News for '-high-performance'

'We are not film stars'

'We are not film stars'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

In the heat and dust of a Baramati rally with Supriya Sule.

Sports Shorts: Aus cyclist Perkins to represent Russia at 2020 Olympics

Sports Shorts: Aus cyclist Perkins to represent Russia at 2020 Olympics

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday

ICL training camp commences

ICL training camp commences

Rediff.com28 Jul 2008

The Indian Cricket League on Monday commenced its two-week training camp for its forthcoming season under the guidance of Jock Campbell, High Performance Director, ICL. One of ICL's chief objectives is to stress on anti-doping at the training camp at Jain International School in Bangalore. The camp aims at getting the players match fit for ICL's forthcoming busy season, the ICL said in a statement.

World's biggest companies

World's biggest companies

Rediff.com3 Apr 2008

Forbes' annual compendium of the largest public companies on the planet.

F2 winner promised a Williams test

F2 winner promised a Williams test

Rediff.com4 Oct 2008

The winner of next year's new Formula Two series will be guaranteed a Formula One test drive with Williams.

Soon, cheaper, lighter electric car battery

Soon, cheaper, lighter electric car battery

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

The discovery of a material that maintains a rechargeable sulphur cathode helps to overcome a primary hurdle to building a lithium-sulphur (Li-S) battery.

India address late goal concern to boost Rio hopes

India address late goal concern to boost Rio hopes

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Leaking late goals has been something of an Achilles' heel for the Indian hockey team but captain Sardar Singh believes his team have addressed the issue as they head to Rio looking for the country's first Olympic medal in 36 years. Once-mighty India are the most decorated nation in the sport's Olympic history but the South Asians collected the last of their eight gold medals way back at the Moscow Games in 1980. Having failed to qualify for the Beijing Games in 2008, the team representing a nation of 1.3 billion people did recover to seal a spot at the London Games four years later only to finish last among the 12 countries taking part.

535 service vans might have done the magic for Samsung India

535 service vans might have done the magic for Samsung India

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

Samsung eyes growth in consumer electronics business in 80 districts through its service vans, and adding over 250 service points and as many resident engineers.

'I could've been at one of the terror-hit hotels'

'I could've been at one of the terror-hit hotels'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

Shaken by the terrorist attack in Mumbai, former England captain Michael Vaughan thanked his lucky stars as he revealed that but for a last-minute change of practice venue he could have been at one of the hotels that were targeted.

2009's fastest cars under $100,000

2009's fastest cars under $100,000

Rediff.com7 Nov 2008

Speed-obsessed drivers used to have to shell out big bucks for high performance. Want to go zero to 60 mph in 2.46 seconds? That'll be $1.5 million for a Bugatti Veyron, please.

Ashwin not as attacking an off-spinner as Bhajji: Hayden

Ashwin not as attacking an off-spinner as Bhajji: Hayden

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

'Ashwin doesn't really need to be as attacking as Bhajji. His role within this side is well-defined by a slightly better fast bowling attack (as support cast) than what my generation was facing' 'Kohli would have done fine against Glenn McGrath'

Hockey coach Nobbs should perform or perish, says Pargat

Hockey coach Nobbs should perform or perish, says Pargat

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Pargat Singh played a key role in Michael Nobbs' appointment as India's chief hockey coach but the former captain now says it is high time the under-performing Australian is given the "marching orders".

Oil firms use premium fuels to beat price curbs

Oil firms use premium fuels to beat price curbs

Rediff.com29 Apr 2008

Indian Oil Corporation, the country's largest petroleum product marketer, has already started selling only premium fuels in nearly 25 of the 50 fuel stations it has in Mumbai, and in almost 10 of 50 outlets in Delhi. Bharat Petroleum Corporation and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation are also planning to follow IOC's example.

MS Windows: Your suggestions

MS Windows: Your suggestions

Rediff.com16 Apr 2008

Microsoft Windows has today become an inevitable part of our work life.

Why you should not expect a great salary hike in 2015

Why you should not expect a great salary hike in 2015

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

India Inc likely to keep average salary hikes at 11 per cent in 2015, with medical life sciences sector expected to dole out the highest pay raise, says a survey by Mercer.

Your salary is below market standards? 95% employees agree with you

Your salary is below market standards? 95% employees agree with you

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

A majority of employees seem dissatisfied with their current salaries, a recent survey conducted by JobBuzz, an employer rating platform powered by TimesJobs, revealed.

India at CWG: Badminton, hockey, squash players take field on Day 1

India at CWG: Badminton, hockey, squash players take field on Day 1

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

India badminton team have been accorded the top seed this time and are clubbed with Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Scotland in Group A.

Can Serena make tennis comeback after childbirth?

Can Serena make tennis comeback after childbirth?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

It would be perfectly safe for Serena Williams to continue with rigorous training throughout pregnancy, but how quickly the 35-year-old would return to tournament tennis is uncertain.

