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F3 driver Floersch fractures spine after huge airborne crash

F3 driver Floersch fractures spine after huge airborne crash

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

FIA promises probe into Macau aerial crash

PIX: Fashion gurus tell you how to go sexy this Navratri!

PIX: Fashion gurus tell you how to go sexy this Navratri!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

We got prominent fashion designers to weigh in on what you should wear this Navratri. Go sexy and stylish courtesy their professional advice!

Congress looking for support outside India: PM

Congress looking for support outside India: PM

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

The Congress has been reduced from 440 seats in the Lok Sabha to 44 seats due its 'arrogance' but it is still not ready to introspect or correct itself, he said.

Time to rise to save country and democracy: Sonia Gandhi

Time to rise to save country and democracy: Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

Addressing the party's mega "Bharat Bachao Rally" (Save India) at Ramlila Maidan, she also targeted the government over the economic situation and exhorted people to raise their voice to protect the country and its Constitution.

Living inside Mumbai's coronavirus hotspot

Living inside Mumbai's coronavirus hotspot

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Fear has gripped the residents of Worli Koliwada in central Mumbai after it was found that 11 of their neighbours have tested positive for the deadly coronavirus.

Karat's take on Anna: Govt must bow down to public

Karat's take on Anna: Govt must bow down to public

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

Communist Party of India-Marxist General Secretary Prakash Karat says that the time has come for the 'corrupt' government led by Manmohan Singh to bow down to public pressure over the Lokpal impasse.

Oops moment: When Ash, Deepika wore similar outfits

Oops moment: When Ash, Deepika wore similar outfits

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

Capturing the nightmarish faux pas of our filmi celebs.

Asia Cup TT: Saha beats world no 38 Li Hu

Asia Cup TT: Saha beats world no 38 Li Hu

Rediff.com8 Apr 2012

Subajit Saha caused yet another upset by beating world number 38 Li Hu of Singapore 4-1 to finish ninth in the second stage of the Asia Cup Table Tennis Championships in Guangzhou.

India waste 3-0 lead in ill-tempered match vs Pak

India waste 3-0 lead in ill-tempered match vs Pak

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

India squandered a three-goal lead and were held 3-3 by arch-rivals Pakistan in an ill-tempered match, in the double leg tri-nation hockey tournament in Busselton, Australia, on Friday.

Bollywood says yes to drugs!

Bollywood says yes to drugs!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

Looking at some 'stoned' characters from Hindi films.

Hassan Ali has stashed $800 mn abroad: ED

Hassan Ali has stashed $800 mn abroad: ED

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

Alleging that Khan has links with international arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi, Khambatta said: "In 2003, $300 million was apparently received by Khan from Khashoggi from weapon sales."

BRICS nations speak out against Libya offensive

BRICS nations speak out against Libya offensive

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

The leaders of the Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa grouping on Thursday collectively voiced their opposition to the use of force in Libya and pitched for a central role for the United Nations and regional organisations in resolving the matter.Reflecting on the situation in the Middle East and north African countries at the BRICS Summit, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh observed that there was a "shift of power towards ordinary citizens".

'Fanaticism is not Hinduism'

'Fanaticism is not Hinduism'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

'Hinduism is the mother of all religions; communal hatred should not be spread in its name.'

Compassion In The Time of Coronavirus

Compassion In The Time of Coronavirus

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

'Tragically, compassion is in short supply in our ancient capital city, as the horrific violence in recent weeks testified,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Manmohan Singh got spoiled in Congress company: Modi

Manmohan Singh got spoiled in Congress company: Modi

Rediff.com25 Sep 2011

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had got "spoiled" in the company of the Congress.

Gilani invites PM, Team India to Pakistan

Gilani invites PM, Team India to Pakistan

Rediff.com30 Mar 2011

"Like we talk about the Thimphu spirit after the two prime ministers' meeting in Bhutan last year, today we have a Mohali spirit, an extremely positive and encouraging spirit," said Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao summing up the meeting between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Pakistani counterpart Yousuf Raza Gilani on the sidelines of the world cup semi-final clash between the two countries at Mohali.

World comes together to reflect on 9/11 attacks

World comes together to reflect on 9/11 attacks

Rediff.com11 Sep 2011

From Tokyo to Sydney, the world came together with the United States to mourn the loss of nearly 3,000 people, who lost their lives exactly 10 years ago in the most fearful terror attack that changed the way we live.

India has woken up to corruption: Ramdev

India has woken up to corruption: Ramdev

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

Two days after he ended his fast, yoga guru Ramdev was on Tuesday discharged from hospital and said he did not commit any "sin" by demanding action against corruption and would continue his campaign for return of black money stashed away abroad.

US Open: Federer makes quick work of Geraldo

US Open: Federer makes quick work of Geraldo

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

Roger Federer showed that time was still on his side as the Swiss master rang the closing bell on Monday's opening day at the US Open tennis championship with a quick victory at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

When Movies Got The Blues

When Movies Got The Blues

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

Check out these 'blue' characters in Hollywood.

