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Flops rain down on the first Friday of 2010

Flops rain down on the first Friday of 2010

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

Check out the box office report of the week.

Will Super Kings do the double on Knight Riders?

Will Super Kings do the double on Knight Riders?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

Table-toppers Chennai Super Kings will look to complete the double against Kolkata Knight Riders, just like Delhi Capitals did, when the teams clash in Sunday's IPL match in Kolkata. The home side's consistency has suddenly taken a beating after two defeats on the trot, first in Chennai and then against Delhi Capitals on Friday night. Thus, the Knight Riders will be under immense pressure to arrest the slide when they face mighty Chennai.

Qureshi's demeanour suggested that talks failed

Qureshi's demeanour suggested that talks failed

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan on Thursday may have sought to project before a global audience and their respective media that their much awaited talks were positive, constructive and meaningful it was anything but that. Going by the body language of both S M Krishna and Shah Mahmood Qureshi, and the pointed, at times, aggressive questions asked by the media, it was plain and simple -- disastrous and awful.

Singapore hungry for more Indian investments

Singapore hungry for more Indian investments

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Singapore wants more Indians to put their money in the city state and for starters, has picked out areas like chemicals, aerospace, electronics, energy and education.

Gruelling season awaits India with Proteas challenge in Cape Town

Gruelling season awaits India with Proteas challenge in Cape Town

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

The three-Test South Africa series is the first of a gruelling 2018-19 season that includes tours to England and Australia.

'Corona is a wake up call for all of us'

'Corona is a wake up call for all of us'

Rediff.com23 May 2020

'I'm not surprised with what's happening in India,' 'Tiger' Tyagarajan tells Nivedita Mookerji.

Gallas out of France training with sore muscle

Gallas out of France training with sore muscle

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

Centre back William Gallas pulled out of a France training session on Monday with a sore muscle, a team spokesman said.

Corporate India lost $27-bn merger deals

Corporate India lost $27-bn merger deals

Rediff.com9 Sep 2010

The country's most valued firm RIL's bid to acquire a majority stake in bankrupt petrochemical group was called off by LyondellBasell after the latter found the price offer was undervaluing the company.

Why millennial moms want to work

Why millennial moms want to work

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Financial independence has many benefits.

Paraguay beaten 2-1 by Ireland in warm-up

Paraguay beaten 2-1 by Ireland in warm-up

Rediff.com26 May 2010

Paraguay's preparations for next month's World Cup finals suffered a minor blow on Tuesday with a 2-1 defeat by Ireland.

GAIL-RIL deal on D6 gas allocation falls through

GAIL-RIL deal on D6 gas allocation falls through

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

GAIL India chairman and managing director B C Tripathi said the availability and possibility of gas has changed with the change in government policy.

Zulqarnain in doubt for third Test against England

Zulqarnain in doubt for third Test against England

Rediff.com14 Aug 2010

Pakistan wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider, who made an impressive debut in the second Test against England at Edgbaston, is a doubtful starter for the third match starting at the Oval next week due to a finger injury.

Ulips set to get a makeover

Ulips set to get a makeover

Rediff.com4 May 2010

Irda asks insurance companies to increase risk cover from July 1

Predict the Golden Globe winners!

Predict the Golden Globe winners!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

Write in and tell us.

Great Hindi Movies, Coming Up in 2010

Great Hindi Movies, Coming Up in 2010

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

With a series of biggies lined up for release, this new year looks dazzling than ever.

Honda CBR500R is one of the best sports-touring motorcycles today

Honda CBR500R is one of the best sports-touring motorcycles today

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

If Honda decides to launch the CBR500R in India, to compete against Kawasaki's overpriced Ninja 400, we expect it to be priced in the neighbourhood of Rs 400,000 to Rs 450,000 (ex-showroom).

Injured Gambhir doubtful for 2nd Test

Injured Gambhir doubtful for 2nd Test

Rediff.com25 Jul 2010

India's injury woes were compounded on Sunday after opener Gautam Gambhir was rendered a doubtful starter for the second cricket Test against Sri Lanka due to a knee problem.

Canadian Open: Jeev, Atwal make cut

Canadian Open: Jeev, Atwal make cut

Rediff.com24 Jul 2010

Jeev Milkha Singh slipped 16 places to tied 53rd after returning a modest even-par 70 while Arjun Atwal also just about managed to make the cut with an identical card in the second round of the RBC Canadian Open golf tournament at Ontario.

Karthik brought in as cover for injured Sehwag

Karthik brought in as cover for injured Sehwag

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

India have flown in Dinesh Karthik as a stand-by player for injured Virender Sehwag as the visitors gear up for Tuesday's last league match of the Asia Cup against Sri Lanka.

Zidane demands more noise from Real Madrid fans

Zidane demands more noise from Real Madrid fans

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

Zidane calls on Madrid fans to create best atmosphere ever against Bayern

Court grants bail to Pune blast accused Sammad

Court grants bail to Pune blast accused Sammad

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

Abdul Sammad Bhatkal, who was picked up from the Mangalore airport by the Mumbai Anti-Terrorist Squad for his alleged role in an arms case and also the Pune blasts case, was granted bail by the Mumbai sessions court on Tuesday.

