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How tennis stars plan to contribute to Aus bushfire relief

How tennis stars plan to contribute to Aus bushfire relief

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

Screaming at their box, hitting aces, all the ways players want to raise money to contribute to the relief work for the bushfires.

War in Gaza: Here's why India didn't vote on UNGA resolution

War in Gaza: Here's why India didn't vote on UNGA resolution

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

India is 'deeply concerned' at the deteriorating security situation and astounding loss of civilian lives in the ongoing conflict.

Life Among Ukraine's Ruins

Life Among Ukraine's Ruins

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

In recent weeks, Russia has concentrated its firepower on Ukraine's Donbas region, where it has long backed two separatist regions at war with the Ukrainian government since 2014.

FM rules out GST waiver on Covid vaccines, says move will make them costlier

FM rules out GST waiver on Covid vaccines, says move will make them costlier

Rediff.com9 May 2021

Currently, domestic supplies and commercial imports of vaccines attract a 5 per cent Goods and Services Tax, while COVID drugs and oxygen concentrators attract a 12 per cent levy.

600 students from Sumy to reach India on Thursday

600 students from Sumy to reach India on Thursday

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The students had boarded a special train from Lviv for Poland. They are likely to board flights to India on Thursday.

I-Day event at Red Fort scaled down, many seats remain empty

I-Day event at Red Fort scaled down, many seats remain empty

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

The Independence Day event at the historic Red Fort, where prime minister unfurls the tricolour and delivers a speech to the nation, was scaled down this year. Around 4,000 invites, a quarter of the usual, were issued to officers, diplomats, local leaders and others.

WOW Moments From Paris Olympics!

WOW Moments From Paris Olympics!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

With the athletes bidding goodbye to Paris after another bone-tingling edition of the Olympics, Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com, shares some interesting nuggets that made the Paris Olympics an event to remember!

Mbappe powers PSG past 10-man Barca into CL semis

Mbappe powers PSG past 10-man Barca into CL semis

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Kylian Mbappe scored twice in the second half to help his side to a 4-1 comeback win at 10-man Barcelona

PIX: Real Madrid snatch comeback win; Arsenal survive!

PIX: Real Madrid snatch comeback win; Arsenal survive!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Real Madrid fought back from two goals down as Vinicius Jr grabbed a hat-trick in a thrilling 5-2 win over visitors Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.

ICC rankings: Yashasvi Jaiswal storms into top 10

ICC rankings: Yashasvi Jaiswal storms into top 10

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal has smashed 655 runs in four Tests against England with two fifties and as many centuries.

Without Mamata...: Cong after TMC, AAP snub

Without Mamata...: Cong after TMC, AAP snub

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

In a major setback to the opposition INDIA bloc, Banerjee announced that her party has decided to go alone in the state in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

Sensex gains 593 points; crosses 55,000 for the first time

Sensex gains 593 points; crosses 55,000 for the first time

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

TCS was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising over 3 per cent, followed by L&T, Bharti AIrtel, HCL Tech, Tata Steel, Bajaj Auto and Reliance Industries. NSE Nifty rallied 164.70 points to its fresh closing peak of 16,529.10.

Nepal Maoists free 60 soldiers

Nepal Maoists free 60 soldiers

Rediff.com16 Sep 2005

Delhi shuts borders, police told to retaliate if farmers use force

Delhi shuts borders, police told to retaliate if farmers use force

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Authorities in New Delhi intensified security arrangements on Tuesday to stop the farmers' march from entering Delhi as the Singhu and Tikri borders were shut while the Red Fort complex was closed temporarily after peasants on their way to the national capital clashed with the police at the Shambhu border between Haryana and Punjab.

Philippines: 200 killed in landslide

Philippines: 200 killed in landslide

Rediff.com17 Feb 2006

About 200 people were believed killed and 1,500 were left missing in central Philippines Friday when an entire village was buried in a landslide, the head of the Red Cross said.

70K security personnel fortify Delhi for Republic Day celebrations

70K security personnel fortify Delhi for Republic Day celebrations

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Out of over 70,000 personnel, 14,000 will be deployed at and around Kartavya Path for the security of the Republic Day parade, they said.

