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PK Banerjee, Indian football legend, passes away at 83

PK Banerjee, Indian football legend, passes away at 83

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

PK Banerjee was captain of the Indian team that last played the Olympics in Rome 1960. He retired as a player in 1967 after being laid low by recurring injuries. But then went on accumulate a staggering 54 trophies as a coach.

FA Cup PHOTOS: Chelsea crush weakened City, Spurs knocked out

FA Cup PHOTOS: Chelsea crush weakened City, Spurs knocked out

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Chelsea exploited Manchester City's decision to field a weakened team by romping to a 5-1 win in the FA Cup fifth round on Sunday as they joined London rivals West Ham United and Crystal Palace in the quarter-finals.

JLR's success masks Tata Motors' failure

JLR's success masks Tata Motors' failure

Rediff.com26 Dec 2012

In the past, Tata Motors gave India its many first - country's first indigenous car (Tata Indica), first sports utility vehicle (Safari), first micro truck (Ace) or a Rs 100,000 car for the common citizen (Nano). After JLR's acquisition, however, the company has failed to connect with Indian car buyers.

Owen takes Liverpool into final

Owen takes Liverpool into final

Rediff.com22 Jan 2003

His 107th-minute strike gave Liverpool a 2-0 win over Sheffield United.

Reprieve for West Ham's Kouyate as FA rescind red card

Reprieve for West Ham's Kouyate as FA rescind red card

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

West Ham United midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate is free to face Arsenal on Saturday after the Football Association rescinded the red card he received against CrystalPalace in last weekend's 2-2 Premier League draw.

JLR to generate 4,500 jobs in UK

JLR to generate 4,500 jobs in UK

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover plans to generate 4,500 manufacturing and engineering jobs in London over next five years, JLR executive director Mike Wright has said.

PIX: Tears, smiles by the billion at London Games

PIX: Tears, smiles by the billion at London Games

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

Fourteen billion dollars goes a long, long way; it would buy you three US aircraft carriers or six NASA rover missions to Mars.

No tears in India over Blackburn's relegation

No tears in India over Blackburn's relegation

Rediff.com10 May 2012

As Blackburn Rovers supporters in Lancashire awoke on Tuesday struggling to cope with the club's relegation from the Premier League, there was little sympathy to be found on the streets of India, the home of the club's owners.

ISRO to launch Chandrayaan-2 in 2018

ISRO to launch Chandrayaan-2 in 2018

Rediff.com25 May 2017

The Chandrayaan-2 will conduct the next level of scientific studies on the Moon, writes T E Narasimhan.

JLR to expand dealership network to tier II cities

JLR to expand dealership network to tier II cities

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

Tata Motors-owned British luxury brands Jaguar and Land Rover is planning to expand its dealership network from 15 to 20, targeting tier-II cities like Bangalore, Surat and Aurangabad.

Lunar missions that failed in last 60 yrs

Lunar missions that failed in last 60 yrs

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Of the 109 lunar missions during the period, 61 were successful and 48 had failed, it stated.

Tata Motors: Unlikely to Evoque interest

Tata Motors: Unlikely to Evoque interest

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Increasing competitive intensity in JLR's key luxury car market and weakness in domestic business dampen sentiment.

Lockdown? You can still buy that dream Mercedes!

Lockdown? You can still buy that dream Mercedes!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

The German luxury automaker has already seen its online traffic increase 10-fold this year. Though that has not always translated into sales, Mercedes-Benz says it is continuing to build on what it calls its "touch-free" experience to stay plugged into its consumer base. Under the used car business, more than 150 cars were sold online in January and February.

Chandra's Midas touch helps Tata group profit to rise 35%

Chandra's Midas touch helps Tata group profit to rise 35%

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

On the other hand, the group's two traditional cash cows, TCS and Tata Motors' subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover, are slowing as other businesses pick up pace

JLR launches Jaguar F TYPE priced up to Rs 1.61 crore

JLR launches Jaguar F TYPE priced up to Rs 1.61 crore

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

The price starts at Rs 1.37 crore for the F TYPE S, which has a V6 3-litre petrol engine.

JLR to get cost smart in slowing market

JLR to get cost smart in slowing market

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) -- the two premium brands owned by Tata Motors, India's largest automotive company -- will tighten up frivolous expenditure to contain cash in a slowing automotive market.

'Ankita has been crying all the time'

'Ankita has been crying all the time'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'I don't think he would have ended his life if he knew that people loved him so much.'

Ratan Tata appointed board member of Boao Forum

Ratan Tata appointed board member of Boao Forum

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

The 15-member Board of BFA included former Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda, former Malaysian prime minister Abdullah Ahmad Badwai, former Singapore prime minister Goh Chok Tong and former prime minister of France Jean-Pierre Raffarin besides former US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson.

Skrtel gets three-match ban for stamp on De Gea

Skrtel gets three-match ban for stamp on De Gea

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Liverpool will be without defender Martin Skrtel for three games after he was suspended on Wednesday for a stamp on Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea during Sunday's Premier League defeat at Anfield.

JLR to assemble 2nd model in India; new XF variant from Pune

JLR to assemble 2nd model in India; new XF variant from Pune

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

The variant, which will be the second JLR model in India, with a 2.2 litre diesel engine will be introduced in India for the first time at an entry price of Rs 44.5 lakh or Rs 4.45 million (ex-showroom, Mumbai) and will be assembled at Tata Motors' Pune facility.

