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No info on whereabouts of 5 youths abducted by PLA

No info on whereabouts of 5 youths abducted by PLA

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Five villagers from Nacho area of the district, who went for hunting in a jungle were allegedly kidnapped by the PLA.

World's 15 stunning buildings

World's 15 stunning buildings

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

Burj Khalifa is currently the tallest structure in the world, at a height of 829.84 metres (2,723 ft).

'Humans have never learned from history'

'Humans have never learned from history'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

'We need to retell this history from many different perspectives.'

India likely to get new Parliament building in 2022

India likely to get new Parliament building in 2022

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

According to plans, the new structure will be more energy efficient, fitted with all modern amenities like multilevel parking facility, centralised air conditioning systems and solar panels, reports Arnab Dutta/Business Standard.

The history behind India's iconic circular Parliament

The history behind India's iconic circular Parliament

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

The existing building is a British-era building, designed by Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker who were responsible for planning and construction of New Delhi.

English Quiz: Complete these proverbs...

English Quiz: Complete these proverbs...

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

A friend to everybody... 1. Is an evil to somebody 2. Is a friend to nobody. 3. Is an enemy in disguise

Oh no! 'Samosas' no longer cheap in Pakistan!

Oh no! 'Samosas' no longer cheap in Pakistan!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

Ending a legal wrangle over the price of the humble samosa, the Supreme Court has set aside a notification of the Punjab government, whereby the price of one samosa was fixed at Rs 6. The samosa, till early this week, was caught up in a legal tussle between the provincial government and Punjab Bakers and Sweets Federation.

France's Monfils pulls out of French Open

France's Monfils pulls out of French Open

Rediff.com25 May 2012

World No 13 Gael Monfils has pulled out of the French Open because of a right knee injury, the French tennis federation (FFT) said on Thursday.

Arsenal's Pepe finally justifies price tag

Arsenal's Pepe finally justifies price tag

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

'Every player needs that moment, that turning point ... to settle and hopefully now Arsenal can see what they paid for... 72 million pounds was seeming expensive until tonight'

Oly hockey qualifier: Ukraine stun Canada, Italy hold SA

Oly hockey qualifier: Ukraine stun Canada, Italy hold SA

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

Ukraine stunned higher-ranked Canada 5-2, while Italy held top-ranked South Africa to a 1-1 draw in the London Olympics women's hockey qualifier at Dhyan Chand National stadium in Delhi on Tuesday.

The life of Silk Smitha

The life of Silk Smitha

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

We take a look at the life of sex symbol Silk Smitha.

After protests, Mumbai film festival drops Pak film

After protests, Mumbai film festival drops Pak film

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Indo-Pak tensions cast its shadow on the Mumbai International Film Festival with organisers on Monday dropping Pakistani film "Jago Hua Savera" in its retrospective section amid threats of protests at its screening.

Indians at US Open: Sania wins; Paes, Bopanna crash out of doubles

Indians at US Open: Sania wins; Paes, Bopanna crash out of doubles

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

India's top doubles players Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna were dumped from the US Open men's doubles competition even as Sania Mirza progressed in the mixed doubles event with her Croatian partner Ivan Dodig.

New Parl building to be ready by Oct 2022, construction to begin in Dec

New Parl building to be ready by Oct 2022, construction to begin in Dec

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Officials also said that sufficient steps have been taken to control air and noise pollution during the construction work for the new parliament building, which will have separate offices for all MPs and those will be equipped with the latest digital interfaces as a step towards creating 'paperless offices'.

First time in over 5 years, India's air traffic growth falls

First time in over 5 years, India's air traffic growth falls

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Flight cancellations and subsequent grounding of Jet Airways adversely impacted seat capacity in the domestic market which also resulted in fares going up.

Natasha Gandhi is putting Ragi/Jowar in the Spotlight

Natasha Gandhi is putting Ragi/Jowar in the Spotlight

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Cakes, brownies and cookies -- you name it and this MasterChef India Season 6 contestant can make it, and make it healthy.

Trump picks Amy Coney Barrett to replace Ginsberg in US Supreme Court

Trump picks Amy Coney Barrett to replace Ginsberg in US Supreme Court

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Biden has urged the Senate not to act on the vacancy until the American people select their next president and the next Congress.

PIX: Ronaldo saves United; Bayern, Chelsea cruise

PIX: Ronaldo saves United; Bayern, Chelsea cruise

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

Why Sabarimala pilgrimage is dangerous

Why Sabarimala pilgrimage is dangerous

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

Even as a debate is raging on the management of Sabarimala pilgrimage in the wake of the deadly stampede, a pictorial report prepared by eminent architect late Laurie Baker on creating essential amenities for devotees without harming nature has been gathering dust for the past 15 years.

SNEAK PEAK: Inside Starbucks' largest coffee shop

SNEAK PEAK: Inside Starbucks' largest coffee shop

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

The world's largest coffee chain is opening the largest Starbucks in the world in the Windy City of Chicago on November 15. Starbucks Reserve Roastery Chicago, the company's sixth and final Reserve Roastery, housed inside Crate & Barrel's former flagship location on Michigan Avenue is 35,000 square feet large and five floors high. And we have got to say that it's a paradise for coffee lovers!

