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Alonso confirms return to Renault

Alonso confirms return to Renault

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

Fernando Alonso will race for Renault next season, the double world champion's Web site announced.

Paraguay beat toothless Venezuela to stay top

Paraguay beat toothless Venezuela to stay top

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

Paraguay scored twice in the first-half to beat toothless Venezuela 2-0 in a football World Cup qualifier and stay top of the South American group. Paraguay, who have qualified for the last three World Cups, are five points clear of Brazil, who host Bolivia, and Argentina, who visit Peru.

Portugal Evora wins triple jump

Portugal Evora wins triple jump

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

Portugal's Nelson Evora won gold in the men's triple jump on Thursday to add the Olympic title to the world title he won in Japan last year.

Best company to work in? Microsoft beats Infy

Best company to work in? Microsoft beats Infy

Rediff.com13 Nov 2007

Global software giant Microsoft has pipped domestic IT giant Infosys as the best company to work for in India, according to a new study released on Tuesday. Microsoft was followed by Mindtree Consulting, Johnson and Johnson and Sapient at second, third and fourth ranks. Infosys, India's second-biggest software exporter, topped the list in 2006 but slipped to fifth spot this year.

Incredibles 2 Review: Family fun unlimited

Incredibles 2 Review: Family fun unlimited

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Incredibles 2 has quick-witted action and glorious, good old-fashioned, fun, raves Sukanya Verma.

Review: Karinkunnam 6s is a decent watch

Review: Karinkunnam 6s is a decent watch

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Karinkunnam 6s may lack the depth to be a great film but it's worth a watch, says Paresh C Palicha.

Youngest to win top maths honour in 50 years

Youngest to win top maths honour in 50 years

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

Born in Hamilton, Canada, Bhargava spent most of his early years in Long Island, New York. He received his AB in mathematics summa cum laude (with highest honours) from Harvard in 1996 and his PhD from Princeton in 2001. After holding visiting positions at MSRI, the Institute for Advanced Study, and Harvard University, he joined the faculty at Princeton as professor of mathematics in 2003. He was also named the Clay Mathematics Institute's first Five-Year Long-Term Prize Fell

Hamilton wins German Grand Prix

Hamilton wins German Grand Prix

Rediff.com20 Jul 2008

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton won a thrilling German Grand Prix on Sunday to forge four points clear of Ferrari's Felipe Massa at the top of the Formula One championship.

Tour the world's finest museums from the safety of your home

Tour the world's finest museums from the safety of your home

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

It beats Netflix any day, exclaims Prithvi Singh.

Your take on Gere-Shetty episode? Tell us!

Your take on Gere-Shetty episode? Tell us!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2007

Share your thoughts.

Naxalites attack Orissa rly station

Naxalites attack Orissa rly station

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

Two armed ultras stormed the Topadihi railway station and asked the assistant station manager not to allow any goods train pass through the route

2015 World Cup: India to face Pakistan in opener

2015 World Cup: India to face Pakistan in opener

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 will be staged in Australia and New Zealand from February 14 to March 29, and India will begin its title defence against traditional rivals Pakistan in Adelaide on February 15, the International Cricket Council announced on Tuesday.

When politicians bring their kids to work

When politicians bring their kids to work

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

On Monday (September 24), New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made history as the first female world leader to attend the United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York with her newborn baby in tow. However, Ardern isn't the first to bring their kids to work. Here are some examples of kids roaming the halls of power.

How much do you know about World Cup batting records?

How much do you know about World Cup batting records?

Rediff.com29 May 2019

In a three part series, Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers from cricket World Cups held between 1975 to 2015.

India, Aus sign accord to enhance military ties

India, Aus sign accord to enhance military ties

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

The accord also provides for enhancing military exchanges between the two countries, especially in training their armed forces.

Meet our 45 Bharat Ratnas

Meet our 45 Bharat Ratnas

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

Educationist Madan Mohan Malviya and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee are the 44th and 45th distinguished personalities who have been conferred with the country's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna.

Bridge Of Spies, Carol dominate BAFTA 2016 nominations

Bridge Of Spies, Carol dominate BAFTA 2016 nominations

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

It seems to be a Tom Hanks and Cate Blanchett show all the way!

Mayor wants Gandhi statue in London

Mayor wants Gandhi statue in London

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

According to Ken Livingstone, the statue will be a huge tourist attraction and boost the United Kingdom's links with India.

Growth important for staff commitment, says survey

Growth important for staff commitment, says survey

Rediff.com9 Apr 2007

Growth offered by a company is the most important determinant of employee motivation and commitment, according to the second online survey by market research agency, Taylor Nelson Sofres.

