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Kohli's aggression with Dhoni's calm will bring back World Cup

Kohli's aggression with Dhoni's calm will bring back World Cup

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Srikkanth seemed pretty happy with the composition of the 15-member squad for the World cup, which he believes has all the ingredients to emerge victors.

Starc urges Australia's bowlers to step and help Paine

Starc urges Australia's bowlers to step and help Paine

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Australia's senior bowlers must step up to help captain Tim Paine lead an inexperienced team during their next tour against Pakistan, pace spearhead Mitchell Starc has said.

What lessons brands must learn from Tamil Nadu floods

What lessons brands must learn from Tamil Nadu floods

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Brands should do something, but it should be done discreetly.

ICC to launch global relief appeal

ICC to launch global relief appeal

Rediff.com12 Oct 2005

The ICC said it was kick-starting the appeal with a donation of US$500,000.

India to play a big role in containing Covid pandemic: Bill Gates

India to play a big role in containing Covid pandemic: Bill Gates

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

India's willingness to play a big role in the manufacturing and to allow some of those vaccines to go to other developing countries will be an absolutely critical part of containing the pandemic, said Gates.

Five-time major winner Sharapova retires aged 32

Five-time major winner Sharapova retires aged 32

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Maria Sharapova, the Russian five-time Grand Slam champion who became one of the highest paid sportswomen in the world, announced her retirement at the age of 32 on Wednesday. The former world number has played only two matches this year, losing in the first round of the Australian Open, with her ranking sliding to 373.

'Commander of British Empire' award for Raj Loomba

'Commander of British Empire' award for Raj Loomba

Rediff.com11 Dec 2008

Raj Loomba is a tireless campaigner for improving the plight of widows and their children in India, Uganda, Kenya, Syria, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Columbia. In India 4,000 children of widows are being educated by the Trust, which raises funds through charity.

Prez, PM, MPs to take 30% pay cut for 1 year

Prez, PM, MPs to take 30% pay cut for 1 year

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Announcing the cabinet decision, Union minister Prakash Javadekar also said the President, the Vice President, Governors of states have also voluntarily decided to take a pay cut as a social responsibility.

'Vaccine shortage can't be blamed on Adar Poonawalla'

'Vaccine shortage can't be blamed on Adar Poonawalla'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

'It was unfair to expect him to continue to keep on supplying vaccines without being given a firm commitment or a financial grant of any sort.'

Gayle lends backing to captain Sammy over Board criticism

Gayle lends backing to captain Sammy over Board criticism

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

West Indies' big hitting batsman Chris Gayle has backed his Twenty20 captain Darren Sammy after his emotion-filled speech following their World T20 title win at the EdenGardens in Kolkata on Sunday.

The 'Being Human' side of Salman Khan

The 'Being Human' side of Salman Khan

Rediff.com6 May 2014

Is Being Human, the actor's apparel brand, an extension of his persona or is it a move to correct his bad-boy image?

Indian banks pursue Mallya in UK High Court for assets disclosure

Indian banks pursue Mallya in UK High Court for assets disclosure

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Among the assets in question include the Force India and Indian Empress super-yacht - which was fitted with an Elton John piano around 2015, a fleet of high-value cars and some artwork from Mallya's Ladywalk property in the English village of Tewin in Hertfordshire.

Azim Premji's legacy is a reflection of his business acumen

Azim Premji's legacy is a reflection of his business acumen

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

People mostly say 'work hard and party harder', but Premji's concept is 'work hard and work harder'. With close to 70 per cent of his wealth pledged to charity, Premji is also the epitome of a true leader who makes a mark in giving back most of his wealth to society.

Prince Harry leaves UK to rejoin Meghan, Archie in Canada: Reports

Prince Harry leaves UK to rejoin Meghan, Archie in Canada: Reports

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Harry, 35, was said to be desperate to be reunited with Archie, whom he had not seen for two weeks, and his 38-year-old American actress wife in Canada that the young family plans to make their home.

Life lessons from WOMEN who INSPIRE

Life lessons from WOMEN who INSPIRE

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

The women who inspired them...

Maharashtra: Why vegetable prices are hitting the roof

Maharashtra: Why vegetable prices are hitting the roof

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

A little away from the city in the northern suburbs, vegetables are 15-30 per cent costlier.

Flintoff wins Australian version of 'Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao'

Flintoff wins Australian version of 'Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Former England cricket captain Andrew Flintoff won the Australian version of I'm A Celebrity show after spending a month in a jungle where he took up many challenges including eating a rat's tail.

Here's why McEnroe deems French Open too long

Here's why McEnroe deems French Open too long

Rediff.com27 May 2015

"Think of it from a players' perspective. Some are hoping to reach the second week of a major but some don't even make it to the first week of the event. That's tough to take.

Gritty Paris suburb revels in local boy and superstar Mbappe

Gritty Paris suburb revels in local boy and superstar Mbappe

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Back in his hometown of Bondy, on the gritty northeast outskirts of Paris, there is immense pride at his exploits, but not that much surprise -- they always knew he'd make it big.

Did the 26/11 terror strike cost ONLY Rs 25 lakh?

