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WT20 stats: West Indies vs Ireland

WT20 stats: West Indies vs Ireland

Rediff.com1 May 2010

Statistical highlights of the second match in the T20 World Cup between the West Indies and Ireland, at Providence

Kiwis cruise to Taylor-made win over India

Kiwis cruise to Taylor-made win over India

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Ross Taylor captained New Zealand a second time in the opening match of the tri-series against India at Dambulla. And the Black Caps thrashed their more fancied opponents by a whopping 200 runs.

Novartis gets patent for cancer drug

Novartis gets patent for cancer drug

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

Novartis markets Nilotinib globally as Tasigna, which is used as the second-line therapy for Gleevec-resistant patients in the case of chronic myelogenous leukemia.

Volkswagen India likely to recall 100,000 cars

Volkswagen India likely to recall 100,000 cars

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

This would impact Vento, Jetta and Passat sedan cars, Polo hatchback and Polo Cross crossover in India.

When your cash is stuck with the I-T people

When your cash is stuck with the I-T people

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Since high technology fails to live up to the promise of speedy refunds, you must resort to the good, old letter-writing art.

Madani flays Kerala govt for his wife's arrest

Madani flays Kerala govt for his wife's arrest

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Controversial People's Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasser Madani has accused the Left Democratic Front government in Kerala of playing into the hands of the Opposition Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party in the case related to the arrest of his wife, Sufiya Madhani.

Tiger's troubles may be silver lining for sponsors

Tiger's troubles may be silver lining for sponsors

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Nike Inc, Adidas AG and other companies may cut their spending on sports sponsorships after the unrelenting media coverage of pro golfer Tiger Woods' marital infidelity, a Credit Suisse analyst said on Wednesday. Omar Saad said in a research note that Nike and other companies are being forced to rethink the effectiveness of the vast sums of money they spend on individual and team sponsorships.

First Drive: Audi A8L, the best money can buy

First Drive: Audi A8L, the best money can buy

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

The Audi A8L's pricing is yet to be disclosed, but we believe it will be close to Rs 80 lakh.

Madharasapattinam is worth a watch

Madharasapattinam is worth a watch

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

Madharasapattinam is a splendid effort in CGI, but falters in the story department.

UBS to cut 200 jobs in US brokerage unit

UBS to cut 200 jobs in US brokerage unit

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

Attributing to people familiar with the development, The Wall Street Journal reported that UBS AG's brokerage unit in the US is laying off nearly 200 employees, including about 25 managing directors.

Sauber secure entry for 2010 F1 season

Sauber secure entry for 2010 F1 season

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Swiss-based Sauber will take departed Toyota's place as Formula One's 13th team next season, the governing International Automobile Federation (FIA) said in a statement on Thursday.

TN police recover 89 antique items from bizman's house

TN police recover 89 antique items from bizman's house

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

A total of 89 items including 56 stone idols, 22 pillars and 12 metal statues were recovered from the house.

Why audit committees need strengthening

Why audit committees need strengthening

Rediff.com23 Mar 2009

Audit is being questioned by investors. Subhiksha is an example. In the case of Siemens India, institutional investors questioned the valuation in a deal involving the sale of Siemens Information Systems to German parent Siemens AG. This shows the low level of investor confidence in the corporate governance system. The audit committee mechanisms need strengthening.

Citizens do NOT have fundamental right to privacy: Centre tells SC

Citizens do NOT have fundamental right to privacy: Centre tells SC

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

"Right to Privacy is not a fundamental right under our Constitution. It flows from one right to another right. Constitution makers did not intend to make right to privacy a fundamental right," said the AG.

'A bad year without India, China'

'A bad year without India, China'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

India and China are generating enough growth from within, says H Lienhard, President & CEO, Voith AG.

HC stays probe into graft charge against Raje govt

HC stays probe into graft charge against Raje govt

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

The Rajasthan high court on Wednesday put a stay on a judicial commission probing corruption charges against the previous Bharatiya Janata Party government in the state headed by Vasundhara Raje.

Nokia Siemens Networks may cut 5,760 jobs

Nokia Siemens Networks may cut 5,760 jobs

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

The company, a joint venture between Finnish cell phone maker Nokia and German conglomerate Siemens AG, is planning to bring down its annual operating expenses and production overheads by 500 million euros by the end of 2011.

Home ministry doubts intel inputs on terror strike

Home ministry doubts intel inputs on terror strike

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

Defence intelligence agencies were in an awkward situation on Monday after the home ministry raised doubts over its alert of a possible Mumbai-type terror strike in the country being sounded allegedly without verifying the relevant inputs.

India retains top spot in gold consumption

India retains top spot in gold consumption

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

China was the only gold jewellery market to grow 6 per cent in 2009, according to the figures compiled by the organisation formed and funded by worlds leading gold mining companies.

Prakash bounced out of ATP Challenger

Prakash bounced out of ATP Challenger

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

India's singles challenge ended at the 425,000 ATP Challenger event IN Bergamo with the first round defeat of Prakash Amritraj.

Microsoft opens Windows 7 to re-charged PC growth

Microsoft opens Windows 7 to re-charged PC growth

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

Pricing almost the same as Vista; cheaper for some editions.

