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Messi slams Barca vice president over contract comments

Messi slams Barca vice president over contract comments

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has hit out at Javier Faus over comments the club vice president made questioning the need to improve the Argentine World Player of the Year's contract.

Disband G8 order: WEF chief

Disband G8 order: WEF chief

Rediff.com7 Feb 2004

Minimum wage code to cover all employees

Minimum wage code to cover all employees

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

At present, laws on wages do not cover workers getting a monthly wage of more than Rs 18,000

'India's attack is a blow to Jaish e Mohammad'

'India's attack is a blow to Jaish e Mohammad'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

'Whichever way you look at it, it is a blow to the JeM and to the Pakistani army in general; the attack has taken place in mainland Pakistan and not in PoK.'

India's slingshot moment

India's slingshot moment

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

The transformational reforms like GST, Bankruptcy Code and recapitalisation of banks, Black Money Act, demonetisation, flexible inflation targeting and adoption of fiscal discipline (FRBMA), etc, have temporarily and purposefully pulled us back only to propel us forward with greater velocity, Rajiv Memani.

US denies 'spying' on India's ASAT test

US denies 'spying' on India's ASAT test

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

'Everybody spies on their friends as well as their enemies. That's the way the world works these days'

Mumbai's partygoers hope for safe, sombre New Year

Mumbai's partygoers hope for safe, sombre New Year

Rediff.com31 Dec 2008

In the wake of 26/11 terror attacks, Mumbai's party crowd is staying in this New Year's Eve. Find out way.

26/11 terrorist Hafiz Saeed sentenced to 11 yrs jail

26/11 terrorist Hafiz Saeed sentenced to 11 yrs jail

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

The court sentenced Saeed to five-and-a-half years and imposed a fine of Rs 15,000 in each case. The sentences of both cases will run concurrently.

Biden accepts Democratic nomination, vows to end 'season of darkness'

Biden accepts Democratic nomination, vows to end 'season of darkness'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

While accepting the Democratic presidential nomination on Thursday night, Biden said in Delaware that "united we can and will overcome this season of darkness in America."

What cricket's world body must do to make it global sport...

What cricket's world body must do to make it global sport...

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Often criticised for not being able to make cricket a global sport, the ICC has pinned its hopes on South Asian migrants in Germany and USA to expand the game's footprint in the untapped markets of Europe and Americas.

Expenditure Budget format likely to be rejigged

Expenditure Budget format likely to be rejigged

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

For example, railways, roads and highways, and shipping could form a section within the Budget as an omnibus transport sector

India's highest paid CEOs

India's highest paid CEOs

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

Recession or not, the number of CEOs earning more than a crore is rising with hundreds of new names in India's millionaire club.

3 Indians sentenced to 517-year jail term in fraud case in UAE

3 Indians sentenced to 517-year jail term in fraud case in UAE

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The accused -- Lemos, his wife Valany and Ryan D'Souza -- were convicted on Sunday by the Dubai Misdemeanours Court in the 515 cases filed against them

Chidambaram leaving for Moscow to attend G20 meet

Chidambaram leaving for Moscow to attend G20 meet

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

The G20 meeting of the finance ministers and central bank governors beginning July 19 will also be attended by Reserve Bank of India Governor D Subbarao and Deputy Governor Urjit Patel.

Sports Shorts: Europe calls for new record ratification laws

Sports Shorts: Europe calls for new record ratification laws

Rediff.com2 May 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

After OBOR snub, China hardens its stand on India's NSG bid

After OBOR snub, China hardens its stand on India's NSG bid

Rediff.com22 May 2017

China on Monday said there is no change in its stance on admission of non-NPT states into the Nuclear Suppliers Group

China backs Pak's 'quest for peace through dialogue' with India

China backs Pak's 'quest for peace through dialogue' with India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

In recent years, China has refrained from taking a public stance on the India-Pakistan ties, expressing hope for resolution of the disputes through dialogue.

Tevez joins Man City, criticises Ferguson

Tevez joins Man City, criticises Ferguson

Rediff.com15 Jul 2009

Argentina striker Carlos Tevez signed for Manchester City on Tuesday and used his first news conference at the big-spending Premier League club to criticise Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson.

Building companies remains Romesh Wadhwani's passion

Building companies remains Romesh Wadhwani's passion

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Wadhwani joined the billion-dollar club in 1999, when he sold a venture for $9.3 bn to i2 Technologies.

Exporters see short-term gain in rupee slide but buyers may spoil party

Exporters see short-term gain in rupee slide but buyers may spoil party

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Economists polled in a recent survey by Ficci unanimously felt that the rupee will continue to be under pressure in 2018-19

How Brexit will affect India, global economy

How Brexit will affect India, global economy

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

A referendum will be held on Thursday, June 23, to decide whether Britain should exit (Britain's exit, hence the term Brexit) or remain in the European Union.

