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Arsenal optimism punctured as West Ham claim shock win

Arsenal optimism punctured as West Ham claim shock win

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

West Ham United capitalised on two mistakes from Arsenal's new goalkeeper Petr Cech to claim a surprise 2-0 victory at the Emirates and bring the Gunners' early Premier League optimism down to earth with a bump on Sunday.

French Open PIX: Defending champ Ostapenko shocked; Stephens advance

French Open PIX: Defending champ Ostapenko shocked; Stephens advance

Rediff.com27 May 2018

Jelena Ostapenko became only the sixth female Grand Slam champion to lose in the opening round of their title defence on Sunday when she lost to Kateryna Kozlova at the French Open.

'Saina's experience works in her favour in Rio'

'Saina's experience works in her favour in Rio'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

'Saina and Sindhu are top contenders, but they will have to beat players who are playing solid badminton at this juncture.'

In India, 15 of the top 20 business groups are family-owned!

In India, 15 of the top 20 business groups are family-owned!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Together, they controlled nearly Rs 26 lakh crore of assets at the end of FY16.

Can psychologist help brighten England's World Cup fortunes?

Can psychologist help brighten England's World Cup fortunes?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Sports psychologist Steve Peters has been called on to give England renewed hope at the soccer World Cup having worked wonders for Britain's cyclists at the Olympics and helped Liverpool's Premier League title challenge.

Nexus 6 is Google's answer to iPhone 6 Plus and Samsung Note 4

Nexus 6 is Google's answer to iPhone 6 Plus and Samsung Note 4

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Check out how Google's flagship phablet, the Nexus 6, will take on Apple and Samsung

Why abrogation of the Indus Waters Treaty sucks

Why abrogation of the Indus Waters Treaty sucks

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

'Make no mistake, depriving water deliberately to a nation of 190 million people is a repugnant idea.' 'The world community won't forgive us.'

Economic breakthrough? 15 questions and a plea

Economic breakthrough? 15 questions and a plea

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Over 15 years, with seven per cent growth, the Indian economy will be three times bigger.

Airbnb romances the Indian traveller

Airbnb romances the Indian traveller

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

The company brings its global campaign to India, looks for trust and a way to grow its business in the country

Erratic Lakers eagerly await return of ace closer Bryant

Erratic Lakers eagerly await return of ace closer Bryant

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

While the Los Angeles Lakers have made a better start to this season than many had expected in the absence of Kobe Bryant, there is no question that their 15-time All-Star shooting guard has been sorely missed.

10 Track & Field events you must not miss at the Rio Olympics

10 Track & Field events you must not miss at the Rio Olympics

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Ten days of athletics competition at the Rio Olympics begin on Friday. Check out the 10 events not to miss at the Olympic Stadium.

Sydney International tennis: Bopanna-Mergea in final; Halep loses to Kuznetsova

Sydney International tennis: Bopanna-Mergea in final; Halep loses to Kuznetsova

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

India's Rohan Bopanna and his Romanian partner Florin Mergea entered the Sydney International final after a straight sets win over Thomaz Bellucci and Leonardo Mayer, on Friday.

Will National Pension Scheme go the EPF way?

Will National Pension Scheme go the EPF way?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

The withdrawal right is hemmed by many conditions.

At 38, Dilshan is Sri Lanka's guiding light

At 38, Dilshan is Sri Lanka's guiding light

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

The pressure will be on former captain Tillakaratne Dilshan to continue to play a pivotal role for Sri Lanka.

As blackout fears loom, Modi faces his stiffest challenge

As blackout fears loom, Modi faces his stiffest challenge

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

As coal stocks at thermal plants fall to critical levels, economic recovery could be hi.

Raina worked on leaving short balls before going to England, reveals Amre

Raina worked on leaving short balls before going to England, reveals Amre

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Mumbai Ranji Trophy coach Pravin Amre tells Harish Kotian how Suresh Raina prepared for the ODI series in England.

World T20: It is India's title to lose!

World T20: It is India's title to lose!

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

With momentum on their side, Dhoni and Co need to justify the favorites' tag and go the distance.

No surge for Clinton, but she may have wooed the undecided

No surge for Clinton, but she may have wooed the undecided

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

The fight was for the more than 10 million millennials, the undecided and the independents and Clinton clearly came out on top, feels Aziz Haniffa.

DDCA gave money to fraud companies without verification, says Kirti Azad

DDCA gave money to fraud companies without verification, says Kirti Azad

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

BJP MP Kirti Azad on Sunday alleged that lots of companies were given crores of rupees by the DDCA and contracts were given out to fraud companies without any verification.

Life insurers oppose major change in provisions

Life insurers oppose major change in provisions

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

Section 45 in the new Bill says no claim can be repudiated after three years of the policy being in force, even if a fraud is detected, has sent life insurers into a tizzy.

