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Citigroup official Brian Brown resigns

Citigroup official Brian Brown resigns

Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

Brown's resignation follows that of Citigroup's South Asia CEO, Sanjay Nayar, who has quit the financial services major to join Kohlberg, Kravis, Roberts & Co as its Country Chief.

Airtel to launch 5G services this month, cover every town by 2024

Airtel to launch 5G services this month, cover every town by 2024

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel will start rolling out 5G services this month and cover all towns and key rural areas of the country by March 2024, a senior company official said on Tuesday. Bharti Airtel managing director and CEO Gopal Vittal also said that the price of mobile services in India is very low and needs to go up. "We intend to launch 5G starting August and extend to a Pan India roll out very soon.

Sehwag to arrive in England on August 2

Sehwag to arrive in England on August 2

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

Virender Sehwag, who missed the first two Test of the England tour due to an injury, is all set to return to Test cricket as he is scheduled to arrive in England on Tuesday.

England now cricket kings of the world: Botham

England now cricket kings of the world: Botham

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

Legendary all-rounder Ian Botham considers the current English team as "cricket kings of the world", and says he can foresee England displacing India from the number one spot during the four-Test series and ushering in a new era of dominance.

'Pietersen should have been given out at 49'

'Pietersen should have been given out at 49'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2011

England batsman Kevin Pietersen should have been back in the pavilion much before he struck his unbeaten double hundred but umpire Asad Rauf's lack of conviction saved him in the ongoing first Test against India, says Geoffrey Boycott.

Gold prices set to rise after Budget

Gold prices set to rise after Budget

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Buying had been muted in the past few weeks.

Maruti's July sales up 10%

Maruti's July sales up 10%

Rediff.com2 Aug 2004

Maruti Udyog Ltd, India's biggest carmaker, on Monday said domestic sales grew 10 per cent at 40,175 units in July 2004 as its compact cars notched up impressive numbers.

T20 World Cup: India trounce Afghanistan for first win

T20 World Cup: India trounce Afghanistan for first win

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12s match between India and Afghanistan, in Abhu Dhabi, on Wednesday.

Shared a moment with Obama? Tell us about it

Shared a moment with Obama? Tell us about it

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

Have you seen Obama or shared a moment with him?

Youngsters want to handle pressure: Kohli

Youngsters want to handle pressure: Kohli

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

After guiding India to a seven-wicket victory over the West Indies in the second One-Day with his match winning 81-run knock, Virat Kohli said the pressure situations bring the best out of the current bunch of Indian players.

DD to launch DTH service on Sep 15

DD to launch DTH service on Sep 15

Rediff.com7 Sep 2004

Sonia to head UPA-SP coordination committee

Sonia to head UPA-SP coordination committee

Rediff.com23 Aug 2008

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi will head a six-member United Progressive Alliance -Samajwadi Party Coordination Committee. The committee has Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee and Defence Minister A K Antony as its members.The constitution of the Committee indicates that the SP, like the Left, would support the government from outside. The development also suggests that they would exert influence like that of the Left.

IN PIX: India's tame surrender at Lord's

IN PIX: India's tame surrender at Lord's

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

England pace bowler Stuart Broad swept aside the India middle order batting in an inspired spell on Sunday to propel his team to a crushing innings and 159 runs victory on the fourth day of the second Test at Lord's.

Day after skirmishes, army officers of India, China meet in Leh

Day after skirmishes, army officers of India, China meet in Leh

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Official sources said Tuesday's incident at Pangong and ways to maintain peace and tranquility along the Sino-India border in Ladakh were discussed at length at the border personnel meeting.

The heat is on! Kangana, Sushmita, Shilpa want your vote

The heat is on! Kangana, Sushmita, Shilpa want your vote

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Who wore ivory best?

Figure out the all-conquering Shastri-Kohli partnership

Figure out the all-conquering Shastri-Kohli partnership

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

India had more good days than bad with the Ravi Shastri-Virat Kohli combination at the helm of affairs and, as the cracking partnership of nearly seven years comes to an end, here's a look at their major achievements.

I regret I couldn't die as a CPI-M member: Somnath

I regret I couldn't die as a CPI-M member: Somnath

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

On the outskirts of Santiniketan, in a sprawling bungalow, lives an octogenarian gentleman with his wife. The hurly-burly of the outside world does not disturb the peace there.

Asian Games: Sanathoi Devi, Grewal settle for bronze in Wushu

Asian Games: Sanathoi Devi, Grewal settle for bronze in Wushu

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

India's Sanathoi Devi and Narender Grewal settled for bronze in Wushu at the 17th Asian Games, in Incheon, on Tuesday.

'We will lose to Pakistan at some point...we can't always keep winning'

'We will lose to Pakistan at some point...we can't always keep winning'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

It's a record he is proud of but Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni feels the unbeaten run against Pakistan in ICC world events also adds to the pressure on his team, which is mindful of the fact that the streak is bound to end some day.

The jury is out! India Inc gives full marks to the FM

The jury is out! India Inc gives full marks to the FM

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

India Inc is encouraged by a determined Budget.

