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With Olympics at stake, Jayaram hungry for success

With Olympics at stake, Jayaram hungry for success

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

'I'm least bothered about the rankings of Kashyap or Srikanth. I want to make it on my own by winning titles.'

CONCACAF lawyers warn of serious risks if reforms fail

CONCACAF lawyers warn of serious risks if reforms fail

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

CONCACAF, the corruption-plagued soccer organisation for North and Central America and the Caribbean, could face dramatic consequences, including being disbanded, if it fails to reform, the organisation's lawyers have told its members.

NITI Aayog to discuss ways to promote innovation

NITI Aayog to discuss ways to promote innovation

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

For the first time the government is organising an event where consolidated efforts would be made to help start-ups.

The OTT Game of Thrones

The OTT Game of Thrones

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

The battle for eyeballs is on!

Hopes fade for Sindhurakshak survivors, 5 bodies recovered

Hopes fade for Sindhurakshak survivors, 5 bodies recovered

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Naval divers on Friday found bodies of three naval personnel from ill-fated submarine INS Sindhurakshak, which exploded and sank at the Mumbai dockyard early Wednesday.

Navy release names of 18 personnel on board INS Sindhurakshak

Navy release names of 18 personnel on board INS Sindhurakshak

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

The Indian Navy on Thursday released the names of the 18 crewmen who were present in INS Sindhurakshak, the submarine that exploded on Wednesday.

BJP seeks public views on 'charge sheet' against UPA

BJP seeks public views on 'charge sheet' against UPA

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday sought public views on the 'charge sheet' it intends to prepare in seeking to corner the UPA government over its "failure" on several fronts and to highlight the scams unearthed during the present regime.

CIC summons PMO officials having records related to note ban decision

CIC summons PMO officials having records related to note ban decision

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

They've also asked to explain how the disclosure of the documents would impact the country's economic interests.

Start-ups look at liberalised ECB route to raise fresh funds

Start-ups look at liberalised ECB route to raise fresh funds

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

On October 27, the Reserve Bank of India had allowed start-ups to borrow up to $3 million or around Rs 20 crore a year either in rupees or any convertible foreign currency.

2 smartphone apps developed at Startup Village among 10 best

2 smartphone apps developed at Startup Village among 10 best

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Both are designed for safety of women.

Wait for CAG report, says govt as Cong steps up Rafale heat

Wait for CAG report, says govt as Cong steps up Rafale heat

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Chidambaram said he feels that Dassault 'is laughing all the way to the bank', as the NDA government gave a 'gift'.

Lok Sabha passes bill to ensure 10% quota for poor in general category

Lok Sabha passes bill to ensure 10% quota for poor in general category

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

Social Justice Minister Thaavarchand Gehlot sought to allay doubts raised by several opposition members about the legislation's fate if challenged in the Supreme Court, saying he can say with confidence that the apex court will accept it.

What the 'Geeta' cyberstalker case tells us

What the 'Geeta' cyberstalker case tells us

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

When businessman Vijay Nair spoke up against the cyberstalking he experienced, he only highlighted how it isn't as innocuous as it may seem.

Opinion: Why Modi deserves another chance

Opinion: Why Modi deserves another chance

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

'Genuine mistakes can and must be forgiven,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

Sports Shorts: Badminton star Chong Wei diagnosed with nose cancer

Sports Shorts: Badminton star Chong Wei diagnosed with nose cancer

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Pokemon Go comes to India!

Pokemon Go comes to India!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Niantic Labs, the makers of Pokemon Go, releasing the game in India, and adding more content to the game of late, should ensure another spike in the game's popularity, says Himanshu Juneja.

How TRAI has gone back on net neutrality

How TRAI has gone back on net neutrality

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Its pre-consultation paper has been silent on the issue of closed electronic communication network, a loophole telcos can exploit to offer discriminatory pricing.

Two accidents, a wheelchair and a National award

Two accidents, a wheelchair and a National award

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

How Shivani Gupta bounced back from a major accident is sure to inspire you.

England agree to first day-night Ashes Test

England agree to first day-night Ashes Test

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

Discussions over whether Australia will host England in a first day-night Ashes cricket Test next year are taking place but nothing has been decided yet, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Thursday. England head Down Under next November for the 2017-18 series and local media reported on Thursday that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) had agreed in principle to play one of the matches under lights.

'Culture of adjournments' reason of long delays in cases: Prez

'Culture of adjournments' reason of long delays in cases: Prez

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Highlighting the pendency of cases in various courts of the country, he said Indian legal system is marked by long delays and some of the reasons for it are infrastructure gaps and considerable vacancies, particularly in subordinate courts.

How Paytm managed to meet the note ban rush

How Paytm managed to meet the note ban rush

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Paytm has, since November 8, been on an overdrive, rolling out a series of features on its app including multi-language options for a no-holds barred access across the country. The company is now planning to make Paytm available on all types of mobile phones, going much beyond smartphones.

