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Digital lenders step up to help early-stage startups

Digital lenders step up to help early-stage startups

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

In order to make it hassle-free, various start-up support groups such as TiE (The Indus Entrepreneur) and India Angel Network (IAN) are partnering with the digital NBFCs to extend debt finance to their member companies.

Chappell draws lessons from Sachin's innings to fight COVID-19

Chappell draws lessons from Sachin's innings to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

Ian Chappell cited the example of two 'influential innings' of Sachin Tendulkar and fellow Australian opener Ian Redpat, which according to him displayed all the three qualities needed to to bail out of the current situation. Chappell recollected how seriously Tendulkar took his senior teammate's advice and prepared himself ahead of the contest against Warne.

Athletes should not risk health for Tokyo Olympics: Thorpe

Athletes should not risk health for Tokyo Olympics: Thorpe

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Australian swimming great Ian Thorpe says athletes should not put their Olympic dreams before their health in deciding whether to compete at the Tokyo Games as global health authorities battle to contain the spread of the new coronavirus. A number of international sports events have been hit by the coronavirus, with some competitions being postponed and others cancelled outright, and there are concerns that the outbreak might scupper the Tokyo Olympics.

BAFTA 2016: Dakota Johnson, Cate Blanchett rock the red carpet

BAFTA 2016: Dakota Johnson, Cate Blanchett rock the red carpet

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Stars who impressed us with their sartorial sense!

Navrasa, Mr Corman, Vivo: BEST of OTT

Navrasa, Mr Corman, Vivo: BEST of OTT

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Blood sucking locusts on the loose, a honeymoon gone awry, a disenchanted school teacher and a singing tropical rainforest mammal, Sukanya Verma lets you take your pick from the OTT spread this week.

Hindujas's 1.2 Billion Project Makes Waves

Hindujas's 1.2 Billion Project Makes Waves

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

'Our family philosophy is to build a bridge between India and Britain.'

Why Jadeja Rocks

Why Jadeja Rocks

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Ravindra Jadeja's batting average of 41.90 in away Tests in the last three years is the highest by an Indian batsman having played 10 innings or more. Rajneesh Gupta presents all the interesting numbers from Day 3 of the India-England Test at Trent Bridge.

Warne: Moments To Remember Him Forever

Warne: Moments To Remember Him Forever

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Memorable moments from Shane Warne's glittering career.

Like Sara's BLUE LIPS?

Like Sara's BLUE LIPS?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Bollywood ladies often experiment with their make-up. From colourful eyeliners to unicorn eye shadows, we have seen it all.

Kansas shooting 'hero' discharged from hospital, invited to India

Kansas shooting 'hero' discharged from hospital, invited to India

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

The University of Kansas Health System confirmed that the 24-year-old has gone home, but there's still a long road to recovery after he took two bullets

Botham claims he had coronavirus, mistook it for flu

Botham claims he had coronavirus, mistook it for flu

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Ian Botham urged the people to show a bit of patience as he hoped things will improve in a couple of weeks.

PIX: Arsenal outclass Bournemouth; Kane sets record

PIX: Arsenal outclass Bournemouth; Kane sets record

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Is Gayle the greatest in T20 cricket history?

Is Gayle the greatest in T20 cricket history?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

Wearing a beaming smile and sunglasses under a helmet, 'Universe Boss' Chris Gayle on Saturday appeared to have brought the curtains down on his phenomenal T20 international career,

England's Woakes flies back home without playing a match!

England's Woakes flies back home without playing a match!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

The England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed that Woakes has returned home as per pre-arranged plan.

Ex-head of world athletics Diack sent to jail for corruption

Ex-head of world athletics Diack sent to jail for corruption

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

The former head of world athletics' governing body, Lamine Diack, was convicted in France on Wednesday of corruption in a Russian doping scandal and sentenced to spend at least two years in jail.

Gilchrist has advice for embattled Pant...

Gilchrist has advice for embattled Pant...

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

'Don't try to be MS Dhoni, just try to be the best Rishabh Pant'

Hard to turn down big IPL money, admits Bairstow

Hard to turn down big IPL money, admits Bairstow

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Jonny Bairstow said that it is indeed difficult for the players to turn down big money

Prince William's need for speed!

Prince William's need for speed!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Britain's Prince William threw on his biker's helmet and proved he's the king of cool as he took the latest Triumph Tiger 1200 bike for a spin around a track on Tuesday. The royal, who in the past has owned and ridden powerful bikes, was on a visit to the Triumph Motorcycles in Leicestershire, East Midlands when he took the bike for a spin.

Olympics: Australians damage rooms, create ruckus on flight home

Olympics: Australians damage rooms, create ruckus on flight home

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Australian Olympic Committee Chief Executive Officer Matt Carroll said he had received reports from the CEOs of rugby and football, investigating reports of rowdy behaviour on a flight into Sydney last Friday.

