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Oil spill: Experts called in for rescue operation

Oil spill: Experts called in for rescue operation

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

Mobilisation of resources close to the ill-fated cargo vessel MSC Chitra, which collided with another cargo ship off the city coast, is underway to carry out salvage operation even as some more containers fell into the sea.

Now, 'naughty' lingerie that fastens with magnets!

Now, 'naughty' lingerie that fastens with magnets!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

A French label, Lingerie Dement, has launched a range of lingerie that fastens with magnets rather than the traditional hook and eye straps.

IOC says Ministry-IOA row 'settled'

IOC says Ministry-IOA row 'settled'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

The Sports Ministry-IOA row over the tenure limit guidelines has been settled and both have agreed to "work together with mutual respect and understanding", the International Olympic Committee said in a statement.

A little more water in the ocean

A little more water in the ocean

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

Pankhuri Jha, who has just started tenth grade at Hightstown, New Jersey, writes about her journey this year to India and her experience of working with street children in Delhi.

Bopanna-Qureshi peace message leaves Bryans choked

Bopanna-Qureshi peace message leaves Bryans choked

Rediff.com11 Sep 2010

They lost their maiden Grand Slam final but the Indo-Pakistani team of Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi scored an emotional winner by leaving even their opponents "choked" with their message of peace on the eve of the 9/11 terror attacks' ninth anniversary.

Mumbai's 2nd airport: Long-term strategy needed

Mumbai's 2nd airport: Long-term strategy needed

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

The Central and state governments must take a long-term, pragmatic view and 'plan big' to ensure a future capacity of at least a 100-million passengers at Mumbai's new airport, which is the norm for all major airports in the world, including the one at Delhi, said a report titled 'Second Airport: What Mumbai Must Learn from International Experience,' carried out by the Observer Research Foundation.

Now, Shiv Sena backs Kejriwal over AAP vs LG tussle

Now, Shiv Sena backs Kejriwal over AAP vs LG tussle

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Kejriwal called Thackeray on Sunday to apprised him about the situation in the national capital.

Video: Bebo's hairstylist works his magic!

Video: Bebo's hairstylist works his magic!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

Pompy, the Bollywood stylist who was recently in the news for sparking off a tug-of-war between beauties Kareena Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra, offers haircare tips!

The Pegasus mess: Has the govt actually spied on you?

The Pegasus mess: Has the govt actually spied on you?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

This episode highlights that the country's surveillance systems are not robust enough to ward off and prevent such attacks in the future.

Balika Vadhu's Anandi goes for a Morning Walk

Balika Vadhu's Anandi goes for a Morning Walk

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

Avika Gor, the youngest bahu of the hugely popular TV show Balika Vadhu is all set to make her big screen debut with Morning Walk.

SC approves draft Cauvery Management Scheme

SC approves draft Cauvery Management Scheme

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Karnataka, which is facing a political tug-of-war between the Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress-Janata Dal-Secular over government formation, had earlier made a failed bid to temporarily stall the finalisation of draft Cauvery management scheme.

Congress & SP are together for LS polls: Mulayam

Congress & SP are together for LS polls: Mulayam

Rediff.com14 Mar 2009

Notwithstanding the hiccups over seat sharing in Uttar Pradesh between the Congress and the Samajwadi Party , SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Saturday claimed that the two parties will face the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls in 'perfect coordination'.Mulayam told media persons that despite the visible tug-of-war over sharing the 80 Lok Sabha seats in the country's most populous state, all was well between the two parties.

PM intervenes in Patil-Ramadoss tiff over gay sex

PM intervenes in Patil-Ramadoss tiff over gay sex

Rediff.com16 Oct 2008

"The prime minister has directed the two ministers to sit together and discuss the matter and sort out differences," Science and Technology Minister Kapil Sibal told reporters after the cabinet meeting. He said the cabinet deferred a decision on the issue which was being argued before the court

Ivory Coast get past Senegal to reach World Cup

Ivory Coast get past Senegal to reach World Cup

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

Ivory Coast qualified for a third straight World Cup after weathering Senegal's late onslaught in a 1-1 draw in the second leg of their playoff on Saturday to progress 4-2 on aggregate.

The Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy review

The Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy review

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy is a larger-than-life spectacle that deserves a theatre viewing, feels Karan Sanjay Shah.

Born on the road, she aims for Miss India

Born on the road, she aims for Miss India

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

After school, twelve-year-old Kokila washes dishes, and earns Rs 300 every month.

'Vajpayee placed the country above the party'

'Vajpayee placed the country above the party'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

'Mr Vajapyee felt that you could pray to any god or not pray at all, but the country comes first.'

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Sukanya Verma presents a playlist of 100 Lata Mangeshkar songs from different decades of Hindi films -- songs that make me sing, smile, sob and sigh.

The art of wealth management

The art of wealth management

Rediff.com3 Nov 2008

Wealth management is an art that can be learnt. It's important to know this art when we are facing a financial meltdown globally.

Male Barali Manju Irali is a must watch

Male Barali Manju Irali is a must watch

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

Good performances from Parvathy, Sreenagara Kitty and Jai Jagadish, a tight screenplay and great visuals make this Kannada movie a must watch.

