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Wedding in Jaipur? So b-o-r-i-n-g!

Wedding in Jaipur? So b-o-r-i-n-g!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

'My wife and I have wiped out our savings booking tickets to places we've been invited for the nuptials of everyone from friends' children to those of acquaintances,' says Kishore Singh.

The burden of expectation on Mrs Swaraj

The burden of expectation on Mrs Swaraj

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

'The public has unfair expectations from Mrs Swaraj who is in Islamabad primarily for the Heart of Asia Conference. To restore India's position among stakeholders on Afghanistan is a fair one but to expect her to do more on the Indo-Pak front without requisite preparatory work is unrealistic.'

The time has truly come to have sustained talks with Pakistan

The time has truly come to have sustained talks with Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

The government has returned to talks with Pakistan, but can it withstand pressure from a jingoistic press and a rabidly nationalistic social media.

Priyanka Chopra shoots with Farah Khan

Priyanka Chopra shoots with Farah Khan

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

In PHOTOS: Around the world in the last 24 hours

In PHOTOS: Around the world in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Presenting some of the best PHOTOGRAPHS from around the globe in the last 24 hours.

Archery Association of India suspended by world body

Archery Association of India suspended by world body

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

The AAI had to find a solution by the end of July as per the deadline given by the WA's executive board and since no progress has been made, the world governing body implemented the suspension order.

ISSF World Cup: Shooter Jitu Rai pips three-time Oly champ to win silver

ISSF World Cup: Shooter Jitu Rai pips three-time Oly champ to win silver

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Jitu Rai pipped three-time Olympic champion Jongoh Jin of Korea to clinch the silver medal at the ISSF Shooting World Cup, in Baku, on Saturday.

Thai Air launches Bangalore flight

Thai Air launches Bangalore flight

Rediff.com21 Apr 2004

Thai Airways International, on Wednesday announced introduction of flights in Bangalore-Bangkok sector and said it had plans to launch flights from Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Jaipur and Kochi.

How the Kerala-based CSB Bank made a dramatic turnaround

How the Kerala-based CSB Bank made a dramatic turnaround

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

For FY21, CSB is looking at growth of around 25 per cent and is confident of doubling it in two years. And it is also exploring options to acquire a mid-size bank with a good client base and branches in the north to acquire an all-India presence.

AFI targets September start to season

AFI targets September start to season

Rediff.com2 May 2020

Announces tentative calendar; defers elections

Covid is driving demand for gold loans from banks

Covid is driving demand for gold loans from banks

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

For the first time, consumers, including those at the so-called bottom of the pyramid, are monetising gold by taking loans from banks, offering the yellow metal as collateral, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Thailand Open: Saina, Srikanth advance; Sourabh crashes out

Thailand Open: Saina, Srikanth advance; Sourabh crashes out

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Returning to action after nearly two months, Saina, who made last-minute withdrawals from Indonesia Open and last week's Japan Open because of injuries, got past Chaiwan 21-17, 21-19 in her opening round contest.

Saina out of Thailand Open; Srikanth in semis

Saina out of Thailand Open; Srikanth in semis

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

Defending champion Saina Nehwal's hopes of retaining her Thailand Grand Prix Gold title went up in smoke as she suffered a stunning three-game defeat to Singapore's Juan Gu in the quarter-finals of the women's singles competition in Bangkok on Friday. However, promising youngster K Srikanth kept the Indian flag flying in the tournament, entering the semi-finals in the men's singles.

Saina, Prannoy, Srikanth enter Thailand GP quarters

Saina, Prannoy, Srikanth enter Thailand GP quarters

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

Defending champion Saina Nehwal, H S Prannoy and K Srikanth entered the quarter-finals of the Thailand Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament in Bangkok on Thursday. Top seed Saina thrashed Indonesia's Febby Angguni 21-12, 21-11 in a little of over 30 minutes to set up a clash with eighth seed Juan Gu of Singapore.

Netaji's family seeks Mamata's help to reveal mystery

Netaji's family seeks Mamata's help to reveal mystery

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

After failing to get any response from the Centre, thirty members of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's family have sought West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's intervention in revealing the mystery surrounding the disappearance of the national leader.

Duty cut on Chinese toy imports

Duty cut on Chinese toy imports

Rediff.com5 Jan 2004

10 cities that face the worst traffic snarls

10 cities that face the worst traffic snarls

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

World's worst city in terms of traffic congestion is Jakarta.

The Thai charmer who made a fortune and won soccer's biggest league

The Thai charmer who made a fortune and won soccer's biggest league

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

It was just outside the stadium that Vichai crashed in the helicopter he used to take off from the pitch and fly back to London after games.

