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India deserve to be number one: Stuart Law

India deserve to be number one: Stuart Law

Rediff.com5 Dec 2009

Sri Lanka's assistant coach Stuart Law on Saturday described India as cricket's "powerhouse" and said they deserve the number one tag in Test format.

Swim star Stephanie Rice has no friends on Celebrity Apprentice

Swim star Stephanie Rice has no friends on Celebrity Apprentice

Rediff.com30 May 2013

Stephanie Rice doesn't seem to be making any friends on Celebrity Apprentice.

Former Wipro CEO Abidali Neemuchwala turns investor, joins Dallas Venture

Former Wipro CEO Abidali Neemuchwala turns investor, joins Dallas Venture

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

As a venture partner, DVP said that Neemuchwala would be bringing deep technology expertise and invaluable experience of building businesses.

Indian men's hockey team to tour Europe as part of Olympic prep

Indian men's hockey team to tour Europe as part of Olympic prep

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

The men's team last participated in an international competition in February last year when they played the FIH Hockey Pro League matches against Australia in Bhubaneswar.

Modi's 7 years: Lost Opportunity for India

Modi's 7 years: Lost Opportunity for India

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Seven years is a long time for any of Modi's promised actions to show up. If voters are angry and cynical today, it is because the rhetoric stings, argues Ramesh Menon.

Can Taapsee Pannu play like Mithali Raj?

Can Taapsee Pannu play like Mithali Raj?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Taapsee said she is honoured to play the role and has already started feeling the pressure of stepping in her shoes.

How Neymar can accelerate France's Ligue 1 growth...

How Neymar can accelerate France's Ligue 1 growth...

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Neymar's imminent arrival at Paris St Germain can help France's Ligue 1 grow to match Europe's powerhouse leagues, according to the director general of top flight side Lille.

Can avocados help delay diabetes?

Can avocados help delay diabetes?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Avocation B (AvoB), a fat molecule found only in avocados counters incomplete oxidation in skeletal muscle and the pancreas to reduce insulin resistance.

Will the REAL Shashi Tharoor stand up please?

Will the REAL Shashi Tharoor stand up please?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

Will Indian democracy benefit from the potential that Shashi Tharoor stores in his mind, spirit and intellect? Or will it be the saga of another leader who promised much but delivered too little, asks Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Budget focuses on wealth & wellness; has farmers at its heart: PM

Budget focuses on wealth & wellness; has farmers at its heart: PM

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

In televised remarks after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the budget, Modi said it has many provisions for the agriculture sector, including for making loans easier for farmers.

Amid border standoff, Indian Army wins rare praise from China

Amid border standoff, Indian Army wins rare praise from China

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Mountain brigades being raised by India are mostly meant for the Chinese border, especially the Tibetan plateau, and it is perhaps the first time a Chinese military expert publicly complimented their strength and strategic importance.

Govt asks Apple to manufacture, export more from India

Govt asks Apple to manufacture, export more from India

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Apple and Samsung are international players and should work as a team with domestic companies to transform India into a global powerhouse: IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad.

Technopark to create 45,000 fresh IT jobs

Technopark to create 45,000 fresh IT jobs

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Technopark, which is poised to celebrate its silver Jubilee next year, provides direct employment to 45,000 IT/ITeS professionals through its 330 IT companies.

Is Andre Russell saving best for the last?

Is Andre Russell saving best for the last?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Andre Russell warming up for a blast at the business end of the tournament

German footwear maker to exit China, come to India

German footwear maker to exit China, come to India

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Casa Everz Gmbh, the owner of Germany-based healthy footwear brand Von Wellx, will be shifting its entire shoe production of over three million pairs annually in China to India with an initial investment of Rs 110 crore, according to a top official of the company's licensee Iatric Industries Pvt Ltd. A new manufacturing unit will be set up with a production capacity of over three million pairs in Uttar Pradesh through a collaboration with Iatric Industries Pvt Ltd as part of an understanding with the state government.

Review: Rani Padmini entertains

Review: Rani Padmini entertains

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Rima Kallingal and Manju Warrier give powerhouse performances in Rani Padmini, raves Paresh C Palicha.

Why sports minister called social media sprint sensations for trials

Why sports minister called social media sprint sensations for trials

Rediff.com3 May 2020

The minister said it's high time people broaden their knowledge about sports other than cricket to enable India become a sporting powerhouse. "Then 4-5 months back a news broke out that somebody broke Usain Bolt's record in a bull race in Karnataka. Even some of the professional people, some of the businessmen, some of the renowned people of India stated that now this guy will bring Olympic gold in 100m," Rijiju said.

India Open: Mary Kom, Basumatary, Borgohain win gold

India Open: Mary Kom, Basumatary, Borgohain win gold

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

M C Mary Kom struck gold in the women's competition but India's men were denied a complete sweep by traditional powerhouses Cuba and Uzbekistan on an exciting final day of the India Open boxing tournament, in Delhi, on Thursday.

Sports Shorts: Serena starts clay campaign with win

Sports Shorts: Serena starts clay campaign with win

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Zimbabwe ban: BCCI to wait till October; Ashwin calls it 'heartbreaking'

Zimbabwe ban: BCCI to wait till October; Ashwin calls it 'heartbreaking'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

The suspension of Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) by the ICC has cast serious doubts on the limited overs away series against India in January next year but the BCCI will wait till October to consider a back-up plan.

