News for 'legacy badges'

FIFA World Cup 2026 Debut Patches Go Viral

FIFA World Cup 2026 Debut Patches Go Viral

Rediff.com2 days ago

FIFA's 'Debut FIFA World Cup' sleeve patch for the 2026 tournament is designed to celebrate first-time players and personalise kits.

Why Manuel Neuer's FIFA World Cup Kit Could Land Him in Trouble

Why Manuel Neuer's FIFA World Cup Kit Could Land Him in Trouble

Rediff.com2 days ago

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is facing potential scrutiny from FIFA after appearing to breach tournament equipment regulations during a World Cup match. He reportedly cut the sleeves off his long-sleeved jersey and wore a white undershirt that did not match his outer kit, both actions potentially violating FIFA rules on uniform consistency.

Vijay's government to hold social justice survey, move court for financial devolution

Vijay's government to hold social justice survey, move court for financial devolution

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Tamil Nadu Governor RV Arlekar announced that the TVK regime, led by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, will take steps to ensure fair financial devolution from the Centre, including pursuing the matter in the Supreme Court. The government also plans to conduct a 'Social Justice Survey' and address the state's severe financial deterioration.

AI-Driven Productivity Gains Reshape Tech Hiring and Cause Job Insecurity

AI-Driven Productivity Gains Reshape Tech Hiring and Cause Job Insecurity

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

TeamLease Digital CEO Neeti Sharma discusses how AI is driving a structural reset in the tech industry, leading to layoffs, reshaping hiring practices, and increasing job insecurity.

Ravi Shastri: 'After 4th 6 I Thought Let's Go For The Full Monty'

Ravi Shastri: 'After 4th 6 I Thought Let's Go For The Full Monty'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

In an era where today's cricketers seldom read reports or build personal bonds with journalists, these four belonged to a different, warmer time. They valued relationships. They acknowledged the storyteller.

Why Carmakers Are Reviving Old Names

Why Carmakers Are Reviving Old Names

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Indian automakers are reviving legacy nameplates to leverage brand recall and stand out in a crowded market, as classic badges like Sierra, Safari, Baleno and Scorpio return to attract buyers.

'More India Aligns With US, More China Aligns With Pak'

'More India Aligns With US, More China Aligns With Pak'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

'China continues to perceive its relations with India through the prism of India-US relations, with the US using India to counter balance against China in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.'

Inderjit Singh Bindra: Architect of Modern Indian Cricket

Inderjit Singh Bindra: Architect of Modern Indian Cricket

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

As he is laid to rest, Indian cricket bids farewell to one of its greatest administrators -- a visionary who understood that breaking monopolies and building stadiums were about the same thing: Giving millions of cricket-loving Indians the infrastructure worthy of their passion.

The Pujara Story- 11 Blows at Gabba, 7000+ Runs, Zero Hype

The Pujara Story- 11 Blows at Gabba, 7000+ Runs, Zero Hype

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

In the era of uber-stylish batters, Pujara was that glue that held the Indian batting together for a decade between 2013-14 till 2023 over a period of 100 plus Test matches.

Ronaldo loses blue tick on Twitter, LeBron James remains

Ronaldo loses blue tick on Twitter, LeBron James remains

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

The Verge reported that James, who has previously said he would not pay for verification, had not paid to keep the checkmark.

Have You Heard Of Crotonville?

Have You Heard Of Crotonville?

Rediff.com9 May 2024

The top-notch faculty at Crotonville, including Noel Tichy, Ram Charan, Vijay Govindarajan, along with GE's top leaders Jack Welch, Gary Reiner, Bill Conaty, Jeffrey Immelt and Susan Peters, together delivered sought-after programmes on leadership to generations of early-stage leaders, mid-tier and senior managers from all over the world, recounts Indrajit Gupta.

Hector flashes made-for-India badge on 1st anniversary in India

Hector flashes made-for-India badge on 1st anniversary in India

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Caught in the crossfire of Sino-India border skirmishes and strained by the severe impact of the pandemic on its business, Brand Hector is foregoing the bustle and frenzy for a quiet digital campaign that talks about its British roots, the smart tech powering its drive and its made-for-India models. The tone is subdued and the brand seems to be deliberately playing down its ownership by Chinese company, SAIC.

Shah Rukh, BigB, Salman, Rahul Gandhi lose blue tick on Twitter

Shah Rukh, BigB, Salman, Rahul Gandhi lose blue tick on Twitter

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Indian celebrities and politicians ranging from Bollywood mega stars Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and several chief ministers lost verified blue ticks on their Twitter accounts after Elon Musk's microblogging site started removing check mark icons from accounts that did not pay Rs 650 per month subscription fee.

Barca coach Luis Enrique hails Cruyff legacy at memorial

Barca coach Luis Enrique hails Cruyff legacy at memorial

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique led tributes to the late Johan Cruyff in a memorial organised by the club on Tuesday and vowed to "continue copying and improving his style of attacking football".

FIFA WC diary: Beer priced at nearly $14 per half-litre!

