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Samsung Tab S4: Will it make you dump your phone, tablet and laptop?

Samsung Tab S4: Will it make you dump your phone, tablet and laptop?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

The AMOLED screen at a resolution of 2560x1600 is vivid and offers deep blacks, says Veer Arjun Singh

PM dissects global crisis as the world listens

PM dissects global crisis as the world listens

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

Cometh the hour, cometh the man. It was the word-class economist Manmohan Singh that hogged the limelight at the Asia-Europe Summit in Beijing on Friday. Such was the effect of the speech -- the prime minister had the last word at the 45-country session-- that a normally reticent Chinese premier Wen Jiabao complimented Dr Singh in his concluding remarks.

Malayali is average

Malayali is average

Rediff.com22 Jun 2009

Malayali starring Kalabhavan Mani is a social film directed by CS Sudheesh. An average fare.

Djokovic favourite as 'Big Four' take final bow

Djokovic favourite as 'Big Four' take final bow

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Novak Djokovic's star still burns bright as he returns to Melbourne Park in search of a record seventh Australian Open title.

Maths teacher who gave Amitabh, Govinda their biggest hits

Maths teacher who gave Amitabh, Govinda their biggest hits

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

'He taught mathematics in his spare time. I would often see him solving mathematical problems in between shots.'

Winning starts for Churchill, Mahindra

Winning starts for Churchill, Mahindra

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

The Nigerian duo of Odafe Onyeka Okolie and Chidi Edeh hogged the limelight for Churchill Brothers and Mahindra United respectively as both teams got off to winning starts in the Federation Cup football tournament. Odafe inspired a 10-man Churchill to a 2-1 win over Mohammedan Sporting, while Mahindra United blanked a hapless Hindustan Aeronautics Limited 3-0.

EPS's Vanniyar sub-quota trick may become TN's sole poll issue

EPS's Vanniyar sub-quota trick may become TN's sole poll issue

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

The sub-quota scheme may now lead to a ganging up of non-Vanniyars in individual constituencies against the Vanniyars just as in the past, such ganging up against SC-ST candidates was seen in the non-quota constituencies, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Centre consolidates on SEZ ground

Centre consolidates on SEZ ground

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

Nandigram remained in headlines throughout the year despite the West Bengal government cancelling the SEZ project of Indonesia's Salem Group in January following violence and political pressure on Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee.

Laxman, Flintoff guide Lancs to victory

Laxman, Flintoff guide Lancs to victory

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

VVS Laxman played second fiddle to Andrew Flintoff as Lancashire thumped Derbyshire by 56 runs in the Twenty20 Cup in London. Flintoff hammered 93 from 41 balls to hog the limelight but Laxman's 45-ball 63 was no less significant as the duo shared a fourth-wicket stand of 99 to help Lancashire pile up 220 for five, their best ever Twenty20 score.

Trouble brews in Chiranjeevi's Praja Rajyam

Trouble brews in Chiranjeevi's Praja Rajyam

Rediff.com26 Sep 2008

Barely one month into its existence, Telugu megastar Chiranjeevi's party Praja Rajyam seems to be bogged down by internal strife.Fans of the star are miffed at being sidelined by the politicians who are trying to hog the limelight in the company of Chiranjeevi.Ironically, senior political leaders who jumped into the actor's outfit leaving their parent parties too aren't exactly happy with the state of affairs in Praja Rajyam.

How Gary Kirsten inspires Team India

How Gary Kirsten inspires Team India

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

Gary Kirsten boasts of a magnificent record ever since taking as the coach of the Indian team in March last year.

Tale of two sets of passengers on a rainy night

Tale of two sets of passengers on a rainy night

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

'There were no airhostesses and stewards to bring us food, water and the news of when the journey would resume.'

Sinking markets? Move money from debt to equity

Sinking markets? Move money from debt to equity

Rediff.com22 Dec 2008

Most investors have this uncanny habit of going the whole hog. That is, when they are buying equities, they put most of their savings in them. But as soon as the tide turns, they rush to debt.

Mayawati beneficiary of Congress-Left standoff

Mayawati beneficiary of Congress-Left standoff

Rediff.com25 Jul 2008

what is more important than the re-invention of the Congress is the countervailing political storm that is gathering on the horizon as we approach the next parliamentary polls. On the face of it, the motley collection of regional parties joining hands with a wounded Left Front appears to a pathetic replay of discredited Third Front politics. But what gives this fledgeling Opposition a new mass appeal is the emergence of Dalit firebrand Mayawati as its spearhead

8 Youth Congress workers held in Kannur for calf slaughter

8 Youth Congress workers held in Kannur for calf slaughter

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Police said the arrests were made after incorporating two more sections of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 and IPC sections 143 (punishment for unlawful assembly), 147 (rioting) and 149 (every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence) in the FIR.

Smith happy under Warne's shadow

Smith happy under Warne's shadow

Rediff.com14 Apr 2009

Graeme Smith may have led South Africa to the pinnacle in the limited overs cricket but he is still comfortable with Shane Warne in the forefront of the Rajasthan Royals team in the Indian Premier League.

Jindal may challenge SC ruling on child-rape death

Jindal may challenge SC ruling on child-rape death

Rediff.com4 Jul 2008

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, is hogging US media headlines as he mulls challenging a recent controversial Supreme Court ruling forbidding the death penalty in child-rape cases. The Supreme Court's June 25 decision said there was no legal precedent for the death penalty, but the court neglected to consider a 2006 federal law that says the rape of children by military personnel could attract capital punishment.

Cash-crunch to cash-rich in 6 easy steps

Cash-crunch to cash-rich in 6 easy steps

Rediff.com29 Sep 2008

To raise cash, you need not sell assets built over time. Instead, use them to meet immediate liquidity needs.

