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Former BCCI chief Manohar calls for suspension of IPL, CBI probe into fixing

Former BCCI chief Manohar calls for suspension of IPL, CBI probe into fixing

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Stating that the "revelation" in the recent Indian Premier League fixing scandal could only be the tip of the iceberg, former BCCI president Shashank Manohar called for the suspension of the IPL till a thorough probe by the CBI nails the culprits and the game is cleaned up.

Sunny, Disha, Bipasha: Who's the hottest?

Sunny, Disha, Bipasha: Who's the hottest?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

It's getting hotter, isn't it?

Wuhan wet market may not be birthplace of COVID-19: Chinese researchers

Wuhan wet market may not be birthplace of COVID-19: Chinese researchers

Rediff.com27 May 2020

The results of the study, being published on the website of top academic journal Nature on May 20, implied the Huanan Seafood Market in Hubei's capital Wuhan may not be the birthplace of COVID-19, although the virus outbreak emerged in Wuhan had a strong link to contacts with the market.

Cobrapost fallout: RBI extends investigation to 34 banks

Cobrapost fallout: RBI extends investigation to 34 banks

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Reserve Bank of India lens on mutual fund, insurance, gold coin sale by branch's non-sales staff

8 LFW behind-the-scenes pics you can't miss

8 LFW behind-the-scenes pics you can't miss

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Hitesh Harisinghani gets a sneak-peek at all the action before LFW's opening ceremony.

Rescued Indian sailors return home after 32-month ordeal

Rescued Indian sailors return home after 32-month ordeal

Rediff.com29 Dec 2012

After nearly 32 months of being held captive on board the cargo ship MV Iceberg, five Indians sailors released by Somali pirates returned home on Saturday.

5 Indians held by Somali pirates freed

5 Indians held by Somali pirates freed

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

Twenty two hostages, including five Indians, who had been kidnapped by Somali pirates nearly three years ago have been freed. Forces of Somalia's semi-autonomous Puntland region said their maritime force began the operation to free the hostages, and their ship, nearly two weeks ago.

A tour of Australian billionaire's AMAZING Titanic

A tour of Australian billionaire's AMAZING Titanic

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Clive Palmer, an Australian billionaire, plans to reconstruct the Titanic.

Jigna Vora arrested without strong evidence: Vinod Tawde

Jigna Vora arrested without strong evidence: Vinod Tawde

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Opposition leader in the legislative council Vinod Tawde, alleged that the local hand in terrorism has been exposed after Abu Jundal's arrest.

6 ways builders HARASS home buyers

6 ways builders HARASS home buyers

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

The ground reality of real estate sector in India, from a consumer's perspective is harsh. These are six of many ways in which a real estate developer or builders fleece home buyers.

Coal mining DESTROYING 1.1 mn hectares of forests!

Coal mining DESTROYING 1.1 mn hectares of forests!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

A geographic information system analysis released by Greenpeace India -- How Coal Mining is Trashing Tigerland -- determines that coal mining threatens over 1.1 million hectares of forest in just 13 coalfields in Central India.

Probe the Indian terror links of Headley and Rana

Probe the Indian terror links of Headley and Rana

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

There has been a huge cover-up of the LeT iceberg in India that helped David Headley and Tahawwur Rana plan the 26/11 terror strike, says B Raman

'Indian Army's advantage has been lost'

'Indian Army's advantage has been lost'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

'The military advantage the Indian Army had gained by the Special Frontier Force occupying the heights of the Rezang La-Rechin La ridge on the Kailash Range is lost without the PLA withdrawing to east of the Khurnak Fort line.'

Why BJP has not emerged as a national alternative to Cong

Why BJP has not emerged as a national alternative to Cong

Rediff.com27 May 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party has become less of a party with a difference and more an aggregate of leaders with their own individual ambitions and agendas, says Neerja Chowdhury

IN PICS: The disappearing Arctic ice cap

IN PICS: The disappearing Arctic ice cap

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

In an alarming sign, scientists have warned that Arctic sea ice is dramatically melting at a faster rate than previously thought, which may accelerate the effects of global warming.

Bengaluru: 6 from SDPI held for attack on RSS member

Bengaluru: 6 from SDPI held for attack on RSS member

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Police said the six allegedly attempted to kill an RSS worker on December 22 for taking part in a pro-CAA rally. The matter has now been handed over to the ATS and an SIT will also be formed to ensure that such people do not create any disturbance, police said.

INSIDE TIHAR: Rasam for Kani, chai for Kalmadi

INSIDE TIHAR: Rasam for Kani, chai for Kalmadi

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

It is official now: VIP prisoners do get VIP treatment inside Tihar Jail.

Amid the gloom of Covid-19, art paints a happy picture

Amid the gloom of Covid-19, art paints a happy picture

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

All rumours regarding the premature death of the art market have proven to be just that -- rumours -- with a healthy appetite for masters pushing prices up. Kishore Singh reports.

'Why did the government delay the vaccine?'

'Why did the government delay the vaccine?'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

'The government had a vaccine from January.' 'The government should have given the vaccine to all population above the age of 45, right from the start.' 'Each state has its own problems, but as far as vaccine coverage in India is concerned, there have been mistakes.'

