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10 cheap and innovative alternatives to MBA

10 cheap and innovative alternatives to MBA

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

Industry focus, verifiable skills, cutting-edge knowledge are the primary drivers of these unique courses, which come cheap at about less than Rs 4-5 lakh for a 2-year programme, but offer careers which are comparable to the costlier MBA.

10 cheap and innovative alternatives to MBA

10 cheap and innovative alternatives to MBA

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Industry focus, verifiable skills, cutting-edge knowledge are the primary drivers of these unique courses, which come cheap at about less than Rs 4-5 lakh for a 2-year programme, but offer careers which are comparable to the costlier MBA.

'We all knew we had a great film!'

'We all knew we had a great film!'

Rediff.com25 May 2011

Three-time National award-winning cinematographer Madhu Ambat talks about Adaminte Makan Abu and much more

India's singles challenge at French Open ends in qualifiers

India's singles challenge at French Open ends in qualifiers

Rediff.com18 May 2016

India's hopes of a singles entry in the main draw at the French Open were dashed when Saketh Myneni was knocked out in the qualifiers by Frances Tiafoe of the United States, in Paris, on Wednesday.

Will respond to Paes after winning Davis Cup tie: Bhupathi

Will respond to Paes after winning Davis Cup tie: Bhupathi

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

After being left out of the Davis Cup for the first time in 27 years, an angry Paes had on Thursday lashed out at Bhupathi, accusing his former partner of flouting selection criteria.

Yuki cruises into Round 2 of Lexington Challenger

Yuki cruises into Round 2 of Lexington Challenger

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Yuki Bhambri beat Croatia's Matija Ecotic in straight sets to advance to the second round in the US $50,000 ATP Lexington Challenger on Wednesday. Returning to complete Tuesday's unfinished rain-hit match, the Indian youngster conceded only two games, after the match resumed at 4-4, to win 7-5, 6-1.

Career-best ranking for India Davis Cupper Myneni

Career-best ranking for India Davis Cupper Myneni

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Following his maiden appearance at the US Open, Saketh Myneni achieved a career-high rank of 137 in singles in the latest list, issued by the ATP.

Yuki a win away from Aus Open singles main draw

Yuki a win away from Aus Open singles main draw

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Yuki Bhambri kept alive his hopes of making the Australian Open singles main draw, scoring a straight sets victory over higher-ranked Yoshihito Nishioka in the qualifying event.

Sania continues to rule women's doubles rankings

Sania continues to rule women's doubles rankings

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Sania Mirza has enjoyed a dream run in the history Indian tennis this year. With two Grand Slam titles, 10 ATP crowns, in the WTA rankings, the Hyderabadi star continues to be World No 1.

Ramkumar rallies into Chennai Open quarterfinals

Ramkumar rallies into Chennai Open quarterfinals

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

A gutsy Ramkumar Ramanathan buried a sluggish start to eke out an inspiring win over Alexander Kudryavtsev and enter the men's singles quarterfinals of the Chennai Open on Thursday. Wild-card Ramkumar worked his way to a 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 win over higher-ranked Russian, who had entered the event as a Lucky Loser. He next plays world no.45 Aljaz Bedene, who defeated Luca Vanni 5-7, 6-3, 6-4.

Davis Cup: A challenge in store for Bhupathi-led India against Canada on Day 1

Davis Cup: A challenge in store for Bhupathi-led India against Canada on Day 1

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Ramkumar to play opening singles tie against Schnur, Yuki takes on Shapovalov on day 1

India's schedule at the Asian Games: Day 4

India's schedule at the Asian Games: Day 4

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

India's schedule at the Asian Games: Day 4

Davis Cup: Spain take 2-0 lead vs India in World Group play-offs

Davis Cup: Spain take 2-0 lead vs India in World Group play-offs

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

India lost the opening tie of the Davis Cup World Group play-off against Spain after Ramkumar Ramanathan lost to Spain's Feliciano Lopez 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 on a hot evening in Delhi on Friday.

Davis Cup: What went wrong for India?

Davis Cup: What went wrong for India?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Mahesh Bhupathi rued that his men failed to seize the opportunities against a much higher-ranked Italy

Why did riots torch London?

Why did riots torch London?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

S Kalyana Ramanathan walks around the affected parts of London, a week after it was burned by the riots.

Injured Yuki pulls out of Davis Cup tie against Korea

Injured Yuki pulls out of Davis Cup tie against Korea

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Yuki Bhambri opted out of the upcoming Davis Cup match against Korea Republic after failing to recover from an elbow injury. His withdrawal will hand Ramkumar Ramanathan his debut in men's tennis' premier international team event.

Ramkumar, Raja-Sharan pair out of Wimbledon qualifiers

Ramkumar, Raja-Sharan pair out of Wimbledon qualifiers

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Ramkumar Ramanthan played his heart out before losing a tight second round singles match while Purav Raja and Divij Sharan bowed out of the men's doubles in the first round of the qualifiers at Wimbledon on Thursday.

'Hisss didn't work with the critics'

'Hisss didn't work with the critics'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

Well known cinematographer Madhu Ambat on the snake film and what went wrong.

Sports Shorts: Double point finish for Force India at British Grand Prix

Sports Shorts: Double point finish for Force India at British Grand Prix

Rediff.com16 Jul 2017

Sahara Force India enjoyed a double points finish at the 'home' British Grand Prix with Esteban Ocon and Sergio Perez finishing eight and ninth to collect six points for the team, in Silverstone, on Sunday.

Will Leander make Davis Cup return against China?

Will Leander make Davis Cup return against China?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

Paes was dropped from the tie against Uzbekistan last April. He has been out of favour since the Bengaluru fiasco when he was not included in the starting line-up by captain, Mahesh Bhupathi.

