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In battle of big servers Cilic wins

In battle of big servers Cilic wins

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Marin Cilic warmed up for this month's French Open by capturing his first claycourt title in five years with a 7-6(3), 6-3 win over Canadian top seed Milos Raonic in the Istanbul Open final on Sunday.

What went wrong for India against Kiwis

What went wrong for India against Kiwis

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

A stunning spell of a fast bowling from Matt Henry ripped through the Indian top order and set New Zealand on their way to a second successive ICC World Cup final with an 18-run victory over India.

Public sector banks are not out of the woods yet

Public sector banks are not out of the woods yet

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

'The snakes and ladders game will continue till the consolidation process is complete simply because we don't know how bad the scene is, with some of the banks being merged,' says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Maxwell in pursuit of Ashes spot

Maxwell in pursuit of Ashes spot

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Glenn Maxwell fights to secure Australia's number six batting spot for the Ashes series.

Why Andhra Pradesh is India's top hiring destination

Why Andhra Pradesh is India's top hiring destination

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

According to India Skills Report 2019, Andhra Pradesh offers equal space to both male and female workers.

Fat to Fit: Why this techie doesn't gain any weight

Fat to Fit: Why this techie doesn't gain any weight

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Vinod Mulanjur, 48, who works as head-compliance at a management consulting firm in Hyderabad, shares his fitness story.

Root the 'glue' that holds England's challenge together

Root the 'glue' that holds England's challenge together

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Joe Root was hailed as the 'glue' that holds together England's dazzling batting operation after his superb match-winning century guided the injury-depleted hosts to the most convincing of eight-wicket triumphs over West Indies in Southampton.

Manchester United in favourable position ahead of Braga visit

Manchester United in favourable position ahead of Braga visit

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

Manchester United's determination to avoid last season's mistakes, a winning start this term and their unbeaten home record against Portuguese teams are good signs ahead of Braga's Champions League visit on Tuesday.

What Akshay Kumar wants to tell ALL heroes!

What Akshay Kumar wants to tell ALL heroes!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

'In our textbooks, we never had chapters where a woman does something. We had one Rani Laxmibai chapter, the rest only the men did. We have been trained like that but, now, things have to change.'

Jagan meets PM, Shah; requests special status, funds

Jagan meets PM, Shah; requests special status, funds

Rediff.com26 May 2019

He said he requested the prime minister to be 'magnanimous' towards the people of Andhra Pradesh.

India Open: Contrasting wins for Sindhu, Srikanth

India Open: Contrasting wins for Sindhu, Srikanth

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Former champions P V Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth progressed to the second round in the Yonex-Sunrise India Open badminton scoring contrasting victories, in Delhi, on Wednesday. Si

India's GDP to grow at 7.3 pc this fiscal, 7.5 pc next: World Bank

India's GDP to grow at 7.3 pc this fiscal, 7.5 pc next: World Bank

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Attributing the growth to an upswing in consumption and investment, the World Bank has said India will continue to be the fastest growing major economy in the world.

Dele Alli could be key to England's fortunes against Colombia

Dele Alli could be key to England's fortunes against Colombia

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

The return of attacking midfielder Dele Alli to full fitness could help England's squad "write their own stories" at the World Cup, manager Gareth Southgate said ahead of Tuesday's last-16 clash with Colombia.

Dubai property set to boom again

Dubai property set to boom again

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

The Dubai property market is showing good signs of a recovery, with many neighbourhoods reporting the first increases in value since 2008, a new industry report has revealed.

It's all about mindset: When Rahane's attitude matches Tendulkar's advice

It's all about mindset: When Rahane's attitude matches Tendulkar's advice

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

'It's completely mental (adjustment). The good thing in this team is anyone can bat at anywhere. We have that flexibility. I have batted at top, numbers 3,4 and 5. It's important to handle that situation and utilise that situation. If you adjust in mind, you can adapt anywhere' 'He did not say anything about my technique but spoke only on the mental aspect'

Govt risking honour of armed forces: Kargil hero's father

Govt risking honour of armed forces: Kargil hero's father

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

The government of India is doing little to keep the honour and dignity of the officers and jawans of the armed forces intact and continuing to talk peace with Pakistan when it should be showing aggression, says Dr N K Kalia, father of Kargil hero Capt Saurabh Kalia, who was captured by the Pakistan Army in 1999 and subjected to brutal torture.

'Crucial test for Modi government on J-K begins now'

'Crucial test for Modi government on J-K begins now'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

'Whether the people will benefit or not depends on what the central government does in Kashmir successfully.'

Younis predicts bright future for rookie pacer Junaid

Younis predicts bright future for rookie pacer Junaid

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan has heaped praise on Junaid Khan, saying the young left-arm pacer has the traits of becoming someone like legendary seamer Wasim Akram.

US Open PIX: Djokovic cruises; Osaka survives scare

US Open PIX: Djokovic cruises; Osaka survives scare

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

IMAGES from Day 5 of the 2020 US Open in New York on Friday.

Power and money are being used to muzzle Oppn's voice, says BJP ally Sena

Power and money are being used to muzzle Oppn's voice, says BJP ally Sena

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

Though Sena is part of the ruling BJP-led coalition in Maharashtra and at th centre, it has been critical of its ally on a number of issues.

