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How Milind Soman made it easier for women to run

How Milind Soman made it easier for women to run

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Exclusive video: The supermodel & marathoner on the Indian sensibilities of his athleisure line.

Sania has done more than anyone else to make India proud: Shah Rukh

Sania has done more than anyone else to make India proud: Shah Rukh

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan launched the autobiography of tennis star Sania Mirza titled Ace Against Odds in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

The chakravyuh of the RBI governor's job

The chakravyuh of the RBI governor's job

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

The friction with the political class is not only about interest rates and monetary policy. While the government often spoke freely about its discomfiture, the RBI had to be careful even in its response to the government as any loose statement would affect the markets.

RBI may cut interest rate further

RBI may cut interest rate further

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

"There is plenty of liquidity in the system and we want to assure that it will be maintained," RBI deputy governor Usha Thorat said, when asked by reporters if the central bank would change its monetary policy in view of the falling rates.

RBI panel recommends NE banking overhaul

RBI panel recommends NE banking overhaul

Rediff.com7 Oct 2008

The committee headed by RBI's Deputy Governor Usha Thorat made a series of recommendations that include increasing banking penetration and strengthening of Regional Rural banks and Urban Co-operative banks in the region. It said post offices, traditional institutions and NGOs need to be co-opted by the banking industry so as to encourage economic activities.

Bihar toppers scam: SIT requests banks to freeze accounts of accused

Bihar toppers scam: SIT requests banks to freeze accounts of accused

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

A SIT has begun process to freeze bank accounts of arrested accused in the Bihar toppers scam. M I Khan/Rediff.com reports from Patna.

Boxing is dead in India, says Mary Kom

Boxing is dead in India, says Mary Kom

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

India's most decorated woman boxer MC Mary Kom today rued that the sport is as good as "dead in India" because there has been no competition happening with national association in a limbo. "Boxing in India is almost dead. There are no major competitions held for the past two years in India. I miss tears welling up in my eyes when I see the Indian flag going up after I had won a medal in an international event," Mary Kom said at inauguration of Ultimate Boxing Championship organised by Phoenix Market City in Bengaluru.

'I am being paid very well for Waar Parriwar'

'I am being paid very well for Waar Parriwar'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2008

After judging a reality dance show, Urmila Matondkar will host a reality music show, called Waar Parriwar. The show will replace Ambar Dhara. Waar Parriwar will have families competing with each other. Two members from India's first singing family, Usha and Hridaynath Mangeshkar, will be the resident gurus, who will train the participants. One of the judges will be music composer Ismail Darbar and his wife Ayesha.

Mary Kom, Kavita win gold at Asian Indoors

Mary Kom, Kavita win gold at Asian Indoors

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

Four-time World champion M C Mary Kom staved off stiff resistance from local pugilist Hoa Nguyen Thi to win the 46 kg title as India won two gold medals and as many silver in women's boxing of the third Asian Indoor Games in Hanoi on Wednesday. Kavita Goyat (64kg) won the second gold for India while L Sarita Devi (54 kg) and N Usha (57kg) bagged a silver each.

India to soon see slew of cheap mobiles

India to soon see slew of cheap mobiles

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

Electronics and white goods manufacturers such as Videocon, Spice, Usha and Mirc Electronics have begun engaging the services of Independent design houses to take on the likes of global giants including Nokia, Sony Ericsson and LG in the mobile handset space. An IDH conducts research and development and designs handsets to enable Indian telcos launch their own mobile handset brands. It takes an upfront one-time fee for the purpose.

Kunchacko Boban replaces Prithviraj in Naale Raavile

Kunchacko Boban replaces Prithviraj in Naale Raavile

Rediff.com11 May 2016

The latest updates from Malayalam film industry.

Patnaik takes oath as Odisha CM for 5th straight term

Patnaik takes oath as Odisha CM for 5th straight term

Rediff.com29 May 2019

BJD managed to retain 112 seats securing another term for Patnaik in the CM chair.

