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Monfils stuns Nadal in Qatar

Monfils stuns Nadal in Qatar

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

The world No 1's Australian Open preparations hit a stumbling block when he was beaten by Frenchman Gael Monfils in the quarter-finals.

Desis in US hope to celebrate Diwali with largest number of poll wins

Desis in US hope to celebrate Diwali with largest number of poll wins

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

A record number of 11 Indian Americans are on ballot for the US House of Representatives. Of these nine are from the opposition Democratic party and two are Republicans.

Markets end higher led by metals; Sesa Sterlite up 4%

Markets end higher led by metals; Sesa Sterlite up 4%

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Metal shares gained on hopes that the government may adopt ordinance route for mines sector reforms

Mourinho dismisses Owen-related speculation

Mourinho dismisses Owen-related speculation

Rediff.com2 Jan 2009

Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho on Friday dismissed media speculation that the Serie A title-holders are interested in signing forward Michael Owen from Newcastle United.

Modiji, please extend the lockdown!

Modiji, please extend the lockdown!

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

'Premature lifting of the lockdown will spread the disease from asymptomatics, and those undetected, to the whole community, ushering in prolonged misery, preventable and avoidable deaths, famine and social unrest,' warns Dr Debashish Danda.

Needed: A full-time FM

Needed: A full-time FM

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

Manmohan Singh may be the best suited to take charge of the finance ministry after Mr Chidambaram's shift to the home ministry. The problem is that Dr Singh already has a full-time job.

Why Indian banks face a serious crisis

Why Indian banks face a serious crisis

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Fifty per cent of bank restructured assets were in infrastructure, steel, power and telecom sectors.

All cases against M F Husain to be heard in Delhi

All cases against M F Husain to be heard in Delhi

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

Senior advocates Harish Salve and Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for the 92-year-old painter, submitted that six criminal cases were pending against him in various courts across the country and it would be appropriate that a general order be passed that, in future, any complaint against his artistic work will be transferred to Delhi.

Why Ratan Tata is betting big on online retail firms

Why Ratan Tata is betting big on online retail firms

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Ratan Tata has invested his own money into 3 high-growth online retail firms, which are yet to make a profit.

Van Persie back for youthful Arsenal

Van Persie back for youthful Arsenal

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

Dutch striker Robin van Persie will return for Arsenal in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final against Tottenham Hotspur.

After Rs 65bn loss, SBI mulls strategic advisor

After Rs 65bn loss, SBI mulls strategic advisor

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

According to SBI executives, the aim is to do things efficiently with an eye on profitability, and get a feedback on areas, including which business to enter and which to exit.

Jaipur blasts: No arrests so far

Jaipur blasts: No arrests so far

Rediff.com17 May 2008

Ved Marwah, former commissioner of police Delhi and former National Security Gurads chief, felt the Jaipur blasts was not the end of the problem. "With the election year round the corner this is bound to go up. Our neighbours will to continue to play mischief and is not going to give it up. My gut feeling is that we have to sort out this problem within the country and not with Pakistan. Once we do that, these attacks would disappear automatically," Marwah told rediff.com.

Work can wait, family can't, say stranded migrants

Work can wait, family can't, say stranded migrants

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Daily wagers are running out of resources, including ration and cash, and the state governments might not be able to sustain their needs for a longer period of time, given the lockdown has already been extended until May 3.

'We waste water in the most trivial ways'

'We waste water in the most trivial ways'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'You can have a bath in just one bucket of water.' 'When you are brushing your teeth, remember to turn off the tap.' 'You don't have to wash your car every day.'

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2020.

AFC Cup: Myanmar to play India in semis

AFC Cup: Myanmar to play India in semis

Rediff.com5 Aug 2008

In the battle to decide the group topper, Ro Hak Su scored the all-important goal in the 16th minute of the match and later the Koreans hung on to the lead till the end.

Paes-Dlouhy in Toronto semis

Paes-Dlouhy in Toronto semis

Rediff.com26 Jul 2008

Leander Paes and his Czech partner Lukas Dlouhy prevailed over Mahesh Bhupathi and Mark Knowles in the super tie-breaker to breeze into the doubles semi-finals of the US $ 2,615,000 ATP Rogers Masters in Toronto. Paes-Dlouhy, seeded seventh edged past fourth seeded Bhupathi-Knowles 6-4, 3-6, 10-5 in one hour and 15 minutes in the quarter-finals of the hard court event.

'The boys are looking hot in Mahabharat'

'The boys are looking hot in Mahabharat'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2008

Rakshanda Khan will be seen in a different avatar in Ekta Kapoor's Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki.

