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Trump campaign steps up efforts to challenge poll results

Trump campaign steps up efforts to challenge poll results

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Biden won the Republican stronghold of Georgia, a top state official said after a manual recount, becoming the first Democrat to have won the key battleground state since 1992.

India will lose if COVID-19 fight restricted to PMO: Rahul

India will lose if COVID-19 fight restricted to PMO: Rahul

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Gandhi also called upon the government to immediately put money into the hands of the poor and provide a financial package to the industry to help revive the economy.

'Hats off to the government for how they evacuated us from Kabul'

'Hats off to the government for how they evacuated us from Kabul'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

'When I stepped on Indian soil, I lay down on the ground and kissed my homeland.'

PIX: Bayern Munich, Real Madrid win; Barcelona held

PIX: Bayern Munich, Real Madrid win; Barcelona held

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Philippe Coutinho scored his first league goal since returning to Barcelona to help his side draw 1-1 at home to an excellent Sevilla side in La Liga on Sunday.

Despite all the hype, electric two-wheelers may not get the desired incentive

Despite all the hype, electric two-wheelers may not get the desired incentive

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

The new scheme may link the incentives to the battery power - higher the power, higher the incentive and most electric two-wheelers running on Indian roads use low power and fast charging batteries.

The secret to clear, flawless, skin

The secret to clear, flawless, skin

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Cleanse, tone, and moisturise. Avoid sugar, dairy products, animal protein, suggests Shilpa Sharma.

'Bought at 21, now at 49. Hold or sell?'

'Bought at 21, now at 49. Hold or sell?'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

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

Why Vaiko is a loner in Tamil Nadu politics today

Why Vaiko is a loner in Tamil Nadu politics today

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Vaiko's stock dwindles as the DMK's poaching of his cadre continues unabated. R Ramasubramanian reports from Chennai.

Gold medal in Rome shows I am on right track in Olympic year: Vinesh

Gold medal in Rome shows I am on right track in Olympic year: Vinesh

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

Vinesh downed two tough Chinese rivals on her way to the 53kg gold medal bout, in which she overpowered Ecudor's Luisa Elizabeth Valverde.

Mercedes V-Class packages luxury and functionality

Mercedes V-Class packages luxury and functionality

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

The six-seater is built for long journeys, especially when you don't want to waste time and would rather wrap up meetings while, say, on the road to the airport, writes Pavan Lall.

Businessman 'threatened' by Togadia goes underground

Businessman 'threatened' by Togadia goes underground

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

Two days after he was reportedly targeted by Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Pravin Togadia for buying a home in a Hindu-dominated neighbourhood, Asghar Ali is untraceable.

How we cracked Batla House terror case

How we cracked Batla House terror case

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'Information trickled in that these phone numbers were switched off when there were blasts in Jaipur, Ahmedabad, and at the time of the Delhi blasts.

World Environment Day: What you can do

World Environment Day: What you can do

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Grow plants at home. Save water. Avoid plastic.

How Team India bonds with fun and family...

How Team India bonds with fun and family...

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

The Indian team management believes the best way for players to switch off from the game is enjoying each other's company off the field.

MSMEs need help again but not the way govt did last time

MSMEs need help again but not the way govt did last time

Rediff.com10 May 2021

While players in the financial ecosystem are opening up to the idea of receivables funding for the sector, this market needs a regulator, which a Parliament panel feels only RBI can provide.

The Risk-Taker

The Risk-Taker

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

'An entrepreneur should always remain under pressure or he will die,' Vineet Rai tells Anjuli Bhargava.

Golden oldies Nadal, Serena looking for more glory

Golden oldies Nadal, Serena looking for more glory

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Nadal and Williams headline party for all ages at US Open

Will Jio's new strategy to woo 2G users succeed?

Will Jio's new strategy to woo 2G users succeed?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Its plans, to cut tariffs by 40% or offer more data, comes bundled with 1 GB high speed data for 28 days with unlimited voice thrown in.

Great Indian laugh-a-thon!

Great Indian laugh-a-thon!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2005

'With 50k SIPs, can I make Rs 3 cr by 2030?'

'With 50k SIPs, can I make Rs 3 cr by 2030?'

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

WATCH! Shashi Tharoor: 'Modi is a great salesman'

WATCH! Shashi Tharoor: 'Modi is a great salesman'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

'People have realised they bought into the prime minister's package and it is empty.'

