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IIT-ians oppose Dow sponsorship

IIT-ians oppose Dow sponsorship

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

India's premier technical institute, IIT-Bombay's golden jubilee celebrations -- to be held in New York from July 18 to 20 this year -- have stirred a hornet's nest. The reason is that Dow Chemicals is one of the main sponsors.

Don't let swine flu spoil your vacation abroad

Don't let swine flu spoil your vacation abroad

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

A few insurers offer you and your family insurance products that offer protection against swine flu.

PM's plan for minorities upsets Opposition

PM's plan for minorities upsets Opposition

Rediff.com9 Dec 2006

"This is very unfortunate, appalling for a prime minister to say so," BJP chief Rajnath Singh said.

China's new National Stadium opens its doors

China's new National Stadium opens its doors

Rediff.com16 Apr 2008

China's new National Stadium, the centrepiece of the Beijing Olympics, was opened to international media for the first time.

Beckham sets ball rolling towards London 2012

Beckham sets ball rolling towards London 2012

Rediff.com24 Aug 2008

China unveiled an extravagant farewell to the Olympics on Sunday and David Beckham, the world's most famous football player, said hello by kicking a ball to start the countdown to London 2012. The appearance of Beckham on top of a red double-decker bus that unfolded into a hedge-clipped silhouette of London sent 91,000 fans into a frenzy in the futuristic Bird's Nest stadium.

Kenya's Wanjiru triumphs in marathon

Kenya's Wanjiru triumphs in marathon

Rediff.com24 Aug 2008

Kenya's Sammy Wanjiru led an African sweep of medals on the final day of the Olympics on Sunday to give his country its first Olympic marathon title.

Bolt can break 400m best too: Johnson

Bolt can break 400m best too: Johnson

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

Michael Johnson lost his 200 metres world record to an extraordinary run by new Olympic double sprint champion Usain Bolt on Wednesday and predicted the big Jamaican could now take his 400 mark too. Johnson, who won the 200m and 400m double at the 1996 Atlanta Games, was as impressed as anyone in the 91,000 capacity Bird's Nest crowd when Bolt shaved two hundredths of a second off his previous 200m world best to win gold again.

10 killed as fire sweeps through Flamengo soccer training centre in Rio

10 killed as fire sweeps through Flamengo soccer training centre in Rio

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

The fire broke out at Ninho do Urubu, a state-of-the-art training centre that was expanded and opened only two months ago.

'Lightning' Bolt could do a Carl Lewis

'Lightning' Bolt could do a Carl Lewis

Rediff.com20 Aug 2008

Jamaica's Usain Bolt hopes to become the first man since Carl Lewis in 1984 to win an Olympic sprint double on Wednesday.

I had no choice but quit, says Liu

I had no choice but quit, says Liu

Rediff.com19 Aug 2008

China's star hurdler Liu Xiang said he knew before Monday's ill-fated heat that his foot would fail him and that he had no choice but to pull out. Liu was the host nation's best hope of an athletics gold medal at the Olympics and his pained withdrawal from the 110m hurdles startled this country where his image hangs on countless billboards.

Isinbayeva, Jelimo light up Beijing

Isinbayeva, Jelimo light up Beijing

Rediff.com19 Aug 2008

A world record pole vault for Russia's Yelena Isinbayeva and an electrifying 800 meters run by 18-year-old Kenyan Pamela Jelimo lit up the Bird's Nest Stadium on Monday evening.

When flying ants invaded Wimbledon

When flying ants invaded Wimbledon

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Wimbledon was invaded by thousands of flying ants on Wednesday, causing much annoyance to players, officials and ticket holders alike - but there was little anyone could do to drive out the pests.

India numero uno travel destination

India numero uno travel destination

Rediff.com4 Sep 2007

India's emergence to the top spot, over the fourth last year, was revealed by a survey conducted by a widely-read British magazine Conde Nest Traveller, which gives away Readers Travel Awards, considered to be the Oscar awards of the tourism industry

GPS to track endangered bird species

GPS to track endangered bird species

Rediff.com14 Aug 2007

Global Positioning System would be used by Forest Department officials in Gujarat to keep track of the movement of endangered bird species.

Nothing political about meeting Pawar: Thackeray

Nothing political about meeting Pawar: Thackeray

Rediff.com25 Dec 2007

Thackeray ridiculed the speculation of a political overtone to their nearly two-hour long one-on-one conversation. "We are polls apart when it comes to ideological convictions," he asserted. "Sharadbabu is my friend for the last four decades. He came to inquire about my health. We had a hearty talk which had nothing to do with politics," Thackeray said in Tuesday's editorial of the Sena mouthpiece Saamna.

Dining out: New York's hidden gems

Dining out: New York's hidden gems

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

The culinary dividends of venturing south of Times Square and even to outer boroughs can be high indeed, if you know where to look.

