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Have a 'blooming' time at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Have a 'blooming' time at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

For those who aren't lucky enough to visit the iconic grounds, here's a stroll through the beautiful gardens.

Australia pacer Johnson doubtful for fourth India Test

Australia pacer Johnson doubtful for fourth India Test

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson is doubtful for the fourth and final Test against India in Sydney next week after a hamstring problem forced him out of training on Saturday.

Handle China like a Test match, not a Ranji match

Handle China like a Test match, not a Ranji match

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

'India doesn't want any fights with China. We want to develop a relationship further and faster, but we want to assure that our pride is not hurt in the process because China has risen and India is, still, rising. This, in a nutshell is India's policy on China.'

Chandhok replaces Trulli in Germany

Chandhok replaces Trulli in Germany

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

India's Karun Chandhok will replace Jarno Trulli for Team Lotus at this weekend's German Grand Prix as the outfit continue their bid for a first ever Formula One point.

Sorry for deaths of followers, charges against me are false, says Rampal

Sorry for deaths of followers, charges against me are false, says Rampal

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Arrested controversial godman Rampal on Thursday rejected charges that he had asked thousands of his followers to be kept hostage for past several days inside his ashram at Barwala to evade police action in a contempt of court case.

Job losses: The gig economy is coming

Job losses: The gig economy is coming

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Sudipto Dey discusses the changing nature of jobs with Paul Dupuis, who recently took charge as India head of HR services major Randstad.

Job losses: The gig economy is coming

Job losses: The gig economy is coming

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Sudipto Dey discusses the changing nature of jobs with Paul Dupuis, who recently took charge as India head of HR services major Randstad.

The ghost of colonial loot is coming back to haunt Britain

The ghost of colonial loot is coming back to haunt Britain

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

'It is clear that Britain is a country with a limited future,' says Rajeev Srinivasan.

Munaf gets SOS call for SL tri-series

Munaf gets SOS call for SL tri-series

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

Fast bowler Munaf Patel is being rushed to Sri Lanka to bolster the Indian squad in the ongoing tri-series, also featuring New Zealand.

Davis Cup final: Serbia aim to make history

Davis Cup final: Serbia aim to make history

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

Gael Monfils will get the chance to give France a flying start in this weekend's Davis Cup final against Serbia after Thursday's draw paired him against world number 49 Janko Tipsarevic in the opening singles. Serbia's world number three Novak Djokovic will take on Gilles Simon in the second singles on Friday.

'Mr Naipaul, forget about it'

'Mr Naipaul, forget about it'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

'I don't think you have anything to say to me and I certainly don't have anything to say to you.' Bharat Bhushan recalls his encounters with V S Naipaul.

Stand-off in Punjab: Followers of 'godman in freezer' refuse to cremate him

Stand-off in Punjab: Followers of 'godman in freezer' refuse to cremate him

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

In scenes reminiscent of Godman Rampal's ashram, heavy police was deployed outside an ashram in Nurmahal in Punjab's Jalandhar district as followers of godman Ashutosh Maharaj are refusing to cremate him.

Climate change: Let's clear the confusion

Climate change: Let's clear the confusion

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

The divergent utterances by environment and forests minister Jairam Ramesh and prime minister's special envoy on climate change Shyam Saran have created a good deal of ambiguity within and outside the country over the government's strategy for these talks.

Warner calls on experienced batsmen to be more responsible

Warner calls on experienced batsmen to be more responsible

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

'When it comes to technique...you grow up on wickets that are fast and bouncy, when you come to the subcontinent, it is your first series and it is hard to adapt. When you keep coming back, there are no excuses. You should know the conditions'

Scale to skill: The mantra Indian IT needs

Scale to skill: The mantra Indian IT needs

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Of the 3.9 million the sector employs, HR experts say at least 100,000 are likely to lose their jobs by the end of this financial year. Ayan Pramanik and Raghu Krishnan report.

An energy superpower? Not India!

An energy superpower? Not India!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

Arunabha Ghosh on why India will increasingly become an energy great power, but not an energy hegemon.

Anti-Modi resolution blocked in Pak's Punjab province Assembly

Anti-Modi resolution blocked in Pak's Punjab province Assembly

Rediff.com28 May 2014

A resolution against Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his "allegations" of terrorism against Pakistan was today blocked in the Assembly of Punjab province, ruled by Premier Nawaz Sharif's PML-N party.

Moto Mods: How Lenovo made India fall in love with Motorola again

Moto Mods: How Lenovo made India fall in love with Motorola again

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Mods let Lenovo fight the features battle with premium players like Apple and Samsung and keep the price of the phone low, thereby drawing in aspirational customers who can't afford high-priced feature-rich handsets.

