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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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

Ask Ajit: 'Help! I have inherited these stocks...'

Ask Ajit: 'Help! I have inherited these stocks...'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

'There was blood splattered all over the entrance'

'There was blood splattered all over the entrance'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

Anubhav Kacker was dining with family and friends at the Taj Hotel on the night of November 26, when the terrorists struck. Here is his story.

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.

CAT 2009: 3 steps to master VA

CAT 2009: 3 steps to master VA

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

IIM alumnus Siddhesh Joglekar on how to score in CAT 2009.

The wives of the billionaires

The wives of the billionaires

Rediff.com17 Jul 2008

What it takes to marry into the 10-figure club.

Utopia in the desert

Utopia in the desert

Rediff.com14 Nov 2008

Abu Dhabi wants to build the world's first car-free, green-powered city by 2016.0

What went wrong for Team India?

What went wrong for Team India?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

In a must-win encounter, should India have gone in for experimentation? Who would you blame for the loss? The team? Or captain Dhoni? Tell us.

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.

Microsoft to provide software for $3 to students

Microsoft to provide software for $3 to students

Rediff.com19 Apr 2007

World's largest software company Microsoft today announced it would provide a suite of software at three dollars (a little over Rs 120) to government funded computer education programmes in the country.

Unified Dutch hand Italy rare heavy defeat

Unified Dutch hand Italy rare heavy defeat

Rediff.com10 Jun 2008

Italy need to improve in defence, midfield and attack if they are going to make up the ground they lost on a delightful night for the Dutch in the Swiss capital.

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.

None the wiser from Yang's visit

None the wiser from Yang's visit

Rediff.com15 Sep 2008

None of the serious issues concerning the two countries seem to have been touched upon, leave alone covered in depth, as is evident from the fact that both sides did not find it worthwhile to issue a joint statement. To all appearances, the visit has turned out to be a damp squib.

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.

Want to invest? Ask the right questions

Want to invest? Ask the right questions

Rediff.com26 Jul 2007

It is important to ask the right questions before deciding where to put your savings.

Super Depor upset Barcelona

Super Depor upset Barcelona

Rediff.com27 Apr 2008

A second-string Barcelona side were beaten 2-0 at Deportivo Coruna in the Primera Liga on Saturday.

Jesus toast, pork in nose, banana peels win Ig Nobel

Jesus toast, pork in nose, banana peels win Ig Nobel

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

The Ig Nobel prizes honour achievements that first make people laugh, and then makes them think.

Harmison aggravates hernia injury

Harmison aggravates hernia injury

Rediff.com14 Jul 2007

England's chairman of selectors David Graveney said the injury could keep the pace bowler out of the first Test against India, beginning Thursday.

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.

A guide to safe investment

A guide to safe investment

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

In an economy that is slowing down, invest in defensive sectors to bring stability to your portfolio.

BPL starts selling its land bank

BPL starts selling its land bank

Rediff.com7 Jul 2008

BPL Group, the consumer electronics firm, which is in the midst of its debt restructuring exercise, has set the ball rolling on wriggling out of its debt pool by selling a part of its land bank.