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Shorts: Srikanth, Sameer progress at Korea Masters

Shorts: Srikanth, Sameer progress at Korea Masters

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Indian embassy in US launches new website

Indian embassy in US launches new website

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

The new website -- www.indianembassy.org -- was quietly launched over the weekend; that among other things have added newsletter subscription feature, a useful tool for those Americans and Indian-Americans interested in India and Indo-US relationship.

25 STUNNING FRAMES of Gupt

25 STUNNING FRAMES of Gupt

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Gupt's greatest success lies in how attractive it remains despite the suspense becoming common knowledge, feels Sukanya Verma.

New to online learning? 14 TIPS for beginners

New to online learning? 14 TIPS for beginners

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Choose a place with bright lighting and always sit at the opposite angle so that people can see you clearly.

The 10 Most Bizarre Villains in Bollywood

The 10 Most Bizarre Villains in Bollywood

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

Arjun Rampal is the latest to join the pack with his Ra.One look.

Phew! No break from shaadi fever any time soon

Phew! No break from shaadi fever any time soon

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

'Till the foreseeable future, our evenings are chock-a-block with nuptial festivities and merrymaking,' sighs Kishore Singh.

Why Army chief visited the Eastern Command

Why Army chief visited the Eastern Command

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Tuesday made his first visit to the Eastern Command after taking over the office and also went to the forward areas at the international borders with China.

The 5 most unhealthy meats

The 5 most unhealthy meats

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

Make healthy meat choices to protect yourselves from the harmful effects of unhealthy meats.

Does Siddha medicine have a Covid cure?

Does Siddha medicine have a Covid cure?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

'Not one single, but multiple trials are there to quote. However, these will be published as scientific manuscripts.' 'This includes integrative as well as standalone approaches in Covid mitigation.'

Indian Army must exploit social media quickly

Indian Army must exploit social media quickly

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

'When India's adversaries are going all out in information warfare, the Indian Army will have to think out of the box to effectively counter them,' says Colonel S Dinny (retd).

Life during lockdown: Clean, cook, binge, repeat...

Life during lockdown: Clean, cook, binge, repeat...

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

If everybody is 'working' from home, then how has TV consumption gone up? Who is making all that gourmet food being posted on social media?

Why govt got TikTok removed

Why govt got TikTok removed

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

'Children as young as 10 are posting videos and there is no one to moderate them.'

PIX: Salman, Kapoors, Sanjay Dutt's Ganpati Visarjan

PIX: Salman, Kapoors, Sanjay Dutt's Ganpati Visarjan

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Take a look.

V K Prakash debuts in Kannada

V K Prakash debuts in Kannada

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

The director of Freaky Chakra and Punaradhivasam is coming out with his first Kannada venture Aidu Ondla Aidhu.

Handset makers jump on to social networking cart

Handset makers jump on to social networking cart

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

Mobile devices are now enabling people to network on the move. Users are logging on to popular social networking sites like Facebook, Orkut and Twitter using the general packet radio service technology on their mobile phones to stay in touch with their friends and acquaintances.

Mumbai: Woman searching for a house with husband gangraped

Mumbai: Woman searching for a house with husband gangraped

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

Seven accused were held on Tuesday while one person is still at large, the official said, adding all of them fall in the age bracket of 20-25.

From shooting balloons to gold, Saurabh Chaudhary comes of age at 16

From shooting balloons to gold, Saurabh Chaudhary comes of age at 16

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Saurbah Chaudhary would dream of excelling in the Olympic sport one day.

Of course, I am innocent: Rahul Bhatt

Of course, I am innocent: Rahul Bhatt

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

Two days after US terror suspect David Headley was charged with conspiracy in the Mumbai terror attacks, his acquaintance and filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt's son Rahul on Wednesday asserted that he was innocent and assured full cooperation with the police in 26/11 investigations.

Terror accused Rana 'honest, non-violent'

Terror accused Rana 'honest, non-violent'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

Family members and friends of Tahawwur Rana, who was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on charges of plotting terror attacks in India at the behest of the Lashkar-e-Tayiba, on Thursday vouched for his 'honesty' and 'non-violent nature' in a court hearing in Chicago.Rana's bond hearing, held before United States Magistrate Judge Nan Nolan, was attended by his family, including his parents-in-law, friends and acquaintances.Judge Nolan postponed the decision.

MP govt blames 'ghosts' for farmer suicides in MP

MP govt blames 'ghosts' for farmer suicides in MP

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

It, however, made it clear that this was as per the account of the relatives of the deceased.

'Rahul Bhatt a witness in case against Headley'

'Rahul Bhatt a witness in case against Headley'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Bollywood filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt's son Rahul is a witness in the case relating to terror charge probe against American national David Headley, a top police official said.

Tum Mile banned in Gujarat?

Tum Mile banned in Gujarat?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

Many multiplexes and theatres in Gujarat refrained from screening Mahesh Bhatt's Tum Mile following a demand by the Mahagujarat Janta Party (MJP) for state-wide ban on it, while at other places party workers forced closure of the film shows.

