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He knew his team was doping...

He knew his team was doping...

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Former Tour de France winner and Team Saxo manager Bjarne Riis knew about doping in his team but failed to act.

Privatisation helps kill poverty

Privatisation helps kill poverty

Rediff.com23 Sep 2006

The facts about poverty reduction

The facts about poverty reduction

Rediff.com23 Sep 2006

England pick surprise packet Bopara in Cup 15

England pick surprise packet Bopara in Cup 15

Rediff.com14 Feb 2007

The 21-year-old Essex all-rounder, who made his one-day international debut against Australia in the recent series, is the surprise inclusion.

Big Bang, Modern Family rule Forbes' highest paid list

Big Bang, Modern Family rule Forbes' highest paid list

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

There is also an Indian actor in top ten!

Brexit jolt: Asian markets sink

Brexit jolt: Asian markets sink

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Market meltdown and volatility pushed many traders to the sidelines.

Why Forbes 30 Under 30 picked supermodel Karlie Kloss

Why Forbes 30 Under 30 picked supermodel Karlie Kloss

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

What makes this supermodel different?

Don't despair, 2017 will bring cheers to Indian IT firms

Don't despair, 2017 will bring cheers to Indian IT firms

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

While TCS, Infosys and Cognizant have hinted at a weak quarter, analysts say the slowdown is cyclical and growth will return after the US elections

'No bad news in US Fed chief's speech'

'No bad news in US Fed chief's speech'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2006

Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke touched off the biggest one-day rally in US stocks this month by hinting that the Central Bank is almost done with raising interest rates. The indices had their biggest rise since June 29.

Good news! India's job market is looking up

Good news! India's job market is looking up

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Banking and IT lead; see September hiring rise 52%, 34% y-o-y, respectively.

Urjit Patel: 'Control on withdrawals not likely to be permanent'

Urjit Patel: 'Control on withdrawals not likely to be permanent'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

'During the transition process, we have some control over the withdrawals.' 'In terms of your wealth, the money in your deposit account is where it is.'

More new jobs, pay hike coming your way

More new jobs, pay hike coming your way

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

While money is among the key reasons why employees move to a new company, a strong company culture can also attract employees.

12 Years A Slave, American Hustle lead Golden Globe 2013 nominations

12 Years A Slave, American Hustle lead Golden Globe 2013 nominations

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

A look at the hopefuls this year!

Fed may hike rate by 0.25% this week

Fed may hike rate by 0.25% this week

Rediff.com28 Jun 2006

Buying a Mercedes? EMI Rs 30,000!

Buying a Mercedes? EMI Rs 30,000!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2005

Luxury car manufacturer, DaimlerChrysler on Thursday, announced the launch of its new retail financing scheme -- Star Extend -- in conjunction with ICICI Bank.

RBI may pause this time, but rate cut likely in Dec

RBI may pause this time, but rate cut likely in Dec

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

Lower inflation, FCNR(B) outflows likely to influence central bank decision

SBI may participate in the Rs 4,500 cr rights issue of IL&FS along with LIC

SBI may participate in the Rs 4,500 cr rights issue of IL&FS along with LIC

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

The NCLT said the new board must hold its meeting by October 8 and come out with a road map before the next hearing on October 31

IFC to invest $500 mn per year in India

IFC to invest $500 mn per year in India

Rediff.com11 Apr 2005

World Bank's private lending arm IFC on Monday said its exposure in India is expected to go up to $500 million annually in the next five years from the present $300 million.

Oscars 2014: Matthew McConaughey, Cate Blanchett win top awards

Oscars 2014: Matthew McConaughey, Cate Blanchett win top awards

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

The 86th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. Here's a quick glance at the winners.

PIX: High-flying F1 champ Hamilton lives life in the fast lane

PIX: High-flying F1 champ Hamilton lives life in the fast lane

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

'For him to live the life that he is living and still keep up with such a performance, full credit to him'

World anti-money laundering body deletes FIFA-related warning

World anti-money laundering body deletes FIFA-related warning

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

A world anti-money laundering body has deleted all trace of an alert it issued last week warning that financial institutions had not done enough to police suspicious financial activity by officials at FIFA.

American Hustle wins big at Golden Globes, 2014

American Hustle wins big at Golden Globes, 2014

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

The 71th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. There have been quite a few surprises and some expected nods.

