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Style or substance? Which way will Trump's visit go?

Style or substance? Which way will Trump's visit go?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

With a decelerating economy that weakens India's hands on geopolitical issues, it will be interesting to know which way this trip will go.

The mind in a burger

The mind in a burger

Rediff.com15 Jan 2008

'Understand a McDonald's and you will understand America,' said Paul sounding like an ancient rishi with a key mantra.

When Ranveer was a fly on Kapil Dev's wall!

When Ranveer was a fly on Kapil Dev's wall!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

''83 is a once in a lifetime story.' 'I often say that sometimes, I feel that you don't choose stories, stories choose you.' 'Why for the last 37 years was the story not made?' 'It's staring at our faces, the greatest sporting triumph for India ever.'

Hamstrung Bolt 'will be fine' in time for World Challenge

Hamstrung Bolt 'will be fine' in time for World Challenge

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt received treatment for "slight discomfort" in his hamstring following his 100 metres victory in Saturday's Cayman Invitational, his coach Glen Mills said on Monday.

'Ramazan Mubarak': Trump hosts 1st iftar dinner at White House

'Ramazan Mubarak': Trump hosts 1st iftar dinner at White House

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

Last year, Trump broke with decades of precedent by not hosting the annual Iftar dinne.

Skateboarding: Sky has no limits, British prodigy eyes Tokyo

Skateboarding: Sky has no limits, British prodigy eyes Tokyo

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Brown is transforming ideas about what the next generation is capable of

Coronavirus: Xi says situation grave as toll rises to 41

Coronavirus: Xi says situation grave as toll rises to 41

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

It has triggered a cause of concern for India too as many of the 700 odd Indian students studying in universities of Wuhan and Hubei provinces are still stuck up there.

Jaitley is Modi-Shah's go-to man for Lok Sabha poll

Jaitley is Modi-Shah's go-to man for Lok Sabha poll

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

From handling the party organisation, finalising candidates, shooting the breeze with the media to pow-wows with diplomats and liaising with the PMO -- Arun Jaitley is the BJP's chief backroom manager in this election, reports R Rajagopalan.

Bhima Koregaon hearing: 'I am here to ask for justice'

Bhima Koregaon hearing: 'I am here to ask for justice'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

'Those who attacked me, punish them.'

How India can produce more job creators

How India can produce more job creators

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Entrepreneurship is all about identifying a need or a gap and being able to visualise a solution to service the same in a sustainable and commercially viable manner, says Achin Bhattacharyya.

Discovering the charming Soumitra Chatterjee

Discovering the charming Soumitra Chatterjee

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Soumitra Chatterjee -- one of the finest Indian actors of our time -- meant so much to Aseem Chhabra.

Best of the week in business

Best of the week in business

Rediff.com16 Apr 2005

Best of the week in business

Why US is bullying Sri Lanka

Why US is bullying Sri Lanka

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

'Clearly, Washington has all but given up hope following US Acting Assistant Secretary of State Alice Wells's stormy visit to Colombo last month where she read the riot act to Sri Lankan leaders to sign the pending status of forces agreement allowing American troops to use Sri Lanka as a hub for operations in the Indian Ocean,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

I-League: Odafe strikes twice to disappoint Mumbai FC

I-League: Odafe strikes twice to disappoint Mumbai FC

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Odafe Okolie scored twice from the penalty spot to guide Sporting Clube de Goa to their first win at home as they rallied to beat Mumbai FC 3-2 in the Hero I-League, in Margao, Goa, on Sunday.

No option but to resign: Opposition slams Sushma on Lalit Modi row

No option but to resign: Opposition slams Sushma on Lalit Modi row

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

Opposition parties on Sunday slammed External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and demanded her resignation for "helping" scam-tainted former Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi.

Domestic air traffic up 3.4% in November

Domestic air traffic up 3.4% in November

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

On the international air traffic front, Asia-Pacific airlines recorded an increase in demand of 5.5 per cent compared to November 2012.

From Aquaguard salesman to entrepreneur

From Aquaguard salesman to entrepreneur

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Prof B Ravishankar from Mylapore, Chennai shares his inspiring story.

South Africa to go into Pune Test with confidence

South Africa to go into Pune Test with confidence

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

The Proteas skipper felt that the manner in which Rohit Sharma batted in the second innings for his knock of 127, really made the chase difficult for his side.

India's new foreign secretary is a rarity in IFS

India's new foreign secretary is a rarity in IFS

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Vijay Keshav Gokhale's tenure as foreign secretary promises to guide India's external affairs along paths never taken before, says K P Nayar.

How a 17 YO is saving India's corals and marine life

How a 17 YO is saving India's corals and marine life

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Mumbai teen Siddharth Pillai has designed and patented a technology that prevents coral bleaching and will save hundreds of marine species from extinction.

Why Karthik got the nod ahead of Pant...

Why Karthik got the nod ahead of Pant...

