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What do Mukesh Ambani and Ramdev have in common?

What do Mukesh Ambani and Ramdev have in common?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Apply the 'insurgent' tests on what Ambani, Ramdev and Agarwal have done of late, and you will start seeing the similarities rather than obvious differences of industry, upbringing or social station, says Shailesh Dobhal.

PIX: Djokovic, Thiem to meet in semis; teenager Anisimova stuns Halep

PIX: Djokovic, Thiem to meet in semis; teenager Anisimova stuns Halep

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Defending champion Simona Halep was knocked out of the French Open 6-2, 6-4 by 17-year-old American Amanda Anisimova in a quarter-final shock.

Vacate PoK: India lashes out at Pak over Kashmir issue

Vacate PoK: India lashes out at Pak over Kashmir issue

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

India on Thursday lashed out at Pakistan for "inciting and supporting" terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.

Exclusive! Dravid, Laxman spot the chinks in Dhawan's armour

Exclusive! Dravid, Laxman spot the chinks in Dhawan's armour

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

India batting icons Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman tell Harish Kotian what opener Shikhar Dhawan must do to regain lost form.

Does oiling really help to grow your hair?

Does oiling really help to grow your hair?

Rediff.com8 May 2019

While oiling conditions the scalp, it will not stop your hair from falling nor will it accelerate the rate of hair re-growth, says Dr Apoorva Shah.

Federer and Nadal move within sight of landmark meeting

Federer and Nadal move within sight of landmark meeting

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

One of sport's great rivalries, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have clashed 37 times over the years but never stood across from each other on Flushing Meadows' hardcourts.

The MAGIC and MADNESS of Movies

The MAGIC and MADNESS of Movies

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Sukanya Verma lists the movies she grabbed at MAMI this year.

Japan's Nishikori breaks 72 year record on Parisian clay!

Japan's Nishikori breaks 72 year record on Parisian clay!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

The fifth seed's success made it the first time a Japanese male player had reached the last eight at Roland Garros since Jiro Satoh made it to the semi-finals in 1931 and 1933.

Bike review: Is the KTM Duke 125 worth Rs 1.18 lakh?

Bike review: Is the KTM Duke 125 worth Rs 1.18 lakh?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Rajesh Alva reviews the latest addition to the KTM stable.

Teen killed as security forces fire at stone-pelters

Teen killed as security forces fire at stone-pelters

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

A police spokesman said someone from the crowd burst a fire cracker, which the army personnel took as a grenade blast.

Review: Grudge Match isn't worth it

Review: Grudge Match isn't worth it

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

You can afford to miss Grudge Match if you aren't a fan of its lead stars Sylvester Stallone and Robert De Niro, or a fan of boxing.

Veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani passes away

Veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani passes away

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Ram Jethmalani passed away a few days before his 96th birthday on September 14.

Refugee protest at Australian Open final

Refugee protest at Australian Open final

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

Play was held up during the Australian Open men's final on Sunday when a banner was unfurled protesting against the treatment of refugees, with one person jumping on centre court.

Remember EPL champs Leicester? They are facing relegation now

Remember EPL champs Leicester? They are facing relegation now

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

Champions Leicester will be relegated from the Premier League if they don't improve quickly, goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel said after their 3-0 home defeat by Manchester United on Sunday.

Yulu bikes: Pedal your way to beat the traffic

Yulu bikes: Pedal your way to beat the traffic

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Yulu founder Amit Gupta believes bicycle sharing is the next big thing.

Hizb chief Salahuddin still wants to come back: Dulat

Hizb chief Salahuddin still wants to come back: Dulat

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

The banned Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin wants to return to India even today, says former chief of Research and Analysis Wing, India's external spy agency A S Dulat, who regrets the government "wasted too much of time" chalking out plans for his comeback.

Govt's arguments valid, but have little to do with Article 370

Govt's arguments valid, but have little to do with Article 370

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

A lot of the factors towards which the government has pointed to justify its moves on Jammu and Kashmir are in fact valid. Only, most of them have little to do with Article 370, says David Devadas.

'I don't like fussing over clothes'

'I don't like fussing over clothes'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

An exclusive extract from an interview with Sabyasachi Mukherjee that appears in GQ India's November 2014 issue.

What the world expects from Biden

What the world expects from Biden

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

It would be a huge achievement if the new administration manages a successful transition to some sense of domestic and international normalcy in these frantic times marked by the pandemic and rise of illiberal regimes across the world, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

Restrictions in some areas of Srinagar ahead of Hurriyat rally

Restrictions in some areas of Srinagar ahead of Hurriyat rally

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Authorities on Thursday placed the moderate All Parties Hurriyat Conference Chairman Mirwaiz Moulvi Umar Farooq under house arrest to scuttle a rally called by the separatist group.

