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The Top Ten

The Top Ten

Rediff.com11 Mar 2005

How slow and steady India wins the race...

How slow and steady India wins the race...

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

India maintained their status as the only unbeaten side left in this tournament.

EPL: Hull, Swansea win to lift survival hopes, Boro sink deeper

EPL: Hull, Swansea win to lift survival hopes, Boro sink deeper

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

Hull City and Swansea City earned valuable victories in their battle for Premier League survival but Middlesbrough slid further towards the drop after a 4-0 hammering at Bournemouth.

'Ginsberg looked for the sacred in India'

'Ginsberg looked for the sacred in India'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2008

Author Deborah Baker discusses her new book on Allen Ginsberg with Arthur J Pais.

HC dismisses state appeal in paedophilia case

HC dismisses state appeal in paedophilia case

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

The Bombay High Court on Thursday dismissed an appeal filed by the state government to stay the acquittal order of two Britons and an Indian in a paedophilia case.

Trainer King to quit after tri-series

Trainer King to quit after tri-series

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

South African King, who was contracted with the BCCI till December 2007, has decided against seeking an extension.

What it is like to work with Bill Gates

What it is like to work with Bill Gates

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

S Somasegar, senior vice president, Microsoft Corporation, shares his experiences of having worked closely with Bill Gates.

England confirm for 20m dollar match

England confirm for 20m dollar match

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

England will play a Caribbean all-star team in a Twenty20 match for a record prize pot of $20 million on November 1.

US embargo blocks Cuban cricket debut

US embargo blocks Cuban cricket debut

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

Cuba will not be able to take part in the Stanford 20/20 Caribbean competition after US authorities denied the competition's organiser permission to deal with the island nation.

Shaw, Vihari added to India Test squad; Vijay and Kuldeep dropped

Shaw, Vihari added to India Test squad; Vijay and Kuldeep dropped

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Mumbai youngster Prithvi Shaw and Andhra batsman Hanuma Vihari were the two surprise inclusion in India's squad for the last two Tests of the ongoing five-match series against England.

Lord's wants to stage neutral Tests

Lord's wants to stage neutral Tests

Rediff.com7 May 2008

Lord's may play host to neutral Test matches as part of an expanded programme of world-class fixtures stretching beyond the familiar diet of England Tests and one-day internationals. The idea is to help the MCC fund a 200m ground-redevelopment project.

'Macaca' target Sidarth is aide to US prez hopeful

'Macaca' target Sidarth is aide to US prez hopeful

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

Sidarth now works as paid staffer in the communications wing of Democratic presidential hopeful Bill Richardson, where he compiles newspaper clips on all items of interest to the campaign, drafts press releases and performs other communication tasks

Texan offers $100 million for England T20 series

Texan offers $100 million for England T20 series

Rediff.com19 Apr 2008

Texas billionaire Allen Stanford has offered to put up $100 million (50 million pounds) for England to play five Twenty20 games against his West Indies All-Star team. England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Giles Clarke had said the prospect of England taking part in a winner-takes-all $20m match in West Indies is "very likely".

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists 10 of his favourite films that played in various sections at the 74th Cannes Film Festival.

Why stock market experts tell you nothing

Why stock market experts tell you nothing

Rediff.com11 Sep 2007

In its zeal to get to the viewer before anyone else does, the business media ends up oversimplifying things.

Celtics trounce Lakers to win NBA title

Celtics trounce Lakers to win NBA title

Rediff.com18 Jun 2008

The Boston Celtics captured their record 17th championship by trouncing the Los Angeles Lakers 131-92 in the NBA Finals.

Don't compare me to Bolt says Jamaica's latest sprint hope

Don't compare me to Bolt says Jamaica's latest sprint hope

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Akeem Bloomfield announced himself as the latest 'next big thing' from Jamaica

IT firms target $8bn aviation engg market

IT firms target $8bn aviation engg market

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

Big and small domestic IT firms are busy positioning themselves to snap up the $8 billion market opportunity that the aerospace sector has created.

Genuine concerns over planned Twenty20

"Genuine concerns" over planned Twenty20

Rediff.com10 Jul 2007

National cricket boards have "genuine concerns" over a $20 million (9.9 million pounds) winner-takes-all Twenty20 series planned for West Indies next year, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Monday.

