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Tomic not ready to mend fences with Tennis Australia

Tomic not ready to mend fences with Tennis Australia

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

Bernard Tomic has swatted aside offers of help from Australian tennis officials following his arrest in Miami after a noisy hotel room party.

Rediff to offer shared hosting services

Rediff to offer shared hosting services

Rediff.com14 Feb 2005

Over 33 million Rediff.com registered users can now host their own web sites using Ensim Pro, a feature-rich hosting automation solution.

Sardara rested, Manpreet to lead India at Asian Hockey CT

Sardara rested, Manpreet to lead India at Asian Hockey CT

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

Skipper Sardara Singh has been rested for third Asian Champions Trophy. In his absence, Hockey India said, midfielder Manpreet Singh will lead India's 18-member squad for the tournament in Kakamigahara, Japan, from November 2-10.

It's a mistake to consider India as merely a market: Modi

It's a mistake to consider India as merely a market: Modi

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

He was denied visa by the US, and had to address the meet via video conference.

No holidays please! We are Indian

No holidays please! We are Indian

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Repeated surveys have shown that India is among the world's top vacation-deprived countries. Kanika Datta reflects on our work-life balance - the lack thereof that is.

The Tigers are on the prowl!

The Tigers are on the prowl!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The iconic British bike maker, Triumph Motorcycle, has unveiled two new variants of its adventure machine, Tiger 800, at the 2015 India Bike Week. The company has introduced Tiger 800 XRx and XCx for the Indian market, which will be available in India soon. A look at their features

Does investing in skilling help the employer?

Does investing in skilling help the employer?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Generation, a youth employment non-profit, is empowering young people to build thriving, sustainable careers. It also provides employers the highly skilled, motivated talent they need.

Will pink ball prove to be a success in Test cricket?

Will pink ball prove to be a success in Test cricket?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Cricket Australia boss James Sutherland defended the use of the controversial pink ball in the face of players' criticism and is adamant it will prove a success during Test cricket's first day-night match in Adelaide next month.

Boston Acoustics launches India operations

Boston Acoustics launches India operations

Rediff.com17 Jun 2004

Boston Acoustics, the United States-based manufacturer of high performance audio solution for home entertainment equipment, has announced the launch of its India operations.

Mahindra launches Scorpio, Bolero in S. Africa

Mahindra launches Scorpio, Bolero in S. Africa

Rediff.com21 Oct 2004

Mahindra & Mahindra on Thursday unveiled its Scorpio and Bolero models in South Africa.

Inconsistency haunts New Zealand cricket at end of McCullum era

Inconsistency haunts New Zealand cricket at end of McCullum era

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

New Zealand's 2-0 series defeat on home pitches by Australia was a disappointing end to the Brendon McCullum era and showed the Black Caps have work to do if they hope to consistently challenge the top test nations.

US firm Intersil opens centre in Bangalore

US firm Intersil opens centre in Bangalore

Rediff.com5 May 2004

American analog chip maker Intersil Corporation on Wednesday set up its analog product centre in Bangalore with a multi-million dollar investment to design its leading edge high performance products.

Let Pakistan players play in Hockey India League, says Pillay

Let Pakistan players play in Hockey India League, says Pillay

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Former India captain Dhanraj Pillay on Monday batted for participation of Pakistan's players in the Hockey India League (HIL) tournament and urged Hockey India to take up the issue with politicians to ensure their presence in the future editions of the franchise-based league.

Nobbs says deteriorating health forced him to quit

Nobbs says deteriorating health forced him to quit

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

Chief coach of the Indian men's hockey Michael Nobbs said on Tuesday he wasn't "pushed out" but willingly resigned from the job owing to deteriorating health.

Silicon Graphics plans India centre

Silicon Graphics plans India centre

Rediff.com17 Dec 2004

High performance computing company Silicon Graphics Inc on Friday said it will look at setting up a development centre in India and double its market share to 20 per cent.

Vintage! Pure Gold!

Vintage! Pure Gold!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

We take a look at vintage two-wheelers on display at the just-concluded Auto Expo 2016.

Here they come, 2015: Top 5 supersport bikes

Here they come, 2015: Top 5 supersport bikes

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

These motorcycles, likely to be launched in the Indian market this year, generate 200hp of power, making them one of the most powerful bikes in the world.

Will these stunning sports cars ever scorch Indian roads?

Will these stunning sports cars ever scorch Indian roads?

Rediff.com24 May 2016

India isn't a very popular sports car market, simply because whatever is on offer in the country is very expensive

What's holding IIMs back from top global rankings?

What's holding IIMs back from top global rankings?

