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Panel seeks strict regulation of rating agencies

Panel seeks strict regulation of rating agencies

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

A committee appointed by financial regulators has recommended an overhaul of regulatory norms governing credit rating agencies (CRAs) and sought a host of disclosures from them to make the system more transparent.

Indian fencers clinch 15 medals in Thailand

Indian fencers clinch 15 medals in Thailand

Rediff.com3 May 2010

Indian fencers produced their best ever performance and clinched a total of 15 medals, including two gold, in the International Thailand Fencing Championship at Pattaya.

ISL: Chhetri helps Bengaluru FC to win over Blasters

ISL: Chhetri helps Bengaluru FC to win over Blasters

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

Though Kerala Blasters battled valiantly, Chhetri scored the winner with a brilliant header in the 55th minute to preserve his side's unbeaten record in the ISL.

I should have got second chance, says tainted Asif

I should have got second chance, says tainted Asif

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Tainted former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Asif says he wasn't the first nor would be the last to have indulged in spot-fixing and should have been treated better by the Pakistan Cricket Board, which gave "everyone a second chance" except for him. Asif was banned for seven years for his role in the 2010 spot-fixing scandal during Pakistan's tour of England, where he bowled deliberate no balls for money. He also served jail time in the UK after being found guilty along with Mohammad Amir and Salman Butt.

IOA forms committee on lifters' dope flunk

IOA forms committee on lifters' dope flunk

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

Alarmed that the recent dope flunk by three weightlifters could send out a negative image of the country ahead of next year's Commonwealth Games, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Friday formed a four-member committee to look into the matter and submit a report within a week.

Pietersen to leave Hampshire at end of season

Pietersen to leave Hampshire at end of season

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

England batsman Kevin Pietersen is to leave his county side Hampshire at the end of the season, the club said in a statement on Thursday. Pietersen, who was part of England's Twenty20 World Cup winning side, lives in London with his wife and baby son and wants to play for a county closer to home.

No 26/11 role, lawyer not cooperating: Kasab

No 26/11 role, lawyer not cooperating: Kasab

Rediff.com22 Jan 2010

Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone terrorist caught alive during the November 26, 2008 attacks in Mumbai, has retracted from his guilt plea made in the trial court last July.

Cop's murder: TN ministers stay, DGP gets the boot

Cop's murder: TN ministers stay, DGP gets the boot

Rediff.com9 Jan 2010

Tamil Nadu Director General of Police KP Jain has proceeded on long leave, taking moral responsibility of a gang hacking a sub-inspector to death in the presence of two Tamil Nadu ministers.

30 yrs of exodus: Kashmiri Pandits observe 'holocaust day'

30 yrs of exodus: Kashmiri Pandits observe 'holocaust day'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

The protest was organised by All State Kashmiri Pandit Conference (ASKPC), whose delegation led by its president Ravinder Raina later submitted a memorandum to the Lt Governor G C Murmu, highlighting various demands with special thrust for return and rehabilitation in their homeland.

World leaders mourn death of Pranab Mukherjee

World leaders mourn death of Pranab Mukherjee

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Many world leaders on Monday condoled the death of former president Pranab Mukherjee, saying they have lost a true friend who made immense contributions to the strengthening of India's relations with their countries.

Andrew Strauss appointed England captain

Andrew Strauss appointed England captain

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

Opening batsman Andrew Strauss was on Thursday named the new England captain.

Restaurant review: Home-made eats at Potluck

Restaurant review: Home-made eats at Potluck

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

GA reader Kavya KP gives this Bangalore eatery the thumbs-up.

DLF may offer more to Gurgaon project buyers

DLF may offer more to Gurgaon project buyers

Rediff.com31 Mar 2009

DLF, the country's biggest property developer, may announce a "relief package" for customers of its second Gurgaon project, 'Express Greens', a few days after it announced a similar package for those who had booked at its 'New Town Heights' residential project, also in Gurgaon.

Top 20 batsmen and bowlers in 2011

Top 20 batsmen and bowlers in 2011

Rediff.com27 Oct 2011

The top twenty batsmen and bowlers in 2011, after the Chittagong Test between Bangladesh and West Indies.

Indian flag hoisted in Beijing

Indian flag hoisted in Beijing

Rediff.com15 Aug 2008

The Indians in Beijing celebrated the Independence Day on Friday with Ambassador Nirupama Rao hoisting the tri-colour at a function at the embassy. Indian Olympic Association president Suresh Kalmadi and other key Indian Olympic Association members also attended the ceremony.

Pietersen likely to miss South Africa tour

Pietersen likely to miss South Africa tour

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

Kevin Pietersen is likely to miss England's tour to South Africa this November, as his chances of becoming match fit are remote.

DLF to divest its wind power biz

DLF to divest its wind power biz

Rediff.com31 Mar 2009

The company had invested around Rs 1,500 crore in the business; may exit at Rs 1,100 crore.

40 Facts to Know About Dhoni

40 Facts to Know About Dhoni

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

40 must know nuggets about the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Know your IPL Team: Delhi Capitals

Know your IPL Team: Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Rajneesh Gupta presents statistical summary of Delhi Capitals formerly known as Delhi Daredevils and much more.

India, Russia ink pact for futuristic fighter

India, Russia ink pact for futuristic fighter

Rediff.com18 Oct 2007

"The joint development of the Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft will mark the start of cooperation in the development of major state-of-the-art new technology weapon systems," Antony said, adding that both India and Russia would have equal financial and technological stakes and issues related to the intellectual property and specific requirement of the Indian Air Force have been resolved.

