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PM Modi's chai pe charcha with Xi in Wuhan

PM Modi's chai pe charcha with Xi in Wuhan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

The prime minister and the Chinese president walked along the banks of East Lake and also took a boat ride together as they decided to step up their personal rapport.

Melbourne to host ICC Annual Conference 2014

Melbourne to host ICC Annual Conference 2014

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

The ICC Annual Conference 2014 - world cricket's biggest annual gathering - will take place in Australia for the first time in its history after Melbourne was awarded the right to host the event.

Abracadabra? How magician's son becomes Rajasthan CM for 3rd time

Abracadabra? How magician's son becomes Rajasthan CM for 3rd time

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

Apart from being the CM twice earlier, he has won a series of Lok Sabha and assembly elections from the state and headed the Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee four times.

Mahindra to launch first small aircraft in India in 2 years

Mahindra to launch first small aircraft in India in 2 years

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

The company presently manufactures eight-seater -- GA8 utility aircraft, in its Australia-based companies Aerostaff and GrippsAero which it acquired in 2010 to get into the aviation sector.

'They want to throw Pilot out of the Congress'

'They want to throw Pilot out of the Congress'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

'Nobody understands Gehlot's politics.' 'The Congress high command should wake up.'

Pot of gold awaits Champions League winner

Pot of gold awaits Champions League winner

Rediff.com21 May 2008

The winner of Wednesday's Champions League final will earn more than 85 million pounds ($166 million) in sponsorship and TV deals, higher players' values and growth in ticket sales, a study has shown.

An India like no other

An India like no other

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Every year, for thousands of years, the Sonepur Mela, transforms a small rural town in north Bihar into a giant fair.

Gulmarg to host National Winter Games next month

Gulmarg to host National Winter Games next month

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

Gulmarg, which is emerging as a global winter tourism destination will play host to National Winter Games next month to bolster its reckoning at the international level.

A walk through Amritsar's Heritage Street

A walk through Amritsar's Heritage Street

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

The street leading to the Golden Temple gets a makeover that takes you back in time.

India, Qatar ink 7 agreements to boost cooperation

India, Qatar ink 7 agreements to boost cooperation

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Official talks were held between Modi and Seikh Tamim for multi-sectoral partnership and strengthening of Indo-Qatar ties following which the agreements and Memorandums of Understanding were signed on the second day of the Prime Minister's visit.

What is Ronnie Screwvala up to these days?

What is Ronnie Screwvala up to these days?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

"If telecom changed the game for how business was done in India, then we need 20 more of those systemic game-changers to take us to the next level," Ronnie Screwvala tells Pavan Lall.

Congress retains power in Mizoram

Congress retains power in Mizoram

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

After facing a debacle in four states, Congress on Monday received some cheer in Mizoram, where it stormed back to power for a second consecutive term, capturing 22 of the 40 seats, while leading in four.

Govt changes biz models to attract private investments in infra

Govt changes biz models to attract private investments in infra

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

The move is part of a larger initiative by the government to speed up work in the highway sector.

Modi meets Nepal PM, 3 agreements signed

Modi meets Nepal PM, 3 agreements signed

Rediff.com3 Aug 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met his Nepalese counterpart Sushil Koirala and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in key sectors like trade and investment, hydropower and agriculture.

Indian-origin gay minister Leo Varadkar set to become Irish PM

Indian-origin gay minister Leo Varadkar set to become Irish PM

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

His family originates from Varad region near Malwan along Maharashtra's Konkan coast.

Shah gets Home, Rajnath Defence; Finance with Nirmala

Shah gets Home, Rajnath Defence; Finance with Nirmala

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will retain DoPT, Atomic Energy as well as all important policy issues and portfolios not allocated.

Majuli becomes first island district of India

Majuli becomes first island district of India

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Majuli -- the seat of neo-Vaishnavite Bhakti renaissance -- on Thursday became India's first island district with Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurating it as the 35th district of Assam.

FIFA U17 WC: Ticket to cost less than Rs 100; Delhi to host matches

FIFA U17 WC: Ticket to cost less than Rs 100; Delhi to host matches

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Watching a match during the Under-17 FIFA World Cup, first ever in India, would cost the fans less than Rs 100, the Tournament Director said on Thursday.

Turkey eyes benefits of Formula One

Turkey eyes benefits of Formula One

Rediff.com17 Aug 2005

India's first 'books village'

India's first 'books village'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2017

Bhilar, a strawberry farming hub in Maharashtra, has been transformed into India's first 'books village'.

Ananth Kumar, a staunch RSS man, Bengaluru's 'most loved' MP

Ananth Kumar, a staunch RSS man, Bengaluru's 'most loved' MP

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

While being the all important member of the BJP's parliamentary board, Kumar is often regarded as the "Delhi face" of the Karnataka BJP and also for the state government who could be counted upon for taking issues concerning Karnataka.

