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IPL 2019: Umpires bungle and stars let it rip

IPL 2019: Umpires bungle and stars let it rip

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

For the first time, Dhoni entered the field of play for an angry confrontation with umpire Gandhe

Kohli-Shastri may face BCCI grilling if India lose third Test

Kohli-Shastri may face BCCI grilling if India lose third Test

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is likely to pose a few questions to chief coach Ravi Shastri and captain Virat Kohli depending on how the third Test against England pans out after being left disappointed by the team's meek surrender in the first two games.

'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.

'India-US relationship could get worse'

'India-US relationship could get worse'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

'If we cannot conclude a trade deal, both sides are likely to take trade actions that will further impair our government-to-government ties.'

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

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.

Mumbai Indians face tough test from Sunrisers Hyderabad

Mumbai Indians face tough test from Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The variety in Sunrisers Hyderabad's bowling attack will pose a few tricky questions for Mumbai Indians

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.

Mushroom pulao, dal tarka for Modi at Cameron's retreat

Mushroom pulao, dal tarka for Modi at Cameron's retreat

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Cameron hosted Modi for what has been described as an "intimate dinner" on Thursday evening after a power-packed day that included delegation-level talks, an address to MPs and a speech at the financial hub of London.

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.

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.

IPL 2020, Week 2: All the Hits & Misses

IPL 2020, Week 2: All the Hits & Misses

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the important numbers after the second week of IPL 2020.

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.

Australian Open: Scott back into contention

Australian Open: Scott back into contention

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Adam Scott soared back into contention with a five-under par 66 in the second round of the Australian Open on Friday, claiming a course record that lasted little more than half an hour.

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.

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.

ArcelorMittal keen to spread wings in India

ArcelorMittal keen to spread wings in India

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

ArcelorMittal could be interested in Bhushan Steel or Essar Steel, two of the five steel companies referred by RBI for insolvency proceedings.

Aus Open: Federer, Kerber in the spotlight on day one

Aus Open: Federer, Kerber in the spotlight on day one

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

Andy Murray embarks on his first Grand Slam campaign as world number one with much stronger title credentials, even if he has lost five finals at Melbourne Park.

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.

Cloud kitchens: The future of India's food biz

Cloud kitchens: The future of India's food biz

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The cloud kitchen market in India will hit $1.05 billion by 2023. Just 13% of the total market has been utilised so far.

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.

Two Indian-origin women make it to Forbes list

Two Indian-origin women make it to Forbes list

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Indian-origin technology executives Jayshree Ullal and Neerja Sethi have made it to the Forbes list of America's 60 richest self-made women, with 21-year-old reality TV star and entrepreneur Kylie Jenner the youngest to be featured in the power list.

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.

India-US Roller Coaster Reaches New High

India-US Roller Coaster Reaches New High

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'Many said his visit was very risky. But mercifully, Air Force One has taken off from Delhi without Mr Trump stepping on anybody's toes,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

'Nervous' Wawrinka surprised at French Open win

'Nervous' Wawrinka surprised at French Open win

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Stanislas Wawrinka was still struggling to digest the fact that he had won a second grand slam title, and did it by overcoming a player who had until Sunday, been unbeatable on clay in 2015.

First look: Bhansali's Saawariya

First look: Bhansali's Saawariya

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

The film has many an interesting nugget about it.

Come 2008, airlines to rethink fare strategy

Come 2008, airlines to rethink fare strategy

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

While full-service carriers like Kingfisher and Jet Airways are cutting down on business class seats and concentrating on the economy and leisure travellers, low-cost carriers (LCCs) have made it clear there would not be any rock-bottom fares this season.

Wipro looking for acquisitions in Canada, Germany

Wipro looking for acquisitions in Canada, Germany

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

Wipro Ltd, the country's third biggest software services firm, on Thursday said it was looking for acquisitions in Germany and Canada to take advantage of the growing markets there.

Buying stocks, MFs? Read this first

Buying stocks, MFs? Read this first

Rediff.com31 Aug 2006

Hamilton wins chaotic Australian GP

Hamilton wins chaotic Australian GP

Rediff.com16 Mar 2008

Lewis Hamilton avoided mayhem around him to open the F1 season with a pole-to-flag victory in a crash-strewn Australian Grand Prix.

Honey, I shrunk the programmes!

Honey, I shrunk the programmes!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

For starters, mobile TV (or streaming of live television on to mobile phones) will grow out of its infancy and overcome its numerous technical and legal hurdles.

Rani's battle with the bulge continues

Rani's battle with the bulge continues

Rediff.com5 Oct 2007

Rani Mukerji was spotted looking rather plump at the launch of Titan Raga watch recently.

Mumbai girl sets long distance swim record

Mumbai girl sets long distance swim record

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

Eight-year-old Swapnali Yadav says she now wants to conquer the English Channel.

Select Team: Should India include Shami, Umesh?

Select Team: Should India include Shami, Umesh?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Will India play three fast bowlers or three spinners?

Sreesanth doubtful, India may field two spinners

Sreesanth doubtful, India may field two spinners

Rediff.com9 Feb 2008

The Indians have not yet decided on the playing eleven for the floodlit encounter but Sreesanth appears almost certain to be in the casualty list.

Tiwary ruled out of entire Bangladesh series

Tiwary ruled out of entire Bangladesh series

Rediff.com9 May 2007

The young Bengal batsman is likely to return home from Bangladesh because of his injured right shoulder.

Branding extravaganza in store for IPL

Branding extravaganza in store for IPL

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

While the other owners of Indian Premier League teams are gearing up to pick up players in an auction some time this month, Emerging Media and Lachlan Murdoch, the combine which has bagged the Jaipur team, has firmed up its marketing and promotion plans.

Very disappointing to miss a hundred: Watson

Very disappointing to miss a hundred: Watson

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Unable to convert a fifty into a hundred yet again, Australia all-rounder Shane Watson said it was very disappointing to miss out on the milestone on the opening day of the third Test against India at the MCG on Friday.