News for '-high-performance'

Respect government stance on Indo-Pak ties: Bindra

Respect government stance on Indo-Pak ties: Bindra

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

Sport and politics should not be mixed in an ideal world but in reality it can't happen in certain cases, feels champion shooter Abhinav Bindra amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan in the wake of Uri terror attack.

Team India's new ODI kit made of recycled plastic bottles

Team India's new ODI kit made of recycled plastic bottles

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Dhoni's inputs reflect in design, Virat had a say in the fit, BCCI tweeted following the unveiling of the new uniform on Thursday.

LIC hires 60,000 agents in mass recruitment drive

LIC hires 60,000 agents in mass recruitment drive

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

The insurer plans to hire about 2,00,000 agents this financial year.

Nachiket Mor has his heart in the right place

Nachiket Mor has his heart in the right place

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

After a 25-year stint at ICICI Bank, Mor suddenly quit as he wanted to add more value in the bigger areas of health care and financial inclusion.

IT salary increments expected to remain subdued

IT salary increments expected to remain subdued

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

After Infosys, hike in other IT companies also seen in 6-9% range.

Hughes tragedy: Untimely death not experienced since Ayrton Senna's

Hughes tragedy: Untimely death not experienced since Ayrton Senna's

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Cricket scoreboards around the world carried tributes to Australian batsman Phillip Hughes on Friday, while condolence messages flooded social media as the sporting world reacted to an untimely death not experienced since Ayrton Senna's in 1994.

I feel 'under-paid', jokes Rajan

I feel 'under-paid', jokes Rajan

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

There is a sharp difference between the total remuneration paid at the public sector and private sector entities

Review: The Gallows is a waste of time

Review: The Gallows is a waste of time

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The Gallows will probably appeal to high schoolers at a sleepover. For the rest of us, a rewatch of The Blair Witch Project will have to suffice.

World Trade Center reopens 13 years after 9/11 attacks

World Trade Center reopens 13 years after 9/11 attacks

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

The 104-storey building's opening marks an emotional milestone for the United States.

After a successful comeback, can SpiceJet now beat IndiGo?

After a successful comeback, can SpiceJet now beat IndiGo?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

The airline pitches its product and service, keeps silent about price in a new campaign as it looks to win over young business travelers.

Can Sarah carve out a new career in male-dominated Extreme Sailing?

Can Sarah carve out a new career in male-dominated Extreme Sailing?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

British sailor and double Olympic gold medallist Sarah Ayton is carving out a new career as a coach in the ultra-competitive, male-dominated world of high-performance sailing - a kind of Formula One on water.

Why Sardar was relieved of captaincy

Why Sardar was relieved of captaincy

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

While there are rumours that Sardar Singh's axing is because of his dip in form in recent times, the team's chief coach and High Performance Director Roelant Oltmans said the move was necessitated to relieve the ace midfielder from excess responsibilities.

No change in tactics as Steve Smith thrust into hot seat

No change in tactics as Steve Smith thrust into hot seat

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

- 'As a captain, I think first and foremost I'll try to lead from the front with my performance on the field' - 'It's a different kettle of fish (leading) Australia, but I'm really looking forward to the challenge'

The Rs 1.3 crore Mercedes Benz AMG C63 is here!

The Rs 1.3 crore Mercedes Benz AMG C63 is here!

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

This is Mercedes' 10th AMG model in India

Watch out for this business star!

Watch out for this business star!

Rediff.com12 May 2017

'I have been managing people since I was very young. I really enjoy it.' 'For me, age is only a proxy for experience.'

Need to have a structured system to identify young talent: Sharan

Need to have a structured system to identify young talent: Sharan

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Stating that India has not made much progress since the Beijing Olympics, Ajit Sharan, Secretary - Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), said that India needs to become a sporting nation if it has do well in big event.

Looking towards Delhi to lead with 'model' schools

Looking towards Delhi to lead with 'model' schools

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

The hurdle that remains with every government announcement is implementation. We don't lack ideas; we lack either the will or the competence to implement them, says Anjuli Bhargava

Sports Shorts: Vijender predicts more medals at Worlds

Sports Shorts: Vijender predicts more medals at Worlds

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

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

Walsh willing to stay provided he gets a new contract

Walsh willing to stay provided he gets a new contract

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Australian Terry Walsh, who resigned as Indian men's hockey team chief coach because of a "pay dispute", hinted that he was ready to reconsider his decision if he was given a new contract on his terms and conditions by the Sports Authority of India.

No booze party for Australian Olympians at Rio

No booze party for Australian Olympians at Rio

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Australian Olympians will be forced to break from their tradition of wild partying in the athletes village after finishing their events at the 2016 Rio Games, with a strict alcohol ban to be enforced by the delegation's minders.

He is trying to turn Air India around

He is trying to turn Air India around

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

'It is not as bad an airline as it is made out to be: We serve wonderful food, the leg space is more, our cabin crew is warm and friendly.' 'The customer needs to be apprised of these things.'

