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Jio's new plans cheer telecom industry

Jio's new plans cheer telecom industry

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

In the latest move, the telco has reduced validity for its Rs 309/509 packages from 84 days to 56

Forbes on the troubled newspaper industry

Forbes on the troubled newspaper industry

Rediff.com25 May 2009

The newspaper industry in the West may be reeling under the onslaught of the web but Steve Forbes, editor-in-chief, Forbes, and grandson of the founder of the magazine, believes there is a market for value-added content that people will pay for.

IIP better? It's an optical illusion

IIP better? It's an optical illusion

Rediff.com13 Jan 2009

The overall index showed an increase of 2.4 per cent over November 2007, which is not a great performance but apparently different from the 1.4 per cent decline in the previous month. However, the base effect seems to be largely responsible for both numbers.

Jesus heads Manchester City into FA Cup final

Jesus heads Manchester City into FA Cup final

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

After bagging the League Cup, being locked in a titanic battle with Liverpool for the Premier League title and in the Champions League quarter-finals, Pep Guardiola's side remain on course for an unprecedented clean sweep.

Music Review: Karzzzz

Music Review: Karzzzz

Rediff.com28 Aug 2008

Being a Himesh Reshammiya soundtrack, it's bound to find its share of buyers and admirers. If only Karzzzz wasn't burdened with the presence of SO MANY songs. It tends to get unbelievably tedious after a point. On second thoughts, the extra Zzz's, in the title, finally begin to make sense.

India thrash Pakistan yet again in Hockey World League Semis

India thrash Pakistan yet again in Hockey World League Semis

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

India continued to torment Pakistan in the Hero Hockey World League Semifinals, hammering the arch-rivals 6-1 in a 5th-8th place classification match, in London on Saturday.

This is what you play cricket for, I am overwhelmed: Kohli

This is what you play cricket for, I am overwhelmed: Kohli

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

An "emotional" and "overwhelmed" Virat Kohli has termed his exceptional 82-run knock against Australia as his best in Twenty20 internationals.

IPL PICS: CSK take Capitals in stride for second win

IPL PICS: CSK take Capitals in stride for second win

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Shane Watson and Suresh Raina made batting look easy on a lifeless track as Chennai Super Kings coasted to a six-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in Tuesday's Indian Premier League match in Delhi.

Apollo, Ceat, MRF rev up to take on MNCs

Apollo, Ceat, MRF rev up to take on MNCs

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

Indian tyre makers are expanding their capacities in the wake of international players flooding the Indian markets.

EPL PIX: Arsenal slump to first home defeat; Controversial win for Newcastle

EPL PIX: Arsenal slump to first home defeat; Controversial win for Newcastle

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Arsenal, who fired Unai Emery as manager last week and appointed former player Freddie Ljungberg as caretaker boss, now sit 10th in the table on 19 points, with Brighton a single point behind and three places below them.

Fuel price hike: Left demands review

Fuel price hike: Left demands review

Rediff.com4 Jun 2008

Angry over the 'steep hike' in fuel prices, the United Progressive Alliance's Left allieson Wednesday demanded a review of the decision as it announced a week-long nationwide agitation to protest the "unjustified burden" imposed on the common man.

US studios get taste for Bollywood

US studios get taste for Bollywood

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

International investors are preparing to make an unprecedented onslaught on Bollywood this year, with several Hollywood studios and a group of London-listed funds looking to take a share of the world's most prolific movie-making market.

Sania advances to second round

Sania advances to second round

Rediff.com19 Jan 2009

Sania Mirza survived a late onslaught from world number 61 Marta Domachowhska in her 6-1, 6-4 win in the first round of the ladies singles of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday.

Review: 2.0 forgets to have fun

Review: 2.0 forgets to have fun

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

'2.0 ends up looking like a downgraded version of a promising idea,' notes Sukanya Verma.

Was Babri Masjid demolition justified?

Was Babri Masjid demolition justified?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

'The outrage that followed the destruction of the Babri Masjid was an inability to see the event for what it was: The rectification of a grave historical wrong, the restitution of a hurt of a people and the countering of moral injustice,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

Tough call for iPhone in India

Tough call for iPhone in India

Rediff.com23 Jul 2008

Global mobile phone majors Nokia, Motorola, Sony Ericsson and others are offering a slew of products including touchscreen and music capable handsets in India to counter the might of Apple's iPhone, which is expected to hit the markets in September.

India's telcos continue to dial the wrong number

India's telcos continue to dial the wrong number

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

India's telecom sector has been through dizzying peaks, troughs, policy U-turns, court battles, brutal competition, and daily controversies. India could go back to a private sector duopoly with just Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel surviving the mayhem. The third player, Vodafone Idea, could be history.

Xingfang snaps Saina's run at Thailand Open

Xingfang snaps Saina's run at Thailand Open

Rediff.com27 Jun 2008

National champion Saina Nehwal tried every trick in her book but failed to get the better of top seeded Chinese Xie Xingfang in the quarter-finals of the Thailand Open in Bangkok on Friday. The Indian ace lost 16-21, 17-21.

