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Williams sisters want to rule again

Williams sisters want to rule again

Rediff.com17 Jun 2005

12 adventures you must try in 2016

12 adventures you must try in 2016

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

How many of these will you include in your travel list for 2016?

RBI caps withdrawals from Yes Bank; supersedes board

RBI caps withdrawals from Yes Bank; supersedes board

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

The regulatory actions, undertaken by the RBI and the government, came hours after finance ministry sources confirmed that SBI was directed to bail out the troubled lender. For the next month, Yes Bank will led by the RBI-appointed administrator Prashant Kumar, an ex-chief financial officer of SBI.

Want to help in Kerala flood relief? Here's how

Want to help in Kerala flood relief? Here's how

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

The Kerala government has set up a web site, keralarescue.in, to coordinate relief and aid for the floods-affected people. It has also set up a website for online transfer of donations towards flood relief.

'India needs businessmen in Parliament'

'India needs businessmen in Parliament'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

'When you come through the hassles and struggles of business life, your mind is wired differently.' 'You are more connected to reality,' Akali Dal MP Naresh Gujral tells Rahul Jacob and Archis Mohan

Sports shorts: Women's hockey team wins Malaysia series opener

Sports shorts: Women's hockey team wins Malaysia series opener

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

A summary of sports events that made news on Wednesday.

Tsunami affects Sydney-Hobart race

Tsunami affects Sydney-Hobart race

Rediff.com29 Dec 2004

Ozil shines on return as Arsenal crush PSG in Singapore

Ozil shines on return as Arsenal crush PSG in Singapore

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

Arsenal fielded a strong team with Ozil installed as captain and the Premier League side soon took control against weakened opposition, given the time and space they will not be afforded when the domestic campaign kicks off in August.

NZ says business as usual despite tour cancellation report

NZ says business as usual despite tour cancellation report

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

New Zealand are preparing for the third test against India as scheduled despite a local media report that the remainder of the tour has been cancelled by the Indian cricket board due to financial problems. The Indian Express newspaper quoted an unnamed official from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as saying the board's bank accounts had been frozen after a recommendation by the Lodha Committee, a court-appointed panel set up to look into its operations.

After tax sops, govt ushers FDI reforms to propel growth

After tax sops, govt ushers FDI reforms to propel growth

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

FDI is a major driver of economic growth and a source of non-debt finance for the economic development of the country. The government has put in place an investor-friendly policy on FDI, under which investment up to 100 per cent is permitted on the automatic route in most sectors/ activities. At $ 64.37 billion, FDI in 2018-19 is the highest ever investment received for any financial year.

Meet the new 'rulers' of Indian roads

Meet the new 'rulers' of Indian roads

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Some of the notable models set to make a debut next year include the Tata Harrier, the Mahindra S201, the Kia SP Concept, MG Motors' Boujun 530, and the Honda HR-V.

12 incredible travel experiences in India

12 incredible travel experiences in India

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

How many of these have you tried already?

PIX: France top group, Denmark also in Round of 16 after dull draw

PIX: France top group, Denmark also in Round of 16 after dull draw

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Already-qualified France played out an uninspiring goalless draw with Denmark in their final World Cup Group C match at Moscow's Luzhniki stadium on Tuesday, which was enough to ensure that both teams advance to the knockout stage.

PHOTOS: Dive in for a glimpse of Europe's first undersea museum

PHOTOS: Dive in for a glimpse of Europe's first undersea museum

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Here is a glimpse of what to expect at Europe's first underwater museum.

Robots rule US box office!

Robots rule US box office!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2005

Rupee recovers 8 paise to end at 66.91 against USD

Rupee recovers 8 paise to end at 66.91 against USD

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

On Wednesday, the rupee had dropped by 26 paise.

Animated times at box office

Animated times at box office

Rediff.com8 Nov 2004

The Super 30 Review

The Super 30 Review

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

'What Super 30 really wants to say is Hrithik Roshan can be an action hero without showing off his sculpted torso,' says Sukanya Verma.

Ferrari domination threatens F1

Ferrari domination threatens F1

Rediff.com7 Mar 2004

Michael Schumacher led the team to a one-two victory in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

Vettel has nothing to fear but plenty to do

Vettel has nothing to fear but plenty to do

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

The German is 40 points adrift of Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton with six races remaining and is running out of time to reassert himself in the battle of the four times world champions.

