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World's 20 most powerful business people

World's 20 most powerful business people

Rediff.com8 Nov 2011

They are the world's most powerful people in the corporate world. They lead big companies or world's leading financial institutions.

Bradman cookie controversy settled out of court

Bradman cookie controversy settled out of court

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

The legal wrangling over what was claimed to be 'exploitation' of cricket legend Sir Donald Bradman's name for selling cookies is finally over with the dispute settled out of court.

Buzz: Pooran, Chase named WI vice-captains for NZ series

Buzz: Pooran, Chase named WI vice-captains for NZ series

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Pooran was last seen in action for Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) in the IPL, scoring 353 runs from 14 matches.

Windies face must-win situation against New Zealand

Windies face must-win situation against New Zealand

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

The West Indies are currently lying seventh in the 10-team standings with just three points in their kitty and they can't afford any further loss to stay in the mix for a semifinal spot.

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

590 cricketers -- including 370 Indian players and 220 overseas players -- will go under the hammer during the two-day mega auction in Bengaluru on February 12 and 13.

PIX: Vihari hits ton but India struggle on Day 1 of warm-up

PIX: Vihari hits ton but India struggle on Day 1 of warm-up

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

India got off to a horror start in their practice match as youngsters Prithvi Shaw, Mayank Agarwal and Shubman Gill failed with the bat on Day 1 of the three-day game against New Zealand XI at Seddon Park, in Hamilton, on Friday. All the batsmen were dismissed by fast bowler Scott Kuggeleijn as India were reduced to 5/3 in the seventh over.

Cricket mogul Stanford sent to US prison hospital

Cricket mogul Stanford sent to US prison hospital

Rediff.com16 Feb 2011

Financier and cricket mogul Allen Stanford was sent to a US prison hospital for drug addiction treatment, officials said Tuesday. The decision was taken so he can be fit to stand trial on charges of running a $7 billion fraud.

Dhawan under the pump as India look to seal series

Dhawan under the pump as India look to seal series

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Since Dhawan is not part of the Test squad, the Delhi left-hander would like to finish the Caribbean assignment on a high.

ScarJo brings classic actors to life with photoshoot

ScarJo brings classic actors to life with photoshoot

Rediff.com26 May 2011

Get your lowdown on the world of Hollywood, right here!

US suspends talks, threatens to cut aid to Pak

US suspends talks, threatens to cut aid to Pak

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

The United States has suspended all high-level dialogue with Pakistan to put pressure on Islamabad to release the American diplomat detained on possible murder charges. Ties between the two allies have become severely strained over the issue.

Overhauled: Obama's national security team

Overhauled: Obama's national security team

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Central Intelligence Agency Director Leon Panetta will move to Pentagon to become new US Defence Secretary to replace Robert Gates while his top military commander in Afghanistan Gen David Petraeus is to takeover as the new CIA Director.

Vihari steers India B to Deodhar final; Rahane disappoints

Vihari steers India B to Deodhar final; Rahane disappoints

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

Ajinkya Rahane's struggles in limited-overs' cricket continued as India B comfortably beat India C by 30 runs to enter the Deodhar Trophy final, in New Delhi, on Wednesday.

NATO not doing enough in Libya: France

NATO not doing enough in Libya: France

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

As forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi continue to push the rebels from their positions, cracks seem to be appearing in the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation over military strategy in Libya, with major NATO alliance partner France demanding that the punishing raids should be carried out to finish strongman's tanks and heavy artillery.

90000 emails of US military contractor hacked

90000 emails of US military contractor hacked

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

An arm of the online collective Anonymous has said that it broke into the computer systems of Booz Allen Hamilton and then posted the details on Internet, The Daily Telegraph online reported.

Chris Gayle named in Windies squad for India ODIs

Chris Gayle named in Windies squad for India ODIs

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Gayle has been named in West Indies' 14-man squad for the three One-day International series (ODIs) against India.

Minissha all set for Cannes debut

Minissha all set for Cannes debut

Rediff.com5 May 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

US holds Russia responsible for spy poisoning in UK

US holds Russia responsible for spy poisoning in UK

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

It also said that the UK's decision to expel 23 Russian diplomats in retaliation for the alleged attack was a 'just response'.

Review: Delhi Belly won't get laughs from everyone

Review: Delhi Belly won't get laughs from everyone

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

The film is a slick, madly crazy production that is mostly funny.

Desperate Sri Lanka clash with West Indies in must-win game

Desperate Sri Lanka clash with West Indies in must-win game

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Sri Lanka need to win their final two games, and hope for favourable outcomes in England and Pakistan's next fixtures.

Aus: Man jailed for stabbing Indian student

Aus: Man jailed for stabbing Indian student

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

An Australian court on Tuesday sentenced a 20-year-old youth to three years in youth detention for stabbing an Indian student in Melbourne last year. Victorian Court Judge Duncan Allen sentenced Jesse James Donnachie to three years in a youth justice centre, saying, "You were in all probability significantly affected by psychotic symptoms at the time" of attack. Donnachie was affected by a psychotic episode when he and another man stabbed Baljinder Singh.

