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Don't get trapped in symbol dispute: Akhilesh to aides

Don't get trapped in symbol dispute: Akhilesh to aides

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Akhilesh told his ministers and legislators that they should not worry about tickets.

How this plus-size blogger learnt to love her body

How this plus-size blogger learnt to love her body

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

'India has set standard of beauty rules. They feel that everyone needs to be perfect.' 'You may be beautiful and have the perfect body. But if you have big boobs, you'll still get teased.'

Sensex vaults 460 points as prospects of Fed rate hike wane

Sensex vaults 460 points as prospects of Fed rate hike wane

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Top gainers from the Sensex pack are Asian Paints, Bajaj Auto, ITC, NTPC, L&T and HDFC, all up 2% each

Markets clock highest gain since Oct on US Fed stance

Markets clock highest gain since Oct on US Fed stance

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Indian equity markets registered their highest single-day percentage gains since early October.

In India's richest constituency, Deora junior faces a tough fight

In India's richest constituency, Deora junior faces a tough fight

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Union Minister of State for IT and Communications Milind Deora will be taking on Shiv Sena, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena and Aam Aadmi Party candidates as he tries to win the South Mumbai seat for the third time in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections.

O Genie, My Genie: Waving goodbye to Robin Williams

O Genie, My Genie: Waving goodbye to Robin Williams

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Raja Sen doffs his cap to Robin Williams, a comedian who believed in going all-out."

Kobe Bryant, the legend gets royal send-off

Kobe Bryant, the legend gets royal send-off

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant lit up the National Basketball Association with a work ethic.

Day-night Test: England rout Windies in just three days

Day-night Test: England rout Windies in just three days

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

Stuart Broad hogged the limelight in the dark as England routed a hopelessly outclassed West Indies in the landmark day-night Test match at Edgbaston, wrapping up victory by an innings and 209 runs on Saturday.

Why Shobhaa De deserves to be booed

Why Shobhaa De deserves to be booed

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

'You can ignore someone's passion, but how can you taunt someone for being obsessed with achieving greatness in her/his chosen field?'

Protecting Kaziranga's rhinos from floods, poachers

Protecting Kaziranga's rhinos from floods, poachers

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

'Flooding forces the animals to disperse out of the park that, in turn, attracts the attention of poachers.'

The people who make Modi look stylish

The people who make Modi look stylish

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

The store that made Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monogrammed suit in Ahmedabad are now flooded with requests from people who want similar attire, finds out Sabu Cherian

Donald Trump: Controversy's child

Donald Trump: Controversy's child

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Trump was often synonymous with controversy, with divisive pronouncements on Muslims, immigrants, economy and terrorism.

Working on my half smashes to get closer to my goal: Saina

Working on my half smashes to get closer to my goal: Saina

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Bolstered by Australian Open triumph, India ace shuttler Saina Nehwal says she is now working on her half smashes under the watchful eyes of coach Vimal Kumar to get closer to the goal of winning a gold medal at next month's Rio Olympics. "The victory in Australia came at just the right time. I was really looking forward for some change and nothing boosts confidence like winning. I needed a win to keep believing that I am on the right track," the 26-year-old told PTI.

'Only when women are empowered will societies reach full potential'

'Only when women are empowered will societies reach full potential'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

In her keynote address at the 8th annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit, she said that despite the soaring rate of female entrepreneurs, women still face steep obstacles to starting, owning, and growing their businesses.

Sensex rises at close; upbeat US data calms nerves

Sensex rises at close; upbeat US data calms nerves

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Markets gained for the second straight session to kick-off the September F&O series on a robust note.

How Asian Athletics proved historic for India

How Asian Athletics proved historic for India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

The absence of top stars took some sheen away but India's record-breaking medal haul and a maiden top-of-the-table finish made the just-concluded 22nd Asian Athletics Championship here a memorable one.

'Vijender doesn't have time left for Olympic trials'

'Vijender doesn't have time left for Olympic trials'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Vijender Singh might say that he would give Olympic qualification a shot after doors were thrown open for professional boxers but his UK-based promoter Francis Warren, on Monday, made it clear that India's biggest star simply does not have the time left to try for a Rio ticket.

In 2015, Indian highway projects may not hit potholes

In 2015, Indian highway projects may not hit potholes

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

The sector hit many roadblocks during 2014, as builders were seen shying away from the projects and investments dried up amid various regulatory, judicial and policy-related bottlenecks.

Ranji Roundup: Saurashtra restrict Mumbai; Rawat puts Delhi in command

Ranji Roundup: Saurashtra restrict Mumbai; Rawat puts Delhi in command

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Sunday

How this start-up saves lives

How this start-up saves lives

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

The company has been developing donor-derived stem cell platforms.

'I was just relaxing in Bigg Boss'

'I was just relaxing in Bigg Boss'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

'I did not come on Bigg Boss for visibility. I haven't worked for the last three years. Now, I want to work on a different level; I'm thinking of directing.' Rimi Sen is finally out of Bigg Boss!

