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Iyer enjoys batting when dressing room is nervous

Iyer enjoys batting when dressing room is nervous

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The 24-year-old Iyer played a big role in India's 2-0 series win against the West Indies, ably supporting captain Virat Kohli, who excelled with back- to-back centuries.

10 tips to be successful at work

10 tips to be successful at work

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

Being punctual, saying the right things over the phone and helping your co-worker can help you climb up the success ladder

Review: Vishnuvardhana is entertaining

Review: Vishnuvardhana is entertaining

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

If it's just some entertainment you're looking for, this film is a must-watch for you.

P C Alexander: The skillful trouble shooter

P C Alexander: The skillful trouble shooter

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

Known as a man for all seasons, P C Alexander made a mark as the political adviser, conscience keeper and administrative trouble-shooter to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi who heavily relied on him to tackle tricky situations.

Raghuvansh Singh: An astute lawmaker

Raghuvansh Singh: An astute lawmaker

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

It was under his stewardship of the Union Rural Development Ministry that NREGA, the flagship rural livelihood scheme, was implemented.

RBI may have to change gear on rupee management

RBI may have to change gear on rupee management

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

Following the 11.4 per cent decline in the dollar value of the rupee over barely a quarter, the sharp slump of last week has further complicated an already tricky situation for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

IPL preview: Struggling KKR face Punjab in must-win game

IPL preview: Struggling KKR face Punjab in must-win game

Rediff.com11 May 2018

With 10 points from 11 games, it is a must-win encounter for Dinesh Karthik and his men if they want to keep their play-off chances alive.

Cong candidate against Jagan refuses to contest

Cong candidate against Jagan refuses to contest

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

The ruling Congress in Andhra Pradesh landed in a tricky situation on Thursday after the candidate it chose to field for the Kadapa Lok Sabha by-election refused to participate in the polls. After a desperate search for an ideal candidate, the Congress decided to field Kandula Rajamohan Reddy against YSR Congress president Y S Jaganmohan Reddy in Kadapa, after the former formally joined the party on Thursday afternoon along with his brother Kandula Sivananda Reddy.

Digvijay Singh: The controversy king

Digvijay Singh: The controversy king

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh is known for his penchant for making drastic statements. His readiness to wade into tricky situations is seen as a costly addiction as it often leaves the party red faced. Instances of Singh retracting his statements and the party distancing itself from them are innumerable. Rediff.com takes a look at some of the remarks made by the Congress leaders that have raised quite a storm in political circles.

'AIFF looking to start U-17 WC camp in August'

'AIFF looking to start U-17 WC camp in August'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

While the venue for the senior national team is fixed, a lot also depends on the state governments as far as organising the camps for the U-16 outfit and U-17 women's side are are concerned.

Sri Lanka eye big win to seal Super 8 berth

Sri Lanka eye big win to seal Super 8 berth

Rediff.com10 Mar 2011

Co-hosts Sri Lanka can seal their place in the knockout stages of the World Cup with a win over Zimbabwe in their penultimate match at the Pallekele stadium in Kandy on Thursday.

Cash-to-GDP ratio could hit 14-15%, the highest since independence

Cash-to-GDP ratio could hit 14-15%, the highest since independence

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

It is a classic case of extremes: The worst contraction in GDP along with the highest-ever levels of cash in the economy; and a severe dent in consumption together with strong growth in bank deposits and digital payments.

Financial planning tips for newly married couples

Financial planning tips for newly married couples

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Managing your finances together through proper planning from this moment on is as crucial as fulfilling your marital vows. InvestmentYogi tells you how and why.

Review: The Oppo Reno 2

Review: The Oppo Reno 2

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

The Oppo Reno 2 offers a balanced mix of design, performance and imaging, says Khalid Anzar.

Kohli all praise for Vihari, bowlers after Windies rout

Kohli all praise for Vihari, bowlers after Windies rout

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Skipper Virat Kohli is impressed with Hanuma Vihari's temperament, as the youngster's self-belief spreads a sense of calm in the dressing room when he is out there in the middle. Vihari was undoubtedly India's find of the West Indies Test series. He emerged the top run-getter with 289 runs that included a century and two half-centuries.

Satyam staff get offers but with 50% pay cut

Satyam staff get offers but with 50% pay cut

Rediff.com27 Jan 2009

Employees of Satyam Computer Services are in a quandary over looking for jobs outside the company. Some admit that consultants are offering them jobs, but at salaries that are almost half their current cost-to-company packages. Many others are running into a dead-end given the poor job market.

Satyam staff get offers but with 50% pay cut

Satyam staff get offers but with 50% pay cut

Rediff.com26 Jan 2009

Employees of Satyam Computer Services are in a quandary over looking for jobs outside the company. Some admit that consultants are offering them jobs, but at salaries that are almost half their current cost-to-company (C-to-C) packages. Many others are running into a dead-end given the poor job market.

Gas supply to Gujarat may dry up

Gas supply to Gujarat may dry up

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

Holding the Centre responsible for putting Gujarat in a tricky situation, state Petrochemicals Minister Saurabh Patel on Monday informed the Assembly that with the scrapping of gas purchase agreements, Gujarat would not be able to get gas from April this year.

