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'I'm Still Struggling'

'I'm Still Struggling'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

'At the age of 25, there are still no work offers coming your way, so how do you move ahead in life?'

T20 World Cup: India aim to continue winning run vs Bangladesh

T20 World Cup: India aim to continue winning run vs Bangladesh

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

India will be aiming for another comprehensive performance against Bangladesh before the all-important game against Australia on June 24.

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The dawn of a new era had begun under Sourav Ganguly's aggressive leadership. With Ganguly and Coach John Wright at the helm India had transitioned into a force to be reckoned with.

A Salute To An IAF Legend

A Salute To An IAF Legend

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'There cannot be anyone like Air Marshal Keelor -- he was so difficult to emulate.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes War Hero Air Marshal Denzil Keelor PVSM, KC, AVSM, VrC who passed into the ages last month.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

10 Must-Eat Delights of Durga Pujo

10 Must-Eat Delights of Durga Pujo

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

An encyclopedia to the best Durga Pujo eating.

Growth Question Looms Large Over Chandigarh

Growth Question Looms Large Over Chandigarh

Rediff.com28 May 2024

As Chandigarh braces for a fierce contest between Congress candidate Manish Tewari and the BJP's Sanjay Tandon, its industry leaders harbour a fervent wish: Replicate the success of the National Capital Region model in this Union Territory.

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

After several losses in the early years of the new century, a resurgent India notched up two consecutive series wins in Australia to become the Aussies' nemesis.

'Narine the 'missing puzzle', could bring joy to WI with retirement reversal'

'Narine the 'missing puzzle', could bring joy to WI with retirement reversal'

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Sunil Narine may have made up his mind not to come out of retirement but his compatriot Andre Russell believes he's the "missing puzzle" in the West Indies line-up and reversing his decision one last time would make the whole nation happy.

PIX: Mbappe double lifts Real Madrid to win; PSG, Bayern win

PIX: Mbappe double lifts Real Madrid to win; PSG, Bayern win

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Two goals from Luis Diaz and one from Mohamed Salah helped Liverpool stroll to a 3-0 victory at Manchester United.

ICICI Bank goes slow on credit cards

ICICI Bank goes slow on credit cards

Rediff.com1 Apr 2009

"At present, our credit card base is 7.5 million," he said. Sachin Khandelwal, senior general manager for retail assets, however, declined to comment on specific details, such as the magnitude of the reduction in the bank's credit card business over the past year. The country's second-largest lender, which spearheaded the growth of retail finance in the country, has also been going slow on retail loans for the past few years.

Forget football, these Brits are obsessed with kabaddi!

Forget football, these Brits are obsessed with kabaddi!

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Dawtrey said he was planning to quit his job in May and travel to India to train in an academy affiliated with Pro Kabaddi side UP Yoddha.

Seasonal travel offers pour in

Seasonal travel offers pour in

Rediff.com15 May 2008

During May-June, sales of not only seasonal consumer goods such as ACs and refrigerators go up, but also with more and more families going abroad for holidays, there is a surge in sales of cameras and camcorders and even laptops, according to industry observers. While Reliance Digital is offering value for money combo offers on cellphones to laptops and televisions.

India's T20 World Cup Win: The IPL Effect

India's T20 World Cup Win: The IPL Effect

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Believe it or not, this is the first T20 World Cup won by India after the launch of the IPL in 2008 -- after 16 seasons of the T20 league.

Premium air travel sees over 6% rise in January

Premium air travel sees over 6% rise in January

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Premium passenger numbers rose 6.1 per cent in January, a strong result up on the growth of 4.2 per cent in the same month last year, according to the analysis of premium air traffic carried out by global airlines' body IATA.

UK air traffic control outage to cause chaos for days

UK air traffic control outage to cause chaos for days

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

The United Kingdom government on Tuesday said that though the air traffic control 'technical issue' that led to the severe disruption of hundreds of flights and left thousands of passengers stranded has been resolved, routes will continue to be affected for some days as airlines scramble to recover from the domino effect on their schedules.

California On Angela Jonsson's Mind

California On Angela Jonsson's Mind

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The Chennai-born model-actor shows us a corner of California you must add to your bucket list.

Varshangalkku Shesham Review: Magical Bromance

Varshangalkku Shesham Review: Magical Bromance

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Vineeth Sreenivasan deserves applause for striving to blend the past with the present and revoking your memories, states Divya Nair.

Action Packed Time For Two-Wheelers!

Action Packed Time For Two-Wheelers!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

The BSA Gold Star is launched....Ola Enters e-motorbikes Biz... Bajaj, TVS To Enter e2Ws Market...

'Indian crews are very good'

'Indian crews are very good'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

'Indians are basically liked because they are educated, they are intelligent.'

Diesel sales fall 3% in Sep, petrol up 5.4%

Diesel sales fall 3% in Sep, petrol up 5.4%

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Diesel sales in India fell 3 per cent in September as a receding monsoon continued to dampen demand and slowed industrial activity in some parts of the country, preliminary data of state-owned firms showed. While diesel sales by three state-owned fuel retailers fell year-on-year, petrol sales rose in September. Consumption of diesel, the most consumed fuel in the country -- accounting for about two-fifths of the demand, fell to 5.81 million tonnes in September from 5.99 million tonnes demand in the same period a year ago.

