News for 'renaissance'

Da Vinci painting sells for record $450 million

Da Vinci painting sells for record $450 million

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Salvator Mundi, a portrait of Jesus Christ, was once bought for $59.

The Saand Ki Aankh Review

The Saand Ki Aankh Review

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

'I felt a constant gag in my throat, and emerged from the movie somewhat mugged,' confesses Sreehari Nair.

Violence, arson mar Amit Shah's Kolkata road show

Violence, arson mar Amit Shah's Kolkata road show

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Parts of the city plunged into a welter of violence as his convoy was attacked with stones by alleged TMC supporters from inside the hostel of Vidyasagar College, triggering a clash between supporters of the two parties, officials said.

'India's divider in chief': PM on Time magazine cover

'India's divider in chief': PM on Time magazine cover

Rediff.com10 May 2019

The article also said that the opposition Congress party has little to offer other than the dynastic principle.

PHOTOS: Heroes welcome for Belgium on World Cup return

PHOTOS: Heroes welcome for Belgium on World Cup return

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

Belgium's soccer team received a hero's welcome in Brussels on Sunday, after achieving their best-ever World Cup result in Russia.

Prophets Facing Backwards

Prophets Facing Backwards

Rediff.com24 Dec 2003

How the Williams sisters inspired US women...

How the Williams sisters inspired US women...

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

The success of the American women at this year's US Open is nothing else than a reward from the Williams sisters' inspiration

Sabarimala row: Kerala women form 620-km long human 'wall'

Sabarimala row: Kerala women form 620-km long human 'wall'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

While Health minister K K Shylaja would lead the chain at Kasargod, senior CPM leader Brinda Karat would be the last person at the end of the chain in Thiruvananthapuram.

Philippoussis in Den Bosch semis

Philippoussis in Den Bosch semis

Rediff.com18 Jun 2005

The Australian wildcard continued his renaissance by beating Italian Davide Sanguinetti.

Mid-market hotels set to double

Mid-market hotels set to double

Rediff.com12 Nov 2004

'He was haunted by India'

'He was haunted by India'

Rediff.com2 May 2005

'Though all civilisations to Malraux seemed equal, India was more equal than some,' says Oliver Todd.

Crespo enjoys return to form

Crespo enjoys return to form

Rediff.com29 Mar 2005

The Argentine striker was so unhappy he almost quit soccer last year before a renaissance at AC Milan.

McEnroe urges Agassi to spend more time with Djokovic

McEnroe urges Agassi to spend more time with Djokovic

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

Andre Agassi and world number four Novak Djokovic need to work together for at least a month if the American's coaching is to have a long-term impact on the struggling Serb's game, three-times Wimbledon champion John McEnroe said.

Vaiko out after 7-hour detention

Vaiko out after 7-hour detention

Rediff.com15 Sep 2004

He had entered Chennai along with 3,000 supporters, despite a ban, to conclude his 42-day 'Renaissance March'.

US Open PHOTOS: Del Potro in quarters after Thiem retires; Halep advances

US Open PHOTOS: Del Potro in quarters after Thiem retires; Halep advances

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

Juan Martin del Potro's summer renaissance continued on Monday as the unseeded Argentine advanced into the US Open quarter-finals when Austrian eighth seed Dominic Thiem quit their match with an injury.

What if the land bill is not passed this Parliament session?

What if the land bill is not passed this Parliament session?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

'Re-issuing ordinances is against convention. Courts have said that re-promulgation of an ordinance is against the Constitution.'

The maverick who changed India's legal education

The maverick who changed India's legal education

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Whenever the history of India's National Law Schools is written, N R Madhava Menon's name will be deeply inscribed in it, says Mohammad Zeeshan Ahmad.

'They are making Ayodhya like Vatican or Mecca'

'They are making Ayodhya like Vatican or Mecca'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

'This is about reviving this country as a centre of Hindutva at Ayodhya.'

Del Potro's rise at Indian Wells has been inspiring

Del Potro's rise at Indian Wells has been inspiring

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

Juan Martin del Potro could barely believe he had finally won a Masters 1000 series title at the 51st attempt at Indian Wells on Sunday but is determined to keep the trophies coming in his late career renaissance.

