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Soccer Extras: Serie A chief apologises for anti-racism ape artwork

Soccer Extras: Serie A chief apologises for anti-racism ape artwork

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Sharapova should be banned, says Murray

Sharapova should be banned, says Murray

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

World No 2 Andy Murray says Maria Sharapova should be banned after her positive test for meldonium and questioned the Russian's use of the drug for medical purposes.

Sridevi and Boney Kapoor's love story in pictures

Sridevi and Boney Kapoor's love story in pictures

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

'I went up to her set, met her and when I met her it was almost like a dream coming true.' It was love at first sight for Boney Kapoor!

TV ad rates rocket ahead of India, Pakistan final

TV ad rates rocket ahead of India, Pakistan final

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

A 30-second spot during the final to be broadcast by Rupert Murdoch's Star Sports is expected to cost nearly 10 million rupees ($155,267), far higher than the 1 million rupees that advertisers pay on average for most Indian shows, said a person involved in buying ads.

Quantico 2: Priyanka is back with a BANG!

Quantico 2: Priyanka is back with a BANG!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

The first season had a few loopholes but Quantico Season 2 seems to be the quintessential crime drama with a lot of suspense, confusion and good performances, feels Namrata Thakker.

Deadline Day: Inter sign Lukaku from Manchester United

Deadline Day: Inter sign Lukaku from Manchester United

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Inter will be his sixth club in a career which began when he made his debut for Anderlecht as a 16-year-old and has taken him to Chelsea, West Bromwich Albion and Everton.

Nike leaves door open to Sharapova after doping scandal

Nike leaves door open to Sharapova after doping scandal

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

'At the end of the day, athletes are humans just like the rest of us.'

Football Roundup: Former United defender Brown joins ISL

Football Roundup: Former United defender Brown joins ISL

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

This and more from the happenings in the world of football

Volkswagen could use bank-style clawback of CEO pay

Volkswagen could use bank-style clawback of CEO pay

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

VW kept set aside 6.5 billion euros just to cover the potential costs of recalling and fixing the affected cars.

Where have all the Indian bankers gone?

Where have all the Indian bankers gone?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

There is a dearth of talent in the Indian banking industry. A testimony to this is the two new CEOs in the private sector -- Sandeep Bakhshi in ICICI Bank Ltd and Amitabh Chaudhry in AXIS Bank Ltd -- have come from the insurance sector, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Bonus payment for pvt bank bosses yet to get RBI nod

Bonus payment for pvt bank bosses yet to get RBI nod

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Generally, the central bank grants its approval by mid-March, or latest by March 31, but most banks have not received RBI approval on bonus packages this year.

Delhi MLA's pay hike: Panel rejects 'misplaced reports'

Delhi MLA's pay hike: Panel rejects 'misplaced reports'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

The three-member committee of experts, which has recommended a substantial hike in the salary and allowances of Delhi MLAs, on Wednesday justified their proposal saying it was a product of "careful and thorough" examination and will not make city legislators the highest paid in the country.

Jaitley meets US commerce secretary, bats for H-1B

Jaitley meets US commerce secretary, bats for H-1B

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Taking up the case of Indian IT companies and professionals, Jaitley told Ross about the contribution of highly-skilled Indians in the economic development of the United States and India and stressed that they should continue to do so, which is in the best interest of the two countries, officials said.

NASCAR champ Stewart to retire after 2016 season

NASCAR champ Stewart to retire after 2016 season

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Tony Stewart, one of auto racing's biggest names, announced on Wednesday he would retire from NASCAR driving after the 2016 season, saying: "Deep down you know when it's time to do something different."

When Amitabh had 40 paans to get a scene right

When Amitabh had 40 paans to get a scene right

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Chandra Barot's cult film turns 40.

Taapsee, Shraddha earn more than Saif!

Taapsee, Shraddha earn more than Saif!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Some surprises here!

As Sorrell's reign ends WPP stares at an uncertain future

As Sorrell's reign ends WPP stares at an uncertain future

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Whatever happens to WPP, the marketing communications business will no longer be the same again, says Sreekant Khandekar.

Air India continues to sink, when will the govt wake up?

Air India continues to sink, when will the govt wake up?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

The Union government has no 'Buy India' policy, but has a 'Buy Air India' policy.

The sexiest women in the world!

The sexiest women in the world!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Priyanka Chopra wins Victoria's Secret's SEXIEST Eyes Award!

Class of 2018: India's rising stars under 30

Class of 2018: India's rising stars under 30

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

10 achievers who made the cut in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list.

'Never thought I'd come this far'

'Never thought I'd come this far'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

'I still remember I couldn't buy How To Learn Acting because I did not have sufficient money.' 'Later, when I searched for the book, I could never find it.'