Wow! A second-hand online bookstore only for book lovers

Wow! A second-hand online bookstore only for book lovers

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

Delhi-based Riticka Srivastav is bringing a smile on people's faces with her second-hand books.

Message from Nagrota: India must be ready for the long haul

Message from Nagrota: India must be ready for the long haul

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

'The devious minds across the border will test us to the hilt, but in the course of that will offer us opportunities for which we must be prepared,' says Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd), who commanded the Uri Brigade, the Baramulla Division and the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps.

Did Chinese troops set up camp in Chepzi in Ladakh last week?

Did Chinese troops set up camp in Chepzi in Ladakh last week?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2013

Around 20 Chinese soldiers last week entered Indian territory near the Line of Actual Control and pitched their tents in Chepzi area in Ladakh, sources said on Sunday. Around 20-22 Chinese People's Liberation Army soldiers had last week pitched around 8-10 tents in the west of Chepzi in Ladakh area, the sources said.

Microsoft launches Lumia 435, Lumia 532

Microsoft launches Lumia 435, Lumia 532

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

These will be priced at Rs 5,999 and Rs 6,499 respectively

4 Nobel-winning insights that matter for the Indian economy

4 Nobel-winning insights that matter for the Indian economy

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Tirole's insights show how real-world incentives are complicated, and contracts can be difficult to write and enforce.

This DeshBhakt Questions Everything

This DeshBhakt Questions Everything

Rediff.com18 May 2019

Akash Banerjee is posing tough questions to the establishment -- and getting away with them.

Mukarram Khalid, the man who made Gaana.com dance

Mukarram Khalid, the man who made Gaana.com dance

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

The 25-year-old telecom engineer from Lahore says his employer had 'no idea' of his secret cyber life and his recent exploits.

The hotel that could be a museum

The hotel that could be a museum

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

The lobby of ITC Maurya has several artworks by 20th century masters like Krishen Khanna, Akbar Padamsee, Tyeb Mehta and M F Husains. It has everything going to become India's first art museum hotel.

RBI promises to roll back tough liquidity tightening steps

RBI promises to roll back tough liquidity tightening steps

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

On July 15, the Reserve Bank put in place measures to restore stability in the foreign exchange market, including raising the Marginal Standing Facility and bank rates to 10.25 per cent and restricting access by way of repos to Rs 75,000 crore (Rs 750 billion).

The man who brought DLF to its knees

The man who brought DLF to its knees

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

KK Sinha is a director in 2 firms - Gobinda Tea Trading and Kriti Infrastructures.

Mobile First: A Traveler's Tale

Mobile First: A Traveler's Tale

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Strategy Guru Roopa Unnikrishnan decided to go Mobile Only when she and her family took a recent vacation.

Did former PMO, finance minister bailout Vijay Mallya?

Did former PMO, finance minister bailout Vijay Mallya?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

The office of former prime minister Manmohan Singh may have taken a special interest to try and keep afloat Vijay Mallya's ailing Kingfisher Airlines against the run of play, e-mails and letters claiming this and accessed by CNN-News18 indicate.

How does it feel to use one of the thinnest tablets in the world?

How does it feel to use one of the thinnest tablets in the world?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

And it costs less than Rs 11,000!

IAAF suppressed study of admitted dope cheats: Sunday Times

IAAF suppressed study of admitted dope cheats: Sunday Times

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

World athletics' governing body has suppressed a 2011 survey that reveals that up to a third of the world's top competitors admitted using banned performance-enhancing techniques, Britain's Sunday Times and German broadcaster ARD/WDR reported.

Economy on a strong wicket; fundamentals sound: Jaitley

Economy on a strong wicket; fundamentals sound: Jaitley

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Economic Affairs secretary S C Garg said inflation has consistently come down since 2014 and will not cross 4 per cent this fiscal.

Note ban: In Assam's tea gardens cash is perennially in demand

Note ban: In Assam's tea gardens cash is perennially in demand

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

In the fifth of a six-part series on the impact of demonetisation, Avishek Rakshit senses a storm brewing over the 850-odd tea gardens in the north eastern state, which have a weekly and fortnightly payment cycle.

The A to Z of 2016

The A to Z of 2016

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

It was the year 'anti-national' became the 'it' gaali, and our humble haldi-doodh became the toast of the West's wellness brigade as 'Tumeric Latte.' It was the year 'cash' became unholy and 'fake news' became real. Shuma Raha looks back.

China's gold mine at Arunachal border could be new flashpoint with India

China's gold mine at Arunachal border could be new flashpoint with India

Rediff.com20 May 2018

Projecting the mining operations as part of China's move to take over Arunachal Pradesh, the report said 'people familiar with the project say the mines are part of an ambitious plan by Beijing to reclaim South Tibet'.

PHOTOS: Defining moments of the decade in Sports

PHOTOS: Defining moments of the decade in Sports

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Some of the big moments of the sporting world from 2010-2019!