News for 'MAT'

This former champ tells it straight on Day 4 at Roland Garros

This former champ tells it straight on Day 4 at Roland Garros

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

The Swedish former world number one is in the French capital soaking up all the action as a presenter for broadcaster Eurosport's daily flagship show 'Game, Set and Mats'.

Why danger lurks for claycourt king Nadal at French Open

Why danger lurks for claycourt king Nadal at French Open

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

The cool days of late September, with damp courts expected, will level the playing field and for the first time, other than when Rafael Nadal has been injured, he looks vulnerable on his beloved clay.

Euro Previews: Germany won't accept underdogs tag; Hungary need unity

Euro Previews: Germany won't accept underdogs tag; Hungary need unity

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

The Germans will play their group matches in Munich

Sushmita's post-workout selfie is all the motivation you'll need today

Sushmita's post-workout selfie is all the motivation you'll need today

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

At 42, she's inspiring people to get fitter.

Kabaddi's captain cool Anup Kumar retires

Kabaddi's captain cool Anup Kumar retires

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

The iconic player concluded a historic 15-year career, where he has led several teams to victory and grown the sport in the country.

COVID fallout: Markets crowded, but malls empty

COVID fallout: Markets crowded, but malls empty

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

What can malls do to entice customers? Brand coach Ambi Parameswaran has a few suggestions.

CWG champion Sushil doesn't want to 'hold on to grudges'

CWG champion Sushil doesn't want to 'hold on to grudges'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

That was a phase, this is also a phase -- was philosophical Sushil Kumar's first reaction as he celebrated his third successive gold medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, the build-up to which was marred by a selection controversy and questions over his fitness.

Won't allow any terror group to attack from Pakistani soil: Imran

Won't allow any terror group to attack from Pakistani soil: Imran

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Khan said Pakistan wants peace with India but will retaliate in case of any "aggression" by the neighbouring country.

Will the market rally sustain?

Will the market rally sustain?

Rediff.com12 May 2015

There are a few factors that can spoil the party

Street cheers end of tax terror

Street cheers end of tax terror

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

The adjustment orders for AY2012, are expected between January and March 2016.

Absconding rape-accused Nithyananda sets up his own nation 'Kailaasa'

Absconding rape-accused Nithyananda sets up his own nation 'Kailaasa'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

The country has its own triangular flag with an emblem of Paramashiva and Nandi and is called the 'Rishabha Dhvaja'.

5 simple yoga poses to teach your kids

5 simple yoga poses to teach your kids

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

These poses will help your child connect with nature, learn more about animals and stay fit while doing so.

Soccer PIX: Real Madrid win; PSG, Dortmund stunned!

Soccer PIX: Real Madrid win; PSG, Dortmund stunned!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

Real Madrid forwards Marco Asensio and Karim Benzema struck to give their side a 2-0 win at home to Eibar in La Liga

Murray is a tactical 'genius', says Wilander

Murray is a tactical 'genius', says Wilander

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Andy Murray will need to be at his streetwise best to beat Stan Wawrinka in the French Open semi-finals on Friday, three-times former Roland Garros champion Mats Wilander told Reuters.

Sitharaman cuts corporate tax to China's level, 'historic' says PM

Sitharaman cuts corporate tax to China's level, 'historic' says PM

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Companies in China, South Korea and Indonesia pay 25 per cent tax, while those in Malaysia pay 24 per cent. Only Japan has a higher tax than India at 30.6 per cent. Hong Kong has the lowest corporate tax rate of 16.5 per cent while Singapore has 17 per cent rate and Thailand and Vietnam levy 20 per cent tax on companies.

How Vinesh Phogat sealed Olympic berth

How Vinesh Phogat sealed Olympic berth

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

'I was not nervous because I had to wrestle strong opponents. It is a World Championship and qualifying for the Olympics was very important for me, so that nervousness was there'

Railways may convert 20,000 coaches into isolation wards

Railways may convert 20,000 coaches into isolation wards

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

In a letter to all the zonal general managers on Monday, the board has said that initially 5,000 coaches will be converted.

Federer warns against internal battles as tennis bodies clash

Federer warns against internal battles as tennis bodies clash

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Tennis must avoid "internal battles" if its growth is to keep pace with other sports, Roger Federer said on Monday in response to news that the ATP was to launch a revamped World Team Cup.

Steel: Sidelined by budget

Steel: Sidelined by budget

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

The levy of service tax for transport of goods by rail, transport of cargo, goods through inland water including national waterways will hike the transport cost.

Euro 2016: Germany's Khedira out of semi-final v France

Euro 2016: Germany's Khedira out of semi-final v France

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Germany's holding midfielder Sami Khedira will miss their Euro 2016 semi-final against hosts France on Thursday after he sustained an adductor muscle injury in their quarter-final win over Italy, coach Joachim Loew said on Monday. Khedira, who had played in every match of the tournament so far, was taken off early in that game after overstretching during a challenge for the ball.

