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Ebola fears won't affect African Nations Cup schedule

Ebola fears won't affect African Nations Cup schedule

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

African Nations Cup's organisers reportedly have no intention of changing the dates of next year's football event even though hosts Morocco called for postponement of the finals because of fears over the Ebola virus.

Why Coke is following PepsiCo

Why Coke is following PepsiCo

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Coca-Cola will sell off its bottling business in India in the next few years.

Jet announces additional flights to Gulf, Southeast Asia

Jet announces additional flights to Gulf, Southeast Asia

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

The airline also plans to introduce a third daily direct flight from Mumbai to Bangkok during the winter schedule.

Football Briefs: Giggs enjoys memorable homecoming

Football Briefs: Giggs enjoys memorable homecoming

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

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

US Cyber Command ready for war

US Cyber Command ready for war

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

Cyberspace is a battleground as important as the traditional domains of air, land, sea and space, says US Defence Secretary Ash Carter, who visits India next week.

'We wanted to explore the real India'

'We wanted to explore the real India'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

'What motivated us was that a lot of people, especially youngsters, had a negative image about India.'

How to make Money from Growing Old

How to make Money from Growing Old

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Senior living services, Tara Singh Vachani tells Anjuli Bhargava, could be a big business opportunity in India.

Abu Dhabi to be Jet's hub after deal with Etihad

Abu Dhabi to be Jet's hub after deal with Etihad

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

The move is likely to impact Jet's operations out of Belgium and India.

Where does Modi's Hindu nationalism go from here?

Where does Modi's Hindu nationalism go from here?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

'Will Muslims in large numbers react positively, especially in the context of the events of the last thirty years?' 'In the process, could Modi end up alienating his core supporters?' A fascinating excerpt from Jaithirth Rao's The Indian Conservative : A History of Indian Right-Wing Thought.

Adobe's data breach affected 38 million accounts

Adobe's data breach affected 38 million accounts

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

The California-headquartered firm said it has informed all the affected users and has reset their passwords.

Steenkamps question court ruling, say Pistorius killed their daughter

Steenkamps question court ruling, say Pistorius killed their daughter

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Oscar Pistorius shot dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp deliberately, her parents said, ahead of an appeal hearing in which prosecutors are seeking to overturn a South African court ruling that the athlete was not guilty of murder.

Now you can take a vegan vacation

Now you can take a vegan vacation

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

Food is one of the biggest incentives for travellers to start a vegan tour.

The rise and mighty fall of Rana Kapoor

The rise and mighty fall of Rana Kapoor

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

'What made him different was that he was not a banker at all by temperament.' 'He was a businessman, a typical lalaji at that.' 'He had to win at any cost.'

Pistorius trial witness: 'Bloodcurdling screams, then four gun-shots!'

Pistorius trial witness: 'Bloodcurdling screams, then four gun-shots!'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Taking the stand after the Paralympic and Olympic star pleaded not guilty to murdering his girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp, on February 14 last year, neighbour Michelle Burger testified that she was woken in the middle of the night by a woman shouting for help.

Brazil BRICS summit to be Modi's first multilateral meeting

Brazil BRICS summit to be Modi's first multilateral meeting

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

The agenda is to give a concrete shape to a Development Bank and pitch for reforms of the UN Security Council.

Etihad Airways to start more flights between India and UAE

Etihad Airways to start more flights between India and UAE

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

The airline will utilise new Airbus A320s, scheduled for delivery this year, to accommodate much of the increased frequencies.

Why Yuvraj Singh is an ODI legend

Why Yuvraj Singh is an ODI legend

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta brings all Yuvraj Singh's numbers from different formats of cricket.

Oh Shiv Sena MPs, Mumbai needs you more!

Oh Shiv Sena MPs, Mumbai needs you more!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Prasanna D Zore appeals to the Shiv Sena 11 -- the MPs at the heart of the current national controversy -- to forget rotis and poor service at Maharashtra Sadan and instead deliver millions of Mumbaikars from their daily travel troubles.

Why did the government act like Tarun Vijay?

Why did the government act like Tarun Vijay?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

When African ambassadors said the attacks against Africans are 'xenophobic and racial in nature,' the MEA declared 'strong Indian institutions are adequate to deal with aberrations that represent an act of a few criminals.' 'This is a lie,' says Aakar Patel. 'India's institutions can't even protect Indians against mob attacks, how will they protect foreigners?'

India eye series lead as they move to Antigua for 3rd ODI

India eye series lead as they move to Antigua for 3rd ODI

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

A formidable India will fancy their chances of taking an unassailable 2-0 lead against a weakened West Indies when the two sides lock horns in the third game of the ongoing five-match ODI series, in North Sound, Antigua, on Friday.