Did the 26/11 terror strike cost ONLY Rs 25 lakh?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

The terror strike on Mumbai, carried out by ten suicidal terrorists and planned by the Lashkar-e-Tayiba, had cost less than Rs 25 lakh.

Harry, Meghan 'step back' as senior UK royals

Harry, Meghan 'step back' as senior UK royals

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning to work towards becoming 'financially independent'.

The merits of payroll donation

The merits of payroll donation

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

A payroll donation programme could be the right answer for people who have everything but time.

'Ab ki baar, Trump sarkar', says Donald's Modi-fied ad campaign

'Ab ki baar, Trump sarkar', says Donald's Modi-fied ad campaign

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

In a bid to woo Indian-Americans, Donald Trump has borrowed from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's winning slogan of the 2014 general elections as the Republican presidential nominee is seen in a TV ad saying "Ab Ki Baar Trump Sarkaar".

Gates Foundation sells India Fund pie

Gates Foundation sells India Fund pie

Rediff.com17 May 2006

Microsoft chief and software czar Bill Gates' charity organisation has offloaded its entire stake valued at nearly $23.1 million (over Rs 1 billion) in an India-specific investment fund.

How Indian Railways fools India

How Indian Railways fools India

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Taking advantage of the indifference of passengers, the Indian Railways routinely indulges in several unfair trade practices, says S Pushpavanam.

Twitter CEO to give a third of his stock to employees

Twitter CEO to give a third of his stock to employees

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Dorsey works to rebuild employee morale and confidence at Twitter after a spate of high-level departures.

Indians swap ice with rice in new bucket challenge

Indians swap ice with rice in new bucket challenge

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

With the ALS ice-bucket challenge going viral on social networking websites, Indian netizens have come up with their own version, posting videos as they donate rice to those in need.

'Stealing the Tour 7 years in a row? It's like stealing the Mona Lisa'

'Stealing the Tour 7 years in a row? It's like stealing the Mona Lisa'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

'It was a spectacular crime, wasn't it? Sepp is on the same scale. He's up there with Lance.' Director Stephen Frears, in an exclusive interview with Rediff.com

Why Buffett donated $37 billion

Why Buffett donated $37 billion

Rediff.com27 Jun 2006

Warren E Buffet, dubbed as the planet's biggest philanthropist after he decided to give away 85 per cent of his wealth amounting to $37.4 billion to charity, said he does not believe in dynastic inheritance.

Shibulal to donate Rs 36 cr for education, health

Shibulal to donate Rs 36 cr for education, health

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

Donation to go to Sarojini Damodaran Foundation and Advaith Foundation

Mourinho receives Pulis backing as he readies to appeal fine

Mourinho receives Pulis backing as he readies to appeal fine

Rediff.com17 Oct 2015

"I have to be honest with myself so I have to appeal," he told a news conference on Friday, a day after calling the punishment "an absolute disgrace".

Panagariya on the three BIG problems that NYAY will face

Panagariya on the three BIG problems that NYAY will face

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

It raises three major questions - the incentive compatibility issue, the fairness issue and fiscal challenge, said Panagariya.

Why reduce the bank CEO to a titular head!

Why reduce the bank CEO to a titular head!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

'The CEO will neither be able to guide the senior team in operational matters nor decide on their appointment, compensation or removal.' 'Yet, the CEO is responsible for the profit and loss of the bank!' 'Why would the senior executives listen to him?' 'Which self-respecting professional would want to be a CEO with these constraints?' asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

HC orders to defreeze accounts of Indira Jaisingh's NGO

HC orders to defreeze accounts of Indira Jaisingh's NGO

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Justice M S Sonak in an interim order on Monday restrained the Charity Commissioner from attaching the assets and accounts of the NGO. The HC also ordered defreezing of the domestic and non-FCRA bank accounts of the NGO.

The Indian beauty queen with a heart of gold

The Indian beauty queen with a heart of gold

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

How Miss World Manushi Chhillar is leading by example!

HSBC shuts Muslim accounts in UK

HSBC shuts Muslim accounts in UK

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

In a controversial move, global private banking major HSBC has closed a number of "risky" accounts belonging to Muslim groups and individuals in the United Kingdom.

Indian economy, missing women, BJP and cricket

Indian economy, missing women, BJP and cricket

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

'It's very hard to win elections on policies that don't offer much now, but promise more growth and income in the future,' Vivek Dehejia and Rupa Subramanya tell Rediff.com's Faisal Kidwai.

Arvind Kejriwal: 'Aam aadmi' who reclaimed Delhi for third time

Arvind Kejriwal: 'Aam aadmi' who reclaimed Delhi for third time

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Kejriwal runs his party with the proverbial iron fist and has learnt to temper his aggression, say people close to him.

We don't want a rupee from the will: Birlas

We don't want a rupee from the will: Birlas

Rediff.com15 Jul 2004

The Birla families on Thursday made it clear that they do not want "a rupee" of the assets of the late Priyamvada Birla but they were united to secure the estate for charity.

How foreign NGOs fuel India's anti-uranium lobby

How foreign NGOs fuel India's anti-uranium lobby

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

'We need uranium to fuel our reactors. Our scientists and engineers have been handling uranium safely since 1967. They must not feel disheartened by the activities of well motivated local or foreign agencies.'