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Myanmar: 2 journalists who reported on Rohingya massacre jailed for 7 yrs

Myanmar: 2 journalists who reported on Rohingya massacre jailed for 7 yrs

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

The judge said the journalists 'collected and obtained confidential documents'.

Microsoft gives ONDC its first Big Tech push

Microsoft gives ONDC its first Big Tech push

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Microsoft has become the first global Big Tech company to join the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), an Indian government initiative for developing a first-of-its-kind open network for digital commerce. The world's second-largest technology firm intends to introduce social e-commerce via its app in the Indian market later this year. ONDC is expected to open to the public in Bengaluru over the next fortnight as it enters into the next phase of the pilot for further fine-tuning before rollouts in other cities, according to a source in the know.

Soaring heart rates laid bare on TV as archers okay new tech

Soaring heart rates laid bare on TV as archers okay new tech

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

All but two women and four men among the Games' 128 archers agreed to participate, with data retained only in the form of archived TV footage.

Nike launches new legal shoe to outrun 'tech doping' furore

Nike launches new legal shoe to outrun 'tech doping' furore

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Nike launched a new running shoe that complies with limits set by World Athletics after the governing body imposed a landmark ban on a version of the sportswear giant's Vaporfly shoes that was used to run the first sub-two hour marathon. The first-ever shoe ban by World Athletics (WA) last week addressed concerns that technology advances are giving athletes an unfair and unnatural advantage, described by some critics as "technological doping".

No relaxation in quarantine for Indian team in Australia

No relaxation in quarantine for Indian team in Australia

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Indian cricket team's much-anticipated tour of Australia will begin either in Adelaide or Brisbane instead of favoured Perth after Western Australia state government made it clear that there won't be any relaxation in quarantine guidelines in their territory.

India becomes member of elite export control group

India becomes member of elite export control group

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

India's entry into the Wassenaar Arrangement would enhance its credentials in the field of non-proliferation despite not being a signatory to the Non-Proliferation Treaty.

Check out India's tour of Australia schedule

Check out India's tour of Australia schedule

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Ending weeks of speculation, Cricket Australia on Thursday confirmed that India will make the trip Down Under starting October this year for an assignment comprising four Tests, along with three ODIs and as many T20 Internationals.

Archery Association of India suspended by world body

Archery Association of India suspended by world body

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

The AAI had to find a solution by the end of July as per the deadline given by the WA's executive board and since no progress has been made, the world governing body implemented the suspension order.

8 banks recast exposures worth Rs 27,000 cr in OTR 2.0

8 banks recast exposures worth Rs 27,000 cr in OTR 2.0

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Personal loans have about 80 per cent share in exposures restructured under regulatory package 2.0 by eight banks who have declared results for the second quarter. The remaining 20 per cent are loans to individuals used for business and credit to MSMEs. The total recast exposure of these banks under One Time Restructuring (OTR 2.0) was Rs 27,708 crore.

Cricket Buzz: WI Board cleared Russell to play in GT20

Cricket Buzz: WI Board cleared Russell to play in GT20

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Russell had opted out of the three-match T20I series against India due to an injury, but he turned up for Vancouver Knights to play in the T20 tournament in Canada.

Diamond League meets to decide number of events: Coe

Diamond League meets to decide number of events: Coe

Rediff.com15 May 2020

The 63-year-old Coe, a double Olympics 1500m champion (1980 and 1984), is hoping that things will get clearer by next month.

Strong deal pipeline may boost Q1 show of IT firms: Analysts

Strong deal pipeline may boost Q1 show of IT firms: Analysts

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

A seasonally-strong quarter, with no immediate impact of the second wave and continued acceleration of digital transformation will allow the IT services sector to report a robust Q1 this financial year. However, key metrics to look out for will be attrition rate and margin lever as they will be impacted by salary hikes. Analysts expect growth for the quarter to be broad-based, with sectors like banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI), retail, manufacturing, hi-tech and life sciences driving revenue growth. Analysts across brokerage houses are pegging revenue growth in the range of 1.5 per cent to 4.5 per cent.

WhatsApp banned 3m Indian accounts, says 2nd compliance report

WhatsApp banned 3m Indian accounts, says 2nd compliance report

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Indian accounts, identified by the "+91" in their mobile numbers, were actioned through WhatsApp's prevention and detection methods, for violating either the laws of India or the company's Terms of Service, the firm said in its compliance report.

Fresh hope for suspended Archery Association of India

Fresh hope for suspended Archery Association of India

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

The World Archery on Friday wrote to the Indian Olympic Association, stating the Archery Association of India suspension might be lifted by the end of this month if a clear roadmap is established.

Aus player's unhappy with coach Langer?

Aus player's unhappy with coach Langer?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

While ODI captain Aaron Finch said the team backed Justin Langer "100%", reports of players being put off by the coach's "grumpy" temperament have continued to surface.

Is Lehman's son ready to fill vacant No 6 spot?

Is Lehman's son ready to fill vacant No 6 spot?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Jake Lehmann's strong form could force an awkward decision at the selectors table where his father sits.

Pegasus Project: Why I am hesitant to defend the government but must

Pegasus Project: Why I am hesitant to defend the government but must

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Snooping is one of the oldest peccadilloes of man, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'I was really fond of Kumkum'

'I was really fond of Kumkum'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Kumkum, who featured in some of the most memorable songs in Hindi cinema, passed away on Tuesday. She was 86.

PIX: Ireland complete massive chase to stun England in third ODI

PIX: Ireland complete massive chase to stun England in third ODI

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Ireland's Paul Stirling and captain Andy Balbirnie struck superb centuries as the tourists chased down a daunting target of 329 to stun world champions England with a seven-wicket win in the third and final One-Day International at the Rose Bowl on Tuesday. The series is the first in the International Cricket Council's 13-team Super League that serves as the qualifiers for the 2023 World Cup in India, where the hosts and the leading seven sides will play at the finals.

