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8 reasons to love Prince Harry's 'girlfriend'

8 reasons to love Prince Harry's 'girlfriend'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

American actor and entrepreneur Meghan Markle is more than just a royal heir's girlfriend.

Average Paytm wallet balance before demonetisation: Rs 22

Average Paytm wallet balance before demonetisation: Rs 22

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Sai Manish & N Sundaresha Subramanian offer a fresh perspective on the digital wallet business.

Photos from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year shortlist

Photos from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year shortlist

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

You don't have to be a nature-lover to appreciate these captivating shots taken from around the world. The Natural History Museum has released its shortlist for its celebrated People's Choice Award -- a title that lauds the very best of wildlife immortalised by the lens. This remarkable gallery of finalists was selected from almost 50,000 submissions from 92 countries. From birds bursting with colour to giraffes to fish we're not used to seeing -- here are some of the pictures.

Kanhaiya in a fresh spot over 'anti-national' remarks

Kanhaiya in a fresh spot over 'anti-national' remarks

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

'We will raise our voice against AFSPA,' the JNUSU president said at an event.

Using contraception can spice up your sex life

Using contraception can spice up your sex life

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

A new study has linked the use of contraception to improving your sex life.

Get out! There's a wonderful world out there

Get out! There's a wonderful world out there

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Amazing photography can leave you speechless. We were left without any words when we came across the finalists of the 14th annual Smithsonian Magazine 2016 Photo Contest. Out of 48,000 submissions from photographers in 146 countries, Smithsonian Magazine chose 70 striking finalists in their 14th Annual Photo Contest. Now, it's up to the public to pick a winner.

Move the slider to watch how HIV death rate has fallen

Move the slider to watch how HIV death rate has fallen

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

The map shows the change in HIV deaths per 100,000 population over 2005, 2009 and 2013.

MTNL to bid for Rwanda Telecom

MTNL to bid for Rwanda Telecom

Rediff.com7 Jul 2004

The government on Wednesday said the Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd board has approved the bid for acquiring stake in Rwanda Telecom.

MTNL may bid for Rwanda Telecom

MTNL may bid for Rwanda Telecom

Rediff.com8 Jun 2004

Eyeing overseas acquisition in a big way, the state-owned Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd is likely to bid for Rwanda Telecom, which is being put on divestment by the African country.

Constantine blasts officials; asks AIFF to synchronise its calendar

Constantine blasts officials; asks AIFF to synchronise its calendar

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

India football coach Stephen Constantine has told his bosses to stand up to the dominating television companies if they ever want local football to flourish in the floundering South Asian nation.

Rwanda in semis of men's football

Rwanda in semis of men's football

Rediff.com26 Oct 2003

Substitute Jimmy Iraguha scored a brace as Rwanda rallied to beat Malaysia.

India captain Chhetri pleads for patience after poor WC campaign

India captain Chhetri pleads for patience after poor WC campaign

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

India captain Sunil Chhetri has urged fans to be patient with the team and coach Stephen Constantine after the national team's yet another shambolic qualification campaign for the 2018 soccer World Cup.

A school where teachers don't 'teach'!

A school where teachers don't 'teach'!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Some 230 kilometres from Kolkata, in West Bengal's Birbhum district, 500 children stand out because of their 'unconventional' education, says Anjuli Bhargava.

Coach Constantine dissects issues that ail Indian football

Coach Constantine dissects issues that ail Indian football

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Stephen Constantine has first hand knowledge of how difficult it is to wake up India from its soccer slumber but the Englishman insists he can make a difference at his second attempt or he would not have accepted the offer.

Congo stun Gabon to eye Nations Cup last eight

Congo stun Gabon to eye Nations Cup last eight

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

African Nations Cup underdogs Congo boosted their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals after they beat more fancied Gabon 1-0 to throw Group A wide open on Wednesday.

Confirmed: Constantine back as India's head football coach

Confirmed: Constantine back as India's head football coach

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Stephen Constantine is returning to coach India. The country's football federation confirmed on Friday that the Englishman has agreed to a second stint with the national team.

Constantine gets second stint as India's football coach

Constantine gets second stint as India's football coach

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Stephen Constantine will return as Indian football team's chief coach for the second time as his name has been cleared by the AIFF.

Hotel Rwanda wins top Toronto prize

Hotel Rwanda wins top Toronto prize

Rediff.com20 Sep 2004

Ikea Foundation gives $31.5 mn to Unicef

Ikea Foundation gives $31.5 mn to Unicef

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Out of the total grant of $ 31.5 million, $ 16.1 million will be utilised towards empowering adolescents in Afghanistan, India and Pakistan to take responsibility over decisions impacting their lives and societies.

