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Navratri Fashion: The ULTIMATE style guide

Navratri Fashion: The ULTIMATE style guide

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Not just colours, flaunt your style with these simple fashion tips.

Key lessons from the Satyam crisis

Key lessons from the Satyam crisis

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

"After Ramalinga Raju made his confession, we encouraged our leaders to meet with their teams hourly and then several times a day," says Ed Cohen.

South Africans raise fists before first Test against Lanka

South Africans raise fists before first Test against Lanka

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

The players, led by Quinton de Kock, raised their firsts after singing the South African national anthem

Why Dr Kurien Deserves The Bharat Ratna

Why Dr Kurien Deserves The Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

It is largely due to his vision and efforts that we have almost quadrupled our per capita milk availability in the last 40 years, points out Shailesh Dobhal.

Gutsy Ireland upset former champions West Indies

Gutsy Ireland upset former champions West Indies

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Ireland shocked former champions West Indies by four wickets in a Pool B match in the ICC World Cup at Saxton Field in Nelson.

ISL-V: Bengaluru start on winning note with 1-0 win over Chennaiyin

ISL-V: Bengaluru start on winning note with 1-0 win over Chennaiyin

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

In what was a repeat of last season's final at the same venue, Miku's 41st minute strike was enough for the Blues to overcome the visitors' challenge.

South African president likely to be chief guest at Republic Day

South African president likely to be chief guest at Republic Day

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had extended an invitation to United States President Donald Trump, but he had expressed his inability citing "scheduling conflicts".

Hoboken train crash: 3 dead, 100 injured in New Jersey train crash

Hoboken train crash: 3 dead, 100 injured in New Jersey train crash

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Social media posts showed major damage to the transit hub just over the Hudson river from Manhattan, with the train tangled in wires and debris.

Why Mandela won't be there at SA's opening match

Why Mandela won't be there at SA's opening match

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

Former South African President Nelson Mandela's 13-year-old great granddaughter was killed in a car crash on Friday after leaving a concert ahead of the World Cup kick off, the Nelson Mandela Foundation said.

Mandela biographer Fatima Meer passes away

Mandela biographer Fatima Meer passes away

Rediff.com13 Mar 2010

Biographer of Nelson Mandela and veteran South African anti-apartheid activist Dr Fatima Meer, a recipient of Pravasi Bharatiya Samman, died in Durban on Friday after a long illness. She was 81.

ISL 4: Chennaiyin FC outplay NorthEast United FC

ISL 4: Chennaiyin FC outplay NorthEast United FC

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

Chennaiyin FC bounced back from a losing start in Indian Super League season 4 as they beat North East United FC 3-0 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Thursday.

Perera fireworks light up Sri Lanka as Kiwis seal series

Perera fireworks light up Sri Lanka as Kiwis seal series

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

Sri Lanka all-rounder Thisara Perera's blistering century ended up in vain as New Zealand sealed a 21-run victory in the second one-day international, on Saturday, to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Fancy dressing, pretty faces add colour to vibrant World Cup

Fancy dressing, pretty faces add colour to vibrant World Cup

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Check out the 10 Best pictures of fans in week one of the 2015 ICC World Cup

Save Mumbai hockey, former Olympians appeal to Rijiju

Save Mumbai hockey, former Olympians appeal to Rijiju

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Legendary Olympians urged the authorities concerned that Mumbai be allowed to continue in its present independent state with direct affiliation to Hockey India as a full member.

King's Cup Clasico: Barca down Madrid to enter 6th straight final

King's Cup Clasico: Barca down Madrid to enter 6th straight final

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

A dominant yet wasteful Real ravaged their rivals in the first half while spurning a string of clear chances at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Pele to celebrate 80th birthday in isolation

Pele to celebrate 80th birthday in isolation

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Pele told his fans he was happy and healthy and pleased to be reaching the landmark with his lucid mental state.

Review: Oru Naal Koothu is an interesting watch

Review: Oru Naal Koothu is an interesting watch

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

The film is engagingly narrated in flashbacks that move seamlessly from one character to another, says S Saraswathi.

5-day state mourning for Mandela in India

5-day state mourning for Mandela in India

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

The government on Friday announced a five-day state mourning as a mark of respect to Nelson Mandela.

ASK POOJA: Emotionally Ready for a Pet?

ASK POOJA: Emotionally Ready for a Pet?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Please remember that the responsibility of the pet is ultimately going to come on you. Think carefully if you are ready to give time to the pet for the next 10-12 years.

Is Hamilton in same league as F1 legend Senna?

Is Hamilton in same league as F1 legend Senna?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

"The comparison? I see still Ayrton winning the game because in the end Ayrton was such a charming guy and a personality. And obviously if someone loses his life and stays with us in the way of a legend, it's always something special. But I try to see it from a performance point and from a performance point, Lewis is going from one pole position to the next one and Lewis is going from one race win to the next one. Just like Ayrton did."

