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Ronaldo has received offer to sign for Juventus: source

Ronaldo has received offer to sign for Juventus: source

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo has received an offer to leave Real Madrid and join Italian champions Juventus, a source close to the player said.

Aus Open: Easy win for Nadal; Kenin crashes out

Aus Open: Easy win for Nadal; Kenin crashes out

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Images from Day 4 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday.

Tata Steel Chess: Nakamura jumps to joint lead; Anand draws again

Tata Steel Chess: Nakamura jumps to joint lead; Anand draws again

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

Reigning world rapid champion Viswanathan Anand drew his sixth straight game of the tournament to stay undefeated and have a mid-table placing at number four with three points.

Life convict Nalini to get MCA degree

Life convict Nalini to get MCA degree

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

Nalini Sreehari, the accused in the Rajiv Gandhi murder case, is on the verge of getting a degree in Masters in Computer Applications from the Indira Gandhi National Open University.

Coal India may seal deals with Peabody

Coal India may seal deals with Peabody

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

Coal India's foreign-venture arm Coal Videsh chief general manager Phalguni Guha said he expected the deal with Peabody to be finalised in the next 'few months'.

Egypt FA deny Salah unhappiness at Chechnya publicity

Egypt FA deny Salah unhappiness at Chechnya publicity

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The Egyptian Football Association denied reports that talismanic striker Mohamed Salah was on the verge of quitting international football

Loss-making PSUs? Not in Kerala

Loss-making PSUs? Not in Kerala

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

When public sector firms are run down as public fund-drenchers, several state-run enterprises in Kerala have made dramatic a turn-around, owing to a multi-pronged strategy of the Left Democratic Front government to bring back the loss-making units from the verge of collapse.

Kerala cabinet to include 3 new ministers

Kerala cabinet to include 3 new ministers

Rediff.com16 Aug 2009

The three and half year old Achuthanandan cabinet is on the verge of expansion with three ministers getting into the ministry after taking the oath of office.

As OPD footfalls drop, private hospitals battle for survival

As OPD footfalls drop, private hospitals battle for survival

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

Private hospitals, especially smaller standalone ones, are staring at a crisis that they were not prepared for. Analysts say larger corporate chains have to brace up for at least six months for business to return to normal.

Sports Shorts: Grappler Sakshi to headline India's challenge at 2018 CWG

Sports Shorts: Grappler Sakshi to headline India's challenge at 2018 CWG

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday

Naidu steps up efforts for 3rd Front, meets opposition leaders

Naidu steps up efforts for 3rd Front, meets opposition leaders

Rediff.com18 May 2019

Naidu met Congress president Rahul Gandhi and discussed with him the possibilities of all opposition parties uniting and forging a joint opposition alliance.

Geelong fiasco: Satyam likely to pay back

Geelong fiasco: Satyam likely to pay back

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

According to The Australian newspaper, Satyam pledged to repay the funds given to the company by the Victorian government to lure it to Geelong after the scheme, which would have created 2000 jobs and contributed $175m to the state's economy, was canned in September as the IT firm struggled with the global financial crisis.

US may let China buy into small American banks

US may let China buy into small American banks

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

China and the United States are said to be on the verge of signing a landmark agreement to allow Chinese lenders to buy stakes into small and medium-sized American banks. The deal, said a South China Morning Post report quoting major Chinese bankers, is likely to be completed during US President Barack Obama's current visit to China.

IPL hastening Test cricket's death: MCC

IPL hastening Test cricket's death: MCC

Rediff.com15 Jul 2009

Test cricket is on the verge of a sad death in most countries with more and more players considering an Indian Premier League (IPL) contract their ultimate goal, according to the MCC World Cricket Committee.

A rare case, when I-T withdrew money from start-up accounts

A rare case, when I-T withdrew money from start-up accounts

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

It's not unusual for the tax departments to freeze bank accounts and there have been instances of the authorities recovering the outstanding from the bank, though such course of action is not common.

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Here are five talking points from the weekend in La Liga.

Owen could be on brink of Man Utd move

Owen could be on brink of Man Utd move

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

Former European Footballer of the Year Michael Owen may be on the verge of joining Manchester United from relegated Newcastle United, according to several media reports Friday. The England international could move to the Premier League champions if he passes a stringent medical examination, said the reports.

Ajit Pawar stands alone politically

Ajit Pawar stands alone politically

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

By ditching his uncle, the towering Sharad Pawar, and taking his party to the verge of a split, has Ajit Pawar over-reached? asks N Suresh.

'In 30 years, 400 Indian languages will die'

'In 30 years, 400 Indian languages will die'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'This government has made it compulsory to teach some languages that have died.' 'You can't keep languages alive by making them compulsory.'

LTTE's ceasefire offer hilarious, says Lankan govt

LTTE's ceasefire offer hilarious, says Lankan govt

Rediff.com24 Feb 2009

Dismissing as 'hilarious' the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam's ceasefire offer, the Sri Lankan government termed it a ploy, saying the Tamil Tigers call for a truce whenever they are on the verge of defeat.The LTTE has written a letter to the United Nations, Britain, Japan, Norway and the United States, indicating its readiness to agree to a ceasefire with the government, but refusing to lay down arms and surrender.

When players and teams were unfairly deprived of landmarks

When players and teams were unfairly deprived of landmarks

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

It seems as if Sri Lanka's cricketers are fast learning the art of cheating and depriving a player of a landmark when he is on the verge of achieving it.

