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Croatia stutter closer to World Cup glory

Croatia stutter closer to World Cup glory

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Croatia made heavy weather of beating Denmark in their worst performance of the tournament, but will seek to rediscover their fluency in a weekend showdown against Russia for a place in the World Cup semi-finals.

Khufiya Review: Gripping Spy Drama

Khufiya Review: Gripping Spy Drama

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

In Khufiya, a mother's journey, a lover's vendetta and a country's mission, skewed patriotism and moral disengagement coalesce and highlight the nature of the spying business, notes Sukanya Verma.

SC refuses to cancel odd-even rule: SC

SC refuses to cancel odd-even rule: SC

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Terming the plea as a 'publicity stunt', the Supreme Court said, "People are dying due to pollution. We are doing car-pooling and you want to challenge it."

Suryakumar is ideal at No. 3 in T20 World Cup: Manjrekar

Suryakumar is ideal at No. 3 in T20 World Cup: Manjrekar

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Talking about the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, starting July 13, Manjrekar said he would prefer a more consistent Ishan Kishan instead of Sanju Samson.

Carmakers call for comprehensive plan after Delhi smog crackdown

Carmakers call for comprehensive plan after Delhi smog crackdown

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Among those who have the most to lose from India's haphazard policies are dealers selling cars made by Toyota, Mahindra & Mahindra, Daimler AG's and Tata Motors' luxury arm, Jaguar Land Rover

India, US keen to conclude $3bn predator drone deal

India, US keen to conclude $3bn predator drone deal

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

The MQ-9B predator armed drones -- 10 each for three services -- is seen to be a key part of India's national security and defense needs.

Mehuli wins silver in 10m air rifle; Chandela bronze

Mehuli wins silver in 10m air rifle; Chandela bronze

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Young Mehuli Ghosh settled for the silver medal after forcing a shoot-off in the women's 10m air rifle event with a perfect final shot of 10.9 while Apurvi Chandela secured bronze in the Commonwealth Games, in Gold Coast, on Monday.

MotoGP India: Visa hassles for champ Marc Marquez, others

MotoGP India: Visa hassles for champ Marc Marquez, others

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Former MotoGP rider Capirossi pleased with BIC ahead of inaugural race

Giant In The Earth: M S Swaminathan

Giant In The Earth: M S Swaminathan

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Dr Shreekant Sambrani pays tribute to M S Swaminathan, renowned agricultural scientist and a lifelong crusader against hunger who passed away in Chennai recently.

Boxing worlds: Mary Kom eyes historic sixth gold

Boxing worlds: Mary Kom eyes historic sixth gold

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Celebrated boxer M C Mary Kom will aim for a historic sixth gold at the AIBA Women' World Championships, the build up of which has been marred by a row over lone Kosovan boxer's participation and poor quality air in the national capital.

SC bans sale of firecrackers in Delhi during Diwali

SC bans sale of firecrackers in Delhi during Diwali

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

The court said, while delivering its order, it wants to test the effect of the ban on air quality after Diwali.

Demand for global air freight likely to rise by 4.5% in 2015

Demand for global air freight likely to rise by 4.5% in 2015

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

The most significant growth was recorded by carriers in the Asia-Pacific and West Asian regions at 5.9 per cent and 12.9 per cent respectively. Carriers in these regions captured the vast majority of the global increase (93 per cent).

Is the First World the new Third World?

Is the First World the new Third World?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2009

There exists a strange disconnect in the developed world between the offer of money and the provision of services.

Beijing faces year's worst smog, issues red alert

Beijing faces year's worst smog, issues red alert

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Parts of north China will see the worst smog so far this year the National Meteorological Centre said on Saturday.

'Our scriptures, they all respect nature: Bhoomi, Prithvi and Dharti Mata'

'Our scriptures, they all respect nature: Bhoomi, Prithvi and Dharti Mata'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

'Respect nature, working with (it) rather than against it.'

Audi's electric SUV -- no gear, no sound and no engine!

Audi's electric SUV -- no gear, no sound and no engine!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

However, it has an auditory feature that throws up a soft but audible whirring sound like a spaceship while driving as well as a different tone on the outside to let bystanders know a car is on its way, says Pavan Lall.

Time for talks is over, world needs to act: Modi at climate meet

Time for talks is over, world needs to act: Modi at climate meet

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday gave a clarion call for a "global people's movement" to bring about a behavioral change to deal with climate change as he made a path-breaking pledge to more than double India's non-fossil fuel target to 400 gigawatts.

HPCA rules out coronavirus threat to 1st ODI vs South Africa

HPCA rules out coronavirus threat to 1st ODI vs South Africa

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) general manager Col HS Manhas said all precautions are being taken by the medical teams amid the coronavirus scare.

Kyrgios pledges money for victims of Australian bushfires

Kyrgios pledges money for victims of Australian bushfires

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Australian Nick Kyrgios has put his hand up to help the victims of raging bushfires in his country by promising a $200 donation for every ace he serves during the home summer season. More than 1,000 homes have been destroyed by the fires fuelled by searing temperatures and high winds, with Kyrgios' hometown of Canberra experiencing its worst air quality and residents have been told to stay indoors.

