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NSA Doval to visit US this week, meet US defence secretary

NSA Doval to visit US this week, meet US defence secretary

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Doval will meet US Defence Secretary James Mattis on March 24, Pentagon spokesman Capt Jeff Davis told reporters, adding that they are likely to discuss a wide range of bilateral security issues and those related to the defence relationship.

Vadra questioned by ED for more than 5 hours

Vadra questioned by ED for more than 5 hours

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Official sources said the investigating officer of the case put across to him at least half-a-dozen statements of his alleged aides which form a purported "link" between him, absconding arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari, Bhandari's associates and others.

#Women's Day: Let her be imperfect

#Women's Day: Let her be imperfect

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Happy Women's Day to all the beautiful ladies out there!

In-form Stephens beats Vesnina to claim Charleston title

In-form Stephens beats Vesnina to claim Charleston title

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

American seventh seed Sloane Stephens captured her third title of 2016 by defeating Russian qualifier Elena Vesnina 7-6(4), 6-2 in the final of the Volvo Car Open clay court event in South Carolina on Sunday.

'We are betting big on OYO Living'

'We are betting big on OYO Living'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

'Co-living is a phenomenon that is bound to strike the right chord with young people everywhere and India will lead the charge as the testing ground for all such ideas.'

Check out how ICC is popularising women's cricket

Check out how ICC is popularising women's cricket

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

ICC Women's World Cup will be the first global sports event to launch special Twitter emojis for captains.

Is Zia Mody planning to retire?

Is Zia Mody planning to retire?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

'I'm an unbalanced human,' the founding partner of AZB, India's top law firm, tells Pavan Lall.

Stop working! Read this NOW

Stop working! Read this NOW

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Aarti Kelshikar tells you just how to navigate your way safely through the Indian workplace.

Telcos eye loyal customers to boost revenue gains

Telcos eye loyal customers to boost revenue gains

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

With telecom disruptor Reliance Jio not raising tariffs, incumbents Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea are focusing on the minimum monthly recharge and higher first recharge offers to ensure they retain only loyal and revenue-incremental subscribers, reports Romita Majumdar.

'I don't like making stories about guns and drugs'

'I don't like making stories about guns and drugs'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Raju Hirani on making Sanju.

Sports Shorts: India squash player working in Finland amid lockdown

Sports Shorts: India squash player working in Finland amid lockdown

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

'No Indian captain has achieved what Dhoni has'

'No Indian captain has achieved what Dhoni has'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'Dhoni was a very shrewd captain in terms of his out of the box thinking and getting the work done.'

Hello glamorous!

Hello glamorous!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Here's what you can expect at Lakme Fashion Week!

'Deployment of SFF has upset China immensely'

'Deployment of SFF has upset China immensely'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'China is concerned about its impact within Tibet.'

Obtaining Aadhar card optional, not mandatory: Centre tells SC

Obtaining Aadhar card optional, not mandatory: Centre tells SC

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

The Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court that securing Aadhar cards, being issued by Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), was optional and it has not made it mandatory for the citizens.

Top mid-cap stocks to watch out for

Top mid-cap stocks to watch out for

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

It is advisable to stick to mid-caps with sustainable financial metrics rather than those offering the promise of faster growth.

First batch of 5 Rafale jets land at Ambala air base

First batch of 5 Rafale jets land at Ambala air base

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

The fleet landed at Al Dhafra airbase on Monday in the United Arab Emirates after flying for over seven hours from the Merignac airbase. It was the only stopover by the jets while flying from France to India.

SC refuses interim order against Centre's Aadhaar notification

SC refuses interim order against Centre's Aadhaar notification

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

The bench referred to the June 9 judgement passed by the apex court in which it had upheld the validity of an Income Tax Act provision making Aadhaar mandatory for allotment of PAN cards

Federer admits he was 'never good enough' to beat Nadal in Paris

Federer admits he was 'never good enough' to beat Nadal in Paris

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Describing Rafael Nadal as his greatest rival, Swiss tennis maestro Roger Federer has admitted that he could never maintain a complete stranglehold over the Spaniard at the French Open, which is considered as the former's stronghold.

Swim with sharks; kayak with crocodiles: 5 adventures to try this summer

Swim with sharks; kayak with crocodiles: 5 adventures to try this summer

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Get ready to challenge yourself.

FULL TEXT: President's address on the eve of 72nd Republic Day

FULL TEXT: President's address on the eve of 72nd Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the nation on the eve of 72nd Republic Day.

