News for 'high-performance'

Oyo appoints ex-IndiGo chief Aditya Ghosh as new CEO

Oyo appoints ex-IndiGo chief Aditya Ghosh as new CEO

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Ghosh, 43, will be reporting to 25-year-old Ritesh Agarwal, who founded OYO with a single hotel in 2013.

Asiad Boxing: Amit soldiers into final, injured Vikas settles for bronze

Asiad Boxing: Amit soldiers into final, injured Vikas settles for bronze

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Debutant boxer Amit Panghal (49kg) continued his sensational run to make the final with a hard-fought win but an injured Vikas Krishan (75kg) had to settle for bronze after being declared medically unfit for his semifinal at the 18th Asian Games, in Jakarta, on Friday.

ISRO makes big leap, tests its heaviest cryogenic rocket engine

ISRO makes big leap, tests its heaviest cryogenic rocket engine

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

India's first indigenously designed and developed high-thrust cryogenic rocket engine generating a nominal thrust of 19 tonnes was successfully endurance hot-tested for 800 seconds.

Govinda named chairman of Hockey India selectors

Govinda named chairman of Hockey India selectors

Rediff.com31 May 2013

Olympian B P Govinda was named chairman of Hockey India's nine-member selection committee on Friday.

How to invest in mutual funds: A beginner's guide

How to invest in mutual funds: A beginner's guide

Rediff.com18 May 2019

While investing in mutual funds, it is essential that you focus on the turnover rate percentage of a mutual fund, which is bought and sold every year.

Kumble steps down as Mumbai Indians mentor

Kumble steps down as Mumbai Indians mentor

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Anil Kumble has decided to step down as the chief mentor of Mumbai Indians (MI) with immediate effect. The legendary spinner has been associated with Mumbai Indians since January 2013.

ICC suspends Zimbabwe's Waller over illegal bowling action

ICC suspends Zimbabwe's Waller over illegal bowling action

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

The International Cricket Council confirmed that an independent analysis has found the bowling action of Zimbabwe's Malcolm Waller to be illegal.

Why Anushka Sharma is thrilled with 2018

Why Anushka Sharma is thrilled with 2018

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

'This year happens to be a very high performance year, and I have got appreciation for my characters.' 'I don't want to do a role in which I don't have anything to contribute.' 'I can't do a role just because I want to look glamorous; I am glamorous anyway!'

Ponting backs Watson in Australia crisis

Ponting backs Watson in Australia crisis

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

Suspended Australia vice-captain Shane Watson received the backing of former skipper Rickie Ponting on Thursday as crisis surrounding the team rumbled on.

Hockey coach Oltmans set for extension till 2020 Olympics

Hockey coach Oltmans set for extension till 2020 Olympics

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

With the Indian men's hockey team delivering some fine results under his tutelage, Roelant Oltmans' contract as chief coach is set to be extended till the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

BCCI extends support to Nepal cricketers

BCCI extends support to Nepal cricketers

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

The National Cricket Academy under the chairmanship of M P Pandove said it will enter into a strategic tie-up with Cricket Australia along with the setting up of an independent complex to shift the facility from Bangalore, while also extending help the national cricketers of Nepal, who have been affected by the earthquake.

Cricket Buzz: Waugh steps down as Australia selector

Cricket Buzz: Waugh steps down as Australia selector

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Former test batsman Mark Waugh will step down as a national selector at the end of August, Cricket Australia said on Tuesday.

Ranji: Tiwary ton puts Bengal in command

Ranji: Tiwary ton puts Bengal in command

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Sunday

Australia names Briton Nathan new athletics chief

Australia names Briton Nathan new athletics chief

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Simon Nathan, who helped Britain's athletics team clinch four golds medals at the London Olympics, has been named Australia's high performance director of athletics.

Will be transparent in all our dealings and focus on execution: Modi

Will be transparent in all our dealings and focus on execution: Modi

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

With decks cleared for him to continue as president of Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) following rival Amin pathan's withdrawal of 'No Confidence Motion', former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi in a series of tweets spoke about making the state association "transparent".

Warne provides Aussies quick feedback on Chennai defeat

Warne provides Aussies quick feedback on Chennai defeat

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Known for speaking his mind on cricketing matters, spin legend Shane Warne gave the Australian team a pep talk after the visitors' comprehensive defeat to India in the first cricket Test in Chennai on Tuesday.

How RBI can prevent PNB-like frauds

How RBI can prevent PNB-like frauds

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

'If the RBI had done the right things, these mistakes would not have happened in banks, public or private,' says Ajay Shah.

Asian Games champs to get 2.5 lakh each from Hockey India

Asian Games champs to get 2.5 lakh each from Hockey India

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

The gold medal-winning Indian men's hockey team will receive a cash reward of Rs 2.5 lakh each from Hockey India for their stupendous show at the Asian Games.

Despite rape probe, Cuba's volleyball team to compete at Olympics

Despite rape probe, Cuba's volleyball team to compete at Olympics

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

The Cuban men's volleyball team will compete in the Rio Olympics despite the detention of six of its players in Finland over a suspected aggravated rape, an official at the National Sports Institute (INDER) said, according to website Cubadebate and other state-run news outlets on Wednesday.

More the merrier, expect a 10.8% salary hike this year

More the merrier, expect a 10.8% salary hike this year

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Across all industries in India, almost 87 per cent of respondents plan to allocate a larger portion of their budget to high performers

Warne offers himself up for Australia T20 coaching gig

Warne offers himself up for Australia T20 coaching gig

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Legendary spinner Shane Warne has expressed his desire to coach the Australian cricket team in the three-match T20 series against Sri Lanka to be held in February next year. The coaching role has become available due to a clash in fixtures, which would see Australia play their final KFC T20 International match against Sri Lanka in Adelaide on February 21 and the first Test of the Qantas Tour of India in Pune the following day.

