's like Chewbacca's groaning presence, John Williams classic tune and other familiar props and paraphernalia, everything is just doing its bit to compensate for Harrison Ford's sorely missed devilry,' says Sukanya Verma.

Amit Shah, Naidu miss Manipur swearing-in as plane develops snag

Amit Shah, Naidu miss Manipur swearing-in as plane develops snag

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Following the engine snag, the two BJP leaders shelved their plans to travel to Imphal for the swearing-in ceremony of N Biren Singh as Manipur chief minister, sources said.

Revealed! The new Tata Vista that will replace Vista D90

Revealed! The new Tata Vista that will replace Vista D90

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

The top-end Vista Tech VX will get features such as ABS with EBD, touchscreen multimedia system with satellite navigation, keyless entry and steering integrated audio controls.

Fisherman alleges being threatened by Salman, bodyguards

Fisherman alleges being threatened by Salman, bodyguards

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Bollywood star Salman Khan has landed in the thick of another controversy with a suburban fisherman's family alleging that he has threatened them.

BWF Super Series Finals: Srikanth on brink of exit

BWF Super Series Finals: Srikanth on brink of exit

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth was pushed to the brink of exit after he suffered his second consecuitve loss in the BWF Super Series Finals, losing in straight games to Denmark's Viktor Axelsen in the men's singles in Dubai.

World's hottest cars are here!

World's hottest cars are here!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

The world's most brilliant cars are lined up at the Detroit Auto Show.

I played with a heavily strapped knee: Saina

I played with a heavily strapped knee: Saina

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

After a shocking exit from the Rio Olympics, Saina Nehwal cited an inflammation in her right knee as the reason for her hampered on-court movement.

PayPal founder to build small city on Mars!

PayPal founder to build small city on Mars!

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

Private space entrepreneur and billionaire co-founder of PayPal, Elon Musk is planning to build a small city on Mars for 80,000 space explorers but only vegetarians are invited!

Jeet Thayil wins South Asian Literature award

Jeet Thayil wins South Asian Literature award

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

Thayil's Narcopolis was part of a shortlist of six works which included Jamil Ahmed's The Wandering Falcon, Tahmima Anam's The Good Muslim, Amitava Ghosh's River of Smoke, Mohammed Hanif's Our Lady of Alice Bhatti, Uday Prakash's The Walls of Delhi (translated into English by Jason Grunebaum).

PIX: Hina Khan's lovely Dubai holiday

PIX: Hina Khan's lovely Dubai holiday

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Stars go for the loveliest holidays.

3 Indian authors in race for $50,000 literary prize

3 Indian authors in race for $50,000 literary prize

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Three Indian writers are in the running for the $50,000 (about Rs 27,50,000) DSC South Asian literature prize given to the best novel thematically linked to the South Asian region.

India set to have 150 unicorns by 2025

India set to have 150 unicorns by 2025

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

$47.6 bn capital invested across 921 deals in India in 2020, despite pandemic.

6 Indians in Commonwealth literary prize shortlists

6 Indians in Commonwealth literary prize shortlists

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

Six Indian writers, including Jahnavi Barua and Rahul Bhattacharya, figure in the shortlists of the 2012 Commonwealth Book and Short Story Prizes.