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'England needs IPL version by 2010'

'England needs IPL version by 2010'

Rediff.com2 May 2008

Texan billionaire Allen Stanford, who has offered a multi-million pounds investment proposal to the England and Wales Cricket Board, said he envisaged international teams playing alongside counties in the new competition.

The brightest Indian-American stars in the US

The brightest Indian-American stars in the US

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Indian Americans are not just shining in the fields of technology, education and management. You can now spot them every where... in politics, in research, in the movies and even on YouTube, says Ignatius Chithelen.Indian Americans are not just shining in the fields of technology, education and management. You can now spot them every where... in politics, in research, in the movies and even on YouTube, says Ignatius Chithelen.

'Epidemic is more widespread than we believe'

'Epidemic is more widespread than we believe'

Rediff.com17 May 2020

'We are making decisions in the dark, in fear.' 'Let us shine the light of science on this.' 'Let us actually get better numbers, so that we make better decisions.'

Texan offers $100 million for England T20 series

Texan offers $100 million for England T20 series

Rediff.com19 Apr 2008

Texas billionaire Allen Stanford has offered to put up $100 million (50 million pounds) for England to play five Twenty20 games against his West Indies All-Star team. England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Giles Clarke had said the prospect of England taking part in a winner-takes-all $20m match in West Indies is "very likely".

Wedding bells for Google co-founder Larry Page

Wedding bells for Google co-founder Larry Page

Rediff.com14 Nov 2007

The marriage will take place on December 8 at an undisclosed location, The San Francisco Chronicle reported on Tuesday. Page's girlfriend Lucy Southworth is a bio-medical informatics doctoral student at Stanford and has been dating the Google co-founder for well over an year.

Bengaluru scientists solve mystery behind Odisha's 'black tigers'

Bengaluru scientists solve mystery behind Odisha's 'black tigers'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

a team led by ecologist Uma Ramakrishnan and her student Vinay Sagar from the National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bangalore, have discovered that the coat colouration and patterning which make the wild cats appear dark boil down to a single mutation

$20m for special Twenty20 series

$20m for special Twenty20 series

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

Texan billionaire Allen Stanford is hoping to include Australia, Sri Lanka, India and South Africa in the tournament proposed for June 2008.

Heart disease higher in poor neighbourhoods: Study

Heart disease higher in poor neighbourhoods: Study

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

"It's not surprising when you think about the health behaviours related to heart disease and stroke -- physical inactivity, poor nutrition, smoking -- and think about how neighborhoods can influence these," Winkleby said.

Silicon Valley to honour Jaitley; discuss some contentious issues

Silicon Valley to honour Jaitley; discuss some contentious issues

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

His 7-day long trip to the United States starts on June 17.

20-20 World Cup winners to get invite to $5m ma

20-20 World Cup winners to get invite to $5m ma

Rediff.com24 Sep 2007

The winners of Monday's Twenty20 World Cup final between India and Pakistan will be invited to play in a $5 million match against the Stanford Super Team in the West Indies next year.

Sania rallies to beat Morigami

Sania rallies to beat Morigami

Rediff.com25 Jul 2007

The Indian ace rallied from a set down to beat Japan's Akiko Morigami to enter the second round of the Bank of West Classic tournament.

The incredible success story of Vishal Sikka

The incredible success story of Vishal Sikka

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

From humble beginnings in Baroda to a PhD from Stanford University and leading a turnaround at tech giant SAP, Vishal Sikka's zest for knowledge guided his decision to join India's second-largest software services firm Infosys as its next CEO and MD.

Urjit Patel finally speaks about his stint at RBI

Urjit Patel finally speaks about his stint at RBI

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

In his first comments after resigning as RBI governor on December 10 last year amid sharp differences with the government, Patel said banks indulged in over-lending, while the government did not "fully play" its role, and also conceded that the regulator should have acted earlier.

Meet the Indian-origin teen who got into all 8 Ivy League schools

Meet the Indian-origin teen who got into all 8 Ivy League schools

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

At just 17, an Indian-origin student has earned admission to 14 top United States universities, including all eight Ivy League schools considered the most prestigious varsities worldwide.

Was Peter Kerkar responsible for the 'death' of Cox & Kings?

Was Peter Kerkar responsible for the 'death' of Cox & Kings?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Was Kerkar duped by his employees, as he claims, or did a cocktail of greed, poor cost control and bad management bring the travel firm down, wonder Pavan Lall and Aneesh Phadnis.

Sania rises to 31 in world rankings

Sania rises to 31 in world rankings

Rediff.com30 Jul 2007

The fine run at the WTA event in Stanford fetched the Indian ace 190 points and took her four rungs up.

WHO stops trial of anti-malarial drug for COVID-19 treatment

WHO stops trial of anti-malarial drug for COVID-19 treatment

Rediff.com26 May 2020

WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that in view of a paper published last week in the Lancet medical journal, that showed people taking hydroxychloroquine were at higher risk of death and heart problems than those that were not.

