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Radio days are back

Radio days are back

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

India Inc has been quick to spot the value-for-money brand promotion opportunity on radio.

IPL: Sunrisers take on Punjab Kings in battle of laggards

IPL: Sunrisers take on Punjab Kings in battle of laggards

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Almost out of reckoning for a place in the play-offs, bottom-placed Sunrisers Hyderabad will look to play party-poopers when they take on an equally struggling Punjab Kings in the battle of laggards in the IPL in Sharjah on Saturday.

NZ cricketers may travel to UK for WTC final with Indian players

NZ cricketers may travel to UK for WTC final with Indian players

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Kane Williamson, Trent Boult, Kyle Jamieson and Mitchell Santner are among 10 New Zealand players in the different franchises of the IPL.

Aditya Birla group to take over Reebok's India operations

Aditya Birla group to take over Reebok's India operations

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

In a major expansion into sportswear and lifestyle wear segment, the Kumar Mangalam Birla-led Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail has signed a long-term licensing agreement with Authentic Brand Group of New York, which has the marketing and branding rights of Reebok, to run the operations of the global sportswear, athletic and lifestyle major in the country and ASEAN markets. The new agreement between the largest domestic multi-brand fashion retailer and Authentic Brand is an extension of their existing relationship as ABFRL already markets and sells some ABG brands like Forever 21. The agreement follows the global transfer of ownership of the Reebok brand from Adidas to ABG, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2022.

Top US commander in Afghanistan under investigation

Top US commander in Afghanistan under investigation

Rediff.com13 Nov 2012

America's top commander in Afghanistan is being probed for his alleged "inappropriate communication" with a woman linked to former CIA director David Petraeus, who resigned abruptly last week over an extramarital affair.

Third radiation belt around earth discovered

Third radiation belt around earth discovered

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

National Aeronautics and Space Administration scientists claim to have discovered a third radiation belt around the earth, which may lead to a revision of a more than 50-year-old theory about the planet's radiation zones.

A low-cost space trip? Hop into this stunning plane!

A low-cost space trip? Hop into this stunning plane!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

Entrepreneur and philanthropist Paul G Allen and aerospace pioneer Burt Rutan plan to develop the next generation of space travel.

Gen Dunford new NATO commander in Afghanistan

Gen Dunford new NATO commander in Afghanistan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

"For more than a year, General Allen has served with distinction as the Commander of US Forces and NATO International Security Assistances Forces in Afghanistan, seeing us through a critical period in our military efforts and in Afghanistan's transition," Obama said.

'IPL has democratised cricket for many countries'

'IPL has democratised cricket for many countries'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop believes that the Indian Premier League has democratised cricket for many countries by providing players from smaller nations an opportunity to lock horns with the top cricketers from around the world.

IPL 2021: Players retained and released ahead of mini auctions

IPL 2021: Players retained and released ahead of mini auctions

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Following is the list of players who have been released by the different franchises ahead of the auction for the 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League.

Varun Gandhi dismisses 'honey trapping' allegations

Varun Gandhi dismisses 'honey trapping' allegations

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Gandhi was in the eye of a storm for allegedly leaking defence secrets to controversial arms dealer Abhishek Verma.

Bizarre! Fergie sexes up National Anthem at NBA All-Star Game

Bizarre! Fergie sexes up National Anthem at NBA All-Star Game

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Fergie's national anthem performance at the NBA All-Star Game Sunday didn't win over many fans.

Despite an 'ongoing and acute threat' US to end its Afghan mission by Aug 31

Despite an 'ongoing and acute threat' US to end its Afghan mission by Aug 31

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

The US has said it will go ahead with its plan to conclude its Afghanistan mission by August 31, even as the evacuation effort, which is now in its "retrograde period", is facing an "ongoing and acute threat" from ISIS-K.

US officials gave Taliban 'kill list' of Afghan aides: Report

US officials gave Taliban 'kill list' of Afghan aides: Report

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The United States officials in Afghanistan naively handed the Taliban a 'kill list' to target Afghans who aided American forces in the country, according to a media report.

Star-studded RCB stand in way of KKR revival

Star-studded RCB stand in way of KKR revival

Rediff.com2 May 2021

The onus would be on their famed batting line-up of Kohli, AB de Villiers and Glenn Maxwell to start firing once again and put pressure on the KKR batsmen.

Windies T20s: India aim to rebuild ahead of World Cup

Windies T20s: India aim to rebuild ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

India would be looking to sort out issues such as the opening blues, the middle-lower order conundrum and also the bowling strategies during the three-match T20 series against West Indies.

An investor and a philanthropist

An investor and a philanthropist

Rediff.com15 Apr 2004

Paul Allen became an investor and philanthropist after leaving Microsoft and has been named one of the top 15 philanthropists in America.

Williamson back as No.1 in Test rankings; Kohli 4th

Williamson back as No.1 in Test rankings; Kohli 4th

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has reclaimed the No.1 position in the MRF Tyres ICC Men's Test Player Rankings after leading his side to the ICC World Test Championship title in Southampton last week.

'Bowlers have a lot of restrictions but batters don't'

'Bowlers have a lot of restrictions but batters don't'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Jhulan Goswami rallied behind the seam attack, saying they are all quality bowlers and it is just about sticking with them and showing patience.

