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PIX: Pujara leads India's fightback with gutsy knock

PIX: Pujara leads India's fightback with gutsy knock

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Images from Day 3 of the third Test between England and India, at Headingley, Leeds, on Friday.

Mumbai gets highest rainfall in 10 yrs, more to come

Mumbai gets highest rainfall in 10 yrs, more to come

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Private weather agency Skymet said Mumbai is at 'serious risk of flooding' between July 3 and 5.

'Everyday person' Rabada bats for liberation of mind

'Everyday person' Rabada bats for liberation of mind

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada called upon sportspersons to fight for the right causes without 'shoving their opinion down anyone's throat.

Guess who's back to work in Bollywood?

Guess who's back to work in Bollywood?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Joginder Tuteja takes a look at the film projects that are on floors now.

Anti-CAA protest in Bihar; Bengal, Assam peaceful

Anti-CAA protest in Bihar; Bengal, Assam peaceful

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

West Bengal had witnessed violence and arson from December 13 to 17 during protests against the new citizenship law.

3 security personnel killed as terrorists ambush Army convoy in Baramullah

3 security personnel killed as terrorists ambush Army convoy in Baramullah

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

A massive operation has been launched to track down the attackers, who fled the spot.

1st ODI: Dominant Australia rout India by 66 runs

1st ODI: Dominant Australia rout India by 66 runs

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

IMAGES from the 1st ODI between Australia and India played at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday

Coronavirus: Flipkart offers work from home to staff

Coronavirus: Flipkart offers work from home to staff

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The company has also issued a ban on all non-essential domestic and international business travel, and is encouraging employees who may have returned from international travel to work from home for 14 days.

Second dry run of COVID-19 inoculation conducted

Second dry run of COVID-19 inoculation conducted

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

The first nationwide mock drill was held on January 2 which, the health ministry said, helped to iron out any glitches in the final execution and further refinement of the operational procedures.

Signs that your parent needs YOUR HELP!

Signs that your parent needs YOUR HELP!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

If your parent(s) are facing problems in executing day-to-day tasks, then it is time to evaluate the need to have complete care at home with a dedicated Care Companion helping them diligently.

With new GLC Coupe, Mercedes makes it 4 launches in 4 months

With new GLC Coupe, Mercedes makes it 4 launches in 4 months

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Equipped with the ' Mercedes Me' connect feature which makes this one too a connected car, this is the 10th 'Made in India' product from Mercedes and comes in two engine variants. The 300d 4MATIC diesel and the 300 4MATIC petrol, both BS VI versions. The diesel is an in-line 4-cylinder engine that churns out 245 hp power and 500 Nm of peak torque, and can do a 0-100 km/h in 6.6 seconds, while the GLC 300 Coup in-line petrol engine produces 258 hp and 370 Nm of torque and can do 0-100km/h in just 6.3 seconds!

UP worst hit as rain claims 42 lives in 4 states

UP worst hit as rain claims 42 lives in 4 states

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

Over 40 people died in rain-related incidents, majority of them in Uttar Pradesh, while incessant rainfall in Bihar left the streets of state capital Patna and other areas waterlogged and residences of at least two ministers marooned.

Flyers beware! You may be under airport security scanner

Flyers beware! You may be under airport security scanner

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

The need to use behavioral techniques for spotting terrorism acts was felt after such an exercise had helped customs officials recover cash and drugs.

Covid: Centre allocates foreign aid to states, UTs

Covid: Centre allocates foreign aid to states, UTs

Rediff.com4 May 2021

The Union health ministry on Tuesday said that aid received from other countries has been distributed in different states to help deal with the rising number of COVID-19 cases.

BJP's win rekindles hope for reforms, growth: Goldman

BJP's win rekindles hope for reforms, growth: Goldman

Rediff.com23 May 2014

According to the global financial services major, after the BJP's 'historic' election victory on May 16, hope for structural reforms has gone up.

Floods ravage Bihar, Assam, Bengal; train services hit

Floods ravage Bihar, Assam, Bengal; train services hit

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Heavy rains in the last three days triggered flash floods in parts of Bihar, where 41 people have died so far, and inundated large areas in Assam and North Bengal, paralysing normal life and snapping rail link to the Northeast from the rest of the country.

Israel develops key Covid antibody that 'attacks and neutralises' virus

Israel develops key Covid antibody that 'attacks and neutralises' virus

Rediff.com5 May 2020

The statement said that the antibody's development had been completed and that the institute was in the process of patenting the find 'and in the next stage, researchers will approach international companies to produce the antibody on a commercial scale'.

Rains kill 7 in NE, over 4 L affected in Assam floods

Rains kill 7 in NE, over 4 L affected in Assam floods

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

In the Northeast, while three people died in Assam, two each lost their lives in Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram in rain-related incidents.

Buzz: Tom Curran pulls out of Big Bash over 'bubble' fatigue

Buzz: Tom Curran pulls out of Big Bash over 'bubble' fatigue

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

A number of top cricketers have expressed concern about being confined to biosecure bubbles for months on end to keep international schedules on track.

