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Soccer: Antonio sets record as West Ham thrash Leicester

Soccer: Antonio sets record as West Ham thrash Leicester

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Having headed into the match tied on 47 league goals with West Ham's former stalwart Paolo Di Canio, Antonio was delighted to have surpassed the Italian as he celebrated by lifting a cardboard cut-out of himself at the side of the pitch.

'We must buy less, buy better and wear it for longer'

'We must buy less, buy better and wear it for longer'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

''Fashion without a conscience is a ticking time bomb.'

BSNL starts satellite phone service, Tata Comm to bow out

BSNL starts satellite phone service, Tata Comm to bow out

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The service will cover areas where no network is available and will be provided by INMARSAT, which has 14 satellites.

Olympic sponsor Toyota pulls out TV ads for Games

Olympic sponsor Toyota pulls out TV ads for Games

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Organisers warn participants against eating out over COVID-19 risks.

Coronavirus declared global health emergency as death toll rises to 213

Coronavirus declared global health emergency as death toll rises to 213

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Hubei province, the epicentre of the outbreak, reported 5,806 confirmed cases, including 204 deaths, official media reported.

Japan says Olympics on track as Abe, Trump hold talks on coronavirus

Japan says Olympics on track as Abe, Trump hold talks on coronavirus

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Donald Trump talked by phone for about 50 minutes Friday morning and agreed to 'strengthen cooperation' on fighting the novel coronavirus, but did not discuss postponing the Olympics or holding them without spectators, Japanese officials said.

ICJ verdict in Kulbhushan Jadhav case on July 17

ICJ verdict in Kulbhushan Jadhav case on July 17

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

India approached the ICJ in May 2017 against Pakistan for denying consular access to Jadhav.

Denied promotion? 6 things to do!

Denied promotion? 6 things to do!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Instead of grinding your teeth after knowing the reason, look into yourself and question: Did you really deserve the promotion?

Can India win an Olympic Medal in Climbing?

Can India win an Olympic Medal in Climbing?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

While sport climbing made its debut in the Olympics only this year, it has had a popular home in India for many years now.

Experts warn of high-risk Tokyo Olympics amid COVID-19

Experts warn of high-risk Tokyo Olympics amid COVID-19

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

Scientists and medical experts are concerned about how things might look next summer, a year after the Tokyo Games were postponed.

Former Barca defender accused of links with Mexican drug lord

Former Barca defender accused of links with Mexican drug lord

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

US sanctions Mexico captain Rafa Marquez for alleged drug ties 'I deny categorically any type of relation with this organization'

Koregaon-Bhima: 2 activists taken into custody after court rejects bail

Koregaon-Bhima: 2 activists taken into custody after court rejects bail

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

The prosecution, while opposing the bail applications, had argued that they have "corrborative evidence" against the accused to prove their involvement in Maoist activities, such as mobilising cadres, recruiting students from eminent institutes and sending them to the interior to become "professional revolutionaries", raise funds and procure weapons.

Amazon arm to set up data centre in Hyderabad

Amazon arm to set up data centre in Hyderabad

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Friday announced setting up of its second data centre region in India in Telangana that will be operational by mid-2022, and will see the tech giant investing about Rs 20,761 crore. While AWS did not comment on the investment detail, Telangana IT and Industries Minister KT Rama Rao tweeted that AWS will invest Rs 20,761 crore ($2.77 billion) to set up multiple data centres in the state.

Why Citi is exiting India

Why Citi is exiting India

Rediff.com10 May 2021

The Indian regulatory framework forced Citi to hibernate -- contrary to the claim that it never sleeps!

Be ready to fly low till COVID-19 is gone

Be ready to fly low till COVID-19 is gone

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Empty middle seat, no duty-free shopping to be new normal till WHO all-clear.

Opposition should aim for 2029

Opposition should aim for 2029

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

The Opposition must understand that while 2024 may draw mileage from the growing resentment towards the BJP, the real battle and proof of how well India learnt from its disastrous dalliance with the Right-wing, will be in 2029, observes Shyam G Menon.

Netanyahu thanks Modi for India's vote against Palestinian group

Netanyahu thanks Modi for India's vote against Palestinian group

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

It is the first time that India has voted on a resolution at the UN that is being perceived as pro-Israel.

India may ease clinical trial norms for coronavirus vaccine

India may ease clinical trial norms for coronavirus vaccine

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation said while the rights, safety, and well-being of trial subjects were of paramount importance, protocol amendment, deviation or modification might be necessary in some cases owing to unavoidable circumstances.

US curbs travel from India from May 4; some exemptions allowed

US curbs travel from India from May 4; some exemptions allowed

Rediff.com1 May 2021

India is struggling with a second wave of the pandemic with more than 3,00,000 daily new coronavirus cases being reported in the past few days, and hospitals are reeling under a shortage of medical oxygen and beds.

Israel ex-PM Ariel Sharon 'critically ill'

Israel ex-PM Ariel Sharon 'critically ill'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, who has been in a coma since 2006, is in a critical condition after "serious deterioration" in his health with vital organs failing over the past few days, his doctor said on Thursday.

Stage set for Chiranjeevi, the politician

Stage set for Chiranjeevi, the politician

Rediff.com16 Aug 2008

Putting months of speculations and wait to an end, Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi will finally make his political debut on Sunday afternoon. At 02:30 pm, the popular actor of Telugu movies, surrounded by his security guards, will appear before the media to unveil his much-awaited political plans.

