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Real estate hogs highest spend in smart city projects

Real estate hogs highest spend in smart city projects

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

The new real estate hubs could typically take between 5 and 10 years to develop depending on the state of economy of the city and the state.

'Meiyappan guilty of wrongdoing in IPL-6'; What the Mudgal report says...

'Meiyappan guilty of wrongdoing in IPL-6'; What the Mudgal report says...

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

The IPL probe report submitted to the Supreme Court by Justice Mukul Mudgal says BCCI chief N Srinivasan's son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan's role in Chennai Super Kings as the team official, and allegations of betting and passing of information against him, stand proved.

Trump names US hostage negotiator as new NSA

Trump names US hostage negotiator as new NSA

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

'I have worked long & hard with Robert. He will do a great job!' he said.

'It won't be very likely...for Costa Rica to go much further'

'It won't be very likely...for Costa Rica to go much further'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Greece coach Fernando Santos took a parting shot at Costa Rica: Teams know all about you now and your World Cup ride is over. The surprise factor has gone.

'Indian coaches not good enough for modern hockey'

'Indian coaches not good enough for modern hockey'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Australian hockey legend Ric Charlesworth says India needs a foreign expert, as, from his experience, Indian coaches are not good enough to fulfill the requirements of modern hockey.

Bird's XI: What the greats say on Tendulkar's omission

Bird's XI: What the greats say on Tendulkar's omission

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

The cricket fraternity in India expressed shock over the omission of legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Don Bradman in the all-time Test eleven named by former English umpire Dickie Bird. Some former cricketers have called his composition "biased" and "ill-balanced".

Madhuri Dixit: Had I really done all those films?

Madhuri Dixit: Had I really done all those films?

Rediff.com17 May 2012

As Madhuri Dixit celebrates her birthday today, May 15, we understand the actress better through a revealing interview in the new book Mother Maiden Mistress: Women in Hindi Cinema 1950-2010.

India-China escalation can be misused by other players: Russia

India-China escalation can be misused by other players: Russia

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

'Russia remains in a unique position since it has special strategic relations with both India and China and these relationships are independent in nature'

Sushma talks tough with China on Azhar; slams double standards on terror

Sushma talks tough with China on Azhar; slams double standards on terror

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

India on Monday did some plain-speaking with China over its blocking of the Indian bid to get JeM chief Masood Azhar banned by the UN and warned the global community of "serious consequences" if it continues to adopt "double standards" in dealing with terrorism.

India, Russia, China discuss Iran, N Korea, terrorism

India, Russia, China discuss Iran, N Korea, terrorism

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

The foreign ministers of India, Russia and China on Friday held discussions on key regional and international issues, including situation in Iran, North Korean rocket launch and terrorism during a trilateral meet in Moscow.

India's best and worst performing states

India's best and worst performing states

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

The sustainable competitiveness report measures of the responsible growth of a state.

'Hectic HIL schedule can be difficult to cope with'

'Hectic HIL schedule can be difficult to cope with'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

Legendary Australian coach Ric Charlesworth said that the teams in the Hockey India League may find the hectic schedule difficult to cope with, but his side will have an advantage with many youngsters.

India-China: What's cooking?

India-China: What's cooking?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

'The fact that Modi and Xi exuded confidence to accelerate the negotiations for a border settlement alone underscores that the Russia-India-China triangle has become very dynamic,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'India inconsistent, but will still qualify for Olympics'

'India inconsistent, but will still qualify for Olympics'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

The aura is long gone and recent performances were inconsistent, but Indian hockey's former technical adviser Ric Charlesworth, who had a controversial stint with the team, still expects his former wards to qualify for London Olympics during the qualifiers, starting in New Delhi on Saturday.

Special: Walking the last walk with Gandhi

Special: Walking the last walk with Gandhi

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

'My heart skipped a beat as I saw myself on the giant screen. I have watched the film a few times since then. And I can still see my face in that brief shot, immortalised like the rest of the film.'

Games organisers defend hockey surface after injury

Games organisers defend hockey surface after injury

Rediff.com3 May 2012

London 2012 officials have defended the preparation of the Olympic hockey pitch after one of Australia's players picked up an injury on the artificial blue surface that ruled him out of the Games.

Foreign ministers of India, China to meet on Friday

Foreign ministers of India, China to meet on Friday

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Foreign Ministers of India and China will meet on Friday for a bilateral meeting in Moscow during which important international issues and terrorism in the region are likely to figure.

Don't shift border resolution goalpost: India envoy to China

Don't shift border resolution goalpost: India envoy to China

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

India has told China not to "shift goalposts" and "confuse" managing the border affairs and restoring peace at the frontiers with the larger issue of the resolution of the boundary question, which is dealt with by different designated mechanisms.

Olympics: Hockey team's early start has Oz coach fuming

Olympics: Hockey team's early start has Oz coach fuming

Rediff.com23 May 2012

Australia's men's hockey coach Ric Charlesworth has slammed London Olympic schedulers for lumbering his team with three early starts in their round-robin matches at the Games.

Munaf fined, Harbhajan warned for arguing with umpires

Munaf fined, Harbhajan warned for arguing with umpires

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

Mumbai Indians' Munaf Patel was docked 25 per cent of his match fee and his captain Harbhajan Singh handed a warning for breach of the IPL Code of Conduct following the heated and prolonged argument they had with the umpires during their side's match against Deccan Chargers in Visakhaptnam on Monday.

Fresh demands to probe, control Murdoch empire

Fresh demands to probe, control Murdoch empire

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

Rupert Murdoch's media empire came under further attack over the weekend.

