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Milestone directors to decide on new CEO soon

Milestone directors to decide on new CEO soon

Rediff.com29 Aug 2011

Milestone was in an aggressive mode, by hiring more senior people to head its funds and launching new funds.

Kalmadi apologises to Ugandan officials

Kalmadi apologises to Ugandan officials

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

Commonwealth Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi has apologised to the Ugandan team and the High Commissioner in India for the freak car accident at the Athletes' Village which led to injury to three top officials, including the chef-de-mission, OC spokesperson Lalit Bhanot said on Friday.

Fennell apologises for injury to Ugandan officials

Fennell apologises for injury to Ugandan officials

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

Commonwealth Games Federation chief Michael Fennell on Thursday apologised for a freak accident resulting in injuries to three Ugandan officials, including the team's Chef de Mission, at the Games Village in the early hours of Wednesday.

Aditya Birla Finance's new head is fitness buff

Aditya Birla Finance's new head is fitness buff

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

Rakesh Singh joined the non-banking finance company as chief executive officer earlier this month after a 15 year stint with Standard Chartered Bank.

Princess Diana to be present at Royal wedding?

Princess Diana to be present at Royal wedding?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

At the William-Kate wedding, Prince's mother will be present in spirit.

'CBI boss Jaiswal won't buckle under pressure'

'CBI boss Jaiswal won't buckle under pressure'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

'In Maharashtra he didn't buckle under pressure.' 'We expect him to do the same as the CBI Director.'

Nine common fitness myths busted!

Nine common fitness myths busted!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

With the rising popularity of exercise, myths that are not based on any scientific rationale are also on the rise.

Smart, trendy phones launched this November

Smart, trendy phones launched this November

Rediff.com1 Dec 2010

India, being a huge market for these latest toys known as smartphones, saw a flurry of smartphone launches this September. Here are some of the smart and trendy cellphones that caught ThinkDigit's eyes.

These are the best wedding photos of 2020

These are the best wedding photos of 2020

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Lots of weddings were put on hold this year, but some still took place and photographers were on hand to capture the magical memories. Some couples even had their special days documented in an award-winning style. The winners of the International Wedding Photographer of the Year have been revealed and the snaps will warm your heart.

Apple unlocks iPhone 4 for US consumers

Apple unlocks iPhone 4 for US consumers

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

Ahead of the release of its next iteration of the iPhone -- iPhone 5 -- the Cupertino-based Apple Inc has released an unlocked iPhone 4. 16GB costs $649 and 32GB will be available at $749.

Watch: 10 years after 9/11, a new VIDEO

Watch: 10 years after 9/11, a new VIDEO

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

A newly released video shot from a helicopter shows the World Trade Centre towers after they were struck by Al Qaeda terrorists on September 11, 2001.

Meet the four Indian American Guggenheim Fellows

Meet the four Indian American Guggenheim Fellows

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

This year's Guggenheim Fellows of Indian origin are driven by the passion to stretch the limits, finds Arthur J Pais.

Navy controversy: What is US telling India?

Navy controversy: What is US telling India?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

The USS John Paul Jones acted like a dog marking the lamp post, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

2 autos catch fire at Mumbai petrol pump

2 autos catch fire at Mumbai petrol pump

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

The incident has resulted in an almost kilometer-long traffic jam on both sides of the SV/LJ Road.

How this VJ turned into a fitness coach

How this VJ turned into a fitness coach

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Ramya Subramanian's fabulous transformation will inspire you too.

What I thought of Indian Matchmaking

What I thought of Indian Matchmaking

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

'On the face of it, it is a WYSIWYG -- What You See Is What You Get -- reality series, but actually it is a show that perpetuates societal biases, stokes typecasts and stays sadly superficial,' notes ad guru Sandeep Goyal.

For the rest of our lives, we'll kick ourselves, says England's Delph

For the rest of our lives, we'll kick ourselves, says England's Delph

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

England midfielder Fabian Delph says he and his team mates will live with regret for their World Cup semi-final defeat by Croatia for the rest of their lives.

I am a certified technoholic: Priyanka Chopra

I am a certified technoholic: Priyanka Chopra

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

Priyanka Chopra on fast cars, cool gadgets and how she manages to get that oh-so-hot figure.

Dhoni to attend Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday?

Dhoni to attend Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2011

His love for speed is no secret and India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Sunday hinted that he might witness India's first Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday.

Nokia N8 review: 12 Megapixel camera with Xenon flash and HD video support

Nokia N8 review: 12 Megapixel camera with Xenon flash and HD video support

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

Get Ahead reader Vijay Padiyar reviews Nokia N8 after using the smartphone for a couple of weeks.

He hopes his robots will be soccer stars

He hopes his robots will be soccer stars

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

18-year-old Diwakar Vaish's humanoid robots will participate in this years RoboSoccer event in Bangalore.

Fashion Week: Where men dressed as women fit in

Fashion Week: Where men dressed as women fit in

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

Fashion designer Abhijit Saiprem discuss fashion, style, and what it means to look hot.

