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'Vibrant Gujarat is the Davos of the East'

'Vibrant Gujarat is the Davos of the East'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

''We want to make Vibrant Gujarat the global business hub,' says Gujarat Minister Saurabh Patel.

'All is well', says Trump after Iran missile attack

'All is well', says Trump after Iran missile attack

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

On Tuesday night, Iran launched over a dozen ballistic missiles targeting at least two bases where US military and coalition forces' are stationed in Iraq to 'avenge the killing' of General Qasem Soleimani.

Keshavan aims for last hurrah in Winter Olympics

Keshavan aims for last hurrah in Winter Olympics

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Shiva Keshavan wants to overcome a recent injury and end his international career with a flourish during the Pyeongchang Games, starting this week.

Trump, Modi hold talks, finalise defence deals worth $3 bn

Trump, Modi hold talks, finalise defence deals worth $3 bn

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

The relations between the two countries have never been as good as they are now, Trump said, adding that the countries have made "wonderful deal".

Asaram Bapu supporters attack reporters

Asaram Bapu supporters attack reporters

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

A group of followers of Asaram Bapu on Monday allegedly assaulted mediapersons and damaged their equipment, as the controversial self-styled godman drew flak over wastage of water at a pre-Holi function organised by him in drought-hit Maharashtra.

India successfully test fires Agni-IV ballistic missile

India successfully test fires Agni-IV ballistic missile

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

The sleek missile having 4000 km strike range is a two stage missile. It is 20 metre-long weighing 17 tonnes.

How is Virat Kohli dealing with lockdown?

How is Virat Kohli dealing with lockdown?

Rediff.com9 May 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has shutdown all cricketing activities across the globe and Virat Kohli said though he is keeping himself physically fit, his main focus has been working on the mental aspect of the game.

Ladakh face-off: 'Modi could lose public opinion'

Ladakh face-off: 'Modi could lose public opinion'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'The BJP has done the Uri surgical strikes, handled the Dokalam crisis and the Balakot strikes.' 'So if there is a de-escalation only at the diplomatic level and not resolving this issue of a colonel being killed, then it translates into public anger.'

Mercedes-Benz launches G63 AMG at Rs 1.4 crore

Mercedes-Benz launches G63 AMG at Rs 1.4 crore

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG made its India debut in a glitzy event in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Myth and Reality of Manipur is in Its Sport

Myth and Reality of Manipur is in Its Sport

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Olympic Silver medalist Mirabai Chani's feat is a story of grit, dedication and desire, but it isn't unique. In Manipur, discovers Vaibhav Raghunandan.

'Samantha is a blessing to me'

'Samantha is a blessing to me'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

'When I used to shoot my friends or cousins, I used to tell myself: I want to make them look a better version of themselves.' 'That's how I started: "I don't care who you are or who you think you are. When you are in front of my camera, I'll make you look better than what you think you are".'

PT Usha was forced to eat rice porridge with pickle at 1984 Olympics

PT Usha was forced to eat rice porridge with pickle at 1984 Olympics

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

The star athlete recalled that during the Los Angeles Olympics of 1984, where she missed a medal by one-hundredth of a second, she was forced to eat just rice porridge with pickle at the Games Village.

OYO's digitisation drive to help govt get guests' details

OYO's digitisation drive to help govt get guests' details

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

The company has already put in place this digital register in Jaipur in Rajasthan and pilot projects are running in Haryana and Telangana

Covid: HCL Tech to HUL, corporate India extends a helping hand

Covid: HCL Tech to HUL, corporate India extends a helping hand

Rediff.com17 May 2021

From helping their employees infected with the Covid-19 virus to vaccinating them or supporting the families of those who might have succumbed to the infection, several companies in India are trying to do their bit in this difficult time. Some have even widened their support net to include all stakeholders as well as an extended community. To the families of the employees it lost to Covid-19, Noida-headquartered IT services and consulting company HCL Technologies is, for instance, paying salary for a year, medical insurance for three years and extending support for their children's education for five years.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

Unnao rape victim develops pneumonia, remains critical: Docs

Unnao rape victim develops pneumonia, remains critical: Docs

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

She is being given oxygen through a tube inserted in the windpipe. Her condition is stable but not out of danger, he said.

This time, it's war: How European papers covered Paris attacks

This time, it's war: How European papers covered Paris attacks

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

The above front pages show how the European media reported the tragedy.

How chance meeting with Gopichand shaped Manasi's gold

How chance meeting with Gopichand shaped Manasi's gold

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

A 'chance meeting' with Pullela Gopichand near an auditorium lift was enough for Manasi Joshi to convince the national coach of her burning desire to become a world champion.

'It's time govt waives import duty on F1 race'

'It's time govt waives import duty on F1 race'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

FMSCI, the national governing body for motor sport, today said that time has come for the Indian government to understand the economic benefits which the Formula One race brings to the country and lend more support to the event by waiving the import duty on equipments that came along with it.

Is IAF getting ready for a strike at Jaish targets in Pakistan?

Is IAF getting ready for a strike at Jaish targets in Pakistan?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

'The enemy knows he cannot defeat us in a conventional conflict. So today we showcase our ability to punish, our ability to insert and extricate our troops from hostile territories.'

