News for 'Bob'

Houghton defends unimpressive Chhetri

Houghton defends unimpressive Chhetri

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

Despite Sunil Chhetri's none-too-impressive outing, national football team coach Bob Houghton backed the US-returned striker moments after India registered a convincing win over Namibia in an international friendly at the Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday.

How India can get ahead in the space race

How India can get ahead in the space race

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Chandrayaan-3's success is a must for India's space ambitions; we can't afford to lose out. And for realising our space dreams, the Indian private sector must be encouraged because if we lose this race, the moon, Mars, and mineral-rich asteroids will already be crowded before we reach there.

Apple computer that Steve Jobs owned fetches $365,000!

Apple computer that Steve Jobs owned fetches $365,000!

Rediff.com14 Dec 2014

A rare Apple-1 computer personally sold by the company's co-founder Steve Jobs nearly 40 years ago has fetched a whopping $365,000 at an auction in New York.

Lee-Hesh upset Bryan brothers to make final

Lee-Hesh upset Bryan brothers to make final

Rediff.com21 Aug 2011

Third seeds Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes staged a brilliant comeback to shock top seeds and defending champions Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan and reach the final of the Western and Southern Open.

India to play friendlies before Asian Cup

India to play friendlies before Asian Cup

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

The Indian football team will play against Qatar and Syria on December 19 and 26 respectively in what will be their last two international friendlies in the lead upto the Asian Cup in January next year.

Jennifer Aniston chops if off!

Jennifer Aniston chops if off!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Roddick, Querrey to face Chile in Davis Cup

Roddick, Querrey to face Chile in Davis Cup

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

World number eight Andy Roddick and 18th-ranked Sam Querrey will represent the United States in a first-round Davis Cup tie against Chile next month, captain Jim Courier said on Thursday.

Don't waste your time on 'Little Rocket Man', Trump to Tillerson

Don't waste your time on 'Little Rocket Man', Trump to Tillerson

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

Trump said he 'won't fail' on a front where three of his predecessors -- Clinton, Bush and Obama failed.

Revisiting Back to the Future

Revisiting Back to the Future

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

The 4-disc Blu-ray package which includes digital copies of all three movies has hours of extras and would make a great holiday gift. For the older generation, there is a great number of nostalgic thrills and fabulous insights into the making of the film.

Hamilton, Bale in running for Sports Personality of the Year crown

Hamilton, Bale in running for Sports Personality of the Year crown

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Newly crowned Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton will compete with European Ryder Cup star Rory McIlroy and Real Madrid's Gareth Bale to clinch the BBC 2014 Sports Personality of the Year award.

'Can I invest in the stockmarket now?'

'Can I invest in the stockmarket now?'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

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

Lee-Hesh fail to cross Aus Open hurdle

Lee-Hesh fail to cross Aus Open hurdle

Rediff.com29 Jan 2011

The Australian Open trophy continued to elude Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi as the re-united 'Indian Express' could not stop Mike and Bob Bryan from scoring a hat-trick of titles at the Melbourne Park on Saturday.

In Pics: What the original Barbie dolls looked like

In Pics: What the original Barbie dolls looked like

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

As Barbie is set to turn 60 on March 9, we take a trip down memory lane and look at some interesting creations.

Young replaces injured Isner for Davis Cup tie vs Britain

Young replaces injured Isner for Davis Cup tie vs Britain

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Donald Young has replaced the injured John Isner for the United States and will face Wimbledon champion Andy Murray of Britain in Friday's opening match of the first-round Davis Cup tie in San Diego.

Why you must visit New Zealand

Why you must visit New Zealand

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

'After living in a country with hazy skies and a billion people, it is breathtaking when the sky is blue, the air crisply clean and there is drinking water in the taps. And, joy of joys, hardly any people.'

Bhutia still uncertain ahead of Bahrain clash

Bhutia still uncertain ahead of Bahrain clash

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

Indian captain Bhaichung Bhutia remains a doubtful starter ahead of their Friday's match against Bahrain in the Asian Cup football tournament as he has still not recovered completely from his calf muscle injury, coach Bob Houghton said.

Bank of Baroda wins best bank award

Bank of Baroda wins best bank award

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

Leading public sector lender Bank of Baroda has been awarded the best bank of 2010, instituted by a business magazine.

Meet the 7-year-old who mesmerised Games audience

Meet the 7-year-old who mesmerised Games audience

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

Keshav, the child prodigy who endeared himself to millions of viewers through his spectacular jugalbandi with 1000-odd drummers at the Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games, is just an ordinary seven year-old who is 'happy' to be playing the tabla.

Indian footballers slam team manager Chowdhury

Indian footballers slam team manager Chowdhury

Rediff.com25 Dec 2010

Team manager Pradeep Chowdhury's out-of-the-blue decision to part ways with the Indian football squad has not gone down well with national players, who are preparing in Dubai for the Asian Cup, scheduled to be held in Doha from January 7.

Lee-Hesh to meet Bryan brothers in Aegon final

Lee-Hesh to meet Bryan brothers in Aegon final

Rediff.com12 Jun 2011

Third seeds Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi earned a shot at their third title of the season as they set up the summit-clash of the ATP Aegon Championships against Mike and Bob Bryan in London.

