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The most delayed train in India

The most delayed train in India

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

With a 20 hour average delay, the New Jalpaiguri Express is the queen among late-running trains.

He's a character, he's funny, he's loveable: Gatlin on Bolt

He's a character, he's funny, he's loveable: Gatlin on Bolt

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

Reaction to Gatlin's win and Bolt's surprise defeat:

IPL PHOTOS: Punjab keep play-offs hopes alive after crushing RCB

IPL PHOTOS: Punjab keep play-offs hopes alive after crushing RCB

Rediff.com6 May 2017

First, Axar smashed his way to an unbeaten 38 off 17 balls as Kings XI Punjab managed 138 for 7 and then grabbed 3/11 in in 3 overs with RCB skittled out for 119 in 19 overs.

Can you watch 309 films in a year?

Can you watch 309 films in a year?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

On planes, on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar, Zee5, Hulu, MUBI, Kanopy, film festivals... Aseem Chhabra tell us how he watched 309 films in 365 days.

What will be India's growth this fiscal?

What will be India's growth this fiscal?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

There are various projections about India's growth.

Ballistic missile Agni-IV successfully test-fired

Ballistic missile Agni-IV successfully test-fired

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Agni-IV missile is equipped with 5th generation onboard computer and distributed architecture. It has the latest features to correct and guide itself for in-flight disturbance.

The Fat Lady Ain't Singing Yet

The Fat Lady Ain't Singing Yet

Rediff.com21 Dec 2002

'100 terrorists active in south Kashmir'

'100 terrorists active in south Kashmir'

Rediff.com13 May 2017

Major General B S Raju said a full scale cordon-and-search operation, like the one conducted in Shopian recently, will be carried out only in places where the army's operations are hampered.

The man who revolutionised cricket pitches in India

The man who revolutionised cricket pitches in India

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Curator Daljit Singh has retired a happy man after 22 years of service to Indian cricket. The groundstaff are no longer seen as gardeners and are getting due respect, a change that pleases him the most.

26/11 aftermath: ATS' anti-ISIS ops gain momentum

26/11 aftermath: ATS' anti-ISIS ops gain momentum

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

Improved coordination between various security agencies and a quick response mechanism are the key to Mumbai's security in the nine years following the 26/11 attacks.

Love a spine-chilling ghost story?

Love a spine-chilling ghost story?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Don't read this when you're alone at home!

How Babus did during the Pandemic: A report card

How Babus did during the Pandemic: A report card

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

The Covid pandemic has left a question mark on how the central government manages its staff.

Aus Open: Easy win for Nadal; Kenin crashes out

Aus Open: Easy win for Nadal; Kenin crashes out

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Images from Day 4 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday.

Gold dips for 6th day on sustained selling, global cues

Gold dips for 6th day on sustained selling, global cues

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Traders said sustained selling by stockists in tandem with a weakening global trend mainly kept pressure on precious metal prices.

Indian economy is now working with less cash

Indian economy is now working with less cash

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Assuming that demonetisation had not happened, the value of notes in circulation this year could have increased to Rs 19.3 lakh crore. But what we have, instead, by the end of August is a 20 per cent lower figure for currency notes in circulation, says A K Bhattacharya.

Could the next rebound be the mother of all bull runs?

Could the next rebound be the mother of all bull runs?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

'The business of investing is essentially about competent doubt management: If the market knocks off 3,000 points, the doubt will be whether it will ever rebound (making it one man's doubt against another man's conviction),' says Mudar Pathreya.

Beware! Smart watch may leak your data to hackers

Beware! Smart watch may leak your data to hackers

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

A solution to motion leaks would be to lower the sample rate of the sensors

Jat quota stir begins on tepid note amid tight security

Jat quota stir begins on tepid note amid tight security

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Giving this information at Chandigarh, a government spokesman said that more companies of the paramilitary forces have been demanded by the state.

Ashwin shines as India bundle out SL for 205

Ashwin shines as India bundle out SL for 205

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

The visitors never got going as spinners Ravichandran Ashwin (4/67) and Ravindra Jadeja (3/56) along with comeback-man Ishant Sharma (3/37) shared the spoils.

Indo-Pak trade talks to be hit again

Indo-Pak trade talks to be hit again

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

The MFN (Most Favoured Nation, meaning non-discriminatory treatment for each other) issue is of prime importance to India, as it wants to have greater access in the Pakistani markets.

New products at Maruti may mean lower royalty for parent Suzuki

New products at Maruti may mean lower royalty for parent Suzuki

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

The long awaited product is likely to be launched early next year.

Gold tops Rs 27,000-mark; surges Rs 480 to hit 2-month high

Gold tops Rs 27,000-mark; surges Rs 480 to hit 2-month high

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Silver also advanced by Rs 200 to Rs 36,500 per kg.

