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2 terror suspects with Hizbul links held in Mumbai

2 terror suspects with Hizbul links held in Mumbai

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

In a major anti-terror operation, the Mumbai police have arrested two men suspected to be linked with terror outfit Hizbul Mujahideen and allegedly involved in circulation of fake Indian currency, police said on Tuesday.

Lessons Asian cities need to learn from China's urbanisation

Lessons Asian cities need to learn from China's urbanisation

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

With a population of more than 60 million, the delta region accounts for nearly 30 per cent of China's exports.

Gerrard facing scan as he waits for 100th cap

Gerrard facing scan as he waits for 100th cap

Rediff.com13 Nov 2012

Steven Gerrard will become the sixth Englishman to win 100 caps if, as the English Football Association expects, he is passed fit after a scan on his knee to play against Sweden in Wednesday's friendly.

Revenue shortfall: Railways to cut Plan spend by 5%

Revenue shortfall: Railways to cut Plan spend by 5%

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

The reassessed Plan size for the railways in 2012-13 has already shrunk to Rs 56,950 crore (Rs 569.5 billion) from Rs 60,100 crore (Rs 601 billion) after the first quarter.

Why big infra projects get delayed in India

Why big infra projects get delayed in India

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

The NHAI says non-availability of funds from private developers and financial institutions is also responsible for major delays.

'Let Pan IIT build a bridge of philanthropy'

'Let Pan IIT build a bridge of philanthropy'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

An interview with Mathew Eipe, executive director & president (chemicals), Godrej.

What are the pitfalls for subsidy targeting

What are the pitfalls for subsidy targeting

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Cash transfer is targeted at the poor, but Aadhaar which will be at the core of the direct transfer process -- has no role in identifying the poor.

Review: Piku, a gem of a film!

Review: Piku, a gem of a film!

Rediff.com8 May 2015

'Everything about you and your precious relationships spoke to me, stirred me and I wish you could hear how deeply you touched me,' Sukanya Verma says in her letter to Piku.

Cyclone Aila exposes Left

Cyclone Aila exposes Left

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

'Even before the Left could come to terms with the disastrous results of the Lok Sabha election, Cyclone Aila wreaked havoc in West Bengal, exposing the callousness and inefficiency of the state machinery.'

Two killed in fresh violence in Nandigram

Two killed in fresh violence in Nandigram

Rediff.com6 Nov 2007

The two sides exchanged several rounds of fire since early on Tuesday at Gokulnagar, Ranichak, Bhangaberia and Satengabari areas with the violence still continuing

21 die in bus mishap in Howrah

21 die in bus mishap in Howrah

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

At least 21 people, including a woman and child, were killed and over 30 injured when a private bus collided with a trailer in Howrah district on Sunday.

PM to blame for Fatehpur train mishap: BJP

PM to blame for Fatehpur train mishap: BJP

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

"BJP expresses concern over the state of affairs in the Railway Ministry. It has become a victim of coalition politics in both UPA-I and UPA-II. The ministry has become an orphan and is surviving without any protection or guidance," BJP spokesperson Jagat Prakash Nadda said.

'Television has become mindless trash'

'Television has become mindless trash'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Ananth Mahadevan takes on the audience.

Calm prevails in Nandigram

Calm prevails in Nandigram

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

The East Midnapore District Superintendent of Police A K Dutta told PTI that there had been no incident of violence.

The power that INS Arihant gives India

The power that INS Arihant gives India

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

India's first indigenous nuclear-powered submarine is a considerable achievement -- and should have an impact on security strategy

'Our ship is sinking, Mamatadidi, save us please!'

'Our ship is sinking, Mamatadidi, save us please!'

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Since the Saradha group of companies went bust with its owner Sudipta Sen in police custody from 2013, its agents have been left penniless, homeless and have lost all hope of living a peaceful life. They are out on the streets, crying themselves hoarse for compensation. One of them writes an open letter to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for help.

India's neighbourhood in a flux

India's neighbourhood in a flux

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

Voters are gearing up to exercise their franchise and elect new leaders within the next 12 months in all but one (Sri Lanka) of the SAARC nations. India needs to better understand the likely scenarios and challenges and chart a course on how best to deal with the changes, says Nilova Roy Chaudhury

Why England will fear Dhoni and Kohli

Why England will fear Dhoni and Kohli

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

India and England will play three ODI games beginning Sunday. Rajneesh Gupta surveys the career figures of the players who will head to battle in Pune.

Classic revisited: Jawani Diwani's beautiful youthful romance

Classic revisited: Jawani Diwani's beautiful youthful romance

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

In our special series revisiting great Hindi film classics, we look back at Randhir Kapoor and Jaya Bhaduri's 1972 film, Jawani Diwani.

The moments that shaped 2016

The moments that shaped 2016

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

'The year in pictures' treks across the globe, looking back on the moments that shaped 2016. From the United States presidential race, to demonetisation in India to the refugee crisis, the news has kept pouring in. Here are our top 50 moments from the world.

