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Your looks can get you that loan now

Your looks can get you that loan now

Rediff.com16 Mar 2009

Your looks may play a significant role in getting your loans sanctioned, if US researchers are to be believed.

Courts can try criminal cases against forces: HC

Courts can try criminal cases against forces: HC

Rediff.com15 Jul 2009

The Madras High Court Bench in Madurai has held that the armed forces personnel accused of committing murder, rape and other such crimes could be tried in a criminal court and not necessarily through court martial.

Jawan killed, pillar damaged in IED blasts in J&K

Jawan killed, pillar damaged in IED blasts in J&K

Rediff.com18 Oct 2009

An army jawan was killed in a landmine blast while a border-fencing pillar was damaged when an improvised explosive device went off in the Jammu region on Sunday, the police and the Border Security Force said.

Hanamanthappa was 'highly-motivated', served in 'challenging' areas

Hanamanthappa was 'highly-motivated', served in 'challenging' areas

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Army man Hanamanthappa Koppad, who survived for six days buried under tonnes of snow, is a highly-motivated soldier and has served in difficult areas for 13 years in the army.

Force India preparing for Belgian GP amid uncertainty

Force India preparing for Belgian GP amid uncertainty

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Doubts about Force India being able to race at Spa, the first Grand Prix since the August break, emerged on Wednesday with reports of legal complications.

9 soldiers, 2 civilians killed in July in Indo-Pak LoC skirmishes

9 soldiers, 2 civilians killed in July in Indo-Pak LoC skirmishes

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

The repeated skirmishes saw over 4,000 villagers from near borders to government camps at safer places in the district.

Google Glass's facial recognition app to help medical professionals

Google Glass's facial recognition app to help medical professionals

Rediff.com15 May 2013

The app was created in a medical hackathon where it was programmed for medical purposes.

Armstrong to make Tour de France comeback

Armstrong to make Tour de France comeback

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

Seven-times winner Lance Armstrong will make a Tour de France comeback next year, his spokesman told Reuters on Monday. The 37-year-old rider announced in September he was coming out of retirement for the 2009 season.

Armstrong breached anti-doping rules

Armstrong breached anti-doping rules

Rediff.com9 Apr 2009

Lance Armstrong violated anti-doping rules during a random test in Southern France and could face disciplinary action, the French Anti-Doping Agency (AFLD) said on Thursday. The seven-times Tour de France champion "did not respect the obligation to stay under (the) direct and permanent observation" of the tester, the AFLD said in a statement.

Contador wins Tour de France

Contador wins Tour de France

Rediff.com26 Jul 2009

Alberto Contador emerged as the new cycling boss on Sunday when the Spaniard wrapped up his second Tour de France title on the Champs-Elysees on Lance Armstrong's return to the race. Seven-times champion Armstrong, back from 3-1/2 years in retirement, finished third overall 5:24 off the pace.

I won't attack Contador, says Armstrong

I won't attack Contador, says Armstrong

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

Lance Armstrong promised on Tuesday not to try to overhaul his Astana team mate Alberto Contador as overall race leader but still allowed himself to dream of an eighth Tour de France victory. The 37-year-old American, back in the saddle after three-and-a-half years in retirement, is second overall, one minute 37 seconds behind the Spaniard after the 16th stage.

Mallya's reign ends as Stroll leads rescue deal for Force India F1 team

Mallya's reign ends as Stroll leads rescue deal for Force India F1 team

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

They said creditors would be paid in full and all 405 jobs at the Silverstone-based team, that was co-owned by embattled Indian businessman Vijay Mallya and finished fourth last year, were safe.

Lest we forget: The 9 other Siachen bravehearts

Lest we forget: The 9 other Siachen bravehearts

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

The mortal remains of the nine Siachen bravehearts, who were buried alive on February 3 in an avalanche in the world's highest battlefield, were on Monday brought to New Delhi.

'Armstrong 50-50 for Tour de France'

'Armstrong 50-50 for Tour de France'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2008

The chances of seven-times winner Lance Armstrong riding in next year's Tour de France are 50-50, his Astana team manager Johan Bruyneel said on Wednesday. Tour de France organisers also appeared fairly indifferent over the prospect of Armstrong opting out of the race as they presented next year's route.

Will BPM firms' plan to change pricing model succeed?

Will BPM firms' plan to change pricing model succeed?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

As more and more businesses move towards digital technology-enabled solutions such as chatbots to increase interaction with their own customers, BPM companies have seen a significant chunk of their revenue proceeds shifting towards business outcomes.

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.

Force India had 2.2m pounds worth dues to be paid before July

Force India had 2.2m pounds worth dues to be paid before July

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

The report also revealed the parlous finances of the Vijay Mallya-owned team at the time they were taken into administration last July.

Mallya's Force India put into administration; Owes Mercedes 13 million euros

Mallya's Force India put into administration; Owes Mercedes 13 million euros

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

There has been speculation within Formula One that Lawrence Stroll, the billionaire father of Canadian driver Lance, is willing to invest in Force India as part of a move for his son from Williams.

Russian Grand Prix: How the Formula One teams fared

Russian Grand Prix: How the Formula One teams fared

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Team by team analysis of Sunday's Russian Grand Prix (listed in championship order):

The numbers game - 1st Test, Day 2

The numbers game - 1st Test, Day 2

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

309 - Number of Test wickets taken by Harbhajan Singh, same as that of West Indian Lance Gibbs. Among the off-spinners only Muttiah Muralitharan (756) has taken more.