Here's a complete list of French Open men's singles champions

Here's a complete list of French Open men's singles champions

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

List of French Open men's singles champions:

Indian GM Harikrishna holds World champ Carlsen

Indian GM Harikrishna holds World champ Carlsen

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

Both Harikrishna and Carlsen drew all their four games on the opening day of the tournament as matches ended late on Saturday.

Online chess: Anand wins but Russia hold India

Online chess: Anand wins but Russia hold India

Rediff.com7 May 2020

The seasoned Anand beat Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi in just 17 moves in a fifth round match. But India were held to a 2-2 draw by Russia in the ongoing Online Nations Cup.

Finding window to reschedule 5th Test: BCCI

Finding window to reschedule 5th Test: BCCI

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Ahead of the fifth and final Test against England, India's junior physio Yogesh Parmar tested positive for COVID-19 in Manchester, leading to the cancellation of the team's training session on Thursday.

Bumrah vulnerable to injuries, says Hadlee

Bumrah vulnerable to injuries, says Hadlee

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Hadlee feels Bumrah's longevity in the game is yet to be determined since the fast bowler doesn't have a pure action.

Tale of two captains: 'Kohli very good; Root a failure'

Tale of two captains: 'Kohli very good; Root a failure'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

Australia great Ian Chappell says Virat Kohli is an exceptional captain who has carried the Indian team to a higher level, whereas England's Joe Root is a "fine batter but poor captain".

Chappell acknowledges skills in India's bowling reserves

Chappell acknowledges skills in India's bowling reserves

Rediff.com23 May 2021

'Modern fast bowlers do a lot of varied training in order to prepare for the demands of constant cricket, but still the injuries continue to pile up. Fast bowlers in the past concentrated more on running and bowling a lot in the nets to gain their match fitness.'

'New Zealand will win the toss and bowl out India cheaply'

'New Zealand will win the toss and bowl out India cheaply'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

Former pace spearhead Shane Bond on Tuesday backed New Zealand to get the better of India in the ICC World Test Championship final in Southampton, saying he foresees Kane Williamson winning the toss and his pacers wreaking havoc with the new ball.

'An absolute joke', Handscomb slams Paine's critics

'An absolute joke', Handscomb slams Paine's critics

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Peter Handscomb leapt to the defence of Tim Paine

It's ROOT again all the way!

It's ROOT again all the way!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the interesting numbers from Day 2 of the India-England Test at Leeds.

Test captaincy is Smith's chance for redemption: Healy

Test captaincy is Smith's chance for redemption: Healy

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

With Paine, at 36, reaching the fag end of his career, a fresh captaincy discussion has started.

PIX: Deepika Padukone sizzles at the MTV EMA awards

PIX: Deepika Padukone sizzles at the MTV EMA awards

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

She's sexy and she knows it!

Is switch-hitting unfair on bowlers?

Is switch-hitting unfair on bowlers?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Former Australian captain Ian Chappell said it is unfair that a bowler has to inform the umpire how they are going to bowl while a batsman can easily become "opposite-handed" without any notification and take advantage of the field placing.

Rohit's Return Won't Reverse Losing Streak

Rohit's Return Won't Reverse Losing Streak

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Slowly but surely, the game of cricket is changing character. Just that we are unwilling to see the writing on the wall, observes Indrajit GuptaWhy does Indian cricket find itself on a slippery slope?, Indrajit Gupta asks.

Root on Route to Record after Record

Root on Route to Record after Record

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the interesting numbers from Day 3 of the India-England Test at Lord's.

Wimbledon to become 14-day tournament from 2022

Wimbledon to become 14-day tournament from 2022

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

The Wimbledon Championships will become a 14-day tournament from 2022, with matches set to be played on Middle Sunday, traditionally a day off at the grasscourt Grand Slam.

Pope logs in the runs after struggles in bio-secure space

Pope logs in the runs after struggles in bio-secure space

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

'It wasn't easy because there is no real escape, you cannot go out for coffee, or for dinner or you cannot see your family and you think about your failures a little more than normal.'

Stokes joins game's greats as he does Test double

Stokes joins game's greats as he does Test double

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

He finished with the figures of 4-49 in his 14 overs including five maiden overs.

Is Malinga IPL's greatest bowler?

Is Malinga IPL's greatest bowler?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

'You look at the numbers he has served up and the way he has consistently used that yorker, that makes everyone talk about it.'

Ranji: Shorey's ton in vain as Jharkhand oust Delhi

Ranji: Shorey's ton in vain as Jharkhand oust Delhi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

A round-up of the fourth and final day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

Healy expects Paine to lead Aussies for three more years

Healy expects Paine to lead Aussies for three more years

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Paine, who has played 32 Tests and averages 33.40, scored an unbeaten 73 in the first innings besides grabbing those catches to be awarded the Man of the Match in Adelaide, which Australia won by eight wickets.