Melbourne to keep Australian Open

Melbourne to keep Australian Open

Rediff.com14 Oct 2008

Organisers of the Australian Open say they expect the tournament will remain in Melbourne despite an offer to move the grand slam event to Sydney when the current contract expires in 2016.

Asian Wrestling: Ravi shows class with gold, Bajrang fails to defend title

Asian Wrestling: Ravi shows class with gold, Bajrang fails to defend title

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

Ravi stood on top of the podium, with a scintillating show in the 57kg.

India, US clash on WTO industry text

India, US clash on WTO industry text

Rediff.com28 May 2008

India's trade envoy, Ambassador Ujal Singh Bhatia, issued a strong notice that if there is no third revised text which fully addresses the grave lacunae as well as developmental deficiencies in the latest draft, it would be difficult for members to enter into horizontal meetings that WTO chief Pascal Lamy wants to convene next month.

Sydney may bid for Australian Open

Sydney may bid for Australian Open

Rediff.com11 Oct 2008

Australia is facing a tug of war over the site of the Australian Open after politicians in Sydney announced plans to build a multi-million dollar facility to attract the tournament, local media reported on Saturday.

Slumdog Millionaire wins at Toronto film fest

Slumdog Millionaire wins at Toronto film fest

Rediff.com15 Sep 2008

Singh was not really the Kinng when it came to competing with Slumdog Millionaire, the underdog saga shot entirely in Mumbai, which won the People's Choice Award at the end of the 33rd Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) last weekend. Akshay Kumar's film was one of the 250 feature films from more than 60 countries, eligible for the award.

Article 370 scrapped, but legal challenge looms

Article 370 scrapped, but legal challenge looms

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

If the apex court agrees to hear the petitions challenging the removal of Article 370, it would be interesting to see if there is an immediate status quo on further proceedings or if it will decide after hearing all the petitions, reports Aashish Aryan.

ASK POOJA: My puppy's biting me, please help!

ASK POOJA: My puppy's biting me, please help!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

Canine lover and dog trainer Pooja Sathe Gawande answers your queries.

Review: Kashmir deserves better than Sikandar

Review: Kashmir deserves better than Sikandar

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

Sikandar could have been a good children's film, but a slew of very weak performances and overall pacing flaws drive the movie to instant forgettability.

14 killed as ships with Indian, Turkish crews catch fire near Russia

14 killed as ships with Indian, Turkish crews catch fire near Russia

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

12 persons have so far been rescued from the sea. Nine sailors are still listed as missing.

South review: Bheema

South review: Bheema

Rediff.com15 Jan 2008

A M Rathnam's Bheema, directed by Lingusaamy is a dazzling, slick bash-fest. Vikram steals the show.

Review: AMAV is a good entertainer

Review: AMAV is a good entertainer

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

Adavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule is an enjoyable family entertainer.

REWIND: Best images in the past 24 hours

REWIND: Best images in the past 24 hours

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Here's a collection of some of the best photos from around the world shot in the last 24 hours.

Is 'tsar' Putin the richest man in Europe?

Is 'tsar' Putin the richest man in Europe?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

If emerging reports are to be believed, Russia's outgoing President Vladimir Putin is the richest man in Europe. And that, too, by alleged embezzlement.

Mumbai FC rally to beat East Bengal

Mumbai FC rally to beat East Bengal

Rediff.com1 Feb 2009

Mumbai FC pulled out all the stops to score a well-merited come-from-behind 2-1 victory over a listless East Bengal in a 13th round I-League match at the Cooperage inMumbai on Saturday. They had earlier beaten the same opponents by a 1-0 margin in the first leg in Kolkata.

Feel 74 yrs young: Chidambaram from Tihar on his b'day

Feel 74 yrs young: Chidambaram from Tihar on his b'day

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

"You are 74 years old and no 56!!! can stop you," Karti wrote to his father as he wished him on his birthday.

India's largest coal mine hit by a political war

India's largest coal mine hit by a political war

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

There are allegations that the Congress-ruled Chhattisgarh govt is putting pressure on South Eastern Coalfields to not renew the contract with Sainik Mining whose promoter Rudra Sen Sindhu is the son-in-law of the late Sahib Singh Varma, a BJP leader and former chief minister of Delhi.

Pati Patni Aur Woh review

Pati Patni Aur Woh review

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Pati Patni Aur Woh cannot decide whether it wants to be the climax of a Priyadarshan comedy or give the cad a dose of his own medicine brand of cheeky payback, writes Sukanya Verma.

'Congress does not know route to revival'

'Congress does not know route to revival'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'The party in the present form cannot pose a challenge to the BJP and Modi.'

Fares to the Gulf to get dirt cheap

Fares to the Gulf to get dirt cheap

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

Passengers flying to West Asia can soon see fares going down by 10 to 30 per cent as Indian domestic operators such as Jet, its low-cost carrier (LCC) Jet Lite and Air Deccan are all set to fly to this market.

George Fernandes: The minister who threw Coke out of India, stalled HPCL privatisation

George Fernandes: The minister who threw Coke out of India, stalled HPCL privatisation

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Fernandes wanted Coca-Cola Company to not just transfer 60 per cent of the shares of its Indian firm but also the formula for its concentrate to Indian shareholders.