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'You cannot play with people's lives'

'You cannot play with people's lives'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

'They are taking the people of the country for granted.'

Govt admits to cyber-attack on Kudankulam nuclear plant

Govt admits to cyber-attack on Kudankulam nuclear plant

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

There is a secured system to tackle cyber attacks and there is a segregation of nuclear generation from the administrative segment, There is a secured system to tackle cyber attacks and there is a segregation of nuclear generation from the administrative segment, he said.

'Fly out Gambhir, Pujara to New Zealand immediately'

'Fly out Gambhir, Pujara to New Zealand immediately'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Former cricketers Chetan Chauhan and Maninder Singh tell Manu Shankar it's time for India to look beyond the struggling Ishant Sharma, and that Gautam Gambhir and Cheteshewar Pujara are best equipped for the conditions in New Zealand.

Accenture plans to reduce workforce

Accenture plans to reduce workforce

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

In India, Accenture said it continues to hire, and as part of its ongoing compensation programs, it also recently recognised a number of its people with bonuses and promotions.

Stats: Dhoni's unique milestone and Southee's century

Stats: Dhoni's unique milestone and Southee's century

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Statistical highlights of the second cricket one-dayer between India and New Zealand in Hamilton.

Rupee worst performer globally during 1-month period

Rupee worst performer globally during 1-month period

Rediff.com18 Nov 2012

Rupee has sharply fallen from 52.88 levels one month ago to 55.16 on Friday.

Kirsten new SA coach; De Villiers ODI, T20 captain

Kirsten new SA coach; De Villiers ODI, T20 captain

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

The former opening batsman will formally take over in August ahead of the two home series against Australia and Sri Lanka, Cricket South Africa said at a news conference on Monday.

England's Swann looking forward to India tour

England's Swann looking forward to India tour

Rediff.com2 May 2011

England off-spinner Graeme Swann is looking forward to this summer's meeting with India, saying for him, it will be the completion of a remarkable cycle.

Pietersen to replace banned Collingwood as England

Pietersen to replace banned Collingwood as England

Rediff.com26 Jun 2008

Kevin Pietersen was named England's stand-in captain for the next four limited-overs internationals, following the ICC's decision to ban Paul Collingwood. Collingwood was given a four-match ban by cricket's governing body for England's slow over rate during Wednesday's one-day defeat to New Zealand.

Henry handball could lead to World Cup ban

Henry handball could lead to World Cup ban

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

France striker Thierry Henry could be banned from the start of the World Cup finals next year after FIFA president Sepp Blatter said his blatant handball against Ireland would be investigated by the world body.

South Africa seal innings win over Australia

South Africa seal innings win over Australia

Rediff.com22 Mar 2009

South Africa completed victory over Australia by an innings and 20 runs in the third Test at Newlands on Sunday, despite an entertaining maiden Test century from Mitchell Johnson.

'Graeme Smith felt threatened by me'

'Graeme Smith felt threatened by me'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2008

Former South Africa all-rounder Lance Klusener considers himself himself lucky to play for his country. 'Some people don't get an opportunity to represent their country despite being very talented,' he says.

Duminy guides South Africa to victory

Duminy guides South Africa to victory

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

JP Duminy scored a career-best 79 not out to guide South Africa to a six-wicket victory over West Indies in the first ODI.

Soaring prices force mills to import cotton

Soaring prices force mills to import cotton

Rediff.com18 Apr 2007

With domestic prices of cotton ruling high, importers have found good parity for buying cotton from abroad and the consignments are expected to land on Indian shores very soon.

Indian-American wins NJ general assembly seat

Indian-American wins NJ general assembly seat

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

Indian-American Upendra J Chivukula (Democrat) won the fourth successive two-year term to the New Jersey general assembly on Wednesday.

Rehman eyeing all-rounder's slot

Rehman eyeing all-rounder's slot

Rediff.com5 Nov 2007

The Pakistan left-arm spinner is focussing on improving his batting in a bid to become a regular feature in the national team.

From Nach Baliye to Leo DiCaprio

From Nach Baliye to Leo DiCaprio

Rediff.com9 Jan 2007

Television actor Gaurav Chopra acts in Hollywood film Blood Diamond.

Meet Bangladesh's first athlete to qualify for Olympics

Meet Bangladesh's first athlete to qualify for Olympics

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Golfer Siddikur Rahman has become Bangladesh's first athlete to qualify for Olympics after finishing 56th in the final eligibility rankings for the Rio Games.

Jury still out on video umpire rulings

Jury still out on video umpire rulings

Rediff.com14 Oct 2005

World XI captain Graeme Smith said he supports the use of television replays after the video umpire gave out three Australian batsmen on the opening day of the ICC Super Test.

Air Arabia announces daily flights to Mumbai

Air Arabia announces daily flights to Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Feb 2005

Air Arabia said it has been granted rights to fly daily to Mumbai from the middle of next month.

India, SA final ODI to start at 2030 hrs

India, SA final ODI to start at 2030 hrs

Rediff.com1 Jul 2007

The series is tied 1-1.

Tunisia score over Australia

Tunisia score over Australia

Rediff.com22 Jun 2005

Brazilian-born Francileudo dos Santos scored twice to give the Africans a 2-0 win over Australia in the Confederations Cup.

Another scandal hits SA sport

Another scandal hits SA sport

Rediff.com14 Jun 2004

The country is reeling from a match-fixing probe involving soccer officials and referees. \n\n

Statistical highlights, Day 4

Statistical highlights, Day 4

Rediff.com2 Dec 2004

Smith calls for greater maturity

Smith calls for greater maturity

Rediff.com9 Oct 2003

Exim Bank to lend $150 mn to developing countries

Exim Bank to lend $150 mn to developing countries

Rediff.com12 May 2004

The Export-Import Bank of India is planning to extend loans worth $150 million to the developing countries in Africa, Asia and Europe in six months.

Sports Shorts: Jamshedpur play another goal-less draw in ISL 4

Sports Shorts: Jamshedpur play another goal-less draw in ISL 4

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday

What a year to remember for Indian golf!

What a year to remember for Indian golf!

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

New stars emerged on the horizon in Shubhankar Sharma and Ajeetesh Sandhu even as familiar faces strengthened their stranglehold by picking up their own set of titles in a season of new highs for Indian golf.

Not India's fault that Smith and Warner were not picked: Gavaskar

Not India's fault that Smith and Warner were not picked: Gavaskar

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

India's history-making cricket team was showered with gushing praise by former players with batting great Sunil Gavaskar slamming criticism that the triumph came against a weakened Australian team.

Teen golf sensation Aditi Ashok makes waves in breakthrough year

Teen golf sensation Aditi Ashok makes waves in breakthrough year

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Eighteen-year-old Aditi Ashok was the brightest star on the country's golfing circuit this year and was fittingly named the Ladies European Tour's Rookie of the Year for becoming the first Indian to win two back-to-back titles in her first year on the tour. Here is a look back at how India's golfers fared in 2016

Sports Shorts: Sereno strike helps Chennaiyin beat FC Pune City; Atwal loses

Sports Shorts: Sereno strike helps Chennaiyin beat FC Pune City; Atwal loses

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday