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Global payments firms in talks with RBI for free flow of data

Global payments firms in talks with RBI for free flow of data

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

While most of these payment players continue to run Indian data through the global processes of data analytics and fraud detection, the industry seems divided over whether the regulator would allow this to continue.

League Cup: Man City down Leicester in shootout, Burton through

League Cup: Man City down Leicester in shootout, Burton through

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

Holders Manchester City held their nerve to beat Leicester City 3-1 on penalties and reach the League Cup semi-finals after an entertaining last-eight tie ended 1-1 on Tuesday.

Still open to alliance with Congress: Sisodia

Still open to alliance with Congress: Sisodia

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

He said a tie-up between the two parties could have caused a 'damage' to the BJP-led NDA on the 23 seats.

Will venue shift see Paes return to Davis Cup squad?

Will venue shift see Paes return to Davis Cup squad?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

AITA on sticky wicket after shift in venue

The HOTTEST Actors with Facial Fuzz? VOTE!

The HOTTEST Actors with Facial Fuzz? VOTE!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

Take this fun poll now!

5 irritating things couples do that drive us mad!

5 irritating things couples do that drive us mad!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Yo! You couple people! Stop doing these things already.

Hamilton honours Lauda with Monaco pole for Mercedes

Hamilton honours Lauda with Monaco pole for Mercedes

Rediff.com25 May 2019

A glaring error by Ferrari denied Charles Leclerc the chance to shine at home, with the 21-year-old failing to make it through the first phase and qualifying only 16th after going fastest in final practice.

Pics: Andreja, Freida, Priyanka glam up polo match

Pics: Andreja, Freida, Priyanka glam up polo match

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Sexy summer styles were on display at this event.

Deepika: I have no animosity with Kareena

Deepika: I have no animosity with Kareena

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Deepika on Race 2 Chennai Express, Ram Leela and on why her father, the veteran badminton player Prakash Padukone, gifted her his badminton trophy.

PIX: Liverpool win Club World Cup as Firmino sinks Flamengo

PIX: Liverpool win Club World Cup as Firmino sinks Flamengo

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

An extra-time goal from Roberto Firmino gave Liverpool a 1-0 victory over Brazil's Flamengo to win the Club World Cup at the Khalifa International stadium on Saturday. It is the first time Liverpool have won the competition, which features each continent's champions, and they became only the second English team to lift the trophy after Manchester United in 2008.

Why Hathras has the BJP worried

Why Hathras has the BJP worried

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

'Among Dalits, the Valmikis were the biggest voters of the BJP.' 'They now feel Yogiji has failed them in Hathras.'

With a day to go, Obama-Romney war of words reaches climax

With a day to go, Obama-Romney war of words reaches climax

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

With just a day to go for the United States presidential elections, both contestants -- incumbent Barack Obama and his Republican rival Mitt Romney -- are leaving no stone unturned to woo the voters and were engaged in a heated exchange of words in their final leg of campaigning.

I request ministers, MLAs to remain in BJP: Yeddy

I request ministers, MLAs to remain in BJP: Yeddy

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

Notwithstanding last-ditch efforts by state leaders to retain him in the party, Bharatiya Janata Party's Karnataka strongman B S Yeddyurappa on Tuesday said he would go ahead with his plans to float a new party. Yeddyurappa, who is angry with the party leadership over the treatment meted out to him, said he would neither destabilise the BJP government nor cajole ministers and Members of Legislative Assembly to resign and join him.

It's too late to patch up with BJP now: Yeddyurappa

It's too late to patch up with BJP now: Yeddyurappa

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

A last-ditch attempt to retain former Karnataka chief minister B S Yeddyurappa in the Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party has failed.

5 natural ways to keep your body COOL

5 natural ways to keep your body COOL

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Create an internal cooling system to balance out the heat with judicious health choices.

Can we really forget Lance Armstrong's legacy?

Can we really forget Lance Armstrong's legacy?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

Lance Armstrong was ditched from the Tour de France record books on Monday but the question of whether cycling should forget his tarnished legacy or use it as a force for change must be urgently addressed.

Has Obama cracked a nuclear deal with Iran?

Has Obama cracked a nuclear deal with Iran?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

The talks could be a last-ditch diplomatic effort to avert a military strike on Iranian nuclear installations and could also help President Barack Obama make the case that he is nearing a breakthrough in the decade-long effort by the world's major powers to curb Tehran's nuclear ambitions.

Celeb Style Watch: Top or FLOP

Celeb Style Watch: Top or FLOP

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

We wrap up the week with a dose of style inspiration.

Cauvery row: SC adjourns Karnataka's review plea

Cauvery row: SC adjourns Karnataka's review plea

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Karnataka is making a last ditch attempt in this regard after Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh had refused to review Karnataka's plea of the CRA.

Six covers. Six styles. What's your favourite?

Six covers. Six styles. What's your favourite?

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Priyanka Chopra covers for Modern Luxury magazine.