The bogey of a Hindu Rashtra

The bogey of a Hindu Rashtra

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

'The idea of a 'Hindu Rashtra' only emerged in the 1920s and 1930s.' 'The context at that time was the clear British attempt at 'divide and rule' between Hindus and Muslims and within Hindus on caste lines,' argues military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

NorthEast United beat Delhi; return to top of ISL

NorthEast United beat Delhi; return to top of ISL

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

A dominant NorthEast United FC scored two late goals to beat Delhi Dynamos 2-0 in their Indian Super League football match.

IPL PHOTOS: All-round Delhi beat RCB to make play-offs

IPL PHOTOS: All-round Delhi beat RCB to make play-offs

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

IMAGES from Sunday's IPL match played between Delhi and Bangalore in New Delhi

Venus downs Serena to win fifth Wimbledon title

Venus downs Serena to win fifth Wimbledon title

Rediff.com5 Jul 2008

Venus Williams survived a fierce onslaught from Serena Williams to win her fifth Wimbledon singles title on Saturday, finally subduing her younger sister 7-5, 6-4.

Landlessness and poverty are crushing adivasis

Landlessness and poverty are crushing adivasis

Rediff.com15 May 2007

Globalisation and capitalisation cannot be avoided but they should be planned and executed in such a way that natural habitat of these tribal people is not devastated.

Tevez earns Man United late draw

Tevez earns Man United late draw

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

Barcelona beat Celtic away, holders AC Milan and Arsenal drew goalless while Fenerbahce beat Spanish rivals Sevilla in Wednesday's other Champions League last 16 first-leg matches.

Geeta Gandbhir wins an Emmy

Geeta Gandbhir wins an Emmy

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

Geeta Gandbhir, of Brookyln, New York, won a Creative Arts Emmy Award for Outstanding Picture Editing in Nonfiction Programming. She worked as Supervising Editor on Spike Lee's 2006 HBO documentary, When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts.

BSE bronze bull caused crash?

BSE bronze bull caused crash?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2008

The sculptor who made the bronze Big Bull for the BSE rubbishes reports of it being a bad omen. He is however fine with shifting of the bull to meet popular demand.

PHOTOS: Mumbai rise to No. 2 after demolishing Delhi

PHOTOS: Mumbai rise to No. 2 after demolishing Delhi

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Images from Thursday's IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians, in Delhi.

India must enforce social distancing strictly

India must enforce social distancing strictly

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

'India does not have the wherewithal to successfully manage a full blown covid-19 crisis,' warns Vivek Gumaste.

PIX: Rajasthan beat MI by four wickets after hiccup

PIX: Rajasthan beat MI by four wickets after hiccup

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals in Mumbai on Saturday.

Why Modi govt is crushing dissent

Why Modi govt is crushing dissent

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

For this dispensation, ideas are dangerous. Those who propagate liberalism and democratic traditions are even more dangerous, observes Rashme Sehgal.

When Dr Abdullah met Mehbooba's family...

When Dr Abdullah met Mehbooba's family...

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

'Dr Abdullah is the oldest and tallest leader in our current political landscape and it was very kind of him to come and see us.'

'Not in my name': Thousands pledge to march against mob attacks

'Not in my name': Thousands pledge to march against mob attacks

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

Citizen protests will be held in Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Thiruvananthapuram and Bengaluru simultaneously on June 28, to reflect the "anger and grief" of the people.

FMCG firms ally with kirana stores

FMCG firms ally with kirana stores

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

Hindustan Unilever is associating with small-format retail through its Super Value Store, Dabur with Parivaar and Marico with Mera. At many shops, the counter has been modified into a U or L shape so that the shopper can move and pick items.

Reliance Retail plans apparel blitzkrieg

Reliance Retail plans apparel blitzkrieg

Rediff.com29 Sep 2007

The company's first apparel store will be launched in Gurgaon in October with 22 in-house retail brands and a team of 76 designers tapping the men, women and kidswear segment.

Retailing: Why private labels succeed

Retailing: Why private labels succeed

Rediff.com4 May 2007

Our years of working with leading brand manufacturers around the world have taught us that there is no silver bullet.

India wants to build your small car

India wants to build your small car

Rediff.com30 Nov 2006

Jagdish Khattar, Maruti Suzuki's managing director, talks about the need for small cars, global players expanding in India, and why his company will prosper.

Nadal claims record-stretching 12th French Open title

Nadal claims record-stretching 12th French Open title

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

Rafael Nadal claimed a record-stretching 12th French Open title by beating Austrian fourth seed Dominic Thiem 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 in a repeat of last year's final on Sunday.

Modi should ensure Muslims accept family planning: Sena

Modi should ensure Muslims accept family planning: Sena

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

In controversial remarks, the Shiv Sena on said the increasing population of Muslims in the country will cause language and geographical imbalance and asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure that Muslims accept the necessity of family planning.

PICS: Australia escape to victory over Windies

PICS: Australia escape to victory over Windies

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Images from Thursday's World Cup match between Australia and the West Indies, at Nottingham.

India thrash Sri Lanka 20-0, equal record

India thrash Sri Lanka 20-0, equal record

Rediff.com1 Sep 2007

The hosts equalled the record for maximum number of goals in the history of Asia Cup in their pool B league match.