News for '-sharpen'

COVID-19 lockdown: Golfer Rashid turns to martial arts to stay fit

COVID-19 lockdown: Golfer Rashid turns to martial arts to stay fit

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Rashid Khan is ranked inside top 60 in the Olympic Golf Qualification Rankings -- the cut-off for Olympics -- but with the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down all events globally, including India, he too has been confined to home.

Twitter takes on Instagram, Facebook

Twitter takes on Instagram, Facebook

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Twitter's new release came days after Instagram unexpectedly said it would no longer allow Twitter to display Instagram photos.

McDonald's ties up with Chhota Bheem

McDonald's ties up with Chhota Bheem

Rediff.com8 May 2013

In the latest initiative, the US food giant has roped in popular Indian cartoon character Chhota Bheem to sell various items through its retail outlets in India.

Cognizant to cut up to 7,000 jobs in next few months

Cognizant to cut up to 7,000 jobs in next few months

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The company has not detailed out the geographies that would be impacted by the reductions. However, given that India accounts for the biggest share of the company's headcount, the impact of these layoffs is expected to be significant.

COVID-19 break a blessing in disguise for this golfer

COVID-19 break a blessing in disguise for this golfer

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Shubhankar Sharma believes he will be in better form when he tees up for what will be his first professional tournament in four months.

Citigroup's statement on the new succession plan

Citigroup's statement on the new succession plan

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

The Board of Directors of Citigroup on Monday announced that Vikram Pandit has stepped down as the Company's Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board, effective immediately.

India test fires 700 km range Agni-I missile

India test fires 700 km range Agni-I missile

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

The surface-to-surface missile was test-fired from a mobile launcher at about 0830 hrs from launch pad-4 of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Wheeler Island, about 100 km from Balasore in Odisha, defence sources said.

Akshay, Salman etc may have to take pay cut

Akshay, Salman etc may have to take pay cut

Rediff.com7 May 2020

'Their income will reduce, but not the fees.'

Hafeez urges PCB to organise more Test matches

Hafeez urges PCB to organise more Test matches

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

Pakistan's Twenty20 captain Mohammad Hafeez has urged the PCB to organise more Test matches for the national team as he feels that the players can sharpen their cricketing skills only by playing the longest format of the game.

Hafeez urges PCB to organise more Test matches

Hafeez urges PCB to organise more Test matches

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

Pakistan's Twenty20 captain Mohammad Hafeez has urged the PCB to organise more Test matches for the national team as he feels that the players can sharpen their cricketing skills only by playing the longest format of the game.

Would be devastating if India don't tour Australia: Labuschagne

Would be devastating if India don't tour Australia: Labuschagne

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Australia's batting sensation Marnus Labuschagne on Monday said he and his team would be "pretty devastated" if India don't tour Down Under later this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. India's tour of Australia will begin with a T20I tri-series in October and is scheduled to end with a four-match Test series in December. The speculation on the tour is because of the travel restrictions currently in place and the uncertainty surrounding how long it would take to control the pandemic.

It won't be easy for Modi to be BJP's nominee for PM

It won't be easy for Modi to be BJP's nominee for PM

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

'No BJP leader trusts him. His bid for the position will sharpen inner-party rivalries. The RSS is wary of him because he is too much of an individualistic autocrat and has destroyed the Sangh in Gujarat,' says Praful Bidwai.

Joshna posts first-ever win over legendary Nicol

Joshna posts first-ever win over legendary Nicol

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

Joshna Chinappa beat former world number one Nicol David 11-8, 11-8, 11-8 in the second round of the El Gouna International squash tournament in El Gouna (Egypt) for her first ever win over the legendary Malaysian.

NBA is coming to India! Sacramento vs Indiana in Mumbai

NBA is coming to India! Sacramento vs Indiana in Mumbai

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

The country will host the first ever live NBA match in October this year

Cheteshwar Pujara's amazing rise: A father's story

Cheteshwar Pujara's amazing rise: A father's story

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

Arvind Pujara, in conversation with Haresh Pandya, discusses the rise of his son, Indian cricket's new star Cheteshwar.

In this new world, data is the new wealth: Mukesh Ambani

In this new world, data is the new wealth: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

For India to succeed in this data driven revolution, we will have to migrate the control and ownership of Indian data back to India: Mukesh Ambani.

Did TN police torture 14 Nari Koravas to give false confessions?

Did TN police torture 14 Nari Koravas to give false confessions?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Police in southern Tamil Nadu are facing grave charges of falsely implicating members of a nomadic tribe and torturing them into admitting to crimes they did not commit. A Ganesh Nadar reports from Kanyakumari.

Nuclear capable Agni-II missile test-fired

Nuclear capable Agni-II missile test-fired

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Sharpening its missile teeth, India on Thursday successfully test-fired its medium range nuclear capable Agni-II missile with a strike range of 2000 km as part of a user trial by the army from the Wheeler Island off Odisha coast.

Rejuvenated Amla hungry for World Cup success

Rejuvenated Amla hungry for World Cup success

Rediff.com23 May 2019

He missed the ODI series against Sri Lanka earlier this year, with Aiden Markram taking his place as an opener alongside vice-captain Quinton de Kock in the series.

Raisina Hill being used as a dumping ground, says Sangma

Raisina Hill being used as a dumping ground, says Sangma

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Sharpening his attack on United Progressive Alliance rival Pranab Mukherjee, Opposition-backed Presidential nominee P A Sangma on Tuesday said Rashtrapati Bhavan was being used as a "dumping ground" for the "failed" former finance minister.

