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PIX: How the pandemic has changed tennis

PIX: How the pandemic has changed tennis

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Masks were required and high-fives banned, with signs reminding those in attendance to maintain proper social distancing.

Day 4: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 4: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Chen scores world record for massive lead over shocked Hanyu

Think Xiaomi. Think T-shirts. TVs. Suitcases...

Think Xiaomi. Think T-shirts. TVs. Suitcases...

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

Xiaomi now a lifestyle player, quietly launching a slew of non-smartphone products like Mi branded luggage, backpacks, apparel, U-shaped pillows, pens, home security cameras and air purifiers.

Women's World Cup make all the right noises

Women's World Cup make all the right noises

Rediff.com5 May 2017

The 2017 Women's World Cup will see a 10 times increase in prize money to $2 million with every ball of the tournament broadcast live, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has said.

TV journalists have become politicians!

TV journalists have become politicians!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

India's news broadcasters are a national shame that have polarised Indians, observes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Do you know these actors' first films?

Do you know these actors' first films?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at the lesser known films of these stars.

Can't do business without paying bribe: Berlusconi

Can't do business without paying bribe: Berlusconi

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

Defending Finmeccanica SpA's jailed ex-chief executive officer Giuseppe Orsi, Italy's three-time former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi on Thursday said bribes are a necessary part of doing business globally.

As competition gets hotter, Micromax redifines rules of the game

As competition gets hotter, Micromax redifines rules of the game

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

The television business today contributes 7 per cent to Micromax's revenue and it posted a 70 per cent growth last year.

Aus great Chappell recalls brush with racism in cricket

Aus great Chappell recalls brush with racism in cricket

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

Chappell also went on to say that during his playing days, several cricketers were racially abused but they opted to stay silent.

Block political ads 48-hr before polling: EC to Facebook

Block political ads 48-hr before polling: EC to Facebook

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

However, the social media giant hasn't responded to as yet.

Blatter's ship finally runs aground

Blatter's ship finally runs aground

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

History is not likely to be so kind to the 79-year-old Swiss, who only recently compared himself to a mountain goat that keeps "going and going and going and cannot be stopped." Instead, his name is likely to be associated with the succession of corruption scandals which occurred on his watch.

Jewish campaign to raise funds for India

Jewish campaign to raise funds for India

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

'It was a result of a fundamental Jewish value of kindness and concern.' 'A value that extends beyond our own and on the premise that when we are ok, we are supposed to look up and look around to see who is not.' 'And do something about it.'

Rajdeep Sardesai's channel goes live

Rajdeep Sardesai's channel goes live

Rediff.com17 Dec 2005

Sony makes exception for India on CRT TVs

Sony makes exception for India on CRT TVs

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

The move comes on the back of the potential for the conventional televisions in India. Industry watchers said high-end televisions were gaining popularity in urban markets, while first-time buyers and rural markets prefer conventional televisions. Globally, Sony has taken a strategic decision to exit from the CRT TV business from this month-end due to a slow demand. Sony had reduced LCD prices to align with Korean duo LG Electronics and Samsung a few months back.

F1 aims to rev up in May after Bahrain, Vietnam GP postponed

F1 aims to rev up in May after Bahrain, Vietnam GP postponed

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

Formula One plans to start its coronavirus-ravaged season in May after cancelling this weekend's opener in Australia on Friday and postponing the next three races in Bahrain, Vietnam and China. Confusingly, while Formula One said in a statement it expected to begin the championship in Europe at the end of May, the governing FIA's statement referred to May 1. Both may prove optimistic as the virus spreads across the continent.

Parliament not immune to 'casting couch': Renuka

Parliament not immune to 'casting couch': Renuka

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

It is not just in the film industry. It happens everywhere, she said.

Olympic committee has over $500 in reserves: IOC

Olympic committee has over $500 in reserves: IOC

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

The IOC's financial situation remains solid despite the global economic crisis, with reserves of $558 million and continuing increases in television and sponsorship revenues.

'Wish to see India, Pak players in each other's T20 league'

'Wish to see India, Pak players in each other's T20 league'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Akram wishes that Indian and Pakistani players could have played in each other's T20 league -- IPL and Pakistan Super League.

FY21 GDP growth likely to remain negative: RBI Guv

FY21 GDP growth likely to remain negative: RBI Guv

Rediff.com22 May 2020

As he projected a grim outlook for the economy, RBI Governor said that amidst this encircling gloom, agriculture and allied activities have provided a beacon of hope on the back of an increase of 3.7 per cent in foodgrains production to a new record.

PIX: Shilpa Shetty, Tabu mingle at a party

PIX: Shilpa Shetty, Tabu mingle at a party

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

A look at star arrivals!

Philips in search of its mojo

Philips in search of its mojo

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

The last one year has been hectic for Dutch major Philips.

COVID-19 vaccine may never be found, warns UK PM

COVID-19 vaccine may never be found, warns UK PM

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Admitting that a vaccine or drug-based treatment is the only feasible long-term solution, he said the UK has accelerated this with promising vaccine development programmes and a collaboration between Oxford University and pharma major AstraZeneca was a vital step that could help rapidly advance the manufacture of a Covid-19 vaccine when it is ready.

