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Media brands Hyderabad defeat 'death of Aus Test cricket'

Media brands Hyderabad defeat 'death of Aus Test cricket'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Australian media has blasted Michael Clarke's men after their humiliating innings and 135 runs defeat against India in the Hyderabad Test, branding the rout as death of Australian Test cricket.

PHOTOS: Behind the scenes at NY Fashion Week

PHOTOS: Behind the scenes at NY Fashion Week

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

As the first of the Big Four fashion weeks goes underway, we bring you some stunning images from behind the scenes.

Tension on border will not affect Sarabjit's release

Tension on border will not affect Sarabjit's release

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

Appealing for peace between India and Pakistan amidst tension on the borders between the two neighbours, family members of Sarabjit Singh, who is on death row in Pakistan said it would not affect his release.

Trapped bears can fuel the rally in the US much further

Trapped bears can fuel the rally in the US much further

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

Setting bear traps is the common tactic to extend rallies at tops because bulls don't have to use their own cash to fuel such rallies, says Sonali Ranade

Where was the fight, Martyn asks Australian team

Where was the fight, Martyn asks Australian team

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Baffled by the Australian cricket team's meek surrender in the first two Tests against India, former batsman Damien Martyn questioned the selection of a few "bits and pieces" players in the squad.

Freight hike: Cement may get costlier

Freight hike: Cement may get costlier

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Cement may get costlier by Rs 7 per bag of 50 kg because of the hike in freight rate by 5.79 per cent in Railway Budget today, but manufacturers of the building material said a final call will be taken after the Union Budget.

Roger and out! Federer sent packing by Benneteau

Roger and out! Federer sent packing by Benneteau

Rediff.com16 Feb 2013

Defending champion Roger Federer suffered a shock 6-3, 7-5 defeat by Frenchman Julien Benneteau, who has yet to lift a tour title during his 13-year career, in the World Indoor Tournament quarter-finals on Friday.

Use of chemical weapons red line for US: Obama to Syria

Use of chemical weapons red line for US: Obama to Syria

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

United States President Barack Obama has issued the toughest warning to his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad, saying the use of chemical or biological weapons by Damascus would be a 'red line' that would change his calculus significantly and provoke a foreign military intervention.

India suffers over 11% power loss in 2011-12

India suffers over 11% power loss in 2011-12

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

All India electricity generation in the country during 2011-12 has been 876.89 BU, the report of the highlights of this review that was released by CEA recently, said.

Jab We Met: 'True love knocks your door only once'

Jab We Met: 'True love knocks your door only once'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

A reader who wished to be anonymous shares memories of his first love and how fate separated them forever.

Cong-JVM logjam over choice of RS candidate

Cong-JVM logjam over choice of RS candidate

Rediff.com21 Apr 2012

The Jharkhand Vikas Morcha (Prajatantric-JVM) has refused to support Congress in the Rajya Sabha elections if both the parties failed to reach consensus on fielding a joint opposition candidate.

Roadside bomb kills 13 Shias in Pak's tribal belt

Roadside bomb kills 13 Shias in Pak's tribal belt

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

Thirteen people, including two children, were killed and four others injured when the Pakistani Taliban targetted a bu s carrying Shia Muslims with a roadside bomb in the country's restive tribal belt on Wednesday.

Ratan Tata's journey is inspirational: Adi Godrej

Ratan Tata's journey is inspirational: Adi Godrej

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

Few businessmen demonstrate the zeal that he does for innovating for the bottom of the pyramid, says Adi Godrej.

Reebok seeks more time from RoC to file accounts

Reebok seeks more time from RoC to file accounts

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

The move is significant, as this may prompt investigating agencies to take a look at the fresh accounting statements to be filed by the company to RoC, before taking a final call.

Sports Shorts: Indian challenge ends in World chess

Sports Shorts: Indian challenge ends in World chess

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

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

Earthquake measuring 7.6 rocks Mexico

Earthquake measuring 7.6 rocks Mexico

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

According to the US Geological Survey, the epicentre of the quake was Guerrero region, located 186 kilometres from Acapulco city.

FDI in aviation may take long; difference with TMC on

FDI in aviation may take long; difference with TMC on

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

The proposal to allow foreign airlines to buy upto 49 per cent stake in domestic carriers originally mooted by the Commerce and Industry Ministry, has received a green signal from the Finance Ministry and the Civil Aviation Ministry.

Congress blames Mamata, not Mulayam, for mess

Congress blames Mamata, not Mulayam, for mess

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

Indications from the Congress are that the party is veering round to the view that it cannot allow any troublesome ally to dictate terms on an issue like presidential poll and that the party has to prepare for any eventuality

Haye and Chisora clash in post-fight brawl

Haye and Chisora clash in post-fight brawl

Rediff.com19 Feb 2012

British heavyweight boxers David Haye and Dereck Chisora were involved in an ugly brawl following a WBC title clash in Munich on Saturday that left Haye's manager Adam Booth with nasty facial cuts.

'It's about what the Australians do as a team now'

'It's about what the Australians do as a team now'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Captain Michael Clarke is fed up with Australia's slide down cricket's world rankings and has demanded his team begin to turn things around during matches in the United Arab Emirates.