PHOTOS: PM Modi pays tribute to Ambedkar at Deekshabhoomi

PHOTOS: PM Modi pays tribute to Ambedkar at Deekshabhoomi

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

Taking forward the Bharatiya Janata Party's aggressive dalit outreach, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flew into Nagpur to pay homage to Bhimrao Ambedkar at 'Deekshabhoomi'.

Swim with sharks; kayak with crocodiles: 5 adventures to try this summer

Swim with sharks; kayak with crocodiles: 5 adventures to try this summer

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Get ready to challenge yourself.

Besotted Serena loves Blake's new look

Besotted Serena loves Blake's new look

Rediff.com18 Jan 2003

The 23-year-old studied at Harvard before turning professional on the tennis tour and Serena thinks he has got it all.

India rushes relief material to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka

India rushes relief material to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka

Rediff.com20 May 2016

India on Friday sent two naval ships and a C-17 aircraft with relief material like medicines and tents along with teams of rescue experts to Sri Lanka which has been severely battered by tropical cyclone Roanu.

Banks, NBFCs ride IPO gravy train

Banks, NBFCs ride IPO gravy train

Rediff.com5 Sep 2003

Smith, Warner thumbs down for four-day Tests

Smith, Warner thumbs down for four-day Tests

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Australia captain Steve Smith and star opener David Warner say they have no desire to play four-day Tests.

11 road trips you must take with your family

11 road trips you must take with your family

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

These trips will fill you with wanderlust.

The Great India-China Game

The Great India-China Game

Rediff.com23 Jun 2003

NGT issues notices to Uttarakhand, Himachal over forest fires

NGT issues notices to Uttarakhand, Himachal over forest fires

Rediff.com3 May 2016

A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar asked the ministry of environment and forests as to what they have done in the matter to control the situation.

As TN CM, Palaniswami's first order is to shut down 500 liquor shops

As TN CM, Palaniswami's first order is to shut down 500 liquor shops

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

The announcement was part of late All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo J Jayalalithaa's promise to usher in prohibition in the state in a phased manner, Palaniswami said in his first formal press conference since his elevation as chief minister last week.

Call The Doctor, I'm a Patriot

Call The Doctor, I'm a Patriot

Rediff.com28 Apr 2003

Malaysia sanctioned for crowd trouble at World Cup qualifier

Malaysia sanctioned for crowd trouble at World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

Malaysia have been issued with a formal warning and a raft of other sanctions from soccer's world governing body FIFA after their World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia last month was abandoned because of crowd trouble.

Will the West Coast refinery take off?

Will the West Coast refinery take off?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

BPCL's impending privatisation and RIL's stake sale to Saudi Aramco raise questions about the future of the West Coast Refinery, once touted as the world's largest.

Cruellest cut? Cashback on e-payment at petrol pumps slashed

Cruellest cut? Cashback on e-payment at petrol pumps slashed

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

'Dear Business Partner, Kindly note and inform your all customers that Digital Cashback has been revised from 0.75 per cent to 0.25 per cent with effect from August 1, 2018 across oil industry for all loyalty customers,' said the text message sent by State-owned oil companies to petrol pump operators.

'Hello Hangzhou': PM Modi arrives in China for G20 summit

'Hello Hangzhou': PM Modi arrives in China for G20 summit

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

"Hello Hangzhou! PM lands in China to attend the G20 Summit," Modi tweeted.

Kumaraswamy govt to face trust vote on Thursday

Kumaraswamy govt to face trust vote on Thursday

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

As the political turmoil lingered on with the ruling coalition making frenetic efforts to win back rebels who have pushed it to the brink of collapse, assembly Speaker K R Ramesh Kumar on Monday announced the confidence motion sought to be moved by Kumaraswamy would be taken up at 11 am on July 18.

Little hope for post-war boom in US economy

Little hope for post-war boom in US economy

Rediff.com7 Apr 2003

The US economy seems to have all but stalled out in recent months -- or perhaps even contracted -- and a raft of gloomy data have economists worried a revival may be difficult even if the Iraq war ends swiftly.\n\n\n\n

One word which sums up Australian open finalists: Survivor

One word which sums up Australian open finalists: Survivor

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

Simona Halep and Caroline Wozniacki will compete for high stakes in Saturday's Australian Open final, having each needed to save match points to prevent a premature exit at Melbourne Park.

17 die in NE flood; situation grim in Assam

17 die in NE flood; situation grim in Assam

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

The situation has improved marginally in Tripura and Mizoram in the past 24 hours.