Images: Limited edition Titanic stamps unveiled

Images: Limited edition Titanic stamps unveiled

Rediff.com14 Apr 2012

Images: Limited edition Titanic stamps unveiled

In PHOTOS the Titanic tale: How it all began and ended

In PHOTOS the Titanic tale: How it all began and ended

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

On the 100th anniversary of the Titanic disaster, rediff.com showcases some rare photographs of the ship and the tragedy it suffered.

MUST SEE: Top 10 PHOTOS of the day

MUST SEE: Top 10 PHOTOS of the day

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

A collection of some of the best photos from around the world in the last 24 hours.

Is Xi likely to be overthrown?

Is Xi likely to be overthrown?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

China's presence in the international dog house is just the kind of opportunity that his opponents must be waiting for, predicts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Visa scam: Many others like TVU, says report

Visa scam: Many others like TVU, says report

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

A visa scam at Tri Valley University in California, that has affected hundreds of Indian students, is just the tip of an iceberg and a large number of such institutes exit in the United States, a probe report has said.

Money flow in TN polls worries CEC

Money flow in TN polls worries CEC

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

Ahead of the upcoming assembly polls in Tamil Nadu, chief election commissioner SY Quraishi has said that the money seized in raids by the state election commission is only the tip of the iceberg. chief election commissioner SY Quraishi said, "flow of money is our biggest challenge. Even the money confiscated in the recent seizures does not cover it all."

'Rural spread poses significant danger'

'Rural spread poses significant danger'

Rediff.com18 May 2021

'There is a deep stigma or taboo attached to COVID-19 in rural areas.' 'People don't want to test because they fear social exclusion.' 'Even those who test positive may not reveal and not follow the quarantine protocol.'

At 50, can AIADMK reinvent itself?

At 50, can AIADMK reinvent itself?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

The AIADMK's staying power is not in question, but it has to regain the winning streak. That will require its leaders and leadership to re-wire themselves, to be able to re-think situations in ways different from what they had been accustomed to, suggests Sathiya Moorthy.

'Cases will keep increasing in the next few weeks'

'Cases will keep increasing in the next few weeks'

Rediff.com10 May 2021

'And that means all of us have to be very careful.'

How to be more professional at work

How to be more professional at work

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

A ready reckoner for young people on how to be more professional at work.

India's most customer friendly banks

India's most customer friendly banks

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

A first-ever study conducted jointly by Outlook Money and TNS.

Fake currency contagion continues to flourish

Fake currency contagion continues to flourish

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

The instances of fake currency detection continue to occur despite a slew of measures initiated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in recent months. According to investigating agencies, the recently recovered Rs 2 crore in fake currency in Mughalsarai, is just the tip of the iceberg.

TN's Technocrat Finance Minister Faces First Test

TN's Technocrat Finance Minister Faces First Test

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Finance Minister P T R Palanivel Thiagarajan has proclaimed his determination to set Tamil Nadu's fiscal house in order in five years, and Friday will show how he plans to go about it when he rises to present the Stalin government's maiden budget, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

IT cos look for partners to bid for UID project

IT cos look for partners to bid for UID project

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

It's one tender that could usher in an era of partnership between domestic and global IT service providers, who compete fiercely for deals in India and abroad.

What is home secretary talking about, SC asks govt

What is home secretary talking about, SC asks govt

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

The Supreme Court on Wednesday wanted to know whether there was any substance in the reported statement of Home Secretary G K Pillai who said that what has come into the public domain from the Niira Radia tapes in connection with 2G spectrum was merely the 'tip of the iceberg'. "We don't know whether it is true or not or whether he has given an interview at all," a bench comprising Justices G S Singhvi and A K Ganguly said.

'Look at skills that will be hot for 5-10 years'

'Look at skills that will be hot for 5-10 years'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'If one can write 100-150 lines of good code in a day, they will always be in demand,' advises Jitendra Singh, chief technology officer, TalentSprint, an edtech platform.

10 great cars India can look forward to in 2010!

10 great cars India can look forward to in 2010!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

Here is a look at all those brand new cars that will soon set Indian roads ablaze.

Yours truly, a farmer

Yours truly, a farmer

Rediff.com2 Aug 2010

Rajni Bakshi on why eco-friendly farming while indispensable cannot immediately ensure self-sufficiency in food production for the entire nation.

Europe's biggest match-fixing ring exposed

Europe's biggest match-fixing ring exposed

Rediff.com21 Nov 2009

A match-fixing ring with more than 200 suspected members fixed or tried to fix around 200 matches across Europe, including three in the Champions League, in what UEFA called the biggest betting scandal in Europe.

Action plan on climate change by June

Action plan on climate change by June

Rediff.com4 Jun 2008

The government is finalising the national action plan on climate change and would release this in June, said Shyam Saran, Prime Minister's special envoy for climate change. The action plan would focus on key issues like improving energy efficiency, harnessing solar energy, studying the melting and cracking of icebergs on the Himalayas and understanding the dynamics of coastal and island territories.The plan would contain mechanisms for implementation of various policies.

Markets are sending clear message

Markets are sending clear message

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

The broadening of the market rally sends the signal that growth will be broad-based, observes Akash Prakash.