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Buying your first bike? Read this first

Buying your first bike? Read this first

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

These bikes are a good mixture of style, mileage, performance and affordability, says Rajesh Alva.

Birthday Special: The 25 Moods of Lata Mangeshkar

Birthday Special: The 25 Moods of Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Happy birthday, Lataji!

Dhoni warns team against complacency

Dhoni warns team against complacency

Rediff.com16 Feb 2008

The Australians may have decided to rest their pace spearhead Brett Lee but Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni cautioned his batsmen against getting too complacent in their tri-series game.

N-deal: UPA-Left to meet again on October 5

N-deal: UPA-Left to meet again on October 5

Rediff.com19 Sep 2007

After two hours of deliberations between the United Progressive Alliance and the Left parties, it was decided that they would meet again on October 5 to narrow down their differences over the Indo-US nuclear deal

Lalu hints at 'people friendly' rail budget

Lalu hints at 'people friendly' rail budget

Rediff.com8 Feb 2008

Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav has hinted at a people friendly railway budget, which will be presented on Feb 26.

Hong Kong fined for slow over-rate against Pak

Hong Kong fined for slow over-rate against Pak

Rediff.com25 Jun 2008

Alan Hurst of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees imposed the fine after Tabarak Dar's side was ruled to be one over short of its target when time allowances were taken into consideration.

Fuel price: Will the world heedsFM's advice?

Fuel price: Will the world heedsFM's advice?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2008

India on Monday said that it will follow up its suggestion on having a price band for crude oil once the producing nations reflect on the idea, even as it asked them to step up oil output.

Rising temp = More storms and tornadoes

Rising temp = More storms and tornadoes

Rediff.com31 Aug 2007

The study is the first to estimate how a storm's strength will change in a warming climate.

Pak blast: 8 killed

Pak blast: 8 killed

Rediff.com2 Jun 2008

Three people were killed and scores injured when a blast went off near the Denmark Embassy in Islamabad on Monday.

When Amitabh Bachchan's singing debut almost didn't happen

When Amitabh Bachchan's singing debut almost didn't happen

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

The Big B remembered the film on his blog.

World team squash: Pakistan too good for India

World team squash: Pakistan too good for India

Rediff.com7 Dec 2007

Pakistan won their opening match in the World men's team squash championship, beating India 3-0.

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.

PIX: Nia Sharma, Tina Dutta, Surbhi Jyoti get calendar-friendly

PIX: Nia Sharma, Tina Dutta, Surbhi Jyoti get calendar-friendly

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

A look at television stars who graced the Telly Calendar launch event.

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.

'Badhaai Ho just changed my life'

'Badhaai Ho just changed my life'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

'...changed my image, changed everything.' 'Now I make calls with great confidence.' 'Day before yesterday, I sent a message to a director that I heard you are making a film, is there any role for me?' 'I have confidence now. Earlier, I could never do.'

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.

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.

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.

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.