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ALERT: Don't fall prey to sms fraud

ALERT: Don't fall prey to sms fraud

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Watch out for spams, scams and advertisers targeting you through mobile phones.

Boxing World C'ship: Indians off to winning starts

Boxing World C'ship: Indians off to winning starts

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Earlier, another debutant Rohit Mor (57kg) gave India a winning start by sailing past Ecuador's Jean Caicedo 5-0 in a confident opening-round performance on Tuesday. Next up for him is Bosnia and Herzegovina's Alen Rahimic.

Australia leapfrogs India into second position

Australia leapfrogs India into second position

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

Australia replaced India at number two position in the Test team rankings by the virtue of their hard-fought 245-run victory over South Africa in the third and final Test in Cape Town.

Wimbledon first-round losers will be financial winners

Wimbledon first-round losers will be financial winners

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

First-round singles losers at this year's Wimbledon championships will receive 27,000 pounds ($45,400) prize money as organisers continue to help the sport's lesser lights make ends meet.

How This Teen Plans to Fight Climate Change

How This Teen Plans to Fight Climate Change

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

14-year-old Vinisha Umashankar has been creating a buzz with her solar-powered ironing cart. The youngest finalist of the Duke of Cambridge's The Earthshot Prize 2021, she is a shining example of why one is never too young to help the environment.

Federer to donate $500,000 for Ukrainian children

Federer to donate $500,000 for Ukrainian children

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

'My family and I are horrified seeing pictures from Ukraine and heartbroken for the innocent people who have been so terribly affected. We stand for peace.'

How govt plans to improve GST compliance

How govt plans to improve GST compliance

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

To improve compliance, govt may introduce lottery reward for filing GST. The Consumer Welfare Fund, where anti-profiteering proceeds are deposited, will be used to reward the lucky winners on monthly and annual bases. The prize money, yet to be fixed, may run into several lakhs of rupees for the annual draw, and about Rs 50,000 for monthly draws.

'I was a train and you put me on the track'

'I was a train and you put me on the track'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

Emotions welled up inside Saurashish Lahiri when Akash Deep, the latest Bengal speed merchant to enter Indian dressing room, rang him up.

Djokovic's comments add to controversy-fuelled day in tennis

Djokovic's comments add to controversy-fuelled day in tennis

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

World No 1 Novak Djokovic added to the sexism row, saying male tennis players should earn more money than their female counterparts as more people watch their matches.

The 10 highest-paid female athletes!

The 10 highest-paid female athletes!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

Tennis sensation Maria Sharapova rules the Forbes' list of highest-paid female athletes. Take a look at top 10.

Osaka becomes owner of US soccer club

Osaka becomes owner of US soccer club

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Osaka was named Forbes' highest-paid female athlete in May last year when she surpassed Serena Williams, raking in $37.4 million in prize money and endorsements over 12 months.

SPECTACULAR Cars Of The Future

SPECTACULAR Cars Of The Future

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Future and concept cars at the New York International Auto Show.

'Hardcourt specialist' Medvedev wins first Miami Open title

'Hardcourt specialist' Medvedev wins first Miami Open title

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Daniil Medvedev beat Italy's Jannik Sinner 7-5, 6-3 to win the Miami Open on Sunday for his fourth title of the year and 19th overall.

Messi 1st, LeBron 2nd, Ronaldo 3rd...

Messi 1st, LeBron 2nd, Ronaldo 3rd...

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Lionel Messi earned $130 million, a figure which includes $55 million of endorsements, during the 12-month period ended May 1, 2022, to sit atop the list of the 10 highest-paid athletes.

Budding entrepreneurs! Clean drinking water for all

Budding entrepreneurs! Clean drinking water for all

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

It was an event for budding entrepreneurs to showcase their Innovative Socio-Business Projects at IIT Madras organised by Genesis, a joint initiative of the Siva group (a $3-billion global conglomerate) and C-Tides (Cell for Technology Innovation, Development and Entrepreneurship Support), IIT Madras.

United Cup: Gutsy Evans helps Britain down Spain, reach knockouts

United Cup: Gutsy Evans helps Britain down Spain, reach knockouts

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

Evans, who recovered from illness to be part of the $15 million prize money event, showed his battling qualities to overcome Ramos-Vinolas

ISL PIX: ATK Mohun Bagan crowned champs!

ISL PIX: ATK Mohun Bagan crowned champs!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

In a thrilling Hero Indian Super League final, ATK Mohun Bagan beat Bengaluru FC via penalties to clinch the ISL title.

FIDE Grand Chess: Vidit crushes Niemann to jump into lead

FIDE Grand Chess: Vidit crushes Niemann to jump into lead

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Vidit Gujrathi crashed through the defences of Hans Moke Niemann of the United States to join the leaders' pack on 4.5 points.

Microsoft offers $100,000 for best Indian start-ups

Microsoft offers $100,000 for best Indian start-ups

Rediff.com22 Apr 2011

Stating that India is a strategic market for the company, Microsoft announced a $100,000 grant to promote innovation among domestic start-up companies.

F1 stewards dismiss Haas protest against Force India

F1 stewards dismiss Haas protest against Force India

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix stewards dismissed a protest by the Haas Formula One team on Saturday and recognised Force India as a new constructor whose cars were eligible to compete in the championship.

