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EPL PIX: Manchester City rout Spurs; Leicester stun Liverpool

EPL PIX: Manchester City rout Spurs; Leicester stun Liverpool

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

A summary of Saturday's matches in the Premier League.

The real reason for Delhi's annual smoke season

The real reason for Delhi's annual smoke season

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

The Delhi metropolitan area has one of the highest concentrations of population in the world, and suffocating the people of the area on an annual basis should be treated as a crime against humanity, especially when the cause for such suffocation can be controlled, says Arvind Kumar.

Why Punjab, Haryana farmers are defying ban on stubble burning

Why Punjab, Haryana farmers are defying ban on stubble burning

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

With paddy growers being blamed for causing air pollution, farm experts and farmers' outfits said they are compelled to burn stubble as they do not have any other feasible and cheap option.

Vettel does the maths and decides he still has a chance at F1 title

Vettel does the maths and decides he still has a chance at F1 title

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel could see his hopes of a fifth Formula One world title fading with the Sochi sunset on Sunday after falling 50 points behind Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton with five races remaining.

Why the axe fell on 3 senior ministers

Why the axe fell on 3 senior ministers

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

To believe that the key job of his senior ministers is to ensure that his image be kept intact whatever be the outcome of his policies is to expect too much even of someone as ambitious as Narendra Modi, asserts Rashme Sehgal.

Air quality dips to 'very poor' at many places in Delhi-NCR

Air quality dips to 'very poor' at many places in Delhi-NCR

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

The overall AQI deteriorated further and touched the 268 mark, which falls in the poor category.

'Priyanka was intense'

'Priyanka was intense'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

'... and committed.' 'Priyanka had so much happening in her personal life...' 'Once we started, Priyanka rose to it.'

Go for poll: India dares its opposers to UNSC bid

Go for poll: India dares its opposers to UNSC bid

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

Hitting hard at countries that have been blocking the expansion of United Nations Security Council in both the permanent and non-permanent categories, India on Thursday dared such nations to schedule a straw poll in the UN General Assembly to prove that they had the numbers.

Industrial growth slips to 4-month low of 4.5% in Sep

Industrial growth slips to 4-month low of 4.5% in Sep

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

The previous low was recorded at 3.8 per cent in May this year.

How Lyric Jain fights the Fake News menace

How Lyric Jain fights the Fake News menace

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

The tools he uses are logic, the reputations of the sources, and how much emotions influence the content.

Car makers want stimulus to go on. Here's why

Car makers want stimulus to go on. Here's why

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

Car makers fear that when car prices go up and loans become expensive, running a car will also cost more. Thus a stimulus-pullback will act as the straw that broke the camel's back, says Bhupesh Bhandari.

Review: Songs of Tamil cowboys

Review: Songs of Tamil cowboys

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

This album has all of Tamil cinema's staples and follows set patterns.

Sonia's comments cost Patil his job

Sonia's comments cost Patil his job

Rediff.com30 Nov 2008

Congress president Sonia Gandhi's adverse comments on the internal security situation was the proverbial last straw that saw the exit of Shivraj Patil as Union home minister.

'I know nothing about cricket'

'I know nothing about cricket'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

'It's very rare to see a woman's character so empowered in a cricket-based Web series,' says Sayani Gupta about her new show, Inside Edge 2.

PIX: Shraddha, Alia, Malaika shine at Colors leadership awards

PIX: Shraddha, Alia, Malaika shine at Colors leadership awards

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

When Bollywood divas bring their A-game to the red carpet.

Plastic ban: Airlines switch to eco-friendly cutlery, bottles

Plastic ban: Airlines switch to eco-friendly cutlery, bottles

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

The Maharashtra government has banned the use of single disposable items made from plastic such as spoons, forks, cups, glasses. Plastic bags and wrap used for packaging or storing products too is covered under ban.

Alonso threatens to quit F1 in 2010

Alonso threatens to quit F1 in 2010

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

Double world champion Fernando Alonso said on Tuesday he would think about quitting Formula One if the sport adopted a standard engine from 2010. Champions Ferrari, who could well figure in Alonso's future, and Toyota have already said they will consider pulling out if standard engines are imposed.

Anurag Kashyap: So proud of you Kalki

Anurag Kashyap: So proud of you Kalki

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Prez censures Delhi violence; says govt vigilant amid LAC standoff

Prez censures Delhi violence; says govt vigilant amid LAC standoff

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday strongly defended the three new agri laws saying their benefits have begun reaching 10 crore small farmers instantly, and condemned as 'very unfortunate' the Republic Day violence and 'dishonour' to the tricolour during the tractor parade by the protesting farm unions in New Delhi.

