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4 super bikes perfect for your road trip

4 super bikes perfect for your road trip

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Youtuber, travel enthusiast and bike lover Jasminder Singh picks the top bikes that are crafted for long distance journeys.

Modi inaugurates railway, Kochi Metro Phase II projects in Kerala

Modi inaugurates railway, Kochi Metro Phase II projects in Kerala

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

The prime minister, who is on a two-day visit to the state, inaugurated, laid the foundation stone of and dedicated to the nation, railway and metro projects in the state worth Rs 4,500 crore.

8.5 Million Indians Got JOBS In September

8.5 Million Indians Got JOBS In September

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

Of these 8.5 million additional people employed in September, 6.5 million were in rural India, reveals Mahesh Vyas.

Pakistan's ex-military ruler Musharraf dies in Dubai; to be buried in Karachi

Pakistan's ex-military ruler Musharraf dies in Dubai; to be buried in Karachi

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Musharraf, 79, was suffering from amyloidosis, a rare disease caused by a build-up of an abnormal protein called amyloid in organs and tissues throughout the body, The Express Tribune reported.

How airports are going all out to please passengers

How airports are going all out to please passengers

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

These would include passenger engagement initiatives, consumer offers, and curated menus at food and beverage outlets.

Cummins won't return for remainder of IPL 2021 in UAE

Cummins won't return for remainder of IPL 2021 in UAE

Rediff.com30 May 2021

Cummins has already made it clear that he would not be taking part in the remaining matches of the IPL

Indian students hung out to dry

Indian students hung out to dry

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

With Canada, Australia extending restrictions, admission seekers are deferring their studies or looking elsewhere.

'Are you from the land of yoga?'

'Are you from the land of yoga?'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

'If I were to say, I had the best vegetarian food in my life in Vietnam, nobody would believe me.' 'When I proclaimed this to my friends, they didn't believe me. I had to show them the pictures and make them drool!!'

Sunita Williams now eyes travel to Mars

Sunita Williams now eyes travel to Mars

Rediff.com21 Jul 2007

Williams said her long stay in space would definitely help her face the rigours of the long journey to Mars.

Now that's romantic, Anushka, Virat!

Now that's romantic, Anushka, Virat!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Anu and Chikoo spend time on the banks of a river, overlooking snowcapped mountains.

How This 'Rebel' Sena MLA Escaped

How This 'Rebel' Sena MLA Escaped

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

'Had it not been for his presence of mind, he would have been in Guwahati now.'

Shoaib to meet wife Sania, son before joining team in England

Shoaib to meet wife Sania, son before joining team in England

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

Shoaib Malik has been stuck in Pakistan while his wife, tennis player Sania Mirza, and one-year-old son Izhaan, have been in India due to the ban on international travel due to the pandemic.

In These Homes, It Is Har Din Tiranga

In These Homes, It Is Har Din Tiranga

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

On a mission to visit the families of soldiers who have died in action, Vikas Manhas has met over 1,000 families whose loved ones made the supreme sacrifice for the country.

Former cricketers did not...: Rohit hits out at critics

Former cricketers did not...: Rohit hits out at critics

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Rohit maintains that turning tracks remain the team's strength and wants the struggling batters to find a way to score on them.

T20 top ranker Surya expecting Test call-up

T20 top ranker Surya expecting Test call-up

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

'The confidence is always there that, yeah, I have a few runs behind my back. But, at the same time, there is a very thin line between you getting a bit complacent also when you are coming into any game after scoring runs.'

Indian cricketers to get 20-day break after WTC final

Indian cricketers to get 20-day break after WTC final

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

The Indian players will get a 20-day break from the bio-bubble life in the UK after the completion of the ICC World Test Championship final against New Zealand, to be played in Southampton from June 18 to 22.

Radhe Shyam Review

Radhe Shyam Review

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Everything about Radhe Shyam is such a boring waste of time that you can't decide whether to doze off or scratch your head and hope to make some sense of what the film is trying to tell you, sighs Divya Nair.

Will strengthen spirit of cooperation during Europe visit: PM

Will strengthen spirit of cooperation during Europe visit: PM

Rediff.com1 May 2022

In a statement, Modi said he will be visiting Berlin on May 2 at the invitation of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, following which he will travel to Copenhagen on May 3-4 at the invitation of his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen to hold bilateral engagements and also participate in the Second India-Nordic Summit.

'Irrfan never felt he was a master of acting'

'Irrfan never felt he was a master of acting'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

'For him to suddenly leave the way that he did, it shattered me.' 'It took me a long, long, time to come to terms with it.' 'Because the loss of such a friend can destroy you.' 'The loss was and continues to be immense.'

BCCI paying for Aus IPL players' quarantine in Sydney: CA

BCCI paying for Aus IPL players' quarantine in Sydney: CA

Rediff.com18 May 2021

'BCCI at the outset committed to ensuring that they got home safely and as quickly as possible. They've delivered on that promise.'

ASK HR GURU: Confused about WFH rules, please help

ASK HR GURU: Confused about WFH rules, please help

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

Memories from Wonderful Wayanad

Memories from Wonderful Wayanad

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Thomas G K shares pictures from a trip to Wayanad.

