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Top 10 convertible ultrabooks

Top 10 convertible ultrabooks

Rediff.com21 Apr 2013

Presenting the best of the transformers

Dadri lynching: Bishada off-limits for visitors; riot fear in nearby villages

Dadri lynching: Bishada off-limits for visitors; riot fear in nearby villages

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

Tension spread to nearby areas of Bishada village in Dadri on Monday after meat pieces were found in an adjoining village even as the district magistrate decided to further restrict entry of visitors to the troubled spot and examine statements made by controversial BJP MLA Sangeet Som during his visit to the area.

Retro amendment, GAAR keep revenue dept busy in 2012

Retro amendment, GAAR keep revenue dept busy in 2012

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

After taking charge, P Chidambaram promised fine-tuning of policies and place a stable tax regime.

Manali gang-rape: Accused remanded in judicial custody

Manali gang-rape: Accused remanded in judicial custody

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

Three Nepalese citizens, arrested for allegedly raping a 30-year-old American woman in Manali, were on Friday remanded in 10-day judicial custody by a local court.

Obama offshoring tax met by stiff upper lip

Obama offshoring tax met by stiff upper lip

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

In his State of the Union address to the US national legislature on Tuesday, Obama said: The American people deserve a tax code that lowers incentives to move jobs overseas and lowers tax rates for businesses and manufacturers that create jobs right here in America.

Smaller, mid-size IT cos performing well: Nasscom

Smaller, mid-size IT cos performing well: Nasscom

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

With some IT majors performing below industry expectations, Nasscom on Wednesday said smaller and mid-size companies, which adopted different strategy after the 2008-09 economic crisis have peformed well, posting up to 20 per cent growth.

Govt's move on FDI welcome, but insufficient

Govt's move on FDI welcome, but insufficient

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

Simple fact is that this will not be enough to get pools of long-term funds interested in India again.

In Meerut, it's Akhilesh all the way

In Meerut, it's Akhilesh all the way

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

There are no two views on which way the 'hawa' is blowing. It's Akhilesh Yadav -- with or without his father. Akhilesh, with or without the Congress Party.

Moradabad crisis: SP, BJP playing vote bank politics?

Moradabad crisis: SP, BJP playing vote bank politics?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2014

The ruling Samajwadi Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party in Uttar Pradesh seem to be making the most of the prevailing crisis in Moradabad to serve their political ends.

Azarenka, Kerber fight back at Indian Wells

Azarenka, Kerber fight back at Indian Wells

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka struggled to find her rhythm against Kirsten Flipkens in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open on Monday but finished strong to beat the Belgian 3-6, 6-3, 6-0.

'Opposition to outsourcing not targetted at IT'

'Opposition to outsourcing not targetted at IT'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Mittal said the US continues to face shortage of IT skills, and expressed hope that there would be comprehensive changes in immigration policy.

Chhota Bheem Contest: Win EXCITING prizes!

Chhota Bheem Contest: Win EXCITING prizes!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

Answer this question correctly, and win cool prizes.

IT industry pleased with results ahead of estimates

IT industry pleased with results ahead of estimates

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Nasscom will give out future estimates in February.

Incessant rains pound Delhi causing traffic snarls

Incessant rains pound Delhi causing traffic snarls

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The national capital is expected to continue receiving moderate rainfall with some isolated intense spells for the next 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday.

India Engg R&D to reach $45 bn 2020:Nasscom

India Engg R&D to reach $45 bn 2020:Nasscom

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

Indian offshore engineering research and development (ER&D) services market is expected to reach USD 37-45 billion by 2020 and create over one million jobs, software industry body Nasscom said.

Left to soak in the rain, villagers howl at Rahul

Left to soak in the rain, villagers howl at Rahul

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Unhappy over not being able to get an audience with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, local residents of two villages in Amethi raised slogans before a Munshiganj guest house where the Amethi MP has been putting up.

The GREATEST characters on Indian TV? Tell us!

The GREATEST characters on Indian TV? Tell us!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

Who do you think makes the cut? Write in!

When LUST got the better of these powerful men

When LUST got the better of these powerful men

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

In the wake of the scandal caused by Central Intelligence Agency chief David Petraues's affair, we take a look at some powerful men who thought, mistakenly, that they could have a little extra-marital fun on the side and get away with it!

Rumours have created a lot of problems: Assam CM

Rumours have created a lot of problems: Assam CM

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Thursday appealed to students and people from Assam and other parts of the north-east to refrain from rushing back to their home states in panic. The chief minister made the comment in the wake of reports of mass exodus of people, particularly students, who are afraid of a backlash following the widespread violence in lower Assam.

A Q Khan calls Pak elites 'foreign agents'

A Q Khan calls Pak elites 'foreign agents'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

Calling Pakistan a 'sham democracy', disgraced nuclear scientist A Q Khan has said that the country's 'elites toe the American line and behave like foreign agents'.