Tech firms brace for bad days ahead

Tech firms brace for bad days ahead

Rediff.com16 Sep 2008

Lehman Brothers' bankruptcy filing may well prove to be the last straw for Indian IT firms, which were expecting the second half of FY09 to be better. As a result of the United States' financial market crisis, analysts do not expect Indian IT firms to sign any significant contracts in the banking, financial services and insurance space in the months to come.

Oppn boycotts Parliament in solidarity with 8 suspended MPs

Oppn boycotts Parliament in solidarity with 8 suspended MPs

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Among the parties that boycotted the proceedings of the House included the Congress, which was the among the first to walkout, followed by members of the CPI-M, CPI, TMC, NCP, SP, Shiv Sena, RJD, DMK, TRS and AAP.

World's most beautiful scenes in Agora's Travel photo contest

World's most beautiful scenes in Agora's Travel photo contest

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

This year has been the year of the no travel, which has left millions reminiscing on adventure-filled trips abroad. To celebrate the wonder of world travel, thousands of photography enthusiasts entered Agora #Travel2020, sharing the moments they feel captured the true essence of exploration. Octavi Royo, Agora's co-founder and CEO, said: "Thanks to these photos, we can travel to some amazing corners of our planet and see them from the point of view of travel photographers." Scroll down to see our pick of the shortlisted images...

Football Extras: Barca's De Jong out with calf injury

Football Extras: Barca's De Jong out with calf injury

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

A collection of oddball, amazing moments from the world!

Box Office: Sunny loses out to Deepika

Box Office: Sunny loses out to Deepika

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Piku beats Kuch Kuch Locha Hai at the box office.

Box Office: Decent opening for Gabbar Is Back

Box Office: Decent opening for Gabbar Is Back

Rediff.com5 May 2015

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

Global economy, national problems, petty politics

Global economy, national problems, petty politics

Rediff.com25 Jul 2008

Any further economic progress will invariably depend on reforms - not in our economic policies but in our political process.

Kalki: I will always have a connect with Anurag Kashyap

Kalki: I will always have a connect with Anurag Kashyap

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

'I can't talk to the media about why Anurag and I split because it would be like writing an entire book to understand and do justice to it,' Kalki Koechlin tells Sonil Dedhia.

Should the Bhima Koregaon 16 be left to die?

Should the Bhima Koregaon 16 be left to die?

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Do Uddhav Thackeray, Aditya Thackeray, Sanjay Raut, and Sharad Pawar want the deaths of the Bhima Koregaon accused to be associated with their regime? asks Jyoti Punwani.

Fire breaks out at KCR's Rs 7 crore puja

Fire breaks out at KCR's Rs 7 crore puja

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

Several fire fighting teams present on the spot brought the fire under control immediately but they were not swift enough to prevent the blaze from destroying the thatched roof of the main pandal completely.

Large hotel chains cut use of PET bottles

Large hotel chains cut use of PET bottles

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Large chains like the Marriott and Taj that are estimated to consume two million plastic bottles a year have taken a conscious decision to first eliminate PET bottles on their premises and then reduce the use of single-use plastic altogether, saying they are all for a sustainably environment-friendly tomorrow.

How to make your teeth look whiter, without spending much!

How to make your teeth look whiter, without spending much!

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

10 tips for better and whiter looking teeth.

'People expected me to do intimate scenes with ease'

'People expected me to do intimate scenes with ease'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

'But it's not something I am interested in.'

Britain's Brown names new Cabinet

Britain's Brown names new Cabinet

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

David Miliband, former environment secretary, was on Thursday named as Britain's new foreign secretary as Prime Minister Gordon Brown unveiled his Cabinet a day after assuming the charge of the high office.

Lopetegui sacked as Real Madrid coach

Lopetegui sacked as Real Madrid coach

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Former player and reserve team boss Santiago Solari has been put in caretaker charge after negotiations between the club and former Chelsea, Italy and Juventus boss Antonio Conte broke down on Monday, the club added.

NGO that helps young minds become entrepreneurs

NGO that helps young minds become entrepreneurs

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

360 Degree has a network of more than 500 volunteers across the nation.

Godrej Properties buys a piece of film history: RK Studios

Godrej Properties buys a piece of film history: RK Studios

Rediff.com4 May 2019

Swanky flats, mall to replace the iconic property.

India officially withdraws Tharoor's candidature

India officially withdraws Tharoor's candidature

Rediff.com6 Oct 2006

India handed over a letter to the president of the Security Council, formally withdrawing Tharoor's candidature, officials said.

Market crash: A quick guide for young investors

Market crash: A quick guide for young investors

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

What should you do when the markets crash by as much as 1,500 points? Buy, sell, hold or add more to your long-term portfolio.

How McDonald's India is going green

How McDonald's India is going green

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

In a first in India, the fast-food joint is converting used cooking oil into biodiesel, which is used to power 20-25 trucks that make trips to around 275 restaurants carrying supplies from its distribution centre