Dyes & pigments: Washed out with no specific plan

Dyes & pigments: Washed out with no specific plan

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

The dyestuff industry is at a threshold of momentous change.

'Wimbledon is Federer's best chance to win 21st slam'

'Wimbledon is Federer's best chance to win 21st slam'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Federer, a 20-times Grand Slam champion and the world number three, won the last of his eight Wimbledon titles in 2017 and is seeded second this year behind top-ranked Novak Djokovic.

'I am going to usher a new style of politics'

'I am going to usher a new style of politics'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

'If I win, my victory will shatter the belief that caste is all that matters in Bihar.'

Civil Aviation: No change in ATF taxes

Civil Aviation: No change in ATF taxes

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

The budget has increased the outlay for the Ministry of Civil Aviation by 21% at Rs 12165 crore from Rs 10031 crore for FY2008-09. However, the revised estimate for FY2008-09 was at Rs 7490 crore against the outlay of Rs 10031 crore.

Transportation costs of petrochemicals may go up

Transportation costs of petrochemicals may go up

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

Union budget provides no major fillip to the ailing sector.

Duty on STBs to hit India's cable operators

Duty on STBs to hit India's cable operators

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

The exemption of the value of right to use packaged software would be beneficial to the gaming industry.

Chlor alkali: Select few will benefit

Chlor alkali: Select few will benefit

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

Some chlor alkali producers using naphtha as feedstock for captive power plant will benefit from cut in the excise duty on naphtha from 16% to 14%.

How Del Potro can be a 'nightmare' for Nadal...

How Del Potro can be a 'nightmare' for Nadal...

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Juan Martin del Potro could be a 'nightmare opponent' for Rafael Nadal when they clash in the French Open semi-finals on Friday, according to former champion Mats Wilander.

Govt may not tinker with Minimum Alternate Tax

Govt may not tinker with Minimum Alternate Tax

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

The Finance Ministry is unlikely to tinker with the 10 per cent Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT), the amount companies getting tax exemptions pay on their book profits, despite the industry chambers' demand to reduce the same.

A tragedy, and the compulsions of reality

A tragedy, and the compulsions of reality

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Whatever the tragedy, it does not take Mumbai much time to get back on its feet, says Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com.

WC Qualifiers: Argentina, England, Egypt secure wins, Italy held

WC Qualifiers: Argentina, England, Egypt secure wins, Italy held

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Images from the FIFA World Cup qualifiers matches.

This comedian has been recreating red carpet looks with trash

This comedian has been recreating red carpet looks with trash

Rediff.com10 May 2018

You can call him the master of Instagram parodies.

Doormats, rugs with Golden Temple image on Amazon causes outrage

Doormats, rugs with Golden Temple image on Amazon causes outrage

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

The Sikh Coalition said in a statement Tuesday that it was alerted to products such as door mats, rugs and toilet seat covers with the image of one the most historically significant Sikh sites, the Golden Temple, were being sold by some sellers on Amazon.

ICC Champions Trophy 2009: Points table

ICC Champions Trophy 2009: Points table

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

How the teams are placed in their groups in the ICC Champions Trophy 2009.

Even the rains can't stop Modi from doing yoga

Even the rains can't stop Modi from doing yoga

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a keen practitioner of yoga and on Wednesday he took to the yoga mat to prove it.

Govt mulling high-level panel on tax issues: Jaitley

Govt mulling high-level panel on tax issues: Jaitley

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Minimum taxes on foreign portfolio investors have been removed.

'Dangal will add to the momentum of women's wrestling'

'Dangal will add to the momentum of women's wrestling'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

'Sakshi's medal will do to women's wrestling what Sushil's 2008 Olympic medal did to wrestling in general.' 'It will make more and more families put their daughters into wrestling.' 'More and more young girls will fall in love with the sport and demand that they be taken to akhadas.'

Sports stars salute martyrs on Kargil Vijay Divas

Sports stars salute martyrs on Kargil Vijay Divas

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Sportsmen across the board took to Twitter to pay their respects to the Indian soldiers.

Champions League: Real frustrate Liverpool; City reach semis

Champions League: Real frustrate Liverpool; City reach semis

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Real Madrid moved into the semi-finals of the Champions League after their makeshift defence held on for 0-0 second-leg draw with Liverpool at Anfield on Wednesday to complete a 3-1 aggregate win.

Everyone wants health in a bottle!

Everyone wants health in a bottle!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

As competition heats up, health drink brands like GSK, Mondelez, Nestle get more aggressive with promotions and promises.