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NBA season may be in jeopardy

NBA season may be in jeopardy

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner David Stern warned on Thursday that the entire season could be in jeopardy if significant progress toward a collective agreement is not made early next week.

Don't hold team Anna responsible if Oppn benefited: Kejriwal

Don't hold team Anna responsible if Oppn benefited: Kejriwal

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

Maintaining that they are not campaigning for any party in the Hisar election, Arvind Kejriwal has said team Anna should not be held responsible if their movement in any way benefits the opposition and dismissed as "absurd" talk of Hazare nursing an ambition to become President.

First Look: Jayasurya's Pigman

First Look: Jayasurya's Pigman

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

The film is based on award-winning writer N Prabhakaran's story.

Budget 2012: Letter to the Finance Minister from a salaried employee

Budget 2012: Letter to the Finance Minister from a salaried employee

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

Find out what a salaried person wants from the finance minister.

Lalit Modi slams BCCI for 'mess' over Kochi ouster

Lalit Modi slams BCCI for 'mess' over Kochi ouster

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi has again fired a salvo at BCCI bigwigs Sashank Manohar and president N Srinivasan for the "mess" created due to the termination of IPL franchise Kochi Tuskers Kerala.

First Look: UTV's Husbands in Goa

First Look: UTV's Husbands in Goa

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

The story is about hree husbands who take a break from their married life.

After Ulips, traditional plans come under Irda scanner

After Ulips, traditional plans come under Irda scanner

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

Regulator plans minimum death benefit at five times the annual premium.

Indian network in Silicon Valley backs start-ups by desis

Indian network in Silicon Valley backs start-ups by desis

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

A group of Indian engineers who had come to the US in the early 1990s had formed the Indus Entrepreneurs to support one another in setting up their own technology start-ups.

Gadkari's message to BSY: Why wait to quit until tomorrow?

Gadkari's message to BSY: Why wait to quit until tomorrow?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

A meeting that was meant to layout the roadmap for the Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party ended abruptly on Friday with some tough talk by party president Nitin Gadkari aimed directly at former Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa.

Champions Challenge: India slam seven vs Poland

Champions Challenge: India slam seven vs Poland

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

Tushar Khandekar and Yuvraj Walmiki scored two goals each as India spanked Poland 7-0 to enhance their chances of finishing on top of Group A in the Champions Challenge hockey tournament, in Johannesburg, on Tuesday. India finished their group engagements with seven points from three matches and await the result of the Belgium-South Africa match to know if they will finish on top the group.

Saina, our best bet for Olympic medal: Natekar

Saina, our best bet for Olympic medal: Natekar

Rediff.com19 Feb 2012

Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal is India's best bet to win a medal in badminton at the London Olympics but will have to work hard to overcome the domination by Chinese players, feels former great Nandu Natekar.

Dividing UP: Maya throws ball in Centre's court

Dividing UP: Maya throws ball in Centre's court

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

Addressing a press conference shortly after ensuring the approval of the resolution in an unprecedented manner, Mayawati said, "Well, we will now forward this resolution to the centre and it is not for them to get an approval of the parliament to see that Uttar Pradesh is divided into four smaller states in the larger interest of the people."

Gagan Ajit to return for World Series Hockey

Gagan Ajit to return for World Series Hockey

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

Former India player Gagan Ajit Singh will return to competitive hockey after being picked in the second players' draft for the US $2 million World Series Hockey, which commences on February 29. The former India forward was picked by the Sher-e-Punjab franchise during the second round of the player draft in which 27 Indian players, from a pool of 42, were chosen by various franchises.

Rice would have ditched season but for Olympics

Rice would have ditched season but for Olympics

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

Triple Olympic champion Stephanie Rice would have ditched this season out of sheer frustration at her shoulder injury were it not for the London Games, the Australian said after her first race of the year on Friday.

Kingfisher promoters open to reducing stake to 26%

Kingfisher promoters open to reducing stake to 26%

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

Talks initiated with Indian investors, private equity players.

TCS Q1 net up 37.39% at Rs 3,318 cr

TCS Q1 net up 37.39% at Rs 3,318 cr

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

TCS Q1 FY'13 consolidated revenue up 37.71 per cent at Rs 14,868.71 crore.

Mobile handset sales in India: Who are the toppers?

Mobile handset sales in India: Who are the toppers?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

The Indian mobile handset market saw a drop of 5 per cent in revenues in FY 2011-12.

Be careful when you deal with Taliban, India tells US

Be careful when you deal with Taliban, India tells US

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

"While we agree that ultimately there would have to be political solution, we also believe that this should not become an over-riding objective that needs to be achieved at all costs for that would risk the prospect of the victory of the dark forces of terrorism and extremism that have plagued the region for long," Indian Ambassador to the US, Nirupama Rao has said.

I-T dept sends notices to two NGOs run by Kiran Bedi

I-T dept sends notices to two NGOs run by Kiran Bedi

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

The income tax department has sent notices to the two NGOs run by Team Anna member Kiran Bedi to find out whether they are engaged in commercial activities.

Removal of AFSPA not an effort to undermine the Army: Omar

Removal of AFSPA not an effort to undermine the Army: Omar

Rediff.com26 Oct 2011

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) from certain areas of the state was in no way an effort to undermine the role of the Army.

