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ISRO plans to launch 32 space missions, including Chandrayaan-2 in 2019

ISRO plans to launch 32 space missions, including Chandrayaan-2 in 2019

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

The ISRO had earlier said Chandrayaan-2 will be launched in a window from January-February 16, 2019.Sources said it is expected by the middle of next month but no date has been finalised.

Tata to slash jobs at JLR companies

Tata to slash jobs at JLR companies

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

The exercise part of drive to combine operations under single firm.

India completes design of Chandrayaan-2

India completes design of Chandrayaan-2

Rediff.com16 Aug 2009

India has completed the design of Chandrayaan-2, its next mission to the moon -- this time in collaboration with Russia -- that would have a lander and rover that can collect samples of the lunar soil and analyse them and send back the data.

Football Extras: Arsenal to face United in FA Cup fourth round

Football Extras: Arsenal to face United in FA Cup fourth round

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Berbatov eyes goal-scoring record

Berbatov eyes goal-scoring record

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

Bulgaria striker Dimitar Berbatov hopes to break his country's goal-scoring record in Wednesday's friendly against Malta after recovering from a knee injury.

Jaguar loan: UK govt, Tatas are at loggerheads

Jaguar loan: UK govt, Tatas are at loggerheads

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

Reportedly insists on no loan guarantee if the government is not allowed any say in the company's future.

Tata Motors global sales grow 93% in Jan

Tata Motors global sales grow 93% in Jan

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

It said total passenger vehicles sales were 45,380 units, in January 2010, a growth of 76 per cent from the corresponding month last year.

6 important economic lessons of coronavirus

6 important economic lessons of coronavirus

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

'The coronavirus epidemic highlights the need to start thinking more actively about multilateral coordination, including, but not confined to, health emergencies and climate uncertainties,' says Rathin Roy.

Jaguar secures Rs 1,300 cr loan from SBI

Jaguar secures Rs 1,300 cr loan from SBI

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

Tata Group-owned British car maker Jaguar Land Rover announced on Wednesday that it had secured a 175 million (Rs 1,300 crore) from State Bank of India. This comes over and above the $90 million (Rs 420 crore) committed export financing facility with ABC International Bank, the company said.

Chelsea return to top, Arsenal thrash Blackburn

Chelsea return to top, Arsenal thrash Blackburn

Rediff.com4 Oct 2009

Chelsea moved two points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 defeat of Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Tata Motors global sales up 84% in Dec

Tata Motors global sales up 84% in Dec

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

Tata Motors on Friday reported an 84 per cent jump in its global sales at 74,707 units for December 2008, compared to the corresponding month in 2008. The company also posted 137 per cent surge in the sale of its commercial vehicles at 37,326 units in December 2009, it said in a statement. During the month under review, it sold 16,247 units of passenger vehicles, up by 53 per cent, against the same month previous year, it added.

Liverpool, Chelsea win; West Brom go down

Liverpool, Chelsea win; West Brom go down

Rediff.com17 May 2009

West Bromwich Albion were relegated from the Premier League after just one season when they lost 2-0 to Liverpool at The Hawthorns Sunday. Liverpool stayed in second place, behind champions Manchester United, moving on to 83 points -- three ahead of Chelsea who beat Blackburn Rovers 2-0 at Stamford Bridge in the day's other match.

Sir Alex Ferguson recovering in hospital following brain surgery

Sir Alex Ferguson recovering in hospital following brain surgery

Rediff.com6 May 2018

Alex Ferguson, the most successful manager in Manchester United's history, underwent emergency surgery on Saturday for a brain haemorrhage, the club said.

FA Cup matches postponed

FA Cup matches postponed

Rediff.com3 Jan 2009

Four FA Cup third round matches were postponed on Saturday because of freezing weather gripping parts of England.

EPL: Arsenal humiliate Everton

EPL: Arsenal humiliate Everton

Rediff.com16 Aug 2009

Arsenal lit up the opening day of the Premier League season with a 6-1 demolition of Everton and Didier Drogba struck in stoppage time to give Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti a winning start on Saturday.

Drogba double gives Ancelotti winning start

Drogba double gives Ancelotti winning start

Rediff.com15 Aug 2009

Didier Drogba struck in stoppage time as Chelsea marked Carlo Ancelotti's first Premier League match in charge with a 2-1 victory over Hull City on Saturday.

Tata does not need UK aid for JLR

Tata does not need UK aid for JLR

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

Fraught four-month-long negotiation between Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover and the United Kingdom government over a loan guarantee ended in an anti-climax on Tuesday, with the Mumbai-headquartered automobile maker announcing that it has secured loans from commercial banks and would not need any support from the UK government.

League Cup: Chelsea, Arsenal bundled out

League Cup: Chelsea, Arsenal bundled out

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

Blackburn Rovers dumped 10-man Chelsea out of the League Cup 4-3 on penalties on Wednesday after a quarter-final thriller ended 3-3 following extra time at Ewood Park. Big-spending Manchester City beat a young Arsenal team 3-0.

Man U feel heat of Liverpool chase

Man U feel heat of Liverpool chase

Rediff.com11 Apr 2009

Teenager Federico Macheda's brilliant winner last weekend merely papered over the cracks in a Manchester United team floundering in their defence of the English Premier League title. When they visit Sunderland on Saturday (1930 IST), United may find themselves once again looking to claim back their one-point lead from Liverpool whose home kickoff against Blackburn Rovers is two-and-a-quarter hours earlier.

JLR gets Rs 2,500 cr to build a greener car

JLR gets Rs 2,500 cr to build a greener car

Rediff.com8 Apr 2009

The board of the Luxembourg-based European Investment Bank on Tuesday approved a pound 340 million (Rs 2,500 crore) loan to the Tatas-owned Jaguar Land Rover to support efforts to make low-emission cars.