Competition minimum programme

Competition minimum programme

Rediff.com8 Jun 2004

US presidential medal for Indian-American scientist

US presidential medal for Indian-American scientist

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

United States President Barack Obama has felicitated Indian-American scientist Thomas Kailath with the top presidential medal for transformative contributions to the fields of science and technology.

World's 100 best colleges 2014; IIT-B slips to Number 24

World's 100 best colleges 2014; IIT-B slips to Number 24

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Only four Indian universities have made it to the YouthInc Global University Rankings 2014.

World's 100 best colleges for 2014; IIT-B slips to Number 24

World's 100 best colleges for 2014; IIT-B slips to Number 24

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Only four Indian universities have made it to the YouthInc Global University Rankings 2014.

'India at forefront of fast bowling renaissance'

'India at forefront of fast bowling renaissance'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

India's pace attack comprising Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav and Bhuvneshwar Kumar has emerged as a potent force

'India's greatest message is non-violence'

'India's greatest message is non-violence'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

'Every religion is sacred and beautiful. There's no reason for people to hate each other because they practise different faiths.'

Do you have the courage to read this?

Do you have the courage to read this?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Philanthropists Bill and Melinda Gates spoke about the importance of optimism and empathy at Stanford's 123rd Commencement.

Infosys attends colleges to brush up on innovation

Infosys attends colleges to brush up on innovation

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

CEO Vishal Sikka's strategy is in line with focus on academic research in new technologies.

Indian American professor wins National Medal of Science

Indian American professor wins National Medal of Science

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

US President Barack Obama has selected Indian-American Professor Thomas Kailath for the prestigious National Medal of Science, highest honour for achievement in the fields of science and engineering.

14 Books that best capture India

14 Books that best capture India

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

India, with its myriad stories, has always fascinated writers. In an Independence Day Special, Rediff.com takes a look at some books reflecting the weft and warp of India in their stories.

Top 100 universities in the world

Top 100 universities in the world

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

The University of Pennsylvania has emerged as the topmost university in the world, as per Youth Incorporated magazine's Global University rankings.

What is the dog in the HMV logo called?

What is the dog in the HMV logo called?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2004

Take the Rediff Business Quiz and find out how much you know about the world of business.

Sania loses to Venus in second round

Sania loses to Venus in second round

Rediff.com28 Jul 2005

The Indian ace went down 3-6, 2-6 in the second round of the Stanford Classic women's singles tournament.

Nobel Laureate Raghuram Rajan? We will know on Monday

Nobel Laureate Raghuram Rajan? We will know on Monday

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

Though Nobel Prize nominations have been a secret for 50 years, speculation abounds over the contenders for this year's prize in economics.

Ecomm firms ramp up as Omicron forces customers online

Ecomm firms ramp up as Omicron forces customers online

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

Besides growing tech and digital enhancements, the firms are ramping up the hiring of more delivery partners and reinforcing existing Covid protocols.

Karl Slym: A gap that is hard to fill

Karl Slym: A gap that is hard to fill

Rediff.com17 Mar 2014

The late leader transformed the company and his work will be reflected in time to come.

Davenport storms into last eight

Davenport storms into last eight

Rediff.com16 Jul 2004

The second seeded American whipped Russia's Lioudmila Skavronskaia in the Bank of the West Classic.

TVS heiress Lakshmi Venu ties knot with tech entrepreneur

TVS heiress Lakshmi Venu ties knot with tech entrepreneur

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Lakshmi Venu, granddaughter of T S Srinivasan (TVS) and A Sivasailam (The Amalgamations Group), is managing director of Sundaram Clayton Limited (SCL) and director of TAFE Motors and Tractors Limited (TMTL).

'He made the youth dream about a better India'

'He made the youth dream about a better India'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

'His simple lifestyle, his optimism, his hard work and his genuine humility made him an authentic role model to millions of children, many of them growing up in challenging circumstances.'

Parts of Himalayan region face risk of MAJOR quakes

Parts of Himalayan region face risk of MAJOR quakes

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

Parts of the Indian Himalayan region face the risk of major earthquakes in the future, according to a study conducted by the National Geophysical Research Institute.

Tennis round-up: Zverev beats Nishikori in Citi semis, to face Anderson

Tennis round-up: Zverev beats Nishikori in Citi semis, to face Anderson

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

Zverev, who is looking for his fourth tournament win of the year, needed only 64 minutes to defeat Nishikori and move into the final in WashingtonDC where he will play Kevin Anderson after the South African beat Jack Sock by the same score.

'Pakistan realises it is no longer business as usual'

'Pakistan realises it is no longer business as usual'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

'Their deteriorating economic and international situation is also responsible for being more reasonable.'

Rajnikanth's daughter Soundarya weds

Rajnikanth's daughter Soundarya weds

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

Check out these pictures of the biggest wedding ever in the history of Tamil marriages.