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After Champions Trophy silver, focus now on Rio: hockey coach

After Champions Trophy silver, focus now on Rio: hockey coach

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Having achieved the goal of a podium finish at the recently-concluded Champions Trophy in London, the Indian men's hockey team chief coach Roelant Oltmans has now set his eyes on his next big target -- the Rio Olympics.

Kyrgios melts down again during Cincinnati loss

Kyrgios melts down again during Cincinnati loss

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Top seeded Ash Barty overcame a slow start to defeat Maria Sharapova 6-4 6-1, while Simona Halep battled past Ekaterina Alexandrova 3-6 7-5 6-4 in the second round of the Cincinnati Masters on Wednesday.

Gopichand hopes doubles coach will get India more Olympic spots

Gopichand hopes doubles coach will get India more Olympic spots

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

BAI has confirmed the services of Tan Kim, who will be joining the Indian team by the end of September to work with the top doubles players.

I expected India to win the Test series but not 3-0: Gavaskar

I expected India to win the Test series but not 3-0: Gavaskar

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

India's 3-0 whitewash of South Africa in the four-match Test series has surprised former captain Sunil Gavaskar even though he feels that the Proteas were incapable of playing on Indian pitches.

8 million trees are cut per year to make pencils! They can change that

8 million trees are cut per year to make pencils! They can change that

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Two young entrepreneurs from Tamil Nadu are making pencils eco-friendly.

Boxer Sarita Devi producing champions in her academy

Boxer Sarita Devi producing champions in her academy

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

India's premier boxer legend Sarita Laishram Devi has started an endeavour to train young talents from her state of Manipur, with many budding boxers undergoing training at Sarita's boxing academy.

Regional languages rule TV!

Regional languages rule TV!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

The four south Indian languages grew by 7% while regional languages within the Hindi speaking markets (such as Bhojpuri, Bangla, Marathi, etc) grew by 26%.

Dhoni only wanted to make way for Pant in T20s, says Kohli

Dhoni only wanted to make way for Pant in T20s, says Kohli

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

India captain Virat Kohli reiterated that Mahendra Singh Dhoni remains an integral part of the ODI team and the veteran wicket-keeper batsman decided not to play the upcoming T20I series against West Indies and Australia only to make way for the much younger Rishabh Pant.

How Bollywood's writers are fighting back

How Bollywood's writers are fighting back

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

'The writer remains the most creative force in the process.' 'Producers need to be inventive in how they reward good writing.'

'World C'ship taught me a lesson... to work on my stamina!'

'World C'ship taught me a lesson... to work on my stamina!'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal says the Glasgow World Championship made her realise that she needs to work harder on her stamina and beat tougher players to regain her place among badminton's top-10.

Congress rules out supporting Sena to capture power at BMC

Congress rules out supporting Sena to capture power at BMC

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

Congress's Mumbai unit president Sanjay Nirupam also told reporters that the party was planning to hold discussions with like-minded parties for a common candidate in mayor's election.

Tennis round-up: Cilic gives Nadal reality check

Tennis round-up: Cilic gives Nadal reality check

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

'This was the first time that I played points and that was too much for me today'

Chandra and his 3S philosophy to take Tata Sons ahead

Chandra and his 3S philosophy to take Tata Sons ahead

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

The Tata Group has close to 110 companies and Chandrasekaran plans to bring this number down to around five or six.

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz in India, again

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz in India, again

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

The company's Indian operation, a joint venture with Tata Global Beverages, has got a new CEO.

Bolt's last-gasp withdrawal fuels speculation

Bolt's last-gasp withdrawal fuels speculation

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Usain Bolt's lack of form combined with his late withdrawal from the Jamaican 100 metres national trials on Thursday have raised more doubts about the future of the world's fastest man.

Soccer Extras: US women's team feted in New York

Soccer Extras: US women's team feted in New York

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

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

China to have world's longest metro rail network

China to have world's longest metro rail network

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Four new subway lines will open to the public this month, which will extend the capital's subway to 527 kms, the longest in the country.

Sony Xperia XZ is a standout phone

Sony Xperia XZ is a standout phone

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Despite being steady, the Sony Xperia XZ has room for improvement.

How Chandra plans to tackle the 2 key challenges of Tata group

How Chandra plans to tackle the 2 key challenges of Tata group

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

At the end of 2018-19, the Tata group had a consolidated debt of Rs 2.77 trillion. Tatas not only plan to avoid big-ticket acquisitions for now, the group's main focus will be on improving key metrics and reduce debt, say Shally Seth Mohile & Dev Chatterjee.

