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Freida Pinto: From jeans to Chanel!

Freida Pinto: From jeans to Chanel!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2009

From just another model in a city of so many aspiring to be the next Jesse Randhawa or Ujjwala Raut, in a few short months the Slumdog star has become the toast of Tinsel Town.

Real estate: Hike I-T benefit u/s 80 c

Real estate: Hike I-T benefit u/s 80 c

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

Seeks exclusive Rs 2 lakh deduction for principal repayment U/s 80 C and to double interest on home loans for self occupied property from Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 3 lakh

Tendulkar is most prized wicket: Mendis

Tendulkar is most prized wicket: Mendis

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

Sri Lanka's unorthodox spinner Ajantha Mendis has said that during his meteoric rise in international cricket, master blaster Sachin Tendulkar was the most prized wicket, while Virender Sehwag the toughest to bowl to.

Suvendu's fight against Mamata for political survival

Suvendu's fight against Mamata for political survival

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

A victory in Nandigram would not only establish him as one of the tallest BJP leaders in Bengal but would push him miles ahead of others in the chief ministerial race if the party is voted to power.

A Suitable Boy review

A Suitable Boy review

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

As splendid it is to behold, A Suitable Boy cannot match in soul and falls short of being memorable, feels Sukanya Verma.

PIX: Tsitsipas battles past Thiem for ATP Finals crown

PIX: Tsitsipas battles past Thiem for ATP Finals crown

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Stefanos Tsitsipas confirmed his meteoric rise into the highest echelon of men's tennis by battling back to beat Austrian Dominic Thiem 6-7(6) 6-2 7-6(4) in a compelling title duel at the ATP Finals on Sunday.

How Nestle got Japan to drink Coffee

How Nestle got Japan to drink Coffee

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Japan today imports 500,000 tons of coffee annually. Barely 60 years earlier, it was a market that hardly sold a cup! Ad guru Sandeep Goyal reveals how Nestle won the Coffee versus Tea Battle.

Tennis Roundup: Osaka splits with coach Bajin

Tennis Roundup: Osaka splits with coach Bajin

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Naomi Osaka, winner of the past two Grand Slam tournaments, has parted ways with her coach Sascha Bajin.

'The Chinese air force is no threat'

'The Chinese air force is no threat'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

'Our air force can strike them with impunity.'

America, this is our moment, thunders Obama

America, this is our moment, thunders Obama

Rediff.com4 Jun 2008

From a dark horse in the Democrat race to the first black US presidential candidate from a major party, Barack Obama has had a meteoric rise from political obscurity to be at a sniffing distance of the White House.

The pork shop guide to investing

The pork shop guide to investing

Rediff.com14 May 2007

By price-earnings ratios, Chinese stocks look expensive, but not by price-pork

The Audi Q5, now in India

The Audi Q5, now in India

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

The Audi Q5 range starts at Rs 38.29 lakh (Rs 3.83 million) for the 2.0 TFSI and Rs 44.19 lakh (Rs 4.42 million) for the 3.0 TDI.

Indian volcano killed dinosaurs: Study

Indian volcano killed dinosaurs: Study

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

Research has shown that a series of monumental volcanic eruptions, which created gigantic Deccan Traps lava beds in India, may have wiped out dinosaurs 65 million years ago, dispelling notions that a meteor impact in the Gulf of Mexico did the same

'Congress is clear that we can't become BJP-lite'

'Congress is clear that we can't become BJP-lite'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

Secularism as a principle and practice in India is in "danger", but "forces of hatred" cannot alter the country's secular character, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said during an interview on his new book 'The Battle of Belonging'. In the book, Tharoor makes a stinging critique of the Hindutva doctrine, asserting that it is a political doctrine, not a religious one.

Tweet by Tejashwi triggers political spat in Bihar

Tweet by Tejashwi triggers political spat in Bihar

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

In the tweet, Yadav had claimed that the result in the assembly segment of Araria district proved that Kumar owed the success of his party in 2015 assembly polls to the alliance with the RJD and not the other way round.

Why I love and hate Dil Se..

Why I love and hate Dil Se..

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

Favourite movie homes, comparing Amitabh-Shashi's beds in Kabhi Kabhie and discovering the truth about Salman Khan's 1990s chartbuster... All in Sukanya Verma's Super Filmi Week.

M E Meeran: India's curry powder king

M E Meeran: India's curry powder king

Rediff.com17 Apr 2007

M E Meeran, a former wholesale dealer in provisions, is conquering the world with his Eastern brand of spices and curry powders.

