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UPSC topper's success mantras

UPSC topper's success mantras

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Shubhra Saxena, the UPSC topper this year, says work experience helped her meet deadlines and manage with less time.

Panga review

Panga review

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Panga's slice of life makes up for in its gentle depiction of everyday struggles and pleasantries, lending it a consistently warm fuzzy feeling, feels Sukanya Verma.

India fires its way into elite league

India fires its way into elite league

Rediff.com6 Aug 2008

The flight tests of the 'fire and forget' anti-tank missile programme now stands completed, almost 22 years after it was first conceived, DRDO's chief controller Dr Prahlada said after witnessing the tests on Wednesday.

Yuvraj back in India Test squad

Yuvraj back in India Test squad

Rediff.com4 Dec 2008

Yuvraj Singh on Thursday made a comeback into the Indian Test squad following his impressive performance in the ODI series against England. Left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha was also included in the 15-man squad for the two-Test series announced by the national selector committee in Chennai on Thursday.

Oram considering IPL pull-out

Oram considering IPL pull-out

Rediff.com31 Mar 2009

New Zealand all-rounder Jacob Oram says he will pull out of the Indian Premier League if a nagging Achilles tendon strain prevents him from playing the domestic State Championship final on April 6.

'India is likely to recover in 4-6 quarters'

'India is likely to recover in 4-6 quarters'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2008

Asia will avoid a full-blown financial crisis. Banks are reasonably well capitalised in India and other Asian countries. Non-performing assets are less than 5 per cent in Asia excluding Japan, says Rajat M Nag, Managing Director-General, ADB.

India Open: Prannoy too good for Jorgensen

India Open: Prannoy too good for Jorgensen

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Former champions P V Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth advanced to the quarter-finals with easy victories, but the highlight of the third day's proceedings in the Yonex-Sunrise India Open badminton tournament was H S Prannoy's thrilling victory over Denmark's Jan Jorgensen.

This isn't a good Photograph

This isn't a good Photograph

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Unlike his The Lunchbox, Ritesh Batra's Photograph fails to engross us, feels Ritwik Sharma.

Nagarjuna, Mahesh Babu to star in Mani Ratnam's next

Nagarjuna, Mahesh Babu to star in Mani Ratnam's next

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

The film will be in Telugu.

BJP rakes up Ayodhya issue again

BJP rakes up Ayodhya issue again

Rediff.com7 Feb 2009

Raking up the Ayodhya issue ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Bharatiya Janata Party chief Rajnath Singh on Saturday declared that nobody could shake the party's faith in Lord Ram, for whom a magnificent temple will be built at Ayodhya. "Jahan tak Ram Janambhoomi ka sawal hai, koi ma ka lal Bhagwan Ram me hamari aastha aur nishta ko diga nahi sakta (No one can shake BJP's faith and reverence to Lord Ram)," he said in his inaugural speech at the two-day National Council meet.

Should you prepay your home loan

Should you prepay your home loan

Rediff.com29 Jan 2009

If you can afford to make larger payments towards your home loan, perhaps because of a promotion or because of a bonus, then making prepayments towards your home loan is a very good idea as it will save you a lot of money over the term of the loan.

Shakib's star quality leaves West Indies in the shade

Shakib's star quality leaves West Indies in the shade

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Bangladesh's pursuit of West Indies' big total was bold, brash and brilliant. Led first by Tamim Iqbal and then taken up by the in-form talisman Shakib Al Hasan, who also picked up two wickets with his left-arm spin.

Aramane is worth watching

Aramane is worth watching

Rediff.com28 Apr 2008

Lighter moments in the first half and emotionally charged second half - that is the 'Golden Star' Ganesh's new film Aramane directed by actor turned director Nagashekhar. With its simple and straightforward narration, the film strikes an emotional chord with the viewers.

Sania crashes out of Pan Pacific Open

Sania crashes out of Pan Pacific Open

Rediff.com28 Sep 2009

Indian ace Sania Mirza crashed out of the Pan Pacific Open with a first-round defeat in a three setter against Chinese Jie Zheng.

Chat@4: How to deal with workplace issues

Chat@4: How to deal with workplace issues

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

HR expert Varda Pendse, director, Cerebrus Consultants will take questions on how to deal with workplace issues on Friday, August 30, between 4 and 5 pm IST

I will be fit to play in NZ: Harbhajan

I will be fit to play in NZ: Harbhajan

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh, who missed out on a place in India's one-day squad for the tour of Sri Lanka because of a hamstring injury, said he would come back fitter for the subsequent series against New Zealand.

Injured Sania pulls out of US Open

Injured Sania pulls out of US Open

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

The Hyderabadi player has been advised a three-week rest by her doctor while the fourth and last Grand Slam of the year kicks off from Monday.

Fit-again Bhutia raring to go in I-League

Fit-again Bhutia raring to go in I-League

Rediff.com24 Sep 2008

With the nagging hamstring injury sustained in the AFC Challenge Cup healed, a fit-again Baichung Bhuita is raring to go full throttle when his team Mohun Bagan opens its I-League campaign against minnows Mumbai FC on Saturday.

Sharapova fully fit and ready for Australian Open challenge

Sharapova fully fit and ready for Australian Open challenge

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Multiple grand slam champion Maria Sharapova has declared herself fully fit and ready for next week's Australian Open after having her preparations hampered by a forearm injury.

Gold hallmarking to be made mandatory

Gold hallmarking to be made mandatory

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

In the first phase the yellow metal sold in four metro-Delhi Mumbai Kolkata and Chennai would compulsorily have hallmarking, assuring the purity, while the rest of the country would have to implement the norms in the next few months.India consumes on an average 800 tonnes of gold each year.

