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Mistry's last rites on Tuesday; Mercedes team visits accident site

Mistry's last rites on Tuesday; Mercedes team visits accident site

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

The last rites of Cyrus Mistry, former chairman of Tata Sons who was killed in a car crash, will be performed in Mumbai on Tuesday, his family said.

'Let's see how these heavyweights deal with the situation'

'Let's see how these heavyweights deal with the situation'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

'United can change nothing or everything, so it's tricky preparation-wise, but it's early and we don't have a lot of info. It's tough... United away will never be easy.' Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp says wounded Man Utd will not be easy to play.

Netaji's daughter to approach India, Japan for DNA test of ashes

Netaji's daughter to approach India, Japan for DNA test of ashes

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

Pfaff said resolving the mystery shrouding Bose's life and bringing back the ashes to India would be a true tribute to the revolutionary as the country celebrates its 75th anniversary of Independence.

Vladimir Putin, 70

Vladimir Putin, 70

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Glimpses from the Russian tsar's life...

What Thriller Will You Watch On OTT?

What Thriller Will You Watch On OTT?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Middle Earth comes to OTT as does a spate of other offerings. Sukanya Verma gives you your OTT menu.

Remembering The Munich Massacre

Remembering The Munich Massacre

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Monday, September 5, and Tuesday, September 6, will mark 50 years after 11 members of Israel's Olympic team were killed in what is known as the Munich massacre in history.

EPL: Conte and Tuchel charged with improper conduct

EPL: Conte and Tuchel charged with improper conduct

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel and his Tottenham Hotspur counterpart Antonio Conte have been charged by the Football Association (FA) following their confrontation after Sunday's heated Premier League draw at Stamford Bridge.

When Gorbachev Met Reagan, Bush

When Gorbachev Met Reagan, Bush

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Reagan, who denounced the then USSR as the 'evil empire', was won over by the charm of the Soviet Union's final leader, Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev.

Goodbye, Mr Gorbachev

Goodbye, Mr Gorbachev

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

He may have been hailed as The Great Reformer in nations elsewhere, but in his motherland, Mikhail Sergeyevich was a hate figure for his policies ending the chimera of Russian dominance in the world.

India 2022: Huge Economic Challenges

India 2022: Huge Economic Challenges

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Every patriot should learn from our history and recognise that celebrating size will neither negate nor obscure the huge economic challenges that India faces, asserts Rathin Roy.

'Gorbachev was an idealist; Putin is a realist'

'Gorbachev was an idealist; Putin is a realist'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

'There is only one common feature between Gorbachev and Putin.' 'They are both patriots, and both try to save Russia and make it great.' 'But in very, very, different ways.'

Audi to enter Formula One in 2026

Audi to enter Formula One in 2026

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Formula One will have a new power unit from 2026 with the focus on sustainability and a more cost-efficient future.

PIX: Neymar strikes again as PSG go top; Bayern held

PIX: Neymar strikes again as PSG go top; Bayern held

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

Bayern Munich conceded a stoppage-time equaliser through VfB Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy from the penalty spot for a 2-2 on Saturday, the champions' third consecutive Bundesliga draw.

BWF World Championships: Lakshya advances, Praneeth ousted

BWF World Championships: Lakshya advances, Praneeth ousted

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

It was yet another forgettable outing in Tokyo for Praneeth, following his struggles at last year's Olympic Games where he participated without a proper coach or physio to eventually bow out early.

Your OTT Fix: Superheroes. Serial killers. Spies

Your OTT Fix: Superheroes. Serial killers. Spies

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Superheroes, serial killers, spies. Sukanya Verma asks you to brace yourself for tons of action on OTT this week.

'No Time Till The Oscar Storm Passes'

'No Time Till The Oscar Storm Passes'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

'We have to do everything in our power to get as many Academy members to watch the film as possible.' 'After that, I am confident, my film will speak for itself.'

PIX: New era beckons England Lionesses after Euro glory

PIX: New era beckons England Lionesses after Euro glory

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

An extra-time strike from forward Chloe Kelly gave England a 2-1 win over Germany in the women's European Championship final on Sunday to claim their first ever major title in front of a record crowd on home soil.

Reliance invests euro 25 mn in German solar firm

Reliance invests euro 25 mn in German solar firm

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries has invested euro 25 million in German solar wafer maker NexWafe GmbH to use the firm's technology to set up giga-scale wafer manufacturing facilities in India. "NexWafe GmbH (NexWafe) today announced the induction of Reliance New Energy Solar Limited (RNESL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited (Reliance) as a strategic lead investor in its euro 39 million ($45 million) Series C financing round with an investment of euro 25 million ($29 million) in phase one," the Indian firm said in a late Tuesday evening statement. The investment by Reliance will accelerate product and technology development for NexWafe, including the completion of the commercial development of NexWafe's solar photovoltaic products on prototype lines in Freiburg.

Army dog Axel pinpoints terrorist's location, falls to enemy bullets

Army dog Axel pinpoints terrorist's location, falls to enemy bullets

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

The Indian Army on Sunday paid homage to and laid to rest its canine soldier 'Axel', who made the supreme sacrifice during an anti-terror operation but not before pinpointing the location of a holed-up terrorist and thereby protecting a mosque in the vicinity.

Where Beer Flows Like Water...

Where Beer Flows Like Water...

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The 187th Oktoberfest got underway in Munich, Germany, on September 17 with more cheer than ever after two years of cancellation courtesy COVID-19.

