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New BJP chief vows to 'stop Talibanisation' of Bengal

New BJP chief vows to 'stop Talibanisation' of Bengal

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Refusing to attach much importance to the series of defections plaguing the saffron camp in the last few months, Majumdar said those committed to the ideology and cause can never leave the party.

Will Shubman bat in middle-order in NZ Tests?

Will Shubman bat in middle-order in NZ Tests?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

It is learnt that Shubman has been told that he would bat in the middle-order in the first Test against New Zealand in Kanpur, where Ajinkya Rahane will lead the team in the absence of Virat Kohli, who is on a break.

3rd T20I: Will India bring in reserves for dead rubber at Eden?

3rd T20I: Will India bring in reserves for dead rubber at Eden?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

Having already won the series, Rohit and Dravid will now like to maintain a fine balance between winning and also trying out all their available resources to see how each and every individual is placed.

Prince Harry joins US startup as chief impact officer

Prince Harry joins US startup as chief impact officer

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Prince Harry has secured a new job to add to his resume. Harry is set to become the chief impact officer of BetterUp, a San Francisco-based company that provides virtual coaching and counselling to employees and individuals.

'It was my dream to become a scientist, but one can't predict what happens in life'

'It was my dream to become a scientist, but one can't predict what happens in life'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

'I will try and make my panchayat a model one in Bihar.'

Indra Nooyi: 'Female leaders have it much tougher'

Indra Nooyi: 'Female leaders have it much tougher'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'Women's voices are too high or too low, or they are seen as too short or too tall, or too fat or too thin, to be great leaders.' 'These judgments wear us down.'

Son rise at ArcelorMittal: Aditya to take over as CEO

Son rise at ArcelorMittal: Aditya to take over as CEO

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Global steel giant ArcelorMittal on Thursday announced the appointment of Aditya Mittal as its chief executive officer (CEO). Aditya Mittal, son of steel baron Lakshmi N Mittal, is the chief financial officer (CFO) of the company, and will succeed his father in the new role.

Amid Punjab Congress infighting, Sidhu meets Rahul, Priyanka

Amid Punjab Congress infighting, Sidhu meets Rahul, Priyanka

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

The crucial meetings come amid talks of the Congress leadership making efforts to bring all leaders together ahead of next year's Punjab Assembly polls and present a united face of the party.

'Imran Khan is down, but most certainly not out'

'Imran Khan is down, but most certainly not out'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

'He could indeed survive [the no confidence vote] even as he faces his biggest political test.'

Suarez makes Barca pay the price for transfer gaffes

Suarez makes Barca pay the price for transfer gaffes

Rediff.com23 May 2021

'This is very special because of how much I suffered. My statistics show I've won five league titles in seven years.'

Tirath Singh Rawat to replace Trivendra Singh Rawat as Uttarakhand CM

Tirath Singh Rawat to replace Trivendra Singh Rawat as Uttarakhand CM

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

The Bharatiya Janata Party's member of Parliament from Pauri Garhwal, Tirath Singh Rawat, will be the next chief minister of Uttarakhand.

Ola's COO and CFO to exit firm amid its plans to go public

Ola's COO and CFO to exit firm amid its plans to go public

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Mobility company Ola's chief financial officer Swayam Saurabh and chief operating officer Gaurav Porwal are leaving the company. These developments come at a time when the SoftBank-backed company's core ride-hailing unit is planning to go public and for which it raised $500 million from Warburg Pincus and Temasek in July this year. These investment firms had partnered with the company founder Bhavish Aggarwal for this round.

Keralite Priyanca Radhakrishnan sworn in as NZ minister

Keralite Priyanca Radhakrishnan sworn in as NZ minister

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Born in India, Radhakrishnan, 41, went to school in Singapore before moving to New Zealand to further her education.

Now is the time for Mortaza to retire: Bangladesh bowling coach Gibson

Now is the time for Mortaza to retire: Bangladesh bowling coach Gibson

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Mashrafe Mortaza has in the recent past often faced questions on his retirement, but the experienced seamer still hasn't divulged his plans.

Economist Kalpana Kochhar to retire from IMF in July

Economist Kalpana Kochhar to retire from IMF in July

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Indian economist Kalpana Kochhar, who heads the Human Resources Department of the International Monetary Fund, is leaving the organisation to join the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the IMF announced on Wednesday. Kochhar, who served in various senior positions during her three decades at the IMF, will retire on July 30, it said.

Founder of Tik-Tok's parent company steps down

Founder of Tik-Tok's parent company steps down

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Chinese tech unicorn ByteDance co-founder billionaire Zhang Yiming on Thursday announced that he will step down as CEO, in a surprise move that signalled a major leadership shake-up at the nine year-old technology firm which created popular global short-video app TikTok. Zhang, 38, who is one of China's wealthiest entrepreneurs, said he is ready to step down after nearly a decade of running the world's largest unicorn, becoming the latest among the country's technology founders to quit in their prime. Zhang will step down from his role as CEO of the Beijing-based ByteDance, giving up his day-to-day responsibilities to "be more impactful on longer-term initiatives," the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post quoted the company announcement on Thursday.

Why betting should not be legalised in India...

Why betting should not be legalised in India...

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

The BCCI's new Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) chief Shabir Hussein Shekhadam Khandwawala doesn't want betting to be legalised in India as it encourages match-fixing and feels his biggest challenge will be stamping out 'shady activities' from smaller leagues.

Hamstring injury keeps Rohit out of CSK game

Hamstring injury keeps Rohit out of CSK game

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma sustained the injury during their last IPL game against Kings XI Punjab on Sunday.

