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REVEALED: The faces behind the Dhaka terror attack

REVEALED: The faces behind the Dhaka terror attack

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

The attackers were from well-known schools with Western curriculum for the children of the well-to-do in the city, not from any of the madrassas that are often termed as breeding grounds for militants.

Cricketing world in shock over Phil Hughes's death

Cricketing world in shock over Phil Hughes's death

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Cricketing world in shock over Phil Hughes' death.

Indian drought: Bonanza for Canadian farmers

Indian drought: Bonanza for Canadian farmers

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Canada is the top supplier of pulses to India, which is expected to import 1 million tonnes more this year.

Modi's 'selfie diplomacy' moves to Mongolia

Modi's 'selfie diplomacy' moves to Mongolia

Rediff.com17 May 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose selfie with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang grabbed eyeballs across the globe, on Sunday, extended his 'selfie diplomacy' to Mongolia by clicking one with President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj.

Now, an app to help you face whatever life throws at you

Now, an app to help you face whatever life throws at you

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Shameen Alauddin finds out more about Touchkin which has raised $1.3 million to develop an artificial intelligence coach for your behavioural and mental health.

Breathtaking images from Sony World Photography Awards

Breathtaking images from Sony World Photography Awards

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Behold the breathtaking winning and shortlisted images from one of the world's most prestigious photography contests. The amazing shots are from the open competition of the Sony World Photography Awards 2020, which received 193,000 entries from photographers in over 200 territories. Scroll down and feast your eyes on our pick of the shortlisted and category-winning entries.

It's confirmed! Apple is world's No 1 smartphone maker

It's confirmed! Apple is world's No 1 smartphone maker

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Samsung's smartphone sales started to drop in the third quarter of 2016, and the decision to discontinue the Galaxy Note 7 slowed down sales of its smartphone portfolio in the fourth quarter.

Global confidence survey: India ranks 4th

Global confidence survey: India ranks 4th

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

CEOs from various sectors were part of the survey.

Factbox: Retired Wimbledon Champion Marion Bartoli

Factbox: Retired Wimbledon Champion Marion Bartoli

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

Factbox on Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli, who announced her retirement from tennis at 28 after a second round loss at the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati on Wednesday.

Indian to officiate in Wimbledon men's final

Indian to officiate in Wimbledon men's final

Rediff.com6 Jul 2003

Kannamwar has also officiated as a chair umpire in the Australian, US, French Open and the Olympic Games.

Sachin Bansal invests Rs 650 crore in Ola; may join board

Sachin Bansal invests Rs 650 crore in Ola; may join board

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

With regard to his investment in Ola, Bansal said that on the one hand, the ride-hailing major had emerged as a global force in the mobility space and on the other it continued to build deeper for various needs of a billion Indians through its platform. This is the largest funding by an individual in the app cab.

India to receive 98% monsoon, forecasts IMD

India to receive 98% monsoon, forecasts IMD

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

The IMD chief also allayed fears of occurrence of an El-Nino.

US Open PIX: Serena, Muguruza, Thiem advance to Round 2; Venus exits

US Open PIX: Serena, Muguruza, Thiem advance to Round 2; Venus exits

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Images from Day 2 of the 2020 US Open in New York

Pune wicket was not poor, it was a challenging wicket: Vijay

Pune wicket was not poor, it was a challenging wicket: Vijay

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

India's opening batsman Murali Vijay on Wednesday differed with International Cricket Council match referee Chris Board, who gave a poor rating to the Pune wicket, saying the surface at best could be called a 'challenging one'.

Many young people fear losing their jobs to robots, survey finds

Many young people fear losing their jobs to robots, survey finds

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

In India, 60 per cent said they think they have the skills needed for their careers

Dangal off to a promising start

Dangal off to a promising start

Rediff.com25 Dec 2016

Made at a budget of Rs 75 crore, the film needs to make Rs 150 crore to break even and book profits.

215 killed as blasts rock Sri Lanka on Easter

215 killed as blasts rock Sri Lanka on Easter

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

Seven persons had been arrested in connection with the blasts.

Sania Mirza, Martina Hingis part ways

Sania Mirza, Martina Hingis part ways

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

The Indian tennis ace will team up with Barbora Strycova of the Czech Republic, while Martina to pair with Coco Vandeweghe of the United States.

