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How IITs are gearing up to fight COVID-19 menace

How IITs are gearing up to fight COVID-19 menace

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

While some researchers are developing prototypes for ventilators to overcome their shortage, others have teamed up to develop testing kits.

Will Leonardo DiCaprio break his Oscar jinx?

Will Leonardo DiCaprio break his Oscar jinx?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Leonardo DiCaprio has been nominated for four times in the Best Actor category at the Oscars but has never won it. Will he finally win it this year?

When EATING Gave Nimrat SLEEPLESS NIGHTS

When EATING Gave Nimrat SLEEPLESS NIGHTS

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

'I am greedy to have my eggs in different baskets.'

ICC to dedicate CT final to HIV awareness campaign

ICC to dedicate CT final to HIV awareness campaign

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

The final of the ICC Champions Trophy will be dedicated to the highly successful HIV awareness campaign, THINK WISE, which is a partnership between the ICC, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).

Budget 2020: What states want from Sitharaman

Budget 2020: What states want from Sitharaman

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

During the pre-budget consultation with Union finance minister, some states made a case for fiscal expansion by boosting consumption to tide over the sluggishness in the economy.

First Look: Shane Warne inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

First Look: Shane Warne inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Former Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne was formally inducted into the International Cricket Council's Hall of Fame in a ceremony at the tea interval on Day 2 of the second Ashes Test at Lord's on Friday.

Billboard Music Awards: Less is more, is new style mantra

Billboard Music Awards: Less is more, is new style mantra

Rediff.com23 May 2017

These celebrities are singing a new fashion song.

ICC thanks BCCI for women's World Cup success

ICC thanks BCCI for women's World Cup success

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

ICC President Alan Isaac has thanked the BCCI for successfully hosting the Women's World Cup and praised the volunteers, organisers and sponsors for providing a wonderful opportunity to female cricketers to show their talent and potential on a world stage.

Bangladesh tour of Pak a matter between two nations: ICC

Bangladesh tour of Pak a matter between two nations: ICC

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

ICC President Alan Isaac said Bangladesh's proposed tour of Pakistan next month was a matter between the two nations and the governing body's role was limited to deploying match officials for the series.

Foreign aid for Kerala: Union minister appeals to make 'one-time exception'

Foreign aid for Kerala: Union minister appeals to make 'one-time exception'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

National Disaster Management Authority had in 2016 suggested assistance offered as a goodwill gesture 'may' be accepted.

After Sandy & Nilam, BUCKLE UP for Tony & Mahasen!

After Sandy & Nilam, BUCKLE UP for Tony & Mahasen!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

How does a devastating megastorm, which has been wreaking unimaginable havoc in the mighty New York City and other places in the US, get an innocuous, even sweet name like Sandy?

The year that was: Dubious awards of 2019

The year that was: Dubious awards of 2019

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

The year has come to an end and we are looking forward to 2020. While we think back of the events that shaped the year, we couldn't help but think of these awards for these personalities.

Kumble named chairman of ICC Cricket Committee

Kumble named chairman of ICC Cricket Committee

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

Former India captain Anil Kumble was on Thursday unanimously appointed chairman of ICC's Cricket Committee by the game's governing body, replacing West Indies great Clive Lloyd.

GST: States, FinMin at loggerheads over compensation

GST: States, FinMin at loggerheads over compensation

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

While Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reiterated her stand that the central government was committed to cooperative federalism, finance ministers of non-BJP ruled states such as Punjab and Kerala said she refused to give a categorical assurance that states will be paid compensation on time.

PHOTOS: Azarenka, Ferrer advance at rain-hit US Open

PHOTOS: Azarenka, Ferrer advance at rain-hit US Open

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

Victoria Azarenka survived a ferocious comeback from defending champion Sam Stosur to reach the US Open semi-finals on Tuesday, as the remnants of Hurricane Isaac played havoc with the schedule and left organisers juggling with a backlog.

When luck favoured Viv in India

When luck favoured Viv in India

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Who knows what would have happened if the dice of fate had not gone Viv's way during the Delhi Test?

Left gets 2nd term in Kerala but can't win 1 seat in WB

Left gets 2nd term in Kerala but can't win 1 seat in WB

Rediff.com2 May 2021

The Left rewrote history in Kerala on Sunday by becoming the first government to get a second term in four decades but its fortunes fell to a historic low in West Bengal where it failed to bag even one seat, resulting in its complete decimation in a state it once ruled for over three decades.

King's Cup: Villa, Cuenca back for Barcelona

King's Cup: Villa, Cuenca back for Barcelona

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

Barcelona had positive news on the injury front on Monday when David Villa returned to training and fellow forward Isaac Cuenca was declared fit after more than seven months out with a knee injury.

Oscars 2021: Nomadland wins BIG!

Oscars 2021: Nomadland wins BIG!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

A quick look at the winners of the 93rd Annual Academy Awards, listed in bold.

'GST execution has been extremely bad'

'GST execution has been extremely bad'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

'From the tiniest to mid-level organisations and even some at the lower end of the large-scale ones would say that computerisation and the extensive documentation and regulatory requirements for GST have made the compliance process worse in many cases.'

