News for 'Herculean'

Image: Obama, McCain enjoy the sun at Puri beach!

Image: Obama, McCain enjoy the sun at Puri beach!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2008

A sand sculpture of United States presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama, created by sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik, at a beach in Puri.

AN-32: Rescuers fail to reach crash site due to bad weather

AN-32: Rescuers fail to reach crash site due to bad weather

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

The area is thickly forested and has been receiving heavy rains since the last three days

Staring at an abyss

Staring at an abyss

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Do India's laws governing the Internet need revolutionary change, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Ten things to do before you're 30

Ten things to do before you're 30

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

From plain wacky to rational and pragmatic, we present a list of the things you must do before you touch the big three-O!

Australian McDermott throws his hat into ring for India coach job

Australian McDermott throws his hat into ring for India coach job

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Former Australia fast bowler Craig McDermott has applied for the post of India head coach, which will become vacant after the ongoing Champions Trophy campaign.

New Pension Scheme is born, but refuses to grow

New Pension Scheme is born, but refuses to grow

Rediff.com10 Aug 2009

Till a few days ago, executives at the banks that have been designated points of presence to register subscribers and receive contributions, did not even know about the scheme.

'Taliban win would pose major risks for Pakistan'

'Taliban win would pose major risks for Pakistan'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

'The worst case scenario for Pakistan is a full-scale Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.' 'Pakistani militants would be inspired and emboldened and seek to replicate the Taliban's successes in Pakistan.'

6 tips to help you pick a B-school

6 tips to help you pick a B-school

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

Six pointers to help you read between the lines of B-school marketing jargon, which is often misleading and at times, downright false

Facebook's Zuckerberg will testify before US Congress

Facebook's Zuckerberg will testify before US Congress

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

This comes after immense pressure on Zuckerberg from lawmakers, the media and the public after the Facebook founder last week apologised for data breach and said the platform had made "mistakes".

As BJP rings in new entrants, old guard feels left out

As BJP rings in new entrants, old guard feels left out

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

The saffron party, which had witnessed unprecedented growth in terms of vote share and mass base over the last few years, had opened its doors wide for leaders from other parties as part of its poll strategy, but that did not go down well with many senior leaders, who had once locked horns with the newbies from rival camps, sources in the BJP said.

India look to wrap up T20 series, NZ fight for survival

India look to wrap up T20 series, NZ fight for survival

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

India are poised for their third T20 International series triumph in five years but would be wary of a strong fightback from the usually plucky New Zealand when the two sides clash in the second game of the three-match series in Rajkot.

Satwik-Chirag lose as India's campaign at French Open ends

Satwik-Chirag lose as India's campaign at French Open ends

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

The World No 25 pair of Satwiksairaj and Chirag put a gallant fight in the second game but couldn't stop the two-time All England Champions from Indonesia, going down 12-21, 24-26 in a 42-minute match.

Power situation remained grim in Dec: CEA

Power situation remained grim in Dec: CEA

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

The worst sufferer during the month was the western region, which recorded a deficit of 17.5 per cent, followed by the Northern region 10.5 per cent, North-Eastern region 10.3 per cent, Southern Region 5.8 per cent and Eastern Region 5.7 per cent, the report said.

Sehwag set it up for India

Sehwag set it up for India

Rediff.com16 Dec 2008

India chased a Herculean 387 runs in the fourth innings, riding on a blistering start by Sehwag and significant fourth-wicket stand between Yuvraj and Tendulkar, to win the first Test against England at Chennai on Monday.

Turning Point: Mumbai Indians dig their own hole

Turning Point: Mumbai Indians dig their own hole

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

After Mumbai's bowlers gave the team a great start by dismissing Sunrisers Hyderabad for a mere 118, the defending champions made a hash of the chase.

Independent directors fight back on Esops

Independent directors fight back on Esops

Rediff.com7 May 2007

Financial institutions are facing a Herculean task in convincing their nominee directors not to exercise the employee stock options granted to them

How India Inc is creating a skilled labour pool

How India Inc is creating a skilled labour pool

Rediff.com23 Aug 2008

Companies are developing a surrogate education system to create a skilled labour pool.

PHOTOS: India crush Australia to make U-19 WC semis

PHOTOS: India crush Australia to make U-19 WC semis

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Kartik Tyagi blew away Australia's top-order with a sensational spell of fast bowling to power India to a 74-run victory and a place in the semi-finals of the ICC Under-19 World Cup, in Portchefstroom, South Africa, on Tuesday.