11 times Priyanka Chopra won fashion

11 times Priyanka Chopra won fashion

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

It's the risk taker in her that makes us go 'wow'. Presenting birthday girl Priyanka's best style moments.

Ivanisevic asks Murray to shed 'Mr Nice Guy' tag

Ivanisevic asks Murray to shed 'Mr Nice Guy' tag

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

Andy Murray needs to ditch the 'Mr Nice Guy' image and become more arrogant, brash and big-headed if he has aspirations of becoming Wimbledon champion, according to Goran Ivanisevic.

PIX: Ashley Graham's passionate lip lock on the red carpet

PIX: Ashley Graham's passionate lip lock on the red carpet

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Check out the best looks from the Vanity Fair party.

Is cash still the king in TN polls?

Is cash still the king in TN polls?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

This time round, even 'petrol coupons' were reportedly distributed for those attending campaign rallies, especially those addressed by top leaders, cutting across party lines. If this owed to the rising cost of petrol and diesel -- which is a poll issue this time -- there were the customary coupons for 'quarter' (liquor bottle size) and non-vegetarian biryani. Some media reports claimed that some of these 'crowds' attended more than one political rally on the same day in the last week, and at times for rival political parties in adjoining constituencies or districts, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Conscience is dead. Thank you Nitish Kumar for letting us know

Conscience is dead. Thank you Nitish Kumar for letting us know

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

From July 27, 2017, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf, my daughter will have to learn that there are only two most important things in life: Power and money.

Congress failed to adhere to coalition dharma: Pawar

Congress failed to adhere to coalition dharma: Pawar

Rediff.com24 Mar 2012

Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar on Saturday refuted the allegation that the Nationalist Congress Party ditched the Congress in recent elections to the posts of Zilla Parishad chairman and vice-chairman in the state, saying it was the Congress which had failed to honour the `dharma' of coalition.

Assange asks UK Supreme Court to reopen extradition case

Assange asks UK Supreme Court to reopen extradition case

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

In a last ditch effort to block his extradition, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has sought reopening of his extradition case, days after Britain's Supreme Court ruled that the Swedish request had been "lawfully made".

26/11: Pak judicial commission hits roadblock in Mumbai

26/11: Pak judicial commission hits roadblock in Mumbai

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

Pakistan's judicial commission, which arrived in Mumbai on Thursday, will record the statements of witnesses in connection with 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case today and on Saturday. Rediff.com's Toral Varia Deshpande, who is tracking the commission, reports that the defence lawyers of the panel are prepared to make one last ditch to 'cross examine' the witnesses.

Despite inconvenience, passengers say they miss Jet flights

Despite inconvenience, passengers say they miss Jet flights

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

The airline owes lakhs of rupees to passengers and its vendors.

Asom Gana Parishad ends alliance with BJP over citizenship bill row

Asom Gana Parishad ends alliance with BJP over citizenship bill row

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

The bill seeks to provide Indian citizenship to non-Muslims from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan.

As India bow out of World Cup, ad rates sink over 50%

As India bow out of World Cup, ad rates sink over 50%

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

While Star was expecting around Rs 1,800 crore as ad revenues from the television and digital media, it may end up getting Rs 1,500-1,600 crore now, after factoring in the washouts and India not being able to reach the final.

'BJP won't be able to suppress democracy'

'BJP won't be able to suppress democracy'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

'After the Parliament election results many people are confused and that is why this crisis has erupted

'They scared Ajit Pawar to join BJP government'

'They scared Ajit Pawar to join BJP government'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

Sharad Pawar has left the door open for his nephew's return by not suspending him from the party for his rebellion.

Open should bring back phone ban: Player

Open should bring back phone ban: Player

Rediff.com21 Jul 2012

Golfing great Gary Player says British Open organisers should ditch their policy of allowing mobile phones on site, which is irritating players and marshals.

Paris Masters: Paes, Bopanna advance

Paris Masters: Paes, Bopanna advance

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

India's tennis legend Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna moved to the pre-quarterfinals of the ATP BNP Paribas Masters with their respective partners after getting byes in their first rounds in Paris.

Phelps to swim seven events in London Games

Phelps to swim seven events in London Games

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

Michael Phelps has dropped the 200 metres freestyle from his schedule for next month's London Olympics, leaving him with seven events for his Games swansong.

Grammys 2018: Hottest style moments you can copy

Grammys 2018: Hottest style moments you can copy

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

From Lady Gaga's hair to Elton's custom jacket, there's something for everyone.

Alia, Malaika, Sonam: AMAZING March fashion

Alia, Malaika, Sonam: AMAZING March fashion

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Take some cue from these B-town ladies and get your fashion game on point!

Check out coach Shastri's plans for India pacers for Perth Test

Check out coach Shastri's plans for India pacers for Perth Test

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Ravi Shastri, who is confident that the fast bowlers will have a crucial role to play in the second Test in Perth, hinted at ditching net practice ahead of the clash.

Infy to meet Bengal IT minister tomorrow

Infy to meet Bengal IT minister tomorrow

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

Mamata says IT giant will not get SEZ status