What's the easiest thing to win at Rio Olympics?

What's the easiest thing to win at Rio Olympics?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Rio can still pull off a dazzling Games, but organizers are scrambling to sell some 1.7 million tickets, or 28 percent of the scaled-back total made available for sale.

Coronavirus concerns overshadow Olympic flame arrival in Japan

Coronavirus concerns overshadow Olympic flame arrival in Japan

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Tokyo 2020 organisers received the Olympic flame in a scaled-down handover ceremony in the Greek capital on Thursday, amid the coronavirus spread that has cast doubt on the global, multi-billion dollar event. In a brief ceremony closed to spectators in Athens' Panathenaic stadium, site of the first modern Games in 1896, the torch was received by Tokyo Games representative Naoko Imoto.

India biggest buyer of Covid vaccine with 1.6 bn doses

India biggest buyer of Covid vaccine with 1.6 bn doses

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

India has purchased 500 million doses of the Oxford University-AstraZeneca vaccine candidate, one billion from the United States company Novavax and 100 million doses of the Sputnik V candidate from Russia's Gamaleya Research Institute, according to the US-based Duke University Global Health Innovation Center.

Violent clashes rock Kashmir on New Year's Day

Violent clashes rock Kashmir on New Year's Day

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

Violent clashes were witnessed at two places in Kashmir on Friday, with stone-pelting mobs attacking security personnel who retaliated by lobbing teargas shells, officials said.

Remain non-violent when fighting for a cause: Prez on R-Day eve

Remain non-violent when fighting for a cause: Prez on R-Day eve

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Stressing that both the government and the opposition have 'important roles to play', the President said, "While giving expression to their political ideas both must move forward in tandem to ensure that development of the country and welfare of its people are promoted consistently."

'If you want to arrest me...go for it': Hafiz Saeed dares Pak govt

'If you want to arrest me...go for it': Hafiz Saeed dares Pak govt

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

"We will emerge more strongly if you try to suppress us," said Saeed.

The Kerala minister who's fighting for states in GST Council

The Kerala minister who's fighting for states in GST Council

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Thomas Isaac has been in and out of the national news in his role as Kerala's finance minister since 2018 for various path-breaking tax initiatives. But it is 2020 that he has become more prominent, principally in the GST council.

3 lakhs to 22 crore! IIM grad's success story

3 lakhs to 22 crore! IIM grad's success story

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

From a small team of five weavers, Karagiri now works with 1,800 weavers from across India. Pallavi Mohadikar, co-founder of Karagiri, shares her incredible success journey.

Covid-19 has severely tested resilience of all nations: PM

Covid-19 has severely tested resilience of all nations: PM

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Referring to the COVID-19 pandemic, Modi said India has always prided itself as the first responder in the region - a friend in need.

Covid-19 and cricket: Melbourne Magic in morbid 2020

Covid-19 and cricket: Melbourne Magic in morbid 2020

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The challenges in a post COVID-19 world were new and unusual but unlike other Indian sports, cricket could partially redeem itself, thanks to the deep pockets of the BCCI

Olympic champ swimmer Huegill commits for CWG

Olympic champ swimmer Huegill commits for CWG

Rediff.com25 Sep 2010

In a boost to pullout-ridden Commonwealth Games, veteran Olympic medallist Australian swimmer Geoff Huegill has downplayed security concerns and said he is committed to contesting in the mega event in India.

How to STAY SAFE after Vaccination

How to STAY SAFE after Vaccination

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

'Chances of getting the disease are not reduced, either after one dose or both doses of the vaccine.' 'And the probability of getting the infection -- you need to differentiate infection from disease -- by getting vaccinated is almost unaltered, be it single dose or two doses.' 'But your chances of developing moderate to severe disease, after getting infected, gets reduced with every dose you receive.'

Removal of MFN status would hit $488.5 mn worth of exports from Pak

Removal of MFN status would hit $488.5 mn worth of exports from Pak

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

Removal of this status means India can now enhance customs duties to any level on goods coming from Pakistan.

Naxal attack: Mahendra Karma's PSO succumbs to injuries

Naxal attack: Mahendra Karma's PSO succumbs to injuries

Rediff.com1 Jun 2013

Senior Congress leader Mahendra Karma's personal security officer, who was critically injured in the deadly Naxal attack in Bastar, succumbed to his injuries at a hospital in Raipur on Saturday, taking the death toll in the tragedy to 28.

ASK AJIT: 'Accumulate', 'Hold' Or 'Exit'?

ASK AJIT: 'Accumulate', 'Hold' Or 'Exit'?

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries

Turban search creates uproar among Sikhs in US

Turban search creates uproar among Sikhs in US

Rediff.com9 Sep 2007

The turban searches by the TSA have riled the Sikh community.

Will Justice Bhandari make it to the ICJ?

Will Justice Bhandari make it to the ICJ?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

Election for final seat on the International Court of Justice stays deadlocked.

Winter Olympics sidelights: No official complaints about high winds

Winter Olympics sidelights: No official complaints about high winds

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

The International Ski Federation (FIS) has refuted claims that athletes' complaints had been ignored in the build-up to the controversial women's snowboard slopestyle Olympic final on Monday.

Pak slams US support for India's UNSC bid

Pak slams US support for India's UNSC bid

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

Pakistan said US President Barack Obama's endorsement of India's bid for permanent membership of the UN Security Council would add to the "complexity" of efforts to revamp the world body's most powerful organ.