Jordan agrees to purchase Charlotte Bobcats

Jordan agrees to purchase Charlotte Bobcats

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

Hall of Famer Michael Jordan has agreed to buy a controlling interest in the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats, majority owner Bob Johnson said on Saturday. Johnson said further details would come from the NBA. Owners of the NBA's 29 other franchises must approve the sale.

India drop 22 places to 160 in FIFA rankings

India drop 22 places to 160 in FIFA rankings

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

Lack of international matches and two recent losses to Thailand have hit India hard. Bob Houghton's side plunged 22 places and now occupy the 160th spot in the latest FIFA rankings.

Bopanna-Qureshi go down fighting in French Open

Bopanna-Qureshi go down fighting in French Open

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

Indian Davis Cupper Rohan Bopanna and his Pakistani partner Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi squandered a one-set lead as they went down fighting to top-ranked American pair of Bob and Mike Bryan in the quarter-finals of the men's doubles at the French Open in Paris on Wednesday.

No place for striker Ching in US WC squad

No place for striker Ching in US WC squad

Rediff.com27 May 2010

Experienced striker Brian Ching was surprisingly left off the United States World Cup squad on Wednesday when coach Bob Bradley named his final squad of 23 for South Africa.

'Toyota working hard to regain client confidence'

'Toyota working hard to regain client confidence'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Toyota's global image took a beating when over eight million Toyota vehicles were recalled worldwide to fix faulty accelerator pedals and brakes.

Gold Cup: Jamaica, Costa Rica advance

Gold Cup: Jamaica, Costa Rica advance

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Jamaica scored a late winning goal while Costa Rica needed only a scoreless draw as both teams advanced from Group B to the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

The REALLY stupid things men do to impress women!

The REALLY stupid things men do to impress women!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

Sometimes there's no explanation why we do some really nutty things to score brownie points with the fairer sex, says Abhishek Mande.

Aussies asked to follow caution during IPL

Aussies asked to follow caution during IPL

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

Following a threat by extreme right wing political party Shiv Sena to prevent the Australians from playing in Mumbai, Australian cricketers will be asked to follow stringent security measures during this year's Indian Premier League.

Bopanna-Qureshi receive Humanitarian Award

Bopanna-Qureshi receive Humanitarian Award

Rediff.com27 Nov 2010

Indian Davis Cupper Rohan Bopanna and his Pakistani partner Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi won the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Of The Year award during the ATP World Tour Finals in London for their peace message of 'Stop War Start Tennis'.

'Tied Test changed Australian cricket'

'Tied Test changed Australian cricket'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

'As a player, the biggest question you ask yourself is whether you are good enough to be on the same ground as Gavaskar, Dev, Border and company.'

Confident India sniff maiden series win in Sydney

Confident India sniff maiden series win in Sydney

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

After India outplayed Australia with bat and ball in Melbourne, Captain Virat Kohli is convinced India have the firepower to break new ground.

Review: Fargo will make you revisit your demons

Review: Fargo will make you revisit your demons

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Fargo is intense and dark and raises more questions than one would usually be comfortable with.

Phelps gets ready to take the plunge at Pan Pacs

Phelps gets ready to take the plunge at Pan Pacs

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

Michael Phelps will contest at this week's Pan Pacific Championships in California and is expected to win a host of medals at the event.

Batsmen will be running scared of Bumrah after Melbourne masterclass, warns Kohli

Batsmen will be running scared of Bumrah after Melbourne masterclass, warns Kohli

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

India captain Virat Kohli says the world's top batsmen will have reason to fear Jasprit Bumrah after the talented young paceman put Australia to the sword in the third Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Houghton will remain India coach, insists Patel

Houghton will remain India coach, insists Patel

Rediff.com7 May 2010

All India Football Federation president Praful Patel on Friday conceded there were "certain issues" between AIFF and Bob Houghton but asserted that the Englishman remains the national coach and will guide the team in next year's Asian Cup in Doha.

Houghton may quit if India fail at Asian Cup

Houghton may quit if India fail at Asian Cup

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

His contract runs till 2013 after a recent renewal but India football coach Bob Houghton has hinted that he may quit if his side does not produce a good show at the 2011 Asian Cup.

Top places to travel in 2019

Top places to travel in 2019

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

Make sure that these places feature in your 2019 travel bucket list.

Easy tips on raising financially smart kids

Easy tips on raising financially smart kids

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

As parents, we need to take a moment to teach our children about being financially smart. It is a lesson that they cannot afford to miss.

Murray top seed in LA after Djokovic withdraws

Murray top seed in LA after Djokovic withdraws

Rediff.com25 Jul 2010

British World No 4 Andy Murray has been made the top seed for next week's LA Open after the late withdrawal of second-ranked Novak Djokovic.

Paes-Melzer win Shanghai Masters

Paes-Melzer win Shanghai Masters

Rediff.com17 Oct 2010

Beginning their partnership on a fantastic note, Leander Paes and Jurgen Melzer clinched the Shanghai Masters title with a 7-5, 4-6, 10-5 victory over Poles Mariusz Fyrstenberg and Marcin Matkowski in the final in Shanghai on Sunday.