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Neymar named in fraud lawsuit linked to Barca transfer

Neymar named in fraud lawsuit linked to Barca transfer

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

A Spanish judge has accepted a legal complaint filed by Brazilian investment fund DIS that alleges it was the victim of a fraud perpetrated in Barcelona's signing of forward Neymar from Santos.

What Auto Sales Tell Us About Economy

What Auto Sales Tell Us About Economy

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Retail sales of cars are back to January 2018 levels in August 2021. Two-wheeler retail sales are 22 per cent lower, nearly four years down the line.

FM blasts public sector; calls for raising savings

FM blasts public sector; calls for raising savings

Rediff.com30 Jul 2005

Union Finance minister P Chidambaram on Saturday hit out at the government sector for being a 'net dis-saver' while calling for raising the savings-GDP ratio from the current 27 per cent to increase flow of domestic investment.

Tamil Nadu's Is Saivism Hinduism Debate

Tamil Nadu's Is Saivism Hinduism Debate

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Stalin's personal intervention in the Adheenam row may have contained the avoidable political damage and social tensions at least for now, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'The IPL never ever fails to deliver drama'

'The IPL never ever fails to deliver drama'

Rediff.com13 May 2019

The cricketing fraternity took to Twitter to react to the roller coaster finale following an eventful IPL season which produced some unprecedented moments on the field.

Spanish court wants Neymar trial over Barcelona transfer

Spanish court wants Neymar trial over Barcelona transfer

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Barcelona forward Neymar, his parents and two of the club's executives should stand trial for alleged corruption, Spain's High Court said on Monday as it wrapped up a fraud investigation into the Brazil international's transfer to the Catalan team. The case stems from a complaint by a Brazilian investment group, DIS, which owned part of Neymar's transfer rights and which alleges it received less money than it was entitled to.

When did India last lose a Test series in West Indies?

When did India last lose a Test series in West Indies?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

As India kicks off its run in the World Test Championships on Thursday, Rajneesh Gupta tells you all you need to know about the India-West Indies on-field rivalry.

English quiz: Uff! These opposites can be confusing

English quiz: Uff! These opposites can be confusing

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

It's not as simple as you think.

Will Jet Airways manage to get enough airport slots?

Will Jet Airways manage to get enough airport slots?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

As and when Jet Airways applies for slots, these would be allocated among all airlines according to guidelines, without any claim of historicity in favour of any airline. Slots would be given to Jet only from the available remaining pool.

Why your household budget will go through the roof

Why your household budget will go through the roof

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Farmers in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Telangana anticipate a sharp decline in vegetable output this year, due to sustained declines in the water table after consecutive years of below-average rain. Prices of vegetables are expected to stay high for the next four to six weeks.

Competition Law in Digital Platform Era

Competition Law in Digital Platform Era

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Are we running a cricket match using football rules, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Deepika: Rajinikanth is like a child in a candy shop

Deepika: Rajinikanth is like a child in a candy shop

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

'Fashion, for me, is what I believe in, and what suits my personality and body type. Not what people in the fashion world dictate I should wear.' Deepika Padukone turns fashion designer.

Affected by Karvy crisis? Read this

Affected by Karvy crisis? Read this

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

In case of any grievance, file a complaint with Sebi on its SCORES (Sebi Complaints Redress System) web site, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

RBI allows more banks to import gold

RBI allows more banks to import gold

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

RBI has permitted Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, IndusInd Bank and Yes Bank to import gold.

Fasting recipes for Navratri. Share yours

Fasting recipes for Navratri. Share yours

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

We bring you recipes for some of the commonly served snacks during Navratri.

Suarez spared for alleged punch in World Cup qualifier

Suarez spared for alleged punch in World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Uruguay forward Luis Suarez has escaped a sanction for allegedly punching an opponent during the World Cup qualifier against Chile, the country's football federation (AUF) said in a statement.

PM made no promises, his message disappointing: BJP

PM made no promises, his message disappointing: BJP

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday lashed out at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over his televised address to the nation following violent protests demanding justice for the 23-year-old gang-rape victim in Delhi, saying the latter's speech was disappointing. BJP spokesperson Prakash Javadekar said Dr Singh failed to give any promises or reassure the country about the steps being taken by the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government at the Centre.

Nokia's Asha 501 brings hope for first-timers

Nokia's Asha 501 brings hope for first-timers

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Nokia Asha 501 has got the first thing -- design -- that we Indians look for in a phone bang on.

Use cheques, cards to check black money, says Jaitley

Use cheques, cards to check black money, says Jaitley

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Use cheques, cards to check black money, says Jaitley.

Desh Deshpande to shut Silicon Valley venture

Desh Deshpande to shut Silicon Valley venture

Rediff.com28 Oct 2012

The Nasdaq-listed company, which develops and markets bandwidth management solutions for fixed line and mobile network operators worldwide, shot into fame during the earlier technology bubble with market capitalisation at one point of time touching as high as $18 billion.

Top 12: Most common email errors you MUST avoid!

Top 12: Most common email errors you MUST avoid!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

Exclusive excerpt from Unscrambling Emails by Preeti Shirodkar!

