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Cricket Buzz: SA bowler Ackermann sets T20 record

Cricket Buzz: SA bowler Ackermann sets T20 record

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Ackermann, 28, whose previous best figures in the format were 3-21, took six of his seven wickets in two overs, and said afterwards that could not quite believe he had broken the record.

What stops UK from investing more in India

What stops UK from investing more in India

Rediff.com27 Oct 2006

Foreign direct investment restrictions in financial services, insurance, banking and retail are impeding the volume of capital invested in India by British companies, British High Commissioner Sir Michael Arthur said on Friday.

US seeks to bail out Dow over Bhopal liability

US seeks to bail out Dow over Bhopal liability

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

It has emerged that a senior US government functionary offered to help India garner greater funding from the World Bank in return for protecting Dow Chemicals from possible legal fallout from the gas tragedy.

Harvard tops Forbes' list of Billionaire varsities

Harvard tops Forbes' list of Billionaire varsities

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

The number of Harvard alumni who are billionaires swelled to 62, up from 54 in 2009, 'more than any other American university by a long shot,' Forbes said.

F1 PIX: Hamilton wins in Russia to end Ferrari's run

F1 PIX: Hamilton wins in Russia to end Ferrari's run

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

Images from the Russian F1 Grand Prix in Sochi on Sunday

Every run from here on is going to be gold dust: Ashwin

Every run from here on is going to be gold dust: Ashwin

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

'I see it as neck-and-neck in the game. Whoever can get momentum from hereon has the edge in this Test. I think it is extremely well poised'

Football Roundup: Second-tier teams scramble for share of EPL riches

Football Roundup: Second-tier teams scramble for share of EPL riches

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

This and more from the happenings in the world of football

Who will win 2018 FIFA World Cup? Here's a prediction... by a wealth manager

Who will win 2018 FIFA World Cup? Here's a prediction... by a wealth manager

Rediff.com17 May 2018

The predictions by the world's biggest wealth manager were based on a statistical model using the results from the previous five tournaments and controlling for factors such as team strength and success in the qualification phase.

RBI keeps policy rate unchanged; flags inflation, deficit

RBI keeps policy rate unchanged; flags inflation, deficit

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Retail inflation crossed the RBI's comfort level and rose to 5.21 per cent in December on increase in prices of food items.

RBI cuts key rate by 0.25%; loans to be cheaper

RBI cuts key rate by 0.25%; loans to be cheaper

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

The banking sector in India is reeling under Rs 8 lakh crore of non performing assets (NPAs) or bad loans, of which PSU banks alone account for over Rs 6 lakh crore.

WB moots fiscal reforms for states

WB moots fiscal reforms for states

Rediff.com23 Nov 2004

Alarmed at the deteriorating financial health of states, World Bank on Tuesday suggested sweeping reforms including early introduction of value-added tax, expenditure control and other fiscal discipline measures to eliminate their revenue deficit by

Clarke will have different view of Boxing Day Test; joins commentary team

Clarke will have different view of Boxing Day Test; joins commentary team

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Australia's injured skipper Michael Clarke will join the Channel Nine commentary team for the Boxing Day Test match in Melbourne.

Urjit's 'no' foxes markets, divides bankers

Urjit's 'no' foxes markets, divides bankers

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

RBI said the outlook for economic growth for 2016-17 has turned uncertain after the unexpected loss of momentum by 50 basis points in Q2 and the effects of the withdrawal of banned notes

BBX awaits RBI nod to start trading in India

BBX awaits RBI nod to start trading in India

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

The approval is expected to come in the next six months, he said. BBX is listed on the Australia Stock Exchange and facilitates cashless business transactions.

$ 325m WB loan for Indian water project

$ 325m WB loan for Indian water project

Rediff.com24 Jun 2005

The loan will fund institutional reforms to better manage the state's water supply, modernise irrigation schemes covering about 670,000 hectares of farmland, and support groundwater management.\n

Price of crude surges past $55 to 2009 peak

Price of crude surges past $55 to 2009 peak

Rediff.com7 May 2009

Traders brushed aside rumours that the US government's stress tests would require the banking sector to raise significant new capital. Instead, further gains for equity markets and better-than-expected US employment data set a positive tone.

Mercedes switch Schumacher's car for Spainish GP

Mercedes switch Schumacher's car for Spainish GP

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

Mercedes will switch Michael Schumacher's car for next week's Spanish Grand Prix to try and get the seven times Formula One champion back up to speed, team principal Ross Brawn said Monday.

