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Rejected for a job? Check your credit score

Rejected for a job? Check your credit score

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

A bad credit score in general is seen as an irresponsible behaviour of an individual. Inability to pay on time reflects that the person is not capable of take care of things.

Australia win at SCG to sweep Ashes series 5-0

Australia win at SCG to sweep Ashes series 5-0

Rediff.com5 Jan 2014

A rampant Australia sealed a 5-0 Ashes series sweep by skittling England out for 166 to claim a 281-run victory with more than two days to spare in the fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.

Dec 16 gang rape: Accused to write univ exam from jail

Dec 16 gang rape: Accused to write univ exam from jail

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

A Delhi court on Thursday directed the officials concerned of Delhi University, Indira Gandhi National Open University and the Tihar Jail to make arrangements for December 16 gang rape accused Vinay Sharma to write his BA first year exams from prison premises.

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The Union Health ministry put the number of positive cases at 82, eight more since Thursday night, which includes the woman and a 76-year-old man from Karnataka who became the country's first coronavirus fatality besides 17 foreign nationals, Health Ministry officials said.

Meet the BSF's first woman officer

Meet the BSF's first woman officer

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

'Ultimately, you are treated according to the stars on your shoulder.' 'Not as a man, not as a woman, not as a girl,' says Assistant Commandant Tanu Shree Pareek.

PHOTOS: Third seed Halep knocked out of French Open

PHOTOS: Third seed Halep knocked out of French Open

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Round-up of the Rolland Garros tournament being played in Paris.

US-China trade war: What India must do

US-China trade war: What India must do

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

'If we play our cards right, we may even benefit from the competition between the US and China as seen from increased investment from each of these countries into India.' 'The size of our market gives us an important lever of power which we shall have to play adroitly and intelligently,' points out Ambassador Gautam Bambawale -- who served as India's envoy to China -- in the Professor V M Dandekar Memorial Lecture 2019, delivered on March 8, 2019 in Pune.

A 20-year-old entrepreneur's success story

A 20-year-old entrepreneur's success story

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Besides being a successful entrepreneur, he is the world's second youngest writer of books on ethical hacking.

1993 police firing on Mamata rally worse than Jallianwala Bagh: Probe

1993 police firing on Mamata rally worse than Jallianwala Bagh: Probe

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

In a huge embarrassment for the Left Front, a Commission of Inquiry into the police firing on a Youth Congress movement in 1993 killing 13 persons on Monday said that it was worse than the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

Sheena Bora Trial: The Shrink Testifies

Sheena Bora Trial: The Shrink Testifies

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

As he was giving evidence, Dr Matcheswalla peremptorily summoned the CBI representative over to the witness box and whispered something. Indrani Mukerjea's advocate Sudeep Pasbola immediately cut in, wondering what he was up to: "Please, please, please." Dr Matcheswalla, looking innocently startled, said: "I was asking if I can order for tea."

How third party insurance liabilities are settled

How third party insurance liabilities are settled

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Third party claims are adjudicated by the constituted tribunals.

'This is a battle of good vs evil, not Hindu vs Muslim'

'This is a battle of good vs evil, not Hindu vs Muslim'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

'There has never been a problem between Hindu and Muslims in Kairana.' 'We are a people that smoke from the same hookah.' Once the seat of an influential tradition of Indian classical music, Kairana has become a metaphor for the exodus of Hindus.

'The police wanted to hide their mistakes, so they gunned them down'

'The police wanted to hide their mistakes, so they gunned them down'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

'Every Muslim is painted with the same brush. We are one day linked to SIMI, the next day to Al Qaeda, to Pakistan-based terrorists and now ISIS.'

Trump's threat falls flat on Pakistani generals

Trump's threat falls flat on Pakistani generals

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

'If push comes to shove, Pakistan does have the capability to make it difficult for the US and NATO forces to make even a withdrawal of troops out of Afghanistan in orderly fashion,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Will the soldiers at the Siachen Glacier get to vote?

Will the soldiers at the Siachen Glacier get to vote?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

The Election Commission must ensure that soldiers, paramilitary forces and railway employees who work outside their home states are given proper avenues to cast their votes, says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

14 killed as Bodo militants attack Assam market

14 killed as Bodo militants attack Assam market

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

One militant was neutralised by the security forces.

Why Ram/Buddha, Tendulkar/Jayasuriya is hard to beat

Why Ram/Buddha, Tendulkar/Jayasuriya is hard to beat

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

If India is to follow a smart cultural diplomacy, it has unmatched advantages over both China and Pakistan, says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

FULL TEXT of PM Modi's I-Day address

FULL TEXT of PM Modi's I-Day address

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Following is the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 73rd Independence Day.

Uber mired in controversies; debacle to hit other taxi services

Uber mired in controversies; debacle to hit other taxi services

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Home-grown taxi booking companies which have a business model similar to Uber's might have stricter security norms imposed on them.

Sheena Bora Trial: 'I suspected murder'

Sheena Bora Trial: 'I suspected murder'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Many pictures showed The Skeleton Named Sheena. For the purpose of the photographs, the skeleton had been re-assembled and looked straight at the camera.

