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'No one expects a girl to race!'

'No one expects a girl to race!'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Mumbai teenager Aashi Hanspal is a rising star in motorsport.

After 105 days, Chidambaram walks out of Tihar

After 105 days, Chidambaram walks out of Tihar

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

"The fact is that after 106 days of pre-trial incarceration there is not a single charge framed against me as I speak now," said Chidambaram, who is expected to attend the Rajya Sabha proceedings on Thursday.

Bollywood's youngest blockbuster directors

Bollywood's youngest blockbuster directors

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Some of Bollywood's top directors started very young.

How footprints of Indian-origin corporate honchos are expanding

How footprints of Indian-origin corporate honchos are expanding

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The footprints of Indian-origin corporate executives at multinationals is expanding, with Sandeep Kataria taking over the reins of footwear major Bata as its global chief executive officer. From FMCG majors to IT titans, Kataria joins the league of Indian-origin executives who have climbed the highest echelons of corporate across diverse sectors globally. From Nooyi to Pichai to Nadella, the list of such people at the helm of multi-billion dollar enterprises is long.

The amazing Real Kashmir FC story

The amazing Real Kashmir FC story

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Real Kashmir FC proudly represents a region whose scars are getting a chance to be healed by the beautiful game.

ISL expanded to 10 teams, Bengaluru FC one of them

ISL expanded to 10 teams, Bengaluru FC one of them

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

The Indian Super League will be expanded to 10 teams this season with the organisers on Monday announcing two more franchises after a bidding process, with Bengaluru FC set to ply in the three-year-old ISL by leaving I-League.

'IPL should sever ties with Chinese sponsors'

'IPL should sever ties with Chinese sponsors'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

Calls for boycotting Chinese products have intensified after 20 Indian soldiers were killed in the Galwan Valley clash on June 15. The Chinese have so far refused to share details of the casualties they suffered.

Zico arrives in Goa; ends speculation over ISL future

Zico arrives in Goa; ends speculation over ISL future

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Brazilian legend Zico arrived in Goa on Tuesday and was accorded a warm welcome by the FC Goa officials, laying all speculation to rest that he will not return back for the third edition of the ISL after the tournament's regulatory committee's decision.

'Once again Modi has done jumlabaazi'

'Once again Modi has done jumlabaazi'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

'He is not looking at the interest of farmers. He only wants to do the politics of elections.' 'This Budget is for the new super India. It is exploiting the villages of Bharat.'

Mohun Bagan say won't submit ISL bid document

Mohun Bagan say won't submit ISL bid document

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The former I-League champions collected the Invitation To Bid document on the last day and Thursday is the submission deadline.

Deed done, now to make mega bank merger work

Deed done, now to make mega bank merger work

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

'We can't have the best of both worlds -- large, efficient, world class government-owned banks, doing social banking and making profits. 'Why not set them free from the shackles of such obligations and run them as business units?' says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Dream 11 founders: Fantasy sports champs

Dream 11 founders: Fantasy sports champs

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Following their passion paid off for Harsh Jain and Bhavit Sheth with their fantasy sports platform Dream11 entering the unicorn club with a valuation of over $1 billion.

SC notice to lawyer who claimed conspiracy to frame CJI

SC notice to lawyer who claimed conspiracy to frame CJI

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Lawyer Utsav Singh Bains claimed that he was offered Rs 1.5 crore to represent a former apex court woman employee and arrange a presser against the CJI at the Press Club of India in New Delhi.

'A third of the hotels might close down forever'

'A third of the hotels might close down forever'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

With demand drying up, hotels are surviving on quarantine centres and isolation facilities.

A white elephant called the Bullet train

A white elephant called the Bullet train

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

The Bullet train is a childish desire to join an elite club at the cost of 99.9 per cent of rail passengers, says S Pushpavanam.

How I made it! AMAZING career advice for women

How I made it! AMAZING career advice for women

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Four enterprising women tell us how they tackled bias and criticism to create a niche for themselves and are now leading their businesses.

New GST rates likely from April 1

New GST rates likely from April 1

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Proposals from the Centre's side include raising the 5 per cent slab to anywhere between 6 and 8 per cent, and doing away with the 12 per cent slab. A few states may oppose such a move because it involves hiking tax on items consumed by the poor. They have instead proposed raising the 18 per cent slab.

10 years of Deepika, Ranbir, Sonam: Who's the BIGGEST star?

10 years of Deepika, Ranbir, Sonam: Who's the BIGGEST star?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

The test is over. And now, it's time to see the results.

FIIs pour in Rs 13,000 cr in Indian bond market in Aug

FIIs pour in Rs 13,000 cr in Indian bond market in Aug

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

Foreign investors have pumped in a staggering Rs 98,802 crore or Rs 988.02 billion.

Howzzat: BCCI pumps in money to keep MPs fit

Howzzat: BCCI pumps in money to keep MPs fit

Rediff.com9 May 2008

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has granted Rs 1.5 crore for building a sophisticated gymnasium at the Constitution Club, which is exclusive club for lawmakers. The cheque will be formally handed over to the Club officials on Friday.

