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World's 10 best performing CEOs

World's 10 best performing CEOs

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has been ranked as the world's best performing CEO.

Is South Africa's DeVilliers most valuable modern day cricketer?

Is South Africa's DeVilliers most valuable modern day cricketer?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

"He's so inventive ... he can play a touch game or a power game. Then, he can also keep wickets. I think he's the most valuable cricketer around," reckons former Australian great Adam Gilchrist.

Stand with Kerala. Visit!

Stand with Kerala. Visit!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

The sun is out. The flood waters have receded. Keralites have spent crores in quickly cleaning up the state and making it visitor ready. Go to Kerala folks!

In or out: Polls open in Britain's historic EU referendum

In or out: Polls open in Britain's historic EU referendum

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Polling stations across the United Kingdom opened on Thursday morning to decide the historic referendum on whether the country should remain a member of the European Union or leave the politico-economic union of 28 member states.

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists his 10 favourite non-Indian shows streaming in India -- classics as well as recent shows.

And this is also ART

And this is also ART

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

10 surreal pieces of art designed to give you a pause.

Corbyn ignores revolt within shadow cabinet, replaces top team

Corbyn ignores revolt within shadow cabinet, replaces top team

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

The motion of no confidence in Corbyn was submitted by Labour MPs Dame Margaret Hodge and Ann Coffey and a secret ballot could be held on Tuesday.

Oscars 2014: Matthew McConaughey, Cate Blanchett win top awards

Oscars 2014: Matthew McConaughey, Cate Blanchett win top awards

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

The 86th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. Here's a quick glance at the winners.

Sydney bids farewell to seige victims at memorial service

Sydney bids farewell to seige victims at memorial service

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Two victims of the deadly Sydney siege were remembered on Tuesday by tearful mourners at private memorial services here, a week after a gunman held them hostage inside a downtown cafe in Australia.

Will Xi Jinping's China survive?

Will Xi Jinping's China survive?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

'Is Xi's China stable?'
'No one can say whether the regime will fall all at once or if its leaders are devising a new solid and competitive -- anything but democratic -- model.' A fascinating excerpt from Francois Bougon's Inside The Mind of Xi Jinping.

India retains ICC Test Championship mace

India retains ICC Test Championship mace

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

India retained the ICC Test Championship mace and also won a cash award of US$ one million for holding on to the top position in the Test Team rankings on the annual April 1 cut-off date.

Paris Masters: Murray books ATP Finals spot; Wawrinka knocked out

Paris Masters: Murray books ATP Finals spot; Wawrinka knocked out

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Third seed Stan Wawrinka was knocked out in the third round of the Paris Masters when he lost 6-7(2), 7-5, 7-6(3) against South African Kevin Anderson on Thursday, suffering his fourth defeat in five matches.

Images that will make you go OMG!

Images that will make you go OMG!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Photographs from moments that shaped the world last week.

They did not deserve to be shot out of the sky: Australia mourns MH17 crash

They did not deserve to be shot out of the sky: Australia mourns MH17 crash

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Australia Prime Minister Tony Abbott said, "We owe it to the dead to bring the guilty to justice".

STUNNING Sports Pix from 2018!

STUNNING Sports Pix from 2018!

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

With the year sprinting to a close, we bring you, in pictures, some of the best action from the sports world.

Britain's Nigel Farage quits as leader of pro-Brexit party

Britain's Nigel Farage quits as leader of pro-Brexit party

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Farage, 52, said he felt he had done all he could to achieve a vote for the United Kingdom to leave the EU in a referendum on June 23 and now he wanted "his life back".

Oscars 2015: Eddie Redmayne, Jullianne Moore win

Oscars 2015: Eddie Redmayne, Jullianne Moore win

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The 87th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. Here's a quick glance at the winners.

Tennis Roundup: Vardhan bags 2nd title, Paes loses

Tennis Roundup: Vardhan bags 2nd title, Paes loses

Rediff.com22 Jul 2017

Vishnu Vardhan won his second Challenger level title of the season with Japanese partner Toshihide Matsui but four other Indians, including Leander Paes, tumbled out of various ATP events across the globe.

'America's Christ on a bicycle' Armstrong's disgrace revisited in film

'America's Christ on a bicycle' Armstrong's disgrace revisited in film

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

The Program documents the dark side of professional cycling, which still struggles to shake off suspicions of cheating amid a culture of loyalty to a team's star

PHOTOS: World rings in 2015 with fireworks

PHOTOS: World rings in 2015 with fireworks

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Bidding farewell to 2014 revellers around the world are welcoming 2015 with celebrations featuring fireworks, music, and dancing.

