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Do you know how Everest's height is calculated?

Do you know how Everest's height is calculated?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

For one, triangles are involved.

In 50th edition of Mann ki Baat, PM says it's not about politics

In 50th edition of Mann ki Baat, PM says it's not about politics

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

He also said he chose radio as a medium to connect with the people as it was a 'mighty means' of getting across.

India-born UK nurse blamed Australian DJs in suicide note

India-born UK nurse blamed Australian DJs in suicide note

Rediff.com28 Apr 2013

The India-born nurse found hanged in London, days after a prank radio call by two Australian DJs to a UK hospital treating a pregnant Kate Middleton, has directly blamed them for her death in a suicide note.

PM Modi pays surprise visit to Leh with CDS, Army chief

PM Modi pays surprise visit to Leh with CDS, Army chief

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The prime minister is presently at one of the forward locations in Nimu and is interacting with personnel of the Army, Air Force and Indo-Tibetan Border Police, official sources said.

Debate around Kohli's Test captaincy impossible to avoid: KP

Debate around Kohli's Test captaincy impossible to avoid: KP

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

'It's one more distraction that Kohli doesn't need but he is, of course, capable of leading his side to a victory in the second Test to quieten things down a bit.'

Always had faith in people: Modi in Mann ki Baat

Always had faith in people: Modi in Mann ki Baat

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

In the first edition of his popular monthly radio address after Bharatiya Janata Party's mega victory in the Lok Sabha election, PM Modi said he was undergoing a bout of emptiness as he was not able to address the nation through Mann Ki Baat.

Pakistan cries foul over India's Prithvi-II missile test

Pakistan cries foul over India's Prithvi-II missile test

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Reacting to the recent supersonic interceptor missile test by India, Sartaj Aziz, Pakistan Prime Minister's adviser on Foreign Affairs, has said that Islamabad will acquire advanced technology to improve its defence and will also raise the matter at the international arena.

The concert that changed Ravi Shankar and Vilayat Khan's lives

The concert that changed Ravi Shankar and Vilayat Khan's lives

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

At some point, it became evident to the audience that a subtle musical duel was taking place. By the time the faster taans started, the notes had become sharp arrows shot with the intention to annihilate. A revealing excerpt from Namita Devidayal's The Sixth String Of Vilayat Khan.

Ponting predicts! 'Australia will struggle in India'

Ponting predicts! 'Australia will struggle in India'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Australia will struggle on their tour of India where they will play four tests against the world's top-ranked side in spin-friendly conditions, former captain Ricky Ponting has predicted.

Pegasus scandal: Israel launches probe against NSO

Pegasus scandal: Israel launches probe against NSO

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Representatives of several bodies visited the office of NSO to assess the allegations raised in regards to the company on Wednesday, a spokesperson for Israel's Ministry of Defence said.

'The trick is to look forward with excitement, then you're alive all the time'

'The trick is to look forward with excitement, then you're alive all the time'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Varsha Bhosle salutes that effervescent icon of Indian cinema, Dev Anand.

Why Shibani Is Crazy About Sneakers

Why Shibani Is Crazy About Sneakers

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

How Shibani Bhagat plans to rewrite the rules of the Indian sneaker business.

Woh 90 minutes: What Captain Modi told Team India

Woh 90 minutes: What Captain Modi told Team India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

In a marathon address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday underlined India's unity and diversity and the progress of his 15-month-old government's policies.

Aus player's unhappy with coach Langer?

Aus player's unhappy with coach Langer?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

While ODI captain Aaron Finch said the team backed Justin Langer "100%", reports of players being put off by the coach's "grumpy" temperament have continued to surface.

DD anchor's goof up at film fest goes viral; channel blames lack of staff

DD anchor's goof up at film fest goes viral; channel blames lack of staff

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

After a clip featuring portions of a "clueless" live presentation by a Doordarshan anchor on the inauguration day of International Film Festival of India went viral on social media, Prasar Bharati has deputed a senior officer to look into the matter.

Enjoy ICC World Cup in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bangla and Marathi

Enjoy ICC World Cup in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bangla and Marathi

Rediff.com21 May 2019

A select 12 matches will also be broadcast in Malayalam via Asianet Plus.

Huawei seeks reboot after losing out on 5G spectrum trials

Huawei seeks reboot after losing out on 5G spectrum trials

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Based on industry estimates, telecom companies, including Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea and BSNL, are expected to invest over $10 billion on buying 5G telecom equipment in the next five years as they transition from non-standalone networks to standalone 5G networks.

Southee defends Kohli's outburst in second Test

Southee defends Kohli's outburst in second Test

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Kohli allegedly swore at Kane Williamson during animated celebrations after New Zealand captain's dismissal on day two of the second Test. Southee said both India and New Zealand competed hard in the series but there was no bad blood between them.

'Wrong to see India in negative light in cricket'

'Wrong to see India in negative light in cricket'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

Set to take over as ICC President from 2012, former Australian Prime Minister John Howard has rejected concerns about India's dominance in international cricket, saying the country's enormous stature should not be viewed in a "negative light".

