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Naren notches eighth straight win

Naren notches eighth straight win

Rediff.com21 Sep 2003

The coimbatore driver clinched the overall title in the Power MAI Challenge Rally in Chandigarh on Sunday.

E-com firms want govt to 'tweak' existing export policies

E-com firms want govt to 'tweak' existing export policies

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

E-commerce firms and sellers including Amazon and eBay have made recommendations to the government for a differentiated policy framework for e-commerce in the revised Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) which is expected to come into effect from April 1, 2021. This is because the existing policies on exports have catered largely to traditional, offline and business-to-business exports. Suggestions have been made to the government that through the FTP, it is important to create a conducive policy framework for e-commerce exports that lowers the entry barrier for small businesses to start exporting, according to the industry sources.

How we can clean the highly polluted Ganga river

How we can clean the highly polluted Ganga river

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Water is drawn for agriculture, industry and cities, but only waste is returned to the river.

Box Office: BA Pass gets an average opening

Box Office: BA Pass gets an average opening

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Here's looking at the hits and misses at the box office.

Ambedkar's wife passes away

Ambedkar's wife passes away

Rediff.com29 May 2003

Mai is survived by her grandson and Republican Party of India leader Prakash Ambedkar.

Govt fears attack on political programmes in Naxal-hit states

Govt fears attack on political programmes in Naxal-hit states

Rediff.com27 May 2013

Jolted by Maoist targeting Congress leaders in Chhattisgarh, the Centre on Monday asked all Left Wing Extremism-hit states to revamp security of political workers and appoint nodal officers to coordinate political programmes so that such deadly attacks do not occur in future.

Enhance custom duty on steel long products

Enhance custom duty on steel long products

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

The iron and steel industry in India consists of integrated steel plants based on Blast Furnace, Basic Oxygen Furnace route, main producers based on Cores, Finex or PCI Technology, mini steel plants and standalone finished steel producers

Vishwaroopam, David: It's raining Flops at the BO

Vishwaroopam, David: It's raining Flops at the BO

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives box office verdict for the week.

Lashkar unleashes its mission of TERROR online

Lashkar unleashes its mission of TERROR online

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

The Research and Analysis Wing has access to information that indicates a link between the Lashkar-e-Tayiba and Tsarnaev brothers who carried out the Boston bombing.Investigations have revealed that the Tsarnaev brothers were trained at Chechnya by LeT militants.

Olympics: Sadness in Fukushima after torch relay cancelled

Olympics: Sadness in Fukushima after torch relay cancelled

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

It was meant to be the start of a triumphant march to the Tokyo 2020 Games: the torch relay would begin on Thursday in Fukushima, battered by the 2011 earthquake and nuclear disaster, as a poignant symbol of the "Recovery Olympics." But instead, it was like any other day for this prefecture in northeast Japan after the relay was scrapped following the Games' postponement due to the coronavirus pandemic.

PIX: Shilpa Shetty, Abhishek at David's premiere

PIX: Shilpa Shetty, Abhishek at David's premiere

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Here's looking at the red carpet pictures.

Affection of fans played huge role in my career: Tendulkar

Affection of fans played huge role in my career: Tendulkar

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

Sachin Tendulkar has said that the "warmth and affection" that he has received from the cricket loving Indian fans across the globe has played a "huge role" in his career.

'I got carried away': Pandya apologises for comments on TV show

'I got carried away': Pandya apologises for comments on TV show

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya apologised after being slammed for making what many construed as misogynistic and sexist remarks on the TV show Koffee With Karan, saying he got 'carried away by the nature' of the show.

'Vikas puch raha hai': Oppn takes a dig at BJP's 'chowkidar' campaign

'Vikas puch raha hai': Oppn takes a dig at BJP's 'chowkidar' campaign

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Mayawati said the "chaiwala" prime minister has now turned "chowkidar" and this shows the "change" India witnessed under this government.

Vietnam gears up for Trump-Kim summit

Vietnam gears up for Trump-Kim summit

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

United States President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have arrived in Vietnam and are getting ready for their second meeting in just nine months. The two leaders, who have a history of insult-hurling and name-calling, plan to discuss nuclear weapons on Wednesday and Thursday in Hanoi. The meetings are a follow-up to their first summit last June, when they signed a vaguely worded agreement promising to work toward denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula.

IPL 2020: From shampoo to face masks, brands score a six this season

IPL 2020: From shampoo to face masks, brands score a six this season

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Small and big advertisers are making their presence felt this year far more than they did earlier, bringing a smile to the faces of the tournament's organisers and partners.

Spotted: Lara, Mahesh in Thailand

Spotted: Lara, Mahesh in Thailand

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

Reader Prem Mohanty has sent us a photograph.

Migrant in viral photo reaches Bihar, couldn't see son

Migrant in viral photo reaches Bihar, couldn't see son

Rediff.com17 May 2020

The powerful image of the distraught man, struggling to reach home in Begusarai, almost 1,200 km away during the nationwide lockdown, was widely shared across all media, becoming a defining image of the trauma of lakhs of migrant labourers stranded away from home.