We are focused on winning a world title: Jhulan

We are focused on winning a world title: Jhulan

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Jhulan Goswami said winning a World Cup title remains her ultimate dream

Chahal looking forward to tips from Hirwani ahead of England tour

Chahal looking forward to tips from Hirwani ahead of England tour

Rediff.com13 May 2018

Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is focused on making good use of the one-month break post the Indian Premier League to sharpen his skill sets at the National Cricket Academy under Narendra Hirwani before embarking on India's challenging tour of the United Kingdom.

Tennis Roundup: Konta through to semi-finals; Berdych crashes out

Tennis Roundup: Konta through to semi-finals; Berdych crashes out

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the tennis courts.

Rolls-Royce to axe 400 more jobs

Rolls-Royce to axe 400 more jobs

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

The group issued a profit warning last year as it was hit by the slump in oil prices.

China finds 40 problems in its troops' training

China finds 40 problems in its troops' training

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Chinese military has identified a host of problems after conducting massive military exercises for the first time to sharpen the troops' fighting capability which if not rectified will hinder its ability to win wars.

Review: There has never been a film like Boyhood

Review: There has never been a film like Boyhood

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Boyhood will open your mind a little bit more toward the possibilities great cinema holds, says Raja Sen.

PM must quit, has no moral right to continue: Mamata

PM must quit, has no moral right to continue: Mamata

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

'He (Modi) thinks as if he is a tiger, and the only one who is right,' Mamata said.

IndiGo pilots up in arms over 'foreign hands'

IndiGo pilots up in arms over 'foreign hands'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The IAF pilots, who are middle-aged, are willing to fly any number of hours, as they are keen to make quick money before they retire

How to make the most of your online job search

How to make the most of your online job search

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Sharpen your speaking skills; this would help you connect better

Jobs for India's Youth: Modi's biggest challenge

Jobs for India's Youth: Modi's biggest challenge

Rediff.com5 May 2016

'It is at the root of all the reservation tussles, and the sharpening polarisation that we witness today, be it on Jat politics or the problems faced by Indians from the north-east in many places,' says Ambassador Kishan S Rana.

30 crore people still live in extreme poverty in India

30 crore people still live in extreme poverty in India

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

India has halved incidence of poverty from 1990s

US will surely understand: Jaishankar on S-400 deal

US will surely understand: Jaishankar on S-400 deal

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

"It would be my hope that people understand why this particular transaction is important for us," the EAM said in Washington, DC.

No scope left for BJP to defend Raje, says Sachin Pilot

No scope left for BJP to defend Raje, says Sachin Pilot

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Congress said the BJP should ask Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje to step down as it can no longer "continue to defend the indefensible".

Has the Big Four become Big Five now?

Has the Big Four become Big Five now?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Stanislas Wawrinka should stop being so modest and put himself on a par with the so-called Big Four.

'I was shocked when I saw the injury'

'I was shocked when I saw the injury'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

'The school's criminality needs to established. The school should be booked for scarring my innocent child for no fault of hers and letting something like this happen in the classroom,' the girl's mother tells Rediff.com in an email.

After Brazil's early Copa exit, speculation rife about Dunga's future

After Brazil's early Copa exit, speculation rife about Dunga's future

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Defiant Brazil manager Dunga brushed off suggestions that early elimination from the Copa America would cost him his job on Sunday, telling reporters that he feared 'only death' and not unemployment.

At Augusta, the Masters show the way forward for golf

At Augusta, the Masters show the way forward for golf

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

'There was a universal feeling that not much is known about amateur and professional golf in India, and also how golf is developing in what is going to be a very big economy in just a few years.' 'They all want India to be ready and accessible.'

Infosys bridges gap with rivals after lucrative deal wins

Infosys bridges gap with rivals after lucrative deal wins

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Infosys has been focusing on winning more lucrative digital technology and automation outsourcing contracts.

India IT firms may raise fees to counter dearer US visas

India IT firms may raise fees to counter dearer US visas

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

India's roughly $150 billion outsourcing sector generates about three quarters of its revenue from the United States.

Congress will be wiped out in polls for its 'sins': Modi

Congress will be wiped out in polls for its 'sins': Modi

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Sharpening his attack against the Congress, Narendra Modi on Friday said an anti-Congress storm was brewing in the country and it would intensify into a 'tsunami', which the party would not be able to survive in the Lok Sabha elections.

Get ready to meet Vistara's RADA at Delhi's T3

Get ready to meet Vistara's RADA at Delhi's T3

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

The Tata-SIA airline Vistara is gearing up to station an indigenously developed robot, RADA, at its signature lounge at Delhi airport's Terminal 3. Powered by AI, the robot is programmed to scan boarding passes, provide information on the terminal, departure gates, real-time flight status and weather conditions of destination city etc. And RADA can also entertain people by playing games and multimedia content, says Sangeeta Tanwar.