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Tennis star Andy Murray airs his views on Scottish independence

Tennis star Andy Murray airs his views on Scottish independence

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

British tennis star Andy Murray came out in support of Scottish independence on Thursday, just hours before millions of his fellow Scots voted in a referendum on whether to end the 307-year union with England.

Sunil Gavaskar, Indian Cricket's Real Master

Sunil Gavaskar, Indian Cricket's Real Master

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

When he ended his Test career, he held the following Test records: Most Tests (125). Most consecutive Tests (106). Most runs (10,122). Most hundreds (34). Most scores of 50 or more (79). Most hundred partnerships (58).

Why Amazon may delay $1-bn investment plans in India

Why Amazon may delay $1-bn investment plans in India

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Amazon India is waiting for clarifications from the government on several aspects of the latest FDI guidelines to be able to carry on with business in the country. Sources said, no new investment is likely till at least the second half of 2019.

Rohit Sharma fined for dissent

Rohit Sharma fined for dissent

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

The Indian batsman was fined 10 per cent of his match fees for showing dissent on being given out in the second ODI against Sri Lanka.

US opens probe against TCS, Infosys for H-1B visa violations

US opens probe against TCS, Infosys for H-1B visa violations

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Walt Disney staff were reportedly replaced with Indians holding H-1B.

USA parties like it's 1999 after Women's World Cup victory

USA parties like it's 1999 after Women's World Cup victory

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

After the game, Kathy Hollins, Lloyd's future mother-in-law, said watching her son's fiancee was: "Like a high. You don't even need drugs ... She's so awesome, she just doesn't give up."

Why anti-trust watchdog turned screws on online retailers

Why anti-trust watchdog turned screws on online retailers

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

What seems to have changed over the last two-three years is that earlier the CCI considered online as another channel for retail sales, while it now seems dividing the retail market into two -- online and offline, and looking at them separately, say competition law experts.

In Pics: What the original Barbie dolls looked like

In Pics: What the original Barbie dolls looked like

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

As Barbie is set to turn 60 on March 9, we take a trip down memory lane and look at some interesting creations.

India discusses energy security with US

India discusses energy security with US

Rediff.com10 Apr 2006

Energy security concerns figured prominently during talks Minister of Science and Technology Kapil Sibal had with several US senators and Congressmen in Washington.

England fined for slow over rate

England fined for slow over rate

Rediff.com24 Dec 2007

England captain Michael Vaughan has been fined 40 percent of his match fee for his side's slow over rate in the drawn third Test against Sri Lanka, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Monday.

Aussies support ball-tampering laws

Aussies support ball-tampering laws

Rediff.com30 Aug 2006

Australia's cricketers are opposed to a Pakistan proposal to abolish the laws on ball tampering.

Paes-Damm ousted in Paribas Masters

Paes-Damm ousted in Paribas Masters

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

Paes-Damm went down fighting against Jeff Coetzee of South Africa and Rogier Wassen of Netherlands 6-3, 6-7(5), 9-11 in the first round match in Paris on Monday.

Australia captain Smith fined for slow over rate

Australia captain Smith fined for slow over rate

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

Australia captain Steve Smith was fined 60 perc ent of his match fee for a slow over rate in his first Test as skipper in a four-wicket victory in the second Test against India in Brisbane.

Was going to fire Comey regardless of recommendation: Trump

Was going to fire Comey regardless of recommendation: Trump

Rediff.com12 May 2017

The White House previously said Trump only decided to oust Comey after meeting with Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Monday and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who discussed reasons for removing the director.

Organisers reveal: What to expect from 'Howdy Modi'

Organisers reveal: What to expect from 'Howdy Modi'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

"Indian-Americans are an 'organic bridge' between the world's two largest democracies," he said.

Nagpur pitch receives official warning

Nagpur pitch receives official warning

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

The International Cricket Council announced on Monday that Jamtha Stadium, Nagpur, has been given an official warning under the ICC Pitch Monitoring Process following the third Test between India and South Africa.

N-bill at Senate: 1st killer amendment introduced

N-bill at Senate: 1st killer amendment introduced

Rediff.com17 Nov 2006

Bingaman said his amendment was not meant to kill the bill, but to get India to acquiesce to pledges it has made to sign on to the Fissile Material Cutoff Treaty.

EPL PIX: City suffer shock defeat, Liverpool five points clear

EPL PIX: City suffer shock defeat, Liverpool five points clear

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

Liverpool had won each of their previous four home leagues games in which they conceded first and 12 minutes later they had turned another match on its head as Roberto Firmino's trickery set up Mane to give the hosts the lead at the second attempt.

Kirmani says nothing wrong in playing Pakistan

Kirmani says nothing wrong in playing Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

India and Pakistan were supposed to play a bilateral series this month but the planned rubber did not go ahead after the Indian government withheld permission for the same.

