News for '-duke'

Anderson wouldn't turn down vice-captaincy duties

Anderson wouldn't turn down vice-captaincy duties

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Anderson said he would be ready to fill the role of Joe Root's deputy if needed

The visa shortage: Big problem, easy fix

The visa shortage: Big problem, easy fix

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

A broken system is driving our best-educated foreign workers -- talent desperately needed by U.S. companies -- to Europe, India, and China.

Was thinking about team, not century: Rahane

Was thinking about team, not century: Rahane

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

A century would have been nice but what mattered more was playing according to the demands of the situation.

Kin & friends remember slain Indian student

Kin & friends remember slain Indian student

Rediff.com30 Jan 2008

Police have slapped more charges on a youth accused of killing Indian student Abhijit Mahato, as shocked family members and students held a prayer service for the 29-year-old Duke University alumni.

Review: Get Smart

Review: Get Smart

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

This is a movie you watch for the actors and their humorous interplay and if the jokes work for you, this is the type of movie you exit the multiplex murmuring 'great timepass' to whoever watched the film with you.

Is COVID-19 lethal for your heart?

Is COVID-19 lethal for your heart?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

'The larger number of patients, who are being affected by COVID-19, are essentially people who have a history of heart disease to begin with, and then experience a more severe form of the infection with COVID-19, because of the existing risk factor.'

Jab We Met: 'I liked her bold, straightforward nature'

Jab We Met: 'I liked her bold, straightforward nature'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Rajesh Ranadive tells us how he met his life partner Seema.

When Queen Elizabeth tried dance mudras

When Queen Elizabeth tried dance mudras

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Queen Elizabeth II had an impromptu lesson in Indian dance mudras, or ritual hand gestures, when the 90-year-old monarch met celebrated dancer and choreographer Arunima Kumar at the Buckingham Palace.

Study US: 'Homesickness hits you in the face'

Study US: 'Homesickness hits you in the face'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

What will your first night in the US be like? What are the things you must know before you leave? Indian students who have gone abroad provide the answer.

Will India's focus on pacers change their fortunes in Australia?

Will India's focus on pacers change their fortunes in Australia?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

India's excitement around their current pace attack is palpable but they would do well to temper their sunny optimism in Australia.

Leela Prasad: Interpreter of moralities

Leela Prasad: Interpreter of moralities

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

For many years Leela Prasad, associate professor of ethics at Duke University, had known Sringeri only as visitors know it: As the home of a 1,200-year-old Shankara Math and Sharada Temple. But in this pilgrimage town in Karnataka, she also discovered the importance of orally transmitted stories in shaping ethics and daily life.

Indian's killing: No bail for accused

Indian's killing: No bail for accused

Rediff.com26 Jan 2008

Shocked Indian students in North America have launched an online petition addressed to the Indian government and the Indian embassy in Washington, lashing out at the alleged apathy of local autorities in the case.

Meet the teacher who won a million dollar prize

Meet the teacher who won a million dollar prize

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Primary school teacher Hanan Al Hroub from a refugee camp in conflict-torn Palestine has won the Global Teacher Prize for educating her students about non-violence.

US: Student's murder not a case of gang violence

US: Student's murder not a case of gang violence

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

Abhijeet Mahato, 29, an IIT alumnus who was studying for an engineering doctorate degree at the Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering in Durham, was found dead at his residence near the campus on Friday night. He had been shot dead.

Bajaj Auto to launch KTM sport bikes

Bajaj Auto to launch KTM sport bikes

Rediff.com15 Jan 2008

690 Supermoto, 690 Duke will be assembled at its Pune plant.

Schumacher fourth in debut bike race

Schumacher fourth in debut bike race

Rediff.com31 Mar 2008

Michael Schumacher finished fourth on Sunday in his first competitive motorbike race in the KTM minor series.

The cutest photos from UK's Prince Louis' christening

The cutest photos from UK's Prince Louis' christening

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Prince Louis, the youngest child of United Kingdon's Prince William and Kate, was christened on Monday (July 9), at the Chapel Royal in London with family by his side.

Stored blood may do more harm than good

Stored blood may do more harm than good

Rediff.com9 Oct 2007

The new findings suggest that millions of people may be receiving transfusion with blood that has impaired its ability to deliver oxygen.

Wal-Mart retail plans on track

Wal-Mart retail plans on track

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

Wal-Mart has a joint venture with Bharti Enterprises for a cash-and-carry(wholesale) venture in India. There are no regulatory restrictions on using the Wal-Mart brand in this business, but the company cannot have its brand name on front-end (retail level) stores that sell direct to consumers.

Prince Andrew visits Chennai

Prince Andrew visits Chennai

Rediff.com3 Nov 2006

Indians in US? Inventions on the way

Indians in US? Inventions on the way

Rediff.com5 Sep 2007

According to a report prepared by a team of researchers from Harvard, Duke and New York Universities, the number of Indian nationals contributing to US international patent applications touched 5.5 per cent in 2006.

Don't miss Transformers!

Don't miss Transformers!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

Transformers will prove more than worth your ticket money.

2 days old, the Princess of Cambridge is already worth 80 million

2 days old, the Princess of Cambridge is already worth 80 million

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Experts predict she will have swelled the coffers by 1 billion (Rs 9,633 crore) before she is 10.

India have world's best spinners to trouble England: Kumble

India have world's best spinners to trouble England: Kumble

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Indian team boasts of world's best spinners and it has enough experience in both bowling and batting to outwit hosts England during the upcoming series, said former coach Anil Kumble.

Wal-Mart CEO to meet Kamal Nath

Wal-Mart CEO to meet Kamal Nath

Rediff.com13 Feb 2007

Wal-Mart CEO Michael T Duke, who would be visiting India later this month, is likely to meet Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath and and discuss the country's FDI policy in retail.

Here's why Umesh feels SG Test balls are not ideal

Here's why Umesh feels SG Test balls are not ideal

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

Speedster Umesh Yadav, on Friday, joined the growing list of Indian players who feel 'SG Test' ball was not ideal, saying the bowlers are unable to run through lower-order when it gets old.

It is hard to see a player like Rohit sitting out: Rahane

It is hard to see a player like Rohit sitting out: Rahane

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Rohit, who didn't make it to the playing XI in the two-Test series in the West Indies, could be given another opportunity to revive his Test career, with the selectors looking towards him opening the innings.

FIRST LOOK: Harry and Meghan's Royal wedding invitations

FIRST LOOK: Harry and Meghan's Royal wedding invitations

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Kensington Palace confirmed that formal invitations have been sent by the Prince of Wales, for the May 19 service at St George's Chapel, Windsor.

British peer held for 'racially' abusing Sikh

British peer held for 'racially' abusing Sikh

Rediff.com9 Aug 2007

The 51-year-old peer, the son of the 11th Duke of Marlborough, is out on bail pending further probe.

'Conditions difficult for Dhoni in England'

'Conditions difficult for Dhoni in England'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2007

Paul Nixon and former West Indies captain Jimmy Adams have come out in support of the Indian wicketkeeper.

Wal-Mart-Bharti venture will take more time

Wal-Mart-Bharti venture will take more time

Rediff.com22 Feb 2007

The much-awaited Wal-Mart-Bharti tie up will take some more time to be finalised as the world's largest retailer said it was not making any business announcement during the India visit of its vice chairman Mike Duke

Bharti to open retail stores next year: Mittal

Bharti to open retail stores next year: Mittal

Rediff.com9 Jun 2007

Bharti Enterprises will kick off its retail venture early next year, opening half-a-dozen stores -- branding of which is still being worked out with its back-end partner Wal-Mart.

Mistry, Tata skip dinner with royal couple

Mistry, Tata skip dinner with royal couple

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Sources in the Tata group said they could not attend as they were travelling.

It's a sweep for 1917 at Baftas!

It's a sweep for 1917 at Baftas!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Check out the winners!

CA-BCCI spar over Day-Night Test schedule

CA-BCCI spar over Day-Night Test schedule

Rediff.com2 May 2018

'I think personally the home country should have the right to schedule matches as it sees fit and start them at whatever time of day they want'

The year of living dangerously in Karachi

The year of living dangerously in Karachi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

'Rawalpindi must downsize its quest for 'strategic depth' in Afghanistan and Kashmir,' suggests Matein Khalid.

Prime minister reveals secret of blue turban

Prime minister reveals secret of blue turban

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

The 74-year-old, soft-spoken economist-turned-prime minister recalled his friends at Cambridge had nicknamed him "blue turban".

Indian American bags top varsity post

Indian American bags top varsity post

Rediff.com26 Aug 2005

Indian American appointed executive-in-residence of top US varsity

Foster A Child Car Drive

Foster A Child Car Drive

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

The popular Gulf Oil Corporation-sponsored event will be run on Sunday, February 4, from Mumbai to Khandala.