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'My best memory of Tendulkar was when we won the 2011 World Cup'

'My best memory of Tendulkar was when we won the 2011 World Cup'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2013

He has had many special memories of Sachin Tendulkar and understandably for Gautam Gambhir the batting legend will always remain a "true role model" whose humility makes him a special person.

Two Pak drones recovered so far: Punjab govt

Two Pak drones recovered so far: Punjab govt

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

The damaged drone was recovered in Mahawa village based on the information given by one of the four people the state police arrested on Sunday.

After India, Samsung now sets out to conquer Bharat

After India, Samsung now sets out to conquer Bharat

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

The Korean major, as part of its rural push, has begun an "attack district" project with focus on 80 key districts to increase sales of its TVs, refrigerators and washing machines

Pak crisis deepens, Qadri issues 48-hour deadline to govt

Pak crisis deepens, Qadri issues 48-hour deadline to govt

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

Pakistan's political crisis deepened on Monday with cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri giving a fresh 48-hour ultimatum to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to step down after a former top election commission official backed protesters' allegations of rigging in last year's polls.

Date for construction of Ram Temple to be announced during Kumbh: VHP sabha told

Date for construction of Ram Temple to be announced during Kumbh: VHP sabha told

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

Once Ram temple is built it will become a 'ghoshit (declared) Hindu Rashtra', a VHP leader told the gathering.

Pandemic pushes up demand for CT scanners; firms gear up to meet surge

Pandemic pushes up demand for CT scanners; firms gear up to meet surge

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Siemens Healthineers, one of the largest manufacturers of made-in-India CT scanners, has sold 80-100 such machines in the last 45 days. The medical technology firm typically sells 250 machines in a year.

Bill Gates on how to tackle climate change challenges

Bill Gates on how to tackle climate change challenges

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Gates, who is also co-chair in the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, further said since the issue of climate change is "complicated", different interventions are required to be taken including developing new variety of seeds and their distribution to farmers.

Long-serving Cricket Australia boss Sutherland to step down

Long-serving Cricket Australia boss Sutherland to step down

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

A former pace bowler, James Sutherland helped turn the game into a commercial powerhouse in Australia's crowded sports market.

India reports record daily spike of 12,881 COVID-19 cases

India reports record daily spike of 12,881 COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

India is the fourth worst-hit nation by the pandemic after the United States, Brazil and Russia.

Gujarat: BJP MP questions EC notice for attending garba

Gujarat: BJP MP questions EC notice for attending garba

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party member of Parliament Ramsinh Rathwa on Friday questioned the notice issued to him by the Election Commission of India for attending a garba function at Dabhoi town early this week.

Why Sonu Walia QUIT FILMS

Why Sonu Walia QUIT FILMS

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

'Everywhere, people would ask me why I had left films. They wanted to see more of me.' 'Their words were music to my ears.'

Air India: Will JRD Tata's Legend Return?

Air India: Will JRD Tata's Legend Return?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

J R D Tata and Air India... Mrigank Warrier explores one of India's eternal love stories.

PIX: Poonam Pandey, Tiger Shroff celebrate International Yoga Day

PIX: Poonam Pandey, Tiger Shroff celebrate International Yoga Day

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

A look at the pictures from the event!

Cookie Man to double stores in India

Cookie Man to double stores in India

Rediff.com31 Mar 2008

Australian Foods, owner of the Cookie Man brand, is on an expansion drive to double its number of stores across India in the next one year. The company has been following a unique model of retailing its cookies through own franchise stores. Cookie Man products are not sold in any other outlet and their franchise stores are located only in malls. The company will continue with this model for its next batch of outlets as well.

Gujarat Dalit protests: 1 cop killed in attack, buses targetted

Gujarat Dalit protests: 1 cop killed in attack, buses targetted

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The Dalits are protesting against the brutal assault on fellow community members on July 11 for allegedly skinning a cow in Una in Gir-Somnath district.

A REBEL Called Preity Zinta

A REBEL Called Preity Zinta

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

'I am not the kind of person who will stand up and complain. I have no complaints against anyone. If I've been away from the entertainment industry, it's because I am not into selling myself.'

'30% of cast work on Statue of Unity completed'

'30% of cast work on Statue of Unity completed'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

Nearly 30 per cent work on casting of the monumental bronze statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, billed as the world's tallest sculptural work, has been completed, says noted artist Ram Sutar.

In his first visit to Varanasi after taking charge, PM to adopt village

In his first visit to Varanasi after taking charge, PM to adopt village

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi on Friday morning the first time after assuming charge, where he is likely to firm up plans for its development.

What motivates Bollywood on a Monday?

