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Review: Olipporu is best avoided

Review: Olipporu is best avoided

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

The director A V Sasidharan depended too much on lead actor Fahadh Faasil's popularity and forgets everything else.

Jharkhand: Maoists trigger blast, five killed

Jharkhand: Maoists trigger blast, five killed

Rediff.com4 Aug 2010

Five persons were killed when Maoists blew up a culvert in Giridih district of Jharkhand on the second day of the five-state shutdown called by them.

'India on the way to gradual, uneven recovery'

'India on the way to gradual, uneven recovery'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Sensex has lost almost 1,500 points since December 31, 2014.

ATS files charge sheet against Pune blast suspect

ATS files charge sheet against Pune blast suspect

Rediff.com4 Dec 2010

Nine months after a powerful bomb exploded at the German Bakery in the posh Koregaon locality in Pune killing 17 people, the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad on Saturday filed its chargesheet against the alleged mastermind of the attack Himayat Baig. Assistant Public Prosecutor for ATS A V Ausekar told judicial magistrate Swarup Bose that the accused had committed heinous crimes against the state of India.

Indian Scout Sixty: What's so special?

Indian Scout Sixty: What's so special?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

The smallest of the Indian Motorcycle line-up comes packin' with a 1000cc V-twin, but how is it to ride? Benjamin Gracias took the Sixty out for a spin.

Fergie's job? Why not, but not now: Blanc

Fergie's job? Why not, but not now: Blanc

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

France coach Laurent Blanc could be interested in a return to Old Trafford as a successor to Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson, the former French international said on Tuesday.

Who's better? Merc E-Class versus Skoda Superb V6

Who's better? Merc E-Class versus Skoda Superb V6

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

The new Mercedes Benz E-Class (W212) is here - an aggressively styled German luxury sedan worth approximately half a crore (Rs 5 million).

Photo: Sussanne Khan's Goa memories

Photo: Sussanne Khan's Goa memories

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

A look at the top tweets from Bollywood celebrities!

Kumble new KSCA President after sweeping elections

Kumble new KSCA President after sweeping elections

Rediff.com21 Nov 2010

In a historic day for the Indian cricket, former Test captain Anil Kumble was on Sunday elected as president of the Karnataka State Cricket Association and the group led by him won 23 out of the 24 posts that went to the polls in Bangalore on Sunday.

Is this India's most unique motorcycle?

Is this India's most unique motorcycle?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

The Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber, priced at Rs 14 lakh, the V9 Bobber is an expensive proposition but don't discount it yet. BikeDekho reviews the latest Italian bike from one of the oldest surviving motorcycle brands in the world.

Zardari's visit consolidated bilateral ties: China

Zardari's visit consolidated bilateral ties: China

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

China on Tuesday said Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari's just-concluded visit consolidated and deepened the bilateral ties, but refrained from commenting on any discussion between the strategic partners on its plans to build two new nuclear reactors for Islamabad.

Ranji round-up: Tyagi shines for Railways

Ranji round-up: Tyagi shines for Railways

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Wednesday

The Ford SUV experioence

The Ford SUV experioence

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

To celebrate its 50 years of making SUVs, Ford invited MotorBeam all the way to the Philippines to drive their various offerings at different kinds of terrains to show off their true capabilities.

The 'neta-babu raj'

The 'neta-babu raj'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

The licence permit raj has morphed into a system which is just as crippling.

Maoists attack police station in Jhar

Maoists attack police station in Jhar

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

Maoists fired indiscriminately at a police station in Giridih, blew up a building and set on fire trucks on the Grand Trunk road in the wee hours on Thursday to protest the arrest of their two associates. A group of armed Maoists attacked the Pirtand Police station around 0100 hrs and started firing at random, Superintendent of Police, A V Homker, said.

Rupee falls on global cues, ends at 60.57

Rupee falls on global cues, ends at 60.57

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

The rupee recovered 20 paise to close at over three-week high of 60.47 against the US dollar in the previous session on Friday following strong local equities and capital inflows.

Gujarat election: Rural belt may spring a nasty surprise for BJP

Gujarat election: Rural belt may spring a nasty surprise for BJP

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Just before the elections, the government waived interest on loans up to Rs 300,000 for farmers. But this may not really help small and marginal farmers in the state, who make up for two-thirds of the total and are still dependent on informal channels of credit.

Massa leaves Ferrari with an engine and a promise

Massa leaves Ferrari with an engine and a promise

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

The Brazilian said he would never forget the team's support for him after his near-fatal head injury at the 2009 Hungarian Grand Prix.

BCCI to set up National Umpires Academy

BCCI to set up National Umpires Academy

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Keen to have a representation in the ICC's Elite panel of Umpires, the BCCI is all set to set up a National Umpires Academy in the country to improve the standard of officials.

Is speculation God's work?

Is speculation God's work?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Speculators do play a role in creating liquid markets. Other players like hedgers, arbitrageurs and long-term investors are not enough to create continuous market liquidity and prices.

How Indians splurge their money abroad

How Indians splurge their money abroad

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Bankers say outward remittances is confusing but can still be attributed to perception of stability in Indian economy.

