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The Last Double Decker Bus Ride

The Last Double Decker Bus Ride

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Mumbai bids adieu to its iconic red double-decker buses.

Israeli team leaves for Mumbai

Israeli team leaves for Mumbai

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

With nearly 15 Israelis held hostages by terrorists in Mumbai, the government has sent a team of paramedics, medics and other professionals to India to assist with rescue efforts amid an offer by Tel Aviv to help New Delhi in dealing with terror attacks and its aftermath.

Humanitarian aid from India reaches Lanka

Humanitarian aid from India reaches Lanka

Rediff.com16 Nov 2008

A consignment of 1700 tonnes of food and relief material from India reached Colombo as part of humanitarian aid for thousands of civilian Tamils caught in the war between the LTTE and the island nation's Army, officials said on Sunday.

FIFA Women's WC PIX: France held by Jamaica; Sweden steal 2-1 win

FIFA Women's WC PIX: France held by Jamaica; Sweden steal 2-1 win

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

France's hopes of a winning start to their Women's World Cup campaign were thwarted by a hardworking Jamaican side in a 0-0 draw in the opening Group F clash at Sydney Football Stadium on Sunday.

F1: Perez wins in Singapore; Verstappen title celebrations on ice

F1: Perez wins in Singapore; Verstappen title celebrations on ice

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

Red Bull's Sergio Perez scored his second win of the season in Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc as title favourite Max Verstappen was forced to put his championship champagne on ice after finishing seventh.

F1 PIX: Verstappen fights back to win US GP

F1 PIX: Verstappen fights back to win US GP

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Max Verstappen fought back from a slow pitstop to win the US Grand Prix in Austin on Sunday as his Red Bull team clinched the Formula One constructors' title a day after the death of billionaire owner Dietrich Mateschitz.

Mission Accomplished: India to end air evacuation from Yemen on high note

Mission Accomplished: India to end air evacuation from Yemen on high note

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

The Indian Navy has done the impossible. Amidst heavy firing and war-like conditions, they have been able to evacuate 4,000 Indians from the strife-stricken country.

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Sukanya Verma recaps all those events from 25 years ago.

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak dies at 49

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak dies at 49

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

The 49-year-old announced his retirement at the age of 31, in 2005. Streak still remains the only Zimbabwe bowler with more than 100 Test and over 200 ODI wickets.

Brand SRK Is Back With A Bang!

Brand SRK Is Back With A Bang!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

'He doesn't need to play eye candy or a boy next door. He has found his mark.' 'Brands like him because he understands them and he emotes appropriately for them.'

Euro qualifiers: Record for Mbappe, Saka hits treble

Euro qualifiers: Record for Mbappe, Saka hits treble

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Mihaila late show for Romania stuns Swiss in thrilling draw

Boko Haram releases 82 Chibok girls in prisoner swap

Boko Haram releases 82 Chibok girls in prisoner swap

Rediff.com7 May 2017

A government official said consistent negotiations between the terrorist group Boko Haram and the Nigeria government resulted in the release of 82 girls.

Automobile manufacturers asked to make ventilators

Automobile manufacturers asked to make ventilators

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

The ministry informed that over 14,000 existing ventilators are earmarked for COVID-19 patients in various hospitals in the country while there are 11.95 lakh N-95 masks in stock.

Can Mahua Moitra Fight A 30 Year Battle With BJP?

Can Mahua Moitra Fight A 30 Year Battle With BJP?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

For that to happen, Moitra's much followed speeches should be heard outside Parliament so that the PR spins of the ruling dispensation are countered with informed debate, argues Shyam G Menon.

PIX: Manchester City rout United; Liverpool cruise

PIX: Manchester City rout United; Liverpool cruise

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

A summary of Sunday's action in the Premier League.

'We shall not be moved' sing fans as Reds march on

'We shall not be moved' sing fans as Reds march on

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Liverpool charge towards English Premier League title with win at Wolves. Here are images from the match played on Thursday.

The sad business of smuggling red sanders wood

The sad business of smuggling red sanders wood

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

The illegal trade in red sanders wood, which sells for up to Rs 80 lakh a tonne in some Asian countries, involves a complex nexus of smugglers and impoverished woodcutters.

How To Cope When Your Partner Ghosts You

How To Cope When Your Partner Ghosts You

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

rediffGURU Anu Krishna offers advice on how to take control of your life and relationships.

REVEALED: How Kasab Was Caught Alive!

REVEALED: How Kasab Was Caught Alive!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

'We began hitting Kasab hard.' 'In the melee it struck me that the man we were beating to pulp should remain alive.'

