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Richard Parsons to be Citi chairman

Richard Parsons to be Citi chairman

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

Lead director and chairman of the board's nomination and governance committee, Richard D Parsons will succeed Win Bischoff as chairman of the board of directors, from February 23, Citi said. Sixty-year-old Parsons, an experienced corporate leader, has previously worked with Time Warner in positions of president, chief executive officer and chairman.

Denise Richards impressed with Akshay Kumar's kiss

Denise Richards impressed with Akshay Kumar's kiss

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

The former Bondgirl was very impressed with the actor while filming for Kambakkht Ishq.

A special gift for India captain Kohli from Viv Richards's son!

A special gift for India captain Kohli from Viv Richards's son!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

After West Indies batting legend Vivian Richards hailed Virat Kohli's maiden double century, his son Mali Richards joined his father in praising the Indian Test skipper and gifted him a painting that captures a moment from his record innings in the first Test match in Antigua.

Here's what Viv Richards has to say about Kohli's innings

Here's what Viv Richards has to say about Kohli's innings

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

West Indian legend Vivian Richards has heaped praise on Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli, describing his maiden double hundred on the second day of the opening Test as 'magnificent' and 'classy'.

Zampa joins elite company in T20 World Cup history

Zampa joins elite company in T20 World Cup history

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Adam Zampa surpassed pacer Mitchell Starc to become the country's leading wicket-taker in ICC T20 World Cup history.

Yousuf topples Richards record

Yousuf topples Richards record

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

The Pakistani batsman took his tally of tons this year to eight, one better than Vivian Richards and Aravinda de Silva.

T20 WC: Gaffaney, Tucker to officiate India vs England semis

T20 WC: Gaffaney, Tucker to officiate India vs England semis

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

New Zealand's Chris Gaffaney and Rodney Tucker of Australia will be the on-field officials for the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup between India and England

EPL PIX: City crush West Ham; Arsenal, Chelsea held

EPL PIX: City crush West Ham; Arsenal, Chelsea held

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Manchester City thrashed West Ham United 4-1 in the Premier League on Saturday to claim their first back-to-back wins since October.

Trump, Harris locked tight in historic US election

Trump, Harris locked tight in historic US election

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

As the fight reaches its crescendo with the big election day just a few hours away, many political observers billed the unpredictable race for the 47th President of the US as the most consequential one in decades while appearing to project a grim picture for the country's future under a Trump presidency.

GCL: Firouzja beats Nakamura as Triveni Kings record big win

GCL: Firouzja beats Nakamura as Triveni Kings record big win

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

The coin toss gave the Alaskan Knights the white pieces, with 20 minutes per player on the clock -- 40 minutes are alloted a match.

Global Chess: Carlsen beaten by clock, Giri draws

Global Chess: Carlsen beaten by clock, Giri draws

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Day two at the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League Season 2 featured a highly anticipated duel between league favorites, the Alpine Sg Pipers, and reigning champions, the Triveni Continental Kings.

Review: Citadel: Diana Has Fast-Paced Action

Review: Citadel: Diana Has Fast-Paced Action

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Citadel: Diana is fun to watch, in a popcorn entertainment way, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Aussie fans should lower their expectations: Richards

Aussie fans should lower their expectations: Richards

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

As Australia gear up to take on India in a gruelling four-Test battle, South African batting great Barry Richards said fans Down Under should "lower their expectations" from the home team which is in transition.

Google doodles for Julius Richard Petri

Google doodles for Julius Richard Petri

Rediff.com31 May 2013

The search engine giant commemorates the achievements of German bacteriologist and inventor of the Petri dish.

The American Chinese Leaders Adored

The American Chinese Leaders Adored

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Dr Kissinger, then US president Richard M Nixon's national security adviser, feigned illness on a visit to Pakistan in July 1971 and made a secret trip to Peking, as Beijing was then called, to begin the process of a rapprochement between America and China. It was a debt that Chinese leaders have never forgotten.

Global Chess: Mumba Masters upset leaders Alaskan Knights

Global Chess: Mumba Masters upset leaders Alaskan Knights

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

In a surprising turn of events, Mumba Masters defeated tournament leaders PBG Alaskan Knights, denying them direct qualification to the finals of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League in London on Wednesday.

I would pay money to watch Tendulkar bat: Viv Richards

I would pay money to watch Tendulkar bat: Viv Richards

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

He had redefined ODI batting almost three decades back but Sir Vivian Richards' favourite ODI batsman is none other than the legendary Sachin Tendulkar.

Fit-again Aus captain Marsh ready to bowl at T20 World Cup

Fit-again Aus captain Marsh ready to bowl at T20 World Cup

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Mitchell Marsh says he is ready to bowl in the Super Eight phase of the T20 World Cup after a gradual recovery from a hamstring strain.

India's Kush Maini wins maiden F2 Sprint race

India's Kush Maini wins maiden F2 Sprint race

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

India's Kush Maini won his maiden Formula 2 Sprint Race at the Hungarian Grand Prix after initial winner Richard Verschoor's was disqualified due to a technical infringement.