Sensex, Nifty pause ahead of GDP data; RBI policy meet in focus

Sensex, Nifty pause ahead of GDP data; RBI policy meet in focus

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

RBI's fifth bi-monthly monetary policy meet due tomorrow also kept the investors on their toes.

Of Sudarshan Chakra, Shishupal, and PSU banks

Of Sudarshan Chakra, Shishupal, and PSU banks

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Does the Union government or the RBI see itself as Krishna beheading Shishupal and what will constitute the 101st or indeed the past many sins for which a Sudarshan Chakra will have to be used? More importantly, what are those sins?

Money-wise: 5 tips to have a cracker of a Diwali!

Money-wise: 5 tips to have a cracker of a Diwali!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

By implementing these simple ideas you will not only have saved a lot of money, but ensured that you do not find yourself in a pile of credit card debt or have thrown your monthly budget out of gear.

Review: Budhia soars on the strength of its fine actors, honest efforts

Review: Budhia soars on the strength of its fine actors, honest efforts

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Budhia Singh: Born To Run is not so much a film as it is a passionate appeal to remind and regain an opportunity for Odisha's erstwhile Wonder Boy, now a forgotten teenager, writes Sukanya Verma.

Burdens the Supreme Court must shed

Burdens the Supreme Court must shed

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

The power of judicial review is being stretched to breaking point.

New faces from UP to help BJP dent Mayawati's votebank

New faces from UP to help BJP dent Mayawati's votebank

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

UP now has 16 ministers, the maximum from any state, in an apparent bid to keep the Dalit and other backward class votebank content.

Ranji round-up: Jadeja guides Saurashtra to massive win

Ranji round-up: Jadeja guides Saurashtra to massive win

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

Riding on a superb all-round performance by Ravindra Jadeja, Saurashtra thrashed Tripura by an innings and 118 runs to bag a bonus point from their Ranji Trophy Group C game in Rajkot.

Euro 2016: How minnows are causing upsets...

Euro 2016: How minnows are causing upsets...

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Whether it is Greece's victory at Euro 2004, Denmark's success in 1992 or Iceland's run to the quarter-finals at Euro 2016, the similarities between successful smaller countries and their approaches seem striking.

12 people you'll MEET this Navratri season

12 people you'll MEET this Navratri season

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Met these distinctive personalities during Navratri, asks Tista Sengupta.

Mumbai top cop Rakesh Maria moved out amidst Sheena Bora murder probe

Mumbai top cop Rakesh Maria moved out amidst Sheena Bora murder probe

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

This has come at a time when Maria is personally heading investigations in the Sheena Bora murder.

Man City flex muscles as English clubs break spending record

Man City flex muscles as English clubs break spending record

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

There was the usual frenzy of last-minute deals as the English Premier League brought the curtain down on another bumper European transfer window in which Manchester City again flexed their financial muscle as the continent's top spenders.

This is the most important thing Sunny Leone does every day

This is the most important thing Sunny Leone does every day

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

You'll be surprised.

Sensex erases gains of 2015 on global growth concerns, weak rupee

Sensex erases gains of 2015 on global growth concerns, weak rupee

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

OIL, IOC, HPCL, BPCL slipped between 0.1-1.5% each while the oil producing companies such as ONGC (0.1%), RIL (1.5%), GAIL(2.6%) also edged lower.

'Trust-vote' case in SC gives EPS breathing space

'Trust-vote' case in SC gives EPS breathing space

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

It should not surprise anyone if either of the contending parties in the 'TN speaker's case' comes up with a submission for referring the matter of 'speaker's powers' to a Constitution Bench. In political terms it could buy more time for the Edappadi camp, to settle down and stabilise itself, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Valentine's Day Special: 50 shades of filmi lovin': Movie-wala Love

Valentine's Day Special: 50 shades of filmi lovin': Movie-wala Love

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

The very filmi Valentine's Day Special!

Anand Pawar, Srikanth score upset wins at Japan Open

Anand Pawar, Srikanth score upset wins at Japan Open

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Rising Indian shuttler P V Sindhu entered the second round easily but it was Anand Pawar and K Srikanth who created a flutter at the Japan Open as they notched up stunning victories over their higher-ranked opponents in the men's singles competition in Tokyo.

'Didi' retains power in West Bengal, set to form government again

'Didi' retains power in West Bengal, set to form government again

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The 61-year-old feisty leader, who had single-handedly wrecked the red bastion in West Bengal in 2011, was unfazed by the Left-Congress alliance ahead of the assembly polls.

Leicester's success mantra: Ranieri and a forgotten football philosophy

Leicester's success mantra: Ranieri and a forgotten football philosophy

Rediff.com3 May 2016

The statistics of a stunning campaign tell an astonishing tale of how Leicester have turned the clock back by shunning possession and glorying in the long ball to a pacey striker, while spurning rotation in favour of a settled, almost self-selecting side

Harish Rawat down, but certainly not out!

Harish Rawat down, but certainly not out!

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Close aides say Rawat does not give in easily and uses all political tools to marginalise his adversaries.