Round 3 of Nepal Masters called off

Round 3 of Nepal Masters called off

Rediff.com16 Dec 2005

Following a political bandh the tournament has been reduced to a three-day, 54-hold tournament.

Summit will strengthen intra-BRICS cooperation: Modi

Summit will strengthen intra-BRICS cooperation: Modi

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he looks forward to useful conversations with his fellow leaders from China, South Africa, Brazil and Russia on addressing pressing international and regional challenges that stand in the way of their goals.

Room prices rocket in Rio as landlords dig for Olympic gold

Room prices rocket in Rio as landlords dig for Olympic gold

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

With hotels mostly booked, landlords are charging a pretty penny for tourists still seeking accommodation in Rio de Janeiro for the Olympics in August -- asking as much as $2,305 per night for a three-bedroom apartment far from venues and beaches.

Mann wins Surya Nepal Masters

Mann wins Surya Nepal Masters

Rediff.com17 Dec 2005

Gurbaaz Mann, who narrowly missed winning his first professional title at the 2004 tournament, won this year's event with a nine-under 207.

Can Shivaji's capital Raigad regain its old glory?

Can Shivaji's capital Raigad regain its old glory?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Maharashtra has a rich wealth of forts, more than any other state in the country. 'If nothing is done, some of the small forts may simply disappear in the next 50 years.'

Wrestler Gardner takes frostbite in his stride

Wrestler Gardner takes frostbite in his stride

Rediff.com10 May 2004

In the Sydney Olympics, the American defeated a man who many had considered invincible, Russian Alexander Karelin.

Sikkim polls: Chamling faces challenge from SKM

Sikkim polls: Chamling faces challenge from SKM

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

The ruling Sikkim Democratic Front which has been in power continuously for 20 years under the leadership of Chief Minister Pawan Chamling, is flaunting its 'achievements' of two decades to woo voters this election even as it faces stiff challenge from the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha this time. The tiny Himalayan state known for its natural beauty and tourism potential is going for simultaneous elections to its only Lok Sabha seat and 40-member state assembly on April 12.

'Karichal Chudan' wins Nehru Trophy boat race

'Karichal Chudan' wins Nehru Trophy boat race

Rediff.com9 Aug 2003

As many as 54 boats, including 19 snake boats, took part in the race that is considered the country's biggest watersport event.

Gagan hogs limelight on camel back

Gagan hogs limelight on camel back

Rediff.com5 Nov 2003

The India hockey ace opted for a camel back instead of a hockey stick to manoeuvre his way through a strong cattle line-up at the Pushkar fair.

Ex-servicemen adamant on cancellation of India-Pakistan WT20 match in Dharamsala

Ex-servicemen adamant on cancellation of India-Pakistan WT20 match in Dharamsala

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Uncertainty refused to die down over the fate of the high-profile match between India and Pakistan in the upcoming World Twenty20 as the ex-servicemen league's state chief on Thursday vehemently protested against hosting of the game in Dharamsala, saying the 'matter is non-negotiable'.

Ladakh to host high-altitude marathon

Ladakh to host high-altitude marathon

Rediff.com9 May 2003

The world's first high-altitude marathon will be held on August 16.

World Cup Diary: Gnats swarm players during Tunisia v England game

World Cup Diary: Gnats swarm players during Tunisia v England game

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

England and Tunisia players swatted away swarms of gnats that flew into their eyes and mouths during their opening World Cup game in Russia's riverside city of Volgograd on Monday.

'COVID-19 may impact Chinese politics'

'COVID-19 may impact Chinese politics'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

'There are reports of political dissent mounting on Xi Jinping's handling of the Wuhan fallout.'

Leo Varadkar takes over as Irish prime minister

Leo Varadkar takes over as Irish prime minister

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

The former general physician, who is the son of an Irish nurse and a doctor from India, won the Fine Gael party leadership earlier this month.

On 3rd anniversary, Modi says 'Mann Ki Baat' is to reflect people's views

On 3rd anniversary, Modi says 'Mann Ki Baat' is to reflect people's views

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

The prime minister said he had kept this three-year-old programme away from politics and had tried to connect with the people without getting swayed by the (political) "heat" and "anger" that may prevail at any particular time.

Congress gets two thirds majority in Mizoram

Congress gets two thirds majority in Mizoram

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

After facing a drubbing in four states, Congress on Monday got some good news in Mizoram where it powered to a two thirds majority in the assembly elections snapping up 27 of the 40 seats, while the opposition Mizo National Front secured four.

Sidhu with Kapil is just not cricket

Sidhu with Kapil is just not cricket

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

'It is best Sidhu shuns his role as Kapil Sharma's Paaji and instead concentrates on serving the people of Punjab,' says Sudhir Bisht.

They don't know what Rs 6,000 means for farmers: PM

They don't know what Rs 6,000 means for farmers: PM

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

Speaking at the inauguration and laying of foundation schemes of various schemes, Modi said, Leh and Ladakh will also be benefited by this.