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Football Extras: Hopes fade for soccer star Sala as rescuers scour seas

Football Extras: Hopes fade for soccer star Sala as rescuers scour seas

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

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

America doesn't feel 'great' to millions of Americans: Trump

America doesn't feel 'great' to millions of Americans: Trump

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

"Our country does not feel 'great already' to the millions of wonderful people living in poverty, violence and despair," Trump said after Obama's address.

Why Rajini's 'Periyar row' is not a vote-catcher

Why Rajini's 'Periyar row' is not a vote-catcher

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

If the Congress lost in Tamil Nadu in 1967, never to return, or the DMK and the AIADMK have kept their place in power and electoral politics since then, it owes not to their love or hatred for gods or for one religion over another. Instead, they had always been linked to performance and incumbency/anti-incumbency factors. There may be something in such constructs for Rajini's strategic team to consider, especially if the superstar is to enter direct politics by around this time next year. But then, they would need to brush up their homework more than at present, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Must-read! How to write a GOOD resume

Must-read! How to write a GOOD resume

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

These tips will help you keep it short, professional and error-free.

UN chief wanted Modi to be at climate change summit

UN chief wanted Modi to be at climate change summit

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has said that he "really wanted" Prime Minister Narendra Modi to participate in a crucial climate change summit in New York next week to mobilise political will for a universal and meaningful climate agreement.

Must Read! Is Instagram turning into a shamer's paradise?

Must Read! Is Instagram turning into a shamer's paradise?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

Are people using the photo-sharing app to lash out all their anger and hatred in the form of lewd and filth-loaded comments?

Bajaj Auto to launch bike from metal used in INS Vikrant

Bajaj Auto to launch bike from metal used in INS Vikrant

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

The Pune-based two- and three-wheeler maker will roll out the 150-cc bike, christened 'V', on February 1

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver comes to India

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver comes to India

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver is set to launch his famous Italian restaurant chain in Delhi, the first in the country with plans to expand to cities across India.

VOTE: Who's the hottest September cover girl?

VOTE: Who's the hottest September cover girl?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Presenting a roundup of the glossies this month. VOTE for your favourite cover girl.

Opinion: Why Modi deserves another chance

Opinion: Why Modi deserves another chance

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

'Genuine mistakes can and must be forgiven,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

Farewell, Rest Well in Eternity

Farewell, Rest Well in Eternity

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

The notables we lost in 2015.

PIX: Red, pink and nude: Different shades of Bollywood's lipstick ladies

PIX: Red, pink and nude: Different shades of Bollywood's lipstick ladies

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

The colours our filmi ladies love to pout in.

In a first, UK gets female Sikh, turbaned MPs

In a first, UK gets female Sikh, turbaned MPs

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Indian-origin Labour Party candidates won more seats than their rival Conservatives.

Obama signs defence bill; boosts security co-op with India

Obama signs defence bill; boosts security co-op with India

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

United States President Barack Obama has signed into law the $618 billion defence budget for 2017, which enhances security cooperation with India and conditions nearly half of the funding to Pakistan on a certification that it is taking demonstrable steps against the Haqqani Network.

Agusta case: Centre says PM didn't strike any deal with Italy

Agusta case: Centre says PM didn't strike any deal with Italy

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

In the matter pertaining to acquisition of AgustaWestland helicopters, the undisputed central issue that stands out is corruption, especially bribery, the statement said.

President voices concern over attacks on Africans

President voices concern over attacks on Africans

Rediff.com30 May 2016

President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday expressed concern over a string of alleged attacks on Africans in the country, saying it would be most unfortunate if the people of India were to "dilute our long tradition of friendship with the people of Africa".

Kat or Anushka? Who's the hottest cover girl?

Kat or Anushka? Who's the hottest cover girl?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Vote and tell us who's your favourite.

We will see what tomorrow brings

We will see what tomorrow brings

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

'Eight years of what Obama had achieved can be wiped out during the Trump administration,' fears Aseem Chhabra, who worries about his country under'an arrogant bully, who whipped up the worst out of his followers.'

Sonia douses quota fire, but damage may be done

Sonia douses quota fire, but damage may be done

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Congress leaders say that controversies like the one triggered by Janardhan Dwivedi could be damaging for the party in the run up to the 2014 Lok Sabha election.

11 reasons why Melania makes a fashionable First Lady

11 reasons why Melania makes a fashionable First Lady

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Her speech at the RNC may not have been original, but Melania Trump's style definitely is!

Off ramp style: I like wearing short outfits

Off ramp style: I like wearing short outfits

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

A round of bold and quirky street styles from Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2016.