India's prescription to improve trade with Afganisthan

India's prescription to improve trade with Afganisthan

Rediff.com10 May 2012

Afghanistan would have to harness the economic opportunities for its people and provide gainful employment to its youth.

No proposal for special courts for rape cases: PC

No proposal for special courts for rape cases: PC

Rediff.com9 May 2012

There is no proposal to set up special courts for trial of rape cases, but states are being impressed upon to probe such crimes more efficiently by deputing best officers, Home Minister P Chidambaram said on Wednesday.

Digvijay's tirade shows Cong's anti-dalit mentality: BSP

Digvijay's tirade shows Cong's anti-dalit mentality: BSP

Rediff.com16 Oct 2011

Taking strong exception to Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh's criticism of Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati's fad for her personal statues and monuments, the ruling Bahujan Samaj Party in Uttar Pradesh has termed the tirade as a "reflection of the Congress party's anti-dalit mentality."

Dudelange stun Salzburg in Champions League qualifiers

Dudelange stun Salzburg in Champions League qualifiers

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

Luxemburg's FC Dudelange produced a stunning upset in the Champions League qualifiers with a 1-0 home win over Austrian double winners Salzburg on Tuesday.

Over 5 lakh pilgrims visit Amarnath cave

Over 5 lakh pilgrims visit Amarnath cave

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

Over 500,000 pilgrims have so far visited the holy Amarnath cave shrine in the Himalayas, although only 3.50 lakh had registered themselves from different parts of the country for this year's yatra.

It's raining discounts on your favourite cars

It's raining discounts on your favourite cars

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

Almost all manufacturers are giving significant cash discounts on their cars. Find out what's on offer...

100 dead, 50 injured in Karachi garment factory fire

100 dead, 50 injured in Karachi garment factory fire

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

Nearly 100 people have been killed and 50 others injured, some of them who jumped out of windows to save their lives, in a deadly fire in a three-storey garment factory in Pakistan's financial hub Karachi.

5 things to consider before accepting a job offer

5 things to consider before accepting a job offer

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

Here's why you must read the fine print before signing on the dotted line of your offer letter.

Bo's close aide charged with attempting to defect to US

Bo's close aide charged with attempting to defect to US

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

The ex-police chief at the centre of China's biggest political scandal in years that rocked the ruling the Communist Party ahead of a key party meet to select new leadership has been charged with defection to the United States and abuse of power, the state-media reported on Wednesday.

''WI, Pakistan could be big threats for India at T20 WC'

''WI, Pakistan could be big threats for India at T20 WC'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

A swashbuckling West Indies and a talented Pakistan will pose the biggest threats to India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's dream of lifting his second Twenty20 World Cup title, according to former skipper Sourav Ganguly.

Can Ola disrupt India's e-scooter market?

Can Ola disrupt India's e-scooter market?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

As a tech services company, Ola has never been in hardcore manufacturing. And unlike in ride hailing, which is a two-player market (Uber is the only other competitor), in two-wheelers it faces many entrenched players. But most of all, rivals say Ola's targets are out of sync with most, even ambitious, projections.

FaceTime application: Apple faces lawsuit in China

FaceTime application: Apple faces lawsuit in China

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

The plaintiff, identified as Lee, claims technology used in the video-calling application violates his patent.

Put local cricket ahead of IPL, Pybus tells CSA

Put local cricket ahead of IPL, Pybus tells CSA

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

The unavailability of national players in the domestic circuit has left the provincial teams aggrieved, prompting Cape Cobras coach Richard Pybus to appeal to Cricket South Africa (CSA) to give preference to local tournaments, rather than the Indian Premier League.

UPA allies feel they are sailing on sinking ship: BJP

UPA allies feel they are sailing on sinking ship: BJP

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

With Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar reportedly talking about the United Progressive Alliance's "low credibility due to scams", the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday said the ruling coalition partners have started feeling they are on a sinking ship and may quit the alliance.

Dubai-based Indian donates $20 mn to Boston Varsity

Dubai-based Indian donates $20 mn to Boston Varsity

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

Money will support Boston University's recently established Honours College.

As Aadhaar debuts in Jharkhand, doubts arise

As Aadhaar debuts in Jharkhand, doubts arise

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

UIDAI will have to assail concerns over authentication and connectivity that have emerged in the Jharkhand pilot projects.

Have the police been pursuing a dead man Yaseen Bhatkal?

Have the police been pursuing a dead man Yaseen Bhatkal?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

People in his hometown claim that Ahmed Siddibappa, alias Yaseen, had joined the Taliban in Afghanistan and had died five years ago. The police, however, are certain that the man is responsible for several terror attacks in India. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Nadal wins record seventh French Open title

Nadal wins record seventh French Open title

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

Spain's Rafa Nadal beat Serbia's Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 to win a record seventh French Open tennis title on Monday.

This instructor will make you fall in love with yoga again!

This instructor will make you fall in love with yoga again!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

Budokon mixed movement artist Melayne Shayne will inspire you to ditch the gym and embrace yoga.

Travelogue: Making chocolates in Budapest

Travelogue: Making chocolates in Budapest

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

Rediff reader Gouri Patwardhan recently visited Budapest in Hungary and discovered the art of making yummy chocolates.