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First Look: Paes teams up with Navratilova in Mumbai

First Look: Paes teams up with Navratilova in Mumbai

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

Ten years after winning their first Grand Slam titles (Australian Open and Wimbledon) together in 2003, Leander Paes and Martina Navratilova met in Mumbai and shared memories on what made them a winning pair on court and great friends off it.

Ask Anil: Of debt MFs and loss on gifted shares

Ask Anil: Of debt MFs and loss on gifted shares

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Graeme Smith receives ICC Test Championship mace

Graeme Smith receives ICC Test Championship mace

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

South Africa captain Graeme Smith on Thursday received the ICC Test Championship mace and prize money of USD 450,000 for leading the team to the top spot in ICC Test rankings on the annual cut-off date of April 1.

Sonia reconstitutes CWC, removes Azad as general secretary

Sonia reconstitutes CWC, removes Azad as general secretary

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

From the 'group of 23' leaders, who had written letter to Gandhi seeking Congress' overhaul, Azad and Sharma continue to be regular members of the CWC,

The speech Narendra Modi should have given

The speech Narendra Modi should have given

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Amberish Kathewad Diwanji tweaks Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech.

Foul play in Jacintha death? Family awaits autopsy report

Foul play in Jacintha death? Family awaits autopsy report

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

Vicky Nanjappa meets the grieving family of the Indian nurse who was found dead at the nurses' quarters next to the private King Edward VII hospital in Marylebone, central London, after being the victim of a hoax.

FDI in single brand retail: Sharma to meet Ravi

FDI in single brand retail: Sharma to meet Ravi

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

The meeting assumes significance as Swedish furniture retailer IKEA, which plans to invest Rs 10,500 crore (Rs 105 billion) to set up its own stores in India, had sought relaxation in certain conditions related to the mandatory 30 per cent sourcing from micro and small enterprises.

'Markets at all-time high: Book some MF profits'

'Markets at all-time high: Book some MF profits'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

SA leg-spinner Tahir makes Test comeback

SA leg-spinner Tahir makes Test comeback

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

South African leg-spinner Imran Tahir has been added to the South African Test squad as cover for Robin Peterson for the first Test against Pakistan which starts at the Wanderers on Friday.

Atmosphere during ODIs is best in India: Finn

Atmosphere during ODIs is best in India: Finn

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

England fast bowler Steve Finn has said the atmosphere that One-day cricket in India generates is the best in world sport after being hit by a 60,000-strong wall of sound in Tuesday's crushing defeat against the hosts in Kochi.

Business investments pick up in India

Business investments pick up in India

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

According to the Grant Thornton International Business Report, 45 per cent of businesses in the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China) plan to increase investment in research and development over the next year, compared to just 18 per cent in the G7.

PHOTOS: Radwanska soars in Sydney, Ferrer struts in NZ

PHOTOS: Radwanska soars in Sydney, Ferrer struts in NZ

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

Agnieszka Radwanska needed eight match points to finish off Li Na on Thursday but confirmed her fine pre-Australian Open form by maintaining her perfect start to the year and reaching the final of the Sydney International.

Should you BUY these stocks in 2013?

Should you BUY these stocks in 2013?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

Last week we asked readers to mail their queries about stocks they want to buy, sell or hold. Here's the response to their queries.

REVIEW: Nikon Coolpix P330

REVIEW: Nikon Coolpix P330

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

The new point-and-shoot camera from Nikon tags a competitive price of Rs 16,950.

Former India all-rounder Bangar calls time on career

Former India all-rounder Bangar calls time on career

Rediff.com1 Jan 2013

Former India player and Railways captain Sanjay Bangar announced his retirement from first-class cricket on Tuesday after guiding his team to a 122-run victory against Bengal in the final group league game of Ranji Trophy at the JU (Salt Lake) ground.

Govt approves 12th Five Year Plan

Govt approves 12th Five Year Plan

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

The 12th Plan document has already been approved by the full Planning Commission chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on September 15.

Rape victim's condition better, still on ventilator: Docs

Rape victim's condition better, still on ventilator: Docs

Rediff.com25 Dec 2012

The condition of the 23-year-old gangrape victim was on Tuesday better than the previous day though she was still on ventilator, doctors attending on her said.

Obama's claim on drone strikes threatens to boomerang

Obama's claim on drone strikes threatens to boomerang

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

After having boasted that Obama personally orders the drone strikes, the government is now refusing even to confirm whether any documents on the subject exist, says B Raman.

Anderson betters compatriot Ferreira's record in Paris

Anderson betters compatriot Ferreira's record in Paris

Rediff.com1 Jun 2013

Kevin Anderson became the first South African to reach the fourth round of the French Open since 1996 when he out-slugged 14th seed Milos Raonic on Friday.

InterCon plans 150 hotels in India by 2020

InterCon plans 150 hotels in India by 2020

Rediff.com19 Sep 2012

Hospitality chain has 12 hotels in the country.