CPI-M rebukes Achutanandan for anti-party remarks

CPI-M rebukes Achutanandan for anti-party remarks

Rediff.com22 Jul 2012

The Communist Party of India-Marxist central committee considered a report submitted by the polit bureau on the prevailing situation in Kerala and party related matters there, a statement released by the party said.

The Mystery of Narayana Murthy's Retail Biz

The Mystery of Narayana Murthy's Retail Biz

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

In a short span of time, with the help of Amazon, Cloudtail was able to devise a model that could protect it from the vagaries of online retail business.

Bharat bandh: SP, BJP workers disrupt rail traffic

Bharat bandh: SP, BJP workers disrupt rail traffic

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

Samajwadi Party workers on Thursday held demonstrations in some parts of Uttar Pradesh and stopped a train in Allahabad in support of the bandh against Foreign Direct Investment in retail and hike in diesel prices.

BJP leadership faces uncomfortable questions on Modi

BJP leadership faces uncomfortable questions on Modi

Rediff.com24 May 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party President Nitin Gadkari's stress on unity and discipline in the party gave fodder to the media to shoot uncomfortable questions, including whether Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi was the target, during the briefing of the party national executive on Thursday.

Cancel allocation of 142 coal blocks: Left, TDP

Cancel allocation of 142 coal blocks: Left, TDP

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

Left parties and the Telugu Desam Party on Monday demanded cancellation of allocation of all the 142 coal blocks and a thorough enquiry into the matter and attacked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for his remarks against the CAG.

India to push hard for early comprehensive UNSC reform

India to push hard for early comprehensive UNSC reform

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

India will push hard for an early implementation of comprehensive reform of the United Nations Security Council and expansion in its membership when inter-governmental negotiations on the issue begin in New York on Thursday.

RSS frowns upon 'anti-Indian' live-in relationships

RSS frowns upon 'anti-Indian' live-in relationships

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on Friday said it was opposed to the concept of live-in relationship, which was "against the humanity and the Indian culture".

Review: Dredd 3D is a stunning, predictable mess

Review: Dredd 3D is a stunning, predictable mess

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

Dredd 3D is excessive and glossy and uninspired, writes Raja Sen.

Allies go on warpath with govt; nationwide stir on Sep 20

Allies go on warpath with govt; nationwide stir on Sep 20

Rediff.com15 Sep 2012

In a joint statement, SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and others alleged that the UPA government has "stuck cruel blows on the people one after another" by raising diesel price, limiting subsidised cooking gas, opening up of multi-brand retail and disinvestment of PSUs.

Manipur: 2 CRPF personnel killed, bombs defused

Manipur: 2 CRPF personnel killed, bombs defused

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

The CRPF personnel were killed on Friday when militants ambushed them in Ukhrul district, official sources said.

Insurgents attack two Cong candidates in Manipur

Insurgents attack two Cong candidates in Manipur

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

In their continued attacks on Congressmen, insurgents on Thursday hurled grenades in the houses of two candidates and several partymen in various areas of poll-bound Manipur, but none was injured.

Masood appointed as special invitee to Cong Working Committee

Masood appointed as special invitee to Cong Working Committee

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

Former Union Minister Rasheed Masood was on Monday made special invitee to the Congress Working Committee with immediate effect. The announcement was made by party General Secretary Janardan Dwivedi.

8-hour relief for power-starved farmers in Bihar

8-hour relief for power-starved farmers in Bihar

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

Here's some good news for millions of power-starved farmers in Bihar. The state government has directed the Bihar State Electricity Board to ensure at least six to eight hours of power supply for agricultural purposes.

Jaggi Vasudev in conversation with KV Kamath

Jaggi Vasudev in conversation with KV Kamath

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

Taking place in the presence of leaders of industry, the field of economics & finance, this interactive session will find common ground in business and spirituality.

Miami Masters: Venus fight backs from brink of defeat

Miami Masters: Venus fight backs from brink of defeat

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

Venus Williams, playing her first tournament since returning from an autoimmune disease, continued her inspiring comeback at the Sony Ericsson Open on Sunday.

Som Mittal on the big challenges IT sector faces

Som Mittal on the big challenges IT sector faces

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

Som Mittal talks about the industry challenges, the next big disruption for the IT industry.

Biggest-ever secret LTTE arms dump found

Biggest-ever secret LTTE arms dump found

Rediff.com14 May 2012

Two years after the decisive battle in which the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam were vanquished, Sri Lankan security forces made their biggest-ever haul recovering 6,250 kg of hidden explosives belonging to the outfit.

Oxford professor's death: Widow defends NRI academic

Oxford professor's death: Widow defends NRI academic

Rediff.com14 Jan 2012

The wife of an Oxford University professor found dead in Indian-origin colleague Devinder Sivia's house in Oxfordshire defended him, saying the death was 'not murder' and it must have been a 'tragic accident'.

Tiwari appeals against HC order to open his DNA report

Tiwari appeals against HC order to open his DNA report

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

Veteran Congress leader N D Tiwari moved the Delhi high court on Thursday against its single judge's order to open his DNA report on Friday to decide the paternity suit of a youth claiming to be his biological son.