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EPL PIX: Chelsea put aside turmoil while Gunners march on

EPL PIX: Chelsea put aside turmoil while Gunners march on

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Images from Sunday's action in the English Premier League.

Was Peter Kerkar responsible for the 'death' of Cox & Kings?

Was Peter Kerkar responsible for the 'death' of Cox & Kings?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Was Kerkar duped by his employees, as he claims, or did a cocktail of greed, poor cost control and bad management bring the travel firm down, wonder Pavan Lall and Aneesh Phadnis.

'More women footballers will follow Bala Devi to play abroad'

'More women footballers will follow Bala Devi to play abroad'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

Women's football is expected to get a boost with India hosting the FIFA U-17 World Cup next year and the AFC Asian Cup in 2022.

From Ford to Harley-Davidson, why US automakers failed in India

From Ford to Harley-Davidson, why US automakers failed in India

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Besides their country of origin, General Motors, Ford Motor and Harley-Davidson have another trait in common: all three have failed in India, the world's fifth largest automobile market. All three of them took a tough call to de-prioritise India as a market amid disruption from heightened regulations and sharper focus on capital allocation by the parent.

What's delaying India's STUDY ABROAD plans?

What's delaying India's STUDY ABROAD plans?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Students who have received admission to foreign universities are struggling with unexpected delays, additional living costs and scarcity of vaccine supplies.

'I am sure Manchester City will win the Champions League'

'I am sure Manchester City will win the Champions League'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Manchester City's barnstorming start to the English soccer season, producing five straight wins, is in danger of becoming a fading memory after consecutive defeats by West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur allowed Manchester United to knock them off the top of the table.

'Some of the best things in cinema are happening in India'

'Some of the best things in cinema are happening in India'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

'Of the people here in Europe who have watched The Story of Film: A New Generation, the most talked-about clip is the one from Ram Leela.'

Heard of Zagreb? No? Here are 9 reasons you should visit it!

Heard of Zagreb? No? Here are 9 reasons you should visit it!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2014

Anita Rao-Kashi brings back fond memories from the Croatian capital.

'Why and how did science in India stagnate?'

'Why and how did science in India stagnate?'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'It looked as if India had been a major player in science at that time, raising the question when and why things changed,' says distinguished aerospace scientist Professor Roddam Narasimha.

Infosys, IBM selected for over $400-million RBS contract

Infosys, IBM selected for over $400-million RBS contract

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

The bank (Williams & Glyn's), which was dormant for about 30 years, is being revived by UK-based lender the Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc.

Aus Open champ ready for career restart post COVID-19

Aus Open champ ready for career restart post COVID-19

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

Sofia Kenin lifted her first Grand Slam trophy in Melbourne at the start of the year and then added a WTA title in Lyon, days before the circuit came to a halt due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Here's a recap of what's happened in the EPL so far

Here's a recap of what's happened in the EPL so far

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Three months after the last ball was kicked, the Premier League emerges from the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic this week for what will be a 92-match slog to the finish.

Pochettino living the dream as Spurs aim for the moon

Pochettino living the dream as Spurs aim for the moon

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

There is still a long way to go, with a young Ajax side sure to present a formidable obstacle to a Spurs squad shorn of leading strikers Harry Kane and Son Heung-min.

Football Briefs: Leicester through to FA Cup fourth round

Football Briefs: Leicester through to FA Cup fourth round

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

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

The Dilemma Ali Fazal is Struggling With

The Dilemma Ali Fazal is Struggling With

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

'There is a part of me that says it is a great time to tell stories from my own land.' 'But then opportunities are coming my way from all over the world.' 'So one foot is here and one foot is in the West.'

The BEST International Films of 2021

The BEST International Films of 2021

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films, most of them shown at international film festivals held virtually (Berlinale and Rotterdam), hybrid (Toronto) or physical (Cannes and Venice).

'You can't blame the people of India!

'You can't blame the people of India!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

'What was the message that was going to them?' 'The message was, we are a great country and we have beaten Covid!' 'No one talked about the precautions to be taken.'

2020: Equities will remain in favour

2020: Equities will remain in favour

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Amid slowing growth and low interest rates, investors will need to focus on stock-picking, suggests John Remmert.

From boss to worker: TN's top business community fights back

From boss to worker: TN's top business community fights back

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

Nagarathars are threatened by dwindling interest in entrepreneurship among its younger members.

India administers over 100 crore anti-Covid jabs

India administers over 100 crore anti-Covid jabs

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

The prime minister also visited the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in New Delhi after the milestone was achieved and interacted with hospital officials.

'India's greatest threat in Afghanistan is China'

'India's greatest threat in Afghanistan is China'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

'Imagine China pursuing its aims in Jammu and Kashmir by using Pakistani and now Afghan proxies.'

