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Can Ireland's McLean cast aside his bitter memories of Euro 2012?

Can Ireland's McLean cast aside his bitter memories of Euro 2012?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Midfielder James McClean hopes he can cast aside his bitter memories of the Euro 2012 campaign and play a key role for Ireland in this month's European Championship in France.

Tech talk with the Fashion Week fashionistas

Tech talk with the Fashion Week fashionistas

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

On the sidelines of Lakme Fashion Week, we caught up with three fashionistas and quizzed them on everything from fashion fundas to gadget must-haves.

Apple net profit jumps 90% on iPhone sales

Apple net profit jumps 90% on iPhone sales

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

Technology giant Apple has registered a 90 per cent jump in net profit at $3.07 billion in the first three months of 2010, helped by sales of iPhone and Mac computers.

Economics Nobel for India-born Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo, M Kremer

Economics Nobel for India-born Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo, M Kremer

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Banerjee, 58, was educated at the University of Calcutta, Jawaharlal Nehru University and Harvard University, where he received his Ph.D in 1988. He is currently the Ford Foundation International Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

IPL PIX: Dhoni scripts CSK's third win on trot

IPL PIX: Dhoni scripts CSK's third win on trot

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's well-calculated half-century in challenging conditions turned out to be game-changer as Chennai Super Kings won their third match of the season with a eight-run defeat of Rajasthan Royals, in Chennai, on Sunday.

Palm pins its hopes on Nova

Palm pins its hopes on Nova

Rediff.com20 Dec 2008

The smartphone maker debuts its new operating system, code-named Nova, at January's CES. Palm says its phones for it will bridge the BlackBerry-iPhone gap.

Beware! These stocks are going to zero

Beware! These stocks are going to zero

Rediff.com13 Dec 2008

Analysts aiming to steer investors clear of disaster are pointing fingers at those companies that seem to be headed for bankruptcy

China: Modi's historic now-or-never opportunity

China: Modi's historic now-or-never opportunity

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Only he, with his tremendous political capital and personal stature, can pull it off, observes B S Raghavan, the veteran civil servant.

PIX: Villa maintain perfect start; Schalke end losing run

PIX: Villa maintain perfect start; Schalke end losing run

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Brighton and Hove Albion scored late to earn a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace. Sheffield United and Fulham also drew 1-1 as both teams picked up their first points.

Investors pay $20 billion for Apple's $17,000 watch

Investors pay $20 billion for Apple's $17,000 watch

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Shareholders may once again be underestimating the staying power of the company's margins.

Trump's golf clubs up for auction

Trump's golf clubs up for auction

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

The clubs may fetch over $30,000 (Rs 19 lakh) when it goes under the hammer on July 12.

Apple clocks double-digit revenue growth in India

Apple clocks double-digit revenue growth in India

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Analysts tracking Apple said the India results were glimpses of what the company could achieve in emerging markets with a right pricing strategy for its products and local manufacturing.

What the Freddie-Fannie bailout means for Asia

What the Freddie-Fannie bailout means for Asia

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

The effective nationalization of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae gives big Asian investors the guarantee they're looking for

China: Painting the world red

China: Painting the world red

Rediff.com1 Sep 2008

One should of course not underestimate the US, its strength in research and innovation, its great universities, its ability to attract talented immigrants, etc. But will that be enough to face a resurgent China, determined to take its legitimate place in the sun, asks A V Rajwade.

Scarlett's mother delays visit to India

Scarlett's mother delays visit to India

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

Fiona MacKeown, mother of slain British teenager Scarlett Eden Keeling, has decided to hold back her visit to India awaiting the lower court's observation in a petition filed against her by an NGO.

PHOTOS: A perfect 10 for American Biles; You dethrones defending champ

PHOTOS: A perfect 10 for American Biles; You dethrones defending champ

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

It's a wrap! Rediff.com presents a roundup of the World Gymnastics Championships, Glasgow, which were held from October 23 to November 1.

The Billionaire Club: How to blow up a crore on gadgets

The Billionaire Club: How to blow up a crore on gadgets

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Now that you've ticked off that island, private jet and French cottage, how about splurging on technology? Abhik Sen lists some of the finest gadgets money can buy for your home and office

'ONGC might have lost Rs 8,900 cr of gas to RIL'

'ONGC might have lost Rs 8,900 cr of gas to RIL'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

RIL had drawn 58.67 bcm from the wells up to March 31, 2015.

Inspired Spain sink Turkey, Italy held

Inspired Spain sink Turkey, Italy held

Rediff.com2 Apr 2009

Winger Albert Riera struck a stoppage-time winner for European champions Spain who came from behind to win 2-1 in Turkey and maintain their 100 percent record in 2010 World Cup qualifiers on Wednesday.

Canada's Atlantic Gateway to boost Indo-US trade

Canada's Atlantic Gateway to boost Indo-US trade

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

With an integrated network of marine, air, road and rail systems, the Atlantic Gateway provides strong connections to global markets, he said, adding that upon entry, goods flow easily through the Gateway's transportation corridors to major markets in Central Canada and the US.

7 killed as UK airshow goes horribly wrong

7 killed as UK airshow goes horribly wrong

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

A Hawker Hunter jet erupted into a massive fireball and sent billows of thick black smoke into the air after it plunged while performing in the Shoreham Airshow near Brighton in southern England.

