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Large Indian IT firms may steal a march over global peers to clinch deals

Large Indian IT firms may steal a march over global peers to clinch deals

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Around 1,680 deals worth over $80 billion will be renewed next year. Among Indian vendors, Infosys, TCS, and HCL Technologies are better placed to see a higher growth rate in 2020.

PHOTOS: It's a mad, mad world!

PHOTOS: It's a mad, mad world!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

We live in a wonderfully weird world and here's the proof!

Now, microchip that mimics human brain

Now, microchip that mimics human brain

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

No computer works as efficiently as the human brain -- so much so that building an artificial brain is the goal of many scientists, researchers said.

Get all the football transfer news right here!

Get all the football transfer news right here!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Valencia sign Kondogbia on loan from Inter

FIFA election to go ahead but Blatter told to stay away

FIFA election to go ahead but Blatter told to stay away

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

World soccer's governing body FIFA will proceed with an election to pick a new president on Friday to replace the disgraced Sepp Blatter and vote on a set of reforms aimed at restoring its credibility after the worst graft scandal in its history.

Two Americas football bosses arrested as FIFA corruption scandal deepens

Two Americas football bosses arrested as FIFA corruption scandal deepens

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Switzerland's Federal Office of Justice (FOJ) named the men as Alfredo Hawit of Honduras, acting president of the CONCACAF federation and a FIFA vice-president, and Juan Angel Napout of Paraguay, head of the South American football federation CONMEBOL. CONCACAF administers football in North and Central America and the Caribbean.

Chopra misses bronze by a whisker in Diamond League Final

Chopra misses bronze by a whisker in Diamond League Final

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

The 20-year-old Indian, who was competing in the season's Diamond League Series Finale just three days after winning Asian Games gold in Jakarta, sent the spear to a best distance of 85.73m to end at fourth position in the eight-man event.

How football looks to liven up empty stands amid coronavirus

How football looks to liven up empty stands amid coronavirus

Rediff.com13 May 2020

From cardboard cut-outs of real fans to an app allowing supporters to influence the volume of noise piped into stadiums, people are developing ideas for how to put some matchday atmosphere back into the stadiums -- though whether their ideas are accepted is a different matter.

Burman's Swiss account had money from unknown entities

Burman's Swiss account had money from unknown entities

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Former Dabur director gave sketchy details of investors and his employer after two years of tax summons.

Russia sees no threat to World Cup, Valcke says plans on track

Russia sees no threat to World Cup, Valcke says plans on track

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko said on Wednesday he saw no threat to Russia hosting the World Cup in 2018 and that its successful bid to host the tournament was in line with the law.

FIFA to hold extraordinary exco in July to discuss election dates

FIFA to hold extraordinary exco in July to discuss election dates

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

FIFA will hold an extraordinary executive committee meeting in July to discuss dates for the presidential election which will choose a replacement for Sepp Blatter, soccer's governing body said on Wednesday.

Football: Maradona autopsy shows no drink or illegal drugs

Football: Maradona autopsy shows no drink or illegal drugs

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

The autopsy, which was based on blood and urine samples and released by the Buenos Aires Scientific Police, said Maradona had problems with his kidneys, heart and lungs.

Chandresh Nigam joins Pru-ICICI MF

Chandresh Nigam joins Pru-ICICI MF

Rediff.com24 Jun 2003

Chandresh Nigam will join Prudential-ICICI MF in July as senior fund manager (equity), and will report to Dileep Madgavkar, vhief investment officer.

'Blatter right man for FIFA top job'

'Blatter right man for FIFA top job'

Rediff.com29 May 2015

- 'FIFA should have a leader with a lot of experience' -'Prince Ali is a good man, I work with him, I was a main supporter in the past, he is like my brother. He has a good future but I think he was in a little bit of a hurry. I think he needed to take the trust of Asia first before he earned the trust of the international community'

Warner's football tsunami warning finally comes true for FIFA

Warner's "football tsunami" warning finally comes true for FIFA

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Almost exactly four years to the day since former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner stood in the lobby of the Baur au Lac hotel and warned FIFA a "football tsunami" was about to hit it, his words have finally came true.

'Market favourble to long term investors'

'Market favourble to long term investors'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2003

From a longer term prospective, while the markets are not as attractive as they were six months back, it would be correct to say that there is reasonable upside for medium to long term investor, said Prashant Jain, head-equities, HDFC Mutual Fund.

Blatter finally leaves home for... Russia

Blatter finally leaves home for... Russia

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Sepp Blatter in Russia on first foreign visit since crisis.

Four of six confederations ready to back Platini for FIFA president

Four of six confederations ready to back Platini for FIFA president

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

As well as UEFA, the continental confederations representing South America (Conmebol), North and Central America and the Caribbean (CONCACAF), and Asia (AFC) have all reportedly told Platini they would back his candidacy for FIFA president. The other two confederations are Africa's CAF and Oceania's OFC.

