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Rule Britannia, again?

Rule Britannia, again?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

The firm, which traces its origin back to 1862 in a humble Kolkata bakery and its subsequent listing on the bourses in 1918, says that it now wants to grow "substantially" and not just rest on its laurels.

Salute these unsung heroes of cricket

Salute these unsung heroes of cricket

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

'It upsets me to see blind cricket going unnoticed by the government while it rewards even the smallest achievement in normal cricket,' the Sachin Tendulkar of blind cricket tells Geetanjali Krishna.

Sports minister promises all help to hockey team for 2016 Olympics

Sports minister promises all help to hockey team for 2016 Olympics

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Congratulating the Indian men's hockey team for winning a 'historic' gold at the ongoing Incheon Asian Games, Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that the government will provide every possible help to the team in preparation for the 2016 Rio Olympics.

'Bowlers continue to win big matches for India'

'Bowlers continue to win big matches for India'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2007

India's cricketing legends Gundappa Viswanath, Erapalli Prasanna and Balwinder Singh Sandhu share their views on Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his team's triumph in South Africa.

What the Miss India winners have planned

What the Miss India winners have planned

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

The winners reveal their plans.

New mission on the cards for IAF's choppers

New mission on the cards for IAF's choppers

Rediff.com9 Sep 2007

The IAF has been proposing to the government that its assets could be used in low-intensity warfare.

'Every film is a work of art'

'Every film is a work of art'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2006

Director Kavitha Lankesh talks about her upcoming Tananam Tananam.

Sachin lauds Rio winners, hopes journey doesn't stop

Sachin lauds Rio winners, hopes journey doesn't stop

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

Lauding PV Sindhu and Sakshi Malik for winning medals at the Rio Olympic Games, cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, on Sunday, said it is the beginning of a wonderful journey for the duo.

The pioneer who founded the National Law School

The pioneer who founded the National Law School

Rediff.com25 May 2019

'I cannot think of a teacher who has had such a high impact on students across several generations and who has produced several professionals in various disciplines of law.' L Vishwanath salutes Professor N R Madhava Menon, who passed into the ages recently.

PM lauds cricketers, junior hockey team in 'Mann Ki Baat'

PM lauds cricketers, junior hockey team in 'Mann Ki Baat'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the national cricket team and the junior hockey side for their recent successes, saying that their performances have done done the country proud. In his 'Mann Ki Baat' address to the nation, Modi appreciated the sporting success that India has achieved in the past fortnight during which the cricket team routed England 4-0 in a Test series while the junior hockey team became world champion.

Tough job for Adobe's Indian boss

Tough job for Adobe's Indian boss

Rediff.com16 Nov 2007

As Adobe inches towards the $3 billion revenue mark, a new Indian-born CEO, Shantanu Narayen, replaces Bruce Chizen. He will be joining Adobe's board of directors on December 1 this year.

Readers wishes to Ganguly

Readers wishes to Ganguly

Rediff.com9 Jul 2003

Rediff.com readers wish the Indian captain on his 31st birthday.

Dhoni quit Tests 'to concentrate on ODI and T20 formats', says BCCI

Dhoni quit Tests 'to concentrate on ODI and T20 formats', says BCCI

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

The burden of playing in all the three formats eventually took a toll on India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who decided to retire from Test cricket with immediate effect in the middle of the ongoing four-match Australia series.

Why IT chiefs are nervous about the future

Why IT chiefs are nervous about the future

Rediff.com25 Sep 2007

Rising wage costs, competition from countries like China, the impending withdrawal of tax incentives under the STPI scheme, the slowdown in the US and the rising rupee have all punctured the optimism of the IT industry.

'You have made India proud, yet again'

'You have made India proud, yet again'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Sporting fraternity hails Sindhu's historic World C'ships gold

Fat salaries fail to lure these IIM grads

Fat salaries fail to lure these IIM grads

Rediff.com1 Apr 2006

Two graduates of the Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad have decided to opt for unconventional career paths than the fat-pay packages

World Cup stats package

World Cup stats package

Rediff.com23 Feb 2007

Rediff.com presents a detailed statistical analysis of the World Cup records.