Elizabeth Debicki Gets Her First Emmy

Elizabeth Debicki Gets Her First Emmy

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

The Australian actress took home her first-ever Emmy trophy, winning Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Princess Diana in The Crown.

Embarrassed to overtake Viv Richards' record, says Amla

Embarrassed to overtake Viv Richards' record, says Amla

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Star South African batsman Hashim Amla had a memorable game on Sunday. When he was on 59, he crossed the 4000-run mark in ODI, the quickest to do so in 81 matches, besting Sir Vivian Richards' mark of 88 ODIs.

Upbeat McClaren waits on Richards

Upbeat McClaren waits on Richards

Rediff.com21 Mar 2007

England coach Steve McClaren is hoping defenders Micah Richards and Jonathan Woodgate will shrug off injuries in time for their Euro 2008 qualifiers against Israel and Andorra.

T20 World Cup: Lara's big advice for India coach Dravid

T20 World Cup: Lara's big advice for India coach Dravid

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Rahul Dravid will need a specific plan to get the best out of superstars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the T20 World Cup, said Brian Lara.

Sehwag is most destructive batsman now: Richards

Sehwag is most destructive batsman now: Richards

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

He was regarded as the world's most destructive batsman in his heydays but legendary West Indian Sir Vivian Richards feels Virender Sehwag holds that reputation in modern cricket and India's chances in the 2011 World Cup will largely depend on the right-hander's form.

PIX: Summer Time for Canada; O'Callaghan stuns Titmus

PIX: Summer Time for Canada; O'Callaghan stuns Titmus

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Images from Monday's swimming action at Paris La Defense Arena, Nanterre, France.

Richards, Kapil relive 1983 World Cup final

Richards, Kapil relive 1983 World Cup final

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

Arjuna Ranatunga recollected having started mind games even before the start of the 1996 World Cup.

Genetic Destiny Or Hard Work?

Genetic Destiny Or Hard Work?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Just as the atom and the byte needed careful societal control to prevent damage to society, perhaps, so does the gene, particularly in debates like 'genes vs merit', explains Ajit Balakrishnan.

5th T20 PIX: Samson, Mukesh steer India to easy win over Zimbabwe

5th T20 PIX: Samson, Mukesh steer India to easy win over Zimbabwe

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Sanju Samson hit a fluent half-century and Mukesh Kumar took four wicket as India eased past Zimbabwe by 42 runs in the inconsequential fifth and final T20I.

Kohli is in a league of his own: Barry Richards

Kohli is in a league of his own: Barry Richards

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Legendary South African batsman Barry Richards feels Virat Kohli is a few notches above his contemporaries in the Indian team but still has some way to go before one can compare him with the iconic Sachin Tendulkar.

Why Movies Get Into Trouble...

Why Movies Get Into Trouble...

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

They try to hide behind the smokescreen that these are works of fiction inspired by real events. So, you can pick and choose from facts and fictionalise to push the right triggers with your audience or appease the powers that be, observes Shekhar Gupta.

BCCI running world cricket: Barry Richards

BCCI running world cricket: Barry Richards

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

Legendary cricketer Barry Richards says the BCCI has transformed the game for commercial interests by its sheer money power.

Rachin Ravindra takes New Zealand Cricket by storm

Rachin Ravindra takes New Zealand Cricket by storm

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Rachin Ravindra becomes youngest recipient of Sir Richard Hadlee Medal

PIX: India collapse on Day 4; NZ need 107 to win

PIX: India collapse on Day 4; NZ need 107 to win

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

IMAGES from Day 4 of the first Test played between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru, on Saturday.

West Indian batting legend Viv Richards wants to coach Pakistan

West Indian batting legend Viv Richards wants to coach Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

West Indian batting legend Vivian Richards is open to the idea of coaching Pakistan national cricket team though he feels that the current coach Waqar Younis is doing a 'great job'.

Aussie Deputy PM Plays Gully Cricket!

Aussie Deputy PM Plays Gully Cricket!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, who we saw on Sunday night at the N D Modi stadium, played gully cricket on the premises of the Arun Jaitley stadium in New Delhi on Monday, November 20, 2023.

Anees Bazmee's Mad, MAD, World

Anees Bazmee's Mad, MAD, World

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is going full throttle with its creeps and cackle, which marks the addition of Madhuri Dixit and re-entry of the OG Manjulika, Vidya Balan.

Keith Richards wanted to become a librarian

Keith Richards wanted to become a librarian

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

In his autobiography, the rock star talks about how he developed a love of reading whilst growing up in the suburbs of London following the Second World War and before discovering music.

As Viv Richards bid fails, PCB eyes Sangakkara

As Viv Richards bid fails, PCB eyes Sangakkara

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan told the media that negotiations with Richards were wrapped up as the two parties could not agree on financial details and the West Indian legend also had prior commitments.

Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power 2: Visually Stunning

Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power 2: Visually Stunning

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

All in all, season 2 seems a tad better than season 1 in most departments, observes Namrata Thakker.

Kate Winslet rescues Richard Branson's mother

Kate Winslet rescues Richard Branson's mother

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

In a heroic act, the British actress rescued Richard Branson's ageing mom from a house fire.