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Global GDP may lose $77-347 bn due to coronavirus: ADB

Global GDP may lose $77-347 bn due to coronavirus: ADB

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

The magnitude of the economic losses will depend on how the outbreak evolves, which remains highly uncertain.

Indian athletes lose out after GP meet ends in farce due to power failure

Indian athletes lose out after GP meet ends in farce due to power failure

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

The one-day meet, an Olympic qualifying event, was held without electricity at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium which led to results being recorded manually. Hand timings are not considered valid for record purposes and hence will not be counted for Olympic qualifications.

'If our troops had fired, anything could have happened'

'If our troops had fired, anything could have happened'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

'It could have moved from the use of small arms to artillery fire.' 'Anything could have happened like what happens on the LoC.'

'India go into World Cup as the best bowling side'

'India go into World Cup as the best bowling side'

Rediff.com19 May 2019

Former India opener Lalchand Rajput believes the Virat Kohli-led side has the best bowling attack

Google to invest Rs 75,000 crore in India over 5-7 years: Pichai

Google to invest Rs 75,000 crore in India over 5-7 years: Pichai

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Pichai said a whole new generation of technologies are happening in India first, and that people in the country no longer have to wait for technology to come to them. Investments, he said, will focus on four areas key to India's digitisation, including enabling affordable access and information for every Indian in their own language, be it Hindi, Tamil, Punjabi or any other.

Good news for athletes! Sports Budget hiked by 200 cr

Good news for athletes! Sports Budget hiked by 200 cr

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The significant gainers in the interim sports budget are SAI, the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) and the corpus meant for giving incentives to sportspersons

Hotel Mumbai Review

Hotel Mumbai Review

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Hotel Mumbai wants to be a gripping depiction of a grim time but it could've been a lot more, feels Sukanya Verma.

Sourav Ganguly's SIX challenges

Sourav Ganguly's SIX challenges

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Sourav Ganguly will have his hands full during his nine-month tenure

Why Pakistan isn't taking advantage of Ladakh standoff

Why Pakistan isn't taking advantage of Ladakh standoff

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

TheWhat led to Pakistan not taking advantage of India's difficulty is the hold that the US has over the Pakistani ruling elite, observes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Hopeful of India winning 5-6 medals in Tokyo: Bindra

Hopeful of India winning 5-6 medals in Tokyo: Bindra

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Sanjay Kapoor elected AICF President, Chauhan retains secretary's post.

Lockdown 4: Sports complexes, stadiums can open but no spectators

Lockdown 4: Sports complexes, stadiums can open but no spectators

Rediff.com17 May 2020

Last week, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju held a series of video conferences to take the athletes' view on the matter.

New, faster Apple iPad expected next week

New, faster Apple iPad expected next week

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

Apple Inc is hosting a media event next Wednesday, where it is expected to unveil a faster, better-equipped version of its popular iPad tablet to thwart increasing competition from deep-pocketed rivals such as Amazon.com Inc.

Is threat to Xi behind India-China clashes?

Is threat to Xi behind India-China clashes?

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'The Ladakh clashes are mere warning signals of the storm to come on May 22 when the Chinese parliament meets,' observes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'Made in China' campaign launched with 'Make in India'

'Made in China' campaign launched with 'Make in India'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Seeking to retain its manufacturing prowess, Chinese government has launched a "Made in China" campaign with a host of tax concessions coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Make in India" pitch.

Wind, snow and frozen phones: How to survive the coldest Olympics

Wind, snow and frozen phones: How to survive the coldest Olympics

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

The weather was a bone-chilling, minus 20 degrees Celsius (minus 4 Fahrenheit).

'India should start preparing for a large earthquake in Uttarakhand'

'India should start preparing for a large earthquake in Uttarakhand'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

'The difficulty of coordinating the response in Uttarakhand suggests that the country is ill-equipped to deal with a large earthquake in a mountainous area. The effects would be many times worse,' warns Dave Petley, expert on landslides

Merc GLE 400d: An SUV with cool moves

Merc GLE 400d: An SUV with cool moves

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

While this hip-hop edition is unlikely to drive Merc's market share, the SUV exemplifies what the German automaker is best known for: Innovative engineering and, in this particular case, putting a smile on the face, discovers Pavan Lall.

NASA's Perseverance rover lands on Mars, will search for signs of life

NASA's Perseverance rover lands on Mars, will search for signs of life

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Packed with groundbreaking technology, the Mars 2020 mission launched July 30, 2020, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The Perseverance rover mission marks an ambitious first step in the effort to collect Mars samples and return them to Earth, according to an official statement.

Yaas intensifies into very severe cyclonic storm: IMD

Yaas intensifies into very severe cyclonic storm: IMD

Rediff.com26 May 2021

The IMD has also issued a red-coded warning alert to the Odisha and West Bengal coasts.