Rediff.com16 May 2017

'I have realised that if we want to make a difference in global ranking, there has to be movement in a few dimensions, but it is a bit beyond us.' Outgoing IIM-A director Ashish Nanda discusses his tenure at the revered institute with Vinay Umarji.

Australia put Clarke, Harris and Siddle under wraps

Australia put Clarke, Harris and Siddle under wraps

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

Australia have decided to put captain Michael Clarke under wraps with fast bowlers Ryan Harris and Peter Siddle ahead of next week's Ashes opener, withdrawing the trio from domestic fixtures to prepare for the test in Brisbane.

Phenomenal! Sergio Aguero just got even better

Phenomenal! Sergio Aguero just got even better

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Manchester City's Sergio Aguero has been playing like one of the gods all year and after being honoured by the FSF at its annual gala dinner in London.

How India's young innovators do well by doing good

How India's young innovators do well by doing good

Rediff.com25 May 2018

'Let me talk about young Indian startups with their hearts in the right place and how they are proving that innovations that represent 'affordable excellence' -- breaking the myth that 'affordability' and 'excellence' cannot go together -- is indeed possible!' says Dr R A Mashelkar, the eminent scientist, in this fascinating feature.

We believe we can win: Smith

We believe we can win: Smith

Rediff.com11 Nov 2004

The South African captain said he is confident of doing well in India because the spirits are high among the players.

Siemens cellphones, from Rs 9,000

Siemens cellphones, from Rs 9,000

Rediff.com6 Oct 2004

The M65 and C65 handset models launched in the Indian market are priced at Rs 18,000 and Rs 9,000, respectively, and the S65, priced at Rs 21,000.

Former England player Hick named Australia talent coach

Former England player Hick named Australia talent coach

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Australia have appointed former England batsman Graeme Hick as high performance coach for their talent development programme, after employing the Zimbabwe-born 47-year-old as a consultant for the past four months.

The problem with war

The problem with war

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

'Will this surgical strike of ours put an end to Pakistani terror?' 'And if not, what will we do when the next terror strike happens?' 'Will there be another surgical strike or will we have to do something bigger?' 'How big does it have to be to get Pakistan to totally stop?'

Newport Net deploys Hughes Soft SIP tech

Newport Net deploys Hughes Soft SIP tech

Rediff.com15 Jan 2003

Newport Net deploys Hughes Soft SIP tech

Tellabs buys Vivace in $135 mn deal

Tellabs buys Vivace in $135 mn deal

Rediff.com29 May 2003

Bandwidth management solutions provider Tellabs has acquired the privately held Vivace Nework.

India hockey coach van Ass claims he was sacked

India hockey coach van Ass claims he was sacked

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Indian men's hockey team chief coach Paul van Ass on Monday claimed that he has been fired by Hockey India following his alleged public altercation with federation president Narinder Batra.

Now, computer chip based on human brain

Now, computer chip based on human brain

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Scientists, including one of Indian origin, are developing a computer chip that mimics the human brain.

Alstom Power wins contract

Alstom Power wins contract

Rediff.com20 Feb 2003

Alstom Power India Ltd said it received a Rs 870-million contract by Renusagar power division of Hindalco Industries Ltd for the modernization of two of its 68 MW boilers.

Pay your share! Rajan's quickfix formula to hook freeloaders

Pay your share! Rajan's quickfix formula to hook freeloaders

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

RBI governor Raghuram Rajan says, laws must be tightened for freeloaders.

The REAL reason why BCCI retained Ravi Shastri...

The REAL reason why BCCI retained Ravi Shastri...

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Senior players' liking for Ravi Shastri tilted it in his favour.

DROOL: 5 most expensive bikes of 2017

DROOL: 5 most expensive bikes of 2017

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Karan Narsu takes a look at the most gob-smackingly expensive bikes launched in India this year

BCCI still undecided on Ganguly's appointment for India coaching job

BCCI still undecided on Ganguly's appointment for India coaching job

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Thakur, who is expected to meet Board president, Jagmohan Dalmiya at his residence later in the afternoon, said that an announcement on support staff is on the cards.

We should be proud how tough we have made it, coach Oltmans

We should be proud how tough we have made it, coach Oltmans

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

India chief coach Roelant Oltmans today said two yellow cards hurt the team badly and that resulted in its 1-2 loss to the Netherlands in a pool B men's hockey match at the Rio Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday. "We were on the attacking side until we got two yellow cards, which was a gamechanger. You had to fight with one or two less. That's not only difficult to score a goal but it also took away a lot of energy from the players that I'm not happy about it," Oltmans said.

Auto Expo: Of 85 stunning vehicles and a few chic women

Auto Expo: Of 85 stunning vehicles and a few chic women

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Apart from a pavilion of vintage cars, there will be a Bollywood corner