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'India poised to be world's 3rd largest economy'

'India poised to be world's 3rd largest economy'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

'India poised to be world's 3rd largest economy', says Jim O'Neill who is better known for coining the acronym BRIC.

A mixed bag for top 4 tech firms

A mixed bag for top 4 tech firms

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

There was an uptick in clients' spends in the digital segment.

'You are not alone': Pope brings 3 refugee families from Greece to Rome

'You are not alone': Pope brings 3 refugee families from Greece to Rome

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Pope Francis transformed the lives of a dozen Syrian refugees on Saturday when he plucked three families from a crowded camp on the Greek island of Lesbos and took them back to Rome.

India's Murali Sreeshankar claims long jump gold in Greece

India's Murali Sreeshankar claims long jump gold in Greece

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Jeswin Aldrin, meanwhile, finished fifth after he hit the 7.69m mark at the 17th Iberoamerican Meeting in Huelva, Spain.

Asian Champions Trophy Hockey: 'Pakistan will surprise India'

Asian Champions Trophy Hockey: 'Pakistan will surprise India'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Pakistan head coach Muhammad Saqlain admitted that India are ahead of his side in terms of preparations.

We'll catch up, it's a matter of time, says Wipro chief

We'll catch up, it's a matter of time, says Wipro chief

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

Wipro has devised a strategy to beat larger rivals.

Wipro disappoints, posts surprise fall in Q3 profit

Wipro disappoints, posts surprise fall in Q3 profit

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

Revenues from IT services segment, which accounts for a significant portion of the company's topline, stood at $2.013 billion, remaining flat sequentially and up by 5.8 per cent year-on-year.

Jet Airways to fly passengers stranded at Brussels from Amsterdam

Jet Airways to fly passengers stranded at Brussels from Amsterdam

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

All the airline's guests will travel on Thursday to Amsterdam in 15 buses and will be accommodated there in hotels.

The Next Big Tech Revolution

The Next Big Tech Revolution

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Blockchain's promise: Dramatically speeding up transactions, explains Ajit Balakrishnan.

How global businesses reacted to Brexit

How global businesses reacted to Brexit

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Britain's vote to leave the European Union means uncertainty for markets and companies as London initiates at least two years of negotiations with the EU.

Royal Enfield may recall 15,200 units from export markets

Royal Enfield may recall 15,200 units from export markets

Rediff.com21 May 2020

This is a precautionary service intervention, and will be undertaken across the UK, rest of Europe and South Korea, the company said.

CEO explains why Cognizant is going slow on large buys

CEO explains why Cognizant is going slow on large buys

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Rajeev Mehta, chief executive officer for IT services, explains to Business Standard that the company was faced with some client-specific issues, which led to this.

Modi to release Namibian cheetahs in MP national park today

Modi to release Namibian cheetahs in MP national park today

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release cheetahs being brought from Namibia in Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park on Saturday morning, an official said on Friday.

PHOTOS: Belarus club cheered on by virtual fans in stands

PHOTOS: Belarus club cheered on by virtual fans in stands

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

The Belarusian league is filling the void for foreign fans starved of football at home, by inviting fans from around the world to buy virtual tickets online.

Enjoy ICC World Cup in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bangla and Marathi

Enjoy ICC World Cup in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bangla and Marathi

Rediff.com21 May 2019

A select 12 matches will also be broadcast in Malayalam via Asianet Plus.

5 reasons why China will become more powerful over time

5 reasons why China will become more powerful over time

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

China has demonstrated that it has the power to not be isolated, and it is likely to become more powerful over time.

FIFA chief's radical proposal to popularise Club World Cup

FIFA chief's radical proposal to popularise Club World Cup

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

'That's what we're trying to do, by creating a tournament that is much more attractive than the current one, with more quality among participants and more clubs. That will attract more sponsors and television companies from around the world'

'We are a very humble company but a hungry one'

'We are a very humble company but a hungry one'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

Chandrasekaran speaks about sustaining growth and TCS' growing importance in the Tata Group.

Abid Ali Neemuchwala, a big asset for Wipro

Abid Ali Neemuchwala, a big asset for Wipro

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Neemuchwala will be a big asset when it comes to setting things right.

CL PHOTOS: Bayern crush City, Ronaldo at the double for Real

CL PHOTOS: Bayern crush City, Ronaldo at the double for Real

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Holders Bayern Munich left Champions League aspirants Manchester City chasing shadows with a 3-1 win on Wednesday to serve notice Pep Guardiola will leave no stone unturned to re-establish their continental dominance.

US shoots down Chinese 'spy balloon', China warns of repercussions

US shoots down Chinese 'spy balloon', China warns of repercussions

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

The balloon, which was being used by the People's Republic of China in an attempt to surveil strategic sites in the continental United States, was brought down above US territorial waters.

India qualify for hockey World Cup

India qualify for hockey World Cup

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Indian men's hockey team on Sunday officially qualified for the Rabobank Hockey World Cup in The Hague (NED), according to the latest release issued by the FIH.