Priyanka Chopra takes on Delhi pollution

Priyanka Chopra takes on Delhi pollution

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

'It's so hard to shoot here right now that I can't even imagine what it must be like to live here under these conditions.'

Why I Didn't Vote: 'Voting seems futile'

Why I Didn't Vote: 'Voting seems futile'

Rediff.com22 May 2019

We asked you to tell us your reason for choosing not to vote. This is what our readers shared.

Toxic New Delhi shamed as cricketers, footballers face breathing issues

Toxic New Delhi shamed as cricketers, footballers face breathing issues

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

India's state-run NTPC is launching bids for clean technology for two coal-fired power plants near New Delhi, officials said, as criticism mounts over the country's failure to end a toxic smog which strikes the capital every winter.

Wake up call for India! Here's what Dravid needs to do...

Wake up call for India! Here's what Dravid needs to do...

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Following India's ODI series loss to Australia at home, head coach Rahul Dravid has his task cut out with the ODI World Cup set to be held at home later this year.

Atal Tunnel: Everything you must know about longest highway tunnel

Atal Tunnel: Everything you must know about longest highway tunnel

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

The all-weather Atal tunnel inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday will reduce the distance between Manali and Leh by 46 km and the travel time by four to five hours.

Leave Them Kids Alone!

Leave Them Kids Alone!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

The future belongs to the young; not the old, asserts Shyam G Menon.

Langer has addressed concerns over his coaching style

Langer has addressed concerns over his coaching style

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Finch said Langer had cleared the air before flying with the team to West Indies.

Why are electric two-wheelers in India catching fire?

Why are electric two-wheelers in India catching fire?

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Nearly a decade ago, the first fully electric vehicle (EV) caught fire on the road in the US. It was a model from Tesla, the world's most admired EV maker. A metal fragment punctured the underbelly of the vehicle, penetrating its battery pack, leading to a fire. Indian lawmakers and automakers have had nine years to study the incident (in fact, three Tesla Model Ss caught fire in two months in 2013) but seem to have learnt little.

Rohit optimistic about his batting

Rohit optimistic about his batting

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

'I am happy with my batting. I have kept my approach quite similar. I am happy with how I am going. I know a big score is around the corner.'

How Australia dug their own grave in Delhi Test

How Australia dug their own grave in Delhi Test

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

The Australians 'swept' their way to self-destruction in the face of the Indian spinners' guile in the second Test in Delhi on Sunday.

Djokovic, Nadal call for merger of ATP Cup and Davis Cup

Djokovic, Nadal call for merger of ATP Cup and Davis Cup

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Australian Open holder Djokovic will make his ATP Cup debut for Serbia against South Africa in Brisbane on Saturday while Nadal will lead Spain into action against Georgia in Perth on the same day.

Which Is India's Largest TV Channel?

Which Is India's Largest TV Channel?

Rediff.com3 May 2023

DD Freedish is the 'largest TV platform in India', going to 58 million homes, featuring 70-odd private channels. DD Freedish reaches about 278 million people, and is easily among the top five TV platforms in the world.

Bolt leaves Central Coast Mariners. What's next for World's fastest man?

Bolt leaves Central Coast Mariners. What's next for World's fastest man?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Usain Bolt has finished his football trial at Central Coast Mariners and will leave the club after failing to agree commercial terms

Pujara scores fourth successive ton in County

Pujara scores fourth successive ton in County

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Pujara batted with an attacking intent, completing his three-figure mark in 133 balls with 13 boundaries and two sixes.

Breathing in Delhi can cause cancer!

Breathing in Delhi can cause cancer!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

If you live in Delhi you can quit smoking, give up alcohol, go to bed early, exercise every day and eat right, but unless you also give up breathing, you can still get very sick, says Mitali Saran

Carens is another arrow in Kia's packed quiver

Carens is another arrow in Kia's packed quiver

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The Carens is a warning for cars such as the Tata Safari, Hyundai Alcazar, Maruti Ertiga, Toyota Innova Crista and Mahindra XUV 700, because Kia punches much harder than others in its weight category.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Serena, Federer clear first hurdle

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Serena, Federer clear first hurdle

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Images from Day 1 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday.

Ford plans easy Share-Car model in India

Ford plans easy Share-Car model in India

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

India is among the countries where US-based auto maker Ford has announced 25 mobility experiments this year to test breakthrough transportation ideas for creating better customer experiences.

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Here's the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to a joint session of the United States Congress, delivered on Thursday.

Any opportunity to play India is a special one: Williamson

Any opportunity to play India is a special one: Williamson

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

England's phenomenal success in white-ball cricket has forced rivals to consider different set of players and coaches for the limited overs game and Tests but New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson feels only a team with a big talent pool can afford to take that route.

Why Kohli quit as RCB captain

Why Kohli quit as RCB captain

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The former RCB and India skipper asserted that it is very difficult for people to understand what a cricketer thinks while taking such decisions.