Differences sorted out, Watson set to jet back to India

Differences sorted out, Watson set to jet back to India

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

Shane Watson said on Monday that the homework gate issue is firmly behind him and he is looking forward to joining the Australian Test team in Delhi ahead of the fourth and final Test in Delhi after sorting out his differences with coach Mickey Arthur and high performance manager Pat Howard.

MV Agusta F4 RR: What to expect from the Italian superbike

MV Agusta F4 RR: What to expect from the Italian superbike

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

The four-cylinder 998cc engine with an all-hell-breaks-lose figure of 195bhp power and 110Nm torque is likely to blaze on Indian roads by the end of this year, writes Shubhananda Bera.

PCB invites Aussies to conduct coaching courses

PCB invites Aussies to conduct coaching courses

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

At a time when international sides have refused to tour Pakistan due to security concerns, the country's Cricket Board has invited a team of Australian presenters to conduct High Performance Level-three and Masters coaching courses this month.

Mercedes V-Class packages luxury and functionality

Mercedes V-Class packages luxury and functionality

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

The six-seater is built for long journeys, especially when you don't want to waste time and would rather wrap up meetings while, say, on the road to the airport, writes Pavan Lall.

Job market to see modest hiring, 10% pay hike likely

Job market to see modest hiring, 10% pay hike likely

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

After remaining mostly stagnant in 2012 due to global economic slowdown, Indian job market is expected to grow only at a modest pace next year, although still better than other countries, while high-performers can look forward to pay hikes of 10-15 per cent in 2013.

Sports Ministry in dark about Van Ass's sacking

Sports Ministry in dark about Van Ass's sacking

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Sports Ministry officials clarified that they are yet to receive any form of communication on Indian men's hockey team coach Paul van Ass, who claims to have been sacked by Hockey India.

Indian boxers to adopt higher weight category

Indian boxers to adopt higher weight category

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The change means that Panghal, an Asian Games gold-medallist in 49kg, will now have to move to 52kg, while Thapa and Kaushik will have to forego the 60kg division and move up to the newly-created 63kg. Thapa is a three-time Asian Championships medallist and a world bronze-medallist, while Kaushik won a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games last year.

'Kohli is hungry for improvement'

'Kohli is hungry for improvement'

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Virat Kohli's insatiable hunger for improvement is a certain characteristic of a great player, says Gary Kirsten, who had coached the Indian captain during his successful three-year stint with the national team.

US fines China firm for illegal export to Pak nuke plant

US fines China firm for illegal export to Pak nuke plant

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

A Chinese company has agreed to pay a penalty of $3 million after pleading guilty to the charges of illegally exporting high-performance coating to Pakistan's Chashma nuclear power plant, US federal authorities said.

Bugatti Chiron: 10 amazing facts you didn't know about this supercar

Bugatti Chiron: 10 amazing facts you didn't know about this supercar

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Chiron erupts a massive power of 1479 bhp together with an ear-splitting torque of 1180 lb-ft.

5 most expensive bikes in India

5 most expensive bikes in India

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

In the Rs 35-50 lakh range, these superbikes can make your presence special, wherever you take them

US: Chinese jailed for illegal export to Pak nuke plant

US: Chinese jailed for illegal export to Pak nuke plant

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

A Chinese executive has been sentenced to a year in prison and ordered to pay penalty of $100,000 for conspiring to illegally export high-performance coatings to a nuclear power plant in Pakistan.

Wipro hikes employee wages by 7%

Wipro hikes employee wages by 7%

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

The company's IT services segment had a headcount of 158,217.

Gaurav, Vikas claim gold; boxers fetch best ever medal haul at CWG

Gaurav, Vikas claim gold; boxers fetch best ever medal haul at CWG

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Men joined the gold quest through Gaurav Solanki (52kg) and Vikas Krishan (75kg) as the team rejoiced its best ever medal haul at the mega-event on Saturday.

Why it's time for a social media primer for brands

Why it's time for a social media primer for brands

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Online bullies, haters, trolls - call them what you will - are the blight of social media, for not just individual users but also brands and companies.

5 Indians in boxing finals, 3 settle for bronze

5 Indians in boxing finals, 3 settle for bronze

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Asian Games medallists Vikas Krishan (75kg) and Satish Kumar (+91kg) were among the five Indian boxers who entered the finals, on Friday, while three others settled for bronze medals in what is turning out to be India's best ever performance inside the ring at the Commonwealth Games.

DON'T MISS: The stunning KTM-Bajaj Duke 390

DON'T MISS: The stunning KTM-Bajaj Duke 390

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Check out the bigger cousin of the KTM-Bajaj Duke 200 that is all set to change the rules of the game.

Audi R8 V10 plus launched @ Rs 2.05 crore

Audi R8 V10 plus launched @ Rs 2.05 crore

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

With this second addition to the R8 family in 2013, after the launch of new Audi R8 V10 in January, Audi now offers a whole range of R8 options in India, Audi said in a statement.

Hockey: Clinical India maul Pakistan in Champions Trophy opener

Hockey: Clinical India maul Pakistan in Champions Trophy opener

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

India blanked arch-rivals Pakistan 4-0 to open its campaign on a rousing note in the final edition of the Champions Trophy hockey tournament.