Inside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding venue

Inside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding venue

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Here's a look inside the venue where the two lovebirds will say 'I do' and other details about the wedding, which is being dubbed as the 'event of the year'.

PHOTOS: It's an odd, odd world out there!

PHOTOS: It's an odd, odd world out there!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

These 10 images prove that we live in a crazy, bizarre world.

Meet the World Cup players

Meet the World Cup players

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta profiles the cricketers playing the World Cup 2019.

UK polls: Millions begin casting votes in knife-edged general election

UK polls: Millions begin casting votes in knife-edged general election

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Polling began on Thursday in the United Kingdom in one of the closest general elections seen in decades.

The happy hunting grounds for Roger Federer

The happy hunting grounds for Roger Federer

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Roger Federer has now won all the seven finals he has contested in Cincinnati. Rediff.com takes a look at a few other events that have ensured prolific returns for the Swiss master.

Why are Tibetans leaving India?

Why are Tibetans leaving India?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Tibetan refugees in India face a bleak future, says Greg C Bruno.

PHOTOS: The incredibly ODD world we live in

PHOTOS: The incredibly ODD world we live in

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

These 10 images show that we live in a bizarre world

These views will take your breath away!

These views will take your breath away!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

Breathtaking views of some of the world's most scenic landscapes have been showcased at this year's Epson International Pano Awards. In its eighth year, the event pays homage to the work of panoramic photographers worldwide and is the largest competition for panoramic photography. The competition was stiff with 5,377 entries from 1,322 photographers in 71 countries this year, battling it out for the top spots in five categories, for several special awards, and for some of the $50,000 in cash and prizes offered. The organisers were kind enough to share some of the winners and top scorers here.

PHOTOS: Steve Smith marks spectacular season with Allan Border Medal

PHOTOS: Steve Smith marks spectacular season with Allan Border Medal

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Steve Smith capped a remarkable season by sweeping the main awards at the annual Allan Border Medal ceremony

Kohli receives ICC Test Championship mace for 2nd successive year

Kohli receives ICC Test Championship mace for 2nd successive year

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

The 63-run win at the Wanderers ensured that South Africa cannot move ahead of India in the ICC Test Team Rankings at the 3 April cut-off date, even if they go on to win all four Tests against Australia in March.

Pakistani bus driver's son Sadiq Khan is new mayor of London

Pakistani bus driver's son Sadiq Khan is new mayor of London

Rediff.com7 May 2016

The 45-year-old former human rights lawyer also becomes the first Muslim Mayor of London.

Telling the India story

Telling the India story

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

An ambitious exhibition tells the story of India as also the history of the world.

A royal princess! Kate and William have a baby girl

A royal princess! Kate and William have a baby girl

Rediff.com2 May 2015

The wait for Prince William's second baby was finally over as his wife Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, on Saturday gave birth to a baby girl.

Carnegie Mellon receives $35 million gift from TCS

Carnegie Mellon receives $35 million gift from TCS

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Largest industry gift to CMU and largest gift from outside US will support new facility and student scholarships

Trump threatens to jail Clinton as he fights to keep campaign alive

Trump threatens to jail Clinton as he fights to keep campaign alive

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

The second debate soon turned ugly with the Republican nominee going on the offensive with personal attacks, but Democratic rival accuses him of diverting attention from the lewd tapes.

Tennis Round-up: Unseeded Bencic upsets Kvitova to win Dubai title

Tennis Round-up: Unseeded Bencic upsets Kvitova to win Dubai title

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

She is the second Swiss player to win the tournament after Martina Hingis won the inaugural edition in 2001.

10 models with celebrity parents

10 models with celebrity parents

Rediff.com13 May 2016

They have inherited their parents' good genes.

ICC, BCCI pay rich tribute to Richie Benaud

ICC, BCCI pay rich tribute to Richie Benaud

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

The International Cricket Council paid rich tribute to former Australia captain and broadcasting legend Richie Benaud, who passed away at the age of 84 following a prolonged illness.

'Even my flops do business of over Rs 100 crores'

'Even my flops do business of over Rs 100 crores'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

'The audience will make you a superstar or will reject you, no matter whose son or brother-in-law you are.'

Paris Masters round-up: Paes-Nadal knocked out; Djokovic, Wawrinka advance

Paris Masters round-up: Paes-Nadal knocked out; Djokovic, Wawrinka advance

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

All the results from the matches played in the BNP Paribas Paris Masters on Tuesday