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Can Modi dig India out of the COVID hole?

Can Modi dig India out of the COVID hole?

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'A balanced head plus heart approach would be a full opening up of the economy including manufacturing and internal travel in the country but excluding COVID-19 hotspots,' recommends Jaimini Bhagwati.

Bill Gates' prediction for PCs in 5 years

Bill Gates' prediction for PCs in 5 years

Rediff.com7 Jan 2008

Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates says that people will see a sea change in the way they interact with computers in the coming five years.

Australia's first innings in one tweet!

Australia's first innings in one tweet!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Take a look at social media reactions to the Australian batting collapse.

Popular tech blog Gigaom shuts down

Popular tech blog Gigaom shuts down

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

The site announced that it ran out of money.

PHOTOS: Boxer Amir Khan in Pak to help Peshawar victims

PHOTOS: Boxer Amir Khan in Pak to help Peshawar victims

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

British two-time world champion Amir Khan arrived in Pakistan on Wednesday to fulfill his promise of helping the victims who were attacked by Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists in a school in Peshawar.

ECB chairman opens door to Pietersen return

ECB chairman opens door to Pietersen return

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Incoming England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chairman Colin Graves has given Kevin Pietersen a glimmer of hope that he may yet be able to resurrect his England career.

McLaren did no wrong: Stewart

McLaren did no wrong: Stewart

Rediff.com29 May 2007

Triple world champion Jackie Stewart defended McLaren on Tuesday after Formula One's governing body opened an investigation into the team's Monaco Grand Prix victory.

Bond is NZ's player of the year

Bond is NZ's player of the year

Rediff.com4 Apr 2003

Bond named NZ player of the year

Trump has no real affection for India

Trump has no real affection for India

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

'The best thing that Modi can hope for in this visit is that he is able to mobilise Indians in America to vote Republican and try and help Trump return to power,' argues Aakar Patel.

Chernobyl to be cased in steel

Chernobyl to be cased in steel

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

Novarka will build a giant arch-shaped structure out of steel, 190 m (623 feet) wide and 200m long, which will cover the existing containment structure

Bronze statue of umpire Bird planned

Bronze statue of umpire Bird planned

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

A bronze statue of English umpire Harold "Dickie" Bird will be unveiled in his Yorkshire home town of Barnsley this year with replicas in Melbourne and a site in India.

London mayor Sadiq Khan rejects Trump's Muslim 'exception' offer

London mayor Sadiq Khan rejects Trump's Muslim 'exception' offer

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Khan told the BBC he is supporting Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton in her bid for the White House: "I hope she trounces him (Trump)."

We can beat Wales, says former England captain Beckham

We can beat Wales, says former England captain Beckham

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

England will beat Wales in their Euro 2016 Group B clash in Lens on Thursday if they match the team spirit of Chris Coleman's side, according to former captain David Beckham. Wales top the group after their 2-1 victory over Slovakia at the weekend while England were held 1-1 by Russia in Marseille. "It's a big game," Beckham said in a BBC interview.

News Roll

News Roll

Rediff.com15 Jan 2003

Cricket News Roll

Brazil sports minister plays down Zika fears for Rio

Brazil sports minister plays down Zika fears for Rio

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Brazil's Sports Minister Leonardo Picciani expects there to be almost no cases of the Zika virus during the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, adding that the country is prepared for the Games, despite health concerns and political instability. The World Health Organization's Emergency Committee on Zika will meet in the coming weeks to evaluate the risks associated with the event. More than 150 health experts, in a public letter, have also called for the August Games to be postponed. U.S. health officials have concluded that infections by the mosquito-borne Zika virus in pregnant women can cause microcephaly, a birth defect marked by small head size that can lead to severe developmental problems in babies. However, Picciani, who was appointed by interim President Michel Temer, said the situation had significantly improved. "We hosted 43 test events in Rio with 7,000 athletes and we have not had any case of Zika or dengue," he told

Lenovo China plans $199 PC

Lenovo China plans $199 PC

Rediff.com8 Aug 2007

The low-cost machine can be plugged into a TV and comes with educational software, reports the BBC.

Dizzy sends Boof reeling over Australia coaching link

Dizzy sends Boof reeling over Australia coaching link

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Former Australia fast bowler Jason Gillespie has made it clear that he is not interested in replacing Craig McDermott as bowling coach of the Australia Test side.

Materazzi to sue papers over Zidane insult reports

Materazzi to sue papers over Zidane insult reports

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

Marco Materazzi is taking legal action against three British newspapers over their reporting of the incident in last July's World Cup final when he clashed with Zinedine Zidane.

'Winning mindset will see Manchester United recapture glory days'

'Winning mindset will see Manchester United recapture glory days'

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Manchester United will soon be "winning in style" again courtesy of their never-say-die attitude on the pitch, midfielder Juan Mata has said ahead of Saturday's FA Cup final against Crystal Palace at Wembley. Louis van Gaal's men, who finished fifth in the Premier League this campaign, failed to qualify for the Champions League for a second time in three seasons and hope to win their first trophy since taking home the Community Shield in 2013. The club's three-year barren run has coincided with the retirement of manager Alex Ferguson, who led the club to 13 Premier League title, five FA Cup and two Champions Leagues during his 26 years at the helm. "This club is going to be fighting for titles," Mata told the BBC.

