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Top 10 fine dine restaurants in India

Top 10 fine dine restaurants in India

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

TripAdvisor released its list of Best Fine Dinning restaurants in India. Read on to find out which restaurants made the cut...

Delhi blasts case: IM co-founder Yasin Bhatkal bail plea dismissed

Delhi blasts case: IM co-founder Yasin Bhatkal bail plea dismissed

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal and his aide Asadullah Akhtar were on Monday refused bail in connection with a September 2008 Delhi serial blasts case by a court in New Delhi which allowed the plea of police seeking 15 days time to complete its probe against them.

Andaman & Nicobar can attract Hong Kong investments

Andaman & Nicobar can attract Hong Kong investments

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

'Leaders of the Indian community in Hong Kong had broached the idea of developing the Andaman and Nicobar islands for investment and setting up manufacturing units,' points out Rup Narayan Das.

First Daughters of politics: Ivanka Trump is no first, but...

First Daughters of politics: Ivanka Trump is no first, but...

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

For all the controversy, the concept of prominent First Children is not novel in democracies. So why is Donald Trump's daughter different and discomfiting?

Sri Lanka ready to face short ball challenge against Australia

Sri Lanka ready to face short ball challenge against Australia

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Sri Lanka have so far failed to get their batting firing in the two matches they have managed to complete.

The implications of President Park's state visit to India

The implications of President Park's state visit to India

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

South Korean President Park Geun-hye's visit to India will enhance economic and military ties between the two countries and give the relationship a strategic dimension, says Jiye Kim.

Croatian Stimac set to be appointed Indian football coach

Croatian Stimac set to be appointed Indian football coach

Rediff.com9 May 2019

The 51-year-old was a member of the Croatian team that finished third in the 1998 World Cup.

Rupee rises for 2nd session vs USD, up 3 paise to 63.61

Rupee rises for 2nd session vs USD, up 3 paise to 63.61

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

It has gained by 23 paise or 0.36 per cent in two days

Want more football players to play outside India: Gurpreet

Want more football players to play outside India: Gurpreet

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Playing in Norway for top division club Stabaek has helped him grow as a footballer, feels goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh, who wants more of his countrymen to follow in his footsteps to help India rise as a power in the sport. "My aim was to play in Norway, break into the first team and play in the first team. I have grown as a player in all aspects of the game. I will try to keep getting better. Playing in Europe is better for me," said the 24-year-old goalkeeper who has been called up for the international friendly against Puerto Rico at the Andheri Sports Complex stadium in Mumbai on September 3.

China and Xi want India to fail

China and Xi want India to fail

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

By jettisoning the vision of multilateral world in favour of a Han Empire, China has posed a major long term challenge to India. India must stand firm against Chinese expansionism but also keep a door open for future detente by making a clear distinction between Chinese people and the current Chinese leadership, observe Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (Retd) and Colonel Anil Athale (Retd).

Why Air India has failed to find a suitor so far

Why Air India has failed to find a suitor so far

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

The biggest challenge is not the airline's debt, but downsizing its 16,800 employees, says Surajeet Dasgupta.

Shiv Kapur tied 13th in KL; Bradley opens up four-shot lead

Shiv Kapur tied 13th in KL; Bradley opens up four-shot lead

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

India's Shiv Kapur battled to a two-under-par 70 for tied 13th place at the half-way stage of the US$7 million CIMB Classic on Friday, knowing that he needs to shift into high gear to emerge as a legitimate contender. The 31-year-old, who holds one Asian Tour title under his belt, carded three birdies against a lone bogey at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club's West course where his two-day aggregate of five-under-par 139 left him eight shots behind leader Keegan Bradley of the United States.

World wants India to give China a bloody nose

World wants India to give China a bloody nose

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

'Unlike the Chinese army that has been largely a peace time force, the Indian Army is a battle hardened force,' explains Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Egypt hot air balloon crash kills 19 tourists

Egypt hot air balloon crash kills 19 tourists

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

At least 19 people, mostly Asian and European tourists, were killed on Tuesday in one of the deadliest hot air balloon accidents in history as the fun ride ended on a tragic note near the ancient Egyptian temple city of Luxor.

United India Insurance plans to enter W Asia, SAARC

United India Insurance plans to enter W Asia, SAARC

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

United India Insurance Company plans to enter the West Asia and South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation countries to tap the potential in these regions due to a presence of a large India diaspora.

No Indian in ICC Women's World Cup Team of the Tournament

No Indian in ICC Women's World Cup Team of the Tournament

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

Not a single Indian cricketer featured in the ICC Women's World Cup team of the tournament even as players from Australia and England dominated the list announced in Mumbai on Monday.

2019 election and the brown man's burden

2019 election and the brown man's burden

Rediff.com28 May 2019

'The anti-India biases of the Western elite can be attributed to the unease these privileged nations feel at the rise of Asian nations like India and China.' 'But what ought to shock all right-thinking Indians is that many of our own countrymen/women have joined this chorus,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Inside the hotel where Trump and Kim will meet

Inside the hotel where Trump and Kim will meet

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

The historic summit between United States President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jon-un that is going to be held on Jun 12 is the talk of the town these days. The Capella Hotel in Singapore was announced to be the official location of the summit. Take a look at this 30 acre luxurious resort where history will be made.

5 INTERESTING matches to look forward to in 2019 World Cup

5 INTERESTING matches to look forward to in 2019 World Cup

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Only the top ten teams will be taking part in this World Cup and they all will play each other in a round-robin format before the semi-finals stage.