Atwal charges three shots clear at Greensboro

Atwal charges three shots clear at Greensboro

Rediff.com22 Aug 2010

Arjun Atwal is on the verge of becoming the first player from India to win on the PGA Tour after racing three shots clear of the field in the Greensboro Classic third round Saturday. The 37-year-old, a friend and regular practice partner of world number one Tiger Woods, squeezed six birdies into an inspired nine-hole run midway through the round as he fired a five-under 65 for a 17-under tally of 193.

Analysis: Why Obama ordered troop surge in Afghan

Analysis: Why Obama ordered troop surge in Afghan

Rediff.com19 Feb 2009

United States President Barack Obama's decision to deploy more troops in Afghanistan indicates the deterioration of the war on terror as well as the escalating crisis in Pakistan, according to many military analysts and intelligence officials.They also fear that America's long-time ally might be on the verge of imploding due to its internal crises.Obama approved the order to deploy 17,000 troops in Afghanistan which beefs up the US troop strength by 50 per cent.

'Pak has most to gain from peace in Afghanistan'

'Pak has most to gain from peace in Afghanistan'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2009

Former Pakistani ambassador to Afghanistan and former chief secretary of the North West Frontier Province, Rustam Shah Mohmand, tells Aditi Phadnis that the United States is part of the problem in Afghanistan.

From Memoji to group FaceTime, what's new with Apple devices

From Memoji to group FaceTime, what's new with Apple devices

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

The highlight of Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference 2018 was the power-packed iOS 12 mobile software, which comes with customised animations, a tool to monitor addiction, group FaceTime and enhanced augmented reality.

Ronaldo: From Lisbon to Madrid, via Manchester

Ronaldo: From Lisbon to Madrid, via Manchester

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

Few players in world football fit the Galactico description better than Cristiano Ronaldo and the Portuguese box of tricks appears to be on the verge of re-locating to his natural habitat at Real Madrid.

Mata wants Pogba to extend Manchester United stay

Mata wants Pogba to extend Manchester United stay

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Pogba said last month that he could seek a new challenge after three years at United, while his agent recently told The Times that the 26-year-old intends to leave the club amid reports linking him to Juventus and Real Madrid.

'Indian hockey is all about the individual'

'Indian hockey is all about the individual'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

Indian hockey's Spanish coach Jose Manuel Brasa says top-eight finish at the upcoming World Cup should be a good result for India while a fifth position would be a great one.

Portsmouth stay in FA Cup with last-gasp winner

Portsmouth stay in FA Cup with last-gasp winner

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

South African Aaron Mokoena scored in the dying seconds of extra-time to break Coventry City hearts on Tuesday and send cash-strapped Portsmouth through to the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 2-1 win.

Case of the disappearing rare Indian lotus

Case of the disappearing rare Indian lotus

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

According to a report by BBC News, leading botanist Pramod Tandon said that efforts to save Nymphaea tetragona, found only in a small private pond in India, have not been effective.

GSM players add 9 mn users in March

GSM players add 9 mn users in March

Rediff.com14 May 2009

GSM operators in the country added 8.97 million users during April 2009 (excluding Reliance Telecom), after recording the highest mobile subscriber addition of 11.2 million last month.

Hard to imagine life without cricket: Tendulkar

Hard to imagine life without cricket: Tendulkar

Rediff.com5 Sep 2009

The batting ace says Kapil Dev had challenged him to play at least 10 years for the country when he started. 'I'm glad that I have doubled that.'

Will Karolina Pliskova be fourth time lucky?

Will Karolina Pliskova be fourth time lucky?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

Czech Karolina Pliskova stopped upset-maker Varvara Lepchenko in the semi-finals at the Bank of The West Classic in Stanford, California, on Saturday.

'Modalities of BrahMos-II project being finalised'

'Modalities of BrahMos-II project being finalised'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2009

The modalities for developing hypersonic missile BrahMos-II to be carried out by the Indo-Russian joint venture BrahMos Aerospace, are on the verge of being finalised, a top official of the company said in Tiruchurapalli.

Spanish 'dark horses' now look like thoroughbreds

Spanish 'dark horses' now look like thoroughbreds

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

Spain shook off the tag of perennial also-rans to storm to victory at Euro 2008 and they have gone from strength to strength since then to put themselves on the verge of a first World Cup triumph.

LTTE imbroglio: PM speaks to Karunanidhi

LTTE imbroglio: PM speaks to Karunanidhi

Rediff.com27 Apr 2009

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday spoke to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, who is on an indefinite fast in support of his demand for immediate ceasefire in the Sri Lankan army's offensive against the LTTE.

Dejected Tsitsipas bows out but Greek fans proud

Dejected Tsitsipas bows out but Greek fans proud

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Tsitsipas was left searching for answers to explain the pounding at the hands of Nadal

Pakistani Ambassador slams US policies on AfPak

Pakistani Ambassador slams US policies on AfPak

Rediff.com17 Apr 2009

Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States, Husain Haqqani, went ballistic at a forum in Washington DC, slamming Congressional critics, the media and leading analysts who have predicted that Pakistan is on the verge of becoming a failed state and bound to implode, and those who have accused the ISI of colluding with al Qaeda and the Taliban while Islamabad rakes in the massive largesse of American economic and security assistance.

Start-ups scrape the bottom of the barrel

Start-ups scrape the bottom of the barrel

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

According to a survey by community platform LocalCircles, early-stage start-ups, funding dependent start-ups and many small businesses will soon be fighting for survival as the spurt in coronavirus cases hits them hard.

I had considered hurting myself: Trescothick

I had considered hurting myself: Trescothick

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

Former England batsman Marcus Trescothick has revealed that he was on the verge of harming himself at one stage because of the depressions that curtailed his international cricket career.