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Inter beat Palermo 5-3 in game of two halves

Inter beat Palermo 5-3 in game of two halves

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

Leaders Inter Milan moved four points clear in Serie A after a remarkable 5-3 win over Palermo on Thursday when the champions went 4-0 up by halftime before almost throwing victory away.

ICICI Lombard: Exposure to the market is minimal

ICICI Lombard: Exposure to the market is minimal

Rediff.com5 Nov 2008

"The general insurance penetration accounts for just 0.6 per cent of the country's GDP. There is clear potential for robust growth and we intend to leverage this opportunity. We have the financial capital, technology, distribution and brand to do this," says Vishakha Mulye, executive director, ICICI Lombard -- the largest private-sector general insurance company in India.

Swiss banks' proposal not good enough

Swiss banks' proposal not good enough

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

The Swiss banks' proposal to levy a withholding tax on the income generated from assets of Indian nationals and held in Swiss banks, is not worth treating seriously.

Trying for a BBA? Beware!

Trying for a BBA? Beware!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2009

Mahesh Sarma gives you the lowdown on studying the real vs the commonly perceived market value of business degrees you aspire for.

Cost of owning a bank account

Cost of owning a bank account

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

Have you been made aware of the various costs in owning a bank account? Here are some important aspects you should be aware of

'Modelling makes me feel good about myself'

'Modelling makes me feel good about myself'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

Model Nicole Faria is only 19 and will grace the Lakme Fashion Week runway for the first time this month. Here's the lowdown on her career, her personal life and a few of her favourite things.

Symonds joins Hayden in the nets

Symonds joins Hayden in the nets

Rediff.com13 Sep 2008

Smarting after Cricket Australia's disciplinary action which saw him being dropped from the Test tour to India, volatile all-rounder Andrew Symonds was back at the nets in Queensland on Saturday. Symonds, who has been undergoing rehabilitation under CA-appointed sports psychologist Phil Jauncey following his 'gone fishing' episode, had a few hit-outs at a net session along with Queensland team-mate and Australia opener Matthew Hayden.

10 things to know about Gita Gopinath, IMF's new chief economist

10 things to know about Gita Gopinath, IMF's new chief economist

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

Announcing her appointment, IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde hailed the Mysore-born Gopinath as "one of the world's outstanding economists with impeccable academic credentials, a proven track record of intellectual leadership and extensive international experience".

British Airways eyes India tie-up

British Airways eyes India tie-up

Rediff.com5 Sep 2008

UK flag carrier British Airways plans to tie up with an Indian domestic carrier in a franchise partnership.

Satyam: Bail plea order reserved for April 25

Satyam: Bail plea order reserved for April 25

Rediff.com22 Apr 2009

The XIV Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate on Wednesday reserved the order on the bail petitions of former Satyam chairman B Ramalinga Raju, his brother Rama Raju and ex-CFO Vadlamani Srinivas for April 25.

SBI to lend Vodafone Rs 10,000 cr

SBI to lend Vodafone Rs 10,000 cr

Rediff.com17 Apr 2009

State Bank of India has agreed to lend Vodafone-Essar, the joint venture between United Kingdom's Vodafone and Essar, Rs 10,000 crore to finance the company's entry into 3G (third generation) telecom services and expansion of its broadband operations.

Bachelors, Masters, Law progs at Allahabad Univ

Bachelors, Masters, Law progs at Allahabad Univ

Rediff.com13 Apr 2009

University of Allahabad invites applications for admission to Bachelors, Masters and Law courses.

Tata Steel asked to submit coke plant closure plan

Tata Steel asked to submit coke plant closure plan

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

The Central Pollution Control Board has asked Tata Steel to submit the closure schedule of the battery at the earliest, minister of state for Steel A Sai Prathap said in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha. Coke oven battery is a plant where coking coal is converted into coke.

Ponting and Katich defy England bowlers

Ponting and Katich defy England bowlers

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

Australia captain Ricky Ponting and opener Simon Katich scored unbeaten centuries during a second wicket partnership of 189 on the second day of the first Ashes Test against England on Thursday.

British Airways slashes hand luggage size for speedy boardings

British Airways slashes hand luggage size for speedy boardings

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

The change will affect economy and premium economy travellers.

RAW nabs Bangalore blasts suspect

RAW nabs Bangalore blasts suspect

Rediff.com4 Mar 2009

In a top secret mission, a team of the Research and Analysis Wing tracked down an absconding accused in the Bangalore serial blasts case in Muscat, and sneaked him out of Oman, since India doesn't have an extradition treaty with that country.The entire operation was so secretive that even the Air Traffic Control was taken aback when they received a message to help the chartered aircraft land at the Bengaluru International Airport.

Class XII: Careers you should consider

Class XII: Careers you should consider

Rediff.com17 Jun 2009

Here are 5 career options you should consider following Class XII.

Members' behaviour angers LS Speaker

Members' behaviour angers LS Speaker

Rediff.com19 Feb 2009

"You do not deserve one paisa of public money," an angry Speaker Somnath Chatterjee said as members of several political parties stormed the Well of Lok Sabha raising a spate of issues and disrupted Question Hour.

Indian women lose to New Zealand

Indian women lose to New Zealand

Rediff.com9 Jun 2009

Abject batting by the Indian women's cricket team saw them go down to New Zealand by 17 runs in a warm-up match ahead of their Twenty20 World Cup at Taunton Vale Sports Club Ground on Tuesday.

Six important questions about the new pension scheme

Six important questions about the new pension scheme

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

Here are the answers to six most relevant questions you MUST know about the New Pension Scheme.

Ten-man TN hold Bengal

Ten-man TN hold Bengal

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

Rusty Bengal were lucky to escape with a 1-1 draw against 10-man Tamil Nadu in a Group A quarter-final league match of the 63rd National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy, in Chennai on Tuesday night. Twenty-nine times champions Bengal needed a goal deep into stoppage time to grab a point after P C Riju gave the hosts the lead in the 40th minute.

Sania, Bhupathi to team for remaining Slams

Sania, Bhupathi to team for remaining Slams

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

Upbeat after winning the Australian Open mixed doubles crown in the company of Sania Mirza, tennis ace Mahesh Bhupathi declared that he would continue teaming with the Hyderabadi ace in subsequent Grand Slam tournaments this year.

Chetan Anand wins Czech title

Chetan Anand wins Czech title

Rediff.com29 Sep 2008

Indian shuttler Chetan Anand continued his rampaging form and thumped England's Carl Baxter in straight games to clinch the Czech International badminton title on Sunday. The reigning National champion defeated Baxter 21-15, 21-14 in a lopsided final that lasted just 26 minutes.

GSM subscriber base rises by 8.1 million in Dec 08

GSM subscriber base rises by 8.1 million in Dec 08

Rediff.com13 Jan 2009

According to the latest data released by Cellular Operators' Association of India, the total GSM subscriber base rose to 257,85 million, up from 249.35 million in November 2008, a growth of about 3.25 per cent in December.

Sun Pharma rejects Taro's offer of $15 per share

Sun Pharma rejects Taro's offer of $15 per share

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

Sun had rejected Taro's offer of conducting a shareholder referendum at any price of its (Sun's) choosing to settle the issue, besides offering other options, saying it was an attempt to sidestep from the real issues.

Earn a British degree in India

Earn a British degree in India

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

Majan College, the largest private University College in Muscat, Oman, and an associate college of the University of Bedfordshire UK, has announced admissions to its programmes. The Degrees are issued by the University of Bedfordshire and are open

Balaji ends pact with Star; to buy back stake

Balaji ends pact with Star; to buy back stake

Rediff.com19 Aug 2008

Balaji Telefilms on Tuesday said it is ending a four-year old association with Star group under which an associate company of Rupert Murdoch-led global media conglomerate has been holding nearly 26 per cent stake in TV celebrity Ekta Kapoor-run entertainment content provider.

World Bank to lend $14 billion to fight poverty in

World Bank to lend $14 billion to fight poverty in

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

The loans, under two separate schemes for seven poorest states and seven middle-income states, will benefit the poor as the funds will be utilized to put infrastructure development on the fast track leading to job-creation and stability.

Pakistan players undergo drugs tests

Pakistan players undergo drugs tests

Rediff.com20 Jul 2008

Stung by the doping controversies surrounding two of its key bowlers, the Pakistan Cricket Board on Sunday conducted drugs tests of the players named in its preliminary squad for the Champions Trophy. Batsmen Younis Khan, Bazid Khan and all-rounder Yasir Arafat were not tested as they were out of the country, Saleem added.

Misbah vows to make a comeback

Misbah vows to make a comeback

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

Stunned by the selectors' decision to dump him from all three formats, senior Pakistan batsman Misbah-ul-Haq today vowed to make a comeback even if age is not on his side.

Naman Ojha to join Rajasthan Royals

Naman Ojha to join Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com21 Feb 2009

Naman Ojha, wicketkeeper-batsman of Madhya Pradesh, has been contracted to play for Rajasthan Royals in the second season of Indian Premier League (IPL). Ojha, the first player from Madhya Pradesh to join the cash-rich event, has signed a one-year contract with the champions for the second season of the Twenty20 league tournament, which begins on April 10.

Pujara, Jogiyani set up Saurashtra win

Pujara, Jogiyani set up Saurashtra win

Rediff.com19 Feb 2009

Crucial knocks by middle-order batsman Cheteshwar Pujara (75 not out) and Sagar Jogiyani (77) helped Saurashtra register their first win in the Ranji one day league as they defeated Baroda with five wickets and two balls to spare at the SCA stadium in Khandheri.

Pakistan Opposition threatens to quit

Pakistan Opposition threatens to quit

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

Leaders of the All Parties Democratic Movement termed the amendment 'a clear violation of the Constitution.'

Aussies struggle after Ganguly ton hoists India

Aussies struggle after Ganguly ton hoists India

Rediff.com18 Oct 2008

The visitors were 102 for 4 at stumps, after India posted a formidable first innings score of 469, on Day 2 of the second Test.

Scarlett goes brunette

Scarlett goes brunette

Rediff.com4 Feb 2009

Scarlett Johansson has dyed her trademark blonde locks brunette, and flaunted them at the premiere of her latest film He's Just Not That Into You.

Curbs on ATM transactions to trouble customers

Curbs on ATM transactions to trouble customers

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

The only thing that's clear is the October 15 deadline for the end of free third-party ATM use.

Will Tej Pratap vs Tejashwi feud cost RJD in polls?

Will Tej Pratap vs Tejashwi feud cost RJD in polls?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

'Tej Pratap doesn't have votes on his own. But should he want, he can always rock the RJD's boat because of his antics.'

KIIT University opens National Law School

KIIT University opens National Law School

Rediff.com6 Aug 2007

KIIT National Law School (KNLS) at KIIT University Bhubaneswar, Orissa is opening and offers admissions to its various programmes.

Probe role of VHP in terror attacks: Imam

Probe role of VHP in terror attacks: Imam

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

A prominent Muslim cleric on Wednesday asked the government to order a high-level inquiry into the activities of the saffron outfits, including the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal, accusing them 'of playing a role in the recent terror attacks' in the country.Syed Ahmed Bukhari, Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid in New Delhi, raised the demand during a meeting he had with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday morning.

I was my own enemy last year: Lee

I was my own enemy last year: Lee

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

Injured Australian pace spearhead Brett Lee has blamed himself for the current breakdown, saying he ended up being his own enemy by bowling long spells despite having no strength to carry on. Lee bowled a massive 4500 deliveries, over 580 overs, in the year gone by. The workload not just took a toll on his form but also left him down with an ankle injury, which required a surgery -- fourth of his career.