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Bridge Of Spies, Carol dominate BAFTA 2016 nominations

Bridge Of Spies, Carol dominate BAFTA 2016 nominations

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

It seems to be a Tom Hanks and Cate Blanchett show all the way!

Why History is more important now than ever before

Why History is more important now than ever before

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

'Studying History, we come close to all of the messiness of human life -- we understand what motivates people, what makes them get along or go to war, what dreams they had for themselves and their futures.'

From Nagasaki to a Nobel Prize

From Nagasaki to a Nobel Prize

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

A Nobel Laureate tells his inspiring story.

Looking at Carrie Fisher's life in pictures

Looking at Carrie Fisher's life in pictures

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Carrie Fisher, who made Star Wars character Princess Leia so popular, passed into the ages on December 28

'Blood, sweat, tears went into this tour but we weren't good enough'

'Blood, sweat, tears went into this tour but we weren't good enough'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

'It's been a tough tour. When you lose games of cricket it becomes very hard and it can be quite a lonely place. You've got to give credit to India'

Check out England's Ashes squad

Check out England's Ashes squad

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Penpix of England players in England's Ashes squad.

Sensex ends below 26K on ECB move; bluechips end in red

Sensex ends below 26K on ECB move; bluechips end in red

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Indian markets ended on a lower note after the stimulus announced by the European Central Bank (ECB) failed to meet expectation.

Apple's nine-year iPhone juggernaut stops with first sales decline

Apple's nine-year iPhone juggernaut stops with first sales decline

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Apple said it sold 51.2 million iPhones in its second fiscal quarter, down from 61.2 million in the same quarter a year ago but above analysts' estimates of about 50 million devices.

Can McDonald's get the love back in north and east?

Can McDonald's get the love back in north and east?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

How to shield brand McDonald's? While consumers may have ignored the legal battles plaguing the franchise in north and east India, closure of restaurants is not something they are likely to ignore.

Women! This is how stress affects your body

Women! This is how stress affects your body

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

Believe it or not, your skin can tell you a lot about your stress level.

Chinese firm files case against Apple's Siri technology

Chinese firm files case against Apple's Siri technology

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Representatives of Apple appeared in a Shanghai court on Tuesday to respond to the case filed by Shanghai Zhizhen Network Technology Co, the developer of a voice technology called Xiao i Robot.

PHOTOS: Messi double lifts Barcelona, Man City advance

PHOTOS: Messi double lifts Barcelona, Man City advance

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

The dazzling Lionel Messi returned from illness to score yet another double to help Barcelona ease into the knockout stages of the Champions League for a 13th successive year with their 2-0 win at Celtic on Wednesday.

Modi invites Indian-American business leaders to India

Modi invites Indian-American business leaders to India

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

He is meeting stalwarts such as Google's Eric E Schmidt, Carlyle's David M Rubenstein, Cargill's David W MacLennan, MasterCard's Ajay Banga, and Pepsico's Indra Nooyi.

Meats, spikes, sea shells: Lady Gaga's most BIZARRE outfits

Meats, spikes, sea shells: Lady Gaga's most BIZARRE outfits

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Before her fame monsters around the world, this iconic pop star is the mother of the freakiest fashion inventions you'd have ever laid eyes on!

RIL's wait for higher gas price to get longer

RIL's wait for higher gas price to get longer

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries (RIL) might be denied a higher gas price from its D1 and D3 fields until the arbitration process with the government is over and a third-party expert report on the fall in output at the KG-D6 block is out.

10 things about Jeremy Corbyn that will surprise you

10 things about Jeremy Corbyn that will surprise you

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Jeremy Corbyn is a most unusual politician in these times.

The new queens on the ramp!

The new queens on the ramp!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

The unique pageant aims to show the world that beauty can have various meanings.

It's raining billionaires in these countries, India ranks third!

It's raining billionaires in these countries, India ranks third!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

The world is home to a record number of 2,089 billionaires.

FA Cup: Swansea shocked, Chelsea win, Kane saves Spurs

FA Cup: Swansea shocked, Chelsea win, Kane saves Spurs

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Premier League Swansea City fell victims to the first major giant-killing of the FA Cup third round on Sunday when they lost 3-2 away to League Two (fourth tier) side Oxford United.

Studying abroad: Is it worth the investment?

Studying abroad: Is it worth the investment?

Rediff.com17 May 2016

If you're looking for immediate returns, it is unlikely to happen in today's environment

Award-winning writers, thinkers, Nobel Laureates to attend Jaipur Lit fest

Award-winning writers, thinkers, Nobel Laureates to attend Jaipur Lit fest

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Two Nobel Laureates, four listed writers of this year's Man Booker Prize, Pulitzer Prize winners and finalists, winners of Commonwealth Writers' Prize, Crossword Prize and film stars will be the attraction at the most sought after literary event in India -- the Jaipur Literature Festival.

