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Michelle Yoeh wants to work with SRK!

Michelle Yoeh wants to work with SRK!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2008

"I know Shah Rukh Khan is quite famous in India and I would love to star opposite him. But unfortunately no calls yet. But, yes I wish I could get to work with him as a lead actress, be it a Hollywood or Indian film," says Yoeh.

Crisis on skilled labour?

Crisis on skilled labour?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

People learn inside firms, and their learning is best when the firm is in a brutally competitive and globalised market.

'Rajni sir has excellent style'

'Rajni sir has excellent style'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2007

Choreographer Brinda makes Rajni dance in Sivaji.

'Many Brahmins are examining legacy'

'Many Brahmins are examining legacy'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2008

Padma Viswanathan discusses her semi-biographical novel The Toss of a Lemon with rediff India Abroad's Arthur J Pais.

Harikrishna finishes at the bottom

Harikrishna finishes at the bottom

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

Bu Xiangzhi of China asserted his supremacy, winning the Bilbao Chess Blindfold World Cup, which concluded in Bilbao, Spain, on Sunday.

Harikrishna loses to Judit Polgar

Harikrishna loses to Judit Polgar

Rediff.com19 Oct 2007

The defeat saw the Indian Grandmaster slip to fifth place in the Blindfold World Cup chess tournament.

240 'defaulter' B-schools in MRTPC list

240 'defaulter' B-schools in MRTPC list

Rediff.com13 Oct 2007

Shortage of staff is preventing the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission from summoning over 140 B-schools to furnish details about their fee structure, faculty payments and tie-ups. The body issued notices to around 100 "defaulter" B-schools last week.

Chandhok wins German GP2 race

Chandhok wins German GP2 race

Rediff.com20 Jul 2008

India's Karun Chandhok soaked tremendous pressure to score his first race win of the 2008 GP2 Series in Hockenheim on Sunday. Chandhok came under intense pressure from Andi Zuber of Piquet Sports for the last 20 laps of the race, but Karun kept his cool for a fantastic victory for the iSport International team.

Karnataka: Yahya Khan is a prize catch

Karnataka: Yahya Khan is a prize catch

Rediff.com23 Feb 2008

A software engineer by profession and the president of the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (Karnataka unit), this man had been carrying out operations both in Karnataka and Kerala and his main objective was to strengthen SIMI in both these states apart from carrying out strikes.

3 Indians get Order of the British Empire

3 Indians get Order of the British Empire

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

Banerji was honoured for her outstanding contribution to co-operation between Indian and British business while Puri was given the OBE for furthering Indo-British relations in education and commerce.

We are on top, but anything can happen: Ishant

We are on top, but anything can happen: Ishant

Rediff.com4 Apr 2009

India might be on top in the ongoing third cricket Test against New Zealand but pacer Ishant Sharma on Sunday said his team remains wary of a comeback by the hosts.

Delhi's D-day: AAP confident, BJP pins hopes on evening votes

Delhi's D-day: AAP confident, BJP pins hopes on evening votes

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Strong rooms spread across the city storing the electronic voting machines (EVMs) are being heavily guarded, with a 'three-layer security ring'. Tight security arrangements have also been put in place at various centres across the national capital.

Djokovic falls to Safin's scorcher

Djokovic falls to Safin's scorcher

Rediff.com25 Jun 2008

Third seed Novak Djokovic became the highest men's casualty when he was demolished 6-4, 7-6, 6-2 by inspired Russian Marat Safin.

Texas, Apax in final lap for Patni pie

Texas, Apax in final lap for Patni pie

Rediff.com20 Aug 2007

Sources close to the development said the agreement between one of the private equity partners and the Patni brothers, who jointly hold 29 per cent stake, is expected to be signed next month.

Pak has not received a dollar in aid: Zardari

Pak has not received a dollar in aid: Zardari

Rediff.com23 Mar 2009

Stating that war on terror is Pakistan's own battle, President Asif Ali Zardari has said it can only be won if Islamabad gets more help from the US and Britain.

BJP trains guns on govt for failing to extradite Q

BJP trains guns on govt for failing to extradite Q

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

It is shocking that CBI Director Vijay Shanker claimed that the agency was unaware of the government's decision to withdraw an appeal in the Argentinian court for Quattrocchi's extradition, Shourie said.

Its raining incentives for retail staff

Its raining incentives for retail staff

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

As attrition rates reach unprecedented levels in the retail sector, companies are fighting back with a mix of measures including salary hikes, incentive-based targets, connecting emotionally with staff and even selling them the "American Dream".

MNCs? No longer attractive for Indian managers

MNCs? No longer attractive for Indian managers

Rediff.com12 Dec 2007

What we are witnessing today is a sea change in the attitude of Indian middle managers, who are moving to Indian industry in droves. Having spent enough time working for the MNC charm to have worn off, more and more Indian managers are making the leap to local companies.

MNCs on alert on Rolls Royce I-T ruling

MNCs on alert on Rolls Royce I-T ruling

Rediff.com8 Dec 2007

The taxman is rapidly catching up with foreign companies operating in India through agents. After Star, Morgan Stanley and Sony, it was the turn of UK-based Rolls Royce to be asked to pay taxes on a part of profits earned from Indian operations.