How much will India count with Trump?

How much will India count with Trump?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

His view will be shaped by his perception of US world interests and India's economic performance relative to China.

BCCI sticks to its diktat for selectors

BCCI sticks to its diktat for selectors

Rediff.com16 Dec 2007

The Working Committee also ratified the appointment of Gary Kirsten as India coach and Dav Whatmore as the NCA head.

Top 5 fuel-efficient scooters in India

Top 5 fuel-efficient scooters in India

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

If you are looking for a comfortable ride on bustling Indian roads without having to worry about fuel average, we have got these five options for you.

Australia not sorry: Gilchrist

Australia not sorry: Gilchrist

Rediff.com7 Jan 2008

Australia vice captain Adam Gilchrist has dismissed Indian captain Anil Kumble's criticism about the lack of sportsman spirit.

Gates, Hewlett earmark $9.1 mn for Indian kids

Gates, Hewlett earmark $9.1 mn for Indian kids

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

The William and Flora Hewlett and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundations announced a $9.1 million grant for Pratham, a non-profit organisation, recently to help 60 million children in India get added help in basic math, reading and writing.

A campaign to promote literacy in India

A campaign to promote literacy in India

Rediff.com5 Apr 2007

The campaign supports the Read India movement of Pratham and follows the announcement in New Delhi of the findings of a survey commissioned by the organisation

Why the CH-47F Chinook gives Indian pilots a high

Why the CH-47F Chinook gives Indian pilots a high

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

The CH-47F version of the Chinook that India is buying from the United States is a high-tech marvel.

Meet the teacher who won a million dollar prize

Meet the teacher who won a million dollar prize

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Primary school teacher Hanan Al Hroub from a refugee camp in conflict-torn Palestine has won the Global Teacher Prize for educating her students about non-violence.

Kalam made us believe the sky was never too high

Kalam made us believe the sky was never too high

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

'As a nation we came up short, but that did not deter Kalam. He made it his life mission to exhort the young to greatness.'

Dravid caught in spin dilemma

Dravid caught in spin dilemma

Rediff.com1 Jun 2006

Indian captain Rahul Dravid is in a dilemma over whether to play both his spinners in the first West Indies Test

Australian held in Lanka over Kadirgamar's murder

Australian held in Lanka over Kadirgamar's murder

Rediff.com17 Oct 2005

The arrested man is Charles Gnanakone.

Korea blank Iran 5-0

Korea blank Iran 5-0

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

Jong Chol Min and Kim Kum IL scored two goals each in the Group 'C' AFC Youth Football Championship match in Bangalore.

India-Bangladesh water sharing talks begin

India-Bangladesh water sharing talks begin

Rediff.com19 Sep 2005

The meeting was scheduled to be held in December, 2003, but was put back repeatedly although it is supposed to meet twice a year.

Inzamam plans three-pronged pace attack

Inzamam plans three-pronged pace attack

Rediff.com11 Jan 2006

Pakistan's captain says fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar will be his trump card in the upcoming series.

India look to stem the rot

India look to stem the rot

Rediff.com17 Aug 2005

India will desperately look to break the agonising sequence of debacles when they play Pakistan tomorrow in the Rabo Trophy hockey tournament.

Chappell blames batsmen for loss

Chappell blames batsmen for loss

Rediff.com10 Aug 2005

But India's coach said the situation does not warrant drastic changes in team composition.

India to keep experimenting

India to keep experimenting

Rediff.com15 Nov 2005

Captain Rahul Dravid said more surprises in store with regard to the number three batting slot.

India's Olympic ban to continue after IOC rejects IOA's compromise formula

India's Olympic ban to continue after IOC rejects IOA's compromise formula

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

India's wait to get back to Olympic fold will be delayed further after the International Olympic Committee stuck to its stand on the chargesheet clause, clearly stating that the IOA has to adopt the above mentioned clause in order to ensure good governance.

India improve upon FIFA rankings

India improve upon FIFA rankings

Rediff.com20 Oct 2005

India has climbed two places up to be placed 132nd in the latest FIFA rankings released on Wednesday.

Ramesh Powar in team for 2nd ODI

Ramesh Powar in team for 2nd ODI

Rediff.com31 Mar 2006

'Now even Sachin has to be careful'

'Now even Sachin has to be careful'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2005

Ganguly defends team's late arrival

Ganguly defends team's late arrival

Rediff.com25 Aug 2005

India's captain clarified that the team was only following the schedule provided to them.