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Rupee drops further

Rupee drops further

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

In New York market, the US dollar pared losses on Wednesday amid reports that cut into optimism that Washington lawmakers are close to a deal to avoid going over the fiscal cliff.

Aussie Hughes claims 'sacrifices' made to earn Test recall

Aussie Hughes claims 'sacrifices' made to earn Test recall

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Phillip Hughes, who has been named in the Australia squad for the first Test match against Sri Lanka in Hobart, has claimed he has worked hard on his technique and made sacrifices to earn his baggy green once again.

Rivals eye Mahindra's American truck partner

Rivals eye Mahindra's American truck partner

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Volkswagen, which has two heavy-duty truck brands, Scania and MAN, is eyeing an equity stake in Navistar to gain a stronger foothold in the US commercial vehicle market, according to international media reports.

Tour de France: Van Avermaet clinches rare victory

Tour de France: Van Avermaet clinches rare victory

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Greg van Avermaet, one of cycling's nearly men, enjoyed a rare victory when he claimed the 13th stage of the Tour de France on Friday with a late burst of speed in an uphill finale.

SC disagrees with Centre that adultery law is needed to save marriages

SC disagrees with Centre that adultery law is needed to save marriages

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

The bench said the law in question was only 'targetting' married women and not the men who can have relationships with unmarried women, widow and married women with the consent of their husbands.

Zurich Airport eyes Navi Mumbai, Goa

Zurich Airport eyes Navi Mumbai, Goa

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Even as German airport developer Fraport AG is shutting its operations in India, deciding to sell its small stake in the Delhi airport, its competitor in Europe, Zurich Airport, is bullish on Asia's third-largest economy. The company is eying investments in the greenfield international airport projects at Navi Mumbai and Goa.

Court seeks ATR from cops on Ramdev's anti-MP remarks

Court seeks ATR from cops on Ramdev's anti-MP remarks

Rediff.com22 May 2012

A Delhi court on Tuesday asked the city police to apprise it of the action taken by it on a complaint against Yoga Guru Ramdev for his controversial remarks against parliamentarians.

Shinde shift amid black outs called an 'irony'

Shinde shift amid black outs called an 'irony'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

There was no 'power' for Home Minister P Chidambaram on Tuesday while the promotion of Power Minister Sushilkumar Shinde as his successor on a day when unprecedented electricity failure hit the country was described as an 'irony'.

Anna draws huge crowds once again; joins indefinite fast

Anna draws huge crowds once again; joins indefinite fast

Rediff.com29 Jul 2012

As thousands gathered at Jantar Mantar to support Team Anna's fight for the Jan Lokpal Bill, Anna Hazre joined other fasting members, while Arvind Kejriwal released his book titled Swaraj. Priyanka reports.

Reliance-RTL JV to launch channel Thrill

Reliance-RTL JV to launch channel Thrill

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

RTL is part of Europe's largest media firm, Bertelsmann AG, and has a market cap of $15.5 billion (Rs 69,900 crore).

Arms dealer bribe case: CBI seeks statement of Verma aide

Arms dealer bribe case: CBI seeks statement of Verma aide

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation has sought the statement of businessman Abhishek Verma's associate C Edmond Allen in connection with alleged bribe $530,000 he took from Rheinmetall Air Defence AG.

Sania-Nuria finish runners-up at China Open

Sania-Nuria finish runners-up at China Open

Rediff.com6 Oct 2012

India's Sania Mirza on Saturday ended her 2012 season on a disappointing note after she and her partner Nuria Llagostera Vives suffered a straight-set loss in the summit clash of the China Open in Beijing.

Walmart, Metro withdraw Maggi from India stores

Walmart, Metro withdraw Maggi from India stores

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

While Reliance Retail did not comment, sources said the company will have to follow order, at least in Delhi.

Really! Women to sleep with robots?

Really! Women to sleep with robots?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

This sadly is expected to be the future of sex!

No security threat to World T20, say organisers

No security threat to World T20, say organisers

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

A reported theft at Sri Lanka Cricket headquarters last September, which led to speculation of a security threat to the World Twenty20 Championships in Colombo, never happened, with the tournament director insisting that no safety plan was stolen.

BharatBenz ready to take on the Indian roads

BharatBenz ready to take on the Indian roads

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

By designing trucks just for the Indian market, the vaunted German auto maker is about to start what analysts are calling a 'bloodbath' in the industry.

Why Maruti has set aside Rs 4,000 crore

Why Maruti has set aside Rs 4,000 crore

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

MSIL would also focus more on bringing out models with auto gear shift technology.

Adidas ex-MD seeks Rs 127-mn dues, Rs 150-mn damages

Adidas ex-MD seeks Rs 127-mn dues, Rs 150-mn damages

Rediff.com4 May 2012

The battle between German sportswear giant Adidas AG and its former managing director in India Subhinder Singh Prem escalated on Thursday after he sent a legal notice to the company and its CEO Herbert Hainer.

Game, set, match: Nissan signs US Open champ Osaka as brand ambassador

Game, set, match: Nissan signs US Open champ Osaka as brand ambassador

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

Osaka, 20, shot to international fame on Saturday when she defeated 36-year-old American Serena Williams at Flushing Meadows to become the first Japanese player to claim a Grand Slam singles crown.

Saif: In reel or real life, Kareena pairs best with me

Saif: In reel or real life, Kareena pairs best with me

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

Saif Ali Khan talks about his ambitious film Agent Vinod, and his stunning co-star.

