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India no more best-performing emerging market

India no more best-performing emerging market

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

India, best-performing among emerging markets in the first four months of 2017, has since ceded this position to South Korea.

Photos! Rihanna's hotness will make you break into a sweat

Photos! Rihanna's hotness will make you break into a sweat

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

The singer demands your undivided attention on this cover.

COVID-19: Celtic named as Scottish champions

COVID-19: Celtic named as Scottish champions

Rediff.com18 May 2020

The league statement added that final season placings were decided on a points-per-game basis in matches played to March 13.

Meet Himanshi Khurana, Internet's newest love

Meet Himanshi Khurana, Internet's newest love

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

The 26-yr-old actor from Punjab has a million followers on social media.

Pay more for same in India!

Pay more for same in India!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2004

PIX: Liverpool suffer title blow, Chelsea held, Man Utd routed

PIX: Liverpool suffer title blow, Chelsea held, Man Utd routed

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Aston Villa sack Bruce as manager

Aston Villa sack Bruce as manager

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Aston Villa have terminated the contract of manager Steve Bruce following a dismal start to the season, the English Championship club said on Wednesday.

Chidambaram chairs first  Multi-Agency Centre meet

Chidambaram chairs first Multi-Agency Centre meet

Rediff.com1 Jan 2009

He discussed with the chiefs of Intelligence Bureau, Research and Analysis Wing and Military Intelligence and other senior officials the modalities of the MAC related to the functions, powers and duties, which the MAC, established in the Intelligence Bureau, will now takeup.

CWG chit chat: Kylie Minogue set to perform at closing ceremony

CWG chit chat: Kylie Minogue set to perform at closing ceremony

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Kylie Minogue will perform at the closing ceremony of Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014 alongside Lulu, Deacon Blue and Dougie MacLean, it has been revealed.

Innovation from India: The next big wave

Innovation from India: The next big wave

Rediff.com18 Feb 2009

Innovative companies the world over are discovering the research and development advantages to be found in India

Canada may end arms embargo against Pak

Canada may end arms embargo against Pak

Rediff.com22 May 2009

Canada had prohibited military exports to Pakistan in May, 1998, after the country's first nuclear weapons test. MacKay said that he and Pakistani defence officials also agreed to resume a co-operation deal, the Military Training Assistance Programme.

Lockdown blues? Amazing things you can do online

Lockdown blues? Amazing things you can do online

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

A roundup of what you can do from the comfort of your couch while sipping on a dalgona coffee in your pajamas.

Renowned writer Ved Mehta, who took India to Americans, passes away at 86

Renowned writer Ved Mehta, who took India to Americans, passes away at 86

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Born in pre-partition Lahore to a well-off Punjabi family in 1934, Mehta lost his eyesight when he was three years old to meningitis. He, however, did not let his impairment get in the way of a flourishing career or stop him from showcasing his literary prowess to the world.

Under water three weeks ago, Narang's academy on way to recovery

Under water three weeks ago, Narang's academy on way to recovery

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Champion shooter Gagan Narang's Gun For Glory academy in Secunderabad is on its way to recovery, less than a month after a relentless downpour flooded the facility and damaged equipment.

Beauty lessons from past recessions

Beauty lessons from past recessions

Rediff.com4 May 2009

Neither recessions nor world wars have deterred women from indulging in beauty products, writes Valentina Zannoni.

As iPhone powers Apple's record revenue, India logs in

As iPhone powers Apple's record revenue, India logs in

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

According to research firm Counterpoint, Apple was one of the fastest-growing brands in India during the December quarter. This was driven by multiple price cuts on its XR device, thanks to local manufacturing in India, it had said. It added that the rollout of new iPhones (11 series), aggressive pricing and a good channel strategy was helping Apple gain market share in India.

Priyanka chooses Chris Pratt over Salman Khan

Priyanka chooses Chris Pratt over Salman Khan

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Bhai won't be pleased.

'India can no longer afford to go soft on China'

'India can no longer afford to go soft on China'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

'India cannot allow Beijing's policy of stabilising and destabilising the border at will to perpetuate its own ends.' A riveting excerpt from Manish Tiwari's 10 Flashpoints; 20 Years National Security Situations That Impacted India.

US election, Q2 results to keep markets volatile: Analysts

US election, Q2 results to keep markets volatile: Analysts

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

A weak economy coupled with rising Covid-19 cases and inflation that is above RBI's comfort zone, geopolitical developments, and upcoming India Inc's second quarter results for FY21 could impact sentiment, analysts say.

Domino's boys to deliver ITC atta, spices apart from hot pizzas

Domino's boys to deliver ITC atta, spices apart from hot pizzas

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

A combo pack of ITC-owned Aashirvaad atta and spices including chili, coriander and turmeric powders will be available on Domino's app. The service will be available in Bengaluru first and will then be expanded to Noida, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Hyderabad.

Apple Store to launch online in India on Sep 23

Apple Store to launch online in India on Sep 23

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

The new online store, which will be launched on September 23, will provide customers with the same premium experience found in Apple Store locations around the world, delivered by online team members who are ready to offer their expertise, Apple said in a statement.

Scarlette's mother admits knifing a sex pest

Scarlette's mother admits knifing a sex pest

Rediff.com15 Mar 2008

Fiona MacKeown, mother of British schoolgirl Scarlette Keeling, who was found dead on a beach in Goa, has admitted that she was imprisoned for a year as a teenager for stabbing her employer after he allegedly tried to force himself on her friend, local media reported on Saturday. "It's something that happened, and I learnt a lot from it," 43-year-old MacKeown told The Times. "But it has no relevance to Scarlette's case," she said.

Hussey wants spinner for Tests

Hussey wants spinner for Tests

Rediff.com29 Nov 2007

Mike Hussey has asked Australian selectors to choose a specialist spinner for the first Test against India starting December 26 and hoped leg-spinner Stuart MacGill will be able to make the cut.

'We can no more do away with the Mughals than we can do away with the British'

'We can no more do away with the Mughals than we can do away with the British'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

'There are so many dimensions to history that we need to attend to: We need more space for local and regional histories; we need to delve into the histories of particular communities; we need to emphasise gender history and environmental history.' 'We need to think about India's history beyond India's current borders.'

Apple still not singing the right tune in India

Apple still not singing the right tune in India

Rediff.com4 Aug 2008

In India, Apple users purchase entertainment content from other websites, at times from legitimate portals, but mostly end up buying pirated content in India.

Canadian paedophile may be extradited

Canadian paedophile may be extradited

Rediff.com3 Jun 2007

The extradition request to Indian authorities was finally made last July and thus he was later arrested and is currently lodged in Delhi's Tihar Jail.

Tennis: Nadal calls for 'one big world cup competition'

Tennis: Nadal calls for 'one big world cup competition'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

'I think it's a great competition but ... I can't change my mind that two world cups (within two months) is not real'

Soccer PIX: Arsenal down West Ham in derby

Soccer PIX: Arsenal down West Ham in derby

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Ayew strikes as Palace hold Southampton to 2-2 draw

Apple, Amazon strike deal to boost sales in India

Apple, Amazon strike deal to boost sales in India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

The deal, which will kick in after the holiday season, in January, will give Apple more visibility among online buyers in India. The partnership could help Apple take on Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus, which has become one of the leading player in the premium smartphone market thanks to Amazon.

Shuttlers Jwala-Ashwini advance to Canada Open semis

Shuttlers Jwala-Ashwini advance to Canada Open semis

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Commonwealth Games silver medallist pair of Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa progressed to the semi-finals of the Canada Open badminton tournament after claiming straight sets win over Chan Kaka Tsz Ka and Yuen Sin Ying in their women's doubles contest.

Warne wants three-pronged spin attack for Ashes

Warne wants three-pronged spin attack for Ashes

Rediff.com27 Oct 2006

He thinks Australia can capitalise on England's weakness against quality spin bowling.

What Rishi Kapoor was like on his last film

What Rishi Kapoor was like on his last film

Rediff.com4 May 2020

His sister has passed away. 'We were planning to reschedule the shoot according to his convenience, but he said, "No. The one thing I have learnt from my father is the show must go on".'

India's Sunil Joshi is Bangladesh's spin bowling coach

India's Sunil Joshi is Bangladesh's spin bowling coach

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

Joshi, who took 110 wickets for India in 15 Tests and 69 One-Day Internationals from 1996-2001, had already began working with the bowlers ahead of the first Test starting in Dhaka on Sunday, the Bangladesh Cricket Board told local media.

Buy these photos and you might help save the wildlife

Buy these photos and you might help save the wildlife

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Love wildlife and want to help in saving them? Here's a chance to do so from the comfort of your house. Presenting Prints for Nature -- a fine art photographic print sale offering collectors the chance to own work from some of the most impactful names in the photography industry and contribute to conservation. The initiative was created by National Geographic photographer Ami Vitale and includes eighty-five fine art and nature photographers who have generously donated prints for this cause. All of the net proceeds will go directly to support Conservation International's core initiatives. It will support those on the front lines protecting our wild lands and our most vulnerable species, at a time of critical need. The sale ends December 10, 2020. Please visit https://www.printsfornature.com/ to learn more.

Chat@2: How to secure your bank account

Chat@2: How to secure your bank account

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of HDFC Bank, Sameer J Ratolikar, will answer all your queries about secure banking in an online chat with readers on April 27, between 2 pm and 3 pm.

PICS: Aubameyang 'tricks' in Arsenal win; Man Utd held

PICS: Aubameyang 'tricks' in Arsenal win; Man Utd held

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Apple may launch much-awaited iPhone 6, smartwatch on Sept 9

Apple may launch much-awaited iPhone 6, smartwatch on Sept 9

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

Tech giant Apple is expected to unveil a larger screen version of its popular iPhone along with its first smartwatch on September 9 in its hometown in Cupertino, California.

No conflict between Balco & Mott, says govt

No conflict between Balco & Mott, says govt

Rediff.com15 May 2006

The government said on Monday there was no conflict of interest between Sterlite Group and Dalal Mott MacDonald, which was engaged by SBI Caps for valuation of residual stake in Balco.

THE ABBA Paradox

THE ABBA Paradox

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Ageing is a funny process. After rebelling and exploring, the human being drifts to the ordered arrangement, he/she once left. As a youngster I outgrew ABBA while my mother continued to like them. In September 2021, when ABBA's first single in 40 years was launched, I sent the video link to my mother. Meanwhile, now in my fifties, I find myself curious to hear ABBA's new songs, notes Shyam G Menon.

Jobless in India? Go abroad

Jobless in India? Go abroad

Rediff.com12 May 2004

Three summers ago, I went to Holland to play club cricket. I was less confident than I am now but was ready to do anything to make some money, writes Aakash Chopra.