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Dinesh Karthik's experience got him the nod, says Harish Kotian, but Ambati Rayudu's exclusion is puzzling.

What I learned on a rainy day in Mumbai

What I learned on a rainy day in Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Divya Nair spent eight hours getting home September 4. Thankfully she reached safe. And was able to appreciate the human side of her journey. Her story is not any more unusual than that of so many other city residents last Wednesday. But why should anyone have to spend eight hours getting home on an average rainy day in Mumbai? Why?

Indian Football Roundup: BFC leave it late to break NorthEast hearts

Indian Football Roundup: BFC leave it late to break NorthEast hearts

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

The aggregate score read 4-2 in favour of the Blues who will now look to land their first ever ISL title on Sunday.

The man who scripted Aizawl's fairytale success

The man who scripted Aizawl's fairytale success

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Khalid Jamil scripted one of India's most remarkable sporting success stories.

PM calls summit a 'new era', Xi says had 'heart to heart' discussions

PM calls summit a 'new era', Xi says had 'heart to heart' discussions

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

The prime minister started off his remarks at the meeting in Tamil, welcoming China to the talks, which were held right after one-on-one discussions between Modi and Xi at the Taj Fisherman's Cove Hotel.

25 DAZZLING scenes from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

25 DAZZLING scenes from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Sukanya Verma lists her favourite frames from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.

Former Davis Cup coach paints bleak picture of Indian tennis future

Former Davis Cup coach paints bleak picture of Indian tennis future

Rediff.com5 Feb 2017

Enrico Piperno, who was also India's Fed Cup coach says, lack of funding, support and infrastructure will cease creation of a top-50 player

'I come from a small village in Bihar and earned a name in Mumbai'

'I come from a small village in Bihar and earned a name in Mumbai'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'I belonged to a village where there was no light.' 'In Mumbai, I worked as a junior artiste, played small characters.' 'After struggling a lot, I got a break on television.' 'From there, I got a break in films.' 'It feels like a dream.' 'Sometimes when I feel low, I look back at my journey and feel inspired.'

6 awesome camping sites in India

6 awesome camping sites in India

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Why check into a hotel when you can pitch a tent and get close to nature.

What COVID-19 lockdown looks like around the world

What COVID-19 lockdown looks like around the world

Rediff.com25 May 2020

These captivating photos snapped by photographers across the globe amid the coronavirus pandemic showcase how different nations have experienced a life under lockdown. In total, 15,697 photos have been submitted to the contest. The power is now in the global community's hands to cast their votes and decide which photo should win #StayHome. The most-voted photo will be revealed through the Agora app on May 27 and will win the top prize of $1,000. Octavi Royo, CEO and co-founder of the app Agora, which is running the competiton, said the photos gave 'a point of view on the confinement and to share a message of hope to humanity through their photograph'. Take a look at some of the best entries here.

Love a spine-chilling ghost story?

Love a spine-chilling ghost story?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Don't read this when you're alone at home!

Yoga can cure cancer, says Union minister

Yoga can cure cancer, says Union minister

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar also said that diseases like AIDS can be cured by yoga.

Eat, play, see: What you must NOT miss in Singapore!

Eat, play, see: What you must NOT miss in Singapore!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

A quick guide to one of the finest cities in South East Asia!

What is made in India AI?

What is made in India AI?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

'Perhaps a better question to ask would be: Is this 'Made for India'?' asks AI expert Ganesh Mani.

What's Kate going to wear for her tour of India

What's Kate going to wear for her tour of India

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Fashion conscious Kate Middleton will reportedly be packing 12-15 outfits for her six-day visit to India and Bhutan after an advance team completed a recce of locations, including the iconic Taj Mahal.

Lockdown Times: A unique Goan perspective!

Lockdown Times: A unique Goan perspective!

Rediff.com3 May 2020

Sheela Jaywant invites you to explore The GoaWriters Group's interesting look at the lockdown.

From Bihar to Gujarat: First-timers flock to Ayodhya after SC verdict

From Bihar to Gujarat: First-timers flock to Ayodhya after SC verdict

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Since the historic judgment of the apex court that paved the way for the construction of a Ram temple by a trust at the disputed site in Ayodhya, and ruled that an alternative five-acre plot must be found for a mosque in the Hindu holy town, a large number of devotees have been flocking to Ayodhya, several among them making their maiden visit to the city.

Pak test fires indigenously developed nuke missile

Pak test fires indigenously developed nuke missile

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

The flight test of the Air Launched Cruise Missile, Ra'ad, which is also known as Hatf VIII, was the seventh since it was first tested in 2007.

Bhimbetka caves tell a story, one that dates back centuries

Bhimbetka caves tell a story, one that dates back centuries

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

All noise seems to fade away at the Bhimbetka caves that seem to cast a magical spell on visitors.

My Floyd Cardoz story

My Floyd Cardoz story

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

For Chef Thomas Zacharias, Chef Floyd Cardoz, was a partner, mentor. And family.