Mountaineering hero on a new mission

Mountaineering hero on a new mission

Rediff.com4 Aug 2006

Fifty years after his first foray to capture the Himalayan mountain peaks, India's greatest mountaineer Capt Kohli is on a new mission -- to establish 'Adventure and Leadership Parks" aimed at attracting youngsters to lead a healthy life.

Wish Vishy Anand on his birthday

Wish Vishy Anand on his birthday

Rediff.com11 Dec 2006

The chess ace, who has won almost every major title in the sport, turns 37 today.

Humpy wins Asiad chess gold

Humpy wins Asiad chess gold

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

The 19-year-old Indian Grandmaster earned India its first gold at the Asian Games, winning the women's rapid tournament.

FLAWLESS: Deepika, Kangana, Kalki acing the fashion game!

FLAWLESS: Deepika, Kangana, Kalki acing the fashion game!

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Check'em out!

Follow-on: to enforce or not

Follow-on: to enforce or not

Rediff.com8 Oct 2004

EPL: Four-goal Kane helps Spurs punish Leicester

EPL: Four-goal Kane helps Spurs punish Leicester

Rediff.com19 May 2017

A rampant Harry Kane netted four goals and livewire Son Heung-Min scored twice as Tottenham Hotspur thrashed Leicester City 6-1 in an action-packed Premier League clash on Thursday.

Is Rajasekhara Reddy the best?

Is Rajasekhara Reddy the best?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2006

Indian Army's First Battalion is completing 200 years

Indian Army's First Battalion is completing 200 years

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Comprising not just the gritty Gorkhas, but also men from Kumaon and Garhwal regions, Sir Robert Colquhuon had raised the regiment on April 24, 1815 in Uttaranchal's Almora.

Joaquin Phoenix's 'hero'

Joaquin Phoenix's 'hero'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2006

Now, a challenge for programmers!

Now, a challenge for programmers!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2004

As part of its industry-academia drive, Sierra Atlantic is organising a software coding challenge where students of engineering and Masters in Computer Application can test their programming skills.

Shorts: Junior boxers bag 21 medals at Asian C'ships

Shorts: Junior boxers bag 21 medals at Asian C'ships

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Puri's family shocked over his tragic killing

Puri's family shocked over his tragic killing

Rediff.com29 Dec 2005

The 64-year-old former IIT faculty member's colleague and IIT Registrar Rajinder Singh also expressed the same feelings.

'Virat is very aggressive, upfront and on the face'

'Virat is very aggressive, upfront and on the face'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Talking about Team India's new Test captain Virat Kohli, Ravichandran Ashwin has said they are starkly different personalities but get along just fine.

Shreyas to play MF Husain

Shreyas to play MF Husain

Rediff.com26 Sep 2005

When lawkeepers turn abductors

When lawkeepers turn abductors

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

'How can the police, especially the Gujarat police, earn their laurels if they stick to the rule book?' asks lawyer Susan Abraham.

Burj Khalifa opens the world's highest observation deck

Burj Khalifa opens the world's highest observation deck

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

The world's tallest building Burj Khalifa has clinched its newest Guinness World Records title for being the highest man-made vantage point on earth.

Dravid enjoys mentoring youngsters; backs India to succeed at Under-19 WC

Dravid enjoys mentoring youngsters; backs India to succeed at Under-19 WC

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Batting legend Rahul Dravid has termed his current stint as coach of India Under-19 and India 'A' cricket teams, as well as his mentorship of young athletes in Olympic sports as "exciting" and "fun".

What really happened to Demi Lovato?

What really happened to Demi Lovato?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Demi Lovato was hospitalised after possible overdose.

'Packer was a revolutionary'

'Packer was a revolutionary'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

Has Xi Jinping gone bonkers?

Has Xi Jinping gone bonkers?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'It doesn't look as if any sensible, worldly wise, person is in charge in China.' 'If at all anybody is in charge, it can only be a bunch of bumpkins of whom Xi has become a puppet,' observes B S Raghavan, the veteran civil servant.

Ebrahim weighing his options

Ebrahim weighing his options

Rediff.com18 Oct 2005

Armaan Ebrahim said he had to choose amongst various options, including competing in F-3, for the coming season

'People called me mad when I was preparing for winning at Olympics'

'People called me mad when I was preparing for winning at Olympics'

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Olympic silver medallist Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore says people called him a 'mad' when he first started dreaming about Olympic medal.