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How boxer Thapa bounced back in 2019...

How boxer Thapa bounced back in 2019...

Rediff.com1 May 2019

India's boxer Shiva Thapa says throwing caution to the wind and hurting rivals from the very first second is helping him rediscover himself after enduring an erratic season last year.

PIO outfit urges US Senate to lift cap on green card

PIO outfit urges US Senate to lift cap on green card

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

In a policy paper submitted to US Senators, the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) said the excessive delays in the processing of permanent residency applications due to country-wise quota contributed to America's loss of revenue, market leadership and competitive edge.

Sonia, Rahul write condolence letters to Swaraj family

Sonia, Rahul write condolence letters to Swaraj family

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

'In our many years together as colleagues in the Lok Sabha, we developed a warm personal relationship and I feel her loss greatly,' Gandhi said in her condolence letter to Swaraj's husband Swaraj Kaushal.

Rohit makes his way back into Test squad for Sri Lanka tour

Rohit makes his way back into Test squad for Sri Lanka tour

Rediff.com9 Jul 2017

That Rohit will make a comeback was indicated by skipper Kohli in England and that was precisely the reason why he was rested for the limited overs series against West Indies.

Intolerance a curse we are seeing of late: Ratan Tata

Intolerance a curse we are seeing of late: Ratan Tata

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

"We want to live in an environment where we love our fellow men. We don't shoot them, we don't kill them. We don't hold them hostages but give a bit of ourselves and we give and take," Tata added.

How nuke sub Arihant will transform the navy

How nuke sub Arihant will transform the navy

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

India's first nuclear-powered submarine marks the start of navy deployments and reforms that will catapult it into the league of serious maritime powers, reports Ajai Shukla

Stylish Spain settle for scrappy win

Stylish Spain settle for scrappy win

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

In the face of tough Dutch opposition, Spain were unable to produce the eye-pleasing soccer that has been the hallmark of their rise to the pinnacle of the game but kept their cool to take their first World Cup title with yet another 1-0 win.

Why India should rake up the Tibet issue

Why India should rake up the Tibet issue

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

If China keeps harping on Arunachal Pradesh and J&K, India must also rake up the issue of Tibet, writes Vivek Gumaste.

India eyes 60% share of global ship recycling biz

India eyes 60% share of global ship recycling biz

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

Currently, India recycles around 300 of the 1,000 ships which are demolished per annum globally. However, countries like Japan, Europe and the US were not sending their ships for recycling to India in the absence of ratification of a global convention. That scenario is set to change with the Recycling of Ships Act, 2019.

BJP never regarded dissenters as anti-national: Advani

BJP never regarded dissenters as anti-national: Advani

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

The 91-year-old leader said, 'Right from its inception, the BJP has never regarded those who disagree with us politically as our 'enemies', but only as our adversaries.'

Why Manchester City signed Guardiola...

Why Manchester City signed Guardiola...

Rediff.com26 May 2016

'Pep Guardiola is a fantastic manager because he is able to build a really strong identity of his team.'

Kishore Kumar, the only Genius I ever knew

Kishore Kumar, the only Genius I ever knew

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

'For me, Kishore never really passed away. It's impossible for a man like him to die because he personified life itself... He wanted to be rich and famous, much more than he was. And he was eager to hide his wounds from everyone.'

Brand 'Amma' will live on

Brand 'Amma' will live on

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

Freebies galore and populist schemes under the popular 'Amma' brand became the hallmark of late Jayalalithaa's tenure as Chief Minister, helping her steamroll arch-rival M Karunanidhi's Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in this year's assembly polls.

Kabul embassy blast: 17 dead, 80 injured

Kabul embassy blast: 17 dead, 80 injured

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

A huge explosion outside the Indian embassy in Kabul killed at least five people, reports said. The cause of the blast was not immediately known. Though there are no immediate reports of any Indian being injured, TV reports suggest the embassy embassy wall has been severely damaged.

'Outlandish' headgear, but no skull cap: Tharoor's dig at PM enrages BJP

'Outlandish' headgear, but no skull cap: Tharoor's dig at PM enrages BJP

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

'Demand apology from the Congress Party for insulting the people of India's North East & Tribals'

New tax code will kill most tax benefits

New tax code will kill most tax benefits

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

The Direct Taxes Code Bill, 2009, could soon set the tone for all our future wealth-creation decisions. If enacted, the bill will not only change the amount of tax you pay, but also transform how you invest, borrow and spend your money.

New tax code will kill most tax benefits

New tax code will kill most tax benefits

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

The Direct Taxes Code Bill, 2009, could soon set the tone for all our future wealth-creation decisions. If enacted, the bill will not only change the amount of tax you pay, but also transform how you invest, borrow and spend your money.

We have to remain consistent: Sehwag

We have to remain consistent: Sehwag

Rediff.com2 Jan 2010

Ahead of India's first assignment this year, vice-captain Virender Sehwag on Saturday told his team-mates to maintain the kind of consistency that has made them the No 1 Test team in the world.

All signs of Al Qaeda inspired attack, says expert

All signs of Al Qaeda inspired attack, says expert

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

Professor Deepa Ollapally said, "The way in which this was carried out, it does suggest that they needed some fairly sophisticated, coordinated planning. And, if the reports are true about their rounding up Americans and British, then it sounds like there is an Al Qaeda hand possibly, which again would be the most obvious difference between every other terrorist attack that has gone on before (in India)."

