News for 'tenth'

Captured! Dazzling diamond-like stars

Captured! Dazzling diamond-like stars

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

The Hubble Space Telescope has captured an image of a glittering star cluster, resembling an opulent diamond tapestry, that contains a collection of some of the brightest stars seen in our Milky Way galaxy.

15 outstanding women honoured with Nari Shakti Puraskar

15 outstanding women honoured with Nari Shakti Puraskar

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

The winners for the year 2019 are from fields as diverse as agriculture, sports, handicrafts, afforestation and wildlife conservation, armed forces and education.

India's 10 most valuable companies

India's 10 most valuable companies

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

The country's top private sector lender, ICICI Bank, made its entry into the list of the top 10 most valuable companies by market capitalisation this week, helped by a sharp rise in banking stocks.

Patents: China 5th, India nowhere in top 10

Patents: China 5th, India nowhere in top 10

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

The data for 2009 reveals that Indian firms and scientists filed one-tenth of patent applications filed by their Chinese counterparts during the same period.

Kites cracks US box office top 10

Kites cracks US box office top 10

Rediff.com24 May 2010

The Hrithik Roshan-Barbara Mori starrer has become the first Bollywood film to debut in the North American top ten on opening weekend.

China fifth in UN patent filings, India way behind

China fifth in UN patent filings, India way behind

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

China, for example, filed 7,946 patent applications last year, compared to 761 by India.

Sania, Paes on course at Australian Open

Sania, Paes on course at Australian Open

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Sania and her Chinese Taipei partner Su-Wei Hsieh, seeded second, defeated the Argentine-Swiss combine of Maria Irigoyen and Romina Oprandi 6-2, 6-0 in 48 minutes, while tenth seeds Paes and Raven Klaasen of South Africa beat the American duo of Scott Lipsky and Rajeev Ram 6-4, 7-6(6).

Webber puts Red Bull on pole in Monaco

Webber puts Red Bull on pole in Monaco

Rediff.com15 May 2010

Australian Mark Webber dreamed of emulating compatriot and Formula One great Jack Brabham on Saturday after putting his Red Bull on pole position for the showcase Monaco Grand Prix.

In Kolhapur, locals see Shiv Sena as poor man's party

In Kolhapur, locals see Shiv Sena as poor man's party

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

It's been over two months since the flood waters receded, and it would seem with it so has anger against either the state government or the BJP-Sena candidates, reports Archis Mohan.

Gangjee makes fine start at Nationwide Tour

Gangjee makes fine start at Nationwide Tour

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Rahil Gangjee got off to a fine start with a five-under 66 to be placed at tied 22nd on a good scoring day in the first round of the Cox Classic on the Nationwide Tour in Omaha, the United States.

US Open: Pennetta sweeps past Vinci in all-Italian quarter-final

US Open: Pennetta sweeps past Vinci in all-Italian quarter-final

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

Flavia Pennetta reached her first grand slam semi-final after beating Roberta Vinci 6-4, 6-1 in their all-Italian quarter-final at the US Open on Wednesday.

VOIP 3G rollout to increase mobile Internet cos

VOIP 3G rollout to increase mobile Internet cos

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

To make cheap ILD calls over mobile VOIP, all a mobile phone user has to do is download the 100 kb application iTel mobile dialer developed by Reve Systems, the global pioneer in VOIP

He took a break from school to study snakes

He took a break from school to study snakes

Rediff.com11 May 2010

Meet Rahul Alvares, a 30-year-old wildlife enthusiast who started his career as a snake catcher and now conducts excursions in the forests of Goa. Alvares tells Abhishek Mande of career opportunities in wildlife conservation and the limitations of formal education.

Culture has to accompany development: UNESCO chief

Culture has to accompany development: UNESCO chief

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

On October 15, 2009, Irina Bokova of Bulgaria was elected as the tenth director-general of UNESCO.During her recent visit to India, Bokova spoke to Claude Arpi about her vision and aspirations for UNESCO in a changing world.

Is Altis GL Diesel worth the price? Find out

Is Altis GL Diesel worth the price? Find out

Rediff.com6 Aug 2010

The Toyota Corolla Altis sold in other Asian markets, is also powered by the same 1.4-litre D4-D engine that churns out similar power.

Navy deploys 72 diving teams, scales up rescue and relief work in Kerala

Navy deploys 72 diving teams, scales up rescue and relief work in Kerala

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

'The situation is quite bad. We are trying to rescue people. Right now we are giving them food and water so that they can at least survive until the water recedes,' says Squadron leader V Joshi.

Air India rally to hold Salgaocar

Air India rally to hold Salgaocar

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

A late goal by Ndubuisi Opara helped Air India hold Salgaocar to a 1-1 draw in their Round 22 I-League match at the Nehru stadium in Margao on Friday. Salgaocar, who held territorial advantage in the first half, scored through Ekene Ikenwa.

'Gujarat Lions squad more balanced as compared to last year'

'Gujarat Lions squad more balanced as compared to last year'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

Assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak believes the present Gujarat Lions line-up is much more balanced as compared to last year as the Suresh Raina-led team looks for a good showing in the tenth edition of the Indian Premier League starting next week.

