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Humourist Art Buchwald dead

Humourist Art Buchwald dead

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

The Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist, who began his career as a Paris stringer for the US showbusiness publication Variety, had a leg removed due to complications from diabetes in January 2006.

Volvo Masters: Kapur up to tied 10th

Volvo Masters: Kapur up to tied 10th

Rediff.com20 Dec 2008

Shiv Kapur sizzled with a five-under 67 to jump 19 places to tied 10th, while Jyoti Randhawa also made upward strides rising to tied 16th with a three-under 69 in the penultimate round of the Volvo Masters of Asia in Bangkok on Saturday.

Select retail may soon get 100% FDI

Select retail may soon get 100% FDI

Rediff.com27 Dec 2006

The commerce ministry will put up a note to the Cabinet for 100% FDI in speciality retail like electronics, building equipment etc.

Salman Khan appears before Rajasthan High Court

Salman Khan appears before Rajasthan High Court

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

He also marked his presence before a lower court of the city hearing another case of hunting a black buck and a case under Arms Act against him.

Bajaj's XCD runs into rough weather

Bajaj's XCD runs into rough weather

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

According to industry sources, the company has contacted customers who bought the 125cc XCD to replace faulty electronic components for self start and head lamps along with a part of 'noisy' centre-stand.The company had last month launched the 125cc XCD, which it claims clubs features of a 150cc bike with the mileage of a 100cc motorcycle, at Rs 41,000 (ex-showroom).

Fidel Castro close to death

Fidel Castro close to death

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

Image of Fidel Castro who is said to be close to death.

Ajmer blast: Police suspect HuJI involvement, 6 de

Ajmer blast: Police suspect HuJI involvement, 6 de

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

Harkat-ul-Jehadi Islami, a militant outfit based in Bangladesh, is suspected to be behind the blast at the Sufi shrine of Khwaja Mohiuddin Chisti at Ajmer. Shahid Bilal, based in Karachi, has emerged as a key suspect in the bomb attack that killed three persons and injured 28 others as the modus operandi was similar to that used in the Mecca Masjid blast at Hyderabad in May this year. The banned HuJI may have been supported by Jaish-e-Mohammed.

India win toss, elect to bowl

India win toss, elect to bowl

Rediff.com2 Oct 2007

India made a couple of changes to the side that played in the washed-out first ODI in Bangalore, including Harbhajan Singh for R P Singh, while Robin Uthappa replaced Sourav Ganguly.

US says no to changing its laws for N-deal

US says no to changing its laws for N-deal

Rediff.com21 Apr 2007

US says no to changing its laws for N-deal with India.

India, China border talks begin in Coonoor

India, China border talks begin in Coonoor

Rediff.com21 Apr 2007

Indian Ambassador to China Nirupama Rao and her Chinese counterpart in India, San Yu Si, are among the 19 delegates who will assist the special representatives in the talks.

Win an all-expenses paid trip to Singapore!

Win an all-expenses paid trip to Singapore!

Rediff.com3 Sep 2007

The winner will receive a five-day, four-night trip to Singapore, inclusive of a pair of round-trip business class tickets on Singapore Airlines or tickets of equivalent value, double occupancy accommodation at a five-star hotel.

Our universities are in a mess

Our universities are in a mess

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

A rising rupee hammers Indian textiles

A rising rupee hammers Indian textiles

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

The rupee's 11% gain against the dollar has driven U.S. and European retailers to switch their orders to countries with weaker currencies.

Karnataka take opening day honours

Karnataka take opening day honours

Rediff.com9 Dec 2007

A five-wicket haul by Vinay Kumar helped Karnataka restrict Saurashtra's score to 229 for eight on the opening day.

Akmal delighted with century

Akmal delighted with century

Rediff.com2 Dec 2007

'This century was difficult. The pitch was helping the spinners and there was a big crowd too. So there was a lot of pressure on us. But we tried to play positive and keep the runs coming,' Pakistan's wicketkeeper said after scoring 119 on Day 3 of the second Test against India.

Italy vows drastic action to curb violence

Italy vows drastic action to curb violence

Rediff.com4 Feb 2007

Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi has promised drastic measures to confront soccer violence after a policeman died in clashes between rampaging fans at a Serie A match in Sicily.

Justice K G Balakrishnan sworn in CJI

Justice K G Balakrishnan sworn in CJI

Rediff.com14 Jan 2007

President A P J Abdul Kalam administered the oath of office and secrecy to Justice Balakrishnan, 61, at a ceremony in Ashoka Hall at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

China wants Nathula's tourism potential tapped

China wants Nathula's tourism potential tapped

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

Bu Jiamguo, minister counsellor at the Chinese embassy in New Delhi, made this point to Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling when she led a four-member Chinese team to meet the latter in Gangtok on Tuesday.