Etihad sets terms to lower strength on Jet board

Etihad sets terms to lower strength on Jet board

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Etihad to have 2 directors even if it dilutes stake to 15%

Bangladesh inches closer to joining TAPI project

Bangladesh inches closer to joining TAPI project

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Asian Development Bank has asked Dhaka to send a formal request by Sunday.

Book on the sari

Book on the sari

Rediff.com21 Oct 2003

How the Mughals changed India

How the Mughals changed India

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

'It was the Mughals who first established standard units of measurement and maintained offices of meticulous record keepers and auditors, departing from the more haphazard methods of earlier regimes.' 'By the end of the 16th century, their revenue and judicial administrations exhibited an obsessive preoccupation with order, the efficient management of time, and a spirit of rational self-control -- all of them characteristics of early modernity,' point out Sheldon Pollock and Benjamin Ellman.

Cross-border terror top of SAARC agenda: Sri Lankan PM Ranil Wickremesinghe

Cross-border terror top of SAARC agenda: Sri Lankan PM Ranil Wickremesinghe

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

The terrorists opened fire on the army camp at Langate in Kupwara district at around 5 am, which was retaliated by the jawans, a senior army officer said.

Bureaucratic rejig at Centre: New secys appointed

Bureaucratic rejig at Centre: New secys appointed

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The appointment of new expenditure secretary comes a month-and-a-half ahead of the Budget for 2020-21 to be presented on February 1.

Married to girl who accused him of rape, Indian paddler Ghosh picking up pieces

Married to girl who accused him of rape, Indian paddler Ghosh picking up pieces

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Soumyajit Ghosh has married his accuser after his career nose-dived owing to the crisis.

Former VJ Sophiya Haque passes away

Former VJ Sophiya Haque passes away

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

The British Asian talent rose to fame in the 1990s as a VJ for MTV and Channel V.

Sharath Kamal, Neha Aggarwal qualify for Olympics

Sharath Kamal, Neha Aggarwal qualify for Olympics

Rediff.com7 Mar 2008

Indian paddlers Achanta Sharath Kamal and Neha Aggarwal have qualified for the Beijing Olympics' table tennis competition. Both made the grade via the men's and women's singles quota places from the South Asian region during the ongoing Olympic qualifying tournament for the Asian zone in Hong Kong, according to a Table Tennis Federation of India statement on Friday.

Medical reports confirm Pinki Parmanik is male

Medical reports confirm Pinki Parmanik is male

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

A medical report was submitted by the police in a court in Barasat, West Bengal, on Monday, after investigations confirmed Asian Games gold medal winner Pinki Pramanik to be a male.

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Here are some of the other events -- in pictures -- that made news last week.

Who is afraid of 'hyphenated' US policies?

Who is afraid of 'hyphenated' US policies?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

''There is the perennial worry in the Indian mind regarding the US 'hyphenating' India and Pakistan. Frankly, this is a completely nonsensical hypothesis. The US has always 'hyphenated' India and Pakistan and it couldn't have been otherwise,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Iraq and the outer ring of India's security

Iraq and the outer ring of India's security

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

It is time to throw an outer ring around India's national security by proactively engaging in areas immediately outside our neighbourhood. Such a ring will not only insulate India from emerging threats, but also create new leverage in securing our own neighbourhood, says Nitin Pai.

Sri Lanka cricket hits new low as India series beckons

Sri Lanka cricket hits new low as India series beckons

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Taking the series 3-2 in Hambantota, 11th-ranked Zimbabwe registered its maiden series win in Sri Lanka, and first overseas triumph in eight years.

SAARC has many things to offer, says US

SAARC has many things to offer, says US

Rediff.com25 Jul 2008

On the eve of the 15th summit of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation to be held in Colombo August 2-3, the US has said it does not believe SAARC is ineffectual and irrelevant and a farce as some in the West and in the region itself contend--who dismiss it as nothing but a group photo-op every few years--and is confident it can grow to be as powerful and influential as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

Rupee ends little changed; fund flows in focus

Rupee ends little changed; fund flows in focus

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

The partially convertible rupee closed at 60.30/31 per dollar compared with 60.28/29 on Friday.

National Athletics: Olympics-bound Luka wins gold, Mayookha injured

National Athletics: Olympics-bound Luka wins gold, Mayookha injured

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

Rio-Olympics bound Tintu Luka grabbed the spotlight as she won the gold in women's 800m race on an uneventful third and final day of the Federation Cup National Athletics Championships, in New Delhi, on Saturday.

Obama nominates Vince Chhabria to US District Court

Obama nominates Vince Chhabria to US District Court

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

United States President Barack Obama created another historic moment for the Indian American community Thursday by nominating Vince Girdhari Chhabria, 43, to become a federal judge on the US District Court for the Northern District of California. If confirmed, Chhabria will be the first person of South Asian descent to ever serve as an Article III judge in California's history.

Xander rides on contra bets

Xander rides on contra bets

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

Among the top realty fund managers in India; has also ventured into retail, credit among various other sectors and is investing in dozens of firms

Bangladesh complete clean sweep over Windies

Bangladesh complete clean sweep over Windies

Rediff.com1 Aug 2009

Bangladesh completed a test and one day clean sweep over West Indies with victory in the final one day international on Friday.

Rupee ends marginally higher; importer demand limits gains

Rupee ends marginally higher; importer demand limits gains

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

Traders also say oil-related dollar demand is capping broader gains in the rupee.