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Markets snap 3-day winning streak, Nifty holds 8,250; Midcaps outshine

Markets snap 3-day winning streak, Nifty holds 8,250; Midcaps outshine

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

The index had risen over 585 points in the previous three sessions.

Ranji Trophy PIX: Gambhir makes appearance in final match

Ranji Trophy PIX: Gambhir makes appearance in final match

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Thursday

Moody's to upgrade India's rating in 2 years if reforms are 'tangible'

Moody's to upgrade India's rating in 2 years if reforms are 'tangible'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Moody's listed six agenda on the list of pending reforms -- land acquisition Bill, labour law reforms, significant infrastructure investment, tangible benefit from Make in India initiative, tax administration and PSU bank reforms

'Work well. Things eventually fall in place!'

'Work well. Things eventually fall in place!'

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Tushar Rishi, 19, conquered knee cancer and other odds to score 95 per cent in CBSE Class 12 results. This is his story.

Kapur, Jeev tied 38th, Grace wins Qatar Masters

Kapur, Jeev tied 38th, Grace wins Qatar Masters

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Shiv Kapur and Jeev Milkha Singh finished in a tie for 38th place even as Branden Grace produced a stunning eagle on 16th and a closing birdie to grab the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters golf tournament on Saturday.

Review: Bajrangi Bhaijaan is a solid crowdpleaser

Review: Bajrangi Bhaijaan is a solid crowdpleaser

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Bajrangi Bhaijaan is an overearnest, oversimplified, preposterously sweet and frequently schlocky film, which works because of a finely picked supporting cast, some sharp lines of dialogue and, most crucially, because of its overall heart, writes Raja Sen.

Tennis round-up: Murray, Nishikori pull out of Australian Open

Tennis round-up: Murray, Nishikori pull out of Australian Open

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

Bernard Tomic is set to sit out the Australian Open after Tennis Australia (TA) decided not to award him a wildcard to the main draw, the organisers said on Thursday.

Hazare Trophy: Champs Karnataka win by 207 runs but knocked out

Hazare Trophy: Champs Karnataka win by 207 runs but knocked out

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

A summary of the day's matches in the Vijay Hazare One-day tournament.

If pay panels can't bring about systemic changes, why have them?

If pay panels can't bring about systemic changes, why have them?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

The more market driven the economy becomes, the more its government sector should function in its basics like the rest of the economy.

'I won this at the 'last ever' Golden Globes'

'I won this at the 'last ever' Golden Globes'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

'Once, when I was standing around on the set one day, whining about something -- you know we were gonna work through supper or the long hours or whatever, Tommy Lee Jones said to me, 'Isn't it such a privilege, Meryl, just to be an actor? Yeah, it is, and we have to remind each other of the privilege and the responsibility of the act of empathy. We should all be very proud of the work Hollywood honours here tonight.'

'Should I quit my job to study abroad?'

'Should I quit my job to study abroad?'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

In an online chat with readers, NNS Chandra offers career advice.

Sports shorts: Chennai Open, Asian Games tennis, ISL...

Sports shorts: Chennai Open, Asian Games tennis, ISL...

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday.'

How a daughter became her mother's closest companion

How a daughter became her mother's closest companion

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

It was hard for me to let her go. I was amazed on the grounds that she was alright to live far from her mom and dad.

Vishal Rao's innovation: A cheap voice box for throat cancer patients

Vishal Rao's innovation: A cheap voice box for throat cancer patients

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

An oncologist, Vishal Rao built an innovative voice prosthesis that costs to help people who've lost their voices.

When Hollywood had a starring role in Bollywood!

When Hollywood had a starring role in Bollywood!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Ever wondered how Bollywood films have grown snazzier over the years?

5 trends that will reshape India's real estate market

5 trends that will reshape India's real estate market

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

At a time when capital allocations to real estate are growing globally, investors are expecting transparency standards in real estate to be at par with other asset classes, says Anuj Puri.

Ranji Trophy: Bengal allege ball tampering, Kartik warned

Ranji Trophy: Bengal allege ball tampering, Kartik warned

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Veteran spinner and Railways captain Murali Kartik was embroiled in a controversy once again after he was warned by the umpires for some "issues" with the ball in an acrimonious day three of their Ranji Trophy quarter-final match against Bengal.

What next for India's young stars?

What next for India's young stars?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

'It remains to be seen how much Prithvi Shaw's warriors go on to accomplish, but letting all the adulation go to their heads is the last thing you can expect.' 'Throughout its dominant streak in New Zealand, the Under-19 team played in the personality of its coach, Rahul Dravid.' 'Now, only if they can kick on and become as good as him.'

Review: BA Pass is an impressively dark and sexy film

Review: BA Pass is an impressively dark and sexy film

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

It's a riveting film, writes Raja Sen.

Sheena Bora Trial: Sanjeev's lawyer has Mekhail in a tangle

Sheena Bora Trial: Sanjeev's lawyer has Mekhail in a tangle

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

And then came the chief moment of Friday. If the courtroom had a soundtrack, Beethoven's 9th would be playing, providing a triumphant, dramatic prologue to the production of this last clip. A woman reporter was asking Mekhail about Sanjeev Khanna. He says clearly, without mincing words, emphatically: 'Never seen him. First time I am hearing his name.'

