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World's 10 best cities to live in

World's 10 best cities to live in

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Melbourne is the world's best city to live in.

There is no corruption in football, reckons FIFA chief Blatter

There is no corruption in football, reckons FIFA chief Blatter

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

"If there are people who don't like the organisation or don't like me, they will realise they have been wrong... they will realise that."

Sahara's The Plaza 2nd most popular hotel for the uber-rich

Sahara's The Plaza 2nd most popular hotel for the uber-rich

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

here are around 495,000 multi-millionaires worldwide (as on June 2014).

FIFA exco member wants ethics investigation into World Cup bids made public

FIFA exco member wants ethics investigation into World Cup bids made public

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

The public has a "full right to know" the contents of the ethics investigation into the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, FIFA executive committee member Prince Ali bin Al Hussein of Jordan said.

Qatar reject suggestions 2022 World Cup may be moved

Qatar reject suggestions 2022 World Cup may be moved

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

The 2022 soccer World Cup will be held in Qatar despite doubts raised by a German FIFA executive committee member because of extreme heat in the desert state, local organisers said on Monday.

World's 10 most expensive cities

World's 10 most expensive cities

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Singapore retains the title of the world's most expensive city.

Global billionaire population to cross 3,800 by 2020

Global billionaire population to cross 3,800 by 2020

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

There is one billionaire for every three million people on the planet.

World's 10 best cities to live in

World's 10 best cities to live in

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Vienna is the world's best city to live in.

Swiss watch industry sees no threat from Apple Watch

Swiss watch industry sees no threat from Apple Watch

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Apple Inc's iPod upended the music industry, and its iPhone knocked Nokia off its smartphone perch, but Swiss watch makers breezily dismissed warnings that the technology giant's new wristwatch gadget could do something similar to them.

Vistara launch may get delayed by a couple of months

Vistara launch may get delayed by a couple of months

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

The airline, which is slated to get its first Airbus A-320 soon, had earlier announced plans to start operations in October.

Former F1 champion Schumacher leaves hospital for home

Former F1 champion Schumacher leaves hospital for home

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Michael Schumacher left hospital to continue his recovery at home but the former Formula One champion faces "a long and difficult road ahead" after his skiing accident last year, a statement said on Tuesday.

Indian on the outside, Swedish on the inside

Indian on the outside, Swedish on the inside

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Born and abandoned in Mumbai, reborn in Sweden, Erika Sandberg says she is Indian on the outside but feels Swedish on the inside. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel narrates her tale.

Infosys to buy California's Panaya for $200 mn

Infosys to buy California's Panaya for $200 mn

Rediff.com17 Feb 2015

First acquisition under Sikka's plan of buying technologies for tomorrow

The Blatter, Platini bans: What FIFA says

The Blatter, Platini bans: What FIFA says

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Here is the full text of the statement issued by FIFA on Monday detailing the suspension of FIFA President Sepp Blatter and European soccer boss Michel Platini for eight years.

Bolt breaks 10 seconds under roof in Warsaw

Bolt breaks 10 seconds under roof in Warsaw

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

The Jamaican clocked 9.98 seconds into a slight breeze at the Kamila Skolimowska Memorial in front of a 20,000 crowd on a new track laid down the side of the infield.

Comparing FIFA to the Mafia is 'almost insulting to the Mafia': US Senator

Comparing FIFA to the Mafia is 'almost insulting to the Mafia': US Senator

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Senators call for reforms of US soccer body at FIFA corruption hearing

Tata group to gain from change in Navi Mumbai airport rules

Tata group to gain from change in Navi Mumbai airport rules

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Firms are still barred from holding board positions in the special purpose vehicle that will develop the airport.

Meet the 4 candidates bidding for FIFA presidency...

Meet the 4 candidates bidding for FIFA presidency...

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Sepp Blatter, Luis Figo, Michael van Praag and Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein have bid to stand for FIFA president.

Germany eyes 1.5 mln Indian tourists by 2020

Germany eyes 1.5 mln Indian tourists by 2020

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Around 50 per cent are business travellers, while the rest are mainly MICE

Swiss banks lose sheen among Indians as secrecy ends

Swiss banks lose sheen among Indians as secrecy ends

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

With the Swiss government showing eagerness to help India trace suspected black money hoarders, banks based in Switzerland appear to be losing traction among the wealthy Indian clients and could not get much business commitments during the just-ended WEF summit.

