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How 'Mankaded' came into being

How 'Mankaded' came into being

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

When Vinoo Mankad ran out Bill Brown, he created cricketing history -- and eternal controversy.

Southgate, and England, reap reward for faith in Pickford

Southgate, and England, reap reward for faith in Pickford

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

Everton's Pickford made his England debut seven months ago and had only three caps before the World Cup but Southgate let him know he would be his first-choice.

What should the RBI do next, Mr Das?

What should the RBI do next, Mr Das?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

'No one cares about fiscal deficit now. Or for that matter, inflation.' 'The focus is on growth and growth alone.' 'RBI needs to break the risk aversion of banks and infuse adrenaline in their veins', says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Kepa and Courtois: A tale of two goalkeepers

Kepa and Courtois: A tale of two goalkeepers

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Chelsea have signed Spanish goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga for a world record 80 million-euro ($92.8 million) fee from Athletic Bilbao, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.

What Tejaswi, Rahul need to worry about

What Tejaswi, Rahul need to worry about

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

Will the M (Muslims) in the RJD's M+Y move fast swiftly towards the MIM and away from the RJD, asks Mohammad Sajjad.

After Bagree Market, The Oberoi Grand raises fire alarm

After Bagree Market, The Oberoi Grand raises fire alarm

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Hawkers, who have been doing business on the pavements in front of the plush hotel for decades, have wormed their way to occupy up to three-fourth of the area, making it a fire hazard.

India tally 100 gold medals at South Asian Games

India tally 100 gold medals at South Asian Games

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

The swimmers led India's charge on Saturday by winning 7 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze as they completely dominated the pool yet again.

Jehan becomes first Indian on pole in FIA F3 European C'ship

Jehan becomes first Indian on pole in FIA F3 European C'ship

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

Jehan's rookie year in F3 got off to a solid start in the previous weekend at Silverstone where the multiple Indian and Asian Karting champion earned himself two rookie podiums.

Is your heart strong enough for sex?

Is your heart strong enough for sex?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

1 in 100 men and 1 in 1,000 women experience sudden cardiac arrest during sexual activity.

To keep India's growth story alive, Modi must prevent a 'zombie economy'

To keep India's growth story alive, Modi must prevent a 'zombie economy'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

We are in this mess as the machinery of the government in a market economy is broken. We need technically sound banking regulation, so that capital is not misallocated, and the landscape does not get littered with zombie firms kept alive through evergreening, says Ajay Shah.

Plane carrying football players from Brazil crashes, 76 dead

Plane carrying football players from Brazil crashes, 76 dead

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

A plane carrying 72 people, including football players from Brazil, has reportedly crashed in Colombia. Authorities are responding to an emergency after an airplane with 72 people on board has crashed on its way to Medellin's international airport.

37 banks and a whopping Rs 1.3 trillion jump in gross NPAs!

37 banks and a whopping Rs 1.3 trillion jump in gross NPAs!

Rediff.com30 May 2018

The RBI has been critical of banks for using restructuring schemes to hide the stress.

Acquittal proves presumptive loss theory was cooked up: Raja

Acquittal proves presumptive loss theory was cooked up: Raja

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

Raja said he had, in fact, brought a 'revolution' in the telecom sector.

Champions League: How Monaco can make comeback against Juventus

Champions League: How Monaco can make comeback against Juventus

Rediff.com8 May 2017

AS Monaco, beaten 2-0 at home in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against Juventus, will have to make history in Tuesday's return if they are to end Ligue 1's long absence from the final.

PIX: Villa maintain perfect start; Schalke end losing run

PIX: Villa maintain perfect start; Schalke end losing run

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Brighton and Hove Albion scored late to earn a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace. Sheffield United and Fulham also drew 1-1 as both teams picked up their first points.

Treason trial: Court asks Musharraf to appear on Dec 24

Treason trial: Court asks Musharraf to appear on Dec 24

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Setting the ball rolling for the trial of Pervez Musharraf on a charge of high treason, a special court on Friday summoned the former Pakistani military ruler to appear before it on December 24.

Why studying in the UK may be affordable for Indians

Why studying in the UK may be affordable for Indians

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

Since courses in the UK are of shorter duration, education, it may be affordable as compared to other study abroad destinations, says Sushil Sukhwani.

Tour the world's finest museums from the safety of your home

Tour the world's finest museums from the safety of your home

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

It beats Netflix any day, exclaims Prithvi Singh.

Nepal earthquake: A year on, fear is the key

Nepal earthquake: A year on, fear is the key

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

A year after the worst earthquake in Nepal's history struck at four minutes to midday on April 25 last year, its residents still live in fear.

Why India will benefit from global monetary policies

Why India will benefit from global monetary policies

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

If Chinese growth starts falling, sharply or otherwise, the risk on trade might reverse.