Decoding Kota: India's coaching capital

Decoding Kota: India's coaching capital

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Kota, Rajasthan, is both a beacon for the educationally deprived and a cynical place in which 16-year-olds live in Dickensian boarding houses, while teachers drive Audis.

Hollywood stars descend at Cannes Film Festival

Hollywood stars descend at Cannes Film Festival

Rediff.com11 May 2011

Looking at the early birds who were present on the first day.

Should Big Tech be broken up?

Should Big Tech be broken up?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

Are the big five using their dominance to shut out rivals? That is the key question, says Prosenjit Datta.

Review: Robert Pattinson shines in Remember Me

Review: Robert Pattinson shines in Remember Me

Rediff.com14 May 2010

Robert Pattinson shines in this movie which has a lesson you're not going to easily forget.

Freida Pinto:  I am not famous in India

Freida Pinto: I am not famous in India

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

The 26-year-old Slumdog Millionaire star opens up about her life and fame.

BCCI's 100-page SOP: NCA chief Dravid part of COVID task force

BCCI's 100-page SOP: NCA chief Dravid part of COVID task force

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Support staff, officials and ground staff over 60 years of age and with individuals with underlying medical conditions are barred from attending training camps until "suitable guidelines are issued by the Government".

PIX: How India got the better of Windies in first T20I

PIX: How India got the better of Windies in first T20I

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Dinesh Karthik anchored a tricky chase with a measured unbeaten 31 as India beat West Indies by five wickets in the first Twenty20 International to go 1-0 up in the three-match series.

Under-19 WC: Pakistan trounce England to finish fifth

Under-19 WC: Pakistan trounce England to finish fifth

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Pakistan ended their campaign in the ICC Under-19 World Cup on a winning note, defeating England by seven wickets in Fatullah on Friday to finish fifth in the 16-nation tournament.

Aide in US State dinner gaffe to step down

Aide in US State dinner gaffe to step down

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

Rogers received criticism, and calls for her resignation, from many quarters after Virginia couple Tareq and Michaele Salahi successfully crashed a November 24, 2009 State dinner at the White House honouring Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Freida Pinto to play Greek priestess in epic movie

Freida Pinto to play Greek priestess in epic movie

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

The actress is reportedly picked up for a Canada-based movie, Dawn of War.

NBA: Celtics survive late Spurs's run

NBA: Celtics survive late Spurs's run

Rediff.com6 Jan 2011

The Boston Celtics won the battle of the NBA's best on Wednesday with a thrilling 105-103 victory over the San Antonio Spurs.

Review: Freida Pinto charms a tall dark stranger

Review: Freida Pinto charms a tall dark stranger

Rediff.com17 Dec 2010

With its chatty, disgruntled, delusional group of characters, You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger could very well be a quirky animated movie.

Did not know third gatecrasher: Indian Embassy

Did not know third gatecrasher: Indian Embassy

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

The Indian Embassy on Wednesday said it did not facilitate the entry of a third gatecrasher to United States President Barack Obama's State Dinner for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, after the Secret Service claimed that the individual sneaked in by boarding an Indian delegation bus. US media has identified the gatecrasher as Carlos Allen, 39, an entrepreneur whose website identifies him as chief executive of Hush Galleria.

Law firm sued for exploiting Bradman name

Law firm sued for exploiting Bradman name

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

John Bradman, the son of legendary Australian cricketer Sir Donald Bradman, has won the right to go to trial over the exploitation of his father's name.

No conflict of interest in Rahul Dravid's case: COA

No conflict of interest in Rahul Dravid's case: COA

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

The Committee of Administrators on Tuesday cleared Rahul Dravid's appointment as Head of Cricket at the National Cricket Academy, ruling that there is "no conflict of interest" case against the former India captain.

2nd ODI: Chance for Iyer to seal No 4 spot

2nd ODI: Chance for Iyer to seal No 4 spot

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

The talented Shreyas Iyer will be auditioning for the vacant number four slot when India take on West Indies in Sunday's second ODI of the three-match series.

PHOTOS: England Lions crush India 'A' in tri-nation opener

PHOTOS: England Lions crush India 'A' in tri-nation opener

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

England Lions cruised to a seven-wicket victory in the opening encounter of the Tri-nation 'A' series, in Derby, on Friday.

Ad row creates buzz for Onida cellphones

Ad row creates buzz for Onida cellphones

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

Onida's entry into mobile phones a year and a half ago has been a low-key affair. But not any longer, courtesy its television advertisement which plays on the brand name Nokia phonetically.

3rd gatecrasher at Obama dinner came in Indian bus

3rd gatecrasher at Obama dinner came in Indian bus

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

"It appears at this point that the subject travelled from a local hotel, where the official Indian delegation was staying and arrived at the dinner with the group, which was under the responsibility of Department of State," the Secret Service said.

Govt may reimpose restrictions in Andaman island after US tourist's murder

Govt may reimpose restrictions in Andaman island after US tourist's murder

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

The North Sentinel island is one of 29 islands in the Andamans where till June foreigners had to take special permission -- the RAP -- before being allowed to visit them.