Banks take demand loans from RBI

Banks take demand loans from RBI

Rediff.com24 Jan 2008

According to sources, this is quite rare since most of the requirements of the banks are first met through call market borrowings and then through the repo window of RBI . Under the repo, banks borrow funds from RBI by pledging government securities.

Sari nights and henna parties

Sari nights and henna parties

Rediff.com21 May 2008

As Indians become wealthier they are spending more to stage elaborate multi-day events leading up to the ceremony. India's $31bn wedding industry is growing at 25 per cent a year, according to a report in the Indian magazine The Week.

Points to remember before closing a loan

Points to remember before closing a loan

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Remember to take important documents like no dues certificate.

Auction mulled for mines with proven reserves

Auction mulled for mines with proven reserves

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

Under the current system, companies apply to state governments, which in turn recommend the shortlisted entities to the central government.

AKS: Only for Himesh fans

AKS: Only for Himesh fans

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

The film has no story and poor acting. But excellent songs.

Green PCs won't burn your pocket

Green PCs won't burn your pocket

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

RoHS-compliance is still at an awareness stage in India.

How India's pharma growth story fizzled out

How India's pharma growth story fizzled out

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Once tipped to emerge as the biggest exporter, the pharmaceutical industry is yet to acquire the scale of those in software services, says Krishna Kant.

Ruias to seek govt view on sale

Ruias to seek govt view on sale

Rediff.com6 Jan 2007

The Ruias are contemplating approaching the Ministry of Company Affairs for its views on the Right of First Refusal (RoFR) clause in their shareholders' agreement with Hutchison Telecom International Ltd (HTIL).

Vodafone chalks out strategies for brand relaunch

Vodafone chalks out strategies for brand relaunch

Rediff.com21 May 2007

With the completion of the acquisition of Hutch Essar earlier this month, British mobile major Vodafone is chalking out strategies to relaunch the rechristened 'Vodafone Essar' brand in India.

Union minister's son denies kidnap

Union minister's son denies kidnap

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

Speaking from his hotel room in Chennai, he told TV9 news channel that he had come to Chennai on his own on Tuesday, disputing his estranged wife Susheela's complaint to the police that he was kidnapped from a hotel room in Chitoor town.

Yusuf Pathan replaces Sehwag

Yusuf Pathan replaces Sehwag

Rediff.com24 Sep 2007

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and elected to bat in the Twenty20 World Cup final against Pakistan in Johannesburg on Monday.

How Paytm is gearing up for the festive season

How Paytm is gearing up for the festive season

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

The firm will invest over Rs 1,000 crore in marketing, cash backs and promotional spends

Software's new challenges

Software's new challenges

Rediff.com27 Jul 2007

The export-oriented software industry has reacted in several ways to the negative impact of rupee appreciation on its financial performance, especially in the last (April-June) quarter.

Pune gets 1st Taj Gateway Hotel

Pune gets 1st Taj Gateway Hotel

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

The contract has been entered into with Paranjpe Schemes Construction Limited and the new hotel will be a part of the Taj Business Hotels portfolio, a release stated.

India must lead WTO talks: US

India must lead WTO talks: US

Rediff.com13 Feb 2007

The US on Tuesday said India must play a leadership role for achieving a global trade-liberalising agreement among 150 WTO members under the Doha Round of negotiations.

Federer wary of dangerous Gonzalez

Federer wary of dangerous Gonzalez

Rediff.com27 Jan 2007

The Australian Open final appears to promise two possible scenarios, either the finest display of stroke-making in living memory or the maestro Roger Federer simply crushing Chilean dasher Fernando Gonzalez.

LA Classic: Sania goes down to Meng

LA Classic: Sania goes down to Meng

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

China's Yuan Meng beat Indian 16th seed Sania Mirza 6-4, 6-3 in the second round of the WTA tournament in Los Angeles.

Singapore Armed Forces beat Mahindra

Singapore Armed Forces beat Mahindra

Rediff.com8 May 2007

Chaiman Therdsak's goal from a free-kick gave the visitors a 1-0 victory in the AFC Cup match.

A lacklustre Road Romeo

A lacklustre Road Romeo

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

Ashitha and debutant Dileep Pai shine in this otherwise lacklustre fare directed by much the experienced Sai Prakash. There is not even an iota of freshness in the film.

Perfect Stranger not so perfect

Perfect Stranger not so perfect

Rediff.com13 Apr 2007

Perfect Stranger could have made a good film had the scriptwriter, Todd Komarnicki, and the director, James Foley, been less careless.

It is no longer about phones vs computers

It is no longer about phones vs computers

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Seamlessly integrating multiple devices is becoming the single most important strategy for retailers, says Ritwik Sharma.