Election 2019: Mockery of a campaign

Election 2019: Mockery of a campaign

Rediff.com21 May 2019

If anything has become clear during this campaign, it is this: Mr Modi can bat on almost any wicket and hit the ball over the ropes, points out T N Ninan.

India wants more foreign capital: PM

India wants more foreign capital: PM

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

Pitching for increased foreign investment for a growth of 9 to 10 per cent, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday said India will have to pay more attention to the Asia-Pacific region but asserted that the country's "strategic autonomy" would not be compromised.

DMK did not push for any portfolio: Karunanidhi

DMK did not push for any portfolio: Karunanidhi

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

With DMK facing increasing heat on Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam over the 2G spectrum scam, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi said on Monday that his party was not adamant in getting the telecom portfolio for A Raja during the United Progressive Alliance government formation in 2009.

China grants map licenses; Google,Bing out of race

China grants map licenses; Google,Bing out of race

Rediff.com9 Sep 2010

A dozen state-owned local research institute or mapping bureaus, obtained a class-A license from State Bureau of Surveying and Mapping.

Rusty India shake off plucky Dutch

Rusty India shake off plucky Dutch

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

India survived some anxious moments early before overcoming the Netherlands by five wickets in the World Cup Group B match at the Ferozeshah Kotla in Delhi on Wednesday.

What to eat when you're in Amritsar

What to eat when you're in Amritsar

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

In his latest book 'Amritsar -- The Flavours of the Golden City' celebrity chef Vikas Khanna takes us food tripping.

Lootcase: Realisation of the secret middle-class dream

Lootcase: Realisation of the secret middle-class dream

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

'It's also a movie-crazed kid's idea of a great time,' discovers Sreehari Nair.

World wants India to give China a bloody nose

World wants India to give China a bloody nose

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

'Unlike the Chinese army that has been largely a peace time force, the Indian Army is a battle hardened force,' explains Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Non-Muslims can also create Wakf property: SC

Non-Muslims can also create Wakf property: SC

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

Even non-Muslims can create Wakf property but it would be invalid if done with a sinful objective to subvert the law, the Supreme Court has ruled upholding the land acquisition of a popular educational institution in New Delhi.

It's a meetha box office for Akshay Kumar

It's a meetha box office for Akshay Kumar

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives us the box office verdict for the week.

Top-seed Sajjad ousted from Asian Snooker

Top-seed Sajjad ousted from Asian Snooker

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

In a major upset, Pakistan's top seed Mohammad Sajjad was ousted from the Asian Snooker Championship, even as India's Pankaj Advani, I H Manudev, Kamal Chawla and Aditya Mehta secured places in the last 16, in Indore on Wednesday.

Haji Ali Dargah trust says women not allowed inside for their 'own safety'

Haji Ali Dargah trust says women not allowed inside for their 'own safety'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

With Muslim women groups protesting in favour of their demand, seeking entry into the inner sanctum of Haji Ali Dargah in Mumbai, trustee of the Dargah, Rizwan Merchant on Thursday said that their entry is prohibited in view of their safety which is 'fair and just'.

'Being non-corrupt not same as being anti-corrupt'

'Being non-corrupt not same as being anti-corrupt'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

'Kerala may have the worst physical infrastructure -- potholed roads to overflowing drains -- of the four major southern states, but does anybody care? Given all this you may think Kerala's voters lack any options come Election Day. That would be a mistake.'

Jaitley compares Indira Gandhi to Hitler on Emergency anniversary

Jaitley compares Indira Gandhi to Hitler on Emergency anniversary

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The finance minister said unlike Hitler, Gandhi went a step ahead by endeavouring to transform India into "dynastic democracy".

Raja questions CAG report, says loss speculative

Raja questions CAG report, says loss "speculative"

Rediff.com1 Dec 2010

Former Telecom Minister A Raja today questioned in the Supreme Court the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) finding that the exchequer had suffered a loss of Rs 1.76 lakh crore in the allocation of 2G spectrum, terming the figure as "mind boggling and speculative".

Jessica Alba to welcome baby number 2

Jessica Alba to welcome baby number 2

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

How to set up a healthcare fund

How to set up a healthcare fund

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

It is important to be prepared with a corpus to meet expenses that arise suddenly.

China's Gold output hits new high in 2010

China's Gold output hits new high in 2010

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

China's gold output hit a new high of 340.88 tonnes last year, registering a year-on-year increase of 8.57 per cent. According to the latest data from China Gold Association, China's gold output has been the world's largest since 2007, when it surpassed that of South Africa.

These 'commandos' rescue distressed lovers

These 'commandos' rescue distressed lovers

Rediff.com22 Oct 2010

Pyaar karna paap nahi hain, Virodhi humaara baap nahi hain (Love is not a sin, we won't get bogged down by oppressors). With these lines, a group of likeminded individuals in New Delhi united to help inter-caste couples tie the knot without fear of getting killed for 'honour', reports Sahim Salim.

Lessons brands can learn post Pandya-Rahul fiasco

Lessons brands can learn post Pandya-Rahul fiasco

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

India has a history of successful mascots. The adorable Amul Girl has been gracing hoardings with topical punch lines. And Maharaja, launched way back in the 1940s, continues to represent the Air India with a new look since 2015.