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Solar aircraft on a world tour lands in Ahmedabad

Solar aircraft on a world tour lands in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

From Varanasi. it will fly to Mandalay in Myanmar.

Austria reach Davis Cup quarters

Austria reach Davis Cup quarters

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

Croatia, Serbia and Austria sealed places in the Davis Cup quarter-finals on Sunday after converting 2-1 overnight leads into winning margins.

Mulayam's cycle has lost its bell, chain: Amar Singh

Mulayam's cycle has lost its bell, chain: Amar Singh

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

Addressing an election meeting, Amar Singh charged Mulayam with giving protection to the corrupt and criminals and said that Yadav's cycle, SP's poll symbol, "had two wheels (Mualyam and Amar Singh) of which one has been removed and with one wheel left it would only grace a circus after the polls".

Yeddyurappa's bail plea hearing adjourned to Monday

Yeddyurappa's bail plea hearing adjourned to Monday

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

The Karnataka high court has adjourned further hearing on the bail plea filed by former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa to Monday. Justice B Pinto who has been presiding over the marathon arguments heard the objections on Friday while adjourning hearing to Monday.

Balotelli back in Mancini's bad books

Balotelli back in Mancini's bad books

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli paid the price for attempting to score with an audacious trick shot against the LA Galaxy when he was immediately withdrawn from Sunday's friendly by manager Roberto Mancini after just 30 minutes.

'Why did he do this?' Lata Mangeshkar on Bhaiyyu Maharaj's suicide

'Why did he do this?' Lata Mangeshkar on Bhaiyyu Maharaj's suicide

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

'How could someone who gave so much hope to others, lose hope in his own life like this?' The famous singer, a follower of the godman, recounts her memories of Bhaiyyu Maharaj.

Andaman officials alerted 2 yrs ago about human safari

Andaman officials alerted 2 yrs ago about human safari

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

Officials in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands were alerted to the existence of 'human safaris' two years ago by the London-based charity organisation Survivor International, which had helped expose the practice in the past. The practice of getting members of the Jarawa tribe in the islands to dance before tourists has been taken up by the Indian government after the Observer and The Guardian newspapers last week published a report and a video on its prevalence.

JD-U retains Daraunda assembly seat

JD-U retains Daraunda assembly seat

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

JD(U) candidate Kavita Singh defeated her nearest RJD candidate Parmeshwar Singh by 20,092 votes.

Lokpal panel to hear Aruna Roy, CVC on Friday

Lokpal panel to hear Aruna Roy, CVC on Friday

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

The Lokpal Bill is set to be put on the fast-track with the Parliamentary panel on Law taking it for examination from Friday by hearing views of Aruna Roy and Jaiprakash Narayan who have presented their own drafts.

4 BSF men killed in Pak firing, personnel raise anti-Pak slogans

4 BSF men killed in Pak firing, personnel raise anti-Pak slogans

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

This is the second major ceasefire violation along the IB this month and came despite Director General Military Operations of the two countries agreeing, on May 29, to implement the ceasefire pact of 2003 in "letter and spirit".

Orissa: Ten accused of being Maoists freed by court

Orissa: Ten accused of being Maoists freed by court

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

Ten persons, accused of being Maoists and involved in the killing of a police sub-inspector and a Central Reserve Police Force jawan, were acquitted by a court in Rourkela. Additional district judge of the fast-track court Gopabandhu Patnaik acquitted them on Wednesday for lack of evidence in the killing of sub-inspector Ajit Bardhan and CRPF man Abdul Rafiq in July 2009. According to the prosecution, 30 people were arrested in connection with the killing of the SI on July 16

Corruption? India ranks 95th in the world

Corruption? India ranks 95th in the world

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

India's score is a result of an average of 13 studies including World Bank's Country Performance and Institutional Assessment, World Economic Forum Executive Opinion Survey and Global Insight Country Risk Ratings, among others.

U'khand: Woman IFS officer, team attacked for checking illegal mining

U'khand: Woman IFS officer, team attacked for checking illegal mining

Rediff.com4 May 2015

They misbehaved with her, attacked their vehicles with canes and pelted stones

What's Katrina doing in KJo's Agneepath?

What's Katrina doing in KJo's Agneepath?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

HP poised to bag India Post's IT contract

HP poised to bag India Post's IT contract

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

Global IT major HP is understood to be in the last leg of lapping up the largest of the eight contracts under the India Post IT modernisation programme. The deal is estimated to be in excess of Rs 1,000 crore, making it one of the largest e-governance contracts in India.

'My girlfriend is nagging me to marry her right away'

'My girlfriend is nagging me to marry her right away'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

Is your love life under pressure? Are you troubled by your relationship? Get Ahead's Love Guru hosted a chat with readers on January 12 to help them deal with love problems. For those of you who missed it, here's the transcript.

IN PHOTOS: A holy shrine that teaches the spirit of peace

IN PHOTOS: A holy shrine that teaches the spirit of peace

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

A Ganesh Nadar visits the Peace Pagoda of the World at Vaishali in Bihar and gets spellbound by the message of peace and tranquility.

India record 4-1 series victory despite Pollard heroics

India record 4-1 series victory despite Pollard heroics

Rediff.com11 Dec 2011

Kieron Pollard's stunning maiden century went in vain as India beat West Indies by 34 runs to win the fifth and final One-day to record an emphatic 4-1 series triumph in Chennai.

FA Cup draw throws up juicy Manchester derby

FA Cup draw throws up juicy Manchester derby

Rediff.com4 Dec 2011

Holders Manchester City will host rivals Manchester United in the FA Cup third round after Sunday's draw threw up a mouth-watering derby.

