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Not Federer, not Ronaldo. Who is the highest-paid athlete of all time?

Not Federer, not Ronaldo. Who is the highest-paid athlete of all time?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The 54-year-old has a whopping $1.7 billion in the bank, thanks to his long time endorsement relationships with Beverage company Gatorade, clothing brand Hanes, American Sportswear giant Nike and playing card manufacturer Upper Deck.

The Looming Tower: How 9/11 happened

The Looming Tower: How 9/11 happened

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The Looming Tower reveals the bitter CIA-FBI turf battles that led to the worst terrorist attack in America's history.

Indra Nooyi inducted into Smithsonian portrait gallery

Indra Nooyi inducted into Smithsonian portrait gallery

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

'To be an immigrant, a South Asian immigrant of colour, a woman to be included in the Portrait Gallery... it really says that we are the country where people look for the people who make a positive impact and celebrate them,' Nooyi, 64, told reporters during the portrait gallery induction ceremony on Sunday.

GE chief warns on US depression threat

GE chief warns on US depression threat

Rediff.com7 Feb 2009

The US economy is suffering its steepest downturn since at least the 1970s and could descend into a depression, Jeff Immelt, General Electric's chief executive, warned on Thursday.

Schweinsteiger to sue Chinese company over lookalike Nazi doll

Schweinsteiger to sue Chinese company over lookalike Nazi doll

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger is taking legal action against a Chinese company that manufactured a doll bearing the midfielder's resemblance and dressed in Nazi military uniforms, a spokesman for the player said on Thursday.

Bhupathi-Knowles in Monte Carlo semis

Bhupathi-Knowles in Monte Carlo semis

Rediff.com25 Apr 2008

Fourth seeds Mahesh Bhupathi and Mark Knowles of Bahamas stormed into the semi-finals of the men's doubles in the Monte Carlo Masters Series, beating fifth seeds Simon Aspelin of Sweden and Julian Knowles of Austria 6-2, 6-3 in the quarter-finals.

Thomas Cup: India trounce Australia

Thomas Cup: India trounce Australia

Rediff.com11 May 2010

P Kashyap and Arvind Bhat did the star turn as India trounced Australia 4-1 and advanced to the last eight stage of the Thomas Cup finals even as the women's team went down 1-4 to Korea despite Saina Nehwal's thrilling win over Seung Hee Bae in the Uber Cup, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Tuesday.

US insurance co transferring Satyam projects

US insurance co transferring Satyam projects

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

State Farm Insurance, a Fortune 500 US company, which last week terminated its existing contracts with the scam-tainted Satyam Computer, has now started transferring its projects to other IT vendors, including those from India.

BCCI chief curator Daljit under scanner for 'poor' Pune pitch

BCCI chief curator Daljit under scanner for 'poor' Pune pitch

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Veteran pitch curator Daljit Singh's job as chief curator of the Board of Control for Cricket in India is in line after the scathing report by the International Cricket Council which rated the Pune pitch, prepared under his guidance, as "poor".

Somdev holds key against South Africa

Somdev holds key against South Africa

Rediff.com17 Sep 2009

Somdev Devvarman yet again holds the key as the Indian Davis Cup team, sans Leander Paes, take on hosts South Africa from Friday to stake claim of a berth in the World Group after 11 years.

Rabada suspended for rest of Australia series

Rabada suspended for rest of Australia series

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

The South Africa pacer was found guilty of a level two International Cricket Council code of conduct offence of "inappropriate and deliberate physical contact with a player" after shoulder-charging Australia captain Steve Smith when he dismissed him in the first innings.

NBA: Hawks lose Game One, Carroll to knee injury

NBA: Hawks lose Game One, Carroll to knee injury

Rediff.com21 May 2015

The Atlanta Hawks suffered a double blow on Wednesday when they were beaten 97-89 by the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game One.

Those last 11 overs will haunt Ponting: Thomson

Those last 11 overs will haunt Ponting: Thomson

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

Australian pace great Jeff Thomson has lashed out at skipper Ricky Ponting for failing to lead the side from the front during Ashes series which they lost to England 1-2.

SA pick Moodie for India Davis Cup tie

SA pick Moodie for India Davis Cup tie

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

Doubles specialist Wesley Moodie was named in South Africa's five-member squad for the Davis Cup World Group play-off tie against India, from September 18 to 20, in Johannesburg.

Hardik Pandya reprimanded for celebrating excessively

Hardik Pandya reprimanded for celebrating excessively

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya was reprimanded by the ICC for celebrating aggressively after taking a wicket during the first Twenty20 International against Australia in Adelaide, on Tuesday.

Review: Burn After Reading

Review: Burn After Reading

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

In Burn After Reading, prepare to be bowled over by Chad, the man with a ridiculously botched highlight job. And he's played by Brad Pitt.

England have no chance of winning Ashes: Thomson

England have no chance of winning Ashes: Thomson

Rediff.com13 Aug 2009

Legendary Australian fast bowler Jeff Thomson has ruled out any chance of England winning the Ashes urn despite the return of Andrew Flintoff who has been declared fit for his swan song Test.

Bhupathi-Knowles in quarter-finals of Rogers Cup

Bhupathi-Knowles in quarter-finals of Rogers Cup

Rediff.com13 Aug 2009

Third seeds Mahesh Bhupathi and Mark Knowles edged past Jeff Coetzee and Jurgen Melzer 7-6(2), 6-4 to book a quarter-final berth in the Rogers Cup, an ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Montreal. The Indo-Bahamian pair had to battle for one hour and 27 minutes to dispatch a fighting South African-Austrian pair in the second round on Wednesday night.