Murthy's baseless allegations forced Sikka to quit: Infosys board

Murthy's baseless allegations forced Sikka to quit: Infosys board

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

The Board rued that its efforts to resolve the concerns of the founders - who together own about 12.75 per cent stake in Infosys - over the course of a year through a dialogue have not been successful.

Will India bid for 2024 Olympics? IOC chief Bach to meet PM Modi on Monday

Will India bid for 2024 Olympics? IOC chief Bach to meet PM Modi on Monday

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday during his one-day whirlwind visit to discuss ways to take Indian sports forward amid speculation that the country might bid for the 2024 Olympic Games.

Bunked a training session? Your company may dock salary

Bunked a training session? Your company may dock salary

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

A large media organisation nominates a batch of senior executives to a customised leadership program designed by a leading business school in India every year.

Make me India coach; will deliver results in a year, says Dhanraj

Make me India coach; will deliver results in a year, says Dhanraj

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Former India captain Dhanraj Pillay has expressed a desire to be the coach of the national hockey team. He claims that if given a free hand he can deliver results within a year.

Hockey India set to appoint foreign goalkeeping coach

Hockey India set to appoint foreign goalkeeping coach

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

Hockey India secretary general Narinder Batra confirmed that that they are in look out for a foreign expert to work with Indian goalkeepers on short-term basis.

Kaushik replaces Nobbs, will assist Oltmans

Kaushik replaces Nobbs, will assist Oltmans

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Maharaj Krishan Kaushik was appointed coach of the senior men's hockey team on Wednesday, just two days after chief coach Michael Nobbs was shown the door because of non-performance.

Why India Inc prefers to outsource hiring these days

Why India Inc prefers to outsource hiring these days

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Many companies are putting HR's reputation as a back office administrator to rest by either outsourcing or automating most administrative tasks.

What connects Flipkart and extra-terrestrial life?

What connects Flipkart and extra-terrestrial life?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

How much do you know Russian billionaire Yuri Milner, who has invested $ 100 million in a project to find extra-terrestrial life?

Hockey coach Van Ass missing from the action

Hockey coach Van Ass missing from the action

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Barely five months into the job, uncertainty looms large over Paul van Ass continuing as chief coach of India's men's hockey team.

With a shrinking fleet IAF has tough choices ahead

With a shrinking fleet IAF has tough choices ahead

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

The IAF has just 33 squadrons, 9 short of the 42 squadrons needed to tackle China and Pakistan together, says Ajai Shukla.

Australia's job not yet finished despite turnaround in Ashes

Australia's job not yet finished despite turnaround in Ashes

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

Australian business magnate Don Argus, who penned the landmark review of Australian cricket in 2011, has warned the team and its selectors that they must not be fooled into thinking the job is done despite the Ashes hosts revival.

India's 'two-bench theory' to counter Pakistan pacer Irfan

India's 'two-bench theory' to counter Pakistan pacer Irfan

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

The Indian team used a unique method to tackle Pakistan's Mohammad Irfan, who at seven feet one inch, is the tallest cricketer in the world.

How swimmers will deal with Rio night races?

How swimmers will deal with Rio night races?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Swimming's top nations are setting their sights on how to deal with midnight finishes during the Rio 2016 Olympics.

Champions Trophy hockey SF: India's task cut out against resurgent Pakistan

Champions Trophy hockey SF: India's task cut out against resurgent Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

A cracker of a contest is on the cards when a confident India takes on a resurgent Pakistan in the semi-finals of the Hero Champions Trophy hockey tournament, in Bhubaneswar, on Saturday.

Life of Pi revolves around next-gen cloud services

Life of Pi revolves around next-gen cloud services

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Hyderabad-based Pi Datacenters wants to be the first destination of choice for enterprises in data and cloud services.

2015 Rewind: What an eventful year for Indian hockey!

2015 Rewind: What an eventful year for Indian hockey!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

On-field achievements often jostled for space with off-field drama as Indian hockey endured a rollercoaster year during which the players scripted historical feats but coach Paul van Ass' acrimonious ouster and Gurbaj Singh's suspension created its share of storm.

Australia's Hughes 'critical'; undergoes surgery after bouncer blow to head

Australia's Hughes 'critical'; undergoes surgery after bouncer blow to head

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Australia batsman Phillip Hughes remained in critical condition in a Sydney hospital on Tuesday after undergoing emergency surgery for a sickening head injury sustained when struck by a ball during a domestic match.

India hockey coach Walsh stays; to be given fresh contract

India hockey coach Walsh stays; to be given fresh contract

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

A day after his dramatic announcement to quit, Terry Walsh decided to continue as India's chief hockey coach after the country's top sports officials assured him that his concerns will be addressed in a fresh contract.

Tip Gear: Some advice for Jeremy Clarkson and the boys

Tip Gear: Some advice for Jeremy Clarkson and the boys

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Now that Jeremy has decided to try his hand at something new, we asked Top Gear's Top Fan Anywhere, Raja Sen, to give Mr C some advice.