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France U-21s get Henry boost; Greenwood leaves United

France U-21s get Henry boost; Greenwood leaves United

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Thierry Henry has been named head coach of the country's Under-21s until 2025

'Taxing Billionaires Is Not A Bad Idea'

'Taxing Billionaires Is Not A Bad Idea'

Rediff.com15 May 2024

'If we want real democracy, the economy itself will need to be democratised.'

How Private Should Be A CEO's Life Be?

How Private Should Be A CEO's Life Be?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Health issues, divorce, court battles, moral turpitude, and more can all distract the CEO and impinge on a company's performance. So, how much of their private life should a company disclose? asks Amit Tandon.

Sunak under Oppn fire over 'VIP access' for Infosys

Sunak under Oppn fire over 'VIP access' for Infosys

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

A readout of the meeting reportedly said Lord Johnson "made clear that he was keen to see a bigger Infosys presence in the UK and would be happy to do what he could to facilitate that".

Govt must focus on reforms, not let scams distract it: Chidambaram

Govt must focus on reforms, not let scams distract it: Chidambaram

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

Growth and economic reforms in India must take centre-stage again and acts of corruption or security concerns should not distract the attention of the government and the people, said Union Home Minister and former finance minister P Chidambaram recently.

Smith wants to put distractions behind as CT approaches

Smith wants to put distractions behind as CT approaches

Rediff.com25 May 2017

'I had a good two months in India with the Indian Premier League and we are really excited about this tournament'

Godrej Split Handled With Admirable Dignity

Godrej Split Handled With Admirable Dignity

Rediff.com2 May 2024

'Business families like the Godrej group are increasingly realising that an amicable settlement is better.' 'Else, the wealth of all shareholders gets destroyed.'

Farmers Stir 2.0: Advantage Akali Dal?

Farmers Stir 2.0: Advantage Akali Dal?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

If everything goes according to plan, a resuscitated SAD could emerge as a central player in Punjab in three years, notes Aditi Phadnis.

IPL PIX: Kohli, Karthik star as RCB down Punjab Kings

IPL PIX: Kohli, Karthik star as RCB down Punjab Kings

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

IMAGES from the IPL match played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings, in Bengaluru, on Monday.

Operation Valentine Review: Top Gun Redux

Operation Valentine Review: Top Gun Redux

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Operation Valentine follows the templates of similar Air Force narratives to deliver some rousing, harmless fun time, observes Arjun Menon.

What Makes Malayalam Cinema So Distinctive?

What Makes Malayalam Cinema So Distinctive?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

The reasons are too private to be discussed at a round table, listed out during a seminar, or uncovered in an academic course. A proud but insomniac connoisseur murmuring in his sleep may do a better job of explaining the phenomenon than an expert on a podium. Sreehari Nair airs his thoughts.

Coach predicts 3-4 more years of Ashwin's dominance

Coach predicts 3-4 more years of Ashwin's dominance

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Subramaniam has no reason to believe that the man would hang up his boots anytime soon.

How did investors miss Byju's numerous red flags?

How did investors miss Byju's numerous red flags?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Byju's is set to go the way of Housing.com and Zilingo. It is only a matter of time. Indeed, the coup attempted by investors will ensure that, says Debashis Basu.

How Indian Students Can Stay Safe Abroad

How Indian Students Can Stay Safe Abroad

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

'Be aware of your surroundings. Stay alert, stay vigilant.'

Despite distractions, India look to start ODIs on winning note

Despite distractions, India look to start ODIs on winning note

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Pandya's absence means that India will have to rejig their bowling attack. Jasprit Bumrah has already been rested for this series, as well as the tour of New Zealand, and this allows the think-tank to conduct one final experimentation with their bowling attack.

'Ashwin's body was used like a dart board by Hazlewood and Cummins'

'Ashwin's body was used like a dart board by Hazlewood and Cummins'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

As Ravichandran Ashwin achieved the milestone 100th Test in Mohali, everyone had their lists of his best bowling feats. But Ashwin's finest cricketing moment was probably when he and Hanuma Vihari battled inhuman injury to draw the Sydney Test against Australia after India were bowled out for 36 in the first Test at Adelaide.

PIX: Unstoppable Sabalenka; Gauff march into quarters

PIX: Unstoppable Sabalenka; Gauff march into quarters

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Images from Day 8 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Sunday.

Antony takes 'period of absence' from Man Utd to address assault allegations

Antony takes 'period of absence' from Man Utd to address assault allegations

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Antony will not immediately return to Manchester United while the Brazil striker addresses assault allegations against him, the Premier League club said on Sunday.

The Best South Songs of 2023

The Best South Songs of 2023

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Arjun Menon lists some of the popular songs from the South Indian movies in 2023.

How To Start A Business: 14 Tips

How To Start A Business: 14 Tips

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Business success often involves a combination of planning, implementation, and continuous learning, says rediffGURU Harsh Bharwani.

Naveen Cracks Another Jibe At Kohli

Naveen Cracks Another Jibe At Kohli

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Many felt Naveen's post mocked Kohli after his team didn't qualify for the Play-Offs while LSG did.

