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Modi hearing put off to Tuesday evening

Modi hearing put off to Tuesday evening

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

With panel member Jyotiraditya Scindia unable to attend due to illness, Tuesday's hearing of the Board of Control for Cricket in India's Disciplinary Committee, probing charges of financial irregularities against suspended Indian Premier League chairman Lalit Modi, was suspended till evening.

14 feared killed in plane crash in Nepal

14 feared killed in plane crash in Nepal

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

The aircraft belonging to the private Agni Airlines, was carrying 11 passengers and three crew members. It crashed near Shikharpur village in Makawarnur district, about 80 kilometers south of Kathmandu. The German-built Dornier plane was en route to Lukla, a popular trekking spot in the Everest region of eastern Nepal, from Kathmandu when the accident occurred, the Himalayan Times reported

Indian businessmen likely to buy Blackburn Rovers

Indian businessmen likely to buy Blackburn Rovers

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

Two Indian billionaires are attempting to takeover English Premier League club Blackburn Rovers, just as the club marks the 10th anniversary of owner Jack Walker's death today.

New swine flu with pandemic potential found in China

New swine flu with pandemic potential found in China

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The study noted that humans are not protected from the G4 virus by the immunity offered by other human influenza vaccine strains, indicating that there is no preexisting population immunity to the virus.

Food inflation drops to 16.04%

Food inflation drops to 16.04%

Rediff.com6 May 2010

Food inflation further eased to 16.04 per cent for the week ended April 24, as arrival of rabi (winter) crops cooled down prices of essential items.

Samaranch given state-like funeral in Barcelona

Samaranch given state-like funeral in Barcelona

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

Juan Antonio Samaranch was given a send-off resembling a state funeral in his native Barcelona on Thursday, a day after the former International Olympic Committee (IOC) president died at the age of 89.

Cyclone Phyan may not directly hit Mumbai: IMD

Cyclone Phyan may not directly hit Mumbai: IMD

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

Cyclone Phyan might not hit Mumbai directly, though the metropolis will feel its impact due to extremely heavy rainfall, Meteorological Department officials said on Wednesday.'The cyclone may not directly hit Mumbai, but the impact of the severe weather has already started in the city. In the afternoon perhaps, it will be more severe. Disturbed weather is expected with heavy rains, storms and the ea will become very rough," said a Meteorological Department official.

US healthcare Bill: Gains for Indian pharma

US healthcare Bill: Gains for Indian pharma

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

Opportunities will also stem from the clear support for generics.

Multitasking her way to a record!

Multitasking her way to a record!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Deepshikha Nagpal may find herself in the Limca Book of Records for her film, Yeh Dooriyan.

Bowling in death overs a worry for Team India

Bowling in death overs a worry for Team India

Rediff.com23 Oct 2010

It was back to basics for Team India as they toiled it out in the nets ahead of the third and final One-Day International against Australia at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in Goa, on Saturday.

Reliance Media rejigs Big Cinema operations

Reliance Media rejigs Big Cinema operations

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

The company has reorganised the Big Cinemas operations into geographies to adequately support its expansion in regional markets, Reliance MediaWorks said in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange. Big Cinemas would focus on the company's operations in North, East and Central India.

This is awesome! FIFA videogames will feature women's teams

This is awesome! FIFA videogames will feature women's teams

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

FIFA and official licensee Electronic Arts will feature 12 Women's national football teams for the first time in the game's history.

5 Indians among most powerful businesswomen

5 Indians among most powerful businesswomen

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

Nooyi has been named as the most powerful woman in corporate America for the fifth year running.

A Rs 36 lakh salary 'can buy you true happiness'

A Rs 36 lakh salary 'can buy you true happiness'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

All those who say money can't buy happiness may have to bite their tongues, as a new study by American scientists suggests that 50,000 pounds can buy you all the joy you need.

Plan to make India diamond hub faces hurdles

Plan to make India diamond hub faces hurdles

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

Although the country's leading gems and jewellery traders, dealers and exporters are ready to grab a significant portion of the $25-billion market, key changes are required in the country's Income Tax Act and Customs Act.

Gaming review: 2010 FIFA World Cup

Gaming review: 2010 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

Paying full price for fewer features in a game you won't play for more than three months just doesn't make sense. You'd be better off postponing your next football game purchase to October.

It's destination Gujarat for celebs this Navratri

It's destination Gujarat for celebs this Navratri

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

Check out whose flocking to the state to celebrate the festive season.

Experience the FIFA fever on your mobiles too

Experience the FIFA fever on your mobiles too

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

A plethora of apps, games, match alerts and quizzes are waiting to be downloaded on to mobile phones.

Now, UAE plans $8bn rail network

Now, UAE plans $8bn rail network

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

In a bid to link the seven emirates and bring their various industrial clusters into one grid, the United Arab Emitates' Union Railway will construct a 1,300-km network estimated at $8.16 billion spanning the entire region.

Has Venus Williams switched sports?

Has Venus Williams switched sports?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

Tennis star Venus Williams plays soccer during a "Play with the Pros" event at EA Sports studios during the unveiling of their fall video games in Burnaby, British Columbia on Monday.

And Michael learnt to rock again...

And Michael learnt to rock again...

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

If a depleted Australia was able to beat India in the just-concluded ODI series, it was mainly because of the solidity and impetus Michael Hussey provided in the middle of the innings.

