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14 Gorgeous Places For Lovers

14 Gorgeous Places For Lovers

Rediff.com6 days ago

Look for love in the right places!

Soccer fan dies after violent pre-Athens match clashes

Soccer fan dies after violent pre-Athens match clashes

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

A 29-year old man died on Tuesday after being seriously injured in violent clashes between fans of the AEK Athens and Dinamo Zagreb soccer clubs before a scheduled match in Athens.

13 Indians test positive for Zika virus in Singapore

13 Indians test positive for Zika virus in Singapore

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

"According to our mission in Singapore 13 Indian nationals have tested positive for Zika in Singapore," Vikas Swarup, spokesman for the Ministry of External Affairs, said in response to a Reuters inquiry.

Can Earth Avoid Killer Space Rocks?

Can Earth Avoid Killer Space Rocks?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Stephen Hawking, in his final book Brief Answers to the Big Questions, considered an asteroid collision to be the biggest threat to the planet. At this point, we are as well prepared as dinosaurs were when a 10-km wide asteroid hit the planet 65 million years ago, notes Kumar Abishek.

Delhi curfew, oxygen shortage takes a toll on Noida industrial belt

Delhi curfew, oxygen shortage takes a toll on Noida industrial belt

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

From trucks lined up and waiting in the area to local vendors, the scenes tell a story of livelihoods stalled.

US venture capital fund plans $200 m for India

US venture capital fund plans $200 m for India

Rediff.com8 Mar 2007

Unperturbed by the tax benefit restrictions proposed in this year's Budget for venture capital investments to certain sectors, US based VC fund New Enterprise Associates has lined up $200 million to be invested in the country.

Lumbini as backdrop for Modi-Deuba meet, India-Nepal sign 6 MoUs

Lumbini as backdrop for Modi-Deuba meet, India-Nepal sign 6 MoUs

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Modi and Deuba discussed ways to strengthen ongoing cooperation and develop new areas in the multifaceted bilateral partnership.

Terror outfit Lashkar-i-Jhangvi's Karachi chief arrested

Terror outfit Lashkar-i-Jhangvi's Karachi chief arrested

Rediff.com7 May 2013

In a major breakthrough, former police constable and chief of the Karachi chapter of the banned Lashkar-i-Jhangvi was on Tuesday arrested by the Pakistani police in Karachi.

Six killed, dozens injured in Balochistan blast

Six killed, dozens injured in Balochistan blast

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

A bomb blast near a bus killed at least two people and injured dozens in the restive Balochistan province of southwest Pakistan on Monday, officials said.

Shashank Samant is GlobalLogic's new CEO

Shashank Samant is GlobalLogic's new CEO

Rediff.com29 May 2012

Samant said he has been into R&D for the past 24 years and before joining GlobalLogic, he was president at Ness Technologies and had worked at Hewlett-Packard lab in India and also has worked at IBM labs.

'Bomb ka badla bomb', believed Aseemanand: NIA chargesheet

'Bomb ka badla bomb', believed Aseemanand: NIA chargesheet

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

Capping four years of probe, the National Investigation Agency on Monday charged Swami Aseemanand and four others with triggering explosions in the cross-border Samjhauta Express in 2007 that left 68 people dead.

We are running out of patience on drone strikes: Pak

We are running out of patience on drone strikes: Pak

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

With the United States stepping up drone strikes on the Waziristan region in recent days, Pakistan's Defence Minister Ahmed Mukhtar has said his government was running out of patience and Washington must not test its limits.

WC terror threat thwarted, but danger ahead

WC terror threat thwarted, but danger ahead

Rediff.com4 Apr 2011

The terror threat to the just-concluded cricket World Cup was thwarted, but this has only fuelled anti-India sentiments. Islamist extremists are bound to strike again and intelligent and security agencies cannot afford to relax, warns senior analyst B Raman.

Mahindra XUV in demand; to hike production capacity

Mahindra XUV in demand; to hike production capacity

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

Mahindra & Mahindra is looking to increase production of its latest sports utility vehicle XUV500 to about 3,000 units per month in the next 2-3 months because of strong demand.

China's air crash after 69 months

China's air crash after 69 months

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

The captain of the turbine jet was alive and recuperating in a local hospital, Xinhua reported. But Capt Qi Quanjun, lying on a hospital bed with tubes tucked around his body appeared traumatised and was unable to talk to the media

He became an entrepreneur while at high school

He became an entrepreneur while at high school

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

Sanjiv Gupta is a serial- entrepreneur having created successful businesses in IT services, data management, education and media space.

Fans pay respect on anniversary of Enke death

Fans pay respect on anniversary of Enke death

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

Fans and officials paid tribute to former Germany and Hanover 96 goalkeeper Robert Enke on Wednesday, the first anniversary of his death.