Sania gets engaged to childhood friend

Sania gets engaged to childhood friend

Rediff.com11 Jul 2009

Tennis sensation Sania Mirza looked stunning in a specially-created green and gold outfit as she got engaged to childhood friend and family acquaintance Mohammed Sohrab Mirza at a private ceremony, held amid tight security, at Taj Krishna hotel in Hyderabad on Friday night.

Centre appoints new IB, RAW chiefs

Centre appoints new IB, RAW chiefs

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

IPS officers Arvind Kumar and Samant Kumar Goel to head IB and RAW respectively.

Why expensive gifts are bad tax news

Why expensive gifts are bad tax news

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

Tinesh Bhasin explains the tax liabilities that accompany receiving a gift.

Benefits and risks of strategic investment

Benefits and risks of strategic investment

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

Strategic investment gives the investing company access to resources at a fairly low cost.

What cellphone usage says about your relationships

What cellphone usage says about your relationships

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

A little bit of self-reflection never hurt anyone, so we're asking you to judge yourself based on your cellphone use. Even funny and interesting experiences or anecdotes are welcome.

Russian rape case: Goa CM blames victim

Russian rape case: Goa CM blames victim

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

In an interview to CNN-IBN on Wednesday, Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat obliquely blamed the Russian girl, who was allegedly raped by local politician John Fernandes, for the incident, saying she should not have gone out with male acquaintances late in the night.

COVID-19: '137 doctors have died so far'

COVID-19: '137 doctors have died so far'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

'The government says the mortality rate among patients is 2 to 3 per cent, but in doctors it is 11 per cent, which is very high.'

What Juhi Chawla likes about the lockdown

What Juhi Chawla likes about the lockdown

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

'What I'm really worried about is that the day this lockdown ends, we will all rush to work and we'll kill the lovely environment we are seeing now.'

What you must know about the GRE!

What you must know about the GRE!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

The Graduate Record Examination is not very difficult. Really!

8 mn people 'incarcerated' like never before: Faesal

8 mn people 'incarcerated' like never before: Faesal

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

There's a virtual blackout in the Valley with few workable mobile phones and internet connections and prohibitory orders in place.

I'm willing to bet there is no case against Chanda Kochhar

I'm willing to bet there is no case against Chanda Kochhar

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

'... not even a moral one, let alone a legal one.' 'Even if it is assumed that Deepak Kochhar tried to influence his wife into doing something dodgy for his 'social acquaintance', why would she do it?' 'By all accounts she has been granted share options in ICICI Bank of a very substantial amount which easily makes her a multi billion-pati.' 'She did not become CEO against some stiff competition by being stupid and concocting devious cock-and-bull renewable energy stories.' S Murlidharan, former managing director, BNP Paribas, unravels the Deepak Kochhar-Videocon controversy.

Spain-Italy ties dominate Champions League draw

Spain-Italy ties dominate Champions League draw

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

European champions Barcelona will quickly renew acquaintances with their former striker Samuel Eto'o when they begin the defence of their trophy at Inter Milan in their opening Champions League match next month. The draw also brought together AC Milan and nine-time European champions Real Madrid in another mouthwatering Italian versus Spanish clash with Brazil forward Kaka facing his old club at his new Bernabeu home on Matchday Three.

Barca face Inter in Champions League

Barca face Inter in Champions League

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

European champions Barcelona will face Inter Milan, Dynamo Kiev of Ukraine and Russian newcomers Rubin Kazan when they open the defence of their crown following the draw for the Champions League group phase on Thursday.

Opposition allege cover-up in Kerala murder case

Opposition allege cover-up in Kerala murder case

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

The Kerala police on Tuesday claim they have arrested Kari Satheeshan, the prime accused in the Paul Muthoot murder case. Paul was the son of Muthoot M George, managing director of the Rs 20,000 crore Muthoot group of companies. Though the police claim Satheeshan has confessed to his crime, political parties have accused the police of trying to cover up the facts.

Jeev in august company at Augusta

Jeev in august company at Augusta

Rediff.com8 Apr 2009

Practice rounds with Greg Norman, acquaintance with Arnold Palmer and paired alongside Tiger Woods Jeev Milkha Singh finds himself in august company at the Augusta Masters.

Rahul went to the police on his own: Mahesh Bhatt

Rahul went to the police on his own: Mahesh Bhatt

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

Seeking to clear the air over his son Rahul's connections with terror suspect David Headley, filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt on Friday said his family had decided to break to the police information about the contacts between the two.

When Bollywood took the bus!

When Bollywood took the bus!

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Sukanya Verma hails Bollywood's memorable bus moments.

Sri Ram Sena 'abducts' MLA's daughter

Sri Ram Sena 'abducts' MLA's daughter

Rediff.com7 Feb 2009

This time Shriram Sena activists allegedly dragged the daughter of a Communist Party of India-Marxist MLA from Kerala, and her friend and kept them captive for over an hour. Their crime--they were speaking with a boy named Shabeeb, who was their acquaintance.