Want to enjoy off-roading the right way? Read this

Want to enjoy off-roading the right way? Read this

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Don't let minor hiccups come in the way of your best off-roading moments.

Fed Cup to be re-named Billie Jean King Cup

Fed Cup to be re-named Billie Jean King Cup

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Billie Jean King helped the United States win the inaugural Fed Cup, the team event is being re-named in honour of the greatest trailblazer in women's tennis.

PHOTOS: Gala reception awaits Xi Jinping at Mahabalipuram

PHOTOS: Gala reception awaits Xi Jinping at Mahabalipuram

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

On his arrival, Xi will be welcomed by traditional peformances including 'tappu' folk drum art display at the airport by about 500 artistes.

Sports Shorts: Why training in India was always Plan B for Bindra

Sports Shorts: Why training in India was always Plan B for Bindra

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Junior Thackeray inaugurates open-air gym, BMC pulls it down

Junior Thackeray inaugurates open-air gym, BMC pulls it down

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

The BMC's C-ward team seized the equipment of the open air gym at Marine Drive, but reinstalled it later.

'China only understands strength'

'China only understands strength'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

'If you behave like a nail, the adversary will behave like a hammer.'

2+2 2020 could be a game changer

2+2 2020 could be a game changer

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

With the situation in Ladakh tense and no resolution in sight the trigger to take the India-US relationship to a transformational one is already there, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

'Selling a toy on the streets is not that easy'

'Selling a toy on the streets is not that easy'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

Aayush Thakral, a first year student from NITIE, Mumbai shares his first experience at selling toys in Mandi, a popular b-school event that was held on August 6 in the city. Read on

NZ skipper Devine pushes for women's IPL

NZ skipper Devine pushes for women's IPL

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'Like any team, we want to see continual improvement in all facets of the game. There are some big global events coming up starting with the ICC 50 over World Cup in NZ which is a huge focus for us currently.'

Babus allowed to use FB, Twitter freely

Babus allowed to use FB, Twitter freely

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

But criticism of government will still be a no-no.

Can out-of-form Finch find redemption on India tour?

Can out-of-form Finch find redemption on India tour?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Finch went through an eventful summer. He was appointed Australia's one-day captain in a World Cup year, before making his long-awaited Test debut. But he has since been dropped from the Test squad after failing to fire, and has not been as destructive as usual in the shorter form of the game.

'India should start preparing for a large earthquake in Uttarakhand'

'India should start preparing for a large earthquake in Uttarakhand'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

'The difficulty of coordinating the response in Uttarakhand suggests that the country is ill-equipped to deal with a large earthquake in a mountainous area. The effects would be many times worse,' warns Dave Petley, expert on landslides

Serena's path to Grand Slam record blocked by teenager

Serena's path to Grand Slam record blocked by teenager

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

A clash of generations will decide the US Open on Saturday with Serena Williams taking a fourth crack at Grand Slam history against teenager Bianca Andreescu, who was not even born when the American lifted her first Flushing Meadows trophy.

3 Chinese astronauts enter space station after successful docking op

3 Chinese astronauts enter space station after successful docking op

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Three Chinese astronauts on Thursday entered the country's new space station after their spaceship successfully docked with it, just over seven hours after the launch from the Gobi Desert, in a major milestone for the Communist giant's space exploration plans and its bid to become a leading space power.

Pak, China create border disputes as part of a mission: Rajnath

Pak, China create border disputes as part of a mission: Rajnath

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

The defence minister, after inaugurating 44 bridges at an online event, also said that the situation along borders with both the countries remains tense.

Sehwag chooses silence after India head coach snub

Sehwag chooses silence after India head coach snub

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

Virender Sehwag on Tuesday evaded questions on the controversial selection of the Indian team's head coach after being pipped by Ravi Shastri for the high-profile job.

Want to became an ace designer?

Want to became an ace designer?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2007

Maeer MIT's Institute of Design, Pune, announces admissions open for courses in design for the 2007 batch.

Geneva Auto Show: Of stunning cars and hot women

Geneva Auto Show: Of stunning cars and hot women

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Let's take a look at the 2013 Geneva Auto Show.

'I will give my best performance at Rio'

'I will give my best performance at Rio'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

'I don't think that I have done anything great. I haven't won any Olympic gold medal.'

India rehearses for massive coronavirus vaccination drive

India rehearses for massive coronavirus vaccination drive

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

The dry-run was being conducted in state capitals in at least three session sites. Some states also included districts that are situated in difficult terrain or have poor logistical support, according to officials.

5G: Future of mobile communication

5G: Future of mobile communication

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Revenue decline has left the operators with little money to service their mostly 3G and partly 4G infrastructure leading to poor data and voice quality.