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Sheena Bora Case: And then Sheena disappeared...

Sheena Bora Case: And then Sheena disappeared...

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

In just 18 frames, the photograph of the dainty Sheena, with her winsome smile and starry eyes, dissolved, flesh falling off her facial bones, into what the CBI alleged was her corresponding yellowed, morose-looking skull with hollow, haunting eye sockets.

The man who made hitting sixes fun...

The man who made hitting sixes fun...

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Powell feels that hitting sixes for fun is the new normal.

No peace between India & Pak without resolving Kashmir issue: Sharif

No peace between India & Pak without resolving Kashmir issue: Sharif

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Sharif raises Kashmir issue at UNGA, renews plebiscite demand.

Ganguly column: Hope Virat cools down and gets back to scoring big again

Ganguly column: Hope Virat cools down and gets back to scoring big again

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

And having watched the last 13 home Tests, I hope Virat and his team really has the potential to win anywhere - in or outside India, writes former India captain Sourav Ganguly.

8 exciting tech careers for Indian engineers

8 exciting tech careers for Indian engineers

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

There is a high demand for IT professionals who can envision, design and develop applications for the future.

India acts to repair reputation as drugs exporter

India acts to repair reputation as drugs exporter

Rediff.com7 May 2014

As part of the charm offensive, New Delhi has invited global regulators -- including the FDA -- to visit Indian production units to get first-hand evidence of measures taken to ensure the quality of locally manufactured generics.

Sports Shorts: Sindhu, Saina make winning start at Indonesia Masters

Sports Shorts: Sindhu, Saina make winning start at Indonesia Masters

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Please note: Life after vaccine won't be normal

Please note: Life after vaccine won't be normal

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

'Essentially there are three things the government should be doing: Identify who you are going to get your vaccine from, figure out how you are going to pay for it, and figure out how you're going to deliver it and to whom.'

BCCI's opposition in vain as ICC Board approves Big 3 rollback

BCCI's opposition in vain as ICC Board approves Big 3 rollback

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

The majority of the International Cricket Council's Board members on Saturday voted in favour of restructured revenue sharing model including rollback of the Big 3 formula despite vehement opposition from Board of Control for Cricket in India's representative Vikram Limaye.

When a fractured cheekbone proved to be lucky escape

When a fractured cheekbone proved to be lucky escape

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Pakistan Test opener Ahmed Shehzad knows he had a lucky escape when a short-pitched ball cracked his cheekbone earlier this month and says he 'froze' when he heard the news of Australian batsman Phil Hughes' death on Thursday.

The man who exposed Volkswagen's emission cheating

The man who exposed Volkswagen's emission cheating

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Daniel Carder said he's surprised to see such a hullabaloo now, because his team's findings were made public nearly a year and a half ago.

The real story behind Volkswagen's 'clean diesel' strategy

The real story behind Volkswagen's 'clean diesel' strategy

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Industry experts said the scandal could hit VW hard, just as it was emerging from a damaging leadership battle.

'Everybody is only trying to find fault with the BCCI'

'Everybody is only trying to find fault with the BCCI'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

'The BCCI is one of the best administrative bodies in the world.' 'In a democratic set-up there will always be a power struggle, that is part of every society or every association, but it does not mean we have done something bad.' 'We have done everything possible we could for the game.'

BCCI to hold mini IPL in September overseas

BCCI to hold mini IPL in September overseas

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India will hold a shortened version of the Indian Premier League overseas every September, starting this year.

Left, right coming together on GM, PSU land sale

Left, right coming together on GM, PSU land sale

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

BMS, BKS and SJM are trying to forge common cause with outfits on the other side of the ideological divide over the government's policies they are not in agreement with.

Apollo's Sangita Reddy: We are on track to a Rs 450 crore turnover

Apollo's Sangita Reddy: We are on track to a Rs 450 crore turnover

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Apollo Hospitals group is open to investing in health care start-ups says its director Sangita Reddy.

With Rs 62,398 crore, health budget sees a 19% rise

With Rs 62,398 crore, health budget sees a 19% rise

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

The budgetary allocation for the sector is Rs 60,908.22 crore, with Rs 6,400 crore earmarked for the centre's flagship health insurance scheme Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (AB-PMJAY).

Focus on Yuvraj as India hope for rain-free 2nd ODI

Focus on Yuvraj as India hope for rain-free 2nd ODI

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

Yuvraj Singh's patchy form and fear of inclement weather will be paramount when India take on the West Indies in the second One Day International, in Port of Spain on Sunday.

Does Indian tea have hazardous pesticides?

Does Indian tea have hazardous pesticides?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The industry began to upgrade its practices even before the NGO alleged Indian tea contained harmful pesticides.