India hands over $5mn to US for Katrina victims

India hands over $5mn to US for Katrina victims

Rediff.com9 Sep 2005

India has handed over a cheque of $5 million to the United States for relief activities in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina.

20 aid trucks enter Gaza; not enough, says UN chief

20 aid trucks enter Gaza; not enough, says UN chief

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

United Nations leaders and agencies have welcomed the entry of a humanitarian aid convoy into Gaza via the Rafah border crossing with Egypt but noted that it is only a small beginning, still far from enough and reiterated their appeal for an immediate ceasefire.

Recipe: S's Andhra-Style Pitlai

Recipe: S's Andhra-Style Pitlai

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Try this refreshingly light and wholesome take on the Andhra tamarind gravy.

Houthi attacks on Russian oil tankers complicate things for Indian refiners

Houthi attacks on Russian oil tankers complicate things for Indian refiners

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

The unexpected missile attack on a second India-bound ship carrying Russian crude, just three weeks after the first, has complicated matters for domestic refiners. India now counts the Vladimir Putin-led nation as its biggest oil supplier, according to Paris-based market intelligence agency Kpler, and these attacks come on top of US sanctions since December, where vessels that bring crude to India are facing heightened scrutiny. Panama-registered Pollux, which loaded crude at the Sheshkaris oil terminal in the Russian port of Novorossiysk on January 24, was scheduled to deliver the medium, sour Urals grade to Paradip port on February 28.

'Depending on the product, the pricing pressure will always be there'

'Depending on the product, the pricing pressure will always be there'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

'That is a significant milestone for us and something we aspired for.'

UPSC to go hi-tech with AI, facial recognition for cheat-free exams

UPSC to go hi-tech with AI, facial recognition for cheat-free exams

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The Commission has desired to incorporate Aadhaar-based fingerprint authentication (else digital fingerprint capturing) and facial recognition of candidates, scanning of QR Code of e-admit cards and monitoring through live AI-based CCTV video surveillance, it said.

How Sarfaraz mastered spin: 500 balls per day, 1600km car journey

How Sarfaraz mastered spin: 500 balls per day, 1600km car journey

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

Sarfaraz Khan's dominating performance against England's spinners in just his debut Test was no fluke.

Sensex rallies 495 points to cross 46k for first time

Sensex rallies 495 points to cross 46k for first time

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Asian Paints was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising around 3 per cent, followed by Kotak Bank, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, Infosys, Reliance Industries and ITC. Broader NSE Nifty rallied 136.15 points or 1.02 per cent to its new record high of 13,529.10.

DGCA issues guidelines to prevent runway incursions, calls for training

DGCA issues guidelines to prevent runway incursions, calls for training

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday issued specific measures for aviation sector players to mitigate the risk of runway incursions at Indian airports. The measures include activating stop bars by Air Traffic Controllers (ATC) to inform aircraft when not to proceed, establishing contingency plans in case stop bars malfunction, establishing runway safety teams at airports, and conducting comprehensive training programs for pilots, ATC personnel, aircraft maintenance engineers, and airport drivers.

How Indian Students Can Stay Safe Abroad

How Indian Students Can Stay Safe Abroad

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

'Be aware of your surroundings. Stay alert, stay vigilant.'

Ukraine varsities discouraged students from leaving country: Jaishankar

Ukraine varsities discouraged students from leaving country: Jaishankar

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

In his statement on the situation in the war-torn country, he said that 22,500 Indian citizens have returned safely from Ukraine.

India abstains from UN vote on Israel-Hamas conflict

India abstains from UN vote on Israel-Hamas conflict

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

The Jordanian-drafted resolution did not make any mention of the militant group Hamas, with the US expressing outrage at the "omission".

Travelling With A Date? 10 Things To Know

Travelling With A Date? 10 Things To Know

Rediff.com17 May 2024

A trip with a new date can be a medley of emotions; it is highly thrilling and, at the same time, surprisingly nerve-wracking. But with these tips in mind, you can aim to have the most memorable holiday together, notes rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO, Quack Quack, an online dating app.