Economy: 'Modi's the right man for the job'

Economy: 'Modi's the right man for the job'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'The expectation was that Modi would become even bolder in his approach, and after only four months into his second term, we are starting to see evidence of this.'

In trend reversal, rich nations' corporate earnings stand out

In trend reversal, rich nations' corporate earnings stand out

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

In the past 12 months, such earnings have grown in double digits in Europe, the US, Japan and South Korea.

Social worker says Pistorius heartbroken

Social worker says Pistorius heartbroken

Rediff.com8 May 2014

A government social worker assigned to give Oscar Pistorius emotional support after the killing of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, told a court on Thursday the South African track star on trial for murder was heartbroken over the shooting.

Bullet trains and more: Modi, Abe's big plans

Bullet trains and more: Modi, Abe's big plans

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

'Modi and Abe are working seriously for India-Japan bonhomie to grow stronger.' 'It is a win-win situation for both countries and the future look promising,' says Rajaram Panda, the Indian Council for Cultural Relations India Chair Visiting Professor at Reitaku University, Japan.

Football Briefs: Alves ends speculation, joins PSG

Football Briefs: Alves ends speculation, joins PSG

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

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

Abid Ali Neemuchwala, a big asset for Wipro

Abid Ali Neemuchwala, a big asset for Wipro

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Neemuchwala will be a big asset when it comes to setting things right.

Tatas get cracking on their global branding exercise

Tatas get cracking on their global branding exercise

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

The branding exercise is estimated cost Rs 100-200 crore to the Tata Group.

Bear hugs, boat ride as Modi meets Putin for first informal summit

Bear hugs, boat ride as Modi meets Putin for first informal summit

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Modi said India and Russia have been friends for a long time and thanked Putin for inviting him for the first-ever informal meeting at Sochi.

Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

The overall winners will be announced on October 15 at an awards ceremony in the Natural History Museum's iconic Hintze Hall.

Baghdadi is dead, but what about the rest of ISIS?

Baghdadi is dead, but what about the rest of ISIS?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

'Should the new ISIS leadership opt for a consolidation, the Afghan-Pakistan border would be an attractive place,' warns Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

Tennis round-up: Kvitova, Anderson get in form before US Open with title wins

Tennis round-up: Kvitova, Anderson get in form before US Open with title wins

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

Defending champion Petra Kvitova used a dominant serve to beat Lucie Safarova 6-7(6), 6-2, 6-2 in their all-Czech final at the Connecticut Open on Saturday.

Sunil Nayyar: The man who changed Sony's fortunes in India

Sunil Nayyar: The man who changed Sony's fortunes in India

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Sunil Nayyar moved to India as head of sales for Sony.

Profile: Decoding the headstrong maverick that's Phil Hughes

Profile: Decoding the headstrong maverick that's Phil Hughes

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

A pugnacious left-hander brimming with self-confidence, he has been in an out of the Australian national team for the past five years.

'I have faced more attacks and threats than I have ever before'

'I have faced more attacks and threats than I have ever before'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

'Disagreements between reporters and the White House has always been there, but this is the most tense I have seen it since I have been there.'

For the thuggish Naxalites, revolution is a pretence

For the thuggish Naxalites, revolution is a pretence

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

'The Naxalite strategy is to periodically attack police forces to provoke a reaction.' 'Once the security forces over-react and cause suffering to innocents by high-handed actions, the people will be alienated and support the revolution.' 'This appears to be the Naxalites' strategy and hence, their recent brutal killings of policemen,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Photos from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year shortlist

Photos from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year shortlist

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

You don't have to be a nature-lover to appreciate these captivating shots taken from around the world. The Natural History Museum has released its shortlist for its celebrated People's Choice Award -- a title that lauds the very best of wildlife immortalised by the lens. This remarkable gallery of finalists was selected from almost 50,000 submissions from 92 countries. From birds bursting with colour to giraffes to fish we're not used to seeing -- here are some of the pictures.

Pistorius cleared of murder, culpable homicide verdict to come

Pistorius cleared of murder, culpable homicide verdict to come

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Oscar Pistorius was cleared on Thursday of murdering girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp but the Olympic and Paralympic track star faces a troubled night after the South African judge adjourned for the day before ruling on a charge of culpable homicide.

Soccer Extras: Bayern sign Coutinho on loan from Barcelona

Soccer Extras: Bayern sign Coutinho on loan from Barcelona

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

News of all that transpired on and off the field.

Pistorius parole ruling could take four months

Pistorius parole ruling could take four months

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

South Africa's parole review board has up to four months to conclude its decision on when Oscar Pistorius can be released from prison, a Justice Ministry spokesman said on Thursday.

India tops in sending scientists, engineers to the US

India tops in sending scientists, engineers to the US

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Of the immigrant scientists and engineers in the US in 2013, 57 per cent were born in Asia.