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No going back on Brexit: Theresa May

No going back on Brexit: Theresa May

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

The UK voted to leave the EU, by a margin of 51.9 per cent to 48.1 per cent, in a referendum on 23 June.

Obama names two Indian-Americans to his team

Obama names two Indian-Americans to his team

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

US President Barack Obama has named two Indian-Americans - Vivek Murthy and Islam Siddiqui - to his administration, the White House said. Murthy has been appointed as member of the advisory group on Prevention, Health, Promotion and Integrative and Public Health. Siddiqui would be Obama's Chief Agricultural Negotiator.

Solve Tibetan issue: Tibetan Prime Minister Sangay tells China

Solve Tibetan issue: Tibetan Prime Minister Sangay tells China

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

Dr Lobsang Sangay, who was elected Kalon Tripa (prime minister) of the Tibetan government in exile on April 26, speaks about changes to the Tibetan charter, the new role of the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan administration's relations with China.

Shivpal not in SP's list of star campaigners

Shivpal not in SP's list of star campaigners

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

SP has fielded Shivpal from Jaswant Nagar seat in Etawah district.

Soccer Extras: De Rossi to leave Roma after 18 years

Soccer Extras: De Rossi to leave Roma after 18 years

Rediff.com14 May 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Will Ivanka join Trump's team?

Will Ivanka join Trump's team?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

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ISL: Anelka returns to Mumbai team, this time as player-manager

ISL: Anelka returns to Mumbai team, this time as player-manager

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Former France and Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka will return to Mumbai City FC as the team's marquee player-manager for the second season of the Indian Super League (ISL), the club announced on Friday.

Rejig at Flipkart: Binny now group CEO, K Krishnamurthy CEO

Rejig at Flipkart: Binny now group CEO, K Krishnamurthy CEO

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Flipkart, Jabong-Myntra and PhonePe will operate under this group structure and their CEOs will report to Binny

Downton leaves role as ECB managing director

Downton leaves role as ECB managing director

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Paul Downton is leaving his position as managing director of England cricket, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Wednesday.

Larry Page to replace Schmidt as Google CEO

Larry Page to replace Schmidt as Google CEO

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

Schmidt who has been the CEO for a decade will continue on as executive chairman.

Bond joins Mumbai Indians as bowling coach for IPL 8

Bond joins Mumbai Indians as bowling coach for IPL 8

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Former New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond was on Friday appointed as the bowling coach of Mumbai Indians for the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League later this year.

EPL PIX: Manchester Utd flop again at West Ham; Arsenal win

EPL PIX: Manchester Utd flop again at West Ham; Arsenal win

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

Manchester United's troubled season hit a new low on Saturday as Jose Mourinho saw his gamble on introducing a new tactical system backfire with an insipid 3-1 defeat to West Ham United in the Premier League.

Meet the UN's special representative for aliens!

Meet the UN's special representative for aliens!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2010

In a strange initiative from the United Nations, it is set to appoint an obscure Malaysian astrophysicist to act as Earth's first contact for any aliens that may come visiting. Mazlan Othman, the head of the UN's little-known Office for Outer Space Affairs (Unoosa), will describe her potential new role at a scientific conference at the Royal Society's Kavli conference centre in Buckinghamshire.

All eyes on this Australian beauty

All eyes on this Australian beauty

Rediff.com19 Feb 2017

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Warner vows to bring US closer to India

Warner vows to bring US closer to India

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

US Senator Mark Warner, the new Democratic co-chair of the US Senate India Caucus, has pledged to grow the US-India partnership even further in his new role and promote joint innovation so that both countries could mutually benefit.

Infosys to create 250 new technology jobs in Ireland

Infosys to create 250 new technology jobs in Ireland

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

The project is supported by the Department of Jobs through IDA Ireland.

It's a down-cycle, sector will bounce back: Sachin Bansal

It's a down-cycle, sector will bounce back: Sachin Bansal

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Flipkart faces intense competition from larger global rival Amazon and local rival Snapdeal.

Ex-SL pacer Pushpakumara looks back at career with content

Ex-SL pacer Pushpakumara looks back at career with content

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

Former Sri Lanka pace bowler Ravindra Pushpakumara tells Bikash Mohapatra that he is content about his career with the Lankan cricket team and is excited about working with the Lankan cricket Board.

'Future Group to focus on maintaining No 1 postion

'Future Group to focus on maintaining No 1 postion

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

Raghu Pillai, former director and CEO (operations, strategy and business development) of Reliance Retail, today took over as the chief executive of Kishore Biyani's Future Value Retail. An industry veteran, Pillai talks about his new role with Business Standard.

Pakistan coach Arthur vows to help Amir flourish

Pakistan coach Arthur vows to help Amir flourish

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

New Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur has promised to do everything in his power to help disgraced paceman Mohammad Amir realise his full potential after the bowler was granted a visa for the team's upcoming tour of England. Amir will return to England six years after a spot-fixing scandal in a Lord's test resulted in bans and jail sentences for the then teenage bowler and his former team mates Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif. "He served his time, he's done it," Arthur, who coached Amir at Karachi Kings in Pakistan Super League (PSL), said in his first news conference since succeeding Waqar Younis in the post.

