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Hockey: Indian women trounced by Great Britain

Hockey: Indian women trounced by Great Britain

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

India's women's hockey team failed to replicate the inspiring show they produced against Ireland in their opening match and were trounced 3-0 by Great Britain in their second Pool B outing at the Rio Olympics on Monday night.

Review: Avoid Premigaagi Naa

Review: Avoid Premigaagi Naa

Rediff.com17 Oct 2008

Premigaagi Naa has a weak plot handled very badly by director Snehapriya Nagaraj. Rajesh Ramanath scores uninspiring music for his hundredth film. The new comers Shankar and Vandana put up an uninspiring show. A tedious watch.

In a first, Indian-American publication endorses Clinton for president

In a first, Indian-American publication endorses Clinton for president

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

India Currents, a monthly publication from Bay Area, said in an editorial on Tuesday that it endorsed Clinton as it felt "intense outrage" after the resurfacing of an old video of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.

PIX: Aamir parties with Sanjay Dutt, Sunny Leone

PIX: Aamir parties with Sanjay Dutt, Sunny Leone

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

A look at the pictures.

'It's not a bad time to invest in exploration'

'It's not a bad time to invest in exploration'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

In the past months, we have awarded 44 blocks, which is the highest ever, says Petroleum Secretary R S Pandey.

Pandit Jasraj: Indian classical music's greatest voice

Pandit Jasraj: Indian classical music's greatest voice

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the Padma Bhushan and the Padma Shri, Pandit Jasraj also popularised semi-classical music like 'haveli sangeet' and reached out to devotees with his 'bhajans', a particular favourite for his fans being "Om Namo Bhagavate" in praise of Lord Krishna.

Sports Shorts: Easy day for Bajrang, Ravi excels in Worlds trials

Sports Shorts: Easy day for Bajrang, Ravi excels in Worlds trials

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Frida

'Inflation, rates to rise further'

'Inflation, rates to rise further'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2008

The Indian market has corrected a lot already. Valuations are clearly more attractive than they were earlier this year.

All eyes on rare contest to elect Rajya Sabha's deputy chairman

All eyes on rare contest to elect Rajya Sabha's deputy chairman

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

The election to the post is mostly decided by consensus, but opposition leaders complain that the Narendra Modi government was yet to reach out to them, reports Archis Mohan.

How CIL can boost India's growth

How CIL can boost India's growth

Rediff.com11 Feb 2008

In fact, the 9 per cent growth story cannot happen without coal, which fires over 50 per cent of the country's installed power capacity, says Partha S Bhattacharyya.

India@Asiad: Defending champs make winning start in kabaddi; men blank Maldives in badminton

India@Asiad: Defending champs make winning start in kabaddi; men blank Maldives in badminton

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

The Indian kabaddi contingent made an impressive start to its campaign at the 18th Asian Games with the women's team mauling Japan and the men's side beating Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in Jakarta on Sunday.

8 dead after 'most dangerous' building collapses in Bhiwandi

8 dead after 'most dangerous' building collapses in Bhiwandi

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

A two-storey building collapsed in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra on early Sunday morning.

CWG: Indian women's hockey team enters semis; Hima in 400m final

CWG: Indian women's hockey team enters semis; Hima in 400m final

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Captain Rani Rampal's clinical strike helped India beat South Africa 1-0 to seal their place in the semi-finals of the women's hockey event at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, on Tuesday.

Visually challenged? Work as masseurs

Visually challenged? Work as masseurs

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

With beauty and personal care sector coming up as one of the fastest-growing in India, it is also offering a chance for the visually impaired to break the traditional mould and look for new career opportunities.

Sahara Group stocks fall 5% as Subrata Roy sent to jail

Sahara Group stocks fall 5% as Subrata Roy sent to jail

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Shares of two Sahara firms fell by up to 5 per cent on Wednesday, after the group's chief Subrata Roy and two directors were jailed for a week for not complying with the Supreme Court order on refunding around Rs 20,000 crore (Rs 200 billion) of investors money.

Rani, Gurjit lead India to series-levelling win over Spain

Rani, Gurjit lead India to series-levelling win over Spain

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Skipper Rani Rampal and defender Gurjit Kaur struck a brace each as Indian women hockey team thrashed Spain 4-1 in the fifth and final match to level the series 2-2.

Girl, rescued from45-foot-deep borewell, is well

Girl, rescued from45-foot-deep borewell, is well

Rediff.com27 Mar 2008

The condition of a little girl, who survived a 27-hour ordeal before being pulled out of 45-foot-deep borewell on Wednesday night in a major rescue operation, has "improved" and is "stable" but she is expected to be in hospital for four to five days, doctors said on Thursday.

India stun Japan 4-2, enter women's Asia Cup hockey final

India stun Japan 4-2, enter women's Asia Cup hockey final

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Goals from Gurjit Kaur (7th, 9th minutes), Navjot Kaur (9th) and Lalremsiami (38th) ensured India's entry into Sunday's final where they will face China.

Bedi and Azad backed by Olympians to oversee BCCI reforms

Bedi and Azad backed by Olympians to oversee BCCI reforms

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Hailing the decision of the Supreme Court to appoint a two-member committee to oversee reforms in the Cricket Board after the removal of two top BCCI officials, some Olympians and Arjuna Awardees from other disciplines backed ex-cricketers Bishen Bedi and Kirti Azad to undertake the task. "The Hon. Supreme Court has given the onerous responsibility of suggesting names of eminent people who shall comprise a committee to oversee reforms in BCCI and state bodies which have been bedevilled by controversies and malfeasance," they said in a media statement following the apex court's ejection of Anurag Thakur and Ajay Shirke as President and Secretary of the BCCI.

