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'There was blood splattered all over the entrance'

'There was blood splattered all over the entrance'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

Anubhav Kacker was dining with family and friends at the Taj Hotel on the night of November 26, when the terrorists struck. Here is his story.

Colombia talisman Rodriguez in doubt for Japan showdown

Colombia talisman Rodriguez in doubt for Japan showdown

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The 26-year-old trained at the Mordovia Arena in Saransk on Monday but his state of fitness was still unclear.

The wives of the billionaires

The wives of the billionaires

Rediff.com17 Jul 2008

What it takes to marry into the 10-figure club.

CAT 2009: 3 steps to master VA

CAT 2009: 3 steps to master VA

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

IIM alumnus Siddhesh Joglekar on how to score in CAT 2009.

Liverpool look to their Mane man as Spurs visit beckons

Liverpool look to their Mane man as Spurs visit beckons

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Such is the impact Sadio Mane has made on Liverpool that the 24-year-old is an automatic pick to face Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday while experienced international teammates scrap it out to play alongside him.

Utopia in the desert

Utopia in the desert

Rediff.com14 Nov 2008

Abu Dhabi wants to build the world's first car-free, green-powered city by 2016.0

Microsoft to provide software for $3 to students

Microsoft to provide software for $3 to students

Rediff.com19 Apr 2007

World's largest software company Microsoft today announced it would provide a suite of software at three dollars (a little over Rs 120) to government funded computer education programmes in the country.

What went wrong for Team India?

What went wrong for Team India?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

In a must-win encounter, should India have gone in for experimentation? Who would you blame for the loss? The team? Or captain Dhoni? Tell us.

Honda CBR500R is one of the best sports-touring motorcycles today

Honda CBR500R is one of the best sports-touring motorcycles today

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

If Honda decides to launch the CBR500R in India, to compete against Kawasaki's overpriced Ninja 400, we expect it to be priced in the neighbourhood of Rs 400,000 to Rs 450,000 (ex-showroom).

Unified Dutch hand Italy rare heavy defeat

Unified Dutch hand Italy rare heavy defeat

Rediff.com10 Jun 2008

Italy need to improve in defence, midfield and attack if they are going to make up the ground they lost on a delightful night for the Dutch in the Swiss capital.

Box Office: Half Girlfriend, Hindi Medium gets average opening

Box Office: Half Girlfriend, Hindi Medium gets average opening

Rediff.com22 May 2017

The hits and misses of the week.

EPL: Man United held by Southampton in goalless stalemate

EPL: Man United held by Southampton in goalless stalemate

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Southampton missed a penalty as they held a makeshift Manchester United side to a 0-0 draw in a tepid Premier League clash on Wednesday.

None the wiser from Yang's visit

None the wiser from Yang's visit

Rediff.com15 Sep 2008

None of the serious issues concerning the two countries seem to have been touched upon, leave alone covered in depth, as is evident from the fact that both sides did not find it worthwhile to issue a joint statement. To all appearances, the visit has turned out to be a damp squib.

Want to invest? Ask the right questions

Want to invest? Ask the right questions

Rediff.com26 Jul 2007

It is important to ask the right questions before deciding where to put your savings.

Super Depor upset Barcelona

Super Depor upset Barcelona

Rediff.com27 Apr 2008

A second-string Barcelona side were beaten 2-0 at Deportivo Coruna in the Primera Liga on Saturday.

Harmison aggravates hernia injury

Harmison aggravates hernia injury

Rediff.com14 Jul 2007

England's chairman of selectors David Graveney said the injury could keep the pace bowler out of the first Test against India, beginning Thursday.

Will India's focus on pacers change their fortunes in Australia?

Will India's focus on pacers change their fortunes in Australia?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

India's excitement around their current pace attack is palpable but they would do well to temper their sunny optimism in Australia.

A guide to safe investment

A guide to safe investment

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

In an economy that is slowing down, invest in defensive sectors to bring stability to your portfolio.

Recipe: Fish Fingers with Tartar Sauce

Recipe: Fish Fingers with Tartar Sauce

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

This quick snack can be prepared in 30 minutes.

Time for Pakistan to accept reality on Kashmir

Time for Pakistan to accept reality on Kashmir

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

'The sooner Pakistan and India face these geopolitical realities, the better it will be for their own security and prosperity,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

BPL starts selling its land bank

BPL starts selling its land bank

Rediff.com7 Jul 2008

BPL Group, the consumer electronics firm, which is in the midst of its debt restructuring exercise, has set the ball rolling on wriggling out of its debt pool by selling a part of its land bank.

