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L&T Construction bags $1,403-mn Riyadh metro order

L&T Construction bags $1,403-mn Riyadh metro order

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

This order is a part of the $5,941.93 million or Rs 35,000-crore (Rs 350-billion) project, which is to be implemented in 4 years.

How Floyd Cardoz redefined Indian cuisine

How Floyd Cardoz redefined Indian cuisine

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

A month ago, on March 25, Floyd Cardoz, chef extraordinaire, passed into the ages, a victim of coronavirus. Ranjita Ganesan remembers the culinary genius.

India, US sign agreement to enable forces to use each other's base

India, US sign agreement to enable forces to use each other's base

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Now, India and US can jets, warships can use Indian bases

Copacabana beach perfect setting for volleyball

Copacabana beach perfect setting for volleyball

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

They have played for Olympic gold in parks, next to car parks and on royal parade grounds, but at the Rio Games beach volleyball will actually be played -- on a beach.

Is your office making you fat? Try these tips

Is your office making you fat? Try these tips

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

Since you are sitting on that chair, how about doing some chair squats?

No discontent in NDA, says Nitish; slams 'publicity-seeking' netas

No discontent in NDA, says Nitish; slams 'publicity-seeking' netas

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

"You can see all of us working together. There is no discontent. The problem is, today newspapers have more pages than before, news channels run 24X7 and then there is social media where anybody can say anything without worrying about backing a claim with facts," he said.

Ex-AAP strategist Shefali Misra to join Uber as head of public policy

Ex-AAP strategist Shefali Misra to join Uber as head of public policy

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Ex-AAP strategist Shefali Misra to join Uber as head of public policy

Wembley-style event planned for PM Modi in Singapore

Wembley-style event planned for PM Modi in Singapore

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Modi is expected to address more than 18,000 people at the event, during which students from local schools will stage a series of cultural performances.

Sporting Clube de Goa confirm withdrawal from I-League

Sporting Clube de Goa confirm withdrawal from I-League

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Sporting clube de Goa confirmed they have formally withdrawn from I-League 2016-17 owing to "strong objections" to the proposed road map by All India Football Federation and its marketing partners IMG-Reliance for Indian football.

Now, Japanese firms are keen to develop Indian realty

Now, Japanese firms are keen to develop Indian realty

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Big conglomerates of Japan, including Mitsubishi Corporation, Sumitomo Corporation, and Mitsui Group, are looking to both build and buy commercial properties in key Indian cities.

India's Lakshmi first woman on ICC international panel of match referees

India's Lakshmi first woman on ICC international panel of match referees

Rediff.com14 May 2019

The 51-year-old , who first officiated as a match referee in domestic women's cricket in 2008-09, will be eligible to referee international games with immediate effect.

French Open PIX: Tsitsipas, Zverev, Pavlyuchenkova advance to semis

French Open PIX: Tsitsipas, Zverev, Pavlyuchenkova advance to semis

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Images from Day 10 of the 2021 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday.

BJP on Modi: 'We cannot ignore party workers' expectations'

BJP on Modi: 'We cannot ignore party workers' expectations'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

In the clearest indication yet about Narendra Modi's elevation, Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday said that the party "cannot ignore the expectations of the workers" and a decision would be announced shortly.

How Indian start-ups are taking on global rivals

How Indian start-ups are taking on global rivals

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Flipkart's appointment of Kalyan Krishnamurthy as CEO and Ola's choice of PepsiCo's Vishal Kaul for COO speaks to the growing trend of bringing in experienced professionals to run business. Karan Choudhury reports.

Serena keeps calm and carries on in pursuit of number 24

Serena keeps calm and carries on in pursuit of number 24

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Williams said the number 24 is becoming an obsession for the media who talk of little else

PepsiCo appoints D Shivakumar as India head

PepsiCo appoints D Shivakumar as India head

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Global beverages and snacks major PepsiCo on Monday roped in former Nokia head for emerging markets, including India, D Shivakumar as its Chairman and CEO, India Region.

Why the rise of China's military worries the world

Why the rise of China's military worries the world

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

There is growing alarm at the inexorable rise of China, both of its military prowess and its aggressive bullying of other countries plus its subjugation of whole portions of its own population.

James Murdoch says family is united as he takes helm of Fox

James Murdoch says family is united as he takes helm of Fox

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Some investors have questioned whether James is less attached to some parts of the media empire that his father built

PIX: Samson's dazzling ton in vain as Kings edge Royals

PIX: Samson's dazzling ton in vain as Kings edge Royals

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Images from Monday's IPL match between Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals, in Mumbai.

Wipro vice-chairman T K Kurien to retire on Jan 31

Wipro vice-chairman T K Kurien to retire on Jan 31

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

T K has been an integral part of the organisation's leadership for years, says Azim Premji.

