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Russian hackers compromised athletes' medical records says IAAF

Russian hackers compromised athletes' medical records says IAAF

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

TUEs are issued by sports federations and national anti-doping organizations to allow athletes to take certain banned substances for verified medical needs.

India is the 10th wealthiest nation in the world, US leads

India is the 10th wealthiest nation in the world, US leads

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

India is ranked 10 among the 20 wealthiest countries in the world in terms of private wealth held by individuals.

Distraction of Greece aside, is all well with the world economy?

Distraction of Greece aside, is all well with the world economy?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

In all, 37 central banks around the world have eased monetary policy so far this year to boost growth, fight deflation or both

Is India ready to meet Chinese air force threat?

Is India ready to meet Chinese air force threat?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

The Chinese air force is now a 400,000-person force that flies some 2,000 combat aircraft -- more than thrice the size of the Indian Air Force.

'Medals at parallel event should be counted at CWG'

'Medals at parallel event should be counted at CWG'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Where does Modi's Hindu nationalism go from here?

Where does Modi's Hindu nationalism go from here?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

'Will Muslims in large numbers react positively, especially in the context of the events of the last thirty years?' 'In the process, could Modi end up alienating his core supporters?' A fascinating excerpt from Jaithirth Rao's The Indian Conservative : A History of Indian Right-Wing Thought.

Jaitley presents NRI award to GP Hinduja

Jaitley presents NRI award to GP Hinduja

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Jaitley presents NRI award to G P Hinduja.

Sports Shorts: Clijsters, Roddick to be inducted into Hall of Fame

Sports Shorts: Clijsters, Roddick to be inducted into Hall of Fame

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

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

Markets touch 19-month closing low on dismal Q3 earnings

Markets touch 19-month closing low on dismal Q3 earnings

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

The S&P BSE Sensex closed 318 points at 24,455 and the Nifty50 shed 99 points to end at 7,438.

No longer so secret, Swiss banks look to expand after purge

No longer so secret, Swiss banks look to expand after purge

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

There are still bumps in the road ahead for Swiss banks.

Markets kick off Q3 on a positive note; Sensex, Nifty end higher

Markets kick off Q3 on a positive note; Sensex, Nifty end higher

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Markets in green tracking firm global cues.

Sports Shorts: Federer sends Switzerland into Hopman Cup final

Sports Shorts: Federer sends Switzerland into Hopman Cup final

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Modi to hold bilateral talks with Hasina, 10 others on CHOGM sidelines

Modi to hold bilateral talks with Hasina, 10 others on CHOGM sidelines

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

No meeting or interaction has been requested or scheduled with Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi so far.

How Brexit is affecting Tata's UK asset sale

How Brexit is affecting Tata's UK asset sale

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

In March, Tata Steel announced its intention to sell the entire 10.5 million-tonne UK assets.

Hindujas are only Britons in world's richest billionaires list

Hindujas are only Britons in world's richest billionaires list

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Srichand and Gopichand Hinduja emerged as the 66th richest in the world, as part of an Oxfam study released at the WEF.

Markets end flat amid volatility; IT shares weigh

Markets end flat amid volatility; IT shares weigh

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

FII stance, progress of monsoon, crude oil and rupee movement are likely to dictate the trend.

How could those Brexit idiots win?

How could those Brexit idiots win?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Stupidity knows no boundaries just like smartness, oxygen, and maybe football, says Maharaj Damodardas.

Amitabh Bachchan's Eid message

Amitabh Bachchan's Eid message

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Here's a look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities:

'We have done our best, far earlier compared to the rest of the world'

'We have done our best, far earlier compared to the rest of the world'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'On January 17, we had our first meeting with the Cabinet secretary.' 'Different secretaries belonging to different departments attended it.' 'It was only two weeks when China had said there is a new disease.' 'So, we gave the quickest response.'

RSS-inspired charity under probe in UK over 'extremist' views

RSS-inspired charity under probe in UK over 'extremist' views

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

The UK has launched a probe after a "disturbing" footage caught a teacher on camera making anti-Muslim and Christian remarks to students at a camp organised by an RSS-inspired charity.