Uchimura wins gold, first all around gymnast in 44 years to do an encore

Uchimura wins gold, first all around gymnast in 44 years to do an encore

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Kohei Uchimura left it late -- very, very late -- before a heart-stopping horizontal bar routine lifted him into the pantheon of greats as he became the first gymnast in 44 years to win back-to-back Olympic all around titles on Wednesday.

Drone used to smuggle drugs, weapons crashes into UK prison wall

Drone used to smuggle drugs, weapons crashes into UK prison wall

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

After the operator crashed the remote-controlled aircraft into a jail wall.

Kabhi kabhi, Aditi

Kabhi kabhi, Aditi

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

The stunning star closed the show for Archana Rao.

Indonesia Open: Srikanth's title defence ends, Sindhu advances

Indonesia Open: Srikanth's title defence ends, Sindhu advances

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

In the women's singles match, Sindhu brought some smiles back in the Indian camp after seeing off Thailand's Pornpawee Chochuwong 21-15, 19-21, 21-13, setting up a clash with Japan's Aya Ohori on the eve of her 23rd birthday on Thursday.

US Open PIX: Svitolina downs Konta to reach semis

US Open PIX: Svitolina downs Konta to reach semis

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

The fifth-seeded Ukrainian reached her second straight Grand Slam semi-final after also making the last four at Wimbledon in July.

Who killed Shujaat Bukhari and why?

Who killed Shujaat Bukhari and why?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

'Bukhari's case falls into that rare category where the precise determination of the killer as well as the motive can only be guessed vaguely, not determined with certainty,' says Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished doyen of the Kashmiri media.

Govt refuses to recall 1% excise duty on jewellery

Govt refuses to recall 1% excise duty on jewellery

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley refuted the allegations saying when items of common use were being taxed, how could luxury items be kept out.

20 clever cleaning hacks to make life easier

20 clever cleaning hacks to make life easier

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Smart home hacks to save some 'me' time and fasten up the cleaning process.

Is Ukraine's Verniaiev 'perfect' heir to Uchimura's throne

Is Ukraine's Verniaiev 'perfect' heir to Uchimura's throne

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Ukranian Oleg Verniaiev nearly dethroned the man he calls "the king of gymnastics" on Wednesday, coming within a razor's edge of denying Japan's Kohei Uchimura a second straight Olympic gold medal in men's all around gymnastics.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Here's your weekly digest of the most Weird, True and Funny News from the across the globe.

Why are Tibetans leaving India?

Why are Tibetans leaving India?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Tibetan refugees in India face a bleak future, says Greg C Bruno.

US midterms: Democrats take control of House, GOP retains Senate

US midterms: Democrats take control of House, GOP retains Senate

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

In his first tweet after election results started coming in US President Trump claimed success. "Tremendous success tonight. Thank you to all!".

Jindal forges deal with DRDO for high-nitrogen steel

Jindal forges deal with DRDO for high-nitrogen steel

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

The country's largest stainless steel maker Jindal Steel (Hisar) on Wednesday marked its foray into the defence sector by forging a pact with DRDO for transfer of technology relating to high-nitrogen steel for armour applications.

UP: Even a 10% drop in vote share won't hit BJP's chances

UP: Even a 10% drop in vote share won't hit BJP's chances

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Political analysts say that with 32 per cent vote share, the BJP would still be ahead of what BSP had polled in 2007 or SP in 2012.

World Tour finals: Federer keeps semis hopes alive with win over Gasquet

World Tour finals: Federer keeps semis hopes alive with win over Gasquet

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

A razor-sharp Roger Federer got back to winning ways at the ATP World Tour Finals with a 6-4, 6-3 defeat of Frenchman Richard Gasquet on Thursday to keep his last-four chances alive.

Kashmir observes Martyrs' Day; curfew in parts of Srinagar

Kashmir observes Martyrs' Day; curfew in parts of Srinagar

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

For the first time in 25 years since the start of militancy in Kashmir, the separatists have not called for a general strike on Martyrs' Day on Monday in view of the fasting month of Ramzan.

Farewell, AVR

Farewell, AVR

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

One of the finest minds on foreign exchange management, monetary and fiscal policies, on debt and currency markets, on bank management and governance, and indeed on almost every aspect of modern finance and banking passes into the ages.

Honda X-Blade 160: Sharper and bigger, but is it better?

Honda X-Blade 160: Sharper and bigger, but is it better?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Things to know before you consider the latest bike in the premium commuter segment.

Gillette to comply with holding norms: Saroj Poddar

Gillette to comply with holding norms: Saroj Poddar

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

The razor maker suffered a major jolt after the Securities Appellate Tribunal had quashed an appeal it filed against the regulator, which had earlier rejected Gillette's plan entailing reclassification of promoter holdings to comply with the public shareholding norms.

From 0-100 km in just 4.4 seconds! That's BMW i8

From 0-100 km in just 4.4 seconds! That's BMW i8

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

The strength of the plug-in hybrid lies, among other factors, in the perfect synchronisation of electric motor and combustion engine, which makes itself apparent in maximum efficiency and dynamics on the road.