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Lahiri makes a steady start in quest of PGA card

Lahiri makes a steady start in quest of PGA card

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

India golfer Anirban Lahiri turned in a creditable three-under 69 to be placed tied 16th after the first round of the Hotel Fitness Championship in the Web.com finals series at the Sycamore Hills Golf Club, in Fort Wayne, US.

'Indian talent must for US' leadership in innovation'

'Indian talent must for US' leadership in innovation'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

The single greatest empowerment to our economic growth as we continue to move towards three per cent or four per cent GDP growth will be the resources that we need to fill hi-tech jobs, advanced degrees, advanced analytics, science and research: Senator Thom Tillis.

Woman held at B'luru airport for smuggling 31,000 memory cards

Woman held at B'luru airport for smuggling 31,000 memory cards

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

A woman passenger was on Thursday arrested at the airport in Bengaluru for allegedly smuggling in more than 31,000 memory cards worth Rs 64 lakh from Hong Kong by hiding them in her stockings, a top customs official said.

Obama's immigration norms to ease Indian IT firms concerns

Obama's immigration norms to ease Indian IT firms concerns

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

It was expected to be a friendly Bill for the IT outsourcing industry

US: Cop who left aged Indian paralysed sacked, arrested

US: Cop who left aged Indian paralysed sacked, arrested

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Officer Eric Parker was fired from his job for his use of force against a man who committed no crime, did not speak English and could not understand the police commands.

PHOTOS: Wade tears into India as Australia win opener

PHOTOS: Wade tears into India as Australia win opener

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

IMAGES from the 1st T20I played between India and Australia in Mohali on Tuesday.

Steady Scheffler takes lead into Masters final round

Steady Scheffler takes lead into Masters final round

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Scottie Scheffler had looked poised to run away with the Green Jacket on Saturday, but instead the Masters is set for a thrilling finish after the world No. 1 produced a brilliant escape on his final hole to take a three-shot lead going into the final round at Augusta National.

PHOTOS: Clinical India outclass Australia in 1st ODI

PHOTOS: Clinical India outclass Australia in 1st ODI

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

After the bowlers restricted Australia, a patient knock from KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja saw India clinch a five-wicket win over the visitors.

PIX: Scheffler wins Masters for maiden major victory

PIX: Scheffler wins Masters for maiden major victory

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Scheffler said he could afford to focus on his own game thanks to his three-shot cushion.

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Arguably the greatest slow left-arm bowler that the world has ever seen, Bishan Singh Bedi left an indelible impression in minds of many with a character to die for.

Shobhaa De: Our Mother's Diwali

Shobhaa De: Our Mother's Diwali

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Shobhaa De recalls the splendid glowing Diwalis of her childhood.

HIL: SV Sunil stars in Jaypee Punjab Warriors first win

HIL: SV Sunil stars in Jaypee Punjab Warriors first win

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Defending champions Jaypee Punjab Warriors opened their account in the fifth edition of the Hockey India League with an incredible 7-0 thrashing of Ranchi Rays, in Ranchi, on Wednesday.

How LSG Collapsed

How LSG Collapsed

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Lucknow Super Giants crumbled like a pack of cards as Mumbai Indians knocked them out of IPL 2023 with an 81 run defeat.

Personal Data Protection

Personal Data Protection

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Ajit Balakrishnan offers a thinking person's guide.

IIT Delhi in Gulf, trade in local currencies: Modi concludes 'productive' UAE visit

IIT Delhi in Gulf, trade in local currencies: Modi concludes 'productive' UAE visit

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Modi was honoured with the 'Order of Zayed', the UAE's highest civilian award, in 2019 as a mark of appreciation for his efforts to boost bilateral ties between the two nations.

It's BJP vs Congress as MP, Chhattisgarh vote

It's BJP vs Congress as MP, Chhattisgarh vote

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

In both of these Hindi heartland states, the straight contest between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the opposition Congress.

Have $500,000? You can become a US citizen

Have $500,000? You can become a US citizen

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

Under the EB-5 visa programme you can become a US citizen provided you invest $500,000 in an approved project and create targeted employment. But only 700 Indians can do so each year.

'Whatever we do, we have to make an impact'

'Whatever we do, we have to make an impact'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

'Professors can teach even when they are 90 because they don't lose their skill with words. Go deeper and there's spirituality in it.'

Hero Indian Open: Shubhankar cards 72 to share lead after day 3

Hero Indian Open: Shubhankar cards 72 to share lead after day 3

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

While other Indians in the fray went over par, the 21-year-old from Chandigarh sank five birdies, including one at the 18th, against three bogeys and a double bogey at the 17th, to share the lead with English golfer Matt Wallace, who carded two-under 70 to total 209.

Flawless Sonam, Showstopping Shilpa

Flawless Sonam, Showstopping Shilpa

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The celebs brought glam and jaadu to the Shaadi by Marriott Bonvoy event.

Struggling with spasms Lahiri cards disappointing 77 at World Golf

Struggling with spasms Lahiri cards disappointing 77 at World Golf

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Anirban Lahiri, coming in after a short break following events in Europe, was hit by back spasms early in his first round as he carded a 77 in the World Golf Championships-Invitational in Akron, Ohio, United States.

Sharma cards 2-over 73 after promising start in final round

Sharma cards 2-over 73 after promising start in final round

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

After being two-under in first five holes, Sharma had a lapse in concentration as he eventually ended with a four-day total of four-over 288 even as a lot of players were yet to finish.

