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9 reasons for not getting a good night's sleep

9 reasons for not getting a good night's sleep

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

Not an insomniac but yet can't sleep at night? Wonder what makes you keep awake? Here are nine reasons.

Bhupathi blasts AITA's policy decision

Bhupathi blasts AITA's policy decision

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

Taking potshots at the All India Tennis Association, senior pro Mahesh Bhupathi, on Thursday, said he is not sure of pairing with Sania Mirza in the mixed doubles event of the London Olympics because of the national body's "funny politics".

PHOTOS: Sharapova, Serena and Djokovic cruise at Aus Open

PHOTOS: Sharapova, Serena and Djokovic cruise at Aus Open

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

Images from day four of the Australian Open 2012 tennis tournament in Melbourne, on Thursday.

Deepika, Jayanata may go to S Korea for training

Deepika, Jayanata may go to S Korea for training

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

Tata Steel plans to send woman archer Deepika Kumari and Jayanta Talukdar, the lone recurve archer qualified for the mega event, to South Korea for training ahead of the Olympics.

3rd hockey Test: Fit-again Walmiki set to play against SA

3rd hockey Test: Fit-again Walmiki set to play against SA

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

Promising striker Yuvraj Walmiki is all set to return to India's playing eleven in the third hockey Test against South Africa in New Delhi, on Thursday, after remaining in the sidelines for nearly one-and-a-half month due to a hip injury.

Lyon taking tips from Warne to plot India's downfall

Lyon taking tips from Warne to plot India's downfall

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

The only struggling Australian bowler against a clueless Indian batsmen, off-spinner Nathan Lyon is taking tips from spin legend Shane Warne to plot the downfall of Virender Sehwag and his men in the fourth and final Test in Adelaide starting on January 24.

Maradona has kidney stones removed

Maradona has kidney stones removed

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

Diego Maradona has undergone surgery to have kidney stones removed, the Dubai hospital where he is being treated said on Monday.

I-League: Shillong Lajong signs Renedy Singh

I-League: Shillong Lajong signs Renedy Singh

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

North East's only Football Club in the prestigious I-League, the Shillong Lajong FC, on Monday, signed national mid-fielder Renedy Singh ahead of their first home encounter against Churchill on Wednesday.

Good News: India's unemployment rate falls to 6.6%

Good News: India's unemployment rate falls to 6.6%

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

Government on Thursday said unemployment rate in the country has declined from 8.3 per cent in 2004-05 to 6.6 per cent in 2009-10 despite global slowdown because of the success of the employment policies.

India's top 20 youthful brands

India's top 20 youthful brands

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

Youth is one of the largest consumer groups in India. Every brand is trying to reach out to them. Read here to find out, which brand was successful in its attempt to connect with the youth.

Will the new engine deal benefit GoAir?

Will the new engine deal benefit GoAir?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

GoAir Managing Director Jeh Wadia is ecstatic. Eight months after ordering 72 Airbus A320 Neos worth over $7 billion (Rs 32,400 crore), he has signed an all-important engine deal for these planes.

This will be the fastest car in the world

This will be the fastest car in the world

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

Right now, the fastest car in the world is the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport.

Photos: Bajaj unveils Pulsar 200 Naked Sport

Photos: Bajaj unveils Pulsar 200 Naked Sport

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

After 10 long years, Bajaj Auto has finally unveiled the next generation Pulsar, which is not only a huge step forward but will redefine the motorcycle industry.

Top 5 smartphones with killer looks and performance

Top 5 smartphones with killer looks and performance

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

We help you with a list of five phones that will make your friends jealous (unless they have one of the other four from this very list!).

India shining: Per capita income to cross Rs 60,000!

India shining: Per capita income to cross Rs 60,000!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

Reflecting general rise in living standard, India's per capita income is estimated to grow above Rs 60,000 per annum or over Rs 5,000 per month, said the government data.

Delhi police trace Baby Falak's 3-year-old sister

Delhi police trace Baby Falak's 3-year-old sister

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

In the latest development in the Baby Falak case, the Delhi police have traced the second child of her mother, Munni, in Muzaffarpur in Bihar. The three-year-old child has been identified by the police as Sanobar.

9 major rivals of Honda Brio Diesel

9 major rivals of Honda Brio Diesel

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

Honda Motors has developed its own diesel power-trains.

'Elephant' haunts Rahul in his dreams: BSP

'Elephant' haunts Rahul in his dreams: BSP

Rediff.com5 Feb 2012

Bahujan Samaj Party National General Secretary Satish Chandra Mishra on Sunday said his party symbol elephant haunts Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in his dreams as the BSP was all set to "reach" the national capital soon.

BCCI to clarify stand with Sahara over IPL rules

BCCI to clarify stand with Sahara over IPL rules

Rediff.com4 Feb 2012

The BCCI made it clear that rules would not be bent for any IPL franchise but it would still reach out to aggrieved sponsors and Pune Warriors owners Sahara India 'as soon as practicable to clarify its intentions.'

Army chief age row: SC defers case till Feb 10, slams govt

Army chief age row: SC defers case till Feb 10, slams govt

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

Indian Army Chief Gen V K Singh seems to have won the first round in the legal battle on the age row with the Supreme Court on Friday saying the manner in which his statutory complaint was rejected by the government "appears to be vitiated".

