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Nisarg Patel's start-up aims at a healthier world

Nisarg Patel's start-up aims at a healthier world

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

He's created soluble protein biosensors to detect bacteria in water!

PICS: Giant sinkholes that devoured everything around them!

PICS: Giant sinkholes that devoured everything around them!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

We present images from around the world of giant holes caused by heavy rains, earthquakes and mining.

IMAGES: MORE sexy Miss Universe 2011 contestants!

IMAGES: MORE sexy Miss Universe 2011 contestants!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

The Miss Universe 2011 pageant is fast approaching on September 12. In a countdown to D-Day, we'll be introducing you to all 89 contestants from around the world.

PHOTOS, WC qualifiers: Messi scores 50th Argentina goal; Alves rescues Brazil

PHOTOS, WC qualifiers: Messi scores 50th Argentina goal; Alves rescues Brazil

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Photos from the 2018 World Cup qualifiers played on Tuesday

Anil Pahwa chosen as Jefferson Science Fellow

Anil Pahwa chosen as Jefferson Science Fellow

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

Anil Pahwa, Logan-Fetterhoof chair professor of electrical and computer engineering, Kansas State University, was last month named among the 13 Jefferson Science Fellows. The prestigious program is administered by the National Academies and supported through partnerships with the science, technology and engineering academic community, professional scientific societies, the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development.

UN elects 5 nations as non-permanent security council members

UN elects 5 nations as non-permanent security council members

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday elected Chad, Chile, Lithuania, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia to serve as non-permanent members on the Security Council for two-year terms beginning in January 2014.

The HOLE story: Meteor crash, ghastly quakes and more

The HOLE story: Meteor crash, ghastly quakes and more

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

We present images from around the world of giant holes caused by heavy rains, earthquakes and a meteorite crash.

El Salvador ban 14 internationals for life for fixing

El Salvador ban 14 internationals for life for fixing

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

El Salvador have banned 14 international footballers for life for match-fixing, including some of their best-known and most experienced players.

Padlers Soumyajit, Manika win titles at World Tour Brazil Open

Padlers Soumyajit, Manika win titles at World Tour Brazil Open

Rediff.com11 Aug 2013

India celebrated a rare moment of success in international table tennis as Soumyajit Ghosh clinched the Under-21 men's title while Manika Batra bagged the Under-21 women's trophy at the GAC Group 2013 ITTF World Tour Brazil Open at Santos.

PHOTOS: The top sporting quotes from 2012

PHOTOS: The top sporting quotes from 2012

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Memorable comments by sports stars in 2012.

2018 WC qualifiers: Swiss stun Portugal; Otamendi equaliser saves Argentina

2018 WC qualifiers: Swiss stun Portugal; Otamendi equaliser saves Argentina

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Switzerland struck twice in quick succession to stun Euro 2016 champions Portugal 2-0 in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday and hand them a first competitive defeat in two years under coach Fernando Santos.

Aditya Mehta in semis at World Games; Advani loses

Aditya Mehta in semis at World Games; Advani loses

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

India's No 1 snooker player Aditya Mehta stayed on course for a gold medal in snooker at the ongoing World Games after a hard-fought victory over pre-tournament favourite Joeeph Perry Raymond of England in the quarter-finals at the quadrennial event at Cali, Colombia.

Deepika Kumari crashes out of Archery World Cup

Deepika Kumari crashes out of Archery World Cup

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

It was a disappointing day for the Indians at the Archery World Cup Stage 3 as ace archer Deepika Kumari made a quarter-final exit, while others failed to progress beyond pre-quarterfinal stage at Medellin, Colombia.

Archery World Cup: Das-Deepika eye bronze after semis loss

Archery World Cup: Das-Deepika eye bronze after semis loss

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

Indian pair of Atanu Das and Deepika Kumari faltered against American Olympic medalists Brady Ellison and Khatuna Lorig in the mixed section semifinals of the Archery World Cup Stage 3 being held in Medellin, Colombia.

Hero begins African safari; starts operations in Kenya

Hero begins African safari; starts operations in Kenya

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

The company's operations are slated to commence in Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast next week.

Messi 'tricks; overtakes Maradona in goal-scorers' list

Messi 'tricks; overtakes Maradona in goal-scorers' list

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to help a second-string Argentina record an easy 4-0 away win over Guatemala in a friendly and overtake Diego Maradona's international goals tally.

PIX: Miss Universe 2010, winners and finalists

PIX: Miss Universe 2010, winners and finalists

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

A look at the winners and finalists of the Miss Universe 2010 beauty pageant.

55% Indian-Americans own house in US

55% Indian-Americans own house in US

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Among households headed by someone who entered the US since 2000, only one-fourth were owned.

55 pc Indian-Americans own house in US

55 pc Indian-Americans own house in US

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Though Indian-Americans have the distinction of being the highest-per capita income group among ethnic communities, they lag far behind their European counterparts when it comes to owning a house in the US.

SA reinstates officials suspended in fix scandal

SA reinstates officials suspended in fix scandal

Rediff.com6 Jan 2013

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has reinstated its chief and four other leading officials suspended over a match fixing scandal involving the national team, saying they were improperly removed from office.