Bhupathi-Knowles survive Czech attack

Bhupathi-Knowles survive Czech attack

Rediff.com30 Mar 2008

The fourth seeds scored a 3-6, 6-3, 10-5 win over Czechs Tomas Berdych and Lukas Dlouhy in the first round of the Miami Masters.

Scarlette's mother goes into hiding

Scarlette's mother goes into hiding

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

The mother of murdered British teenager Scarlette Keeling has gone into hiding in Goa saying she feared for her safety. The 43-year-old Fiona MacKeown on Sunday said that she wanted court protection after "stirring up a hornet's nest" in Goa by accusing police officials, politicians and local drugs mafia of a cover-up, The Daily Telegraph reported on Monday.

Instability is now endemic to UP

Instability is now endemic to UP

Rediff.com24 Apr 2007

'No chief minister there has completed a full term other than Sucheta Kripalani in the mid-1960s.'

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Take a look at some of the jaw-dropping images.

Thane: Man, who chopped wife's body into pieces, arrested

Thane: Man, who chopped wife's body into pieces, arrested

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

A 30-year-old woman was murdered allegedly by her husband who chopped her body into three pieces inside their flat in Bhayander in Mumbai's neighbouring Thane district.

How to use your retirement money

How to use your retirement money

Rediff.com7 Jun 2007

After providing for regular income, invest both in debt and equity options

Parker, Britney not sexy enough

Parker, Britney not sexy enough

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

Sarah Jessica Parker has topped a poll no female star would ever want to be seen on - 'The Unsexiest Woman Of The Year'.

Mumbai meet condemns moral policing

Mumbai meet condemns moral policing

Rediff.com15 May 2007

The protest was held after the arrest of a student artist in Baroda.

Cops, anti-CAA protesters clash in Chennai; 4 hurt

Cops, anti-CAA protesters clash in Chennai; 4 hurt

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Four police personnel -- a woman joint commissioner, two women constables and a sub-inspector -- were injured in stone-pelting, the police said, even as reports emerged that some protesters were also hurt.

Summer treat: 42 bird species in my Delhi backyard!

Summer treat: 42 bird species in my Delhi backyard!

Rediff.com1 May 2017

The idea that home itself could have hitherto undiscovered delights, was a nice one for Geetanjali Krishna.

Emotix, a Mumbai-based startup launches personal robot for kids

Emotix, a Mumbai-based startup launches personal robot for kids

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

The robot can hold long conversations, track the child's mood and is controlled from an app on the parents' smartphone

Keep calm and do yoga: Kejriwal's mantra

Keep calm and do yoga: Kejriwal's mantra

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Even as the war of words continues within the Aam Aadmi Party, photographs emerged on Thursday of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal practicing naturopathy at the Jindal Nature Cure Institute in the outskirts of Bengaluru.

#Travel: India in pics

#Travel: India in pics

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

Our readers from across India have shared their mesmerizing travel pics.

Army vice chief apologises for his remarks

Army vice chief apologises for his remarks

Rediff.com20 Jun 2006

Army vice chief apologises for his remarks on women officers

Kyon Ki: Dull music

Kyon Ki: Dull music

Rediff.com20 Sep 2005

Hilarious winners of 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

Hilarious winners of 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

The annual Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards announced their winners and they are hilariously candid photos of animals in the wild -- from dramatic facial expressions to perfectly timed coincidences. The contest is about more than just silly photos. Founders Tom Sullam and Paul Joynson-Hicks started the competition to raise awareness about wildlife conservation. They hope the pictures encourage people to shop responsibly, be mindful of their water use, and speak out about environmental issues -- in addition to making people laugh. Scroll below to have a giggle!

Ratan Tata's start-up scorecard: 41 hits, 2 misses

Ratan Tata's start-up scorecard: 41 hits, 2 misses

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

These start-ups include high-growth companies such as Ola, Paytm, Lenskart, UrbanClap and Urban Ladder. Nearly half of these have gone on to raise follow-on funding, a key measure of success for start-ups. A few have become unicorns, the term for start-ups valued at $1 billion or more.

How to retire as a millionaire

How to retire as a millionaire

Rediff.com9 Oct 2007

Just a generation ago, a person with $2 million or more in liquid assets would have had enough for a secure retirement. But not today. Combine longer life expectancies and the rising costs of health care, food, transportation and property, and you have financial challenges ahead for the mMillionaire.

25 STRIKING FRAMES of Hum

25 STRIKING FRAMES of Hum

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Agneepath, Hum and Khuda Gawah are a testament to the Bachchan-Mukul Anand actor-director chemistry. Of the three, Hum is a natural crowd-pleaser, says Sukanya Verma.

PHOTOS: Taylor wins triple jump gold with second-longest ever leap

PHOTOS: Taylor wins triple jump gold with second-longest ever leap

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

A summary of Thursday's events at the World Athletics Championships.

Need cash? Try reverse mortgage

Need cash? Try reverse mortgage

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

'Those who left Sena should return'

'Those who left Sena should return'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2006

All those who have left Sena should return: Bal Thackeray.