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Steel amid adversity: Tata after Mumbai

Steel amid adversity: Tata after Mumbai

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

Ironically, one of his greatest challenges during the coming year will be writing himself out of the script.

Ratan Tata denies using strong words against govt

Ratan Tata denies using strong words against govt

Rediff.com8 Dec 2012

Tata Sons on Saturday denied that group Chairman Ratan Tata has used words such as "venal" business environment or accused the government of"inaction" in media interviews.

Hiddink to take over as Turkey coach

Hiddink to take over as Turkey coach

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

Guus Hiddink has agreed to coach the Turkish national team from August 1, the Turkish Football Federation said in a statement on Wednesday.

Mary Kom makes world c'ships team; Nikhat cries foul

Mary Kom makes world c'ships team; Nikhat cries foul

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Nikhat was hoping to challenge Mary Kom in the 51kg trials.

Trump caught on tape asking to 'find votes' in Georgia

Trump caught on tape asking to 'find votes' in Georgia

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

'All I want to do is this. I just want to find 11,780 votes, which is one more than we have. Because we won the state'

Tata's remarkable role in rise of Indian business

Tata's remarkable role in rise of Indian business

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

Ratan Tata demitted office as chairman of the Tata group in a blaze of congratulatory comment that, in a sense, says much about the strengths and weaknesses of Indian business in a globalised world.

Editors I have known

Editors I have known

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

'There are different ways in which some are lucky through their lives. My great boon has been serendipity,' says Subir Roy.

Conte leaves Inter after agreeing contract termination

Conte leaves Inter after agreeing contract termination

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Real, Barca and Juve stand firm on Super League

When Mourinho lauded opposition; slammed own team!

When Mourinho lauded opposition; slammed own team!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has mastered the art of the "double-edged compliment" and his praise for Juventus, after Tuesday's 1-0 defeat by the Italians, will have made uncomfortable listening for executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward.

Buffett's wit, humility, charm never fail to impress shareholders

Buffett's wit, humility, charm never fail to impress shareholders

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Berkshire Hathaway annual meetings are most awaited.

Air India official suspended for shoplifting in Sydney

Air India official suspended for shoplifting in Sydney

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

While Bhasin will be getting provident fund money and gratuity, he would not be getting leave encashment for 420 days, medical reimbursement for himself and wife, free passes for himself and wife, and holiday home facilities.

Murthy's baseless allegations forced Sikka to quit: Infosys board

Murthy's baseless allegations forced Sikka to quit: Infosys board

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

The Board rued that its efforts to resolve the concerns of the founders - who together own about 12.75 per cent stake in Infosys - over the course of a year through a dialogue have not been successful.

PCB thanks BCCI for rescheduling Indo-Pak T20 tie

PCB thanks BCCI for rescheduling Indo-Pak T20 tie

Rediff.com15 Dec 2012

PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf thanked BCCI president N Srinivasan for postponing the second Twenty20 International between India and Pakistan by a day, which was originally scheduled to be played in Ahmedabad on December 27.

Dalmiya ready to host 'Goodwill Ambassadors' from Pak

Dalmiya ready to host 'Goodwill Ambassadors' from Pak

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

Former BCCI president and current CAB supremo Jagmohan Dalmiya has offered to host all the former Pakistan stalwarts who will be coming as 'Goodwill Ambassadors' during the ODI match at the Eden Gardens on January 3.

Exclusive! Zubin Mehta on Ratan Tata

Exclusive! Zubin Mehta on Ratan Tata

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

'I don't think his influence over his company will just suddenly eradicate. I am sure he will be a sort of holy ghost over the whole company.' Zubin Mehta recalls his more than five decade association with Ratan Tata in an exclusive conversation with Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Why the hot money debate is necessary

Why the hot money debate is necessary

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

Are short-term compulsions increasing long-term instability?

Life-ban stays as Kaneria spot-fix appeal dismissed

Life-ban stays as Kaneria spot-fix appeal dismissed

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Former Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria's appeal against a life ban from cricket for spot-fixing was dismissed by an England and Wales cricket board disciplinary panel on Tuesday.

Shah Rukh to buy stake in I-League champion club Dempo

Shah Rukh to buy stake in I-League champion club Dempo

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

Sources close to the club said Shah Rukh Khan is in talks with the Goa-based I-League champion club and has also met its owner, Srinivas Dempo, a couple of times.

Meet the new Indian women's cricket coach...

Meet the new Indian women's cricket coach...

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Raman pips Kirsten for Indian women's coach job The 53-year-old Raman is currently a batting consultant at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. His first assignment is the tour of New Zealand beginning next month.

Spotted: Azim Premji in Ooty

Spotted: Azim Premji in Ooty

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

Reader Prasad H V sent us this picture.

'Sashi' has large shoes to fill as HDFC Bank's new boss

'Sashi' has large shoes to fill as HDFC Bank's new boss

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Apart from navigating the bank through the Covid crisis, Jagdishan may also have to deal with the latest development on the auto loan lending practice scam. He will be expected to deliver consistent profit growth of 20 per cent-plus quarter after quarter, irrespective of the operating environment.