No solution yet on ONGC-RIL gas siphoning case

No solution yet on ONGC-RIL gas siphoning case

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

ONGC has suffered a loss of over Rs 30,000 crore due to alleged siphoning off of natural gas by Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) from the PSU's well in Krishna-Godavari (KG) basin and appointment of an experts body on the issue "will not help", the state-run oil firm said.

We need a doer not a talker in White House, says Bobby Jindal @ 1st GOP debate

We need a doer not a talker in White House, says Bobby Jindal @ 1st GOP debate

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Louisiana Governor Piyush 'Bobby' Jindal may not have been among the top 10 Republican presidential hopefuls at the first GOP primary debate in Cleveland, Ohio. But he sure did make a strong pitch for his candidature, ripping apart President Barack Obama and forcefully putting across his thoughts on contentious issues like immigration and foreign policy.

Sreemoyee, keeper of stories

Sreemoyee, keeper of stories

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Sreemoyee Piu Kundu's writing, much like its creator, defies the very idea of labels.

South and West are lovin' it but McDonald's faces test in North and East

South and West are lovin' it but McDonald's faces test in North and East

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

McDonald's problems couldn't have surfaced at a worse time. Cut-throat competition, rapid expansion and a slowdown in consumer spending in the wake of demonetisation have seriously dented the overall quick-service restaurant business.

Not giving up on phones, just restructuring business: Microsoft

Not giving up on phones, just restructuring business: Microsoft

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Microsoft has had great success with Office 365, with over 1,200 customer win-backs over the last year and a half against Google apps.

Review: Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham disappoints

Review: Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham disappoints

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Tamil film Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham is a pathetic first attempt, according to S Saraswathi.

ISIS a live threat, can't be ignored in Valley: Army

ISIS a live threat, can't be ignored in Valley: Army

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

The Corps Commander, who heads the army in Kashmir, was replying to a question about the possibility of the Islamic State forging an alliance with the militant outfits like Lashkar-e-Tayiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad for expanding its activities to the valley.

KG-D6 wells' output could touch zero by 2021-22

KG-D6 wells' output could touch zero by 2021-22

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

The 25-year production sharing contract, however, ends in 2029.

EPL PHOTOS: Sunderland hold Liverpool; 10-man City beat Burnley

EPL PHOTOS: Sunderland hold Liverpool; 10-man City beat Burnley

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Monday

Fine films, fabulous discoveries at MAMI

Fine films, fabulous discoveries at MAMI

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

The movies that impressed, puzzled and stunned Sukanya Verma at MAMI this year.

What is Monaco Grand Prix? Heaven or hell?

What is Monaco Grand Prix? Heaven or hell?

Rediff.com22 May 2015

The billionaires, supermodels and suntanned celebrities sipping cocktails in the Monaco sunshine might wonder what planet Jacques Villeneuve is on.

Sensex gains on Fed rally; posts best week since mid-June

Sensex gains on Fed rally; posts best week since mid-June

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Sensex, Nifty put up a good show in closing trade.

13 things you must absolutely avoid doing in a job interview

13 things you must absolutely avoid doing in a job interview

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Can a weak handshake ruin your career even before it's launched?

The best currency note of the year... it's not India's

The best currency note of the year... it's not India's

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

A look at the current contenders International Bank Note Society's Banknote of the Year

India gets better for doing biz globally but still far behind China

India gets better for doing biz globally but still far behind China

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

India has moved up 16 positions to rank 55th on a global index of the world's most competitive economies, where Switzerland remains on top.

More challenges than cheer for Apple chief on Asia tour

More challenges than cheer for Apple chief on Asia tour

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The trip was more about understanding the Indian market, but was also about signaling to the world that Apple has arrived in India

iPhone 6 or 6 Plus? What must you buy?

iPhone 6 or 6 Plus? What must you buy?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

You may like it or not but Apple's iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are definitely ahead of other premium smartphones available in the market when it comes to performance, battery life and OS, says Shruti Puri.

Euro round-up: Leipzig go level with leaders Bayern; PSG win

Euro round-up: Leipzig go level with leaders Bayern; PSG win

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

RB Leipzig continued their remarkable first season in the Bundesliga when they brushed aside Mainz 05 3-1, their fifth win in a row, to go level on points with leaders Bayern Munich on Sunday.

Apple's Cook shows off 'revolutionary' watch

Apple's Cook shows off 'revolutionary' watch

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

It will be available from April 24.