Flipkart gets new investor after US roadshow, to raise $600 million

Flipkart gets new investor after US roadshow, to raise $600 million

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

The identity of the new investor could not be ascertained.

Microsoft unveils 'People-Ready' vision

Microsoft unveils 'People-Ready' vision

Rediff.com18 Apr 2006

Microsoft Corporation India on Tuesday outlined its vision for how people, armed with the right software, are the key to driving business success. \n

Sports Shorts: Koepka holds off Woods to win PGA Championship

Sports Shorts: Koepka holds off Woods to win PGA Championship

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Pele backs new coach Tite to help Brazil win elusive Olympic gold

Pele backs new coach Tite to help Brazil win elusive Olympic gold

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Brazil's failure to claim an Olympic soccer gold medal, the one major tournament they have never won, is all because Pele never played in the competition, the soccer great joked on Thursday.

Nagpur pitch rated 'poor' by ICC Match Referee

Nagpur pitch rated 'poor' by ICC Match Referee

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

In major embarrassment for the Board of Control for Cricket in India, the International Cricket Council rated the track at the Vidarbha Cricket Association ground in Nagpur, on which the third Test between India and South Africa was played, as "poor", triggering a review of the performance of the pitch under the ICC Pitch Monitoring Process.

He is a threat to Bill Gates. You know him as the founder of ZARA!

He is a threat to Bill Gates. You know him as the founder of ZARA!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Zara co-founder Amancio Ortega has toppled Bill Gates to become the world's richest person four times. A peek into the life of the 81 year old even Jeff Bezos can't keep up with!

Lyon charged by ICC for AB de Villiers send-off

Lyon charged by ICC for AB de Villiers send-off

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

After he whipped off the bails to run out AB de Villiers, Nathan Lyon leapt over him in celebration, dropping the ball on his opponent before joining his team mates in a jig of joy.

Malaysia tri-series on Zee Sports

Malaysia tri-series on Zee Sports

Rediff.com5 Sep 2006

The telecast of the day-night matches will commence at 1230 IST.

Nike launches new cricket shoe

Nike launches new cricket shoe

Rediff.com31 Aug 2006

The 'Air Zoom Yorker' has been specially developed for fast bowlers.

Paes-Damm lose Ordina final

Paes-Damm lose Ordina final

Rediff.com24 Jun 2007

The top seeded Indo-Czech pair squandered a one-set lead and two match-points while going down to Jeff Coetzee and Rogier Wassen.

Why Mira Nair's Films Speak To Me

Why Mira Nair's Films Speak To Me

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Mira's films are alive, rocking and so true to the reality I know. They are gifts that I keep revisiting, and I cannot wait for what more she will share with us, notes Aseem Chhabra.

Muralitharan reprimanded for one-fingered gesture

Muralitharan reprimanded for one-fingered gesture

Rediff.com3 Feb 2006

The Sri Lankan off-spinner will be given an unofficial reprimand for gesturing at a spectator.

Amazon readies plan to take on Walmart in India's retail space

Amazon readies plan to take on Walmart in India's retail space

Rediff.com17 May 2018

While the talks are still at a preliminary stage, sources said major retail players had held discussions with Amazon

Bhupathi-Stepanek in last 8

Bhupathi-Stepanek in last 8

Rediff.com4 Jun 2007

The Indo-Czech pair shocked seventh seeds Jonathan Erlich and Andy Ram of Israel in the third round at the French Open.

Assange faces expulsion from Ecuador embassy hideout in UK: Report

Assange faces expulsion from Ecuador embassy hideout in UK: Report

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

The WikiLeaks founder has been living in Ecuador embassy in Knightsbridge in central London since 2012 when he was granted political asylum.

Tyson reveals being drugged during bouts; using fake penis to fool drug-testers

Tyson reveals being drugged during bouts; using fake penis to fool drug-testers

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Tyson confessed in his new book Undisputed Truth that he used a fake penis to fool drug-testers and fought on cocaine.

Lee fined for excessive appeal

Lee fined for excessive appeal

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

The Australian fast bowler was fined a quarter of his match fee for an excessive appeal in the second Ashes Test against England.

An Indian-American legend says goodbye

An Indian-American legend says goodbye

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Ambassador T P Sreenivasan bids adieu to an unusual human being who passed away into ages on Saturday.

Lee reported for excessive appealing

Lee reported for excessive appealing

Rediff.com3 Dec 2006

Australia fast bowler Brett Lee was reported for excessive appealing in the second Ashes Test.

Paceman Collins reprimanded

Paceman Collins reprimanded

Rediff.com12 Jun 2006

West Indies paceman Pedro Collins was reprimanded for excessive appealing.

Trump to invite Putin to Washington, DC this year: White House

Trump to invite Putin to Washington, DC this year: White House

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

The announcement comes days after Trump and his Russian counterpart held their maiden summit in Helsinki on Monday.