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Meet Sanjiv Puri, ITC's GenNext leader

Meet Sanjiv Puri, ITC's GenNext leader

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

Sanjiv Puri is likely to steer more buys to achieve a turnover of Rs 1 lakh cr from the new FMGC businesses by 2030.

French Open PIX: Muguruza powers past Svitolina; Pliskova shocked

French Open PIX: Muguruza powers past Svitolina; Pliskova shocked

Rediff.com31 May 2019

A summary of Friday play at the French Open.

No need for any anxiety on new Brahmaputra dam: China

No need for any anxiety on new Brahmaputra dam: China

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

The over 3,800-km-long Brahmaputra, one of the longest rivers in the world passes through China, India and Bangladesh and has several tributaries and sub-tributaries.

Cloudy skies leave eclipse watchers wanting more

Cloudy skies leave eclipse watchers wanting more

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

The skies turned ember but the so-called "blood moon", when the Earth's natural satellite turns strikingly red, remained elusive. Enthusiasts anxiously waited until past midnight for clouds to give way to the spectacular event to become visible.

Tennis Roundup: Federer closes in on World No 1 ranking

Tennis Roundup: Federer closes in on World No 1 ranking

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Roger Federer is one win from becoming the oldest world number one in ATP Tour history after beating Philipp Kohlschreiber 7-6(8), 7-5 in the last 16 of the Rotterdam Open on Thursday.

Patnaik leaves Delhi police with credibility crisis

Patnaik leaves Delhi police with credibility crisis

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

The national capital witnessed the worst riots in last three decades this week, with allegations of police acting as mute spectators when angry mobs ran riot on the streets of northeast Delhi.

Trump's former lawyer sentenced to 3 years in prison

Trump's former lawyer sentenced to 3 years in prison

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Cohen, 52, was sentenced to 36 months in prison by the US District Court for the Southern District of New York.

How 'Superman' Saha silenced doubters

How 'Superman' Saha silenced doubters

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

A wicketkeeper rarely earns kudos purely for his glovework but Wriddhiman Saha enjoyed that rare acclaim during the second Test against South Africa at Pune.

Cricket Roundup: North eastern set to play Ranji Trophy next year; Ganguly invites Sangakkara

Cricket Roundup: North eastern set to play Ranji Trophy next year; Ganguly invites Sangakkara

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

The Committee of Administrators (COA) on Friday assured that all six north eastern states will be playing Ranji Trophy as individual units next season with Board of Control for Cricket in India GM (Game Development), Ratnakar Shetty, given charge of their smooth integration.

Parents, you NEED to read this!

Parents, you NEED to read this!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

'Children are always under some kind of pressure. Pressure to perform in examinations, peer pressure of all kinds, pressure to look good; their hormones are going crazy. And there's nobody to help them.

Curtains for Kyunki on November 6

Curtains for Kyunki on November 6

Rediff.com3 Nov 2008

It will be curtains for the popular Hindi TV serial 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kahi Bahu Thi' this Thursday after the Bombay High Court on Monday declined to stay the termination notice served by Star TV to the producers of one of India's longest running soaps on the small screen.

'BJP not sole proprietor of Hinduism'

'BJP not sole proprietor of Hinduism'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Kamal Nath argued that Modi had 'overexposed himself': By constantly pushing his own image on social media and on TV, attaching his name to multiple promises, Modi had become the face rivals could easily blame for India's chronic dysfunction.

The rise and mighty fall of Rana Kapoor

The rise and mighty fall of Rana Kapoor

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

'What made him different was that he was not a banker at all by temperament.' 'He was a businessman, a typical lalaji at that.' 'He had to win at any cost.'

Yet another milestone for Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis

Yet another milestone for Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

India's Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis continued their domination in the women's doubles by winning their sixth consecutive title by lifting the Brisbane International Tennis Tournament, in Brisbane, on Saturday.

Why are these prisoners being denied their rights?

Why are these prisoners being denied their rights?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

The superintendent of Taloja jail has just been transferred. Does that signal a more human phase in prison for the Bhima Koregaon accused? asks Jyoti Punwani.

How Stalin is different from Karunanidhi, Jaya

How Stalin is different from Karunanidhi, Jaya

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Unlike the regimes of Jayalalitha, Palaniswami and Karunanidhi, ministers are actually getting to make decisions on their own, with the unmentioned rider that they would be held responsible and accountable, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

PHOTOS: Djokovic outlasts Nadal in classic Wimbledon semi-final

PHOTOS: Djokovic outlasts Nadal in classic Wimbledon semi-final

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

Twelfth seed Djokovic resumed two sets to one ahead after snatching a third-set tiebreak the previous night before Wimbledon's 11pm curfew left the match on a knife edge.

Air India bomber released from Canadian prison

Air India bomber released from Canadian prison

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Reyat was convicted of perjury in 2010 for lying to the court in 2003 during the trial of Ripudaman Singh Malik and Ajaib Singh Bagri, who were acquitted in the terrorist attack on Air India Flight 182 that killed all 329 people aboard.

Djokovic outlasts Federer to set up Khachanov final

Djokovic outlasts Federer to set up Khachanov final

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

The 22-year-old, 6ft 6in Russian, already the owner of two indoor hard court titles this year, moved one step away from the biggest title of his career at the Bercy indoor arena, crushing his Austrian friend in 70 one-sided minutes.

