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Nadal to skip Miami; Thiem looks to reset

Nadal to skip Miami; Thiem looks to reset

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Rafael Nadal will skip the Miami Open that begins later this month in a bid to recover from a back injury in time for the clay court swing

Now, MF mis-sellers come under radar

Now, MF mis-sellers come under radar

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Unique employee code for those selling these products, to be given in customer sale form, to enable identification on complaints.

The Panchayat review

The Panchayat review

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'Even a hardcore nit-picker will struggle to find faults in this extraordinarily crafted television series that I rate as a must watch, an instant classic,' says Sukanya Verma.

Jagadish Shettar is BJP's CM candidate for K'taka polls

Jagadish Shettar is BJP's CM candidate for K'taka polls

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Jagadish Shettar will be the BJP's chief ministerial candidate in the Karnataka Assembly polls, Rajnath Singh said on Monday, even as he downplayed the issue of corruption that has plagued the party-led government in the southern state.

Frenchman Monfils pulls out of Wimbledon

Frenchman Monfils pulls out of Wimbledon

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

Former world number seven Gael Monfils has pulled out of this month's Wimbledon tournament for "personal reasons", the French tennis federation said on Twitter on Wednesday.

Delhi festival to highlight Kashmir's folk theatre

Delhi festival to highlight Kashmir's folk theatre

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

A three-day festival at the Indira Gandhi centre for the Arts in Delhi will showcase the traditional folk theatre of Kashmir -- Bhand Pather -- from April 5.

Pasta-loving Berrettini hungry for US Open success

Pasta-loving Berrettini hungry for US Open success

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Four years ago Berrettini was playing a Futures event in Italy and on Wednesday became the first Italian man since Corrado Barazzutti 42 years ago to reach the US Open semi-finals.

10 most common post-pregnancy health problems

10 most common post-pregnancy health problems

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

Watch out for these issues that may plague you after giving birth.

Even Indian PM faced corruption allegations: Khar

Even Indian PM faced corruption allegations: Khar

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Even as corruption charges threatened to topple Pakistan's second premier in a row, the country's Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar drew a parallel with India, saying Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had also faced "very big" allegations.

Can Chelsea return help Mourinho mend damaged image?

Can Chelsea return help Mourinho mend damaged image?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

Jose Mourinho's return to Chelsea is a chance for him to reverse some of the damage inflicted on his brand by an unsuccessful and controversy-plagued stint at Real Madrid, according to marketing research firm REPUCOM.

Lakmal vomits on field on Day 4 as Sri Lanka players mask up again

Lakmal vomits on field on Day 4 as Sri Lanka players mask up again

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

India's second innings was into its sixth over when Lakmal was seen bending over and throwing up. The Sri Lankan physio rushed in and eventually walked off with the player.

India's China menu keeps growing

India's China menu keeps growing

Rediff.com20 May 2013

Problem of a huge trade imbalance against India even as both exports and imports declined in 2012-13 year-on-year still remains a severe challenge even to this day.

Why Deutsche Bank's little jewel in India was spared the axe

Why Deutsche Bank's little jewel in India was spared the axe

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Deutsche Bank in India has managed to avoid the bad-loan problems plaguing its rivals such as Standard Chartered Plc.

What makes Meel Patthar a MUST WATCH

What makes Meel Patthar a MUST WATCH

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Meel Patthar is, both by theme and design, a tragedy of inertia, observes Rohit Satish Nair.

Frozen 2 Review

Frozen 2 Review

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

'For kids, the audience Frozen 2 is focusing on, it's a world they would love to be part of.' 'It teaches life doesn't have to be hunky dory after a happy ending, but it's fixable if there is love,' says Moumita Bhattacharjee.

Remembering Gandhiji in critical times

Remembering Gandhiji in critical times

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

'During my nearly three decades of military service, both in war and peace, I have usefully drawn upon Gandhiji's storehouse of wisdom.' 'When military intelligence jobs require tightrope walking on the edge of moral and ethical dilemmas, I have looked up to Gandhiji,' notes Colonel R Hariharan (retd).

Another international title eludes Messi

Another international title eludes Messi

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

Argentina lose to Brazil in Copa America semis

Murray calls for more blood testing in tennis

Murray calls for more blood testing in tennis

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

Olympic champion Andy Murray is demanding more blood testing in tennis to avoid the kind of damaging doping scandals that continue to plague cycling.

'Hate content in Pak school text books has increased'

'Hate content in Pak school text books has increased'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

At a time when Pakistan is plagued by terrorism, its official academia has been unable to stop the inclusion of hate material targeting Hindus, Christians and Sikhs and fanning sectarian hatred in school curriculum.

'First among game changers for 2014 elections'

'First among game changers for 2014 elections'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Kasab's execution is part of the government's effort to demonstrate how it will deal with issues of national security strongly, political journalist Rasheed Kidwai tells Priyanka.

PM unable to take action on problems before country: BJP

PM unable to take action on problems before country: BJP

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party said on Thursday that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh appears to know about the problems plaguing the country as well as the solutions but he is unable to take action due to the United Progressive Alliance model of governance where the elected leader does not have the final say.

