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Why your US visa will be delayed from today

Why your US visa will be delayed from today

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

Automatic spending cuts in the US from March 1 could impact the visa processing time by the American missions in countries like India and China, the State Department has said.

Some called it 'fool-hardy': EC on Bihar polls amid Covid

Some called it 'fool-hardy': EC on Bihar polls amid Covid

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Arora also said he is confident that the EC will be able to hold the next set of assembly polls on time and the internal exercise for those is already underway.

Chat with Himmatwala actress Tamannaah, right here!

Chat with Himmatwala actress Tamannaah, right here!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2013

Catch the hot actress as she connects with her fans on Zarabol!

IPL spot-fixing: Money trail leads to South Africa, London

IPL spot-fixing: Money trail leads to South Africa, London

Rediff.com24 May 2013

Enforcement Directorate has a tough task on hand as the source of betting money is diverse, reports Vicky Nanjappa

Warner rues batsmen's complacence but still optimistic

Warner rues batsmen's complacence but still optimistic

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

SunRisers Hyderabad skipper David Warner is confident the former champions "will definitely" get the job done.

Australia v Pakistan QF 3: How they measure up

Australia v Pakistan QF 3: How they measure up

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

A factfile on the teams ahead of Friday's World Cup quarter-final in Adelaide.

De Kock smashes ton as South Africa clinch ODI series win

De Kock smashes ton as South Africa clinch ODI series win

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

De Kock smashed 121 off 108 balls at the top of the innings -- his 14th ODI hundred -- as they went on to make 331-5 off their 50 overs.

'People will give BJP another chance in Karnataka'

'People will give BJP another chance in Karnataka'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

For the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka, the assembly elections are nothing short of an acid test.

India sniff big win after another Pujara double

India sniff big win after another Pujara double

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

Cheteshwar Pujara scored his second Test double century as India amassed a huge first innings lead and took a stranglehold on the second Test against Australia on Monday. Needing 267 runs to make the home team bat again, the visitors ended the Day 3 on 74 for two (in 32 overs), 192 adrift.

French Open: Sindhu, Srikanth and Saina crash out in quarters

French Open: Sindhu, Srikanth and Saina crash out in quarters

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth crashed out in the quarter-finals of the French Open after suffering straight-game defeats in their respective matches as India's campaign ended in the singles events.

With Jet gone, airlines must add 210 planes this year

With Jet gone, airlines must add 210 planes this year

Rediff.com1 May 2019

Or else customers will face capacity shortages and high fares.

For things to get normal, Indian airlines need to add 210 planes

For things to get normal, Indian airlines need to add 210 planes

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Else customers will face capacity shortages and high fares.

PHOTOS: Srinagar-Leh highway reopens after 4 months

PHOTOS: Srinagar-Leh highway reopens after 4 months

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

Zojila Pass, at a height of 11,516 feet above sea level, connects the picturesque Kashmir Valley with the cold Indus valley desert through the 434-km long Srinagar-Leh road.

COVID-19: Senior MPs keen on skipping Parliament

COVID-19: Senior MPs keen on skipping Parliament

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

With 200 MPs out of 785 above the age of 65, there is a serious shadow of COVID-19 looming over the monsoon session Of Parliament.

Yuki Bhambri shocks Monfils at Citi Open

Yuki Bhambri shocks Monfils at Citi Open

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

India's Yuki Bhambri produced one of the biggest wins of his career as he shocked World No. 22 Gael Monfils in the second round of the Citi Open.

Vijay's 266 powers ROI to 354-run lead vs Rajasthan

Vijay's 266 powers ROI to 354-run lead vs Rajasthan

Rediff.com23 Sep 2012

Opener Murali Vijay struck a magnificent double century as Rest of India stretched their lead to a mammoth 354 runs against a hapless Rajasthan on the third day of the Irani Cup match at in Bangalore.

PIX: Openers give England good start in pursuit of 368

PIX: Openers give England good start in pursuit of 368

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Images from Day 4 of the fourth Test between England and India, at The Oval, on Sunday.

Rajinder criticises Nobbs for making irresponsible statements

Rajinder criticises Nobbs for making irresponsible statements

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

Former national coach Rajinder Singh, on Tuesday, strongly criticised Indian hockey team's Australian coach Michael Nobbs, for his assessment that it will be a Herculean task for the erstwhile champions' to qualify for next year's London Olympics.

Why Rahul's Uttar Pradesh dream was VOTED OUT

Why Rahul's Uttar Pradesh dream was VOTED OUT

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

It was a series of mistakes that appeared to have cost the Congress dear in Uttar Pradesh despite Rahul Gandhi's herculean effort to lead the battle from the front.

Five steps to a healthy financial life

Five steps to a healthy financial life

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

Follow these to secure your financial well-being and enjoy a happy and peaceful life.

