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MG puts its bets on smaller cars for Indian market

MG puts its bets on smaller cars for Indian market

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

The MG Motor India management is focused on scaling up and launching smaller cars to play the long game in the country, says Pavan Lall.

Hamara Bajaj Kindled Pride in Being Indian

Hamara Bajaj Kindled Pride in Being Indian

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

In 1989 when Bajaj came out with their legendary and elegant Hamara Bajaj campaign, that looked more at apna India, rather than the scooter, and at all hues of scootered Indians, it drew millions of eyeballs and was brilliantly successful.

Injured Anderson out of 2nd Ashes Test

Injured Anderson out of 2nd Ashes Test

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

England's gamble to include Anderson in the 1st Ashes Test soon after he had torn his right calf muscle, forcing him to miss the one-off Ireland Test, backfired spectacularly.

Places where gamblers spend most

Places where gamblers spend most

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

They spend ten times more money in Macau than in Las Vegas

Rohit on what went wrong for Mumbai Indians against CSK

Rohit on what went wrong for Mumbai Indians against CSK

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma on Saturday blamed his batsmen for the five-wicket loss to Chennai Super Kings in the IPL opener, saying they wasted a good start by throwing their wickets away.

India becoming a Global Chess Superpower

India becoming a Global Chess Superpower

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Since 2012, 44 Indians have been anointed as grandmasters -- the highest achievement in chess, points out Arvind Subramanian, economist and former chief economic adviser to the government.

Going to war will cost China and Xi dear

Going to war will cost China and Xi dear

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'How Xi Jinping will withdraw the aggression and justify it to his Communist party in case of a negotiated settlement might be his biggest headache.' 'Unless he is ready to gamble on an armed conflict, whose outcome given India's battle-readiness and determination is always uncertain,' observes Virendra Kapoor.

Why England will be feared at T20 World Cup...

Why England will be feared at T20 World Cup...

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Former England captain Paul Collingwood says the squad now has a lot of match-winners, from one to 11, who can win games from their own bat.

Between BJP and 2nd term in Uttarakhand stands Covid

Between BJP and 2nd term in Uttarakhand stands Covid

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

As the virus ravaged rural areas, the state BJP figured out it was impossible to underplay or escape its impact on its political plans.

Cricket hits a six after India's Aussie triumph

Cricket hits a six after India's Aussie triumph

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

'There is pent-up demand for cricket after last year when no tournaments were played on Indian soil due to the pandemic.'

'Success hasn't changed Shah Rukh one bit'

'Success hasn't changed Shah Rukh one bit'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

As Shah Rukh Khan turns 56 on November 2, the Men In White Abbas-Mustan talk to Rediff.com Contributor Roshmila Bhattacharya about the time when Khan would keep them sleepless for several nights.

'Sandwich' and the quest for a Rs 500 note

'Sandwich' and the quest for a Rs 500 note

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

My gamble to stand in the queue and get Rs 500 notes had failed. And only the months ahead will tell us if Modi's gamble will succeed or not.

Criminals use CCTV to monitor Delhi cops!

Criminals use CCTV to monitor Delhi cops!

Rediff.com8 May 2016

The trend came to light in the posh southern part of the city where a gambling racket was operating full time but came out clean every time police paid a surprise visit.

IndiGo Airlines: The story of two unlikely partners

IndiGo Airlines: The story of two unlikely partners

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Some years ago, Rakesh Gangwal reportedly said his relationship with Rahul Bhatia evolved in an amazing friendship, which he termed 'blind trust'. The question is whether that is under scrutiny now.

Why Dhoni couldn't finish it off vs SunRisers...

Why Dhoni couldn't finish it off vs SunRisers...

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni explains what went wrong for his side in the chase against SunRisers Hyderabad on Friday.

Ludo or Rummy? What's your choice?

Ludo or Rummy? What's your choice?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

These games of skill with a large social component have managed the transition to a new online avatar.

World Cup: Bookies go hi-tech

World Cup: Bookies go hi-tech

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

The police have almost no way of tracking the $200 billion plus money flowing online during this World Cup.

Tago wants mercy for Olympic medal hope Momota over casino visit

Tago wants mercy for Olympic medal hope Momota over casino visit

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

A team mate of Japanese badminton Olympic medal hope Kento Momota on Friday confessed to taking the world number two-ranked player to an illegal casino and tearfully begged officials to allow the star to compete at the Rio de Janeiro Games.

36 dead in Manila casino attack

36 dead in Manila casino attack

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Police confirmed the gunman had committed suicide by setting himself on fire in one of the hotel guest rooms.

KPL fixing scandal: KSCA management committee member held

KPL fixing scandal: KSCA management committee member held

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

So far, nine people including Shinde have been arrested.