Taliban releases five more hostages

Taliban releases five more hostages

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

Their release comes a day after the Taliban announced that it would free all 19 hostages after South Korea's pledged to withdraw its military from Afghanistan and ban missionary groups from the country

EPL PIX: Liverpool, City win; Man United stunned

EPL PIX: Liverpool, City win; Man United stunned

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday night.

World Cup: The secret behind Shami's 5-star show!

World Cup: The secret behind Shami's 5-star show!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

'Shami always knew that he would be required at some point in time and for that he was always prepared.'

Welcome To Dallas Y'll!

Welcome To Dallas Y'll!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Dallas is where JFK was murdered. It is also the home of the Gas Money Garage. And a city where 'big things happen'.

Depression in Bay of Bengal set to intensify into cyclone by Wednesday

Depression in Bay of Bengal set to intensify into cyclone by Wednesday

Rediff.com10 May 2023

It said the weather system was expected to intensify into a deep depression by 5.30 am on Wednesday and turn into Cyclone Mocha in the next 12 hours, packing wind speeds of 80-90 kmph and gusting to 100 kmph.

India vows not to cross 'red line' on fiscal deficit target

India vows not to cross 'red line' on fiscal deficit target

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

The finance minister added that Indian government revenues are expected to increase by 21 per cent in the 2013-14 fiscal year.

Migrant boat sinks off Libyan coast, 117 bodies found

Migrant boat sinks off Libyan coast, 117 bodies found

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

The bodies of 117 refugees have been recovered in the Mediterranean sea after a smuggling boat carrying mainly African migrants capsized off the coast of Libya

Pics: When Freida, Ashley, Cara rocked the red carpet

Pics: When Freida, Ashley, Cara rocked the red carpet

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

The Glamour Women of the Year Awards 2016 was a fashionable affair.

Special Olympics athletes made to sleep on the floor!

Special Olympics athletes made to sleep on the floor!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Special Olympics athletes and coaches arriving in Los Angeles were forced to sleep on a gymnasium floor.

What Jennifer Loves Wearing...

What Jennifer Loves Wearing...

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

She has been serving up style inspo with her playful, confident and glamorous sartorial choices.

British soldiers killed 20 Iraqis in cold blood

British soldiers killed 20 Iraqis in cold blood

Rediff.com23 Feb 2008

British soldiers have been accused of executing up to 20 Iraqi prisoners in cold blood, a charge denied by the government.

Jadeja takes 10 wkts as Blues crush Reds by 355 runs

Jadeja takes 10 wkts as Blues crush Reds by 355 runs

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Ravindra Jadeja spiced up an otherwise uneventful final day with another lethal spell of left-arm spin as India Blue notched a crushing 355-run victory over India Red to win the inaugural day-night Duleep Trophy tournament, in Greater Noida, on Wednesday evening.

PIX: Arsenal rally to hold Chelsea; City, United win

PIX: Arsenal rally to hold Chelsea; City, United win

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Images from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.

EPL PIX: Fernandes inspires United comeback victory

EPL PIX: Fernandes inspires United comeback victory

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

PIX: Denmark book Euro berth; England seal top spot

PIX: Denmark book Euro berth; England seal top spot

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Images from the Euro 2024 qualifying matches on Friday.

J-K tunnel collapse: 9 more bodies found, rescue op ends

J-K tunnel collapse: 9 more bodies found, rescue op ends

Rediff.com21 May 2022

With the bodies of all the missing workers recovered, the two-day rescue operation ended late on Saturday evening.

Annual reports: 5 red flags to watch out for

Annual reports: 5 red flags to watch out for

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Companies' annual reports can hide as much as they reveal. Investors can get early warning signals of wrongdoing by frequently speaking to other stakeholders.

Yamuna recedes but still flowing two metres above danger level

Yamuna recedes but still flowing two metres above danger level

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

The situation could worsen if weather predictions of more rain in the capital and upper catchment areas come true.

HDFC Bank's ADR premium plunges below 5%, lowest since June last year

HDFC Bank's ADR premium plunges below 5%, lowest since June last year

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

The country's most valuable lender HDFC Bank can perhaps no longer claim to be a favourite of foreign portfolio investors (FPIs). Two data indicators, both somewhat interconnected, point to this - the diminishing premium of HDFC Bank's American depositary receipts (ADRs) compared to local shares, and the ample investment opportunities available to FPIs in the domestic market. The ADR premium has shrunk to below 5 per cent, down from over 30 per cent in March 2021, and even lower than recent levels.

F1 PIX: Verstappen wins season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

F1 PIX: Verstappen wins season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Max Verstappen signed off on a dominant 2022 Formula One campaign with a record-extending 15th win of the year