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Brazil soccer probe: Sponsors feel the heat

Brazil soccer probe: Sponsors feel the heat

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Nike Inc and some other big international companies face a grilling over their powerful role in Brazilian soccer.

Attack on the MNC Titans

Attack on the MNC Titans

Rediff.com5 May 2017

It's a post-truth world for multinational brands and businesses too.

Why Trump's rhetoric scares American desis

Why Trump's rhetoric scares American desis

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Indian-Americans are "very concerned" about the rhetoric from Donald Trump who has "poisoned" the political dialogue with his insults to immigrants and women, US House of Representatives contender Raja Krishnamoorthi has said.

Former NZ batsman Vincent confirms match-fixing probe

Former NZ batsman Vincent confirms match-fixing probe

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Batsman Lou Vincent has confirmed he is one of three former New Zealand players under investigation by the International Cricket Council for alleged match-fixing.

Paramjeet Singh Pamma: The ANGRIEST man in India

Paramjeet Singh Pamma: The ANGRIEST man in India

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

A serial protester, Pamma has been dubbed as India's "most outraged man, says Veena Sandhu

Let Gandhi enter your heart

Let Gandhi enter your heart

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

'Gandhi turned his life into a counter-intuitive experiment in old ideas like non-violence and swadeshi.' 'He offered numerous universal ideas that talk to the human condition.' 'His ability to take risks was outstanding,' says Sopan Joshi, explaining why the Mahatma's ideas are as relevant as ever.

The game corporate India plays

The game corporate India plays

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

How bridge keeps corporate India sharp and quick-witted.

RIP RK Laxman: Common Man just lost its first citizen

RIP RK Laxman: Common Man just lost its first citizen

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

R K Laxman immortalised the passive, hapless common man with an uncanny perception

Expelled Congressman: 'I have vishwas in Modi'

Expelled Congressman: 'I have vishwas in Modi'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

'Modi should have trust in us and the minorities should also have trust in him.'

New findings on doping: Results show health risk in athletes

New findings on doping: Results show health risk in athletes

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Some of the readings from athletes' blood tests leaked by a whistleblower for a report exposing suspected doping were so extreme they were 'downright dangerous', one of the experts cited in the report.

Sports Shorts: Harikrishna holds Tomashevsky in FIDE Moscow GP

Sports Shorts: Harikrishna holds Tomashevsky in FIDE Moscow GP

Rediff.com20 May 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday

Why young India is paying for expensive private colleges

Why young India is paying for expensive private colleges

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Is it just the glamour?

Why 2017 is not 1962

Why 2017 is not 1962

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

The bogey of the 1962 defeat must be laid to rest with a finality that is unquestionable. The myth of Chinese invincibility is a tall tale that belongs to an era gone by, says Vivek Gumaste.

Football Briefs: Former Man United manager Ferguson out of intensive care

Football Briefs: Former Man United manager Ferguson out of intensive care

Rediff.com10 May 2018

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

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

He told India about the Himalayan Blunder

He told India about the Himalayan Blunder

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Very few today realise that without Brigadier John Dalvi's courage, we would never have known what really happened during those tragic days of October/November 1962, reveals Claude Arpi.

Football Extras: Chelsea fan denies Sterling abuse was racist

Football Extras: Chelsea fan denies Sterling abuse was racist

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

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

The elusive search for truth in media

The elusive search for truth in media

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Is it likely that one of these days, a demand may rise that only truthful endorsement should be made in media and that if it is discovered that she or he in real life does not use that brand, punishment may follow, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Why the Budget needs to be demystified

Why the Budget needs to be demystified

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

The hype surrounding the Budget gives it undue importance.

PM Modi accuses Pak of creating 'nuisance', promoting terror

PM Modi accuses Pak of creating 'nuisance', promoting terror

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

In a blunt attack on Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused it of creating "nuisance" and "constantly" troubling India by promoting terrorism.

It's been 30 years since Flop Show!

It's been 30 years since Flop Show!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Jaspal Bhatti's feel for the grime, the confusions, and the madness in our system was so complete that he could take on every kind of woman or man God ever gave to the institutions of India, feels Sreehari Nair.

Extras: City's appeal against financial probe thrown out

Extras: City's appeal against financial probe thrown out

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

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

India growing real fast? It's euphoria, warns Rajan

India growing real fast? It's euphoria, warns Rajan

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

The country has a long way to go before it claims to have arrived, he said.