Quiz: Do you know these Bollywood actresses?

Quiz: Do you know these Bollywood actresses?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

Take the fun quiz!

US presidential candidate's bigotry shocks Hindus

US presidential candidate's bigotry shocks Hindus

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

Hindu Americans have said that they are appalled by the recent comments made by Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum -- the darling of the conservative evangelicals -- on the eve of last month's South Carolina primary that the concept of equality did not come from Islam or 'eastern religions', but rather from the "God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob."

ICC pays respect to 'inspirational' Nelson Mandela

ICC pays respect to 'inspirational' Nelson Mandela

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

The International Cricket Council joined the world in mourning the death of anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, saying that the former South African President was a "towering symbol of resistance" who would inspire generations to come.

Indian teen cracks Newton's 350-year-old Math puzzles

Indian teen cracks Newton's 350-year-old Math puzzles

Rediff.com26 May 2012

A 16-year-old Indian-origin 'genius' from Germany has managed to crack puzzles that had baffled the world of Maths for more than 350 years.

Hindu Americans appalled by US prez candidate's bigotry

Hindu Americans appalled by US prez candidate's bigotry

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

Hindu Americans have said they are appalled by the recent comments made by Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum -- the darling of the conservative evangelicals -- on the eve of last month's South Carolina primary that the concept of equality did not come from Islam or "Eastern religions" but rather from the "God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob."

After floods, Kerala in the grip of rat fever

After floods, Kerala in the grip of rat fever

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

A total of 71 people tested positive for rat fever in various hospitals in the state while 123 people approached hospitals with suspected symptoms of the disease.

EPL PIX: Vardy at the double as Leicester thrash Newcastle 5-0

EPL PIX: Vardy at the double as Leicester thrash Newcastle 5-0

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

Despite playmaker James Maddison missing out due to an ankle injury, Leicester still got off to a great start when defender Pereira finished a surging run at the flat-footed Newcastle defence by slotting the ball home in the 16th minute.

African Nations Cup: Mali beat Ghana to finish third

African Nations Cup: Mali beat Ghana to finish third

Rediff.com12 Feb 2012

Mali finished third at the African Nations Cup after two goals from Cheick Tidiane Diabate delivered a 2-0 win over 10-man Ghana on Saturday.

RIP Stephen Hawking: Bidding adieu to a brilliant mind

RIP Stephen Hawking: Bidding adieu to a brilliant mind

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

The private funeral service at the University Church of St Mary the Great near Gonville and Caius College at Cambridge University was chosen by Professor Hawking's children.

Caitlyn Jenner allowed to keep 1976 Olympic gold medal

Caitlyn Jenner allowed to keep 1976 Olympic gold medal

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Caitlyn Jenner will now be legally allowed to keep her Olympic medals that she had won as Bruce Jenner before her sex change operation.

Golden Globes 2021: Moments to Remember

Golden Globes 2021: Moments to Remember

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

A far cry from its reputation of Hollywood's no holds barred night for glamour and glory, this year's Globes was a bizarrely informal affair.

Review: In Time is out of sync

Review: In Time is out of sync

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

The film never really develops into anything beyond what has already been established in the first 15 minutes.

Jamshedpur register consecutive wins in ISL

Jamshedpur register consecutive wins in ISL

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Jamshedpur dominated proceedings and kept Kamaljit on his toes.

'Films can do without background music'

'Films can do without background music'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

National Award winning composer Isaac Thomas Kottukapally on his win.

Inspiring! Why we should celebrate this topper

Inspiring! Why we should celebrate this topper

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Payal Kumari, daughter of a migrant worker from Bihar, battled the odds including financial woes, to top the BA archaeology course at Kerala's Mahatma Gandhi University.

Nine-goal Barca enjoy King's Cup romp

Nine-goal Barca enjoy King's Cup romp

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

Barcelona, fielding a side full of youngsters from the club's academy, routed Catalan neighbours Hospitalet to complete a 10-0 aggregate win over the third-tier side to reach the last 16 of Spain's King's Cup on Thursday.

GST: Decision on real estate, lottery deferred till Sunday

GST: Decision on real estate, lottery deferred till Sunday

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Restricting the input credit is not a good idea for any sector, particularly real estate which requires more formalisation.

ISL: SC East Bengal avoid late scare against Jamshedpur; HFC, NEUFC draw

ISL: SC East Bengal avoid late scare against Jamshedpur; HFC, NEUFC draw

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Goals from Matti Steinmann (6th) and Anthony Pilkington (68th) secured the victory for SCEB

'The National Award was a surprise'

'The National Award was a surprise'

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Debutant director Salim Ahmed won four major honours in the 58th National Awards.

As markets turn volatile, investors look to the stars for guidance

As markets turn volatile, investors look to the stars for guidance

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

The spread of COVID-19 and the accompanying mayhem caused the S&P BSE Sensex to drop over 38.5 per cent from its all-time high of 42,273.9 to a low of 25,981.2 on March 23. Those in the astrology and even numerology segments received more calls than before during the time.