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Twitter blocks 97% of accounts, posts flagged by IT ministry

Twitter blocks 97% of accounts, posts flagged by IT ministry

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

On February 4, Twitter was asked to take down 1,178 accounts with links to Pakistan and Khalistan supporters that were spreading misinformation and provocative content related to farmers' protest.

Denmark too strong for Czech Republic and reach Euros semis

Denmark too strong for Czech Republic and reach Euros semis

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

Thomas Delaney and Kasper Dolberg starred in the match as Denmark defeated the Czech Republic 2-1

Chinese polar bear hotel opens to outrage

Chinese polar bear hotel opens to outrage

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

The Polar Bear Hotel, part of the Harbin Polarland theme park in Heilongjiang's capital and largest city, Harbin, opened its doors on Friday with the promise of round-the-clock polar bear viewing from all 21 guest rooms.

World's oldest message in a bottle found after 108 years at sea

World's oldest message in a bottle found after 108 years at sea

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Previously, the oldest message in a bottle spent 99 years and 43 days at sea and was part of a similar science experiment, Guinness said.

Coming soon! India's Biggest Defence Export

Coming soon! India's Biggest Defence Export

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

HAL is poised to sell the Philippines at least seven Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopters and eight Dornier 228 aircraft for Rs 30 billion, reports Ajai Shukla.

FIA probes Grosjean's crash

FIA probes Grosjean's crash

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

The FIA expected its investigation to take six to eight weeks. It will look at all safety devices, how the safety barrier performed and the role of track marshals and medical intervention team.

Olympics: Chopra lends golden sheen to India's best ever show

Olympics: Chopra lends golden sheen to India's best ever show

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Neeraj Chopra's soaring javelin did not just earn India their first Olympic gold in athletics on Saturday, it also meant that the contingent will return from Tokyo with seven medals, their biggest Games haul ever.

EPL PIX: Chelsea profit as Man City lose; Liverpool held

EPL PIX: Chelsea profit as Man City lose; Liverpool held

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Coronavirus outbreak: Airfares to UK, US get cheaper by 30%

Coronavirus outbreak: Airfares to UK, US get cheaper by 30%

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Travel restrictions are in place only for a limited number of countries but people are cancelling or postponing travel to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Major fire at Presidency University, Kolkata

Major fire at Presidency University, Kolkata

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

A major fire broke out at the chemistry department in the Baker Building of Presidency University in Kolkata at 4:30 am on Friday morning, fire brigade sources said. Eleven fire engines were fighting the blaze with water drawn from the nearby College Square tank, the sources said, adding that there were no casualties. Acting Principal Amitava Chattopadhyay told PTI that the fire broke out on the third floor of Baker Building where chemicals and gas cylinders were stored.

Big Bang, Modern Family rule Forbes' highest paid list

Big Bang, Modern Family rule Forbes' highest paid list

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

There is also an Indian actor in top ten!

IndiGo approaches investment board in run-up to IPO

IndiGo approaches investment board in run-up to IPO

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

Talks gain ground of strategic stake sale to foreign investor.

Airlines junk proposal to leave middle seats vacant

Airlines junk proposal to leave middle seats vacant

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

The airlines have instead suggested compulsory personal protective equipment-like suit, gloves and mask for flyers and crew members.

Hungary's Hosszu claims second gold; wins 100m backstroke

Hungary's Hosszu claims second gold; wins 100m backstroke

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Katinka Hosszu of Hungary won the women's Olympic 100 meters backstroke on Monday to claim her second gold of the Rio Games, edging out Kathleen Baker of the United States.

She Can't Smell, But Bakes Delicious Cakes

She Can't Smell, But Bakes Delicious Cakes

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

'I worked over 100 times more to prove I wasn't a madamji doing this as a hobby.'

Recipe: Fish Amritsari by Depinder

Recipe: Fish Amritsari by Depinder

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

The dish is packed with aromatic spices and has a great bite to it.

Hockey: India joins Belgium, Australia, Germany in semis

Hockey: India joins Belgium, Australia, Germany in semis

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

The Kookaburras had pulled ahead twice in the game, thanks to goals by Tom Wickham, but the Netherlands managed to equalise through goals by Mink van der Weerden and Jeroen Hertzberger.

Ranbaxy Fine Chem inks marketing pact with US firm

Ranbaxy Fine Chem inks marketing pact with US firm

Rediff.com2 Jul 2003

Ranbaxy Fine Chemicals, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ranbaxy Laboratories, on Wednesday said it has forged a marketing alliance with the US-based Mallinckrodt Baker Inc.

Bournemouth player tests positive for coronavirus

Bournemouth player tests positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com24 May 2020

A Bournemouth player was one of two people working for English Premier League clubs who tested positive for coronavirus following a second batch of testing, the club said on Sunday. Bournemouth did not disclose the player's identity but said he would self isolate for seven days in line with league protocols before another test is conducted.

'Bhartiyata' should be our only loyalty'

'Bhartiyata' should be our only loyalty'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

'As Indians, we should be claiming and celebrating 'Bhartiyata' rather than seeking commitment to beliefs which are divisive and exclusionary.'

