News for 'holy-grail'

Travel: India's 10 best wildlife safaris

Travel: India's 10 best wildlife safaris

Rediff.com20 Aug 2008

Whether you prefer luxury tent camps or Himalayan home stays, India's wildlife reigns supreme with elephants, tigers, and birds in flight.

Markets: Don't get carried away

Markets: Don't get carried away

Rediff.com13 Apr 2009

Though the market has gained 30 per cent in one month, don't get carried away and bet your shirt on further short-term gains.

What the Internet will be like in the future

What the Internet will be like in the future

Rediff.com20 Apr 2007

In the future, the Internet is almost certain to look more realistic, interactive, and social -- a lot like a virtual world.

11 things to consider when choosing your B-school

11 things to consider when choosing your B-school

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

Know these parameters to make an informed choice.

Going after the rich. . .

Going after the rich. . .

Rediff.com11 Sep 2007

After decades of selling to the middle class, a clutch of companies is now going after richer customers as well.

Da Vinci Code: Ho Hum!

Da Vinci Code: Ho Hum!

Rediff.com26 May 2006

Bolt set to light up Paris Diamond League again

Bolt set to light up Paris Diamond League again

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

World and Olympic champion Usain Bolt will be the main attraction during July's Paris Diamond League meeting, organisers said on Monday.

Chelsea eye Ballack, Shevchenko

Chelsea eye Ballack, Shevchenko

Rediff.com30 Apr 2006

Chelsea could step up the pursuit for Champions League title by signing two of the biggest names in world football

How Neymar reacted to PSG's Champions League loss

How Neymar reacted to PSG's Champions League loss

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

"How is a guy going to hold his hand behind his back," he wrote in Portuguese on Instagram, before finishing with an expletive commonly used in Brazil.

Weekend Watch: Monty Python

Weekend Watch: Monty Python

Rediff.com16 Sep 2005

Da Vinci Code author in lawsuit

Da Vinci Code author in lawsuit

Rediff.com27 Feb 2006

Hank Azaria meets God

Hank Azaria meets God

Rediff.com4 Nov 2004

A word's worth

A word's worth

Rediff.com7 Aug 2003

Victorious Vaughan eyes Ashes

Victorious Vaughan eyes Ashes

Rediff.com5 Apr 2004

The England skipper said victory at home next year was a realistic aim

England rugby gods conquer Australia

England rugby gods conquer Australia

Rediff.com22 Nov 2003

Playing Moneyball With The IPL?

Playing Moneyball With The IPL?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

'Did the Moneyball philosophy get redefined in the domain of the cash-rich IPL, which has become an integral part of the cricketing ecosystem?' asks Atanu Biswas.

West Indies' Thomas wants to be counted among the greats

West Indies' Thomas wants to be counted among the greats

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

Oshane Thomas was named a reserve in West Indies' 25-member squad for the England tour, where they will engage in a three-Test series with the hosts, starting July 8 at Southampton.

'Our IPO signals faith in good old-fashioned profitable companies'

'Our IPO signals faith in good old-fashioned profitable companies'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'We have focused on profitable revenue, cash generating businesses, throughout our journey.'

11-year-old Brazilian shatters skating record in lockdown

11-year-old Brazilian shatters skating record in lockdown

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Gui Khury was already the youngest skateboarder to complete the 900-degree turn, a feat he pulled off aged eight.

'We never see the big twists coming'

'We never see the big twists coming'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

'There will be other innovations coming, but, at the moment, this combination of the mobile phone and the Internet is such a disruptive way to deliver content.'

Shopping 3.0 is here

Shopping 3.0 is here

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Turbocharged with technology is becoming the Holy Grail of retail.

Who will win the Super App race in India?

Who will win the Super App race in India?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

Unlike the race to buy airwaves by telecom companies, airports by infrastructure companies and city gas networks by energy companies, the race to develop super apps by consumer-facing companies in India has not brushed up against any regulatory issues. Officials at the ministry of electronics and information technology and at other regulators are happy they do not have to meddle in who among the Tata group, Reliance Industries Ltd, Flipkart or Paytm will manage to build an app that sweeps in customers. Unlike separate apps a customer uses on her mobile to order groceries, buy food or airline tickets or just make payments, a super app can perform all these functions.