India engaging with China diplomatically, militarily: Foreign secy

India engaging with China diplomatically, militarily: Foreign secy

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Shringla said that diplomacy is looking at a very changed scenario in terms of how statecraft and relations between countries work in the wake of the pandemic.

Hockey 9's is for India & Pakistan: Charlesworth

Hockey 9's is for India & Pakistan: Charlesworth

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

Traditional rivals India and Pakistan are best-suited for hockey's new nine-a-side format, Hockey 9's which will make its debut with the LANCO International Super Series in Perth from October 20-23, said it's mastermind Ric Charlesworth.

Tibetans held for trying to enter Indo-China meet

Tibetans held for trying to enter Indo-China meet

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

The police on Tuesday foiled an attempt by two Tibetans to enter the venue of the trilateral meeting of Russia, India and China in Bengaluru and took them into custody.

Ponting files: 'There's no replacement for Ponting yet'

Ponting files: 'There's no replacement for Ponting yet'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2011

Ricky Ponting has remained Australia captain despite being well past his use by date because the team simply does not have the replacement for him, says celebrated hockey coach Ric Charlesworth who refused the offer to coach the cricket team at one stage.

I am willing to coach the Indian team: Zaman

I am willing to coach the Indian team: Zaman

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

Former captain and coach of the Pakistan hockey team Tahir Zaman feels that foreign coaches are not a long term solution for India and Pakistan hockey as they come from a completely different background.

'Issues exist in every CWG but India will deliver'

'Issues exist in every CWG but India will deliver'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2010

The crisis-hit Commonwealth Games has got support from an unexpected quarter in Australia's hockey coach Ric Charlesworth, who said controversies are not new in multisport events but exuded confidence that Delhi would deliver the goods.

CWG: Australian firms to sue Kalmadi & CO.

CWG: Australian firms to sue Kalmadi & CO.

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

The controversy-marred Commonwealth Games, held in New Delhi last year, finds itself in yet another embarrassing situation with an Australian company deciding to sue event's organisers over the unpaid bills.

'International cricket not returning to Pak soon'

'International cricket not returning to Pak soon'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

Dave Richardson, ICC general manager for cricket operations, feels that the Pakistan Cricket Board's initiative to host the final of the country's premier first class competition under lights will have a positive impact on the sport.

Oz firm to sue Delhi CWG organisers over dues

Oz firm to sue Delhi CWG organisers over dues

Rediff.com17 Dec 2010

Australian companies are planning to take legal action against the organisers of the New Delhi Commonwealth Games, claiming they are still owed millions for their work and are being blocked from taking their equipment out of India.

'Day hockey matches in CWG crazy, disrepectful'

'Day hockey matches in CWG crazy, disrepectful'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

The Indian hockey team's former technical adviser and current Australia coach Ric Charlesworth lambasted the Delhi Commonwealth Games organisers, calling them "crazy" and "disrespectful" for scheduling matches in the middle of the day.

India, China armies try to cool tensions in Ladakh ahead of FMs meet

India, China armies try to cool tensions in Ladakh ahead of FMs meet

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

The sources said the situation in eastern Ladakh remained 'tense' and that around 30-40 soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) are holding up at a position close to an Indian post in the Rezang-La ridgeline in eastern Ladakh.

I am fit enough to be India hockey coach: Dhanraj

I am fit enough to be India hockey coach: Dhanraj

Rediff.com11 Dec 2010

At a time when Indian hockey is looking for a national coach after Spaniard Jose Brasa's contract was not renewed, former captain Dhanraj Pillay said he is the fittest person for the job.

We attach 'great importance' to Swaraj's visit: China

We attach 'great importance' to Swaraj's visit: China

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

China on Wednesday said it attaches 'great importance' to Sushma Swaraj's visit to Beijing.

Gaddafi appears on TV, vows to beat the West

Gaddafi appears on TV, vows to beat the West

Rediff.com23 Mar 2011

Making his first public appearance since the launch of coalition air strikes on his forces, a defiant Muammar Gaddafi pledged victory and said he was ready to die as a "martyr" in Libya. "In the short term, we'll beat them, in the long term, we'll beat them," thundered Gaddafi, who slammed the West, calling the attack an "unjust aggression".

China cracks down on Tibetan intellectuals

China cracks down on Tibetan intellectuals

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

The arrest and imprisonment of noted environmentalist Karma Samdrup has sent shock waves through the Tibetan community, who perceive it as a renewed crackdown by the Chinese authorities on anyone trying to assert their Tibetan identity.His arrest comes in the wake of reports about the arrest of hundreds of students, bloggers, musicians, artists and businessman for encouraging the secessionist movement in Tibet.

Swaraj to take up death of Indian students, bizman on Russia trip

Swaraj to take up death of Indian students, bizman on Russia trip

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Swaraj on Saturday left for a two-nation three-day visit to Iran and Russia.

India needs 11 million homes, 25 million still vacant

India needs 11 million homes, 25 million still vacant

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

Addressing a real estate conference organised by the RICS, a global body to set standards for realty sector, Krishna said the Centre is revisiting rental law to boost housing supply.

'Video referral good for hockey'

'Video referral good for hockey'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

The video referral system at the hockey World Cup may have disappointed many but New Zealand coach Shane McLeod and his German counterpart Markus Weise feel the newly-introduced system is a valuable addition to the game and only needs some fine-tuning.

'We will exploit chinks in German game in final'

'We will exploit chinks in German game in final'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

Australia coach Ric Charlesrworth is pleased with his side's semi-final win over the Netherlands but said they have to play better to beat nemesis Germany in the World Cup final in New Delhi on Saturday.