Davis Cup: India lose 0-4 to Serbia after Balaji goes down to Kristin

Davis Cup: India lose 0-4 to Serbia after Balaji goes down to Kristin

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

Since new Davis Cup reforms have been introduced, India will not have to go back to the Asia/Oceania Group immediately.

Vijayakanth changes constituency again

Vijayakanth changes constituency again

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

In 2006, in his debut election after founding the party in 2005, he won from Vridhachalam constituency in Cuddalore district. In the subsequent assembly election he contested successfully from Rishivandiyam in Villupuram District.

India's Nagal wins junior boys doubles Wimbledon title

India's Nagal wins junior boys doubles Wimbledon title

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

Sumit Nagal entered the history books as only sixth Indian to win a Grand Slam junior title after winning the boys doubles trophy at the Wimbledon Championships with partner Nam Hoang Ly on Sunday.

'Leander's strength was his unpredictability'

'Leander's strength was his unpredictability'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2010

Anecdotes on Leander Paes flew thick and fast as India's tennis greats, former and present, came together to celebrate the 12-time Grand Slam winner's 21 years of representing the nation in Davis Cup.

Yuki wins; Somdev, Ramkumar lose in Aus Open qualifying

Yuki wins; Somdev, Ramkumar lose in Aus Open qualifying

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Yuki Bhambri was the only Indian to cross the first hurdle in the Australian Open qualifiers, Somdev Devvarman and Ramkumar Ramanathan falling by the way side, on Monday. Ranked 314th, he knocked out Russian 15th seed Evgeny Donskoy with a 4-6, 6-1, 8-6 victory in his first round match on Show Court 2.

Channelling Saraswathi, Lakshmi and Durga!

Channelling Saraswathi, Lakshmi and Durga!

Rediff.com4 May 2010

After a 10-year gap, Gowthami returns, but this time to the small screen with the Tamil serial Abhirami.

Sebi looks to preach what it practises

Sebi looks to preach what it practises

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

The agency has done five advertisements so far.

Yuki breaks back into top-200

Yuki breaks back into top-200

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Yuki Bhambri broke back into the top-200 after 15 months, thanks to a solid performance at the ATP Taipei Challenger, where he made the semi-finals to leap to number 186 in the latest rankings.

Tennis round-up: Sania suffers knee injury; Chung wins Next Gen Finals

Tennis round-up: Sania suffers knee injury; Chung wins Next Gen Finals

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

Sania, the country's finest woman doubles player, who began the year with the number one ranking, closed it at number 9.

Bopanna drops two places to 13th in doubles rankings

Bopanna drops two places to 13th in doubles rankings

Rediff.com9 May 2016

In singles, out of action Yuki Bhambri dropped seven places to 129 while Myneni lost three and is ranked 141.

Ashok Chawla named Finance Secretary

Ashok Chawla named Finance Secretary

Rediff.com12 May 2009

Economic Affairs Secretary Ashok Chawla has been appointed as Finance Secretary in the ministry of finance with effect from Tuesday. The post of Finance Secretary fell vacant following retirement of Arun Ramanathan, who was also Secretary of Financial Services.

New York Ebola patient released from hospital

New York Ebola patient released from hospital

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

A New York doctor, the first person in the city to be diagnosed with Ebola, was released from hospital today after fully recovering from the virus, as Mayor Bill de Blasio declared that the city is now Ebola-free.

Sania to captain India Fed Cup Team

Sania to captain India Fed Cup Team

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

World No 1 Sania Mirza was, on Monday, named captain of the Indian team for next year's Fed Cup while two six-member squads were announced by the AITA selection panel for the South Asian Games.

Sania stays atop rankings; Prajnesh sees big leap

Sania stays atop rankings; Prajnesh sees big leap

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

India woman's tennis ace, Sania Mirza continues to hold on to her be world number one ranking in doubles, thanks to her consistent performance.

India's kerosene stoves a climate hazard: Al Gore

India's kerosene stoves a climate hazard: Al Gore

Rediff.com28 Oct 2009

Nobel Laureate Al Gore has warned that black carbon emissions from the kerosene powered lamps and stoves of the subcontinent will adversely impact the great rivers that are the lifeblood of India's agrarian economy.

Wimbledon: a promise of something momentous

Wimbledon: a promise of something momentous

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

This is the 124th edition of The Championships, as they are called. S Kalyana Ramanathan spends a day at London SW19 this week and finds that technology and romance coexist at this famous address.

Germany, Australia off to strong starts in Davis Cup qualifying

Germany, Australia off to strong starts in Davis Cup qualifying

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

Australia eased ahead of Bosnia 2-0 as John Millman thumped Damir Dzumhur 6-3, 6-2 while Alex de Minaur overcame Mirza Basic 6-3, 7-6(0), before Millman revealed the team's larger goal under captain Lleyton Hewitt.

Newsmaker: How he steered JLR out of crisis

Newsmaker: How he steered JLR out of crisis

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

Smith's financial acumen steered the troubled car maker through its toughest times in the recent past.

Ashok Chawla to be new finance secy

Ashok Chawla to be new finance secy

Rediff.com4 May 2009

A decision to this effect has been taken after Arun Ramanathan retired as finance secretary on Thursday. Currently, Chawla is the senior-most official in the finance ministry. In addition, G C Chaturvedi, currently serving as additional secretary in the ministry of health and family welfare, has been appointed as additional secretary in-charge of the financial services department.

IT can fight rising costs: Ramadorai

IT can fight rising costs: Ramadorai

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

Cost cutting has always been on our agenda be it on power, travel or communication, says S Ramadorai, the chief executive officer, TCS.