Ronaldo deserves to finish his career at Real Madrid: Zidane

Ronaldo deserves to finish his career at Real Madrid: Zidane

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said there was nothing wrong with talisman Cristiano Ronaldo as the Portuguese marked his longest run without scoring at the Santiago Bernabeu with a near anonymous display in a 3-0 win over Leganes on Sunday. A Gareth Bale double and a second half strike from Alvaro Morata sealed the win that kept Real top of La Liga but Zidane faced further questions about the form of Ronaldo, who has not scored in five home games, his longest run without a goal in front of Real's fans since joining the club in 2009. Ronaldo's last goal at the Bernabeu came against Sporting Lisbon on Sept. 14. His only goal there in the league was against Osasuna on Sept. 10.

4 Ways to Show Your Patriotism This Republic Day!

4 Ways to Show Your Patriotism This Republic Day!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

This Republic Day Celebrate the day with a bang and let the world know how much we love our homeland. Here are 4 ways to show your patriotism this Republic Day with a funky twist.

Start-up tips: How to be your own BOSS

Start-up tips: How to be your own BOSS

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

An entrepreneur must have the courage to act on great ideas and plans, says Satanik Roy.

Want to get fit? These 7 apps will help

Want to get fit? These 7 apps will help

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

They take our fitness goals out of the constraints of time and space and find us everywhere we go, says Veer Arjun Singh.

'Ahmed Bhai's political intellect was very high'

'Ahmed Bhai's political intellect was very high'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

'There were any number of Congress leaders who disliked Sonia Gandhi, but they were very close to Ahmed Bhai and he would listen, and give a shoulder to cry upon.'

'Ahmed Bhai was less of a Muslim and more of a Gujarati'

'Ahmed Bhai was less of a Muslim and more of a Gujarati'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

'He always avoided eating non-vegetarian food in presence of his deputies if they were fasting for the month of Shravan.' 'There were no Hindu, Jain, Parsi and Swaminarayan festivals he would forget.' 'He was a conservative Muslim and therefore could get along well with conservative Hindus.'

'A model's life is not easy'

'A model's life is not easy'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

London-based Indian model Bhavna Suri tells us why models deserve equal respect as any other profession.

Aadhaar helpline number can't steal data, says UIDAI

Aadhaar helpline number can't steal data, says UIDAI

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

The UIDAI said rumour mongers attempted to tarnish the image of Aadhaar for a Google's inadvertent act that led to appearance of its old helpline number 1800 300 1947 in the contact list of several mobile phone users.

In a first, Chinese, Pakistani pilots jointly fly jets in combat drills

In a first, Chinese, Pakistani pilots jointly fly jets in combat drills

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

"Speaking of Pakistan, the first word that comes to my mind is 'Iron Pak'," Col Wu Qian told a media briefing

Why the team for Budget 2019 will be different

Why the team for Budget 2019 will be different

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Finance Secretary Hasmukh Adhia vacates his post on November 30 and Expenditure Secretary Ajay Narayan Jha, the second seniormost bureaucrat in the finance ministry, retires on January 31, the day before Jaitley presents the 2019-20 interim budget.

Tiger survives nervous moment

Tiger survives nervous moment

Rediff.com24 Nov 2003

Tiger Woods has described his final putt at the fifth Presidents Cup between the U.S. and the Internationals as one of the most nerve-wracking moments of his life.

El Clasico: Can Barca open 14-point gap over Real?

El Clasico: Can Barca open 14-point gap over Real?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

It is a scenario few could have foreseen after Real won a Liga and Champions League double last term and began this season so convincingly.

Banjo review: Not much to beat about!

Banjo review: Not much to beat about!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

More than the leads, it's the supporting cast that stay true to the milieu and brace Banjo's banality and triviality with refreshing zing and idiosyncrasy, says Sukanya Verma.

Make cow the national animal: Rajasthan HC recommends to Centre

Make cow the national animal: Rajasthan HC recommends to Centre

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The Rajasthan high court on Wednesday recommended the Centre that the cow be made the national animal, further adding that the punishment for cow slaughter should be escalated to life imprisonment.

Meet India's youngest archaeologist (he's 17)

Meet India's youngest archaeologist (he's 17)

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Arsh Ali's work is about getting reliable evidence about the ancient Buddhist link between India and Egypt, discovers Veenu Sandhu.

Meet an IAS officer COVID-19 Warrior

Meet an IAS officer COVID-19 Warrior

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

'Villages are much better prepared than towns as far as COVID-19 is concerned.'

Follow this couple... and be blown away

Follow this couple... and be blown away

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

The Follow Me Away project -- where each photo shows Victoria exploring terrains hitherto unknown in a beautiful dress -- today has over 31,000 followers on Instagram.

French Open PIX: Venus shocked; Sinner stuns Goffin

French Open PIX: Venus shocked; Sinner stuns Goffin

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Images from Day 1 of the 2020 French Open, in Paris, on Sunday.