Hyundai will drive into new 'pollution-free' office in 2020

Hyundai will drive into new 'pollution-free' office in 2020

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

The two-acre office complex under construction on the outskirts of Delhi will be home to about eight hundred company executives. Special care is being given to air purification and the building will be equipped with a three-stage air filter system.

How I slayed my demons and won an Olympic medal

How I slayed my demons and won an Olympic medal

Rediff.com26 May 2020

'Sport is cruel, as is life, which is why winning becomes sweet.'

Serena says 'almost died' after giving birth

Serena says 'almost died' after giving birth

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Serena Williams 'almost died' after giving birth to her daughter last September, the former women's world number one tennis player wrote.

How IAF choppers helped General Sagat liberate Bangladesh

How IAF choppers helped General Sagat liberate Bangladesh

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

The retreating Pakistani troops were heading towards Dacca and they had to be stopped at all costs. The Eastern Army Commander, in his orders to General Sagat Singh, had reiterated that he did not want the troops of 4 Corps to cross the Meghna river. But General Sagat had other plans to threaten Dacca and ensure that the pressure would make the Pakistani commanders capitulate. This is where the IAF helicopters came in.

'We helped the army tighten the noose around Dacca'

'We helped the army tighten the noose around Dacca'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

'Air Superiority that we held from the Second Day of Operation 'Cactus Lily' helped our Armed Forces to speed up operation 'Jackpot' to seize East Pakistan and force Gen Niazi and the Pakistani Army to lay down their arms on 16 December.'

On UN's 75th anniversary, Modi calls for reformed multilateralism

On UN's 75th anniversary, Modi calls for reformed multilateralism

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

As the UN marks 75 years of its existence, the 193-member UN General Assembly adopted a forward-looking political declaration that gave a clarion call for strengthening mechanism to combat terrorism, reformed multilateralism, inclusive development and better preparedness to deal with challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Italian player's death sparks probes into ambulance delay

Italian player's death sparks probes into ambulance delay

Rediff.com15 Apr 2012

The death of Italian second division soccer player Piermario Morosini during a game on Saturday has triggered investigations into a delay in the ambulance's arrival and calls for more medical equipment at sporting events.

Coronavirus: Flipkart offers work from home to staff

Coronavirus: Flipkart offers work from home to staff

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The company has also issued a ban on all non-essential domestic and international business travel, and is encouraging employees who may have returned from international travel to work from home for 14 days.

Doklam standoff: Forces prepared to face any eventuality, says Jaitley

Doklam standoff: Forces prepared to face any eventuality, says Jaitley

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Jaitley assured the Lok Sabha amid the ongoing standoff between Indian and Chinese military in the Doklam area.

Why did Sitharaman snub the Russians at DefExpo?

Why did Sitharaman snub the Russians at DefExpo?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

'It was deliberate,' the Russians allege.

The second virus threatening India's economic growth

The second virus threatening India's economic growth

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Developing more sources of supplies to guard against disruptions may emerge as the next big trend. But that may not necessarily mean flow of more investments into India, unless investors are assured, besides important economic factors and impartiality of institutions, that social disharmony will not cause unexpected disruptions.

Asian Games diary: Of traffic snarls, Shah Rukh Khan fans and selfies

Asian Games diary: Of traffic snarls, Shah Rukh Khan fans and selfies

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Language is an issue but not a barrier as they are still able to express their love for Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan. SRK though has a much bigger following than his celebrated senior.

Trump or Biden, no change seen in India strategic ties

Trump or Biden, no change seen in India strategic ties

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Irrespective of the outcome of Tuesday's keenly-contested US presidential election, America's strategic relationship with India is expected to maintain the current momentum and strengthen further, policy documents and remarks from the two campaigns indicate.

'Amazon has an outsize impact on India'

'Amazon has an outsize impact on India'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

'We are having an outsize impact not only on the lives of the customers and livelihood, but also the economy of India.'

Dhoni can't wear gloves with dagger logo at WC: ICC

Dhoni can't wear gloves with dagger logo at WC: ICC

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The rule-book allows for only one sponsor's logo on the wicket-keeping gloves. In Dhoni's case, he already sports an SG logo on his gloves. Dhoni is an Honorary Lieutenant Colonel in the Parachute Regiment of the Territorial Army and dagger is part of their emblem.

Taliban: What are India's Options?

Taliban: What are India's Options?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

'It is a testing time for our foreign policy which may involve a certain element of taking risks, assessing costs, and expecting failures,' asserts Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Sports Shorts: Sindhu, Prannoy in Thailand Open pre-quarters

Sports Shorts: Sindhu, Prannoy in Thailand Open pre-quarters

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

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

Asiad updates: Ministry sanctions funds for Sushil's training in Georgia

Asiad updates: Ministry sanctions funds for Sushil's training in Georgia

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

The proposals of six para-athletes, who are training in India and abroad ahead of the Asian Para Games that will take place between October 6 and 13 in Jakarta, were also cleared at the meeting.

5 days after Reddy wedding in Bengaluru, income tax surveys on vendors

5 days after Reddy wedding in Bengaluru, income tax surveys on vendors

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Officials said that taxmen visited seven locations in Bengaluru and three in Hyderabad of those event management companies which were given contracts to give a blockbuster look for the wedding of Bramhani last week.

Tech savvy Kumbh fails to attract large crowds

Tech savvy Kumbh fails to attract large crowds

Rediff.com8 May 2016

Dips in the Kshipra river during Simhastha are said to wash away all sins!