Chhetri's legend grows but Indian football slips in 2019

Chhetri's legend grows but Indian football slips in 2019

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

India began the year on 97 in FIFA rankings, but after two wins, four draws and seven losses, the country ended 2019 at 108

When Bollywood made EVIL So Much FUN!

When Bollywood made EVIL So Much FUN!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

On that note, Sukanya Verma lists 10 times when Bollywood assembled a bevy of evil-doers to make life hell for its leading man.

Boom time for B-schools as placement salaries zoom

Boom time for B-schools as placement salaries zoom

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

In 2007, a year in which the inflation figure had yet to become the finance minister's Friday fear and crude oil was not hogging headlines, the placement salary spike was 10 per cent. What makes the jump this year even more impressive is that it does not take into account the offers from international companies, which typically dish out more than domestic recruiters.

'I know my role and I just stick to that'

'I know my role and I just stick to that'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Axar Patel, one of the most consistent performers for the Delhi Capitals in IPL 2020, reveals what makes him click.

Office controversy? Tell us all about it!

Office controversy? Tell us all about it!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2007

We invite readers to share stories of office controversy with us!

Biz phrases you won't hear in 2009

Biz phrases you won't hear in 2009

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

Abheek Barua on buzzwords and catch phrases that hogged the headlines in 2008 but are now passe.

BPOs augur well for old economy firms

BPOs augur well for old economy firms

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

Old economy companies such as Hero, M&M (Tech Mahindra), Aditya Birla, Essar, Hindujas and Larsen & Toubro have sprung into action with large acquisitions and major deals.

Mayawati cold-shoulders Akhilesh Das

Mayawati cold-shoulders Akhilesh Das

Rediff.com14 May 2008

Mayawati cold-shoulders Akhilesh Das at a felicitation ceremony held in Lucknow on Tuesday to mark the completion of her first year in office.

'Cricket should take centre stage in the IPL'

'Cricket should take centre stage in the IPL'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2008

Former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin talks on a wide range of issues beginning with, you guessed it right, the Indian Premier League.

An interview with Nitin Satya

An interview with Nitin Satya

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

Better known for his role as Ratnavel, the jealous, maniacal, impotent husband in Satham Podathey, Nitin Satya has become a name to be reckoned with in Tamil cinema.

Uthappa, Rohit Sharma hit jackpot

Uthappa, Rohit Sharma hit jackpot

Rediff.com20 Feb 2008

Robin Uthappa garnered the maximum bid in round seven of the IPL's players' auction, as Mukesh Ambani's Mumbai team him for US $8,00,000 against his base price of US $2,00,000. The next-best bid in the round was for Mumbai's batting sensation Rohit Sharma, who was taken over by Hyderabad for US $7,50,000.

Prannoy stuns world No 2 Jorgensen, joins Kashyap in QF

Prannoy stuns world No 2 Jorgensen, joins Kashyap in QF

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Commonwealth Games champion Parupalli Kashyap advanced to the quarter-finals of the Singapore Open, but it was H S Prannoy, who hogged the limelight on Thursday with a straight games demolition of world No. 2 Jan O Jorgensen in the men's singles.

Don't exit SIPs in a falling market

Don't exit SIPs in a falling market

Rediff.com11 Jun 2008

When the NAV falls, you are going to get more units of the fund. That means when the market turns around, you will get much more returns

Sushil vows to come back stronger after defeat

Sushil vows to come back stronger after defeat

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Sushil struggled at the Jakarta Asian Games leading to questions on whether he was good enough to go any further at 36.

Dembele, Messi partnership fuelling Barcelona goal rush

Dembele, Messi partnership fuelling Barcelona goal rush

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Barcelona have been frighteningly good at home this season, scoring 15 goals in three games at the Nou Camp.

Indian market beats Chinese in diversity

Indian market beats Chinese in diversity

Rediff.com29 Nov 2007

With the market capitalisation crossing $1.6 trillion within a couple of months after piercing the magical $1 trillion mark, and a vibrant equity derivatives segment to boast, the Indian stock markets look much attractive in terms of depth as well, they add. The equity derivatives market in China is only a recent start and is yet to catch momentum.

Banks sniff big profits in small loans

Banks sniff big profits in small loans

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

More and more banks are sensing big opportunity in the high-margin, small consumer loans business.

IPL: Mumbai Indians aim to continue winning run

IPL: Mumbai Indians aim to continue winning run

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

Mumbai Indians lock horns with an out-of-sorts Rajasthan Royals in an IPL match in which home skipper Rohit Sharma's return from injury will also be awaited, in Mumbai, on Saturday.

These MFs returned over 100%

These MFs returned over 100%

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

A sector fund (Reliance Diversified Power Sector), a tax-planning fund (Taurus Libra Taxshield), and a fund focused on energy and construction (JM Basic) all found their way here.

Confident India sniff maiden series win in Sydney

Confident India sniff maiden series win in Sydney

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

After India outplayed Australia with bat and ball in Melbourne, Captain Virat Kohli is convinced India have the firepower to break new ground.

Volkswagen Beetle set to roll out in India

Volkswagen Beetle set to roll out in India

Rediff.com15 Jan 2008

Commonly known as the Bug, the Beetle would hit the Indian market in the middle of this year, Volkswagen managing director, passenger car division, Adreas Prinz told PTI.

Last few days were very stressful for me and my parents: Mithali

Last few days were very stressful for me and my parents: Mithali

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

Indian women's ODI captain Mithali Raj stressed on the need to bring focus back on cricket after hogging the limelight for the wrong reasons following a controversial ending to their World T20 campaign.