Batsmen off the Headingley hook

Batsmen off the Headingley hook

Rediff.com24 Aug 2003

South Africa very definitely have the edge in this match by courtesy of having runs on the board.

Mirzapur 2 is all surface pleasures...

Mirzapur 2 is all surface pleasures...

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

... And sometimes, that's enough, says Sreehari Nair.

MPC to decide on interest rates in Oct 4 policy: Rajan

MPC to decide on interest rates in Oct 4 policy: Rajan

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

With the setting of MPC, the interest rate setting powers would move from RBI Governor to the panel.

Why you should stay away from gold for a while

Why you should stay away from gold for a while

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

In the past two years, investors in gold have lost money.

India ranks ninth in crony-capitalism index: The Economist

India ranks ninth in crony-capitalism index: The Economist

Rediff.com9 May 2016

The study claims that from its peak of 18 per cent of gross domestic product in 2008, the crony capitalists' wealth is now down to three per cent

US visa fee hike discriminatory, targeted at Indian IT cos: FM

US visa fee hike discriminatory, targeted at Indian IT cos: FM

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

India has expressed concern over the hike in visa fee by the US, saying it is "discriminatory" and largely affects Indian IT professionals.

SC dismisses CBI's appeal in Bofors case, says delay not justified

SC dismisses CBI's appeal in Bofors case, says delay not justified

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

It said it was not convinced with the grounds of the CBI to condone over 4,500 days' delay in filing the appeal. The CBI had filed the appeal on February 2 this year.

Bofors case: SC to hear CBI appeal against HC order on Friday

Bofors case: SC to hear CBI appeal against HC order on Friday

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

After lot of deliberation, the CBI this year got the nod from the NDA government to file an appeal in the apex court.

FIFA's ethics judge says Qatar, Russia World Cup bids 'not compromised'

FIFA's ethics judge says Qatar, Russia World Cup bids 'not compromised'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

The report said there was no corruption in bidding process. It criticised England's bid for the 2018 tournament for "inappropriate requests" from former CONCACAF president Jack Warner, a FIFA powerbroker at the time, in what it said was "an apparent violation of bidding rules". However, the report said ethics investigator Michael Garcia intended to open formal investigations against individuals, who were not named.

'Amid global turmoil, India looks very good'

'Amid global turmoil, India looks very good'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Will Citibank gain from India's position among emerging markets?

Is Ferrari favouring Sebastian Vettel?

Is Ferrari favouring Sebastian Vettel?

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Ferrari are giving Sebastian Vettel the Michael Schumacher treatment, according to the German's main title rival Lewis Hamilton.

Trump on the campaign trail in India

Trump on the campaign trail in India

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

'Another rejection of mediation between India and Pakistan will leave Mr Trump disappointed.' 'In that case, he is likely to point out the war-like situation on the border and press for direct talks which have been stalled on account of continuing terrorism from Pakistan,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Tricky forty-five minutes that could change world football's fate

Tricky forty-five minutes that could change world football's fate

Rediff.com21 May 2015

When Sepp Blatter is not comparing FIFA to a boat in calm or choppy waters he often uses football analogies to illustrate his point so it might amuse him to think he faces a tricky 45 minutes at this month's Congress.

Sponsors put CA on notice as ball-tampering scandal engulfs a nation

Sponsors put CA on notice as ball-tampering scandal engulfs a nation

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The incident, which Australian captain Steve Smith said involved senior players hatching a plan to tamper with the ball during a game against rival South Africa, also threatens to upset current negotiations over broadcast rights.

Fed's Yellen says US economy faces 'considerable uncertainty'

Fed's Yellen says US economy faces 'considerable uncertainty'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Fed policymakers' deepening uncertainty about their own projections has resulted in the central bank sending mixed messages

More trouble for FIFA...Swiss authorities examine grants

More trouble for FIFA...Swiss authorities examine grants

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Swiss authorities are examining development grants made by FIFA around the world as part of their investigation.

Rajneesh's Believe It Or Not in Cricket!

Rajneesh's Believe It Or Not in Cricket!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Rajneesh Gupta lists some amazing coincidences in cricket -- a feature guaranteed to amuse you in these anxious times.

Closing insurance policy midway? YOU are the loser

Closing insurance policy midway? YOU are the loser

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Allowing it to lapse leaves you unprotected and can, in some cases, cause loss of premiums paid, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh.