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Never mind records, Hamilton already in a league of his own

Never mind records, Hamilton already in a league of his own

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Hamilton already has plenty of records, including 87 pole positions and 33 successive scoring finishes, and his 83 wins put him on course to surpass Schumacher's record tally of 91 next year.

Garcia confident she'll win a Grand Slam title

Garcia confident she'll win a Grand Slam title

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Caroline Garcia was knocked out of the French Open fourth round by Angelique Kerber on Monday, but the local favourite is confident that she has what it takes to become the first French Grand Slam champion since 2013.

'Chowkidar chor hai campaign is insult to watchmen'

'Chowkidar chor hai campaign is insult to watchmen'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

In a unique outreach with about 25 lakh security via an audio conference, he said vested interests were indulging in a misinformation campaign targeting the watchmen as they "want to abuse me".

Sensex, Nifty end 1% higher ahead of January F&O expiry

Sensex, Nifty end 1% higher ahead of January F&O expiry

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

In the broader market, BSE Midcap and BSE Smallcap indices mirrored the gains in headline indices and rose 1% and 0.9% respectively.

CAG audit of GST reveals systemic flaws, not just glitches

CAG audit of GST reveals systemic flaws, not just glitches

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

The CAG audit and other data suggests it could be far from the efficient new alternative that was once conceptualised. A conclusive review remains elusive till the government begins to release more granular and comparable data on the complex backend of GST to a deeper scrutiny, by researchers, auditors and the public.

NPT signatories can develop nuke energy: Annan

NPT signatories can develop nuke energy: Annan

Rediff.com2 Feb 2006

Talking of missed opportunities to strengthen the NPT regime, he said, "We cannot afford any more such squandered chances."

Cong dubs govt's stimulus package as 'jumla package'

Cong dubs govt's stimulus package as 'jumla package'

Rediff.com14 May 2020

He said the migrants and poor people had great expectations after the prime minister's address to the nation, but sadly...

Psst! This is what Jennifer Aniston fantasises about

Psst! This is what Jennifer Aniston fantasises about

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

The actor has bared her soul in an interview with InStyle mag.

How Atletico outsmarted shell-shocked Juventus

How Atletico outsmarted shell-shocked Juventus

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone is renowned for his wild touchline antics but a shrewd tactical move with a triple substitution swung Wednesday's Champions League game against Juventus firmly his side's way.

Journalism in the time of Coronavirus

Journalism in the time of Coronavirus

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

Coronavirus is the biggest story of our lives and a billion plus people expect us to be around, watching, reporting, editing, recording this for posterity and blowing the whistle to draw attention to injustices and State failures, notes Shekhar Gupta.

'How many times will they kill me or Bachchan Saab?'

'How many times will they kill me or Bachchan Saab?'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

"I urge users of social media to be cautious. Social-media outlets are not to be fooled around with."

12 online networking tips for job seekers

12 online networking tips for job seekers

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Today career networking websites help you find a job more than what a resume or CV ever could.

India's nuclear dilemma in West Asia

India's nuclear dilemma in West Asia

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

The strategic reality that confronts New Delhi in West Asia today is that India has far more significant interests to preserve in the Arab Gulf, and as tensions rise between the Sunni Arab regimes and Iran, India's larger stakes in the Arab world will continue to inhibit Indian-Iranian ties, says Harsh V Pant.

Lockdown: Mumbai's spirit seems firmly bottled in

Lockdown: Mumbai's spirit seems firmly bottled in

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

In this lockdown, no matter how many similarities the memory dredges up from past events and associations, there is one thing that has no precedent: The isolation that it has imposed on people, reports Arundhuti Dasgupta.

2020 is a critical year for the Indian economy

2020 is a critical year for the Indian economy

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

'If India can only grow at 5%, why bother spending time on the country?' asks Akash Prakash.

Warne doubtful for Big Bash after burning his hand

Warne doubtful for Big Bash after burning his hand

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

There is never a dull moment when it comes to spin legend Shane Warne, who has now hit the headlines for burning his bowling hand which puts him in doubt for his comeback cricket match in the Australia's Twenty20 Big Bash this weekend.

'For the first time in 45 years, unemployment increased'

'For the first time in 45 years, unemployment increased'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

'Ultimately, people will revolt at one time or the other.' 'You cannot feed the public with cultural issues forever.'

Kamala Harris, the perfect foil for Biden

Kamala Harris, the perfect foil for Biden

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

'There is room for cautious optimism following the Harris anointment that America will return this year to more normal politics after the aberration of the Trump presidency,' points out Shreekant Sambrani.

Analysis: Why the BJP is fast losing the plot

Analysis: Why the BJP is fast losing the plot

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

Even as the UPA is struggling for credibility and ways to fight corruption, the BJP is merely waiting in the wings hoping to earn votes by default. But that is not likely to happen, says Sheela Bhatt.

Can Dushyant Chautala claim Devi Lal's legacy?

Can Dushyant Chautala claim Devi Lal's legacy?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

In the years to come, Dushyant may need to compete for the leadership of the Jat community with Hooda's son Deepender, and other Jat leaders, reports Archis Mohan.

Israel politician's wife sparks row; calls Obama 'black and weak'

Israel politician's wife sparks row; calls Obama 'black and weak'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

The wife of a senior Israeli politician sparked a row after she posted a racially charged joke about US President Barack Obama on Twitter wherein she referred to him as "black and weak".

Overall inflation soars to 9.78% in Aug

Overall inflation soars to 9.78% in Aug

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

The rate of price rise stood at 8.87 per cent in August, 2010.

A peek into Kejriwal's brilliant stealth tactics

A peek into Kejriwal's brilliant stealth tactics

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

I admire Kejriwal's intelligence but pity the fact that he had to use all the ingenuity and scheming to achieve his revenue enhancement goal, says Sudhir Bisht.

Sai's Take: Masood over Maoism

Sai's Take: Masood over Maoism

Rediff.com3 May 2019

'As casualties go, Maoism has been exacting a heavy price, and with a sickening regularity.' 'Yet, it is the other threat that hog all the limelight, the headlines and the TV studio debates,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

#Naked is normal: Like Playboy's new cover?

#Naked is normal: Like Playboy's new cover?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Almost a year after it declared a ban on nude covers, Playboy is back to nudity!

Sports Shorts: Biles does the 'triple double'

Sports Shorts: Biles does the 'triple double'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

The world's 12 most expensive weddings

The world's 12 most expensive weddings

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

Prince Charles and Lady Diana's wedding was the most expensive wedding

'You don't ask someone in ICU to start exercising from the next day'

'You don't ask someone in ICU to start exercising from the next day'

Rediff.com22 May 2020

'Today when people are fighting to get their salary, you are telling them you will privatise airports!'

Indians suffer as inflation continues to rise

Indians suffer as inflation continues to rise

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

Headline inflation rose to 9.44 per cent in June on the back of rising prices of fuel and manufactured products, which may prompt the Reserve Bank to raise key rates again in its quarterly policy review later this month.

Sushma Swaraj: 'One of my favourite politicians'

Sushma Swaraj: 'One of my favourite politicians'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Swaraj was admitted to All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) following a deterioration in her health. She passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest.

Sports Shorts: Murray gets Shanghai Masters wildcard

Sports Shorts: Murray gets Shanghai Masters wildcard

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

NBA's Kings and Celtics protest police shootings of unarmed black men

NBA's Kings and Celtics protest police shootings of unarmed black men

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The squads of both teams took part in the pre-game show of support for civil rights activists denouncing last Sunday's shooting death of Stephon Clark and the killing of numerous other African-Americans at the hands of law enforcement in recent years.

Speaker's LoP decision could be flavoured by BJP, Modi: Nath

Speaker's LoP decision could be flavoured by BJP, Modi: Nath

Rediff.com6 Jul 2014

In remarks that could fuel a fresh controversy, senior Congress leader Kamal Nath on Sunday said that Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan's decision on the issue of Leader of Opposition in Lower House could be "flavoured" by the Bharatiya Janata Party and Narendra Modi.

A nip here, tuck here: How Mahabs is readying for Modi-Xi show

A nip here, tuck here: How Mahabs is readying for Modi-Xi show

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Surfing schools shut, roadside shops moved out, road being relaid, 10,000 police personnel expected... A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com finds a historical town getting ready to grab the headlines for 3 days.

Ex-colleague accuses M J Akbar of rape

Ex-colleague accuses M J Akbar of rape

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The latest allegation of rape was levelled against Akbar by Pallavi Gogoi, chief business editor of National Public Radio, a Washington-based American media organisation, who has detailed the "most painful memories" of her life in an article in The Washington Post.

Donald Trump Clinches GOP nomination

Donald Trump Clinches GOP nomination

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Donald Trump on Thursday reached the magic number of 1,237 delegates, making the real estate mogul the sole claimant to be the Republican party's presidential nominee for the November polls.

'It will take longest for India's growth to return to pre-Covid levels'

'It will take longest for India's growth to return to pre-Covid levels'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'The outlook for private investment, which has been such a weak link for India for so long, remains challenging.'

Mourinho back in spotlight after Stamford Bridge melee

Mourinho back in spotlight after Stamford Bridge melee

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

Under-fire Jose Mourinho had been on the verge of delivering the perfect response to his critics on Saturday with Manchester United closing in on a second consecutive comeback win, at the home of his old club Chelsea to boot.

PICS: Passing shots from the US Open

PICS: Passing shots from the US Open

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Rediff.com takes a look at some interesting highlights of the tournament.

Is Kyrgios running out of time to mature?

Is Kyrgios running out of time to mature?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

While prone to losing to modest opponents, Kyrgios often produces his best tennis when up against one of the 'Big Three' of Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Nadal.