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Has the Amelia Earhart mystery finally been solved?

Has the Amelia Earhart mystery finally been solved?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

The aviation pioneer's body has never been officially found after she disappeared July 2, 1937.

Interstellar's Indian Connection

Interstellar's Indian Connection

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Venugopal talk about his life as a matte painter and compositor and his work on Christopher Nolan's Oscar-winning film.

Shiv Kapur set to make the cut at British Open

Shiv Kapur set to make the cut at British Open

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Indian golfer Shiv Kapur found the going tough as he returned with eight bogeys and two birdies in the second round but still is set to make the cut in the 142nd Open Championships in Muirfield, Scotland, on Friday. Kapur returned for a six-over 77 in the second round, and at three-over for two rounds he is expected to stay for the weekend.

He got suspended from school for watching World Cup!

He got suspended from school for watching World Cup!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Watching the 1992 World Cup got New Zealand's Grant Elliott suspended from school but also set him on the path to a career as a professional cricket.

Weekly report: Modi's victory puts stock market on steroids

Weekly report: Modi's victory puts stock market on steroids

Rediff.com24 May 2014

The index gained 572 points, or 2.4 per cent, this week while the Nifty added 164 points, or 2.3 per cent

Why SIPs win over lumpsum investing

Why SIPs win over lumpsum investing

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

So unless you are convinced of getting your market timing absolutely bang on everytime, opting for SIPs is more realistic from a logistical and psychological standpoint, says Larissa Fernand

Are you a successful investor?

Are you a successful investor?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Find out if you do these 6 things to become one

Check out golf's hottest rivalry: McIlroy and Spieth

Check out golf's hottest rivalry: McIlroy and Spieth

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Jordan Spieth won a US Open that put all four majors in the hands of golf's young guns, signalling a changing of the guard is complete.

IT funds pip consumer, pharma on 1-year returns

IT funds pip consumer, pharma on 1-year returns

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

managers said the weaker rupee, which has driven up shares of technology companies, has helped the fund fetch better returns.

Smaller is better in equity mutual funds

Smaller is better in equity mutual funds

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

Measured by returns in 2013, the top 10 funds had only three from large houses; nimble strategy could be a factor.

Best equity mutual funds to invest in

Best equity mutual funds to invest in

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

Mid- and small-cap funds dominate the list, opening up opportunity for investors to make contra bets in large-cap funds

CLT20: Cape Cobras beat Barbados Tridents via Super Over

CLT20: Cape Cobras beat Barbados Tridents via Super Over

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

Cape Cobras held their nerve at key moments to get the better of Barbados Tridents via the 'Super Over' in the Champions League T20 match in Mohali on Friday to keep their slender hopes of qualifying for the semi-finals alive. Chasing a fighting target of 175, Cobras started in whirlwind fashion but lost momentum before scrambling up 174 for five to tie the scores. Jonathan Carter's brilliant unbeaten 111 for Tridents went in vain as the South African outfit came up trumps in a pulsating affair.

Investment advice from a Guru

Investment advice from a Guru

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

'As the interest rates rise, people are going to say why should I be taking big risks when I can get 4 to 5 per cent in a bank account.' 'So, I think you have to change your thinking.' 'You need to look at the balance sheet, look at dividends.' 'These issues that have been ignored.'

Bhullar moves up to 4th in Asian Tour Order of Merit

Bhullar moves up to 4th in Asian Tour Order of Merit

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Indian golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar on Monday moved up to fourth in the latest Order of Merit after his fifth Asian Tour victory at the Indonesia Open.

Chat@4: How to make the most of your income!

Chat@4: How to make the most of your income!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

In a live chat on rediff.com on Wednesday, July 16, 4 pm, Feroze Azeez, will offer some valuable suggestions on investments.

Records tumble as swimmers make a splash at Worlds

Records tumble as swimmers make a splash at Worlds

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Britain's James Guy held off a host of Olympic champions to win his first world title, the men's 200m freestyle, at the world championships on Tuesday.

Why are foreign fund houses exiting India?

Why are foreign fund houses exiting India?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Most large fund houses, such as HDFC MF, ICICI Prudential AMC, Reliance MF, Reliance MF, Birla SunLife MF and SBI MF, have the backing of large banks or financial institutions, giving them reach and understanding, they say.

What kind of First Lady will Melania Trump make?

What kind of First Lady will Melania Trump make?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Does Mrs Donald Trump realise that her immediate predecessor, Michelle Obama, is not the only hard act to follow, wonders Kanika Datta.

British Open: Jimenez takes clubhouse lead, Woods lurks

British Open: Jimenez takes clubhouse lead, Woods lurks

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Spaniard Miguel Angel Jimenez took the clubhouse lead on three under par and Tiger Woods ground out a second-round 71 to stay right in the mix on a congested British Open leaderboard on Friday.