Sandhu, Bindra to run with Olympic flame

Sandhu, Bindra to run with Olympic flame

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

Baichung Bhutia and Kiran Bedi's refusal notwithstanding, the Olympic torch relay continues to draw celebrities, with sharpshooters Manavjit Singh Sandhu and Abhinav Bindra joining the April 17 run with the flame. According to a statement from Samsung, the Olympic torch relay partner, sprint queen P T Usha, powerlifter Rajinder Singh Rahelu, actor Sagarika Ghatge of Chak De! India fame and sarod player Ayaan Ali Khan will also join the run.

Mary Kom bags fourth consecutive World gold

Mary Kom bags fourth consecutive World gold

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

India's M C Mary Kom (46kg) re-asserted her status as the world's most successful woman boxer, clinching an unprecedented fourth successive gold medal, but India failed to retain the team crown at the fifth AIBA World Championships in Ningbo City, China, on Saturday. In a repeat of the previous World Championship final in New Delhi, the 25-year-old Indian out-punched Romania's Steluta Duta for a 7-1 verdict to grab India's only gold medal at the event.

Mary Kom in World Championship finals

Mary Kom in World Championship finals

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

MC Mary Kom remained on course for an unprecedented fourth successive title but India's hopes of retaining the team crown all but ended after two of its four pugilists lost their semifinal bouts in the fifth World Women's Boxing Championship in Ningbo City (China) on Friday.

GST, demo, joblessness: No one has answers for voters

GST, demo, joblessness: No one has answers for voters

Rediff.com13 May 2019

'Traders have been the worst hit because of the government's policies, but for some unknown reason, many continue to support the BJP.'

PIX: Anil Kapoor, Dilip Prabhavalkar receive Dinanath Mangeshkar award

PIX: Anil Kapoor, Dilip Prabhavalkar receive Dinanath Mangeshkar award

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

The 73th edition of the annual awards were recently held in Mumbai.

Nipah virus attack: Avoid mangoes, raw date palm

Nipah virus attack: Avoid mangoes, raw date palm

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Do not consume fresh fruits, date palm and other poorly washed fruits/half consumed fruits, says Dr Dr Usha Manjunath.

Subir Gokarn, a fierce proponent of RBI autonomy, is no more

Subir Gokarn, a fierce proponent of RBI autonomy, is no more

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Gokarn was the first Indian central banker who regularised warnings to the government, through the monetary policy statement, on the need to reduce fiscal deficit.

Kumble in running for Coach of the Year award

Kumble in running for Coach of the Year award

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Former India coach Anil Kumble is in the running for the Coach of the Year award in the inaugural edition of the Indian Sports Honours, instituted by the RP-SG Group in association with the foundation of skipper Virat Kohli.

PHOTOS: India celebrates Ganesh festival amid pandemic

PHOTOS: India celebrates Ganesh festival amid pandemic

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

The 10-day Ganesh festival began on Saturday under the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic, with devotees restricting celebrations to their homes and using online platforms to get 'darshan' of the Lord at temples, amid strict COVID-19 restrictions imposed by governments.

'Sportsperson of the Year' award goes to...

'Sportsperson of the Year' award goes to...

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Rio Olympics silver medallist P V Sindhu was bestowed with the Sportsperson of the Year award during the 'Maruti Suzuki Sportsperson of the Year' Charity Gala Awards on Thursday night.

3 Indian writers short-listed for Commonwealth Pr

3 Indian writers short-listed for Commonwealth Pr

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

Three Indian authors are among the 12 candidates short-listed for the 2008 Commonwealth Writers' Prize, it was announced on Monday.

UP: BJP wins Khaga Assembly seat

UP: BJP wins Khaga Assembly seat

Rediff.com28 May 2007

BJP candidate Ranvendra Pratap Singh won the seat by defeating Congress nominee Usha Maurya by a margin of 7,815 votes. Singh secured 45,109 votes while his Congress rival got 37,294 votes.

FM asks banks to curb home and retail loans

FM asks banks to curb home and retail loans

Rediff.com20 Apr 2007

Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram has asked public sector banks to go slow on disbursals of home and other consumption loans to help fight inflation.