Chandhok to test with Team Lotus

Chandhok to test with Team Lotus

Rediff.com6 Feb 2011

Karun Chandhok will test for Team Lotus in Spain next week as a potential reserve for the Formula One outfit, principal Tony Fernandes said on Sunday.

Dipak Jain named INSEAD dean

Dipak Jain named INSEAD dean

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

Among Jain's responsibilities would be to look for opportunities to build INSEAD programmes in China and India as the business school focuses on growing its global presence and attracting more students from the developing countries.

The changing faces of terror in Pakistan

The changing faces of terror in Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

While the list of terrorists India wants has not changed much over the past two years, there has been a change in the terror hierarchy in Pakistan as key terrorists don new roles.

Real turn to Zidane for European inspiration

Real turn to Zidane for European inspiration

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

Real Madrid will seek inspiration from their former midfielder and France World Cup winner Zinedine Zidane for Tuesday's Champions League match at Ajax Amsterdam, according to Xabi Alonso.

Anushka: Band Baaja Baarat has made me a bankable actor

Anushka: Band Baaja Baarat has made me a bankable actor

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

Anushka Sharma talks about life after Band Baaja Baarat, and her next, Patiala House.

3 Indian-origin MPs including Narayana Murthy's son-in-law inducted into UK govt

3 Indian-origin MPs including Narayana Murthy's son-in-law inducted into UK govt

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Rishi Sunak, Sailesh Vara and Suella Fernandes were the three new Indian-origin MPs to be inducted into the Theresa May govt.

Will Chappell do a Ganguly with Ponting?

Will Chappell do a Ganguly with Ponting?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

Australia skipper Ricky Ponting is likely to be the primary target of the tough calls that Cricket Australia's first full-time selector Greg Chappell is poised to make.

Greg Chappell appointed full-time selector

Greg Chappell appointed full-time selector

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

Former captain Greg Chappell on Monday became Australia's the first full-time selector after being appointed as National Talent Manager by the Cricket Board.

Majority of Indians may switch jobs in 12 months, says survey

Majority of Indians may switch jobs in 12 months, says survey

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Individuals have grown more aware of their market value.

Assam calling Priyanka Chopra

Assam calling Priyanka Chopra

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

In photos: Priyanka Chopra as Assam Tourism's new ambassador.

73% Indian employees expect promotion in next 12 months

73% Indian employees expect promotion in next 12 months

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Bengaluru holds the top spot with 75 per cent respondents satisfied with their general working conditions.

Bill Gates steps down as chairman; Nadella takes over

Bill Gates steps down as chairman; Nadella takes over

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Microsoft Corporation on Tuesday announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Satya Nadella as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors effective immediately.

Veerappan killer to Naxal hunter, CRPF boss speaks

Veerappan killer to Naxal hunter, CRPF boss speaks

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

He had vowed to shave off his head the day he killed the notorious forest brigand Veerappan. On October 18, 2004, when he appeared before the media and announced the death of the dreaded sandalwood smuggler, he became a hero in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.Today, K Vijay Kumar is the Director General of the elite Central Reserve Police Force, which faces the task of combating the Naxal menace.

Unfair to compare me with Dhoni, says Karthik

Unfair to compare me with Dhoni, says Karthik

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Karthik is finally enjoying his time under spotlight, something he has so richly deserved

From defence to insurance, GE is banking on tech to boost growth

From defence to insurance, GE is banking on tech to boost growth

Rediff.com5 May 2018

Six months into his new role, Vishal Wanchoo, president and chief executive officer, GE, South Asia, speaks to Jyoti Mukul about how its horizontal business lines of additives and digital are playing across its verticals.

Queen signs Brexit trigger bill into law

Queen signs Brexit trigger bill into law

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

The Royal Assent authorises Prime Minister Theresa May to invoke Article 50 to begin the country's exit negotiations from the EU.

Ricky Ponting starts new innings as Mumbai Indians coach

Ricky Ponting starts new innings as Mumbai Indians coach

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting began his new innings as the head coach of the Mumbai Indians who commenced their training at the Wankhede Stadium ahead of the Indian Premier League season 8, scheduled to start on April 8.

Walmart names Krish Iyer as India unit CEO

Walmart names Krish Iyer as India unit CEO

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

The appointment will be effective January 20, 2014, the company said in a statement.

RSS senior leader Ram Madhav joins BJP

RSS senior leader Ram Madhav joins BJP

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh leader and in-charge of its media and public relations Ram Madhav has been deputed by the Sangh to work in the Bharatiya Janata Party where he is expected to be given a role by the new party president.

Abhay Deol, Imran Khan clean up their act

Abhay Deol, Imran Khan clean up their act

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

The two actors decide to clean up their act this Earth Day.