Teen golf sensation Aditi Ashok makes waves in breakthrough year

Teen golf sensation Aditi Ashok makes waves in breakthrough year

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Eighteen-year-old Aditi Ashok was the brightest star on the country's golfing circuit this year and was fittingly named the Ladies European Tour's Rookie of the Year for becoming the first Indian to win two back-to-back titles in her first year on the tour. Here is a look back at how India's golfers fared in 2016

Why abrogation of the Indus Waters Treaty sucks

Why abrogation of the Indus Waters Treaty sucks

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

'Make no mistake, depriving water deliberately to a nation of 190 million people is a repugnant idea.' 'The world community won't forgive us.'

'C'mon, Tiger! Let's go, Tiger!'

'C'mon, Tiger! Let's go, Tiger!'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Given the depth of his descent into a dark, cavernous hole that has swallowed so many child stars, Tiger's greatest victory was not in golf but rather in his journey back into the light. An exclusive excerpt from the fascinating new book, Tiger Woods.

Travel 2017: Top 7 cities to head to!

Travel 2017: Top 7 cities to head to!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

2017 is full of long weekends! You won't regret planning your next trip to these wonderful cities.

Does Donald Trump deserve a chance?

Does Donald Trump deserve a chance?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

While political observers are unable to make head or tail of the US President, those moving in high business and industry circles tell B S Raghavan that Trump's style is exactly that of an aggressive and successful businessman.

A Hungarian invention that helped the British in WWII

A Hungarian invention that helped the British in WWII

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Tracing the early life of the humble ballpoint pen to its present.

At 50, this CEO decided it was time to try a new career

At 50, this CEO decided it was time to try a new career

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Heading Crisil would have been the peak of most people's professional lives. But Roopa Kudva felt that was the right time to change tracks.

No need for the world to fear Trump

No need for the world to fear Trump

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

Other countries need not be worried by Trump putting America first, says B S Raghavan. 'That is what the imperative duty is of everyone heading his country's government: To put his own country first, and make it great.' 'That is what Narendra Modi, Xi Jinping, Theresa May, Angela Merkel, Shinzo Abe and all the democratically elected heads of governments, with the interest of their people at heart, are doing.'

How does a falling rupee affect you?

How does a falling rupee affect you?

Rediff.com18 May 2015

There are some advantages of a falling rupee.

Spare a thought for Obama

Spare a thought for Obama

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

'His popularity is still high; respect for his intellect and integrity is still discernible; but his long night may just be beginning,' says Ambassador B S Prakash.

Indians dominate on another good day at CWG

Indians dominate on another good day at CWG

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

India dominated the range and the ring as Shreyasi Singh's double trap gold shored up the medal tally while the entire men's Indian boxing contingent made the semi-finals to be assured of podium finishes in an unprecedented performance on Day 7 of the 21st Commonwealth Games, in Gold Coast on Wednesday.

Oscars 2015: Eddie Redmayne, Jullianne Moore win

Oscars 2015: Eddie Redmayne, Jullianne Moore win

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The 87th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. Here's a quick glance at the winners.

Jeev Milkha sets aside premiere of film on father to defend title

Jeev Milkha sets aside premiere of film on father to defend title

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Jeev Milkha Singh was torn between two major decisions ahead of the Scottish Open beginning on Thursday -- defending the title he won 12 months ago at the same course or stay back at home to attend the premiere of 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' -- the film made on his father, the legendary athlete Milkha Singh.

A successful entrepreneur who has invested in 20 start-ups

A successful entrepreneur who has invested in 20 start-ups

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Reddi has so far made 10 investments in the US.

Review: Jobs fails to live up to expectations

Review: Jobs fails to live up to expectations

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Jobs fails to meet expectations, writes Paloma Sharma.

The era of Trump begins: Quick takes

The era of Trump begins: Quick takes

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

Here's the latest from the inauguration day of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States.

Whatever happens, Jaya will return to power in 2016

Whatever happens, Jaya will return to power in 2016

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

'The AIADMK has no Number Two, frankly it does not even have a Number Hundred and Two. There is the Numero Uno, and there is everybody else -- a point that was made very clear when Jayalalithaa made her ministers take the oath of office in unison on May 23. What, after all, was the point of having them do so individually when they lack individuality?'

Stocks, gold, FDs or MFs: Which will get you the highest returns?

Stocks, gold, FDs or MFs: Which will get you the highest returns?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Equity investments are fruitful over the very long 20-year term.

Abe's visit to Pearl Harbour goes beyond symbolism

Abe's visit to Pearl Harbour goes beyond symbolism

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

The Japanese prime minister's visit to the memorial in Hawaii, the spot that was bombed 75 years ago, shows that it is possible for two powerful former enemies to transcend recriminatory impulses, observes Rajaram Panda.

Why Indian prime ministers should not get a second term

Why Indian prime ministers should not get a second term

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

Amberish K Diwanji on Indian prime ministers and the seven-year itch.

Films, books that inspire corporate head honchos

Films, books that inspire corporate head honchos

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Here's a list of the favourites of the billionaires.