Wozniacki stays alive in Singapore; Federer survives scare

Wozniacki stays alive in Singapore; Federer survives scare

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

Caroline Wozniacki overcame a mid-match wobble and withstood a barrage of big hitting to get her WTA Finals title defence back on track with a 7-5, 3-6, 6-2 victory over Petra Kvitova at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

How GoAir can become a thriving airline

How GoAir can become a thriving airline

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Many argue that the airline could achieve its full potential if Nusli Wadia were to run it the way he does Britannia.

Anderson faces another epic battle... to get fit for final

Anderson faces another epic battle... to get fit for final

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

"He's got a tough task ahead of him," summed up John Isner

'Frightening' Archer can be England's next superstar

'Frightening' Archer can be England's next superstar

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

"Out on the field Jofra has clearly made a big impact," England captain Joe Root said.

PM Modi hosts lunch for royal couple

PM Modi hosts lunch for royal couple

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hosted British royal couple Prince William and Kate Middleton for lunch to the accompaniment of classical music.

Smith not a cheat, he was guilty of negligence: Taylor

Smith not a cheat, he was guilty of negligence: Taylor

Rediff.com7 May 2018

Though Smith is absolutely free to make a return to the national team for next year's World Cup and Ashes series in England, he can only fill back the leadership role in March 2020.

Anderson ready to battle again for first Grand Slam title

Anderson ready to battle again for first Grand Slam title

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

'He's one of those players that are dangerous for everybody'

The world's largest Starbucks is now open

The world's largest Starbucks is now open

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

Step inside the coffee wonderland.

9/11: 20 Years Later, A Father Mourns A Dead Son

9/11: 20 Years Later, A Father Mourns A Dead Son

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Dates like 9/11 should never be allowed to pass by forgotten because terrorism is not to be borne, inhumanity is not to borne.

What do countries look like after easing lockdowns

What do countries look like after easing lockdowns

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Italy, Spain, Portugal and India are among the countries easing coronavirus restrictions. Social distancing, mask wearing are the new norms as these countries continue to battle the virus pandemic, but are venturing out of their homes after extended periods of staying at home.

Dimitrov comes of age to win ATP Finals title

Dimitrov comes of age to win ATP Finals title

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Grigor Dimitrov claimed the biggest title of his career and sent out a huge statement of intent as the stylish Bulgarian beat David Goffin 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 to win the ATP Finals.

Davis Cup: Nadal/Lopez beat Paes/Myneni as Spain lead 3-0

Davis Cup: Nadal/Lopez beat Paes/Myneni as Spain lead 3-0

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

Rafael Nadal came to the party just when it mattered most as he partnered Marc Lopez scripting a decisive win against Leander Paes and Saketh Myneni giving Spain an unassailable 3-0 lead in the Davis Cup Play-off tie against India in New Delhi on Saturday. Paes and Saketh Myneni, combining for the first time in Davis Cup, lost 6-4 6-7(2) 4-6 4-6 but not without a brave fight that tested the Rio Olympic gold medallist pair for three hours and 23 minutes in the must-win rubber. The defeat also prolonged the Indian legend's wait for the world record wins Davis Cup.

Was India underprepared for a lockdown?

Was India underprepared for a lockdown?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

India is going into the longest lockdown in the world, with the least amount of notice given to its people and the least preparation by its government.

Should Wimbledon change final set tiebreaker rule?

Should Wimbledon change final set tiebreaker rule?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

Wilander calls for fifth-set tiebreaks after six-hour semi-final

Ahmed Patel, Sonia Gandhi's trusted aide, passes away

Ahmed Patel, Sonia Gandhi's trusted aide, passes away

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Patel, 71, who was critical for a few days, was admitted to the Medanta hospital in Gurugram on November 15 after he developed complications. His son Faisal said he died at 3.30 am.

Asia Badminton Championship: Kashyap, Sindhu advance

Asia Badminton Championship: Kashyap, Sindhu advance

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

India's Parupalli Kashyap played one of the longest matches of his career as he roared into the prequarterfinals.

Can Kohli bring same passion sans crowds in stadium?

Can Kohli bring same passion sans crowds in stadium?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

Australia offie Nathan Lyon reckons the Indian captain 'will be able to adapt to any climate that we are able to play in'.

Afghan Taliban releases 3 Indian hostages: Report

Afghan Taliban releases 3 Indian hostages: Report

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

The officials said the freed Taliban leaders include Sheikh Abdur Rahim and Mawlawi Abdur Rashid, who had served as the insurgent group's governors of Kunar and Nimroz provinces respectively during the Taliban administration before it was deposed by the US-led forces in 2001.

How the British schemed to give Kashmir to Pakistan

How the British schemed to give Kashmir to Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

'Once accession to Pakistan appeared unlikely, the British instituted Operations Gulmarg and Datta Khel respectively to foil possible accession to India.'

Kamala Harris promises jobs, affordable care act

Kamala Harris promises jobs, affordable care act

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Hitting hard on the three and half years of the Trump administration during her first appearance after being picked as the vice presidential nominee of the Democratic party on Tuesday, Harris, 55, presented a long list of missteps taken by the current United States government.

President confers Bharat Ratna on former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee

President confers Bharat Ratna on former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee was on Friday conferred with the Bharat Ratna.