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Cutting-edge design: They created child-friendly syringes!

Cutting-edge design: They created child-friendly syringes!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

Meet the young and enterprising Samarth Mungali who joined hands with classmate Bhavna Bahri to start a design firm called No Formulae.

Google is once again India's best employer

Google is once again India's best employer

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Indian workforce prefers to work for companies operating in sectors like IT, followed by BFSI and retail & FMCG.

Ashes win will be 'ideal reward' for Cook, 'achievement' for Clarke

Ashes win will be 'ideal reward' for Cook, 'achievement' for Clarke

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Alastair Cook and Michael Clarke both have particular reasons for wanting to win the upcoming Ashes series that begins with the first cricket Test in Cardiff starting on Wednesday.

England's James Taylor forced to retire due to 'severe heart condition'

England's James Taylor forced to retire due to 'severe heart condition'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

England batsman James Taylor has been forced to retire from all forms of cricket with immediate effect after it was discovered that he has a serious heart condition. Taylor had to withdraw from Nottinghamshire fixture against Cambridge University last week with what was believed to be a viral condition, but the club said on Tuesday that scans had revealed that the 26-year-old has ARVC (arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy). "Safe to say this has been the toughest week of my life! My world is upside down. But I'm here to stay and I'm battling on! #lifestooshort," tweeted Taylor.

What is the End-Use Monitoring Agreement?

What is the End-Use Monitoring Agreement?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

'The government ought to have taken Parliament into confidence on the EUMA rather than place on record just the two sentences on the agreement found in Krishna's statement on Clinton's visit.'

Asia C'ship: India men & women teams start on winning note

Asia C'ship: India men & women teams start on winning note

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

Sindhu leads India to 3-2 win over Hong Kong in Asia badminton Team Championship

The ultimate credit crunch gadget!

The ultimate credit crunch gadget!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

Call it the ultimate credit crunch gadget -- a bracelet which tells you when you are too stressed or emotional, and helps cope with them.

Economic woes: Middle age begins at 35!

Economic woes: Middle age begins at 35!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

Thirty-five is fast becoming the new 40 as worries about the economy and healthcare are pushing American people into middle age earlier, a new study claimed.

'Kohli's preference for short formats will hold him back in Tests'

'Kohli's preference for short formats will hold him back in Tests'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Former New Zealand captain Martin Crowe has said Virat Kohli, Joe Root, Steven Smith and Kane Williamson are the new "fabulous four" of Test Cricket but will go through "teething problems" before shooting for the stars.

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

Rediff.com brings you some pictures that summarise the happenings in the sporting world in the week that was.

With best wishes from Bolt, Blake qualifies fastest for 100 final

With best wishes from Bolt, Blake qualifies fastest for 100 final

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

Jamaica's former world champion Yohan Blake sailed into the final of the 100 metres at the Commonwealth Games on Sunday, living up to his top billing on the opening day of the athletics at the Gold Coast.

Afghan elections a blow to Taliban: Experts

Afghan elections a blow to Taliban: Experts

Rediff.com22 Aug 2009

The large turnout of voters in the Afghan presidential elections despite threats from militant groups is a blow to Taliban, eminent South Asian experts have said.

Aus opener Hughes bowled over by Sachin's humility

Aus opener Hughes bowled over by Sachin's humility

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

Sachin Tendulkar's humility has bowled over Australian batsman Philip Hughes, who says it was a fantastic experience to get tips from the Indian icon over a cup of coffee.

Injured Sarwan likely to miss first Test

Injured Sarwan likely to miss first Test

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

The West Indies will take on Australia in the first Test at the Gabba in Brisbane without the services of key middle order batsman Ramnaresh Sarwan, who suffered a training mishap.

World Cup Hockey: Germany storm into semis

World Cup Hockey: Germany storm into semis

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Defending champions Germany saw off a late challenge from New Zealand to score a thumping 5-2 victory and booked a semifinal berth in the Hero Honda Hockey World Cup in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Germany squad for hockey World Cup

Germany squad for hockey World Cup

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

Germany's squad for the 12th hockey World Cup in New Delhi.

India, US to expand areas of cooperation

India, US to expand areas of cooperation

Rediff.com18 Jul 2009

Reaffirming that United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's visit to India will expand the areas of cooperation, a top Barack Obama administration official said Washington intends to deepen and strengthen the strategic partnership with New Delhi. "India is a global power. I think, as the Secretary reflected earlier this week and will certainly do so when she is in India, there is an opportunity to expand the areas of cooperation," he said.

5 Gifts The Wedding Couple Will Absolutely Love

5 Gifts The Wedding Couple Will Absolutely Love

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Finding an appropriate present for your loved one is not an easy task. So instead of finding what is in fashion, focusing on the needs of a newlywed is a great way of deciding what to give as a gift for couples on their wedding.

Punish perpetrators of 26/11: US tells Pakistan

Punish perpetrators of 26/11: US tells Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

The United States has asked Pakistan to bring the perpetrators of the Mumbai terror attack, which killed over 160 people including six Americans, to justice. India and the US have maintained that terrorist leaders based in Pakistan were responsible for the strike. "We believe the government of Pakistan should continue its investigation, to ensure that all those who are responsible for the attack are in fact brought to justice," said the State Department.