Who will take charge of FIFA? Kofi Annan or Platini

Who will take charge of FIFA? Kofi Annan or Platini

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Campaigners call for Kofi Annan to take charge of FIFA reform.

The ugly side of the beautiful game

The ugly side of the beautiful game

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

Switzerland extradited a former Costa Rican soccer boss to the United States on Friday and approved the handover of a former South American federation chief to Uruguay in the latest judicial steps in the corruption scandal that has engulfed the sport.

Look who is named Swiss of the Year!!!

Look who is named Swiss of the Year!!!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Suspended world soccer chief Sepp Blatter was named 'Swiss of the Year' on Thursday by a weekly magazine in his native Switzerland, on the same day he appeared before a FIFA ethics committee to face questioning in a corruption scandal.

Where is FIFA president Sepp Blatter?

Where is FIFA president Sepp Blatter?

Rediff.com28 May 2015

The Swiss is out of sight as FIFA corruption scandal deepens

4 Indian cities among the world's cheapest

4 Indian cities among the world's cheapest

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Singapore retained its title as the world's most expensive city for the fourth consecutive year, while Hong Kong remained second, closely followed by Zurich at the 3rd place.

What CBI probe means for Mumbai, Navi Mumbai airports

What CBI probe means for Mumbai, Navi Mumbai airports

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Strangely, a few days after filing the charges, the CBI teams arrived in Hyderabad and Mumbai to raid GVK's offices and found incriminating evidence, a reversal of the normal course of events.

Schnyder, Chakvetadze suffer early exit

Schnyder, Chakvetadze suffer early exit

Rediff.com15 Oct 2008

Patty Schnyder suffered a first round defeat in front of her home fans at the Zurich Open, losing 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 to Czech qualifier Petra Kvitova.

Air travel will cost more in India. Here's why

Air travel will cost more in India. Here's why

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

A loss of revenue from liquor sales will have to be compensated through increased landing and parking charges on airlines, which, in turn, will pass on the cost to flyers.

Kaka on top of the world

Kaka on top of the world

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

AC Milan playmaker Kaka added to his remarkable haul of trophies and titles on Monday when he was named FIFA World Player 2007.

Is India-born Gulati in line for BIG FIFA post?

Is India-born Gulati in line for BIG FIFA post?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

The victory celebration over, new FIFA president Gianni Infantino's first major decision in charge of the troubled world football organisation will be to appoint a secretary general, effectively a chief executive, to run day-to-day operations.

Sports Shorts: World champ Gatlin OK after hamstring scare

Sports Shorts: World champ Gatlin OK after hamstring scare

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday.

1,000 kg of spices, 32 chefs for Modi in Davos

1,000 kg of spices, 32 chefs for Modi in Davos

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

It will be like Ghar ka Swad Davos mein for the PM.

AI shuts down some foreign, local offices to cut costs

AI shuts down some foreign, local offices to cut costs

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

To cut costs, Air India is pruning the number of its foreign and local offices.

FIFA presidential election: Who is voting for whom and why

FIFA presidential election: Who is voting for whom and why

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Prince Ali is standing against Sepp Baltter in Friday's election and although Blatter is strongly favoured to win.

Injured Hingis calls early end to season

Injured Hingis calls early end to season

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

Former world number one Martina Hingis has called an early end to her 2007 season after failing to recover from a string of injuries and health problems.

Jamshedpur hand NEUFC first defeat in landmark game

Jamshedpur hand NEUFC first defeat in landmark game

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

The 2021 men's and women's U-17 European Championships have been cancelled due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, UEFA said on Friday.

This is how Swiss banks plan to woo rich clients

This is how Swiss banks plan to woo rich clients

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

As hundreds of world's rich congregate for the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, many of them have also scheduled meetings with Swiss bankers to devise new strategy for their hidden wealth.

FIFA arrests spur Brazil to probe soccer corruption

FIFA arrests spur Brazil to probe soccer corruption

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Brazilian police began investigating allegations of corruption in its soccer industry on Thursday, prompted by the arrests of top officials at world soccer body FIFA in a US bribery probe.

'These are sad and difficult days for FIFA'

'These are sad and difficult days for FIFA'

Rediff.com29 May 2015

IOC president tells FIFA it's time to clean up its act.

Time for Blatter to go, says former FIFA official

Time for Blatter to go, says former FIFA official

Rediff.com28 May 2015

'The stigma that FIFA is a corrupt body has to be erased once and for all. One fears that will not happen until Sepp Blatter goes'

Interpol suspends 'sports integrity' agreement with FIFA

Interpol suspends 'sports integrity' agreement with FIFA

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Interpol is suspending its 'sports integrity' agreement with FIFA in light of the ongoing investigations .

Why UBS has downgraded Infosys

Why UBS has downgraded Infosys

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Brokerage firm says recovery under Narayana Murthy to take longer than expected; stock dips 3%.