Lanka verifying arrest of top LTTE leader

Lanka verifying arrest of top LTTE leader

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

Sri Lankan authorities are verifying with police in Thailand reports about the arrest of top Liberation Tiger of Tamil Eelam leader Kumaran Padmanathan, who allegedly financed the assassination of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi.

Financier in Rajiv murder held

Financier in Rajiv murder held

Rediff.com11 Sep 2007

The Central Bureau of Investigation has sought extradition of the suspect.

Gambhir, Dhawan to open for Delhi in Ranji Trophy

Gambhir, Dhawan to open for Delhi in Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

Veteran opener Gautam Gambhir and fit-again Shikhar Dhawan are set to open the innings for a bolstered Delhi side that is desperate to log home six points against Team Rajasthan in their sixth round Ranji Trophy group B encounter, in Wayanad, on Monday.

Out of favour Gambhir set to be released for Ranji Trophy

Out of favour Gambhir set to be released for Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Veteran batsman Gautam Gambhir is all set to be released by the Indian team management as the Delhi and District Cricket Association's selection committee has named him in the 16-member Delhi squad for the upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Rajasthan.

DLF to book Rs 2,000 crore from group firm by Apri

DLF to book Rs 2,000 crore from group firm by Apri

Rediff.com25 Mar 2009

The company has already booked Rs 5,450 crore (Rs 54.5 billion) revenue from sale of 5 million sq ft it has sold to DAL. DLF on Tuesday clarified to the exchanges that it had been looking at various options from time to time but no definite option had been presented to the board so far for its consideration.

From Beijing to US, the world twists and bends on Yoga Day

From Beijing to US, the world twists and bends on Yoga Day

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

People across the world woke up to an early-morning call to celebrate the second International Yoga Day on Tuesday with much enthusiasm.

India rushes defence team to Moscow

India rushes defence team to Moscow

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

The visit of the team assumes significance with Defence Minister AK Antony admitting that New Delhi was facing 'problems' in acquisition of the carrier Gorshkov.

'I would be lying if I say I have moved on from CSK'

'I would be lying if I say I have moved on from CSK'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Mahendra Singh Dhoni feels 'different' about captaining a new team in the Indian Premier League for the first time in eight years and says he has not moved on from his days at the now suspended Chennai Super Kings.

How West Indies are preparing for Indian challenge

How West Indies are preparing for Indian challenge

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

The West Indies team has been based in India for the last one month

Nepal's Ambassador to India recalled for not cooperating

Nepal's Ambassador to India recalled for not cooperating

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Nepal on Friday recalled its ambassador to India over charges of non-cooperation and indulging in anti-government activities.

India's richest five lose Rs 67,200 cr

India's richest five lose Rs 67,200 cr

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

The net worth of the five richest - Mukesh and Anil Ambani, KP Singh, Sunil Mittal and Azim Premji - on Monday plunged by Rs 11,015 crore (Rs 110.15 billion), taking their total loss to about Rs 67,200 crore (close to $17 billion) since October 17, when the meltdown began on the bourses.

India Open: Sindhu, Srikanth & Kashyap in semis

India Open: Sindhu, Srikanth & Kashyap in semis

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Former champions P V Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth stayed on course to reclaim titles while a vintage Parupalli Kashyap too regained some form to seal places in the men's singles semi-finals of the US $350,000 India Open badminton, in Delhi, on Friday.

IRDA for changes in Insurance Act

IRDA for changes in Insurance Act

Rediff.com6 Feb 2006

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority on Monday proposed major amendments in the Insurance Act,

Know your IPL Team: Royal Challengers Bangalore

Know your IPL Team: Royal Challengers Bangalore

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Rajneesh Gupta presents statistical summary of Royal Challengers Bangalore and much more.

UAE Deputy PM's bustard hunting convoy attacked in Pak

UAE Deputy PM's bustard hunting convoy attacked in Pak

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

The team of hunters was unhurt in the attack that happened in Guchak area of Panjgur, however, two vehicles of the convoy were damaged in the firing, police said.

Fowler suspended for 4 games, fined for anti-ref comments

Fowler suspended for 4 games, fined for anti-ref comments

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Fowler, according to the committee, did not respond and said that he 'never intended to make any racist remarks and no malice was ever intended.'

Sebi ban to hurt DLF's future biz plans

Sebi ban to hurt DLF's future biz plans

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

For the June quarter, sales for DLF were down 25 per cent at Rs 1,725 crore (Rs 17.25 billion) over the same quarter a year earlier.

Pietersen salutes 'genuine guru' Dravid, says IPL is future of cricket

Pietersen salutes 'genuine guru' Dravid, says IPL is future of cricket

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen struggled to get along with coaches of his own team most of his playing career and his quest for a "genuine guru" ended in faraway India where former captain Rahul Dravid made a lasting impact on his technique.

Cricket Buzz: Smriti's 60-ball ton leads Western Storm to victory

Cricket Buzz: Smriti's 60-ball ton leads Western Storm to victory

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Smriti hit 102 off 61 balls as Storms chased down 154-run target set by the home team in 18.4 overs.

Markets open as curfew ends in Kashmir

Markets open as curfew ends in Kashmir

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

Shops and business establishments which had remained closed for 79-days due to separatist call for shut down opened on Sunday after 2 pm.