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The changing faces of terror in Pakistan

The changing faces of terror in Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

While the list of terrorists India wants has not changed much over the past two years, there has been a change in the terror hierarchy in Pakistan as key terrorists don new roles.

Real turn to Zidane for European inspiration

Real turn to Zidane for European inspiration

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

Real Madrid will seek inspiration from their former midfielder and France World Cup winner Zinedine Zidane for Tuesday's Champions League match at Ajax Amsterdam, according to Xabi Alonso.

Anushka: Band Baaja Baarat has made me a bankable actor

Anushka: Band Baaja Baarat has made me a bankable actor

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

Anushka Sharma talks about life after Band Baaja Baarat, and her next, Patiala House.

Will Chappell do a Ganguly with Ponting?

Will Chappell do a Ganguly with Ponting?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

Australia skipper Ricky Ponting is likely to be the primary target of the tough calls that Cricket Australia's first full-time selector Greg Chappell is poised to make.

Greg Chappell appointed full-time selector

Greg Chappell appointed full-time selector

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

Former captain Greg Chappell on Monday became Australia's the first full-time selector after being appointed as National Talent Manager by the Cricket Board.

EPL PIX: Manchester Utd flop again at West Ham; Arsenal win

EPL PIX: Manchester Utd flop again at West Ham; Arsenal win

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

Manchester United's troubled season hit a new low on Saturday as Jose Mourinho saw his gamble on introducing a new tactical system backfire with an insipid 3-1 defeat to West Ham United in the Premier League.

Pakistan coach Arthur vows to help Amir flourish

Pakistan coach Arthur vows to help Amir flourish

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

New Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur has promised to do everything in his power to help disgraced paceman Mohammad Amir realise his full potential after the bowler was granted a visa for the team's upcoming tour of England. Amir will return to England six years after a spot-fixing scandal in a Lord's test resulted in bans and jail sentences for the then teenage bowler and his former team mates Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif. "He served his time, he's done it," Arthur, who coached Amir at Karachi Kings in Pakistan Super League (PSL), said in his first news conference since succeeding Waqar Younis in the post.

Majority of Indians may switch jobs in 12 months, says survey

Majority of Indians may switch jobs in 12 months, says survey

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Individuals have grown more aware of their market value.

Veerappan killer to Naxal hunter, CRPF boss speaks

Veerappan killer to Naxal hunter, CRPF boss speaks

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

He had vowed to shave off his head the day he killed the notorious forest brigand Veerappan. On October 18, 2004, when he appeared before the media and announced the death of the dreaded sandalwood smuggler, he became a hero in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.Today, K Vijay Kumar is the Director General of the elite Central Reserve Police Force, which faces the task of combating the Naxal menace.

3 Indian-origin MPs including Narayana Murthy's son-in-law inducted into UK govt

3 Indian-origin MPs including Narayana Murthy's son-in-law inducted into UK govt

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Rishi Sunak, Sailesh Vara and Suella Fernandes were the three new Indian-origin MPs to be inducted into the Theresa May govt.

73% Indian employees expect promotion in next 12 months

73% Indian employees expect promotion in next 12 months

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Bengaluru holds the top spot with 75 per cent respondents satisfied with their general working conditions.

Assam calling Priyanka Chopra

Assam calling Priyanka Chopra

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

In photos: Priyanka Chopra as Assam Tourism's new ambassador.

Bill Gates steps down as chairman; Nadella takes over

Bill Gates steps down as chairman; Nadella takes over

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Microsoft Corporation on Tuesday announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Satya Nadella as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors effective immediately.

Ricky Ponting starts new innings as Mumbai Indians coach

Ricky Ponting starts new innings as Mumbai Indians coach

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting began his new innings as the head coach of the Mumbai Indians who commenced their training at the Wankhede Stadium ahead of the Indian Premier League season 8, scheduled to start on April 8.

Abhay Deol, Imran Khan clean up their act

Abhay Deol, Imran Khan clean up their act

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

The two actors decide to clean up their act this Earth Day.

Rooney fails to shine as light goes out on England

Rooney fails to shine as light goes out on England

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

Wayne Rooney was meant to be one of the shining lights at this World Cup but in the end the England striker produced little more than a flicker.

Walmart names Krish Iyer as India unit CEO

Walmart names Krish Iyer as India unit CEO

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

The appointment will be effective January 20, 2014, the company said in a statement.

RSS senior leader Ram Madhav joins BJP

RSS senior leader Ram Madhav joins BJP

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh leader and in-charge of its media and public relations Ram Madhav has been deputed by the Sangh to work in the Bharatiya Janata Party where he is expected to be given a role by the new party president.

Queen signs Brexit trigger bill into law

Queen signs Brexit trigger bill into law

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

The Royal Assent authorises Prime Minister Theresa May to invoke Article 50 to begin the country's exit negotiations from the EU.

