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Data protection norms in EU to hurt Indian IT sector: Nasscom

Data protection norms in EU to hurt Indian IT sector: Nasscom

Rediff.com12 Jan 2014

Even as outsourcing demand from Europe revives after the debt crisis, data protection regulations in the region governing trans-border data flows could hurt the $108 billion Indian IT-ITeS industry.

FA Cup PHOTOS: Townsend helps Spurs take advantage

FA Cup PHOTOS: Townsend helps Spurs take advantage

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Tottenham Hotspur needed a 73rd-minute Andros Townsend penalty to end the dogged resistance of visiting third tier Sheffield United and secure a 1-0 lead in their League Cup semi-final first leg on Wednesday.

Modi's 'historic' visit to Israel begins on July 4

Modi's 'historic' visit to Israel begins on July 4

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Modi's visit is aimed at commemorating 25 years of establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

Magical goal sees Iraq beat Jordan 1-0 at Asian Cup

Magical goal sees Iraq beat Jordan 1-0 at Asian Cup

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

A magical goal from midfielder Yaser Kasim gave Iraq a crucial 1-0 win over a 10-man Jordan in the Asian Cup on Monday.

Tri-nation: Australia beat West Indies to claim series

Tri-nation: Australia beat West Indies to claim series

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

A match-winning three-wicket bowling stint by Mitchell Marsh lifted Australia to a convincing victory by 58 runs against West Indies in the final of the triangular One-day international (ODI) series in Barbados on Sunday.

Mulayam flags off yatra to convert 17 OBCs to SC

Mulayam flags off yatra to convert 17 OBCs to SC

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

The move is directed at strengthening Samajwadi Party's weakening hold over a section of the OBCs, who have traditionally remained the most deprived lot. Sharat Pradhan reports

Advance tax: SBI pays 23% more at Rs 1,794 cr

Advance tax: SBI pays 23% more at Rs 1,794 cr

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

SBI, LIC and HDFC, have showed double digit growth.

Under-17 World Cup: Germany beat Guinea, reach round of 16

Under-17 World Cup: Germany beat Guinea, reach round of 16

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Jan-Fiete Arp (8th minute), Nicolas Kuehn (62nd) and Sahverdi Cetin (90+2) netted for the winners, while Ibrahima Soumah got the lone goal for Guinea in the 26th minute in the final Group C match at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium.

Messi and Argentina at risk of not qualifying for 2018 FIFA World Cup

Messi and Argentina at risk of not qualifying for 2018 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

Summary of the South American World Cup qualifiers played on Thursday

The IPL has become boring!

The IPL has become boring!

Rediff.com23 May 2016

For days now, the fan has sat in front of the telly every night hoping to see an IPL contest that would leave the nerves jangling. Instead, he is served an insipid display that forces him to slumber the evening away, says Dhruv Munjal.

The 19 year old who may be Dhoni's successor

The 19 year old who may be Dhoni's successor

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

Much like Dhoni, Pant is an aggressive ball-belter who keeps wickets. But he will require enormous work on his keeping if he is to reach anywhere close to Dhoni's absurdly high standards, notes Dhruv Munjal.

How about Alia and Bhumi together in a movie?

How about Alia and Bhumi together in a movie?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Savouring Spielberg's fierce, fine movie; salivating over MAMI's line-up; gobbling a Shrek cake; visualising a desi Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants with Alia, Bhumi and more in Sukanya Verma's Super Filmi Week.

Shashi Kapoor: The quiet showman

Shashi Kapoor: The quiet showman

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Shashi Kapoor, the star who made us laugh, romance and cry, passed into the ages on December 4. We look back at the often underrated actor, who reinvested all his earnings as an actor into making films and keeping the theatre he established, Prithvi Theatre, alive.

IPL PHOTOS: Bhuvneshwar, Warner help Hyderabad demolish Gujarat

IPL PHOTOS: Bhuvneshwar, Warner help Hyderabad demolish Gujarat

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

David Warner's power-packed performance complemented by excellent death bowling from Bhuvneshwar Kumar enabled Sunrisers Hyderabad record an emphatic 10-wicket victory over Gujarat Lions, in a lopsided Indian Premier League encounter, in Rajkot, on Thursday.

'For me T20 is just about slamming and bashing the ball'

'For me T20 is just about slamming and bashing the ball'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

McCullum has brought a lot of excitement to the game and now as part of the newly formed Gujarat Lions outfit, he looks forward to helping the Suresh Raina-led team make their mark in the Indian Premier League.

Review: Walking With Dinosaurs is a lazy attempt at filmmaking

Review: Walking With Dinosaurs is a lazy attempt at filmmaking

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

Walking With Dinosaurs has nothing new to offer, feels Paloma Sharma.

CLT20: Holders Mumbai Indians out; Knights and Lions make the cut

CLT20: Holders Mumbai Indians out; Knights and Lions make the cut

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Defending champions Mumbai Indians paid the price for an indifferent showing and crashed out of the Champions League T20 after being beaten by New Zealand's Northern Knights by six wickets in the final qualifying round match in Raipur, on Tuesday.

Is Coke biting off more mango than it can chew?

Is Coke biting off more mango than it can chew?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

With Maaza, which already has the biggest share in mango beverages in the Indian market, Coke is betting on a winning horse, say experts.

Climate action plans of poorest nations to cost $1 trillion

Climate action plans of poorest nations to cost $1 trillion

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Climate action plans of poorest nations to cost $1 trillion.

