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When a terrorist and a hitman meet in jail

When a terrorist and a hitman meet in jail

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

As soon as he entered his barrack, Rahul noticed a group of seven inmates seated on their mattresses under the television set. They must be the terrorists, Rahul thought to himself. He knew that such accused are usually housed in murder barracks, far from jingoistic gangsters, who tend to abuse and attack them. A fascinating excerpt from Gangster On The Run: The True Story Of A Reformed Criminal.

Former Delhi Congress chief Arvinder Singh Lovely joins BJP

Former Delhi Congress chief Arvinder Singh Lovely joins BJP

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

"The child has died. The party is finished," he told reporters, referring to the Congress.

Opening the batting just suits my game: Rohit

Opening the batting just suits my game: Rohit

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

'I was prepared for the past two years. At some stage, I was aware that I might have to open so I was ready'

Why some fund managers have quit their jobs

Why some fund managers have quit their jobs

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

They are making switch to the high-growth alternative investments fund industry, reports Pavan Burugula.

Reinvented 'centre-forward' Ronaldo ready to fire Real to glory

Reinvented 'centre-forward' Ronaldo ready to fire Real to glory

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

The switch to centre-forward has also seen Ronaldo overtake Jimmy Greaves as the top goalscorer in Europe's top five leagues with 368 goals between the Premier League and La Liga, while also passing the milestones of 400 goals for Real and 100 Champions League strikes.

Das once again urges banks to link loans, deposits to repo rate

Das once again urges banks to link loans, deposits to repo rate

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Today, the economy requires a certain amount of push not just from the monetary policy but also from its transmission: Das.

RBI switches back to GDP to measure economy

RBI switches back to GDP to measure economy

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Even the Central Statistical Office has started using GDP as the main measure of economic activities since January 15 this year

Italian Open: Muguruza survives day of shocks, Kerber out

Italian Open: Muguruza survives day of shocks, Kerber out

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Garbine Muguruza emerged as a favourite to win the Italian Open after beating Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko to reach the third round after world number one Angeliquer Kerber had earlier bowed out to Estonian qualifier Anett Kontaveit.

Normal monsoon, festive season likely to revive car sales

Normal monsoon, festive season likely to revive car sales

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Prices of two-wheelers, passenger and commercial vehicles are set to rise 15-25%

Usain Bolt creating quite a buzz for A-League

Usain Bolt creating quite a buzz for A-League

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Usain Bolt managed to upstage the first weekend of Australia's A-League season without kicking a ball after his agent said he had been offered a professional contract by the Central Coast Mariners.

Abramovich tried to lure Ferguson in 2003 with Chelsea offer

Abramovich tried to lure Ferguson in 2003 with Chelsea offer

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has revealed that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich once used an agent to approach him for the manager job when the billionaire first took over the club, and he said no straight away.

Why Honda Gold Wing could be your dream bike

Why Honda Gold Wing could be your dream bike

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

The Honda Gold Wing has outstanding presence, a punchy engine and all the necessary features a person could dream of. The ride is exceptionally comfortable and also fun.

Jet Airways incident: Fliers stare at poor payout

Jet Airways incident: Fliers stare at poor payout

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

'Passengers of the Jet Airways flight will be entitled for compensation for discomfort and trauma, but it may not be Rs 2 million in this incident.'

Alia, Ranbir, Varun go plastic-free. What about you?

Alia, Ranbir, Varun go plastic-free. What about you?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

On World Environment Day, the actors showed the world how to go plastic-free.

How senior citizens fought robbers

How senior citizens fought robbers

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Senthamarai, 65, and P Shanmugavel, 70, became an Internet sensation after beating back armed robbers.

Federer outclasses Berdych to reach Wimbledon final

Federer outclasses Berdych to reach Wimbledon final

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

Roger Federer beats Tomas Berdych 7-6, 7-6, 6-4 to reach the final!

Trump Tower renamed as 'Dump Tower' on Google Maps

Trump Tower renamed as 'Dump Tower' on Google Maps

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

If one searches for Trump Tower on Google Maps, they will not find that exact name there. Instead, they will find "Dump Tower," WPIX-TV reported.

How demonetisation made a Pune tea-seller tech savvy

How demonetisation made a Pune tea-seller tech savvy

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

In last two days, he has been able to receive Rs 600 to Rs 700 through the e-wallet service

Shootouts could get tennis tiebreak-type system

Shootouts could get tennis tiebreak-type system

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

Soccer's rule makers are considering a tennis tiebreak-type system to make penalty shootouts fairer.

Ben Stokes goes from MVP to Royal disappointment in IPL

Ben Stokes goes from MVP to Royal disappointment in IPL

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Fourth months after splashing out $1.97 million to secure the services of Ben Stokes, Rajasthan Royals cannot be faulted for regretting the splurge as they struggle to stay afloat in this year's Indian Premier League (IPL).

