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How Sawan Barwal Shattered a Decades-Old Marathon Record

How Sawan Barwal Shattered a Decades-Old Marathon Record

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Sawan Barwal broke the 48-year-old national marathon record at the NN Marathon Rotterdam, clocking 2 hours 11 minutes and 58 seconds.

Sawan Barwal Shatters National Marathon Record in Rotterdam

Sawan Barwal Shatters National Marathon Record in Rotterdam

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Himachal Pradesh's Sawan Barwal broke the 48-year-old national marathon record at the NN Marathon Rotterdam, clocking 2:11:58 and surpassing Shivnath Singh's 1978 record.

Sawan Barwal Shatters National Marathon Record in Rotterdam

Sawan Barwal Shatters National Marathon Record in Rotterdam

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Sawan Barwal broke the national marathon record at the NN Marathon Rotterdam, clocking 2 hours 11 minutes and 58 seconds, surpassing the previous record set in 1978.

Award-winning BrahMos scientist cleared of spying charges after 7 yrs

Award-winning BrahMos scientist cleared of spying charges after 7 yrs

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Nishant Agarwal, a scientist who worked at the BrahMos missile centre, was cleared of charges of spying for Pakistan by the Bombay High Court after spending seven years in jail. The case revolved around the lack of 'mens rea' (guilty mind) and the prosecution's failure to prove intent.

Do RERA Check Before You Buy A Home

Do RERA Check Before You Buy A Home

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Before booking a flat, buyers should confirm that the project is registered with the state's Rera portal.

'Withdrew PF. Zero Savings. How To Rebuild My Life?'

'Withdrew PF. Zero Savings. How To Rebuild My Life?'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

Ask rediffGURU and PF expert Milind Vadjikar your insurance, stocks, mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Babus coached Bofors execs on shielding Rajiv Gandhi: Book

Babus coached Bofors execs on shielding Rajiv Gandhi: Book

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

An upcoming book by investigative journalist Chitra Subramaniam claims that senior Indian bureaucrats "tutored" Bofors officials in a secret meeting in 1987 on how to absolve then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi of all blame in the infamous bribery scandal. The book, "Boforsgate," details how the meeting was held to cover up the alleged Rs 64 crore bribe in a Rs 1,437 crore deal for Howitzer guns, and how Indian officials provided advice on concealing information from investigators. Subramaniam's revelations are based on documents provided to her by the Swedish head of police investigating the Bofors case.

'I Never Took My Career Seriously'

'I Never Took My Career Seriously'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

'I didn't like doing jhatak-mataks. I would subconsciously start feeling, 'Oh my God, my makeup man and my driver will be watching this.''

Former PM Manmohan Singh, architect of India's economic reforms, dies at 92

Former PM Manmohan Singh, architect of India's economic reforms, dies at 92

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away on Thursday night at the age of 92. He was brought to the emergency department of AIIMS Delhi in critical condition after "sudden loss of consciousness."

Satya Pal Malik replaces NN Vohra as J-K governor

Satya Pal Malik replaces NN Vohra as J-K governor

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Malik, who was appointed as the Bihar governor in September last year, will take charge of Jammu and Kashmir at a time when it is under governor's rule.

Meet Alia's Interesting Family

Meet Alia's Interesting Family

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Alia has connections with several places about the globe -- Gujarat, Kashmir, UP, Germany, England -- and hails from a splendidly multi-cultural family.

Trai's approach to net neutrality is flawed: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Trai's approach to net neutrality is flawed: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Decisions of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) have been under scrutiny for a while.

'I love a married colleague. I don't want to break his home'

'I love a married colleague. I don't want to break his home'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

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

5 HOTTEST Tech Jobs

5 HOTTEST Tech Jobs

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Switching to these roles may help you advance in your career, says Saran Balasundaram, founder and CEO, HanDigital, a talent consulting firm.

Neymar, Barcelona ordered to stand trial for corruption

Neymar, Barcelona ordered to stand trial for corruption

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Brazilian forward Neymar has been cleared of fraud but still faces a corruption trial in Spain in connection with the value of his 2013 transfer from Santos to Barcelona, the Spanish National High Court said on Thursday.

