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Kaur Singh, the only Indian to fight Muhammad Ali, dies

Kaur Singh, the only Indian to fight Muhammad Ali, dies

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Asian Games gold medallist Indian boxer Kaur Singh, who once fought the legendary Muhammad Ali in an exhibition bout, died on Thursday.

RIP Danish Siddiqui

RIP Danish Siddiqui

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

A tribute to an incomparable photojournalist who was slain by the Taliban on Thursday night.

National free roaming likely before Oct: Sibal

National free roaming likely before Oct: Sibal

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

In December, Trai had floated a pre-consultation paper seeking inputs from stakeholders on tariff for national roaming services.

Liquidity is comfortable at the moment: Chakrabarty

Liquidity is comfortable at the moment: Chakrabarty

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

It feels there is enough liquidity to take care of the lending activities of the banking system.

Spotted: Salman Khan in Delhi

Spotted: Salman Khan in Delhi

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

Reader Riya has sent us a photograph.

Poor monsoon to pull down economic growth to 6%: Montek

Poor monsoon to pull down economic growth to 6%: Montek

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Deficient monsoon is likely to pull down the economic growth in the current fiscal to about six per cent, from 6.5 per cent a year ago, the Planning Commission said on Friday.

NSA Menon meets Hillary Clinton

NSA Menon meets Hillary Clinton

Rediff.com29 Jan 2011

Menon arrived in Washington to review the implementation of initiatives launched during the November visit of US President Barack Obama to India.

The formidable challenges Anna Hazare's team faces

The formidable challenges Anna Hazare's team faces

Rediff.com31 May 2011

With the political class ranged against them, the civic representatives of the panel drafting the Lokpal bill face an uphill battle. Sheela Bhatt reports from New Delhi.

Guidelines regulating advisers' role soon: Sebi

Guidelines regulating advisers' role soon: Sebi

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

In September this year, Sebi had proposed to bar investment advisers from acting as agents for promoting financial products.

Restaurant review: Korean cuisine for the soul

Restaurant review: Korean cuisine for the soul

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

Harnoor Channi-Tiwary shares with us her experience at Gung, The Palace in New Delhi.

Why India would keep pushing the envelope

Why India would keep pushing the envelope

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

As the Indian government basked in the afterglow of the visit, with even the principal opposition party, the BJP, praising the US President, it categorical states that there would be no quid pro quo from New Delhi in terms of a positional shift on issues like Iran or democracy in Myanmar, writes Nilova Roy Chaudhury

PM cautions defence chiefs over security situation

PM cautions defence chiefs over security situation

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, on Tuesday addressed senior defence commanders in New Delhi in the wake of a deteriorating security scenario in the South Asian region, especially in neighbouring Pakistan and Afghanistan.

2010 shooting World Cup in Delhi cancelled

2010 shooting World Cup in Delhi cancelled

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

With no Olympic quota places on offer, the National Rifles Association of India (NRAI) has decided not to host the pistol and rifle World Cup scheduled in Delhi in March next year. The alternative venue for staging the World Cup would be decided in the coming weeks.

Congress releases booklet on achievements

Congress releases booklet on achievements

Rediff.com8 Mar 2009

With campaigning for the Lok Sabha elections beginning to gain momentum, Congress has released a booklet on the achievements of the United Progressive Alliance government to arm the party leaders and the cadre with facts and figures to counter the opposition.

Munde refuses to go to Delhi to meet BJP brass

Munde refuses to go to Delhi to meet BJP brass

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

Instead, senior Maharashtra leaders Eknath Khadse and Pandurang Phundkar will be representing him before the party high command in New Delhi. The BJP cancelled its daily briefing in Parliament on Monday. According to sources, the party expected media persons to raise questions about Munde's resignation.

Pepsi to launch non-carbonated beverages

Pepsi to launch non-carbonated beverages

Rediff.com18 Jun 2004

Soft drink giant Pepsi Co India on Friday said it would launch the guava and litchi flavoured non-carbonated beverages under its Tropicana brand.

Iran vote: Chinks appear in NDA armour

Iran vote: Chinks appear in NDA armour

Rediff.com18 Feb 2006

Differences among National Democratic Alliance partners on India's stand vis-a-vis Iran's nuclear programme came to the fore with Janata Dal (United) declaring that it would "definitely support" the no confidence motion

High alert sounded in Delhi, elsewhere

High alert sounded in Delhi, elsewhere

Rediff.com18 May 2007

Police are keeping a close watch on the security scenario in the capital and a high alert was sounded for all strategic formations, a senior police official said.

