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Winter OIympics PIX: US snowboarder White stamps legacy with third halfpipe gold

Winter OIympics PIX: US snowboarder White stamps legacy with third halfpipe gold

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

White needed a big performance to overhaul Japan's Ayumu Hirano and duly delivered with a spectacular display to earn a score of 97.75. His victory means the United States have won all four snowboarding golds awarded at the Games.

Rains lash Maharashtra, flood situation grim in AP

Rains lash Maharashtra, flood situation grim in AP

Rediff.com6 Aug 2006

The death toll pounding Andhra Pradesh for the past three days rose to 62.

Kashmiri separatist leaders meet finally, decide to talk to 'stakeholders'

Kashmiri separatist leaders meet finally, decide to talk to 'stakeholders'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

In a significant move, Kashmiri separatist leaders on Sunday decided to convene a meeting of all stakeholders on Tuesday to decide the future course of the nearly four-month-long shutdown in the Valley.

Kashmir valley shuts down to protest Kalam's visit

Kashmir valley shuts down to protest Kalam's visit

Rediff.com28 Jul 2006

A report from Baramulla said a complete shutdown was observed in all major towns in north Kashmir in support of \nthe strike call

Waterlogging, snags delay suburban trains, commuters hit hard

Waterlogging, snags delay suburban trains, commuters hit hard

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Heavy rains since Monday night and subsequent waterlogging at five vulnerable spots, failure of Mandovi Express engine at Dadar station, passengers' outcry at Diva station and a landslide caution near Parsik tunnel near Mumbra severely affected the suburban train operations of Central Railway on Tuesday morning, a senior railway official said.

Indian scientists detect crack in Earth's magnetic shield

Indian scientists detect crack in Earth's magnetic shield

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

The burst occurred when a giant cloud of plasma ejected from the solar corona struck Earth at a very high speed.

World's most dangerous laptop auctioned as 'work of art'

World's most dangerous laptop auctioned as 'work of art'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Six pieces of malware present in the laptop had truly terrible track records. It's estimated that these six programs have logged combined damages of $95 billion between them, says Devangshu Datta.

Hearsay and heartache

Hearsay and heartache

Rediff.com25 Oct 2003

When a vicious email spread around the world, attacking not only me, but the integrity of my wife and a teammate, the pressure of being a high-profile athlete was almost unbearable, writes Adam Gilchrist in a new book.

England must beware dangers

England must beware dangers

Rediff.com2 Jun 2006

A favourable draw has picthed England with Sweden, Paraguay and Trinidad and Tobago in Group B

Doctors' strike hits health services

Doctors' strike hits health services

Rediff.com15 May 2006

The students also received support from the Indian Medical Association, which has called for a daylong closure of health services.

Why are so many Indian tycoons heading for the door?

Why are so many Indian tycoons heading for the door?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

So what's up? Why are so many promoters heading for the door? It cannot be that all of them lost their appetite for a good fight at the same time.And if Naresh Goyal of Jet Airways and Subhash Chandra of Zee Entertainment do bow out, will it be seen as chickening out when the going got tough or the entrepreneurial instinct of surviving to fight another battle waned, wonders Shailesh Dobhal.

No tsunami, but 7.8 magnitude quake rattles Japan

No tsunami, but 7.8 magnitude quake rattles Japan

Rediff.com30 May 2015

A strong earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale centered on a southern chain of Japanese islands shook buildings in the Tokyo area

Chennai hospital helps 2 Canadians walk again

Chennai hospital helps 2 Canadians walk again

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

Both Clark and Rozina had spine-related deformities.

'Emerging markets to outperform'

'Emerging markets to outperform'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2006

Shane Oliver, Head-Investment Strategy at AMP Capital Investors, believes that higher US labour cost has fuelled rate hike fears again. According to him, the Fed may have finished with its rate hike cycle.

Beware of pitfalls on N-deal: BJP

Beware of pitfalls on N-deal: BJP

Rediff.com14 Mar 2006

"For each failure of the US in the region, the region has paid, India has paid and we will continue to pay."

Ruias' bid to re-take Essar Steel hits NCLT wall

Ruias' bid to re-take Essar Steel hits NCLT wall

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

The Essar group hinted at challenging the verdict, citing last week's Supreme Court order that upheld the August 2018 amendment to the IBC law.

