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Trump's Taj goes bust

Trump's Taj goes bust

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The casino, the last of the Atlantic City casinos bearing Donald Trump's name, will close in September.

Is OnePlus X a good buy at Rs 17k?

Is OnePlus X a good buy at Rs 17k?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

We spent almost a month with the OnePlus X and here's what we found out

Why Ramdev's Patanjali is losing its power

Why Ramdev's Patanjali is losing its power

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

While both Dabur and HUL have been aggressive in the 'naturals' market with new launches across its portfolio, unchecked distribution expansion and inconsistent quality of products have also been at the heart of Patanjali's problems.

Is MG Hector an ideal family SUV? Find out

Is MG Hector an ideal family SUV? Find out

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

The MG Hector has grabbed a lot of attention and interest, especially for its segment-above technologies.

Match-fixing in cricket has negatively impacted football's popularity in India

Match-fixing in cricket has negatively impacted football's popularity in India

Rediff.com4 May 2015

"India should also be a powerhouse in world football but it is not, because of match-fixing in cricket for goodness sake'

FA Cup quarter-final: Van Gaal accuses West Ham's Payet of diving

FA Cup quarter-final: Van Gaal accuses West Ham's Payet of diving

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic has defended Dimitri Payet after the influential midfielder was accused of diving by Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal during Sunday's 1-1 FA Cup draw.

Sri Lanka says pitch-fixing allegations hard to believe

Sri Lanka says pitch-fixing allegations hard to believe

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Sri Lanka's top cricket administrators say it is difficult to believe allegations of pitch-fixing in a 2016 Test match against Australia which have triggered a probe by the International Cricket Council.

IPL boosts fantasy sports apps' appeal

IPL boosts fantasy sports apps' appeal

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

Betting as a function of pure luck is banned in the country, but games of skill with monetary stakes are not.

Ian Bishop: Who says spinners can't succeed against India?

Ian Bishop: Who says spinners can't succeed against India?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

India, says former West Indies bowling ace Ian Bishop, will need their spinners to bowl better, else they will be destined to repeat the mistakes on the last South African tour, of being caught cold early. By arrangement with Quba Media Works.

Nannes to join Aussies as standby player for WC

Nannes to join Aussies as standby player for WC

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

Australian chairman of selectors Andrew Hilditch has said that Victorian Bushrangers fast bowler Dirk Nannes will join the squad as a standby player for the World Cup.

3 Indian companies in Forbes' list of top 10 innovative firms

3 Indian companies in Forbes' list of top 10 innovative firms

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

The list includes Hindustan Unilever, Asian Paints and Bharti Airtel - firms that investors feel are most likely to come up with the next big innovation.

Warner's wicket was the turning point: Christian

Warner's wicket was the turning point: Christian

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

Deccan Chargers pacer Daniel Christian said opener David Warner's wicket was the one, which turned the match in his team's favour against Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League in New Delhi on Tuesday.

How HUL and P&G are shaping their India strategy

How HUL and P&G are shaping their India strategy

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

While Unilever has been aggressive, both organically and inorganically in the country, P&G's approach has been about achieving 'balanced growth' in terms of top line and bottom line.

Mutual Funds: High returns, low risk

Mutual Funds: High returns, low risk

Rediff.com27 Dec 2010

Choose schemes correctly, and with a historical record. The rest is easy...

Gillette will not renew Woods endorsement contract

Gillette will not renew Woods endorsement contract

Rediff.com24 Dec 2010

Procter & Gamble Co's Gillette brand will not renew its endorsement contract with golfer Tiger Woods, which ends on Dec. 31, a company spokesman confirmed on Thursday.

India grey market for betting: Mani

India grey market for betting: Mani

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

Describing India as a 'grey market' for gambling in cricket, former International Cricket Council chief Ehsan Mani urged the International Cricket Council to ask the Indian government to legalise betting.

P&G cuts hygiene products' price

P&G cuts hygiene products' price

Rediff.com21 Mar 2011

P&G announced on Wednesday that it was reducing the prices of select stock keeping units of Whisper and Pampers by three and 15 per cent, respectively.

Clamour grows for legalised betting in India

Clamour grows for legalised betting in India

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

The Pakistan spot-fixing scandal has once again shone the spotlight on illegal betting in the sub-continent and reopened the debate on the legalisation of gambling in India.

Bihar: Last stop for the Rahul juggernaut?

Bihar: Last stop for the Rahul juggernaut?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

The Congress took the gamble of going it alone but Rahul Gandhi's magic, like it did in Uttar Pradesh, failed this time in Bihar with the party recording its worst-ever performance in assembly elections in the state in last 10 years.