Over 120 feared killed in Papua New Guinea ship tragedy

Over 120 feared killed in Papua New Guinea ship tragedy

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

More than 120 people are feared dead after a ship with over 350 on board sank off Papua New Guinea's north coast, even as ships and helicopters are continuing to search for missing people, officials said on Friday.

Khar's visit to Kabul good, well-timed: US

Khar's visit to Kabul good, well-timed: US

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

The visit of the Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar to Kabul was good and well timed, the United States has said even as it awaited the details of the trip from the two countries.

Don't buy a TABLET PC before you read this!

Don't buy a TABLET PC before you read this!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

A tablet buying guide to help you make a decision.

The all new Maruti Swift Dzire at Rs 4.79 lakh

The all new Maruti Swift Dzire at Rs 4.79 lakh

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

Shinzo Nakanishi, the company's MD and CEO pulled off the covers from the dazzling car and announced that these prices are introductory and will be raised later.

Baby Falak fighting grim battle, next 48 hours crucial

Baby Falak fighting grim battle, next 48 hours crucial

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

Two-year-old Falak, who was brought to a hospital in a battered condition, is fighting a grim battle for life as her has been affected by an infection, an All India Institute of Medical Sciences doctor said on Wednesday.

6 stunning cars that will be launched soon

6 stunning cars that will be launched soon

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

Most of these car models have already been unveiled at the recently held Delhi Auto Expo 2012.

E-book revolution likely: Students brace for digital storm

E-book revolution likely: Students brace for digital storm

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

While India is yet to see the launch of iBooks 2 and iBooks Author, independent developers in the education space are already eyeing the digitised space.

IPL: Laxman may not get a team in auctions

IPL: Laxman may not get a team in auctions

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Already under severe pressure to retain his place in the Test squad, VVS Laxman's IPL career may just come to a halt as none of the nine franchises are keen on roping in the senior batsman as a full-time player.

Formula One: Raikkonen back behind the wheel

Formula One: Raikkonen back behind the wheel

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Kimi Raikkonen's Formula One comeback picked up speed on Monday when the Finn got back behind the wheel of a two-year-old Renault grand prix car at the Valencia circuit in eastern Spain.

BAD NEWS!  India's GDP to fall further, says RBI

BAD NEWS! India's GDP to fall further, says RBI

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

The RBI-sponsored survey by professional forecasters has revised the growth projection for the current fiscal downward to 7 per cent, which is lower than the central bank's projection of 7.6 per cent.

Kvitova makes a hash of smash in Melbourne

Kvitova makes a hash of smash in Melbourne

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

There's nowhere to hide when you hit the worst shot of a tennis Grand Slam.

NBA: Pacers trip up cold-shooting Lakers

NBA: Pacers trip up cold-shooting Lakers

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

The Indiana Pacers took advantage of an ice-cold Los Angeles Lakers side with a 98-96 victory on Sunday, inflicting a third successive loss the home team.

Malhotra knew of suspension of Kalmadi: R K Anand

Malhotra knew of suspension of Kalmadi: R K Anand

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

The fierce wrangling in the IOA took a new turn on Monday with its senior functionary R K Anand claiming that the Ethics Commission's 'suspension' of Suresh Kalmadi was known to the apex body's top brass but was deliberately kept under wraps, a claim which was rejected by the rival faction.

Three-year plan to protect Cummins from injuries

Three-year plan to protect Cummins from injuries

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

Cricket Australia has drawn up a three-year plan to ease the workload on teen pace sensation Pat Cummins and protect him from injuries.

I-League: Prayag United stun Mohun Bagan

I-League: Prayag United stun Mohun Bagan

Rediff.com22 Jan 2012

A spectacular pile-driver from former international Deepak Mondal gave Prayag United the necessary lead to help it upset the Kolkata giant Mohun Bagan 2-1, in a 16th round I-League match, played at the Salt Lake Stadium, in Kolkata on Sunday.

NBA: Bosh guides home-loving Heat past 76ers

NBA: Bosh guides home-loving Heat past 76ers

Rediff.com22 Jan 2012

Chris Bosh sparked the Miami Heat to a third home win in a row on Saturday, draining 30 points in a 113-92 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.

La-Liga: Tiger Falcao feasts on Real Sociedad

La-Liga: Tiger Falcao feasts on Real Sociedad

Rediff.com22 Jan 2012

Colombia striker Radamel Falcao scored a hat-trick and helped Atletico Madrid to their first away win of the season, in a 4-0 victory at Real Sociedad in La Liga on Saturday.

Calm Wriddhiman Saha feels no pressure

Calm Wriddhiman Saha feels no pressure

Rediff.com21 Jan 2012

Unfazed by the sudden spotlight on him, India's reserve wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha said he is not intimidated by the prospect of having to fill in for Mahendra Singh Dhoni behind the stumps in the fourth and final Test against Australia starting in Adelaide on January 24.

Tendulkar, Zaheer slip in Test rankings; Pakistanis rise

Tendulkar, Zaheer slip in Test rankings; Pakistanis rise

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

Sachin Tendulkar remained static at ninth in the batting list, while Zaheer Khan fell a rung, to occupy the ninth position in the bowling charts in the latest ICC Test rankings released on Friday.

Vijay Kumar strikes gold at Asian shooting

Vijay Kumar strikes gold at Asian shooting

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

Vijay Kumar earned India's a fifth gold medal at the Asian Shooting Championships when he finished on top in the Standard Pistol event in Doha on Friday. However, there was no Olympic Quota place for the country from the event, as it does not feature in the quadrennial extravaganza.