Dera apology: Sikh priests to decide Wednesday

Dera apology: Sikh priests to decide Wednesday

Rediff.com29 May 2007

Top Sikh clerics on Tuesday met to decide the future course of action against Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the wake of an apology tendered by him for dressing like Guru Gobind Singh.

Hamilton has one hand on the F1 crown

Hamilton has one hand on the F1 crown

Rediff.com3 Oct 2007

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton will become Formula One's first rookie champion, as well as the youngest, if he wins in China on Sunday.

Assam's flood situation grim

Assam's flood situation grim

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

The situation in three Barak Valley districts -- Cachar, Hailakandi and Karimganj -- was critical with river Barak and its tributaries creating havoc, inundating roads and disrupting communication.

UP: Another case of police brutality

UP: Another case of police brutality

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

The SI leading the team allegedly hit the girl and wounded her seriously after the team failed to find the culprit, sources said.

Is your office a war zone? Here's help

Is your office a war zone? Here's help

Rediff.com31 Aug 2007

There are usually a few general types of people and situations that make workplaces a constant battle for sanity and progress to co-exist. Here are some of the most common stressors and advice on how to deal with them.

Why investing and vacationing are similar

Why investing and vacationing are similar

Rediff.com30 Aug 2007

Personal finance advice from Ramganesh Iyer, PARK Financial.

Sachin meets his lookalike

Sachin meets his lookalike

Rediff.com23 Feb 2007

Reader Anupa sent us a picture of Sachin Tendulkar.

Hum Aapke Hain Koun recreated

Hum Aapke Hain Koun recreated

Rediff.com12 Sep 2006

Microfinance: A boon for slum-dwellers

Microfinance: A boon for slum-dwellers

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

The Maxwealth Trust provides around Rs 6000 to each individual, which is repayable at Rs 125 a week.

Ashley Cole does not need surgery

Ashley Cole does not need surgery

Rediff.com2 Feb 2007

Chelsea left back Ashley Cole will not need an operation on his injured knee and is expected to play again this season, the club Web site www.chelseafc.com said on Thursday.

Anand trounces Svidler

Anand trounces Svidler

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

The victory took the Indian ace to joint-second in the Corus chess tournament, behind, Teimour Radjabov of Azerbaijan.

Hearings on Air India bombing begin

Hearings on Air India bombing begin

Rediff.com19 Jul 2006

The families of victims will be making a series of 15-minute oral submissions over the course of next two days.

Q4 showing takes sheen off India Inc's performance

Q4 showing takes sheen off India Inc's performance

Rediff.com28 May 2007

Rising interest rates and higher inputs costs seem to have taken the sparkle out of corporate results in Q4 2007.

Amol Palekar appointed chairman of India's Oscar jury

Amol Palekar appointed chairman of India's Oscar jury

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

The 88th Academy awards event will take place in Los Angeles on February 28, 2016.

Now, iPod- compatible jeans

Now, iPod- compatible jeans

Rediff.com7 Dec 2006

The jeans along with the accessories are priced at Rs 9,000 per unit.

Salaam-E-Ishq: Awesome music

Salaam-E-Ishq: Awesome music

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

Shanka-Loy-Ehsaan come up with perfect music.

We feel vindicated, relieved: Priya Dutt

We feel vindicated, relieved: Priya Dutt

Rediff.com28 Nov 2006

Dutt welcomed the verdict that her brother, actor Sanjay, is not a terrorist.

G-4 ministers to discuss Doha deadlock tomorrow

G-4 ministers to discuss Doha deadlock tomorrow

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

Aiming for a breakthrough in the Doha Round of negotiations, trade ministers of the G-4 group of countries (India, the United States, Brazil and the European Union) will meet in Delhi on April 12.

Thiruttu Payale succeeds

Thiruttu Payale succeeds

Rediff.com10 May 2006

Rains: 500 marooned in Andhra village

Rains: 500 marooned in Andhra village

Rediff.com28 Oct 2005

Though there was no danger of the village being submerged as it was on elevated land, the district administration is finding it difficult to send rescuers.\n\n

When to apply for US work visas: NOW

When to apply for US work visas: NOW

Rediff.com8 Mar 2007

A lot needs to be clarified about your work visa when you are thinking of migrating to US, even if it is for a couple of years. Here's help from experts.

India proposes a new E-4 education initiative

India proposes a new E-4 education initiative

Rediff.com7 Oct 2005

HRD Minister Arjun Singh was speaking at a UNESCO meet in Paris.