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Photos that capture India's natural beauty

Photos that capture India's natural beauty

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

Rediff readers share interesting photographs from their travels.

Kohli will continue as RCB captain, confirms Hesson

Kohli will continue as RCB captain, confirms Hesson

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Virat Kohli's record as the Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper might have been below-par but the team's newly-appointed Director of Cricket Mike Hesson ruled out any change in leadership.

Meet Nagaland's self-taught leggie seeking IPL riches

Meet Nagaland's self-taught leggie seeking IPL riches

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

16-year-old Nagaland leg-spinner Khrievitso Kense says he became a cricketer all by himself and honed his skills by watching Warne on TV.

Air freight stations planned to transport Covid vaccines

Air freight stations planned to transport Covid vaccines

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

The government is considering setting up air freight stations to enable direct movement of vaccines from pharmaceutical factories to the aircraft.

Glimmers of Mehul Choksi's 'empire' that was built on fraud

Glimmers of Mehul Choksi's 'empire' that was built on fraud

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Despite recent developments that have accelerated the impending extradition of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, who has been in custody in London's Wandsworth Prison for over two years, the last month has seen his uncle Mehul Choksi dominate the headlines instead with his circus-like exhibition in the Caribbean that has involved red herrings such as a "girlfriend", to whom his wife seemed to have no objection, and possibly concocted stories of being kidnapped and manhandled. Choksi was widely regarded as Modi's Svengali in Mumbai when he returned from Belgium to expand his business. He had fled to Antigua well before news around how Modi finagled thousands of crores from Punjab National Bank (PNB) and other institutions through a series of allegedly coordinated and fraudulent actions involving letters of undertaking, or LoUs.

Kirsten, Nehra join RCB coaching staff for IPL 11

Kirsten, Nehra join RCB coaching staff for IPL 11

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

Former India coach Gary Kirsten and former fast bowler Ashish Nehra joined Royal Challengers Bangalore as the batting and bowling coach respectively for the 11th edition of the Indian Premier League to be held later this year.

Why RBI said no to NBFCs with funds from Mauritius

Why RBI said no to NBFCs with funds from Mauritius

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The RBI is of the view that it cannot carry out satisfactory due diligence for granting registration because the funding is from a jurisdiction that has been identified by FATF as having weak measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.

Malinga joins Mumbai Indians as bowling mentor

Malinga joins Mumbai Indians as bowling mentor

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Mumbai Indians appointed Sri Lankan sling arm bowler Lasith Malinga as the bowling mentor for the upcoming Indian Premier League season.

No large I-Day gatherings, honour COVID warriors: Centre to states

No large I-Day gatherings, honour COVID warriors: Centre to states

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

The measures include maintaining social distancing, wearing of masks, proper sanitisation, avoiding large congregations, protecting vulnerable persons and follow all COVID-19 guidelines issued by the ministries of health and home, it said.

Maldives President survives assassination bid

Maldives President survives assassination bid

Rediff.com8 Jan 2008

Maldives President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom survived a close assassination attempt after a 15-year-old boy thwarted a young man's bid to knife the leader.

FIFA U-17 World Cup: You think you can play football?

FIFA U-17 World Cup: You think you can play football?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

If an Indian born player with valid Indian passport thinks that he can play football, then All India Football Federation's Chief operating officer (COO) for the FIFA U-17 World Cup, Abhishek Yadav is looking for you.

Infosys on prowl to buy smaller BPOs

Infosys on prowl to buy smaller BPOs

Rediff.com12 Feb 2007

IT bellwether Infosys Technologies is on the prowl to acquire small and medium business process outsourcing companies that fit strategically with the operations of its subsidiary, Infosys BPO.

Orient-Express may open a luxury hotel in India

Orient-Express may open a luxury hotel in India

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Orient-Express Hotels (OEH), the Bermuda-based owner and operator of luxury hotels, trains, river cruises and restaurants, is open to expanding its global reach, which could include a base in India.

Can Tesla win India where most US carmakers have failed?

Can Tesla win India where most US carmakers have failed?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

What will it take for Tesla to plug and play in India? Sector pundits say it's a mix of strategy, getting the price right, timing, the right talent, and above all, patience.

A bureaucrat for 'the little guy'

A bureaucrat for 'the little guy'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Rahul Khullar's guiding credo was that a civil servant must never lose sight of his client: The little guy. The evil men are those who are decision-makers but abdicate their responsibility of taking decisions, leading people to lose confidence in public institutions.

Guess who is Delhi Daredevils' assistant coach?

Guess who is Delhi Daredevils' assistant coach?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Former India batsman Mohammad Kaif was, on Friday, named assistant coach of Indian Premier League franchise Delhi Daredevils for the upcoming 2019 season.

World Cup Top Goal Scorer: Just who is James Rodriguez

World Cup Top Goal Scorer: Just who is James Rodriguez

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

Racing towards the camera after scoring direct from a corner at Colombia's top youth tournament in 2004, excited scouts could see James Rodriguez was a kid at ease in the limelight.

