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Champions League Preview: Can Monaco knock City out?

Champions League Preview: Can Monaco knock City out?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Monaco owe most of their recent success to their young guns, but when they face Manchester City looking to overturn a two-goal deficit in their Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday, they will turn to a more experienced player in Radamel Falcao.

Road Test Review: The 2018 Triumph Tiger 800 XCx

Road Test Review: The 2018 Triumph Tiger 800 XCx

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

Triumph Tiger 800 XCx is fantastic in the city, supremely comfortable on the highway and surprisingly easy to ride fast in the dirt, says Benjamin Gracias.

How not to lose money in stocks

How not to lose money in stocks

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Overcome your greed. Rebalance your portfolio

Indian-American author pleads guilty in Senate campaign scheme

Indian-American author pleads guilty in Senate campaign scheme

Rediff.com21 May 2014

Conservative Indian-American author and filmmaker Dinesh D'Souza, who has been critical of President Barack Obama through his works, pleaded guilty before a US court to violating election campaign law by making illegal contributions to a Senate campaign.

Stocks you must buy, hold or exit

Stocks you must buy, hold or exit

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries:

'Axis of evil' now a pivot of peace?

'Axis of evil' now a pivot of peace?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

The implications of the interim deal between Iran and the world's big powers go far beyond the nuclear programme, says Nitin Pai

Indian Scout Sixty: What's so special?

Indian Scout Sixty: What's so special?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

The smallest of the Indian Motorcycle line-up comes packin' with a 1000cc V-twin, but how is it to ride? Benjamin Gracias took the Sixty out for a spin.

4 Israelis killed, 8 injured in Jerusalem synagogue attack

4 Israelis killed, 8 injured in Jerusalem synagogue attack

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

In a brutal attack, two Palestinians wielding axes, knives and guns, on Tuesday killed at least four Israeli worshippers in a Jewish synagogue and a seminary and injured another eight, prompting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to vow a "harsh response" to the murders.

PICS: Ronaldo finds net in Juve win; City thump Dinamo

PICS: Ronaldo finds net in Juve win; City thump Dinamo

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Neymar Jr and Kylian Mbappe starred in PSG's win as they topped group A after thrashing Galatasaray 5-0. Juventus, who have already qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League, pumped in two goals to oust Leverkusen from the tournament, while Gabriel Jesus netted a hat-trick in Manchester City's 4-1 thumping of Dinamo Zagreb. Here are Images from the Champions League matches played on Wednesday

Modi's 'historic' visit to Israel begins on July 4

Modi's 'historic' visit to Israel begins on July 4

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Modi's visit is aimed at commemorating 25 years of establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

Champions League PIX: PSG hold Real Madrid; Juve beat Atletico

Champions League PIX: PSG hold Real Madrid; Juve beat Atletico

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

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

Placing ASEAN at the centre, India acts east

Placing ASEAN at the centre, India acts east

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

By hosting the 10 ASEAN leaders on Republic Day, India amply demonstrated that ASEAN is a central pillar of its Act East policy. But is India 'central' for ASEAN, asks Dr Rahul Mishra.

Will Trump go after Pakistan's terrorists?

Will Trump go after Pakistan's terrorists?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

'His secretary of defence nominee, General James Mattis, says he expects Pakistan to take action against terrorists operating from its soil.' 'Any pressure the US can bring on the Pakistani regime terror-wise would pay dividends for India.'

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.

Israel to roll out red carpet for Modi

Israel to roll out red carpet for Modi

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

No other foreign leader seems to have been extended such a warm welcome by an Israeli Prime Minister in the past few decades.

Obama nominates Indian-American as next US Surgeon General

Obama nominates Indian-American as next US Surgeon General

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

United States President Barack Obama has announced his intention to nominate Indian-American Dr Vivek Hallegere Murthy as his next Surgeon General.

Football Briefs: Inter Milan penalty awarded after five-minute video consultation; Bayern beaten

Football Briefs: Inter Milan penalty awarded after five-minute video consultation; Bayern beaten

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

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

Digital transactions can be used to attain financial inclusion

Digital transactions can be used to attain financial inclusion

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

According to the Reserve Bank of India's data, cash still accounts for 90 per cent of all monetary transactions in India.

Champions League: Humiliation for Madrid; Juve, United also lose

Champions League: Humiliation for Madrid; Juve, United also lose

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

Images from the Champions League matches played on Wednesday

Buffett celebrates 50th year at Berkshire, faces tough questions

Buffett celebrates 50th year at Berkshire, faces tough questions

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Buffett gave no hints about who would succeed him and defended ties with Brazil's 3G Capital during the annual meeting

'We can no more do away with the Mughals than we can do away with the British'

'We can no more do away with the Mughals than we can do away with the British'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

'There are so many dimensions to history that we need to attend to: We need more space for local and regional histories; we need to delve into the histories of particular communities; we need to emphasise gender history and environmental history.' 'We need to think about India's history beyond India's current borders.'

