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Sachin Bansal invests Rs 650 crore in Ola; may join board

Sachin Bansal invests Rs 650 crore in Ola; may join board

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

With regard to his investment in Ola, Bansal said that on the one hand, the ride-hailing major had emerged as a global force in the mobility space and on the other it continued to build deeper for various needs of a billion Indians through its platform. This is the largest funding by an individual in the app cab.

Now, an app to help you face whatever life throws at you

Now, an app to help you face whatever life throws at you

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Shameen Alauddin finds out more about Touchkin which has raised $1.3 million to develop an artificial intelligence coach for your behavioural and mental health.

Covid-19 scare: 30 states, UTs in complete lockdown

Covid-19 scare: 30 states, UTs in complete lockdown

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

A tweet by the Press Information Bureau said the states which have imposed lockdown in all districts include Chandigarh, Delhi, Goa, Jammu and Kashmir and Nagaland. The other states are: Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Ladakh, Tripura, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Meghalaya, Jharkhand, Bihar, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Haryana, Daman Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Karnataka and Assam.

Modi briefly meets Trump, world leaders at ASEAN gala dinner

Modi briefly meets Trump, world leaders at ASEAN gala dinner

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

The PM was also seen chit-chatting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak at the reception for the leaders who have arrived in Manila for the 31st ASEAN summit and related meetings.

It's confirmed! Apple is world's No 1 smartphone maker

It's confirmed! Apple is world's No 1 smartphone maker

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Samsung's smartphone sales started to drop in the third quarter of 2016, and the decision to discontinue the Galaxy Note 7 slowed down sales of its smartphone portfolio in the fourth quarter.

India field full strength team for Azlan Shah Cup

India field full strength team for Azlan Shah Cup

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Ace midfielder Sardar Singh will lead a full strength Indian men's hockey team in the 24th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup to be held in Ipoh, Malaysia from April 5 to 12.

Pakistan to push towards ending India's domination in ICC

Pakistan to push towards ending India's domination in ICC

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

Pakistan Cricket Board chief Shaharyar Khan said that he would push for the elimination of the Big Three governance system and revenue distribution formula.

'For an Indo-Pak series to take place now, the BCCI has to propose'

'For an Indo-Pak series to take place now, the BCCI has to propose'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

There's still a lot time left before a bilateral series between India and Pakistan materializes.

Aggressive cricketers like Kohli make it big: Dravid

Aggressive cricketers like Kohli make it big: Dravid

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

Rahul Dravid expects Virat Kohli to deliver in his first full series as Test captain when the Indian cricket team leaves for Sri Lanka, besides backing the star batsman to continue playing in his "aggressive" style.

A food museum for rabbit heads and maggot cheese!

A food museum for rabbit heads and maggot cheese!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Sheep eyeball juice, frog smoothies and fruit bat soup... Which one do you find yucky?

Suzlon eyes Greece, UK for expansion

Suzlon eyes Greece, UK for expansion

Rediff.com17 Nov 2006

Wind power major Suzlon Energy on Friday said it was looking at exploring new markets like Greece, UK, Taiwan and Philippines besides strengthening its operations in China.

Ma Foi opens office in the US

Ma Foi opens office in the US

Rediff.com15 Oct 2005

Leading HR service provider Ma Foi has opened its wholly-owned subsidiary in the United States and announced plans to launch operations in Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Australia next year.\n

'BCCI is a bully; it has absolutely zero accountability'

'BCCI is a bully; it has absolutely zero accountability'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Ian Chappell, Bishen Singh Bedi, others tear into the Indian cricket administration

Why top batsmen are taking early retirement

Why top batsmen are taking early retirement

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Shakya Mitra ponders why top batsmen like Michael Clarke bowing out early.

India-Pakistan WT20 match in Dharamsala as scheduled: BCCI

India-Pakistan WT20 match in Dharamsala as scheduled: BCCI

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

The much-anticipated World Twenty20 match between India and Pakistan will be held as scheduled in Dharamsala, Tournament Director M V Sridhar confirmed on Tuesday.

Ladakh Stand-off: Be prepared to meet fire with fire

Ladakh Stand-off: Be prepared to meet fire with fire

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'India in 2020 is a lot better prepared than in 1962.' 'It is no longer a pushover; and anything other than a crushing Chinese military victory will be a major loss of face for China,' observes Rajeev Srinivasan in the first of a three part column.

Gymnast Pranati looks to emulate Dipa at CWG

Gymnast Pranati looks to emulate Dipa at CWG

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

Turning 23 on the day of the preliminary round, Pranati will look to make the finals and emulate Dipa Karmakar, who won a historic bronze in Glasgow four years ago.

VOTE! India's top sportsperson in 2019

VOTE! India's top sportsperson in 2019

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Was it badminton sensation PV Sindhu, who became the first Indian to win the World Championships gold medal? Or is it the young shooting progidy Saurabh Chaudhary? Or his India colleague Elavenil Valarivan, who recently took over as World No 1? What about India's heroes on the cricketing field -- Virat Kohli? Rohit Sharma?