SEE: The MILIND SOMAN Interview

SEE: The MILIND SOMAN Interview

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

He is 54, but looks far better than he did when he was a supermodel in his 20s and 30s. Cooler still is his vibe. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel catches up with Milind Soman, fitness icon and businessman.

SIIMA 2016: Rakul Preet, Sonal Chauhan, Huma Qureshi sizzle on the red carpet

SIIMA 2016: Rakul Preet, Sonal Chauhan, Huma Qureshi sizzle on the red carpet

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

A look at SIIMA 2016 arrivals.

Delhi subjected to Baroda fightback

Delhi subjected to Baroda fightback

Rediff.com7 Jan 2008

Splendid batting by Rakesh Solanki (96) and a swashbuckling unbeaten 86 by Yusuf Pathan helped Baroda score 281 for six in their second innings against Delhi on the third day of the Ranji Trophy Super League semi-finals at the Usha Raje cricket grounds in Indore on Monday.

Baroda fight back against Delhi

Baroda fight back against Delhi

Rediff.com5 Jan 2008

Delhi were reeling at 49 for three in their first innings after bundling out Baroda for a paltry 199 on the first day of five-day Ranji Elite group semifinals at Usha Raje Cricket grounds in Indore on Saturday.

Wanted 2nd division but 'chacha' made me top, Bihar 'topper' tells cops

Wanted 2nd division but 'chacha' made me top, Bihar 'topper' tells cops

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Arrested BSEB 'topper' Ruby Rai has told the Bihar police about the links between her father and toppers scam 'kingpin' Bachcha Rai. M I Khan/Rediff.com reports from Patna.

55 per cent polling in Uttaranchal

55 per cent polling in Uttaranchal

Rediff.com21 Feb 2007

An estimated 55 per cent of the 60 lakh electorates exercised their franchise in 69 assembly constituencies of Uttaranchal.

Planning to switch home loans? Don't!

Planning to switch home loans? Don't!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

Changing your home loan provider to save on interest could actually mean you are losing money. Here's how.

The 70-year-old COVID-19 Warrior

The 70-year-old COVID-19 Warrior

Rediff.com12 May 2020

'I am not scared of corona, I am sure God is protecting us.'

The American prof who's made a movie about India

The American prof who's made a movie about India

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Meet Srihari Sathe. Producer. Director. Professor.

As I cheered for Dipa, a part of me wept too

As I cheered for Dipa, a part of me wept too

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

It is time we support Dipa Karmakar and not forget her by the time Tokyo Olympics roll in, the way we've forgotten so many others -- medal winners who have died in penury, who have had to sell their medals to survive, who have taken auto-rickshaws home from the airport. It is time that talent, and not money, decided who gets to be nominated into the International Olympic Committee.

PrathamUK raises £1 mn for literacy drive in India

PrathamUK raises £1 mn for literacy drive in India

Rediff.com31 May 2006

PrathamUK, the London-based arm of India's leading educational charity, has crossed the £1 million mark in fund-raising efforts dedicated to eradicating illiteracy in India by 2010.

When Lisa Ray fractured her toe...

When Lisa Ray fractured her toe...

Rediff.com17 May 2016

The actress fractured her toe while shooting for the film but that didn't dampened her spirit.

Maharashtra CM launches website in memory of RK Laxman

Maharashtra CM launches website in memory of RK Laxman

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Fadnavis paid tribute at his official residence 'Varsha' to the revered artist.

Dutee scorches track; betters own national record

Dutee scorches track; betters own national record

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Top Indian sprinter Dutee Chand on Friday smashed her own national record in the women's 100m dash on the fourth and final day of the 58th National Inter State Senior Athletics Championships in Guwahati to establish herself as a gold medal contender in the upcoming Asian Games.

Cannes 2016: Mallika Sherawat attends UNICEF Gala

Cannes 2016: Mallika Sherawat attends UNICEF Gala

Rediff.com19 May 2016

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