Adani group to operate five airports for 50 years

Adani group to operate five airports for 50 years

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The Adanis were the highest bidder for the Ahmedabad, Thiruvananthapuram, Lucknow, Mangaluru and Jaipur airports.

On the ATP Tour  winning in succession is what matters

On the ATP Tour winning in succession is what matters

Rediff.com23 Apr 2012

Rafael Nadal's mauling of Novak Djokovic in the final of the Monte Carlo Masters on Sunday was memorable in more ways than one.

Saeed begins campaign against NATO supply route reopening

Saeed begins campaign against NATO supply route reopening

Rediff.com21 Apr 2012

Saeed has pledged to tour the country to mobilise the people against any decision by the government to reopen the supply routes, which were closed after a cross-border NATO air strike killed 24 Pakistani soldiers in November.

'Modi must resist US pressure on drug patents'

'Modi must resist US pressure on drug patents'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Western drugmakers, including Pfizer Inc, Novartis AG, Roche Holding AG and Sanofi SA, covet a bigger share of the fast-growing Indian drugs market.

MP: Relief for Nirmal Baba, HC grants anticipatory bail

MP: Relief for Nirmal Baba, HC grants anticipatory bail

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

In a major relief to controversial self-proclaimed godman Nirmal Baba, the Madhya Pradesh high court in Jabalpur granted him an anticipatory bail on Monday.

Stunning photos of 2013 Mercedes Roadster

Stunning photos of 2013 Mercedes Roadster

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

Luxury car manufacturer is planning to launch a new model, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL.

Shoaib Malik plays club game in Delhi; BCCI in dark

Shoaib Malik plays club game in Delhi; BCCI in dark

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik's played a match for Hargopal CC on June 5, at the Modern School ground on Barakhamba Road, and scored 26 runs.

Bhanwari Devi case: CBI grills Maderna's wife, Malkhan's sons

Bhanwari Devi case: CBI grills Maderna's wife, Malkhan's sons

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday grilled former Rajasthan minister Mahipal Maderna's wife Leela and two sons of Member of Legislative Assembly Malkhan Singh in connection with the Bhanwari Devi abduction case. They are all being quizzed at the circuit house in Jaipur, CBI sources said. Osian MLA Maderna is under judicial custody, while Luni MLA Singh has skipped questioning for the past several days despite repeated summons.

Swann checks India's march after Sehwag's ton

Swann checks India's march after Sehwag's ton

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

Graeme Swann helped England restore parity on Day 1 of the opening Test against India at Motera on Thursday. The spinner struck at regular intervals to finish with figures of four for 85 and keep the visitors in the game after Virender Sehwag slammed his first century in two years. At stumps, the hosts were 323 for 4.

Uttarakhand crisis: SC grants Centre time to clear stance on floor test

Uttarakhand crisis: SC grants Centre time to clear stance on floor test

Rediff.com4 May 2016

The SC accepted the Centre's plea that two more days be given to respond to the suggestion about the feasibility of holding a floor test in Uttarakhand assembly.

VW puts on hold Rs 2,000-cr investment in Maha

VW puts on hold Rs 2,000-cr investment in Maha

Rediff.com17 May 2012

In January this year, VW had said it will invest a minimum of Rs 2,000 crore on its Indian operations by 2013 to ramp up capacity, launch new models and strengthen research activities.

IPL woes mount as franchisees have little say

IPL woes mount as franchisees have little say

Rediff.com15 Feb 2012

Some franchises, says Bikash Mohapatra, are uncertain whether their best interests are addressed in decision-making by the IPL's governing council.

I and my family have no stake in Aircel or Maxis: PC

I and my family have no stake in Aircel or Maxis: PC

Rediff.com10 May 2012

The Opposition on Thursday targeted P Chidambaram in the Lok Sabha over the Aircel-Maxis deal, dubbing it as a "big scam" allegedly involving his son, but the home minister dismissed the charges as "wild and reckless".

UBS India head Girotra resigns

UBS India head Girotra resigns

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

UBS AG's head of operations (India), Manisha Girotra has resigned from the bank to pursue her own business venture. The lender has named Aashish Kamat as the new head of its India business.

Draft report on 2G loss highlighted possibilities: CAG

Draft report on 2G loss highlighted possibilities: CAG

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

Against the backdrop of dispute over figures of presumptive loss in 2G spectrum allocation, the Comptroller and AG has said the draft report which had put Rs 2,645 crore as one of the loss figures could not "conclusively" bring out the potential loss and merely highlighted "possibilities."

ICICI's Chanda Kochhar is among the world's sexiest CEOs

ICICI's Chanda Kochhar is among the world's sexiest CEOs

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

Chief executive officers (CEOs) are known not just for their outstanding capabilities, they are also famous as style icons.

'We don't need security. People of Telangana will protect us'

'We don't need security. People of Telangana will protect us'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

Two Congress members of Parliament from Telangana region have sent back their gunmen to the government saying the people were enough to protect them and they don't need any security.

Mallya offers to repay Rs 4,000 cr to banks by Sep

Mallya offers to repay Rs 4,000 cr to banks by Sep

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Vijay Mallya on Wednesday gave a proposal to the Supreme Court to repay around Rs 4,000 crore (Rs 40 billion) loan to banks by September this year.

Dhoni not an intelligent Test captain, says Azhar

Dhoni not an intelligent Test captain, says Azhar

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin feels that current skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni lacks 'a bit of intelligence' when it comes to leading the side in Test cricket and there should be different captains for all three formats of the game.