Sports Shorts: Indian men's hockey team stun world champions

Sports Shorts: Indian men's hockey team stun world champions

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday.

I am very much a work in progress as a cricketer: Kohli

I am very much a work in progress as a cricketer: Kohli

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

He surpassed legends like Sachin Tendulkar to become the fastest to reach 7000 runs and 24 ODI centuries but Virat Kohli has said as a cricketer he is "still very much a work in progress".

PHOTOS: India, West Indies check in for WT20 warm-up

PHOTOS: India, West Indies check in for WT20 warm-up

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Former champions India and West Indies cricket teams arrived in Kolkata on Monday amid tight security ahead of their World Twenty20 warm-up fixtures later this week.

SC refers female genital mutilation case to 5-judge Constitution Bench

SC refers female genital mutilation case to 5-judge Constitution Bench

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

A group of Dawoodi Bohra Muslim community members had earlier told the apex court that the female circumcision is practised by a few sects of Islam.

Good news! India to have its own standardised size chart for clothes

Good news! India to have its own standardised size chart for clothes

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

You may no longer have to rely on international size charts.

The world's most expensive homes

The world's most expensive homes

Rediff.com25 Jul 2006

'Hardik Pandya can become a world-class allrounder'

'Hardik Pandya can become a world-class allrounder'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Nayan Mongia expresses his candid views on Haridk Pandya and also sheds light on Kohli's captaincy.

Ishant retained, India name unchanged squad for remaining ODIs

Ishant retained, India name unchanged squad for remaining ODIs

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

Pacer Ishant Sharma retained his place despite his struggle for form as India named an unchanged squad, which played in the first three ODIs, for the remaining four games in the seven-match series against Australia.

Team manager to Shoaib's defence

Team manager to Shoaib's defence

Rediff.com10 Feb 2005

Haroon Rasheed said there is tremendous exaggeration of facts whenever Shoaib Akhtar has been involved.

Modi arrives in Mozambique; 1st Indian PM to do so in over 3 decades

Modi arrives in Mozambique; 1st Indian PM to do so in over 3 decades

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

"A Maputo morning, an African dawn! PM @narendramodi arrives in Mozambique for the first leg of his visit," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted on Modi's arrival in Mozambique's capital Maputo.

Hardik's 5/28, one of India's finest bowling performances abroad

Hardik's 5/28, one of India's finest bowling performances abroad

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

Hardik has just taken 10 Tests to record a rare feat -- scored a ton and taken 5 wickets. Still not 25, Hardik has shown that he belongs to the place, says Rajneesh Gupta, giving us the numbers that matter.

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.

Aus Open PIX: Gauff stuns Osaka; Serena ousted

Aus Open PIX: Gauff stuns Osaka; Serena ousted

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Coco Gauff claimed the biggest win of her young career on Friday with a stunning upset of defending champion Naomi Osaka at the Australian Open to reach the fourth round. Caroline Wozniacki and Serena Williams also lost their respective matches earlier in the day. Images from Day 5 of the Australian Open played at Melbourne Park on Friday.

Pune Test: MCA's urge to splurge

Pune Test: MCA's urge to splurge

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

MCA member objects to wasteful expenses planned for Pune Test.

India inks intl pact on hydrogen research

India inks intl pact on hydrogen research

Rediff.com24 Nov 2003

India has joined 14 other nations and the European Commission in signing a crucial pact to coordinate hydrogen research and technology development.

'Good to retire when people are asking why than why not'

'Good to retire when people are asking why than why not'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Veteran Indian pacer Ashish Nehra decided to call time on his injury-ravaged career after next month's opening T20 International against New Zealand at his home ground in Delhi,

Ranji quarters: Bowlers lead Kerala's superb fightback on Day 1

Ranji quarters: Bowlers lead Kerala's superb fightback on Day 1

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Kerala hit back to reduce Gujarat to 97 for 4 after being bowled out for 185 on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy quarter-finals.

Exclusive! Dravid, Laxman spot the chinks in Dhawan's armour

Exclusive! Dravid, Laxman spot the chinks in Dhawan's armour

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

India batting icons Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman tell Harish Kotian what opener Shikhar Dhawan must do to regain lost form.

BCCI to help tsunami victims

BCCI to help tsunami victims

Rediff.com30 Dec 2004

The Board of Control for Cricket in India will donate Rs. 1 crore to those affected by Sunday's tragedy.

Sebi to study global systems to catch manipulators early

Sebi to study global systems to catch manipulators early

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

The typical modus-operandi of such entities involves setting up of a company, followed by tall claims about their proposed business ventures.

Repatriation of black money a priority for us: Modi to BRICS leaders

Repatriation of black money a priority for us: Modi to BRICS leaders

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unequivocally said that repatriation of black money kept abroad is a "priority" for his government, as he sought close global coordination to achieve this objective.

Saina Nehwal returns to Gopichand Academy

Saina Nehwal returns to Gopichand Academy

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Saina Nehwal has once again resumed her partnership with long-time mentor and former coach Pullela Gopichand and would be starting her training at his academy in Hyderabad after recovering from a thigh strain.