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Women's T20 challenge: Supernovas eye third straight title

Women's T20 challenge: Supernovas eye third straight title

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

The Supernovas, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, have been invincible so far winning all the previous two editions.

India Inc cutting employee costs as coronavirus hurts recovery

India Inc cutting employee costs as coronavirus hurts recovery

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

June indicates a change in trend from previous quarters in terms of how much companies are spending on employees. The worst hit sectors included steel, air transport service and automobile firms.

Mueller, Hummels recalled by Germany for Euro 2020

Mueller, Hummels recalled by Germany for Euro 2020

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Scotland's Clarke names uncapped trio in Euro squad.

Reforms Need New Governance!

Reforms Need New Governance!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Till such time that a new governance framework comes into being, the progress of reforms in health, education, land, labour, electricity and agriculture could remain fraught with problems, agitations and delays, observes A K Bhattacharya.

What is going wrong for Team India

What is going wrong for Team India

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Injuries, confusion over team changes and replacement players have compounded problems for India, who look bereft of a clear strategy and have stumbled after a good start at the World Cup.

Can CSK trump Mumbai at home in Qualifier 1?

Can CSK trump Mumbai at home in Qualifier 1?

Rediff.com6 May 2019

After the gruelling league phase of the ongoing IPL, the stage is set for the play-offs with CSK and MI clashing against each other for a place in May 12 final.

The Body Review

The Body Review

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The Body scores with superb performances and a thrilling story, feels Moumita Bhattacharjee.

Children more resilient against COVID-19: Study

Children more resilient against COVID-19: Study

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

The researchers said 5.6 per cent of the children assessed in the studies suffered from co-infections, such as flu, on top of COVID-19, and a little more than 3 per cent were admitted to intensive care units.

Blasted in Belo Horizonte

Blasted in Belo Horizonte

Rediff.com13 Jul 2014

With a well-oiled midfield and strikers of the calibre of Thomas Muller and Miroslav Klose, the Germans will start the title match against Argentina as favorites, says Mauktik Kulkarni.

Fed Cup: Ankita wins twice, India beat Thailand 2-1

Fed Cup: Ankita wins twice, India beat Thailand 2-1

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Uppal said India didn't play to its potential but showed great fightback to clinch the tie.

The Puzzle of the GST Windfall in March

The Puzzle of the GST Windfall in March

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Any judgement on whether the March numbers reflect sustainable growth in GST collection should ideally await the numbers that will be out in May, points out A K Bhattacharya.

Why are luxury carmakers bullish on India?

Why are luxury carmakers bullish on India?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Mercedes-Benz India, BMW India and Audi India have lined up over 50 new model launches as they seek to recoup previous year's loss in volumes, reports Shally Seth Mohile.

Poor rains? Consumer goods firms not affected

Poor rains? Consumer goods firms not affected

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

The reason is the resilience rural markets now have to a deficient rainfall.

Social distancing throws spanner in holding monsoon session of Parliament

Social distancing throws spanner in holding monsoon session of Parliament

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Officials have said the national capital lacked a convention centre big enough to seat so many MPs and adhere to social distancing norms. Additionally, holding a 'virtual session' looks slims as any change in the rules requires a motion to be carried in both the Houses of Parliament.

Ponmagal Vandhal review

Ponmagal Vandhal review

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Joginder Tuteja explains why Ponmagal Vandhal fails, both as courtroom drama and thriller.

PIX: Serbia stun Portugal to earn World Cup berth

PIX: Serbia stun Portugal to earn World Cup berth

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Jubilant fans thronged central Belgrade, bringing traffic at the main Republic Square to a halt as they waved Serbian flags and hooted their car horns.

PM Modi, you have time on your side

PM Modi, you have time on your side

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

The last three prime ministers who served full terms started out in their early 70s. Mr Modi is younger and fitter than all of them. But he needs to find it in him to change course if he is to beat the odds, notes T N Ninan.

Madrid Open PHOTOS: Serena, Nadal rediscover touch on clay

Madrid Open PHOTOS: Serena, Nadal rediscover touch on clay

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Women's No 1 Serena Williams remained on track for her 60th career title as she powered past Peng Shuai 6-2, 6-3 while Rafael Nadal launched the defence of his Madrid Open title.

Champions League Preview: Barca a work in progress for debutant Martino

Champions League Preview: Barca a work in progress for debutant Martino

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino will make his Champions League debut when Ajax Amsterdam visit the Nou Camp on Wednesday with a run of patchy defensive performances and a lack of killer instinct in front of goal his main concerns.

Can a Clarke-less Australia beat England in opener?

Can a Clarke-less Australia beat England in opener?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

Defending champions Australia look more vulnerable than ever as they brace up against a confident England in their Champions Trophy Group A opener in Birmingham on Thursday.

The two BEST Indian players of the decade in T20 Internationals

The two BEST Indian players of the decade in T20 Internationals

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

India captain Virat Kohli and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah were the only two Indians who found a place in Wisden's T20 International team of the decade, which didn't feature ex-skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Australia's limited overs captain Aaron Finch was named captain of the team, which has two more Australian in Shane Watson and Glenn Maxwell, two England cricketers -- Jos Buttler and David Willey, two Afghanistan all-rounders -- Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan, and New Zealand's Colin Munro and Sri Lanka's Lasith Malinga.