Kohli Accused Of 'Fake Fielding'

Kohli Accused Of 'Fake Fielding'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Virat Kohli was accused of 'fake fielding' by Bangladesh's wicketkeeper-batter Nurul Hasan.

The 'DROP' Which Cost Australia The Game

The 'DROP' Which Cost Australia The Game

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

If you drop Virat Kohli's catch, it's bound to give you nightmares.

'I didn't make any money through TV'

'I didn't make any money through TV'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

'I will never look down upon television. But do I want to do it again? I don't think so.'

If Maratha quota is not given by December 24...: Jarange Patil

If Maratha quota is not given by December 24...: Jarange Patil

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Activist Manoj Jarange on Wednesday claimed that Maratha leaders earlier did not support quota for the community and there was also pressure from OBC leaders on the government for 30-40 years to not give reservation to Marathas.

No display of affection on campus, NIT Kozhikode warns students

No display of affection on campus, NIT Kozhikode warns students

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

The National Institute of Technology-Calicut (NITC) has issued a communication to the students informing them about banning public display of affection inside its campus, saying that it can affect others in a number of ways.

WAGS reason for distraction and disharmony in Australian squad?

WAGS reason for distraction and disharmony in Australian squad?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Rubbishing those claims, Clarke said 'The players are as tight as any team I've been a part of'

A broken heart and sleepless nights won't distract ambitious Woods

A broken heart and sleepless nights won't distract ambitious Woods

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Pro golfer Tiger Woods is not known to show too much emotion on the course or off it but the last few days have been particularly demanding off the former World No 1 and for once he was vocal about it.

PIX: Pope defies India with gritty ton as England reach 316/6 on Day 3

PIX: Pope defies India with gritty ton as England reach 316/6 on Day 3

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Images from Day 3 of the first Test between India and England in Hyderabad on Saturday.

Rahul Gandhi changes Twitter profile to 'Dis'Qualified MP'

Rahul Gandhi changes Twitter profile to 'Dis'Qualified MP'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

Rahul Gandhi, on Friday, was disqualified as a member of the Lok Sabha, a day after a Surat court sentenced him to two years imprisonment in a defamation case filed against him over his 'Modi surname' remark.

ATP Finals: Djokovic dominates Hurkacz to secure semis spot

ATP Finals: Djokovic dominates Hurkacz to secure semis spot

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Poland's Hurkacz was a force to reckon with on serve -- firing 24 aces in the match -- but he ran out of steam in the final set

PIX: Dube's fifty powers India to easy victory vs Afghanistan

PIX: Dube's fifty powers India to easy victory vs Afghanistan

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Shivam Dube smashed a quickfire half-century to power India to a thumping six-wicket victory against Afghanistan in the first T20 International.

He knows how to work with me: Manu Bhaker

He knows how to work with me: Manu Bhaker

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Ace Indian pistol shooter Manu Bhaker on Sunday indicated that not being allowed the freedom to take her personal coach Jaspal Rana in major international competitions could be holding back her performance, and requested the NRAI to resolve the issue.

World Cup 2023: If not Chahal, Sundar should have been picked: Yuvraj

World Cup 2023: If not Chahal, Sundar should have been picked: Yuvraj

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The Indian squad is packed with quality players but either wrist spinner Yuzvendra Chahal or Washington Sundar should have found place in the home team's line-up, reckons 2011 World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh.

Were external forces involved in Manipur violence, asks Bhagwat

Were external forces involved in Manipur violence, asks Bhagwat

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

"Which foreign powers may be interested in taking advantage of unrest and instability in Manipur? Does the geopolitics of south east Asia also have a role in these events," he asked.

Numbers Don't Add Up For BJP In Tamil Nadu

Numbers Don't Add Up For BJP In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Indications are that the DMK combine will win more seats than the AIADMK and BJP, but is facing a tough fight in about half a dozen from the rest, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy of the electoral contest in Tamil Nadu.

PIX! 'Every game is precious' Messi superfan joins scores of giddy fans

PIX! 'Every game is precious' Messi superfan joins scores of giddy fans

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Zhang Jiao, after realising her dream of witnessing Argentina soccer great Lionel Messi lift the World Cup every match he plays from now on is "precious".

Rahul Gandhi backs women's reservation bill, but wants quota for OBCs too

Rahul Gandhi backs women's reservation bill, but wants quota for OBCs too

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

He claimed that out of 90 secretaries of the government of India, only three are from the Other Backward Classes and control only five per cent of the Budget, which he said was an "insult" to the backward classes.

India looks a lot like Sri Lanka: Rahul

India looks a lot like Sri Lanka: Rahul

Rediff.com18 May 2022

The Congress has been accusing the government of distracting people with other issues to hide its failures and issues of price rise and unemployment.

CERT-In sends notice to Apple, begins probe into threat alert

CERT-In sends notice to Apple, begins probe into threat alert

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

CERT-In has started its probe in the Apple threat notification issue raised by opposition MPs, and a notice has been sent to the company, IT Secretary S Krishnan said on Thursday.