Quiz Time: Name Shatrughan Sinha's first film

Quiz Time: Name Shatrughan Sinha's first film

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

JK governor visits border areas with China

JK governor visits border areas with China

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra is visiting the frontier Ladakh region, including areas bordering China.

Sex scam slur: Governor rejects Omar's resignation

Sex scam slur: Governor rejects Omar's resignation

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

Earlier in the day, Omar accused PDP leader Mufti Mohammad Sayeed of 'shutting his eyes' to the sex scandal when it first surfaced in 2006 as his own people were involved.

Infosys intranet among world's 10 best

Infosys intranet among world's 10 best

Rediff.com7 Feb 2007

Infosys is the first Indian company to be selected for Nielsen Norman Group's Intranet Design Annual Award.

Over 1 lakh pilgrims registered for Amarnath Yatra

Over 1 lakh pilgrims registered for Amarnath Yatra

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Over 1.43 lakh intending pilgrims have registered themselves for this year's Amarnath Yatra beginning from July 2.

Easy for Devendra Joshi

Easy for Devendra Joshi

Rediff.com30 Aug 2005

The Petroleum Sports Promotion Board's billiards ace scored his second straight victory to enter the knock-out round in the National 9-Ball Pool Championship.

Neymar says father was against move to PSG

Neymar says father was against move to PSG

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

'Dad, I understand and respect your opinion but my decision has been taken. I ask that you support me as you always do'

Mehbooba, BJP stake claim to form government in J&K

Mehbooba, BJP stake claim to form government in J&K

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

After meeting J&K Governor NN Vohra to stake a claim to form a new government in the state, PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday thanked the BJP for extending unconditional support.

J&K cabinet rejig: Speaker, 7 others sworn-in as ministers

J&K cabinet rejig: Speaker, 7 others sworn-in as ministers

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

The major shake-up of the council of ministers -- including six of the BJP and two of the PDP -- follows BJP ministers Lal Singh and Chander Prakash Ganga resigning from the cabinet earlier this month after they were criticised for taking part in a rally in support of those accused in the rape and murder of an eight-year-old girl in Kathua.

AFC Champions League: Pune FC go down to 0-3 Hanoi T&T FC

AFC Champions League: Pune FC go down to 0-3 Hanoi T&T FC

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Pune FC's dream of making it into the AFC Champions League group-stage came to an end after a 0-3 defeat to Vietnamese-side Hanoi T&T FC at the Shree Shivchhatrapati Sports Complex at Balewadi (Pune) on Wednesday.

Mufti to head 25-member cabinet; PM to attend swearing-in on Sunday

Mufti to head 25-member cabinet; PM to attend swearing-in on Sunday

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

People's Democratic Partypatron Mufti Mohammed Sayeed will head a 25-member cabinet, half of it from Bharatiya Janata Party, in Jammu and Kashmir and the swearing-in ceremony on Sunday in Jammu will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Love in the times of WhatsApp!

Love in the times of WhatsApp!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

In a weekly chat with readers every Thursday, Rediff's Love Guru addresses their relationship problems and offers solutions.

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".

Latest updates on the Amarnath Yatra terror attack

Latest updates on the Amarnath Yatra terror attack

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Terrorists on Monday night killed seven Amarnath pilgrims, including six women, and injured 19 others as they struck at a bus in Kashmir's Anantnag district, in the worst attack on the annual pilgrimage since the year 2001. Five of those killed were from Gujarat and two from Maharashtra. Here are the latest updates:

Want to study journalism in the US?

Want to study journalism in the US?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

In an online chat with Get Ahead reader, overseas education consultant NNS Chandra addressed queries related to international admissions.

'Net neutrality: Free access should never be curtailed'

'Net neutrality: Free access should never be curtailed'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Transcript of Nikhil Pahwa's chat with Rediff readers.

Mushtaq Ali T20: Tare shines as Mumbai thrash Services

Mushtaq Ali T20: Tare shines as Mumbai thrash Services

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

A summary of the day's matches in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament.