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Marseille head into break as leaders after beating Lille

Marseille head into break as leaders after beating Lille

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Olympique de Marseille will lead Ligue 1 into the two-week break thanks to Michy Batshuayi's half-volleyed winner in a 2-1 home victory over Lille on Sunday.

'Arnab is a thought in the minds of people'

'Arnab is a thought in the minds of people'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

'Physically, he is your boy next door, but attitude-wise, he is an evangelist who does not mind shouting from the rooftops to take a stand on a cause he believes in.'

Anand Piramal, Mukesh Ambani's future son-in-law

Anand Piramal, Mukesh Ambani's future son-in-law

Rediff.com10 May 2018

The Harvard alum has known the Yale alum for ages, but hit it off recently.

Islamic State behind Paris attack which kills 1 cop, injures 2 others

Islamic State behind Paris attack which kills 1 cop, injures 2 others

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

The shooting happened about 9 pm local time when a car stopped at 102 Champs-Elysees in front of a police van, Interior Ministry spokesman Pierre Henry Brandet said. A man emerged from the car and opened fire on the van with an "automatic weapon," killing one officer instantly, he said.

How the 2019 poll ad campaigns will be different

How the 2019 poll ad campaigns will be different

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

'Last time, there was an incumbent and a challenger. This year, the roles have been reversed.' 'The challenger is the incumbent and the ones ruling then are now the challengers.' 'So, the realities have changed and so have the electorate's expectations.'

Rupee rises 9 paise to end at 61.95

Rupee rises 9 paise to end at 61.95

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

The rupee resumed slightly lower at 62.05 per dollar as against the last weekend's level of 62.04 at the Interbank Foreign Exchange market. It recovered to 61.88 per dollar before quoting 61.93 at 1045 hours.

Brijmohan Lall Munjal did something MNCs could never do

Brijmohan Lall Munjal did something MNCs could never do

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Brijmohan Lall Munjal had business rivals but no enemies.

Banks must recover last pie lent to corporates: Jaitley

Banks must recover last pie lent to corporates: Jaitley

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

There are NPAs on account of the industrial downturn in sectors like steel, infrastructure and power.

What a fool I have been!

What a fool I have been!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

'Paying my taxes, diligently repaying my loans, following the rules, scrupulously doing things by the book, when there's this big, beautiful world of unregulated chicanery I could have indulged in for years before just flying off to greener pastures, like Lalit Modi, Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi,' says Mitali Saran.

Oscars 2017: Emma Stone, Viola Davis win!

Oscars 2017: Emma Stone, Viola Davis win!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

A look at the winners of the 89th Annual Academy Awards.

'Can't have OROP where pensions are revised every month, every year'

'Can't have OROP where pensions are revised every month, every year'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the government will safeguard interests of soldiers retiring at an early age through higher pensions.

'Scrapping Art 370 will not stand SC scrutiny'

'Scrapping Art 370 will not stand SC scrutiny'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

'Our confidence has been strengthened by the fact that the Supreme Court has decided to examine the Constitutional validity of all that has been done on August 5.' 'That in itself is an achievement because the Supreme Court could have very well said you don't have a case at all.' 'The very fact that the honourable court has decided to admit it for regular hearing, and refer it to a Constitutional bench, tells us that the Supreme Court has found merit in our case.'

It's the best time for Railways to bring a historic turnaround

It's the best time for Railways to bring a historic turnaround

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu aligns priorities, funding and organisation to shape a transformation agenda.

Cassini ends 20-year-long epic journey, sends stunning Saturn photos before plunge

Cassini ends 20-year-long epic journey, sends stunning Saturn photos before plunge

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

No spacecraft has ever ventured so close to the planet before, NASA said.

For some MNCs, India remains a big puzzle

For some MNCs, India remains a big puzzle

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

Why Danone, Philips, and to an extent Nestl and P&G remain under stress in India is a subject perhaps worthy of a business school case study, says Shailesh Dobhal.

Analjit Singh to raise Rs 2,000 cr for boutique hotels & vineyards

Analjit Singh to raise Rs 2,000 cr for boutique hotels & vineyards

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Four years after setting up a "home away from home" in the Franschhoek winelands of Cape Town, he is increasing his investments in the hospitality sector in South Africa.

GRE opens toll-free support center for Indian test takers

GRE opens toll-free support center for Indian test takers

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Graduate Record Examination aspirants from India can access 000-800-100-4072 toll free Monday to Friday between 9 am and 5 pm IST.

Tennis Round-up: Haase stuns Zverev in Cincinnati, Djokovic advances

Tennis Round-up: Haase stuns Zverev in Cincinnati, Djokovic advances

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

World No 55 Haase improved to a 2-2 career record against Zverev, including victories in their last two meetings.

Two Jain sisters eye global market for 'halal' cosmetics

Two Jain sisters eye global market for 'halal' cosmetics

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Ecotrail Personal Care, a start-up by sisters Mauli and Grishma Teli, is the only company in India that makes halal cosmetics

Tour operators demand discounts on Taj Mahal fares

Tour operators demand discounts on Taj Mahal fares

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

While the Taj remains popular amongst celebrity guests, many ordinary foreign visitors are skipping it

Why you must eat 'ugly food'

Why you must eat 'ugly food'

Rediff.com6 May 2018

It will change your perception of food forever.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to cycle!

Lessons from Bollywood: How to cycle!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

When Bollywood stars opted for bicycles.

Belgium and France face off in mouth-watering World Cup semi-final

Belgium and France face off in mouth-watering World Cup semi-final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Belgium have scored 14 goals in five matches and were hugely impressive in their 2-1 quarter-final victory over Brazil, with Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard and Kevin de Bruyne combining to devastating effect to oust the five-times world champions.

Abhijit Banerjee and the mystique of the Nobel Prize

Abhijit Banerjee and the mystique of the Nobel Prize

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

Does Abhijit Banerjee's Nobel Prize help India reduce extreme poverty, asks Rajeev Srinivasan.

Jindal Steel shares hit hard by rejection of coal block bids

Jindal Steel shares hit hard by rejection of coal block bids

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Shares in Jindal Steel and Power Ltd were heading towards their biggest daily loss in almost two years on Monday.

Narayana Murthy bats for a second term for Rajan

Narayana Murthy bats for a second term for Rajan

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

"I would hope that the government would very respectfully request him to continue for one term or my preference would be two terms," Narayana Murthy said.

Fiscal deficit of 4.1% an ambitious target, admits Rajan

Fiscal deficit of 4.1% an ambitious target, admits Rajan

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

On growth, the Governor said the prospects in the last few months have improved.

Why Bengaluru now has an IT union

Why Bengaluru now has an IT union

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

'There is large-scale sacking, and salaries in smaller companies are lower than the minimum wages of Rs 18,000 a month.'

Modi breaks the ice with Trump -- and stands to gain

Modi breaks the ice with Trump -- and stands to gain

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's phone call to Trump will help restore a degree of sanity to Indian statecraft and diplomacy, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

The village chosen for the 'Babri Masjid'

The village chosen for the 'Babri Masjid'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Iqbal Ansari, one of the main plaintiffs who fought for the right of the community over the disputed land, says Muslims in Ayodhya won't be satisfied if the Sunni Waqf Board accepts the five acres in Dhannipur.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2019: Stunning shots of animals

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2019: Stunning shots of animals

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Humans rarely get to glimpse the animal kingdom up-close. But, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest, which is developed and produced by the Natural History Museum in London, offers a peek into the lives of species around the world. The competition has just revealed the shortlist of 25 photos for the LUMIX People's Choice Award. Voting is open until February 4, 2020, and the overall winner will be announced in February.

Beyonce tops MTV Video Music Awards 2016 noms

Beyonce tops MTV Video Music Awards 2016 noms

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

The latest Hollywood updates.

10 factors that make a city really smart

10 factors that make a city really smart

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Experts are upbeat about developing smart cities in India.

WC preview: Finally, England and Croatia have chance to banish semi blues

WC preview: Finally, England and Croatia have chance to banish semi blues

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

England's last appearance at this stage was in 1990 when they lost in a penalty shootout to West Germany in Turin while eight years later, in their first World Cup as an independent nation, Croatia lost to hosts and eventual winners France.

FIFA World Cup: Top scorers meet best defence in Brazil v Belgium clash

FIFA World Cup: Top scorers meet best defence in Brazil v Belgium clash

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Brazil have conceded only one goal in this World Cup, the equal most stingy rearguard along with Uruguay, and allowed only five shots on target in four games, the fewest of any side.

Facebook scandal: Machines shape your opinions

Facebook scandal: Machines shape your opinions

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

'Political parties can play up different ideological aspects to fit individual voters.' 'For example, a party may present itself as business-friendly to one individual while it could target another voter by harping on communal fears.'

An open letter to the RBI governor

An open letter to the RBI governor

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Central banking is a science, not an art, Tamal Bandyopadhyay tells RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das.

Indian diplomacy's success stories in a bleak landscape

Indian diplomacy's success stories in a bleak landscape

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

'Indian diplomacy in West Asia under the present government has been a success story -- and with Saudi Arabia in particular,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Inclusion Rider: The reason why the world wants to know about Kalpana Kotagal

Inclusion Rider: The reason why the world wants to know about Kalpana Kotagal

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Here's how she is linked to the most talked about Oscars speech of the year.

Kamal Haasan gets prestigious French honour

Kamal Haasan gets prestigious French honour

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Kamal is the second Tamil actor after Sivaji Ganesan to be awarded this honour.