'I'm close to full fitness and confident of bowling well in the Test series'

'I'm close to full fitness and confident of bowling well in the Test series'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Racing against time to get fit for the Test series against South Africa, starting November 5, Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin says he is close to regaining full fitness and is confident of bowling well in the four-match series.

Pathankot attack: IAF probe reveals security lapses, airbase ex-commander resigns

Pathankot attack: IAF probe reveals security lapses, airbase ex-commander resigns

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

Air Commodore J S Dhamoon, who was commanding the Pathankot air force base when it was attacked by heavily armed terrorists last year, has taken pre-mature retirement from service.

Rate cut fails to boost Indian consumer's sentiment: Survey

Rate cut fails to boost Indian consumer's sentiment: Survey

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The latest rate cut has not yet trickled down to consumers.

NELP auction: Energy majors flock to roadshows

NELP auction: Energy majors flock to roadshows

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Jitin Prasada, who led the roadshows in the US and Canada, said the roadshows for 70 blocks offered in NELP-VIII and 10 coal bed methane blocks received overwhelming response from investors.

Consumer-oriented firms get a Second Life

Consumer-oriented firms get a Second Life

Rediff.com30 Apr 2009

Amul, non-government organisations reach out to buyers through the virtual world, which is free.

Arjun, the other Tendulkar, makes international debut

Arjun, the other Tendulkar, makes international debut

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

Sachin Tendulkar's 18-year-old son announced his arrival in the international arena with a wicket in his first 12 balls for India U-19, and the significance of the game was not lost on the cricket fraternity.

Dev Patel competes with Oscar winners

Dev Patel competes with Oscar winners

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

In what many movie observers believe is one of the biggest surprises in years, Dev Patel, 18, has just been nominated along with Heath Ledger (The Dark Knight), Josh Brolin, (Milk), Robert Downey Jr. (Tropic Thunder) and Philip Seymour Hoffman (Doubt) for the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Best Supporting Actor Award.

Placements: How engineering colleges stay on top of the game

Placements: How engineering colleges stay on top of the game

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

Realigned training modules. Better automation and coding tools. Internal contests and more.

Small is big for consumer durable firms

Small is big for consumer durable firms

Rediff.com10 Apr 2009

Videocon, Philips and Godrej are reworking strategy to grow their small appliance business. Last year, their focus was on high-end products. This shift to the low-end segment, they believe, will help them maintain their sales growth from Tier-II & Tier-III cities, while simultaneously helping them penetrate into rural areas. Home appliances account for over Rs 50 billion of the Rs 320 billion consumer durable business and is growing at a rate of 10-12 per cent.

When I met the Queen of England

When I met the Queen of England

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Dancer-Choreographer Astad Deboo met Queen Elizabeth, William and Kate at Buckingham Palace on Monday at the launch of India-UK year of Culture. He tells Archana Masih/Rediff.com that the Queen even did a cute little dance movement when he was presented to her.

The cutest photos from UK's Prince Louis' christening

The cutest photos from UK's Prince Louis' christening

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Prince Louis, the youngest child of United Kingdon's Prince William and Kate, was christened on Monday (July 9), at the Chapel Royal in London with family by his side.

Amazon Echo Dot, Echo or Echo Plus: Which one should you choose?

Amazon Echo Dot, Echo or Echo Plus: Which one should you choose?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

The Alexa-powered devices are here.

Sex and recession

Sex and recession

Rediff.com30 Dec 2008

At least there's one bright spot in this dreadful economy.

3 Exclusive Wedding Gifts That Make an Impression!

3 Exclusive Wedding Gifts That Make an Impression!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Looking for right wedding gifts ideas that will make a wow-worthy impression on your mate and his beloved!Check out these 3 exclusive wedding gifts that make an impression.

Men's Hockey World Cup: The goal-scorers

Men's Hockey World Cup: The goal-scorers

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

The goal-scorers at the men's hockey World Cup being played in Delhi.

Ashes: With Anderson fit, Wood expects to get the axe

Ashes: With Anderson fit, Wood expects to get the axe

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Fast bowler Mark Wood, who took the final wicket in the fourth Test to seal England's Ashes triumph, expects to be dropped for the fifth and final match against Australia at The Oval on Thursday.

Canada's squad for hockey World Cup

Canada's squad for hockey World Cup

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

Canada's squad for the 12th hockey World Cup in New Delhi.

Rain gods could help England retain the Ashes title on Monday

Rain gods could help England retain the Ashes title on Monday

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

Before rain intervened in the Old Trafford Test to leave Australia's Ashes comeback hopes in grave doubt, an annoyed Michael Clarke remonstrated with umpires after they ordered players off the ground for bad light on Sunday.

Gold may revisit $1,000 soon: GFMS

Gold may revisit $1,000 soon: GFMS

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

The London-based global precious metals consultancy firm, however, warned that the rally may not be straight as a summer lull or the need for inflationary pressures to build could result in a period of sub-$900 prices in the short term.

Is Amazon's Echo Dot smarter than Google Home and Apple HomePod?

Is Amazon's Echo Dot smarter than Google Home and Apple HomePod?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

The device supports a host of India-specific apps and the more you use it, the better it gets.

Hughes' remarkable feat

Hughes' remarkable feat

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

After scoring a brilliant 115 in the first innings of Durban Test, Philip Hughes went one step further as he scored 160 in the second dig.