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Major fire at HPCL refinery in Vizag kills 2 workers

Major fire at HPCL refinery in Vizag kills 2 workers

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

The fire broke out at 4 pm and was brought under control after some time. The exact cause of the accident could not be ascertained, HPCL officials said.

Toyota Glanza vs Maruti Baleno: And the winner is?

Toyota Glanza vs Maruti Baleno: And the winner is?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

The Glanza is clearly a rebadged Maruti Suzuki Baleno, however, Toyota has given it a longer warranty and a lower starting price to make it more attractive. Are there other compelling reasons to consider it over Baleno?

Chennai's best kept secret? A virtual space for queer women

Chennai's best kept secret? A virtual space for queer women

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

A group of 'queer' and 'cis queer' women in Chennai have come together to form this space on Facebook where they can interact with like-minded girls about themselves and their day to day problems.

Review: Rocky Handsome has limp, spiritless action!

Review: Rocky Handsome has limp, spiritless action!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

It takes concrete storytelling not style to camouflage John Abraham's limitations. He bears the physicality of a man who could take on a dozen but his blank, pained surface cannot offer threat or evoke sympathy, writes Sukanya Verma.

Vishwaroop 2 Review: Slowest thriller ever made

Vishwaroop 2 Review: Slowest thriller ever made

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

This is a film where random storylines are padded together with obscure Internet facts, observes Sreehari Nair.

2 huge positives for India after South Africa series

2 huge positives for India after South Africa series

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

It was after many years that an Indian cricket team lived up to expectations outside the sub-continent.

Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9 Plus: Is this the best camera till date?

Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9 Plus: Is this the best camera till date?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

All that is hot and all that is not about Samsung's latest phones.

Did you know that you can die of sleep apnea?

Did you know that you can die of sleep apnea?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

Here's all you need to know about sleep apnea, its types and symptoms.

Electoral Bonds: Advantage BJP

Electoral Bonds: Advantage BJP

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

'The most fundamental flaw with the electoral bond scheme is that it is designed to make anonymous donations.' 'It makes it easy for black money holders as well as corrupt corporates to donate money to the ruling party and ask for a quid pro quo without anybody getting any idea about it.'

T20I: India need to put heads together for series saver

T20I: India need to put heads together for series saver

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

Facing the prospect of a series defeat at home for the first time in 15 months, skipper Virat Kohli will have a relook at his team combination as hosts India take on a resurgent England in a do-or-die second T20 International, in Nagpur on Sunday.

Helpful tips to maintain your bike's battery

Helpful tips to maintain your bike's battery

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

Bike's battery requires regular care and attention. Set a reminder to spend time checking the battery so that your battery never fails to power your bike.

Box Office: Hate Story 3 gets GREAT opening!

Box Office: Hate Story 3 gets GREAT opening!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

A look at this week's hits and misses.

'This Chinese behaviour, aggression and brutality has not been seen for a very long time'

'This Chinese behaviour, aggression and brutality has not been seen for a very long time'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

'This Chinese behaviour we have not seen for a very long time.' 'This sort of build up on the border, this pattern in Chinese behaviour, and especially the aggression and brutality with which our people were attacked on the 15th of June, this is not something we have seen before.'

The blind spot on India's biggest banking whodunit

The blind spot on India's biggest banking whodunit

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

The PNB fiasco falls into a family line that involves non-fund limits - read contingent liabilities which are off-books. Harshad Mehta did it with bankers' receipts in 1992. Ketan Parekh exploited the ignorance of bankers who did not know the difference between a cheque and a pay-order. And the RBI blinked when it failed to insist the SWIFT platform be linked to the core banking solution. Raghu Mohan & Abhijit Lele trace the banking mess that was just waiting to happen.

6 smart ways to protect your business legally

6 smart ways to protect your business legally

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

It will be safe to incur these costs initially to prevent any problems in the future, which would be far more expensive, in terms of money, time and effort.

I want justice: Delhi gang rape victims' mother reacts to juvenile convict's release

I want justice: Delhi gang rape victims' mother reacts to juvenile convict's release

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

Questioning the role of the Centre and Delhi government, the parents of December 16 gangrape victim asked why no action was taken earlier to stop the release of the juvenile.

At Rs 7k, the Karbonn Mach One Titanium S310 is a bargain

At Rs 7k, the Karbonn Mach One Titanium S310 is a bargain

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

There are some niggling issues that would make one frown a bit but at this price I think you can compromise on those.

Why April 1 is spooking India Inc!

Why April 1 is spooking India Inc!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

With a new higher tax regime coming into effect from the new financial year, top corporates and wealthy investors are in a rush to restructure their shareholding.

How did Nirav Modi pull off PNB fraud?