FC Goa coach Zico terms penalties disgusting, says video 'clearly cooked'

FC Goa coach Zico terms penalties disgusting, says video 'clearly cooked'

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Lambasting the Indian Super League (ISL) for the heavy penalties it imposed on FC Goa, the club's Brazillian coach Zico said the order is based on a "clearly cooked" video and has left him disgusted.

Mohun Bagan signs Odafe for record Rs 2 cr

Mohun Bagan signs Odafe for record Rs 2 cr

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

Mohun Bagan on Wednesday signed prolific Nigerian striker Odafe Onyeka Okolie for a record rupees two crore one-year contract, the highest ever deal in Indian football history.

Lockdown has also hit liquor manufacturers

Lockdown has also hit liquor manufacturers

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Shutting of stores had not stopped alcohol sales. On the contrary, it had increased black market operations and peddling of illicit hooch, which could cause death/serious injury.

Daily wager's son Natarajan: From tennis ball to IPL big bucks

Daily wager's son Natarajan: From tennis ball to IPL big bucks

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

The little known Thangarasu Natarajan's life changed in a matter of few minutes as Rs 10 lakh base price saw a quantum 30-time jump reaching Rs 3 crore.

The 10 MOST Successful Directorial Debuts in Bollywood

The 10 MOST Successful Directorial Debuts in Bollywood

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Sajid Nadiadwala is the latest first-time HIT director.

SC asks Maran to face trial in illegal telephone exchange case

SC asks Maran to face trial in illegal telephone exchange case

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

Maran had challenged the Madras High Court's July 25 decision setting aside a CBI court order discharging him in the case.

On the campaign trail with Mizoram's richest candidate

On the campaign trail with Mizoram's richest candidate

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Robert Romawia Royte of the Mizo National Front has declared assets of Rs 55 crore, owns a popular football club and has a fleet of luxury cars.

How Indian Hotels plans to spread its wings

How Indian Hotels plans to spread its wings

Rediff.com28 May 2019

In a departure from the past, when IHCL adopted the organic route for entering markets like London and New York, this time around the expansion will be acquisition-led.

Covid Warriors: How Langar Seva Group feeds the hungry

Covid Warriors: How Langar Seva Group feeds the hungry

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

An informal group of volunteers from the same school in Ahmednagar come together to pool resources, prepare food, serve the needy.

How ISRO tamed 'naughty boy' GSLV-D5

How ISRO tamed 'naughty boy' GSLV-D5

Rediff.com5 Jan 2014

India on Sunday successfully launched its heavy-duty rocket with indigenous cryogenic engine that placed a communication satellite into the orbit, with Indian Space Research Organisation scientists finally taming the 'naughty boy' GSLV and propelling the country into an elite club of countries.

Blow to BCCI: Amicus Curiae sticks to most of Lodha Reforms

Blow to BCCI: Amicus Curiae sticks to most of Lodha Reforms

Rediff.com16 May 2018

The only major point, where the amicus suggested a change was reverting to the five-man selection panel from the current three-member committee. It also suggested a change in 'Test Players Only' clause to minimum 20 first-class matches.

Cyrus Mistry gets a whopping Rs 16.25 cr for FY15

Cyrus Mistry gets a whopping Rs 16.25 cr for FY15

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Though Mistry does not make it to the club of the top 10 highest paid India Inc leaders, he will be among the next 10.

Tracing the rise and fall of the King of Good Times

Tracing the rise and fall of the King of Good Times

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Vijay Mallya is accused of money laundering and violating the FEMA.

Slowdown? Salaries of Indian CEOs have actually doubled

Slowdown? Salaries of Indian CEOs have actually doubled

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Compensation package for CEOs has hit Rs 20 crore excluding stock options. It was Rs 10 crore 4-5 years ago.

Modi @ 4: Housing for all project fails to meet target

Modi @ 4: Housing for all project fails to meet target

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Right now the challenge before the government is to double the speed of construction in order to complete the remaining 6.6 million houses before March 2019.

2 days old, the Princess of Cambridge is already worth 80 million

2 days old, the Princess of Cambridge is already worth 80 million

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Experts predict she will have swelled the coffers by 1 billion (Rs 9,633 crore) before she is 10.

'IPL high price won't add to my stress'

'IPL high price won't add to my stress'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Until he was 24, Varun Chakravarthy was making a living as an architect. Three years later, an IPL team paid Rs 84 million for his spinning skills!

'Khel Ratna validates my journey of ability beyond disability'

'Khel Ratna validates my journey of ability beyond disability'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Deepa Malik, who was on Saturday nominated for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, believes that her biggest achievement is changing perception of common public towards disability and para-athletes in general.

FII inflows hit $5 bn in July; cross $25 bn

FII inflows hit $5 bn in July; cross $25 bn

Rediff.com27 Jul 2014

Net investments by foreign investors in the equity market were $2.2 billion (Rs 13,166 crore) from July 1-25, while they amounted to $3 billion (Rs 17,829) in the debt market, taking the total to $5.2 billion (Rs 30,995 crore), as per the latest data.

Coronavirus: South under lockdown, focus on taming spread

Coronavirus: South under lockdown, focus on taming spread

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Telangana have announced a lockdown of educational institutions, malls and other places that attract people in large numbers, even as some of them have been reporting increase in positive cases.