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IN PICS: Google takes on iPad with Nexus 7 at Rs 11k

IN PICS: Google takes on iPad with Nexus 7 at Rs 11k

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

Search giant Google unveiled its Google Nexus 7 tablet PC on the very first day of Google I/O at San Francisco on June 27.

Manchester United bounce back with win at Bournemouth

Manchester United bounce back with win at Bournemouth

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Manchester United tightened their grip on second place in the Premier League

Pay insurance premium smartly and save extra money

Pay insurance premium smartly and save extra money

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

Paying the insurance premium annually under this strategy will provide Rs 1 lakh extra by the time your policy matures.

Pay insurance premium smartly and save extra money

Pay insurance premium smartly and save extra money

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

Paying the insurance premium annually under this strategy will provide Rs 1 lakh extra by the time your policy matures.

WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Summary of World Cup qualifiers played across the world on Thursday

Wozniacki to be fit in time for Australian Open

Wozniacki to be fit in time for Australian Open

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

Caroline Wozniacki seems a certain starter for the Australian Open in Melbourne next week after a scan on the world number one's injured left wrist showed no serious damage.

Variety brought refreshing change on WTA Tour in 2011

Variety brought refreshing change on WTA Tour in 2011

Rediff.com28 Dec 2011

If men's tennis in 2011 was about a one-man domination, the women's equivalent was anything but that.

Lakme FW: Breezy, wearable unisex designs

Lakme FW: Breezy, wearable unisex designs

Rediff.com20 Sep 2009

The third day of Lakme Fashion Week saw designer Digvijay Singh go green with organic fabrics and a unisex line for both men and women. Showcasing for label Bhu:sattva, here is the Unimitable Unisex Collection.

Who is Melvin Louis, the man in Sana Khan's life?

Who is Melvin Louis, the man in Sana Khan's life?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Melvin Louis, 31, is a successful dancer-choreographer and social media influencer.

Meet Test cricket's 10,000 runs club

Meet Test cricket's 10,000 runs club

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

When Sunil Gavaskar scaled the 10, 000-run mark, he must have felt he conquered Mount Everest. But, since then, there have been many who have gone past 10,000 runs, thanks to the number of games being placed nowadays and the heavy bats that bring runs aplenty. Manu Shankar presents the members of the elite field

Mitch Marsh is all pumped up for the Indians

Mitch Marsh is all pumped up for the Indians

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

'I'm doing my best to make the number six spot my own, that's all I can do.'

Rahul Dravid on how Team India can get back to No. 1

Rahul Dravid on how Team India can get back to No. 1

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

Batting ace Rahul Dravid tells Harish Kotian India needs to sort out its bowling woes to get back to the top of the Test rankings.

What makes Samsung Galaxy Note a cut above the rest?

What makes Samsung Galaxy Note a cut above the rest?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

Big -- that's how you would summarise Samsung Galaxy Note, the latest smartphone that claims to be a tablet too. The question that needs to be answered is why there is a buzz about the Samsung Galaxy Note, when the Dell Streak 5 too tried the same thing and pretty much collapsed in the process.

7 Pakistani LIES about the 1965 War

7 Pakistani LIES about the 1965 War

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Why did Pakistan sign a cease-fire without acquiring Kashmir, which was the sole purpose of the 1965 War, asks Ahmad Faruqui.

How this 21-yr-old became a social entrepreneur

How this 21-yr-old became a social entrepreneur

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Twenty-one year old Durgesh Nandan, the founder and CEO of AutomotionAds, is an engineer who passed out in April 2011. And, he has been running a venture for the last one year.

Spurs can push for the Premier League title: Walker

Spurs can push for the Premier League title: Walker

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

Kyle Walker speaks about his recent good form and why he believes Tottenham Hotspur can go all the way and win the English Premier League title this season.

Will Russell be KKR's answer to Gayle?

Will Russell be KKR's answer to Gayle?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

While Kings XI's biggest star Chris Gayle scored a 47-ball 79 in the Jaipur match, his Jamaican compatriot Andre Russell also looked in blistering touch for KKR in the match against Sunriserrs Hyderabad. Their rivalry will be one of the sub plots of Wednesday's clash in Kolkata.

Upbeat India take on Kiwis as build-up to T20 World Cup continues

Upbeat India take on Kiwis as build-up to T20 World Cup continues

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

In a tight season for India, the first T20 comes only five days after their last ODI against Australia at home.

Amidst Ashwin's Mankad moment, Kings XI face KKR

Amidst Ashwin's Mankad moment, Kings XI face KKR

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

With a debate raging over the run out, it remains to be seen how Ashwin and Co. start afresh in what will be their first away match of the season.

Green top awaits India at Edgbaston

Green top awaits India at Edgbaston

Rediff.com9 Aug 2011

Having never won a Test at the venue and with a tinge of grass on the wicket, India could well be in for a big challenge. Bikash Mohapatra reports from Edgbaston.

Can India get to $5 trillion?

Can India get to $5 trillion?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

'There is a fiscal crisis building up, which might become apparent when the Finance Commission presents its report,' warns T N Ninan.