Bollywood's Half-Yearly Report Card: The Bad (and The Ugly!)

Bollywood's Half-Yearly Report Card: The Bad (and The Ugly!)

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Raja Sen picks the bad movies of the year so far.

Review: Suicide Squad is a noisy mess

Review: Suicide Squad is a noisy mess

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Suicide Squad is less an actual movie and more an assemblage of moments, moments mostly to do with popular music appropriated around shots of spectacle, with every single scene trying to hit a crescendo of cool and the film, thus, failing to find any peaks at all, says Raja Sen.

How small Indian entrepreneurs can make it big in the US

How small Indian entrepreneurs can make it big in the US

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

when the Maharashtra delegation of small and medium businesses arrived in the US on October 9, the Indian consulate decided against holding a standard reception replete with boilerplate speeches. Rather, the consulate put together a programme that would increase the chances of things working out for them. They held an event on Lex Terrae (law of the land).

Will a second 'Lotus' bloom in Dravidian Tamil Nadu?

Will a second 'Lotus' bloom in Dravidian Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Today, when one Kamalahaasan launches a new political outfit, vowing to cleanse Tamil Nadu polity and political administration of corruption, mal-governance and non-governance, he is pitted not only against Rajini with his commitment to 'spiritual politics', he is also pitted against the real 'Lotus' in Tamil Nadu politics, representing the ruling BJP at the Centre, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

No electricity, no school here but kids learn with iPads!

No electricity, no school here but kids learn with iPads!

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Two young engineers educate children with iPads n remote villages.

Golden run in domestic cricket boosts Tiwary's World Cup hopes

Golden run in domestic cricket boosts Tiwary's World Cup hopes

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

He has been in and out of the team for some time now but Manoj Tiwary is hopeful that his consistent performances in domestic cricket will help him get a longer rope with the Indian team.

Where are you heading this summer?

Where are you heading this summer?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

Ritika Bhatia lists some of the best camping spots and adventure trails for a perfect mix of offbeat vacation and precious solitude this summer.

The designer who wants to end violence against women

The designer who wants to end violence against women

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

'I was emotionally disturbed after hearing about foeticides and later Nirbhaya and felt that as successful women, we must raise our voice against these issues.' '#SheIsMe, an inspirational fashion showcase, was a personal tribute that proclaimed that despite their flaws and limitations, women are beautiful, magical and strong.'

#Artivism: This 17-yr-old is using art to change mindsets

#Artivism: This 17-yr-old is using art to change mindsets

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Kaanchi Chopra's blog posts talk about issues like body shaming, colour discrimination, gender inequality.

Shot putter Inderjeet seals Rio Olympics spot

Shot putter Inderjeet seals Rio Olympics spot

Rediff.com2 May 2015

World University Games silver medallist shot putter Inderjeet Singh achieved the qualification mark for the Rio Olympic Games in 2016 with a throw of 20.65m on the second day of the 19th Federation Cup at Mangala Stadium, in Mangalore, on Saturday.

Office real estate expected to make a comeback

Office real estate expected to make a comeback

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

June quarter showed revival over previous one, says study; Mumbai-Pune and Bangalore lead the way

Why put a con artist in White House, asks Obama as he bats for Hillary

Why put a con artist in White House, asks Obama as he bats for Hillary

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton is the only candidate in the race to the White House who has devoted her entire life to the people of America, outgoing US President Barack Obama has said.

What you must know about Apple TV, Watch and iPad Pro

What you must know about Apple TV, Watch and iPad Pro

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

It was just not the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus that the Cupertino-based Apple launched on September 9. Here's a lowdown on three more gadgets launched by the company in San Francisco.

6 months in a coma. 3 years in a wheelchair. But she never gave up.

6 months in a coma. 3 years in a wheelchair. But she never gave up.

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

How Rayna Arya, who became a victim of a hit-and-run at age 12, got back on her feet again.

We are good and that's why we are here, says Bangladesh coach

We are good and that's why we are here, says Bangladesh coach

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Bangladesh gearing up for their biggest battle against defending champions India in the cricket World Cup quarter-finals.

The Hollywood awards season starring Trump

The Hollywood awards season starring Trump

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

Every major awards ceremony in the West this year has seen celebrities talk about diversity, inclusion and politics, sometimes even mentioning US President Donald Trump and his policies by name.

Will you buy the iPhone 7 Plus for Rs 92k?

Will you buy the iPhone 7 Plus for Rs 92k?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

An all-new processor that is 40 per cent faster, a camera that combines a wide and telephoto lens to capture images, and the latest iOS 10, have teamed together to get your eyeballs and pockets.

Pakistan has paid a huge price to see evil

Pakistan has paid a huge price to see evil

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

A grieving Pakistan's policy shift towards the Taliban has comes at a great cost, says Shahzad Raza.

Rumours of whistleblower float at Welspun's Anjar plant

Rumours of whistleblower float at Welspun's Anjar plant

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

The news that Welspun has run into trouble with one of its biggest US-based clients has stressed its suppliers and investors alike

'I don't want to work with Sanjay Leela Bhansali'

'I don't want to work with Sanjay Leela Bhansali'

Rediff.com8 May 2018

'You don't need a godfather to protect you from dangers of Bollywood because nobody will.'