News for 'starters'

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.

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

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.'

'A grey-haired Parvati bhabi wouldn't work'

'A grey-haired Parvati bhabi wouldn't work'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

Sakshi Tanwar on Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki and more.

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.

India keen on a services deal with EU

India keen on a services deal with EU

Rediff.com4 Jan 2008

In the absence of progress on services negotiations in the WTO, India is sending a team of officials to Europe to strike a deal in the services area with the EU under the Bilateral Trade and Investment Agreement.

Hattrick scores with its music

Hattrick scores with its music

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

Pritam dishes out a peppy, enjoyable soundtrack.

Vikash Dhorasoo scores in <i>Substitute</i>

Vikash Dhorasoo scores in Substitute

Rediff.com7 Dec 2007

Forced to warm the France bench during the 2006 World Cup, Vikash Dhorasoo quit the team after the tournament and made a documentary about the life of a football substitute.

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.

Microsoft unveils Windows XP for India

Microsoft unveils Windows XP for India

Rediff.com1 Mar 2006

Microsoft Corporation India on Wednesday launched 'Windows XP Starter Edition for India' the latest version of its affordable and local language operating system introduced in India last year.

Boston Red Sox win World Series

Boston Red Sox win World Series

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

The Boston Red Sox beat the Colorado Rockies 4-3 to win the Major League Baseball championship in their second four-game sweep of the Fall Classic in four years.

'F1 can be alternative to cricket in India'

'F1 can be alternative to cricket in India'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

Vijay Mallya believes India, with a booming economy and youthful population, is ready for fuller immersion into Formula One.

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?

Of divorce and financial planning

Of divorce and financial planning

Rediff.com4 Apr 2007

Have control over your finances, especially when you are going through a separation.

New Zealand elect to field

New Zealand elect to field

Rediff.com1 Nov 2006

Atwal up to tied 27th at Valdosta

Atwal up to tied 27th at Valdosta

Rediff.com4 May 2008

Arjun Atwal continued to be upwardly mobile in the South Georgia Classic Golf Tournament, turning in a three-under 69 in the penultimate round to leap to the tied 27th spot in the $ 625,000 Nationwide Tour event in Valdosta.

Teach your child to value money

Teach your child to value money

Rediff.com14 Aug 2007

It's never too late to teach your child financial matters. Start now.

Wachovia set to diversify in India

Wachovia set to diversify in India

Rediff.com21 Mar 2007

Wachovia, one of the largest banks in the US, with an asset base of more than $700 billion, is set to diversify in India.

10 facts you didn't know about Wipro's new CEO

10 facts you didn't know about Wipro's new CEO

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

A chess buff, Neemuchwala enjoys volunteering, travelling, Indian music, reading fiction, and golf.

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.

Injuries continue to trouble India

Injuries continue to trouble India

Rediff.com10 Feb 2007

Yuvraj Singh, Irfan Pathan and Ajit Agarkar have still not recovered fully and are doubtful starters for the second ODI against Sri Lanka.

Musharraf for joint management of Kashmir

Musharraf for joint management of Kashmir

Rediff.com17 Aug 2006

Musharraf noted that "none of us is in favour of their (Kashmir's) independence" and suggested that a "joint framework for self-governance" of the entire Kashmir region should be worked out as part of solution to the problem.

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.

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.

Flintoff ready for captaincy

Flintoff ready for captaincy

Rediff.com27 Feb 2006

New Maruti Swift: More features, better mileage

New Maruti Swift: More features, better mileage

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Expected to launch by month-end.

Do we have your attention?

Do we have your attention?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Rihanna wasn't there but here's who turned up at the CFDA Fashion Awards!

Why PAN can confuse investors

Why PAN can confuse investors

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

The requirement of PAN for every purchase will add to the confusion for investors. Here's why.

Transfer news: Ambitious Walcott joins Everton from Arsenal

Transfer news: Ambitious Walcott joins Everton from Arsenal

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

The 28-year-old, who joined Arsenal in 2006, scored 108 goals in 397 appearances but has struggled to hold down a first-team place this season under manager Arsene Wenger.

Randhawa tied 10th, Jeev, Shiv lose ground

Randhawa tied 10th, Jeev, Shiv lose ground

Rediff.com24 Jan 2008

A composed Jyoti Randhawa kicked off his campaign with an opening round of two-under 70 to be tied 10th, even though his compatriots Shiv Kapur and Jeev Milkha Singh went over-par in the $ 2.5 million Qatar Masters in Doha on Thursday.