India must call Trump's bluff

India must call Trump's bluff

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

The US seems to be engaging in a game of brinkmanship where President Trump's visit has been used as 'leverage' to pressure India into agreeing to a trade deal, notes Kashish Parpiani.

Of Brazil and memories of another Cup

Of Brazil and memories of another Cup

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

A young school boy is enraptured by tales of Brazilian soccer magic and falls in love with the joga bonito -- the beautiful game and the men in yellow. M P Anil Kumar travels back in time.

India registers yet another comprehensive win

India registers yet another comprehensive win

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

The Bangalore ODI was the tenth occasion that India have registered a win while chasing a target of 300 or more. No other side has done so on more than five occasions!

Leadership: The world's top 10 companies

Leadership: The world's top 10 companies

Rediff.com19 Feb 2010

Infosys Technologies has been ranked as the tenth best company in terms of leadership.

Narayanasamy to become new chief minister of Puducherry

Narayanasamy to become new chief minister of Puducherry

Rediff.com28 May 2016

Narayanasamy had served as the minister of state in the Prime Minister's Office in the second United Progressive Alliance government, after being minister of state, Parliamentary Affairs, in the first UPA government.

Jio, Microsoft team up for digital transformation

Jio, Microsoft team up for digital transformation

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

The alliance combines capabilities of both the companies to offer a set of solutions comprising connectivity, computing, storage solutions, and other technology services and applications required by Indian businesses, and will span the broad Reliance Industries ecosystem, including its existing and new businesses.

Mamata, business chambers to discuss rail PPPs

Mamata, business chambers to discuss rail PPPs

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

The meeting is a prelude to the framing of a public private partnership policy for the railways.

This is why Maruti is No 1 in India!

This is why Maruti is No 1 in India!

Rediff.com23 May 2016

7 Maruti models among top 10 best selling passenger vehicles in April

Of regional development and inclusive growth

Of regional development and inclusive growth

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

A lasting solution to poverty and backwardness cannot avoid focussing on poorer regions.

Avatar makes history; crosses $1billion in 3 weeks

Avatar makes history; crosses $1billion in 3 weeks

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

Avatar now ranks number four among the top global grossers of all time.

Hyundai joins Maruti in 400,000 sales club

Hyundai joins Maruti in 400,000 sales club

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

It plans to increase India sales by a tenth, helped largely by launches next year

25 killed in blast on Shia procession in Karachi

25 killed in blast on Shia procession in Karachi

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

A suicide bomber targeted the Muslim Shia Ashura procession killing at least 15 people and injuring 40 others in a sectarian hit in Karachi, marking a bloody start of the holiest day of Muharram.

When it's cheaper to create Mumbai in Sri Lanka

When it's cheaper to create Mumbai in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

Shooting in Sri Lanka costs one-fourth of that in India, has one-tenth of the headaches, looks like Indians and the country can easily form the background for an Indian story.

Why it's cheaper to create Mumbai in Sri Lanka

Why it's cheaper to create Mumbai in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

The country is an old hand at pitching for international productions.

Amarnath Yatra suspended due to incessant rains

Amarnath Yatra suspended due to incessant rains

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Amarnath Yatra was on Friday suspended on Baltal and Pahalgam routes due to incessant rainfall since Thursday night.

Sports Shorts: Muhammad sets 400m hurdles world record

Sports Shorts: Muhammad sets 400m hurdles world record

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Dilshan ton leads Sri Lanka's fightback

Dilshan ton leads Sri Lanka's fightback

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Tillakaratne Dilshan smashed his tenth Test century to lead Sri Lanka's fightback against India on Day 2 of the first Test, in Ahmedabad, on Tuesday. Dilshan dominated proceedings on the second day with a quick 112 from 133 deliveries, inclusive of 12 boundaries, as Sri Lanka reached 275 for three in 70 overs at stumps.

Hamilton on US GP pole with fifth F1 title in sight

Hamilton on US GP pole with fifth F1 title in sight

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

Lewis Hamilton took a big step towards clinching his fifth Formula One title after putting his Mercedes on pole position at the U.S. Grand Prix on Saturday with Ferrari rival Sebastian Vettel starting fifth.

10 years after Kargil, Bofors upgrade hangs fire

10 years after Kargil, Bofors upgrade hangs fire

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

On the tenth anniversary of the Kargil conflict, the gun that did so much to facilitate that victory -- the 155 mm Bofors FH-77B -- could be staring at a major setback. With India's artillery modernisation programme already stalled, the plan to refurbish and upgrade India's old 155 mm FH-77B Bofors guns also seems headed for failure.

Statistical highlights: 1st Test, Day II

Statistical highlights: 1st Test, Day II

Rediff.com19 Mar 2009

Statistical highlights after the second day's play of the first cricket Test between India and New Zealand in Hamilton on Thursday.

Corus Chess: Anand lucky to beat Shirov

Corus Chess: Anand lucky to beat Shirov

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

World champion Viswanathan Anand ended his long chain of draws with a lucky victory over Spaniard Alexei Shirov in the tenth round of the 'A' group of the Corus chess tournament in Wijk Aan Zee.

9 times when Aishwarya rolled her eyes at us!

9 times when Aishwarya rolled her eyes at us!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan loves to make eyes at the camera, obviously.