Sack Giriraj, says Sanjay Nirupam; defends sexist remark against Smriti Irani

Sack Giriraj, says Sanjay Nirupam; defends sexist remark against Smriti Irani

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam on Thursday demanded the sacking of Bharatiya Janata Party MP Giriraj Singh for his remarks against Congress President Sonia Gandhi but evaded questions on the statement he made on Union Minister Smriti Irani in 2012 during a television debate.

Check out who defeated Sehwag in Twitter battle

Check out who defeated Sehwag in Twitter battle

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Ross Taylor has signed off from India, but he has got something to reveal.

World snooker: Merchant loses to O'Donnel

World snooker: Merchant loses to O'Donnel

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

Ace Indian cueist Yasin Merchant will have to wait till Wednesday to know whether he will make it to the knock-out stages of the IBSF World Snooker Championship after losing to England's Martin O'Donnel on the second day in Bangalore, on Tuesday.

When China was humiliated on cricket field

When China was humiliated on cricket field

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

China were humiliated as they were bowled out for 28 by Saudi Arabia.

Bahrain decision a costly mistake for F1: Mosley

Bahrain decision a costly mistake for F1: Mosley

Rediff.com5 Jun 2011

Former motor racing chief Max Mosley added his voice on Sunday to those opposed to Formula One racing in Bahrain this season, warning that the sport would pay a heavy price for the decision.

Top Mumbai cop kills himself with service revolver

Top Mumbai cop kills himself with service revolver

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

Assistant Commissioner of Police Baburao Gaikwad of Dahisar division shot himself in his head with 9mm revolver at his office in the premises of Dahisar police station this afternoon, City Police Commissioner Sanjeev Dayal told PTI.

J&K: 3 LeT terrorists killed in encounter

J&K: 3 LeT terrorists killed in encounter

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

Three top Lashker-e-Tayiba terrorists were killed and an army jawan was injured in an encounter with security forces in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday.

Sadhvi Pragya arrested in Sunil Joshi murder case

Sadhvi Pragya arrested in Sunil Joshi murder case

Rediff.com26 Feb 2011

"The MP police moved an application in the special MCOCA court here, and after taking the court's permission they placed Sadhvi under arrest in the Sunil Joshi murder case," Rohini Salian, Special Public Prosecutor, told PTI.

ABVP holds march against 'anti-nationals'

ABVP holds march against 'anti-nationals'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Hundreds of ABVP supporters on Wednesday marched from Ramlila Maidan to Jantar Mantar to denounce "anti-nationals".

Movie halls prepare for a post lockdown world

Movie halls prepare for a post lockdown world

Rediff.com9 May 2020

'We have to scale down our theatre's seating capacity by tweaking the arrangement of seats.' 'We have to stop screening back-to-back shows to ensure that people do not bump into one another.'

How the UK Bribery Act will hit Indian cos

How the UK Bribery Act will hit Indian cos

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

Following a spate of bribery cases, Indian Inc may be in for some severe trouble after the UK Bribery Act comes into force from April 1.

TCS Q4 net up 31.1% at Rs 2,623 crore

TCS Q4 net up 31.1% at Rs 2,623 crore

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

Excellent execution and a constant focus on the customer has helped TCS.

My Agenda for Modi's New India

My Agenda for Modi's New India

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

'I hope Prime Minister Modi will take the population bull by the horns,' says Sudhir Bisht.

A strategy to win the World Cup

A strategy to win the World Cup

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Colonel Anil Athale (retd) lists a few military tactics that may help team India win the World Cup.

Dolly Bindra: I got 30 offers after Bigg Boss!

Dolly Bindra: I got 30 offers after Bigg Boss!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

Dolly Bindra talks about life after Bigg Boss and more.

Abducted Nepalese industrialist rescued in Bihar

Abducted Nepalese industrialist rescued in Bihar

Rediff.com29 May 2016

The kidnappers had demanded a ransom ranging from Rs 60 crore to 100 crore in Nepalese currency, the SP said.

Co-star arrested for Yogi actor's death

Co-star arrested for Yogi actor's death

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

Laveena Bhatia was in the house when the incident happened.

Shastri hits out at critics in explosive press conference

Shastri hits out at critics in explosive press conference

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

The Ganguly-Shastri relationship became a topic of discussion after the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) comprising Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman preferred Anil Kumble over him in 2016, with both having a public fallout.

'I wasn't after money, I wasn't chasing stardom'

'I wasn't after money, I wasn't chasing stardom'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

'I don't celebrate my success and that's why I don't moan my failures.'

Life lessons from the amazing Ruskin Bond

Life lessons from the amazing Ruskin Bond

Rediff.com19 May 2018

On his 84th birthday, the much loved author shares his latest thoughts.

Why outside food is giving 'indigestion' to multiplexes

Why outside food is giving 'indigestion' to multiplexes

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

In a competitive market, pricing is the management's business. The consumer has so many choices -- single screens, multiplexes, TV, online streaming or DVDs. Nothing forces him to go to a multiplex. Nor are films an essential commodity where prices have to be regulated, says Vanita Kohli Khandekar.

Chess: Anand draws again; Hari, Abhijeet win

Chess: Anand draws again; Hari, Abhijeet win

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

World champion Viswanathan Anand settled for his third successive draw, but P Harikrishna and Abhijeet Gupta posted wins in their respective groups on a reasonably good day for the Indians in the third round of the Corus Chess Tournament in Wijk Aan Zee, The Netherlands.