After BSF soldier, more men in uniform allege harassment

After BSF soldier, more men in uniform allege harassment

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Jeet Singh, the constable, talks about how his colleagues in the force work in the absence of medical facilities or pensions.

Armstrong says Contador is best rider

Armstrong says Contador is best rider

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

Seven-times Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong was full of praise for his new Astana team mate Alberto Contador on Thursday.

Suspected collarbone fracture for Armstrong

Suspected collarbone fracture for Armstrong

Rediff.com23 Mar 2009

Seven-times Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong crashed on the first stage of Spain's Vuelta Castilla y Leon on Monday and was taken to hospital with a suspected collarbone fracture, organisers said.

How New Zealand plans to counter Ashwin at Nagpur

How New Zealand plans to counter Ashwin at Nagpur

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

'He is one of the premier off-spinners in the world, but at the end of the day he is another bowler.'

Hyderabad Heroes too good for Bengal Tigers

Hyderabad Heroes too good for Bengal Tigers

Rediff.com9 Nov 2008

Hyderabad Heroes beat Royal Bengal Tigers by nine wickets and 29 balls to spare in the ICL Twenty20 Championship at the Sardar Patel stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Bengal Tigers, put in to bat, were all out for 111 runs in 19.4 overs.

Hyderabad Heroes too good for Bengal Tigers

Hyderabad Heroes too good for Bengal Tigers

Rediff.com9 Nov 2008

Hyderabad Heroes beat Royal Bengal Tigers by nine wickets and 29 balls to spare in the ICL Twenty20 Championship at the Sardar Patel stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Bengal Tigers, put in to bat, were all out for 111 runs in 19.4 overs.

Armstrong has bike stolen, Mancebo wins stage

Armstrong has bike stolen, Mancebo wins stage

Rediff.com16 Feb 2009

Spaniard Francisco Mancebo took the Tour of California lead on Sunday with victory in the first stage on a rain-soaked day when Lance Armstrong had his time-trial bike stolen.

Armstrong reaches settlement with Sunday Times over dope reports

Armstrong reaches settlement with Sunday Times over dope reports

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong has reached an agreement with the Sunday Times after it had sued the drugs-tainted American for around one million pounds ($1.56 million), the British paper announced on Sunday.

Understanding the history of Indian spin bowling

Understanding the history of Indian spin bowling

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Anindya Dutta relies on facts and figures rather than back stories to trace the history of Indian spin bowling, says Partha Basu.

Armstrong may make return Down Under

Armstrong may make return Down Under

Rediff.com24 Sep 2008

Seven-times Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong is to make his return to professional cycling in Australia next year, a local politician said on Wednesday.

Check out new changes for 2019 F1 season

Check out new changes for 2019 F1 season

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

The Formula One season starts in Australia on March 17 with new regulations, changed lineups, a trio of young rookies fresh from Formula Two and the comeback of Poland's Robert Kubica.

Hamilton wins as Vettel spins in Ferrari's backyard

Hamilton wins as Vettel spins in Ferrari's backyard

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

Lewis Hamilton won a thrilling Italian Grand Prix for Mercedes on Sunday to stretch his championship lead to 30 points over Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel, who fought back to fourth after a first lap spin.

F1: Vettel aims for a triumphant Ferrari homecoming in Monza

F1: Vettel aims for a triumphant Ferrari homecoming in Monza

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

Vettel, 17 points behind Hamilton after a commanding win in Belgium last Sunday, has previously triumphed at Monza with Toro Rosso and Red Bull and will fancy his chances of the hat-trick at the super-fast track outside Milan.

Formula One: Force India log points in second straight race

Formula One: Force India log points in second straight race

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

Perez, who started eighth on the grid, finished ninth after being passed by Kevin Magnussen towards the end of the 56-lap race.

Armstrong on Contador's side

Armstrong on Contador's side

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

Alberto Contador proved time was on his side when he outclassed seven times champion Lance Armstrong and the rest of the peloton to seize the Tour de France lead in the Alps on Sunday. The Spaniard surged ruthlessly with six kilometres left in the 207.5-km 15th stage to the Swiss ski resort of Verbier to collect the stage laurels and his first yellow jersey since his 2007 victory in Paris.

Yousuf, Klusener join ICL

Yousuf, Klusener join ICL

Rediff.com20 Aug 2007

South Africa's Nicky Boje and Pakistan's Imran Farhat and Abdul Razzaq are among seven overseas cricketers who have signed up for the Twenty-20 tournament.

LoC killings: Last rites of jawans held with military honours

LoC killings: Last rites of jawans held with military honours

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Amid heart-rending scenes, the mortal remains of five army jawans killed by Pakistani troops along the Line of Control were on Thursday consigned to flames with full military honours in their respective villages in Bihar and Maharashtra.

ICL: Lahore Badshahs in final

ICL: Lahore Badshahs in final

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

Former South African all-rounder Lance Klusener's rollicking knock of 91 went in vain as Lahore Badshahs stormed into the final of ICL Twenty20 tournament with a narrow 7-run win over Kolkata Tigers in the second semi-final in Panchkula on Thursday.

Surgical strikes befitting reply to Pak aggression: Hemraj's widow

Surgical strikes befitting reply to Pak aggression: Hemraj's widow

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

The strikes by India have instilled confidence among soldiers and the common man, says martyred soldier Hemraj's widow.

2 officers martyred after terrorists storm army camp in Jammu

2 officers martyred after terrorists storm army camp in Jammu

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

The exact number of terrorists is not known but as per initial calls received at PCR Jammu four to five terrorists were involved.