Photos: Fatherhood hasn't slowed record-breaking Messi

Photos: Fatherhood hasn't slowed record-breaking Messi

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi became a father for the first time last month at the age of 25 but parenthood doesn't appear to have slowed the Argentine down and if anything has sharpened his appetite for goals.

MRF Pace Foundation appoints McGrath as Director

MRF Pace Foundation appoints McGrath as Director

Rediff.com2 Sep 2012

Former Australia fast bowler Glenn McGrath will take over the role of Director at the MRF PaceFoundation from compatriot Dennis Lillee, who has opted out after serving the academy for 25 years.

The Family Man 2 review

The Family Man 2 review

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Manoj Bajpayee simply lives, and loves, the role -- of a man who life is fast passing by, and who continues to live the lie of a simple government servant, observes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

India will prove themselves at Tokyo Olympics, says Sreejesh

India will prove themselves at Tokyo Olympics, says Sreejesh

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

India hockey star P R Sreejesh feels that goalkeepers are like wine which gets tastier if kept longer, reflecting on his illustrious career from warming the bench to becoming one of the best in the world.

PIX: Descendents of a Mughal emperor live in penury

PIX: Descendents of a Mughal emperor live in penury

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

The story of middle-aged Sultana Begum is heart-wrenching. Her husband Mirza Bedar Bakht, the great grandson of last Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar, died in penury.

CSR norms: Is India moving back to Inspector Raj?

CSR norms: Is India moving back to Inspector Raj?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

According to experts by making CSR spending mandatory, the government has made it into a statutory due like tax but with none of its democratic quality.

What Pakistan, England players are missing by IPL absence

What Pakistan, England players are missing by IPL absence

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Asserting that the Indian Premier League is a great platform to sharpen skills, legendary pacer Wasim Akram said Pakistan and England are losing out big time by their players not playing in the cash-rich Twenty20 cricket tournament.

'Assembly polls are the semi-finals before 2014 elections'

'Assembly polls are the semi-finals before 2014 elections'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2011

With the announcement of the dates of the forthcoming assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Manipur, Goa and Uttrakhand, political parties have sharpened their attacks on their rivals in order to score a political advantage and attract voters to their fold. Bharatiya Janata party leader Rajnath Singh claimed that Congress party's presence in UP polls would be insignificant.

Advani's yatra plan is a farce:  CPI-M

Advani's yatra plan is a farce: CPI-M

Rediff.com16 Sep 2011

Terming Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani's proposed 'rath yatra' as a "farce", the Communist Party of India-Marxist has said the country can ill-afford the sharpening of communal polarisation under the "veil" of fighting corruption.

8 lessons from COVID-19

8 lessons from COVID-19

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Remember the trees that bend during the storm will survive; the ones that try to defy and stand straight tend to get damaged and uprooted, points out management guru Virender Kapoor.

Microsoft to cut 7,800 jobs

Microsoft to cut 7,800 jobs

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Microsoft Corp said on Wednesday it would cut 7,800 jobs and write down about $7.6 billion related to its Nokia handset business, which it acquired in 2014.

F-INSAS: Arming the solider of the future

F-INSAS: Arming the solider of the future

Rediff.com26 Oct 2011

Technology is a continuum and so is the concept of warfare. We are witnessing a revolution in military affairs and influx of technology into the defence weapon systems, leading to sharpening of the cutting edge of the fighting forces is the most important aspect of this revolution. These critical advances in the emerging technologies in turn enhance military capabilities and create an enormous impact on the armed forces.

Saina's weak wrist stroke compels her to train harder

Saina's weak wrist stroke compels her to train harder

Rediff.com23 Apr 2012

Saina Nehwal is sweating it out a bit more in training ahead of the Yonex Sunrise India Open because the ace Indian shuttler says she sometimes forgets her strokes.

10 career tips for Indian techies

10 career tips for Indian techies

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Employers are now looking to hire professionals who can demonstrate their skills rather than reel off a catalogue of undirected theoretical qualifications.

How veteran Venus is preparing for Konta barrage

How veteran Venus is preparing for Konta barrage

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

American veteran Venus Williams was sharpening her reactions for the barrage of big serves she can expect in her Wimbledon semi-final against British favourite Johanna Konta on Thursday, going through a relentless practise routine on the eve of battle.

PMO responsible for Kalmadi's appointment: BJP

PMO responsible for Kalmadi's appointment: BJP

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday sharpened its attack against Sports Minister Ajay Maken for allegedly misleading the Lok Sabha on appointment of Suresh Kalmadi as Commonwealth Games organising Committee head, saying the Comptroller and Auditor General report makes it clear that prime minister's office responsible for it.

Renowned artist Yusuf Arakkal passes away

Renowned artist Yusuf Arakkal passes away

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Recently, he received the prestigious Lorenzo De Medici Gold Medal, at Florence Internazionale Biennale, in Florence, Italy, for his work Bacon's Man with the Child and Priest.

How Taapsee transformed into Rashmi Rocket

How Taapsee transformed into Rashmi Rocket

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

'In spite of her 12-hour shoot, Taapsee used to train every day, completing all her workouts without complaining.'

India needn't match China bullet for bullet

India needn't match China bullet for bullet

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

All that India must aim for is to match China's military prowess adjusted to equal Beijing's India-specific military capability, argues Vivek Gumaste.