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.

Union slams FIFA and demands player involvement in reforms

Union slams FIFA and demands player involvement in reforms

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

The general secretary of the world players' union FIFPro has blasted FIFA.

Reasons why Swiss franc's loss will be gold's gain

Reasons why Swiss franc's loss will be gold's gain

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

Swiss National Bank shocked the currency markets on Thursday by abolishing their currency -- franc's three year-old cap of 1.20 per euro

No longer so secret, Swiss banks look to expand after purge

No longer so secret, Swiss banks look to expand after purge

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

There are still bumps in the road ahead for Swiss banks.

Jordan's Prince Ali to challenge Blatter, Champagne for FIFA presidency

Jordan's Prince Ali to challenge Blatter, Champagne for FIFA presidency

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

'I am seeking the presidency of FIFA because I believe it is time to shift the focus away from administrative controversy and back to sport' 'The world game deserves a world-class governing body -- an International Federation that is a service organisation and a model of ethics, transparency and good governance'

Indian money in Swiss banks falls by over 10% to Rs 12,615 cr

Indian money in Swiss banks falls by over 10% to Rs 12,615 cr

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

This is the 2nd lowest amount of funds held by Indians.

FIFA's Blatter, Valcke hire top US lawyers for corruption probe

FIFA's Blatter, Valcke hire top US lawyers for corruption probe

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

FIFA president Sepp Blatter and its secretary general Jerome Valcke have both hired high-powered US lawyers to represent them as a corruption probe roils soccer's global governing body.

Top official leaves FIFA; EU urges Blatter to go NOW!

Top official leaves FIFA; EU urges Blatter to go NOW!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

FIFA's director of communications Walter de Gregorio is to resign after making a joke on television.

Take a look at the FIFA that Blatter built

Take a look at the FIFA that Blatter built

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Under Blatter, FIFA has handed its development money out strategically. Members of FIFA with only tiny populations have often received as much in grant money as those with massive populations.

Scandal hit FIFA suspends bidding for 2026 World Cup

Scandal hit FIFA suspends bidding for 2026 World Cup

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Scandal-plagued FIFA postponed the bidding for the right to host the 2026 World Cup.

IN PICS: 15 HOTTEST holiday destinations for 2012

IN PICS: 15 HOTTEST holiday destinations for 2012

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

TripAdvisor reveals the destinations travellers are increasingly talking about.

Indian middle class is 24 million, not 264 million: Credit Suisse

Indian middle class is 24 million, not 264 million: Credit Suisse

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

The Credit Suisse report has estimated the middle class on the basis of their wealth rather than their income, says Prachi Salve ' IndiaSpend.

FIFA's Blatter faces division and suspicion as fifth term begins

FIFA's Blatter faces division and suspicion as fifth term begins

Rediff.com30 May 2015

FIFA President Sepp Blatter began his fifth term at the helm of football's governing body on Saturday facing the daunting task of restoring public faith in an organisation tainted by allegations of corruption and deeply divided over his re-election.

US led FIFA probe should not harm expected 2026 bid: analysts

US led FIFA probe should not harm expected 2026 bid: analysts

Rediff.com29 May 2015

America's chances of hosting the 2026 World Cup are not likely to be hurt by a US led corruption investigation that has ensnared key figures in FIFA, world soccer's governing body, analysts said on Thursday.

'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'

RJio may start 4G service with about 45k towers: Credit Suisse

RJio may start 4G service with about 45k towers: Credit Suisse

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd is expected to use between 30,000 and 45,000 mobile towers when it starts offering 4G services in the third or fourth quarter of this financial year, according to Credit Suisse.

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.

'Get out', world media tells Blatter!

'Get out', world media tells Blatter!

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Here is a look at how foreign media has reacted to this news.

Flustered FIFA officials shut down media conference

Flustered FIFA officials shut down media conference

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Flustered FIFA officials shut down a media conference in New Zealand on Thursday after being inundated with questions about the sport's latest scandal.

Soccer sponsors dismayed by FIFA corruption allegations

Soccer sponsors dismayed by FIFA corruption allegations

Rediff.com28 May 2015

World Cup sponsors are in an awkward position, experts said, because they are under pressure from consumers to distance themselves from any corruption, but such sponsorships are lucrative in the long term.