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Accenture's growth outlook augurs well for Indian IT services players

Accenture's growth outlook augurs well for Indian IT services players

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

Accenture's Q1 FY22 results have sent a wave of cheer among analysts, as the company raised its revenue guidance and said it expects double-digit growth in outsourcing, up from single digit to low double-digit growth expected earlier. Accenture's financial year ends on August 31. The company raised its revenue outlook for FY22 to 19-22 per cent in local currency, up from 12-15 per cent earlier.

The Very Best Of Shabana Azmi

The Very Best Of Shabana Azmi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

On her 72nd birthday on September 18, Sukanya Verma gives three cheers to the legend and lists 20 of her stellar performances.

G.O.A.T. turns 33

G.O.A.T. turns 33

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Social media goes berserk as Leo celebrates his birthday.

Former England Test captain Dexter dies aged 86

Former England Test captain Dexter dies aged 86

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Ted Dexter scored 4,502 runs at an average of 47.89 during his Test career and took 66 wickets at an average of 34.93.

Covid vaccine: Too early to say if booster dose needed

Covid vaccine: Too early to say if booster dose needed

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Initial data has shown immunity triggered by the two mRNA vaccines -- Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna -- lasts for at least six months

Gehlot sworn in as Rajasthan CM, Pilot as deputy

Gehlot sworn in as Rajasthan CM, Pilot as deputy

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Several leaders from the Congress and its alliance partners from across the country attended the event.

'Latadidi was crazy about cricket'

'Latadidi was crazy about cricket'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

'She was not just a fan; she knew the game and could differentiate between a good cricketer and a great cricketer.'

Omicron variant jab could be ready in 100 days: Pfizer

Omicron variant jab could be ready in 100 days: Pfizer

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Pfizer's chief executive Dr Albert Bourla told the BBC that he is of the view that annual vaccinations would be needed to maintain a "very high level of protection" against the deadly disease that has claimed over five million lives across the world.

New Messi deal delayed by La Liga financial controls

New Messi deal delayed by La Liga financial controls

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Messi has no current contractual link with the Catalans after his deal expired on June 30

Photo of the day! Vasundhara and Jyotiraditya Scindia share warm hug

Photo of the day! Vasundhara and Jyotiraditya Scindia share warm hug

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

The image of aunt and nephew made us go 'awww'.

Take to the skies with these brilliant images!

Take to the skies with these brilliant images!

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Aerial photography has an uncanny ability to literally offer a fresh perspective on subjects that have been photographed to death, and this ability is on full display in the winners gallery of the first annual Aerial Photography Awards. The grand prize winner was Belgium's Sebastien Nagy, who was declared Aerial Photographer of the Year 2020. Scroll down to view some of the best images from the contest.

PIX: Messi leads Barcelona to flying return

PIX: Messi leads Barcelona to flying return

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

Lionel Messi scored and grabbed two assists as La Liga leaders Barcelona eased to a 4-0 win away to struggling Real Mallorca on Saturday, making the perfect return to action after Spanish football's three-month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The win takes Barca on to 61 points after 28 games, five clear of nearest challengers Real Madrid, who host Eibar on Sunday in their first game back.

Arsenal sign Madrid's Odegaard on permanent deal

Arsenal sign Madrid's Odegaard on permanent deal

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

He will not be available for Sunday's game against Chelsea as Arsenal are awaiting visa clearance, the club said.

Barca's Pique investigated for saying refs favour Real Madrid

Barca's Pique investigated for saying refs favour Real Madrid

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

The player, who has a penchant for making jibes at Real Madrid, also cited remarks made by former referee Eduardo Iturralde Gonzalez, who said last year that 90% of referees were Real fans, the remaining 10% supporting Barca.

Buttler drawing inspiration from Pant's Australia heroics

Buttler drawing inspiration from Pant's Australia heroics

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Bracing up for the Ashes, influential England player Jos Buttler is drawing inspiration from the "totally fearless" approach, which the flamboyant Rishabh Pant had adopted during the Indian team's last tour of Australia.

'Cash is king': Hamilton slams F1 for holding Australia GP despite virus

'Cash is king': Hamilton slams F1 for holding Australia GP despite virus

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Lewis Hamilton broke ranks with other drivers who said they were comfortable with assurances received from the governing FIA, even as other sports cancel events and competitions around the globe.

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev romp into third round

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev romp into third round

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Images from Day 4 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Thursday.

Indian women's team look for an improved performance against Australia

Indian women's team look for an improved performance against Australia

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Outplayed in every aspect of the game so far, the Indian women's cricket team desperately needs its top order to strike form and its bowlers to show some spark against an in-form Australia in the second ODI on Friday.

Haas, McLaren team members quarantined, tested for coronavirus

Haas, McLaren team members quarantined, tested for coronavirus

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Two members of the Haas Formula One team and one from McLaren were quarantined in Melbourne on Wednesday as a precaution amid coronavirus fears ahead of Sunday's season-opening Australian Grand Prix. McLaren said one team member had self-isolated in the team hotel as a precaution for showing 'coronavirus-like symptoms'.

