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Volvo S60 takes the safety-first mantra seriously

Volvo S60 takes the safety-first mantra seriously

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

With all the safety equipment that it features, the S60 could be the smarter, more mature sedan alternative that consumers in this price category want, says Pavan Lall.

World Cup: How BCCI plans to protect players during IPL

World Cup: How BCCI plans to protect players during IPL

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

We have shortlisted 18 players and will rotate them: Prasad on WC plans

EPL: Chelsea urge fans to take care after train blast in London

EPL: Chelsea urge fans to take care after train blast in London

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

Chelsea have released a statement urging fans travelling to Stamford Bridge for their English Premier League match against Arsenal on Sunday to take extra precautions in the aftermath of Friday's terrorism incident in London, as Parsons Green is near the club's stadium.

Akshay Kumar's TOP 10 HITS

Akshay Kumar's TOP 10 HITS

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

We celebrate Akshay's birthday by looking back at his top 20 blockbusters over the years.

Deepika wants 'amazing babies' from Vin Diesel?!

Deepika wants 'amazing babies' from Vin Diesel?!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Deepika Padukone tells Ellen DeGeneres about her 'crazy love' for her xXx: Return Of Xander Cage co-star Vin Diesel.

Budget: Mission Poshan 2.0 to improve nutritional outcomes

Budget: Mission Poshan 2.0 to improve nutritional outcomes

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

The supplementary nutrition programme and the Poshan Abhiyaan under the Women and Child Development Ministry has been merged to launch Mission Poshan 2.0 to strengthen nutritional content, delivery, outreach, and outcome, according to the Union Budget announced on Monday.

Tata Group chief Cyrus Mistry meets Modi

Tata Group chief Cyrus Mistry meets Modi

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Mistry took over as head of the $96.79 billion diversified conglomerate in December 2012.

NADA to minimise dope testing due to coronavirus threat

NADA to minimise dope testing due to coronavirus threat

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

NADA takes help from government doctors to conduct dope tests but all medical officers are busy in the wake of rising in coronavirus cases.

IPL security to be centrally managed: Modi

IPL security to be centrally managed: Modi

Rediff.com10 Mar 2009

Asserting that security of the players is paramount, IPL commissioner Lalit Modi on Tuesday said the cover around the participating cricketers at the Twenty20 event would be centrally-managed and the budget for it 10 times more than last year. Explaining the security plan, Modi revealed the IPL will not leave to the teams this year and take control of the arrangements centrally.

India Open, Syed Modi cancelled in BWF's adjusted calendar

India Open, Syed Modi cancelled in BWF's adjusted calendar

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

The BWF also shared its Standard Operation Procedure with member associations, saying any breach "can result in accreditation being revoked and participants not permitted to enter the venue."

India's growth potential at 6.5-7%: S&P

India's growth potential at 6.5-7%: S&P

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Days after keeping India's rating at lowest investment grade for 13th year in a row, the rating agency in a webinar said despite the contraction in GDP this year, the country continues to be an outperformer among the peer groups.

Covid doesn't stop superstars from shooting!

Covid doesn't stop superstars from shooting!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Shooting is underway for Amitabh Bachchan's Goodbye, Shah Rukh Khan's Pathan, Salman Khan's Tiger 3 and Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan's Adipurush among other films.

'Maharaja of Travancore was a living saint'

'Maharaja of Travancore was a living saint'

Rediff.com29 May 2021

'What a saint he was. What a godly person he was.'

Could Coronavirus force legalisation of ball-tampering?

Could Coronavirus force legalisation of ball-tampering?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Shining the ball is an integral part of Test cricket as it helps the bowlers swing the ball, both conventional and reverse.

Odisha's Dongria Kondhs face Covid threat

Odisha's Dongria Kondhs face Covid threat

Rediff.com29 May 2021

There is little doubt that the Dongria Kondhs are facing their biggest challenge. Being small in number, they need special attention and care in order to fight this deadly virus.

Falling in love with Star Trek all over again

Falling in love with Star Trek all over again

Rediff.com1 May 2009

Prequel to take you where no Star Trek has gone before.

Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin dies in a car accident

Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin dies in a car accident

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

The talented actor died in a car accident on June 19.

'The key to success is the frequency of flights'

'The key to success is the frequency of flights'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2008

Paramount Airway's Managing Director M Thiagarajan insists that his is the only profitable airline in the country, but refuses to share the company's balance sheet with the media.

Beyond CV, 10 skills managers look for

Beyond CV, 10 skills managers look for

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Employers are now increasingly looking for candidates with a wide range of nuanced skills that will be crucial to have an edge in a competitive market, says Shekhar Bhattacharjee.

'I am a simple desi girl'

'I am a simple desi girl'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Watch out for dancing sensation Amy Aela.

Shooting's national camp to resume from August 1, attendance compulsory

Shooting's national camp to resume from August 1, attendance compulsory

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

The NRAI is also working on organising 'bilateral engagements for its Olympic squad' subject to approval of the government and the Sports Authority of India.

This year's Asia Cup cancelled, says Ganguly

This year's Asia Cup cancelled, says Ganguly

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday announced cancellation of the Asia Cup T20, scheduled to be held in September, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Pakistan originally had the hosting rights of the six-team continental event but considering the alarming COVID-19 situation, the PCB board had decided to swap it with Sri Lanka.