Gambler punts $132,300 on Indian World Cup triumph

Gambler punts $132,300 on Indian World Cup triumph

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

An anonymous gambler has struck an 82,000 ($132,300) bet with a London bookmaker on India winning the Cricket World Cup, one of the biggest ever laid in the one-day game.

PICS: India scrape past New Zealand in 1st T20I

PICS: India scrape past New Zealand in 1st T20I

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Images from the first T20 International between India and New Zealand, in Jaipur, on Wednesday.

Which wretched record will India look to break against NZ?

Which wretched record will India look to break against NZ?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

India has played New Zealand in four T20 games. Guess how many India won?

Dhoni may promote Yusuf up the order

Dhoni may promote Yusuf up the order

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

India will use Wednesday's game against the Netherlands to iron out the creases in its bowling and test all available options ahead of its two other big group matches against South Africa and the West Indies.

Cup Extras: Munaf told to return from movie

Cup Extras: Munaf told to return from movie

Rediff.com5 Mar 2011

With two back-to-back matches coming up for India, Munaf Patel had decided to take a breather and go for a movie with his wife. However, he was called back from the theatre and asked to join the join team in reviewing the Ireland-England game.

Tendulkar cleared to play after scan on knee

Tendulkar cleared to play after scan on knee

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

India's key opening batsman Sachin Tendulkar has undergone an MRI scan on his left knee but he should be fit for their next World Cup game, the team's manager said on Monday.

FIRST LOOK: Rohit, Ponting ring the opening bell at BSE

FIRST LOOK: Rohit, Ponting ring the opening bell at BSE

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Mumbai Indians's Rohit Sharma, Ricky Ponting and owner Nita Ambani visited the Bombay Stock Exchange.

Carry on, doctor!

Carry on, doctor!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Rajesh Pratap Singh probably had his tongue firmly in cheek when he showcased his hospital-ward-on-the-runway collection.

New co-operation ministry gets Rs 900 cr Budget allocation

New co-operation ministry gets Rs 900 cr Budget allocation

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

The government on Tuesday announced Rs 900-crore allocation in the Budget for the newly set up Ministry of Cooperation for the 2022-23 fiscal, besides slashing Alternate Minimum Tax (AMT) on cooperative societies to 15 per cent and surcharge to 7 per cent, which nodal minister Amit Shah hailed saying it will boost the sector. Of the total allocation for the next fiscal, a significant amount of Rs 350 crore has been provided for digitisation of Primary Agriculture Cooperative Societies (PACs), while Rs 274 crore for an umbrella scheme 'Prosperity through Cooperatives' which would have a number of sub-components with the aim of all-round development of cooperatives in the country. For the first time, a separate budget of Rs 11 crore has been provided to Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management (VAMNICON).

Disruption is an opportunity to develop skills: Infosys CEO

Disruption is an opportunity to develop skills: Infosys CEO

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Sikka said various people including his wife, family members, alma mater, friends and teachers have played the role of anchors to impart wisdom and clarity to his decisions.

India v Pak: Amitabh Bachchan sings national anthem at Eden Gardens

India v Pak: Amitabh Bachchan sings national anthem at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Bollywood mega superstar Amitabh Bachchan, sang the Indian national anthem at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, on Saturday.

Black money: I-T dept to file 100 complaints in court

Black money: I-T dept to file 100 complaints in court

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

Income Tax dept will launch over 100 fresh prosecution complaints.

Vandersay called up as Malinga's replacement in Lanka squad

Vandersay called up as Malinga's replacement in Lanka squad

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay will replace the injured Lasith Malinga in Sri Lanka's cricket squad for the ongoing ICC World Twenty20 in India.

Our scientists don't need further N-tests: PM

Our scientists don't need further N-tests: PM

Rediff.com20 Apr 2006

The prime minister said given the circumstances, India needed a strategic nuclear weapons programme.

'Technique won't guarantee runs; will to fight is key'

'Technique won't guarantee runs; will to fight is key'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

After playing a huge role in India's massive win over New Zealand in the second Test, opener Mayank Agarwal said technique does not always guarantee runs, but the determination to fight is key to a good performance.

Asian Games: Ghosal assures India at least silver; Dipika wins bronze

Asian Games: Ghosal assures India at least silver; Dipika wins bronze

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Dipika Pallikal bagged a bronze medal, India's first in women's singles squash at the Asian Games.

Didn't expect the match to end in three days: Rohit

Didn't expect the match to end in three days: Rohit

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

'Lot of credit to the guys, they bowled very well in tandem, kept the pressure and never made it easier for the Sri Lanka batsmen. We just ensured we applied pressure from both ends.'

Sebi cancels Sahara's portfolio management licence

Sebi cancels Sahara's portfolio management licence

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

SEBI said it has cancelled the portfolio management licence held by Sahara Asset Management Company Pvt Ltd

Gilchrist 'alienated' from team

Gilchrist 'alienated' from team

Rediff.com10 Nov 2003

Adam Gilchrist won praise for sportsmanship after "walking" during a World Cup match, but there was no such joy in the dressing room. His teammates were "pissed off".