Proteas embark on new era

Proteas embark on new era

Rediff.com27 Jun 2003

Cover-up! Italy conceals nude statues to avoid offending Iranian leader

Cover-up! Italy conceals nude statues to avoid offending Iranian leader

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

The Romans have censored themselves to make visiting Iranian President Hassan Rouhani feel more comfortable during his historic stop in Italy.

The bogey of a Hindu Rashtra

The bogey of a Hindu Rashtra

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

'The idea of a 'Hindu Rashtra' only emerged in the 1920s and 1930s.' 'The context at that time was the clear British attempt at 'divide and rule' between Hindus and Muslims and within Hindus on caste lines,' argues military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

No state honours during funeral, says Girish Karnad's family

No state honours during funeral, says Girish Karnad's family

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Karnad, a recipient of Jnanpith Award, was also conferred the Padma Shri in 1974 and the Padma Bhushan in 1992.

No one needs to use glycerine

No one needs to use glycerine

Rediff.com14 May 2003

Stockmarkets: 'We have reached a point of caution'

Stockmarkets: 'We have reached a point of caution'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

'The probability of this being a suckers' rally, where all kinds of beaten down stocks have begun to rally sharply, should be a time to be cautious and circumspect.'

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.

How far will the Cybertruck go?

How far will the Cybertruck go?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

'The unveiling of the Cybertruck seems to me the turning point in the design and manufacture of automobiles in much the same way as American skyscrapers were the turning point of architectural design in the world,' says Aakar Patel.

IPL 12 Rewind!

IPL 12 Rewind!

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Mumbai Indians' consistency on the big day paid off again during a season where there were more than 30 last-over finishes.

Meet Anushka's dream bridal team

Meet Anushka's dream bridal team

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

They are the ones behind the actor's gorgeous bridal look.

How I designed Anushka and Virat's wedding wear

How I designed Anushka and Virat's wedding wear

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee dishes on the process.

Modi arrives in Malaysia; terrorism, trade top agenda of summit

Modi arrives in Malaysia; terrorism, trade top agenda of summit

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

Terrorism, trade and South China Sea dispute are expected to dominate discussions at the 13th ASEAN-India Summit likely to begin later today with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other Southeast Asian leaders reviewing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations-India cooperation and charting out its future direction.

Hilsa, as it's cooked in Bengal's royal homes!

Hilsa, as it's cooked in Bengal's royal homes!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Here's your opportunity to sample ilish dishes from the royal homes of Bengal, says Avishek Rakshit.

Veteran Venus still grabbing her opportunities

Veteran Venus still grabbing her opportunities

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

The 37-year-old has enjoyed a renaissance season that has seen her reach the Australian Open and Wimbledon finals and sit just one victory away, against American compatriot Sloane Stephens, from playing for the US Open title for the first time since 2002.

'For 1,400 years India led the world in science'

'For 1,400 years India led the world in science'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'Some Indians take the extreme view that everything was known to our ancients, but others go to the opposite extreme and consider everything Indian was superstition and rubbish.' 'Indian science was perhaps more rational than the European science of the time.'

Inspirational Lucic-Baroni leaves Melbourne on a high

Inspirational Lucic-Baroni leaves Melbourne on a high

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Mirjana Lucic-Baroni offered no excuses for her meek departure from the Australian Open semi-finals at the hands of Serena Williams on Thursday, keener to discuss the career-high ranking that will follow her stunning run at Melbourne Park.

Henderson screamer has echoes of Gerrard at his best

Henderson screamer has echoes of Gerrard at his best

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

Jordan Henderson has spent much ofhis Liverpool career being compared unfavourably with Steven Gerrard, but his stunning goal against Chelsea on Friday could have come straight from the copybook of the former Anfield hero. After Dejan Lovren had put Liverpool ahead, Hendersontook aim from 30 metres, curling home a superb effort that ended a goal drought stretching back more than eight months. It put Liverpool two ahead on their way to a 2-1 victory that ended the hosts' unbeaten start to the season and underlined the growing potential of Juergen Klopp's Liverpool side.