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G P Srivatsava takes over as ECIL CMD

G P Srivatsava takes over as ECIL CMD

Rediff.com2 Jul 2003

G P Srivatsava has taken over as the chairman and managing director of the Electronics Corporation of India Limited, the pioneer of indigenous electronic revolution in the country.

Bush, Blair pledge to fight terror

Bush, Blair pledge to fight terror

Rediff.com20 Nov 2003

US President George W Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair on Thursday defended the attack on Iraq and condemned the ghastly bombings on British targets in Turkey.

Montoya to join McLaren

Montoya to join McLaren

Rediff.com17 Nov 2003

The Colombian will race for McLaren in 2005 after completing his contract with Williams.

McLaren dismiss Hakkinen rumours

McLaren dismiss Hakkinen rumours

Rediff.com30 May 2004

PHOTOS: Toasts, high-fashion and lobster at Obama's dinner for China's Xi

PHOTOS: Toasts, high-fashion and lobster at Obama's dinner for China's Xi

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

A powerhouse line-up mixing Hollywood, diplomacy and corporate America streamed into the White House for President Barack Obama's lavish state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping.

McLaren go a year without a win

McLaren go a year without a win

Rediff.com22 Mar 2004

McLaren sign Chinese teen racer

McLaren sign Chinese teen racer

Rediff.com6 Aug 2003

McLaren will support the rising career of Cheng Congfu in a bid to discover the first Chinese Formula One superstar.

Dennis wants Schumacher to stay

Dennis wants Schumacher to stay

Rediff.com31 Jan 2004

'Even an eight year old knows what sex is'

'Even an eight year old knows what sex is'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2003

Padam Kumar explores the materialistic psyche of today's youth in his new film, Supari.

Pacers win eighth straight

Pacers win eighth straight

Rediff.com29 Nov 2003

Ron Artest and Jermaine O'Neal continued to sparkle as the Indiana Pacers thumped the Philadelphia 76ers 90-77 for their eighth straight win on Friday.

Solo review: A One-time Watch

Solo review: A One-time Watch

Rediff.com25 May 2018

'It's funny how often Solo gloats in its own nostalgia.' 'It's like Chewbacca's groaning presence, John Williams classic tune and other familiar props and paraphernalia, everything is just doing its bit to compensate for Harrison Ford's sorely missed devilry,' says Sukanya Verma.

Girl power meets Wall Street bull

Girl power meets Wall Street bull

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

A statue of a defiant little girl was placed in front of Wall Street's Charging Bull to challenge the 'traditionally male environment' of the industry, on International Women's Day.

US lawmakers seek probe into 'unfair' India trade practices

US lawmakers seek probe into 'unfair' India trade practices

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

The report from the first request is scheduled to be delivered to Congress on December 15 this year.

Going into space with Tom Hanks!

Going into space with Tom Hanks!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2003

BlackBerry unveils 4G smartphone Leap

BlackBerry unveils 4G smartphone Leap

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

The device features a five-inch all-touch screen with BlackBerry 10.3.1 OS.

ECIL turnover up by 48%

ECIL turnover up by 48%

Rediff.com9 Apr 2003

In a major turnaround, Electronics Corporation of India's turnover increased by 48 per cent at Rs 1,005 crore (Rs 10.05 billion) during 2002-03 and the company plans to touch Rs 1,250 crore (Rs 12.5 billion) mark during the next fiscal.\n\n\n\n

F1 chief Ecclestone shocked by Rosberg retirement

F1 chief Ecclestone shocked by Rosberg retirement

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

World champion Nico Rosberg's retirement announcement on Friday came as a complete surprise even to the man who knows most of Formula One's best-kept secrets, commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

US, China close to striking a 'monumental' trade deal: Trump

US, China close to striking a 'monumental' trade deal: Trump

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

Trump is demanding China to reduce the $375 billion trade deficit and protection of Intellectual Property Rights, technology transfer and more access to American goods to Chinese markets.

What the world expects from Biden

What the world expects from Biden

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

It would be a huge achievement if the new administration manages a successful transition to some sense of domestic and international normalcy in these frantic times marked by the pandemic and rise of illiberal regimes across the world, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

Review: Rush is one of the finest sports films

Review: Rush is one of the finest sports films

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Rush is a rousing, thrilling film, feels Raja Sen.

Review: Dallas Buyers Club is as smart as it is inspiring

Review: Dallas Buyers Club is as smart as it is inspiring

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

'This is a stirring, touching film but it stays impressively away from overt manipulation.' 'It is a film about smarts,' says Raja Sen after watching Dallas Buyers' Club.

Meet the most wanted man of Formula One!

Meet the most wanted man of Formula One!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Jenson Button is a wanted man, even if McLaren ultimately decide they do not want to retain the 2009 Formula One World Champion for next season.

Bundesliga: Stoppelkamp scores record-breaking goal

Bundesliga: Stoppelkamp scores record-breaking goal

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

Moritz Stoppelkamp scored an extraordinary goal from deep inside his own half, a Bundesliga record 83 metres, to cap a 2-0 win for upstarts Paderborn over Hanover 96 on Saturday, helping the promoted side go to of the table.

Hands up! Quirky, funky designs at LFW

Hands up! Quirky, funky designs at LFW

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

Day Three of Lakme Fashion Week began with a bang, literally. With this line! :-)

India open for investment; US ready to move in: USIBC chief

India open for investment; US ready to move in: USIBC chief

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

India open for investment; US ready to move in: USIBC chief.

New Harry Potter book to be out in July 2016

New Harry Potter book to be out in July 2016

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

The book titled Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts I and II is co-authored by JK Rowling.

Chelsea leave door open for Terry to stay

Chelsea leave door open for Terry to stay

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Chelsea have left the door open for John Terry to stay at Stamford Bridge after the central defender announced that he is leaving when his contract expires at the end of the season. The Premier League champions said he could be offered the chance to stay at Stamford Bridge following a meeting with the club last month. "In that meeting he asked about the possibility of an extension to his existing contract," Chelsea said in a statement. "John was advised that while no new deal was currently on the table, that situation could change in the coming months." Chelsea said they had the utmost respect for Terry and everything he has helped them achieve, describing him as a "fantastic servant and superb captain".

'Samosa Caucus' fails to increase strength in US midterm

'Samosa Caucus' fails to increase strength in US midterm

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

None of the more than half a dozen new Indian Americans candidates, many of whom caught national attention by giving tough fight to their opponents and out raising them in the fund raisers, could make it to the House of Representatives.

REVEALED: Orlando shooter's chilling Facebook posts from inside club

REVEALED: Orlando shooter's chilling Facebook posts from inside club

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Mateen wrote, "America and Russia stop bombing the Islamic State," and, in his final post, "In the next few days you will see attacks from the Islamic State in the USA."

Orlando shooter identified as US citizen of Afghan descent

Orlando shooter identified as US citizen of Afghan descent

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Mateen -- who died in a shootout with police after the hostage siege -- has no criminal history and authorities are investigating if he had ties to Islamic extremism.

Damage that an act of rape perpetrates on India's image is real: US

Damage that an act of rape perpetrates on India's image is real: US

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

The United States has said it is "horrified" at reports of sexual violence and murders in India and it also applauded the role of individuals, government officials and civil society groups working to protect the survivors.

IPL 2020, Week 6: All the Hits & Misses

IPL 2020, Week 6: All the Hits & Misses

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the important numbers after the sixth week of IPL 2020.

Photos: Eiffel Tower goes dark for Charlie Hebdo

Photos: Eiffel Tower goes dark for Charlie Hebdo

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

The iconic Eiffel Power in Paris turned off its lights for five minutes on Thursday night to pay a sombre tribute to 12 people killed in the attack on the officers of French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo.

India sees hope in US investors

India sees hope in US investors

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Commerce Minister Anand Sharma on Wednesday sought to assure prospective American investors that India is a 'welcoming investment' destination where the climate is 'totally conducive' to such actions.

McDonald's may go off menu in North and East

McDonald's may go off menu in North and East

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Default in payment of royalties to McDonald's India for nearly two years was the key reason behind the fast-food chain's decision to terminate franchise agreement

Euro 2016 qualifier: Dutch success now anything but guaranteed

Euro 2016 qualifier: Dutch success now anything but guaranteed

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Victory for the Netherlands in Friday's Euro 2016 qualifier in Latvia would have been seen as practically guaranteed after a successful World Cup in Brazil but a faltering qualifying campaign has precipitated a confidence crisis.

'Alonso should have been allowed to race'

'Alonso should have been allowed to race'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Aggrieved McLaren boss Ron Dennis says Formula One teams must decide whether a driver is fit to race, rather than the governing body's doctors, after Fernando Alonso was barred from the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Bundesliga: Mueller brace gives Bayern 14th consecutive league win

Bundesliga: Mueller brace gives Bayern 14th consecutive league win

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Runaway leaders Bayern Munich appeared to barely break sweat in a 4-0 win at Hanover 96 to chalk up their 14th Bundesliga win in a row on Sunday, leaving them a huge 19 points clear at the top.

IPL 2020: All the numbers you must KNOW

IPL 2020: All the numbers you must KNOW

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the important numbers of IPL 2020.

52 Indians 'fleeing religious persecution' held at US detention centre

52 Indians 'fleeing religious persecution' held at US detention centre

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

They alleged that they fled from their country because of religious persecution from the Hindu majority.