Mustafizur out of Asia Cup with side strain, Tamim called

Mustafizur out of Asia Cup with side strain, Tamim called

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Hosts Bangladesh were on Monday dealt a telling blow as their strike bowler Mustafizur Rahman was ruled out of the Asia Cup due to a Grade I side strain sustained during the home team's win against Sri Lanka. "Bangladesh pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman has suffered a side strain and will not play any further part in the Micromax Asia Cup T20," a BCB release stated. A Grade I side strain can also make him a doubtful starter for Bangladesh's World T20 qualifying round matches against the Netherlands and the Ireland in Dharamsala.

Inside Burj Al-Arab - The world's most luxurious hotel

Inside Burj Al-Arab - The world's most luxurious hotel

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

It is said that Burj Al Arab is the most luxurious hotels in the world. For starters, the prices of rooms vary from $1,000 to $27,000 per night! It is also described as 'the world's only seven-star hotel.

Casey remains one ahead at CordeValle, Woods makes cut

Casey remains one ahead at CordeValle, Woods makes cut

Rediff.com9 Oct 2011

Britain's Paul Casey retained his one-stroke lead at eight under par and Tiger Woods made the cut by two shots when the fog-delayed second round of the Frys.com Open was completed on Saturday.

Will Modi find a buyer for Air India?

Will Modi find a buyer for Air India?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

'Industry observers are certain the next attempt will succeed even if they have to browbeat someone into buying as the government has put its might behind it,' predicts Anjuli Bhargava.

Why India should take lesson from Greece

Why India should take lesson from Greece

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

It is now the Greeks who have been gifted a 'Trojan' horse.

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V: First Ride Impression

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V: First Ride Impression

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

The Apache RTR 200 4V handles the flagship crown with aplomb!

Andhra: How safe is the Congress govt?

Andhra: How safe is the Congress govt?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

There was trouble yet again in Andhra Pradesh, with the Telegu Desam Party moving a no confidence motion against the Congress government on Thursday.

IAAF will not rush to change rule that ousted Bolt

IAAF will not rush to change rule that ousted Bolt

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) will not be rushed into revising the controversial false-start rule that sent Usain Bolt crashing out of the world championships 100 metres, a top official said on Wednesday.

IN PICS: The super-sexy and affordable Nikon D3200

IN PICS: The super-sexy and affordable Nikon D3200

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

If you are someone eager to get your hands dirty with photography, but cannot afford to spend a lot, the D3200 is a great starter camera. The AF-S 18-55mm VR lens is not all that bad either in good lighting, but at the end of the day, you get what you pay for.

Model speak: Everyone was giving me wolf-whistles

Model speak: Everyone was giving me wolf-whistles

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

Model and aspiring actress offers her take on love at first sight.

Thumb injury may keep Praveen out of 4th Test

Thumb injury may keep Praveen out of 4th Test

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

Praveen Kumar, who has claimed 15 wickets (@ 29.53) in the ongoing series, is a doubtful starter for the fourth and final Test against England, starting at The Oval, on Thursday, having not full recovered from the injury he sustained in the Edgbaston Test.

Why the US downgrade is a boon for India

Why the US downgrade is a boon for India

Rediff.com9 Aug 2011

Fall in oil prices is good news, as every $10/bbl price swing impacts the current account deficit by $8 billion.

Zaheer Khan ruled out of Edgbaston Test?

Zaheer Khan ruled out of Edgbaston Test?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2011

In what might be a vital blow to India's chances, Zaheer Khan is doubtful for the third Test against England at Edgbaston.

Tremlett likely to miss 2nd Test

Tremlett likely to miss 2nd Test

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

England paceman Chris Tremlett is a doubtful starter for the second Test against India as he is yet to recover from a hamstring problem and stiff back, local media reported on Thursday.

Too risky to focus on Tendulkar alone: Swann

Too risky to focus on Tendulkar alone: Swann

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

England has lot to prove in the upcoming Test series against India, says Bikash Mohapatra.

In a first, Maharashtra proposes single-window registration of land titles

In a first, Maharashtra proposes single-window registration of land titles

Rediff.com21 May 2019

State's move is seen as a pilot for a national rollout of online land title records. Maharashtra plans to start the system in Mumbai.

Raina injures elbow in nets ahead of 3rd ODI

Raina injures elbow in nets ahead of 3rd ODI

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Indian batsman Suresh Raina was rendered a doubtful starter for the must-win third One-dayer against New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday after injuring his elbow during a practice session.

Caroline Wozniacki wins Danish Open title

Caroline Wozniacki wins Danish Open title

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

World number one and local favourite Caroline Wozniacki thrilled a rowdy crowd to win the Danish Open on Sunday for the second consecutive year.

Yuvraj Singh to miss ODI series against WI

Yuvraj Singh to miss ODI series against WI

Rediff.com27 May 2011

After stand-in captain Gautam Gambhir became a doubtful starter for India's upcoming tour of the West Indies with a shoulder niggle, it is learnt that Yuvraj Singh will miss out on the one-day series in the Caribbean.