HC stays Raj Thackeray's arrest

HC stays Raj Thackeray's arrest

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

The Aurangabad bench of the Bombay High Court on Wednesday gave another breather to Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray, staying his arrest till the next hearing. Earlier, on February 4, the court had stayed Raj's arrest till February 17. Raj's lawyer argued in front the bench comprising Justice A V Potdar that his client was arrested by the Mumbai police from Ratnagiri, when a state transport bus was pelted with stones in Badnapur tehsil of Jalna district.

Why billionaires get involved in frauds

Why billionaires get involved in frauds

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

It's hard to fathom why billionaires like Rajaratnam stake their reputation for tiny additions to their wealth.

Mumbai residents seek water, get caned

Mumbai residents seek water, get caned

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

Mumbai's water woes claimed a life and left several injured on Thursday when police baton charged demonstrators protesting the cut in water supply to residential areas, in front of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation headquarters.

Unusual summer pics: The soaring gull

Unusual summer pics: The soaring gull

Rediff.com8 Jun 2010

We invited readers to send in their interesting summer snapshots. Here are a few more responses -- and you can share yours too!

HC stays Raj's arrest warrant till Feb 17

HC stays Raj's arrest warrant till Feb 17

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

The Aurangabad bench of Bombay High Court on Thursday, stayed the arrest warrant of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray till February 17, in connection with stone pelting by the party activists on a bus near Aurangabad in 2008.

Ghandy reveals links between Naxals, Nepal Maoists

Ghandy reveals links between Naxals, Nepal Maoists

Rediff.com31 Jan 2010

The interrogation of top Maoist leader Kobad Ghandy, who is currently in the custody of Delhi police's Special Cell, has confirmed Nepal's link to the Maoist movement. According to sources, the interrogation of Ghandy has revealed the close ties the Maoist leadership has developed with their powerful counterparts in Nepal. In his statement, Ghandy talks of four visits he made to Nepal along with some other Communist Party of India - Maoist leaders, between 2002 and 2006.

Hindalco buys Australian mine for A$21mn

Hindalco buys Australian mine for A$21mn

Rediff.com23 Sep 2003

The A V Birla group on Tuesday announced the acquisition of its second copper mine in Australia.

Chandhok completes first laps of Korean F1 circuit

Chandhok completes first laps of Korean F1 circuit

Rediff.com4 Sep 2010

Karun Chandhok declared South Korea's new, and as yet unfinished, grand prix circuit to be in good shape after becoming the first person to drive a Formula One car around it on Saturday.

BHEL unit eyes acquisitions

BHEL unit eyes acquisitions

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

The Tiruchi unit of Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) is considering four-five companies as candidates for acquisitions, its executive director, A V Krishnan, told Business Standard.

Chennai reconstruction to push up cement demand

Chennai reconstruction to push up cement demand

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Initial estimates suggest the state government will need to spend over Rs 8,000 crore in reconstruction.

Hollywood turns to India for financing

Hollywood turns to India for financing

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

American private equity firms, banks and hedge funds, once a substantial resource for Hollywood films, have seen their coffers dry up over the past two years.

MV Agusta Brutale 1090: Review

MV Agusta Brutale 1090: Review

Rediff.com11 May 2016

If you're in the hunt for an exotic, fast and stunning looking motorcycle, the MV Agusta Brutale 1090 is just the bike for you.

Kangana on her Queen of Jhansi film: It's very superhero-like

Kangana on her Queen of Jhansi film: It's very superhero-like

Rediff.com5 May 2017

'Usually, my characters are flawed but this one is extraordinary.' Kangana Ranaut discusses her new film Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi.

How Shivaji became Rajinikanth

How Shivaji became Rajinikanth

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

How a bus conductor named Shivaji Gaekwad became the mega-phenomenon called Rajinikanth.

The US model: Don't follow it blindly!

The US model: Don't follow it blindly!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

We need to be careful not to confuse financial market reform with following the US model of regulation, if finance is to remain a servant, not master, of the real economy, says A V Rajwade.

Kerala: RSS worker pulled out of autorickshaw carrying students, attacked

Kerala: RSS worker pulled out of autorickshaw carrying students, attacked

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

A Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh worker was on Tuesday attacked allegedly by Communist Party of India-Marxist men, after he was pulled out from his autorickshaw carrying school students in Kannur district.

Call to make Web more accessible

Call to make Web more accessible

Rediff.com11 Jun 2009

The Web is becoming an increasingly important resource to many aspects of life like education, employment, government, commerce, health care and recreation. It is used for receiving and providing information and interacting with society. Hence, it is essential that it be accessible in order to provide equal access and equal opportunity to people with disabilities. An accessible Web also benefits others, including people with changing abilities due to aging.

Not much value in merging with UltraTech: Grasim

Not much value in merging with UltraTech: Grasim

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

Grasim Industries, the leading cement maker of the A V Birla group, is not enthusiastic at a proposal to merge with its subsidiary, UltraTech, as it does not see value in the process at this stage.

Why foreplay is important for good sex!

Why foreplay is important for good sex!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

For men, it ensures an erection, and for women, it ensures lubrication.