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Future of flying: Solar-powered planes?

Future of flying: Solar-powered planes?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

For now, it does not seem possible that solar-powered aircraft can be used as passenger planes. Only a revolution in technology related to solar panel or battery can help.

UK Queen says collective effort will defeat COVID-19

UK Queen says collective effort will defeat COVID-19

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

The 93-year-old British monarch and Head of the 54-member Commonwealth of nations which includes India, acknowledged the grief, pain and financial difficulties being faced the world over during this "time of disruption" and expressed the hope that the whole world was uniting in a 'common endeavour'.

Cricket Buzz: What's Arjun's price at Mumbai League?

Cricket Buzz: What's Arjun's price at Mumbai League?

Rediff.com4 May 2019

At the auction, Arjun, a budding left arm pacer and a batsman, who had played unofficial Tests for India-U19, was among the few players in focus.

TV firms zoom in on corporate market

TV firms zoom in on corporate market

Rediff.com10 May 2004

Jayaram, Kashyap enter 2nd round of Dutch Open

Jayaram, Kashyap enter 2nd round of Dutch Open

Rediff.com12 Oct 2016

India's Ajay Jayaram, Parupalli Kashyap and Lakhanee Sarang entered the second round of the men's singles event of the Yonex Dutch Open badminton tournament in Almere on Wednesday. Top seed Jayaram defeated Henri Aarnio of Finland 21-16 21-12 in his opening match, while 11th seed Kashyap defeated Bjorn Seguin of US 21-12 24-22 and Lakhanee prevailed over Scotland's Kieran Merrilees 21-12 21-18 in the first round encounters.

COVID-hit Trump makes surprise drive-by to greet supporters

COVID-hit Trump makes surprise drive-by to greet supporters

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

The brief drive through Rockville Pike in Bethesda, a Maryland suburb of Washington DC, that separates the National Institute of Health and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, brought cheers to his supporters who have been praying for the 74-year-old president's health ahead of the presidential election next month.

Dhoni's team wins first race of World Super Bike C'ship

Dhoni's team wins first race of World Super Bike C'ship

Rediff.com24 Feb 2013

Mahi Racing Team India began their World Supersport Championship campaign with a bang when their lead rider Kenan Sofuoglu of Turkey comfortably won the first race of the season at the Philip Island, Australia on Sunday.

Take a bow! Wills-Kate show off their new son to the world

Take a bow! Wills-Kate show off their new son to the world

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge emerged from the exclusive maternity unit at St Mary's Hospital after giving birth to a healthy son.

Statue of Ferguson unveiled at Old Trafford

Statue of Ferguson unveiled at Old Trafford

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

Alex Ferguson's glittering reign as Manchester United manager was celebrated when his wife Cathy unveiled a bronze statue of the Scot outside Old Trafford on Friday.

Photo: Kareena is in Vogue!

Photo: Kareena is in Vogue!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2013

She looks startlingly beautiful on the cover of the fashion magazine.

Now, Russia may target elections in India: Oxford expert tells US lawmakers

Now, Russia may target elections in India: Oxford expert tells US lawmakers

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The Oxford University social media expert, however, did not elaborate further about his charges.

Tech gifting ideas for this end of season

Tech gifting ideas for this end of season

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

The latest smartphone is a cop out. Here's some tech for thought.

What you DON'T KNOW about Nedumudi Venu

What you DON'T KNOW about Nedumudi Venu

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

A Nedumudi Venu character was happiest when moving his head to a piece of music with his eyes closed; or, when inventing off of a note that a co-actor had left unfinished; or, when reciting a poem by Kavalam Narayana Panicker where a hymn about nature descends into a musing about cheating, depression and death, feels Sreehari Nair.

Are 'refurbished' electrical items any good?

Are 'refurbished' electrical items any good?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

Many of us would recoil at the thought of refurbished electronics, with many preferring to buy new items because we trust that nothing can go wrong with them, but refurbished does not always mean a resurrected defective product.

What Modi can learn from Singapore's Lee

What Modi can learn from Singapore's Lee

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

'Lee Kuan Yew told me he used to look to India, especially the writings of Nehru and Sardar Panikkar, for guidance on governance.' 'It's ironic that India should have so much to learn of the spirit of democracy from his son,' notes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

World media reacts to Pandit Ravi Shankar's demise

World media reacts to Pandit Ravi Shankar's demise

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

The demise of Sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar has sent shockwaves throughout the world.

Langer to take temporary charge of Australia T20 team

Langer to take temporary charge of Australia T20 team

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

The 46-year-old will run the T20 side for three games against Sri Lanka while head coach Darren Lehmann is in India preparing for a four-match Test series.

Calls for Boycott's knighthood to be withdrawn

Calls for Boycott's knighthood to be withdrawn

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

The retired England batsman was convicted in France in 1998 of hitting his ex-girlfriend; he maintains his innocence and said he "couldn't give a toss" about the criticism.