Sheena Bora Case Drags On, Indrani Moves On

Sheena Bora Case Drags On, Indrani Moves On

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Indrani is in a buoyant and energetic frame of mind these days -- in a full-on Mood Positive. She has a tell-all book titled Unbroken out, that she terms as an 'eet ka jawab kalam se' and appears in media interviews all over the place, when she is not kick-boxing, doing yoga, or travelling, visiting temples, or floating in shikaras on Srinagar's Dal Lake.

'Indian manufacturers are making good-quality EVs'

'Indian manufacturers are making good-quality EVs'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

'I'm very much against petrol and diesel....'' 'I travel in an electric car.' 'I have had a really good experience with it.'

Players Championship: Lahiri finishes historic 2nd!

Players Championship: Lahiri finishes historic 2nd!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri gave it his all but fell short by a stroke

UK citizens can visit 173 countries without visa, Indians 52

UK citizens can visit 173 countries without visa, Indians 52

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

UK citizens are at par with those from Finland and Sweden for visa-free access.

'Today's heroes do anything they want'

'Today's heroes do anything they want'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

'Earlier, it was four songs and four fights, and some story. That was enough.' 'Maybe we are in a box then and the audiences were not prepared for anything new.' 'Now we have got bigger scope.'

Big Tech in financial system poses concentration risk: Shaktikanta Das

Big Tech in financial system poses concentration risk: Shaktikanta Das

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

The increasing involvement of Big Tech in the financial system could give rise to concentration risk and there are potential spillovers, which call for closer attention, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Tuesday. "...enormous amounts of consumer data is being generated and leveraged upon by a few entities (the so-called Big Tech) by virtue of their huge customer base. "Such developments raise concerns on concentration risk and potential spillovers as their level of engagement with the financial system strengthens in the years to come," Das said at the Global Fintech Fest 2022.

CCI gives green signal to Ratnakar Bank-RBS deal

CCI gives green signal to Ratnakar Bank-RBS deal

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Fair trade regulator CCI has approved private sector lender Ratnakar Bank' proposal to buy Royal Bank of Scotland's credit card business, mortgage portfolio and banking operation in the country, saying the deal will not have an adverse impact on competition.

RBI's 'inflation warrior' is the new Governor

RBI's 'inflation warrior' is the new Governor

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

He will be the eighth Deputy Governor to be made Governor at RBI

We are victims of tensions between India and US: Devyani's father

We are victims of tensions between India and US: Devyani's father

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

'How can Devyani sitting in New York and I in Mumbai arm-twist the maid's family?' Uttam Khobragade challenges Preet Bharara's version of events in this interview to Rediff.com's Prasanna D Zore.

Why English-speaking, foreign-returned women begging on H'bad roads

Why English-speaking, foreign-returned women begging on H'bad roads

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

The woman said she was a Green Card holder and had worked in the US

Of Raghuram Rajan and a few natural-born biases

Of Raghuram Rajan and a few natural-born biases

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

If Mr Rajan's citizenship is considered relevant for heading an organisation that issues sovereign currency, should the provenance of a participant in a critical function of a sovereign democracy not count as well?

Ban on single-use plastic kicks in from July 1

Ban on single-use plastic kicks in from July 1

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Violation of the ban will invite punitive action, including a fine or a jail term or both, detailed under Section 15 of the Environment Protection Act (EPA) and under bylaws of respective municipal corporations, they said. For effective enforcement of the ban, national and state-level control rooms have been set up and special enforcement teams formed to check illegal manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use of banned SUP items, officials in the ministry said.

Japan's Matsuyama makes history with Masters win

Japan's Matsuyama makes history with Masters win

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Hideki Matsuyama overcame a potentially ruinous moment to become the first Japanese man to win a major championship with a one-shot Masters victory over Will Zalatoris at Augusta National on Sunday.

General Rawat: Simple Man With No Ego

General Rawat: Simple Man With No Ego

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

'He was a sentimental man, but his commitment to the Olive Green always came before anything else, including his family.' A fascinating excerpt from Rachna Bisht Rawat's Bipin: The Man Behind The Uniform.

First Israel-Qatar flight heads to FIFA World Cup

First Israel-Qatar flight heads to FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Balloons in the national colours of Israel and Qatar festooned the departure gate for the first commercial flight between the countries on Sunday, permitted by Doha for fans of the World Cup despite the absence of formal bilateral relations.

US Tour: Indian women's hockey team down Canada

US Tour: Indian women's hockey team down Canada

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

The Indian women's hockey team beat Canada 3-1 in their second consecutive encounter on the USA tour in Manheim on Saturday. Poonam Rani scored India's opener in the 19th minute, Renuka Yadav (32) scored the second and Anuradha Thokchom (58) added another to the tally. India started off on the offensive and had a shot on target within the first few minutes, one that was saved by Rowan Harris in Canada's goal. A penalty corner was also squandered away, before the game settled into a midfield battle, as the teams played out a stalemate heading into the first break.

H-4 visa row: Thanks, with criticism

H-4 visa row: Thanks, with criticism

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

Why the proposed United States rule change for H-4 (dependent) visa holders is not enough and what you should do about it

Murthy slams Indian IT firms, says they behave like immigration agents

Murthy slams Indian IT firms, says they behave like immigration agents

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

'Indian companies has a responsibility to create jobs for Americans, too'