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Australian cricketers 'willing to take pay cuts'

Australian cricketers 'willing to take pay cuts'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Josh Hazlewood said he was taken aback by news of the financial pressures CA was under situation, given that the Australian cricket season was all but over when the national lockdown brought sport to a halt in March. Former Test players have already forecast swingeing cuts for cricketers' salaries as the sport faces an expected financial crisis.

After week's delay, Trump signs $900 bn Covid relief bill

After week's delay, Trump signs $900 bn Covid relief bill

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

The US president had in past expressed dismay with the $2.3 trillion package that Congress passed Monday, which includes $900 billion in coronavirus relief and $1.4 trillion to fund the government until October, conflating the two bills and saying the spending goals were misguided.

9 Tips to Build a Business in the Lockdown

9 Tips to Build a Business in the Lockdown

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Avoid high risk transactions even if they seem more profitable.

Hockey WC: Germany beat Netherlands, Pakistan and Malaysia play out draw

Hockey WC: Germany beat Netherlands, Pakistan and Malaysia play out draw

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Germany outclassed last edition silver medallist Netherlands

Champions League qualifier: PSV edge Basel in thriller

Champions League qualifier: PSV edge Basel in thriller

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

In the day's other fixtures, Croatian champions Dinamo Zagreb took a big step towards the next stage with a 2-0 win at Georgians Saburtalo and Copenhagen won at Welsh side The New Saints by the same score.

11 biggest economic bailouts in the world

11 biggest economic bailouts in the world

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

Let's take a look at 11 countries that have been bailed out by banks.

Will the Calcutta Stock Exchange survive?

Will the Calcutta Stock Exchange survive?

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Close to 20 regional stock exchanges, including the big exchanges of Delhi, Chennai, and Bengaluru, have voluntarily exited in the face of SEBI's stringent regulations. Namrata Acharya finds out what makes CSE continue to fight its lone battle.

Worst year for aviation, global airlines to lose $84 bn in 2020

Worst year for aviation, global airlines to lose $84 bn in 2020

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

In India, domestic airlines have not secured any relief from the government and are reporting 50-55 per cent loads as domestic air travel resumed on May 25 after two-month suspension.

How to build a world-class ventilator in 90 days, at one-third the cost

How to build a world-class ventilator in 90 days, at one-third the cost

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

The start-up mentors debated if they could drive the price further down, but feared an even lower price would raise doubts about its quality, as was the case with the Tata Nano, reports Amrita Singh.

'I Need Love'

'I Need Love'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

'There are times when you give an audition and it doesn't even reach the director.' 'In such a scenario, what can I do? 'More than nepotism, it's about favouritism.'

Rajasthan Royals face-off against fellow strugglers SRH

Rajasthan Royals face-off against fellow strugglers SRH

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

While SRH can't afford to slip up even one bit with five games remaining, RR would be hoping to continue the winning momentum and hope that their foreign recruits continue in good nick like they did in the match against CSK.

Will the Royals roar against Sunrisers Hyderabad?

Will the Royals roar against Sunrisers Hyderabad?

Rediff.com7 May 2014

Up against an outfit that is struggling to stay afloat, fancied Rajasthan Royals will look to consolidate their position in the pecking order when they lock horns with Sunrisers Hyderabad in the ongoing seventh Indian Premier League in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

6 Parenting Tips that Work!

6 Parenting Tips that Work!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

While it is good to appreciate how others manage, set your own goals as a family, says Fatema Agarkar.

Navy, Coast Guard rescue 317 from 2 barges that went adrift

Navy, Coast Guard rescue 317 from 2 barges that went adrift

Rediff.com18 May 2021

There is no word yet on the progress of rescue operations for the accommodation barge SS-3 and the Sagar Bhushan oil rig.

India claim maiden CWG badminton mixed team gold

India claim maiden CWG badminton mixed team gold

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

The Indian mixed badminton team claimed its maiden Commonwealth Games gold medal, thrashing three-time defending champions Malaysia in the final, in Gold Coast.

PICS: Stokes scintillates as Royals reign over Kings

PICS: Stokes scintillates as Royals reign over Kings

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

Images from Friday's IPL match between Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals, in Abu Dhabi.

Greece's slowdown hits even scrap business

Greece's slowdown hits even scrap business

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

Let's take a look at how bad the situation is in Greece by looking at a scrapyard that itself is about to become a scrapheap.

Will Sri Sri be able to save AAP?

Will Sri Sri be able to save AAP?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

With an aim to revive its original movement, 55 members of the Aam Aadmi Party have turned to the spiritual guru. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Resort politics returns in Karnataka with a bang

Resort politics returns in Karnataka with a bang

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The JD-S has chosen the serene surroundings of Nandi Hill on the city outskirts while its partner Congress opted for a star hotel, sources in the parties said. The MLAs of the BJP are staying in the cozy comforts of a resort near Yelahanka and an ultra luxury hotel.