#GadgetReview: Like listening to music when you work out?

#GadgetReview: Like listening to music when you work out?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

The Samsung Gear IconX earbuds are sturdy, comfortable and highly reliable, says Dhruv Munjal.

Meet Bollywood's New STUNNERS!

Meet Bollywood's New STUNNERS!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Joginder Tuteja picks the stunning new actresses on the rise.

Man climbs tree to teach students during lockdown

Man climbs tree to teach students during lockdown

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Subrata Pati, who is in Ahanda village in West Bengal's Bankura district, climbs atop a neem tree each day to receive uninterrupted signal on his cell phone, which he uses to teach his pupils with.

Cook unconcerned over manner of Ashes retention

Cook unconcerned over manner of Ashes retention

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Cheers from a handful of drenched fans and a presentation held indoors hardly matched the glory of retaining the Ashes in recent series but England captain Alastair Cook was just happy to get away with a patchy draw.

The TOP 10 Flops from 10 Years Ago

The TOP 10 Flops from 10 Years Ago

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Joginder Tuteja goes back a decade, and looks at the big movies that flopped from 10 years ago.

Confident Mumbai hoping to exploit out-of-form Delhi

Confident Mumbai hoping to exploit out-of-form Delhi

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

On a high after beating two-time champions Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians would look to keep the momentum going when they lock horns with a jittery Delhi Daredevils in their Indian Premier League match in Mumbai on Tuesday.

England won't bully 'much-improved' Kohli

England won't bully 'much-improved' Kohli

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Anderson does not expect Kohli to be as fallible as before

Column: The POSITIVE side of reforms

Column: The POSITIVE side of reforms

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Whatever may have been the pace, sequence or quality of reforms in the last two decades, nobody can dispute their positive impact on the degree of accountability in governance standards.

We need to give more time to Sehwag: Dhoni

We need to give more time to Sehwag: Dhoni

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Virender Sehwag's patchy form continued but skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni still believes that the senior opener should be given more time to get back to form as he is a match-winner.

Paine expects batsmen to step up at Gabba

Paine expects batsmen to step up at Gabba

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

'It's no secret that during the Ashes we relied too heavily on Steve so the rest of our top seven are really keen to score a lot of runs'

U-19 final: India face tough Aussie hurdle

U-19 final: India face tough Aussie hurdle

Rediff.com25 Aug 2012

India will face their biggest test in the pursuit of a third ICC Under-19 World Cup Trophy when they take on formidable defending champions Australia in what promises to be an exciting summit clash in Townsville on Sunday.

Arsenal still vulnerable despite derby boost

Arsenal still vulnerable despite derby boost

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

Arsenal are buzzing after their resounding victory over north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur but they go into Wednesday's Champions League home clash with Montpellier aware that any slip could be costly to their last 16 hopes.

Imperious Juventus sweep poor Roma aside

Imperious Juventus sweep poor Roma aside

Rediff.com30 Sep 2012

Juventus scored three goals in the opening 19 minutes to destroy AS Roma 4-1 and move three points clear in Serie A on Saturday.

Honor Band 4: Worth your time and money?

Honor Band 4: Worth your time and money?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

The Honor Band 4 comes with a 0.95-inch 240 x 120 display that is sufficiently sharp and lively, says Dhruv Munjal.

City survive scare to win, Chelsea take it easy

City survive scare to win, Chelsea take it easy

Rediff.com19 Aug 2012

Samir Nasri struck an 80th minute winner as Manchester City came from behind to begin the defence of their Premier League title with a patchy 3-2 win over promoted Southampton on Sunday.

U-19 WC: Bangladesh stun SL, Aus cruise to victory

U-19 WC: Bangladesh stun SL, Aus cruise to victory

Rediff.com11 Aug 2012

The ICC Under-19 World Cup 2012 got underway in Queensland on Saturday with host Australia belying its patchy lead-up form to open with an impressive six-wicket victory over England.

All-England: Saina struggles into quarter-finals

All-England: Saina struggles into quarter-finals

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Saina Nehwal was made to sweat by American Beiwen Zhang before making it to the women's singles quarter-finals in the All-England Badminton Championships in Birmingham on Thursday night. The seventh seeded Indian ace needed an hour to quell the challenge of the American qualifier 24-22, 18-21, 21-19 in a second round match.

Davis Cup: Yuki, Sanam complete 5-0 rout of Kiwis

Davis Cup: Yuki, Sanam complete 5-0 rout of Kiwis

Rediff.com16 Sep 2012

Sanam Singh was splendid in his victory after Yuki Bhambri huffed and puffed to a patchy win as India completed a 5-0 rout of New Zealand in the Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group I relegation play-off tie, in Chandigarh on Sunday.

'Had Zaheer got three we'd have had a good day'

'Had Zaheer got three we'd have had a good day'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

The opening day of the first Test between England and India at Lord's saw the visitors seize the initiative early on and let it slip, courtesy some patchy bowling and inept fielding, as the day progressed.