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Govt has flattened GDP, not COVID: Rajiv Bajaj to Rahul Gandhi

Govt has flattened GDP, not COVID: Rajiv Bajaj to Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

In an interaction with former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on the impact of lockdown on India's economy, Rajiv Bajaj, MD, Bajaj Auto, said India tried to implement a hard lockdown which was still porous and ended up with the worst of both worlds.

WC qualifiers: Roof row heats up Sweden-Ireland clash

WC qualifiers: Roof row heats up Sweden-Ireland clash

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

Amid accusations of gamesmanship, Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has called for the stadium roof to be left open for Friday's World Cup qualifier in Sweden.

After Rihanna, prominent international celebs back farmers' protests

After Rihanna, prominent international celebs back farmers' protests

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Prominent international celebrities and activists on Wednesday joined American pop star Rihanna to extend support to the farmers' protests here and garner international attention on the protracted stir but their remarks were slammed by India as 'neither accurate nor responsible'.

Green-Tregaro told to change rainbow fingernails

Green-Tregaro told to change rainbow fingernails

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

Swedish high jumper Emma Green-Tregaro, who painted her fingernails in the colours of the rainbow flag in support of Russia's gay community, has been told not to repeat the gesture in Saturday's world championship final.

Ibra to make acting debut in new 'Asterix and Obelix' film

Ibra to make acting debut in new 'Asterix and Obelix' film

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

The 39-year-old appeared at Italy's Sanremo festival in March, where he sang a duet with Bologna coach Sinisa Mihajlovic and said he would like to try acting.

Srikanth sets up clash with Lin Dan at Denmark Open

Srikanth sets up clash with Lin Dan at Denmark Open

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Srikanth needed 35 minutes to get the better of local hope Vittinghus 21-16, 21-10 in the opening round of the US$7,75,000 tournament.

Royal wedding dresses from around the world

Royal wedding dresses from around the world

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Will Meghan Markle's wedding dress match up to these?

No F1 but Verstappen and Norris still find a way to race

No F1 but Verstappen and Norris still find a way to race

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

The world of esports came to the rescue in the absence of a race in Melbourne or indeed of any single-seater series with the Formula E and IndyCar calendars also ravaged by the fast-spreading virus. Red Bull's Verstappen finished 11th in an 'All-star Esports battle' while McLaren's Norris finished sixth in another virtual race.

REVEALED: How much India really spends on defence

REVEALED: How much India really spends on defence

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'India is ahead only of Pakistan in the amount spent on each soldier a year.' 'The Indian military is a manpower-heavy throng that is poorly armed, equipped, and trained,' observes Ajai Shukla.

How can anyone eat so much and yet stay fit?

How can anyone eat so much and yet stay fit?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

American model Hilary Rhoda's Insta food feeds are so tempting you'll fall in love immediately.

Delayed, over-budget anti-sub vessel Kavaratti ready to roar

Delayed, over-budget anti-sub vessel Kavaratti ready to roar

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Kavaratti will be commissioned before end-2019 -- three years later than contracted.

ABBA reunites, performs for the first time in 30 years

ABBA reunites, performs for the first time in 30 years

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

The Swedish pop group performed together on stage on June 5 at in Stockholm.

COVID-19 vaccine race: Where they stand currently

COVID-19 vaccine race: Where they stand currently

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

As India prepares to launch its vaccine drive on January 16, here is a look at the options:

Sonia calls for meet with CMs to discuss NEET, JEE exams

Sonia calls for meet with CMs to discuss NEET, JEE exams

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

The National Testing Agency announced that the JEE (Main) will be held from September 1 to 6 and NEET (UG) on September 13 after the Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking the postponement of the NEET and JEE.

Delhi pollution choking boxers ahead of world championships

Delhi pollution choking boxers ahead of world championships

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

The AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships is taking place in an indoor stadium from Thursday through to November 24 but teams are complaining about a toxic smog hanging over the city, caused by seasonal burning of crop stubble and emissions from vehicles and industry.

'Benjamin Button' Ibrahimovic getting more offers than 10 years ago

'Benjamin Button' Ibrahimovic getting more offers than 10 years ago

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is more in demand at the age of 38 than he was 10 years ago and is adapting his game as he gets older, the Swedish forward said as he was officially presented by AC Milan on Friday. Ibrahimovic has rejoined the club he left seven years ago for a six-month stint, with an option to extend his stay, but there are questions over how much impact he can have on the fallen giants who are languishing in 11th in Serie A.

Look who wore the $1 million Fantasy Bra this year!

Look who wore the $1 million Fantasy Bra this year!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Victoria's Secret model Elsa Hosk put on a show-stopping display in a $1 million fantasy bra.

Anil Ambani resigns as RCom chairman

Anil Ambani resigns as RCom chairman

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

The development comes a day after RCom posted a consolidated loss of Rs 30,142 crore for July-September 2019 due to provisioning for liabilities after the Supreme Court ruling on statutory dues.

Ibrahimovic to play last game at PSG on Saturday

Ibrahimovic to play last game at PSG on Saturday

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Zlatan Ibrahimovic said on Friday he would leave Paris Saint Germain after four years during which he played an integral part in turning the club into a force to reckon with on the European stage.

Centre to bear expenses for first round of vaccination: PM

Centre to bear expenses for first round of vaccination: PM

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Interacting with state chief ministers, Modi underscored the enormity of what he described as the world's biggest vaccination exercise, which begins from January 16, saying over 30 crore citizens will get the jabs in the next few months in India against only 2.5 crore people vaccinated so far in over 50 countries in around a month.

World is looking at India as a trusted friend: PM Modi in Sweden

World is looking at India as a trusted friend: PM Modi in Sweden

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Modi said that in the last four years the government has worked for creating a New India by 2022.

'Preserving human life is most important thing right now'

'Preserving human life is most important thing right now'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

It is the first break in the four-year cycle for the summer Olympics since the 1940 and 1944 Games were cancelled because of World War Two.

Saab eyes make in India route for short-range missiles

Saab eyes make in India route for short-range missiles

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

India is looking for a VSHORAD system to replace its ageing system from Russia and would be sourcing more than 5000 missiles and 1200 launchers.

IKEA acquires 14-acre plot in Bengaluru for third India store

IKEA acquires 14-acre plot in Bengaluru for third India store

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Store will directly employ 500-700 people, half of them women, and create 1,500 jobs indirectly

Amazing and historical photos of Saab's cars

Amazing and historical photos of Saab's cars

Rediff.com26 Dec 2011

Swedish car manufacturer, Saab, has filed for bankruptcy.

WC diary: I'm done with Mexican food if we lose, says Sweden's 'Taco'

WC diary: I'm done with Mexican food if we lose, says Sweden's 'Taco'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Sitting at a table of guacamole, salsa and nachos ahead of Sweden's final group game against Mexico on Wednesday, which the Swedes need to win to give themselves the best chance of progressing, the 41-year-old makes a plea to the current squad.

Xiaomi allowed to sell Qualcomm-based handsets till Jan 8

Xiaomi allowed to sell Qualcomm-based handsets till Jan 8

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday permitted Chinese mobile phone maker Xiaomi to sell and import Qualcomm chipset based handsets till January 8, as a temporary measure.

US to probe India's 'Google tax'; levy non-discriminatory, says govt

US to probe India's 'Google tax'; levy non-discriminatory, says govt

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

The US Trade Representative's (USTR) office will also conduct the Section 301 probe against nine others, including Austria, Brazil, Indonesia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, the Czech Republic, the UK, and the EU, for levying or considering digital services taxes "discriminating against US companies".

Hector flashes made-for-India badge on 1st anniversary in India

Hector flashes made-for-India badge on 1st anniversary in India

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Caught in the crossfire of Sino-India border skirmishes and strained by the severe impact of the pandemic on its business, Brand Hector is foregoing the bustle and frenzy for a quiet digital campaign that talks about its British roots, the smart tech powering its drive and its made-for-India models. The tone is subdued and the brand seems to be deliberately playing down its ownership by Chinese company, SAIC.

Trio win Nobel in physics for invention of blue LEDs

Trio win Nobel in physics for invention of blue LEDs

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Isamu Akasaki and Hiroshi Amano of Japan and US scientist Shuji Nakamura won the Nobel Prize in physics on Tuesday for the invention of blue light-emitting diodes, a breakthrough that spurred the development of LED technology used to light up computer screens and modern smartphones.

OMG! Models in wheelchairs on the ramp

OMG! Models in wheelchairs on the ramp

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

In a first of its kind fashion show, models with prosthetic limbs and wheelchairs walked the runway at the London Fashion Week.

Vaccination drive hailed as decisive moment in fight against COVID-19

Vaccination drive hailed as decisive moment in fight against COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

Loud applause and cheers rang out as the first jabs were administered to frontline workers at hospitals and healthcare centres across the country on Saturday at the start of the gargantuan COVID-19 vaccination exercise, hailed as a 'momentous' occasion in India's fight against the pandemic.

Vaccine drive set in motion, 13 cities get first consignment

Vaccine drive set in motion, 13 cities get first consignment

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

A massive pan-India inoculation drive against COVID-19 was set in process on Tuesday with more than 56 lakh doses of the Covishield vaccine flown to 13 cities across India from Pune and taken to designated national and state-level stores amid tight security.

Tennis: Dimitrov, Philippoussis mentor McNamara dies

Tennis: Dimitrov, Philippoussis mentor McNamara dies

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Melbourne man McNamara won five singles titles and 19 in doubles and teamed up with compatriot Paul McNamee to win the Australian Open doubles in 1979 and Wimbledon twice in 1980 and 1982.

Tennis Roundup: Vardhan bags 2nd title, Paes loses

Tennis Roundup: Vardhan bags 2nd title, Paes loses

Rediff.com22 Jul 2017

Vishnu Vardhan won his second Challenger level title of the season with Japanese partner Toshihide Matsui but four other Indians, including Leander Paes, tumbled out of various ATP events across the globe.

Transfer talk: Serie A strugglers Parma sign Varela, Rodriguez

Transfer talk: Serie A strugglers Parma sign Varela, Rodriguez

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Parma, joint bottom of Serie A alongside Cesena, have signed Uruguay midfielder Cristian Rodriguez and Portugal forward Silvestre Varela, both on loan, the club said on Tuesday.

Review: The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo is engaging

Review: The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo is engaging

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

The $100 million film is poised to become a box office hit.

China, Pakistan have more nukes than India: Report

China, Pakistan have more nukes than India: Report

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

According to the report, Russia tops the table with 6,375 warheads, followed by the United States with 5,800, and the United Kingdom with 215 warheads.

PIX: The most naked dresses of 2018

PIX: The most naked dresses of 2018

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

These ladies didn't shy away from showing serious skin!

Amid protests, over 14 lakh download admit cards for NEET, JEE

Amid protests, over 14 lakh download admit cards for NEET, JEE

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

The issue, which has been a matter of intense public discourse for past few months, has evoked contrasting views with many backing the holding of the tests fearing that it may lead to a zero academic year for students, and the Opposition and activists demanding their postponement in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.