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Dilshan fractures finger, could miss one-dayers

Dilshan fractures finger, could miss one-dayers

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan, who fractured his finger while keeping wickets during the ongoing third Test, is a doubtful starter for the five-match one-day series against Pakistan starting on July 30, team manager Brendon Kuruppu said.

Tell us! Will you wear this?

Tell us! Will you wear this?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Because fashion weeks are as much about stylish designs as they are about, well, outrageous ones!

Injured Sehwag, Gambhir doubtful for 4th ODI

Injured Sehwag, Gambhir doubtful for 4th ODI

Rediff.com1 Nov 2009

The Indian cricket team on Sunday were down with injury scares after openers Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir were rendered doubtful starters for Monday's fourth ODI match against Australia in Mohali.

Real ditch 'galacticos' for youth while Ajax export young blood

Real ditch 'galacticos' for youth while Ajax export young blood

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Ajax, four-times European Cup winners who are in the knockout stages for the first time in 13 years, have enhanced their reputation as a talent factory due to the rise of homegrown Dutch players Frenkie de Jong and Matthijs de Ligt.

Helpful tips to maintain your bike's battery

Helpful tips to maintain your bike's battery

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

Bike's battery requires regular care and attention. Set a reminder to spend time checking the battery so that your battery never fails to power your bike.

Erratic Jeev ends tied 55th at Reno-Tahoe Open

Erratic Jeev ends tied 55th at Reno-Tahoe Open

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

Jeev Milkha Singh dropped six bogeys in a wretched front nine to return his worst card of the week -- a five-over 75 -- and sign off a disappointing tied 55th in the Reno-Tahoe Open golf tournament in Reno.

Another run-friendly wicket gives India the edge in Nagpur

Another run-friendly wicket gives India the edge in Nagpur

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Images from the practice sessions ahead of Friday's second One-Day International between India and Sri Lanka in Nagpur.

Man United seek immediate redemption at Wigan

Man United seek immediate redemption at Wigan

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

Manchester United, notoriously slow starters in the race for the English title, cannot afford another stumble out of the blocks when they make the short trip to Wigan Athletic Saturday. For the last two seasons they have won only one of their opening four league matches -- and still ended up winning the Premier League.

Kejri's lesson: Only a 'Hinduised' Hindu can stop Modi

Kejri's lesson: Only a 'Hinduised' Hindu can stop Modi

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

'In Kejriwal's re-election, we are finally seeing someone who has successfully bridged his Hindu identity with ground-level development triumphing over the BJP,' notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

'Will the Nano change India's auto industry?'

'Will the Nano change India's auto industry?'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2009

It signals a major jump in the global acceptance of India as a hub for small cars, but maintaining this will require a lot more including, for starters, large production volumes.

Czech Republic score 4-2 win over shaky US

Czech Republic score 4-2 win over shaky US

Rediff.com26 May 2010

The United States were given an early World Cup wake-up call when they were beaten 4-2 at home by the Czech Republic in their opening warm-up game on Tuesday.

No plans for 'European Super League'

No plans for 'European Super League'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2009

European soccer's governing body UEFA and the continent's top clubs have no plans to create a "Super League" to replace the Champions League and UEFA Cup, officials said on Tuesday.

Hits and misses from the last Budget

Hits and misses from the last Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Five key capital market announcements from the previous Budget.

Coronavirus blow for other parties, it's AIADMK vs DMK in 2021

Coronavirus blow for other parties, it's AIADMK vs DMK in 2021

Rediff.com8 May 2020

The Tamil Nadu voter may not be in the mood to test new talent, not when the state and the people are going through unprecedented and unanticipated crises, of which coronavirus is only the first. All of it boils down to an election between the ruling AIADMK and the Opposition DMK next year, with small-timers, had-been parties and promised parties left on the sidelines, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

How to amp up your style game at work

How to amp up your style game at work

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Simple, stylish and sophisticated -- three mantras for perfect work wear!

England need Pietersen to win Ashes: Warne

England need Pietersen to win Ashes: Warne

Rediff.com25 Jun 2009

Australian legend Shane Warne believes England have no chance of regaining the Ashes without Kevin Pietersen, who is a doubtful starter for the series owing to his Achilles heel.

Box Office: Half Girlfriend, Hindi Medium gets average opening

Box Office: Half Girlfriend, Hindi Medium gets average opening

Rediff.com22 May 2017

The hits and misses of the week.

Vote: Who is most  likely to win Bigg Boss 3?

Vote: Who is most likely to win Bigg Boss 3?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

Which of these Bigg Boss housemates will last till the end? Vote now!

Has Xi Jinping gone bonkers?

Has Xi Jinping gone bonkers?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'It doesn't look as if any sensible, worldly wise, person is in charge in China.' 'If at all anybody is in charge, it can only be a bunch of bumpkins of whom Xi has become a puppet,' observes B S Raghavan, the veteran civil servant.

EPL: Man United held by Southampton in goalless stalemate

EPL: Man United held by Southampton in goalless stalemate

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Southampton missed a penalty as they held a makeshift Manchester United side to a 0-0 draw in a tepid Premier League clash on Wednesday.

Europa League PIX: Manchester United and Arsenal lose

Europa League PIX: Manchester United and Arsenal lose

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Kazakhstan's Astana fought back to beat a youthful Manchester United side 2-1 at home, Arsenal's woes continued as Frankfurt's Daichi Kamada scored twice to secure a 2-1 win.