Anna Hazare admitted to Pune hospital

Anna Hazare admitted to Pune hospital

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

Gandhian and social activist Anna Hazare, who suffers from osteoarthritis, has been admitted to a city hospital for treatment and rest, hospital authorities said on Wednesday.

Reminiscing Diwali: A season of longing and hope

Reminiscing Diwali: A season of longing and hope

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

After running through rebellion and nostalgia, Abhishek Mande brings the festivities home this year.

ODIs, T20s needed to pump money into cricket: Muralitharan

ODIs, T20s needed to pump money into cricket: Muralitharan

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

A day after England's Test captain Andrew Strauss raised concern over the future of the classical format of the game, former Sri Lankan off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan said that Test cricket will continue to struggle unless backed by more number of ODIs and Twenty20s.

400 killed in Syria since arrival of Arab League monitors: UN

400 killed in Syria since arrival of Arab League monitors: UN

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

An estimated 400 people, an average of 40 a day, have been killed in Syria in the days following the arrival of the Arab League monitors in the country, a top United Nations official has said.

All you need to know about the SAT 2011 exam

All you need to know about the SAT 2011 exam

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

Plan to do your graduation abroad? You will have to appear for the Scholastic Assessment Test or SAT, which is an entrance test that will qualify your admission to undergraduate programmes in the US. Counsellor Suchitra Surve from Growth Centre tells you all about the exam -- from registration to tips to crack the exam. Read on.

Indian traders shifted out of Yiwu; being taken to Shanghai

Indian traders shifted out of Yiwu; being taken to Shanghai

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

Two Indian nationals, who were being held hostage for about 20 days in the Chinese trade hub of Yiwu, were on Wednesday shifted out of the town for safety by a team of Indian officials after intense negotiations. Shyamsunder Agrawal and Deek Raheja are out of Yiwu and on the way to Shanghai, said a top official the Indian embassy in Beijing.

Mystery of the falling rupee

Mystery of the falling rupee

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

Rupee continues to remain under pressure.

Has Chidambaram been pushed to the wall in 2G case?

Has Chidambaram been pushed to the wall in 2G case?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

The Supreme Court on Monday reserved its order on the plea of Janata Party chief Subramanian Swamy and lawyer Prashant Bhushan's request to probe the alleged role of Home Minister P Chidambaram in the 2G scam. The plea of Swamy was countered by senior advocates of government and the Central Bureau of Investigation, both before a bench of justices GS Singhvi and AK Ganguly.

Around 80 percent of MBAs in each b-school are engineers'

Around 80 percent of MBAs in each b-school are engineers'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

In an online chat hosted on October 4, Aziz Manva, an IIM-Lucknow alumnus and head of Testfunda.com addressed reader queries related to post CAT strategies to crack Essays, Group Discussion, Personal Interview and more. For those who missed the live chat, here's the unedited transcript.

IT companies' Q2 numbers on track

IT companies' Q2 numbers on track

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

The July-September quarter of the 2011-12 financial year is expected to see Indian information technology (IT) services firms meet their guidance.

Secretive China top 'executioner' in the world: Amnesty

Secretive China top 'executioner' in the world: Amnesty

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

China and the United States still remain among the top countries executing prisoners, resisting the global trend of abolishing death penalty, an Amnesty International report has revealed.

Ramdev's condition improves, other patients suffer

Ramdev's condition improves, other patients suffer

Rediff.com11 Jun 2011

Relatives of patients undergoing treatment at the hospital where yoga guru Ramdev is admitted have complained of inconvenience and rude behaviour by authorities. They claimed that hospital authorities are not allowing them to meet their near and dear ones admitted to the Himalayan Hospital.

Will Rahul Gandhi attend Tom Cruise's Mumbai bash?

Will Rahul Gandhi attend Tom Cruise's Mumbai bash?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

Apparently, the Hollywood actor has expressed a desire to meet certain Indian dignitaries like Sonia and Rahul Gandhi and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Milan chief says Tevez can only arrive on loan

Milan chief says Tevez can only arrive on loan

Rediff.com28 Nov 2011

AC Milan are still interested in Manchester City forward Carlos Tevez but only want to sign players on loan in the January transfer window, chief executive Adriano Galliani said on Monday.

Inflation to fall next year: FM

Inflation to fall next year: FM

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

The government on Monday said inflation continues to remain a concern, but exuded confidence that the RBI's monetary policy will lead to moderation in inflation numbers in the coming months.

Adopt a more rational approach: PM to Anna

Adopt a more rational approach: PM to Anna

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

strong Lokpal, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday made it clear that Parliamentary democracy cannot be undermined.

Sad to see Team India's fall from grace: Blofeld

Sad to see Team India's fall from grace: Blofeld

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

Well known cricket commentator and sports writer Henry Blofeld has expressed his dismay and sadness over the fall from grace of Indian cricket.

Craig McDermott appointed Australia bowling coach

Craig McDermott appointed Australia bowling coach

Rediff.com12 May 2011

Former pacer Craig McDermott was on Thursday appointed Australia's bowling coach for a year while former Test opener Justin Langer's reign as the cricket team's assistant coach was extended for another 12 months.

India blow away four-goal lead to lose 4-6 against Korea

India blow away four-goal lead to lose 4-6 against Korea

Rediff.com5 Nov 2011

India suffered a shocking defeat as Korea rode on captain Yang Ji Hun's superb hat-trick to script a remarkable come-from-behind 6-4 victory in their opening match of the U-21 Sultan of Johor Cup hockey tournament.