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ICC Women's T20I rankings: Radha remains in 2nd, Deepti, Poonam slip to 5th & 6th spots

ICC Women's T20I rankings: Radha remains in 2nd, Deepti, Poonam slip to 5th & 6th spots

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

All that's transpired on and off the cricket pitch on Saturday.

At 9.2%, India leads in salary growth for 2020 but there's a catch

At 9.2%, India leads in salary growth for 2020 but there's a catch

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

According to Korn Ferry Global Salary Forecast, India's salary growth for 2020 stood at 9.2 per cent. down from 10 per cent last year, while real-wage after adjusting inflation may remain constant at 5 per cent in 2020.

Infosys builds tool to predict attrition

Infosys builds tool to predict attrition

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

The company said attrition of high performers had declined to 11.2 per cent during the quarter

Can't risk health for sport, says Sports Minister Rijiju

Can't risk health for sport, says Sports Minister Rijiju

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Talking specifically about the 13th edition of IPL, which has been put on hold for an indefinite period due to the pandemic, Rijiju said it is the government's prerogative to take a call on conducting any tournament in the country.

COVID-19 cutbacks: Why women may end up biggest losers

COVID-19 cutbacks: Why women may end up biggest losers

Rediff.com15 May 2020

Women have enjoyed some hard-won gains in elite sports in recent years, with pro leagues starting up in a number of countries and growing support for their fight for pay parity.

Junior men's hockey coach Jude Felix sacked

Junior men's hockey coach Jude Felix sacked

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

The development came to light after HI advertised for the position on its official website Wednesday

How India plans to resume outdoor training for athletes

How India plans to resume outdoor training for athletes

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said a team has been formed to draw up a post-lockdown Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to be followed by athletes, coaches and other staff during outdoor training that will resume in a "planned manner". He assured the athletes that their training will resume soon but given the risks the coronavirus pandemic poses, the process will involve consultations with home and health ministries.

Olympics: India's foreign coaches likely to get contract extension

Olympics: India's foreign coaches likely to get contract extension

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

'We have spoken to all the foreign coaches and they have assured us that they are all committed to their jobs till Tokyo Games'

AFI targets September start to season

AFI targets September start to season

Rediff.com2 May 2020

Announces tentative calendar; defers elections

Boxing Olympic Qualifiers: Mary Kom to face Nikhat in December

Boxing Olympic Qualifiers: Mary Kom to face Nikhat in December

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

Nieva said boxers in all the five Olympic categories for women will be picked after selection bouts over two days.

Rhea Chakraborty and India's drug of choice

Rhea Chakraborty and India's drug of choice

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

The hounding of Rhea Chakraborty in the Sushant Singh Rajput case is a drug that is being carefully pumped into India's veins to make it comfortably numb as it is wracked by economic ruin and disease, notes Sumit Bhattacharya.

Oyo brass Aditya Ghosh joins board, Rohit Kapoor becomes CEO

Oyo brass Aditya Ghosh joins board, Rohit Kapoor becomes CEO

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Oyo has recently undergone large-scale corporate restructuring, setting up several subsidiaries and bifurcating operations globally.

'Fletcher should get credit for Indian cricket's smooth transition'

'Fletcher should get credit for Indian cricket's smooth transition'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

Gary Kirsten, feels that Duncan Fletcher played a 'huge role' during his four-year tenure.

India hockey coach Harendra slams food quality at training camp

India hockey coach Harendra slams food quality at training camp

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Harendra Singh complained to Hockey India about the sub-standard quality of food and hygiene level at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) centre in Bengaluru, where the national team is currently training ahead of the Champions Trophy.

PIX: Adidas to Asian champion Swapna's rescue with customised shoes

PIX: Adidas to Asian champion Swapna's rescue with customised shoes

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Asian Games gold medallist Swapna Barman will receive seven pairs of customised shoes, one each for the different events of Heptathlon, courtesy of sports giants Adidas.

After exodus, SpiceJet now attracts talent from competitors

After exodus, SpiceJet now attracts talent from competitors

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

40 executives in the middle to senior level are set to join the airline from rival IndiGo.

Former India coach Oltmans takes charge of Pakistan

Former India coach Oltmans takes charge of Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Former India hockey coach Roelant Oltmans will take charge of their arch-rivals Pakistan on a two-and-a-half year deal, the 63-year-old Dutchman announced on Wednesday.

Dual role for Australia head coach Langer in T20s

Dual role for Australia head coach Langer in T20s

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Former international batsman Mark Waugh had previously been assisted by former head coach Darren Lehmann in selecting the Twenty20 team.

Asian boxing: Panghal continues golden run; Pooja best woman

Asian boxing: Panghal continues golden run; Pooja best woman

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Amit Panghal (52kg) picked up his second successive gold medal of the year

Mary blasts Nikhat: Perform and take my spot, who is stopping you?

Mary blasts Nikhat: Perform and take my spot, who is stopping you?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

Mary Kom lets it rip after winning trial bout against Nikhat Zareen

World Gymnastics PIX: Russia's men edge China for maiden team title

World Gymnastics PIX: Russia's men edge China for maiden team title

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Russia's men clinched their first-ever team title at the gymnastics World Championships on Wednesday, edging China in a tight contest in Stuttgart to avenge their 2018 defeat.

Genpact wants grads as leaders!

Genpact wants grads as leaders!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

"We made a conscious decision that we will not get influenced by the years of experience," says Piyush Mehta, chief human resource officer, Genpact.

'Why the obsession with foreign coaches?'

'Why the obsession with foreign coaches?'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Indian boxing's national observer Akhil Kumar sees nothing wrong in leaving out national chief coaches from the Commonwealth Games contingent but what irks him is the higher pay and greater importance given to the foreigners in the support staff.

India's Asiad champ with 12 toes gets customised shoes

India's Asiad champ with 12 toes gets customised shoes

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Asian Games gold medallist Swapna Barman will receive seven pairs of customised shoes, one each for the different events of Heptathlon, sports giants Adidas announced on Monday.

Warne blasts CA officials, brands them 'muppets'

Warne blasts CA officials, brands them 'muppets'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

Legendary leg-spinner Shane Warne has slammed Cricket Australia (CA) for hiring 'muppets' from other sports such as high-performance chief Pat Howard instead of people with cricketing backgrounds to help captain Michael Clarke.

'What if any athlete gets infected while competing'?

'What if any athlete gets infected while competing'?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

The administrators are busy thrashing out resumption plans but with the COVID-19 pandemic showing no signs of slowing down, India's sportsperson are pleading for caution as discussion rages on whether competitions can resume by August. Top stars from various disciplines want the waiting period to continue, while others pointed out at the loss it would cause in terms of fitness and readiness.

Sports Shorts: India tops medal tally in Asia Cup cycling

Sports Shorts: India tops medal tally in Asia Cup cycling

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

No Biles, no problem as US steamrolls to Pan Am gold

No Biles, no problem as US steamrolls to Pan Am gold

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

without Biles, the US squad had no problem defending their Pan Games crown by posting a winning total of 171 points,

#GadgetReview: Like listening to music when you work out?

#GadgetReview: Like listening to music when you work out?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

The Samsung Gear IconX earbuds are sturdy, comfortable and highly reliable, says Dhruv Munjal.

How India can find the next Sunil Chhetri

How India can find the next Sunil Chhetri

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Former Manchester United and Mumbai City forward, Uruguay's Diego Forlan and La Liga's managing director for India, Jose Antonio Cachaza discussed ways for India to become a footballing powerhouse. Norma Godinho/Rediff.com sat in as the duo discussed Indian football and the Spanish League's new India tie-up.

This is world's most valuable soccer team

This is world's most valuable soccer team

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

anchester United are the world's most valuable soccer club for a second consecutive year, according to the annual list published by Forbes on Tuesday.

'Indian boxers will do something big in Tokyo Olympics'

'Indian boxers will do something big in Tokyo Olympics'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

India's boxers are headed in the right direction and will do something big at the Tokyo Olympic Games next year, reckons High Performance Director Santiago Nieva.

Hockey India curbs coach Nobbs's powers

Hockey India curbs coach Nobbs's powers

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

The Hockey India on Wednesday decided to curtail the power of the chief national coach Michael Nobbs by appointing a high performance manager to whom the Australian will be reporting from the coming season.

All set but still a year to go: Coaches back to drawing board after Tokyo postponement

All set but still a year to go: Coaches back to drawing board after Tokyo postponement

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The deadly COVID-19 pandemic caused an unprecedented postponement as the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the Japanese government and the athletes world over agreed that Olympics in July-August this year could not have gone ahead in the present circumstances.

PIX: New-look Kalinga stadium ready to roll for Hockey World Cup

PIX: New-look Kalinga stadium ready to roll for Hockey World Cup

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

With an increased seating capacity and re-laid new turf, the Stadium is all set to host the 14th edition of the quadrennial showpiece.

Under-fire Windies board promises change, defends record

Under-fire Windies board promises change, defends record

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

The West Indies' Cricket Board hit back at its detractors, insisting it is trying to find ways to keep its best players competing for the national team.

Walsh to take over as Indian men's hockey head coach

Walsh to take over as Indian men's hockey head coach

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Australian Terry Walsh is set to be appointed as head coach of the Indian men's hockey team after the Sports Authority of India recommended his name to the Sports Ministry.

CA turmoil creating doubts in Aus team players: Finch

CA turmoil creating doubts in Aus team players: Finch

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

A slew of Cricket Australia executives have resigned or been axed since the Longstaff report was released last week, shining a spotlight on cultural problems in the game's administration.

Katich not interested in Cricket Australia job

Katich not interested in Cricket Australia job

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

Simon Katich, who has been nominated by Cricket Australia's longest-serving director, Mark Taylor, to succeed him after resigning, turned down the offer sighting media commitments.

Asian Games boxing: Sarjubala through to quarters, Manoj bows out

Asian Games boxing: Sarjubala through to quarters, Manoj bows out

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Sarjubala, competing in the flyweight 51kg category, defeated Tajikistan's Madina Ghaforova 5-0 in a bout which was more gruelling than what the score-line suggests.