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How airlines are wooing business travellers

How airlines are wooing business travellers

Rediff.com18 Aug 2007

More legroom, flat-bed seating and brasserie-style meals. Business class fliers of these top airlines are enjoying that and more.

How Kejriwal rode the anti-Modi vote

How Kejriwal rode the anti-Modi vote

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

'Kejriwal has taken a leaf out of Modi's campaign of 2014 and improved upon it.' 'That suit will haunt Modi till he exits politics.' 'Of all the factors that favoured Kejriwal, the biggest was the arrogance and over-confidence of the Modi-Shah led BJP.' 'What the Congress could not do in the last two decades in Gujarat, Kejriwal did it in no time in Delhi.' 'The BJP has behaved exactly like the Congress in decoding Kejriwal's politics.'

Kallis guides South Africa to victory

Kallis guides South Africa to victory

Rediff.com27 Jun 2007

Man of the match Jacques Kallis claimed two wickets, two catches and scored an unbeaten 91 as South Africa beat India by four wickets in the first ODI.

Vijay, Digvijay set up semi-final clash

Vijay, Digvijay set up semi-final clash

Rediff.com16 Apr 2004

The defending champion and second seed posted contrasting victories at the Rs 10 lakh SRF Matchplay Golf Championship 2004.

Chowrasia stretched

Chowrasia stretched

Rediff.com14 Apr 2004

The fifth seeded Kolkatan scored the narrowest of wins on the opening day of the SRF All-India Matchplay Golf Championship.

I'm glad that an Indian & Pakistani can be united in peace: Malala

I'm glad that an Indian & Pakistani can be united in peace: Malala

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

At 17, Pakistan's Malala Yousafzai became the youngest Nobel laureate. She was conferred the joint Peace Prize along with India's Kailash Satyarthi at Oslo on Wednesday. Here is the full transcript of her speech.

It's 'high' time for Ganguly's gang

It's 'high' time for Ganguly's gang

Rediff.com16 Dec 2003

The man behind unified licensing

The man behind unified licensing

Rediff.com15 Dec 2003

'Hype has caught up with Adu'

'Hype has caught up with Adu'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

Is Freddy Adu the real deal or just the latest great American soccer hope to sink under the weight of hyperbole?

Sports Shorts: Coric stuns Nadal in Basel, Federer advances

Sports Shorts: Coric stuns Nadal in Basel, Federer advances

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

Croatian wunderkind Borna Coric offered emphatic proof of his potential when he crushed Rafael Nadal in the Swiss Indoor tournament on Friday before local hero Roger Federer cruised into the last four.

Kiwis fall just short in Australia

Kiwis fall just short in Australia

Rediff.com16 Feb 2009

The Australians started the series as favorites, but a stirring show by the visitors put them on the backfoot after the first two ODIs. The wounded Kangaroos came back strongly, winning the next two outings at Sydney and Adelaide. Sadly, rain played spoilsport in the deciding ODI at Brisbane.

India beat Sri Lanka by 15 runs, go 2-0 up

India beat Sri Lanka by 15 runs, go 2-0 up

Rediff.com31 Jan 2009

India fended off a spirited challenge by Sri Lanka to snatch a thrilling 15-run victory in the second one-dayer and take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series, in Colombo on Saturday.

India at Asian Games: Mary Kom leads women boxers charge into medal round

India at Asian Games: Mary Kom leads women boxers charge into medal round

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Olympic bronze-medallist M C Mary Kom led the charge as Indian women boxers packed a powerful punch by assuring themselves of medals in each of the three weight categories at the 17th Asian Games, in Incheon on Sunday.

Kamath married tech with retail

Kamath married tech with retail

Rediff.com20 Dec 2008

When Kamath took over the organisation, ICICI had 33 subsidiaries. He gradually brought them down to 24 and then to a dozen, preparing the organisation for an initial public offer in December 2005.

'Something cold touched my spine. One of them was about to die'

'Something cold touched my spine. One of them was about to die'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

The magnetism of a yo-yo... two friends getting estranged over a game shooting incident that saves lives... A short story by Ashwath Nityanandan.

5 steps to a great body

5 steps to a great body

Rediff.com18 Oct 2005

Practise this daily workout routine at home in just 30 minutes.

Even Bill Gates does it

Even Bill Gates does it

Rediff.com19 Sep 2005

Giles excels as Australia crumble

Giles excels as Australia crumble

Rediff.com13 Aug 2005

The new style mantra: dress desi

The new style mantra: dress desi

Rediff.com20 Jun 2005

Windies slip to second successive defeat

Windies slip to second successive defeat

Rediff.com9 May 2005

Boeta Dippenaar struck an unbeaten 60 as South Africa eased to a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over West Indies.

Mukesh, Chowrasia set up exciting finish

Mukesh, Chowrasia set up exciting finish

Rediff.com2 Apr 2005

The former was just a stroke ahead of Chowrasia on the penultimate day of the Petroleum Golf Championship.

Are You Too Fat?

Are You Too Fat?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

BMI, body fat percentage -- losing weight can be complicated. Here's the skinny on the numbers -- and the products -- you need to know to get in shape.

Wrestler Gardner takes frostbite in his stride

Wrestler Gardner takes frostbite in his stride

Rediff.com10 May 2004

In the Sydney Olympics, the American defeated a man who many had considered invincible, Russian Alexander Karelin.

Boys will be boys!

Boys will be boys!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2004

One smart aleck sitting in the opposite seat stretched his legs and began bothering us. When we requested him to sit properly, his co-passengers sniggered.

Mickelson wins the Masters

Mickelson wins the Masters

Rediff.com12 Apr 2004

Ranji round-up: Jharkhand score first innings lead over Mumbai

Ranji round-up: Jharkhand score first innings lead over Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

A summary of the Ranji Trophy Group A and Group B matches played across India on Sunday.

Get ready for these fancy gadgets in 2007

Get ready for these fancy gadgets in 2007

Rediff.com8 Jan 2007

This year is expected to break fresh ground in technology with a fancy range of gadgets. So get ready to get wired into the new year.

Take the war to the enemy

Take the war to the enemy

Rediff.com22 Dec 2008

Equip the intelligence agencies with clear directives and resources to conduct deniable acts in enemy land similar to Islamabad's terrorist acts. Thus raise the cost to the enemy and make it prohibitive for Pakistan. This will also fuel the disintegration of this tottering state. The game can be played by equal finesse by us.

Adieu, Justine, you did us proud

Adieu, Justine, you did us proud

Rediff.com4 Jun 2008

Nirupama Vaidyanathan salutes the Belgian ace, who retired earlier last month as world No. 1.

Porsche Boxter unveiled!

Porsche Boxter unveiled!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2005

Idols are better vote-getters than ideology

Idols are better vote-getters than ideology

Rediff.com24 Dec 2007

'Cynicism does not necessarily fetch votes, nor does mindless populism. Good governance, strong leadership and a squeaky clean image now command a premium.'

'Indians are yet to take advantage of RTI'

'Indians are yet to take advantage of RTI'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2008

The greatest obstacle is people's lack of awareness. Even though the RTI Act has been passed, Indians are yet to take full advantage of it. We are yet to contemplate RTI as our birthright. Indians either don't put forth their grievances or don't question inordinate delays, says Shailesh Gandhi, CIC

Purno Sangma: The rise and the tumble

Purno Sangma: The rise and the tumble

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

After the presidential poll, Sangma may well realise that 'miracles' and 'conscience' do not really exist, especially in Indian politics, they have long become extinct, says Anirban Ganguly.

Kolkata Knight Riders edge Delhi by 14 runs

Kolkata Knight Riders edge Delhi by 14 runs

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi Daredevils by 14 runs in their Indian Premier League encounter at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday to keep alive their hopes of reaching the last four stage.

Why we must salute the heroic saga of Joginder Singh

Why we must salute the heroic saga of Joginder Singh

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

Fifty years ago this day, October 23, Subedar Joginder Singh began the battle of his life. On learning that Joginder Singh was a Param Vir Chakra awardee, the People's Liberation Army, in a mark of respect for which the Chinese are not renowned, repatriated his ashes with full military honours. No tribute can be greater than an avowal of valour by the enemy. M P Anil Kumar pays tribute to one of India's brave heroes.

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