Slow recovery further delays Murray's return

Slow recovery further delays Murray's return

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

'I don't want to rush anything or put a timeline on my recovery. I'm going to listen to my body and step back on the court to compete when the time is right'

IPL PIX: Samson, Jurel shine as Royals trounce LSG

IPL PIX: Samson, Jurel shine as Royals trounce LSG

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel struck unbeaten half-centuries to power Rajasthan Royals to an emphatic seven-wicket victory against Lucknow Super Giants.

India one of the toughest markets for Uber: CEO Dara Khosrowshahi

India one of the toughest markets for Uber: CEO Dara Khosrowshahi

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Uber Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dara Khosrowshahi sees India as one of the toughest markets and a standard to succeed in any other part of the world. One of the biggest challenges for the ride-hailing firm, according to Khosrowshahi, is the expectation of Indian consumers for more services at lower spending. "India is one of the toughest markets out there.

When Sudha, Narayana Murthy Broke Up

When Sudha, Narayana Murthy Broke Up

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

After agonizing over this for weeks, he made a decision. When they met after work one evening, he startled her by blurting out, 'I think we should break up.' A moving excerpt from Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's An Uncommon Love: The Early Life of Sudha and Narayana Murthy.

9 Super Summer Holiday Options For Families

9 Super Summer Holiday Options For Families

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Looking for fun things to do as family during this sunny season?

Regulatory hurdles slowing down transport projects

Regulatory hurdles slowing down transport projects

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Urban mass transit authority to be set up; it will act as nodal agency for planning and coordination of project related works.

2023 World Cup: India vs Pakistan at Narendra Modi Stadium!

2023 World Cup: India vs Pakistan at Narendra Modi Stadium!

Rediff.com5 May 2023

This will be the first clash between the two arch-rivals on Indian soil in seven years.

China's concerns heightens as population drops for 2nd year

China's concerns heightens as population drops for 2nd year

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

China's population growth has been slowing since 2016 as the high cost of raising children, a greater pursuit of individualism and a diversified lifestyle dampen enthusiasm to start a family.

'You Can Feel Buddha's Teaching In Ladakhi Culture'

'You Can Feel Buddha's Teaching In Ladakhi Culture'

Rediff.com17 May 2024

'I have nostalgia for Ladakhi culture, which is common to both Muslims and Buddhists.' 'It is kind of a Buddhist way of life. You are compassionate and nice to each other.' 'You are good human beings.'

First major rains slow Mumbai

First major rains slow Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

Several low-lying areas in the city and suburbs were water-logged after overnight heavy showers

Mumbai struggles with traffic jams during PM's visit

Mumbai struggles with traffic jams during PM's visit

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Heavy traffic snarls were observed at BKC (Bandra-Kurla Complex), Santacruz, Vakola and Andheri areas in the western suburbs, an official said.

Economic slowdown and lean travel season clip wings of India's airlines

Economic slowdown and lean travel season clip wings of India's airlines

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

An executive of a private airline said even though volume picked up, it will be difficult for airlines to make money as fares have remained low even during festive season.

Serie A: Juventus down wasteful Napoli to go back top

Serie A: Juventus down wasteful Napoli to go back top

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

For Napoli, the match highlighted their struggling form, marking three consecutive defeats across all competitions for the first time since October 2016. They are fifth with 24 points.

Barcelona's slow start: Who is to blame?

Barcelona's slow start: Who is to blame?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique blamed the club's pre-season trips to the United States and Japan for their shaky start to the season.

Lakshya Sen working his way back into top-10; looks to seal Paris berth

Lakshya Sen working his way back into top-10; looks to seal Paris berth

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Lakshya Sen is aware that his Olympic qualification is still in choppy waters but said he has been working on his "variations" and "deceptions" during the off-season to regain his world's top-10 position and seal his Paris Games berth.

Gasps, silence as passenger trains cross Odisha crash site

Gasps, silence as passenger trains cross Odisha crash site

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

As the train which started from Howrah slowed down as a mark of caution running across freshly repaired tracks, a few muttered 'Jagannath, Jagannath', the name of the presiding deity of Puri, the destination of the train, but most were too stunned to speak.

Can injured Shreyas fight his way into squad for Aus series?

Can injured Shreyas fight his way into squad for Aus series?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Those in the know of things said there seems to be "some amount of stiffness", which will definitely impact his movements during fielding but they are hopeful that it won't turn out to be very serious.

What's Special About Ladakh. Spiti. Kolkata. Varanasi?

What's Special About Ladakh. Spiti. Kolkata. Varanasi?

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Indians are becoming much more spendy and discerning travellers and look for places that can offer them a 'new' kind of experience.

Govt officials are grumbling over foreign travel memo

Govt officials are grumbling over foreign travel memo

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Many argue there's a mismatch between Prime Minister Narendra Modi's focus on international exposure and his government's diktat to officials on limiting travel.