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Markets end in the red on Greece woes; June F&O expiry eyed

Markets end in the red on Greece woes; June F&O expiry eyed

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Markets snapped their 8-day winning streak.

Del Potro strolls to Sydney title; Isner aces Auckland

Del Potro strolls to Sydney title; Isner aces Auckland

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

Argentine Juan Martin Del Potro served notice of his strong form ahead of the Australian Open when he crushed defending champion Bernard Tomic 6-3, 6-1 in the final of the Sydney International on Saturday.

Rajasthan scores high on reviving economy, ease of doing biz

Rajasthan scores high on reviving economy, ease of doing biz

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Besides reviving investor sentiments, Vasundhara Raje's regime has brought reforms in the social sector.

EPL PHOTOS: Sunderland hold Liverpool; 10-man City beat Burnley

EPL PHOTOS: Sunderland hold Liverpool; 10-man City beat Burnley

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Monday

World Cup updates: Pogba's last World Cup?

World Cup updates: Pogba's last World Cup?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

France midfielder Paul Pogba said the finals in Russia might be his last World Cup but he hopes he will be fit for more.

Uruguay, Argentina, Colombia, Portugal qualify for 2018 World Cup

Uruguay, Argentina, Colombia, Portugal qualify for 2018 World Cup

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

A summary of Tuesday's qualification matches next year's FIFA World Cup.

It's the best time to invest in stocks and make a fortune

It's the best time to invest in stocks and make a fortune

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

With the Sensex again nearing 28,000 points, investors can make good returns with a one-two year horizon.

10 things the UN needs to do NOW!

10 things the UN needs to do NOW!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

On October 24, the United Nations turns 70. 'The credibility of the UN has been eroded by the fact that the Security Council does not represent the political realities of the world today,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan, listing the 10 things the UN needs to do to become more relevant and effective.

Why did 65 infants die in Odisha?

Why did 65 infants die in Odisha?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

'I kept begging the doctors to put my three year old on the ventilator. But the doctors and nurses kept saying no ventilator was available. When the breathing apparatus ultimately became available, it was too late.'

Modi got away with Palestine

Modi got away with Palestine

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

He was merely responding to the changing currents in the region, which, unfortunately, are not favourable to the Palestinians, says P R Kumaraswamy.

300 medical college teachers resign, doctors continue strike

300 medical college teachers resign, doctors continue strike

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Nearly 300 teachers of a medical college on Monday submitted their resignation to Uttar Pradesh government, even as the agitation by doctors against arrest of 24 junior doctors entered the fourth day.

EPL: Chelsea's title hopes hit by Sunderland defeat

EPL: Chelsea's title hopes hit by Sunderland defeat

Rediff.com20 Apr 2014

Chelsea's title ambitions suffered a major blow with a shock 2-1 home defeat by bottom side Sunderland on Saturday, handing the initiative to English Premier League leaders Liverpool who visit lowly Norwich City on Sunday.

Ice hockey: Canada, US advance; Russia sweats

Ice hockey: Canada, US advance; Russia sweats

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

With the win, the defending gold medallists avoided a possible quarter-final clash with Russia, and will instead play the winner of Latvia versus Switzerland qualification game.

Green energy jobs: India ranks 5

Green energy jobs: India ranks 5

Rediff.com27 May 2016

China tops the list with 3.5 million, followed by Brazil with 918,000.

Mudra Bank is more politics and less economics

Mudra Bank is more politics and less economics

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Even if Mudra steps in to play its main role of refinancing at some stage, the responsibility for the bad loans remains with the banks.

INS Arihant to be ready for sea trials soon

INS Arihant to be ready for sea trials soon

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

With the indigenous nuclear submarine INS Arihant set to be launched for sea trials in few weeks, India will soon complete its nuclear triad giving it the capability to respond to nuclear strikes from sea, land and air-based systems.

Spl status to Telangana, residuary AP under Article 371-D

Spl status to Telangana, residuary AP under Article 371-D

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

The Group of Minister, set up to look into the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, is all set to recommend special status to both the states under Article 371-D of the Constitution and examining a proposal to include two districts of Rayalseema in Telangana.

CBI techie arrested for subverting rail ticketing system through illicit software

CBI techie arrested for subverting rail ticketing system through illicit software

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

The CBI said the software enables the user to save all required details to book Tatkal tickets beforehand.

Tata Motors nets Lionel Messi as brand ambassador

Tata Motors nets Lionel Messi as brand ambassador

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

The Argentinian becomes the first brand ambassador of the company in its 70-year history.

French Open PHOTOS: Murray, Halep advance; Kvitova bows out

French Open PHOTOS: Murray, Halep advance; Kvitova bows out

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Photos from French Open matches played at the Roland Garros on Friday

Football Extras: Atletico score 2-0 win as Getafe see red

Football Extras: Atletico score 2-0 win as Getafe see red

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

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

Fireball! NASA rocket explodes seconds after launch

Fireball! NASA rocket explodes seconds after launch

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

An unmanned private rocket contracted by National Aeronautics and Space Administration to carry cargo into the space has exploded seconds after its launch along the eastern Virginia coast of the United States.

Large infrastructure cos face tough time as cash flows dries up

Large infrastructure cos face tough time as cash flows dries up

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Jaypee, Essar, GMR, GVK, Lanco, Abhijeet groups debt rise despite falling cash flow, says UBS

Why Dalai Lama's Tawang visit rattles China

Why Dalai Lama's Tawang visit rattles China

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Beijing is clearly rattled by the Dalai Lama's visit. Unlike the 2009 visit, which was a four-day religious tour, the current visit is a high-decibel, 10-day affair, without the fig leaf of a "religious event", reports Ajai Shukla.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Federer and Djokovic cruise; Halep survives

Aus Open PHOTOS: Federer and Djokovic cruise; Halep survives

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

World number one Simona Halep saved three match-points before edging past an inspired Lauren Davis 4-6, 6-4, 15-13 in a thrilling marathon to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open on Saturday.

Brazil businessman lynchpin in FIFA corruption scam

Brazil businessman lynchpin in FIFA corruption scam

Rediff.com28 May 2015

In an indictment released by the Department of Justice on Wednesday, Hawilla was one of four convicted defendants who helped US investigators build their case against 14 top global soccer officials and sports marketing executives accused of orchestrating more than $150 million in bribes and kickbacks.

Champions League PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea held; Barcelona cruise

Champions League PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea held; Barcelona cruise

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

A summary of Wednesday's matches in the UEFA Champions League.

PM open to talks once normalcy restored in Kashmir: Mehbooba

PM open to talks once normalcy restored in Kashmir: Mehbooba

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

"Talks are the only option," Mehbooba said. "How long can you have a confrontation?"

Champions League PIX: Sterling, Mbappe net hat-tricks

Champions League PIX: Sterling, Mbappe net hat-tricks

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

A round-up of Tuesday night's matches in the UEFA Champions League.

Sports Shorts: Djokovic continues to dominate ATP rankings

Sports Shorts: Djokovic continues to dominate ATP rankings

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

The ATP issued the latest men's tennis rankings on Monday and the top 10 list remains unchanged with Serbian tennis ace Novak Djokovic still leading the rankings.

'The first hint Trump will be tough on Pakistan'

'The first hint Trump will be tough on Pakistan'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

'In the past the US has been reluctant to name Pakistan directly in an US-India joint statement.'

Now, private power firms may shock banks

Now, private power firms may shock banks

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Rs 50,000-cr loans for 15,000-Mw projects could be heading for restructuring.

Low-cost male contraceptive finds no takers

Low-cost male contraceptive finds no takers

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

It could also ease the burden on the 225 million women in developing countries, says Ari Altstedter.

Modi's Trump Triumph

Modi's Trump Triumph

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

'By the time he came out after nearly five hours, he had a one-to-one conversation with the President, a delegation-level meeting, a reception, a dinner, a tour of the White House and a joint statement of a kind none of his predecessors ever had,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

'The hard work starts now'

'The hard work starts now'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

There's still little indication of forward movement in Indo-US defence relations.

Why Colombian President Santos won the Nobel Peace prize

Why Colombian President Santos won the Nobel Peace prize

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

On Friday, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos won the Nobel Peace Prize for "his resolute efforts to bring the country's more than 50-year-long civil war to an end, a war that has cost the lives of at least 2,20,000 Colombians and displaced close to six million people". For those who don't know about the situation in Colombia, here's a simple explainer.

Money laundering scam turns out murkier than expected

Money laundering scam turns out murkier than expected

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

The banks used for the fraud include ING Vysya Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank, IndusInd Bank, Dhanlaxmi Bank, YES Bank and DCB Bank.

It has become fashion for BJP to stall development: Rahul in Amethi

It has become fashion for BJP to stall development: Rahul in Amethi

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Gandhi said when the Congress was in power, the Opposition would allege that all money was going to Amethi and now they say nothing has been done here.

China won't let UN sanctions bother Kim Jong-un

China won't let UN sanctions bother Kim Jong-un

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

'No matter how severe sanctions the UN security council imposes on North Korea, the impact of the sanctions would depend on how faithfully they are enforced by China,' says Dr Rajaram Panda.

With an eye on Rio, India picks depleted hockey team for Azlan Shah

With an eye on Rio, India picks depleted hockey team for Azlan Shah

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Talismanic midfielder Sardar Singh will lead an experimental 18-member India hockey team, which will be without as many as seven players including senior goalkeeper and vice-captain P R Sreejesh, in the 25th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup to be held in Ipoh, Malaysia next month.