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Why King Viv loves India's superstar Kohli

Why King Viv loves India's superstar Kohli

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

West Indies cricket legend Sir Viv Richards believes that if Virat Kohli and his boys can replicate their success of last home season overseas against teams like England and Australia, they will enter the 'great category'.

Shane must earn spot: Gilchrist

Shane must earn spot: Gilchrist

Rediff.com14 Jan 2004

Adam Gilchrist says Shane Warne does not deserve an automatic recall to the one-day side and must prove himself at state level before being considered for selection.

Soleimani should have been eliminated years ago: Trump

Soleimani should have been eliminated years ago: Trump

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Pompeo defended the killing of Soleimani saying he was making efforts for an attack on Americans in the region.

STUNNING Sports photos of the weekend!

STUNNING Sports photos of the weekend!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

There is never a dull moment in the sporting world and this weekend was no different.

Soon, you can get PAN cards online

Soon, you can get PAN cards online

Rediff.com23 May 2007

The online tax payment feature will be extended to all credit cards directly through the website www.incom-etaxindia.gov.in

Hockey World League: Argentina stun Netherlands

Hockey World League: Argentina stun Netherlands

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

The opening day of the Hero Hockey World League Final witnessed a major upset as lower-ranked Argentina put up a spirited display to outclass London Olympic silver medallist Netherlands 5-2, while world number two Australia eked out a narrow 3-2 win over Belgium in Pool B at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on Friday.

Kisan call centres ring in hope for farmers

Kisan call centres ring in hope for farmers

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

Got a problem with your Bt Cotton seeds? Dial 1551, and you will get the answer you need to tackle the situation.

With an eye on IPL, Pujara hopes perception about his batting will change

With an eye on IPL, Pujara hopes perception about his batting will change

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

Being dubbed as a 'Test specialist' at times can be a bane rather than a boon and no one understands it better than Cheteshwar Pujara, who feels that the perception of people would change soon.

Akmal, Peterson fined for pushing and shoving in Test

Akmal, Peterson fined for pushing and shoving in Test

Rediff.com19 Oct 2013

Pakistan wicketkeeper Adnan Akmal and South Africa batsman Robin Peterson have been fined 50 percent of their match fee by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for their shoving match during the first Test.

Australia chief selector quits

Australia chief selector quits

Rediff.com4 Apr 2006

Australia's chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns quit to concentrate on business interests

Tendulkar is in great touch: Dravid

Tendulkar is in great touch: Dravid

Rediff.com23 Dec 2003

On an unrelated note, Dravid also looked forward to having the services of Zaheer Khan for the next Test.

Cricket Buzz: Daggubati to produce Muralitharan biopic

Cricket Buzz: Daggubati to produce Muralitharan biopic

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The film to be produced under Daggubati's banner Suresh Productions, will see Vijay Sethupathi portray the role of Sri Lankan spin legend.

Chinese real estate giant to buy stake in Atletico Madrid

Chinese real estate giant to buy stake in Atletico Madrid

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Property giant Dalian Wanda Group Co said on Wednesday it would buy a stake in Spanish soccer champions Atletico Madrid for 45 million euros ($52 million), becoming the first Chinese company to invest in a premier European football club.

Nokia 8110 4G: The coolest things about the Matrix banana phone

Nokia 8110 4G: The coolest things about the Matrix banana phone

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

The famous Nokia 8110 comes back to life in a new avatar after 22 years!

Queen's Park Oval gets 'poor' rating after washed-out India Test

Queen's Park Oval gets 'poor' rating after washed-out India Test

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The pitch and outfield of Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain has been officially rated "poor" by the ICC following the recent Test between India and the West Indies, which saw more than four-and-a-half days' play being lost because of poor drainage facilities.

Most Indians shy away from capital markets

Most Indians shy away from capital markets

Rediff.com24 Jul 2006

A recent study conducted by eminent business analyst and journalist Dheer Kothari points out though Indians by nature were thrifty and had the habit of saving, they were averse to taking risks in financial matters.

New safety gadget for BPO staff

New safety gadget for BPO staff

Rediff.com9 Jan 2006

Mercury Infocomm's product Auto Vigil comes as a boon to the millions of young girls and women employed in business process outsourcing industry.

Hughes named Australia selector

Hughes named Australia selector

Rediff.com3 Jun 2005

The former fast bowler replaced Allan Border on Cricket Australia's National Selection Panel

Rajasthan just opened a cow-urine refinery

Rajasthan just opened a cow-urine refinery

Rediff.com4 May 2015

The refinery, set up at Pathmera Gaushala, will reportedly prepare cow-urine extract for use in the formulation of various products

New BPO: Tutoring US schoolkids

New BPO: Tutoring US schoolkids

Rediff.com23 May 2005

After high-tech industry, outsourcing of educational services is now a growing business with Indian teachers tutoring American school children at a far less cost than their US counterparts.

