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Bachchan pays poetic tribute to gangerape victim

Bachchan pays poetic tribute to gangerape victim

Rediff.com30 Dec 2012

As the entire country mourned the death of the Delhi gangrape victim, megastar Amitabh Bachchan has composed a moving poem as a tribute to her hoping that the world wakes up to the right and dignity of women.

View: CBI must not appeal Babri verdict

View: CBI must not appeal Babri verdict

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Challenging the verdict is a deterrent to future peace and harmony and a socially irresponsible act, argues Vivek Gumaste.

Delhi rape: 5 accused charged, face death penalty

Delhi rape: 5 accused charged, face death penalty

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

A Delhi court on Saturday framed charged against five men accused of gang-raping and murdering a 23-year-old student in New Delhi in December 2012.

How to bring down your auto insurance cost

How to bring down your auto insurance cost

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Installing good anti-theft devices can reduce your premium by 2-3%.

Won't take rushed decision on abortion: Irish PM

Won't take rushed decision on abortion: Irish PM

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

With an Indian dentist's tragic death igniting protests over right to abortion in Ireland, Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny has said he is awaiting a report by an expert group on the issue but will not be rushed into an immediate decision.

Entrepreneurs who invested in scooter sharing start-up Vogo

Entrepreneurs who invested in scooter sharing start-up Vogo

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Vogo, which has a fleet of over 12,000 vehicles mainly across Hyderabad, Mysuru and Bengaluru, is also betting big on India's growing traffic congestion.

Are foreign automakers beating Indian on their turf?

Are foreign automakers beating Indian on their turf?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

India is expected to grow at a fast clip for many more years to come. So, every automobile maker worth its ignition key wants a piece of the action.

Remote workers: Here's how companies manage them

Remote workers: Here's how companies manage them

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

Though not exactly a new phenomenon, remote working -- professionals working from any place other than their offices -- is now becoming almost routine as more and more companies look at it not just as a tool to cut operational costs but as a means to retain employees and offer them a better work-life balance.

Despite poor stock market debut, Xiaomi is still bullish on India

Despite poor stock market debut, Xiaomi is still bullish on India

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Xiaomi proposes to increase its content and software tie-ups

'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.'

Dia Mirza in a kanjivaram is the best thing you'll see today

Dia Mirza in a kanjivaram is the best thing you'll see today

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Dia Mirza walked the ramp in a black kanjivaram for Santosh Parekh.

Want to study in Australia? Do your homework first!

Want to study in Australia? Do your homework first!

Rediff.com23 May 2019

Listen carefully to what others say and stay open to opportunities of grasping the new learning atmosphere.

I am proud of my boys, says captain Harbhajan Singh

I am proud of my boys, says captain Harbhajan Singh

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

Despite suffering a narrow six-run loss to Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians skipper Harbhajan Singh has appreciated the efforts of his boys and said he was proud of his team for putting up a fight in their Champions League Twenty20 in Johannesburg.

Young British athletes light Olympic cauldron

Young British athletes light Olympic cauldron

Rediff.com28 Jul 2012

Solving the last remaining riddle of the opening ceremony, seven teenagers were given the honour of lighting the Olympic cauldron in the symbolic start to the 2012 London Games.

Chappell salutes Dravid's captaincy in new book

Chappell salutes Dravid's captaincy in new book

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

Former India coach Greg Chappell has ignited a fresh controversy in his newly-released book on Rahul Dravid, saying had the retired batting great received the same support that he gave other captains, he would have been the country's most successful skipper.

PICS: Aubameyang 'tricks' in Arsenal win; Man Utd held

PICS: Aubameyang 'tricks' in Arsenal win; Man Utd held

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Ex-Washington mayor's 'dirty' Asian remarks stir outrage

Ex-Washington mayor's 'dirty' Asian remarks stir outrage

Rediff.com7 Apr 2012

A controversy-prone former mayor has landed himself in a soup again, this time for his remarks targeting "dirty" Asian shops in his poor black-majority district, a racial slur that invited all-round criticism.

Video: An on-screen cricketer salutes Team India

Video: An on-screen cricketer salutes Team India

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

He may have helped Team India win on celluloid, but the real heroes, says Shreyas Talpade, are the Men in Blue.

Fire on naval ship in Mumbai; three hurt

Fire on naval ship in Mumbai; three hurt

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Three persons including a navy personnel received burn injuries on Friday after a fire broke out onboard INS Ganga, which was going through routine maintenance and refit at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.

On this day: David Beckham was born

On this day: David Beckham was born

Rediff.com2 May 2020

David Beckham, one of the so-called "Class of 92", went on to win six Premier League titles under Alex Ferguson at United alongside youth-team buddies Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, and Gary and Phil Neville. Beckham also won two FA Cups and, memorably, the Champions League in 1999. He topped up his trophy collection with a La Liga winners' medal for Real Madrid and added two MLS Cups during a north American adventure with LA Galaxy.

Thousands protest across US major cities defying curfew

Thousands protest across US major cities defying curfew

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

African-American George Floyd's death on May 25 has sparked civil unrest that has since spread nationwide.

Hamilton wants probe following Bahrain blunders

Hamilton wants probe following Bahrain blunders

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

McLaren ace driver Lewis Hamilton has demanded an investigation following the blunders during the Bahrain Grand Prix, and believes his team has to go back to the drawing board to re-ignite their championship credentials this season.

