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India, France sign 17 agreements during PM Modi's visit

India, France sign 17 agreements during PM Modi's visit

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

India and France on Friday signed 17 agreements, including on the stalled nuclear project in Jaitapur in Maharashtra, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with French President Francois Hollande.

Anurag Kashyap's favourite story of all time

Anurag Kashyap's favourite story of all time

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Raja Sen brings us all the action from the first day of the 16th Mumbai Film Festival.

How Afghan women's cricket is crushed by bombs, threats, tradition

How Afghan women's cricket is crushed by bombs, threats, tradition

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Afghan women's cricket team formed in 2010 was quietly dissolved this year amid Taliban threats, insecurity and conservative beliefs.

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.

Football Extras: Klopp hails sensational result; Brighton reach FA Cup semis

Football Extras: Klopp hails sensational result; Brighton reach FA Cup semis

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

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

Questions arise about banks' role in FIFA bribery case

Questions arise about banks' role in FIFA bribery case

Rediff.com28 May 2015

A raft of banks could face tough questions in the sweeping US crackdown on alleged corruption in global soccer as prosecutors review how much they knew about millions of dollars in bribes flowing through the US banking system to accounts around the world.

Buzz: 'New Zealand hosting IPL is speculation'

Buzz: 'New Zealand hosting IPL is speculation'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Domestic cricket will only happen when travelling is safe: Ganguly

Swiss schools want more Indian students

Swiss schools want more Indian students

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

For the first time in India, Swiss Learning, an educational body managed by the Heads of Swiss Educational Institutes, has brought representatives from various schools from the country to meet stakeholders, Indian schools and parents of potential students.

Tarun Gogoi: Cong stalwart who led Assam from the front

Tarun Gogoi: Cong stalwart who led Assam from the front

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

The 84-year old veteran Congressman, who died from post-COVID complications on Monday, was a Nehru-Gandhi family loyalist.

Jharkhand: Mobile for farmers, jobs in BJP manifesto

Jharkhand: Mobile for farmers, jobs in BJP manifesto

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Every student of Classes 9 and 10 will receive Rs 2,200 and that of Classes 11 and 12 Rs 7,500 as scholarships, said the manifesto, which was released by Prasad in Ranchi, in the presence of Chief Minister Raghubar Das, Union Tribal Minister Arjun Munda and BJP's state unit president Laxman Gilua.

NZ win sets up intriguing finale

NZ win sets up intriguing finale

Rediff.com19 Feb 2004

New Zealand thrashed Scotland by 240 runs on Thursday at the Bangladesh Sports Institute.

'They are reacting as if I have murdered someone'

'They are reacting as if I have murdered someone'

Rediff.com21 May 2019

'I am sure this unwanted controversy will only make me stronger.'

Govt releases guidelines for lockdown 2.0

Govt releases guidelines for lockdown 2.0

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Fresh guidelines were issued by the government on Wednesday for enforcing the second phase of the coronavirus lockdown, with the Union home ministry barring all kinds of public transport and prohibiting opening of public places during this period.

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

All international passengers will henceforth be screened at airports, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said at a press conference. Earlier, travellers from only 12 countries were screened at airports for the disease that has claimed over 3,000 lives and infected more than 90,000 worldwide.

Want an education loan? Read this

Want an education loan? Read this

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

As education loans are given on a floating-rate basis (and not fixed), one needs to account for probable spikes in the EMI while choosing the loan tenure. Loans are available for up to 15 years, which could lower your EMI and ease your repayment burden, advises Mohan Jayaraman.

8 offbeat courses we bet you haven't heard about

8 offbeat courses we bet you haven't heard about

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

These offbeat courses will guarantee you a job.

PM Modi's 5 mantras for strong 'intra-BRICS engagement'

PM Modi's 5 mantras for strong 'intra-BRICS engagement'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

PM stressed that 'response to terrorism must be nothing less than comprehensive'.

CWG official wants OC members to be honoured!

CWG official wants OC members to be honoured!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2011

Commonwealth Games Media Committee chairman Tarlochan Singh has demanded Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to honour Organising Committee members in recognition of hosting the CWG last October.

India's COVID-19 toll tops 5,000 as govt announces lockdown exit plan

India's COVID-19 toll tops 5,000 as govt announces lockdown exit plan

Rediff.com30 May 2020

A PTI tally of figures announced by different states and union territories, as of 9.25 pm, showed a higher number of 1,76,792 confirmed cases and at least 5,100 deaths. It also showed nearly 86,000 recoveries and close to 85,700 active cases.

Will newspapers survive COVID-19?

Will newspapers survive COVID-19?

Rediff.com14 May 2020

'Here is hoping that the entirely unintended and unforeseen victims of the coronavirus, the printed papers, emerge safe and unscathed from the affliction,' says Shreekant Sambrani.