IPL: Bio-secure bubble no bother for Punjab's Agarwal

IPL: Bio-secure bubble no bother for Punjab's Agarwal

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Kings XI Punjab batsman Mayank Agarwal was neither apprehensive about getting back to nets nor is he cribbing about strict bio-bubble guidelines in place for the IPL, saying it's worth following the protocols to compete in a league that "beats everything".

What will post-Covid India look like?

What will post-Covid India look like?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

'The norm will be even less public accountability, even less transparency, tweets instead of press conferences, TV lectures rather than parliamentary debate, and greater political authoritarianism,' predicts Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Want your dream job? 8 skills that matter

Want your dream job? 8 skills that matter

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Part of landing your dream job involves knowing the ins and outs of that particular job.

Sell or Stay Invested in soaring markets?

Sell or Stay Invested in soaring markets?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

'This market is very expensive in some pockets, dirt cheap in some, and the belly of the market is reasonably valued.'

How India Inc plans to tap robust rural market

How India Inc plans to tap robust rural market

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

While companies have not launched too many products in rural areas of late, easy financing has helped push up demand.

The post-mortem of Australia's defeat in Rajkot

The post-mortem of Australia's defeat in Rajkot

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

According to Steve Smith, the key to India's victory was their partnerships in the middle.

Covid-19: With great power comes great responsibility

Covid-19: With great power comes great responsibility

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Cities are setting the rules that now carry life and death implications for their residents, and most of these rules are sought to be set by the municipal authorities who have never wielded such power, reports Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.

Drones: Bleeding India Without War

Drones: Bleeding India Without War

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Unless each attack drone can be neutralised, India will be literally deploying elephants to stamp out ants -- and the ants may still survive! points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

BEL, Anna Varsity build Patang, a drone with 2-km zoom range

BEL, Anna Varsity build Patang, a drone with 2-km zoom range

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

The unmanned aerial vehicle has been developed for surveillance and broadcasting and is ready for commercialisation.

COVID-19 not 'exploded' in India but risk remains: WHO expert

COVID-19 not 'exploded' in India but risk remains: WHO expert

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

The WHO expert noted that measures taken in India such as the nationwide lockdown have had an impact in slowing transmission but the risk of an increase in cases looms as the country opens up.

Why India LOVES Modi

Why India LOVES Modi

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

We love a leader who oozes authority and firmness, notes Virendra Kapoor.

Anti-CAB protests rock Northeast, infant dies on choked road

Anti-CAB protests rock Northeast, infant dies on choked road

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Students' organisations and political parties are participating in the bandh to protest the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019, which seeks to grant Indian citizenship to non-Muslim refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan if they faced religious persecution there.

Football: Arteta takes responsibility for Arsenal's poor form

Football: Arteta takes responsibility for Arsenal's poor form

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Arsenal must trust in Arteta, says Guardiola.

'I am not waging a war against any government'

'I am not waging a war against any government'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

'But still they have filed FIRs against me under section 505 of the IPC.' 'These were draconian laws that were misused by the British East India Company against the soldiers who participated in the mutiny (of 1857).'

'Don't fall for rumours': PM launches India's COVID-19 vaccination drive

'Don't fall for rumours': PM launches India's COVID-19 vaccination drive

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Modi urged the country to show patience during the vaccination drive as it had shown till now in fighting the pandemic.

Can't risk health for sport, says Sports Minister Rijiju

Can't risk health for sport, says Sports Minister Rijiju

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Talking specifically about the 13th edition of IPL, which has been put on hold for an indefinite period due to the pandemic, Rijiju said it is the government's prerogative to take a call on conducting any tournament in the country.

Chandrayaan-2: ISRO performs 4th orbit manoeuvre

Chandrayaan-2: ISRO performs 4th orbit manoeuvre

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

All spacecraft parameters are normal, the Bengaluru headquartered space agency said after the maneuver on the spacecraft.

Stylish and powerful, driving Mustang is a divine pleasure

Stylish and powerful, driving Mustang is a divine pleasure

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

With ravishing good looks and speed to burn, the Ford Mustang GT is a perfect fit for the race track.

'PoK part of India, expect to have physical jurisdiction over it one day'

'PoK part of India, expect to have physical jurisdiction over it one day'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

The external affairs minister also made it clear that with Pakistan, the issue is not Article 370, the issue is cross-border terrorism and the first thing that has to come to table for any talks with Pakistan has to be the terrorism issue.

Chandrayaan-2: Second lunar-bound orbit manoeuvre performed

Chandrayaan-2: Second lunar-bound orbit manoeuvre performed

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

All spacecraft parameters are normal, the Bengaluru headquartered space agency said after the maneuver.

What is the RBI governor up to?

What is the RBI governor up to?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

What is killing the risk appetite of the bond buyers is the inconsistency in the central bank's approach. It needs to allow the yield to find its own level, gradually. To ensure that, the RBI may adopt a similar approach with which it handles a slipping rupee, asserts Tamal Bandyopadhyay.