IPL Preview: RCB battle for survival while CSK look to consolidate top-4 spot

IPL Preview: RCB battle for survival while CSK look to consolidate top-4 spot

Rediff.com17 May 2014

Former IPL champions Chennai Super Kings would look to consolidate their position inside the top-four for a place in the play-offs even as Royal Challengers Bangalore try to stay afloat when the two sides clash for the first time this IPL season in Ranchi on Sunday.

SEE: Nadal makes winning start as tennis returns in virtual world

SEE: Nadal makes winning start as tennis returns in virtual world

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

With professional tennis tours closed down until mid July at the earliest because of the coronavirus pandemic, an esports version of the claycourt event is being staged online. Nadal showed impressive fingerwork to beat young Canadian Denis Shapovalov in his opening round-robin match on a digital representation of the Spanish capital's Manolo Santana Stadium.

Here's what Dhoni wants CSK batsmen to do...

Here's what Dhoni wants CSK batsmen to do...

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Dhoni wants his top-order to be more discreet with shot selection.

7.6% growth for this year 'very, very significant': Finmin

7.6% growth for this year 'very, very significant': Finmin

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

'India remains a bright spot amid the global slowdown.'

BJP is the favourite in Delhi, but AAP is not far behind

BJP is the favourite in Delhi, but AAP is not far behind

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

In 2009, the Congress won all seven Lok Sabha seats in New Delhi. This election, the party may not even win one.

Here's what Indian fast bowlers should do during lockdown

Here's what Indian fast bowlers should do during lockdown

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Former India strength and conditioning coach Shanker Basu believes maintaining fitness without running on the field is going to be quite tricky for the fast bowlers and advised the cricketers against too much screen time during the ongoing lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. Basu, who oversaw the fitness transformation of the Indian team between 2015 to 2019, worked extensively with the potent pace attack comprising Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav and Mohammad Shami, and ensured they don't break down often.

Share your monsoon pics and we'll publish it

Share your monsoon pics and we'll publish it

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

With the first rains hitting the city, we ask you, dear readers to share your monsoon pics.

What on earth are Spam Zombies!

What on earth are Spam Zombies!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

In computer analogy a 'Spam Zombie' can be better explained as a computer which is connected to the internet that has been taken over by a hacker and is utilised to achieve malicious activities through remote direction.

Top real estate developers see more consolidation coming in 2021

Top real estate developers see more consolidation coming in 2021

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Although residential sales faced a major set back in Q2, they made a comeback with help of pent up demand.

Do You have START-UP Queries?

Do You have START-UP Queries?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Muzammil Patel and Rahul Murthi will answer all your start-up queries.

'In Sagar Sarhadi's death, we lost a powerful voice'

'In Sagar Sarhadi's death, we lost a powerful voice'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

'I'm very proud of having worked with one of the finest minds of India and Indian cinema.'

Ashes PHOTOS: Pietersen holds fort but Aussies dominate on Day I

Ashes PHOTOS: Pietersen holds fort but Aussies dominate on Day I

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Images from the opening day's play of the fourth Ashes Test between Australia and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Thursday.

How I grew my business in the pandemic

How I grew my business in the pandemic

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

The pandemic helped many entrepreneurs including me realise the power of people who share your passion, says fashion entrepreneur Meghna Saraogi.

How IL&FS crisis has impacted non-banking finance companies

How IL&FS crisis has impacted non-banking finance companies

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

For non-banks, the IL&FS crisis was nothing short of India's Lehman moment, which has for a foreseeable future reset the sector on multiple grounds.

Why is Goa CM dismantling Parrikar's legacy?

Why is Goa CM dismantling Parrikar's legacy?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

The culling of key state leaders and bureaucrats has given rise to distrust and uneasiness in Pramod Sawant's style of functioning, notes Aditi Phadnis.

Why I want Kolhi to captain my All Stars XI

Why I want Kolhi to captain my All Stars XI

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Laxmi Negi picks her All Stars XI after the IPL 2020 league games.

After meeting Shah, dissident Manipur MLAs withdraw resignations

After meeting Shah, dissident Manipur MLAs withdraw resignations

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

The four MLAs, accompanied by Sangma and BJP's trouble-shooter and Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, visited the Raj Bhavan in the afternoon to submit letter of support to the BJP-led government.

Sushil Modi lambasts Nitish for taking Cong help

Sushil Modi lambasts Nitish for taking Cong help

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Keeping up the party's attack on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, senior BJP leader and former deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi today lambasted him for allegedly taking Congress help to stay on in power and betraying the mandate of the people.

7 VALUABLE lessons from 2020

7 VALUABLE lessons from 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

'I am not what I was at the beginning of this year and I will not be what I am today at the end of 2021.' 'Because life is not a destination, it is a journey!'

How Anil Ambani plans to turnaround Reliance Communications

How Anil Ambani plans to turnaround Reliance Communications

Rediff.com23 May 2013

The company wants to woo post-paid customers and rent out its assets to cut debt.

5 reasons why economic recovery will be slow

5 reasons why economic recovery will be slow

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Risk aversion is currently a dominant depressant to economic recovery, points out Shankar Acharya, former chief economic advisor to the Government of India.