More houses develop cracks in Joshimath; 27 more families evacuated

More houses develop cracks in Joshimath; 27 more families evacuated

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

The number of subsidence-affected homes rose to 678 while 27 more families were evacuated to safety, a bulletin from the Disaster Management Authority in Chamoli said, adding so far 82 families have been shifted to safe locations in the town.

At least 28 die in Baghdad bombings

At least 28 die in Baghdad bombings

Rediff.com27 Oct 2003

The targets were the Red Cross headquarters and four police stations.

Sensex, Nifty end in red; HCL Tech rallies over 4%

Sensex, Nifty end in red; HCL Tech rallies over 4%

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Kotak Bank was the top loser in the Sensex pack, dropping over 2 per cent, followed by Sun Pharma, Bajaj Finserv, L&T, Bajaj Finance, HUL and Titan.

Sights And Dazzle Of Japan

Sights And Dazzle Of Japan

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Tokyo -- the songs Japan, Love In Tokyo and Sayonara from the 1966 Hindi film automatically pop up in the mind -- is buzzing and crowded like any other metropolis, discovers Deepa Gahlot. The modern apartment blocks are built cheek by jowl, so close together that one can open the window and borrow sugar from the neighbour in the next building. One of the fears of the Indian traveller is the unavailability of vegetarian food. Every city and town in Japan has an array of Indian restaurants that serve every variety of cuisine, right from Gujarati to Punjabi to Andhra and Kerala meals.

How Swift Changed Maruti's Thinking

How Swift Changed Maruti's Thinking

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Swift Dzire has clocked 2.5 million in sales, and you might, in a non-too-distant future, see headlines that the DZire has done 3 million as well, observes Suveen Sinha.

It's raining IPOs: New filings could cross 100 in 2021

It's raining IPOs: New filings could cross 100 in 2021

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

It's raining IPOs, with eight issues hitting the market in a span of six days. However, the pace of new filings points to a deluge during the latter part of the year. So far this year, 58 companies have filed their draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the market regulator for initial public offerings (IPOs), exceeding the combined tally of 50 in the last two years. Industry participants said the filing count could cross 100 this year, setting a new benchmark in terms of amount mobilised in a calendar year.

E-com sales may cross $9-bn GMV this season

E-com sales may cross $9-bn GMV this season

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

E-commerce firms Amazon, Flipkart, and others are expected to witness blockbuster festival season sales of around $9 billion this year, surpassing pre-pandemic sales of $5 billion in 2019. The pandemic has accelerated the shift to e-commerce, with more consumers shopping online at a higher frequency than last year, observed analysts. This year's festival sales (gross merchandise value or GMV) are expected to grow 30 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to $4.8 billion during the first week of the season and potentially clock over $9-billion GMV during the whole festival month, revealed consulting firm RedSeer's e-commerce festival season report.

'We share the pain': Salah's emotional Christmas message

'We share the pain': Salah's emotional Christmas message

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah said on Monday that families grieving for their loved ones in Gaza should not be forgotten, as he issued an emotional Christmas message marking only his second comment on the war in the enclave.

Despite wars in Europe and West Asia, oil shock fears yet to materialise

Despite wars in Europe and West Asia, oil shock fears yet to materialise

Rediff.com7 May 2024

The oil industry experienced three upheavals between 1973 and 1991, which seem to be etched in the memory of the industry's decision makers. Naturally, at the sign of a new crisis, the decision makers like to dip into those tumultuous decades to find ways to deal with the new shock, in addition, of course, to expert reports and forecasts. So, the industry bigwigs turned the pages of history to get a peek into the future of oil price movements after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Israel attacked Gaza in 2023, Iran-linked Houthi rebels pounded tankers crossing the Red Sea in support of Palestine the same year, and Iran rained missiles on Israel in 2024.

With renewed styles, Spain-Italy set to spring surprise

With renewed styles, Spain-Italy set to spring surprise

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

It will be the fifth edition in a row that the two heavyweights have met head to head at a European Championship.

EPL PIX: Wins for Liverpool, Chelsea and Spurs

EPL PIX: Wins for Liverpool, Chelsea and Spurs

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.