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Guardiola exit changes nothing for Real Madrid: Mourinho

Guardiola exit changes nothing for Real Madrid: Mourinho

Rediff.com2 May 2012

Pep Guardiola's decision to step down as Barcelona coach at the end of the season will change nothing for Real Madrid, Guardiola's Real counterpart and bitter rival Jose Mourinho said on Tuesday.

10 Directors Who Made A Comeback

10 Directors Who Made A Comeback

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at 10 film-makers who returned to direction after a long time.

Peerless Isinbayeva heads for new heights

Peerless Isinbayeva heads for new heights

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

Yelena Isinbayeva is back at the peak of her powers as she bids to become the first female track and field athlete to win three successive Olympic golds in what is likely to be her last Games.

'I do action films to satisfy my fans'

'I do action films to satisfy my fans'

Rediff.com24 May 2012

Aditya is back after sabbatical. The action hero will be seen in his next Villian which releases tomorrow.

Sania out of action for few weeks due to surgery

Sania out of action for few weeks due to surgery

Rediff.com8 Oct 2011

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza's injury-forced sabbatical from the game will continue for a few more weeks as she, on Saturday, underwent an arthroscopic surgery on her left-knee at a hospital in Hyderabad.

Doubles' players do not get much attention: Jwala

Doubles' players do not get much attention: Jwala

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Jwala Gutta said that before comparing ourselves to badminton giants like China and Japan, India should look to improve the quality of doubles' players. Jwala also questioned the logic of holding the national camp only at the Gopichand academy.

Bagchi obvious choice for I-Sec

Bagchi obvious choice for I-Sec

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

During his tenure with the group, Bagchi has held several key positions in retail banking, corporate banking and treasury.

Selectors face questions over life after Dhoni

Selectors face questions over life after Dhoni

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Finding a replacement for Dhoni will top the agenda when India's selectors meet in Mumbai on Sunday to pick the squad for the tour of West Indies.

Messi should not be considered footballing God, roars Maradona

Messi should not be considered footballing God, roars Maradona

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

'It's useless trying to make a leader out of a man who goes to the toilet 20 times before a game'

We are moving beyond Dhoni, says chief selector Prasad

We are moving beyond Dhoni, says chief selector Prasad

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Chairman of selectors MSK Prasad made it amply clear that Rishabh Pant is the first choice wicketkeeper for India in the limited overs format.

Just how good is MS Dhoni!

Just how good is MS Dhoni!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

I am like everyone else just that I control my emotions better: Dhoni

Ask Anil: Your Tax Queries Answered

Ask Anil: Your Tax Queries Answered

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Madhavan signs two Azhagiri films

Madhavan signs two Azhagiri films

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Tamil cinema, right here!

'It is very difficult when you don't have work'

'It is very difficult when you don't have work'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

"You have an MBA from IIM-Ahmedabad. You worked in a bank in New York. What made you give up all that and pursue acting?" 'A little bit of courage and a lot of stupidity.'

Lockdown 2.0: Train, flight services to remain suspended till May 3

Lockdown 2.0: Train, flight services to remain suspended till May 3

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

The decision was taken after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the lockdown across the country will be extended till May 3 to fight the coronavirus pandemic.

Shooting stars: A year of accolades for Indian marksmen

Shooting stars: A year of accolades for Indian marksmen

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

Ace shooter and Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra took a sabbatical, while Gagan Narang's twin accolades at the ISSF World Cup and a remarkable performance by the Indians in the Asian Clay Shooting Championship were highlights of an eventful year.

Samson's inclusion a strong message to Pant: Laxman

Samson's inclusion a strong message to Pant: Laxman

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Former Indian batsman VVS Laxman says Rishabh Pant is fast running out of time to justify the time invested in him by the team management and might lose his place to Sanju Samson if he doesn't regain his form soon.

WATCH: Dhoni on the 2 BIG moments of his career

WATCH: Dhoni on the 2 BIG moments of his career

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

'There are a lot of uncertainties when it comes to cricket.'

Rahul Gandhi returns from Europe trip

Rahul Gandhi returns from Europe trip

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

He will hold a meeting with Congress leaders on Monday to take stock of the developments in his absence.

Satyam staff get new 'learning' portal

Satyam staff get new 'learning' portal

Rediff.com16 Jun 2009

"The portal will be accessible to both existing employees as well as the 8,000-10,000 associates who received sabbatical letters as part of the VPP. The internal portal provides modules on competency enhancement, outplacement services, coaching and counselling support for financial planning and project and knowledge management," a Satyam spokesperson said.

Will my job be safe in 2009?

Will my job be safe in 2009?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2008

Insurance, telecom, infrastructure, FMCG and energy are unlikely to downsize; Elsewhere, only top performers are safe.

Shahid-Mira, Roshans, Arjun-Ranveer: Bollywood's gym buddies!

Shahid-Mira, Roshans, Arjun-Ranveer: Bollywood's gym buddies!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Friends who work out together, stay together?

Would Rahul be elevated later this year?

