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HC gives nod to release of Batla House with changes

HC gives nod to release of Batla House with changes

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

The film makers agreed to put certain disclaimers and delete some scenes in the movie which were objected to by Khan and Ahmed.

Who needs Ferrari? Italy has Molinari

Who needs Ferrari? Italy has Molinari

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Francesco Molinari was only half joking when he said his stunning British Open victory might make the headlines back home - as long Ferrari had not won the Grand Prix in Hockenheim.

Citi to raise headcount at hedge fund unit

Citi to raise headcount at hedge fund unit

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

The hedge fund servicing unit would be headed by John Nicholson, a former Barclays Capital executive, who would become the managing director in Citi's US trading team, the Financial Times reported.

Inside Tokyo's decision to delay the Olympics

Inside Tokyo's decision to delay the Olympics

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

It was an extraordinary turnaround for an Olympics that was expected to be held without major issues by a country known for public safety and economic stability. It also revealed a fatal miscalculation by Japanese and IOC officials of public sentiment at a time of heightened fears over the coronavirus.

US scholars coming to learn ayurveda's power

US scholars coming to learn ayurveda's power

Rediff.com16 Jan 2010

A high-powered US delegation of top-notch American educators and researchers from six major medical schools, including Harvard, Johns Hopkins and Georgetown, will visit India on an ayurveda study-tour that could possibly lead to the incorporation of this ancient herbal remedies in the US medical curricula.

Why Cahill wants to leave EPL champions Chelsea

Why Cahill wants to leave EPL champions Chelsea

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

England centre back Gary Cahill is so frustrated by a lack of first-team football at Chelsea that he wants to leave the club in an attempt to safeguard his international place at the European Championship in the summer.

Sports Shorts: Tiger undergoes back surgery; Former England defender Ehiogu dies

Sports Shorts: Tiger undergoes back surgery; Former England defender Ehiogu dies

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

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

Trump's Terminological Inexactitude on Kashmir

Trump's Terminological Inexactitude on Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

'Whether it was a habitual expression of post truth or an open offer to India and Pakistan, even Imran Khan could not have believed it,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

'US working very hard to solve Kashmir imbroglio'

'US working very hard to solve Kashmir imbroglio'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

American Senator John McCain, ranking Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee and erstwhile presidential nominee, has said he is aware that the Obama administration is working very hard to help resolve the Kashmir imbroglio, sans any US mediation of the issue between India and Pakistan.

Cinemas get ready to open in new COVID-19 normal

Cinemas get ready to open in new COVID-19 normal

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Ushering in a new era of movie watching, the Union government allowed multiplexes, cinema halls and theatres to reopen from Thursday within the framework of a set of standard operating procedures.

Pak, Afghan, India 'must cooperate': Kerry

Pak, Afghan, India 'must cooperate': Kerry

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

India, Pakistan and Afghanistan must cooperate with each other to reduce violence in the region, a powerful US Senator and President Barack Obama's key foreign policy aid said on Wednesday.

This tennis great has advice for Paes, Bhupathi, Sania

This tennis great has advice for Paes, Bhupathi, Sania

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Paes, Bhupathi, Saina need to work together for growth of Indian tennis: Becker

The Favourite is the favourite at BAFTAs

The Favourite is the favourite at BAFTAs

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Yorgos Lanthimos's royal drama has 12 nominations!

5 reasons why claycourt king Nadal is favourite to regain Paris throne

5 reasons why claycourt king Nadal is favourite to regain Paris throne

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Nadal has turned back the clock to sweep through the European claycourt season with titles in Monte Carlo, Barcelona and Madrid and is a daunting obstacle for anyone with genuine title ambitions.

'Will people remember me after I die?'

'Will people remember me after I die?'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

'Someone will say he was a good guy, others may say it's good that he is no more.'

Is the one-year ban imposed on Smith too harsh?

Is the one-year ban imposed on Smith too harsh?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

Reaction after Cricket Australia (CA) banned sacked captain Steve Smith and vice-captain David Warner for 12 months and opening batsman Cameron Bancroft for nine months for their roles in the ball-tampering scandal in Cape Town.

EXPECT more Federer magic at US Open

EXPECT more Federer magic at US Open

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

American great John McEnroe expects Roger Federer's sensational comeback season to continue in New York when the US Open kicks off on Monday.

ICC Cricket Committee recommends DRS for T20 Internationals

ICC Cricket Committee recommends DRS for T20 Internationals

Rediff.com25 May 2017

The ICC Cricket Committee chaired by India's head coach Anil Kumble made a host of recommendations at its annual meeting with the notable ones being the use of DRS for all T20 Internationals.

NJ governor lauds Chivukula for Pravasi Samman

NJ governor lauds Chivukula for Pravasi Samman

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

Indian-American lawmaker of New Jersey general assembly Upendra J Chivukula has been felicitated by his peers and the state Governor for receving the prestigious 'Pravasi Bharatiya Samman'.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Is Liverpool's long wait for EPL crown set to end?

Is Liverpool's long wait for EPL crown set to end?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

It was not so much the maths, though Liverpool's nine-point advantage over defending champions City, with one point less over Leicester City and Chelsea, is a significant gap, especially as Juergen Klopp's side have lost one league game in 18 months.

ISL: Chennaiyin FC break NorthEast jinx

ISL: Chennaiyin FC break NorthEast jinx

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Defending champions Chennaiyin FC broke their Guwahati jinks with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over NorthEast United FC in an absorbing Hero Indian Super League clash at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, in Guwahati, on Thursday.

Sports Shorts: Sindhu, Srikanth seek to reclaim India Open crowns

Sports Shorts: Sindhu, Srikanth seek to reclaim India Open crowns

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

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

Indians may benefit as US House scraps 7% country cap on Green Card

Indians may benefit as US House scraps 7% country cap on Green Card

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

The bill, however, has to be passed by the Senate, wherein the Republicans enjoy a majority, before it can be signed into law by the US President Donald Trump.

New York: Police foil terror plot, arrest 3

New York: Police foil terror plot, arrest 3

Rediff.com2 Jun 2007

They to set off explosions in a fuel line connected to John F Kennedy airport and also running through residential areas.

'Modi sent a clear message to the Pakistanis'

'Modi sent a clear message to the Pakistanis'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

'... to Imran Khan, that there's not going to be any mediation of any meaningful sort given his (Modi's) special relationship with Trump.'

Pak, China, Afghanistan dominated NSA Doval-US Defense Secy meet: Official

Pak, China, Afghanistan dominated NSA Doval-US Defense Secy meet: Official

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

Presence of terror safe havens in Pakistan, aggressive Chinese behaviour and the Afghanistan situation dominated last month's meeting between James Mattis and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval

37 killed in Taliban attack on Kandahar airport

37 killed in Taliban attack on Kandahar airport

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Officials said the militants targeted residential areas and held hostages.

For some MNCs, India remains a big puzzle

For some MNCs, India remains a big puzzle

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

Why Danone, Philips, and to an extent Nestl and P&G remain under stress in India is a subject perhaps worthy of a business school case study, says Shailesh Dobhal.

Varun, Shah Rukh, Aamir: When actors SURPRISED us!

Varun, Shah Rukh, Aamir: When actors SURPRISED us!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Were these actors offbeat or off the mark?

World Cup Final: Star Sports, travel firms in top gear

World Cup Final: Star Sports, travel firms in top gear

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

July 14 features three big-ticket sporting events -- the World Cup final, the Wimbledon men's final and the British Grand Prix.

10 Ways to Survive the Lockdown

10 Ways to Survive the Lockdown

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Sreehari Nair lists some movies, documentaries, recorded-performance films, and literature and music suggestions that might help.

Why did the British suck up to the Chinese?

Why did the British suck up to the Chinese?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

'The "Hollandisation" of British policy may not bring the expected gains as the future may show,' says Claude Arpi.

Ignoring your spouse is healthy, says study

Ignoring your spouse is healthy, says study

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

Ignoring a spouse's demands may benefit low-income couples but negatively affect higher-income couple's relationship.

Families torn apart: Toll of Trump's immigration order

Families torn apart: Toll of Trump's immigration order

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

United States President Donald Trump's new executive order banning immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries -- Iran, Iraq, Libya, Sudan, Yemen, Syria and Somalia - has upended the lives of many families across the world.

India's admission into NSG may figure in China-US talks

India's admission into NSG may figure in China-US talks

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Billed as the most comprehensive dialogue between the world's two largest economies, it will be attended by top officials from both sides, including US Secretary of State John Kerry.

Half Yearly Report Card: The BIG HITS

Half Yearly Report Card: The BIG HITS

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

The films that did amazing business.

US lawmakers agree on Climate Bill agenda

US lawmakers agree on Climate Bill agenda

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

Sending encouraging signal to the rest of the world, a bipartisan group of powerful US Senators on Friday agreed on a framework for a climate change bill.

India COVID-19 tally tops 2.6 lakh with 9,987 new cases

India COVID-19 tally tops 2.6 lakh with 9,987 new cases

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

India is the fifth worst-hit nation by the COVID-19 pandemic after the United States, Brazil, Russia and the United Kingdom, according to the Johns Hopkins University data.

Roger Federer's fantastic photo shoot

Roger Federer's fantastic photo shoot

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Roger Federer said on Monday, dismissing concerns that players might treat the event, which launches in September, as an exhibition.