Inside Istanbul: 'The greatest city' in the world

Inside Istanbul: 'The greatest city' in the world

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

The city of Istanbul is easy to fall in love with. Kushal Chowdhury was the latest victim.

New selectors put Team India openers on notice

New selectors put Team India openers on notice

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

The message is loud and clear. The out-of-form duo of Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir have been put on notice after the selectors included Murali Vijay as reserve opener for the first two Tests against England.

Brajesh Mishra combined guile with generosity

Brajesh Mishra combined guile with generosity

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

India's first NSA Brajesh Mishra's combination of hard-headed realism and outspokenness ensured that he always spoke up for India -- not necessarily for the BJP, notes Jyoti Malhotra.

Fundamentals of domestic IT industry strong: Nasscom

Fundamentals of domestic IT industry strong: Nasscom

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

Admitting that the global economic environment was still 'uncertain', IT body Nasscom said on Tuesday the fundamentals of the domestic IT industry are strong but there was a need to 'wait' and 'watch' its performance in the next two quarters.

Indian American appointed to top Yale position

Indian American appointed to top Yale position

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

His appointment comes at a time of important expansion and opportunity for Yale SOM.

Union ministers share farmers' langar food during meet

Union ministers share farmers' langar food during meet

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

During the last few meetings, farmer leaders have been arranging their own lunch, snacks and beverages while refusing to have the food organised by the government.

Markets snap nine-day rally amid weak global cues

Markets snap nine-day rally amid weak global cues

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

Broader markets outperformed.

Review: Cigarette Ki Tarah is like music video gone wrong

Review: Cigarette Ki Tarah is like music video gone wrong

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

Cigarette Ki Tarah is so bad, it doesn't deserve any stars!

SIT opposes handing over riots probe report to activists

SIT opposes handing over riots probe report to activists

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

The Special Investigation Team on Monday opposed sharing with activists its final report on the probe into allegations of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's involvement in 2002 riots. The court in Ahmedabad reserved till Wednesday its order on their plea seeking access to the crucial document.

Is Lee Si-young too pretty to box?

Is Lee Si-young too pretty to box?

Rediff.com10 May 2013

When romantic actress Lee Si-young swapped her glamorous roles in South Korean dramas for boxing gloves in a bid to win an Olympic medal, her victories triggered a storm of protest that has marred her unexpected success in the ring.

Army officer found dead in Jammu

Army officer found dead in Jammu

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

The 42-year-old officer, Lt Col Madukar Singh Choudhan, was found lying unconscious in his room on Thursday evening and was shifted to a hospital where he was declared brought dead, police said.

Lessons from Kasab for the financial sector

Lessons from Kasab for the financial sector

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

Abu Jundal is the latest hot property in terror-related news in India. Newspaper reports are replete with stories of how intelligence agencies are gleaning more information from him.

Aditya made to toil in World 6-Red Championship

Aditya made to toil in World 6-Red Championship

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

India's Aditya Mehta had to toil hard for his second win against Thailand's Thanawat Thirapongpaiboon in the SangSom World 6-Red snooker championship in Bangkok.

PHOTOS: Heavy rains in Delhi break 46-year record

PHOTOS: Heavy rains in Delhi break 46-year record

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Delhiites woke up to the sound of thunder and lightning this morning and, according to the weather department, the city recorded 117.9 mm rainfall from 5:30 AM to 2.30 PM.

Is my portfolio good?'

Is my portfolio good?'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Ajit Mishra, vice president, research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

La Liga: Abandoned Real-Rayo game to be played on Monday

La Liga: Abandoned Real-Rayo game to be played on Monday

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

Real Madrid have reluctantly agreed to play their La Liga match at Rayo Vallecano at 1745 GMT on Monday, a day after the game was abandoned because of alleged lighting sabotage at Rayo's Estadio de Vallecas stadium.

BJP fields Sunny Deol from Gurdaspur LS seat

BJP fields Sunny Deol from Gurdaspur LS seat

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

"The way my papa (Dharmendra) worked with and supported Atal ji (Atal Bihari Vajpayee), I am here today to work with and support Modi ji. My work will do the talking," Sunny said after joining the BJP in the presence of Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Minister for Railways and Coal Piyush Goyal.

Ready to address all concerns of farmer: Govt

Ready to address all concerns of farmer: Govt

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Tomar said the government is committed to "peaceful talks with farmers' leaders and does not intend to hurt farmers' sentiments".

Govt says open to address farmers' key concerns

Govt says open to address farmers' key concerns

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Tomar said the next meeting will take place on Saturday at 2 pm which he hoped would take the matter to a decisive stage and towards a final resolution.

'Small firms driving IT growth'

'Small firms driving IT growth'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

Small and mid-sized IT companies offer the best way to take advantage of the next stage of the emerging market growth story. According to Nasscom, the apex body for the IT industry, the industry expects to grow by 11-14 per cent and this growth will be driven by small and medium companies, which are performing better than tier-I companies.