Sports Shorts: Lahiri tied 7th after flying start, Woods 14th

Sports Shorts: Lahiri tied 7th after flying start, Woods 14th

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Is Vitamin D deficiency India's new epidemic?

Is Vitamin D deficiency India's new epidemic?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Our busy schedules, our living conditions where sunlight is often a luxury, pollution as also social mores that frown upon exposure are collectively responsible.

Study abroad: How to get into your dream school

Study abroad: How to get into your dream school

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

If you are looking at studying abroad, make sure that you have a flawless college application.

India's healthcare sector is in shambles: Will the govt wake up now?

India's healthcare sector is in shambles: Will the govt wake up now?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

When there is an enormous shortage of public hospitals, when state expenditure on health care is abysmally low by any international yardstick, tax money should be used to set up public hospitals, says T N Ninan.

In Pix: Asia's golden age of sport

In Pix: Asia's golden age of sport

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

The 17th Asian Games came to a close on Saturday, bringing an end to two weeks of intense competition, drama and controversy that shone a light on the best and worst of a region that will host the world's biggest events for the next decade.

Sports Shorts: Injury-riled Nadal says he is favourite for Aus Open

Sports Shorts: Injury-riled Nadal says he is favourite for Aus Open

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

New shooters shine, seniors maintain status quo

New shooters shine, seniors maintain status quo

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

The ranges are bursting at the seams with young talent and Indian shooting's present state could be a harbinger of hope for a perfect future.

Are Dhoni's 'acche din' over?

Are Dhoni's 'acche din' over?

Rediff.com21 May 2015

There have always been question marks about temperament of Kohli. However, BCCI has always stood by him. Precisely what happened in Dhoni's case when Srinivasan was in charge. If this isn't a clear indication, what is?

Sports Shorts: Europe calls for new record ratification laws

Sports Shorts: Europe calls for new record ratification laws

Rediff.com2 May 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

Did Nestle India have the option to stop total Maggi recall?

Did Nestle India have the option to stop total Maggi recall?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Nestle refused to regret the mistake in a public statement.

Here's how India is preparing for Tokyo Olympics

Here's how India is preparing for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com9 May 2018

Rathore said the government was 'leaving no stone unturned' to train 200 elite athletes for the 2020 Olympics

NBFCs are not banks!

NBFCs are not banks!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

'We are all in a tizzy about NBFCs in the aftermath of the IL&FS default.' 'We tend to jump to the notion that an NBFC is like a bank. But banks make a promise that deposits are liquid and have an assured return.' 'NBFCs make no such promises,' points out Ajay Shah.

REVEALED: Government plans for post May 3 India

REVEALED: Government plans for post May 3 India

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Nothing is going to dramatically open up on May 3. There will be too many ifs and buts and terms and conditions and guidelines in leading one's life in various zones, reveals Sheela Bhatt.

Extras: UEFA fines Liverpool, City for crowd disturbance

Extras: UEFA fines Liverpool, City for crowd disturbance

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

No big bang reforms, but Budget to boost growth

No big bang reforms, but Budget to boost growth

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Jaitley promised higher investment in roads and railways.

The other election India should watch today

The other election India should watch today

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

If Myanmar's election demonstrates reasonable transparency and fair process, it would go down in history as the first free and fair one in the country in more than two decades, says Dr Rahul Mishra.

Will 'big' player Kohli stand up against Aussies in semis?

Will 'big' player Kohli stand up against Aussies in semis?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

Virat Kohli has had a modest World Cup so far.

Ryder gets chance to 'show discipline, commitment on and off field'

Ryder gets chance to 'show discipline, commitment on and off field'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Aggressive top-order batsman Jesse Ryder was passionate about rekindling his international career after he was thrown a World Cup lifeline by being named in a New Zealand 'A' team for one-day matches in the United Arab Emirates next month.

Why playing the Tibet card may backfire on India

Why playing the Tibet card may backfire on India

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

'Given Chinese sensitivity to anything to do with Tibet -- and the fact that in the 1950s it was the Tibet issue which led to the deterioration of India-China relations and the border war in 1962 -- India should be particularly careful in not triggering a Chinese reaction which it may not be able to handle,' says former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

ICC not to send match officials to Pakistan

ICC not to send match officials to Pakistan

Rediff.com17 May 2015

The International Cricket Council (ICC) will not be sending match officials to Pakistan for the tour of Zimbabwe should the limited overs series go ahead, the governing body said on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Defining moments of the decade in Sports

PHOTOS: Defining moments of the decade in Sports

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Some of the big moments of the sporting world from 2010-2019!