Hollywood's 10 Most Iconic Modern Heroines

Hollywood's 10 Most Iconic Modern Heroines

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Actresses come and go, but these ladies will always dazzle.

Major blow for Sharapova: Nike suspends contract, TAG Heuer won't renew

Major blow for Sharapova: Nike suspends contract, TAG Heuer won't renew

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

One of Maria Sharapova's biggest sponsors, Nike Inc., said it was suspending ties while the case is being investigated.

Sharapova faces suspension after failing drug test

Sharapova faces suspension after failing drug test

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova, the highest-paid woman in sports, said on Monday that she failed a drug test at the Australian Open due to a substance she has been taking for 10 years for health issues.

Who gets the highest and lowest salaries in India?

Who gets the highest and lowest salaries in India?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

With a median gross salary of Rs 341.8 per hour, the IT sector in India has emerged as the most lucrative sector in India, followed by finance where employees get Rs 291 per hour.

Deepika Padukone: 31 years in 31 pictures!

Deepika Padukone: 31 years in 31 pictures!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

Happy birthday, Deepika!

Iyer could make way for returning Raina in 1st T20I

Iyer could make way for returning Raina in 1st T20I

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

Bowler Jaydev Unadkat in another player to watch out for as the three-match series in the shortest format kicks off in Johannesburg on Sunday

Rebel league: Clarke, Warner targeted as priority acquisitions?

Rebel league: Clarke, Warner targeted as priority acquisitions?

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Fairfax media on Friday quoted unnamed sources as saying Clarke and Warner would be targeted as "priority acquisitions" on lucrative 10-year deals.

Why KCR's early poll call must be condemned

Why KCR's early poll call must be condemned

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

'If the TRS, with 75% seats in the Telangana assembly, can be coerced into a sense of resignation by a tiny party that has just 10% of seats, then questions have to be asked about KCR's mettle as leader,' says Sudhir Bisht.

Serena dominated Australian Open while pregnant

Serena dominated Australian Open while pregnant

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

If Williams is indeed 20 weeks into her term, that would mean she was approximately two months pregnant when she captured her record 23rd Grand Slam tournament singles title at the Australian Open in January.

Nifty firm directors earn 170 times their staff

Nifty firm directors earn 170 times their staff

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

In the US, the ratio of the CEO to average worker pay ratio was 373:1 in 2014.

Crorepati CEO club grew at a slower pace last year

Crorepati CEO club grew at a slower pace last year

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Impact of the slowdown is most visible among promoter/owner-CEOs

12 things you should know about 'super galactico' Cristiano Ronaldo

12 things you should know about 'super galactico' Cristiano Ronaldo

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

From an exclusive interview with GQ magazine's Daniel Riley, for GQ India's April 2016 issue, here are 12 things you should know about Cristiano Ronaldo - the footballer, the father and the man

Cyrus Mistry gets a whopping Rs 16.25 cr for FY15

Cyrus Mistry gets a whopping Rs 16.25 cr for FY15

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Though Mistry does not make it to the club of the top 10 highest paid India Inc leaders, he will be among the next 10.

Nikesh Arora: From being jobless to getting the world's best jobs!

Nikesh Arora: From being jobless to getting the world's best jobs!

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Arora started off his career at Wipro.

TV's $20 million woman: How Ellen Pompeo of Grey's Anatomy fought for equal pay

TV's $20 million woman: How Ellen Pompeo of Grey's Anatomy fought for equal pay

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Ellen Pompeo aka Meredith Grey takes on the pay gap problem in entertainment like a badass.

Meet Christina Ruggiero, first woman CEO of Coke India's bottling co

Meet Christina Ruggiero, first woman CEO of Coke India's bottling co

Rediff.com18 May 2017

The American, who moved from US Navy to the corporate world, is considered best suited for this role because of her understanding of both production and distribution. Arnab Dutta & Viveat Susan Pinto report.

England manager Allardyce sacked after newspaper sting

England manager Allardyce sacked after newspaper sting

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Sam Allardyce was sacked as England manager on Tuesday having behaved "inappropriately" when seeking a lucrative sideline role while talking to undercover reporters, bringing a crushing end to his dream job after one match and 67 days in charge.

Show what you have done for countries, Nadella urges MNCs

Show what you have done for countries, Nadella urges MNCs

Rediff.com11 May 2017

"In terms of local taxes, in terms of local small business productivity, local large business competitiveness, their educational outcomes, their entrepreneurial work, that's what matters," the Microsoft CEO said.

Top US CEOs reaped billions from stock gains in recent years

Top US CEOs reaped billions from stock gains in recent years

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

The reason for the windfall: the soaring value of their stock awards.