Sports Shorts: Briton Prescod claims shock 100m win

Sports Shorts: Briton Prescod claims shock 100m win

Rediff.com12 May 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday.

Volkswagen crisis shows no sign of dying down, Winterkorn to face probe

Volkswagen crisis shows no sign of dying down, Winterkorn to face probe

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

The scandal has also rocked the wider car market, with manufacturers fearing a drop in diesel car sales.

Why Manipur's Holi is the best in India

Why Manipur's Holi is the best in India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

'For us, North Indians, who are habitual late comers and lackadaisical in our temple attire; who go to temples in jeans and shorts; who keep our temples dirty; where deities are placed amidst all prasadam and where rotting flowers are strewn on the pathway -- Manipur teaches us grace and discipline,' says Tarun Vijay.

Bayern chief Hoeness to be tried for tax evasion

Bayern chief Hoeness to be tried for tax evasion

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness, once one of Germany's most admired soccer managers, goes on trial on Monday charged with tax evasion in a case that has shocked the nation and changed attitudes towards paying taxes.

Is the era of commodity mega-projects over? Hmm...looks like

Is the era of commodity mega-projects over? Hmm...looks like

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Projects in other developed countries, such as Canada, and even in developing nations like Mozambique and Indonesia are also in limbo

37 killed in car bomb attack in Turkey's Ankara

37 killed in car bomb attack in Turkey's Ankara

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

The blast, which could be heard several kilometers away, sent burning debris showering down over an area a few hundred meters from the Justice and Interior Ministries, a top courthouse, and the former office of the prime minister.

Arvind Kejriwal: His own worst enemy

Arvind Kejriwal: His own worst enemy

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

The street-fighter is back and the introspecting, sparingly speaking avatar of Kejriwal has gone on an extended recess. In this grime of heightened Delhi politics, all the good work done by the Delhi government may go down the drain, warns Sudhir Bisht.

Two charged for alleged match-fixing in English lower league soccer

Two charged for alleged match-fixing in English lower league soccer

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

Two men alleged to be members of an illegal betting syndicate based in Singapore were charged with conspiracy to defraud on Thursday as part of a match-fixing investigation into English lower league soccer.

Check out the fruity condom business of former Newcastle striker and more...

Check out the fruity condom business of former Newcastle striker and more...

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

Former Newcastle United striker Faustino Asprilla is entering the world of business by designing and selling fruit-flavoured condoms in his native Colombia.

Martin Sorrell on how effective is Modi's media strategy

Martin Sorrell on how effective is Modi's media strategy

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Martin Sorell on how effective is Modi's media strategy

PHOTOS: Spain rally to hold England; Italy vs Germany goalless

PHOTOS: Spain rally to hold England; Italy vs Germany goalless

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Isco scored in the sixth minute of stoppage time as Spain launched an improbable fightback to snatch a 2-2 friendly draw against England with both their goals coming after the 89th minute at Wembley on Tuesday.

Will F-16s be made in India?

Will F-16s be made in India?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Lockheed Martin's offer involves transferring the world's only F-16 production line from Fort Worth, Texas, to India. Thereafter, every F-16 built, and a large share of the spare parts and sub-systems for every F-16 flying across the globe would come from India.

Anurag Kashyap: Anti-smoking disclaimers make me feel insulted

Anurag Kashyap: Anti-smoking disclaimers make me feel insulted

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Anurag Kashyap explains why he is finally releasing his long delayed film, Ugly.

Devvarman backs Nagal in scathing letter to AITA

Devvarman backs Nagal in scathing letter to AITA

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Defending Nagal, who has been dropped from the team for the upcoming New Zealand tie due to serious breach of discipline, and criticising AITA for publicly humiliating the player, Devvarman wrote in an open letter in the Indian Express that AITA could have dealt with the player privately.

UPI: It's not only about transferring money

UPI: It's not only about transferring money

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

The interface allows you to add multiple banks and transfer money, even between payment wallets, for a fraction of existing costs

Volkswagen ex-boss investigated over fraud allegations

Volkswagen ex-boss investigated over fraud allegations

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

German prosecutors launched an investigation on Monday into fraud allegations against former Volkswagen boss Martin Winterkorn.

Football Briefs: One pan-India league?

Football Briefs: One pan-India league?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

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