'I won this at the 'last ever' Golden Globes'

'I won this at the 'last ever' Golden Globes'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

'Once, when I was standing around on the set one day, whining about something -- you know we were gonna work through supper or the long hours or whatever, Tommy Lee Jones said to me, 'Isn't it such a privilege, Meryl, just to be an actor? Yeah, it is, and we have to remind each other of the privilege and the responsibility of the act of empathy. We should all be very proud of the work Hollywood honours here tonight.'

How Maruti is racing ahead in a slow track

How Maruti is racing ahead in a slow track

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Seven auto companies lost share in the current year because of different reasons.

Gandhi's prized possessions to be auctioned in UK

Gandhi's prized possessions to be auctioned in UK

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Over 60 of Mahatma Gandhi's most prized possessions, including a 'charkha' he used in Yerwada Jail during the 'Quit India Movement', will go under the hammer at a leading British auction house on November 5.

IT cos nervous as Trump gets ready to sign outsourcing killer

IT cos nervous as Trump gets ready to sign outsourcing killer

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Trump to sign an executive order aimed at achieving a more skills-based and merit-based immigration system.

'We refuse to be bullied into silence'

'We refuse to be bullied into silence'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

MUST READ: The speech Nayantara Sahgal was not allowed to give.

Is it fair to nudge household savers through policies?

Is it fair to nudge household savers through policies?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

'We are probably working with flawed data on household finance.'

Never took any favours from government, claims Gujarat CM's daughter

Never took any favours from government, claims Gujarat CM's daughter

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

The state Bharatiya Janata Party unit also came out in support of Anar accusing the Congress of trying to malign the chief minister and her daughter by levelling allegations against them.

Time for Virat to step down as RCB captain?

Time for Virat to step down as RCB captain?

Rediff.com7 May 2018

'He has been RCB's leader since 2013 and RCB's best performance under him has been runners up in 2016.' 'In 2013 and 2014, RCB didn't reach the Playoffs stage.' 'In 2015 it reached that stage.' 'In 2017, RCB didn't go beyond the league stage.' 'Sometimes, a change at the top leads to a change in a team's fortunes,' says Sudhir Bisht.

With social media came the decline of civility

With social media came the decline of civility

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

The effects of creating 'baiting crowds' on social media, and their use by politicians, have diluted the civilising processes of parliamentary democracy, says Deepak Lal.

IPL 9: 7 memorable moments from Week 3

IPL 9: 7 memorable moments from Week 3

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Aruneel Sadadekar/Rediff.com lists seven memorable moments from the week gone by in IPL 9.

How political parties are wooing voters via social media

How political parties are wooing voters via social media

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

The election tamasha that was successfully taken online by the BJP during the 2014 general elections is playing out in a bigger avatar, reports Sanjay Jog

How political parties are wooing voters via social media

How political parties are wooing voters via social media

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

The election tamasha that was successfully taken online by the BJP during the 2014 general elections is playing out in a bigger avatar, reports Sanjay Jog

Football Briefs: 'Wenger should leave Arsenal at the end of season'

Football Briefs: 'Wenger should leave Arsenal at the end of season'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright has launched a scathing attack on the club's manager Arsene Wenger, saying he could not make a case for the Frenchman to extend his reign beyond this season.

Convenience, safety or discount? The dilemma of how to pay your bills

Convenience, safety or discount? The dilemma of how to pay your bills

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

A mobile wallet may offer discounts but allows transactions of limited amounts. And, while a bank app or internet account allows larger transactions, it might be less convenient

From an industrial hub to a model village: Nandigram's success story

From an industrial hub to a model village: Nandigram's success story

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Nandigram today is a conglomeration of model villages fenced by its greenery.

Obamas get a crash course on Indian culture

Obamas get a crash course on Indian culture

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

The Obamas got a glimpse of Indian culture and ethos at Rajpath on Monday

India's two-speed inflation strains country's indebted companies

India's two-speed inflation strains country's indebted companies

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Total debt for listed Indian companies excluding financials fell only 4 per cent to $368 billion in the year ended in March 2015.

'Every single child matters, every single childhood matters'

'Every single child matters, every single childhood matters'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Kailash Satyarthi, co-winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, in front of packed crowd made a rousing speech asking every person to come together and set our children free. He honoured those who came before him and also said that he accepted this honour on behalf of all the martyrs and activists in India. Here's the transcript of his moving acceptance speech.

10 takeaways from IndiGo's prospectus

10 takeaways from IndiGo's prospectus

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Despite having started at least a decade later than Jet Airways, IndiGo accounts for the lion's share in the domestic market

With momentum on their side, confident RCB to challenge Gujarat for final berth

With momentum on their side, confident RCB to challenge Gujarat for final berth

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Powered by in-form, inspirational leader in Virat Kohli, Royal Challengers Bangalore would look to inch closer to a maiden Indian Premier League title triumph when they take on table-toppers Gujarat Lions in the Qualifier I, in Bengaluru on Tuesday.

Why LIC buying 30% of IDBI Bank is bad news

Why LIC buying 30% of IDBI Bank is bad news

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

'LIC's proposed investment will come out of what is technically called the 'policyholders funds'.' 'As the name implies, these monies belong to policyholders; that is, you, me and 25 crore others who have taken a total of 30 crore policies from LIC.' 'It is not the government's or LIC's money to play poker with,' says S Muralidharan, former managing director, BNP Paribas.