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Satyam board's minutes detail Maytas decision

Satyam board's minutes detail Maytas decision

Rediff.com17 Jan 2009

During the course of the meeting last month, Satyam's then chief financial officer Vadlamani Srinivas informed the board that the valuation of Maytas Properties was done by Ernst & Young, but the global accounting firm disputed the claim. According to the minutes, members noted the imperative of infrastructure foray, particularly based on leveraging on the brand of Satyam to become an eminent player in infrastructure as well.

Is Modi ready for Trump's exit?

Is Modi ready for Trump's exit?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

'If Trump is out, Modi is going to find himself in a hotspot, having to reset his relations with the new US President with whom he will have to co-exist for well-nigh his full term,' notes B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

EPL PIX: Man United end City's run; Liverpool lose

EPL PIX: Man United end City's run; Liverpool lose

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Anand draws again, slips to joint 5th place

Anand draws again, slips to joint 5th place

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

Viswanathan Anand's incredible winless streak continues unabated as the World Champion played out yet another draw with Teimour Radjabov of Azerbaijan to slip to the joint fifth spot in the Bilbao Grand Slam Final in Bilbao, Spain.

Federer on course for Slam number 14

Federer on course for Slam number 14

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

An elusive French Open crown loomed closer for Roger Federer after the Swiss put on a vintage display to reach the semi-finals with a 7-6, 6-2, 6-4 win over Gael Monfils on Wednesday.

Federer, Nadal make winning starts

Federer, Nadal make winning starts

Rediff.com25 May 2009

Roger Federer erased miserable memories by gliding into the second round of the French Open with a clinical 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 victory over Spaniard Alberto Martin on Monday.

India runners-up in Commonwealth TT

India runners-up in Commonwealth TT

Rediff.com23 May 2009

Gao Ning was India's nemesis as Olympian Achanta Sharath Kamal and his compatriots went down to Singapore 1-3 and finished runners-up in the men's team event of the 18th Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship in Glasgow on Saturday. The Indian team, which put up brilliant efforts to notch seven consecutive wins and enter the final, failed to live up to expectations when it mattered most.

Ana makes Sania suffer

Ana makes Sania suffer

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza, making a comeback from a wrist injury, went down fighting against her nemesis Ana Chakvetadze, resulting in team Asia-Pacific's 0-2 defeat against Team Russia at World Team Challenge tournament in Hong Kong on Thursday.

Pakistan thrash India

Pakistan thrash India

Rediff.com2 Jul 2008

India's nemesis Younis Khan (123 not out) again rose to the occasion with a scintillating century as Pakistan chased down an intimidating target en route to an eight-wicket win against their lacklustre arch-rivals to stay afloat in the Asia Cup cricket tournament in Karachi on Wednesday.

Federer to open Wimbledon defence against Hrbaty

Federer to open Wimbledon defence against Hrbaty

Rediff.com21 Jun 2008

Roger Federer will begin his quest for a sixth consecutive singles title at Wimbledon with a first round match against experienced Slovak Dominik Hrbaty. Defending women's champion Venus Williams was paired with British wildcard Naomi Cavaday in Friday's draw at the All England Club, while women's top seed Ana Ivanovic will open against Rossana De Los Rios.

Federer must feel way against Murray

Federer must feel way against Murray

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

Andy Murray knows what he must do to stretch his winning streak over 13-times grand slam champion Roger Federer -- the Swiss, though, is still unsure how to stop his nemesis.

I-League: Mahindra United rout Air India 3-1

I-League: Mahindra United rout Air India 3-1

Rediff.com14 Mar 2009

Mahindra United went into overdrive to rout their perennial nemesis Air India 3-1 in the 19th round I-League local derby at the Cooperage in Mumbai on Saturday. The winners led 2-0 at half time.

Review: Dhoom Dadakka

Review: Dhoom Dadakka

Rediff.com23 May 2008

This comedy starring Anupam Kher, Gulshan Grover, Satish Kaushik and Satish Shah is not for all. First half is funny, but second half is disappointing.

World champion Sindhu leads India's hopes at China Open

World champion Sindhu leads India's hopes at China Open

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

The 24-year-old from Hyderabad will begin her campaign against China's Li Xuerui, a former Olympic gold medallist and World No 1.

Saina set to become World No 1 again

Saina set to become World No 1 again

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

But Saina, who had lost in the quarter-finals last year, is set to gain 3600 points having made it to the World Championships final this year. Saina will therefore, now have 82, 792 points to her tally, giving her the World No 1 title again.

Sania gets tough Olympics draw

Sania gets tough Olympics draw

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza was handed a tough draw at the Beijing Olympics. She is drawn against Czech nemesis Iveta Benesova in the opening round. The men's doubles pair of Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi, however, got a relatively better deal. The 'Indian Express' will kicking-off their campaign against the French pair of Gael Monfils and Gilles Simons on Sunday.

Who said what after Federer's Wimbledon exit

Who said what after Federer's Wimbledon exit

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

World No.3 Roger Federer was knocked out of Wimbledon semifinal by sixth seeded Milos Raonic. The 17-time Grand Slam winner Federer, who last won a major title way back at 2012 Wimbledon, missed out on a golden chance to claim his record eight title at the SW19 with nemesis and world No.1 Novak Djokovic also ousted in the earlier round. Reactions soon started pouring in after Federer's heartbreaking defeat with some hailing the fighting spirit of the Swiss legend.