Boss Baby! 14-year-old Anahat makes winning start at CWG

Boss Baby! 14-year-old Anahat makes winning start at CWG

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

14-year-old squash player Anahat Singh was too good for Jada Ross of St Vincent and the Grenadines in an 11-5, 11-2, 11-0 victory in the Round of 64 women's singles competition in Birmingham on Friday.

Seen Marilyn Monroe's Scarecrow?

Seen Marilyn Monroe's Scarecrow?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

Glimpses of the Ireland Scarecrow Championship in Durrow, Ireland.

'Ukraine situation will very likely worsen'

'Ukraine situation will very likely worsen'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

'The Russian attack might be a wakeup call for Europe.'

Vettel announces retirement at end of F1 season

Vettel announces retirement at end of F1 season

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Sebastian Vettel announced on Thursday his retirement from Formula One at the end of the 2022 season.

Alonso apologises to 'legend' Hamilton after Spa spat

Alonso apologises to 'legend' Hamilton after Spa spat

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Alonso said he had huge respect for Hamilton and had no problems with him.

Putin warns of more after deadly missile strikes on Kyiv

Putin warns of more after deadly missile strikes on Kyiv

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

In a television appearance Monday, Putin said Russia had struck military and infrastructure targets across Ukraine following the Crimea bridge blast.

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.

Neeraj Chopra Begins World Title Quest Today

Neeraj Chopra Begins World Title Quest Today

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Chopra had set a new national record of 89.94m, just 6cm shy of the 90m mark, the gold standard in the world of javelin throw, at the prestigious Diamond League in Stockholm last month en route to a silver medal.

Fencer Bhavani loses in Cairo World Championships

Fencer Bhavani loses in Cairo World Championships

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

India's first Olympian fencer Bhavani Devi bowed out of the World Championships after losing in the second round of senior women's individual sabre event in Cairo on Wednesday.

Transfers: Bayern sign Dutch defender De Ligt from Juventus

Transfers: Bayern sign Dutch defender De Ligt from Juventus

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Bayern Munich have signed Dutch defender Matthijs de Ligt from Juventus on a deal until 2027, the German Bundesliga champions said on Tuesday.

Russia defaults on LNG supplies to India

Russia defaults on LNG supplies to India

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Russia has defaulted on the supply of at least 5 cargoes or shiploads of LNG to India after its retaliatory sanctions hit one of the companies that supply gas to India, sources said. India's largest gas firm GAIL has a long-term deal to import 2.85 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) per annum from a Singapore-based unit of Russian gas producer Gazprom. The company has since June defaulted on the supply of 5 cargoes of LNG under that contract citing difficulty in sourcing gas due to sanctions, two sources briefed on the matter said.

Transfers: Why Lewandowski left Bayern for Barcelona

Transfers: Why Lewandowski left Bayern for Barcelona

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Poland and Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski hailed Barcelona coach Xavi as the main reason for his move to the La Liga club.

Will Neeraj breach 90m mark at World Athletics?

Will Neeraj breach 90m mark at World Athletics?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra expects to breach the coveted 90m mark this year but doesn't want to think about "distance" going into the World Athletics Championships, in Eugene, United States.

Shooting World Cup: Mairaj wins historic skeet gold

Shooting World Cup: Mairaj wins historic skeet gold

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Two-time Olympian and India's shining light in skeet shooting Mairaj Ahmad Khan won the country's and his first-ever individual gold in the event, shooting 37 hits out of a possible 40 in the final at the ISSF World Cup in Changwon, Korea.

 How Long Will Ukrainians Weep?

How Long Will Ukrainians Weep?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Russia is preparing for the next stage of its offensive in Ukraine, a Ukrainian military official said.

Rorschach, Mammootty and the Unfeeling Indian Hero

Rorschach, Mammootty and the Unfeeling Indian Hero

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

After a lifetime of showing us what it means to 'act at the top of one's bent and never hit a false note', Mammootty had the good sense, in the third act of his career, to pare down his style, become less mannered, draw directly from life. And getting a performer like that to play characters who seem 'completely dead inside', is, in my view, a betrayal of his legacy, his still-burning ambition, and his still-sharp feelers, observes Sreehari Nair.

India, EU hold human rights dialogue, agree to safeguard freedom of activists, journalists

India, EU hold human rights dialogue, agree to safeguard freedom of activists, journalists

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

After a fresh round of human rights dialogue, India and the European Union on Friday concurred on the importance of safeguarding freedom, independence and diversity of civil society actors, including human rights defenders and journalists.

Ola to unveil one of India's 'fastest' cars; 0-100 Km/h in 4 seconds

Ola to unveil one of India's 'fastest' cars; 0-100 Km/h in 4 seconds

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

Bhavish Aggarwal, the founder of ride-hailing firm Ola who disrupted the electric scooters market in the country, is planning to launch an electric sports car in 2024. The plan will put it in competition with Indian players, such as the Tata group and Mahindra & Mahindra, and global giants like Tesla and Hyundai. Aggarwal, recently, took a group of reporters to the firm's design studio at the Ola campus in Bengaluru where his teams are working on several EVs, including scooters, motorcycles, sedans, and SUVs - and even robotaxis.

Athletics Worlds: Neeraj looks to break new ground

Athletics Worlds: Neeraj looks to break new ground

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Chopra threw a personal best 89.30m at last month's Paavo Nurmi Games before improving it to 89.94m at the Stockholm Diamond League.

Starbucks names Laxman Narasimhan as its new CEO

Starbucks names Laxman Narasimhan as its new CEO

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Laxman Narasimhan, a veteran in leading and advising global consumer-facing brands, has been named as the new CEO of coffee giant Starbucks, joining a growing cohort of Indian-origin business leaders at the helm of global corporations.