PM unable to take action on problems before country: BJP

PM unable to take action on problems before country: BJP

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party said on Thursday that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh appears to know about the problems plaguing the country as well as the solutions but he is unable to take action due to the United Progressive Alliance model of governance where the elected leader does not have the final say.

Nadal will be fit for London, reckons coach Moya

Nadal will be fit for London, reckons coach Moya

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Nadal, 31, pulled out of the Paris Masters before his quarter-final match last week after experiencing discomfort in his right knee during his third-round win over Pablo Cuevas.

Blissful marriage of love and tennis for China's Li

Blissful marriage of love and tennis for China's Li

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

Silencing the voices of doubt that plague Li Na's mind has been mission impossible at times for coaches and her stoic husband Jiang Shan, but the 30-year-old Chinese appears to have finally found harmony on and off the court.

Will not be IPL chairman again, says Shukla

Will not be IPL chairman again, says Shukla

Rediff.com29 May 2013

Upset over the spot-fixing scandal and a series of other controversies that have plagued the Indian Premier League, Rajeev Shukla, the cash-rich Twenty20 tournament's chairman, declared on Wednesday that he is will not take up the job again.

Sri Lanka handed Mathews boost ahead of India tour

Sri Lanka handed Mathews boost ahead of India tour

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Angelo Mathews has been declared fit and available for Sri Lanka's tour of India later this month as the islanders strive to end their limited-overs woes against their formidable neighbours.

Explore possibility of restoring 4G internet in parts of J-K: SC

Explore possibility of restoring 4G internet in parts of J-K: SC

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The apex court was hearing a plea of the NGO seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against the Union home secretary and chief secretary of J-K for their alleged 'wilful disobedience' in complying with the court's May 11 order. The top court told the administration that with the change of L-G, nothing changes as the special committee is there to look into the issue.

How to pick the right bra: Tips for young women

How to pick the right bra: Tips for young women

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

The bra straps should neither keep falling off your shoulder nor should they be so tight as to give you red painful marks on your shoulders.

Shine against India, enter folklore: Pak coach Arthur tells players

Shine against India, enter folklore: Pak coach Arthur tells players

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

"It doesn't get more exciting," Arthur said of the hotly-anticipated contest at Old Trafford.

Pune's public bus provider has no space for its own buses

Pune's public bus provider has no space for its own buses

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

While the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited, which runs buses in the Pune as well as in Pimpri Chinchwad, is fighting for space to keep its own buses, it is plagued by the 'encroachment' of another kind -- that of vehicles dumped in its space. These vehicles were brought by the authorities and are standing there in spite of many protests. Devidas Deshpande reports.

Dreamliner issue: AI to be compensated by Boeing

Dreamliner issue: AI to be compensated by Boeing

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

All the 50 Dreamliners delivered by Boeing to airlines across the world, including six of Air India, have been grounded following two incidents of fire and smoke in the lithium ion batteries.

India faces Olympic ban with Bhanot set for IOA role

India faces Olympic ban with Bhanot set for IOA role

Rediff.com1 Dec 2012

Tainted former Commonwealth Games official Lalit Bhanot was left as the only candidate in a controversial election for the post of secretary-general of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) which is likely to earn the country an Olympic ban.

Writers, artists live in anxiety in Pakistan: Farooqi

Writers, artists live in anxiety in Pakistan: Farooqi

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

With political instability and extremism rising in Pakistan, noted Pakistani writer Musharraf Ali Farooqi feels artists and writers in his country live in anxiety and sometimes find it difficult to pen their thoughts.

Two-phase Karnataka election likely on May 20, 23

Two-phase Karnataka election likely on May 20, 23

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

The full bench of the Election Commission may meet in the first week of March and the announcement of election schedule may take place by March 10

Armed intervention should be LAST resort: India

Armed intervention should be LAST resort: India

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

Armed intervention should be a "measure of last resort" in any conflict-plagued nation, India has said, stressing that the responsibility to protect should primarily focus on political engagement with all parties and should not be pursued with an objective of regime change.

J&K: 2 school students killed in grenade blast

J&K: 2 school students killed in grenade blast

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Militancy has plagued the valley since more than two decades and most of the time innocent civilians and children are the victims

Betting, match-fixing the big threats: Platini

Betting, match-fixing the big threats: Platini

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

Match-fixing and illegal betting are the biggest threats to the future of soccer, UEFA president Michel Platini said on Monday.

'They are a pretty HOT team at the moment, aren't they?'

'They are a pretty HOT team at the moment, aren't they?'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Can the same Indian team beat Australia away from home? Look what Michael Kasprowicz said.

Hospitality sector's Q2 numbers not very welcoming

Hospitality sector's Q2 numbers not very welcoming

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

The Hospitality sector isn't showing any sign of recovery. The sector is nowhere near the growth it saw between 2004 and 2008.

Photos: Won't let back problem end career, says Clarke

Photos: Won't let back problem end career, says Clarke

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

The latest recurrence of Michael Clarke's back spasm has raised questions about his long-term future but the Aussie captain insisted that the chronic back troubles, which have plagued him for nearly half his life, will not force him to cut short his international career.