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Hockey WC: India's dream ends in tears after loss to Spain

Hockey WC: India's dream ends in tears after loss to Spain

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Indian defence let in a goal just three minutes from the final hooter when Marta Segu scored from a rebound

How to keep a small business afloat

How to keep a small business afloat

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

If an economic storm has your business taking on water, we provide tips for bailing yourself out.

Rescue personnel real-life heroes for lakhs of Assam's marooned people

Rescue personnel real-life heroes for lakhs of Assam's marooned people

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Nearly 86 lakh people in the state's 32 districts have been affected by heavy rain and subsequent floods this year, bringing life to a screeching halt in many parts.

Gambhir keeps Delhi afloat with unbeaten 51

Gambhir keeps Delhi afloat with unbeaten 51

Rediff.com26 Sep 2008

Delhi, chasing 378 runs for victory, were 113 for 3 in their second innings at the end of the third day in the Irani Trophy match against Rest of India. Gautam Gambhir was unbeaten on a fine 51.

Speculations rife over who will replace Dhami as Uttarakhand CM

Speculations rife over who will replace Dhami as Uttarakhand CM

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

At least half a dozen names have begun doing the rounds as Dhami's likely replacement, including Chaubattakhal MLA Satpal Maharaj, Srinagar Garhwal MLA Dhan Singh Rawat, former chief minister Triveda Singh Rawat, who did not contest the polls this time, and Didihat legislator Bishan Singh Chufal.

Flood-ravaged Bihar struggles to stay afloat

Flood-ravaged Bihar struggles to stay afloat

Rediff.com31 Aug 2008

The flood situation in Bihar continues grim with people climbing on rooftops of educational institutions for safety, even as such buildings are showing signs of collapse.

Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss neck and neck after first TV debate

Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss neck and neck after first TV debate

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

There was no clear winner between former chancellor Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss on Tuesday after the UK's prime ministerial candidates went head-to-head in their first television debate as finalists and clashed fiercely on their economic policies and tax plans.

Rescued barge survivors recall horror in sea

Rescued barge survivors recall horror in sea

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Battling tidal waves as high as 10 metres and strong winds while trying to stay afloat in the cyclone-hit rough Arabian Sea for almost 12 hours, workmen rescued from a sinking barge near Mumbai narrated their horrifying experience in their quest for survival.

How Prannoy battled injury and guided India to final

How Prannoy battled injury and guided India to final

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Star Indian shuttler HS Prannoy said the mentality of not giving up without a fight kept him motivated during the epic victory over Denmark in the Thomas Cup semi-finals on Friday.

Self-skilling is the way to go, to stay afloat, says Nasscom

Self-skilling is the way to go, to stay afloat, says Nasscom

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Focus has to be a lot about self-learning, says Nasscom Senior VP Sangeeta Gupta.

Tejashwi Yadav returns as the kingmaker in Bihar

Tejashwi Yadav returns as the kingmaker in Bihar

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

After a dream debut seven years ago when he was sworn in as deputy chief minister after being elected MLA for the first time was followed by a slump in his political fortunes, Tejashwi Yadav has finally come back to center-stage as the kingmaker and deputy to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

Indian eves pip Italy to stay afloat

Indian eves pip Italy to stay afloat

Rediff.com2 Dec 2007

India posted a 2-1 win over Italy to keep their title hopes alive at Lal Bahadur Shastri four-nation women's hockey.

Ranji Trophy round-up: Chauhan fifty keeps Jammu & Kashmir afloat

Ranji Trophy round-up: Chauhan fifty keeps Jammu & Kashmir afloat

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

A round-up of the second day's play of the Ranji Trophy matches being played in different parts of the country.

What Mumbai Indians must do to win

What Mumbai Indians must do to win

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

'All three games we were in it but we were not able to finish it off'

Redemption tale: The Srikanth story of guts and grit

Redemption tale: The Srikanth story of guts and grit

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

He was hailed as the next big thing when he shocked five-time world and two-time Olympic champion, Lin Dan in the final of China Open Super Series Premier event, a performance that also held out promise of a medal at the Rio Olympics.

Dhoni's still got the hunger, says CSK captain Jadeja

Dhoni's still got the hunger, says CSK captain Jadeja

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Mahendra Singh Dhoni 'is still hungry' and Chennai Super Kings stay afloat in IPL 2022 after the legend's latest Houdini act at the death. And they are all that matter to skipper Ravindra Jadeja.

Investors pushing back more on top executive pay hikes

Investors pushing back more on top executive pay hikes

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Investors are pushing back more often against companies' resolutions on what is paid out to top executives. In the first four months of financial year 2022-23 (FY23), there have already been five such rejections, according to shareholder voting data from tracker Adrian, a platform maintained by the proxy advisory firm Institutional Investor Advisory Services India (IiAS). Two of these have been at multiplex chain PVR and direct-to-home company Dish TV India.

Rohan-Ramkumar upset top seeds to win title

Rohan-Ramkumar upset top seeds to win title

Rediff.com9 Jan 2022

The Indian pair defeated Dodig and Melo in straight sets to win the tournament.

Ranji roundup: Tiwary-Gharami steer Bengal to win

Ranji roundup: Tiwary-Gharami steer Bengal to win

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Senior batter Manoj Tiwary combined with the young Sudip Kumar Gharami to steer Bengal to a hardfought seven-wicket win against Baroda to climb to the top of Group A in the Ranji Trophy.

Mulayam Singh Yadav: Wrestler, Socialist and Netaji

Mulayam Singh Yadav: Wrestler, Socialist and Netaji

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Yadav struck deals with the Bahujan Samaj Party, the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress whenever needed to form or save the governments led by him in Uttar Pradesh.

