News for 'Holiday Season'

Confident Kerber enjoying the challenges of a World No 1

Confident Kerber enjoying the challenges of a World No 1

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Angelique Kerber is the world number one in women's tennis yet it remains a title she has yet to grow accustomed to after her meteoric rise to the summit.

E-travel firms to top $10 bn bookings in FY19

E-travel firms to top $10 bn bookings in FY19

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

The increase in bookings has also meant a significant reduction in overall costs for the online travel agencies and a consequent narrowing of losses.

'When we don't have sport, what do we fall back onto?'

'When we don't have sport, what do we fall back onto?'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Chilling at home after coming back from a coronavirus-forced "hotel arrest" in Pakistan, South African pacer Dale Steyn believes it's a pity that sporting events are being cancelled en masse due to the crisis. Steyn, who returned from Pakistan due to the virus outbreak, said it's indescribable how the situation changed in a matter of hours.

'Didn't want to compete against Liverpool, says LA Galaxy's new signing Gerrard

'Didn't want to compete against Liverpool, says LA Galaxy's new signing Gerrard

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

'I love Liverpool Football Club and I always will do... but I didn't want to become a squad player or a sub at the club I love' - 'If there's anyone out there that thinks I'm coming here for a holiday and a last pay cheque, they'll be proved wrong very soon'

10 facts you need to know about F1 champion Lewis Hamilton

10 facts you need to know about F1 champion Lewis Hamilton

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Take a look at the factbox on Mercedes driver and Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton.

Good news for air travellers, economy fares may be capped

Good news for air travellers, economy fares may be capped

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

A parliamentary panel on Friday recommended for fixing of an upper limit for the economy class airfares to curb the "exorbitant" air fares during the peak tourist seasons.

Markets to remain volatile on global cues

Markets to remain volatile on global cues

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

But experts say downside limited, pockets of opportunities for investors

What it takes to be a model! Indian beauty queen tells all

What it takes to be a model! Indian beauty queen tells all

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

LFW model Aradhana Buragohain details the pressure she is under to look good.

It's too early to say we can win the Premier League: Wenger

It's too early to say we can win the Premier League: Wenger

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said it was too soon to talk about his team winning the Premier League title after they beat one of their principal title race rivals Manchester City.

Oil prices dip as Iraq raises exports

Oil prices dip as Iraq raises exports

Rediff.com30 May 2016

While OPEC has been unable to agree on an output freeze in an effort to support prices, Iraq was the latest Middle East producer to raise its exports quota

How fatherhood has changed Force India's Perez

How fatherhood has changed Force India's Perez

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Fatherhood has changed Sergio Perez's life since the end of last season and the Mexican hopes the coming year in Formula One could be just as transformative on the track.

Why Russian tourists can't party in Goa

Why Russian tourists can't party in Goa

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

The tourist season for Russians in Goa, who lead the pack of foreign tourists flocking India's beach capital every year, has opened on an unpleasant note this year following a spate of upsetting incidents prompting the Russian authorities to issue an advisory for their nationals.

'My husband keeps a fast for me as well'

'My husband keeps a fast for me as well'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

No win but no regrets as Alonso returns to F1

No win but no regrets as Alonso returns to F1

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Fernando Alonso left the Brickyard on Sunday without a fairytale victory to cap his Indy 500 adventure but had no regrets as he prepared to return to his Formula One day job with McLaren.

Tax row: Messi clueless about how his wealth is managed

Tax row: Messi clueless about how his wealth is managed

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Lionel Messi is optimistic his advisers will be able to sort out his tax problems after he and his father were accused of defrauding the Spanish authorities last month.

No Onam during duty hours: Kerala government's diktat to state-run offices

No Onam during duty hours: Kerala government's diktat to state-run offices

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

The government order, issued in this regard last evening, made it clear that the festivities should not be conducted during office hours.

Nagarjuna's SUPERSTAR life, in pictures!

Nagarjuna's SUPERSTAR life, in pictures!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

The supremely talented actor turns 57 today!

Rupee@70: Students, parents feel the pinch

Rupee@70: Students, parents feel the pinch

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

With the rupee slipping to nearly Rs 70 per dollar on Tuesday, most parents with children in the US will feel the pinch

Titan taps Amazon to enter US

Titan taps Amazon to enter US

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Titan will become the latest Indian brand to ride on the back of the global e-retail major

Focus on Dhoni's form as India gear up for do-or-die match

Focus on Dhoni's form as India gear up for do-or-die match

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

The former captain's struggling innings of 51 off 96 balls and his failure to rotate the strike in the first ODI has brought to focus the rejigging that captain Virat Kohli and coach Ravi Shastri will have to fret upon.

10 tips for a stress-free road trip

10 tips for a stress-free road trip

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

MotorOctane tells you how to make them enjoyable as you soak in the glory of your journeys.

Massa likely to come out of retirement, Bottas closer to Mercedes move

Massa likely to come out of retirement, Bottas closer to Mercedes move

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Formula One's post-season shake-up took another spin on Tuesday with Williams announcing the departure of technical head Pat Symonds while Valtteri Bottas moved closer to Mercedes and Felipe Massa's retirement looked to be coming to an end.

'I cannot run away from TV roles'

'I cannot run away from TV roles'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

'I am learning good things and trying to avoid the bad. I am moving ahead with a positive attitude. That is my biggest achievement.'

Wipro Q2 profit rises 6%, sees muted revenue growth in Q3

Wipro Q2 profit rises 6%, sees muted revenue growth in Q3

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

The company's growth was driven by a decline in total expenses, lower finance cost and higher other income.

Sensex at 3-month low as China, US Fed spook markets

Sensex at 3-month low as China, US Fed spook markets

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

The trend was visible in the early trade on Thursday as investors indulged in trimming their bets after the minutes of the US Federal Reserve's September meeting indicated a possible rate hike this year.

Who gives Rahul ideas?

Who gives Rahul ideas?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

Heard about the All India Professionals Congress?

'Leadership improves Virat's performance'

'Leadership improves Virat's performance'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

The biggest plus point for Kohli is that leadership is not affecting his performance, in fact it is the opposite, it is helping him.'

Bale price tag a lack of respect to world: Barca's Martino

Bale price tag a lack of respect to world: Barca's Martino

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

Real Madrid's bid to land Gareth Bale from Tottenham Hotspur for a world record fee in the region of 100 million euros is out of place in the current economic climate, Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino said on Saturday.

No more Bollywood biggies! Modi will be mascot for Incredible India

No more Bollywood biggies! Modi will be mascot for Incredible India

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to be the mascot of 'Incredible India' campaign with the Tourism Ministry finally deciding to do away with plans to rope in any Bollywood stars, including Amitabh Bachchan, for the role which was lying vacant after ouster of Aamir Khan earlier this year.

Easter recipes: Meen Mappas, Dukra Maas and more

Easter recipes: Meen Mappas, Dukra Maas and more

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Easter, the feast of reverence and symbolism, after the austere period of fasting, chimes with the mood of celebration and is all about good food.

Civic polls: Jammu registers 80% turnout, Kashmir 3.4%

Civic polls: Jammu registers 80% turnout, Kashmir 3.4%

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

19 wards of Srinagar Municipal Corporation, having an electorate of 1.78 lakh, witnessed a turnout of just 2.3 per cent, officials said.

Rupee ends flat; outlook positive

Rupee ends flat; outlook positive

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

The partially convertible rupee closed at 61.31/32 per dollar, unchanged from its Tuesday close.

Rupee hits over 1-week high on bunched-up dollar inflows

Rupee hits over 1-week high on bunched-up dollar inflows

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Forex dealers said besides increased selling of the American currency by exporters and banks, the dollar's weakness against other currencies overseas also supported the rupee, but a lower opening in the domestic equity market limited the rise.

'Ramazan Mubarak': Trump hosts 1st iftar dinner at White House

'Ramazan Mubarak': Trump hosts 1st iftar dinner at White House

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

Last year, Trump broke with decades of precedent by not hosting the annual Iftar dinne.

#BiggBoss12: Is Jasleen really dating Jalota?

#BiggBoss12: Is Jasleen really dating Jalota?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Jasleen: 'It will come as a big surprise to my parents. No one is aware of my relationship with Anupji.' Anup: 'We have a guru-shishya rishta. We have a beautiful equation of music.'

Cook, Broad return to form but a little late

Cook, Broad return to form but a little late

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

The Ashes series may be reduced to dead rubbers, but Alastair Cook and Stuart Broad proved their England careers remain very much alive on Wednesday as they helped Joe Root's team dominate Australia on day two at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

John Abraham works his muscles for Rocky Handsome, Dishoom

John Abraham works his muscles for Rocky Handsome, Dishoom

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

What do you want for Christmas?

What do you want for Christmas?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Photographers across continents have asked youngsters to depict what they wanted as gifts this festive season and here's what they said.

Paolo Di Canio said he asked to be sent off

Paolo Di Canio said he asked to be sent off

Rediff.com15 Sep 2013

From moments of sublime skill to crazy rushes of blood to the head, Paolo Di Canio has rarely been out of the news during his career playing and managing in England and the Italian's propensity for drama shows no sign of waning.