How the role of spinners will change in pink ball Test

How the role of spinners will change in pink ball Test

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

England's lead spinner Jack Leach says he is ready for a new role as the day-night pink ball Test against India looks set to bring the seamers back into the forefront after the spinners dominated the first two matches.

Indian-American named Chief of Staff to Acting US Defence Secretary

Indian-American named Chief of Staff to Acting US Defence Secretary

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

The new appointment from the Pentagon comes a day after Trump fired Defence Secretary Mark Esper and designated the National Counter Terrorism Center Director, Chris Miller, as the Acting Secretary of Defence.

Corruption threat in online games?

Corruption threat in online games?

Rediff.com4 May 2020

David Sharpe, who from mid-year will head Sport Integrity Australia, a new government agency merging anti-corruption and anti-doping bodies, said he was mindful of the potential threat organised crime posed to esports given its interest from betting markets.

KKR look to overcome middle-order muddle vs RCB

KKR look to overcome middle-order muddle vs RCB

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

Morgan's astute captaincy in using his bowling resources was the highlight as KKR had bowled out MI for a modest 152.

Bangladesh appoint West Indian Gibson as bowling coach

Bangladesh appoint West Indian Gibson as bowling coach

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Gibson is more than familiar with cricket in Bangladesh

Enjoy opening but open to finisher's role, says Delhi batsman Rahane

Enjoy opening but open to finisher's role, says Delhi batsman Rahane

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Ajinkya Rahane said he enjoys opening the batting in the shortest format but he is also ready to explore a potential "finisher's role" with Delhi Capitals having several options at the top of the order during the upcoming Indian Premier League in the UAE.

7 Skills to SUCCEED in a Corporate Career

7 Skills to SUCCEED in a Corporate Career

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Every crisis throws up opportunities, and one should be resilient enough to focus on the opportunities rather than let the crisis overpower you, says Aditya Mohan Jadhav.

In Archer's absence, Morris ready to lead RR pace attack

In Archer's absence, Morris ready to lead RR pace attack

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Chris Morris says leading the Rajasthan Royals' pace attack in the absence of injured Jofra Archer in the upcoming IPL will be an added responsibility

Playing up the order won't change Stokes's batting approach

Playing up the order won't change Stokes's batting approach

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

'At No 3, potentially, I would be facing 100 balls, compared to maybe 60-70 like I normally do. I haven't looked to change too much, just might be facing a slightly different situation, especially when I'm starting off my innings.'

McDonald appointed Australia assistant coach

McDonald appointed Australia assistant coach

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

The in-demand Andrew McDonald announced a three-year deal last week to coach Indian Premier League side Rajasthan Royals.

What went wrong for England in T20s against India

What went wrong for England in T20s against India

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

Morgan expects English cricketers to take full advantage of the IPL, starting April 10.

Tussauds moves Harry, Meghan's figures away from family

Tussauds moves Harry, Meghan's figures away from family

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Reacting to the surprising news, the museum said that the couple's wax figures which previously stood alongside Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Prince Charles and wife Camilla, Prince William and Kate Middleton, will no longer appear in the Royal Family set, CNN reported.

Government appoints wrestler Babita, Kavita as sports dy directors

Government appoints wrestler Babita, Kavita as sports dy directors

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

The Phogats became a household name in the country after the success of Hindi film 'Dangal', which is based on the lives of Phogat sisters, all of them wrestlers, and their father who coached them against all odds.

Strauss appointed ECB's cricket committee chairman

Strauss appointed ECB's cricket committee chairman

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Andrew Strauss is back in the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) as cricket committee chairman and will drive the development of the game at all levels as part of his new role.

Holder sacked; Pollard to lead West Indies in ODIs and T20Is

Holder sacked; Pollard to lead West Indies in ODIs and T20Is

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Pollard, who hasn't played 50-over cricket for more than three years has accepted his new role

Is Yogi, not Modi, the BJP's future?

Is Yogi, not Modi, the BJP's future?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Mr Modi and Mr Shah will need him if they want to win UP again in 2022 and India in 2024. This signals a Yogi Adityanath-sized change in BJP politics, even under Mr Modi, Shekhar Gupta.

With new peak cap, badges, Gen Rawat makes debut as CDS

With new peak cap, badges, Gen Rawat makes debut as CDS

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

On his first day as CDS, General Rawat paid tribute at the National War Memorial in the heart of New Delhi near India Gate. He wore the uniform representing his parent service.

Tannishtha Chatterjee adopts a girl

Tannishtha Chatterjee adopts a girl

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The actress has adopted a three-year old girl and wants the world to know it's easier than people think.

Ganguly as BCCI boss can bring about a lot of improvements: Saha

Ganguly as BCCI boss can bring about a lot of improvements: Saha

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Saha has seen him in the Bengal dressing room and believed Ganguly as BCCI chief will be an added 'plus point' to the cricketers.

Indian cricket will continue to prosper under Ganguly: Laxman

Indian cricket will continue to prosper under Ganguly: Laxman

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Batting legend V V S Laxman said Indian cricket will undoubtedly continue to prosper under former skipper Sourav Ganguly, who is set to take over as the president of BCCI.

'You need to be really courageous while bowling to Kohli'

'You need to be really courageous while bowling to Kohli'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Virat Kohli has, in the past, been dismissed a number of times by leg-spinners but New Zealand spinner Ish Sodhi doesn't find any distinct weakness in the Indian captain's game. Although he is only 27, Sodhi will be seen in a new role of spin consultant for Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League starting next month, apart from learning about the financial and operational side of franchise management.

2 women officers to operate choppers from warships

2 women officers to operate choppers from warships

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Sub Lieutenant Kumudini Tyagi and SLt Riti Singh would, in effect, be the first set of women airborne tacticians in India who would operate from the deck of warships.