What motivates Bollywood on a Monday?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Decoding #mondaymotivation mantras of celebs!

'Married, but involved with another girl'

'Married, but involved with another girl'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Mexican fast-food major Taco Bell plans to be in India soon

Mexican fast-food major Taco Bell plans to be in India soon

Rediff.com16 May 2019

Taco Bell operates through over 500 restaurants in 30 countries outside the US. In the US, it has around 7,000 restaurants.

Bollywood celebrates Valentine's Day

Bollywood celebrates Valentine's Day

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Happy Valentine's Day, folks!

Why it's wrong to discount Brand Factory's success

Why it's wrong to discount Brand Factory's success

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Brand Factory clocked in Rs 1,045 crores worth of sales in FY17, accounting for 27 per cent of the total revenues earned by Future Lifestyle Fashions Retail. But what about the future?

Cong projects Hooda to counter Raman's development theory

Cong projects Hooda to counter Raman's development theory

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Congress has pushed Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda to counter the development theory of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh.

Aline Weber dares to bare for mag cover!

Aline Weber dares to bare for mag cover!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

A look at how Brazilian model Aline Weber took the world of fashion by storm.

HOTTEST WAGs to lookout for in 2015 World Cup

HOTTEST WAGs to lookout for in 2015 World Cup

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Australia's coach Darren Lehmann believes that a happy high-heeled WAGs makes a happy cricketer.

Under new boss, Ginger hotels to expand in asset-light mode

Under new boss, Ginger hotels to expand in asset-light mode

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

The renovations at the old hotels will be complete in two and a half years and tariffs will range between Rs 2,500 and Rs 4,000

PIX: Bachchans, Randeep, Richa attend Sarbjit screening

PIX: Bachchans, Randeep, Richa attend Sarbjit screening

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Stars spotted at the screening of Sarbjit in Mumbai.

Land Rover Defender Hybrid is here!

Land Rover Defender Hybrid is here!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

On December 15, 2020, JLR announced that it has opened bookings of its first Plug-In Hybrid in India, the New Defender P400e.

India is a very special and important country: Zuckerberg

India is a very special and important country: Zuckerberg

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday said India is a very special and important country with a remarkable entrepreneurship culture, as he sought to push deeper the just-launched payments services that allow users to make payments over WhatsApp. Last month, Facebook-owned WhatsApp received approval from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) for rolling out its payments services in India. In 2018, WhatsApp started testing its UPI-based payments services in India -- a global first -- with about a million users.

PHOTOS: Ayodhya lit-up with 5 lakh diyas on Diwali eve

PHOTOS: Ayodhya lit-up with 5 lakh diyas on Diwali eve

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel participated in the celebrations.

Bombay Dyeing stitching together a new story

Bombay Dyeing stitching together a new story

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Bombay Dyeing is betting on creating a range of unique, customised textile products, a route that is largely unexplored by the home textiles players although several industry reports and consumer behavior studies have talked about the potential for personalisation.

How IITians helped engineer AAP's win

How IITians helped engineer AAP's win

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

'This exercise helped the Aam Aadmi Party and its leaders reach out to more voters and at the same time, fine tune the poll strategy.'

Modi, mines, viprit buddhi

Modi, mines, viprit buddhi

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Yes, India needs desperate measures to kick-start growth. But selling off its lungs to the highest bidder to hack away cannot be the way out, says Sumit Bhattacharya.

Gujarat polls before Dec 18, Himachal on Nov 9; results on same day

Gujarat polls before Dec 18, Himachal on Nov 9; results on same day

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

The schedule for Gujarat will be announced separately.

Diary of a fashion week virgin: Day Three

Diary of a fashion week virgin: Day Three

Rediff.com21 Aug 2011

Fashion Week first-timer Divya Nair recounts her third day attending Lakme.

Delhi polls on February 8; results on Feb 11: EC

Delhi polls on February 8; results on Feb 11: EC

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

The election is likely to witness a three-cornered contest involving the ruling Aam Aadmi Party, the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress.

TVS to re-launch electric scooters

TVS to re-launch electric scooters

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

The company is currently carrying out test runs of about 50 electric scooters across various towns in the country.

It's raining poll promises in TN but here's the catch

It's raining poll promises in TN but here's the catch

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Back of the envelope calculations put government expense on each of the new schemes promised by the DMK and the AIADMK at tens of thousands of crores. But then, neither party has said how they are going to also address the mounting debt burden either, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Pics: Amy, Amrya, Sophie party in style

Pics: Amy, Amrya, Sophie party in style

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Glimpses from Harper's Bazaar Bride's anniversary celebrations.