Jesus toast, pork in nose, banana peels win Ig Nobel

Jesus toast, pork in nose, banana peels win Ig Nobel

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

The Ig Nobel prizes honour achievements that first make people laugh, and then makes them think.

Shami doubtful for Mumbai Test; Rahul fit

Shami doubtful for Mumbai Test; Rahul fit

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Pace bowler Mohammed Shami complained of soreness in his knee after the third Test.

First look: Bhansali's Saawariya

First look: Bhansali's Saawariya

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

The film has many an interesting nugget about it.

Boxers Manoj Kumar, Vikas Krishan qualify for Rio Games

Boxers Manoj Kumar, Vikas Krishan qualify for Rio Games

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Former Commonwealth Games gold medallist Manoj Kumar (64kg) and Asian Games champion Vikas Krishan (75kg) qualified for the Rio Olympics after advancing to the semi-finals of the AIBA World qualifying tournament in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Thursday.

Come 2008, airlines to rethink fare strategy

Come 2008, airlines to rethink fare strategy

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

While full-service carriers like Kingfisher and Jet Airways are cutting down on business class seats and concentrating on the economy and leisure travellers, low-cost carriers (LCCs) have made it clear there would not be any rock-bottom fares this season.

Wipro looking for acquisitions in Canada, Germany

Wipro looking for acquisitions in Canada, Germany

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

Wipro Ltd, the country's third biggest software services firm, on Thursday said it was looking for acquisitions in Germany and Canada to take advantage of the growing markets there.

Buying stocks, MFs? Read this first

Buying stocks, MFs? Read this first

Rediff.com31 Aug 2006

Real ditch 'galacticos' for youth while Ajax export young blood

Real ditch 'galacticos' for youth while Ajax export young blood

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Ajax, four-times European Cup winners who are in the knockout stages for the first time in 13 years, have enhanced their reputation as a talent factory due to the rise of homegrown Dutch players Frenkie de Jong and Matthijs de Ligt.

Hamilton wins chaotic Australian GP

Hamilton wins chaotic Australian GP

Rediff.com16 Mar 2008

Lewis Hamilton avoided mayhem around him to open the F1 season with a pole-to-flag victory in a crash-strewn Australian Grand Prix.

Honey, I shrunk the programmes!

Honey, I shrunk the programmes!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

For starters, mobile TV (or streaming of live television on to mobile phones) will grow out of its infancy and overcome its numerous technical and legal hurdles.

Is the upgraded Google Daydream View VR better?

Is the upgraded Google Daydream View VR better?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

Only a handful of VR headset makers deliver consistently.

Australian Open: Scott back into contention

Australian Open: Scott back into contention

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Adam Scott soared back into contention with a five-under par 66 in the second round of the Australian Open on Friday, claiming a course record that lasted little more than half an hour.

Rani's battle with the bulge continues

Rani's battle with the bulge continues

Rediff.com5 Oct 2007

Rani Mukerji was spotted looking rather plump at the launch of Titan Raga watch recently.

Tiwary ruled out of entire Bangladesh series

Tiwary ruled out of entire Bangladesh series

Rediff.com9 May 2007

The young Bengal batsman is likely to return home from Bangladesh because of his injured right shoulder.

Mumbai girl sets long distance swim record

Mumbai girl sets long distance swim record

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

Eight-year-old Swapnali Yadav says she now wants to conquer the English Channel.

Sreesanth doubtful, India may field two spinners

Sreesanth doubtful, India may field two spinners

Rediff.com9 Feb 2008

The Indians have not yet decided on the playing eleven for the floodlit encounter but Sreesanth appears almost certain to be in the casualty list.

Mushroom pulao, dal tarka for Modi at Cameron's retreat

Mushroom pulao, dal tarka for Modi at Cameron's retreat

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Cameron hosted Modi for what has been described as an "intimate dinner" on Thursday evening after a power-packed day that included delegation-level talks, an address to MPs and a speech at the financial hub of London.

Branding extravaganza in store for IPL

Branding extravaganza in store for IPL

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

While the other owners of Indian Premier League teams are gearing up to pick up players in an auction some time this month, Emerging Media and Lachlan Murdoch, the combine which has bagged the Jaipur team, has firmed up its marketing and promotion plans.

'A grey-haired Parvati bhabi wouldn't work'

'A grey-haired Parvati bhabi wouldn't work'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

Sakshi Tanwar on Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki and more.