Tsunami can be fought, not prevented

Tsunami can be fought, not prevented

Rediff.com29 Oct 2008

A lot more people should buy stocks, they should be guided far more by fundamentals and their expectation of returns should be far more modest

Aus media flays Ponting and co

Aus media flays Ponting and co

Rediff.com7 Jan 2008

The beleaguered Indian cricket team got support from unexpected quarters with the Australian media terming the behaviour of their own players "unacceptable" and calling the standard of umpiring as poor which left a bitter taste in the mouth.

The Mahabharat from Duryodhan's view

The Mahabharat from Duryodhan's view

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Puneet Issar tells the story of Mahabharata from the eyes of its greatest villain.

Saina crashes out of China Masters

Saina crashes out of China Masters

Rediff.com27 Sep 2008

Saina Nehwal's semi-final outing in the China Masters Super Series turned out to be a lopsided affair as the ace Indian shuttler crashed out of the event after suffering a straight-game defeat at hands of her new nemesis Zhou Mi in Changzhou on Saturday.

Murray threat for Federer in Indian Wells

Murray threat for Federer in Indian Wells

Rediff.com12 Mar 2008

Roger Federer could face his nemesis Andy Murray of Britain in the Pacific Life Open quarter-finals.

Spiderman 4 on its way

Spiderman 4 on its way

Rediff.com1 Aug 2008

The makers of the Spiderman series are planning a third sequel to the film, wherein Spider-Man's arch-nemesis Venom might continue his dark rampage on the big screen.

'He was voted the most corrupt IAS official in UP'

'He was voted the most corrupt IAS official in UP'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2007

Akhand Pratap Singh was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation for allegedly amassing wealth disproportionate to his known and legitimate sources of income. Singh allegedly owns as many as 42 properties worth a whopping Rs 120 crore.

Anand outplays Carlsen

Anand outplays Carlsen

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

World champion Viswanathan Anand beat Norwegian Magnus Carlsen in the third round to occupy sole second place in the Morelia-Linares chess tournament.

Australia play down Ponting-Bhajji spat

Australia play down Ponting-Bhajji spat

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

Ricky Ponting appeared to say something to Harbhajan Singh as the Indian left the crease after being dismissed in the seventh ODI.

Expedia to expand through fresh destinations

Expedia to expand through fresh destinations

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

Just as Thomas Cook and Tui Travel emerge with upbeat trading statements after months of complex merger deliberations, in flies Expedia, their US nemesis, to announce that it plans an assault on their home turf.

Anand holds Nakamura to an easy draw

Anand holds Nakamura to an easy draw

Rediff.com30 May 2018

After conceding a draw with white against Levon Aronian of Armenia, Anand got the favour returned although he had to work relatively harder to maintain parity against Nakamura, often termed his nemesis.

Miami Open: Nadal beats Sock in quarters, Nishikori out

Miami Open: Nadal beats Sock in quarters, Nishikori out

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Rafael Nadal moved into the Miami Open semi-finals with a straight sets win over American Jack Sock on Wednesday.

'My opponents want to create a tamasha'

'My opponents want to create a tamasha'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

Whether I have become a political untouchable now or not, will be decided by the people of Karnataka, says JD-S supremo H D Deve Gowda.

Price hike in FMCG not a dampener any more

Price hike in FMCG not a dampener any more

Rediff.com28 Dec 2006

The price hikes in the fast moving consumer goods category have increased the basket size

Brazil's Congress votes to impeach president Dilma Rousseff

Brazil's Congress votes to impeach president Dilma Rousseff

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Rousseff is accused of using accounting tricks to make her government's budget deficit appear smaller than it really was.

An improved MiG-29 provides much-needed boost to IAF

An improved MiG-29 provides much-needed boost to IAF

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

The Russian origin aircraft, now capable of effecting mid-air refuelling, is compatible with latest missiles and can launch multi-dimensional attacks.

Air India hold Mahindra United

Air India hold Mahindra United

Rediff.com14 Nov 2008

The Mumbai teams were involved in a 1-1 draw in an eighth round I-League match.

Not going back to ballot papers, won't be bullied: CEC

Not going back to ballot papers, won't be bullied: CEC

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

He also lamented that EVMs are being used as a 'football' and some sections are doing a 'motivated slugfest' over their use.

A Don Who Rose as Bengaluru Rose

A Don Who Rose as Bengaluru Rose

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

With Muthappa Rai's death ended a life that highlighted the dark side of Bengaluru's often delirious growth to become India's IT capital

Kallis guides South Africa to victory

Kallis guides South Africa to victory

Rediff.com27 Jun 2007

Man of the match Jacques Kallis claimed two wickets, two catches and scored an unbeaten 91 as South Africa beat India by four wickets in the first ODI.

Qureshi clinches first Challenger title

Qureshi clinches first Challenger title

Rediff.com1 Dec 2007

Aisam Qureshi beat Korea's An Jae Sung in the final to capture his first ATP Challenger title.

The 6 most EXCITING gadgets in 2020

The 6 most EXCITING gadgets in 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

From OnePlus' Concept One smartphone to the Microsoft Xbox Series X, Khalid Anzar lists the top 6 gadgets we can look forward to in 2020.

Wilkinson kicks England into final

Wilkinson kicks England into final

Rediff.com14 Oct 2007

Jonny Wilkinson was England's hero as his late kicks secured a tense 14-9 victory over France in the Rugby World Cup semi-final.