Reforms critical to boost GDP: WB

Reforms critical to boost GDP: WB

Rediff.com11 Apr 2005

Critical of India's "poor" ranking in terms of investment climate, World Bank on Monday said the economy could grow by 2 per cent if it improves infrastructure, business regulations, labour and land laws.

Five ex-Citi execs not to get severance payouts

Five ex-Citi execs not to get severance payouts

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

The affected executives include Michael Klein, who was co-head of the New York company's investment bank, and Kevin Kessinger, formerly in charge of operations and technology at Citi, the report published online said. Klein and Kessinger both got lucrative severance packages when they left last year, including periodic cash payments.

Most Shocking Celebrity Deaths

Most Shocking Celebrity Deaths

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

A look at stars who left this world unexpectedly.

FIFA's Blatter, Valcke hire top US lawyers for corruption probe

FIFA's Blatter, Valcke hire top US lawyers for corruption probe

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

FIFA president Sepp Blatter and its secretary general Jerome Valcke have both hired high-powered US lawyers to represent them as a corruption probe roils soccer's global governing body.

Breaking boundaries a way of life for Alyssa Healy

Breaking boundaries a way of life for Alyssa Healy

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

A young Alyssa Healy grew up batting in a backyard where hitting windows meant getting out. Now, she just breaks glass ceilings. Healy is the latest in Australia's most storied cricketing lineage, with all the pluck and expectation that comes with it.

Why Hussey chose Chennai over WACA

Why Hussey chose Chennai over WACA

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

Australia's star batsman Michael Hussey clarified why he ditched Western Australia to play in the IPL, saying he had played a crucial role in helping the Chennai team qualify for the Champions League.

All well between RBI and FinMin?

All well between RBI and FinMin?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Relations between the Mint Road and North Block have often been frosty, with the former's calls for lowering rates being the biggest point of difference

4 global bankers hit town today

4 global bankers hit town today

Rediff.com1 Dec 2003

Take advantage of golden opportunity, invest in India, Modi tells global biz community

Take advantage of golden opportunity, invest in India, Modi tells global biz community

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

He said India has also opened its defence industry 'like never before' and sought investments in the sector.

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.

The Poverty Puzzle

The Poverty Puzzle

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

There's no silver bullet to get rid of poverty, says Alok Sheel.

FinMin finds RBI a tough nut to crack

FinMin finds RBI a tough nut to crack

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

North Block and Mint Road seem likely to now stick to the earlier convention of the RBI governor coming to Delhi and being the only MPC member meeting the finance minister and senior bureaucrats on pre-policy meetings

Has one of mathematics's toughest problems been solved?

Has one of mathematics's toughest problems been solved?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

Mathematical problems can sometimes turn out to have real-world applications. This is true for the Riemann Hypothesis. Crypto-currency investors will heave a sigh of relief if the problem is unsolved since a proof could render their expertise obsolete, explains Devangshu Datta.

Phelps planning London 2012

Phelps planning London 2012

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

Having won an unprecedented eight gold medals in Beijing, Michael Phelps wants to swim for at least another four years to compete at the 2012 London Olympics and has not ruled out the prospect of trying to better Beijing by going for nine medals next time.

More curbs on gold imports likely in 2 days

More curbs on gold imports likely in 2 days

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

India is the largest importer of gold after China.

RBI's most teething problem: Controlling inflation

RBI's most teething problem: Controlling inflation

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

A combination of farm loan debt waivers by state governments and the implementation of the pay commission award could entail some fiscal slippages and pose a risk to inflation

Commodity market bubble could burst: Expert

Commodity market bubble could burst: Expert

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

A leading global investment advisor has warned that the commodity market bubble could burst at some stage and prices will tumble.

Visa plans biggest-ever US listing

Visa plans biggest-ever US listing

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

Visa Inc, the world's largest credit card network, said on Monday it hoped to raise up to $18.8bn

David Hussey on stand-by for Clarke

David Hussey on stand-by for Clarke

Rediff.com16 Feb 2008

David Hussey was added to the Australian squad as cover for the injured Michael Clarke.

Delhi aim to crack CSK code for maiden IPL final berth

Delhi aim to crack CSK code for maiden IPL final berth

Rediff.com9 May 2019

It was CSK who denied Delhi a top-two spot in the league standings with a crushing 80-run win at Chepauk and the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led side stands in their way again, only the stakes are much higher.

The world's worst natural disasters in 2018

The world's worst natural disasters in 2018

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

The world endured bushfires, drought, tsunamis and earthquakes in 2018.