COVID-19: How Mumbai cops maintain order amid chaos

COVID-19: How Mumbai cops maintain order amid chaos

Rediff.com25 May 2020

'Given the nature of our jobs, getting infected is a constant fear we all face.' 'The most we do is follow all the rules strictly and pray that we don't get infected.'

Will India play five bowlers or extra batsman?

Will India play five bowlers or extra batsman?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Playing an extra batsman in the second Test against England will be a 'conservative move' with the Lord's pitch looking more bowler-friendly than Edgbaston, feels India bowling coach Bharat Arun.

Strong lower order gives the team options and confidence: Dravid

Strong lower order gives the team options and confidence: Dravid

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Former captain Rahul Dravid heaped praise on Ravichandran Ashwin for his century in India's first innings in the first cricket Test against the West Indies on Friday and said a lower order batsman making handy contribution with the bat was a good sign for the country's cricket.

Royal Challengers are peaking at the right time: Kohli

Royal Challengers are peaking at the right time: Kohli

Rediff.com12 May 2012

Three successive wins have brought them back in the play-offs contention and Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli says they are peaking at the right time in the Indian Premier League.

Gambhir backs under-fire Pathan to strike form soon

Gambhir backs under-fire Pathan to strike form soon

Rediff.com1 May 2012

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir is not too bothered about Yusuf Pathan's extended lean patch and preferred to stay positive, saying it is a "good sign" that the team is still winning games without much contribution from the big-hitting batsman.

Watch! Anushka, Varun step up for Tanushree Dutta

Watch! Anushka, Varun step up for Tanushree Dutta

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

'It's frightening to hear what Tanushree Dutta has to say,' says Anushka Sharma.

Pace of justice delivery system not satisfactory: SC

Pace of justice delivery system not satisfactory: SC

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Expressing concern over the slow pace of justice delivery system in the country, the Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre to formulate a policy within four weeks to speed up trial in criminal cases, saying it is not a good sign of democracy and good governance.

Sprinter Gay ready to overcome pain-filled year

Sprinter Gay ready to overcome pain-filled year

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Tyson Gay is sleeping well these days, and that is a good sign. The pain of a year in which America's best sprinter did not make it to the track until a couple months ago because of hip surgery is slowly subsiding and Gay can turn his attention to making the US team for the London Olympics in the 100 meters.

Harish's Take: Dhoni disappoints as captain on Day 2

Harish's Take: Dhoni disappoints as captain on Day 2

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

Clearly, Mahendra Singh Dhoni struggles as captain when it comes to Test matches overseas, as is being witnessed in Australia on the ongoing tour and in England last year.

Assam CM vows to wipe out insurgency

Assam CM vows to wipe out insurgency

Rediff.com1 Jan 2012

Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi on the New Year's Day vowed to wipe out insurgency from the state for the sake of accelerating the development process.

Aussies have problems against swing bowling: Rohit Sharma

Aussies have problems against swing bowling: Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com17 Dec 2011

The face-off is still some days away but Indian batsman Rohit Sharma has already spotted a chink in the Australian armoury, saying the hosts have problems against swing bowling and his team will look to capitalise on the weakness when the Test series starts in Melbourne on December 26.

Need a consensus on Kashmir: Mufti Mohammad Sayeed

Need a consensus on Kashmir: Mufti Mohammad Sayeed

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed has stated that there is a need for evolving a general consensus among various political parties at the national level to resolve the Kashmir issue. Mufti said, "Strengthening of democratic institutions and emergence of a strong civil society is a good sign and the country has to respond to the prevailing positive atmosphere in the region'.

Kasganj violence: SP shunted out; 118 arrested

Kasganj violence: SP shunted out; 118 arrested

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

Describing the clashes as 'shameful', Naik observed that this was for the first time in the last 9-10 months that such an incident occurred in the state.

China, India are grabbing future jobs: Obama

China, India are grabbing future jobs: Obama

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

Travelling to Durham in North Carolina, Obama said companies in the US are having a tough time in finding right candidates in the field of science and technology, which he argued is not a good sign for the future of the country.

Delhi records 1,121 rape cases in 8 months

Delhi records 1,121 rape cases in 8 months

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

A whopping 1,121 rape cases were registered in the city in the first eight months of this year, the highest in the last 13 years.

Ramdev's capital humiliation serves democracy well

Ramdev's capital humiliation serves democracy well

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

After the warm welcome, the stern send-off to Baba Ramdev shows that the writ of the State still runs and that is a good sign, says Navneet Anand.

Differing views on the Budget

Differing views on the Budget

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

Overall the Budget seems to be neutral and shows a similar trend as shown in the previous year Budget.

BJP campaign about Modi, not achievements

BJP campaign about Modi, not achievements

Rediff.com7 May 2019

'When you look at the content of Modi's speeches, the word 'Modi' is what he pronounces the most by far, which is not a healthy sign.'

Ajinkya Rahane on T20 axe

Ajinkya Rahane on T20 axe

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

Ajinkya Rahane, who has been axed for the upcoming three-match T20 series against Australia, on Monday said that he respects the decision taken by the team management and the selectors.

The myth of actors being God-like should be broken: Irrfan

The myth of actors being God-like should be broken: Irrfan

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

Actor Irrfan Khan doesn't see it as a good sign when film stars are worshipped like God and feels that the myth should be broken. Shahnawaz Akhtar reports from Jaipur