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Is Nirmalaji's Economic Optimism Warranted?

Is Nirmalaji's Economic Optimism Warranted?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

The government's programmes should be expected to generate some momentum, but the macro-economic numbers are not encouraging, observes T N Ninan.

How BJP finished off ally turned foe

How BJP finished off ally turned foe

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Mukesh Sahni's move to contest 55 seats in the UP assembly polls antagonised top BJP leaders.

What's wrong with Janhvi Kapoor's dress?

What's wrong with Janhvi Kapoor's dress?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The actor is being trolled for her white faux feather dress and this is why!

Is Modi going the Manmohan way?

Is Modi going the Manmohan way?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

'The Modi government, like the Singh one, has run into what is called a perfect storm, where everything that can go wrong does so at the same time,' points out T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

PIX: Captain Rahul shines as India's batters flop

PIX: Captain Rahul shines as India's batters flop

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

IMAGES from Day 1 of the second Test between South Africa and India, in Johannesburg, on Monday.

Nadal in his element in warm, sunny Roland Garros

Nadal in his element in warm, sunny Roland Garros

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

'I think for everybody is much more comfortable to play under these conditions than in the other ones.'

Djokovic unsure whether he will continue at Australian Open

Djokovic unsure whether he will continue at Australian Open

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Djokovic, seeking a record-extending ninth title in Melbourne, was cruising after winning the opening two sets of his third-round clash but a slip at 1-1 in the third set almost derailed his progress.

Aryan Episode Won't Affect Brand SRK

Aryan Episode Won't Affect Brand SRK

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

SRK's persona and brand power has been built over nearly 30 years of public acclaim and love. Brands perhaps believe that his troubles are transitory and that as a human brand he has long legs capable of striding over controversies, explains ad guru Sandeep Goyal.

Coronavirus precaution: Newcastle ban handshakes at training

Coronavirus precaution: Newcastle ban handshakes at training

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

As the United Kingdom now has 19 confirmed cases of coronavirus, Newcastle players and staff have been advised to avoid handshakes in a bid to prevent spreading coronavirus.

Nine active cases of COVID-19 in Aus Open quarantine: officials

Nine active cases of COVID-19 in Aus Open quarantine: officials

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

COVID-19 Quarantine Victoria also said in a statement that the one case of the virus acquired overseas reported on Sunday was not connected to the tennis Grand Slam.

Root tells stand-in skipper Stokes 'Do it your way'

Root tells stand-in skipper Stokes 'Do it your way'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Ben Stokes' first big decision as captain will be to name his team along with coach Chris Silverwood and there are tricky choices to be made with his bowling attack.

Why slowing of Chinese economy causes anxiety

Why slowing of Chinese economy causes anxiety

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

The report comes on the heels of surprisingly poor export data that showed exports slumping by six per cent in February.

I thought I had COVID, but it was cancer: Navarro

I thought I had COVID, but it was cancer: Navarro

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Suarez Navarro completed her chemotherapy in January, a milestone moment after her life was turned upside down.

'Such a vision she was while dancing'

'Such a vision she was while dancing'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Choreographer Saroj Khan passed away in the early hours of Friday due to cardiac arrest.

F1: Hamilton wins in Portugal to go eight points clear

F1: Hamilton wins in Portugal to go eight points clear

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton overtook main rival Max Verstappen and Mercedes team mate Valtteri Bottas to win the Portuguese Grand Prix on Sunday and go eight points clear in the Formula One standings.

'The severe cases are mostly unvaccinated people'

'The severe cases are mostly unvaccinated people'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

'In our ICUs, the majority are unvaccinated people.' 'Out of the hospital, in the community, we see that -- whether you are vaccinated or whether you're not vaccinated -- the symptoms are more or less the same.'

TN's Technocrat Finance Minister Faces First Test

TN's Technocrat Finance Minister Faces First Test

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Finance Minister P T R Palanivel Thiagarajan has proclaimed his determination to set Tamil Nadu's fiscal house in order in five years, and Friday will show how he plans to go about it when he rises to present the Stalin government's maiden budget, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

PIX: Sana Khan, Kiran Rao watch La La Land

PIX: Sana Khan, Kiran Rao watch La La Land

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

A look at the arrivals.

What the Aussie media are saying about the Ashes

What the Aussie media are saying about the Ashes

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

Australian media on Monday were praying for more rain after day three of the Ashes, as England moved to 551-4 on day three to amass a 306-run lead before showers saw play abandoned after the tea break.

Euro 2020: France players yet to be vaccinated

Euro 2020: France players yet to be vaccinated

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Spurs striker Bergwijn is major casualty as Netherlands trim squad

10 Tips to STOP HAIRFALL

10 Tips to STOP HAIRFALL

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

One of the causes of rigorous hair fall is extensive over styling and hair treatments.