Take the fund track to freedom

Take the fund track to freedom

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

Mutual funds have given investors the choice to move away from traditional investment options

Real Kashmir FC boss: 'This is not new to us'

Real Kashmir FC boss: 'This is not new to us'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

'Things changed for us and all the children in the valley when we won the Second Division' 'When we played our I-League home matches it was always a full house. Rain, snow, sunshine, our fans came to cheer for us'

How to solve financial sector's $75 bn problem

How to solve financial sector's $75 bn problem

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

'The solution is to enable a graceful transfer of the deposit and funding 'franchise' from capital-deficient firms to capital-surplus firms.' 'This will expand credit intermediation, bring down its costs, and put the financial sector on a definite path of recovery,' argues former RBI deputy governor Viral Acharya.

Saina jumps to 27, Kanetkar 43rd

Saina jumps to 27, Kanetkar 43rd

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

Saina Nehwal jumped seven spots to reach a career best ranking of 27.

M F Husain goes solo in London

M F Husain goes solo in London

Rediff.com10 May 2006

The exhibition will feature a selection of Husain's paintings from the 50s to 70s.

The rise of India's media barons

The rise of India's media barons

Rediff.com23 Mar 2006

Jeev named for Special Achievement award

Jeev named for Special Achievement award

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

Jeev Milkha Singh notched another accolade today when he was nominated for the Asian Tour's inaugural UBS Special Achievement Award.

Why property sizes are shrinking in Mumbai

Why property sizes are shrinking in Mumbai

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Property sizes are shrinking in Mumbai.

These 15 amazing photos will leave you starry-eyed

These 15 amazing photos will leave you starry-eyed

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Gorgeous galaxies and stunning stars make up this selection of pictures from the shortlisted entries for this year's Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition.

Orissa villagers stumble upon meteorite debris

Orissa villagers stumble upon meteorite debris

Rediff.com1 Oct 2003

A meteor had lit up the night sky over at least 11 districts on September 27.

Sania's ranking rises to 31

Sania's ranking rises to 31

Rediff.com7 Nov 2005

The Indian ace reached a career-high 31st in the latest WTA Tour rankings despite being out of action for the last three weeks.

Sensational Halkia storms to hurdles gold

Sensational Halkia storms to hurdles gold

Rediff.com26 Aug 2004

The Greek athlete raced home in 52.82 seconds to thrash Romania's Ionela Tirlea-Manolache (53.38) and Ukraine's Tetiana Tereshchuk-Antipova (53.44).

'What a beautiful singer!'

'What a beautiful singer!'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

'There are hardly singers who could put life into a song the way Mohammad Aziz did.' Lata Mangeshkar, Alka Yagnik, Rajesh Roshan and Anu Malik remember the versatile singer who passed into the ages on November 27.

A lateral mover from left to right

A lateral mover from left to right

Rediff.com21 Jul 2003

Sports Shorts: Prajnesh makes second straight Masters main draw

Sports Shorts: Prajnesh makes second straight Masters main draw

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

India's number one singles player Prajnesh Gunneswaran beat Jay Clarke of Great Britain in straight sets to enter the main draw of the Miami Open, on Wednesday.

The Rafale Deal: The Real Loss to India

The Rafale Deal: The Real Loss to India

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

'The greatest loss from replacing the 126 Rafale proposal with the 2016 contract for 36 Rafales might not be the extra money paid, but the opportunity that India's aerospace industry lost of obtaining access to critical aviation technologies and manufacturing skills.'

A rollercoaster ride for Jagan to the top post

A rollercoaster ride for Jagan to the top post

Rediff.com23 May 2019

It has been virtually a ten-year wait that's coming to a happy end for the 47-year-old leader, who nurtured the ambition of becoming chief minister soon after his father's death in September 2009.

Is an India-China 'Reset' on the Cards?

Is an India-China 'Reset' on the Cards?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

It is apparent that an easing of tensions at the border and a disengagement of troops is on the cards, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Flipkart: India's big start-up success story

Flipkart: India's big start-up success story

Rediff.com9 May 2018

From a modest two-bedroom apartment in Koramangala, the Bengaluru-headquarted company now has multiple offices across the country.

Rafale row is more stupidity than scam

Rafale row is more stupidity than scam

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

The Rafale will surely be flying in Indian skies next year. But the way the BJP government has botched this will cast a shadow on defence acquisitions in the years to come.

The astronomy photos of 2016 are simply stellar

The astronomy photos of 2016 are simply stellar

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

From captivating photos of Northern Lights, sparkling galaxies, the 'man on the moon' and more, photos taken by the winners of the Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2016 competition are an absolute treat.

Konta breaks into top 10 after reaching China final

Konta breaks into top 10 after reaching China final

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

Britain's Johanna Konta will become the first British woman to reach the top 10 of the WTA rankings for 32 years on Monday after reaching the China Open final on Saturday.