Chandrayaan-2 not end of story: ISRO chief Sivan

Chandrayaan-2 not end of story: ISRO chief Sivan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

"Chandrayaan-2 is not the end of story. Our plans on Aditya L1 solar mission, human spaceflight programme are on track. A large number of advance satellite launches are planned in the coming months. SSLV will make its maiden flight sometimes in December or January. Testing of 200 ton semi-cryo engine is expected to begin shortly. Work is on to provide NAVIC signals on mobile phones, which will open the path to develop large number of applications for societal needs," he added.

Why this obsession with the fiscal deficit target?

Why this obsession with the fiscal deficit target?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Don't waste the money on politically motivated social programmes.

All of Egypt hurt by Salah injury as World Cup ends in a whimper

All of Egypt hurt by Salah injury as World Cup ends in a whimper

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The uncertainty surrounding the Liverpool forward's participation after he suffered shoulder ligament damage in last month's Champions League final, had a huge impact on both preparations and team confidence coming into the tournament.

Amazing entries to the National Geographic Travel Photo Contest

Amazing entries to the National Geographic Travel Photo Contest

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The 2019 National Geographic Travel Photo contest is now in its fifth week of accepting entries. The best entries this week include a close-up of a lioness and two bears giving high-fives to one another. The contest is open until May 3.

Dare to climb a frozen waterfall?

Dare to climb a frozen waterfall?

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Ice climbing, especially in Spiti, has now become the holy grail of mountaineering in India.

No Brexit as four English clubs in Champions League last eight!

No Brexit as four English clubs in Champions League last eight!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

For the first time in 10 years, four English clubs have reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League

Budget has a vaccine for banking's virus

Budget has a vaccine for banking's virus

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Of the three major Budget announcements related to the banking sector, privatisation of PSBs is the most audacious, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

We need a treaty with America to deal with China

We need a treaty with America to deal with China

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

American help in defending our independence will send a strong signal to the Chinese, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Army developing ways to deal with drone threats: Gen Naravane

Army developing ways to deal with drone threats: Gen Naravane

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Easy availability of drones has increased the complexity of security challenges and the Indian military is developing capabilities to effectively deal with the threats, be it from State-sponsored elements or by states themselves, Army Chief Gen M M Naravane said on Thursday.

PICS: Super Serena makes second straight US Open final

PICS: Super Serena makes second straight US Open final

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Overpowers Svitolina to reach second straight US Open final

First Look: Why India's excited about the Turismo Veloce 800

First Look: Why India's excited about the Turismo Veloce 800

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

The holy grail of all motorcycles, the M V Agusta Turismo Veloce 800, finds its way to India.

WARNING! ISIS may strike India to provoke armageddon

WARNING! ISIS may strike India to provoke armageddon

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

The Islamic State is preparing to attack India to provoke an Armageddon-like confrontation with the United States, according to an internal recruitment document of the feared group which also seeks to unite the Pakistani and Afghan Taliban into a single army of terror.

This comic book is the world's most expensive at $3 million

This comic book is the world's most expensive at $3 million

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

A rare copy of Action Comics #1 that introduced Earth to Superman has become the world's most expensive comic book, selling for a whopping $3.2 million.

Dakota, J-Law, Bradley Cooper: Stars with the CUTEST dates at Oscars!

Dakota, J-Law, Bradley Cooper: Stars with the CUTEST dates at Oscars!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

It's all about the family at the Academy awards.

Why an Indian CEO finds Trump 'inspiring'

Why an Indian CEO finds Trump 'inspiring'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Devita Saraf, the founder of Vu Televisions, tells Karan Choudhury why she issued a front page newspaper ad praising Donald Trump last week.

Laver's record safe as Djokovic feels weight of history

Laver's record safe as Djokovic feels weight of history

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

Serena Williams knows how tough it is to reach tennis's Holy Grail by winning all four majors in a year and Novak Djokovic does too after his quest fell short on Saturday. Williams cleared three of the hurdles last year, stumbling in the U.S. Open semi-finals when history beckoned. Djokovic claimed a first French Open title last month, having triumphed for a sixth time in Australia at the start of the year, and was favourite to become the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to win the first three grand slams of the year.

We need more Rajiv Bajajs in our boardrooms

We need more Rajiv Bajajs in our boardrooms

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

'Businessmen like Rajiv render public service when they speak truth to power,' observes Virendra Kapoor.

Pics: Is India ready for these high street styles?

Pics: Is India ready for these high street styles?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Metallic mania, sexy sheer, volume sleeves and more...