Mindset has to change while selecting bowlers for overseas tours: Kumble

Mindset has to change while selecting bowlers for overseas tours: Kumble

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Former captain Anil Kumble believe the mindset of the Indian team management must change and there has to be a more flexible approach in selecting the bowlers in the playing eleven on overseas tours.

7 women who caused shock and awe at US Open!

7 women who caused shock and awe at US Open!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

The women's draw at the US Open has been in news for the upsets it created. Almost everyday one or some days even two of the top seeds feel to unknown players.

Football Briefs: Portugal thrashed by Netherlands 3-0 in friendly

Football Briefs: Portugal thrashed by Netherlands 3-0 in friendly

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

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

US refuses to budge on Khobragade case: 'There's been no goof up'

US refuses to budge on Khobragade case: 'There's been no goof up'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

The United States is proceeding with the prosecution of senior Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade and has no intention to withdraw the case of visa fraud against her.

'Politics in Indian cricket was sickening'

'Politics in Indian cricket was sickening'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

'I was actually appointed captain for the West Indies tour (in 1971).' 'But Mr Vijay Merchant (the then chairman of the selectors) didn't like me nor did he like 'Tiger' Pataudi. He thought we were far too flamboyant.' 'He made Ajit Wadekar captain.'

When Bollywood got jailed

When Bollywood got jailed

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Bollywood's many run-ins with the law.

Banks will charge for better services

Banks will charge for better services

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

In an attempt to acquire consumers, banks have been providing a lot of technology-enabled services, which used to be offered free.

Indira's greatest triumph was not Bangladesh

Indira's greatest triumph was not Bangladesh

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

'According to me, her finest hour was in 1983-1984 when she neutralised a combined US-Pakistan-British conspiracy to Balkanise India by creating an independent Sikh State of Khalistan,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd). A special assessment of Indira Gandhi on her centenary.

How Pak SIMs have bitterly divided the IB and Home Ministry

How Pak SIMs have bitterly divided the IB and Home Ministry

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

The Intelligence Bureau and the Research and Analysis Wing are at loggerheads with the Home Ministry for its proposal to allow international roaming for Pakistanis on Indian soil as they believe it will be misused. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Peter Mukerjea charged with murder; CBI claims Sheena killed for property

Peter Mukerjea charged with murder; CBI claims Sheena killed for property

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Former media baron Peter Mukerjea, husband of prime accused Indrani Mukerjea in the Sheena Bora murder case, was on Friday charged with murder.

Football PHOTOS: Real and Juventus win; Liverpool go second

Football PHOTOS: Real and Juventus win; Liverpool go second

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

La Liga champions Real Madrid beat Getafe 3-1 on Saturday with a goal from Gareth Bale and two strikes from Cristiano Ronaldo to go 12 points behind leaders Barcelona and warm up for next week's Champions League game at Paris St Germain.

'Oak Creek gurdwara shooting is an American tragedy'

'Oak Creek gurdwara shooting is an American tragedy'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Nearly a thousand people from different faiths gathered today to pay homage to the six Sikh worshippers gunned down inside a Gurdwara by a white supremacist here last year, as a sea of candles and emotional tributes marked the tragic incident's anniversary.

PHOTOS, 1st Test: Lyon roars as Australia script thrilling victory

PHOTOS, 1st Test: Lyon roars as Australia script thrilling victory

Rediff.com14 Dec 2014

Off-spinner Nathan Lyon claimed seven wickets (7-152) to help the Aussies win the first Test at the Adelaide Oval on Saturday.

EPL PHOTOS: Ruthless Chelsea rally to sink Man City; Spurs thrash Swansea

EPL PHOTOS: Ruthless Chelsea rally to sink Man City; Spurs thrash Swansea

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Chelsea came from behind to secure a 3-1 win at Manchester City and forge further clear at the top of the Premier League as a dramatic top-of-the-table clash ended in a mass brawl and two City players being sent off on Saturday.

Trump's Triumph: The Fear of Others

Trump's Triumph: The Fear of Others

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

'Competence, experience, matter, did you say?' 'No music was sweeter than the mash of xenophobia, jingoism, racism, misogyny.' 'And the master busker to play the tune was round the corner to capture an eager audience just in the nick of time.' Shreekant Sambrani on the Trump Triumph a week after his upset victory.

Sheena Bora Trial: What the hotel receptionist said

Sheena Bora Trial: What the hotel receptionist said

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Sanjeev Khanna stepped out of his usual sort of absent-minded personality to actively 'log into' the hearing, following the testimony alertly, at times standing up in the accused box to catch all of what was being said. His co-accused Peter Mukerjea and Indrani Mukerjea were less attentive, but were not switched off either.

Review: Total Siyapaa? Total Faux pas is more like it!

Review: Total Siyapaa? Total Faux pas is more like it!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Total Siyappa is so insipid, it implores your mind to wander off every few minutes.

What Sushma Swaraj told the world

What Sushma Swaraj told the world

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

'Pakistan persists in the belief that such attacks will enable it to obtain the territory it covets. Their plans will not succeed.'

'Withdrawing Doniger's book gives her the martyr's mantle'

'Withdrawing Doniger's book gives her the martyr's mantle'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

The preferred course of action to challenge Wendy Doniger's many published works and polemical Hinduphobic statements is to debate it, Aseem Shukla tells Rediff.com's Arthur J Pais.