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World Cup Qualifiers: Injury threatens van Persie's participation

World Cup Qualifiers: Injury threatens van Persie's participation

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

A toe injury threatens to rule Robin van Persie out of the Netherlands' World Cup qualifier against Hungary in Amsterdam on Friday.

The day K P Singh wanted to sell DLF for 26 lakh

The day K P Singh wanted to sell DLF for 26 lakh

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Persuaded not to sell that day in January 1975, DLF today has assets of over Rs 52,237 crore and a net worth of around Rs 40,000 crore.

Portugal maul North Korea 7-0 in goal riot

Portugal maul North Korea 7-0 in goal riot

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

The 19th FIFA World Cup saw its first real goal-fest with Portugal pummeling North Korea 7-0 in a rain-soaked Group G match to bolster their campaign and eliminate the Asian side at Cape Town on Monday.

'What expertise does DBS have to run an Indian bank?'

'What expertise does DBS have to run an Indian bank?'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'On the evening of the 17th, the RBI said the bank was put on moratorium.' 'Within an hour, the RBI said it would be merged with DBS.' 'How did DBS come to know within an hour that LVB was in trouble?' 'It means, what happened was match-fixing.'

Infrastructure in urban areas to improve

Infrastructure in urban areas to improve

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

Increased allocation to NHAI would mean better road connectivity across the country, thus enhancing the trade flow.

Now, Sundar Pichai's Quora account hacked

Now, Sundar Pichai's Quora account hacked

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

The hacker group called OurMine Team has been posting messages on Quora through Pichai's account.

Why China wants the Galwan Valley

Why China wants the Galwan Valley

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

'If the Chinese military gets hold of some western sectors on the India-China boundary, it will give them added military advantage.'

War of words: Buchanan reacts to Clarke's criticism

War of words: Buchanan reacts to Clarke's criticism

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Former Australian coach John Buchanan has reacted to the criticism by recently retired skipper Michael Clarke, saying that the captaincy role is quite demanding and the former needs to work on it.

10 things you must know about Prithvi Shaw

10 things you must know about Prithvi Shaw

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

All you must know about the young batting sensation now on the verge of playing for India

Indian Railways running on deficit track

Indian Railways running on deficit track

Rediff.com17 May 2010

In the Railway Budget presented on February 24, the Railways had revised downwards the revenue excess estimate by nearly 65 per cent to Rs 951 crore from the earlier projection of Rs 2,642 crore.

Coronavirus: 'Our world is coming to a complete standstill'

Coronavirus: 'Our world is coming to a complete standstill'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

'The only good thing that has come out of our current situation is that it has brought communities closer.' NRIs describe the impact coronavirus is having on their lives.

Onscreen Couples We LOVE!

Onscreen Couples We LOVE!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Sukanya Verma lists some of Bollywood's delightful reel-life husband and wife jodis in the last few years.

6 months in lockdown, Kashmiris stare at uncertain future

6 months in lockdown, Kashmiris stare at uncertain future

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Many political detainees have been released but former chief ministers Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, who were whisked into custody in the early hours of August 5, 2019, are still in preventive detention.

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.

These 14 devastating images capture the 'raw reality' of climate change

These 14 devastating images capture the 'raw reality' of climate change

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

At a time when millions of people are taking to the streets, joining the wave of global climate strikes and demonstrations spreading around the world, with generations demanding urgent action on the escalating ecological emergency from governments and institutions, the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) Environmental Photographer of the Year contest shows the devastating impact climate change has on humans and wildlife around the world. The Environmental Photographer of the Year award, which is supported by the UN Environment, Arup, and Olympus UK, "exists to inspire change from political leaders, decision makers, and the general public." Keep scrolling to see the powerful winning photos from this year's contest.

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'.

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.

Mourinho back in spotlight after Stamford Bridge melee

Mourinho back in spotlight after Stamford Bridge melee

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

Under-fire Jose Mourinho had been on the verge of delivering the perfect response to his critics on Saturday with Manchester United closing in on a second consecutive comeback win, at the home of his old club Chelsea to boot.

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.

Shivakumar fights alone to save Cong-JD-S govt

Shivakumar fights alone to save Cong-JD-S govt

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

He flew down to Mumbai as a Congress troubleshooter with a mission to save the wobbly coalition government in Karnataka, but minister D K Shivakumar hardly found any support from the Maharashtra unit of his party in his task and was sent packing to his home state.

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists 10 of his favourite films that played in various sections at the 74th Cannes Film Festival.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

March likely to see highest overseas funds flow in 2 years

March likely to see highest overseas funds flow in 2 years

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Experts say foreign investor sentiment was bolstered by the US Federal Reserve's decision to go slow with interest rate hikes and hopes of political stability.

AGP in a bind over massive anti-CAA stir in Assam

AGP in a bind over massive anti-CAA stir in Assam

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

The AGP, an ally of the BJP, voted for the Citizenship Amendment Bill in the Rajya Sabha, after Amit Shah's assurance. However, the scale, intensity and, persistence of the anti-CAA protests since then have taken it by surprise.

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.

Classes in Cloud: Online teaching in lockdown times

Classes in Cloud: Online teaching in lockdown times

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

With the lockdown in force, live online teaching has become the order of the day, report Peerzada Abrar and Sai Ishwar.

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.'

'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.