'Iraqis have right to determine political future'

'Iraqis have right to determine political future'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2006

India Monday reiterated its support to the right of the Iraqi people to freely determine their own political future and exercise control over their natural resources.

HC admits Nina Pillai's petition for compensation

HC admits Nina Pillai's petition for compensation

Rediff.com6 Dec 2005

Pillai's lawyer argued that his client was entitled to the compensation as the state had admitted its liability by initiating disciplinary action against the officials named by the Commission for causing the death.

Senior bureaucrat involved in human trafficking

Senior bureaucrat involved in human trafficking

Rediff.com4 Apr 2006

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested a person in connection with the alleged human trafficking of people to Germany, a case in which Special Secretary of External Affairs Ministry Rakesh Kumar has also been named.

Bids for MECL stake sale on Tuesday

Bids for MECL stake sale on Tuesday

Rediff.com5 Jan 2004

The government is expected to invite initial bids for privatisation of Mineral Exploration Corporation (MECL) on Tuesday, placing advertisements in specialised technical publications in a change of strategy.

Jaitley slams rich nations on farm subsidies

Jaitley slams rich nations on farm subsidies

Rediff.com24 Dec 2003

Expressing concern over appreciating rupee affecting exports, the government on Wednesday slammed developed countries for distorting global trade by highly subsiding their farm produce.

Telecom: Rs 300,000 cr needed

Telecom: Rs 300,000 cr needed

Rediff.com22 Mar 2005

The government on Tuesday said it would require about Rs 300,000 crore (Rs 3000 billion) of investment for the equipment to roll out broadband services and 150 million new telephone lines over the next three years.

Natwar to meet Powell on Thursday

Natwar to meet Powell on Thursday

Rediff.com9 Jun 2004

The two will discuss recent developments in bilateral relations and matters of mutual interest on regional and international issues.

'We have a strong bid for the Olympics'

'We have a strong bid for the Olympics'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2004

Indian Olympic Association President Suresh Kalmadi outlines his plans to bring the 2016 Olympics to India.

Show honesty, Pranab tells Pak

Show honesty, Pranab tells Pak

Rediff.com14 Aug 2004

India will not tolerate obstruction in fencing along LoC, says defence minister

Mumbai, Kolkata top power scale

Mumbai, Kolkata top power scale

Rediff.com8 Apr 2005

Rastogi, Uppal in final

Rastogi, Uppal in final

Rediff.com13 Oct 2005

Vishal Uppal set up a title clash with third seed Karan Rastogi in the ITF Men's Satellite Masters tennis tournament

Move on broadband speed next week: Baijal

Move on broadband speed next week: Baijal

Rediff.com23 Apr 2004

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Friday said it would come out with recommendations on broadband speed for service providers next week.

Sebi allows participatory notes for ONGC issue

Sebi allows participatory notes for ONGC issue

Rediff.com2 Mar 2004

In what could be a major boost to the ensuing public offer for sale of 10% equity in ONGC, Sebi has permitted lead managers and book runners to issue participatory notes for attracting foreign investment.

Congress expels rebel in Kerala

Congress expels rebel in Kerala

Rediff.com9 Apr 2003

Kadoth Govindan Nair had remained in the fray for the Rajya Sabha elections despite the wishes of Sonia Gandhi.

NDTV has big Mumbai plans

NDTV has big Mumbai plans

Rediff.com20 Mar 2003

Moses not suprised about Lewis's positive test

Moses not suprised about Lewis's positive test

Rediff.com30 Apr 2003

The legendary hurdler called for stricter measures to curb drug abuse in sport.

Sania touches new heights

Sania touches new heights

Rediff.com19 Oct 2004

The Indian ace has won six titles in 2004 and looks set for a successful transition from a promising potential to a true champion.

HCL Perot to recruit 600 professionals

HCL Perot to recruit 600 professionals

Rediff.com13 Mar 2003

HCL Perot will recruit up to 600 software professionals in 2003.

Mankad, Bopanna to clash in semis

Mankad, Bopanna to clash in semis

Rediff.com16 Jan 2003

They easily beat Bulgaria's Todor Enev and Russian qualifier Pavel\n\nLobanov respectively in the quarter-finals of the ITF Futures tournament.