Lockdown 3.0 begins on Monday with 'considerable relaxations'

Lockdown 3.0 begins on Monday with 'considerable relaxations'

Rediff.com3 May 2020

In containment areas, movements of people is totally banned and essential services are delivered at the doorsteps.

Mann ki baat: Modi urged people to save 'every drop' of water

Mann ki baat: Modi urged people to save 'every drop' of water

Rediff.com22 May 2016

In 20th edition of his radio programme 'Mann ki Baat', Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked about water conservation, Rio Olympics and other subjects.

PM Modi in Allahabad for BJP conclave, visits high court

PM Modi in Allahabad for BJP conclave, visits high court

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

Modi reached the high court premises at 4 pm and was received by judges led by Acting Chief Justice V K Shukla and members of the Bar Association.

10 fascinating books you must read in 2020

10 fascinating books you must read in 2020

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

From sports to history, Rediff reader Sabyasachi Dutta shares a selection of books for you to add to your reading list in 2020.

When the country's doctors went on strike

When the country's doctors went on strike

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Resident Doctors' Association of the AIIMS in Delhi, which earlier decided not to join the strike, announced withdrawal of all non-essential services from noon after a junior doctor at its trauma centre was assaulted in the early hours of Monday.

India sees highest single-day spike in Covid deaths, toll 17,400

India sees highest single-day spike in Covid deaths, toll 17,400

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

The number of active cases stands at 2,20,114 ,while 3,47,978 people have recovered, and one patient has migrated, according to the updated data at 8 am.

At halfway point states mull phased easing of lockdown

At halfway point states mull phased easing of lockdown

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

As India reached the halfway point in the 21-day coronavirus lockdown on Saturday, some states and rail and airline operators were considering measures to relax restrictions in phases from April 15. Simultaneously, the Centre has drawn up a cluster containment strategy to contain the coronavirus pandemic within a defined geographic area by early detection of cases, breaking the chain of transmission and thus preventing its spread to new areas.

2018's top 20 science colleges in India

2018's top 20 science colleges in India

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Presenting the Top 20 of 100 science colleges as per India Today's findings.

2018's top 20 science colleges in India

2018's top 20 science colleges in India

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Presenting the Top 20 of 100 science colleges as per India Today's findings.

Manoj Sinha's ambitious plans for J&K

Manoj Sinha's ambitious plans for J&K

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

For far too long, people in J&K have felt the government doesn't exist for them.' 'My first priority is to make them feel that not only does it exist, it is there to work for them.

PM congratulates Tendulkar on receiving Bharat Ratna

PM congratulates Tendulkar on receiving Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh spoke to Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday and congratulated him on being awarded the Bharat Ratna -- the highest civilian award in the country.

Kumble to deliver Pataudi Memorial lecture

Kumble to deliver Pataudi Memorial lecture

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

Former Indian cricket captain Anil Kumble will deliver the second annual Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi Memorial Lecture on November 13 in Mumbai.

Racing car driver AND pilot: Meet India's fastest woman

Racing car driver AND pilot: Meet India's fastest woman

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Sneha Sharma is shattering speed and societal barriers.

Study in the UK: The best universities for students

Study in the UK: The best universities for students

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

The survey, conducted by the Times Higher Education (THE), ranks universities according to 21 parameters that enhance student experience.

In photos: 10 stunning reasons to visit Pyeongchang after the Winter Olympics

In photos: 10 stunning reasons to visit Pyeongchang after the Winter Olympics

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

In photos: From the mountains to the ocean.

'We almost feel like Rashtrapati Bhavan ambassadors now'

'We almost feel like Rashtrapati Bhavan ambassadors now'

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Some of the 19 NIT scholars who spent a week at the Rashtrapati Bhawan as part of an 'in-Residence Programme' share their learnings with Upasna Pandey

The legend who inspired 3 Idiots

The legend who inspired 3 Idiots

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Magsaysay Award winner Sonam Wangchuk speaks to Claude Arpi about his journey, his fights, his hopes and how he became an inspiration for the Bollywood blockbuster.

The four-minute guide to fitness

The four-minute guide to fitness

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

Bid farewell to all those extra calories with the Tabata workshop.

FIFA open to men's WCup on artificial turf after gender bias claims

FIFA open to men's WCup on artificial turf after gender bias claims

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke has dismissed allegations of gender discrimination over the decision to play the women's World Cup on artificial turf, saying the surface could also be used for the men's tournament in the future.

How yoga helps physical and mental health

How yoga helps physical and mental health

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

'Yoga is magic!' 'Other than keeping me physically fit, it helps me be calm and emotionally balanced. It gives me a lot of energy that keeps me productive throughout the day.'