Why it's cheaper to create Mumbai in Sri Lanka

Why it's cheaper to create Mumbai in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

The country is an old hand at pitching for international productions.

President Pranab urges Bangladesh to open up to India

President Pranab urges Bangladesh to open up to India

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday made a strong case for Bangladesh granting transit and connectivity to India, contending that this can pave the way for greater integration in South and South East Asia.

PM to bridge 45-year gap in ties with Nigeria

PM to bridge 45-year gap in ties with Nigeria

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

Nigeria has not seen an official visit by any Indian prime minister since 1962, when the country's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru had visited Lagos. It is quite surprising that despite growing trade links, the two nations have had few top-level bilateral exchanges in the past 45 years.

Late goals lift Chelsea while Man City win again

Late goals lift Chelsea while Man City win again

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

Chelsea scrambled a 2-1 home win over west London rivals Fulham on Monday as two goals in two minutes saved them from what was looking like a first home defeat for more than a year. Tottenham Hotspur moved back into the top four with a 2-0 victory over struggling London rivals West Ham United, while in the day's late match Manchester City gave new boss Roberto Mancini a second straight win with a 3-0 victory at Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Man U lose Keane for three weeks

Man U lose Keane for three weeks

Rediff.com26 Aug 2004

Manchester United captain Roy Keane has cracked two ribs and will be out of action for three weeks, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.

CII, Oxford in JV for India business centre

CII, Oxford in JV for India business centre

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

Oxford University has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Confederation of Indian Industry to set up India Business Centre.

Chelsea too good for Man Utd

Chelsea too good for Man Utd

Rediff.com30 Nov 2003

The 1-0 victory gave Chelsea top slot in the premier league, ahead of Arsenal.

Birdman, Boyhood, American Sniper sweep Oscar 2015 nominations

Birdman, Boyhood, American Sniper sweep Oscar 2015 nominations

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

A quick look at the Oscar 2015 nominations.

Bollywood's Game of Phones!

Bollywood's Game of Phones!

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The most thrilling, romantic, terrifying, musical and comical tring tring moments!

Office rentals crash in Delhi, Mumbai

Office rentals crash in Delhi, Mumbai

Rediff.com23 Apr 2009

Mumbai, the financial capital of India, witnessed the sharpest decline in rental values in the first quarter of 2009, while the National Capital Region witnessed significant decline in rental values in central business district in the first quarter of 2009, according to Cushman & Wakefield's latest office market report. Demand declined by approximately 30 per cent over the first quarter of 2008.

Maharashtra: The most favoured investment destination

Maharashtra: The most favoured investment destination

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

If money allocations, investment commitments are a sign of better things to come, the state can be optimistic.

Nandigram set to flare up over chemical hub

Nandigram set to flare up over chemical hub

Rediff.com9 Apr 2009

Locals -- more so in the area broadly called Nandigram lying across the minor Haldi River from Haldia -- fear a fresh round of land acquisition, as the state government pushes ahead with its petroleum, chemical and petrochemical investment region plans with Indian Oil Corporation and Calc Refinery Ltd as its anchor tenants. The PCPIR is one of the Left Front government's showcase projects in its efforts to accelerate growth in the state.

Manchester United face old foes Arsenal

Manchester United face old foes Arsenal

Rediff.com16 Sep 2006

Manchester United's 100 percent start to the season will be tested by old foes Arsenal on Sunday.

What did Bill Gates study at Harvard?

What did Bill Gates study at Harvard?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2006

A business quiz on Bill Gates.

Desperate Chelsea sack Scolari

Desperate Chelsea sack Scolari

Rediff.com10 Feb 2009

Chelsea sacked manager Luiz Felipe Scolari on Monday after seven months in charge, saying that results and performances 'appeared to be deteriorating at a key time in the season'.

Aligarh was not necessarily meant to be a political film

Aligarh was not necessarily meant to be a political film

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

'I believe politics was imposed on it by the censor board, when it gave the film's trailer an A certificate, hoping to deny children, teenagers the opportunity to watch it during prime time television shows,' says Aseem Chhabra.

Dabhol plant working overtime

Dabhol plant working overtime

Rediff.com3 May 2006

The Dabhol project, which has been rechristened Ratnagiri Gas and Power Pvt Ltd, has been running throughout the day since resuming generation May 1.

Match stats: 1st Test, Ind vs NZ, Day 4

Match stats: 1st Test, Ind vs NZ, Day 4

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

Statistical highlights from the fourth day's play of the first Test between India and New Zealand in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Lampard equals EPL record

Lampard equals EPL record

Rediff.com20 Nov 2005

Leaders Chelsea got back to winning ways with a 3-0 defeat of Newcastle United while Manchester United beat Charlton Athletic 3-1