Images: Keeper flap cannot hide Italy limitations

Images: Keeper flap cannot hide Italy limitations

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

Holders Italy were gifted a goal and a lifeline in their 1-1 Group F draw with Paraguay on Monday where they again took their slow starter tag to extremes.

In-form Paraguay hoping to stun Italy

In-form Paraguay hoping to stun Italy

Rediff.com13 Jun 2010

Holders Italy, written off at home as no-hopers to retain their world title and traditionally slow starters, are in danger of being caught napping by in-form Paraguay in their Group F opener on Monday.

Why New Pension Scheme has failed

Why New Pension Scheme has failed

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

Hailed as a revolutionary offering, the NPs has found few takers even after a year of its launch.

Sehwag down with sore back, doubtful for 2nd ODI

Sehwag down with sore back, doubtful for 2nd ODI

Rediff.com21 Feb 2010

India's injuries worries continued with opener Virender Sehwag struggling with a sore back during the first One-Day International against South Africa in Jaipur, on Sunday.

'I don't want people to know me as Loy Mendonsa's daughter'

'I don't want people to know me as Loy Mendonsa's daughter'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Alyssa Mendonsa gets ready for a singing career, starting with Karthik Calling Karthik.

Kolkata preview: India desperate for a win

Kolkata preview: India desperate for a win

Rediff.com13 Feb 2010

Their number one ranking under threat, India cannot settle for anything less than a win when they go into Sunday's final cricket Test against South Africa who received a big boost with their captain Graeme Smith being declared fit.

Hopes ruled out, Lee and Johnson doubtful

Hopes ruled out, Lee and Johnson doubtful

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

Australian all-rounder James Hopes will miss the second one-dayer against India, while the pace duo of Brett Lee and Mitchell Johnson are doubtful starters for Wednesday's tie in Nagpur.

Champions League PIX: Ronaldo matches Messi's record

Champions League PIX: Ronaldo matches Messi's record

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Juventus progressed to the Champions League last 16 after a Cristiano Ronaldo goal and a late header from substitute Alvaro Morata gave them a comeback 2-1 home win over Hungarians Ferencvaros on Tuesday.

Dravid, Yuvraj doubtful for Nagpur Test: Kirsten

Dravid, Yuvraj doubtful for Nagpur Test: Kirsten

Rediff.com26 Jan 2010

Key batsmen Rahul Dravid and Yuvraj Singh, both nursing injuries, are doubtful starters for the first Test against South Africa, India coach Gary Kirsten said in Mirpur on Tuesday.

It's not such a Wonderful Afterlife after all

It's not such a Wonderful Afterlife after all

Rediff.com7 May 2010

The film quickly drifts into the absurd and unbelievable, and stays there throughout, with a plot riddled with inconsistencies and gaps that otherwise would be fatal if Chadha hadn't set out to be so self-mocking.

Sreesanth doubtful for second Test

Sreesanth doubtful for second Test

Rediff.com22 Jan 2010

Indian pacer S Sreesanth is a doubtful starter for the second and final Test against Bangladesh after picking up a hamstring strain during the first Test in Chittagong.

Why onions make us cry

Why onions make us cry

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

'Electronic media splash sensational headlines of the bulb prices about to cross the three-figure mark and focus on customers looking longingly at baskets full of onions, bemoaning their misery without this essential staple of their diet,' notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Will India's focus on pacers change their fortunes in Australia?

Will India's focus on pacers change their fortunes in Australia?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

India's excitement around their current pace attack is palpable but they would do well to temper their sunny optimism in Australia.

Bosch develops diesel engine for Nano

Bosch develops diesel engine for Nano

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

The company said despite the recession in global markets, it has invested over Euro 3 billion (Rs 20,000 crore) in 2009 particularly in developing technologies for the low- priced vehicles to improve fuel efficiency.

Colombia talisman Rodriguez in doubt for Japan showdown

Colombia talisman Rodriguez in doubt for Japan showdown

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The 26-year-old trained at the Mordovia Arena in Saransk on Monday but his state of fitness was still unclear.

Video: A festive recipe for Spanish sausages

Video: A festive recipe for Spanish sausages

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

Head chef Sagar Tithe and Sahil Timbadia, partner of Bonobo Bar and Restaurant in Mumbai show you how to cook up Spanish Chorizo Sausages for the festive season.

Don't miss the tax returns deadline!

Don't miss the tax returns deadline!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

After the first-year breather come penalties. That is, if returns for 2007-08 are filed after March 31, 2009, there will be a flat penalty of Rs 5,000. Importantly, there should not be any tax liability.

Malinga doubtful for first ODI

Malinga doubtful for first ODI

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

Like India, Sri Lanka are also struggling with injury to at least one key player as their paceman Lasith Malinga was on Monday rendered doubtful for the first ODI due to indisposition.

'Aussies are not wary of Johnson's form'

'Aussies are not wary of Johnson's form'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2009

Struggling Mitchell Johnson has found much needed support from teammate and stumper Brad Haddin, who reckons that the Australian paceman was still making an impact in their Ashes defence.