Mumbai limps back to life after major power outage

Mumbai limps back to life after major power outage

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Railway services across city on the Western Railway and Central Railway came to a grinding halt at 10.05 am, as a result of the power outage.

Can Toyota Etios Cross take on Maruti Ertiga?

Can Toyota Etios Cross take on Maruti Ertiga?

Rediff.com19 May 2014

The ride quality of the Cross is best-in-class but it scores low when it comes to handling.

Vintage! Pure Gold!

Vintage! Pure Gold!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

We take a look at vintage two-wheelers on display at the just-concluded Auto Expo 2016.

How India Won The 1971 War

How India Won The 1971 War

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

December 3, 2021 marks 50 years since the beginning of the 1971 War which ended in a decisive military victory for India and the liberation of Bangladesh. Most analysts of the 1971 War agree that the IV Corps dash across the mighty Meghna river led by the brilliant General Sagat Singh was the turning point in the war, recalls military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

PHOTOS: Tales from the forgotten villages of Ladakh

PHOTOS: Tales from the forgotten villages of Ladakh

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

Burdened with a troubled history and a present steeped in conflict, five small villages on the India-Pakistan border in Ladakh, have many untold stories, finds Narayan Tushar Kaudinya

Bhutia, Vijayan question India's football culture

Bhutia, Vijayan question India's football culture

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Playing in a FIFA World Cup remains a pipe dream for India

Zico leaves FC Goa after three seasons in charge

Zico leaves FC Goa after three seasons in charge

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

In its immediate next step, the club is in the process of appointing a Technical Director, who has the relevant coaching experience and scouting knowledge within the Indian footballing ecosystem.

Bank of Bahrain & Kuwait lays out plans for India

Bank of Bahrain & Kuwait lays out plans for India

Rediff.com1 Mar 2014

Currently, the West Asian banking group has three branches - in Mumbai, Hyderabad and Kochi.

Invite: Share your Onam photos

Invite: Share your Onam photos

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Tell us how you are celebrating the festival.

Meet the new contenders for CEO at Infosys

Meet the new contenders for CEO at Infosys

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Having lost some key personnel, the IT company is sticking to its formula of scouting internally

The Indian who's World Swimsuit model of the week

The Indian who's World Swimsuit model of the week

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Bangalore-based Smriti Subs was first scouted when she was 13.

Big global brokerages in hiring mode

Big global brokerages in hiring mode

Rediff.com16 May 2005

US sanctions won't come in way of India-Russia ties: PM

US sanctions won't come in way of India-Russia ties: PM

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Russia has been grappling with sanctions slapped by the US and its allies over Moscow's invasion of Crimea.

How Sunil Vachani plans to take Dixon Tech global

How Sunil Vachani plans to take Dixon Tech global

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Today, Vachani's public-listed company, Dixon Technologies, has gone beyond manufacturing just television sets. Armed with private equity funding from Motilal Oswal eight years ago, it has transformed itself into a Rs 4,400 crore electronic manufacturing services major, which now straddles lighting products, home appliances, feature phones, LED bulbs, amongst others. A two-part series looks at how two home-grown manufacturers are leveraging the govt's production-linked incentive scheme.

Land talks on for 'smart cities' project in India

Land talks on for 'smart cities' project in India

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

Maharashtra, Gujarat discussions progress faster than other 4 states in Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor scheme

Ensure no smog in Delhi-NCR, SC tells Centre

Ensure no smog in Delhi-NCR, SC tells Centre

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

The court was informed that the commission for air quality management will start functioning from today.

Can Jack Wilshere replace Xavi, Iniesta at Barcelona?

Can Jack Wilshere replace Xavi, Iniesta at Barcelona?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

La Liga club Barcelona has put Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere in a wish list to replace duo Xavi and Andreas Iniesta.

Italian shoemakers eye India

Italian shoemakers eye India

Rediff.com27 May 2013

Italian shoemakers want lower cost base in an expanding market and India fits the bill, apart from its own growing domestic demand

Army Captain killed in Siachen avalanche; 15 soldiers rescued

Army Captain killed in Siachen avalanche; 15 soldiers rescued

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

An Army Captain lost his life while 15 other soldiers were rescued after an avalanche struck a patrol party in Siachen Glacier in Ladakh sector of Jammu and Kashmir.

Advice to 15-yr-old self: 'Don't fall madly in love'

Advice to 15-yr-old self: 'Don't fall madly in love'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Rediff reader Heera Nawaz, 59 from Bengaluru writes a letter to her 15-year-old self.

WOOT! Sunburn Festival WILL stay in Goa!

WOOT! Sunburn Festival WILL stay in Goa!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

State's tourism minister assures support to the very popular music festival, though the organisers must scout for a new venue.

Railways to hit global markets via rupee bonds to fund capex

Railways to hit global markets via rupee bonds to fund capex

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

The public sector behemoth is looking at forming joint ventures with states.