Mamata declares candidates for all 42 seats in Bengal, 41% are women

Mamata declares candidates for all 42 seats in Bengal, 41% are women

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

The list, which is a mix of seasoned political players and greenhorns, has 17 women candidates, five more than the last elections, constituting roughly 41 per cent of the candidates.

Net neutrality: Lessons from cable TV

Net neutrality: Lessons from cable TV

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Airtel Zero launched with the promise of free access to apps.

Taxpayers won't be able to access GST portal on Sunday

Taxpayers won't be able to access GST portal on Sunday

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

GSTN is planning a disaster recovery drill and hence services will not be available for 12 hours, between 9am and 9pm, on July 1, and has requested the taxpayers to plan GST-related activities on the portal accordingly.

A new battle rages on between Jio and Airtel

A new battle rages on between Jio and Airtel

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

While only 78.15 per cent of Jio's total subscriber base was active, Airtel boasts of 98.14 per cent active customers.

Here's what India must do during Tests in New Zealand

Here's what India must do during Tests in New Zealand

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

Rahane spoke on a host of issues with regards to the upcoming New Zealand tour where the current team has a good chance of emulating the class of 2009 under Mahendra Singh Dhoni's captaincy.

How Muralitharan is aiding Pathan's bowling

How Muralitharan is aiding Pathan's bowling

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

The Aussie opener is back with the Orange Army after he was not disallowed by the BCCI last year following his involvement in the ball tampering saga in the Cape Town Test in March 2018.

Spectacular photos of the world's longest sea bridge

Spectacular photos of the world's longest sea bridge

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

It's a man-made marvel! After several delays and budget overruns, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge was officially opened on Tuesday, marking the completion of the longest sea-crossing bridge ever built, nine years after construction began. Here's everything you needed to know about this bridge of steel.

10 job skills Indian engineers should have

10 job skills Indian engineers should have

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Most Indian engineers can code but are not confident in their ability to do so, notes Narayan Mahadevan.

'Rahul as Congress chief will give adrenaline rush to party'

'Rahul as Congress chief will give adrenaline rush to party'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Khurshid said the general feeling in the party is that the transition should happen.

The decision that changed Tendulkar's life and Indian cricket...

The decision that changed Tendulkar's life and Indian cricket...

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Sachin had found his calling and had decided to let his love for cricket, which had grown into a passion under the tutelage of Ramkant Achrekar, override every other aspects of his life.

My approach remains same even after quitting Tests: Dhoni

My approach remains same even after quitting Tests: Dhoni

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

It's been six months since Mahendra Singh Dhoni quit Test cricket but the India ODI captain said the manner in which he used to approach the shorter format would not change as his philosophy is to adapt as per the demands of the situation.

India's cleanest city goes 'Trin Trin'

India's cleanest city goes 'Trin Trin'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

To curb pollution, the Mysuru corporation has launched a bicycle-sharing initiative, reports Apurva Venkat.

13 of 22 rebel Cong MLAs won't quit Cong: Digvijaya

13 of 22 rebel Cong MLAs won't quit Cong: Digvijaya

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Singh said nobody anticipated that Scindia would quit the party.

Ask MF Guru: 'I am very new in MFs'

Ask MF Guru: 'I am very new in MFs'

Rediff.com12 May 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

'We wanted to explore the real India'

'We wanted to explore the real India'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

'What motivated us was that a lot of people, especially youngsters, had a negative image about India.'

Vishy Anand on why he likes poker

Vishy Anand on why he likes poker

Rediff.com27 May 2018

'Poker trains you a lot of skills that chess also prepares you for.' 'The most vital is restraint.' 'You may have seen us, chess players, keeping a blank expression or 'poker face'.' 'The idea is to not give away any information to your opponent.'

Is your comfort food making you FAT?

Is your comfort food making you FAT?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

As per a study, while some individuals eat less when they're stressed, most increase their food intake -- and crucially, the intake of calorie-dense food high in sugar and fat.

Four good reasons to refinance your home loan

Four good reasons to refinance your home loan

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Despite these advantages consider your options carefully and make a decision based on your abilities and your financial goals, says Abhishek Agarwal.

Just started investing in stocks? Here's some advice

Just started investing in stocks? Here's some advice

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

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