Kolkata's image takes a beating

Kolkata's image takes a beating

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

It is a blame game as usual. Bus unions blame the commission system of payment, while the owners claim they have little control over the heavily-unionised staff. Sadly, commuters are paying the price in this confrontation.

Pathan fit to play against Pakistan: Kirsten

Pathan fit to play against Pakistan: Kirsten

Rediff.com1 Jul 2008

Irfan Pathan has recovered from a nagging side strain and would be available for selection for India's crucial Asia Cup match against Pakistan on Wednesday, coach Gary Kirsten said in Karachi on Tuesday. Kirsten said Pathan has recovered from the side strain that forced him out of all the three Asia Cup games played by India.

Hewitt hopes to play French Open, Wimbledon

Hewitt hopes to play French Open, Wimbledon

Rediff.com19 May 2008

Former world number one Lleyton Hewitt will travel to Paris to begin preparations for the French Open, the Australian hoping a nagging hip injury will clear by the start of the tournament on May 25. Hewitt has not played in more than a month because of the injury and said he would give himself until the first day of the second Grand Slam of the year to decide whether he would compete.

Bopanna-Qureshi lose in first round

Bopanna-Qureshi lose in first round

Rediff.com12 May 2008

Top seeds Rohan Bopanna and Aisam Qureshi bowed out of the US $50,000 ATP Challenger Series in New Delhi after losing 2-6, 3-6 in the first round to the unseeded combination of Prakash Amritraj and Rajeev Ram at the DLTA.

Arafat replaces Gul

Arafat replaces Gul

Rediff.com29 Nov 2007

All-rounder Yasir Arafat will replace injured fast bowler Umar Gul in the Pakistan squad preparing for the second test against India starting in Kolkata on Friday.

I would give my best at the All England Championship: Saina

I would give my best at the All England Championship: Saina

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

All eyes will be on Indian ace Saina Nehwal when she returns to the court after an injury lay-off at the All England Championship, hoping to better last year's runner-up finish at the prestigious event which begins with the qualifiers in Birmingham.

Allow temple repairs in PoK: Kashmiri Pandits

Allow temple repairs in PoK: Kashmiri Pandits

Rediff.com28 Sep 2007

In a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Pakistani counterpart Shaukat Aziz Khan, the Durga Nag Trust has asked them to allow a delegation to visit the temple, located on the banks of Krishan Ganga in Neelam valley in PoK.

India, China discuss boundary issue

India, China discuss boundary issue

Rediff.com20 Apr 2007

This round of negotiations takes place three months after the last meeting of the special representatives in New Delhi indicating speeding up of efforts to resolve the boundary dispute.

Tips to make a marriage work: Your say!

Tips to make a marriage work: Your say!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2008

Here are the best responses to last week's message board, asking readers for tips to ensure a happy married life!

Sustainability of growth concerns SBI chairman

Sustainability of growth concerns SBI chairman

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

The risk of non-performing assets, challenges of the knowledge economy and need for scale in the banking sector are issues needing immediate attention as India moves to a higher growth trajectory, he said.

Sania undecided about playing Sunfeast Open

Sania undecided about playing Sunfeast Open

Rediff.com11 Sep 2007

A wrist injury could keep the Indian ace out of next week's WTA tournament.

Chandigarh Lions beat Hyderabad Heroes

Chandigarh Lions beat Hyderabad Heroes

Rediff.com3 Feb 2008

Chandigarh Lions hardly broke a sweat to defeat Hyderabad Heroes by six wickets in a 50-over-a-side Indian Cricket League domestic tournament match at Lahari Resorts in Hyderabad on Sunday.

BIG BLOW! Star boxer Vijender pulls out of National Games

BIG BLOW! Star boxer Vijender pulls out of National Games

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Vijender Singh has pulled out of the 35th National Games starting on Saturday

Hyderabad Heroes beat Mumbai Champs to finish 5th

Hyderabad Heroes beat Mumbai Champs to finish 5th

Rediff.com15 Dec 2007

Former Pakistani allrounder Abdul Razzaq hit a blistering 67 to enable Hyderabad Heroes beat Mumbai Champs by 25 runs and take fifth position in the Indian Cricket League's Twenty20 tournament in Panchkula on Saturday.

Persistent headache? Check your blood pressure

Persistent headache? Check your blood pressure

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

Hectic lifestyles and undisciplined eating habits are causing more young people to fall prey to hypertension. Here's what you need to know about this silent disease.

5 yoga asanas that will cure your back pain

5 yoga asanas that will cure your back pain

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Shalini Bhargava shares some simple asanas.

Another round of Indo-US nuclear talks in July

Another round of Indo-US nuclear talks in July

Rediff.com30 Jun 2007

Keen to conclude the civil nuclear deal by the year-end, India and the US will hold another round of high level talks in July to sort out differences that have been nagging the negotiations for months.

Boundary issue: India, China hold talks

Boundary issue: India, China hold talks

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

At the two-day talks, which will conclude on Thursday, the Indian side is represented by National Security Adviser M K Narayanan while the Chinese side is represented by Dai Bingguo.

Indo-China talks next Saturday

Indo-China talks next Saturday

Rediff.com14 Apr 2007

Special representatives of the two countries -- National Security Adviser M K Narayanan and Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Dai Bingguo -- will hold two-day talks in Delhi and Ooty in Tamil Nadu, officials said on Saturday.

Going to work may ease backache

Going to work may ease backache

Rediff.com7 Sep 2007

A reason why working can alleviate pain, the researches state, is because the company and support of colleagues not only boosts self-esteem, but also gives a sense of achievement.