More new jobs, pay hike coming your way

More new jobs, pay hike coming your way

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

While money is among the key reasons why employees move to a new company, a strong company culture can also attract employees.

Tata supercomputer is world's 4th best

Tata supercomputer is world's 4th best

Rediff.com13 Nov 2007

After proving its mettle in areas like steel, automotive and IT services on the global arena, corporate behemoth Tata group has now developed the world's fourth fastest supercomputer that can do 117.9 trillion calculations per second. The supercomputer "EKA", which means number one in Sanskrit, was named Asia's fastest and the world's fourth fastest in the Top 500 Supercomputer list announced at an International Conference for High Performance Computing at Reno California.

In Pics: Top 8 performance cruisers bikes launched in 2014!

In Pics: Top 8 performance cruisers bikes launched in 2014!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

High on features, high on price and performance, these eight superbikes scorched the Indian roads this year!

Mercedes launches the gorgeous GLA 45 AMG

Mercedes launches the gorgeous GLA 45 AMG

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

It goes from 0 to 100 kmph in 4.8 seconds!

How to discover growth stocks

How to discover growth stocks

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

Growth stocks are not located in the traditional well-known sectors but in new and upcoming fields

Wright may succeed Charlesworth at NZC

Wright may succeed Charlesworth at NZC

Rediff.com19 Oct 2007

Former Team India coach John Wright is favourite to succeed Australia hockey legend Ric Charlesworth as New Zealand Cricket's next High Performance Manager.

New Zealand Cricket doffs hat to Charlesworth

New Zealand Cricket doffs hat to Charlesworth

Rediff.com18 Oct 2007

New Zealand Cricket described the Aussie hockey legend as 'a change agent' who made everyone realise the importance of becoming a world class performer.

Hockey awards: Sreejesh, Deepika are Player of the Year

Hockey awards: Sreejesh, Deepika are Player of the Year

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and Deepika won the Dhruv Batra Player of the Year award for men and women, respectively, at the Hockey India second annual awards, in Bengaluru, on Saturday.

Bajaj deal: Owning a superbike made easier

Bajaj deal: Owning a superbike made easier

Rediff.com12 Jan 2008

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, a long time collaborator of Bajaj Auto, has announced that the company will launch high performance bikes by mid-2008.

5 sports recommended for inclusion at 2020 Tokyo Games

5 sports recommended for inclusion at 2020 Tokyo Games

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Organisers of the Tokyo Olympics have recommended five more sports -- baseball/softball, karate, skateboard, sports climbing and surfing -- be added to the programme for the 2020 Summer Games.

Which are the high stress sectors?

Which are the high stress sectors?

Rediff.com15 May 2007

These sectors are becoming high stress zones like BPO, call centres and IT companies due to deadlines, high performance demand, shortage of staff and threats from competitors, the survey says.

India is top priority, expect dynamic product line: Hitachi

India is top priority, expect dynamic product line: Hitachi

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

For Hitachi, India remains a very important market for high-end products.

Start-ups to offer record salary hike in 2016

Start-ups to offer record salary hike in 2016

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Overall, it has projected a 10.3% salary rise for India Inc in 2016 compared to 10.6% in 2015.

Entrepreneurship = 60 hours of work

Entrepreneurship = 60 hours of work

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

As an entrepreneur, you no longer have the luxury to pass the buck.

Yamaha launches sports bike at Rs 10.5 lakh

Yamaha launches sports bike at Rs 10.5 lakh

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

Japanese bike maker Yamaha on Tuesday launched two sport motorcycles, MT 01 and YZS R1 priced at Rs 10.5 lakh each (showroom price). The company which had been struggling to woo Indian customers wants to re-establish itself with the launch of these two bikes.

Serena dominated Australian Open while pregnant

Serena dominated Australian Open while pregnant

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

If Williams is indeed 20 weeks into her term, that would mean she was approximately two months pregnant when she captured her record 23rd Grand Slam tournament singles title at the Australian Open in January.

Australian cricket braces for turmoil as pay dispute rages on

Australian cricket braces for turmoil as pay dispute rages on

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

The sticking point remains the argument over a revenue share scheme which has underpinned contracts for 20 years.

India successfully test fires nuclear-capable Agni-IV missile

India successfully test fires nuclear-capable Agni-IV missile

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

India on Monday successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable strategic missile Agni-IV, with a strike range of about 4,000 km, from a test range off the Odisha coast.

The world's largest corporations

The world's largest corporations

Rediff.com30 Mar 2007

Forbes lists the 2000 largest companies in the world.

The BlackBerry Curve @ Rs 24,990

The BlackBerry Curve @ Rs 24,990

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

BlackBerry Curve 8300 smartphone is the smallest and lightest BlackBerry smartphone ever to come with a full QWERTY keyboard.

Infosys hikes salaries by 8%

Infosys hikes salaries by 8%

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

Last year, salary increases were given only in October, when the company came under pressure from increments offered by peers.