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G20 biz leaders demand bold reform agenda for global growth

G20 biz leaders demand bold reform agenda for global growth

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's views that improving the health of financial markets alone cannot fuel growth, G20 business leaders on Friday said vigorous efforts should be made to go beyond fiscal and monetary policy to kickstart world economy and create jobs.

'Expect tough cricket from Australia'

'Expect tough cricket from Australia'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

But former Pakistan pacer, Wasim Akram says it will be emotionally very demanding for the Australians to get back on the field.

BIG setback for Proteas as Philander ruled out of Test series

BIG setback for Proteas as Philander ruled out of Test series

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

The pacer injures ankle during warm-up session; Kyle Abbott has been called up as replacement

Shocked players to be counselled following Hughes's nasty head blow

Shocked players to be counselled following Hughes's nasty head blow

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Traumatised players from the New South Wales and South Australia teams are being offered counselling after batsman Phillip Hughes was taken to hospital following a shocking head injury that needed mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and surgery.

Warner and new bowlers inspire Aussie T20 win

Warner and new bowlers inspire Aussie T20 win

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Three debutant bowlers and a typically rampaging innings from David Warner helped Australia coast to a six-wicket victory over Pakistan in their sole Twenty20 international in Dubai on Sunday.

De Villiers gets paternity leave, while four uncapped players called-up

De Villiers gets paternity leave, while four uncapped players called-up

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Opener Reeza Hendricks, wicketkeeper Dane Vilas, spinner Aaron Phangiso and fast bowler Kagiso Rabada, who have all previously represented the country in the limited overs formats, picked for Bangladesh Tests

Day night Test, PHOTOS: Australia take control in Adelaide

Day night Test, PHOTOS: Australia take control in Adelaide

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

Australia took firm control of the day-night third Test on Saturday when they reduced South Africa to 194 for six at the close on day three, only 70 runs ahead of their hosts.

Helpless in clearing dues, Choksi tells staff

Helpless in clearing dues, Choksi tells staff

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

'The fact remains that as of today, the justice that I deserve is far off, as it shall take time to prove my innocence, and the future seems uncertain presently,' Mehul Choksi tells his employees in a letter.

Desi medical devices firms fight global cos with aggressive pricing

Desi medical devices firms fight global cos with aggressive pricing

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Welcome to India's medical devices companies which are successfully locking horns with global giants, whether in India or abroad.

We will exit Vodafone in 12-18 months: Ajay Piramal

We will exit Vodafone in 12-18 months: Ajay Piramal

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

Even after investing almost Rs 6,000 crore, Ajay Piramal, chairman of the company, insists it is a short-term investment.

Rabada to replace injured Steyn for South Africa

Rabada to replace injured Steyn for South Africa

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn will miss the second Test against England, which starts at Newlands on Saturday, after failing to recover from a shoulder injury, captain Hashim Amla said.

South Africa's Rabada claims hat-trick on debut against Bangladesh

South Africa's Rabada claims hat-trick on debut against Bangladesh

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

South Africa's Kagiso Rabada became only the second bowler to claim a hat-trick on his one-day international debut when he wrecked Bangladesh's top order in the rain-hit first ODI of the three-match series on Friday.

South Africa call up De Lange as cover for Steyn

South Africa call up De Lange as cover for Steyn

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

South Africa have added fast bowler Marchant de Lange to their squad for the final two Test matches in India as concerns remain over the fitness of attack spearhead Dale Steyn.

Rescue ops intensify as Hurricane Harvey kills 50

Rescue ops intensify as Hurricane Harvey kills 50

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

More than 1,85,000 homes were damaged and 9,000 destroyed as 42,000 people remain in shelters amid overflowing rivers and reservoirs, Texas officials said.

Legal fight steps up against Adani's coal mine in Australia

Legal fight steps up against Adani's coal mine in Australia

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

An Australian environmental group has launched a legal challenge against Adani Enterprises' $7 billion Carmichael coal mine project in the Galilee Basin.

How healthy will you be in 2040?

How healthy will you be in 2040?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Life expectancy will be higher for both men and women.

Sydney gunman demands Islamic State flag, wants talks with Aus PM

Sydney gunman demands Islamic State flag, wants talks with Aus PM

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

A gunman holding hostages at a popular cafe in Sydney has demanded delivery of an Islamic State flag and a conversation with Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, a media report said on Monday.

Hughes blow takes 'lucky' Chatfield back in time

Hughes blow takes 'lucky' Chatfield back in time

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Phillip Hughes' fight for survival from a severe head injury has prompted a wave of sympathy across the globe, not least from former New Zealand cricketer Ewen Chatfield, who was nearly killed by a fast delivery in the 1970s.

Australia's Hughes 'critical'; undergoes surgery after bouncer blow to head

Australia's Hughes 'critical'; undergoes surgery after bouncer blow to head

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Australia batsman Phillip Hughes remained in critical condition in a Sydney hospital on Tuesday after undergoing emergency surgery for a sickening head injury sustained when struck by a ball during a domestic match.

Hughes mourned, Australia to launch immediate safety review

Hughes mourned, Australia to launch immediate safety review

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Australia's cricket board will launch an 'immediate' review into player safety in the wake of Phillip Hughes' death, as the global cricket community mourned on Friday.