Key takeaways from the bad loans' clean-up

Key takeaways from the bad loans' clean-up

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Public sector banks' need for capital should be used to make fundamental reforms to their governance and management.

India's London Olympics heroes... Where are they now?

India's London Olympics heroes... Where are they now?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

These athletes made India proud four years ago.

Will Ciaz help Maruti ride its hopes in top gear?

Will Ciaz help Maruti ride its hopes in top gear?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Ciaz, the mid-sized sedan, was launched in October 2014.

Troubles galore for SpiceJet, with lessons for IndiGo

Troubles galore for SpiceJet, with lessons for IndiGo

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

SpiceJet promoter Kalanithi Maran would need to invest at least Rs 1,500 crore (Rs 15 billion) almost immediately to stabilise the airline.

Euro warm-up: Slovakia stun green Germany; Portugal, Spain win

Euro warm-up: Slovakia stun green Germany; Portugal, Spain win

Rediff.com30 May 2016

An inexperienced Germany suffered an embarrassing 3-1 defeat to Slovakia in a storm-affected friendly ahead of Euro 2016.

Wonder what it's like to travel on India's fastest train?

Wonder what it's like to travel on India's fastest train?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Rashme Sehgal took a ride on the Gatimaan Express for you.

8 reasons why Sri Lanka will beat South Africa

8 reasons why Sri Lanka will beat South Africa

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Sri Lanka are never anybody's pre-tournament favourites but when the dust settles there they are.

Key changes the new Plan Panel must look into

Key changes the new Plan Panel must look into

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

The ability and quality of implementation of development initiatives remains India's Achilles' heel.

'I'd give the Modi-Trump summit 10/10'

'I'd give the Modi-Trump summit 10/10'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

'We're going to see a defence relationship that really takes off -- now that India is a major defence partner of the US, the sky is the limit for arms sales.' 'The economic partnership will lag behind the security relationship, but the meeting and joint statement give cause to believe that it will progress more robustly than many of us would have expected.'

Aus Open PHOTOS: Nadal knocked out by Verdasco; Halep, Venus also bow out

Aus Open PHOTOS: Nadal knocked out by Verdasco; Halep, Venus also bow out

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Photos from matches on Day 2 at the Australian Open on Tuesday

World Cup 2015: Know the New Zealand cricket team

World Cup 2015: Know the New Zealand cricket team

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Penpix of the New Zealand squad for the cricket World Cup which they will co-host with Australia.

ABVP's fight for the next generation

ABVP's fight for the next generation

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

BJP-supported students' union, aided by a friendly government, is aggressively settling historical scores with Leftist students' organisations.

Despite delays, Modi govt has a plan to turn around the economy

Despite delays, Modi govt has a plan to turn around the economy

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Money is being released and the government knows it will have to front-run private investment.

Honda City, Verna or Maruti Ciaz: Which is the best sedan?

Honda City, Verna or Maruti Ciaz: Which is the best sedan?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

The most fun vehicle to drive of the three is the Verna. It also has the most powerful engine.

'Demonetisation is theft'

'Demonetisation is theft'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

'Demonetisation, is in principal, a mistake, because it involves a theft -- a taking of private property by the State.' 'It is one of those bad Indian ideas that has been tried twice in the past, with two failures for the record books.' 'This cloud over the economy will probably remain as long as Modi is in power.'

Why women are dropping out of work in India

Why women are dropping out of work in India

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

This could be a major drag, not just on the empowerment of women but on the India growth story as well.

HTC 10 is an all-out winner!

HTC 10 is an all-out winner!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Fortnightly updates, brilliant display, a fantastic camera and satisfying battery back up, makes this 5.2-inch phone HTC's saviour.

PHOTOS: French Open champ Muguruza knocked out, Murray advances

PHOTOS: French Open champ Muguruza knocked out, Murray advances

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Second seed Garbine Muguruza, bidding to add the Wimbledon crown to her French Open title, was sensationally beaten in the second round on Thursday by Slovakian qualifier Jana Cepelova 6-3, 6-2 in the shock of the tournament so far.

Figure out New Zealand's squad ahead of the World Cup final

Figure out New Zealand's squad ahead of the World Cup final

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Penpix of the New Zealand squad that will play the cricket World Cup final against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday.

The first Gandhi-Nehru to be grilled on TV gets my vote

The first Gandhi-Nehru to be grilled on TV gets my vote

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

'Rahul Gandhi was not wrong in invoking the 2002 Gujarat riots but when Arnab Goswami threw the curve ball of judicial clean chit to Modi, he did not know what to say. A better-prepared man would have come back that it was not a question of judicial clean chits but about owing up moral responsibility, would have even cited AB Vajpayee's own rajdharma plea,' argues Saisuresh Sivaswamy.