Rijiju had frequent run-ins with judiciary as law minister

Rijiju had frequent run-ins with judiciary as law minister

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Kiren Rijiju's exit from the coveted law ministry came in the midst of his frequent criticism of the judiciary, particularly on the system of appointment of judges to high courts and the Supreme Court.

IPL victory puts KKR in the black

IPL victory puts KKR in the black

Rediff.com29 May 2012

It is estimated KKR spent about Rs 100 crore, including Rs 50 crore for hiring players, this season. Four players -- Gautam Gambhir, Jacques Kallis, Sunil Narine and Yusuf Pathan -- alone cost KKR Rs 30 crore.

Isha Guha has a suggestion for women's cricket team

Isha Guha has a suggestion for women's cricket team

Rediff.com24 May 2021

She pointed out the areas that need to be looked into by the game's stakeholders to 'reach equity'.

A decade since her first Wimbledon win, Sharapova still high on grass

A decade since her first Wimbledon win, Sharapova still high on grass

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

When a 17-year-old Maria Sharapova lit up Wimbledon 10 years ago to win the title it was the launch pad to her becoming the world's wealthiest sportswoman and an international tennis brand.

Wimbledon doesn't care what looks cool: Kyrgios

Wimbledon doesn't care what looks cool: Kyrgios

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

Nick Kyrgios would rather wear all black when competing at Wimbledon instead of adhering to the all-white dress code

Warne, Ponting to temporarily come out of retirement

Warne, Ponting to temporarily come out of retirement

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Warne, Ponting, Langer to play Twenty20 bushfire match; Serena donates Auckland winnings to help raise money.

$750,000, rise in rankings in India's sight before Aus Tests

$750,000, rise in rankings in India's sight before Aus Tests

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

The Test championship mace is out of their reach but a plump prize purse of $750,000 is at stake when India will take on Australia and England clash with New Zealand in their respective series in days ahead.

Mumbai's teen golfer donates for club's COVID vaccine drive

Mumbai's teen golfer donates for club's COVID vaccine drive

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Mumbai-based 19-year-old Indian golfer has donated all his prize money saved since the age of seven to fund the vaccination drive for the blue-collar staff of Chembur-based Bombay Presidency Golf club.

How 'sex sells' theory turns Wimbledon loser into winner

How 'sex sells' theory turns Wimbledon loser into winner

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Eugenie Bouchard was beaten by Petra Kvitova in the Wimbledon final but she will be walking away with more sponsorship stake because 'sex sells'.

'India have even-money chance of beating England'

'India have even-money chance of beating England'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

Former Australian captain, Ian Chappell, one of the game's biggest analysts for many years now, believes India has been well served by fast bowlers such as Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj.

Rajan receives Deutsche Bank Prize, 2013

Rajan receives Deutsche Bank Prize, 2013

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

The academic prize is sponsored by the Deutsche Bank Donation Fund and carries an endowment of euro 50,000.

Russian, Belarusian players call for peace as Ukraine conflict rages

Russian, Belarusian players call for peace as Ukraine conflict rages

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Maria Sharapova and Andy Murray have pledged to support relief funds for children affected by the invasion.

Zverev handed suspended eight-week ban for Acapulco outburst

Zverev handed suspended eight-week ban for Acapulco outburst

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Alexander Zverev received a suspended eight-week ban for smashing his racket against the umpire's chair at last month's ATP 500 event in Acapulco, for which he was expelled from the tournament.

IPL-4: The highest spending brands

IPL-4: The highest spending brands

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

The joint presenting sponsors Vodafone and Videocon have allocated up to Rs 60 crore each in media spends for 180 seconds of commercials per match.

Land rover on moon, get paid $30 mn on earth

Land rover on moon, get paid $30 mn on earth

Rediff.com15 Sep 2007

Google co-founder Sergey Brin and X Prize founder Peter Diamandis said their aim is to spark a second space race to animate scientific imagination and inspire engineers and entrepreneurs to develop low-cost methods of robotic space exploration.

Bihar: Star-struck 72-yr-old duped of Rs 1.5 lakh

Bihar: Star-struck 72-yr-old duped of Rs 1.5 lakh

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

A seventy-two-year-old man from Bhadur village in Bihar was duped of Rs 1.5 lakh by a group of men who informed him that he had his Aircel mobile number had won a prize of Rs 25 lakh. They told him that his number was selected by none other than film star Amitabh Bachchan.

Photos: Mumbai celebrates Janmashtami in style

Photos: Mumbai celebrates Janmashtami in style

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

Janmashtami, which marks the birthday of Lord Krishna is being celebrated with much fanfare across the country.

Jean Tirole wins 2014 Nobel Prize for Economics

Jean Tirole wins 2014 Nobel Prize for Economics

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

French economist Jean Tirole won the 2014 economics Nobel Prize for his analysis of market power and regulation, the RoyalSwedishAcademy of Sciences said on Monday.

CWG champ Panghal fails to make cut for Boxing Worlds

CWG champ Panghal fails to make cut for Boxing Worlds

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Tokyo Olympian and 2019 Asian Championships silver medallist Ashish Chaudhary will also be representing the country for the second time and would be keen to add another major medal to his name.

Angus Deaton wins Nobel Prize for economics

Angus Deaton wins Nobel Prize for economics

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Deaton was at a loss when asked what the future held.