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BlackBerry Curve 9360: The expensive Apollo has landed

BlackBerry Curve 9360: The expensive Apollo has landed

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Straightaway, the Curve 9360 impresses with its extremely sleek form factor and the new OS7, which offers some features and performance updates. However, visually, there is really no difference between the OS6 and the OS7.

Kalyan Ram aims for a hattrick with Jayeebhava

Kalyan Ram aims for a hattrick with Jayeebhava

Rediff.com19 Oct 2009

Looking at Nandamuri Kalyan Ram's latest Telugu film.

Sri Lanka landslide: Hopes fade of finding survivors

Sri Lanka landslide: Hopes fade of finding survivors

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Nearly 200 people were feared to have been buried alive in Sri Lanka after a devastating landslide triggered by rains destroyed the homes of mostly Indian-origin plantation workers, as heavy machinery was deployed on Thursday in rescue operations involving the army.

Uncertainty lingers over Sena joining BJP govt

Uncertainty lingers over Sena joining BJP govt

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

A day after Devendra Fadnavis was anointed chief minister-designate of Maharashtra, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday went into a huddle with top party leaders to discuss the future course of action but there were no signs of the party being in the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government for now.

PIX: United ease to another win, Spurs and Everton held

PIX: United ease to another win, Spurs and Everton held

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

Manchester United kept up their impressive chase for a top-four spot with a comfortable 3-0 win at relegation-threatened Aston Villa in the English Premier League on Thursday. Relegation-threatened Bournemouth had a late goal disallowed by VAR as they had to settle for a 0-0 draw at home to Tottenham Hotspur.

Pune Test: Confident India aim to wrap up series; SA fight for survival

Pune Test: Confident India aim to wrap up series; SA fight for survival

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Virat Kohli's men ticked almost all the boxes during their 203-run win in the opening encounter in Visakhapatnam and they would like to maintain the same intensity in their bid to seal the series in Pune itself.

Gina Rinehart set to be world's richest person

Gina Rinehart set to be world's richest person

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

Rinehart, 57, head of Perth-based Hancock Prospecting is on course to overtake Carlos Slim, the Mexican magnate worth 46 billion pounds ($73.44 billion), and Microsoft chairman Bill Gates, who is worth 35 billion pounds ($55.80 billion), Citigroup has estimated.

Opinion: Why US wants India-China conflict to simmer

Opinion: Why US wants India-China conflict to simmer

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

The US has all along interfered in India-China issues. The objective is clear: Bring the Sino-Indian standoff to a flashpoint that would compel Modi government to take shelter under an American umbrella, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

UDF ministry expanded, 13 ministers inducted

UDF ministry expanded, 13 ministers inducted

Rediff.com23 May 2011

The UDF ministry in Kerala headed by Oommen Chandy was today expanded with the induction of 13 more ministers -- nine from Congress, three from Indian Union Mu7slim League and one from Kerala Congress-Mani.

Indian detainees being force fed in Texas

Indian detainees being force fed in Texas

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Many are reportedly too weak to stand or talk. The detainees include Sikhs, Gujaratis and Bengalis, and from Punjab in Pakistan.

Kochi, Kings XI lock horns in IPL survival battle

Kochi, Kings XI lock horns in IPL survival battle

Rediff.com12 May 2011

On a high after upstaging table-toppers Mumbai Indians, Kings XI Punjab would seek to keep their slim hopes of making the IPL play-offs alive when they take on an equally desperate and unpredictable Kochi Tuskers Kerala in Indore on Friday.

At Rs 14k, Samsung Galaxy M30 is a good budget phone

At Rs 14k, Samsung Galaxy M30 is a good budget phone

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Samsung Galaxy M30 is a good-looking phone with a good screen, battery and camera, says Veer Arjun Singh.

Has this model caught Lewis Hamilton's fancy?

Has this model caught Lewis Hamilton's fancy?

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Formula One racer Lewis Hamilton and model Gigi Hadid are reportedly dating.

IMAGES: Sexy PLUS-SIZE women we admire!

IMAGES: Sexy PLUS-SIZE women we admire!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2012

Here's a list of some plus-size female celebrities who've made it big despite being criticised for their weight. Do you think they're hot or not?

Nadal's win over Tsitsipas in vain as Zverev reaches semis

Nadal's win over Tsitsipas in vain as Zverev reaches semis

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

For the second time in three days at the ATP Finals, Rafael Nadal fought off one of the game's rising powers but beating Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas proved in vain as his semi-final hopes vanished on Friday.

Mukesh Ambani to be richest man in world in 2014: Forbes

Mukesh Ambani to be richest man in world in 2014: Forbes

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

Forbes has listed a number of events that could happen over the next 10 years in the field of politics, energy, medicine, finance, society and technology.

Why Maruti is staring at worst quarter in 5 years

Why Maruti is staring at worst quarter in 5 years

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Pessimism largely emanates from the fact that the volume outlook for FY20 isn't encouraging at the moment.

8 foods that promote weightloss

8 foods that promote weightloss

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

These are common foods that have been found to be helpful in weight loss when eaten judiciously as a part of an overall balanced diet.

Mittal pips Mukesh as richest Indian

Mittal pips Mukesh as richest Indian

Rediff.com10 Mar 2011

Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim remained the richest person in the world with $74 billion in assets, while NRI steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal ranked sixth and Indian industrialist Mukesh Ambani is placed ninth in the US magazine Forbes annual list of world's top billionaires.

