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Pix: When Diana Hayden proved she's more than a beauty queen

Pix: When Diana Hayden proved she's more than a beauty queen

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The former Miss World has shaped the lives of many.

What is made in India AI?

What is made in India AI?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

'Perhaps a better question to ask would be: Is this 'Made for India'?' asks AI expert Ganesh Mani.

Football Briefs: Messi fitness doubts dog Barca

Football Briefs: Messi fitness doubts dog Barca

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Stop sting journalism, now!

Stop sting journalism, now!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2006

300 'smart' villages to be developed in Gujarat

300 'smart' villages to be developed in Gujarat

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Gujarat govt will set up a Tribal university in the Narmada district, over 100 smart Ashram shalas, 10 new hostels for tribal girl students

NPPA slaps Rs 300-crore penalty on Novartis

NPPA slaps Rs 300-crore penalty on Novartis

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

Drug major Novartis has been slapped with a Rs 300-crore penalty by drug regulator NPPA for overcharging consumers on sale of Voveran, its best-selling painkiller medicine.

Sports Shorts: Al-Hilal cry foul over Champions League 'blunders'

Sports Shorts: Al-Hilal cry foul over Champions League 'blunders'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Saudi club Al-Hilal have furiously demanded a formal probe into the appointment of the referees for the Asian Champions League final, which they lost 1-0 on aggregate to Australia's Western Sydney Wanderers last weekend.

The Who's Who of the CBFC's new, improved squad

The Who's Who of the CBFC's new, improved squad

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Will this team of 12 change the way films are certified in India?

Pakistan's former Test spinner dies

Pakistan's former Test spinner dies

Rediff.com7 Feb 2006

Col Shujauddin Butt, who was also taken as 1971 India-Pakistan Prisoner of War, died in England on Tuesday.

The legend of 'Flying Dutchman' Johan Cruyff

The legend of 'Flying Dutchman' Johan Cruyff

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

The following is a factbox on former Dutch international who was popularly known as 'Flying Dutchman'.

33 years on, Bhopal gas tragedy survivors still await adequate compensation

33 years on, Bhopal gas tragedy survivors still await adequate compensation

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

Families of the deceased and people who bore the brunt of the industrial disaster are now signing a petition, to be sent to the Supreme Court, requesting it to start hearing a curative petition of the government filed in December 2010 for more compensation.

Veteran Indian American journalist dead

Veteran Indian American journalist dead

Rediff.com23 Nov 2005

During his career spanning over 30 years, he had interviewed several Indian prime ministers as also world leaders. The Indian community recognised his services by conferring on him several awards.

Japan's emperor hints at abdication

Japan's emperor hints at abdication

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

If plans do go ahead, the 82-year-old will be the country's first monarch to abdicate in 200 years.

Messiah of the masses: Cipla's global crusade for low cost drugs

Messiah of the masses: Cipla's global crusade for low cost drugs

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Drug maker Cipla always fought a lone battle to make drugs affordable in India.

A Professor Left to Rot in Jail

A Professor Left to Rot in Jail

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

'People accused of mass murder and worse are let out on medical grounds.' 'Saibaba is now 100% handicapped, and has committed no murder, yet he is not allowed to come out.'

India must act fast to frame new IPR policy

India must act fast to frame new IPR policy

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

India had been engaged in a contentious battle with the US over the issue, especially in the pharmaceutical sector.

COVID-19: Grieving the loss of a dear one? Help is here

COVID-19: Grieving the loss of a dear one? Help is here

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

'How many people have died in India so far due to Covid?' 'Multiply that by at least four, and that many people in intense grief are there in the country.'

Bangalore neighbourhood's toxic air threatens India's future

Bangalore neighbourhood's toxic air threatens India's future

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Once called India's garden city, this upper middle-class residential area in Bangalore has India's most toxic air, says Devanik Saha, IndiaSpend.com.

Now, Modi trains his guns on corruption

Now, Modi trains his guns on corruption

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

The infrastructure of the 20th century would not do in the 21st century as times have changed, the Prime Minister said.

All the reasons why we love Taylor Swift

All the reasons why we love Taylor Swift

Rediff.com29 May 2015

She's been named the Woman of the Year but that's not the only reason we love her.

Prices of key drugs to be cut by up to half

Prices of key drugs to be cut by up to half

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority will soon notify prices of as many as 150 packs of essential medicines in line with the new pharma pricing policy, according to official sources.

I don't see any Indian athlete winning an Olympic medal at Rio: Milkha

I don't see any Indian athlete winning an Olympic medal at Rio: Milkha

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

India's legendary sprinter Milkha Singh said on Wednesday that doping is like cancer and the government needs to take some strict measures to curb this menace.

