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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.

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.

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.

First look: Bhansali's Saawariya

First look: Bhansali's Saawariya

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

The film has many an interesting nugget about it.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.'

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.