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Novelist David Rubin dead

Novelist David Rubin dead

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

David Rubin, novelist, translator, and an authority on the literature of India, died on February 2 from a stroke at Roosevelt Hospital. He was 83. His first novel The Greater Darkness, a novel of India (1963) won the Duff Cooper award as the best first novel published in England that year.

I do checks on Becks

I do checks on Becks

Rediff.com15 Mar 2004

Coach Carlos Queiroz admits he monitors David Beckham's private life to ensure he is happy at Real Madrid.

Henry could fit the rich bill

Henry could fit the rich bill

Rediff.com28 Nov 2003

Arsenal should be worried by Real Madrid's claim they have contacted "the best player in the world," since the other two already play for them.

FA Cup: Holders Arsenal knocked out; City survive

FA Cup: Holders Arsenal knocked out; City survive

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

Arsenal's defence of the trophy ended with something of a whimper as Mikel Arteta's side struggled with repeatedly sloppy defending.

Chelsea beat Spurs 2-0

Chelsea beat Spurs 2-0

Rediff.com27 Aug 2005

World Cup showcases Chelsea brand

World Cup showcases Chelsea brand

Rediff.com22 Nov 2005

Lampard equals EPL record

Lampard equals EPL record

Rediff.com20 Nov 2005

Leaders Chelsea got back to winning ways with a 3-0 defeat of Newcastle United while Manchester United beat Charlton Athletic 3-1

Depleted Chelsea feel the strain

Depleted Chelsea feel the strain

Rediff.com23 Feb 2005

Mourinho toasts birthday to remember

Mourinho toasts birthday to remember

Rediff.com27 Jan 2005

Chelsea reach FA Cup semis

Chelsea reach FA Cup semis

Rediff.com23 Mar 2006

Chelsea, looking for a league and Cup double, reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup with a 1-0 win over Newcastle United.

CSK, Royals take guard to put troublesome past behind

CSK, Royals take guard to put troublesome past behind

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

As in all successful comebacks, strong leadership will be key for the Chennai Super Kings and the Rajasthan Royals.

Liverpool move into second spot

Liverpool move into second spot

Rediff.com5 Mar 2006

Goals from Didier Drogba and Joe Cole gave EPL leaders Chelsea a 2-1 win over West Bromwich Albion

Chelsea whip Liverpool

Chelsea whip Liverpool

Rediff.com2 Oct 2005

Greg Chappell in line to become chief coach of Sri Lanka

Greg Chappell in line to become chief coach of Sri Lanka

Rediff.com19 Oct 2013

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) may end up appointing former Australian captain Greg Chappell as its new chief coach.

Top four all win

Top four all win

Rediff.com27 Dec 2004

Chelsea go five points clear

Chelsea go five points clear

Rediff.com28 Nov 2004

Pietersen's feat

Pietersen's feat

Rediff.com26 Jul 2005

Villa aim to dent Chelsea's record

Villa aim to dent Chelsea's record

Rediff.com10 Sep 2004

Villa are sixth, five points behind the leading pair after four matches but have won both home games.

Will Tina Sugandh be the next Shakira?

Will Tina Sugandh be the next Shakira?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2004

Tina Sugandh becomes the first Indian American to sign major record deal.

Chelsea and Arsenal both win

Chelsea and Arsenal both win

Rediff.com26 Dec 2004

Chelsea close gap on Arsenal

Chelsea close gap on Arsenal

Rediff.com3 Apr 2004

Chelsea closed the gap on leaders Arsenal to four points on Saturday with a 1-0 win at Tottenham Hotspur in the English premier league.

Crespo could be out for six weeks

Crespo could be out for six weeks

Rediff.com14 Jan 2004

The Chelsea striker could be sidelined for up to six weeks with a calf injury, according to manager Claudio Ranieri.

Chelsea stay top

Chelsea stay top

Rediff.com7 Dec 2003

Chelsea stay a point clear of Arsene Wenger's unbeaten team with 36 points.

Brand Dhoni remains unbeatable despite slow fadeout

Brand Dhoni remains unbeatable despite slow fadeout

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Dhoni presently endorses a healthy 25 brands, and found himself in fifth place on the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list last year, with earnings worth almost Rs 136 crore. How much of that is set to change, given that Dhoni has chosen to call time on his international career?

Robot snaps Spider-Man's web

Robot snaps Spider-Man's web

Rediff.com19 Jul 2004

Chelsea wallop Wolves, go to the top

Chelsea wallop Wolves, go to the top

Rediff.com20 Sep 2003

Despite high rates, brands get ready to bat for IPL

Despite high rates, brands get ready to bat for IPL

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

For 2020, 13 brands are said to be on board already and advertising rates have been fixed at a premium of 10-15 per cent over 2019.

What RCB plans to do with IPL fans

What RCB plans to do with IPL fans

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

VVirat Kohli's franchise wants to unite fans on an innovative digital community platform.

Find out IPL's most valuable franchise

Find out IPL's most valuable franchise

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

The broadcast made an estimated Rs20 billion in ad sales revenues from the IPL this year

100% placements for IIM-Lucknow graduates

100% placements for IIM-Lucknow graduates

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Irrespective of demonetisation and GST blues, IIM Lucknow has been able to successfully place their batch of 459 students.

Why Li Ning signed Sindhu for 50 crore

Why Li Ning signed Sindhu for 50 crore

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

'It is very close to Puma's deal with Kohli in terms of yearly sponsorship.' 'Sindhu will get Rs 40 crore as sponsorship while the rest will be for equipment.'

After a chequered decade, IPL set to dazzle again

After a chequered decade, IPL set to dazzle again

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The 11th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) kicks off on Saturday with two reinstated teams and a new broadcaster in a fresh testament to its undiminished appeal to India's incurably cricket-obsessed masses.

Why advertisers are spellbound by IPL

Why advertisers are spellbound by IPL

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

As many as 80 brands are riding the digital and television broadcast this year.

PICS: England have India reeling after Cook, Root show

PICS: England have India reeling after Cook, Root show

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

India face an embarrassing defeat after Alastair Cook's fairytale farewell knock and Joe Root's classy hundred enabled England to pile more misery on the visitors on Monday, the penultimate day of the fifth Test.

The vanishing middle manager

The vanishing middle manager

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Can business schools re-invent their role, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Will Sanju's success revive Brand Ranbir?

Will Sanju's success revive Brand Ranbir?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

Kapoor charges between Rs 3 and Rs 3.5 crore for a day's work for a brand. His current roster of brands include Asian Paints, Pepsi, Panasonic, Renault, Flipkart, Macroman, Saavn, and Hero MotoCorp.

Apple eyes India road map with cricket, entertainment

Apple eyes India road map with cricket, entertainment

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Tech major is in discussion with film-makers, sport administrators to enter the fast-growing sectors.

The Oval in numbers: 8th time India lost 4 Tests in a series

The Oval in numbers: 8th time India lost 4 Tests in a series

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Rajneesh Gupta presents the numbers from the Oval Test.

Who's Sari now? Sex workers design for change

Who's Sari now? Sex workers design for change

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

US-based designer Rosena Sammi is retailing jewellery and designer accessories made by sex workers in West Bengal and Bihar.