Pak 'not willing' to prevent infiltration: Antony

Pak 'not willing' to prevent infiltration: Antony

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

Union Defence Minister A K Antony on Wednesday accused Pakistan of 'not willing' to act against terrorists infiltrating into Jammu and Kashmir from its side of the border, even after the Mumbai attacks last November.

Retrenchment shadow falls on HR personnel

Retrenchment shadow falls on HR personnel

Rediff.com8 Nov 2008

Recruitment-related HR executives are being moved to other HR functions like training and development and other day-to-day HR functions, or being taken on contract. If things worsen, there could also be layoffs. Companies like Wipro, Infosys, TCS and iGate, too, have a mix of contractual employees in their HR team.

Review: Baanam is interesting

Review: Baanam is interesting

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

The Telugu tale of victory of good over evil, marks the debut of Nara Rohit, (nephew of Chandrababu Naidu) and director Chaitanya Dantuluri.

Sunil Mittal's son Shravin ups his reputation as VC investor

Sunil Mittal's son Shravin ups his reputation as VC investor

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Shravin Mittal's venture capital firm, Unbound Advisors, has made investments worth over $500 million so far

India's Olympic medal winners

India's Olympic medal winners

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

Abhinav Bindra gave India its first individual Olympic gold medal, and ninth overall, when he won the 10 metres air rifle event at the Beijing Olympics.

NRI prof nominated to US humanities body

NRI prof nominated to US humanities body

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

Choksy's research examines the development of sectarian communities in Central Asia, the Near East, and South Asia -- where he has traveled extensively -- through interdisciplinary approaches involving anthropology, archeology, history, languages, linguistics, literatures, numismatics and religious studies.

Garhwali music a rage in Uttarakhand polls

Garhwali music a rage in Uttarakhand polls

Rediff.com17 Feb 2007

A video CD Nauchhami Naraina lampooning Chief Minister N D Tiwari is also a rage with Opposition parties distributing its copies among the people.

Jerry Rao is venture advisor to US company

Jerry Rao is venture advisor to US company

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

Jerry Rao has been carefully building up a string of investments through the angel investor route ever since he sold a majority stake in MphasiS to EDS for around $350 million. Rao is understood to have invested in atleast 20 companies in India ranging from wine firms to legal process outsourcing. According to a statement from NEA, Jerry Rao and Amit Sharma have joined NEA India to expand its scope of operations.

Newcastle denied victory by Boro

Newcastle denied victory by Boro

Rediff.com3 Feb 2008

Michael Owen scored Newcastle United's first goal since the return of Kevin Keegan as manager on Sunday but they could still only draw 1-1 at home with north-east rivals Middlesbrough.

Train set ablaze to protest BJP MP's arrest

Train set ablaze to protest BJP MP's arrest

Rediff.com1 Feb 2007

The incident occurred around 2020 hours near Mohammadabad town in Mau district, about 350 km from Lucknow.

Accidental firing by cop, 2 die

Accidental firing by cop, 2 die

Rediff.com21 Jul 2005

What makes this loss-making steel co so attractive?

What makes this loss-making steel co so attractive?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

India Ratings expects long products demand growth to be sharp, supported by a demand push from the government-led infrastructure investments in affordable housing, railways, rural electrification and road networks.

Chelsea chasing centenary success

Chelsea chasing centenary success

Rediff.com17 Mar 2005

B'desh bombings: 100 arrested

B'desh bombings: 100 arrested

Rediff.com19 Aug 2005

25 killed in naxal attack in Chhattisgarh

25 killed in naxal attack in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

Ever since the Salwa Judum or peace campaign against the Naxalites started on June 4 last year, over 300 villagers have been killed by Maoists.

Sensex back above 15K, HUL soars 4%

Sensex back above 15K, HUL soars 4%

Rediff.com13 Aug 2007

The index rallied to a high of 15,045, and finally ended with a gain of 149 points at 15,017.

One killed, 37 hurt in Kokrajhar blast

One killed, 37 hurt in Kokrajhar blast

Rediff.com26 Aug 2004

The police initially thought that Bodo militants were behind the attack. Later on they pinned the responsibility on United Liberation Front of Asom.

Kerry wins in Nevada and Washington DC caucuses

Kerry wins in Nevada and Washington DC caucuses

Rediff.com15 Feb 2004

All eyes are now on Wisconsin state where primaries are due on Tuesday and the result could lead to some of the hopefuls dropping out. Opinion polls show Kerry is leading in that state too.

Sensex zooms 90 points to 6,620

Sensex zooms 90 points to 6,620

Rediff.com3 Feb 2005

The Sensex opened with a positive gap of 21 points at 6,551 and moved in positive zone right through the session on Thursday.

Ratan Tata invests in baby care platform FirstCry

Ratan Tata invests in baby care platform FirstCry

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

FirstCry is omni-channel player with presence across desktop, mobile and offline routes offering baby and maternity products in India.