The man who changed football

The man who changed football

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

'Generations of football fans will eternally be grateful to Johan Cruyff and what he did for the beautiful game,' says Aabhas Sharma.

'Stealing the Tour 7 years in a row? It's like stealing the Mona Lisa'

'Stealing the Tour 7 years in a row? It's like stealing the Mona Lisa'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

'It was a spectacular crime, wasn't it? Sepp is on the same scale. He's up there with Lance.' Director Stephen Frears, in an exclusive interview with Rediff.com

First look: Anushka Sharma in PK

First look: Anushka Sharma in PK

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

A look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'Female Obama' Kamala Harris among potential US presidential aspirants

'Female Obama' Kamala Harris among potential US presidential aspirants

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Harris, 54, would beat Trump most handily -- by a 10-point margin -- if the election were held now, according to an online poll carried out by Axios.

2003 third warmest in 150 years

2003 third warmest in 150 years

Rediff.com6 Jan 2004

Govt refutes Novartis' allegations on patents

Govt refutes Novartis' allegations on patents

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

The Supreme Court had rejected the company's plea for a patent on cancer drug Glivec in April.

The TOP 5 Tamil Actors

The TOP 5 Tamil Actors

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Take a bow Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi, Arvind Swamy, child actors Ramesh and Vignesh and Jayam Ravi.

Will Varavara Rao be freed from prison?

Will Varavara Rao be freed from prison?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The poet and professor's 'life breath is now in the hands of those sworn to uphold his Constitutional right to life.' 'Will they be true to their oath?', asks Jyoti Punwani.

I'm victim of Chidambaram's 'saffron terrorism' bogey: Sadhvi Pragya

I'm victim of Chidambaram's 'saffron terrorism' bogey: Sadhvi Pragya

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Sadhvi, 44, was granted bail by the Bombay high court on Tuesday.

BJP Haryana manifesto: Sops for farmers, elderly

BJP Haryana manifesto: Sops for farmers, elderly

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

It also pledged to give interest free crop loan of up to Rs 3 lakh to farmers.

Sportsperson who have tested positive for coronavirus

Sportsperson who have tested positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

While the whole world grapples to contain the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, the sporting world has been brought to a complete standstill. A lot of top sportsperson around the world have also tested positive for COVID-19 as major events like Tokyo Olympics, Formula One, Indian Premier League and the top football leagues in Europe all face long-term suspension.

After 15 years, Ranjit Shahani steps down as Novartis' India chief

After 15 years, Ranjit Shahani steps down as Novartis' India chief

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

The face of MNC drug firms in India and champion of IPR protection, he oversaw the Swiss giant's India expansion, its forays into new therapies and setting up of its global service centre in Hyderabad

Malegaon blast accused Lt Col Purohit approaches SC seeking bail

Malegaon blast accused Lt Col Purohit approaches SC seeking bail

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

The Bombay high court had on April 25 granted bail to Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, accused of plotting the September 2008 Malegaon blast, but rejected the bail plea of co-accused Purohit saying the charges against him were of grave nature.

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani's bail and the car with the body

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani's bail and the car with the body

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

And while the owner of the Chevrolet, which held Sheena's remains, will be examined on October 16 in Judge Jagdale's court, it is Indrani's response to the prosecution's reply to her bail application that will be the focus of everyone's attention.

US Masters: Garcia beats Rose to claim Green Jacket

US Masters: Garcia beats Rose to claim Green Jacket

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Spain's Sergio Garcia ended nearly two decades of major disappointment when he beat England's Justin Rose in a playoff to win the US Masters on Sunday, donning the Green Jacket on what would have been the 60th birthday of his hero, the late Seve Ballesteros.

Former Nepal PM Sushil Koirala passes away

Former Nepal PM Sushil Koirala passes away

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Koirala, who was elected prime minister of Nepal on February 10, 2014, died at his residence in Maharajgunj in the outskirts of capital Kathmandu at 12.50 am (local time), Nepali Congress general secretary Prakash Man Singh said.

US vice president Biden says he will not run for presidency

US vice president Biden says he will not run for presidency

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

Ending weeks of speculation, US Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced that he will not run for the 2016 presidential election.

Sharifs' jail sentences suspended in corruption case, to be released

Sharifs' jail sentences suspended in corruption case, to be released

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

According to jail officials, Nawaz, Maryam and Safdar will be released on Wednesday if the order is received prior to the expiration of lock-up time.