UK PM self-isolating after MP tests Covid positive

UK PM self-isolating after MP tests Covid positive

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Boris Johnson on Thursday spent about 35 minutes with Ashfield MP Lee Anderson who has since tested positive.

'He called me by his daughter's name'

'He called me by his daughter's name'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

'I try to say to myself, 'Don't cry in front of people'. But sometimes I can't help it.'

How Biden's trade team could influence relations between the two countries

How Biden's trade team could influence relations between the two countries

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

India will have to show more willingness to import, and since Biden will not encourage sale of oil and gas to bridge the gap, it means there has to be more meaningful duty reduction in other areas even if Delhi baulks at a Free Trade Agreement so soon after walking out of RCEP.

Why BJP Targets Congress All The Time

Why BJP Targets Congress All The Time

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

The BJP believes that the only party still capable of leading a credible challenge against it is the Congress. Please note how BJP campaigners in states where the Congress may count for a cipher or thereabouts, mostly attack the Congress, observes Shekhar Gupta.

French Open: Srikanth, Kashyap crash out in opening round

French Open: Srikanth, Kashyap crash out in opening round

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Srikanth fought hard for 55 minutes against second seed Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei

Whoa! Kim is the most dangerous celebrity of 2018

Whoa! Kim is the most dangerous celebrity of 2018

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

There's bad news for Kim Kardashian's fans!

US will make Life Hell for the Taliban

US will make Life Hell for the Taliban

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

The US is not in a forgiving mood for being humiliated in such a manner by an insurgent force and made to look 'loser' internationally, predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

2021 could be the year of mid-and small-caps, say analysts

2021 could be the year of mid-and small-caps, say analysts

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Analysts attribute the surge to a host of factors, particularly the interest shown by the retail investors in these two market segments.

City face futile pursuit, Villa seek survival as EPL resumes

City face futile pursuit, Villa seek survival as EPL resumes

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

It will be a poignant evening, with both games -- City vs Arsenal and Aston Villa vs Sheffield United -- played inside empty stadiums and marked before kickoff by a minute's silence for the more than 40,000 people to die of the virus in the UK.

'End of era': Waqar, Tendulkar condole demise of Rishi Kapoor

'End of era': Waqar, Tendulkar condole demise of Rishi Kapoor

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Pakistan pace bowling legend Waqar Younis on Thursday condoled the demise of veteran actor Rishi Kapoor, saying that an era has ended with his demise. Kapoor, who had been unwell after being diagnosed with cancer and was admitted to the H N Reliance hospital, passed away on Thursday morning.

Wimbledon: Federer seeded second, Nadal drops to three

Wimbledon: Federer seeded second, Nadal drops to three

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Defending champion Novak Djokovic tops the draw while new world number one Ash Barty is top seed in the women's singles.

9 useful tips for healthy hair

9 useful tips for healthy hair

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

Avoid junk food and caffeine as it can dehydrate your hair.

Sports Shorts: Rossi tests positive for COVID-19, to miss Aragon MotoGP

Sports Shorts: Rossi tests positive for COVID-19, to miss Aragon MotoGP

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Multiple world champion Pellegrini tests positive for COVID-19.

Pitlane tales: Daruvala finishes creditable fourth in Formula 2

Pitlane tales: Daruvala finishes creditable fourth in Formula 2

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

Dan Ticktum, who is also into his maiden Formula 2 season like Daruvala, won the race from pole position with another rookie, Christian Lundgaard, finishing second. Louis Deletraz was third.

Djokovic to host tennis event after finally returning home

Djokovic to host tennis event after finally returning home

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Novak Djokovic marked his return to Serbia, after being stranded in the Spanish resort of Marbella for two months due to the coronavirus lockdown, by announcing that he has organised an event which will be contested across the Balkans. When the world number one had travelled to Marbella with his family in mid-March to visit his younger brother Marko, he had no idea it would be another two months before he could return to his homeland on Sunday.

Johnson shoots 65 to share lead at Masters

Johnson shoots 65 to share lead at Masters

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Johnson, who was three under through nine holes when play was halted on Thursday, picked up four more birdies on Friday for a seven-under-par 65 that was his first bogey-free round at Augusta National.

FY20 GDP growth may fall to 5.8%: BofAML

FY20 GDP growth may fall to 5.8%: BofAML

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Economic growth has slipped to a six-year low of 5 per cent for the June quarter and is expected to turn in lower than that in the September quarter. Lack of consumption is seen as one of the key factors pulling down growth.

CAA protests: Tourism may be hit badly

CAA protests: Tourism may be hit badly

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Foreign tourists are postponing their India holiday and there have been some cancellations as well, with trips to the North-East seeing the most adverse impact.

How Dharavi beat back COVID-19

How Dharavi beat back COVID-19

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Dharavi's success underlines the importance of community participation in any public health crisis.