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Tough battle for Ashok Chavan in Nanded

Tough battle for Ashok Chavan in Nanded

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

While everyone says that in terms of actual contribution to Nanded or in moral authority, Ashok Chavan cannot compare with his father, in terms of contact with his voters, he beats S B Chavan hollow. 'Sab ko sambhaltey hain.'

Learning Braille, making a dosa... All in a day's work for William and Kate

Learning Braille, making a dosa... All in a day's work for William and Kate

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

This is the royal couple's last event in Mumbai before they head off to Delhi where they will pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and later celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday. Here's a glimpse of all that happened at The Social.

5 things Modi got right on the economy

5 things Modi got right on the economy

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

'Good economics isn't necessarily bad politics, or vice versa,' says Shekhar Gupta.

7% growth may shut the door on banking reform

7% growth may shut the door on banking reform

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

'The one sector where there is still a sense of crisis is banking, but the government has regrettably set its face against privatising any of the government-owned banks,' says T N Ninan.

Bigg Boss 10: Lopa's secret task...

Bigg Boss 10: Lopa's secret task...

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Why Tista Sengupta wants Lopa and Manu to be disqualified...

Wimbledon PICS: Strycova stuns Konta to enter semis

Wimbledon PICS: Strycova stuns Konta to enter semis

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Images from the women's singles quarter-finals at Wimbledon on Tuesday.

Rumble in the Jungle shook the world

Rumble in the Jungle shook the world

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

The Rumble in the Jungle was the greatest boxing spectacle of the 20th century, notes Dhruv Munjal.

Finch wants Australia to come out all guns blazing

Finch wants Australia to come out all guns blazing

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

'India have been in great form in all formats over a long time now. But it is going to be a great opportunity for us to come out, play aggressively and express ourselves. We can take the game on and really try to take it to India'

'Why do human beings have to clean shit?'

'Why do human beings have to clean shit?'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

'I realised we are not doing scavenging because we are illiterate or poor. We are doing it because of the way society is organised.'

Why India's exporters are worried

Why India's exporters are worried

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

As the liquidity crunch reaches crisis levels and getting tax refunds remain a big headache, exporters saw orders fall by 15 per cent till October.

Manipur encounter: Cop admits to killing 'unarmed' PLA terrorist

Manipur encounter: Cop admits to killing 'unarmed' PLA terrorist

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

In a startling admission, Thounaojam Herojit Singh, a gallantry award recipient, said that he shot an unarmed 22-year-old Chungkham Sanjit Meitei back in 2009.

Be a khadoos, Urjitbhai

Be a khadoos, Urjitbhai

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

'If you keep inflation low, everything else like messing up after after demonetisation will be forgiven,' says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

'Can't imagine what cinema will be without Ramanaidusaab'

'Can't imagine what cinema will be without Ramanaidusaab'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

'Naidusaab is the last of the movie moghuls,' Anil Kapoor tells Subhash K Jha.

'Hot Money' from FIIs hits Rs 10-lakh crore mark

'Hot Money' from FIIs hits Rs 10-lakh crore mark

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Putting Indian markets on fire, the foreign investors have pumped in over Rs 1-lakh crore of so-called 'hot money' into stocks during 2014 -- taking their cumulative net investments here beyond Rs 10 lakh crore.

PHOTOS: Messi earns Barca draw with Chelsea; Bayern rout Besiktas

PHOTOS: Messi earns Barca draw with Chelsea; Bayern rout Besiktas

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Willian and Lionel Messi scored as Chelsea and Barcelona finished 1-1 after an absorbing first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie on Tuesday, while Bayern Munich, helped by two typical Thomas Mueller goals and two from Robert Lewandowski, romped to a 5-0 home win over Besiktas.

Highlights from the opening night of UEFA Champions League...

Highlights from the opening night of UEFA Champions League...

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

There is never a dearth of drama in European football and here is proof...

Sindhu in World Championship final, gold within reach

Sindhu in World Championship final, gold within reach

Rediff.com27 Aug 2017

With this win, she also became the only second Indian to reach the finals of World Championship after Saina.

25 injured in fresh clashes in Kashmir, death toll rises to 68

25 injured in fresh clashes in Kashmir, death toll rises to 68

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

Curfew from the south Kashmir town was briefly lifted on Saturday morning after remaining in force for 49 days.

Markets end flat as investors remain wary ahead of poll results

Markets end flat as investors remain wary ahead of poll results

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

In the broader market, the BSE Midcap was down 0.2%, while BSE Smallcap fell 0.1%.

Why this tennis player is keeping tabs on Australia's tour of India...

Why this tennis player is keeping tabs on Australia's tour of India...

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

The relentless grind of the professional tennis tour proved too much for Australia's Ashleigh Barty during her teenage years but a break from the game to play cricket appears to be paying some pretty big dividends.