Here's what the new Club World Cup will look like

Here's what the new Club World Cup will look like

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

China to host expanded Club World Cup in 2021

The Top 10 football transfers of 2014-15

The Top 10 football transfers of 2014-15

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

Though there's still a month left in the transfer window, most of the major deals have been completed. We take a look at the top 10 transfers so far.

UEFA gives European leagues May 25 deadline for restart plans

UEFA gives European leagues May 25 deadline for restart plans

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

In a letter to the 55 federations in UEFA, president Aleksander Ceferin wrote that any league cancelling its season would need to produce a list of teams that have qualified for European club competitions, also by May 25.

Badminton: European C'ships, Swiss Open shelved

Badminton: European C'ships, Swiss Open shelved

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

The apex body had also announced that ranking points earned at tournaments during the original qualification phase will be maintained.

Shiva gets IOC scholarship, Winter Games dream still alive

Shiva gets IOC scholarship, Winter Games dream still alive

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

Left in lurch after denial of government funding, Indian luge competitor Shiva Keshavan has found support from the IOC, which has granted him the Olympic Solidarity Scholarship to compete in the qualifiers for the 2014 Sochi Winter Games.

'Looking at Russia, China could become more aggressive'

'Looking at Russia, China could become more aggressive'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

'Both Russia and the USA seek New Delhi's friendship, because for both -- Russia and the USA -- India is a certain counterbalance to China.'

CL Preview: The Rifle offers hope for Barca's tough mission

CL Preview: The Rifle offers hope for Barca's tough mission

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

If Barcelona require extra inspiration as they prepare their bid to overturn a 4-0 Champions League semi-final deficit at home to Bayern Munich on Wednesday, they need look no further than La Liga rivals Deportivo La Coruna.

India's Amit Panghal is World No 1 boxer

India's Amit Panghal is World No 1 boxer

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Amit Panghal holds the numero uno position with 420 points, according to the list released by the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Boxing Task Force

What makes the Royal Enfield Twins real special

What makes the Royal Enfield Twins real special

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

'If you look at the big opportunity, it is sitting in markets like India, Southeast Asia and Brazil. The US and Europe are very strategic markets for us because they tell us whether we're fit to compete.'

Top international stars for Indian Badminton League

Top international stars for Indian Badminton League

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

Top badminton stars, including two-time All England champion Tine Baun of Denmark and world No.4 Indonesian Sony Dwi Kuncoro will participate in the inaugural edition of the US$ 1 million Indian Badminton League.

Lockdown: Liverpool, Chelsea to feed vulnerable groups

Lockdown: Liverpool, Chelsea to feed vulnerable groups

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Premier League leaders Liverpool are helping feed vulnerable and elderly people within the community during the novel coronavirus outbreak with the help of local church members. While, Chelsea will provide 78,000 free meals to Britain's National Health Service and charities that support the elderly and vulnerable during the coronavirus crisis.

FIFA cancels U-17 women's World Cup in India

FIFA cancels U-17 women's World Cup in India

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

The tournament brings together the six continental champions from across the world, with European Champions League winners Bayern Munich the first to have qualified.

COVID-19: Calendar year season possibility for European soccer

COVID-19: Calendar year season possibility for European soccer

Rediff.com2 May 2020

'We had already started thinking about how to set a new calendar from 2024, now with this crisis we need immediate answers'

Europa: Bilbao to meet Atletico in all-Spanish final

Europa: Bilbao to meet Atletico in all-Spanish final

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

Fernando Llorente netted a dramatic late winner for Athletic Bilbao to eliminate Sporting and Atletico Madrid comfortably held on to a first-leg lead to oust La Liga rivals Valencia on Thursday and set up an all-Spanish Europa League final.

The 'world's deadliest sea crossing' claimed 6 lives a day in 2018

The 'world's deadliest sea crossing' claimed 6 lives a day in 2018

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

According to a new report from the Office of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, an estimated 2,275 individuals drowned or went missing in the Mediterranean in 2018.

Information Technology: Light at the end of the tunnel

Information Technology: Light at the end of the tunnel

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

It is expected growth will primarily be driven by continued demand from the US, a revival in the European market, especially continental Europe, and increased momentum in the adoption of new technologies.

Star India wins IPL media rights for Rs 16,347.50 crore

Star India wins IPL media rights for Rs 16,347.50 crore

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Star India successfully bagged the global media rights for the next five seasons of Indian Premier League -- including broadcast and digital -- for a massive Rs. 16,347.50 crores ($2.55 billion), in Mumbai, on Monday.

Suranjoy wins gold at President's Cup boxing

Suranjoy wins gold at President's Cup boxing

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

Asian champion Suranjoy Singh became the first Indian boxer to clinch a gold medal at the inter-continental President's Cup after out-punching Frenchman Nordine Oubaali 8-1 in the flyweight (51kg) final, in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Friday. The 22-year-old Manipuri's triumph also fetched him US $3,000 at the prestigious season-ending event, where confederations from Asia, America, Africa, Europe and Oceania are pitted against each other.