Anderson complaint threatens to sour India-England relations

Anderson complaint threatens to sour India-England relations

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

As England paceman Jimmy Anderson faces the prospect of a ban following a complaint from India, relations between the sides are in danger of becoming seriously soured in the wake of the latest contentious issue involving the Asian powerhouse.

As women, we have to believe in ourselves: Sindhu

As women, we have to believe in ourselves: Sindhu

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

India's champion shuttler P V Sindhu feels more women will win medals for the country in future and hard work is the key to success.

Long-serving Cricket Australia boss Sutherland to step down

Long-serving Cricket Australia boss Sutherland to step down

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

A former pace bowler, James Sutherland helped turn the game into a commercial powerhouse in Australia's crowded sports market.

EPL PHOTOS: City, Liverpool start new campaign with victories

EPL PHOTOS: City, Liverpool start new campaign with victories

Rediff.com17 Aug 2014

One moment of attacking brilliance and a late Sergio Aguero strike gave Premier League holders Manchester City a winning start to their title defence as they eased past Newcastle United 2-0 away on Sunday.

Bangladesh may overtake India this year

Bangladesh may overtake India this year

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Bangladesh might overtake India this year by per capita income in nominal dollars, but it is not yet close to becoming South Asia's economic powerhouse anytime soon, T N Ninan points out.

Euro Previews: Germany won't accept underdogs tag; Hungary need unity

Euro Previews: Germany won't accept underdogs tag; Hungary need unity

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

The Germans will play their group matches in Munich

Sports Shorts: Ex Commissioner made NBA 'truly global brand' dies

Sports Shorts: Ex Commissioner made NBA 'truly global brand' dies

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

World Cup PHOTOS: Germany and France douse African hopes

World Cup PHOTOS: Germany and France douse African hopes

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Germany and France snuffed out African hopes and reached the World Cup quarter-finals on Monday with hard-won victories over Algeria and Nigeria.

Why Modi wants to abolish the Planning Commission

Why Modi wants to abolish the Planning Commission

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Modi stunned buttoned-down members of the commission last year by turning up at a meeting with a video that accused them of high-handedness and hobbling states with one-size-fits-all policies.

Time to say cheers for the millennials

Time to say cheers for the millennials

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

'With more and more young people relocating outside their home states for work, an all-India MLDA of 21 would be a good way to ensure that more Indians can go with the flow,' recommends Kanika Datta.

Punjab-born Simi Singh in Ireland squad for T20Is vs India

Punjab-born Simi Singh in Ireland squad for T20Is vs India

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Ireland have named a 14-member squad led by Gary Wilson for the two T20 Internationals against India and one of the notable names is 31-year-old Punjab born off-spinner Simranjit 'Simi' Singh.

Premji to step down at Wipro, son Rishad steps up

Premji to step down at Wipro, son Rishad steps up

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Wipro said on Thursday that Azim Premji's son Rishad, chief strategy officer and member of the board, will take over as the executive chairman. Azim Premji, however, will continue to serve on the board as non-executive director and founder chairman.

Champions League: Defeated Atalanta are heroes to pandemic-hit fans

Champions League: Defeated Atalanta are heroes to pandemic-hit fans

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'We have to think today about those people who died due to COVID before their time, those many grandparents who took their grandchildren to see Atalanta for the first time and who aren't with us anymore. I am thinking about them above all'

MAPPED: Which nations won medals in Rio?

MAPPED: Which nations won medals in Rio?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

India finished 67th.

World Cup: Costa Rica can leave with their heads held high

World Cup: Costa Rica can leave with their heads held high

Rediff.com6 Jul 2014

Costa Rica achieved "wonderful things" at this World Cup and are proud to bow out having conceded only two goals and without losing a game, coach Jorge Luis Pinto said on Saturday.

Olympic-bound Vikas enters final; Mary Kom settles for bronze

Olympic-bound Vikas enters final; Mary Kom settles for bronze

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

A resolute Vikas Krishan (69kg) and Simranjit Kaur (60kg) advanced to the finals with impressive victories but the legendary M C Mary Kom (51kg) and world number one Amit Panghal (52kg) settled for bronze medals at the Asian/Oceanian Olympic Qualifiers, in Amman, on Tuesday. Also ending with bronze medals were Lovlina Borgohain (69kg) and Pooja Rani (75kg). All the six boxers have already secured their tickets to the Olympic Games by making the semi-finals but Krishan and Kaur will come back with at least silver medals after entering the finals.

25 FIERY frames of Mirch Masala

25 FIERY frames of Mirch Masala

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Sukanya Verma tells us just what makes Mirch Masala a must watch.

'Muscular Chinese policy to have impact on India'

'Muscular Chinese policy to have impact on India'

Rediff.com28 May 2020

'The world is finally recognising that China is pushing a form of government that many only now are beginning to recognise as problematic'

Champions League SF draw: Real will be wary of poor record vs Bayern

Champions League SF draw: Real will be wary of poor record vs Bayern

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

Holders Bayern Munich and nine-times winners Real Madrid will face each other in a mouthwatering Champions League semi-final this month with Atletico Madrid up against Chelsea.

WC Preview: Mexico, Cameroon out to ride their luck in Group A

WC Preview: Mexico, Cameroon out to ride their luck in Group A

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Mexico and Cameroon would be prime contenders for the title of most fortunate qualifiers for the World Cup but both will fancy their chances of progressing from Group A if they can win their opening encounter on Friday.