Bowlers put Australia in command in Adelaide Test

Bowlers put Australia in command in Adelaide Test

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

India were facing with a herculean task of preventing a 'whitewash' after conceding a huge first innings lead of 332 runs in the fourth and final Test in Adelaide on Thursday. India folded up for 272 in the first innings. Australia were 50 for three in the second innings enjoying an overall lead of 382 to further consolidate their poistion and push for a 4-0 rout.

Trade bodies want Stilwell Road reopened

Trade bodies want Stilwell Road reopened

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

During the World War II, when United States General Joseph Stilwell was supervising the Herculean human efforts to build Stilwell Road through a treacherous and thickly forested mountainous terrain, he was not thinking about economics.

It's the year of the Olympics!

It's the year of the Olympics!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

A lot has been said about the year gone by, so instead of delving too much on the past, it's best to get down to the Herculean task ahead, the Olympics, says Laxmi Negi.

Sebi to outsource investor helpline

Sebi to outsource investor helpline

Rediff.com5 May 2011

Decision to outsource its investor helpline comes within weeks of Sebi deciding to rope in third-party agencies for processing and maintenance of investor grievances.

6 easy ways to improve your vocabulary skills

6 easy ways to improve your vocabulary skills

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

An alumnus of St Xavier's College, Kolkata suggests six interesting ways to improve your vocabulary skills.

BCCI AGM approves 10 teams for 2022 IPL

BCCI AGM approves 10 teams for 2022 IPL

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

BCCI has approved 10-team IPL from 2022 edition and are backing ICC's bid for cricket's inclusion in 2028 Olympics after some clarifications from IOC.

Review: Yogi sparkles in Dhool

Review: Yogi sparkles in Dhool

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

The film comes with a perfect concoction of comedy, action and drama.

Delhi face tough test against in-form Punjab

Delhi face tough test against in-form Punjab

Rediff.com22 Apr 2011

Struggling Delhi Daredevils face a Herculean task to bring their campaign back on track as they prepare to clash against the formidable Kings XI Punjab in their next Indian Premier League clash in New Delhi on Saturday.

'Taliban win would pose major risks for Pakistan'

'Taliban win would pose major risks for Pakistan'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

'The worst case scenario for Pakistan is a full-scale Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.' 'Pakistani militants would be inspired and emboldened and seek to replicate the Taliban's successes in Pakistan.'

Staring at an abyss

Staring at an abyss

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Do India's laws governing the Internet need revolutionary change, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

CSK aim to sort out top-order woes, Sunrisers look for middle-order solace

CSK aim to sort out top-order woes, Sunrisers look for middle-order solace

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Dhoni's men will be slight favourites as it will be Bairstow's last game

As BJP rings in new entrants, old guard feels left out

As BJP rings in new entrants, old guard feels left out

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

The saffron party, which had witnessed unprecedented growth in terms of vote share and mass base over the last few years, had opened its doors wide for leaders from other parties as part of its poll strategy, but that did not go down well with many senior leaders, who had once locked horns with the newbies from rival camps, sources in the BJP said.

'What was CBI doing till now in Malegaon case?'

'What was CBI doing till now in Malegaon case?'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

Sadhvi Pragya's statements will be crucial to the Malegaon investigation. Her advocate Ganesh Sovani, however, points out that they have not decided as of yet to challenge CBI's re-investigation of the case.

Deferring DTC rollout is most pragmatic step

Deferring DTC rollout is most pragmatic step

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

It is undoubted that writing a new law based on learning from the experience of half a century is a Herculean task and the taxpayer and tax collector alike require time to acclimatise with a new code.

Tendulkar double, Raina debut ton as India rule

Tendulkar double, Raina debut ton as India rule

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

Sachin Tendulkar scored 203 and Suresh Raina got a ton on debut as India ended Day 4 in the second Test against Sri Lanka on 669 for 9, 27 runs ahead.

Tough challenges await Uber's new CEO

Tough challenges await Uber's new CEO

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Dara Khosrowshahi has the Herculean task of repairing Uber's image, boosting employee morale and turning the business profitable for the world's most valued startup.

AN-32: Rescuers fail to reach crash site due to bad weather

AN-32: Rescuers fail to reach crash site due to bad weather

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

The area is thickly forested and has been receiving heavy rains since the last three days

Agassi's inspiring note to 'decima'-chasing Nadal

Agassi's inspiring note to 'decima'-chasing Nadal

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Former Grand Slam champion Andre Agassi has penned a heartfelt letter to Rafael Nadal where he has expressed his support to the Spaniard who is seeking to clinch his 10th French Open title.

4 lakh litres of water later, Mount Abu wildfire continues to rage on

4 lakh litres of water later, Mount Abu wildfire continues to rage on

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

On Sunday, in an operation called Bambi Bucket, the Indian Air Force flew a total of 64 shuttles, pouring over 1,95,500 litres of water to douse the raging forest fires, a defence spokesperson said.

Image: Obama, McCain enjoy the sun at Puri beach!

Image: Obama, McCain enjoy the sun at Puri beach!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2008

A sand sculpture of United States presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama, created by sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik, at a beach in Puri.