Jaguar to unveil F-Type at Paris Motor Show in September

Jaguar to unveil F-Type at Paris Motor Show in September

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover on Friday said its new two-seater sports car F-Type will make its global debut in production form at the Paris Motor Show next month, marking its re-entry into the segment.

JLR to hire 1,100 people for Castle Bromwich plant

JLR to hire 1,100 people for Castle Bromwich plant

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

JLR, which has announced plans to deliver 40 products over the next five years, said in a statement that the Castle Bromwich plant would this year manufacture the 2013 Model Year XF and XJ ranges.

Chelsea v Man City: Lip-smacking FA Cup tie on the cards

Chelsea v Man City: Lip-smacking FA Cup tie on the cards

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Premier League champions Chelsea, beginning to find their form under Guus Hiddink after a shocking start to the season, will face Manchester City in the outstanding tie of the FA Cup fifth round following Sunday's draw.

EPL: Valencia, Young help United take five-point lead

EPL: Valencia, Young help United take five-point lead

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

Manchester United stretched their lead at the top of the Premier League to five points after in-form Antonio Valencia struck nine minutes from time to set up a 2-0 win at relegation-threatened Blackburn Rovers on Monday.

Manchester City slip despite draw against Sunderland

Manchester City slip despite draw against Sunderland

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

Big-spending Manchester City opened the Premier League title door to Manchester United ahead of the Old Trafford's team visit to Blackburn Rovers on Monday after being held to a 3-3 home draw by Sunderland.

Tata Motors in no hurry to fill CEO's gap

Tata Motors in no hurry to fill CEO's gap

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

The 56-year-old German quit the Mumbai-based company after 18 months on the job, citing personal reasons.

Fiat debuts Jeep Wrangler, Cherokee models in India

Fiat debuts Jeep Wrangler, Cherokee models in India

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

The luxury SUVs will compete against models of Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Volvo, Porsche and Land Rover

Blackburn 'forfeited' League Cup tie over league woes: Kean

Blackburn 'forfeited' League Cup tie over league woes: Kean

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

Blackburn Rovers "forfeited" their League Cup match against Cardiff City on Tuesday to concentrate on turning around their Premier League fortunes, the club's under-fire manager Steve Kean said.

Look who overtook Messi as the top scorer in Europe

Look who overtook Messi as the top scorer in Europe

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

Harry Kane toppled Alan Shearer's 22-year-old record for the most Premier League goals in a calendar year by scoring a double for Tottenham Hotspur against Southampton, on Tuesday, also overtaking Lionel Messi as the top scorer in Europe.

EPL: Venky's Blackburn relegated, Wigan survive

EPL: Venky's Blackburn relegated, Wigan survive

Rediff.com8 May 2012

Blackburn Rovers were relegated from the Premier League on Monday after losing 1-0 at home to Wigan Athletic who ensured their survival in the top flight with the victory.

Former India footballer Marto Gracias passes away

Former India footballer Marto Gracias passes away

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Former India football player Marto Gracias died in Mumbai on Sunday following a cardiac arrest, according to informed sources.

EPL: Manchester City go clear at the top

EPL: Manchester City go clear at the top

Rediff.com5 Feb 2012

Manchester City comfortably beat Fulham 3-0 to move three points clear of Manchester United at the top of the Premier League table as snow engulfed northern England in freezing conditions Saturday.

EPL: Bolton rally to beat Villa

EPL: Bolton rally to beat Villa

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

Bolton Wanderers fought back from a goal down to beat Aston Villa 2-1 on Tuesday and boost their chances of Premier League survival.

Why India's Chandrayaan-2 won't leave earth

Why India's Chandrayaan-2 won't leave earth

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

There appears to be uncertainty over availability of a lander from Russia even as the 'desi' rocket to launch the space odyssey would take time to become operational.

The English Game: Football version of Downton Abbey

The English Game: Football version of Downton Abbey

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'The English Game could have been truly great -- a precious glimpse into how the game went from being played by just the rich to one being eventually dominated by the masses,' observes Dhruv Munjal.

Blackburn fans mull protest against club owners

Blackburn fans mull protest against club owners

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

Blackburn Rovers fans have called off their truce with the ailing Premier League club's owners and are planning a 24-hour demonstration outside Ewood Park from Friday.

'Playing Blackburn is an opportunity for us to learn'

'Playing Blackburn is an opportunity for us to learn'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

Close on the heels of the Lionel Messi-led Argentine side's match in Kolkata, English Premier League club Blackburn Rovers will make a maiden appearance in India as they take on local side Pune FC in an exhibition match in Pune on Friday.

PHOTOS: Blackburn shock United, Spurs and Chelsea slip

PHOTOS: Blackburn shock United, Spurs and Chelsea slip

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

Images from the EPL matches being played over the weekend.

Now, it's easier for India Inc to get dividends from abroad

Now, it's easier for India Inc to get dividends from abroad

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Budget 2014-15 has done away with the tax sunset clause of March 2014.

Price war in China may hurt Tata Motors

Price war in China may hurt Tata Motors

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

A price war started by German car makers in China may eat into JLR margins and volumes.