Axis Bank inks largest ATM outsourcing deal

Axis Bank inks largest ATM outsourcing deal

Rediff.com17 May 2010

In what is the largest ATM outsourcing deal in the country, Axis Bank has entered into an agreement with two third-party service providers to increase its ATM count to more than 9,000 within the next 18 months.

We failed to counter short-pitched stuff: Dhoni

We failed to counter short-pitched stuff: Dhoni

Rediff.com10 May 2010

India skipper MS Dhoni on Sunday said his batsmen were not equipped with proper technique to counter short-pitched balls as they lost their must-win rubber against West Indies in the T20 World Cup in Bridgetown, Barbados on Sunday.

Welcome to the Wild West, Tamil-style!

Welcome to the Wild West, Tamil-style!

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam is a homage to the Wild Wild West and works for the most part.

Umesh Yadav to replace injured Praveen Kumar

Umesh Yadav to replace injured Praveen Kumar

Rediff.com6 May 2010

Unheralded Vidarbha pacer Umesh Yadav will fly to the West Indies on Friday to replace Praveen Kumar, who was ruled out of the ongoing Twenty20 World Cup due to a side strain.

NPT resolution not against India, Obama tells PM

NPT resolution not against India, Obama tells PM

Rediff.com26 Sep 2009

United States President Barack Obama has assured Prime Minister Manmohan Singh that the United Nations Security Council resolution asking non-Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty states to sign the proliferation treaty is not directed against India and that his country would fulfill all obligations with regard to the nuclear deal.

Lavalin case: Kerala govt won't prosecute Pinarayi

Lavalin case: Kerala govt won't prosecute Pinarayi

Rediff.com6 May 2009

The Left Democratic Front-led Kerala government on Wednesday accepted the Advocate General's advice against granting permission to prosecute former minister and CPI-M state secretary Pinarayi Vijayan in the SNC Lavalin corruption case.

More action likely in India's small car market

More action likely in India's small car market

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

The global alliance between Renault-Nissan and Daimler AG announced today is likely to add one more car to the list of small cars jostling for market share.

FM on Swiss banks' reluctance to share details

FM on Swiss banks' reluctance to share details

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said he has noted reports about reservations Swiss banks have in sharing client details with India, but did not say what course of action the government would take.

Disclosure by Swiss banks will help others: ICICI

Disclosure by Swiss banks will help others: ICICI

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

Asked about top Swiss bank UBS AG, reeling under criticism for sheltering American tax evaders, agreeing to US government's demand for disclosure, Kochhar generally hedged queries saying Indian banks were not in that kind of business. Black money had become a major issue in the run up to the Lok Sabha polls in April-May, with BJP leader L K Advani claiming that $500 billion of Indian money was stashed in banks abroad.

Bills for federal agency, tougher laws tabled

Bills for federal agency, tougher laws tabled

Rediff.com16 Dec 2008

The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill aims at strengthening the arrangements for speedy investigation, prosecution and trial of cases related terrorism while at the same time guarding against any possible misuse of such provisions.

Siemens to acquire Siemens Building Tech

Siemens to acquire Siemens Building Tech

Rediff.com20 Feb 2003

Siemens Ltd plans to acquire 100% stake in Siemens Buildings Technologies Pvt Ltd, from Siemens Building Technologies AG, Switzerland, for Rs 4.79 crore

Volkswagen buys 49.9% in Porsche for $5.8 bn

Volkswagen buys 49.9% in Porsche for $5.8 bn

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

European auto giant Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft on Tuesday said it has bought 49.9 per cent stake in luxury car maker Porsche AG for 3.9 billion euros ($5.8 billion).

Opposition unites against move to strip AMU, JMI of minority status

Opposition unites against move to strip AMU, JMI of minority status

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Eight Opposition parties joined hands to corner the government over its alleged "sinister" move to "strip" the AMU and the JMIU of their minority status.

Malik to file appeal against ban next week

Malik to file appeal against ban next week

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

In a sudden change of mind, former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik has said that he will lodge his appeal with the Cricket Board (PCB) against the ban and fine next week.

IIT JEE:  Chemistry model papers solved!

IIT JEE: Chemistry model papers solved!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2010

SmartLearn presents video tutorials on how to crack the Chemistry section of IIT JEE 2010.

In-form Dutch eye semi-final berth

In-form Dutch eye semi-final berth

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

The Netherlands, a strong contender for the World Cup title, will aim to maintain a clean slate by beating lowly Canada in Pool A and book a semi-final berth in the hockey World Cup in New Delhi on Friday.

Music is not the USP of De Dhana Dhan

Music is not the USP of De Dhana Dhan

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

The soundtrack of the film fails to live up to its bonanza title.

Sunny Deol: I don't fit in now

Sunny Deol: I don't fit in now

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

Sunny Deol gets candid about his films and more.

Lahore: Pak teen says Taliban lured him with job

Lahore: Pak teen says Taliban lured him with job

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

A 14-year-old boy arrested with five terror suspects, who were allegedly plotting an attack on a five-star hotel to kill Americans, has said that a Pakistani Taliban activist had lured him to the eastern city of Lahore with the promise of a job.