Sports Shorts: Physicians group calls on members to reject IAAF regulations

Sports Shorts: Physicians group calls on members to reject IAAF regulations

Rediff.com3 May 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Gold falls for third day on sustained selling

Gold falls for third day on sustained selling

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

Continuing its losing streak for the third day, gold prices drifted by Rs 155 to settle at Rs 28,175 per ten gram in the national capital today on sustained selling by stockists, tracking a weakening global trend.

Gold, silver extend losses on weak global cues, low demand

Gold, silver extend losses on weak global cues, low demand

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Traders said besides stockists selling, a weakening global trend where gold posted its biggest decline in almost seven months as Portuguese banking concerns eased and equities gained, diminishing safe-haven demand.

India successfully test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-IV

India successfully test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-IV

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

India on Tuesday successfully test-fired the nuclear-capable strategic ballistic missile Agni-IV from a test range off the Odisha coast.

Gold drops on global cues, subdued demand

Gold drops on global cues, subdued demand

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Gold in Singapore, which normally sets price trend on the domestic front, fell from three-month high by declining 0.6 per cent to $1,312.48 an ounce.

F1: Ricciardo inspired by Hamilton to do great things at Renault

F1: Ricciardo inspired by Hamilton to do great things at Renault

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

'Renault Sport Racing managing director Cyril Abiteboul told reporters that Ricciardo could be the spark needed to ignite the team on track'

Stepanova records illegally accessed after WADA hack

Stepanova records illegally accessed after WADA hack

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Russian whistleblower Yulia Stepanova's electronic account at the World Anti-Doping Agency has been illegally accessed, WADA said on Saturday.

Heavy downpour brings Mumbai to a halt, 28 killed

Heavy downpour brings Mumbai to a halt, 28 killed

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Heavy rains lashing Mumbai since Sunday have thrown rail, air and road traffic out of gear, with several trains and flights being cancelled. With IMD forecast of heavy rains for Tuesday, the authorities declared a holiday in the city and adjoining regions, asking people to avoid stepping out of their houses.

Kupwara encounter: Why the army is watching the LoC

Kupwara encounter: Why the army is watching the LoC

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Even as India battles the COVID-19 threat on a war footing, it cannot lose sight of the threat building up in Kashmir, cautions Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Intense cold, dense fog prevails in north India, 10 killed

Intense cold, dense fog prevails in north India, 10 killed

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Intense cold conditions continued unabated in the northern region disrupting transport services on Wednesday as mercury dropped by several notches and fog enveloped most parts, causing poor visibility and resulting in death of 10 people in road accidents.

Forget stocks, MFs. Become a PE investor for just Rs 25 lakh

Forget stocks, MFs. Become a PE investor for just Rs 25 lakh

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Private equity investing can be rewarding, but an investor needs to be patient as exiting can be tricky and these assets do not provide instant liquidity.

Formula One returns to France after 10-year absence

Formula One returns to France after 10-year absence

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

The French Formula One Grand Prix will return in 2018 after a 10-year absence with the race scheduled to take place at the Circuit Paul Ricard in southern France, regional politician Christian Estrosi said.

Why Asif Kapadia made a movie on Maradona

Why Asif Kapadia made a movie on Maradona

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

'It was difficult, but we wanted to show an honest portrayal.' 'I was not trying to tear him apart.'

Time to worry about India's economic future

Time to worry about India's economic future

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

'Concerns about India's future are hampering private investment.' 'If the private sector sees strategy, teams and execution on these issues, this will inspire confidence in India.' 'This should be our main strategy for 2017,' says Ajay Shah.

Which way is Covid-19 headed?

Which way is Covid-19 headed?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The disease could go down several paths. One possibility, the least likely, is that it will just disappear. The most likely is that it will have seasonal impact, says Devangshu Datta.

Gold extends losses on global cues, tumbles Rs 155

Gold extends losses on global cues, tumbles Rs 155

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Bullion merchants said apart from subdued demand from jewellers and retailers despite ongoing festive season, a weakening global trend where gold eased to over one-week low as investors weighed the health of the global economy against tension between Ukraine and Russia, mainly weighed on precious metal prices.

Rajapaksas set to return: What'll Delhi do?

Rajapaksas set to return: What'll Delhi do?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Delhi finds itself between the rock and hard place in the coming Sri Lankan election, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

4 credit report errors that can cost you dearly

4 credit report errors that can cost you dearly

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

An error does not become a mistake until you refuse to correct it. Errors in your CIBIL credit report can become costly mistakes if you do not rectify them in time. So next time you get your CIBIL report, do not just see the score and tuck it away.