'Police is not in the disaster management plan'

'Police is not in the disaster management plan'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2005

'Now we have to think about disasters like earthquake, infernos, chemical leakage, war,' says Maharashtra DGP Dr P S Pasricha.

Manipur blockade ends, PM welcomes gesture

Manipur blockade ends, PM welcomes gesture

Rediff.com11 Aug 2005

The crippling 'economic blockade,' imposed by the All Naga Students Association of Manipur on national highways in Manipur was lifted on Thursday noon.

Hyderabad: Rains force schools, colleges to shut; army called in

Hyderabad: Rains force schools, colleges to shut; army called in

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Following the heavy downpour which crippled normal life, the state government has declared a holiday for educational institutions in Hyderabad on Friday and Saturday.

Oil jumps on Canadian wildfire, Libyan fighting

Oil jumps on Canadian wildfire, Libyan fighting

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Prices are sustainable and not just driven by speculative gains

We are being targeted, say Mevani and Umar

We are being targeted, say Mevani and Umar

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

The Dalit leader alleged that the 'false' FIR is the brainchild of the RSS and the BJP.

Review: Koditta Idangalai Niruppuga is Parthiepan's show all the way

Review: Koditta Idangalai Niruppuga is Parthiepan's show all the way

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga may not appeal to all but fine performances, a decent plot and good music make the film passable fare, writes S Saraswathi.

Why medical insurance is a must

Why medical insurance is a must

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

Urban India moves from disease to lifestyle-related ailments that could need a stay in a hospital. With rising healthcare costs, medical insurance is critical for you.

Raise fuel prices or sell the PSUs

Raise fuel prices or sell the PSUs

Rediff.com3 Jun 2006

It took 'guts' to pick Rashford, says Van Gaal

It took 'guts' to pick Rashford, says Van Gaal

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal gave himself a pat on the back on Thursday for having the "guts" to give teenage striker Marcus Rashford his break in the side.

US Congress passes Trump's landmark tax reform bill

US Congress passes Trump's landmark tax reform bill

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

The momentous occasion came when the House of Representatives passed the $1.5 trillion (Rs 96 lakh crore) tax reform bill for the second time by 224 to 201 votes to clear the technical snag in the passage of the bill, which was passed by the Senate and House earlier.

Trump walks out of shutdown talks after Democrats reject his demand

Trump walks out of shutdown talks after Democrats reject his demand

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Just left a meeting with Chuck and Nancy, a total waste of time, Trump tweeted later.

Rains play spoiler in Mumbai, Thane; normal life hit

Rains play spoiler in Mumbai, Thane; normal life hit

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

the India Meteorological Department has forecast intermittent rain with heavy to very heavy showers in the city and suburbs and extremely heavy rain at isolated places in next 24 hours.

Violence breaks out in Imphal

Violence breaks out in Imphal

Rediff.com19 Aug 2004

Is the price-rise artificial? Tell us!

Is the price-rise artificial? Tell us!

Rediff.com30 Jun 2006

Is this price-rise artificial? What do you think is causing it? Hoarding by unscrupulous traders? Too many middlemen? Tell us.\n

RBI to invite payment bank applications by month-end: Rajan

RBI to invite payment bank applications by month-end: Rajan

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

The RBI Governor also reiterated his reservation against repeated loan waivers by various state governments, saying the move distorts credit pricing, thereby also disrupting the credit market.

Patna junior doctors strike kills 6

Patna junior doctors strike kills 6

Rediff.com16 Jul 2005

US health care vote postponed, blow to Trump

US health care vote postponed, blow to Trump

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

In a closed-door meeting with Republican lawmakers, Trump warned his partymen to leave Obamacare in place unless they pass the legislation to repeal and replace it, according to news reports.

Athens proved a watershed for IOC

Athens proved a watershed for IOC

Rediff.com17 Dec 2004

4.5% GDP growth unacceptable, worrisome: Manmohan

4.5% GDP growth unacceptable, worrisome: Manmohan

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

He said the 'toxic combination of deep distrust, pervasive fear and a sense of hopelessness in our society' is stifling economic activity and growth.

Can Beckham get an Oscar?

Can Beckham get an Oscar?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2003

David Beckham's Hollywood ambitions are on the verge of being realised. We can only hope.

Jayalalithaa's residence affected by waterlogging

Jayalalithaa's residence affected by waterlogging

Rediff.com28 Oct 2005

Jayalalithaa's residence affected by waterlogging