Tata ropes in specialists to trim costs at JLR

Tata ropes in specialists to trim costs at JLR

Rediff.com29 Jul 2009

Tata Motors has roped in international consultants Roland Berger Strategy Consultants (based in Munich) and KPMG to help its British car brands Jaguar-Land Rover trim costs and help manage cash flow.

You have inspired us: NASA to ISRO

You have inspired us: NASA to ISRO

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

NASA said it is looking forward to explore the solar system with its Indian counterpart.

Rooney ends goal drought and inches closer to EPL goal record

Rooney ends goal drought and inches closer to EPL goal record

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney rose to second place on the all-time Premier League scoring list with a clever winner against Swansea City on Saturday.

Liverpool suffer sixth defeat in seven games

Liverpool suffer sixth defeat in seven games

Rediff.com1 Nov 2009

Liverpool had two players sent off and suffered a sixth loss in seven games with a 3-1 defeat at Fulham on a Saturday of red cards in the Premier League.

US soccer star pleads guilty to driving under the influence of intoxicants

US soccer star pleads guilty to driving under the influence of intoxicants

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Retired US women's soccer star Abby Wambach pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of intoxicants on Tuesday, agreeing to enter a diversion program that could see her conviction wiped out in a year.

St. Petersburg semis cast promises footballing theatre

St. Petersburg semis cast promises footballing theatre

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

A compelling cast of players, two attacking teams propelled by great pace and a clash between neighbours to boot.

EPL: Chelsea crush Blackburn

EPL: Chelsea crush Blackburn

Rediff.com25 Oct 2009

Chelsea reclaimed top spot in the Premier League with a crushing 5-0 win over Blackburn Rovers on Saturday but Tottenham Hotspur were brought down to earth when Stoke City snatched a late 1-0 victory at White Hart Lane.

All about the stunning Mercedes-Benz GL 350

All about the stunning Mercedes-Benz GL 350

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

The GL hasn't been inspired by the boxy looks of the G-Class but Mercedes-Benz picked up the ML's design for the GL-Class.

Allardyce 'honoured' to become England manager

Allardyce 'honoured' to become England manager

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Sam Allardyce has been named England manager on a two-year contract, the Football Association said in a statement on Friday.

Corus, JLR deals were bad timing: Tata

Corus, JLR deals were bad timing: Tata

Rediff.com11 May 2009

In an interview published in the Sunday Times on Sunday, Ratan Tata admitted with hindsight that he might have gone too far too fast, but that nobody saw the economic recession coming.

Tata Motors to raise Rs 5,000 cr for JLR

Tata Motors to raise Rs 5,000 cr for JLR

Rediff.com8 May 2009

Tata Motors, India's largest commercial vehicle maker, is in the process of raising Rs 5,000 crore through a bond issue to refinance the remaining $ 2 billion (Rs 10,000 crore) bridge loan it took to acquire Jaguar and Land Rover.

Salgado joins Blackburn after leaving Real Madrid

Salgado joins Blackburn after leaving Real Madrid

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

Blackburn Rovers have signed former Real Madrid defender Michel Salgado for two years on a free transfer, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.

Jaguar faces rough bailout ride in UK

Jaguar faces rough bailout ride in UK

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

Responding to a question on whether Tata-owned JLR was in talks with the UK government for a bailout package, Mandelson said it was too early to judge whether the state would be willing to help Jaguar Land Rover, which employs around 15,000 workers.

Jaguar close to Rs 5,840-crore loan

Jaguar close to Rs 5,840-crore loan

Rediff.com13 Apr 2009

Sunday Times reports Tata Group has agreed in principle to invest pound 100 million alongside refinancing.

Luxury cars hard hit by Supreme Court ban

Luxury cars hard hit by Supreme Court ban

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

The ban does not speak about used luxury cars.

Football Focus: Rakitic leaves Barcelona to rejoin Sevilla

Football Focus: Rakitic leaves Barcelona to rejoin Sevilla

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

JLR may get pound 270 mn loan

JLR may get pound 270 mn loan

Rediff.com4 Apr 2009

After months of negotiations, Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover is likely to get approval for a loan of pound 270 million (about Rs 2,000 crore) from the European Investment Bank on April 7, BBC reported on Saturday quoting official sources.

JLR to have light aluminium bodies to cut costs

JLR to have light aluminium bodies to cut costs

Rediff.com29 Jul 2009

The two iconic brands are also developing hybrid engines for use in future models of JLR. Two British marquee had made a loss of over Rs 1,777.35 crore or Rs 17.77 billion (before interest, exceptional items and tax) in 2008-09 due to global meltdown, while the income from JLR sales stood at Rs 39,270.70 crore (Rs 392.7 billion). It had laid off over 2,200 staff.

Tata Motors Q4 profit declines marginally to Rs 3,918 crore

Tata Motors Q4 profit declines marginally to Rs 3,918 crore

Rediff.com29 May 2014

The auto major had posted a profit of Rs 3,945.47 crore (Rs 39.45 billion) in the same period a year earlier.

United, Arsenal and Spurs kept apart in Cup draw

United, Arsenal and Spurs kept apart in Cup draw

Rediff.com15 Nov 2008

The three favourites for the English League Cup were kept apart when the draw for the quarter-finals was made on Saturday. Manchester United will host Blackburn Rovers in the only all Premier League clash while Arsenal, who will keep faith with their policy of fielding the reserves in the competition, will travel to Championship (second division) Burnley who beat Chelsea on penalties on Wednesday.