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Produnova queen Dipa eyes Handspring 540 gold at 2018 CWG

Produnova queen Dipa eyes Handspring 540 gold at 2018 CWG

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

'She already knows two vaults and now I am teaching her a third one. She can perform any two but which two, that we have not decided. The basic training (for Handspring 540) has begun and after two months she will start performing'

Modi can't allow Pakistan SIT inside Pathankot base

Modi can't allow Pakistan SIT inside Pathankot base

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

'The Modi government can't ignore the political symbolism that the perceived perpetrators are being allowed inside an Indian military base which was attacked by their puppets, either by tacit approval or compliance of the Pakistani military establishment,' says Rajeev Sharma.

Sports Shorts: Hockey India recommends Manpreet Singh for Arjuna

Sports Shorts: Hockey India recommends Manpreet Singh for Arjuna

Rediff.com4 May 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Friday deadline for IOA to reply to Ministry's show-cause notice

Friday deadline for IOA to reply to Ministry's show-cause notice

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

The Indian Olympic Association has been given time till Friday to reply to the show-cause notice issued by Sports Ministry which has threatened derecognition of the sports body if it does not reverse its decision to appoint scam-tainted Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay Singh Chautala as Life Presidents.

Black buck hunting case: SC reserves order on plea against Salman

Black buck hunting case: SC reserves order on plea against Salman

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on a Rajasthan government's appeal challenging High Court's order staying conviction of Bollywood actor Salman Khan in the black buck hunting case in which he was awarded five-year jail term by a trial court.

'Modi has been scrupulously honest. Indira Gandhi institutionalised corruption'

'Modi has been scrupulously honest. Indira Gandhi institutionalised corruption'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

'Modi has shown political courage by instituting several economic reforms which include demonetisation, ushering in GST, eradication of benami transactions...'

Greece 'No' doesn't affect markets; Sensex, Nifty end in green

Greece 'No' doesn't affect markets; Sensex, Nifty end in green

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

The recovery was led by pharma majors led by Dr Reddy's Labs.

What Modi said in Lok Sabha on jobs, Rafale, grand alliance

What Modi said in Lok Sabha on jobs, Rafale, grand alliance

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

'People do not want a 'maha milavat' (highly adulterated) government of those who assembled in Kolkata.'

Brexit fears are exaggerated: Nirmal Jain

Brexit fears are exaggerated: Nirmal Jain

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

'At this point, it does not appear to be a Lehman Brothers kind of crisis, which had a domino effect on the financial system.'

'The BJP will try its best to retain the JD-U'

'The BJP will try its best to retain the JD-U'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

'If Nitish goes alone, he will be washed away.' 'If he hand holds the BJP, it will again crush him because it will be known that he has sided with the BJP because he doesn't have any other option.' 'Lalu knows Nitish coming back will be a political gain for Lalu.'

US will pay its bills, Obama assures the world

US will pay its bills, Obama assures the world

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

Obama said every country, every democracy in particular, has tussles over the budget.

Sebi-DLF saga: One complainant and 'housewife' shareholders

Sebi-DLF saga: One complainant and 'housewife' shareholders

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

It was an individual complainant, seeking action against Rs 34 crore (Rs 340 million) he was allegedly duped, and "sham transactions" involving three 'housewives' that has led to regulator Sebi coming hard on the country's biggest real estate developer DLF and its top executives.

The time to quit India had come

The time to quit India had come

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

'It was a battle that took many forms, ranging from non-violent mass satyagrahas, mammoth public meetings, huge protest rallies in cities and towns to underground organisation of sabotage of communication and transport networks, an underground radio, illegal patrikas (newsletters) and the formation of parallel governments in Ballia, Midnapore and Satara.'

'Mistry arrested the downfall in the performance of Tata companies'

'Mistry arrested the downfall in the performance of Tata companies'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

'Wherever the businesses are not up to the size of the Tata group, Cyrus Mistry initiated actions to move out of those businesses.'

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Cilic Keys march into quarters

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Cilic Keys march into quarters

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

IMAGES from Day 8 of the US Open on Monday

Aadhaar-demat account linking: FPIs grappling with Sebi diktat

Aadhaar-demat account linking: FPIs grappling with Sebi diktat

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Sebi directs freezing of all demat accounts not linked to Aadhaar by December 31

What Modi can expect from Trump

What Modi can expect from Trump

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

'Trump's stated strong stance against Islamist extremism and terrorism could play into the Indo-US relationship.' 'It could mould US attitude and exert pressure on Pakistan.' 'In the event of US military presence in Afghanistan increasing, however, Pakistan could gain an opportunity to again emphasise its importance.'

Why the IAF needs a specialist intelligence branch

Why the IAF needs a specialist intelligence branch

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

The Indian Army and more recently the Indian Navy have already set up dedicated intelligence branches. It is surprising indeed that the IAF, where real time and timely intelligence is most vital for effective and safe prosecution of the air war, has still not done so itself, says Group Capt (retd) P I Muralidharan.

Jairam says Greenpeace funded domestically

Jairam says Greenpeace funded domestically

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Former environment minister Jairam Ramesh on Thursday virtually backed the non-governmental organisation Greenpeace in the backdrop of an Intelligence Bureau report warning that the NGO is a threat to the country's economic growth.

Why markets will remain volatile in September

Why markets will remain volatile in September

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

The Nifty-Sensex have recorded successive 52-week lows through the last week.

SC says BCCI must probe IPL fixing scandal

SC says BCCI must probe IPL fixing scandal

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the Board of Control for Cricket in India should conduct a probe against Narayanaswami Srinivasan and 12 others in the betting and spot-fixing scandal to maintain its institutional autonomy, as it cannot "close its eyes" to the allegations made by the Justice Mukul Mudgal committee. The apex court also allowed Sundar Raman to continue as Chief Operating Officer of the seventh edition of Indian Premier League.

French Open PHOTOS: Murray, Halep, Svitolina enter quarters

French Open PHOTOS: Murray, Halep, Svitolina enter quarters

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Images from Day 9 of the French Open in Paris on Monday.

Ephedrine in Maheswary's sample costs him Arjuna

Ephedrine in Maheswary's sample costs him Arjuna

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

The Sports Ministry has decided against conferring Renjith Maheswary the prestigious Arjuna award, as the triple jumper was found to have used a 'scheduled' substance (ephedrine) back in 2008.

Queer, and proud of it!

Queer, and proud of it!

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

The LGBT community in Mumbai, as in parts of India, longs for acceptance, freedom and equal rights and to spread this message a group of 15 people gathered at Mumbai's Marine Drive to ask for hugs. And acceptance.

Markets to remain volatile on global cues

Markets to remain volatile on global cues

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

But experts say downside limited, pockets of opportunities for investors

Sebi tightens debt investing norms for mutual funds

Sebi tightens debt investing norms for mutual funds

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

The move comes within months of a crisis at JPMorgan Asset Management Company.

What effect will the Chinese markets have on Sensex?

What effect will the Chinese markets have on Sensex?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Chances of a sudden collapse in the Shanghai Composite are remote.

'I want to work with Vidya in every film'

'I want to work with Vidya in every film'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

'I asked all the actresses to stop waxing, shaping eyebrows, pedicures and manicures because I wanted a rustic look.' 'They are very glamorous women, so there was a bit of insecurity.' 'They would put on a little make-up on the sly, but I would sit like a school teacher and check make-up and nails!' 'I would make sure that every bit of unnecessary make-up was taken off.'

At Congress meet, Sonia accuses Modi of lies and U-turns

At Congress meet, Sonia accuses Modi of lies and U-turns

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

She accused the Narendra Modi government of engaging in a "dangerous duplicitous game.

How Chauri Chaura deepened the Hindu-Muslim divide

How Chauri Chaura deepened the Hindu-Muslim divide

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

After the Chauri Chaura incident, Gandhi decided to withdraw the Non-Cooperation Movement.

Kohli's injury puts India under pressure in Dharamsala decider

Kohli's injury puts India under pressure in Dharamsala decider

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Indian captain Virat Kohli has been rendered a doubtful starter for the fourth and final cricket Test against Australia in Ranchi, a scenario that has put the hosts under immense pressure on the eve of the decider of the bitterly fought series.

Modi's Trump Triumph

Modi's Trump Triumph

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

'By the time he came out after nearly five hours, he had a one-to-one conversation with the President, a delegation-level meeting, a reception, a dinner, a tour of the White House and a joint statement of a kind none of his predecessors ever had,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

'Comeback queen' Jaya reigns supreme after acquittal

'Comeback queen' Jaya reigns supreme after acquittal

Rediff.com11 May 2015

The acquittal allows her to plan a new political path and also prepare her party for the assembly elections scheduled next year.

Double gain: How life insurance benefits you

Double gain: How life insurance benefits you

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Life insurance offers dual benefits: financial security to your family in case of the policyholder's death as well as helps you save tax, says Alok Patnia.

Justice Ganguly writes to CJI, says concerted move to tarnish his image

Justice Ganguly writes to CJI, says concerted move to tarnish his image

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Amidst reports of Congress' confabulations with the Rashtriya Janata Dal for a secular alliance in Bihar in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday took a dig at Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for the Congress preferring Lalu Prasad over him and said such an 'opportunistic' alliance was not a cause of worry for it.

Sammy hits out at Mark Nicholas for 'short of brains' remark

Sammy hits out at Mark Nicholas for 'short of brains' remark

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

Bitter but not unnerved by the "lack of respect" for his team even back home, West Indies captain Darren Sammy said the side's stupendous World Twenty20 run has been possible because of the players' unity in the face of acute adversity. The West Indians almost did not make it to the World T20 owing to a bitter pay dispute with their Cricket Board. But once here, they showed sublime form to storm into Sunday's final where they will take on England. "People just paint us as money grabbing cricketers because of our success in Twenty20 cricket. But yes still they don't respect us in that format. We get that sometimes from our own board," Sammy said in the pre-match press conference. Blasting their critics, S "How could you describe people with 'no brains'? Animals got brains. We're not an object. To me that particular comment really set it off for us. You could see me talking about it. "It's kind of emotional, as for soammy said the more they are castigated, the more they are united. He was reacting to a jibe by former English cricketer Mark Nicholas, who described the Windies players as "short of brains" in an article.mebody whom I respect and had good rapport with that particular gentleman. To describe our team who were defending champions four years ago as we guys with no brains is really out of order," Sammy said.

So, how are you feeling today?

So, how are you feeling today?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Shameem Akthar, yogacharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, takes you through five diseases that are directly related with your state of mind.

A decent Budget for trying times

A decent Budget for trying times

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Against a turbulent and uncertain background, Budget 2017-18 hewed a steady, forward-looking course, says Shankar Acharya, former chief economic adviser to the government.

The rapper who is taking on Unilever

The rapper who is taking on Unilever

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Sofia Ashraf's video 'Kodaikanal Won't,' slamming Hindustan Unilever for alleged 'mercury poisoning,' has gone viral with over 25,000 online petitioners demanding that the multinational clean up the mess as well as compensate those who worked at its thermometer factory in Kodaikanal.

The IAF hero awarded the Maha Vir Chakra twice

The IAF hero awarded the Maha Vir Chakra twice

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Claude Arpi reveals how Wing Commander Jag Mohan Nath won a second Maha Vir Chakra in the 1965 War.