Meet TIME's Person of the Year: The Guardians

Meet TIME's Person of the Year: The Guardians

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who was murdered at the GulfKingdom's consulate in Istanbul in October, and three other journalists were named TIME's Person of the Year, an honour that recognises them for "taking great risks in pursuit of greater truths" and "for speaking up and for speaking out". "For taking great risks in pursuit of greater truths, for the imperfect but essential quest for facts, for speaking up and for speaking out, the Guardians -- Jamal Khashoggi, the Capital Gazette, Maria Ressa, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo -- are TIME's Person of the Year," the magazine said on Tuesday. Here's all you need to know about TIME's Guardians.

Ponting on who should open the batting for Australia in Tests vs India

Ponting on who should open the batting for Australia in Tests vs India

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Former captain Ricky Ponting said Aaron Finch and uncapped Marcus Harris should open the batting for Australia in the upcoming four-Test series against India.

French author Patrick Modiano bags Nobel prize in literature

French author Patrick Modiano bags Nobel prize in literature

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

French writer Patrick Modiano has won the Nobel Prize for Literature, The Swedish Academy said on Thursday.

US paves way for high-tech product sales to India

US paves way for high-tech product sales to India

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

India has become the 37th country to join the list of Strategic Trade Authorization-1 category, the only South Asian nation.

How to DEFEAT the NEXT Pandemic

How to DEFEAT the NEXT Pandemic

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Illustrious international thinkers met at the Milken Institute Global Conference 2021 and many discussions addressed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world at large.

PIX: Taimur-Innaya celebrate Raksha Bandhan

PIX: Taimur-Innaya celebrate Raksha Bandhan

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

It's Raksha Bandhan and Bollywood is celebrating!

WhatsApp further clarifies on new privacy policy

WhatsApp further clarifies on new privacy policy

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

WhatsApp on Tuesday said its latest policy update does not affect the privacy of messages as the Facebook-owned company sought to address concerns around security of user data on the platform.

Transfer Talk: Arsenal's Jenkinson joins West Ham on loan

Transfer Talk: Arsenal's Jenkinson joins West Ham on loan

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

West Ham United have bolstered their defensive options with the signing of England fullback Carl Jenkinson from Arsenal on a season-long loan, the Premier League club said on Thursday.

US On Diplomacy Road With Taliban?

US On Diplomacy Road With Taliban?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

There is growing acceptance of the idea in the international community that engaging the Taliban government is a far better approach than ostracising it, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

India joins Australia Group against spread of bio-chem weapons

India joins Australia Group against spread of bio-chem weapons

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

The Australia Group seeks to ensure that exports do not contribute to the development of chemical or biological weapons.

Ready to forgo 1/3rd share in Ayodhya land: Shia body to SC

Ready to forgo 1/3rd share in Ayodhya land: Shia body to SC

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

"I am supporting the Hindu side," lawyer M C Dhingra, appearing for Shia Wakf Board, told the bench.

'ISIS militants are barbarians, never seen or heard of anything like them'

'ISIS militants are barbarians, never seen or heard of anything like them'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

Two Indians who returned from Najaf in Iraq recount their horrible ordeal that began almost a month ago when the Sunni militants took over Iraq and declared a new Islamic state.

World Cup PHOTOS: Where did Brazil lose the plot?

World Cup PHOTOS: Where did Brazil lose the plot?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

Brazil failed to win for the first time in 11 games with their own lacklustre midfield as much to blame for the 0-0 draw with Mexico as the inspired goalkeeping performance of Guillermo Ochoa.

'Saluting the life of iconic Yoga guru B K S Iyengar'

'Saluting the life of iconic Yoga guru B K S Iyengar'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

OMG: This Brit lady gets 15 orgasms a week

OMG: This Brit lady gets 15 orgasms a week

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

A round up of all the sex news from around the world

CWG PHOTOS: Take a look at India's 15 gold medal winners at Glasgow

CWG PHOTOS: Take a look at India's 15 gold medal winners at Glasgow

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

India finished a creditable fifth with 64 medals; including 15 yellow metals even as a couple of officials embarrassed the contingent by their antics. Take a look at India's gold brigade...

Expect a cracker in India's WT20 opener vs Pakistan

Expect a cracker in India's WT20 opener vs Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Watch out for Shahid Afridi's pyrotechnics against Ravichandran Ashwin's variations, Umar Gul's pace against Virat Kohli's bravado and Saeed Ajmal's guile against Mahendra Singh Dhoni's flair.

7 women make it to Fortune India's 40 under 40 list

7 women make it to Fortune India's 40 under 40 list

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

The list comprises entrepreneurs and professionals aged 40 and less as of December 31, 2013.

'I am ecstatic to portray Ramanujan on screen'

'I am ecstatic to portray Ramanujan on screen'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

From being a former national table tennis champion to portraying the role of Srinivasa Ramanujan in Ramanujan, Abhinay Vaddi talks about his journey.

World Cup shooting: Rai wins another silver, maiden medal for Ayonika

World Cup shooting: Rai wins another silver, maiden medal for Ayonika

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

Continuing his good run of form, pistol shooter Jitu Rai clinched a silver medal in the ISSF World Cup in Maribor, Slovenia, after Ayonika Paul bagged her maiden international medal as a senior shooter by settling for a bronze in the 10m air rifle event.

Champions League: Will Ronaldo be fit for Dortmund clash?

Champions League: Will Ronaldo be fit for Dortmund clash?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

Real Madrid top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo's participation against Borussia Dortmund in Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg is still in doubt with the player nursing a knee problem, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Monday.