We won't see the likes of Vinod Mehta again

We won't see the likes of Vinod Mehta again

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

'Mr Mehta's jousts with owners and politicians taught many in the trade that editorial freedom is not given, it has to be fought for daily, and seized, especially in these times when the borders between journalism and paid-for-content masquerading as the real thing has permeated almost every newspaper in the land barring a couple.'

Ratan Tata invests in CarDekho.com

Ratan Tata invests in CarDekho.com

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

It is Tata's fourth such investment in an e-commerce co.

Davis Cup: India to face NZ in Sept

Davis Cup: India to face NZ in Sept

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

India and New Zealand will face off in a Davis Cup tie in September at the Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association (CLTA) stadium.

'Chandra has broad enough shoulders to head an Indian icon'

'Chandra has broad enough shoulders to head an Indian icon'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

His global experience, deep business acumen and long association with the Tata Group will prove invaluable in his new role: ICICI Bank MD and CEO Chanda Kochhar.

Reliance head seeks main role with MTN

Reliance head seeks main role with MTN

Rediff.com31 May 2008

A possible merger of Reliance Communications of India and South Africa's MTN could see Anil Ambani become the enlarged group's chairman and biggest shareholder with a stake of almost 35 per cent.

What farmers fear the most

What farmers fear the most

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

'The UPA was the gang that couldn't shoot straight. The NDA is the gang that can't stop shooting. They (the Modi government) are shooting at anybody, everybody, all directions, shooting themselves in the foot.'

Succession is a lesson even Buffett hasn't learnt

Succession is a lesson even Buffett hasn't learnt

Rediff.com3 May 2016

It is almost puzzling to see more old men and women hang around long enough for people to begin wondering 'why not retire?'

Kohli remembers Vijay Mallya for giving him opportunity

Kohli remembers Vijay Mallya for giving him opportunity

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli remembered 'controversial' former franchise director Vijay Mallya for picking him in the team and providing an opportunity to rub shoulders with the world's best players. "My association with RCB has been special as it has been exciting from the first season. I was chosen to play for RCB by Mr Mallya. I have learnt so much and getting to play with the world's best players. "I am welcomed here warmly, I love this franchise, the city, fans, deep connection," he told reporters on the eve of his team's face-off with Sunrisers Hyderabad at Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru. Mallya, who has defaulted in loans in excess of Rs 9000 crore, is facing probe by various investigative agencies. The 60-year-old bought RCB in 2008 but the popular franchise has not been able to win a single Indian Premier League title in eight attempts.

When former chief Srinivasan faced resistance in BCCI meeting

When former chief Srinivasan faced resistance in BCCI meeting

Rediff.com7 May 2017

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Narayanswami Srinivasan on Sunday had to backtrack after initially suggesting that a notice be sent to the International Cricket Council for reducing India's revenue share from $570 million to $293 million.

Football Briefs: Everton sack Allardyce as manager

Football Briefs: Everton sack Allardyce as manager

Rediff.com16 May 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Rediff.com12 May 2003

M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Check out BCCI's plans to help Afghanistan cricket

Check out BCCI's plans to help Afghanistan cricket

Rediff.com31 May 2018

All international teams touring India will now play one practice game against Afghanistan, an arrangement which will constantly provide international exposure to the team from strife-torn nation.

Can Kamath solve Infosys' midlife crisis?

Can Kamath solve Infosys' midlife crisis?

Rediff.com2 May 2011

India's premier software services company, Infosys Limited, has reached out to its banker, the non-executive chairman of ICICI Bank, K V Kamath, to step into the shoes of its founder N R Narayana Murthy.

Anil Agarwal's big plans go wrong in India

Anil Agarwal's big plans go wrong in India

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

All this is happening at a time when aluminium prices in the world market are firming up.

'If Voda Idea folds up it will be bad news all around'

'If Voda Idea folds up it will be bad news all around'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'The government is unwilling or unable to provide the kind of relief that Vodafone India is asking for.'

'Rajan's policies and not DeMo that slowed down economic growth'

'Rajan's policies and not DeMo that slowed down economic growth'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

NITI Aayog's Rajiv Kumar accused former prime minister Manmohan Singh and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram of creating a 'false narrative'

World leaders mourn death of Pranab Mukherjee

World leaders mourn death of Pranab Mukherjee

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Many world leaders on Monday condoled the death of former president Pranab Mukherjee, saying they have lost a true friend who made immense contributions to the strengthening of India's relations with their countries.

Arnab has 82% stake in Republic TV, no word on who owns rest

Arnab has 82% stake in Republic TV, no word on who owns rest

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Without disclosing other shareholders, Republic Media Network said the statement was being issued to "clarify the details of its promoter shareholding" in view of "misleading" media reports making "false and mala fide claims about the exact ownership of the consolidated network." It said Goswami through his personal investment and family owned around 84 per cent shareholding in ARG Outlier Media Pvt Ltd at the time of launch of the English news channel Republic TV in 2017.

No leadership crisis in Congress: Khurshid

No leadership crisis in Congress: Khurshid

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

The senior leader said there an all-round support for Sonia and Rahul Gandhi is "apparent to anyone who is not blind".