Questions that linger over CDS Rawat

Questions that linger over CDS Rawat

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

'Is the appointment of a CDS likely to achieve the creation of battle-ready, tri-service military commands, from the current 17 single-service commands?', asks Ajai Shukla.

It doesn't matter that Kamala Harris is half-Indian

It doesn't matter that Kamala Harris is half-Indian

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

What the Indian economy looks like next January will influence her view on India, not her genetics, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Deshmukh woos US investors to put Mumbai in top 5

Deshmukh woos US investors to put Mumbai in top 5

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh touted Maharashtra as India's best foreign investment destination before a 200-odd people consisting mainly of prospective American investors at the prestigious Metropolitan Club in Manhattan on Monday.

Mittal tops losers' list of UK's super-rich

Mittal tops losers' list of UK's super-rich

Rediff.com29 Dec 2008

Britain's richie-rich club saw their wealth melting away by more than half to 200 billion pounds in a year marked with a severe economic downturn, while Indian-origin steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal took the biggest hit.

So near... Frustrated Belgium rues what might have been

So near... Frustrated Belgium rues what might have been

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Belgians tasted bitterness in their beer on Tuesday after their dreams of a first World Cup final were ended by the narrowest of margins by their bigger French neighbours.

What Kashmir and Tamil Nadu have in common

What Kashmir and Tamil Nadu have in common

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

'In both places the minority was disproportionately powerful.' 'Few people acknowledge it but at its core the Tamil Nadu problem between the Brahmins and the rest was one of power.' 'In Kashmir the Hindus held most of the land and the accompanying political power, while the Muslims were the peasants and powerless,' notes T C A Srinivasa Raghavan.

Krunal, Chahar earn maiden India calls up for England T20s

Krunal, Chahar earn maiden India calls up for England T20s

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

All-rounder Krunal Pandya and medium pacer Deepak Chahar earned their maiden call up in the Indian squad to replace the injured Washington Sundar and Jasprit Bumrah for the three-match Twenty20 International series against England, starting in Manchester on Tuesday.

Mamata's reformation in Mumbai: The broader message

Mamata's reformation in Mumbai: The broader message

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

Banerjee along with other regional leaders are likely to play an important role in any future government in New Delhi, so it is in India's interest that regional leaders like herself realise the importance of progressive economics and good governance, says Tridivesh Singh Maini.

Modi: From RSS pracharak to electoral superman

Modi: From RSS pracharak to electoral superman

Rediff.com23 May 2019

The prime minister has been unstoppable as he transported the BJP to colossal success on a wave of muscular nationalism, majoritarian pride and charisma.

The case that led to Chidambaram's downfall

The case that led to Chidambaram's downfall

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Chidambaram has not been named as an accused in the FIR and the CBI is yet to file a chargesheet in the matter.

'Xi is a black box'

'Xi is a black box'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

'The American fear of the Chinese military is overblown. The countries that should be concerned are China's neighbours,' Jeffrey Wasserstrom tells Rahul Jacob.

Modi accepts Obama invite to visit US in late September

Modi accepts Obama invite to visit US in late September

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accepted US President Barack Obama's invitation for a meeting in late September and the dates are being finalised.

'NPR is the first step towards NRC'

'NPR is the first step towards NRC'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

'If you are opposed to the nationwide NRC, you should oppose the NPR.'

Investor wealth in Indian stocks rises to record $1.5 trillion

Investor wealth in Indian stocks rises to record $1.5 trillion

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Indian stock market investors are laughing all the way to the bank with the total market value of domestic listed companies soaring to a record $1.5 trillion on a day when the benchmark BSE Sensex ended at a new closing high of 25,396.46.

Football Briefs: Donovan considering running for US soccer chief

Football Briefs: Donovan considering running for US soccer chief

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

China: Modi's historic now-or-never opportunity

China: Modi's historic now-or-never opportunity

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Only he, with his tremendous political capital and personal stature, can pull it off, observes B S Raghavan, the veteran civil servant.

ASEAN focuses on restoration of Myanmar democracy

ASEAN focuses on restoration of Myanmar democracy

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

Opening the plenary on Tuesday morning, Singapore premier Lee Hsein Loong said the ASEAN leaders will strive to prevent the Myanmar issue "from obstructing efforts to deepen integration and build an ASEAN Community" after the grouping abruptly withdrew an invitation to UN envoy Ibrahim Gambari to address the summit following Yangaon's objection.

Home buyers still wary

Home buyers still wary

Rediff.com13 Apr 2009

Developers remain cautious on property deals as customers expect further price cuts.

Home buyers wary, bankers uncertain

Home buyers wary, bankers uncertain

Rediff.com13 Apr 2009

Developers remain cautious on property deals as customers expect further price cuts.