Serie A: Juventus beat Empoli to continue unbeaten streak

Serie A: Juventus beat Empoli to continue unbeaten streak

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Mario Mandzukic scored a trademark first-half header as Juventus defeated Empoli 1-0 on Saturday to provisionally extend their lead at the top of Serie A to six points.

Milan bank on in-form Ronaldinho against Marseille

Milan bank on in-form Ronaldinho against Marseille

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

Seven-times winners AC Milan, buoyed by Ronaldinho's return to form, will sail into the Champions League knockout stages if they beat visiting Olympique Marseille on Wednesday.

Here's why Rohit singled out Shreyas for special praise

Here's why Rohit singled out Shreyas for special praise

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

India on Sunday recorded their eighth successive win in a bilateral series and stand-in captain Rohit Sharma said the team needs to maintain the consistency in the upcoming tours overseas.

PIX: Axar, Ashwin bowl India to big win in 4th Test

PIX: Axar, Ashwin bowl India to big win in 4th Test

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Images from Day 3 of the fourth Test between India and England, at the Narendra Modi stadium, in Motera, Ahmedabad.

T N Seshan: The man who changed the EC

T N Seshan: The man who changed the EC

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Till he took over, political parties ferrying people to the polling stations was considered quite 'normal', and it was during Seshan's stint that it became impossible with the model code being made sacrosanct.

Andhra CM son-in-law's religious meet draws flak

Andhra CM son-in-law's religious meet draws flak

Rediff.com15 Dec 2008

Evangelist Anil Kumar aka Benjamin Komanapally's debut in Secunderabad bore all the hallmarks of a gala event. A sprawling parade ground packed with nearly 1.5 lakh people, a 250-member choir and guests including Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy, his wife and only daughter.After it was revealed that Anil Kumar was the chief minister's son-in-law, the TDP and BJP demanded an inquiry into the source of funding for such large-scale publicity.

North Korea conducts its most powerful nuclear test yet

North Korea conducts its most powerful nuclear test yet

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

A seismic tremor recorded in an area around North Korea's known nuclear site on Friday is suspected to be a nuclear test, says South Korea.

4 vegetarian Bengali recipes you must try

4 vegetarian Bengali recipes you must try

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

A fabulous vegetarian spread and an amazing range of sweets are also hallmarks of Bengali cuisine.

How Spyware was installed on phones through WhatsApp calls

How Spyware was installed on phones through WhatsApp calls

Rediff.com15 May 2019

The spyware gained access to a person's phone even if the attacker's WhatsApp call wasn't answered. The calls also often disappeared from call logs, and affected Android, iPhone and Tizen-based phones.

'Pujara has batted outstandingly well in these conditions'

'Pujara has batted outstandingly well in these conditions'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

Pujara stood tall in a defiant 47 off 102 balls even as Sri Lanka pacers made full use of the overcast conditions to run through the Indian batting line-up.

Law can regulate offerings at religious places if,...: SC on Sabarimala

Law can regulate offerings at religious places if,...: SC on Sabarimala

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

The top court said the old practices of "human sacrifices" and 'sati' amounted to murder under law and could not be saved on ground of "essential religious practice".

Oppn hits out at govt over suspension of MPLADS

Oppn hits out at govt over suspension of MPLADS

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

The Congress, Left parties, Trinamool Congress and some others were in the forefront of this attack on the government, which is set to garner around Rs 7,900 crore through the decision.

Is Dileesh Pothan our finest film-maker?

Is Dileesh Pothan our finest film-maker?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

'I might in the future step out of a Dileesh Pothan movie not completely satisfied, but content I'll be in the knowledge that our greatest living film-maker had failed striving to be something more than just an auteur,' notes Sreehari Nair.

Will salute Modi if he apologises for note ban mistake: Kamal Haasan

Will salute Modi if he apologises for note ban mistake: Kamal Haasan

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

He, however, did not make it clear what aspects he wanted Modi to admit as the "mistake"

Rich and the 'Third World'

Rich and the 'Third World'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2009

The economy keeps chugging along on the back of massive international borrowing, on a scale that is generally recognised as unsustainable. As a consequence, it has an abysmal savings-GDP ratio.

PM first foreign leader to visit democratic Bhutan

PM first foreign leader to visit democratic Bhutan

Rediff.com15 May 2008

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will be the first international leader to visit Bhutan,when he undertakes a two-day visit, beginning on Friday.

PIX: Rampant England end Aus title defence to enter final

PIX: Rampant England end Aus title defence to enter final

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Images from the World Cup second semi-final between England and Australia in Birmingham, on Thursday.

Flipkart sees a slew of changes in top management

Flipkart sees a slew of changes in top management

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

These top level changes have come soon after Flipkart co-founder and Group CEO Binny Bansal resigned over allegations of serious personal misconduct in November.

Nirbhaya convicts' hanging stayed; SC junks Pawan's review plea

Nirbhaya convicts' hanging stayed; SC junks Pawan's review plea

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The judge passed the order on the plea by the convicts seeking adjournment of the executions 'sine die'. The four were scheduled to be hanged on February 1 at 6 am. This is for the second time that the execution of the death warrants has been deferred.

The surprising truth about fish that you didn't know

The surprising truth about fish that you didn't know

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

You can call it 'a friend for your nervous system'.

Experienced hands Bhujbal, Thorat make it to cabinet

Experienced hands Bhujbal, Thorat make it to cabinet

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Chhagan Bhujbal, Jayant Patil (both from the NCP), Balasaheb Thorat and Nitin Raut (both from the Congress), Eknath Shinde and Subhash Desai (both from the Sena) took oath as ministers along with Thackeray.