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Govt sure about $150 bn exports in FY 08

Govt sure about $150 bn exports in FY 08

Rediff.com23 Jan 2008

"Exports of $150 billion are certain this year. If there is a surge, they could even go up to $155 billion," Commerce Secretary GK Pillai told reporters on the sidelines of a CII meeting on Foreign Trade Policy.

No Bucknor for Perth Test, Harbhajan free to play

No Bucknor for Perth Test, Harbhajan free to play

Rediff.com8 Jan 2008

The ICC also cleared Harbhajan to play until a decision is made on the BCCI appeal against the ban.

3 things that cost Mumbai Indians the match

3 things that cost Mumbai Indians the match

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Decision making errors cost us match against SRH, says Bond

Priyanka, Hollywood mourn terror attack: 'I love you New York'

Priyanka, Hollywood mourn terror attack: 'I love you New York'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

'This happened five blocks from my home. As I drive back home from work, dreary sirens remind me that this is the state of the world,' Priyanka Chopra tweets.

Aus recall Holland, Richardson for South Africa tour

Aus recall Holland, Richardson for South Africa tour

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

The 30-year-old Holland played two Tests in Sri Lanka in 2016 but has not appeared for his country in any format since.

Tennis Round-up: Wozniacki, Kvitova book WTA Finals berths

Tennis Round-up: Wozniacki, Kvitova book WTA Finals berths

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Zhang Shuai stunned Wimbledon Champion Angelique Kerber 6-1, 2-6, 6-0 in the China Open on Thursday to set up a quarter-final clash with Naomi Osaka.

Meet the highest earning teen!

Meet the highest earning teen!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2008

According to the upcoming annual 'What People Earn' issue of Parade magazine, 'Hannah Montana' star, Miley Cyrus earned huge amounts of cash for her roles in the TV series, movie and album deals, as well as merchandise.

Nelson ODI: Rain forces NZ versus Sri Lanka game to be abandoned

Nelson ODI: Rain forces NZ versus Sri Lanka game to be abandoned

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

The fourth one-day international between New Zealand and Sri Lanka was abandoned after just nine overs of the hosts' innings after rain intervened for the final time at Saxton Oval in Nelson on Saturday.

Comedian Joan Rivers passes away at 81

Comedian Joan Rivers passes away at 81

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

The funeral will be held at temple Emanu-El in New York City, it has been revealed.

Mahanama appointed ICC Match Referee for India-SA

Mahanama appointed ICC Match Referee for India-SA

Rediff.com20 Mar 2008

Sri Lankan Roshan Mahanama will be the Match Referee for India's three-match Test series against South Africa starting in Chennai next week.

Timberlake the next Batman villain?

Timberlake the next Batman villain?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2005

All the latest Hollywood buzz.

Bowden advocates cards for sledging

Bowden advocates cards for sledging

Rediff.com11 Jul 2008

Bowden advocates cards for sledging

Star-studded Australia 'A' squads for India tour

Star-studded Australia 'A' squads for India tour

Rediff.com30 May 2018

All-rounder Mitchell Marsh leads a 14-man squad packed with international experience, a group featuring Alex Carey, Ashton Agar, Peter Handscomb, Head, Jon Holland, Usman Khawaja, Joel Paris, Matthew Renshaw and Chris Tremain.

Lloyd hits out at removal of Bucknor

Lloyd hits out at removal of Bucknor

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

West Indies manager Clive Lloyd and South Africa coach Mickey Arthur have criticised the decision to remove umpire Steve Bucknor for the third Test between Australia and India.

Tour to go ahead: BCCI

Tour to go ahead: BCCI

Rediff.com8 Jan 2008

In a day of fast developments, with the International Cricket Council replacing umpire Steve Bucknor with Billy Bowden and charging Brad Hogg for offensive onfield behaviour, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has told its counterpart, Cricket Australia, that the tour will go on.

Injured Australia quick Pattinson eyes third Ashes Test

Injured Australia quick Pattinson eyes third Ashes Test

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Australia fast bowler James Pattinson is recovering from his back injury ahead of schedule and is targeting the third Test in Perth in a boost for the hosts' hopes of wresting the Ashes back from England.

Yuvraj Singh cleared of dissent

Yuvraj Singh cleared of dissent

Rediff.com29 Dec 2007

Yuvraj Singh has been cleared of dissent following a hearing into his reaction to an umpiring decision in the first Test.

Abracadabra? How magician's son becomes Rajasthan CM for 3rd time

Abracadabra? How magician's son becomes Rajasthan CM for 3rd time

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

Apart from being the CM twice earlier, he has won a series of Lok Sabha and assembly elections from the state and headed the Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee four times.

What went wrong for India in hockey World Cup quarters

What went wrong for India in hockey World Cup quarters

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

India's chief coach Harendra Singh blamed poor umpiring for his team's early ouster from the ongoing men's hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar on Thursday.