Cincinnati Open round-up: Federer eases through; Bencic rolls on

Cincinnati Open round-up: Federer eases through; Bencic rolls on

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Roger Federer returned from a month-long layoff with a 6-4, 6-4 second round victory over Roberto Bautista Agut on Tuesday at the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati.

'Sourav always showed faith in me'

'Sourav always showed faith in me'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'The one thing that a cricketer aspires for is earning the respect of the dressing room and that respect is earned only when any player puts his hand up in adverse conditions and does his job for the team.'

Scorpene leaks: Whistleblower to hand over data to Australian government

Scorpene leaks: Whistleblower to hand over data to Australian government

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

It said that the identity of the unnamed whistleblower is already known to The Australian newspaper.

Lanka floods toll reaches 82 as more bodies pulled out

Lanka floods toll reaches 82 as more bodies pulled out

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Rescuers pulled out more bodies from the muddy debris of disastrous landslide taking the toll to over 80.

This Australian model has an Indian connection

This Australian model has an Indian connection

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Australian model Ilana Davies gets candid with Rediff.com's Tista Sengupta.

Not surprised at India's ouster: Bailey

Not surprised at India's ouster: Bailey

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

Australian captain George Bailey is not surprised that India did not qualify for the tri-series final and said that concentrating on Test cricket before heading into the ODI event might have been the reason for their below-par showing.

Ranchi misses Dhoni as it becomes Test venue

Ranchi misses Dhoni as it becomes Test venue

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

When Ranchi makes its Test debut, Dhoni will be busy leading his state in the in the domestic one-dayers in Delhi.

Football Extras: Mourinho to get his own TV show in Russia

Football Extras: Mourinho to get his own TV show in Russia

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

See our beautiful world through a microscope

See our beautiful world through a microscope

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

The winning photos this year in Nikon's annual Small World Photomicrography Competition offer an up-close look at our world's microscopic realm -- things that can't be seen with the naked eye.

Football Extras: Sala's body arrives in Argentina for weekend funeral

Football Extras: Sala's body arrives in Argentina for weekend funeral

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Expect worst drought in Asia, India may be hit

Expect worst drought in Asia, India may be hit

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Dozens of farmers have already committed suicide in India after damage from unseasonal rains this year.

Coal: the new four-letter word in Paris?

Coal: the new four-letter word in Paris?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Since the US, the second biggest emitter of greenhouse gases after China, has shifted in a major way to shale gas, the focus of global environmentalists' ire has fallen on India, which is the third biggest emitter, reports Darryl D'Monte.

Asian Infra Investment Bank: An opportunity for India

Asian Infra Investment Bank: An opportunity for India

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

China's intended role for AIIB is not so different from the existing Western lenders like the World Bank.

Indian diplomats' domestic trouble

Indian diplomats' domestic trouble

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Contracts with India-based domestic assistants for officials abroad have become a headache for the Indian government.

US will surely understand: Jaishankar on S-400 deal

US will surely understand: Jaishankar on S-400 deal

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

"It would be my hope that people understand why this particular transaction is important for us," the EAM said in Washington, DC.

354 films in 365 days

354 films in 365 days

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

How many of the 354 films Aseem Chhabra watched in 2017 have you seen?

Northern white rhinos to Lakshadweep: 10 things to see before they disappear forever

Northern white rhinos to Lakshadweep: 10 things to see before they disappear forever

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

These natural wonders are all under threat.

Ganpati, Durga, Lakshmi to the rescue of India Inc!

Ganpati, Durga, Lakshmi to the rescue of India Inc!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Brands in India are finding newer, more innovative ways to engage with a wider audience during festivals. But they still have a long way to go before they match global campaigns.

India needs brain drain!

India needs brain drain!

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Enabling labour to become more globally mobile can produce higher remittances with powerful 'brain gain' dividends.

World's 10 best cities to live in

World's 10 best cities to live in

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Vienna is the world's best city to live in.

Cricket World Cup: All you wanted to know about the 14 venues

Cricket World Cup: All you wanted to know about the 14 venues

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

The 14 grounds that will host matches during the February 14 - March 29 tournament in Australia and New Zealand.