Asian GP: Indian athletes clinch 12 medals in 3rd leg

Asian GP: Indian athletes clinch 12 medals in 3rd leg

Rediff.com12 May 2013

Indian athletes ended their campaign in the three-leg Asian Grand Prix with an impressive 12-medal haul -- including five gold -- in the final meet, in Colombo on Sunday.

Pankaj Advani cruises into last 16 of 6 Red World Championship

Pankaj Advani cruises into last 16 of 6 Red World Championship

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The Indian cueist, who maintained a clean slate in the group stage with an all-win record, trounced Germany's Lukas Kleckers 6-0.

IN PICS: Couples lock lips to break record

IN PICS: Couples lock lips to break record

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

With a day to go for Valentine's, these couples try to break the world record for the longest kiss in Pattaya.

What a comeback, Kapil!

What a comeback, Kapil!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

Syed Firdaus Ashraf applauds The Kapil Sharma Show's reincarnation.

Football Extras: FA to pay tribute to Christchurch attack victims

Football Extras: FA to pay tribute to Christchurch attack victims

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Pak suggests mid-January for FS-level talks

Pak suggests mid-January for FS-level talks

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

"Pakistan is now waiting for India's response to the proposed dates," Sartaj Aziz, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's adviser on foreign affairs, said.

Readers speak! What they'd do instead of buying an iPhone!

Readers speak! What they'd do instead of buying an iPhone!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

Readers tell us what you'd do with Rs 80,500 (the cost of the 128GB iPhone 6 Plus)! You can write in too!

Thailand Grand Prix: Saina, Sai Praneeth advance to semis

Thailand Grand Prix: Saina, Sai Praneeth advance to semis

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Indian shuttler B Sai Praneeth sailed into the semi-finals of the of the $ 120000 Thailand Grand Prix Gold after registering a straight-game win over local player Kantaphon Wangcharoen in Bangkok on Friday.

IndiGo to rejig routes to Singapore

IndiGo to rejig routes to Singapore

Rediff.com1 Jan 2013

No IndiGo flights will be available on the Mumbai-Bangkok route from March.

Indian archers mull appeal against ban

Indian archers mull appeal against ban

Rediff.com1 Jan 2013

Clueless about their future in the wake of Archery Association of India's (AAI) derecognition, the young marksmen hope to make an appeal through their players' association with the season scheduled to commence in a couple of months time.

Grosjean overtakes Schumi, Vettel to win Race of Champions

Grosjean overtakes Schumi, Vettel to win Race of Champions

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

French Formula One driver Romain Grosjean, whose future with the Lotus team is yet to be confirmed, beat Sebastian Vettel and Michael Schumacher on his way to winning the Race of Champions event in Bangkok on Sunday.

NTR Jr in Sreenu Vytla's Badshah

NTR Jr in Sreenu Vytla's Badshah

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Sreenu Vytla's next project Badshah to star NTR Jr, Kajal Agarwal and Navdeep.

China Connection and India-US Ties

China Connection and India-US Ties

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

'India should not be taken by surprise if the Biden administration seeks China's cooperation at some point,' alerts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Fresh hope for suspended Archery Association of India

Fresh hope for suspended Archery Association of India

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

The World Archery on Friday wrote to the Indian Olympic Association, stating the Archery Association of India suspension might be lifted by the end of this month if a clear roadmap is established.

Resuming bilateral talks most 'viable' option: Kasuri

Resuming bilateral talks most 'viable' option: Kasuri

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

"First of all I would like to welcome it. I am not one of the cynics who always put ifs and buts," Kasuri told exclusively to ANI.

Nephew reveals: Netaji died in 1945 aircrash

Nephew reveals: Netaji died in 1945 aircrash

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

Laid to Rest: The controversy over Subhas Chandra Bose's death, a book published by Bose's great nephew Ashis Ray, reveals how we've always known the truth, notes Karan Thapar.

Hrithik: I didn't know I was still so important

Hrithik: I didn't know I was still so important

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

The actor, who turned 39 yesterday, interacted with the media about his birthday.

Kinghfisher cuts more flights, DGCA contemplates action

Kinghfisher cuts more flights, DGCA contemplates action

Rediff.com19 Feb 2012

Air services of cash-strapped Kingfisher airlines were badly hit on Sunday with almost half of its flights from major metros cancelled or delayed, causing hardship to passengers and prompting aviation regulator DGCA to contemplate action against the beleaguered carrier.

Modi favours expansion of ties between India, ASEAN

Modi favours expansion of ties between India, ASEAN

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

The prime minister also welcomed convergence of views between India and ASEAN for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

Review: I Love Me is just passable

Review: I Love Me is just passable

Rediff.com26 Dec 2012

This experimental film with youngsters is isn't as good as director B Unnikrishnan's previous films.