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Rich people less ethical, finds study. Are we surprised?

Rich people less ethical, finds study. Are we surprised?

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

Upper class people have a higher tendency for unethical behaviour, as they are more likely to believe that "greed is good," researchers say.

Priyanka's sister act

Priyanka's sister act

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

'Having taken the first step, Priyanka will do well to remember that politics is not a part-time occupation, nor is it meant for guest appearances and cameos.' 'It can't be that come June 2019 and Priyanka goes back to her cocooned life, to re-emerge five years later because the family business is in trouble again,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Is US releasing dangerous detainees in Afghanistan?

Is US releasing dangerous detainees in Afghanistan?

Rediff.com7 May 2012

The United States has been secretly releasing high-level detainees from a military prison in Afghanistan for several years in a bold effort to initiate negotiations with the insurgent groups, but one that American officials acknowledge could prove to be a costly gamble. he Washington Post on Monday reported that the "strategic" release programme has quietly served as a live diplomatic channel, allowing American officials to use prisoners as bargaining chips.

Pak girl admitted to hospital 10 days after being raped

Pak girl admitted to hospital 10 days after being raped

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

A six-year-old Hindu girl who was allegedly raped in Pakistan's southern Sindh province has been admitted to a hospital in Karachi about 10 days after she was molested, according to media reports on Friday.

Pak girl admitted to hospital 10 days after being raped

Pak girl admitted to hospital 10 days after being raped

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

A six-year-old Hindu girl who was allegedly raped in Pakistan's southern Sindh province has been admitted to a hospital in Karachi about 10 days after she was molested, according to media reports on Friday.

Should India play 3 spinners in first Test?

Should India play 3 spinners in first Test?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Should India exploit South Africa's weakness against the turning ball?

Exclusive: Antony's silence on FDI means Sonia's nod

Exclusive: Antony's silence on FDI means Sonia's nod

Rediff.com15 Sep 2012

A Cabinet minister tells Sheela Bhatt that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has taken a gamble on the FDI in retail issue and insists that the Congress party is with him.

Exclusive: Antony's silence on FDI means Sonia's nod

Exclusive: Antony's silence on FDI means Sonia's nod

Rediff.com15 Sep 2012

A Cabinet minister tells Sheela Bhatt that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has taken a gamble on the FDI in retail issue and insists that the Congress party is with him.

Ola Cabs' CFO and CMO exit in top-level churn

Ola Cabs' CFO and CMO exit in top-level churn

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

The development comes amid Japan's SoftBank booking an investment loss of 39.28 billion yen (USD 350 million) on its investments in India, including those in Ola and e-commerce company Snapdeal.

Unilever sharpens focus on emerging markets

Unilever sharpens focus on emerging markets

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

Company plans to tap 75 per cent of revenues from emerging markets, from the current 53 per cent.

'Rajiv Gandhi's legacy is quite inspirational'

'Rajiv Gandhi's legacy is quite inspirational'

Rediff.com21 May 2021

'Some of his decisions were not so good, but his intentions were always guided by a deep national interest.'

Budget 2012: These 20 services will be cheaper

Budget 2012: These 20 services will be cheaper

Rediff.com17 Mar 2012

Metered taxis, entry to amusement facilities, second-class rail travel, and betting, gambling and lottery will not attract the 12 per cent Service Tax, as per the budget proposal.

More arrests in Italy match-fixing probe

More arrests in Italy match-fixing probe

Rediff.com28 May 2012

Italian police investigating a soccer match-fixing scandal searched 30 homes and made a number of arrests including the captain of Lazio Stefano Mauri and former Genoa midfielder Omar Milanetto, authorities said on Monday.

Pak schoolboy seamer Naseem likely to get debut in Australia

Pak schoolboy seamer Naseem likely to get debut in Australia

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Coach Misbah-ul-Haq and his fellow selectors have been criticised by Pakistan media for placing too much expectation on such young shoulders, particularly against an ascendant team that thrives on home pitches.

Time for action: BCCI to legalise betting?

Time for action: BCCI to legalise betting?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

BCCI ACU chief calls for match-fixing law, legalised betting to contain corruption

PHOTOS: Phelps's golden era on wane as records fall

PHOTOS: Phelps's golden era on wane as records fall

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

Action from the swimming event at the London Olympics on Sunday.

Hamilton eyes greatness with Mercedes 'challenge'

Hamilton eyes greatness with Mercedes 'challenge'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

Lewis Hamilton does not believe he is taking a gamble by leaving McLaren for Mercedes next season, saying the move could catapult him into Formula One's pantheon of greats even if it does not pay out immediately.

KCR sworn-in, returns as Telangana CM for second straight term

KCR sworn-in, returns as Telangana CM for second straight term

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

KCR, as Rao is popularly known, was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor E S L Narasimhan at a simple ceremony on the lawns of Raj Bhavan.

Hamilton wins in Japan; closes in on F1 title

Hamilton wins in Japan; closes in on F1 title

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel, the Briton's closest rival, finished only sixth after an early collision with Red Bull's Max Verstappen left the German fighting back from 19th place.

Eradicating corruption from cricket almost impossible, Brearley says

Eradicating corruption from cricket almost impossible, Brearley says

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

Mike Brearley, one of England's most successful cricket captains, said on Tuesday that eradicating corruption from the game is probably impossible but that is no reason to stop trying.

