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Kim is alive, but is he well enough to rule North Korea?

Kim is alive, but is he well enough to rule North Korea?

Rediff.com4 May 2020

'What if Kim is alive as the latest reappearance suggests, but unable to rule?' 'Will his sister be installed as the leader to continue with the Kims's hereditary dynasty that began with the present ruler's grandfather?' asks Dr Rajaram Panda.

Want to become Thor? Iron Man? Hulk?

Want to become Thor? Iron Man? Hulk?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

This is your chance, says Ranjita Ganesan

After Ozil's remarks, would Arsenal suffer?

After Ozil's remarks, would Arsenal suffer?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Ozil called minority Uighur Muslims 'warriors who resist persecution', has not gone down well with China. China is EPL's most lucrative overseas market. Could Arsenal suffer fallout?

From Wall Street to squash: Gamble paying off for Tandon

From Wall Street to squash: Gamble paying off for Tandon

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

The immediate job at hand is the Asian Games where the men's team will defend the gold it won in Incheon four years ago.

US withdraws emergency use of hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19

US withdraws emergency use of hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

The Food and Drug Administration said its decision is based on new information, including clinical trial data results, that have led it to conclude that the drugs may not be effective to treat COVID-19 and that its potential benefits for such use do not outweigh its known and potential risks.

How T20 will change!

How T20 will change!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Fascinating predictions for the years ahead. A revealing excerpt from Tim Wigmore and Freddie Wilde's Cricket 2.0: Inside The T20 Revolution.

10 things no one will tell you about starting up

10 things no one will tell you about starting up

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Rohit Gawli, who co-founded The Lokal Kitchen in the lockdown, shares some interesting career lessons.

Forbes 30 Under 30: A case study for immigration

Forbes 30 Under 30: A case study for immigration

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Of the 600 young change makers who made the cut this year '1:6 are immigrants from 44 countries' -- an important ratio in the age of growing protectionism.

Archer suggests ways to bring life to empty stadiums

Archer suggests ways to bring life to empty stadiums

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'... I think it will be one of those things you don't realise how much you need until it's gone. Take it away, and we will realise how much the supporters mean to us.'

Meet Robert Moreno, Spain's new soccer coach

Meet Robert Moreno, Spain's new soccer coach

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

Moreno, who holds a degree from the University of Barcelona in trade and international relations, began working alongside Luis Enrique with Barcelona's B team in 2010 in the scouting department.

Sports Shorts: Saina, Srikanth, Sindhu enter second round of Asia C'ship

Sports Shorts: Saina, Srikanth, Sindhu enter second round of Asia C'ship

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday.

Why RIL, Infosys, HUL are keen to play the real game

Why RIL, Infosys, HUL are keen to play the real game

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Begin with ITC. Larsen & Toubro, yes. ICICI and HDFC, yes again.

Alpha Zero and the future of artificial intelligence

Alpha Zero and the future of artificial intelligence

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

'One problem with machine learning is that extensive human inputs are required.' 'This is both an expense and time consuming.' 'If AIs can do this on their own, the process may become more efficient,' says Devangshu Datta.

AB de Villiers eyes successful Test return

AB de Villiers eyes successful Test return

Rediff.com24 Dec 2017

It will be the first Test appearance in almost two years for the 33-year-old, who had taken time off from the longer version of game while continuing to dominate bowlers in limited overs.

Here's a list of cities bidding for the 2024 Olympics

Here's a list of cities bidding for the 2024 Olympics

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

The three cities bidding for the 2024 summer Olympics submitted on Friday the third and last part of their bid books to the International Olympic Committee which will pick the winner in September.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara's woes continue as Saurashtra struggle

Ranji Trophy: Pujara's woes continue as Saurashtra struggle

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Summary of all Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday

'Modi has wasted his time with religious things'

'Modi has wasted his time with religious things'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

'Outside investors don't want to get tangled up in a religious war.'

PIX: Zverev crashes out; injured Serena withdraws

PIX: Zverev crashes out; injured Serena withdraws

Rediff.com15 May 2019

World number five Alexander Zverev continued his poor recent form as he crashed out of the Italian Open in the second round while Serena Williams had to pull out of the women's draw with a recurring knee injury.

India's Sporting Legacy: Yes, We Can!

India's Sporting Legacy: Yes, We Can!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

'I have grown up in an environment where the dominant narrative of Indian sporting achievement was -- We can't.' 'These achievers have fought hard, built on each other's body of work and knowledge, and have today changed the script to -- We can,' notes Rahul Dravid,cricketing legend.

Sports Shorts: Mary Kom to hit your TV screens soon

Sports Shorts: Mary Kom to hit your TV screens soon

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Oxford vaccine set to get UK clearance by year-end

Oxford vaccine set to get UK clearance by year-end

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

The Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency, which had been formally tasked by the UK government last month with the process of clearance after the jab emerged "safe and effective" against the novel coronavirus in human trials, is expected to authorise the vaccine by December 28 or 29 after the final data is provided on Monday, 'The Daily Telegraph' quoted senior government sources as indicating.