'Businessmen will take over FIFA, UEFA'

'Businessmen will take over FIFA, UEFA'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2007

Celtic manager believes the authority of world football's two most powerful organisations will eventually be ended by businessmen.

FIFA denies bribery allegations

FIFA denies bribery allegations

Rediff.com12 Jun 2006

FIFA has strongly denied allegations of bribery and corruption made in the BBC television programme Panorama.

There will never be too much oil

There will never be too much oil

Rediff.com31 Mar 2008

Peak oil has been a matter of discussion in recent times. Christophe de Margerie, the Chief Executive of Total in France, says the world will never produce 100 mn barrels per day of oil; we currently produce around 85 mn barrels per day of oil. In UK, it is widely understood by the general public that the U.K. is going to be a net importer of energy from now on. Peak oil is a reality. It may take a generation for all the effects to be played out but they will be played out.

A lockdown for ventilators and hospital beds

A lockdown for ventilators and hospital beds

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

'Why not simply make some more ventilators and find some more beds? How much would it cost?' asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

When will this climate of hate end?

When will this climate of hate end?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

'The sentiment against immigrants and particularly against Muslims is produced by the climate of hatred and bigotry we see all around us.' 'It is produced by the politics of division and spread by a reckless media around the world including unfortunately in India,' says Aakar Patel.

Football Extras: New-look Germany draw with Serbia

Football Extras: New-look Germany draw with Serbia

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

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

No desire to remarry: Imran

No desire to remarry: Imran

Rediff.com6 Jul 2004

Pakistan's former cricket captain turned politician Imran Khan has reacted angrily to a London-based daily's report about his future plans on the marital front.

PHOTOS: Bogeyman Gatlin booed as Bolt's saintliness shines

PHOTOS: Bogeyman Gatlin booed as Bolt's saintliness shines

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

In the history of sport, you were forced to ponder, had there ever been a champion more universally unloved than Gatlin, the twice doping offender who by winning world 100 metres gold on Saturday had ruined one of sport's great fairytale farewells.

'Time, tide and stocks wait for no one'

'Time, tide and stocks wait for no one'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2008

Young investors speak about their experience in the recent market crash. They, it seems, remain undaunted and want to put more money into stocks going ahead.

Football Briefs: Higuain undergoes medical at Milan, Bonucci at Juve

Football Briefs: Higuain undergoes medical at Milan, Bonucci at Juve

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

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

Shorts: Coach Gopichand rues lack of preparation time for Olympics

Shorts: Coach Gopichand rues lack of preparation time for Olympics

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

'I don't believe in marriage for religious reasons'

'I don't believe in marriage for religious reasons'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

'Marriage is a practical solution in terms of bureaucracy, but it's not a real validation of whether your relationship is successful or not.'

Soccer Extras: Messi gets 3-month international ban

Soccer Extras: Messi gets 3-month international ban

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

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

PIX: Desisa wins midnight marathon; Hassan bags double

PIX: Desisa wins midnight marathon; Hassan bags double

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

Images from Saturday's proceedings at the World Athletics Championships in Doha.

Wilkinson is Sports Personality of the Year

Wilkinson is Sports Personality of the Year

Rediff.com15 Dec 2003

Lance Armstrong, who won a fifth consecutive Tour de France, was Overseas Sports Personality of the Year.

Hamilton to set up home in Switzerland

Hamilton to set up home in Switzerland

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

"Over there people don't come up to you, they leave you alone and give you space," the 22-year-old McLaren driver, who finished one point behind Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen in a remarkable debut season, told the BBC.

Arsenal deny wrongdoing after Belgian club probe

Arsenal deny wrongdoing after Belgian club probe

Rediff.com2 Jun 2006

Arsenal have been accused on Thursday of making secret payments to Belgian club Beveren.

Newcastle's R66m bid for Smith

Newcastle's R66m bid for Smith

Rediff.com23 Jan 2004

Newcastle United are set to make a £5-million (about R66-million) bid for Alan Smith but allow the England striker to stay at crisis club leeds United to the end of the season.

Ferrari has eyes on Button

Ferrari has eyes on Button

Rediff.com27 Apr 2004

Ferrari have added Jenson Button's name to their list of candidates to take over from world champion Michael Schumacher.

I am no cricketing God: Tendulkar

I am no cricketing God: Tendulkar

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Former Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar may be cricketing God for many of his fans but the batting legend has stressed that he is "normal".

Buzz: ICC opens anti-corruption investigations into Qatar T10 League

Buzz: ICC opens anti-corruption investigations into Qatar T10 League

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

All that's transpired on and off the cricket pitch on Wednesday.