Soccer PIX: Barca held; Dortmund shocked

Soccer PIX: Barca held; Dortmund shocked

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Barcelona were held 1-1 at home by Napoli in the first leg of their Europa League knockout stage playoff

Australian F1 race without fans? Not a chance, say organisers

Australian F1 race without fans? Not a chance, say organisers

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Formula One race in Melbourne will proceed as planned this week and there is 'no chance' fans will be excluded because of coronavirus fears

La Liga: Messi's double helps Barca thrash Huesca

La Liga: Messi's double helps Barca thrash Huesca

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Messi brace leads Barca to within four points of La Liga summit

India ready to play Davis Cup in Pakistan?

India ready to play Davis Cup in Pakistan?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

The All India Tennis Association decided against seeking a change of venue for the Davis Cup tie versus Pakistan in Islamabad, scheduled on September 14 and 15.

EPL PIX: City march on, Spurs and Hammers win

EPL PIX: City march on, Spurs and Hammers win

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

Manchester City moved 11 points clear at the top of the English Premier League after a last-gasp goal from Rodri gave them a 2-1 victory at fourth-placed Arsenal on Saturday in a controversy packed game at the Emirates stadium.

Smriti Mandhana will overcome poor form: Shiv Sunder Das

Smriti Mandhana will overcome poor form: Shiv Sunder Das

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Indian women's team batting coach Shiv Sunder Das on Thursday promised a different approach to counter Australian bowlers and backed out-of-form opener Smriti Mandhana to come good in the second ODI against the hosts.

Trials find Covid vax safe for kids aged 5-11 yrs: Pfizer, BioNTech

Trials find Covid vax safe for kids aged 5-11 yrs: Pfizer, BioNTech

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Pfizer and BioNTech SE on Monday said trial results of COVID-19 vaccine showed that it is safe and produced robust neutralising antibody response in children aged five to 11 years, and they plan to seek regulatory approvals as soon as possible.

New Barca boss fires warning on initiation: Show commitment or leave

New Barca boss fires warning on initiation: Show commitment or leave

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

'We're going to work very hard to build a strong team but we'll have to make changes because the image of the other day is not what we want. We'll have to work hard to recover our prestige.'

PIX: Fetch! Adorable canines play 'ball dogs' at London tennis event

PIX: Fetch! Adorable canines play 'ball dogs' at London tennis event

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Former British No 1 Tim Henman helped train the dogs for the December 6-9 tournament, which is held annually at London's Royal Albert Hall with plenty of the sport's veteran players taking to the court.

Barca's Griezmann ends commercial ties with Huawei over Uighur persecution

Barca's Griezmann ends commercial ties with Huawei over Uighur persecution

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Spokesmen for Huawei in Brussels and London were not immediately available for comment. Representatives of the company in Madrid did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Production of 1 bn vax doses in India on track: Biden

Production of 1 bn vax doses in India on track: Biden

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

The Quad partnership is on track to produce at least a billion vaccine doses in India by 2022, US President Joe Biden said on Wednesday, asserting that nothing is more urgent than working together to defeat COVID-19 so the world is much better prepared for future pandemics.

I am cordial with Messi; never saw him as rival: Ronaldo

I am cordial with Messi; never saw him as rival: Ronaldo

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Cristiano Ronaldo said he has always got on well with Lionel Messi and never saw him as a rival.

Villa's Gerrard primed for emotional Liverpool return

Villa's Gerrard primed for emotional Liverpool return

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Spurs Premier League match at Brighton postponed due to COVID-19

Soccer PIX: Barca thump Osasuna; PSG extend lead

Soccer PIX: Barca thump Osasuna; PSG extend lead

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Ferran Torres scored a brace and Ousmane Dembele made two assists as a red-hot Barcelona rolled over Osasuna 4-0 on Sunday to earn their fourth consecutive LaLiga win.

Federer cruises into last 16; Murray loses

Federer cruises into last 16; Murray loses

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

ormer world number one Andy Murray showed some more positive signs in his injury comeback but eventually went down in a bruising battle with Italy's Fabio Fognini.

Messi and Suarez show no mercy as Barca humiliate Huesca

Messi and Suarez show no mercy as Barca humiliate Huesca

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez scored twice each as La Liga champions Barcelona turned on the style to hammer Huesca 8-2 on Sunday and join Real Madrid as the only teams in the league to win their opening three games.

Third dose of COVID vaccine 'likely' needed within 1 year: Pfizer boss

Third dose of COVID vaccine 'likely' needed within 1 year: Pfizer boss

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

Health officials have previously raised the possibility that the public may need booster COVID-19 shots.

Revealed! The secret of Russell's super sixes

Revealed! The secret of Russell's super sixes

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell became only the second player to hit 50 sixes in an Indian Premier League season, matching the achievement of compatriot Chris Gayle.

La Liga clubs free to start full training from Monday

La Liga clubs free to start full training from Monday

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Clubs in Spain's top two soccer divisions can hold full training sessions from Monday for the first time since returning to activity after action was halted in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, organisers La Liga have said.

Scientists release first-ever image of a black hole

Scientists release first-ever image of a black hole

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

The shape of the black hole matches what theorists had predicted ever since they started wrestling with Albert Einstein's General Theory of Relatively over a hundred years ago

Hamilton takes fifth Spanish Grand Prix win in a row

Hamilton takes fifth Spanish Grand Prix win in a row

Rediff.com9 May 2021

Hamilton's 98th career victory, from his 100th pole position, was his third win in four races