Aus v India: Mitch Marsh DROPPED for first Test

Aus v India: Mitch Marsh DROPPED for first Test

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Australia vice-captain and all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been dropped for the first Test against India as selectors backed the team's three specialist seamers to bowl a full workload at Adelaide Oval.

From the Raj to Azadi, how I saw India change

From the Raj to Azadi, how I saw India change

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Bharati Dutt witnessed life-changing events that shaped India on the threshold of freedom. Her memories are an account of how ordinary Indians saw India change.

There is apprehension: Williamson ahead of IPL

There is apprehension: Williamson ahead of IPL

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Kane Williamson is due to leave, on Thursday, to link up with the Hyderabad Sunrisers in the United Arab Emirates, which is hosting the tournament this year due to the growing number of infections in India.

Despite the 1962 China scar, Tawang is flourishing

Despite the 1962 China scar, Tawang is flourishing

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Tawang wears its history -- and also its present -- with ease. The flourishing town, with restaurants selling everything from noodles to dosas and locals returning home to new business prospects, shows little sign of the tension building up at the border about 40 km away to the north.

AAP-Cong alliance will be 'greatest blunder' in democracy: BJP

AAP-Cong alliance will be 'greatest blunder' in democracy: BJP

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday alleged that Congress has exposed its "hidden malicious inclination" to check the stormy march of the party by contemplating to join hands with Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Admi Party, in the wake of BJP's lead in the Delhi Assembly poll results.

Pakistan says India will suffer 'heavy losses' if it goes to war

Pakistan says India will suffer 'heavy losses' if it goes to war

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has warned India that it will suffer "heavy losses" which it would "remember for decades" if it tries to "impose" a war on his country.

Cricket Australia battles financial crisis amid coronavirus

Cricket Australia battles financial crisis amid coronavirus

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

Under financial stress, Cricket Australia has already put 80 per cent of its staff on 20 per cent salary till end of June, while a handful of others, including the executives, remained on 80 per cent pay.

India to launch South Asia satellite on May 5: Modi

India to launch South Asia satellite on May 5: Modi

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

"We have always attempted to move ahead with the concept of sabka sath, sabka vikas," Modi said in his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat.

With nearly 20,000 COVID-19 cases, India's tally reaches over 5.28 lakh

With nearly 20,000 COVID-19 cases, India's tally reaches over 5.28 lakh

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

This is the fifth consecutive day that coronavirus infections have increased by more than 15,000. There has been a surge of 3,38,324 infections from June 1 till date.

This DeshBhakt Questions Everything

This DeshBhakt Questions Everything

Rediff.com18 May 2019

Akash Banerjee is posing tough questions to the establishment -- and getting away with them.

Ponting says IPL ideal preparation for Aussies for T20 WC

Ponting says IPL ideal preparation for Aussies for T20 WC

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

'No doubt it's their best preparation to be in those exact conditions, playing in probably the strongest domestic T20 tournament in the world.'

Global 5G players brace for Reliance Jio challenge

Global 5G players brace for Reliance Jio challenge

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Reliance is leveraging the technological change of building a virtualised 5G network which would see the current hardware-dependent networks shift to software-centric platforms.

India orders sports feed sharing

India orders sports feed sharing

Rediff.com1 Feb 2007

Sports television channels, radio stations and content providers will have to share live telecast rights with the state broadcaster.

Teams may refuse to play Afghanistan at T20 World Cup: Paine

Teams may refuse to play Afghanistan at T20 World Cup: Paine

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Australia captain Tim Paine said the chances of their first ever test against Afghanistan going ahead are "not looking good" with the Taliban unwilling to let women play cricket and questioned why the game's governing body had remained quiet on the issue.

Clarke expects Kohli, Bumrah to stand up to Aussies

Clarke expects Kohli, Bumrah to stand up to Aussies

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

'If India don't have success in the One-dayers and the T20s, they are in deep trouble in the Test matches and they'll get smoked 4-0, in my opinion'.

India GP: Lotus apologise for using bad language against Raikkonen

India GP: Lotus apologise for using bad language against Raikkonen

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Lotus apologised on Monday for bad language in a heated exchange with their driver Kimi Raikkonen during Sunday's Indian Formula One Grand Prix.

Nel promises no respite for India

Nel promises no respite for India

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

South Africa's ace paceman says the home side will have the better of India for the rest of the series and Test matches too.

India is our main focus: Worldspace

India is our main focus: Worldspace

Rediff.com4 Jul 2006

Nasdaq-listed satellite radio service provider, Worldspace, has said it will expand content offering for Indian subscribers and focus on regional markets in its efforts to increase customers in the country.

Amitabh Bachchan pays tribute to father

Amitabh Bachchan pays tribute to father

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Harivansh Rai died on January 18, 2003, at the age of 96.

Is this dusky beauty India's answer to Kylie Jenner?

Is this dusky beauty India's answer to Kylie Jenner?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

At 19, aspiring model and make up artist Mira Patel is a huge Instagram sensation.