Now blow away lice with hot air

Now blow away lice with hot air

Rediff.com6 Nov 2006

Education in Bihar gets fillip

Education in Bihar gets fillip

Rediff.com21 Apr 2005

The education sector seems to be getting a fillip with the decks being cleared for execution of a series of\nmeasures.

'Performance in 2016 was steady, will look to build on'

'Performance in 2016 was steady, will look to build on'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

India chess ace Vishwanathan Anand said his performance in 2016 was steady and will look to build on it in the present year. "This year (2016) my performance in tournaments has been basically very steady. I have recovered almost all the points from the start of the year and I was plus one in St Louis, in Moscow, in London. Ialso won couple of rapid events. I have something to build on because plus one should not be the extent of it, but at-least that is satisfactory compared to last year," he told reporters.

British MPs support outsourcing jobs to India

British MPs support outsourcing jobs to India

Rediff.com7 Apr 2006

The outcry in the UK over outsourcing of jobs to India has largely settled as unions have understood that it would lead to efficiency of British companies resulting in more jobs, British MP Stephen Pound said in Kolkata. \n

Malaysia enhance semi-final chances

Malaysia enhance semi-final chances

Rediff.com21 Mar 2006

Malaysia beat South Africa to score their second victory in the men's hockey tournament at the Commonwealth Games.

Water drainage becomes major worry in Barmer

Water drainage becomes major worry in Barmer

Rediff.com29 Aug 2006

Although the state government has constituted a task force comprising three engineers to deliberate on the ways to drain out water, opinions vary.

Indians develop light car batteries

Indians develop light car batteries

Rediff.com22 Feb 2006

Tired of lifting the heavy lead-acid batteries of your car? Remedy is on the way.

India's hopes of medal in hockey dashed by Belgium

India's hopes of medal in hockey dashed by Belgium

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

A lacklustre India squandered a one-goal advantage and went down 1-3 to Belgium in the quarter-finals of the men's hockey competition at the Rio Olympics on Sunday. The eight-time Olympic gold medallists took the lead through a fine field goal from Akashdeep Singh in the 15th minute before Belgium scored three field goals through Sebastien Dockier (34th, 45th minute) and Tom Boon (50th) to dash India's hopes of their first medal after their last gold in 1980 at Moscow.

The RBI's gift to home buyers

The RBI's gift to home buyers

Rediff.com22 May 2007

The Reserve Bank of India's recent move will make home loans up to Rs 20 lakh cheaper. But that would be just good enough to buy you a house in Tier-II and Tier-III cities.

China's Ola of bicycles pedals into India

China's Ola of bicycles pedals into India

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Chinese bicycle sharing giant Ofo launches service in seven Indian cities.

Is it a good time to buy shares?

Is it a good time to buy shares?

Rediff.com22 May 2006

The markets hitting the lower circuit on Monday has come as a boon to investors to grab shares, say analysts.

Dev Patel, Eddie Redmayne to join Academy of Motion Picture Arts

Dev Patel, Eddie Redmayne to join Academy of Motion Picture Arts

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

After adding 271 people last year, the Academy sends out invitations to more than 300 people this year.

In our history of communal riots, where does Delhi stand?

In our history of communal riots, where does Delhi stand?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

'The humanity displayed by ordinary, lower middle class residents of north east Delhi -- Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs -- will be remembered perhaps even more than the evil wrought in the riots,' notes Jyoti Punwani.

Hyundai Elantra is good for a pleasant driving experience

Hyundai Elantra is good for a pleasant driving experience

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Overall, we feel that the Hyundai Elantra is a very good car for people who aren't into aggressive driving but for those who want refinement and comfort along with a long list of features and a pleasant driving experience.

How to set parental controls in Google Playstore

How to set parental controls in Google Playstore

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Worried about what your child may download when you are not around?

All about GREAT tax-saving funds

All about GREAT tax-saving funds

Rediff.com6 Jan 2006

Do not put all your funds into a single scheme; have a mix of fund houses as well as schemes.

CES 2019: Look Ma, a phone that bends!

CES 2019: Look Ma, a phone that bends!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

The Consumer Electronics Show, which took place in Las Vegas last week, had exciting new products on display.

Consumers rejected CAS: Kunal Dasgupta

Consumers rejected CAS: Kunal Dasgupta

Rediff.com16 Oct 2003

Customers have rejected the conditional access system, which if implemented would be a boon for consumers, multi-system operators and broadcasters, according to Kunal Dasgupta, chief executive officer of Sony Entertainment Television India Pvt Ltd.

James Anderson booed by Indian fans during Trent Bridge ODI

James Anderson booed by Indian fans during Trent Bridge ODI

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

England pace spearhead James Anderson, who had an ugly spat with Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja in the first Test, was today booed by the Indian fans at Trent Bridge during the third ODI.