Johnson, Stokes cleared by ICC after Ashes clash

Johnson, Stokes cleared by ICC after Ashes clash

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Australia paceman Mitchell Johnson and England all-rounder Ben Stokes have been found not guilty of breaching the code of conduct despite clashing during the second Ashes Test, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Monday.

Sandeep Singh gives India win over Belgium

Sandeep Singh gives India win over Belgium

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

Captain Sandeep Singh starred with two goals as India beat Belgium 4-3 in the second hockey Test to level the three-match series in Braxgata, Belgium, on the second leg of their ongoing European tour.

Amazon testing drones that'll deliver packages in 30 minutes

Amazon testing drones that'll deliver packages in 30 minutes

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Bezos said the drones, unmanned vehicles that fly through the air, could deliver packages that weigh up to five pounds.

England fined for slow over-rate in Lord's Test

England fined for slow over-rate in Lord's Test

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

England captain Andrew Strauss was fined 20 per cent of his match fee after the team was found to have bowled two overs short during its 115-run win over Australia in the second Test at Lord's.

Top 8 biographies every entrepreneur should read

Top 8 biographies every entrepreneur should read

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Presenting tips and case studies about innovation, management, leadership, growth, technology and investment.

5 biggest billionaire gainers and losers of 2014

5 biggest billionaire gainers and losers of 2014

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Alibaba founder and executive chairman Jack Ma is this year's biggest financial gainer as the billionaire entrepreneur's fortune has swelled by a whopping $18.5 billion this year to $29.2 billion.

The real reason why Kate wore green to the BAFTA red carpet

The real reason why Kate wore green to the BAFTA red carpet

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge was merely following royal protocol.

Bill Gates could become world's 1st trillionaire: Oxfam

Bill Gates could become world's 1st trillionaire: Oxfam

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Another report by Oxfam had found that eight billionaires, including Bill Gates, from around the globe have as much money as the 3.6 billion people who make up the poorest half of the world's population.

When Javed Akhtar and Lata Mangeshkar got together

When Javed Akhtar and Lata Mangeshkar got together

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Yet another honour for Javed Akhtar.

Paes-Black in round 2 of mixed doubles

Paes-Black in round 2 of mixed doubles

Rediff.com29 May 2009

Second seeds Leander Paes and Cara Black overcame a sluggish start to book a second round berth in the mixed doubles event of the French Open, scoring a 6-3, 6-3 win over Virginie Razzano and Jeff Coetzee on Thursday.

Paes-Black in second round of mixed doubles

Paes-Black in second round of mixed doubles

Rediff.com28 May 2009

Second seeds Leander Paes and Cara Black overcame a sluggish start to book a second round berth in the mixed doubles event of the French Open, scoring a 6-3, 6-3 win over Virginie Razzano and Jeff Coetzee on Thursday.

Football Briefs: Hendrick strikes late as Burnley beat Newcastle

Football Briefs: Hendrick strikes late as Burnley beat Newcastle

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Hollywood mogul sacked after sexual harassment claims

Hollywood mogul sacked after sexual harassment claims

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Weinstein apparently argued that the scandal would blow over but the nine-member board, whose three members had resigned following the allegations, disagreed.

Amazon boss wears worker's cap

Amazon boss wears worker's cap

Rediff.com27 Mar 2009

According to Silicon Alley Insider, Jeff Bezos, founder and chief executive, Amazon.com, is working at a company distribution centre in Lexington, Kentucky, this week. His motto is to spend time with hourly employees to see what they do and hear their comments on work.

Ex-FBI Dir seeks to question Trump on Russia probe

Ex-FBI Dir seeks to question Trump on Russia probe

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Mueller has already interviewed several of the close aides and family members of Trump over the issue.

Bhupathi-Knowles win opener

Bhupathi-Knowles win opener

Rediff.com9 Nov 2008

India's Mahesh Bhupathi and his partner Mark Knowles of the Bahamas defeated South African duo Wesley Moodie and Jeff Coetzee 6-2, 6-3 in their first group league match of the season-ending Masters Cup in Shanghai on Sunday.

Modi 9th on Forbes' most powerful person list; Xi tops

Modi 9th on Forbes' most powerful person list; Xi tops

Rediff.com9 May 2018

The Chinese President dethroned Russian President Vladimir Putin as the most influential person on the planet.

How Big Tech failed us in coronavirus pandemic

How Big Tech failed us in coronavirus pandemic

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

None of the Big Tech companies or tycoons appears to be playing a meaningful role in the testing, spread, cure, or eradication of the virus or even in contact tracing so far, says Prosenjit Datta.

PHOTOS: A final goodbye to Martin Crowe...

PHOTOS: A final goodbye to Martin Crowe...

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Cricket greats honoured Martin Crowe at an emotional funeral for New Zealand's greatest batsman, on Friday, with his cousin, Hollywood star Russell Crowe, acting as a pallbearer.

Sports Shorts: Kynan raises medal hopes; Pacquiao withdraws from fight with Horn

Sports Shorts: Kynan raises medal hopes; Pacquiao withdraws from fight with Horn

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

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

French forces raid 4 cities after Paris terror attacks

French forces raid 4 cities after Paris terror attacks

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

A rocket launcher and a huge cache of weapons were seized in Lyon.

How to work less and get more done

How to work less and get more done

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Focus on one thing. Get it done and move on to the next.