Kapur close to win after four-shot lead at Kensville

Kapur close to win after four-shot lead at Kensville

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

Shiv Kapur carded a flawless seven-under 65 in the penultimate round to grab a four-shot lead over Andrew McArthur (71) of Scotland at the Gujarat Kensville Challenge in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

Goa: BJP-MGP steal show; curtains down for Cong stalwarts

Goa: BJP-MGP steal show; curtains down for Cong stalwarts

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

Many of the Congress stalwarts including four from Churchill Alemao family and state party chief Subhas Shirodkar bit the dust as the Bharatiya Janata Party-Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party alliance on Tuesday managed to bag majority of seats in Goa assembly elections.

'It would be nice to finish with as many Test wickets as Lillee'

'It would be nice to finish with as many Test wickets as Lillee'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Mitchell Johnson has set his sights on equalling the record of mentor Dennis Lillee after becoming just the fifth Australian to take 300 Test wickets last week.

Chilling Halep bubbles to the boil for Wimbledon glory

Chilling Halep bubbles to the boil for Wimbledon glory

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

With last year's French Open, her first Grand Slam title, under her belt, Simona Halep decided that 2019 would be "a chill year". Then, on Saturday, she stepped on to Wimbledon's Centre Court and obliterated the great Serena Williams 6-2, 6-2 in 56 minutes to win the final.

Indian Soccer PIX: Gokulam crowned new IWL champions

Indian Soccer PIX: Gokulam crowned new IWL champions

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Gokulam Kerala were crowned champions of the Hero Indian Women's League after a dramatic 3-2 victory over Kangchup Road Young Physical and Sports Association (KRYPHSA) FC in the final

UK court defers Indian banks' plea to declare Mallya bankrupt

UK court defers Indian banks' plea to declare Mallya bankrupt

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

In a relief to liquor baron Vijay Mallya, the high court in London has deferred hearings on a plea by the SBI-led consortium of Indian banks, seeking the indebted tycoon to be declared bankrupt to enable them recover a loan of around 1.145 billion pounds from him. Justice Michael Briggs of the insolvency division of the high court granted relief to Mallya, ruling that he should be given time till his petitions to the Supreme Court of India and his settlement proposal before the Karnataka high court be determined, allowing him time to repay his debts to the banks in full.

Army Red beat Pune FC in Durand Cup

Army Red beat Pune FC in Durand Cup

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

Army Red defeated a second string Pune FC 2-0 in the opening match of the quarter-final league stage of the 126th Durand Cup Football Tournament in New Delhi on Monday.

Wimbledon prize money rises 11.8 per cent

Wimbledon prize money rises 11.8 per cent

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Wimbledon's prize money has trebled in the last decade.

Bravo to stay with team after tearing hamstring

Bravo to stay with team after tearing hamstring

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

West Indies left-hander Darren Bravo will stay with the West Indies' team despite sustaining a torn hamstring.

Nastase not welcome at Wimbledon this year

Nastase not welcome at Wimbledon this year

Rediff.com3 May 2017

Former Romanian tennis player Ilie Nastase will not be welcome at this year's Wimbledon championships and could be stopped at the gate if he tries to attend.

British Queen's husband undergoes heart surgery

British Queen's husband undergoes heart surgery

Rediff.com24 Dec 2011

Prince Philip, 90-year-old husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, has undergone a successful heart surgery for a blocked coronary artery after being rushed to hospital with chest pain.

11 Hair Styling Accessories For A Quick Makeover

11 Hair Styling Accessories For A Quick Makeover

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Here are 11 hair styling accessories For A Quick Makeover

Clarke hits back at 'headline chasing coward' journo

Clarke hits back at 'headline chasing coward' journo

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Michael Clarke has branded a prominent Australian sports journalist a 'headline chasing coward' in a rant on social media after the broadcaster linked the Cape Town ball-tampering scandal with cultural failings during his captaincy.

England's Wood set to miss India tour with ankle injury

England's Wood set to miss India tour with ankle injury

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

England bowler Mark Wood will have ankle surgery and is set to miss the tour of India that starts next month, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Sunday.

Review: Total Recall is engaging

Review: Total Recall is engaging

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

The film does not try to be celebral, and makes for an entertaining watch.

'It's one of the best matches I've ever been involved in'

'It's one of the best matches I've ever been involved in'

Rediff.com26 May 2015

England captain Alastair Cook was almost speechless with delight after his side's 124-run victory over New Zealand in a gripping first Test at Lord's.

Prankster ruins May's major speech in UK

Prankster ruins May's major speech in UK

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

He was arrested by Swiss authorities for trespassing at the event in July 2015 but later released.

The designer behind the gorgeous hats at the royal wedding

The designer behind the gorgeous hats at the royal wedding

Rediff.com21 May 2018

From Kate Middleton to Oprah Winfrey and Priyanka Chopra, he designed the hats for many lovely ladies at the royal wedding.

Want that dream internship? Click on!

Want that dream internship? Click on!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

Students need an opening and firms want juniors who'll fit, without spending time and effort in hiring. Online portals are filling the gap.

Rare and spectacular images of North Korea

Rare and spectacular images of North Korea

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

North Korea is one of the most secretive countries in the world.

Webcam case: US judge refuses to drop charges

Webcam case: US judge refuses to drop charges

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

A United States judge has refused to drop some of the charges including invasion of privacy, against an Indian-origin student, who is on trial for spying on his roommate's intimate encounter with another man.

Why Alexa scores over Google Home

Why Alexa scores over Google Home

Rediff.com3 May 2018

We tried both out.