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Amit Kumar: The 10 Best Kishore Kumar Songs

Amit Kumar: The 10 Best Kishore Kumar Songs

Rediff.com15 May 2013

Amit Kumar lists his favourite songs from his late father's legendary repertoire.

How dominant India brought Windies back to earth

How dominant India brought Windies back to earth

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Captain Virat Kohli endured a rare failure but Rohit Sharma more than compensated with a blistering 162 to help India steamroll West Indies by 224 runs in the fourth ODI.

'Some ICC guidelines on resumption of cricket impractical, will need review'

'Some ICC guidelines on resumption of cricket impractical, will need review'

Rediff.com25 May 2020

International Cricket Council recommended a host of 'back to cricket' guidelines including 14-day pre-match isolation training camps to ensure the teams are free from COVID-19. Former India opener Chopra said it is still pre-mature to prepare a fixed set of guidelines for resumption of cricket as the situation is evolving 'every day'.

Will India's Covaxin be world's first COVID-19 drug?

Will India's Covaxin be world's first COVID-19 drug?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

'We need to prove to the world that quality vaccines and R&D are possible in India.'

Centre lists parameters for states to mark zones

Centre lists parameters for states to mark zones

Rediff.com18 May 2020

This comes after the ministry of home affairs issued guidelines for the fourth phase of the nationwide lockdown, giving power to states and union territories to delineate red, green and orange zones as per the COVID-19 situation taking into consideration the parameters shared by the union health ministry.

Lanka names officer accused of human rights abuse as Army chief

Lanka names officer accused of human rights abuse as Army chief

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Silva's name was mentioned in the resolution passed by the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in 2013, alleging rights abuses by the Sri Lankan Army.

SBI pegs FY20 GDP growth at 5%

SBI pegs FY20 GDP growth at 5%

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

The SBI report, however, said the economic growth rate will pick up pace in 2020-21 to 6.2 per cent.

Lumia 620 packs a punch

Lumia 620 packs a punch

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

A mid-range entrant, Nokia's small wonder is a powerful smartphone that catches the eye.

How companies plan to hire employable graduates

How companies plan to hire employable graduates

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

Tired of complaining about the employability of graduates in the country, individual IT-ITeS firms are now tying up with educational institutes to be able to hire more employable graduates.

Stop all settlement activities: India asks Israel

Stop all settlement activities: India asks Israel

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

India on Tuesday asked Israel to stop all settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territories and emphasised that it supports a negotiated solution resulting in a 'sovereign, independent, viable and united state of Palestine'.

Why is Modi pushing Rajapaksa on the Tamils?

Why is Modi pushing Rajapaksa on the Tamils?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Mahinda Rajapaksa is a democratically elected leader who received a massive mandate of 71% of votes, and he owes nothing to Delhi or Washington for staging his political comeback, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Kate Hudson silences critics

Kate Hudson silences critics

Rediff.com10 Feb 2003

Hit by data breach? Here's how to reboot your life and control the damage

Hit by data breach? Here's how to reboot your life and control the damage

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

By the time the security failure is discovered and fixed, the damage is already done. A CIO survey by Forcepoint and Frost & Sullivan found that 69 per cent of Indian organisations were at risk of data breach. Whenever there is data breach, there is a potential disaster waiting to happen.

IAF stands by pilot's decision not to fly Rahul Gandhi

IAF stands by pilot's decision not to fly Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

The Indian Air Force on Wednesday said the refusal by its pilot to fly Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi from Kokrajhar to Guwahati in Assam was because of safety reasons and it strongly stands by the decision of its officer.

No fans, no goals in North vs South Korea WC qualifier

No fans, no goals in North vs South Korea WC qualifier

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

North Korea's official KCNA news agency issued a brief report early on Wednesday, saying the qualifier ended in a 0-0 draw after a series of "attacks and counterattacks".

This could be Ganguly's first major task as BCCI chief

This could be Ganguly's first major task as BCCI chief

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The new BCCI regime could soon be engaged in a bitter turf battle with the ICC since the world governing body's proposed Futures Tours Programme (FTP) could significantly hit Indian Cricket Board's revenue stream.

Have these actors aged well?

Have these actors aged well?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Even as the aging app goes viral on social media, with lots of Bollywood actors having a go at it to see how they'll look when they grow old, Sukanya Verma looks at some of the most notable instances of ageing for the screen.

IOC happy with security despite G4S glitch

IOC happy with security despite G4S glitch

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

Safety levels for the London Olympics have not been compromised by a major security contractor's failure to find enough staff, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Monday, less than two weeks before the Games begin.

How Pilot was trapped in the Chakravyuh

How Pilot was trapped in the Chakravyuh

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

By Monday morning, a dozen dissidents were ready to leave the Pilot camp. Having found a hole at the bottom of his boat, Pilot, with dwindling numbers, in sheer desperation, connected with Priyanka Gandhi, reveals Prakash Bhandari.

Centre mulls extending lockdown after requests by CMs

Centre mulls extending lockdown after requests by CMs

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

The video conference, which began at 11 am, comes amid indications that the central government may extend the nationwide lockdown with some possible relaxations even as Punjab and Odisha have already announced extending the lockdown beyond April 14 when the current spell of 21-day shutdown across the country ends on Tuesday.