'Pressure on India' as they chase history in Hockey WC

'Pressure on India' as they chase history in Hockey WC

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

The two sides have shared the spoils since 2013. India and Netherlands have faced each other nine times since 2013, winning four apiece while one game finished in a draw.

Trump's wife comes to his rescue, says he was egged on to make make lewd remarks

Trump's wife comes to his rescue, says he was egged on to make make lewd remarks

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Melania Trump, wife of the Republican presidential candidate said that two were engaged in "boy talk, and he was led on, like egged on from the host to say dirty and bad stuff".

Umpires dumped over World Cup fiasco

Umpires dumped over World Cup fiasco

Rediff.com23 Jun 2007

Steve Bucknor, Aleem Dar, Rudi Koertzen, Billy Bowden and match referee Jeff Crowe will be left out of the Twenty20 World Cup as punishment for their mistake in the World Cup final.

US Open PIX: Serena, Del Potro in semis; Stephens knocked out

US Open PIX: Serena, Del Potro in semis; Stephens knocked out

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

IMAGES from Day 9 of the US Open matches played on Tuesday

Rabada's six-for guides SA to U19 WC final

Rabada's six-for guides SA to U19 WC final

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada produced the best bowling performance of the tournament to date as South Africa beat three-time former champion Australia by 80 runs in the second semi-final of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2014 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

India's BPO revenues to touch Rs 8500cr

India's BPO revenues to touch Rs 8500cr

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

BPO revenues in India is likely to touch Rs 8500 crores according to a survey by CyberMedia's Dataquest.

Motilal promoters richer by Rs 1,000 cr each

Motilal promoters richer by Rs 1,000 cr each

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

Shares list at 21% premium over offer price of Rs 825.

Ball-tampering at Champions Trophy?

Ball-tampering at Champions Trophy?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2006

Umpires had called skipper Younis Khan to express concerns about the condition of the ball during their match against Sri Lanka.

Nadal survives early wobble to book last 16 spot at US Open

Nadal survives early wobble to book last 16 spot at US Open

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Nadal will next face Ukraine's Alexandr Dolgopolov.

Nadal takes first step towards Federer US Open showdown

Nadal takes first step towards Federer US Open showdown

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

While the year's final grand slam is just underway tennis fans have circled Sept. 8 when, if all goes to form, Nadal and Federer would meet to decide a place in the final.

A Legend Says Goodbye

A Legend Says Goodbye

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

We should all bow before the legend that is Leander, says Rahul Jacob.

Foreign cable firms want PM to relax rules

Foreign cable firms want PM to relax rules

Rediff.com19 Mar 2007

Foreign cable companies like Liberty Global Inc, Macquarie Media Group and Star Group want the prime minister to intervene in the digital broadband policy initiatives for the cable industry.

Want to study in Australia?

Want to study in Australia?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2005

Attend the Australia Roadshow 2005 for information on further studies in Australia.

US Open: Mattek-Sands and Safarova win doubles

US Open: Mattek-Sands and Safarova win doubles

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Bethanie Mattek-Sands of the US and Czech Lucie Safarova fought back from the brink of defeat to steal the US Open women's doubles title, 2-6, 7-6(5), 6-4 over the French top seed partnership of Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic on Sunday.

Pakistan media slams umpire Hair

Pakistan media slams umpire Hair

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

Former Pakistan captain Imran Khan accused Australian umpire Darrell Hair of acting like a "mini Hitler".

'Beckham won't break England caps record'

'Beckham won't break England caps record'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

Goalkeeper Peter Shilton said he would be the first to congratulate David Beckham if he beat his record -- but would be surprised if he did.

'Balanced' Sunrisers won't feel impact of Warner's absence: Moody

'Balanced' Sunrisers won't feel impact of Warner's absence: Moody

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

'We are pretty comfortable and to be honest with you, there is nothing we can do about what happened with David Warner. We have moved on from there'

Pennetta beats Vinci to win US Open title

Pennetta beats Vinci to win US Open title

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Flavia Pennetta beat unseeded Italian compatriot and childhood friend Roberta Vinci 7-6(4) 6-2 to win the US Open women's singles title on Saturday.

Wet outfield delays final day's play

Wet outfield delays final day's play

Rediff.com22 May 2007

The umpires inspect the ground at 1300 IST before deciding on resumption of play in the first Test between India and Bangladesh.

50,000 jobs in ICT sector over 5 years

50,000 jobs in ICT sector over 5 years

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

Having a good business environment, abundant availability of skilled manpower and quality educational institutions

Spotted: Angelina in Cambodia

Spotted: Angelina in Cambodia

Rediff.com23 Apr 2007

Spotted: Angelina at Phnom Penh