Dia to Bumrah: How celebs wed in Covid times

Dia to Bumrah: How celebs wed in Covid times

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Celebs follow a template for their special day -- an intimate ceremony with few people and a keen eye for a touch of luxury in every aspect.

New York's Magnolia Bakery comes to India

New York's Magnolia Bakery comes to India

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

The bakery was made famous by scenes from Sex and the City.

The Age of the Loh Purush

The Age of the Loh Purush

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Overt displays of physical machismo is the stamp of the strongman and it's a symptom that manifests itself in direct proportion to their sense of insecurity, says Kanika Datta.

'BJP ran a well-oiled strategy to destroy Rahul's image'

'BJP ran a well-oiled strategy to destroy Rahul's image'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'Rahul Gandhi has personally paid a heavy price for this character assassination and remorseless ridiculing and the Congress, of course, has been demolished politically.'

NDTV sues Nielsen for 'taking bribes to fix ratings'

NDTV sues Nielsen for 'taking bribes to fix ratings'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

NDTV has sued Nielsen for allegedly manipulating viewership data in favour of channels that were willing to give bribes.

'Your love for your motherland is timeless...Evergreen'

'Your love for your motherland is timeless...Evergreen'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

'What can I do for my India except make films that showcase it's greatness to the world, which touch on national issues and arouse the feeling of patriotism?'

Digital TV to become more popular by '10

Digital TV to become more popular by '10

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

DTH may emerge as the leader among the digital platforms in the next three years, said an Ernst & Young report - "India Digital Revolution: Impact on Film & Television" - released at the Assocham global summit on the media and entertainment industry in New Delhi. The report expects India's television advertising market to grow by 14 per cent annually for the next three years.

US to use TV ads to stem anti-Islam film protests

US to use TV ads to stem anti-Islam film protests

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

As anger in the Muslim world over anti-Islam film continued to smolder, the United States administration has turned to social media and television ads to try to stem global protest.

Influencing the influencer

Influencing the influencer

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

'An influencer is expected to have upwards of 100,000 followers across various social media platforms of YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter etc,' points out brand strategist Ambi Parameswaran, founder, Brand-Building.com.

Cop who probed 2012 gang rape to receive award in NYC

Cop who probed 2012 gang rape to receive award in NYC

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

In recognition of the award for Sharma, the Asia Society said the officer "has led the investigation and prosecution of several high-profile crimes in India, including the infamous Delhi gang rape case that earlier this year turned into a television series. She has transformed police work and the roles of policewomen in India."

BCCI set for windfall in media rights battle

BCCI set for windfall in media rights battle

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

After the second day, BCCI's media rights value has already gone up by 56 percent with the per match value touching nearly Rs 60 crore (Rs 59.16 crore) for 102 international games across three formats.

Indian middle class is 24 million, not 264 million: Credit Suisse

Indian middle class is 24 million, not 264 million: Credit Suisse

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

The Credit Suisse report has estimated the middle class on the basis of their wealth rather than their income, says Prachi Salve ' IndiaSpend.

'Sport must wait for 3 to 6 months, time not ideal'

'Sport must wait for 3 to 6 months, time not ideal'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Forced out of grounds, tracks and courts by the coronavirus pandemic, sports events may help in the long run, but medical experts on Wednesday warned that resuming anything this year could mean putting lives at risk. When sporting events do eventually make a comeback, which some of the region's top doctors believe is not going to happen until at least the next six months or may be nine, it may not be the same initially.

In photos: Reliving the Apollo 11 Moon Landing

In photos: Reliving the Apollo 11 Moon Landing

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Fifty years ago on July 20, 1969 with these words American astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin "Buzz" E Aldrin made history by becoming the first human beings to set foot on another world -- the moon. It was an event that was watched by millions on television and one that remains etched in all our memories. Collected here are 17 images of that historic mission, a "giant leap for mankind".

PICS: India-Pak fans add revelry to famed rivalry

PICS: India-Pak fans add revelry to famed rivalry

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

The Old Trafford cricket ground had a festive feel with fans from both sides wearing replica jerseys, colourful headgear and sounding hooters as they began trooping in.

PIX: Bollywood stars dazzle at Balaji awards

PIX: Bollywood stars dazzle at Balaji awards

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

Bipasha Basu, Sunny Leone and Kangna Ranaut up the glam quotient at the red carpet.

Other sports bodies should emulate BCCI: Shastri

Other sports bodies should emulate BCCI: Shastri

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Former India captain and Team Director Ravi Shastri on Wednesday said other sports should try to emulate the BCCI to start producing champions at the global level.

COVID-19: Singapore PM announces month-long lockdown

COVID-19: Singapore PM announces month-long lockdown

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Most workplaces, with the exception of essential services and key economic sectors, will be closed. Food establishments, markets and supermarkets, clinics, hospitals, utilities, transport and key banking services will remain open.