Unfair to compare me with Dhoni, says Karthik

Unfair to compare me with Dhoni, says Karthik

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Karthik is finally enjoying his time under spotlight, something he has so richly deserved

Siddiqui is Obama's chief agricultural negotiator

Siddiqui is Obama's chief agricultural negotiator

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

Dr Siddiqui is currently the vice president, Science and Regulatory Affairs at the Washington, DC-based CropLife America, where he is responsible for regulatory and international trade issues related to crop protection chemicals.

From defence to insurance, GE is banking on tech to boost growth

From defence to insurance, GE is banking on tech to boost growth

Rediff.com5 May 2018

Six months into his new role, Vishal Wanchoo, president and chief executive officer, GE, South Asia, speaks to Jyoti Mukul about how its horizontal business lines of additives and digital are playing across its verticals.

Malay Mukherjee new CEO of Essar Steel

Malay Mukherjee new CEO of Essar Steel

Rediff.com5 Sep 2009

Essar Group has announced the appointment of Malay Mukherjee as chief executive officer of its steel business, effective from October 15. He will take charge from current CEO J Mehra, who will assume a new role as director, Essar Group, and will continue to support the promoter-directors in business strategy, investments, corporate relations and corporate governance.

Ponting, Flintoff approached to be T20 commentator

Ponting, Flintoff approached to be T20 commentator

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

Australian captain Ricky Ponting and talismanic England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff may be seen in the new role of a commentator in the upcoming Champions League Twenty20 cricket tournament.

Job losses: The gig economy is coming

Job losses: The gig economy is coming

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Sudipto Dey discusses the changing nature of jobs with Paul Dupuis, who recently took charge as India head of HR services major Randstad.

Job losses: The gig economy is coming

Job losses: The gig economy is coming

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Sudipto Dey discusses the changing nature of jobs with Paul Dupuis, who recently took charge as India head of HR services major Randstad.

Kamalahaasan sets off on political path with visit to Kalam's house

Kamalahaasan sets off on political path with visit to Kalam's house

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

'Greatness can come from simple beginnings. Actually it will come only from simplicity. Glad to start my journey from a great man's simple abode,' the actor said in a tweet after visiting House of Kalam in Rameswaram.

#MumbaiRains: 'Hope I don't need a motorboat today'

#MumbaiRains: 'Hope I don't need a motorboat today'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

A look at the top tweet top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'Thank goodness drivers bring money'

'Thank goodness drivers bring money'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Williams defended their young and inexperienced Formula One drivers

Column: India's 'real' poverty

Column: India's 'real' poverty

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

Even if you raise the poverty line as much as the Expert Group does, it turns out just 11 per cent of Indians are poor, not 37 per cent -- that's a huge poverty of estimation.

The real reasons behind Modi's Cabinet shuffle

The real reasons behind Modi's Cabinet shuffle

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Broadly speaking, the expansion of the Council of Ministers sent out three major political signals.

Motherhood keeps Sorenstam happy

Motherhood keeps Sorenstam happy

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

Annika Sorenstam says she has no regrets over her decision to "step away" from competitive golf, and has fully embraced her new role as a mother while juggling various other business interests.

It's time for Infy to focus on execution, speed: B G Srinivas

It's time for Infy to focus on execution, speed: B G Srinivas

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

CEO probable says the new role as president could not have come at a better time

Premji's elder son shifted from fin to treasury

Premji's elder son shifted from fin to treasury

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

An MBA from Harvard Business School, Rishad, 32, joined the company almost two years ago as a business manager in the Banking and Finance division, which was then headed by Girish Paranjpe, the present joint CEO of the company's IT business. During his stint with GE Capital, Rishad was working in the treasury. Industry analysts say that Wipro is adhering to corporate standards, by treating the chairman's son at par with other employees.

Rijkaard appointed coach at Galatasaray

Rijkaard appointed coach at Galatasaray

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Frank Rijkaard will replace Bulent Korkmaz as coach at Galatasaray, the Turkish club said on Friday. The former Barcelona coach is set to sign a two-year deal with the club.

EB eye first win against Salgaocar

EB eye first win against Salgaocar

Rediff.com28 Oct 2009

The memory of their nightmarish defeat to Mohun Bagan fresh in their minds, East Bengal will take on an upbeat Salgaocar in their round five I-League encounter at Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Salt Lake in Kolkata on Thursday.

PHOTOS: First women soldiers from US army's toughest school

PHOTOS: First women soldiers from US army's toughest school

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Captain Kristen Griest and 1st Lt Shaye Haver are the first women ever to graduate from the United States army's Ranger School, designed to produce elite and tough leaders.

Pompeo an advocate of tough policy on Pakistan

Pompeo an advocate of tough policy on Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

The US President told reporters that he and Pompeo are on the same page. "With Mike, Mike Pompeo, we have a very similar thought process. I think it's going to go very well," Trump said.

Meet Assocham's first lady chief

Meet Assocham's first lady chief

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

Assocham's first lady chief talks of the need to unleash new ideas and wonders why, when India has such politically powerful women, they're hardly to be seen in business.

Why Tata Motors turned to its 'go-to man'

Why Tata Motors turned to its 'go-to man'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

The commercial vehicle business is one of the mainstays for the Tata group, highlighting the importance of Girish Wagh's appointment.