Indians at US Open: Paes, Sania, Bopanna reach second round

Indians at US Open: Paes, Sania, Bopanna reach second round

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Indian tennis stars Leander Paes, Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna made a rampaging start to their campaign at US Open as they advanced to the second round of the US Open along with their respective partners after notching up contrasting wins at Flushing Meadows, in New York.

Indian-American professor honoured in US

Indian-American professor honoured in US

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

Indian-American professor, Manoranjan 'Mano' Misra, at University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), has been honoured by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents for his research works.

Bottled appetite

Bottled appetite

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

A meal in a jar is not only a culinary fad, but also a practical way of ensuring the right portion to eat

Sharapova back in business on and off court

Sharapova back in business on and off court

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Maria Sharapova's outfit sparkled even if her play sometimes didn't during her grand slam return at the US Open but the former world number one's run to the fourth round showed she is back in business on and off the court.

Rethinking the Indian film critic

Rethinking the Indian film critic

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Over the last decade the Indian film industry has reinvented itself. Do film critics need to do that too?

Chhetri scores for Kansas in friendly match

Chhetri scores for Kansas in friendly match

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

Indian striker Sunil Chhetri returned among goals in Kansas City Wizards' 7-1 thrashing of Baker University in a friendly match at the Swope Park Training Center in Kansas City, US.

'Crisis: There is scope for India to do well'

'Crisis: There is scope for India to do well'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2009

Martin Feldstein, George F Baker Professor of Economics at Harvard University, speaks about the global economic situation.

World League hockey: India lose again, go down to Netherlands

World League hockey: India lose again, go down to Netherlands

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

India showed urgency but it was too little, too late as they suffered a 0-2 defeat at the hands of the Netherlands in their FIH World League Round 3 match in Rotterdam on Saturday.

Will Brexit be the end of May?

Will Brexit be the end of May?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

The Britain's ruling party is suffering a leadership challenge with Brexit Secretary David Davis and Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson dramatically resigning over their inability to support the terms and conditions drawn up to exit the European Union.

Pune blast death toll rises to 16

Pune blast death toll rises to 16

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

With one more person succumbing to his injuries, the toll due to the blast in German Bakery in Pune has risen to 16, hospital sources said on Wednesday.Sudanese student Anaj Alfateh Sulamian succumbed to his injuries at the Jehangir Hospital today morning.Suleman, who was a first year BA student of Pune College, is the fifth foreign victim of the blast.The blast also wounded 57 people, and is seen as the first major attack on India since the November 26, 2008 Mumbai attacks.

USA's Bryan brothers retire from Davis Cup

USA's Bryan brothers retire from Davis Cup

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

United States Grand Slam doubles record holders Bob and Mike Bryan have retired from the Davis Cup after playing in the competition for almost 14 years.

Sugar prices hit an all-time high

Sugar prices hit an all-time high

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

Sugar prices on Tuesday rose to Rs 4,250 per quintal at the wholesale market on increased buying for the current festival and marriage season amid widening demand-supply gap.

Lord's weathervane Father Time damaged due to high winds

Lord's weathervane Father Time damaged due to high winds

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Lord's Cricket Ground's famous weathervane, Father Time, has been damaged during high winds in London over the weekend.

Britannia set to re-enter milk business

Britannia set to re-enter milk business

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

The company, which closed last fiscal with a top line of close to Rs 3,500 crore (Rs 35 billion), is expected to play in the ready-to-drink flavoured milk market targeted at youth, instead of the mass packaged milk segment. Britannia declined to comment in this regard. Industry estimates indicate this market is valued at close to Rs 750 crore (Rs 7.5 billion).

She taught herself to bake, now she helps stray animals

She taught herself to bake, now she helps stray animals

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Simran Multani, Founder of Ovenderful puts her passion for baking classic bakes in raising funds to help abandoned and maltreated animals.

One day we may live till the age of 800: Report

One day we may live till the age of 800: Report

Rediff.com15 Jan 2008

Scientists have paved way for helping humans live longer and healthier by creating baker's yeast capable of living up to 800 yeast years without apparent side-effects.

Review: Should you buy the new Apple AirPods?

Review: Should you buy the new Apple AirPods?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

For Rs 14,900 (Rs 18,900 with the wireless charging case), they are a great gadget, says Veer Arjun Singh, but he has a few concerns.

Soon, you will have to forget compensation for cancelled flights

Soon, you will have to forget compensation for cancelled flights

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Currently, airlines are required to pay compensation of Rs 5,000-10,000 to a passenger, in addition to a ticket refund in case of flight cancellation. Soon, all that may change. However, compensation is payable if the airline does not give advance intimation to a passenger, which is at least 24 hours before departure.

Has Brian Lara quit the ICL?

Has Brian Lara quit the ICL?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2008

The former West Indies captain fractured his left arm in a Carib Beer game when he was struck by a delivery by Lionel Baker. The injury, sustained on January 20, was expected to heal in six weeks, but the Mumbai Champs' physiotherapist, Danny Redrup, said progress had been slow.

Somdev advances in Lexington Challenger

Somdev advances in Lexington Challenger

Rediff.com22 Jul 2008

The Indian Davis Cupper beat British Jamie Baker 7-5, 6-2 in the first round of the Lexington Challenger.