Haldia Port Trust has some serious competition

Haldia Port Trust has some serious competition

Rediff.com26 May 2009

Tata and L&T's upcoming Dhamra Port is already taking away business.

Harmison doubtful for third Test

Harmison doubtful for third Test

Rediff.com16 Mar 2006

The third Test between India and England starts on March 18 in Mumbai.

Liverpool look to their Mane man as Spurs visit beckons

Liverpool look to their Mane man as Spurs visit beckons

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Such is the impact Sadio Mane has made on Liverpool that the 24-year-old is an automatic pick to face Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday while experienced international teammates scrap it out to play alongside him.

Confusion reigns over Sebi's peer review mandate

Confusion reigns over Sebi's peer review mandate

Rediff.com4 May 2009

The compulsory peer reviews of auditors' notes for Sensex and Nifty companies for Q3 results of the last fiscal and full-year results of 2007-08 have proved a virtual non-starter, owing to confusion over its scope and the appointment of auditors.

5 reasons why Liverpool still appear to hold edge in EPL title race

5 reasons why Liverpool still appear to hold edge in EPL title race

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Premier League title race looks poised to be one of the most thrilling in years.

SIMI ran 5 training camps in MP

SIMI ran 5 training camps in MP

Rediff.com3 Apr 2008

The police team, accompanied by the banned outfit's leaders Qamaruddin Nagori, Safdar Nagori and Aamil Pervez, visited the jungle and recovered 122 guilletines and explosives, 100 detonators, wire bundles, starters and VCD from the area where the training camp was organised in 2007, highly placed sources told PTI in Indore. According to sources, they also tested explosives at a farmhouse, owned by one Shahjad Hussain in the Gawalu village of Balwada police station.

State-run banks have to brace for fewer holidays

State-run banks have to brace for fewer holidays

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

The move, if implemented, could change the way banks transact business. For starters, the loyal public sector bank customers could be the biggest gainers, with the Pay Commission recommending that government offices should stay closed only on the three national holidays -- Republic Day (January 26), Independence Day (August 15) and Gandhi Jayanti (October 2). All cheque clearances are expected to be faster and make money available in your accounts earlier than at present.

What is Ronnie Screwvala up to these days?

What is Ronnie Screwvala up to these days?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

"If telecom changed the game for how business was done in India, then we need 20 more of those systemic game-changers to take us to the next level," Ronnie Screwvala tells Pavan Lall.

Is the upgraded Google Daydream View VR better?

Is the upgraded Google Daydream View VR better?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

Only a handful of VR headset makers deliver consistently.

Budget's revenue numbers: Cautious & optimistic

Budget's revenue numbers: Cautious & optimistic

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

For starters, the assumption of nominal (ie real plus inflation) GDP growth of 10.1 per cent for 2009-10 seems on the low side if it is assumed, as Mr Mukherjee said, that the worst of the financial crisis is over. Against this backdrop, the assumption of poor tax buoyancy in 2009-10 is confusing.

Leadership tussle in AIADMK sounds bugle for TN assembly polls

Leadership tussle in AIADMK sounds bugle for TN assembly polls

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Though EPS has sworn peace for now, or so it seems, his camp is said to be considering the possibility of calling an early meeting of the party's general council, to get a mandate in his favour before things went out of control. Ground-level indications are that OPS had lost his limited base, which alone had forced him to patch up with the other, reportedly at the instance of the BJP ally at the Centre, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Shami doubtful for Mumbai Test; Rahul fit

Shami doubtful for Mumbai Test; Rahul fit

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Pace bowler Mohammed Shami complained of soreness in his knee after the third Test.

Moz & Cat is disappointing

Moz & Cat is disappointing

Rediff.com15 Apr 2009

Veteran director Fazil's Moz & Cat starring Dileep seems to have everything going for it. However, the film disappoints.

Recipe: Fish Fingers with Tartar Sauce

Recipe: Fish Fingers with Tartar Sauce

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

This quick snack can be prepared in 30 minutes.

Yummy Italian 'tamaatar toasts'

Yummy Italian 'tamaatar toasts'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

All the top chefs in the world create the most amazing toppings for bruschetta but classic tomato-topped bruschetta will always be in fashion.

Boxers Manoj Kumar, Vikas Krishan qualify for Rio Games

Boxers Manoj Kumar, Vikas Krishan qualify for Rio Games

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Former Commonwealth Games gold medallist Manoj Kumar (64kg) and Asian Games champion Vikas Krishan (75kg) qualified for the Rio Olympics after advancing to the semi-finals of the AIBA World qualifying tournament in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Thursday.

Help track dubious deals: RBI to banks

Help track dubious deals: RBI to banks

Rediff.com27 Jun 2008

To tighten its focus on curbing money laundering activities, the Reserve Bank of India has now asked cooperative as well as regional rural banks to tweak their reporting mechanism to help agencies track all suspicious financial transactions.

Rich and the 'Third World'

Rich and the 'Third World'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2009

The economy keeps chugging along on the back of massive international borrowing, on a scale that is generally recognised as unsustainable. As a consequence, it has an abysmal savings-GDP ratio.

Injured McGain ruled out of first Test

Injured McGain ruled out of first Test

Rediff.com1 Oct 2008

Australia's already depleted spin attack lost more sting on Wednesday with leg-spinner Bryce McGain ruled out of the first Test against India due to a shoulder injury. The 36-year-old picked up the injury while touring India with the Australia A side last month and developed a sore shoulder after Tuesday's practice session in Hyderabad.