FIFA elections: Who is saying what...

FIFA elections: Who is saying what...

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

FIFA presidential candidate Jerome Champagne has protested to football's world governing body about the number of observers allowed into the hall for Friday's election, saying he believed they were working for his rivals.

India market is underserved: Flydubai

India market is underserved: Flydubai

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

The no-frills carrier was launched in 2009. It began India operations a year later.

Hey, that's Steve Jobs!

Hey, that's Steve Jobs!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

In Danny Boyle's biopic, reports Aseem Chhabra from the Telluride Film Festival, 'we are left with Jobs -- the man, a genius as well as (what Steve Wozniak calls him in the film), an asshole!'

India may impose safeguard tax to check Chinese imports: DIPP

India may impose safeguard tax to check Chinese imports: DIPP

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

India on Monday said it could consider imposing "some kind of safeguard duties' on Chinese imports to bridge the huge trade gap as it cannot be sustained in the long run.

United Nations owes India over Rs 672 crore!

United Nations owes India over Rs 672 crore!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

The United Nations owes India $110 million (over Rs 672 crore), the second highest outstanding payment to any country, for costs relating to peacekeeping operations and troops, a top UN official said.

India down Rwanda in AAG football opener

India down Rwanda in AAG football opener

Rediff.com22 Oct 2003

Goals by I M Vijayan, M Suresh and Asim Biswas gave the hosts a 3-1 victory.

Lack of football culture hurting India

Lack of football culture hurting India

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Not focussing on grassroot development over the years has led to the players learning the basics only late in their career, says national coach Stephen Constantine.

UN, US call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

UN, US call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

The United Nations Security Council has called for an "immediate and unconditional humanitarian ceasefire" between Israel and Palestine, asking the parties to implement the truce beyond the Muslim holiday of Eid and allow delivery of urgently needed assistance in Gaza as the raging conflict has killed over 1,000 people.

CBI boss loses race for Interpol secretary general's post

CBI boss loses race for Interpol secretary general's post

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

India has lost the race for the post of Interpol secretary general with its executive committee appointing Germany's Juergen Stock as the successor to incumbent Ronald K Noble of the United States.

Happiness index: India ranks 117, below Pakistan!

Happiness index: India ranks 117, below Pakistan!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Switzerland has been named the happiest country in the world.

5 new non-permanent members of UNSC elected

5 new non-permanent members of UNSC elected

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

The United Nations General Assembly today elected Angola, Malaysia, New Zealand, Spain and Venezuela as the new non-permanent members of the Security Council for a two-year term beginning in January next year.

Modi, world leaders to attend Jay-Z, Sting event at Central Park

Modi, world leaders to attend Jay-Z, Sting event at Central Park

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

Around 60,000 people are expected to attend the free Global Poverty Project Global Citizens festival in Central Park on September 26. One of them will be Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

30 Under 30: The world is watching these Indian super achievers

30 Under 30: The world is watching these Indian super achievers

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The Forbes 30 Under 30 list is harder to get into than Stanford or Harvard University. Meet the desis who made the cut this year.

WTO ministerial conference begins amid uncertainty

WTO ministerial conference begins amid uncertainty

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Indonesian Trade Minister Gita Wirjawan, Chair of the Ninth Ministerial Conference, and the three Vice Chairs, in a joint statement, urged 'all WTO members to come together over the next few days to make the necessary breakthroughs, working closely with WTO Director General Roberto Azevedo.'

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.

Women in politics: India way behind Pak, ranks 98!

Women in politics: India way behind Pak, ranks 98!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

As the country celebrates International Women's Day on Tuesday, statistics reveal that India lags behind many countries, including its neighbours Pakistan and Nepal, when it comes to women's participation in politics.

British graduate bats record 26 hours for charity!

British graduate bats record 26 hours for charity!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

A British graduate collapsed in a heap, on Tuesday, at The Oval cricket ground in London after batting for 26 hours in a bid to break the world record.

Sensex hits 1-month closing low; metals, power drag

Sensex hits 1-month closing low; metals, power drag

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Sensex plunges 322.39 points to over 1-month closing low of 27,797.01; Nifty tumbles 97.55 points to 8,340.70.

$20 bn investment needed to digitise govt records'

$20 bn investment needed to digitise govt records'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

Pitroda, who pioneered the telecom revolution in India, added that government will open four large data centres to enable the flow of information up to the panchayat level.