India's Topper: 'Life is too short to be defined by one exam'

India's Topper: 'Life is too short to be defined by one exam'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

UPSC toppers -- Ira Singhal, Nidhi Gupta, Vandana Rao and Suharsha Bhagat -- tell Rediff.com how they cracked the tough national exam.

Indian hockey players return empty-handed

Indian hockey players return empty-handed

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

Indian eves returned empty-handed from the four-nation invitational tournament, in Darwin, after losing 1-2 to Japan in the bronze medal play-off match, on Saturday.

Women's Hockey WC: India lose to Ireland via shoot off

Women's Hockey WC: India lose to Ireland via shoot off

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

India's dream of breaking their 44-year-old last four jinx lay shattered as Ireland registered a 3-1 win via shoot-off in the quarterfinal of the women's hockey World Cup in London on Thursday.

PIX: Krushna Abhishek, Kashmera Shah at a party

PIX: Krushna Abhishek, Kashmera Shah at a party

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

A look at the pictures.

Cricket Buzz: Klusener named consultant coach of Delhi Ranji team

Cricket Buzz: Klusener named consultant coach of Delhi Ranji team

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

While former Delhi skipper Mithun Manhas will be the chief coach, Klusener's appointment is certainly the most high profile among the support staff across domestic teams.

Victory for India: Neem patent revoked

Victory for India: Neem patent revoked

Rediff.com1 Apr 2005

The European Patent Office has upheld the revocation of a patent on the Indian 'neem' tree, dealing a killer blow to biopiracy in Europe and around the world.\n\n

PIX: Aamir-Sanjeeda, Keith-Rochelle on the red carpet

PIX: Aamir-Sanjeeda, Keith-Rochelle on the red carpet

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Television's swish set walk the red carpet.

'Refining margins will stay robust'

'Refining margins will stay robust'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2006

I believe crude prices on a long-term basis will be between $40-$50 per barrel, achieved through the natural demand-supply balance and market adjustments.

A talent contest for kids!

A talent contest for kids!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2005

Parle Products Pvt Ltd announced the fourth year of 'Parle Saraswati Vandana - 2005', an initiative to help children showcase talent during 'Saraswati puja'.

Cairn totally focused on IPO

Cairn totally focused on IPO

Rediff.com2 Sep 2006

India is massively underexplored, says Rahul Shir, CEO, Cairn India.

Coronavirus fallout: 5 million children missed vaccination in March

Coronavirus fallout: 5 million children missed vaccination in March

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

A dipstick survey covering 30 villages in Rajasthan threw up some worrisome numbers. About 250 children missed their regular vaccination schedule in March alone. These numbers are alarming, since India has around 600,000 villages according to the 2011 census. Sohini Das reports.

'No power shortage by 2011-12'

'No power shortage by 2011-12'

Rediff.com26 May 2007

If we want self-sufficiency in power supply, then this is the amount of generation capacity that we will need. Our objective is to be shortage-free in 11th plan (2007-2012).

Review: Karinkunnam 6s is a decent watch

Review: Karinkunnam 6s is a decent watch

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Karinkunnam 6s may lack the depth to be a great film but it's worth a watch, says Paresh C Palicha.

When an Indian city shut down coal plants

When an Indian city shut down coal plants

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Pollution is not merely the price to be paid for growth; it is also a drag on the same growth.

PIX: Varun Dhawan, Vidya Balan, Riteish Deshmukh attend Marathi Filmfare Awards

PIX: Varun Dhawan, Vidya Balan, Riteish Deshmukh attend Marathi Filmfare Awards

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

A look at the star arrivals.

Asia Cup hockey: 'Seven star' Rani helps India hammer Hong Kong 13-0

Asia Cup hockey: 'Seven star' Rani helps India hammer Hong Kong 13-0

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

With their eyes firmly set on a berth in next year's World Cup, Indian eves started the eighth Asia Cup hockery tournament campaign on a rollicking note, spanking minnows Hong Kong 13-0 in their opening Pool A match in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday.

Fitness firm VLCC enters Dubai

Fitness firm VLCC enters Dubai

Rediff.com9 Aug 2005

Fitness and beauty care company VLCC will start its overseas operations with two centres in Dubai and is also planning to enter neighbouring Pakistan.

'Men don't know how to woo anymore'

'Men don't know how to woo anymore'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2006

Raveena to head Children's Film Society

Raveena to head Children's Film Society

Rediff.com26 Sep 2003

Duggupati Suresh has been nominated vice-chairperson.

Budget 2018: What economists want from Jaitley

Budget 2018: What economists want from Jaitley

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

The economists who signed the letter included Jean Drze , Abhijit Banerjee, Ajit Ranade, Jayati Ghosh, Kirit Parikh, Mihir Shah, Rohini Pande, and Vijay Joshi

Asiad hockey: Rani scores hat-trick in India's 5-0 win over Thailand

Asiad hockey: Rani scores hat-trick in India's 5-0 win over Thailand

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

Skipper Rani Rampal scored a hat-trick as title contenders India outplayed Thailand 5-0 to storm into the semi-finals of the women's hockey competition at the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta on Monday.