Sreemoyee, keeper of stories

Sreemoyee, keeper of stories

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Sreemoyee Piu Kundu's writing, much like its creator, defies the very idea of labels.

Sports Shorts: Cuest Advani wins 17th world title

Sports Shorts: Cuest Advani wins 17th world title

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday

How finance ministers have amused us with Budget speeches

How finance ministers have amused us with Budget speeches

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Budget speeches have been replete with incomprehensible and even hilarious statements, says Rathin Roy.

Not scared of any political party, says Election Commission

Not scared of any political party, says Election Commission

Rediff.com8 May 2014

The Election Commission on Thursday justified the decision to deny permission to Narendra Modi's rally in Varanasi city and came to the defence of the district magistrate whose removal is being demanded by the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Afghanistan defends India's surgical strikes in PoK

Afghanistan defends India's surgical strikes in PoK

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

After India, Afghanistan was among three other countries which pulled out of the SAARC summit to be hosted by Pakistan.

How to be stylish in 2018: An easy-to-follow guide

How to be stylish in 2018: An easy-to-follow guide

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

Being trendy was never this simple!

Meet the #KissIt couple... Travelling 40 countries in 1 year

Meet the #KissIt couple... Travelling 40 countries in 1 year

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

It is quite common for couples to take a break from their daily routine and travel to break the cycle of monotony. However, Shyam Singh and Anna Gapych upped their game by taking selfies around the world in different locales and sealing the happy moments with a kiss. The Indo-Ukrainian couple aim of checking off 40 countries on their bucket list within just a year! Take a look at their journey so far.

Off ramp: Fashionistas who stood out

Off ramp: Fashionistas who stood out

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

It's Day Two of Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2017 and these stylish women off the ramp caught our roving eyes

RBI's stance disappoints India Inc

RBI's stance disappoints India Inc

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Assocham expressed concern over the precarious situation that the manufacturing sector is in, observing that if the trend does not reverse with monetary and fiscal measures it would be difficult for the industry to generate jobs.

Who looks cuter: Parineeti or Sonakshi?

Who looks cuter: Parineeti or Sonakshi?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Presenting some of the good, bad and ugly looks of the week.

Congress, BJP spar over Yashwant Sinha's stinging column on economy

Congress, BJP spar over Yashwant Sinha's stinging column on economy

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Sinha, a former finance minister, hogged the limelight and started trending high on social media on Wednesday morning, after he criticised his own government for sinking the economy, in an article he penned for The Indian Express.

Review: Wonder Woman: A befitting hurray to girl power. And more!

Review: Wonder Woman: A befitting hurray to girl power. And more!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

There's a lot more to Wonder Woman than the obvious. It's a magnificent superhero vehicle, a sparkly love story, a touching coming-of-age and a befitting hurray to girl power.

Trapped! A metaphor for Motwane's movies

Trapped! A metaphor for Motwane's movies

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

'In Udaan and in Lootera, the initial sensations that drove Vikramaditya Motwane to make those pictures never quite travelled beyond the walls that contained them.' 'Here, in Trapped, this sensations-strangled-by-the-walls feeling becomes the movie's real tune,' says Sreehari Nair.

Experts put their heads together on Plan Panel's new avatar

Experts put their heads together on Plan Panel's new avatar

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Suggestions made by the different experts have been noted and would be forwarded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Three movies you must watch!

Three movies you must watch!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Indira Kannan picks Made in Bangladesh, Greed, Moothon.

Indian woman abducted in Kabul

Indian woman abducted in Kabul

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said the government was doing everything to rescue her.

At last, an Indian leader who knows how to deal with China

At last, an Indian leader who knows how to deal with China

Rediff.com19 May 2015

'Prime Minister Narendra Modi appears to have gone beyond the cautious approach usually advocated by the tightly-knit 'China group' in the ministry of external affairs in dealing with Beijing.'

At last, an Indian leader who knows how to deal with China

At last, an Indian leader who knows how to deal with China

Rediff.com19 May 2015

'Prime Minister Narendra Modi appears to have gone beyond the cautious approach usually advocated by the tightly-knit 'China group' in the ministry of external affairs in dealing with Beijing.'

'Centre delaying CBI probe into Pollachi case'

'Centre delaying CBI probe into Pollachi case'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

'The Pollachi case will have a negative impact for the AIADMK alliance.' 'The BJP and AIADMK are in alliance in Tamil Nadu.' 'That may be the reason for the delay in the central government's approval for case transfer to the CBI.'