Euro: Deschamps bids for captain and coach double

Euro: Deschamps bids for captain and coach double

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Didier Deschamps has let his hair go grey naturally since the last time he picked up a European title 16 years ago. The diminutive Deschamps was never a spectacular player -- a la Zinedine Zidane -- and certainly does not belong to the Jose Mourinho school of coaching with sensational sound bites. But the unglamorous Frenchman with the twangy voice has been instrumental in taking the host nation through to Sunday's Euro 2016 final against Portugal.

How to work under a boss you hate

How to work under a boss you hate

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Life is unpredictable and you may end up working under a boss you hate. But there are ways to make the maximum of this tricky situation says Lakshmi Murthy.

Kings XI Punjab's Finch to miss start of IPL

Kings XI Punjab's Finch to miss start of IPL

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

"There's no chance I'll be missing my wedding," Finch told reporters.

Will venue shift see Paes return to Davis Cup squad?

Will venue shift see Paes return to Davis Cup squad?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

AITA on sticky wicket after shift in venue

Selectors to decide on Ganguly's selection

Selectors to decide on Ganguly's selection

Rediff.com16 Jul 2005

A 15-member team for the tri-series in Sri Lanka is likely to be named on July 18.

I took calculated risks: Dhoni

I took calculated risks: Dhoni

Rediff.com24 Jan 2006

Dhoni rescued the sinking Indian innings from 281 for five with his maiden century.

Yuvraj credits success to Chappell

Yuvraj credits success to Chappell

Rediff.com4 Sep 2005

The hero of India's tri-series victory over Zimbabwe on Sunday said Greg Chappell and his assistant Ian Frazer worked hard on his game.

Ranji diary: Father assigned to plot son's dismissal

Ranji diary: Father assigned to plot son's dismissal

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Has Lad offered any tips to Railways bowlers on how to dismiss Siddhesh?

Worlds: Sindhu, Praneeth in quarters; Kidambi, Prannoy exit

Worlds: Sindhu, Praneeth in quarters; Kidambi, Prannoy exit

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Two-time silver medallist P V Sindhu produced yet another commanding performance as she demolished Beiwen Zhang of United States in straight games to advance to the quarter-finals of the BWF Badminton World Championships.

Raina feels like a debutant again

Raina feels like a debutant again

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Suresh Raina says he was 'hurt' after being dropped from the Indian team despite performing well

Iyer can be regular feature in middle order: Kohli

Iyer can be regular feature in middle order: Kohli

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Shreyas Iyer's superb form in the ODI series against the West Indies has impressed India captain Virat Kohli, prompting him to declare that the Mumbai batsman can be a "regular feature in middle order" if he continues taking responsibility like he did during the third match, in Port of Spain, on Wednesday.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to be the BEST sister

Lessons from Bollywood: How to be the BEST sister

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

There's no way you can survive without your sister!

India have a 'good headache' to deal with going into 2nd Test

India have a 'good headache' to deal with going into 2nd Test

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

'(And) we've got a fourth guy who's a regular opener for India who's not fit (Vijay). We've got all four openers firing now. Shikhar was supposed to go (home) to Melbourne, now he's got a 190 in Galle. So, anything can happen in life'

IPL Governing Council call an emergency meeting on July 19

IPL Governing Council call an emergency meeting on July 19

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

In the aftermath of the two-year suspension imposed on star-studded former two-time champions Chennai Super Kings and 2008 champions Rajasthan Royals from the Indian Premier League, an emergency meeting of the T20 League's Governing Council has been convened in Mumbai on July 19.

Revealed: How the Congress won Karnataka

Revealed: How the Congress won Karnataka

Rediff.com20 May 2018

Rahul Gandhi deliberately kept himself in the background, because he knew he is yet to achieve the stature to talk to a politician as senior as Deve Gowda.

Didn't expect Dhoni to be picked for SA T20Is: Ganguly

Didn't expect Dhoni to be picked for SA T20Is: Ganguly

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

or every elite athlete at the business end of their careers, a situation comes where they have to take a hard call, believes former India captain Sourav Ganguly.

Tokyo Games moved to 2021 as 'light at end of pandemic tunnel'

Tokyo Games moved to 2021 as 'light at end of pandemic tunnel'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Pressure had been building on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and its president, Thomas Bach, with some athletes and sporting bodies angry that a seemingly inevitable decision had taken so long.

Asia Badminton C'ship: Saina seals semi-final spot

Asia Badminton C'ship: Saina seals semi-final spot

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Saina Nehwal continued her consistent run in international circuit, reaching yet another semi-final at the $ 200,000 Asia Badminton Championship, in Wuhan, China, on Friday.

Review: Ribbon is slow, jerky, yet relatable

Review: Ribbon is slow, jerky, yet relatable

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Ribbon fails to leave an impact, feels Urvi Parikh.

Australian Open: Federer has low expectations; Osaka vows to block out negatives

Australian Open: Federer has low expectations; Osaka vows to block out negatives

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

Roger Federer is keeping a lid on expectations.

I can get the best out of the team: Karthik

I can get the best out of the team: Karthik

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

Dinesh Karthik acknowledged that he has an onerous task of replacing a very successful Gautam Gambhir but asserted that he has it in him to steer Kolkata Knight Riders to at least the IPL Play-offs and get the best out of his side.

WADA suspends National Dope Testing Laboratory, Ministry to appeal

WADA suspends National Dope Testing Laboratory, Ministry to appeal

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The WADA investigation found that the sample analysis methods of the NDTL were not upto the mark. The NDTL can appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) in Lausanne in the next 21 days.