IT registry target seems unachievable

IT registry target seems unachievable

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

The herculean effort and complexity involved in getting IT-BPO employees and employers to register - coupled with the high costs incurred in the process - is likely to force IT industry body Nasscom to miss its March 2008 target of 500,000 registrations for its National Skills Registry (NSR) by a huge margin.

WATCH: Pakistan captain handles uncomfortable questions

WATCH: Pakistan captain handles uncomfortable questions

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

A defeat against India inevitably gives rise to conspiracy theories and the post match media interaction was no different.

Patience pays off for 10,000 champion Dibaba

Patience pays off for 10,000 champion Dibaba

Rediff.com11 Aug 2013

Ethiopia's Tirunesh Dibaba bided her time before letting loose on the final lap with an awesome display of speed to complete a hat-trick of world championship 10,000 meters titles in Moscow.

Team confident of squaring series: Rajput

Team confident of squaring series: Rajput

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

Cricket manager Lalchand Rajput says Team India came back from 0-2 against England and leveled the series and there is no reason why it can't do it again.

6 things I learned while fighting COVID

6 things I learned while fighting COVID

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

'Stigma is the worst part of this virus.'

PHOTOS: Batsmen fire India to thumping win over Windies

PHOTOS: Batsmen fire India to thumping win over Windies

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Images from the third T20 International between India and the West Indies, in Mumbai.

Budget & stocks: Great expectations

Budget & stocks: Great expectations

Rediff.com27 Feb 2007

Besides addressing the inflation problem, the Budget is likely to focus on infrastructure and agriculture.

Food trail: A very spicy affair

Food trail: A very spicy affair

Rediff.com13 Jan 2006

Die-hard foodie Pallavi Ganesh Kumar tells you where to get spicy pulpusus, tangy ulavala charu and other Andhra delights in Hyderabad.

Pietersen concentrating on the simple things

Pietersen concentrating on the simple things

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

The England batsman is thrilled with his current success, but in no mood to rest on his laurels.

Want to lose weight? Eat well

Want to lose weight? Eat well

Rediff.com30 Nov 2006

When you plan to lose weight, you face certain questions only a fitness expert can answer. Read on to find out how fitness expert Brinda Sapat answered your queries.

No slot for this batting prodigy

No slot for this batting prodigy

Rediff.com12 Sep 2003

After a disastrous last season, in which he scored just 173 runs in seven matches, what will be the aim of Muzumdar in the new season?

I-T seeks Rs 1-trn cut in direct tax mop-up target

I-T seeks Rs 1-trn cut in direct tax mop-up target

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

The reduced growth is largely because of consumption slowdown and tax rate cuts.

He is speed-climbing the world's highest peaks

He is speed-climbing the world's highest peaks

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Nirmal Purja is a multiple Guinness World Records holder for quickest ascents of Everest, Lhotse and Makalu.

Maharashtra hold edge in first semi-final

Maharashtra hold edge in first semi-final

Rediff.com17 Nov 2005

Defending champions Kerala have their work cut out in the first semi-final of the Santosh Trophy, National Football Championship, on Friday.

World's most expensive restaurants

World's most expensive restaurants

Rediff.com14 Oct 2006

Six easy steps to a home loan

Six easy steps to a home loan

Rediff.com22 Sep 2006

Here's how to go about applying for a home loan.

Beating Australia will boost morale: Harbhajan

Beating Australia will boost morale: Harbhajan

Rediff.com29 Aug 2006

Ace spinner Harbhajan Singh believes that beating the Australians in the tri-series in Malaysia will give India the psychological advantage ahead of the Champions Trophy and World Cup.

Windies set to go for the kill

Windies set to go for the kill

Rediff.com1 Jul 2006

Karnataka: Efforts on to drive jumbos back to forest

Karnataka: Efforts on to drive jumbos back to forest

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

A herd of 15 elephants that have wrecked havoc and killed four persons including a photojournalist at Kolar are now at a distance of 3 kilometres from Bengaluru. The elephants, which entered from Tamil Nadu into Kolar, had escaped to Malur.

There's money in rating pubs

There's money in rating pubs

Rediff.com26 Aug 2005

We believe we are going to win against India: Rabada

We believe we are going to win against India: Rabada

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

South Africa's pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada feels the upcoming T20I and Test series against India is a chance for his embattled team to figure where it stands against the world's best in a tough transition journey.