FDI in retail logjam continues; PM meets DMK, TMC leaders

FDI in retail logjam continues; PM meets DMK, TMC leaders

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

The meeting came against the backdrop of members of DMK and Trinamool Congress joining opposition in demanding rollback and a discussion in Parliament under an adjournment motion.

Kunhalikutty bucks allegations, wins from Vengara

Kunhalikutty bucks allegations, wins from Vengara

Rediff.com13 May 2011

Indian Union Muslim League leader P K Kunhalikutty, who was embroiled in a sex scandal-related controversy, has registered an impressive win by a margin of over 30,000 votes from Vengara in Kerala. Fending off an aggressive campaign against him over the scandal during the run-up to the elections, Kunhalikutty trounced his nearest Left Democratic Front-backed Indian National League opponent K P Ismail

Neuer, Boateng blunder as Bayern lose at home

Neuer, Boateng blunder as Bayern lose at home

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

Bayern Munich slumped to a shock home defeat by Borussia Moenchengladbach in their opening Bundesliga match on Sunday following a blunder by their most expensive new signings.

Osama's death: Terror groups turn 'deathly silent'

Osama's death: Terror groups turn 'deathly silent'

Rediff.com2 May 2011

A hushed silence has descended on the terror groups in their hotbed in Pakistan's lawless tribal belt close to Afghanistan after the slaying of the world's most wanted terrorist Osama bin Laden, with US intelligence saying that militant chatter lines had gone dead.

'It's impossible to get an appointment with Sonia'

'It's impossible to get an appointment with Sonia'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

Fourteen ex-MPs of the Congress party have slammed the coterie around Congress president Sonia Gandhi and blamed senior managers and party general secretaries for the widening gap between the leadership and the workers and the lack of communication and interaction.

Land at Singur was utilised: Tata counsel

Land at Singur was utilised: Tata counsel

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

Making a submission in the court of Justice Saumitra Pal, Tata counsel Samaraditya Pal said that 997.11 acre leased to Tatas (lessee) by West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation (lessor) was not kept idle from the time of execution of the lease deed to the exit from the site by the company.

Greater Noida land buy: SC court upholds HC ruling

Greater Noida land buy: SC court upholds HC ruling

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

The court also imposed Rs 10 lakh (Rs 1 million) as cost on the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority and directed it to hand over the land to the villagers and farmers.

Peepli Live's bumper opening at the box office

Peepli Live's bumper opening at the box office

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives us the box office verdict for the week.

Jihad Jane's ally pleads guilty to terror charges

Jihad Jane's ally pleads guilty to terror charges

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

A Colorado woman, who was an accomplice to terror accused 'Jihad Jane', on Wednesday pleaded guilty to conspiring to support terrorists and travelling to Europe and South Asia to wage "violent jihad".

Gambhir doubtful for CL T20?

Gambhir doubtful for CL T20?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

His chances of playing in the Champions League T20 seems pretty bleak but Gautam Gambhir will take a final call on his participation latest by next Sunday, according to sources.

ONGC, BPCL to clash in Aga Khan hockey final

ONGC, BPCL to clash in Aga Khan hockey final

Rediff.com20 May 2011

Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Delhi, rode on a fine hat-trick from Akashdeep Singh to trounce Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bangalore, 5-2, while Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), Bangalore, struggled to overcome South Central Railway (SCR), Secunderabad 1-0 in the semi-finals on Friday.

The Worst Amitabh Bachchan Films

The Worst Amitabh Bachchan Films

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

Aarakshan isn't the first blunder the Big B has made.

What India must expect from Obama's visit

What India must expect from Obama's visit

Rediff.com20 Oct 2010

We should keep in mind that a deeper and reasonably balanced relationship with the US is in India's interest, says former foreign secretary Kanwal Sibal.

Newcastle swoop to sign Man United winger Obertan

Newcastle swoop to sign Man United winger Obertan

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

Newcastle United have signed French winger Gabriel Obertan on a five-year deal from Premier League champions Manchester United, the north-east club said on their website on Tuesday.

Bollywood's BALLOON MOMENTS

Bollywood's BALLOON MOMENTS

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at some memorable balloon moments of Bollywood.

Oz will take time to get back to the top: Clarke

Oz will take time to get back to the top: Clarke

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

Australia's journey back up the Test world rankings is not going to happen overnight but the upcoming series in Sri Lanka will be an indication of their current status, captain Michael Clarke said on Thursday.

Stats: 6 ducks in Kochi innings a first in IPL

Stats: 6 ducks in Kochi innings a first in IPL

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Statistical highlights of the Indian Premier League match between Deccan Chargers and Kochi Tuskers Kerala, in Kochi, on Wednesday.

Reliance may ask govt to refund its investment

Reliance may ask govt to refund its investment

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

Reliance Industries may ask the government for a refund of its investment if it is forced to give up any part of the prolific KG-D6 block as it has spent a huge sum of money on exploration after obtaining necessary permission to retain the entire 7,645-sq km area.

League Cup: Man U face Wolves

League Cup: Man U face Wolves

Rediff.com25 Sep 2010

Holders Manchester United will face Premier League rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers in the last 16 of the English League Cup after the draw was made on Saturday.

Tere Sur Aur Mere Geet: When Music was King

Tere Sur Aur Mere Geet: When Music was King

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Film music flourished in the 1970s. Some old masters did some great work, but it was also the decade of new composers.

Mamata seeks coordination panel for UPA-II

Mamata seeks coordination panel for UPA-II

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

Mamata Bannerjee, a key United Progressive Alliance constituent, has put the cat amongst the pigeons by demanding that the UPA set up a co-ordination committee to discuss important issues and decisions before they are made and implemented. She said the recent petrol price hike was undertaken without her consent.