Thank you Mr Holmes

Thank you Mr Holmes

Rediff.com6 Feb 2004

PM to lay foundation of new Parliament building today

PM to lay foundation of new Parliament building today

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Modi will also perform the ground-breaking ceremony for the building, which is expected to be completed by 2022 at an estimated cost of Rs 971 crore.

French Open: Bopanna-Mergea rally to reach doubles quarters

French Open: Bopanna-Mergea rally to reach doubles quarters

Rediff.com29 May 2016

Indian tennis ace Rohan Bopanna and his Romanian partner Florin Mergea produced a spirited fight back as they have booked their place in the quarter-finals of the French Open at the Roland Garros in Paris on Sunday.

All England: Sindhu sent packing by Chochuwong in semis

All England: Sindhu sent packing by Chochuwong in semis

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

India's P V Sindhu came into the semi-final contest with an overwhelming 4-1 head-to-head lead over Thailand's Chochuwong, but wasn't at her best.

Modi likely to lay foundation stone for new Parliament building in Dec

Modi likely to lay foundation stone for new Parliament building in Dec

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

The sources further said that around five statues, including of Mahatma Gandhi and Bhim Rao Ambedkar, in the Parliament complex are also likely to be relocated temporarily due to the construction work and they will be reinstalled at prominent places within the new complex once the project is completed.

Sindhu will be under pressure in Tokyo, winning medal won't be easy: Jwala

Sindhu will be under pressure in Tokyo, winning medal won't be easy: Jwala

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Jwala says Sindhu should scan through all the videos of her past matches and work on her strategy.

New Zealand stun Germany, finish third

New Zealand stun Germany, finish third

Rediff.com9 Feb 2009

Joel Baker scored in the last minute of the match to help New Zealand shock World champions Germany 3-2 in the play-off and finish third in the four-nation Punjab Gold Cup hockey tournament in Chandigarh on Monday. The teams were locked 2-2 till the last minute when Baker scored to carve out a memorable victory for his team.

France jerseys a big hit before World Cup final

France jerseys a big hit before World Cup final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Football fever has gripped the French capital and sales of the national team's soccer shirts are surging ahead of France's World Cup final against Croatia.

China to hand over 5 missing Arunachal boys on Sat: Rijiju

China to hand over 5 missing Arunachal boys on Sat: Rijiju

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

The incident came to light when two members from the group of youths, who went hunting in the jungle, returned home and informed the families of the five that they were whisked away by the Chinese troops from Sera-7, an Army patrol zone located about 12 km further north of Nacho.

Cycling: Australians crash in training for team pursuit

Cycling: Australians crash in training for team pursuit

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Australian track cyclist Melissa Hoskins was taken to hospital after crashing in training for the women's team pursuit at the Olympic velodrome on Monday.

5 missing Arunachal men found in China: Rijiju

5 missing Arunachal men found in China: Rijiju

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

The five youths had gone missing on Friday from the Sino-Indian border in the Upper Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh.

Deal Street remained almost deserted in 2019

Deal Street remained almost deserted in 2019

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

The domestic deal-making activities were hit by weak corporate governance and a huge liquidity crunch in 2019, while the global deals were also hard to come by due to various factors including uncertainties caused by the US-China trade war, which left many investors in a wait-and-watch mode.

Year's fastest man Lyles ready to be a 'big dog'

Year's fastest man Lyles ready to be a 'big dog'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Noah Lyles always wanted to be the next great sprinter after Usain Bolt retired and the 20-year-old American took a big step toward that goal with the year's fastest 100 metres at the US Championships in Iowa on Friday.

Why Central Vista project is all wrong

Why Central Vista project is all wrong

Rediff.com25 May 2021

The project shows a lack of respect for history, even if an inalienable part of it is colonial history, asserts T N Ninan.

G20 fails to make substantive progress on black money

G20 fails to make substantive progress on black money

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

G20 summit noticeably lacked in responses to illicit financial flows, one of the largest drags on development worldwide

Athletics: Thompson-Herah posts second-fastest 100m ever

Athletics: Thompson-Herah posts second-fastest 100m ever

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

Periault and Duffy were running shoulder to shoulder but the Frenchwoman pulled away from the Bermudan on the third lap of the run.

Guilt-free Diwali desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth

Guilt-free Diwali desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Home bakers across India are churning out healthy treats by the dozen. We present a select few.

What Sindhu needs to do to win medal in Tokyo Olympics

What Sindhu needs to do to win medal in Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

World champion P V Sindhu remains India's best Olympic medal prospect but she has to give more attention to her recovery process between matches to achieve the feat at the Tokyo Olympic Games, said former India badminton coach Vimal Kumar.

UK set for tougher measures when lockdown ends on Dec 2

UK set for tougher measures when lockdown ends on Dec 2

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

Downing Street also said that the Winter Plan will set out how people will be able to see their loved ones at Christmas, adding that ministers will be warning that this will not be a normal festive period.