Mandela discharged from hospital: Presidency

Mandela discharged from hospital: Presidency

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Ailing anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela was discharged from hospital on Sunday though his condition remains critical and is at times unstable, the South African Presidency said.

South African president to be 2019 Republic Day chief guest

South African president to be 2019 Republic Day chief guest

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

"Glad to have met President @CyrilRamaphosa. At a time when India is marking the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, it is our honour to welcome President Ramaphosa as the Chief Guest for the 2019 Republic Day celebrations. Bapu's close link with South Africa is well known," Modi tweeted after the meeting.

US university with 90 per cent Indian students ordered to shut down

US university with 90 per cent Indian students ordered to shut down

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

The University of Northern Virginia has been asked to stop operations July 16 onwards because it has failed to get accreditation from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia

Bangladesh stumper Rahim misses remaining ODIs in New Zealand

Bangladesh stumper Rahim misses remaining ODIs in New Zealand

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Bangladesh wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim will miss the remaining two one-day internationals against New Zealand with a hamstring injury.

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

From a fan getting 'cheeky' with Cristiano Ronaldo to Nelson Mandela's message at a Serie A game, all this and more spectacular pictures snapped right here on Rediff.com. Check it out...

When the Gods Smiled on India

When the Gods Smiled on India

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

There are times in each nation's life when the gods shower their blessings on it. The right leaders are in place and they make the right decisions. Everything seems to click and good luck favours its people. Such times came to this country 50 years ago, recalls Admiral J G Nadkarni (retd).

AB de Villiers will be in action soon...

AB de Villiers will be in action soon...

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Former South African skipper AB de Villiers is all set to take part in the upcoming Mzansi Super League.

PHOTOS: Pele, Cafu at 2014 FIFA World Cup draw

PHOTOS: Pele, Cafu at 2014 FIFA World Cup draw

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

Images from the glitzy evening of the 2014 FIFA World Cup draw.

How newspapers bid aideu to Mandela

How newspapers bid aideu to Mandela

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

How newspapers around the world reported Mandela's demise

Amitav Ghosh gives you a glimpse of Rashtrapati Bhavan

Amitav Ghosh gives you a glimpse of Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Author Amitav Ghosh is giving a rare glimpse of what it's like inside Rashtrapati Bhavan.

NBA: Dallas Mavericks introduce India's Satnam Singh

NBA: Dallas Mavericks introduce India's Satnam Singh

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

The Dallas Mavericks introduced 19-year-old Satnam Singh Bhamra as the first-ever Indian NBA draft pick.

'Samosa Caucus': New Congress may have more Indian-Americans

'Samosa Caucus': New Congress may have more Indian-Americans

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

The "Samosa caucus" comprises of five Indian-American lawmakers, including four members of the House of Representatives and Senator and Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris.

South Africa denies Mandela in 'permanent vegetative state'

South Africa denies Mandela in 'permanent vegetative state'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

The presidency of South Africa has denied reports about former president Nelson Mandela being in a permanent vegetative state.

Obama meets Mandela's family in South Africa

Obama meets Mandela's family in South Africa

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

Anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela's condition remains "critical but stable", South African President Jacob Zuma said on Saturday hoping he will be out of the hospital soon.

EPL PIX: Manchester derby ends in stalemate; Chelsea lose

EPL PIX: Manchester derby ends in stalemate; Chelsea lose

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Saturday.

Shiv Kapur shoots 71 in rain-hit Mandela Championship

Shiv Kapur shoots 71 in rain-hit Mandela Championship

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Indian golfer Shiv Kapur opened with a one-over 71 in the weather-affected first round of the Nelson Mandela Championship, presented by ISPA Handa, in Durban, on Wednesday.

Guruspeak: How to motivate employees

Guruspeak: How to motivate employees

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

'Today's employees have a greater expectation of being recognised when they do good work, and they expect that recognition to occur immediately or soon thereafter,' says HR guru Bob Nelson.

India to play 3 Tests, 6 ODIs in South Africa

India to play 3 Tests, 6 ODIs in South Africa

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Originally, India was supposed to play four Test matches, but the home series against Sri Lanka series will end in the penultimate week of December.

PIX: Atletico upstage Messi's 700th goal as Barca held

PIX: Atletico upstage Messi's 700th goal as Barca held

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Barcelona gave up more ground to Real Madrid in La Liga's title race on Tuesday after being held to a 2-2 draw at home to third-placed Atletico Madrid as a late penalty from Saul Niguez cancelled out Lionel Messi's 700th career goal. The draw meant the Catalans stayed second in the standings on 70 points and leaders Real Madrid, who have 71, will go four points clear at the top with five games left if they beat Getafe at home on Thursday.

Confident Ireland looking to pick points in every game

Confident Ireland looking to pick points in every game

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

"Personally I hate the term upsets from minnows or associates," Porterfield told reporters in Nelson. "I don't see it as an upset.