US court wants specifics of financial benefits made by Gupta

US court wants specifics of financial benefits made by Gupta

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

A US judge has asked prosecutors to provide specific financial benefits they allege former Goldman Sachs director Rajat Gupta made by passing inside information to his friend Raj Rajaratnam amidst allegations that he also tipped him about Proctor and Gamble's 2008 sale of Folgers Coffee Co to JM Smucker.

Can Dushyant Chautala claim Devi Lal's legacy?

Can Dushyant Chautala claim Devi Lal's legacy?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

In the years to come, Dushyant may need to compete for the leadership of the Jat community with Hooda's son Deepender, and other Jat leaders, reports Archis Mohan.

Paid Rs 342 million to Pak CJ's son, claims tycoon

Paid Rs 342 million to Pak CJ's son, claims tycoon

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

A day after claiming he had "bomb-like" evidence against the son of the Pakistan chief justice, a real estate tycoon on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that his relatives had paid a whopping Rs 342.5 million to Arsalan Iftikhar, including for losses he incurred while gambling. =

Rajat Gupta not to testify in his own defense

Rajat Gupta not to testify in his own defense

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

The move came two days after the lawyer said it was 'highly likely' that Gupta would take the witness stand in his trial.

India have a great chance to win in England: Hussey

India have a great chance to win in England: Hussey

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

'Ashwin against the left-handers could play a big role. Kuldeep has done brilliantly but I feel India should persist with Ashwin. Kuldeep is young and can learn along the way'

Ban on Sreesanth: HC issues notice to Vinod Rai panel

Ban on Sreesanth: HC issues notice to Vinod Rai panel

Rediff.com22 May 2017

The Kerala High Court, on Monday sought the Board of Control for Cricket in India's stand on a plea by cricketer Shanthakumaran Sreesanth challenging the life ban imposed upon him by the game's governing body after detection of the 2013 Indian Premier League-6 spot-fixing scandal.

Jeremy Renner: A star is 'bourne'?

Jeremy Renner: A star is 'bourne'?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

With the solid opening of The Bourne Legacy, well known actor and two-time Oscar nominee Jeremy Renner (The Hurt Locker and The Town) has suddenly become a star.

Drug cheat Ben Johnson ad draws anger

Drug cheat Ben Johnson ad draws anger

Rediff.com16 May 2017

A disgraced athlete ero returns... to much dismay.

Bookies, experts, Federer is everyone's favourite for Aus Open

Bookies, experts, Federer is everyone's favourite for Aus Open

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Federer's bid for a 20th grand slam title will be aided by the absences of Andy Murray and Kei Nishikori, as well as lingering injuries to top players who are still expected to play like Rafael Nadal and Stan Wawrinka.

51 pc Americans approve Obama's stand on gay marriage

51 pc Americans approve Obama's stand on gay marriage

Rediff.com12 May 2012

According to a poll by USA Today/Gallup, 51 per cent of the respondents agreed with Obama's new position on same-sex marriage, which he announced on Wednesday.

Tatas among top 5 leadership firms in Asia

Tatas among top 5 leadership firms in Asia

Rediff.com7 May 2012

In the annual Best Companies for Leadership Study by the global HR consulting firm, the Tata group shared the limelight with other global companies like Procter & Gamble, IBM, Coca-Cola and Unilever.

A case for bitcoin

A case for bitcoin

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

A small percentage of asset allocation to bitcoin seems like a reasonable gamble, as it could be a major gainer in an uncertain global environment, says Devangshu Datta.

How Federer can get the better of Nadal in semis

How Federer can get the better of Nadal in semis

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

What can the Swiss great do to win three sets against the king of clay when in their previous French Open duels he has never won two?

Former Essex player Westfield admits fixing charge

Former Essex player Westfield admits fixing charge

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

A former English county cricketer pleaded guilty on Thursday to taking money to fix part of a domestic match in 2009 in the latest "spot fixing" scandal to hit the sport.

Strikerless Spain held to 1-1 draw by Italy

Strikerless Spain held to 1-1 draw by Italy

Rediff.com10 Jun 2012

Spain's gamble of starting without a recognised striker almost backfired when the holders needed a Cesc Fabregas equaliser to salvage a 1-1 draw against Italy in their Euro 2012 Group C opener on Sunday.

2012 Games: 'Fixing from Indian subcontinent poses threat'

2012 Games: 'Fixing from Indian subcontinent poses threat'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2012

The integrity of the London 2012 Olympics could be shattered by the "enormous" threat of illegal gambling rings trying to fix results, Britain's Olympics minister said on Sunday.

Olympics: Organisers, bookies to fight illegal betting

Olympics: Organisers, bookies to fight illegal betting

Rediff.com20 Mar 2012

Betting industry representatives will meet organisers of the London Olympics on Tuesday to discuss ways to prevent illegal gambling which some officials regard as a bigger threat to the integrity of the Games than doping.

Do you know these HIDDEN MEANINGS in movies?

Do you know these HIDDEN MEANINGS in movies?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

This piece is a tribute to that corner of film criticism that they call subtextual film criticism.

Eight players in Australian Open suspected of match-fixing

Eight players in Australian Open suspected of match-fixing

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Some secret files exposing widespread match-fixing in Tennis have rocked the Australian Open as about eight players, who were found suspicious in the past, are in the main draw of the 2016 tournament.

Placements: Why engineering grads at NITIE are happy

Placements: Why engineering grads at NITIE are happy

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

The highest salary rose by 14.22 per cent from last year.