'The universe gave me a sign when I asked for one'

'The universe gave me a sign when I asked for one'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

'I wanted to know whether I should stay in Paris or do something else, and in less than a week, I got the call for The Last Hour.'

Goldman pays large chunk of legal fee for Rajat Gupta

Goldman pays large chunk of legal fee for Rajat Gupta

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

Financial services firm Goldman Sachs has paid a large chunk of the nearly $30 million legal fees for its former board member Rajat Gupta's defence, a media report said.

Owen Hargreaves's career at the crossroads again

Owen Hargreaves's career at the crossroads again

Rediff.com5 Feb 2012

Former England international midfielder Owen Hargreaves's career is back in the balance after Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini said a gamble on his fitness had backfired.

Juventus ease to win over 10-man Brescia

Juventus ease to win over 10-man Brescia

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Goals from Paulo Dybala and Juan Cuadrado sent Juventus back to the top of the Serie A table with a comfortable 2-0 win over 10-man Brescia on Sunday.

Biological E plans to make 1.5 billion Corbevax jabs in 2021

Biological E plans to make 1.5 billion Corbevax jabs in 2021

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

By 2022, there is a plan to make an mRNA-technology vaccine, for which it has tied up with Canadian firm Providence Therapeutics.

How BCCI plans to stop fixing, betting during IPL...

How BCCI plans to stop fixing, betting during IPL...

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has tied up with UK-based company Sportradar, which will offer its "integrity services" to prevent match-fixing, betting and other corrupt practices during the upcoming IPL through its Fraud Detection Services (FDS).

Gadkari says no to casinos; wants Ramdev, Sri Sri to enter tourism

Gadkari says no to casinos; wants Ramdev, Sri Sri to enter tourism

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Stating that Art of Living (of Sri Sri Ravishankar) and Ramdev are doing good work, Gadkari asked them to start ayurvedic spas to give massages and ayurvedic treatment at these islands being opened up.

PIX: Serbia stun Portugal to earn World Cup berth

PIX: Serbia stun Portugal to earn World Cup berth

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Jubilant fans thronged central Belgrade, bringing traffic at the main Republic Square to a halt as they waved Serbian flags and hooted their car horns.

3 Chinese astronauts enter space station after successful docking op

3 Chinese astronauts enter space station after successful docking op

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Three Chinese astronauts on Thursday entered the country's new space station after their spaceship successfully docked with it, just over seven hours after the launch from the Gobi Desert, in a major milestone for the Communist giant's space exploration plans and its bid to become a leading space power.

Rohit is the best ODI player right now, hails Kohli

Rohit is the best ODI player right now, hails Kohli

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

Rohit is currently the highest run-getter in the ongoing World Cup with 544 runs from seven innings that includes four centuries and one fifty.

India's Humpy becomes women's World Rapid champion

India's Humpy becomes women's World Rapid champion

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

'When I started my first game on Day 3 I did not imagine I would be at the top. My hope was to reach top three. I didn't expect to play the tie-break games'

RCB look to get tactics right as they face Rajasthan Royals

RCB look to get tactics right as they face Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

The Virat Kohli-led RCB has won five of its eight games on the back of all-round performances but seemingly blundered in the eight-wicket defeat to laggards KXIP on Thursday.

World's biggest casinos

World's biggest casinos

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

With the economic upturn, casinos are back in business, especially in Macau.

Hillary has the last laugh at Las Vegas

Hillary has the last laugh at Las Vegas

Rediff.com16 Nov 2007

Consensus among media analysts was that the Las Vegas debate would go down as a plus in the Hillary Clinton column, a no-score for Edwards, and a definite minus for Obama who largely failed to show at his best.

Being Vicky Kaushal

Being Vicky Kaushal

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

The actor dives into the New Year in style with his latest cover.

Archery official converts factory into PPE manufacturing unit

Archery official converts factory into PPE manufacturing unit

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

The 56-year-old has about 30 employees on the job who work to mass produce face masks, gloves and gowns for frontline workers. They manufacture about 1000 PPE gowns, which are supplied to his friend's company for wholesale distribution.

South African cricketers threaten strike ahead of England series

South African cricketers threaten strike ahead of England series

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

CSA is yet to appoint a permanent director of cricket following the decision not to renew the contract of Ottis Gibson in August

NCA chief Dravid to the rescue to India's U-19 players

NCA chief Dravid to the rescue to India's U-19 players

Rediff.com27 May 2020

National Cricket Academy (NCA) chief Rahul Dravid on Wednesday said that they have been addressing mental health issues of non-contracted and Under-19 players amid the ongoing nationwide lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. It is an uncertain period for cricketers and it could affect them mentally, said the former India captain.

Conte leaves Inter after agreeing contract termination

Conte leaves Inter after agreeing contract termination

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Real, Barca and Juve stand firm on Super League