Japanese theme park lets you work from a Ferris wheel

Japanese theme park lets you work from a Ferris wheel

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

The day passes are for 1,900 (Rs 1,322)

The Race To Be Called Visionary

The Race To Be Called Visionary

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Unfortunately, in India, infrastructure projects are lost in a miasma of political and personal vanity, observes Shyam G Menon.

'When I reached office, I called my husband and cried'

'When I reached office, I called my husband and cried'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

'Frankly, no one is prepared for Begin Again or whatever this is called.'

Moody's not too optimistic about 2nd round of stimulus

Moody's not too optimistic about 2nd round of stimulus

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

The government's second round of stimulus will spur consumer spending in the near term but support to economic growth will be minimal, Moody's Investors Service said.

Have You Read This Story About Hope?

Have You Read This Story About Hope?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

'The Elephant Whisperers is a hopeful story of respect and cooperation with nature in an era rife with conflict and threat to our beautiful planet.'

BJP spent Rs 71.73 cr for Bihar polls: Expenditure report

BJP spent Rs 71.73 cr for Bihar polls: Expenditure report

Rediff.com21 May 2021

The gross expenses made by the party, including by the central headquarters and the state unit between the announcement and completion of the elections, stood at nearly Rs 71.73 crore, while the gross receipts during this period were to the tune of Rs 35.83 crore.

Consumer anxiety at highest levels since Covid outbreak

Consumer anxiety at highest levels since Covid outbreak

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Consumer anxiety is at the highest levels since the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic in India with the less affluent most skeptical about economic outlook while a majority of consumers think their income in the next six months will be lower than the pre-COVID levels, says a latest study. As per the COVID-19 consumer sentiment research by global management consulting firm Boston Consulting group (BCG) conducted between May 23 and May 28, 2021, covering around 4,000 respondents across metros, tier I, II, III, IV and rural India, 51 per cent of consumers expected their spends over the next six months to be lower. In the last round of survey conducted from July 20 to August 2, 2020, the figure stood at 40 per cent.

Gold jewellery demand likely to contract in Q2 and Q3

Gold jewellery demand likely to contract in Q2 and Q3

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Gold jewellery demand in India is likely to decline in the second and third quarters of this fiscal due to hike in import duty, high volatility in prices and inflationary pressure, according to a report. While demand is likely to contract by 8 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of FY23, the decline is expected to be higher at 15 per cent in the third quarter due to the exceptionally high base in the same period of FY22, Icra said in a report. According to the report, the exceptional third quarter performance in FY22 was due to the post-Covid reopening of the economy and the substantially high demand in the wedding and festive seasons.

100-day annual leave plan for CAPF jawans to be announced soon

100-day annual leave plan for CAPF jawans to be announced soon

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

The ministry of home affairs has held multiple meetings, the latest being early this month, to thrash out the issues delaying the implementation of the policy.

Winners and losers amid the Covid-19 pandemic

Winners and losers amid the Covid-19 pandemic

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

CEOs expect to finish the ongoing March quarter with positive growth as the corporates get back to work in full strength.

ADB scales down India's economic growth forecast to 10%

ADB scales down India's economic growth forecast to 10%

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

The Asian Development Bank on Wednesday revised down India's economic growth forecast for the current fiscal to 10 per cent, from 11 per cent predicted earlier, citing the adverse impact of the second wave of the pandemic. The growth forecast for India in fiscal year 2021 (ending in March 2022) was revised down, as the spike in COVID-19 cases during May dented the recovery, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said in its latest economic outlook. "The outbreak, however, dissipated faster than anticipated, resulting in several states easing lockdown measures and returning to more normal travel patterns.

Plan to Study Abroad? 13 TIPS for You

Plan to Study Abroad? 13 TIPS for You

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

How you can make the most of a foreign education.

Football Focus: Barca affected most by new salary cap

Football Focus: Barca affected most by new salary cap

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

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

Big changes in I-T return forms. Read to find the details

Big changes in I-T return forms. Read to find the details

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Those spending over Rs 2 lakh on foreign travel, incurring more than Rs 1 lakh electricity bills, or depositing over Rs 1 crore in current account will have to mandatorily file ITR even if their total income is below the taxable limit. The last date for filing has been extended to Nov 30 from Jul 31.

Filing of tax returns made compulsory for TDS/TCS over Rs 25,000

Filing of tax returns made compulsory for TDS/TCS over Rs 25,000

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

The new amendment, which came into force on April 21, has been introduced to detect discrepancies between the expenses and incomes of people who do not have to file tax returns.

'Our employees are the most important part in any business'

'Our employees are the most important part in any business'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

'To get success in business one should know how to create and attract talent and how to retain it.'

Why BCCI wants to rest Kolhi from upcoming T20 series

Why BCCI wants to rest Kolhi from upcoming T20 series

Rediff.com11 May 2022

he break is expected to help Kohli recharge his batteries before the high-profile England tour.

The Buddhist Who May Bring Home The Oscar

The Buddhist Who May Bring Home The Oscar

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

'The richness of Buddhism makes it possible for us to create these stories and to interpret them.'