Volkswagen cars meet Indian emission norms

Volkswagen cars meet Indian emission norms

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

As India is progressing towards Bharat Stage IV (BSIV) emission norms, most cars still run under BSIII standard.

My favourite Diwali getaway!

My favourite Diwali getaway!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2009

We asked readers to send in their favourite holiday locale. Here are some of the responses we received.

Chinese copters violated Indian air space: Army

Chinese copters violated Indian air space: Army

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

The Indian Army on Monday stated that Chinese copters had violated the Indian air space in Leh in Jammu and Kashmir. Two Chinese helicopters reportedly violated the Indian air space in the recent months in Leh. The helicopters air-dropped some canned food in a barren land at Chumar, north-east of Leh, along the border on June 21. The MI series helicopters were reported by residents living along the Pangong Lake.

Speak with hands free: 2 new headsets

Speak with hands free: 2 new headsets

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

Every now and then, Jabra comes out with a design or a feature that makes its headsets stand out.

Nine more swine flu cases in Pune

Nine more swine flu cases in Pune

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

Nine more persons, including three girl students of St Anne's school, which recorded the first fatality of swine flu in Pune, have tested positive for the virus. The three schoolmates of the deceased Reeda Shaikh, the class 9 student of St Anne's who died of the infection on August 3, belong to different classes, leading to concerns about the virus having spread in the school. This represents the largest chunk of the 172 swine flu infections in the state.

No plans to fill Nilekani's post: Infosys

No plans to fill Nilekani's post: Infosys

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

Infosys CEO S Kris Gopalakrishnan on Wednesday said that the IT major was looking at acquisitions in various geographies and has earmarked $450-500 million for the purpose.

It's official: India, US to sign N-deal on Friday

It's official: India, US to sign N-deal on Friday

Rediff.com9 Oct 2008

India and the US may ink the landmark nuclear deal as early as Friday after President George W Bush signs into law the legislation on the initiative. The signing of the HR7081, the approval legislation for the US-India civilian nuclear agreement, into law by Bush on Wednesday will be followed by formal inking of the accord by the two countries, which will be done by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Minister for External Affairs Pranab Mukherjee.

Why the regulators must have a global 'risk map'

Why the regulators must have a global 'risk map'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2009

Have the supervisory agencies in the main financial centres learnt their lesson and adjusted their policies accordingly

Ratan Tata to head AI advisory board?

Ratan Tata to head AI advisory board?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

The government is understood to have approached industrialist Ratan Tata to head an advisory board of the ailing Air India.

3 firms shortlisted for BSNL's Rs 30,000-cr deal

3 firms shortlisted for BSNL's Rs 30,000-cr deal

Rediff.com14 May 2009

Three telecom companies - Spanco Telesystems and Solutions, TVS Interconnect Systems (a TVS group firm) and Acme Tele Power - have emerged as the front-runners for state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd's (BSNL) Rs 30,000-crore infrastructure contract.

Football fan? FIFA 10 will rock

Football fan? FIFA 10 will rock

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

For the FIFA fan, this is a game that is unlikely to disappoint.

Axon board to vote in favour of HCL Tech

Axon board to vote in favour of HCL Tech

Rediff.com5 Nov 2008

The shares represent around 0.2 per cent of the existing issued share capital of Axon. The undertakings, according to a BSE announcement, remain binding even if a higher offer is made by a third party, but cease to be binding if the HCL scheme is withdrawn or lapses, or if the HCL acquisition is implemented by way of a takeover offer.

Gaming review: Rock Band: Unplugged

Gaming review: Rock Band: Unplugged

Rediff.com13 Aug 2009

Sameer Desai, Editor of GamingIndians.com, gives this game the thumbs up.

New Zealand needs to tame Sehwag

New Zealand needs to tame Sehwag

Rediff.com4 Mar 2009

Daniel Vettori will have come up with something new to curb Virender Sehwag's free-flowing stroke-play and array of shots when India and New Zealand clash in the second One-Day International in Wellington on March 6.

Naxal areas not likely to have special tiger force

Naxal areas not likely to have special tiger force

Rediff.com3 Oct 2008

"In the Naxalite-infested reserves, it will not be easy for the armed forces to keep a tab on the tigers as they can come in conflict with the equally well-equipped extremists," a top ministry official said.

Rahane's ton hoists West Zone

Rahane's ton hoists West Zone

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

comfortable 303 for five on the first day of the five-day Duleep Trophy final against South Zone in Chennai on Thursday. Rahane, who scored over 1000 runs in this year's Ranji season for champions Mumbai, was unbeaten at close after facing 211 balls, hitting 13 fours and two sixes for his century. Captain Wasim Jaffer (69) and Bhavik Thaker (73) chipped in with a half century each.

The disadvantage with Xbox One X is...

The disadvantage with Xbox One X is...

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

Despite its 4k and multimedia capabilities, there were other glitches, says Abhik Sen.

China, India keep building on success

China, India keep building on success

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

On the Dealogic measures, China and India now account for nearly half of all investment banking fees earned in Asia, outside Japan.

Nano may go to US in 3 years, Europe by 2011

Nano may go to US in 3 years, Europe by 2011

Rediff.com23 Mar 2009

The company has already unveiled the European version -- Nano Europa -- at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this month -- which is likely to be fitted with a more powerful engine than the Indian version complying with Euro-V emission norms.