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World C'ships: Sindhu secures 5th medal, Praneeth breaks 36-yr drought

World C'ships: Sindhu secures 5th medal, Praneeth breaks 36-yr drought

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

P V Sindhu secured her fifth World Championships medal following a stunning comeback while B Sai Praneeth became the first Indian male shuttler in 36 years to grab a podium place in badminton's prestigious event, in Basel, on Friday.

25 GRAND Frames of Mughal-E-Azam

25 GRAND Frames of Mughal-E-Azam

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Sukanya Verma celebrates its grandeur and grandiloquence in 25 glorious frames on its diamond anniversary.

Nepal: Ex prince denies role in fake currency case

Nepal: Ex prince denies role in fake currency case

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

Nepal's former crown prince Paras Shah has denied media reports linking him to a fake Indian currency racket operated by underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, terming it "false and malicious".

Shape up with the yogic bow pose

Shape up with the yogic bow pose

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

Shameem Akthar, yoga acharya, trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, instructs you on five poses that helps you shape up and also control diabetes, respiratory and menstrual disorders.

Beware of these tricksters!

Beware of these tricksters!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

V K Prakash's forthcoming Malayalam film, Gulumaal -- the escape is a laugh riot starring Jayasurya, Kunchacko Boban and Mithra Kurien.

25 DAZZLING scenes from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

25 DAZZLING scenes from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Sukanya Verma lists her favourite frames from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.

IPL Preview: Rajasthan Royals eyeing third consecutive victory

IPL Preview: Rajasthan Royals eyeing third consecutive victory

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

The in-form Rajasthan Royals will be confident of a third consecutive victory when they take on Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League, in Jaipur, on Wednesday.

Iran intends to develop nuclear weapons, says US

Iran intends to develop nuclear weapons, says US

Rediff.com28 Sep 2009

United States Defense Secretary Robert Gates has claimed that Iran has every intention of developing nuclear weapons. In an interview with ABC aired on Sunday, Gates added, "The question of whether they have made a formal decision to move towards the development of nuclear weapons is in doubt."

3 Indians sentenced to 517-year jail term in fraud case in UAE

3 Indians sentenced to 517-year jail term in fraud case in UAE

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The accused -- Lemos, his wife Valany and Ryan D'Souza -- were convicted on Sunday by the Dubai Misdemeanours Court in the 515 cases filed against them

Giant-killer Jonatan Christie ends Indonesia's badminton gold drought

Giant-killer Jonatan Christie ends Indonesia's badminton gold drought

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Jonatan Christie gifted Indonesia the Asian Games gold medal they most yearned for when he beat Taiwan's Chou Tienchen in an exciting men's singles badminton final in front of a vociferous home crowd on Tuesday.

Here's why Saina fell short in semis

Here's why Saina fell short in semis

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

Saina Nehwal says Tai Tzu-Ying's repertoire of shots and the ability to not restrict her game to a set pattern makes the World No 1 from Chinese Taipei a very difficult player to beat at the moment.

Svitolina subdues Stephens to claim WTA Finals triumph

Svitolina subdues Stephens to claim WTA Finals triumph

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

Elina Svitolina stretched every sinew in a brilliant display of defensive tennis to register the biggest win of her career when she rallied for a 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 triumph over Sloane Stephens in an enthralling WTA Finals title decider on Sunday.

Dining out? Here's some great news for you

Dining out? Here's some great news for you

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

A customer dissatisfied with his dining experience can have service charge on his food bill waived.

Beyond corporate frauds

Beyond corporate frauds

Rediff.com23 Mar 2009

Frauds have to be tackled with speed, focus and condign punishments of a career-ending nature by a credible single institutional agency like the Serious Fraud Investigation Office established by statute. Special courts have to be set up for effective and speedy prosecution of those guilty.

Super Cyclone Amphan devastates Bengal, Odisha; 3 dead

Super Cyclone Amphan devastates Bengal, Odisha; 3 dead

Rediff.com21 May 2020

While man and a woman were reported killed when trees came crashing down on them in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, a 13-year-old girl died in a similar incident in adjoining Howrah. No casualties have been reported from Odisha yet.

Mr Rahul, do your homework first: Food minister Kaur

Mr Rahul, do your homework first: Food minister Kaur

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Friday came under attack in Lok Sabha, with the government accusing him of "playing politics of deception" and "misleading" the House over a mega food park project in his constituency Amethi, evoking strong protests from Congress members.

World Championships: Saina in semi-final, India assured another bronze

World Championships: Saina in semi-final, India assured another bronze

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

The London Olympics bronze medallist will next play seventh seed Nozomi Okuhara of Japan, who knocked out two-time defending champion Spain's Carolina Marin 21-18, 14-21, 21-15 in the other quarter-final.

The secret behind Jadhav's wicket-taking ability...

The secret behind Jadhav's wicket-taking ability...

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

'Ever since Dhoni bhai asked me to bowl in that New Zealand match, my life has completely changed'

US passes 1 million coronavirus cases, fatalities at 58,000

US passes 1 million coronavirus cases, fatalities at 58,000

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The US became the first country in the world to have more than one million cases of coronavirus. It accounts for nearly one-third of the 3.1 million cases globally.

French court slaps $907,000 fine on Uber, execs for illegal taxi service

French court slaps $907,000 fine on Uber, execs for illegal taxi service

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

The European Commission said this month that EU member states should only ban "sharing economy" services as a last resort.

Indian Football PIX: Late goal sees FC Goa rescue a point

Indian Football PIX: Late goal sees FC Goa rescue a point

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

Adolfo Miranda scored the all-important goal of the match at a rain-soaked Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

'Musharraf's exit is an opportunity for India'

'Musharraf's exit is an opportunity for India'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2008

India and Pakistan have a real opportunity to take relations forward after the exit of President Pervez Musharraf, feels Adrian Levy, co-author of Deception: Pakistan, the United States and the Global Nuclear Weapons Conspiracy.