ICAI announces exam dates

ICAI announces exam dates

Rediff.com7 Aug 2007

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has declared the dates for its examinations.

British PM concerned about tourists' safety in Goa

British PM concerned about tourists' safety in Goa

Rediff.com16 May 2008

In a letter to Fiona MacKeown, Scarlett Keeling's mother who wrote to Brown about her daughter's death in March, the British prime minister said that his government had raised the matter with the Indian officials. "While we cannot interfere with the investigation, British officials have continually worked to ensure the case is investigated thoroughly. I understand Scarlett's case was raised with a number of Indian officials," Brown said.

UK bans iPhone ad for over-hyping features

UK bans iPhone ad for over-hyping features

Rediff.com27 Aug 2008

The iconic touch screen handset iPhone, it seems, is not as smart as it claims, with the United Kingdom advertising watchdog on Wednesday banning a television ad for over-hyping its Internet capabilities and misleading the consumers.

Apple to unveil iTune Store soon

Apple to unveil iTune Store soon

Rediff.com25 Aug 2008

Apple, the US consumer electronics and software company, is close to opening its iTune Store in India. iTune Store, the world's most popular online entertainment store, offers songs, movies, TV shows, podcasts, audiobooks and iPod games.

Christ like a <i>sadhu</i>, Mother Mary in a sari

Christ like a sadhu, Mother Mary in a sari

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

There are over 50 such ashrams in India where Christianity is presented as an Eastern faith. You will see Christ looking like an Indian sadhu, and Mother Mary picturised wearing a sari. Mother Karen has sojourned at several of those ashrams, particularly at Shantivanam Ashram, a Camaldolese Benedictine community made famous by its former prior, Bede 'Dayananda' Griffiths.

Good depth in Aus 'A' squad, says Agar after win over India 'A'

Good depth in Aus 'A' squad, says Agar after win over India 'A'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

After claiming a match-winning five-wicket haul in Australia A's third straight victory in the tri-series, left-arm spinner Ashton Agar said the visiting bowlers kept their plans simple against the India A batsmen and adapted well to the pace of the wicket.

All about Pune Univ's MCA programme

All about Pune Univ's MCA programme

Rediff.com30 Jan 2008

A detailed overview of the MCA entrance procedure for Pune University.

McSealed & McDelivered: A tough task

McSealed & McDelivered: A tough task

Rediff.com5 Jun 2008

The burger giant hopes to open new vistas by coming to your doorstep.

Windies press ahead on rain-affected day

Windies press ahead on rain-affected day

Rediff.com2 Jun 2008

West Indies took their first innings total to 255 for four in reply to Australia's 479 for seven declared at the end of the third day.

Arsenal keep Champions League hopes alive with Boro win

Arsenal keep Champions League hopes alive with Boro win

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Arsenal kept alive their slim hopes of securing a Champions League spot next season with a 2-1 Premier League victory at Middlesbrough on Monday that left the hosts in deep danger of relegation.

Majority of Indians believe AIDS is curable

Majority of Indians believe AIDS is curable

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

While 79 per cent of those Indians interviewed knew that AIDS is nearly always fatal, 59 per cent also thought that a cure is available.

Building bridges between Canada and India

Building bridges between Canada and India

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

Candian Prime Minister Stephen Harper invited a group of 16 Indo-Canadian business leaders and professionals for a round table discussion on June 14.

Indian cops should be prosecuted: Scarlett's mom

Indian cops should be prosecuted: Scarlett's mom

Rediff.com3 Apr 2008

''I hope the Indian police are prosecuted for lying from the beginning. The police system is so corrupt that when the media pressure dies down, they will start messing about with the forensic results,'' said Fiona. She also announced that officers in Britain had agreed to carry out a post-mortem on the body, as she wanted tests carried out in case forensic results from the two post-mortems that were conducted in Goa were changed.

Financial cowboys need to be lassoed, corralled

Financial cowboys need to be lassoed, corralled

Rediff.com8 Aug 2008

If the government is to be the lender of last resort for financial companies, it has to demand more control over their daily business

ISL: NorthEast hold Chennaiyin 3-3 in dramatic match

ISL: NorthEast hold Chennaiyin 3-3 in dramatic match

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

NorthEast United scored in the final minute of the added time to hold defending champions Chennaiyin FC to a 3-3 draw in a thrilling match and kept themselves alive for a play-offs berth in the Indian Super League football in Chennai on Saturday.

Canadian police was not tipped off about Kanishka

Canadian police was not tipped off about Kanishka

Rediff.com15 May 2007

The main problem on the Canadian side was the overtime bill for laying on extra police protection, said MacDonald. The issue was finally resolved when Transport Canada agreed to cover the cost.

Want a UK degree?

Want a UK degree?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2006

The University of Abertay Dundee, United Kingdom, invites applications for its wide range of post-graduate and undergraduate courses.

The Legend of Zoru

The Legend of Zoru

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Claude Arpi salutes Lieutenant General Zorawar Chand Bakshi, India's most decorated general, who passed into the ages recently.

Abhilash will return to adventure sport: Father

Abhilash will return to adventure sport: Father

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

The naval officer's father said he was tensed in the last three days after hearing the news about the incident. He said the family members would go Australia to meet his son he was taken there.