Can't find a job? Here's why you MUST skill up

Can't find a job? Here's why you MUST skill up

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Upskilling would not only improve chances of employability but would also increase the scope of jobs based on skills they have acquired over a period of time, says Akhand Swaroop Pandit, co-founder and CEO, The Catalyst Group.

Indian Wells tennis becomes first big US sports casualty of coronavirus

Indian Wells tennis becomes first big US sports casualty of coronavirus

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

The Indian Wells tennis tournament was set to start on Tuesday, attracts the game's top players from both the men's and women's sides and drew a record 475,000 fans over its two-week run last year. It was cancelled over concerns about the spread of a coronavirus in Southern California.

Danger grows as Xi made 'Chairman of Everything'

Danger grows as Xi made 'Chairman of Everything'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Support from the committee gives Xi an indefinite extension on the reins of power, which will surely result in hawkish and insular policies. It does not bode well for relations with the USA, or with anyone else who does not bow the knee to Beijing, for that matter.

Tom Cruise breaks ankle; Mission Impossible 6 on hold

Tom Cruise breaks ankle; Mission Impossible 6 on hold

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

Injury caution for Tom Cruise? He throws it out of the window before you can say Mission Impossible!

Modi govt can put India back on high growth path: Prez

Modi govt can put India back on high growth path: Prez

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

The President in his address to the joint sitting of Parliament unveiled the policies and priorities of the BJP - led NDA government which assumed power last month after elections to the 16th Lok Sabha.

How poor air could hit players in long matches at Aus Open

How poor air could hit players in long matches at Aus Open

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Chris Evert - along with John McEnroe - told reporters that air quality should be paramount in tournament organisers' minds.

Love Guru: Moronic humour

Love Guru: Moronic humour

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

The film is flat, and it does no justice to its lead actor Mike Myers' reputation of a terrific entertainer.

Guj seeks lifting of HC stay on Jagannath Yatra; NGO plea rejected

Guj seeks lifting of HC stay on Jagannath Yatra; NGO plea rejected

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Chief Minister Vijay Rupani said he had directed the state Advocate General to approach the high court and request it to allow the annual procession. The HC had on Saturday stayed the procession in the light of coronavirus pandemic in Ahmedabad.

Kohli, Bumrah to be rested for Windies T20s, ODIs

Kohli, Bumrah to be rested for Windies T20s, ODIs

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

India captain Virat Kohli and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will be rested for the limited-overs series against the West Indies, scheduled in the United States and the Caribbean, from August 3. Kohli and Bumrah will, however, be back for the two-Test series, which is a part of the inaugural World Test Championship.

In light of NIA arrests, Jaitley defends snooping order

In light of NIA arrests, Jaitley defends snooping order

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

'Would this crackdown of the terrorist module by NIA have been possible without interception of electronic communications?'

Pragya Thakur's tiff with SpiceJet crew delays flight

Pragya Thakur's tiff with SpiceJet crew delays flight

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

The Bhopal MP was was asked to move to a non-emergency row seat as she was on a wheelchair but she refused, causing the flight to delay of almost 45 minutes. Ultimately, she acquiesced and moved.

Soldiers' rights more important than those of terrorists: MoS

Soldiers' rights more important than those of terrorists: MoS

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Singh said the nation and the society as a whole are gradually getting conditioned to look at things in the eye instead of getting confused by duplicities.

'Amitabh Bachchan is my hugest inspiration'

'Amitabh Bachchan is my hugest inspiration'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

As Amitabh Bachchan turns a year older, film folk make sure to wish him and cherish their bond with the superstar.

The 10 Best Kishore Kumar Songs

The 10 Best Kishore Kumar Songs

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

We celebrate Kishore Kumar's 90th birth anniversary on August 4 with Amit Kumar's 10 favourite Kishore Kumar songs.

New Parliament will witness making of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat': PM

New Parliament will witness making of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat': PM

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Addressing the gathering after laying the foundation stone of the new building and performing the ground-breaking ceremony, Modi said many new things were being done in the new Parliament House, which will increase the efficiency of the MPs as modern methods will be incorporated in the work culture.

Mass quarantining permissible, says Bombay HC

Mass quarantining permissible, says Bombay HC

Rediff.com12 May 2020

'Time is of the essence in a quarantine situation, perhaps the best way in the present unprecedented situation to balance conflicting interests between individual's rights and public health is to allow for immediate quarantine for preventing spread of contagious and infectious COVID-19'

Sindhu slams Indigo for rude behaviour, airline rejects claims

Sindhu slams Indigo for rude behaviour, airline rejects claims

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu on Saturday accused an Indigo ground staff of misbehaving with her while travelling from Hyderabad to Mumbai, even as the airline rejected the celebrated shuttler's allegations.

Can Murari Lal Jalan revive Jet Airways?

Can Murari Lal Jalan revive Jet Airways?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

For Jet's revival, Mr Jalan should be on the scene long enough for everyone to get to know him, appreciate his skills, and not vanish into thin air within a matter of months or even weeks, observes Anjuli Bhargava.