Stranded fliers cause 10% rise in hotel prices

Stranded fliers cause 10% rise in hotel prices

Rediff.com18 Apr 2010

No let up in haze over Europe, expected for five more days

As data hacks rise, firms turn to bug bounty hunters

As data hacks rise, firms turn to bug bounty hunters

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Bug bounty hunters or independent ethical hackers are certified cybersecurity professionals or security researchers who crawl the web, scanning the systems for gaps through which hackers can sneak in and alert the companies, says Shivani Shinde.

From flashy diamantaire to fugitive: Nirav Modi's long road to extradition

From flashy diamantaire to fugitive: Nirav Modi's long road to extradition

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

The diamond merchant wanted in India on charges of fraud and money laundering in the estimated $2-billion Punjab National Bank scam case, lost his legal battle against extradition as a UK judge ruled that he does have a case to answer before the Indian courts.

Clubs say new Champions League fairer and more lucrative

Clubs say new Champions League fairer and more lucrative

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

European clubs are anticipating another windfall after changes to the Champions League and say the new system will be fairer as well as making them richer. The European Clubs Association (ECA) said it expected revenue from the Champions League and Europa League to jump from 2.35 billion euros ($2.62 billion) per season to around 3 billion euros from 2018-19, when the changes, announced by UEFA last month, come into force. ECA chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge also ruled out talk of a breakaway Super League in the foreseeable future, saying the clubs wanted to remain united.

US Influence in Afghanistan has touched Ground Zero

US Influence in Afghanistan has touched Ground Zero

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

A confrontation with the Taliban in Kabul in this fading light of a twilight zone would have been sheer madness, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

How to choose the right study abroad destination

How to choose the right study abroad destination

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

In an online chat with readers, Anshika Singh, Senior Vice President - Student Engagement at Univariety answered queries on how to pursue the right study abroad destination.

PIX: Wolves shock City; United down Inter

PIX: Wolves shock City; United down Inter

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Rui Patricio saved three penalties as Wolverhampton Wanderers defeated English Premier League champions Manchester City to claim the Premier League Asia Trophy 3-2 in a penalty shootout.

Explained: How humans will travel in hyperloop

Explained: How humans will travel in hyperloop

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

What engineering problems make it hard to use 17th century physics to move lots of people quickly across serious distances? Devangshu Datta has the answers.

Sports Shorts: Kenya's former world champion Bett dies in road accident

Sports Shorts: Kenya's former world champion Bett dies in road accident

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

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

Breathtaking images of a solar eclipse

Breathtaking images of a solar eclipse

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

The partial solar eclipse was visible from certain parts of India.

UK is top FDI destination for India: Report

UK is top FDI destination for India: Report

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

The UK's 697 projects created a 1.4 per cent rise in foreign direct investment jobs to 30,311.

EPL PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea secure UCL spot, Arsenal miss out

EPL PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea secure UCL spot, Arsenal miss out

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Images from English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Manchester United lack class to win Champions League: Moyes

Manchester United lack class to win Champions League: Moyes

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Manchester United do not have enough world-class players to win the Champions League, manager David Moyes said as he effectively wrote off his own team's chances in Europe's elite club competition.

Premium air travel sees over 6% rise in January

Premium air travel sees over 6% rise in January

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Premium passenger numbers rose 6.1 per cent in January, a strong result up on the growth of 4.2 per cent in the same month last year, according to the analysis of premium air traffic carried out by global airlines' body IATA.

ICC launches women's T20I rankings: Find out where India stands

ICC launches women's T20I rankings: Find out where India stands

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

India are placed fifth while three-time champions Australia lead the 46-team table as the International Cricket Council (ICC), on Friday, launched global Women's T20I Team Rankings.

Manchester City confirmed as champions as rivals United lose

Manchester City confirmed as champions as rivals United lose

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

A week later than they would have preferred Manchester City were crowned Premier League champions on Sunday as second-placed Manchester United suffered a shock 1-0 home defeat by bottom club West Bromwich Albion.

Putin, Obama discuss Islamic State, Ukraine in first phone call since February

Putin, Obama discuss Islamic State, Ukraine in first phone call since February

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Obama and Putin discussed the necessity of countering the Islamic State and the situation in Ukraine, the White House said.

COVID-19: Let's prepare for a Second Wave

COVID-19: Let's prepare for a Second Wave

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

As with the Spanish flu, the world must be ready for a second and third wave as this start-stop-start-stop response plays out, recommends Rahul Jacob.

50% America-bound flyers to be impacted by US govt curbs on e-items

50% America-bound flyers to be impacted by US govt curbs on e-items

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Over 1.3 million, or 49% of passengers flew to the US via airports in the Gulf in FY16