Delhi: Woman producer shot dead in Delhi

Delhi: Woman producer shot dead in Delhi

Rediff.com30 Sep 2008

A young woman producer of a news channel was shot dead in the early hours of Tuesday at a posh area of south-west Delhi while she was on her way back from work.

Churchill Bros thrash Viva Kerala 5-0

Churchill Bros thrash Viva Kerala 5-0

Rediff.com23 Dec 2007

With the win, Churchill Brothers have collected 13 points from seven matches in the ONGC I-League football championship, while Viva Kerala, who suffered their second defeat, remained on nine points.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

This week's collection of unbelievably unusual images from across the world

President Pranab to attend Mandela's memorial service

President Pranab to attend Mandela's memorial service

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

President will lead a five-member delegation to the memorial service.

Rig Veda added to UNESCO heritage list

Rig Veda added to UNESCO heritage list

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

Thirty manuscripts of the ancient Hindu text Rig Veda dating from 1800 to 1500 BC are among 38 new items that have been added to the United Nations heritage list to help preserve them for posterity.

Reese Hoffa wins shot put gold

Reese Hoffa wins shot put gold

Rediff.com26 Aug 2007

The world indoor champion cleared 22.04 metres with the third of his six throws to push defending champion Adam Nelson down to second place at the World championships.

India youngsters bag bronze in Archery World Cup

India youngsters bag bronze in Archery World Cup

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

The Indian trio of Sarvesh Pareek, Sandeep Kumar and Isaiah Rajender Sanam, who were seeded sixth, beat a higher ranked Venezuela 231-222 in a one-sided bronze playoff.

Milestone beckons Fisichella at Monaco

Milestone beckons Fisichella at Monaco

Rediff.com16 May 2008

A rare milestone beckons Force India driver Giancarlo Fisichella as the Italian is all set to make his 200th Formula One appearance when he hits the track at the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday.

SA tour match moved from Kotla to Palam

SA tour match moved from Kotla to Palam

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

South Africa's warm-up game for the Twenty20 leg of their India tour has been shifted from Feroz Shah Kotla to the Palam ground with DDCA expressing their inability to host the match.

FIFA bids for Zidane-Materazzi reunion

FIFA bids for Zidane-Materazzi reunion

Rediff.com12 Sep 2006

FIFA president Sepp Blatter said that plans were afoot for the two players to be reunited.

Mandela's birthday match ends in 3-3 draw

Mandela's birthday match ends in 3-3 draw

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

African XI drew 3-3 with a Rest of the World team.

Pele in team for Mandela birthday match

Pele in team for Mandela birthday match

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

A Rest of the World XI will take on an Africa XI in Cape Town's Newlands Stadium on July 18.

'There'll only be global bourses'

'There'll only be global bourses'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2007

Indian businesses are growing very quickly

Manchester United, Arsenal in last 16

Manchester United, Arsenal in last 16

Rediff.com7 Dec 2006

Porto and Lille completed the line-up for the final 16 of the Champions League as the group phase of the competition ended.

Babar Azam as good as Kohli, says Pakistan coach

Babar Azam as good as Kohli, says Pakistan coach

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur has heaped praise on right-handed batsman Babar Azam, saying he is as good as swashbuckling Indian batsman Virat Kohli. During the recently concluded Hamilton Test against New Zealand which Pakistan lost by eight wickets, Azam scored an unbeaten 90 and Arthur says the former deserves the high praise.

ISRO chosen for Gandhi Peace Prize

ISRO chosen for Gandhi Peace Prize

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

ISRO has been selected for the Gandhi Peace Prize for 2014 for its contribution to the country's development through space technology and satellite-based services.

IL&FS Financial gets India's first masala loan

IL&FS Financial gets India's first masala loan

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

The first tranche was raised a few weeks ago and the company was looking to raise more if needed.

An entrepreneur who won't sell water

An entrepreneur who won't sell water

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

When Santosh Muruganantham quit his job in the United States to return to India, he knew he wanted to become an entrepreneur.

Woods clinches seventh PGA Tour win in a row

Woods clinches seventh PGA Tour win in a row

Rediff.com29 Jan 2007

Tiger Woods carved out another slice of history with a two-shot victory at the Buick Invitational on Sunday.

First Pakistan Test still on after New Zealand earthquake

First Pakistan Test still on after New Zealand earthquake

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

The first Test between New Zealand and Pakistan is scheduled to go head this week after engineers checked the safety of the Christchurch cricket venue following a massive earthquake that rattled the centre of the country early on Monday. The powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake pummelled central New Zealand's South Island, killing at least two people, damaging roads and buildings and setting off hundreds of strong aftershocks. It was felt strongly in Christchurch, South Island's largest city, which was hit by a 6.3 quake in 2011 that killed 185 people.