Mutual fund roundup: April 2008

Mutual fund roundup: April 2008

Rediff.com5 May 2008

In recent times, 'inflation' has emerged as a buzz word of sorts. Simply put, inflation is a situation wherein too much money chases a limited number of goods. This leads to a fall in the value of money. Inflation is often expressed as a rise in the price level. For example, a product that costs Rs 100 now, would cost Rs 105 a year hence, assuming that prices rise at 5 per cent annually.

Nadal wins fourth straight Barcelona crown

Nadal wins fourth straight Barcelona crown

Rediff.com4 May 2008

Rafael Nadal held off a stirring fightback from David Ferrer to beat his fellow Spaniard 6-1, 4-6, 6-1 on Sunday and become the first man to win the Barcelona Open in four consecutive years.

TN: 2 killed as Dinakaran office set afire

TN: 2 killed as Dinakaran office set afire

Rediff.com9 May 2007

The survey had given 70 per cent chances to M K Stalin, the second son of Karunanidhi and just 2 per cent to elder son Azhagiri, who controlled the party cadres in Southern districts.

Harikrishna shocks Topalov

Harikrishna shocks Topalov

Rediff.com18 Oct 2007

The Indian ace thrashed former World champion Veselin Topalov 1.5-0.5 to jump to joint second place after the fourth round at the Blindfold Chess World Cup.

England seek to boost confidence

England seek to boost confidence

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

England head into the second Test against New Zealand in Wellington on Thursday facing more than just a 1-0 series deficit.

What to do when your flat is not ready on time

What to do when your flat is not ready on time

Rediff.com8 Sep 2007

What do developers do when apartments aren't finished on time? Some pay back their clients as part of a penalty clause.

Lower loan rates for only new borrowers

Lower loan rates for only new borrowers

Rediff.com7 Feb 2008

Banks had raised the interest rates on loans by as much as 350 basis points although the cost of deposits had increased by a maximum of 200 basis points. With the deposit rates having softened from the April 2007 levels, banks have decided to pass on the benefits but only to the new borrowers.

Google logs into rural India

Google logs into rural India

Rediff.com21 Mar 2007

The latest company to seek a fortune in India's rural markets is Google. It is developing with local vendors a simpler search engine, as well as content tailored to the needs of rural users.

Gilchrist reveals why he quit cricket

Gilchrist reveals why he quit cricket

Rediff.com28 Jan 2008

The dropped catch of VVS Laxman in the Adelaide Test was the moment which compelled Adam Gilchrist to decide that it was time quit.

On this Winter Solstice, I am a Gujarati

On this Winter Solstice, I am a Gujarati

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

All decent people must stand by Gujaratis, because unprincipled rogues are attacking them willy-nilly.

Arsenal ease past Burnley

Arsenal ease past Burnley

Rediff.com6 Jan 2008

A second-string Arsenal side proved strong enough to secure a 2-0 victory at Championship club Burnley on Sunday and with it a place in Monday's FA Cup fourth-round draw.

Indian eyes bigger cargo pie

Indian eyes bigger cargo pie

Rediff.com9 Aug 2006

Eyes in the sky to help army against insurgents

Eyes in the sky to help army against insurgents

Rediff.com16 Jul 2007

The army has about 200 UAVs, mostly the Searcher 1, Searcher 2 and Heron supplied by Israeli Aerospace Industries, but security experts feel mini-UAVs will give troops an edge in operations against militants.

Bush may shift envoy to Iraq to the UN

Bush may shift envoy to Iraq to the UN

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

United States President George W Bush intends to appoint current US Ambassador to Iraq Zalmay Khalilzad as the country's ambassador to the United Nations to replace John Bolton

China wants Nathula's tourism potential tapped

China wants Nathula's tourism potential tapped

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

Bu Jiamguo, minister counsellor at the Chinese embassy in New Delhi, made this point to Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling when she led a four-member Chinese team to meet the latter in Gangtok on Tuesday.

Azhagiya Thamizh Magan review

Azhagiya Thamizh Magan review

Rediff.com8 Nov 2007

This movie starring Vijay in two roles with one of the characters having extra sensory perception is a bundle of logical impossibilities. Buy the music album but give the movie a miss.

Mauresmo into Strasbourg Open third round

Mauresmo into Strasbourg Open third round

Rediff.com23 May 2007

Frenchwoman Amelie Mauresmo recovered from a sluggish start to beat Uzbekistan's Varvara Lepchenko 6-4 6-1 and reach the third round of the Strasbourg Open on Wednesday.

Selection purely on merit: Vengsarkar

Selection purely on merit: Vengsarkar

Rediff.com28 Oct 2007

Chairman of selectors Dilip Vengsarkar insisted that selection to the Indian team was based on form and fitness.

Gujarat: CNG bus catches fire, 20 dead

Gujarat: CNG bus catches fire, 20 dead

Rediff.com14 May 2007

The collision was mainly between the bus and the tanker but also involved some other vehicles.

Dravid backs batsmen against SA pace

Dravid backs batsmen against SA pace

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

Captain Rahul Dravid bristled suggestions India were poor players of fast bowling.