What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

The Russians had appealed their exclusion from the Games by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) over the doping scandal from the 2014 Sochi Games.

World C'ships: Race walker Diniz becomes oldest world champion at 39

World C'ships: Race walker Diniz becomes oldest world champion at 39

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

A round-up of all the results from the 16th World Athletic Championships in London

Don't worry India, we don't deal with Pak: Israel

Don't worry India, we don't deal with Pak: Israel

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

Describing India as a long-standing strategic partner in fight against terror, Israel has said that it will "not do anything that could undermine India's security" in a strong bid to re-assure New Delhi that reports of arms sale to Pakistan were incorrect.

Sensex ends marginally higher, Nifty above 9,650

Sensex ends marginally higher, Nifty above 9,650

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

The S&P BSE Midcap and the S&P BSE Smallcap indices added 0.5% and 0.7%, respectively

Heart of Asia conference begins with focus on tackling terror

Heart of Asia conference begins with focus on tackling terror

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Being attended by nearly 40 countries and leading groupings like the European Union, the annual conference of the Heart of Asia -- Istanbul Process is deliberating on various challenges facing Afghanistan, including revival of a peace process in the conflict-ridden country.

Crisis-hit Tata Steel asks suppliers to slash prices

Crisis-hit Tata Steel asks suppliers to slash prices

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

Tata Steel has warned its suppliers that if they do not slash prices by up to 30 per cent in the long term then they risk losing the steel giant's business.

Markets eke out record closing highs

Markets eke out record closing highs

Rediff.com30 May 2017

S&P BSE Sensex settled at 31,170, up 60 points, while the broader Nifty50 closed at record high for third straight session. It ended at 9,624, up 19 points.

Just who is Benedict Cumberbatch's fiancee?

Just who is Benedict Cumberbatch's fiancee?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Everything you didn't know about Sophie Hunter... right here!

Was Cyrus Mistry a victim of back-seat driving?

Was Cyrus Mistry a victim of back-seat driving?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Mistry's intention of selling ailing steel maker Corus, Tata's so-called feather in the cap, was one reason for his ouster

Sports Shorts: Harikrishna finishes third; Klitschko announces retirement

Sports Shorts: Harikrishna finishes third; Klitschko announces retirement

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

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

Unsung Olympic heroes return to take limelight

Unsung Olympic heroes return to take limelight

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Lithuania's Laura Asadauskaite will be favourite to defend her Olympic title when modern pentathlon enjoys a rare share of the global sporting spotlight on the final weekend of the Rio Games.

Nike leaves door open to Sharapova after doping scandal

Nike leaves door open to Sharapova after doping scandal

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

'At the end of the day, athletes are humans just like the rest of us.'

Tennis Hall of Shame...

Tennis Hall of Shame...

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Rediff.com takes a look at players who tested positive for use of banned substances over the years.

Sports Shorts: Froome claims fourth Tour title

Sports Shorts: Froome claims fourth Tour title

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

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

How long will the commodity rally last?

How long will the commodity rally last?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

The dollar has fallen not just against commodity-linked assets but against other asset prices.

Starbucks rival to launch India's biggest IPO in 3 years next week

Starbucks rival to launch India's biggest IPO in 3 years next week

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Coffee Day Enterprises Ltd is backed by KKR & Co.

Sensex gains 231 points, Nifty ends above 9,350

Sensex gains 231 points, Nifty ends above 9,350

Rediff.com4 May 2017

In the broader market, the S&P BSE Midcap and the S&P BSE Smallcap indices gained 0.5% and 0.4%, respectively.

Government, RBI seek to soothe wracked investor nerves after Brexit

Government, RBI seek to soothe wracked investor nerves after Brexit

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Rajan said investments should return after initial investor worries over Brexit.

10 bizarre V-Day traditions from around the world

10 bizarre V-Day traditions from around the world

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Some of these will make you chuckle.

LeBron calls Trump a bum

LeBron calls Trump a bum

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

President Donald Trump and the sports world engaged in an intensifying spat on Saturday after he called for National Football League owners to fire players who protest during the U.S. national anthem and disinvited a National Basketball Association star from a White House visit.