India's automakers hit the fast lane in overseas markets

India's automakers hit the fast lane in overseas markets

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Even as domestic passenger car sales declined 29.4 per cent between April and August this year, exports grew 6.5 per cent, partially cushioning the blow from slowing sales.

Mumbai spin ace Ramesh Powar to play for Rajasthan

Mumbai spin ace Ramesh Powar to play for Rajasthan

Rediff.com10 Aug 2013

The stocky all-rounder, who signed a two-year contract with the Rajasthan Cricket Association, said his former teammate and long-time friend Hrishikesh Kanitkar was instrumental in him making the switch.

French Open Sidelights: Are you sure Martina didn't do it?

French Open Sidelights: Are you sure Martina didn't do it?

Rediff.com31 May 2015

Serena Williams is the first woman in the professional era to win 50 matches at each of the four Grand Slams.

'Sab bhagwan ke haath mein hai'

'Sab bhagwan ke haath mein hai'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

'Our Lockdown Life has a sort of schizophrenic, Dr-Jekyll-and-Mr-Hyde personality about it,' says Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Sports Shorts: Indian men's hockey team stun world champions

Sports Shorts: Indian men's hockey team stun world champions

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday.

'India's matches with Zimbabwe will be competitive'

'India's matches with Zimbabwe will be competitive'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

After a hectic but successful two months of cricket, Indian players are looking to play in relaxed mood and have fun in Zimbabwe in the five-match ODI series, captain Virat Kohli has said.

Why premium car dealers are seeing an unprecedented churn

Why premium car dealers are seeing an unprecedented churn

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

Higher costs of car inventories, missing sales targets and manufacturer expectations, and soaring rentals, are eating into dealers' margins.

Leaving their favourite clubs worked for Van Persie & Co

Leaving their favourite clubs worked for Van Persie & Co

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

In winning the Premier League in his first season with Manchester United, after eight frustrating years with Arsenal, Robin van Persie joined an elite club of players for whom leaving the clubs where they spent a bulk of their careers proved a remarkable switch. Rediff.com takes a look at a few other such examples.

Soccer Extras: Rooney to return home as Derby player-coach in January 2020

Soccer Extras: Rooney to return home as Derby player-coach in January 2020

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Why Maruti will phase out diesel cars

Why Maruti will phase out diesel cars

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

The diesel car becomes too expensive with BS-VI and market assessment says the customer will not buy it at that price, says R C Bhargava, chairman, MSIL. He expects buyer preference to change swiftly in favour of petrol, CNG, and other alternative technologies.

Meet Mrs Ashton Kutcher

Meet Mrs Ashton Kutcher

Rediff.com19 Sep 2007

The actress has officially changed her name to Mrs Ashton Kutcher, two years after tying the knot with her actor hubby.

Stomach this! Big cats in UP zoo forced to munch on chicken, mutton

Stomach this! Big cats in UP zoo forced to munch on chicken, mutton

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Authorities have been forced to make the switch owing to the crackdown on slaughterhouses.

Industry's last chance to register for GST

Industry's last chance to register for GST

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Businesses need to get on board in 15 days, ahead of indirect tax roll-out

Maharashtra secretariat fire was an accident: Police

Maharashtra secretariat fire was an accident: Police

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

The fire, which gutted the top three floors of the Maharashtra secretariat on June 21 last year, was due to a short circuit and not sabotage, according to the police. This is stated in the investigation report submitted to Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan by Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Himanshu Roy, sources said on Monday.

Home loan customers can switch to lower rates: SBI

Home loan customers can switch to lower rates: SBI

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

In a move that would help a large number of home loan customers to reduce their interest burden, nation's largest lender State Bank of India has decided to allow them to reprice their existing loans at lower rates.

Toyota to recall 6.5 million cars to fix power window switch

Toyota to recall 6.5 million cars to fix power window switch

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Toyota said modules in the power window master switch may have been lubricated inconsistently during the manufacturing process.

'India have quality and determination to impress'

'India have quality and determination to impress'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

I M Vijayan is amazed at Indian football's leap from amateurism to professionalism.

Formula One: Force India log points in second straight race

Formula One: Force India log points in second straight race

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

Perez, who started eighth on the grid, finished ninth after being passed by Kevin Magnussen towards the end of the 56-lap race.

These Christmas trees are too beautiful for words!

These Christmas trees are too beautiful for words!

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

One of the most favourite activities of Christmas is decorating the Christmas tree. From England to Lebanon, here are some of 2016's most over-the-top Christmas trees.

Here's what transforms Croatia from zero to hero

Here's what transforms Croatia from zero to hero

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Croatia ruthlessly exposed England's limitations in the second half of the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday as Zlatko Dalic's side fought back to secure a famous 2-1 extra-time victory.