StanChart looks to shed $1.4-billion loans in India

StanChart looks to shed $1.4-billion loans in India

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Assets that are on the block include loans, proprietary bond and equity investments.

In photos: India in a New York subway

In photos: India in a New York subway

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

New York City's newly inaugurated Second Avenue subway line features museum quality mosaic art, including portraits of Sikh-American designer Waris Ahluwalia and an Indian woman in a sari. Inside the stations that were a century in the making.

How Modi wasted the chance to give India achche din

How Modi wasted the chance to give India achche din

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

From banking reform to financial reconstruction, the bullet train, Navi Mumbai airport, choosing a new medium fighter aircraft to be made in India... time is running out for Modi. How could a leader as energetic and astute as Modi have left it for so late, asks Shekhar Gupta.

How India is a nation of cheats

How India is a nation of cheats

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Rajiv Malhotra's plagiarism may not be as horrifying as impersonating an exam candidate in Indore -- but they're both forms of cheating.

World Athletics: Khushbir finishes 37th in 20km race walk

World Athletics: Khushbir finishes 37th in 20km race walk

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

National record holder Khushbir Kaur finished a disappointing 37th while compatriot Sapna was disqualified from the women's 20km race walk event on the seventh day of the World Athletics Championships in Beijing.

Football Extras: Bayern cruise past Nuremberg to continue rise

Football Extras: Bayern cruise past Nuremberg to continue rise

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

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

Annual reports: 5 red flags to watch out for

Annual reports: 5 red flags to watch out for

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Companies' annual reports can hide as much as they reveal. Investors can get early warning signals of wrongdoing by frequently speaking to other stakeholders.

Banks get serious, plan to sort of NPA mess soon

Banks get serious, plan to sort of NPA mess soon

Rediff.com23 May 2016

The cumulative loss of 20 state-run lenders stood at Rs 14,000 crore during Q4

HDFC Bank will soon be among the world's top 10 lenders

HDFC Bank will soon be among the world's top 10 lenders

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Valued at $71.2 billion, the bank's market capitalisation is more than that of global banks like Barclays, JP Morgan Chase and Credit Suisse.

U-17 WC: Brazil finish third with win over Mali

U-17 WC: Brazil finish third with win over Mali

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

A goalkeeping howler and Yuri Alberto's opportunistic late strike were enough for Brazil to beat Mali 2-0 in an uninspiring match and finish third in the FIFA U-17 World Cup, in Kolkata, on Saturday.

Mint Road's loss is Chicago's gain

Mint Road's loss is Chicago's gain

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

This is the first time in the RBI's history that a governor is leaving without willing to renew his contract

Congress has nothing to sell, nothing to show to India: Jaitley

Congress has nothing to sell, nothing to show to India: Jaitley

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Arun Jaitley on why the Congress may end up getting its lowest figure in the history of Indian parliamentary elections.

Enter midcaps with a 5 year horizon

Enter midcaps with a 5 year horizon

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Investors not stop their SIPs or STPs due to election-related uncertainty.

5 sensational cases involving armed forces officials

5 sensational cases involving armed forces officials

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The arrest of an Indian Army Major for allegedly killing a fellow officer's wife he was "obsessed" with is not the first incident of alleged inappropriate conduct in the history of the country's armed forces. In the past, a number of such cases have hogged the limelight at different points in time. Here are some of such cases.

Will Apple's gamble with new iPhones work?

Will Apple's gamble with new iPhones work?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Fears of Chinese economic troubles and slowing iPhone demand vaporized more than $100 billion of the company's value since mid-July, reducing its market capitalization to $630 billion.

'Demonetisation was a massive, draconian, monetary shock'

'Demonetisation was a massive, draconian, monetary shock'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

The decision to do away with Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes accelerated the slowdown in economic activity with growth averaging 6.8 per cent in the seven quarters after it, as against an average of 8 per cent in the six quarters preceding it, says former chief economic advisor Arvind Subramanian.

Football Briefs: Manchester City's Walker backs decision to cut holidays short

Football Briefs: Manchester City's Walker backs decision to cut holidays short

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

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

India tells UN it is committed to reconstruct Nepal

India tells UN it is committed to reconstruct Nepal

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Having launched the massive relief operation 'Maitri' in quake-hit Nepal, India has told the United Nations that it remains committed to partnering with the neighbouring country's rehabilitation and reconstruction.

Soccer Extras: Argentina World Cup winner Brown dead

Soccer Extras: Argentina World Cup winner Brown dead

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

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

How England's young lions match up with the heroes of 1990

How England's young lions match up with the heroes of 1990

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

England's World Cup 2018 team, and remarkable similarities emerge between the XI expected to start the semi-final against Croatia