Assembly bypolls are more important in TN

Assembly bypolls are more important in TN

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

The by-elections to 18 assembly constituencies will decide if the ruling AIADMK remains in power or not.

Musharraf back in power? No way, says US envoy

Musharraf back in power? No way, says US envoy

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

'He has about as much chance of coming back to power as (former Soviet) President (Mikhail) Gorbachev,' The News quoted Richard Holbrooke, US administration's Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, as saying to a gathering of American diplomats and security experts.

'Both vaccines will be similar in immunity'

'Both vaccines will be similar in immunity'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

'Whenever you roll out: effectiveness is important, operational logistics are important, side effects are important and vaccine hesitancy is important.'

Yuvraj holds batsmen responsible

Yuvraj holds batsmen responsible

Rediff.com17 May 2011

Knocked out of the play-off race after suffering a six-wicket defeat against Deccan Chargers on Monday, Pune Warriors India captain Yuvraj Singh said they will now have to play for pride in their remaining two games of the ongoing IPL.

Team lost, but VS is Kerala's 'man of the match'

Team lost, but VS is Kerala's 'man of the match'

Rediff.com14 May 2011

The veteran CPI-M leader, who set the agenda for the polls by bringing issues like corruption and sex scandals to sharp focus, had mounted a spirited campaign across the state which was the single most factor that helped LDF to shore up its sagging support base reflected in the 2009 Lok Sabha polls.

Mamata can become PM: WB BJP chief

Mamata can become PM: WB BJP chief

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

'Now it's time to have a Bengali as PM.'

Catalan independence: What will happen to Barca star Messi

Catalan independence: What will happen to Barca star Messi

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Messi agreed no-fee Barca exit clause in case of Catalan independence

EPL: Arsenal held in thrilling derby, Chelsea win

EPL: Arsenal held in thrilling derby, Chelsea win

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

Arsenal's Premier League title hopes suffered another blow when they were held to a 3-3 draw by Tottenham Hotspur in a pulsating north London derby on Wednesday.

The soldier who won India's first Param Vir Chakra

The soldier who won India's first Param Vir Chakra

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Major Somnath Sharma was awarded the Param Vir Chakra posthumously for his bravery in the Kashmir operations on November 3, 1947.

Missing Indian dies after climbing Mount Everest

Missing Indian dies after climbing Mount Everest

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Ravi Kumar from Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad fell from the 8,200 metre altitude, which is popularly known as Balcony, and died.

I'm scared for my life, says Bartoli after picking up a mystery virus

I'm scared for my life, says Bartoli after picking up a mystery virus

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli is suffering from a virus that forced her withdrawal from an invitational event at the grand slam tournament in London and has her fearing for her life. Bartoli, who has lost 20 kg since picking up the virus early this year, said on Thursday she could stomach only organic salad and peeled cucumbers.

What went wrong for South Africa at World Cup

What went wrong for South Africa at World Cup

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

It is only the second time in the eight World Cup South Africa have played in, that they will not reach the knockout stage.

Woodland fends off Koepka to claim US Open

Woodland fends off Koepka to claim US Open

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

A relaxed Woodland capped off his round in spectacular style, rolling in a 30-foot birdie at the last to trigger a standing ovation and chants of "Gary, Gary".

IMAGES: The top celeb bikini bodies this season!

IMAGES: The top celeb bikini bodies this season!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

A US website has released a list of the top beach-ready celebs this season -- take a look!

How Tamil Nadu plans to track child molesters

How Tamil Nadu plans to track child molesters

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

With more than 300 sexual assault cases filed in Chennai under POCSO Act in the last three years, the Tamil Nadu government has decided to maintain a register of child sexual offenders. A Ganesh Nadar reports.

'Kochi Tuskers' aim is to finish on a high'

'Kochi Tuskers' aim is to finish on a high'

Rediff.com18 May 2011

With absolutely no chance of qualifying for the play-offs, the stand-in captain of Kochi Tuskers Kerala, Parthiv Patel, wants to finish the IPL campaign on a high beating defending champions Chennai Super Kings in their own den.

Deccan end Pune's play-off hopes

Deccan end Pune's play-off hopes

Rediff.com16 May 2011

Deccan Chargers ended Pune Warriors' slim hopes of qualifying for the play-offs with a comfortable six-wicket victory in an Indian Premier League match in Navi Mumbai on Monday.

News Corp considering F1 motor racing bid: Source

News Corp considering F1 motor racing bid: Source

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

Rupert Murdoch's News Corp is in the early stages of talks about forming a consortium to acquire control of Formula One motor racing, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Advani-led India pip Pakistan to win Snooker Team World Cup

Advani-led India pip Pakistan to win Snooker Team World Cup

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

The Indian combine of Pankaj Advani and Manan Chandra staged a remarkable recovery to pip Pakistan in the final of the inaugural IBSF Snooker Team World Cup.

9 healthy foods that'll help you lose weight

9 healthy foods that'll help you lose weight

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

These should be your go-to food for slimming down.

Porterfield takes positives from Ireland's WC show

Porterfield takes positives from Ireland's WC show

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

Ireland's slim quarter-final hope in the World Cup might have ended with a 131-run loss to South Africa in Kolkata on Tuesday, but skipper William Porterfield said they would take a lot of positives from the tournament.