Rooney leaves Everton to join DC United

Rooney leaves Everton to join DC United

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Rooney's deal is worth a reported 10 million, meaning he becomes the highest paid player in DC United's history.

Double whammy for BJP in Tamil Nadu?

Double whammy for BJP in Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

For a party that has adopted the successful social re-engineering model from Gujarat, Rajasthan and across the rest of the 'Hindi belt' over the past decades, Tamil Nadu continues to remain a tricky customer, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

India Inc bracing for coronavirus impact on bankruptcies

India Inc bracing for coronavirus impact on bankruptcies

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The government is drawing up a relief package for industry with steps such as relaxation of asset-classification norms by banks, thus allowing companies to delay the repayment of loans, and tax holidays for the worst-hit sectors like aviation and hospitality. But it might not be enough to stop more bankruptcies from getting filed.

Sena to be part of Fadnavis' cabinet expansion; gets 2 MoS berths

Sena to be part of Fadnavis' cabinet expansion; gets 2 MoS berths

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

However, the Sena's demand for elevation of the existing ministers of state to the Cabinet rank was turned down by the chief minister.

Gear up for year end battle between Davis Cup and ATP Cup

Gear up for year end battle between Davis Cup and ATP Cup

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

Rafael Nadal to play for Spain in new Davis Cup Finals while World No 1 Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, have already said they would support the ATP Cup -- seen as a rival team event to the Davis Cup -- when it begins in Australia just a few weeks after the ITF's flagship event.

Carmakers bring younger CEOs to drivers' seat

Carmakers bring younger CEOs to drivers' seat

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

The youngest in the new lot is Rahil Ansari, 38, who is heading Audi in India since February

New NPA rules: Trouble brewing for large defaulters

New NPA rules: Trouble brewing for large defaulters

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

Experts said the new framework has ensured that the focus has moved to creditor protection from debtor protection.

Kohli backs Root to take over from Cook as England Test captain

Kohli backs Root to take over from Cook as England Test captain

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Incumbent Alastair Cook has admitted to having 'questions' about his role as Test captain following England's series loss in India with a match to spare and batting mainstay Root is perceived as a natural heir to the job.

Divorce could increase heart attack risk: Study

Divorce could increase heart attack risk: Study

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Women who go through multiple divorces are nearly twice as likely to have a heart attack than their counterparts who stay married, a new study has claimed.

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists 10 of his favourite films that played in various sections at the 74th Cannes Film Festival.

Cricket Buzz: ICC to work with Interpol to tackle corruption

Cricket Buzz: ICC to work with Interpol to tackle corruption

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Alex Marshall, ICC's general manager of its anti-corruption unit, met Interpol officials in Lyon last week to seek closer working relations, it added.

Why the South Korean president came calling

Why the South Korean president came calling

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Moon Jae-in's visit will play a crucial role in exploring complementarities between India's Act East policy and South Korea's New Southern policy, says Dr Rahul Mishra.

India, US to hold first '2+2 dialogue' on September 6 in Delhi

India, US to hold first '2+2 dialogue' on September 6 in Delhi

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

America had postponed the much-awaited dialogue due to "unavoidable reasons" last month.

Tennis Roundup: Bopanna-Shapovalov in quarters

Tennis Roundup: Bopanna-Shapovalov in quarters

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Rohan Bopanna teamed up with Canada's Denis Shapovalov to enter the quarter-finals of the Rotterdam Open

India-Japan aim to curtail China's maritime footprint

India-Japan aim to curtail China's maritime footprint

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

The India-Japan joint naval exercises are a strategic signal for China, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Decoding Malaysian PM's 6-day visit to India

Decoding Malaysian PM's 6-day visit to India

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Considering the common linkages, high-level trust, complementarities, and convergent interests between the two nations, Malaysia has the potential to become India's key partner in Southeast Asia, says Dr Rahul Mishra.

Martin Sorrell: 'Massive changes sweeping advertising'

Martin Sorrell: 'Massive changes sweeping advertising'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

'You have to tear it all down if you want to build something new tomorrow.'

First Asian city to host Gay Games

First Asian city to host Gay Games

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Hong Kong will host the 2022 Gay Games, fighting off bids from cities in the United States and Mexico to become the first Asian city to stage the sports and cultural event.

'Last resort' Sarfraz solves Pakistan's opening problem

'Last resort' Sarfraz solves Pakistan's opening problem

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

It was Pakistan's last roll of the dice that saw them throw Sarfraz Ahmed into the role of opener at the World Cup and the gamble looks to be paying off.

Still a long way for women to inherit land

Still a long way for women to inherit land

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

There is a drastic difference between genders in the right to inherit land. Over a decade after the Hindu Succession Act was amended, only one in ten women inherit agricultural land, points out Akansha Dubey.