De Kock back behind the wicket for South Africa

De Kock back behind the wicket for South Africa

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock will return for South Africa in the last Test against England after recovering from a knee strain suffered while walking his dogs, Cricket South Africa said on Wednesday. Dane Vilas, who substituted in last week's third Test defeat in Johannesburg, was released to play for his provincial team after De Kock passed a fitness test. The fourth Test, at Centurion Park, begins on Friday and England have an unassailable 2-0 lead.

2nd ODI: Kohli to be back at No 3 after strategy backfires

2nd ODI: Kohli to be back at No 3 after strategy backfires

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

India go into the game 0-1 down after Australia registered a 10-wicket win in the lung-opener at Mumbai

'Rockstar' Modi charms Australian media

'Rockstar' Modi charms Australian media

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

'A rockstar!' 'Absolutely fantastic' ... That's how media outlets in Australia have been describing Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he traversed through the continent, charming people and political leadership along the way.

Searchers confident signals are from missing MH370

Searchers confident signals are from missing MH370

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

The searchers hunting for the missing Malaysian jet are "very confident" that a series of underwater signals detected in a remote part of the Indian Ocean were from the aircraft's black box, the Australian prime minister said on Friday.

Australia police foil Islamic State-style terror attacks, nab 5

Australia police foil Islamic State-style terror attacks, nab 5

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

A sinister Islamic State-inspired plan to carry out an attack using 'edged knives' at a ceremony commemorating martyred soldiers was foiled on Saturday.

Wanderers Test: Steyn's participation still uncertain, Philander out

Wanderers Test: Steyn's participation still uncertain, Philander out

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

South African strike bowler Dale Steyn could miss next week's third Test against England as he has yet to recover from a shoulder problem while fellow paceman Vernon Philander has been ruled out of the series, Cricket South Africa said.

Time for home domination for RCB as they take on SRH

Time for home domination for RCB as they take on SRH

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

Royal Challengers Bangalore will look to exploit the home advantage when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad.

What's the latest on Europe's migrant crisis

What's the latest on Europe's migrant crisis

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Even as Europe continues to struggle with the large influx of migrants, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker proposed a quota system that each country should adhere to for asylum seekers. ' Rediff.com presents the latest updates in the crisis.

Gujarat to get biggest share of 'Make in India' pie

Gujarat to get biggest share of 'Make in India' pie

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

Domestic and foreign companies pour in a slew of investments in Gujarat.

Ball that hit Hughes has been destroyed by Cricket NSW

Ball that hit Hughes has been destroyed by Cricket NSW

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Phillip Hughes' demise will haunt the cricket world for years and to get over the tragedy the New South Wales cricket association did something unique by destroying the ball that fatally struck the young Australian during a Sheffield Shield match at the SCG last year.

Singhs buy Piramal diagnostics chain for Rs 600 cr

Singhs buy Piramal diagnostics chain for Rs 600 cr

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

Piramal Healthcare and SRL have entered into an agreement for SRL to acquire Piramal Diagnostics Services Ltd, Piramal said in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange.

Meet the man behind India's largest private sector

Meet the man behind India's largest private sector

Rediff.com26 May 2011

Gautam Adani, the 48-year-old chairman of the Ahmedabad-based company was declared the seventh-richest Indian by Forbes in September 2010 and the second-richest by Business Standard in December 2010.

US pat for stent price cut

US pat for stent price cut

Rediff.com8 May 2017

NPPA's decision would also benefit domestic stent makers.

India has no right to assess asylum seekers in Aus: Senator

India has no right to assess asylum seekers in Aus: Senator

Rediff.com29 Jul 2014

An Australian senator has criticised the government's decision to allow the Indian consular officials to assess the identity of 157 asylum seekers currently being held in a detention centre in the country.

Former Australia captain and broadcaster Benaud dies

Former Australia captain and broadcaster Benaud dies

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Former Australia captain Richie Benaud, the celebrated 'voice of cricket' in the commentary box, has died at the age of 84 after battling skin cancer.

PHOTOS: South Africa in control after Australia crash for 85

PHOTOS: South Africa in control after Australia crash for 85

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

South Africa routed Australia for 85 and then weathered a batting crisis of their own before pushing to a lead of 86 runs after a bowler-dominated opening day of the second Test in Hobart on Saturday.

Will the Mad Monk pull a surprise?

Will the Mad Monk pull a surprise?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard faces a tough electoral battle from 'Mad Monk' Tony Abbott.

M&A deals worth $17 billion turn sour this year

M&A deals worth $17 billion turn sour this year

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

Deals worth nearly $17 billion have got cancelled including -- the $14.5 billion Reliance-LyondellBasell deal, the $2 billion Reliance-Value Creation transaction, the $12 million PVR-DT Cinemas deal and the $130 million Wockhardt-Abbott Laboratories deal.

Is India's warm-up game against SA the real test?

Is India's warm-up game against SA the real test?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

India face a South Africa in their final World Twenty20 warm-up game in Mumbai, on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Dominant South Africa hand Ireland a sound thrashing

PHOTOS: Dominant South Africa hand Ireland a sound thrashing

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Photos from the ICC World Cup match played between South Africa and Ireland on Tuesday.