Iran's last chance to shed the pariah tag

Iran's last chance to shed the pariah tag

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

To the extent the nuclear race in West Asia is slowed down by the Iran nuclear deal, the world as a whole has reason to be happy, says Virendra Kapoor.

Gaza crisis: 72-hour fragile ceasefire begins

Gaza crisis: 72-hour fragile ceasefire begins

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

An uneasy 72-hour ceasefire brokered by Egypt between Israel and the Palestinian militant groups began on Tuesday morning after a month of fighting, with Hamas firing a salvo of long-range rockets minutes before the truce, calling them revenge for Israel's "massacres".

Modi's R-Day invite to Obama took US by surprise

Modi's R-Day invite to Obama took US by surprise

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

'Our goal is to leave this relationship in a fundamentally different place than it was when President Obama took office and when Prime Minister Modi took office and we believe that we have a unique moment of opportunity to have that kind of breakthrough.'

The potential of opening up Iran

The potential of opening up Iran

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

The possibility of a deal between Iran and the world on its nuclear programme has some perils but much promise for India, says Uday Abhyankar

The new season of EPL kicks off tonight and aren't we excited!

The new season of EPL kicks off tonight and aren't we excited!

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

Following is a match by match look at the English Premier League's season-opening weekend fixtures:

Modi is not Chacha Nehru, or Chacha Modi, but Modi

Modi is not Chacha Nehru, or Chacha Modi, but Modi

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

'His script, his body language is different, at the most he is a trained pracharak, a national politician building a base, an audience, a community of behaviours and followers from a younger generation, attempting to talk to children so they become his enthusiasts. Many are and that is his victory.'

This Kawasaki Ninja is a good all-rounder...

This Kawasaki Ninja is a good all-rounder...

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

But you do need to consider that there are bikes now which, at lower price points, offer more specialised experiences, says Benjamin Gracias

How India drowned Pakistan's voice in America

How India drowned Pakistan's voice in America

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The start of Indian lobbying in the US can be traced back to Pakistan's anti-India lobbying. Policy wonk Ashok Sharma documents this journey and its catalytic role in transforming the US-India relationship.

Investing lessons from 'professional opportunist' Sam Zell

Investing lessons from 'professional opportunist' Sam Zell

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Meet Sam Zell or the 'Grave Dancer' who made billions using his business acumen.

What makes Parag Parikh a great investor

What makes Parag Parikh a great investor

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

"Nobody should be buying a stock at a rate higher than its intrinsic (actual) value, because then you are looking at the greater fool theory to come into play -- that someone would buy it again from you enabling you to make a profit." Excerpt of his views on value investing.

What made Parag Parikh a great investor

What made Parag Parikh a great investor

Rediff.com4 May 2015

"Nobody should be buying a stock at a rate higher than its intrinsic (actual) value, because then you are looking at the greater fool theory to come into play -- that someone would buy it again from you enabling you to make a profit." Excerpt of his views on value investing.

10 memorable moments from the World Cup

10 memorable moments from the World Cup

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

The mesmerising moments that made the 2018 FIFA World Cup a blockbuster worldwide.

Of websites and factories

Of websites and factories

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Regulating the internet only as a medium is somewhat similar to regulating electricity only as a driver of the TV industry

125-member Indian delegation heads for Davos

125-member Indian delegation heads for Davos

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

The annual talk-fest of rich and powerful from across the world in snow-laden Alpine resort town of Davos will be attended by nearly 40 heads of government among more than 2,500 global leaders from over 100 countries.

PHOTOS: Solid Nadal dismisses Almagro; Djokovic ignores groin worries to advance

PHOTOS: Solid Nadal dismisses Almagro; Djokovic ignores groin worries to advance

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Rafa Nadal got his usual confidence boost from Nicolas Almagro at Roland Garros, reaching the third round with a 6-4, 6-3, 6-1 victory -- his fourth without dropping a set against his Spanish compatriot on the Paris clay.

Lessons from India's 'brightest investment minds'

Lessons from India's 'brightest investment minds'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

'Indians are great savers, but they are lousy investors.'

Ranji round-up: KL Rahul makes fluent return; Bengal crawl to 190/3

Ranji round-up: KL Rahul makes fluent return; Bengal crawl to 190/3

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played across India on Sunday

How Wall Street created the Federal Reserve

How Wall Street created the Federal Reserve

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

In 1910 the who's who of Wall Street met in total secrecy in an American town to work towards the first draft of the bill that would finally give the United States a central bank.