'Stop DISRESPECTING women, hiding behind your phone!'

'Stop DISRESPECTING women, hiding behind your phone!'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'Trolls need to understand that there is a certain boundary, there is a certain way to deal with a woman.'

Bumrah reveals how he mastered the yorker

Bumrah reveals how he mastered the yorker

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Jasprit Bumrah is a premier practitioner of lethal yorkers but he considers his mastery in the art form to be just about 'decent' and that too after hours of intense net practice.

Aamir to play desi Forrest Gump

Aamir to play desi Forrest Gump

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Actor Atul Kulkarni has written the script for the official Forrest Gump remake.

The man who will LEAD China

The man who will LEAD China

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

In March 2013, Xi Jinping will officially become one of the most powerful men on the planet, when he takes over the Chinese President's post from Hu Jintao.

The stunning new B-Class Mercedes-Benz

The stunning new B-Class Mercedes-Benz

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

The new Mercedes-Benz B-Class is a luxury product that also provides comparative value for money.

10 tips to manage your anxiety during COVID-19

10 tips to manage your anxiety during COVID-19

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

When you know you've done your best, you are likely to feel more relaxed and confident that you will be safe, says Aayushi Lakhapati.

SC seeks reply from Centre, J-K over Farooq's arrest

SC seeks reply from Centre, J-K over Farooq's arrest

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Sources said that Abdullah has now been detained under the stringent Public Safety Act

New FDI policy may hurt India's start-up dream

New FDI policy may hurt India's start-up dream

Rediff.com6 May 2020

'As much as $4 billion in India's start-up companies has come from Chinese funds.' 'Government policy must not remain indifferent to the problems India's start-up ventures are likely to face after the change in FDI rules,' says A K Bhattacharya.

Can't let the junior players suffer from self-pity: Du Plessis

Can't let the junior players suffer from self-pity: Du Plessis

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

It's worse than a nightmare but letting the youngsters in the team wallow in self-pity is the last thing skipper Faf du Plessis would want ahead of their crucial game against world No 2 India.

New India Assurance CMD Ramadoss suspended

New India Assurance CMD Ramadoss suspended

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

United India Insurance chief G Srinivasan has taken up the additional charge of CMD.

Boycott critical of 'selfish' England batsmen

Boycott critical of 'selfish' England batsmen

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

Geoffrey Boycott has criticised England's batsmen after their first-Test defeat to South Africa, saying they forgot about defence in the pursuit of their ambition to score runs.

World Cup: France now have time to fine tune as they advance

World Cup: France now have time to fine tune as they advance

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Les Bleus needed a penalty, given by the video assistant referee, and goal-line technology to beat Australia 2-1 in their opening game and they were shaken up by Peru on Thursday but won 1-0 thanks to a Kylian Mbappe goal.

'The gains are primarily symbolism'

'The gains are primarily symbolism'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

'This was the first ever visit by a President in a re-election year so it sent a strong signal of the priority of the relationship and the desire to continue to strengthen it.'

IPL awards fiasco: Angry Edulji hits out at BCCI acting president

IPL awards fiasco: Angry Edulji hits out at BCCI acting president

Rediff.com16 May 2019

'He (Khanna) had shown disregard for the protocol and an office bearer of a state association was allowed to give the trophy away and hence for the IPL Final COA members should give the trophy. This was because the Acting President had shown disregard to the office of the President of the BCCI'

'Aug 5 will go down as Kashmir Liberation Day': Kashmiri Pandits hail scrapping of Article 370

'Aug 5 will go down as Kashmir Liberation Day': Kashmiri Pandits hail scrapping of Article 370

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Global Kashmiri Pandit Diaspora, a body representing the community across the world, said the decision cements territorial, political and cultural unity of the Indian Union.

Ghost Protocol, Puss In Boots set BO records

Ghost Protocol, Puss In Boots set BO records

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

The Descendants and The Artist BO collections have picked up ever since the 2012 nominees were announced.

Rajasthan phone tapping row: BJP demands CBI probe

Rajasthan phone tapping row: BJP demands CBI probe

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra hit back at the Congress a day after it cited some audio clips to accuse some saffron party leaders, including Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, of conspiring to topple the Ashok Gehlot government in the state.

'Australian cricket in good hands with Langer'

'Australian cricket in good hands with Langer'

Rediff.com5 May 2018

Australian cricket must move on from the damaging ball tampering scandal and the team could not have found a better coach to help them achieve that than Justin Langer, his predecessor Darren Lehmann has said.

Kingfisher owes over Rs 200 cr to AAI

Kingfisher owes over Rs 200 cr to AAI

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Civil Aviation Minister Vayalar Ravi said Vijay Mallya-promoted Kingfisher Airlines along with Paramount Airways did not settle dues on a regular fortnightly basis.

'You can keep locking down endlessly, but what will you do at the end of it?'

'You can keep locking down endlessly, but what will you do at the end of it?'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

'We haven't flattened the infection curve, we may have merely smoothened it temporarily.'