FIFA WC diary: Beer priced at nearly $14 per half-litre!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Rainbow-themed badge adorns US training facility

'Unlike Twitter, Koo won't charge money for verification'

'Unlike Twitter, Koo won't charge money for verification'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Koo -- the made-in-India rival of Twitter -- will not charge users for a verification badge, its co-founder and CEO Aprameya Radhakrishna said as he took on the larger rival for allegedly first creating bots and now charging users for verification. Koo, which allows users to express views in Indian languages, has already crossed 50 million downloads and is now flying into the rival's nest, starting a campaign on Twitter by making itself prominently visible on verified handles and offering them better deals on its platform at no cost. Since taking over Twitter, billionaire Elon Musk has set in motion massive changes, sacking employees and talking of levying a $8 charge for 'verified' handles.

Elon Musk says he 'killed' Twitter's 'official' label just hours after rollout

Elon Musk says he 'killed' Twitter's 'official' label just hours after rollout

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, said he has "killed" the new 'official' label for certain verified Twitter accounts just hours after the feature was visible on multiple handles of governments, politicians, officials and media houses. Just hours after the feature went live, he hinted that it simply didn't work. "I just killed it," he said in a tweet replying to a web video producer Marques Brownlee's tweet of the 'official' label vanishing after a brief appearance.

Maruti bets big on Nexa in quest for premium market dominance

Maruti bets big on Nexa in quest for premium market dominance

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Seven years after it announced Nexa, there's no mistaking the seriousness with which Maruti wants the segment to grow, says Pavan Lall.

Why foreign car-makers are betting big on track car models

Why foreign car-makers are betting big on track car models

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini are some marquee badges that have introduced track cars to excite hard-core customers who want to push their cars to the limit, says Pavan Lall.

80 Moments of Amitabh Bachchan Magic!

80 Moments of Amitabh Bachchan Magic!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

This isn't a compilation of his best films, biggest blockbusters or important milestones but moments that swept Sukanya Verma off the floor, blew her heart into smithereens, regaled her with their sheer silliness, made her laugh till her sides hurt and look at phenke hue paise in disdain.

Actor Ajay Devgn mourns Olympian Hakim's demise

Actor Ajay Devgn mourns Olympian Hakim's demise

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

Hakim won the Santosh Trophy for Services in 1960 and continued to be a part of the squad till 1966. At club level, he played for City College Old Boys (Hyderabad) and Indian Air Force.

Thrashed by cops, called Pakistani: Activist arrested for CAA protest

Thrashed by cops, called Pakistani: Activist arrested for CAA protest

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

'The officer told the women police to slap me. He was not satisfied. He then himself pulled my hair and kicked in my stomach and knee'

Cong moves NHRC over police 'atrocities' on anti-CAA protesters in UP

Cong moves NHRC over police 'atrocities' on anti-CAA protesters in UP

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

After the meeting, Rahul Gandhi alleged the UP government has 'gone to war against its own people' and urged the NHRC to act decisively to protect the 'Constitutional rights of our citizens'.

20 Amitabh Bachchan collectibles we'd love to have!

20 Amitabh Bachchan collectibles we'd love to have!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Amitabh Bachchan turns 75 on October 11. Rediff.com celebrates the superstar's birthday with this special series, looking back at the very things that made him the BIG B.

The Mahindra Thar: Beauty and the beast

The Mahindra Thar: Beauty and the beast

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

As Mahindra readies to unveil its latest version of the Jeep that is so beloved of adventure enthusiasts, the urban crowd as well as the countryside, Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com traces the vehicle's journey through the decades.

'I had an overdose and almost killed myself'

'I had an overdose and almost killed myself'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

'God gave me a second chance to live and I had to make the most of it.'

Birthday Special: 20 Amitabh Bachchan collectibles we'd kill for!

Birthday Special: 20 Amitabh Bachchan collectibles we'd kill for!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Sukanya Verma picks potential AB collectibles as Bollywood's most iconic star celebrates his 72nd birthday on October 11.

Was Babri Masjid demolition justified?

Was Babri Masjid demolition justified?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

'The outrage that followed the destruction of the Babri Masjid was an inability to see the event for what it was: The rectification of a grave historical wrong, the restitution of a hurt of a people and the countering of moral injustice,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

'Ban on Chinese imports will cripple economy'

'Ban on Chinese imports will cripple economy'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

'The ban on Chinese imports is a suicidal step.' 'This will result not only in economic depression, but in a chaotic situation.'

New Alto 800 is old wine in a new bottle

New Alto 800 is old wine in a new bottle

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

If you like simplicity are don't want to experiment, then the Alto 800 is the right car for you. But if you want a car with bold, striking design and plenty of features, you may want to check out the competition as well

Thank you, Gene Wilder, for giving us pause

Thank you, Gene Wilder, for giving us pause

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Raja Sen says his goodbyes to a true comic genius.

'Day-Night Test matches will add an exciting dimension to the game'

'Day-Night Test matches will add an exciting dimension to the game'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

With the threat of Twenty20 cricket eating into the share of the five-day formats, former India middle order batsman VVS Laxman said that it's high time that they bring in new innovation like introduction of day/night matches to sustain the legacy of Test cricket.

VVS Laxman's Pataudi Lecture: Full Text

VVS Laxman's Pataudi Lecture: Full Text

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

The full text of the speech delivered by VVS Laxman at the Pataudi Memorial Lecture in Kolkata.