The Billionaire Club: How to blow up a crore on gadgets

The Billionaire Club: How to blow up a crore on gadgets

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Now that you've ticked off that island, private jet and French cottage, how about splurging on technology? Abhik Sen lists some of the finest gadgets money can buy for your home and office

'I hope my daughter can rest in peace soon'

'I hope my daughter can rest in peace soon'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

'She was just a little girl. She didn't understand religion. Who is Hindu, who is Muslim.' 'She was just 8! Why punish her?' The family of the eight-year-old girl who was gang-raped and murdered in Jammu's Kathua district say everything has changed since that horrific crime.

'I don't feel happy. Please help'

'I don't feel happy. Please help'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Mind/life coach, NLP trainer and Mental Health Guru Anu Krishna answers readers' queries and guides them to take control of their life.

In Pics: Kate Middleton's wardrobe for India tour

In Pics: Kate Middleton's wardrobe for India tour

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Kate Middleton who is touring India along with Prince William chose an elegant dressing style with a few Indian touches.

ISL PHOTOS: Dudu, Haokip hat-tricks help Goa sink Mumbai

ISL PHOTOS: Dudu, Haokip hat-tricks help Goa sink Mumbai

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Thongkoisep Haokip and Dudu Omagbemi scored a hat-trick each as FC Goa demolished Mumbai City FC 7-0 in the biggest win of the Indian Super League football, in Margao, on Tuesday.

Despite the doubters, Mo Farah bows out as the best

Despite the doubters, Mo Farah bows out as the best

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Whether or not he triumphs at the world championships in London, Mo Farah will depart as undoubtedly Britain's greatest track and field athlete and right in the mix for the title of the country's greatest performer in any sport.

How the Sarkar works in Maoist areas

How the Sarkar works in Maoist areas

Rediff.com22 May 2017

'I am here to look after people's needs.' 'I am not bothered about who is a Maoist or who is not.'

Mercedes Benz brings sportier S63 AMG sedan to India

Mercedes Benz brings sportier S63 AMG sedan to India

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Mercedes Benz brings sportier S63 AMG sedan to India

Miami Masters PHOTOS: Isner topples Chung; Venus stunned

Miami Masters PHOTOS: Isner topples Chung; Venus stunned

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

IMAGES from the matches played at Miami Miasters in Key Biscayne, Florida, on Wednesday

The star and the star child of Wimbledon

The star and the star child of Wimbledon

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

The first week of Wimbledon is over and the tournament has been full of surprises. The grudge match between Nick Kyrgios and Rafael Nadal and the rise of the phenom that is Cori 'Coco' Gauff have been the shining moments at this year's tournament.

Pak legislator, son shot dead in Karachi

Pak legislator, son shot dead in Karachi

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

A Muttahida Quami Movement legislator and his son were shot dead by gunmen in a drive-by shooting outside a mosque in Karachi on Friday, leading to eruption of violence in many parts of Pakistan's biggest city that claimed four lives.

KKR eye winning momentum as they take on RCB

KKR eye winning momentum as they take on RCB

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Pumped up after a thrilling win over the smooth-sailing Chennai Super Kings, defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders will take on the resurgent Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Why making the IPL final is 'a great honour' for AB de Villiers

Why making the IPL final is 'a great honour' for AB de Villiers

Rediff.com25 May 2016

AB de Villiers played a match-winning knock of 79 not out from just 47 balls against Gujarat in the Qualifier 1 match to help RCB stage one of the greatest comebacks in the history of the tournament, after the hosts were reduced to 29 for five at one stage chasing 160 for victory.

Azlan Shah: Australia overcome stubborn Malaysia; India lose to NZ

Azlan Shah: Australia overcome stubborn Malaysia; India lose to NZ

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Sloppy defending cost India dearly as they conceded a late goal and went down 1-2 to higher-ranked New Zealand in their second league match on Day 2 of the 24th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament in Ipoh.

Revealed: The cult behind the Mathura violence

Revealed: The cult behind the Mathura violence

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Details on the Swadheen Bharat Vidhik Satyagrah aka Swadheen Bharat Subhash Sena, the outfit responsible for the violence that claimed 24 lives in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, including that of two police officials, are slowly emerging.

Bajrang, Vinesh emerge new superstars of Indian wrestling in 2018

Bajrang, Vinesh emerge new superstars of Indian wrestling in 2018

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

2018 was largely forgettable for Sushil Kumar -- India's only double Olympic-medallist -- and Sakshi Malik -- the country's first and only woman wrestler to win a medal at the biggest stage.

4 hot hairstyles to rock the summer look

4 hot hairstyles to rock the summer look

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Four hairdos that will revamp your style this summer.

Sensex rallies 259 points to end at 2-week high

Sensex rallies 259 points to end at 2-week high

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

HSBC maintained "overweight" rating on Indian equities, saying "fundamentals are strong".

Pak: Mob kills woman, 2 minor girls over 'blasphemous' Facebook post

Pak: Mob kills woman, 2 minor girls over 'blasphemous' Facebook post

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

A woman and her two minor granddaughters were killed when an angry mob set alight several houses, shops in Pakistan's Punjab province belonging to the minority Ahmadi sect in riots that followed the alleged posting of blasphemous content on Facebook.

Totally cool things we saw at the LG Signature Series launch!

Totally cool things we saw at the LG Signature Series launch!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

These impressive gadgets come at jaw-dropping prices.