Have you travelled to the navel of the earth?

Have you travelled to the navel of the earth?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

Arundhuti Dasgupta finds herself surrounded by Greek legends and fables in the mythical centre of the world.

Nikhat selected for boxing trials of Olympic qualifiers

Nikhat selected for boxing trials of Olympic qualifiers

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Nikhat from Telengana was handed the fourth spot in the 51 kg category which already has the six-time World Champion MC Mary Kom, RSPB's Jyoti Gulia and Haryana's Ritu Grewal as other contenders.

'They chose Ram carefully'

'They chose Ram carefully'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

'...by combining religious and political missions -- to destroy the Babri Masjid and establish Ram Rajya.' 'Hindutva was successful in creating synergy with the aspirations of devotees,' Dhirendra K Jha, author of Ayodhya: The Dark Night, tells Kanika Datta.

Rana Kapoor: Banker gone Rogue

Rana Kapoor: Banker gone Rogue

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

'The book captures Rana Kapoor's hunger for real estate leading to bungalows in Delhi, Mumbai, London and other cities; the multiple companies -- over 100 -- to fund his family's various ventures; the attempt to game the system by showing lower non-performing assets,' notes Joydeep Ghosh.

Soccer Extras: Reds not thinking of Barca loss, says Klopp

Soccer Extras: Reds not thinking of Barca loss, says Klopp

Rediff.com3 May 2019

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

'He was my everything': Kobe mourned at emotional tribute

'He was my everything': Kobe mourned at emotional tribute

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and former Bryant teammate Shaquille O'Neal were among the Basketball Hall of Famers who attended the memorial

Copa America: Messi trains with Argentina, eyes Panama

Copa America: Messi trains with Argentina, eyes Panama

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Lionel Messi trained alongside his Argentina team-mates at the Copa America Centenario as he targets a return from injury in his team's second Group D game against Panama. Messi, who has been nursing a sore back after sustaining an injury in a friendly against Honduras last month, has trained separately under the supervision of team medical staff since arriving in the United States. However the 28-year-old Barcelona superstar took part in a full training session on Wednesday at the University of Illinois campus, two days after sitting out Argentina's opening 2-1 victory over Chile in Santa Clara on Monday.

What Varun Dhawan's SUPERSTAR life looks like

What Varun Dhawan's SUPERSTAR life looks like

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Happy birthday, Varun!

Muslim leaders suffering from inferiority complex: Pak SC judge

Muslim leaders suffering from inferiority complex: Pak SC judge

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Leaders of Muslim world are suffering from an "acute inferiority complex", which stems from the "legacy of the colonial era", Justice Muhammed Al-Ghazali of Supreme Court of Pakistan said.

Why Indians are obsessed with South Africa!

Why Indians are obsessed with South Africa!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

Why South Africa is such a popular vacation spot among Indian celebs?

Can Tesla win India where most US carmakers have failed?

Can Tesla win India where most US carmakers have failed?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

What will it take for Tesla to plug and play in India? Sector pundits say it's a mix of strategy, getting the price right, timing, the right talent, and above all, patience.

'You don't choose Konkona, she chooses you'

'You don't choose Konkona, she chooses you'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

'Ajay Devgn is perfect to slip into Idris Elba's shoes.' 'Taapsee can play any role under the sun.'

Who is Prasanta Pattanaik, Padma Shri?

Who is Prasanta Pattanaik, Padma Shri?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Had he not been a student, admirer and follower of Amartya Sen, T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan feels it might have been a Padma Bhushan.

BJP may lose 70 seats, says new app

BJP may lose 70 seats, says new app

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Neta app claims BJP is down to 212 seats from its 2014 tally of 282.

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.

Has Modi Sarkar delivered on Budget 2014?

Has Modi Sarkar delivered on Budget 2014?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Fifty-six months on, the government's record in implementing these schemes and projects has been mixed, report Arup Roychoudhury and Indivjal Dhasmana.

How AgNext will make Farmers Money

How AgNext will make Farmers Money

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

'Our technology is going to help Indian agriculture the way the White Revolution helped milk production.'

'Everything was perfect about Tandav'

'Everything was perfect about Tandav'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

'I haven't done TV in quite some time now but I have faced this bias.' 'It's not that I feel unwelcome.' 'It's just that when it comes to certain things, I get shortlisted and they tell me that my test was really good but the producer wants a film face.'

The Day of Reckoning has arrived for China

The Day of Reckoning has arrived for China

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'The fatal mistake for the USSR was the invasion of Afghanistan.' 'Quite possibly the fatal mistake for the Chinese empire is the assault on Ladakh,' observes Rajeev Srinivasan.