Rohit vs KL Rahul as Punjab eye return to winning ways

Rohit vs KL Rahul as Punjab eye return to winning ways

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Punjab Kings' batting unit hasn't hit the straps, save for Rahul and Mayank Agarwal and the bowling has been pedestrian.

India, Australia women renew Test rivalry after 15 years

India, Australia women renew Test rivalry after 15 years

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

The Indian women's cricket team would now go through a trial by fire when it make its day-night Test debut against Australia in the one-off game, starting in Gold Coast on Thursday.

Antoine Griezmann named player of the European Championship

Antoine Griezmann named player of the European Championship

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

France forward Antoine Griezmann was named player of the tournament on Monday after leading the Euro 2016 hosts to Sunday's final where they lost to Portugal in extra time.

Mistrust with Pak yet to be overcome: Top US general

Mistrust with Pak yet to be overcome: Top US general

Rediff.com24 May 2012

General John Allen, United States commander of the International Support Assistance Force in Afghanistan has acknowledged that the level of mistrust with Pakistan is a major challenge that has yet to be overcome but that the resurrection of this military relationship is underway.

Pet pics: Say hello to Monty!

Pet pics: Say hello to Monty!

Rediff.com13 May 2019

We asked you to share pics and stories of your furry companions. This is what our readers shared.

Varun Gandhi under attack over defence deals

Varun Gandhi under attack over defence deals

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Varun Gandhi was at the centre of a controversy over allegations that he had leaked defence secrets to middleman Abhishek Verma and arms manufacturers after being "honey trapped", a charge he stoutly denied.

League Cup: Liverpool reach final after penalty drama

League Cup: Liverpool reach final after penalty drama

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Keeper Simon Mignolet proved the shootout hero as Liverpool reached the League Cup final on penalties after a gripping last-four second leg tie at Anfield ended 1-1 on aggregate on Tuesday.

FA Cup: Son shines as Spurs beat Leicester, Liverpool through

FA Cup: Son shines as Spurs beat Leicester, Liverpool through

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Son Heung-min's thunderous finish helped Tottenham Hotspur secure a 2-0 victory at Leicester City and Liverpool eased past fourth-tier Exeter City 3-0 in FA Cup third-round replays on Wednesday.

Football Extras: Another 'biting' incident

Football Extras: Another 'biting' incident

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

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

Johansson turns director

Johansson turns director

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

The actress is amking her directorial debut with a five-minute film, New York, I Love You.

NSA leaker's employer became rich maintaining govt secrets

NSA leaker's employer became rich maintaining govt secrets

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

Booz Allen Hamilton, the employer of Edward J Snowden's who claims to be the source behind leaks about NSA's internet spy work, has become one of the largest and most profitable corporations in the country almost exclusively by serving a single client -- the US government.

RCB look bounce back against DC in battle of equals

RCB look bounce back against DC in battle of equals

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Up against Delhi Capitals, RCB will need to address their middle-order woes, to return to winning ways, in what could be touted as a battle of equals.

Punjab Kings seek to build winning momentum against KKR

Punjab Kings seek to build winning momentum against KKR

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

Captain KL Rahul has been one of the few consistent performers in the formidable-looking Punjab batting unit and he once again led by example against MI

Kohli vs Dhoni as table toppers RCB take on CSK

Kohli vs Dhoni as table toppers RCB take on CSK

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

The in-form Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore takes on Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings in a top-of-the-table IPL showdown in Mumbai on Sunday with two points and momentum at stake.

PICS: Rahul, Gayle steer Punjab to big win over Mumbai

PICS: Rahul, Gayle steer Punjab to big win over Mumbai

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

Images from the IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings, in Chennai, on Friday.

The world's wealthiest bachelor!

The world's wealthiest bachelor!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2004

Microsoft co-founder Paul G Allen is the wealthiest bachelor and the 5th richest man in the world, with an estimated net worth of $21 billion.

Delhi Capitals hold edge over Punjab Kings

Delhi Capitals hold edge over Punjab Kings

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

As coach Ricky Ponting pointed out, he would expect a better "on his feet" thinking from the young captain.

CSK eye improved bowling effort against Punjab Kings

CSK eye improved bowling effort against Punjab Kings

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

The two sides experienced contrasting fortunes in their respective tournament opener.

Euro 2016: Team of the Tournament revealed; Bale misses out

Euro 2016: Team of the Tournament revealed; Bale misses out

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

The Euro 2016 has come to an end with Portugal defeating hosts France on Sunday to lift their biggest football title. UEFA, the organising body of European Championships has now revealed the Team of the Tournament for Euro 2016. Four Portugal players, three Germans and two each from France and Wales have made this team, which is selected by a 13-strong panel of technical observers also including legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

RCB look to consolidate position; SRH eye first win

RCB look to consolidate position; SRH eye first win

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

RCB will be strengthened further when the immensely-talented Devdutt Padikkal makes the team after his recovery from COVID-19.

Australian Open to go ahead despite COVID-19 case

Australian Open to go ahead despite COVID-19 case

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

'We're absolutely confident the Australian Open will go ahead'