1 yr of Modi 2.0: PM's open letter to citizens

1 yr of Modi 2.0: PM's open letter to citizens

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Modi said his government has taken 'historic' decisions and the nation progressed rapidly in the last one year, even as he acknowledged that there is a lot that needs to be done and many challenges and problems face the country.

Rupee worst performer globally during 1-month period

Rupee worst performer globally during 1-month period

Rediff.com18 Nov 2012

Rupee has sharply fallen from 52.88 levels one month ago to 55.16 on Friday.

Lahiri battles windy conditions to surge ahead

Lahiri battles windy conditions to surge ahead

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

Anirban Lahiri overcame swirling winds for an opening round three-under-par 69 to ignite his title defence at the Panasonic Open India on Thursday. Prom Meesawat of Thailand was among eight players tied in second place on 70 with Asian Tour rookie James Byrne of Scotland, Australians Adam Groom and Scott Barr and Indians Shankar Das, Ashok Kumar, Sanjay Kumar and Digvijay Singh at the US$300,000 event.

Rahul Gandhi takes charge as Congress president

Rahul Gandhi takes charge as Congress president

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

Rahul Gandhi succeeds Sonia Gandhi, who led the party for the last 19 years.

PHOTOS: London 2012 torch lit in Olympia

PHOTOS: London 2012 torch lit in Olympia

Rediff.com10 May 2012

The countdown to this summer's London Olympics kicked off with the kindling of the Games torch by the sun's rays in ancient Olympia on Thursday, sparking a relay that will culminate with the lighting of the Olympic stadium's cauldron at the opening ceremony on July 27.

Why the Congress and BJP are having sleepless nights

Why the Congress and BJP are having sleepless nights

Rediff.com4 May 2012

The squabbles we are seeing today over the election of the next President will be nothing compared to the all-out war ignited by a fragmented verdict after the 2014 General Election, says TVR Shenoy.

Markets begin May series on a flat note

Markets begin May series on a flat note

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

Out of 2,895 stocks traded, 1,113 shares declined while 1,019 shares advanced.

When an American professor worked at the RBI...

When an American professor worked at the RBI...

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

'We get to know secrets such as some of India's top-rated firms do not always make payments when due and many State-owned, listed, enterprises that borrow in bond markets default regularly.' 'Without naming the bank, he says that ever-greening of poor loans by a part of India's shadow banking lay at the doorstep of India's banking, notably 'one private bank'.' Viral Acharya's Quest for Restoring Financial Stability in India won't be music to many ears, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

'Kushner's kin woo investors in China, offer green card in return'

'Kushner's kin woo investors in China, offer green card in return'

Rediff.com7 May 2017

At the event, about 100 people were told they could become US residents under a 'EB-5' visa programme if they put $500,000 (Rs 3.21 crore) into the project.

Tardy probe into Pak Rangers extrajudicial killing

Tardy probe into Pak Rangers extrajudicial killing

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

Although the extrajudicial killing of an unarmed youngster by Rangers personnel in Pakistan has ignited a furore, efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice appear to be poorly coordinated.

2G: Kanimozhi, 5 others walk out of Tihar jail

2G: Kanimozhi, 5 others walk out of Tihar jail

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

Kanimozhi, arrested on May 20 in connection with the scam, was granted bail by the Delhi High Court on Monday.

Fresh Euro turmoil: Mekel, Sarkozy call emergency meet

Fresh Euro turmoil: Mekel, Sarkozy call emergency meet

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

The two leaders hurriedly organised a meeting ahead of the G-20 summit on Tuesday amid concern that the euro zone is heading for a long period of uncertainty and if the Greek voters rejected the rescue package, it will have far-reaching consequences for the stability of the euro and the nations using the single currency.

Hero Xtreme Sports Review: Playing catch up

Hero Xtreme Sports Review: Playing catch up

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

At Rs 80,000 (on-road,Pune), the bike is priced slightly lower than its carbureted competitors like the Pulsar AS150 and Suzuki Gixxer. But when it comes to styling, overall refinement and dynamics, the Xtreme Sports has a lot of catching up to do, says Narendra Sharma

C U Soon review

C U Soon review

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

What Director Mahesh Narayanan captures perfectly in C U Soon is the texture of our online conversations, observes Sreehari Nair.

Top bureaucrat takes a jibe at RBI

Top bureaucrat takes a jibe at RBI

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Garg is the finance ministry's primary liaison with the RBI.

Bhatta Parasaul ashes sent for forensic test

Bhatta Parasaul ashes sent for forensic test

Rediff.com17 May 2011

A day after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi raised the issue of alleged burning of people in Uttar Pradesh's Bhatta Parasaul, the focal point of farmers stir on land acquisition issue, ashes from a site were on Tuesday lifted and sent to forensic laboratory for examination.

When few design nips and tucks make a car truly Amazing

When few design nips and tucks make a car truly Amazing

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

All the minor irritants can be overlooked when you can get automatic transmission, diesel fuel efficiency and a Honda badge, all for less than a million rupees, says Pavan Lall.

Mahira Khan condemns Uri attack

Mahira Khan condemns Uri attack

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

The artistes were also criticised for keeping mum on the attack, in which 19 Indian soldiers were killed.