Pierce Brosnan 'shocked and saddened' by Pan Bahar ad

Pierce Brosnan 'shocked and saddened' by Pan Bahar ad

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Brosnan's contract details that he was to advertise a "breath freshener/tooth whitener," which wouldn't include an ingredient that turns saliva red.

Sab maya hai, says Mukesh Ambani

Sab maya hai, says Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com14 Mar 2008

Within days of being named richest resident Indian by the US magazine Forbes, Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani on Friday termed the hype over list of billionaires from the country as 'maya' (illusion). "There was much hype over the list of billionaires that India has thrown up. . . (but) this is a deceptive distraction," the head of the country's most valued corporate group said, while referring to the Forbes' worldwide billionaire list that included 53 Indians.

4 reasons why Dhoni is happy with his bowlers

4 reasons why Dhoni is happy with his bowlers

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, on Sunday, heaped praise on his bowlers for their superb show.

'America is pushing a new agenda in Pakistan'

'America is pushing a new agenda in Pakistan'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2007

Adrian Levy , co-author of the recently-published Deception- Pakistan, the United States and the Global Nuclear Weapons Conspiracy, told rediff.com in an exclusive interview that an honest investigation into the assassination of former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto may reveal the hand of the country's military behind it.

Workers more prone to lie in e-mails

Workers more prone to lie in e-mails

Rediff.com29 Sep 2008

According to lead researcher Liuba Belkin of Lehigh University, "There is a growing concern in the workplace over e-mail communications, and it comes down to trust. In their study, the researchers handed 48 MBA students $89 to divide between themselves and another party who only knew the dollar amount fell somewhere between $5 and 100.

Plan panel seeks new body to rap misleading ads

Plan panel seeks new body to rap misleading ads

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

There would be a gap in legislation to be caused by proposed winding up of MRTPC with respect to unfair trade practices. The gap can be filled in be establishing NCPA through enactment of National Consumer Protection Authority Act, the document said. The MRTPC, which has been looking into various unfair trade practices would be wound up to make way for Competition Commission, which is likely to be fully operational by the end of next year.

Should Deepika do this role? VOTE!

Should Deepika do this role? VOTE!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

For fun's sake, Sukanya Verma puts together an ambitious, star-studded wish list of actors we'd love to see in all the key roles just in case someone decided to do a Hindi version.

Desis in US Internet scam to pay $1m as settlement

Desis in US Internet scam to pay $1m as settlement

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Rajiv Chhatwal, Rupinder Kaur and Harinder Singh and companies Global Access Technical Support, Source Pundit and Helios Digital Media LLC were the defendants that had been charged in October 2016 by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as part of its ongoing crackdown against tech support scams.

WhatsApp's new privacy policy challenged in Delhi HC

WhatsApp's new privacy policy challenged in Delhi HC

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Taking note of the concern by petitioners Karmanya Singh Sareen and Shreya Sethi, the high court wished to examine the issue and asked the concerned authorities to file their reply by September 14.

He told the middle class not only to become talkers, but doers

He told the middle class not only to become talkers, but doers

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

'... That they should emerge as role-models to be emulated by the fellow countrymen; and that the middle classes should not stick only to hate-filled and scornful criticism and condemnation against the state of affairs,' remembers Mohammad Sajjad.

Saina disappoints as Japan rout India 5-0 in Uber Cup

Saina disappoints as Japan rout India 5-0 in Uber Cup

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Saina Nehwal squandered four match points in her singles match as a young Indian women team bowed out of the Uber Cup Final after being hammered 0-5 by five-time champions Japan in a Group A match, in Bangkok.

Health benefits: Medicare's costly doughnut hole

Health benefits: Medicare's costly doughnut hole

Rediff.com17 Oct 2008

Seniors dread this time of year, when they run out of Medicare drug coverage and have to pay out of pocket. Some just stop taking their drugs.

All England Championship: Sindhu, Prannoy enter quarters; Srikanth bows out

All England Championship: Sindhu, Prannoy enter quarters; Srikanth bows out

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu progressed to the quarter-finals of the All England Championship with a hard-fought win over Thailand's Nitchaon Jindapol in women's singles, in Birmingham.

False claim on mileage: Bajaj in trouble

False claim on mileage: Bajaj in trouble

Rediff.com1 May 2008

Auto giant Bajaj Auto has landed in trouble for its "misleading and deceptive" advertisements as a consumer court has asked it to compensate a scooter owner who was lured into buying the vehicle due to the company's allegedly false claims on its mileage.Holding the auto-major guilty of causing "mental agony and harassment," Justice Kapoor directed the company to pay Rs 15,000 to New Delhi resident Karan Pal Singh, whose four-stroke scooter gave him an average of 34 km a litre

ABN Amro faces MRTPC heat

ABN Amro faces MRTPC heat

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

India's anti-monopoly watchdog has launched a judicial probe against ABN-Amro Bank after a preliminary investigation found the lender engaging in deceptive practices in its credit cards business.

Cong slams Pak for dragging Rahul's name in UN petition

Cong slams Pak for dragging Rahul's name in UN petition

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

There is no room for Pakistan or any other foreign country to interfere in Kashmir, Rahul said.

Armani takes you on a fashion high

Armani takes you on a fashion high

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

At the Milan Fashion Week, Giorgio Armani presented flattering silhouettes and sharp designs.

Review: Anjathe

Review: Anjathe

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

With Chitiram Pesuthadi, Mysskin announced his arrival as a name to reckon with.