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Champions League PIX: PSG hold Real Madrid; Juve beat Atletico

Champions League PIX: PSG hold Real Madrid; Juve beat Atletico

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

A summary of Tuesday's matches in the UEFA Champions League.

When he could not walk with the gods, he was humble to be mortal

When he could not walk with the gods, he was humble to be mortal

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

'It was a good performance,' M S Dhoni said after the match. It was a little bit more than that, in that it came just when the team needed to reverse trends, to find self-belief, to be able to look ahead rather than behind.'

Why Mumbai Indians have made such a poor start in IPL 9

Why Mumbai Indians have made such a poor start in IPL 9

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

'The challenge is that we start the next game well and are able to play 40 overs of good cricket. So far, we have been able to play 30 overs of good cricket and that's not enough.'

Aruna Shanbaug, euthanasia and whose life is it anyway?

Aruna Shanbaug, euthanasia and whose life is it anyway?

Rediff.com19 May 2015

'Aruna Shanbaug's death has again opened up the euthanasia conversation in the public domain. For a health care discourse often dominated by inane news, this is not such a bad thing.'

Drones boom: The next big opportunity after e-commerce

Drones boom: The next big opportunity after e-commerce

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Drones are being sold by e-retailers like Flipkart and Snapdeal for less than Rs 40,000 apiece.

Why Indian banks have failed miserably

Why Indian banks have failed miserably

Rediff.com30 May 2016

The size of the hole in today's banking crisis appears to be roughly 10 per cent of GDP.

Time for Modi to grow up

Time for Modi to grow up

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

'The BJP has not moved on since its 2014 victory. There is nothing new to offer. There is far too much negativity about the other side and far too little about what has been achieved by its government.' 'That may have worked when the BJP was in the Opposition but if they believe that the people of India will continue to hold them to such a low standard of expectations, they are really taking the voter for granted or misreading his pulse.'

After years of neglect, Tirupur starts to weave a fortune

After years of neglect, Tirupur starts to weave a fortune

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

With China and Bangladesh losing their edge, textile exports from Tirupur are rising once again, turning the city into a job magnet.

Why Rohan Murty decided to join Infosys

Why Rohan Murty decided to join Infosys

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

I was given two mandates -- to work on individual productivity and to drive automation, says N R Narayana Murthy's son.

Sri Lanka one win away from India in Asia Cup titles

Sri Lanka one win away from India in Asia Cup titles

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

India have won the Asia Cup six times, Sri Lanka five, and Pakistan have won it just twice. As the 14th edition of Asia's own trophy gets underway on Saturday, Rajneesh Gupta presents the numbers on the 13 editions so far.

Nothing can kill Mallya's appetite for fun

Nothing can kill Mallya's appetite for fun

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

For his 60th birthday in December, which he called his third 20th birthday, Mallya flew in Enrique Iglesias to perform at his villa overlooking the beach in Goa.

Despite big talks, India is miles away from digitisation

Despite big talks, India is miles away from digitisation

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

India must change approach and have better access to networks to fulfil its digitisation dream.

Small stores go out of business as consumers flock online

Small stores go out of business as consumers flock online

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Shopkeepers are losing buyers in droves to e-tailers for everything from fashion to smartphones, and are struggling to find solutions.

It's your choice: Skoda Superb or Ford Endeavour

It's your choice: Skoda Superb or Ford Endeavour

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

If you don't mind working over weekends and like being in a two-piece suit all day long, pick the Superb. And if you have a penchant for exploring places over the weekend, look no further than the Endeavour which can also carry your gang.

Tejas Mark-I fails to meet IAF criteria, has 53 shortfalls: CAG

Tejas Mark-I fails to meet IAF criteria, has 53 shortfalls: CAG

Rediff.com8 May 2015

It came under severe criticism from the CAG on Friday as it pointed out that its Mark-I version has 53 'significant shortfalls'.

Prem Panicker: At the end, you felt for Dhoni

Prem Panicker: At the end, you felt for Dhoni

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

'The man who never knows when he is beaten deserved, on the day he played what will be his last World Cup game, mates who were not beaten in the mind before they were beaten on the field.' Prem Panicker salutes 'India's best one day captain by a long margin who led superbly throughout the tournament.'

IndiGo's big bet: The $40 billion jet buying spree

IndiGo's big bet: The $40 billion jet buying spree

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

IndiGo's ascent is not without its risks, however.

Modi and the only challenge before him

Modi and the only challenge before him

Rediff.com14 May 2014

'The lack of zeal to serve the country in the mammoth government machinery will be the biggest challenge for Narendra Modi and his government as he tries to change things; there will be not just resistance, but a lack of response to begin with.' If Narendra Modi becomes prime minister, Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com says the issue of human resources, lack of talent and value system in governance will be his biggest challenge.

1 in 7 Indian drugs revealed as substandard

1 in 7 Indian drugs revealed as substandard

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

More lucrative routinely prescribed drugs are at higher risk of failing quality standards

Ranji round-up: Goswami, Majumdar tons lead Bengal rescue act

Ranji round-up: Goswami, Majumdar tons lead Bengal rescue act

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

A round-up of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday

What you must know about 'Zak the Ripper'

What you must know about 'Zak the Ripper'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

There are bowlers who have a better statistical record than the 311 wickets in Tests and 282 in ODIs, but those figures do not reveal Zaheer Khan's match-winning abilities in all conditions

'People seem to be mesmerised by Modi'

'People seem to be mesmerised by Modi'

Rediff.com24 May 2017

'The BJP has latched on to the idea of nationalism, but the nationalism they advocate is not nationalism as we have understood it since the time of the freedom movement.' 'This is not secular nationalism, it is Hindu nationalism.' 'It is a form of nationalism that is exclusionary and it tends to conflate national interest with the government.' 'So, if you disagree with the government, for example, on surgical strikes or demonetisation, you are anti-national or holder of black money.'

Be very afraid of the biometric regime

Be very afraid of the biometric regime

Rediff.com4 May 2016

There are unprecedented political implications of identification based on 'biological attributes of an individual', such as employed by Aadhaar, warns Gopal Krishna.

Gujarat model of development: More hype than substance

Gujarat model of development: More hype than substance

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

With facts and figures, the CAG report has highlighted how Gujarat was far from a role model for states across India, and that the progress made in this province in western India in improving agriculture, education, healthcare and empowerment of women and children, was not exactly creditable, says Paranjoy Guha Thakurta.

Why the Congress needs to sack this man for survival

Why the Congress needs to sack this man for survival

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

'The Congress can't return to power unless it reins in prices, lowers interest rates, taxes the rich,' says Praful Bidwai. 'If this means sacking those most responsible for the UPA's pro-big business policies including Finance Minister Chidambaram, so be it!'

The Congress's prime ministerial candidate: A mystery

The Congress's prime ministerial candidate: A mystery

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Rajeev Srinivasan on whom the Congress might put forth as its leader in 2014.

CL Roundup: Holders Real scrape past Ludogorets; Basel stun Liverpool

CL Roundup: Holders Real scrape past Ludogorets; Basel stun Liverpool

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Karim Benzema came off the bench to score 13 minutes from time and ruin any chance of a dream result for resilient Ludogorets as holders Real Madrid carved out a patchy 2-1 win in Wednesday's Champions League Group B match.

31 amazing innovations from young Indians

31 amazing innovations from young Indians

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

The National Innovation Foundation India (NIF), Ahmedabad shared the ideas that shined at the IGNITE 2015.

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