Superman Dustin sends Nadal to the dustbin again

Superman Dustin sends Nadal to the dustbin again

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

A 30-year-old German journeyman who once travelled around Europe's Challenger Circuit in a camper van joined a list of Wimbledon luminaries who go by the names of Lukas Rosol, Steve Darcis and Nick Kyrgios.

Aussies warn! 'Don't get fooled by grass on MCG pitch'

Aussies warn! 'Don't get fooled by grass on MCG pitch'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

Australia opener Marcus Harris has warned against getting carried away by the grass on the MCG pitch

Who's better? Merc E-Class versus Skoda Superb V6

Who's better? Merc E-Class versus Skoda Superb V6

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

The new Mercedes Benz E-Class (W212) is here - an aggressively styled German luxury sedan worth approximately half a crore (Rs 5 million).

Policeman blinded after being struck by big hit in IPL

Policeman blinded after being struck by big hit in IPL

Rediff.com16 May 2015

A policeman has been left blind in one eye after being struck by six hit by South African David Miller in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match, local media reported on Saturday.

Learn basics from Tendulkar, Jones tells Aussies

Learn basics from Tendulkar, Jones tells Aussies

Rediff.com16 Oct 2010

Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar's dominance in batting is well known, but what makes him a genius and separates him from other batsmen in world is his ability to perform the basics in a better manner, and that too also in pressure conditions, according to Australian legend Dean Jones.

Win provides 'traumatised' Murray relief

Win provides 'traumatised' Murray relief

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

Andy Murray's thoughts turned to a baby sparrow accidentally killed by brother Jamie moments after reaching the second round of the Australian Open on Tuesday.

China ship capsize: 26 dead as rescuers race to find survivors

China ship capsize: 26 dead as rescuers race to find survivors

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

More than 4,000 rescue workers are racing against time to find survivors amid rough weather conditions.

What Pakistan MUST do to seal semis spot in World Cup

What Pakistan MUST do to seal semis spot in World Cup

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

The road to the knockout stage for Sarfaraz Ahmed and his men is just an improbable mathematical calculation and that too provided Pakistan win the toss and bat first.

Aseem Chhabra remembers Manish Acharya who died tragically last week

Aseem Chhabra remembers Manish Acharya who died tragically last week

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

Filmmaker and actor Manish Acharya died in a freak accident in Matheran on Saturday. He was only 40 years old. Aseem Chhabra salutes a friend and colleague.

Leander Paes reveals his longevity secret

Leander Paes reveals his longevity secret

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Martina Navratilova transformed Paes into a fitness freak.

Gadget reviews: Macbook Pro, HTC Legend and more

Gadget reviews: Macbook Pro, HTC Legend and more

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

A look at some off the hottest gadgets out there and what they offer.

Rescue ops intensify in Leh; 132 dead, 600 missing

Rescue ops intensify in Leh; 132 dead, 600 missing

Rediff.com7 Aug 2010

Twenty bodies were on Saturday pulled out from slush and debris in Leh town ravaged by flash floods, raising the toll to 132 even as rescuers intensified operations in the high altitude terrain to search for 600 missing people.

Massa stable after surgery, to have brain scan

Massa stable after surgery, to have brain scan

Rediff.com26 Jul 2009

Ferrari's Felipe Massa will have a brain scan after fracturing his skull in a freak accident at the Hungarian Grand Prix, the Brazilian's Formula One team said on Sunday. Last year's overall championship runner-up was in intensive care after being hit on the head by bouncing debris from compatriot Rubens Barrichello's Brawn during Saturday's qualifying.

He parties every weekend AND makes money!

He parties every weekend AND makes money!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

Meet DJ Reverb aka Nikhil Khedekar who DJs and runs a company that recruits DJs for parties.

Why Kohli is unhappy with spidercams used for India-NZ Test

Why Kohli is unhappy with spidercams used for India-NZ Test

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

India's Test captain Virat Kohli says he is not averse to the idea of using Spidercam in Tests as long as it doesn't interrupt the field of play or affect the proceedings of the match. Spidercams have been used in One-dayers, Twenty20s and IPL matches but the technology has never been experimented in Test matches. But it will be used this time during the opening Test match between India and New Zealand for diverse viewing experience.

Football fans in Vuvuzela cacophony

Football fans in Vuvuzela cacophony

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

The squeaky horn that sounds like a swarm bees has raised quite a furore among football fanatics.

Late goal gives Sunderland draw with Arsenal

Late goal gives Sunderland draw with Arsenal

Rediff.com19 Sep 2010

Darren Bent scored in the fifth minute of stoppage time to earn Sunderland a 1-1 home draw after 10-man Arsenal had scored a freak goal but also missed a penalty in a thunderous Premier League clash on Saturday.

Mother's Day: Pick her gift to go with her personality!

Mother's Day: Pick her gift to go with her personality!

Rediff.com6 May 2010

Is your mom a fitness freak, or does she have a green thumb? Is she glam, artistic or musically inclined? Here are some gifting suggestions for you to consider depending upon her personality!