Ashwin scores defiant half century to keep India afloat

Ashwin scores defiant half century to keep India afloat

Rediff.com8 Dec 2012

A dogged half century by R Ashwin helped India avoid the ignominy of an innings defeat in the third Test against England at the Eden Gardens on Saturday.

IPL Preview: SRH face KKR in battle of survival

IPL Preview: SRH face KKR in battle of survival

Rediff.com13 May 2022

With 10 points, KKR, however, are on the brink of elimination.

Openers Srivastava, Dagar hit tons to keep UP afloat

Openers Srivastava, Dagar hit tons to keep UP afloat

Rediff.com11 Nov 2012

Twin tons by openers Tanmay Srivastava and Mukul Dagar helped Uttar Pradesh make a strong reply to Maharashtra's mammoth total of 764 for six declared, reaching 287 for one on day three of their Group B Ranji Trophy match in Pune on Sunday.

IPL Preview: MI to play for pride, CSK survival

IPL Preview: MI to play for pride, CSK survival

Rediff.com11 May 2022

CSK will be eliminated if they lose to Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium.

Selling in index majors drag Sensex down 471 pts

Selling in index majors drag Sensex down 471 pts

Rediff.com12 May 2021

IndusInd Bank was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding over 3 per cent, followed by HUL, ONGC, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Kotak Bank, M&M and Tech Mahindra. NSE Nifty tumbled 154.25 points to 14,696.50.

AP struggles to stay afloat after Laila's fury

AP struggles to stay afloat after Laila's fury

Rediff.com21 May 2010

Cyclone Laila batters Andhra Pradesh. Images.

KKR look to keep campaign alive against LSG

KKR look to keep campaign alive against LSG

Rediff.com6 May 2022

LSG are sitting in second place with 14 point thanks to a stupendous show by Rahul

SP patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav dead, last rites today

SP patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav dead, last rites today

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Mulayam's last rites will be performed with full state honours in Saifai near Etawah in Uttar Pradesh

Hopman Cup: Australia beat US to stay afloat

Hopman Cup: Australia beat US to stay afloat

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

Top seeds Australia kept their hopes of making the Hopman Cup final alive on Tuesday as commanding performances from Lleyton Hewitt and Sam Stosur gave them victory over the United States at the mixed team event.

The looming winter of discontent that awaits India

The looming winter of discontent that awaits India

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

The dreary, cold months from December to February may prove to be the undoing of many a nation as they grapple with sky-high fuel prices - a result of the Ukraine conflict and the pandemic. Many - Europe, South Korea, Japan, and China - will still pull through on the strength of their wealth or because of strong storage infrastructure. But India will have its back to the wall. Signs of liquefied natural gas (LNG) rates hitting new records this winter are already evident.

From layoffs to cost-cutting, start-ups brace for long funding winter

From layoffs to cost-cutting, start-ups brace for long funding winter

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

On a cloudy Monday this month, Mohammed Irshad flew from Kochi to Gurugram to attend an exclusive investor networking event. Among a handful of founders selected for the event, Irshad was to pitch his peer-to-peer learning start-up Notespaedia for funding in front of top venture capital investors such as AngelBay, Elevation Capital, and Inflection Point Ventures. He failed to woo them, but the feisty entrepreneur was determined to continue his hunt.

Turning Point: DC's flying start

Turning Point: DC's flying start

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Delhi Capitals Openers Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw ensured they scored at over 10-an-over in the Powerplay.

Russia win see-saw doubles to stay afloat

Russia win see-saw doubles to stay afloat

Rediff.com21 Sep 2008

Russia stayed alive in their Davis Cup semi-final against Argentina on Saturday when Igor Kunitsyn and Dmitry Tursunov won the doubles despite a brave fightback by David Nalbandian and Guillermo Canas. Kunitsyn and Tursunov won 6-2, 6-1, 6-7, 3-6, 8-6 after their opponents had saved three successive match points in the third set and gone one break ahead in the fifth.

Cash-strapped Afghanistan on verge of economic collapse

Cash-strapped Afghanistan on verge of economic collapse

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

The IMF and World Bank have stopped loans, and the FATF warned its 39 member nations to block Taliban assets.

DC vs RR: It's Chahal vs Kuldeep in battle of spinners

DC vs RR: It's Chahal vs Kuldeep in battle of spinners

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Two wrist-spinners, who are currently dominating the bowling charts will be itching to show their wares

SBI-led consortium agrees to give loan to the Tatas for Air India

SBI-led consortium agrees to give loan to the Tatas for Air India

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

A consortium of lenders led by State Bank of India (SBI) has agreed to provide loans to Tata Group for the smooth operations of loss-making Air India. Tata Group, which won the bid to acquire the national carrier along with Air India Express and 50 per cent stake in AISATS in October last year, is expected to formally takeover the airline on Thursday. Sources said the SBI-led consortium has agreed to grant both term loans and working capital loans depending on the airline's requirements. All large lenders, including Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda, and Union Bank of India, are part of the consortium, they added.

Davis Cup: Bopanna-Sharan keep India in World Group I

Davis Cup: Bopanna-Sharan keep India in World Group I

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan saved three match-points in an edge-of-the-seat thriller to prevail over a fighting Danish pair of Frederik Nielsen and Mikael Torpegaard as India kept its place in the Davis Cup World Group I by taking an unassailable 3-0 lead in the Play-off tie, in New Delhi, on Saturday.

My Superhero: 'My wife taught me an important lesson'

My Superhero: 'My wife taught me an important lesson'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

'Even though I had forgotten about the people who had helped me during our difficult times, my wife remembered and reminded me to repay their dues during my good days,' says R K Chand.