How did Nirav Modi pull off PNB fraud?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Theoretically, Modi, who understood corporate finance, committed no crime by raising debt to fund a growing business. In fact, he did a tidy job of it, but his operation started to see the ground underneath it give way in January 2018. A fascinating excerpt from Pavan C Lall's Flawed: The Rise And Fall Of India's Diamond Mogul Nirav Modi.

Unsung heroes Pujara, Saha add steel to India's armoury

Unsung heroes Pujara, Saha add steel to India's armoury

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

As India's marathon 13-Test home season draws to a close after the fourth and deciding match against Australia in Dharamsala later this week, captain Virat Kohli gave a ringing endorsement of Pujara's worth in the longest format.

Want to build your muscles? Try these new workouts!

Want to build your muscles? Try these new workouts!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

Here are some fun and intensive ways to torch fat and sculpt your muscle.

Won't accept government assurance, protest to continue, say farmers

Won't accept government assurance, protest to continue, say farmers

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

They are marching towards Delhi as part of the Bharatiya Kisan Union's protest call over demands ranging from farm loan waiver to cut in fuel prices

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 25 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 25 Songs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

Facebook exploring 'sympathise' button

Facebook exploring 'sympathise' button

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Many people come across a sad status update from a friend while browsing the popular social networking site -- that they have been fired; they have had a death in the family; some unfortunate event or may be just a bad day.

Captain Kohli 'happy' with umpire's call in DRS

Captain Kohli 'happy' with umpire's call in DRS

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

The umpire's call criteria in the Decision Review System for some close LBW decisions has been a topic of discussion for some time but India captain Virat Kohli is happy with the technology in its current form.

UK: Hearing on 26/11 claim suit against Taj begins

UK: Hearing on 26/11 claim suit against Taj begins

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

A British court on Monday began hearing the compensation claim of man paralysed during the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks with the victim suing the owners of the iconic Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, alleging they neglected security despite warnings of an imminent assault.

Amex's elusive black card now in Indian pockets

Amex's elusive black card now in Indian pockets

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

According to sources, a few hundred have been issued to Indian businessmen, celebrities and brand experts.

Why the GOAT question in men's tennis may be settled soon

Why the GOAT question in men's tennis may be settled soon

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Dhruv Munjal on why Novak Djokovic may yet win that highly contested title.

When investing, select a fund wisely

When investing, select a fund wisely

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Investors should avoid jumping from their current funds into those that have outperformed lately, advises Arnav Pandya, a certified financial planner.

Buzz: ICC opens anti-corruption investigations into Qatar T10 League

Buzz: ICC opens anti-corruption investigations into Qatar T10 League

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

All that's transpired on and off the cricket pitch on Wednesday.

'I never like watching my films'

'I never like watching my films'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

'I don't look forward to seeing my films because this only sort of gives me a deep sense of dissatisfaction that I could have done better, and I lose my self-confidence.'

Rain fury in north India, 27 killed in UP

Rain fury in north India, 27 killed in UP

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

An alert has been sounded by the Delhi government after the water level of Yamuna river crossed the danger mark, an official said.

Steyn to retire from white ball cricket after 2019 WC; will continue playing Tests

Steyn to retire from white ball cricket after 2019 WC; will continue playing Tests

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Plagued by injuries over the last couple of years, veteran South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn is aiming to retire from limited overs cricket after the 2019 World Cup in England.

Imran's 'endorsement' of Modi could be Congress ploy: Sitharaman

Imran's 'endorsement' of Modi could be Congress ploy: Sitharaman

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

'Has the Supreme court even remotely said that PM Modi is not chowkidar?'

How to survive the Delhi smog: Dos and Don'ts

How to survive the Delhi smog: Dos and Don'ts

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

As pollution reaching alarming levels in Delhi, Veer Arjun Singh guides you how to protect yourself.

12 habits of highly confident people

12 habits of highly confident people

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

There is a difference between being confident and being arrogant, says Virender Kapoor.

EPL: Manchester City set the standard for United at Chelsea

EPL: Manchester City set the standard for United at Chelsea

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

The challenge against champions Chlesea on Sunday is for Manchester United to show that they can replicate the confident and businesslike win that City showed a month ago.

10 things I learned working at a start-up

10 things I learned working at a start-up

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

A college student and aspiring entrepreneur lists out the advantages of working at start-ups

20 scenes that took our breath away!

20 scenes that took our breath away!

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Things are off to a good start when a lead movie character appears for the first time against strategic music or swaggering drama and the audience bursts into wholehearted whistles and applause.

At Davos, Modi didn't say what the world wanted to hear

At Davos, Modi didn't say what the world wanted to hear

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

'The world wants India to succeed. It also worries now that India over-promises and under-delivers,' says Shekhar Gupta.