Man arrested for courtside betting at Australian Open

Man arrested for courtside betting at Australian Open

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

A man has been arrested and charged at the Australian Open for 'courtsiding', a form of gambling that involves placing bets on point outcomes during a match from the side of the court, police said on Wednesday.

Colombia ready for 'full-on, to-the-death' England match

Colombia ready for 'full-on, to-the-death' England match

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

England hold no fear for World Cup last 16 opponents Colombia, said the South American side's coach Jose Pekerman.

Why West Indies plummeted in Mumbai ODI

Why West Indies plummeted in Mumbai ODI

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

West Indies captain Jason Holder said his team did not do justice to their potential in the fourth and penultimate ODI, in Mumbai on Monday, but expressed optimism of bouncing back in the series decider.

Hollywood's Highest-Paid Actresses

Hollywood's Highest-Paid Actresses

Rediff.com4 Aug 2010

These ladies are laughing all the way to the bank!

Images: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Daredevils

Images: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Daredevils

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Daredevils in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Beckham signing would be high risk: Keegan

Beckham signing would be high risk: Keegan

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

Signing LA Galaxy's David Beckham on a short-term loan would be a big gamble, according to his former England manager Kevin Keegan.

India's batting a concern despite winning run

India's batting a concern despite winning run

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

One shudders to think what could happen if India lose both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli early with such a brittle middle order to follow?

Bachchan magic pays again for Sony

Bachchan magic pays again for Sony

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

Kaun Banega Crorepati-4 (KBC-4), hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, got an average TV rating of 5.5 in its final episode, according to data from TVR agency aMap. The closing episode had a peak rating of 7.4, it said. TVRs denote the percentage of viewers who watched the show for a stipulated period.

F1: Mission impossible for Vettel as Hamilton nears fifth title

F1: Mission impossible for Vettel as Hamilton nears fifth title

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

The German's hopes of winning a fifth Formula One title this season moved away from slim and closer to non-existent at Suzuka.

What investors can learn from gamblers

What investors can learn from gamblers

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

Here is some sparkling advice from the Red Joker, the gambler par excellence, to the investor.

How Hindustan Unilever plans to fight toxic ads

How Hindustan Unilever plans to fight toxic ads

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

By toxic, the reference is to material that whips up hatred, is discriminatory in nature and has explicit sexual and pornographic content.

Relax, capitalism is not the problem

Relax, capitalism is not the problem

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

The choice for policy-makers is not between free markets and central planning but in getting the right mix of regulation.

Warne steps in as Hurley's 'date' at a race event

Warne steps in as Hurley's 'date' at a race event

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

Liz Hurley and Shane Warne were an unusual sight together, when seen at the Glorious Goodwood race meet.

Serum Institute's race to produce COVID-19 vaccine

Serum Institute's race to produce COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com23 May 2020

'People are already sending congratulatory messages. But I have said, "Please don't until the trials are over".'

ITC tries to find its feet in personal care

ITC tries to find its feet in personal care

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

Cigarettes to hotel major ITC entered the consumer products business in 2007. In three years, it has managed to corner a two per cent market share.

Facebook told to add 'panic button'

Facebook told to add 'panic button'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

Officials of the social networking site, which has been criticised for defying calls to add a specialist link to every page, were asked by child safety groups to 'turn words into action' during a meeting in Washington.

What to do when markets are going nowhere

What to do when markets are going nowhere

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

The averaging down strategy works best, especially in a choppy market.

'If Stephens has ambition, she can win more Slams'

'If Stephens has ambition, she can win more Slams'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

Sloane Stephens's US Open win could be the first of many Grand Slam titles for the young American, but there is a question mark on her ambitions, according to former world number one Mats Wilander.

Calcutta HC bans HUL's Rin commercial

Calcutta HC bans HUL's Rin commercial

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

But, Madras HC not happy with P&G disclaimer for Tide Naturals' ad.

Aussie female cricketer BANNED for betting on men's match

Aussie female cricketer BANNED for betting on men's match

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Australia has banned women's cricketer Piepa Cleary for six months, with another 18 months suspended, for placing bets on a men's test match between Australia and New Zealand in November.

'GDP data to guide stimulus withdrawal'

'GDP data to guide stimulus withdrawal'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

Industry growth has started picking up in recent months fueling suggestion from RBI and other analysts for partial roll back of stimulus measures taken to ward off the impact of global economic slowdown last year.