UEFA hands out millions to clubs for Euro 2012

UEFA hands out millions to clubs for Euro 2012

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

UEFA will share 100 million euros among the clubs who released players for the Euro 2012 soccer finals and qualifying competition, the European Clubs Association (ECA) said on Tuesday.

PM is NOT shying away from Pakistan visit: Krishna

PM is NOT shying away from Pakistan visit: Krishna

Rediff.com8 Sep 2012

India on Saturday refused to give a firm commitment on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Pakistan, saying that the atmosphere has to be "ripe" and something "worthwhile" should come out from such a trip. Making it clear that Dr Singh was "not shying away" from visiting Pakistan, External Affairs Minister S M Krishna said the Indian premier had never put conditions for his Pakistan visit.

Pakistan keen to emulate India's polio success

Pakistan keen to emulate India's polio success

Rediff.com31 May 2012

Impressed with India's successful effort in polio eradication, Pakistan is keen to emulate the model to achieve polio-free status even as it allayed fears of exporting the virus to the Indian side.

India big part of my plans: Obama tells Singh

India big part of my plans: Obama tells Singh

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

"India is a big part of my plans," United States President Barack Obama said on Tuesday as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh congratulated him in person on his re-election.

Chhetri to lead India in Nehru Cup football tournament

Chhetri to lead India in Nehru Cup football tournament

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

Star striker Sunil Chhetri was named captain of the Indian team for the Nehru Cup international football tournament starting at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium from Wednesday.

Dikshit makes light of Team Anna's election plans

Dikshit makes light of Team Anna's election plans

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Monday made light of Team Anna's plans to make a foray into politics by fighting the Delhi Assembly polls next year saying all sorts of candidates including Independents contest the election.

Das's 95 rallies Bengal to 187 for 4

Das's 95 rallies Bengal to 187 for 4

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

Bengal had an unlikely hero in Subhomoy Das who rescued the hosts with a delightful 95 in their Group A Ranji Trophy opener against two-time defending champions Rajasthan in Kolkata.

Sachin greatest ever, says Pietersen

Sachin greatest ever, says Pietersen

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

England batsman Kevin Pietersen, in Noida on a visit to Amity University campus, said Sachin Tendulkar is the 'greatest ever' to have graced the game of cricket.

Pakistan to launch Premier League in March

Pakistan to launch Premier League in March

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

Pakistan will launch its Premier League Twenty20 tournament in March as it bids to lure more international cricketers back to the country.

Notification issued for first phase of UP Assembly polls

Notification issued for first phase of UP Assembly polls

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

The election process got underway in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday with notification for the first phase of Assembly polls which will be a litmus test for Union Minister Beni Prasad Verma and National Commission for Scheduled Caste Chairman PL Punia.

British beach volleyball pair face bikini banter

British beach volleyball pair face bikini banter

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Will you promise you will wear bikinis even if it rains? That was the first question to Britain's women Olympic beach volleyball players at a pre-Games news conference on Thursday, giving a flavour of how the sport is perceived.

Vengeful PCB to cancel 'A' team's series against WI

Vengeful PCB to cancel 'A' team's series against WI

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to cancel its 'A' team's series against the West Indies after the Caribbean side refused to tour Pakistan due to of security concerns and offered to play in the United Arab Emirates.

'Married, but involved with another girl'

'Married, but involved with another girl'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Oppn strength in Rajya Sabha to weaken further

Oppn strength in Rajya Sabha to weaken further

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

There is speculation that the Congress may bring Priyanka Gandhi, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Randeep Surjewala and RPN Singh, among others, to the upper house.

India climb a rung to 168th in FIFA rankings

India climb a rung to 168th in FIFA rankings

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

The Indian football team moved a place up to 168 in the latest FIFA rankings issued on Thursday.

Raja Sen reviews The Amazing Spider-Man

Raja Sen reviews The Amazing Spider-Man

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

Director Marc Webb's strength as a director lies in just how smoothly he flips genres, switching between gears with immaculate ease.

Free medicines at public health facilities from November 1

Free medicines at public health facilities from November 1

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

With finalisation of 12th Plan outlay, Health Ministry is aiming to roll out its ambitious project for provision of free medicines to all at public health facilities across the country from November 1.

Norway custody row: Couple meets kids in foster home

Norway custody row: Couple meets kids in foster home

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

Distraught parents of two Indian-origin children held in Norway under protective care on Friday had an emotional re-union with their kids and hoped that the family's suffering will end soon, months after the issue triggered a diplomatic row.

The IPL's value for money players

The IPL's value for money players

Rediff.com15 May 2012

If the high-profile purchases in IPL V have belied their worth, there are some who have exceeded expectations. Bikash Mohapatra presents the smart buys

Apologise, start flights and then talk: Govt to pilots

Apologise, start flights and then talk: Govt to pilots

Rediff.com12 May 2012

The government on Saturday asked Air India pilots to end their five-day stir before coming for talks as Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh reached out to the Opposition to find ways to end the impasse which has led to the cancellation of at least 16 flights.