Modi govt gave away K-G basin stake for free?

Modi govt gave away K-G basin stake for free?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2012

An investigation carried out by Tehelka, the Narendra Modi regime gave away a 10 per cent participating stake in an expansive gas field it had won in a bidding process to a company named GeoGlobal Resources that existed only on paper and was controlled by a Guatemala citizen named Jean Paul Roy. The company, incorporated in Barbados, had a capital of just $64.

TOP CLICKS OF THE DAY

TOP CLICKS OF THE DAY

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

France's Teddy Riner (right) challenges Guatemala's Darrel Castillo in their +100 kg preliminary round at the Paris International Grand Slam judo tournament.

UNGA to elect 5 new non-permanent UNSC members on Oct 18

UNGA to elect 5 new non-permanent UNSC members on Oct 18

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

The United Nations General Assembly will vote on Thursday to elect five new non-permanent members of the Security Council who will replace India, Colombia, Germany, Portugal and South Africa whose terms at the powerful UN body end in December this year.

Why Corporate Social Responsibility is the future for brands

Why Corporate Social Responsibility is the future for brands

Rediff.com28 Dec 2013

More and more CSR is being defined by how a company runs its operations and makes its profits; and just firms donating money to charities.

'I'm sure I will have sleepless nights'

'I'm sure I will have sleepless nights'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2009

Ana Ivanovic discovered there was no where to hide at Flushing Meadows as she slumped out of the US Open in the first round with a 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 defeat by Ukrainian Kateryna Bondarenko on Tuesday.

The top 10 favourite Miss Universe contestants!

The top 10 favourite Miss Universe contestants!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

You voted and we've narrowed down on the 10 most popular Miss Universe contestants. Who do you think will take home the crown? Take this poll!

Vote for a few more Miss Universe beauties!

Vote for a few more Miss Universe beauties!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

The Miss Universe 2009 pageant is fast approaching on August 23. In a countdown to D-Day, we'll be introducing you to all 84 contestants from around the world.

WC qualifiers: Canada, Mexico, Jamaica take charge

WC qualifiers: Canada, Mexico, Jamaica take charge

Rediff.com8 Sep 2012

Canada and Mexico took big steps towards the next phase of World Cup qualification after wins in the CONCACAF region on Friday while Jamaica tasted victory over the United States for the first time.

Hero eyes production in Colombia, Bangladesh

Hero eyes production in Colombia, Bangladesh

Rediff.com2 May 2013

Significant market size in these countries would help in biz expansion

When Shahid, Priyanka went Dhan te nan

When Shahid, Priyanka went Dhan te nan

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

Shahid Kapoor talks about a funny incident that happened at the shooting of Kaminey.

Exclusive! Acid Factory trailer premiere

Exclusive! Acid Factory trailer premiere

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

Here's looking at the film's first trailer.

China vows to execute rioters

China vows to execute rioters

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

The pledge, reported by state media, was the first public comment by top leaders on the violence that has left 156 people dead in the city of Urumqi.

'It was a 'no drama' Budget'

'It was a 'no drama' Budget'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

Arun Kumar, partner-in-charge, KPMG US India Practice, delivering his views on the Indian Union Budget 2009 at Asia Society in New York.

Two heroines for Prithviraj

Two heroines for Prithviraj

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

The actor's latest Malayalam film stars National Award-winning actress, Priyamani and Meera Nandan.

10 easy steps to tax filing

10 easy steps to tax filing

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

If you are a new taxpayer or one who is struggling to obtain a foothold in the world of taxes, our attempt at simplifying the tax filing process seeks to help you sail through this. Read on. . .

Discovering Kolkata today

Discovering Kolkata today

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

We navigate teeming markets, inspect stunning temples, and uncover rich history in the often overlooked Indian metropolis.

Manavjit misfires, placed 25th in trap qualifiers

Manavjit misfires, placed 25th in trap qualifiers

Rediff.com5 Aug 2012

Indian shooter Manavjit Singh Sandhu fared dismally and finished 25th out of 34 competitors on Day 1 of the qualification round of the men's trap event at the Olympic Games and has extremely slim chances of making it to Monday's finals. At the end of three rounds, Manavjit -- in his third Olympics -- totalled 70 points out of a possible 75, with rounds of 24, 24 and 22, at the Royal Artillery Barracks.

Factors that help you zero in on a career

Factors that help you zero in on a career

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

To decide what career would suit you best, answer the question 'What lifestyle would you like to lead?'

Irfan finishes creditable 10th in 20km walk

Irfan finishes creditable 10th in 20km walk

Rediff.com4 Aug 2012

India's K T Irfan finished a creditable 10th in the men's 20km walk, setting a new national record in the process, at the London Olympics, on Saturday. He clocked 1:20.21s in a field of 56 walkers, bettering the old national record of 1:20.35s, which stood in the name of Gurmeet Singh.

French Open Day Four Images

French Open Day Four Images

Rediff.com28 May 2009

French Open Day Four Images