Would Rahul be elevated later this year?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

His sudden sabbatical to reflect upon the future course of the party may be a prelude to his elevation as Congress president.

US Congressman vows to 'fight for Kashmir'

US Congressman vows to 'fight for Kashmir'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2009

United States Congressman Dan Burton, Indiana Republican and ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, who was in the 1980s and 1990s India's bete-noire on Capitol Hill, after a considerable hiatus when he took a sabbatical against castigating India, seems to have had a relapse, this time at the urging of the Kashmiri American Council and the pro-Pakistan lobby.

I can now take on Modi in any debate: Rahul Gandhi

I can now take on Modi in any debate: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Speaking to around 60 journalists in three different sittings, the Congress vice-president, who is known to be media shy when it comes to his personal life, has opened up on a range of topics.

Bumrah rested for WI ODIs, T20Is; Dhawan back, Dhoni 'unavailable'

Bumrah rested for WI ODIs, T20Is; Dhawan back, Dhoni 'unavailable'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

Pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been rested for the three-match T20Is and ODIs against West Indies but has been included in the Test squad, while veteran wicketkeeper Mahendra Singh Dhoni is 'unavailable' for the entire tour.

Cook cried when he told team mates of retirement

Cook cried when he told team mates of retirement

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

The 33-year-old opener said he informed his team mates about his retirement plans after their 60-run victory over India in the fourth Test at Southampton but had told captain Joe Root before the match.

Rahul to undertake Kedarnath yatra today

Rahul to undertake Kedarnath yatra today

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi will undertake a yatra to Kedarnath on Thursday, trekking 18 km up into the Uttarkhand mountains to pay obeisance at the temple which faced the brunt of flash-floods two years ago and has since been spruced up.

'I am just happy to be making movies again'

'I am just happy to be making movies again'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

'I decided to go on a sabbatical because I wanted to change a few things.' 'I felt I was becoming very complacent towards the approach to my work. I wanted to change that.' 'Whether you want to call it a comeback or not is your choice.'

'The sari is the most sensuous attire an Indian woman can wear'

'The sari is the most sensuous attire an Indian woman can wear'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

'As an actor, I think about the beauty of getting comfortable in the uncomfortable.'

Kohli on Dhoni; why Kuldeep-Chahal were left out

Kohli on Dhoni; why Kuldeep-Chahal were left out

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

'Look, experience is always going to matter whether you like it or not. I mean there are a numerous times people have given up on sportsmen and they have proved people wrong and he (Dhoni) has done that many times in his career as well. As long as he is available and continues to play, he is going to be very valuable'

Cong speaks in different voices over leadership issue

Cong speaks in different voices over leadership issue

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Different voices emerged from Congress on Monday on the leadership issue with senior leader Ambika Soni insisting that the party needs Sonia Gandhi as president while party general secretary Digvijay Singh pitched for Rahul Gandhi, saying a "generational change has to take place".

She made India fall in love with bread

She made India fall in love with bread

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Chef Aditi Handa, who is deeply invested in baking, makes the most delicious sourdough.

Cong shields Rahul, says on leave to introspect party's performance

Cong shields Rahul, says on leave to introspect party's performance

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

With his surprise sabbatical "for a few weeks" sparking speculations, the Congress on Monday jumped in to damage control asserting that Rahul Gandhi will actively take part in all party processes after he comes back from the leave in near future.

Abhay Deol is feeling lucky!

Abhay Deol is feeling lucky!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2008

Abhay Deol is serious about taking a sabbatical from Mumbai and continue taking art courses in New York, looking to work with great scriptwriters, and find out how he should handle his movie career. Right now he is excited about two of his films that are to open soon -- Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! and Dev D, a modern version of the tragic Devdas legend; he gets the script concept credit for the latter film directed by Anurag Kashyap.

Brawn returns to F1 as Honda team boss

Brawn returns to F1 as Honda team boss

Rediff.com13 Nov 2007

Ross Brawn, who helped Michael Schumacher win seven world titles, would have full responsibility for designing, manufacturing, engineering and racing.

'Their spirit is unbroken'

'Their spirit is unbroken'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

'Both my father and brother are very strong. Their spirit is unbroken,' says Dr Farooq Abdullah's daughter and Omar's sister, Safiya Abdullah Khan.

XLRI to award SBI chairman Arundhati Bhattacharya

XLRI to award SBI chairman Arundhati Bhattacharya

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

At its 58th annual convocation to be held on March 22, Bhattacharya will be conferred the prestigious Sir Jehangir Ghandy Medal for industrial and social peace.

Rahul will be back in action next week: Kamal Nath

Rahul will be back in action next week: Kamal Nath

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, who is on a leave of absence from Parliament to focus on party work following its wipeout in the Delhi polls, will be back in action early next week, said former Union Minister Kamal Nath in Nagpur.

REVEALED! What cost Barcelona La Liga title

REVEALED! What cost Barcelona La Liga title

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Barcelona's inconsistency over the season had cost them the La Liga title, coach Luis Enrique has said.