India begin life after World Cup with Windies T20Is

India begin life after World Cup with Windies T20Is

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

It will be a crucial couple of weeks for Shreyas Iyer and Manish Pandey, who are back in the mix after being sidelined from India's 50-over World Cup plans.

Revealed: The secret to marital bliss

Revealed: The secret to marital bliss

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

You can improve your chances for high marital quality by using the power of 'thank you' as a recent study suggests that showing gratitude and believing that your partner values you, directly influences how you behave in your marriage.

Focus on Rahul, Pant as India continue auditions for next year's T20 WC

Focus on Rahul, Pant as India continue auditions for next year's T20 WC

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Besides KL Rahul, another individual who would like to answer his critics with solid performances is Pant.

Dravid, Dhoni in 'Run Easy'

Dravid, Dhoni in 'Run Easy'

Rediff.com11 May 2007

The skipper and wicket-keeper star in Reebok's new global campaign.

Want a hot bod like Gisele Bundchen?

Want a hot bod like Gisele Bundchen?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Secret behind supermodel Gisele Bundchen`s hot bod revealed

$20m for special Twenty20 series

$20m for special Twenty20 series

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

Texan billionaire Allen Stanford is hoping to include Australia, Sri Lanka, India and South Africa in the tournament proposed for June 2008.

NRIs upset over US senator's remarks

NRIs upset over US senator's remarks

Rediff.com20 Aug 2006

'Allen's comment was very painful to a lot of people.'

Google and Samsung announce patent deal

Google and Samsung announce patent deal

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

The deal covers patents currently owned by the companies, as well as any filed in the next 10 years.

India's batting a concern despite winning run

India's batting a concern despite winning run

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

One shudders to think what could happen if India lose both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli early with such a brittle middle order to follow?

Homes of the billionaires

Homes of the billionaires

Rediff.com25 Sep 2007

From Steven Spielberg's seaside spread to Bill Gates' costly compound, peek behind the doors of these and other Forbes 400 residences.

All eyes on Dhoni as India take on West Indies

All eyes on Dhoni as India take on West Indies

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

India will look to ensure a smooth passage into the semi-finals with yet another victory.

20-20 World Cup winners to get invite to $5m ma

20-20 World Cup winners to get invite to $5m ma

Rediff.com24 Sep 2007

The winners of Monday's Twenty20 World Cup final between India and Pakistan will be invited to play in a $5 million match against the Stanford Super Team in the West Indies next year.

Get loans faster from Oriental Bank

Get loans faster from Oriental Bank

Rediff.com5 Jun 2006

Oriental Bank of Commerce will set up specialised cells for small and medium enterprises and corporate sectors across the country to facilitate faster credit processing for these sectors.

An Enjoyable Ultimatum

An Enjoyable Ultimatum

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

Bourne is back and better than ever. Check it out and give thanks that a muscular thriller can still come out of Hollywood.

Sachin Tendulkar to grace the Laureus Sports Awards ceremony

Sachin Tendulkar to grace the Laureus Sports Awards ceremony

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar will be among the many high-profile guests gracing the premier Laureus World Sports Awards Ceremony, scheduled to be held in Shanghai on April 15.

The rise of the Indian pharma cos

The rise of the Indian pharma cos

Rediff.com4 Apr 2006

This is middle age

This is middle age

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Middle age is the boot stamping on our face, says Shougat Dasgupta.

EPL: Brighton recover twice to salvage 2-2 draw with Stoke

EPL: Brighton recover twice to salvage 2-2 draw with Stoke

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

The visitors went ahead through Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting but Pascal Gross equalised just before the break only for Kurt Zouma to head Stoke back in front moments later. Jose Izquierdo then levelled for Brighton on the hour to earn a deserved point.

Billionaire gives US$100 million to WI cricket

Billionaire gives US$100 million to WI cricket

Rediff.com5 Jul 2007

Texas billionaire Allen Stanford has given West Indies cricket US$100 million over three years in a bid to bring the game into the 21st century.

How the teams fared at IPL Auction

How the teams fared at IPL Auction

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

A total of 62 players were sold at the auction for the 13th edition with the eight franchises spending a total of 1.403 billion rupees ($19.73 million). Australia's Pat Cummins became the most expensive overseas buy ever in the Indian Premier League when the Kolkata Knight Riders paid a staggering Rs 15.50 crore ($2.18 million) for the fast bowler in Thursday's auction in Kolkata on Thursday.