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Will Ravneet Gill manage to 'save' Yes Bank?

Will Ravneet Gill manage to 'save' Yes Bank?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Enjoying the backing of the regulator, Gill has identified the core problems, ring-fenced the banks from "influencers" and is in the process of building a new team. Now, he needs to play a Vikram Pandit for YES Bank, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Infosys vs Murthy fight gets murkier

Infosys vs Murthy fight gets murkier

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Junking Murthy's claims, Infosys said the board did all it could to look into whistle-blower complaints of corporate governance lapses, particularly those related to acquisition of Panaya.

Are farmers in India and China losing the plot?

Are farmers in India and China losing the plot?

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Lack of literacy is compromising the ability of farmers in India and China, two of the world's most populous countries with the smallest farm size, to raise productivity without losing soil fertility, says Kunal Bose.

Sedition case: Hardik remanded in police custody till Oct 23

Sedition case: Hardik remanded in police custody till Oct 23

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

A local court on Tuesday night remanded the Patel quota agitation leader Hardik Patel in police custody till October 23 in connection with the sedition case against him for allegedly instigating a Patel youth to kill policemen.

Sai's Take: Rajiv attack: Modi desperate?

Sai's Take: Rajiv attack: Modi desperate?

Rediff.com7 May 2019

'Does the BJP opening up a new assault on Rajiv Gandhi indicate that the BJP's internal calculations are pointing to the election results not going as it hoped, and hence a sign of desperation?' asks Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Rs 6 lakh crore unaccounted cash will be back: BJP

Rs 6 lakh crore unaccounted cash will be back: BJP

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

A BJP leader said the money would be spent on welfare schemes for the poor, modernising of defence forces, and improving schools.

Baghdadi is dead, but what about the rest of ISIS?

Baghdadi is dead, but what about the rest of ISIS?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

'Should the new ISIS leadership opt for a consolidation, the Afghan-Pakistan border would be an attractive place,' warns Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

Did Parasite deserve all those Oscars?

Did Parasite deserve all those Oscars?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Parasite's razor-sharp characterisations ensure that the picture is thoroughly entertaining though it falls short of greatness, declares Sreehari Nair.

People have made up their minds to throw out Siddaramaiah: Shah

People have made up their minds to throw out Siddaramaiah: Shah

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

"The people of Karnataka have made up their minds to throw out the Siddaramaiah government. They are disappointed with it on many fronts, with corruption being the main issue. The relationship between corruption and Congress party is akin to water and fish," Shah said.

'Judicial reform isn't a political issue yet'

'Judicial reform isn't a political issue yet'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

'It is the common people, not lawyers and judges, who are the stakeholders of the judiciary.'

Won't talk to separatists about Kashmir: Government tells SC

Won't talk to separatists about Kashmir: Government tells SC

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi made it clear that the government would come to the negotiating table only if the recognised parties participate in the dialogue and not the separatist elements.

The Rediff Review: Satta

The Rediff Review: Satta

Rediff.com7 Feb 2003

Finally, some good news for small car buyers!

Finally, some good news for small car buyers!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The models from Hyundai and Maruti, which might go on sale in October 2018 and February 2019, respectively, are set to revive a segment that had lost sheen to the compact SUV segment, lately

Sena tells Owaisi to pursue his Muslim quota demands in Pakistan

Sena tells Owaisi to pursue his Muslim quota demands in Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Hitting out at AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, Shiv Sena on Tuesday said that the minority leader should go to Pakistan and try his antics there.

Should retired bureaucrats be regulators?

Should retired bureaucrats be regulators?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2003

They bring grassroots knowledge to the job, but the question of accountability is a sticking point\n\n\n\n

Rahul is de facto Cong chief, he should become de jure: Ramesh

Rahul is de facto Cong chief, he should become de jure: Ramesh

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

"Rahul Gandhi is de facto Congress chief but he should become de jure" and make the party battle ready without waiting for anti-incumbency to build up against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, senior party leader Jairam Ramesh said.

BJP MP Vijay Sankeshwar quits party

BJP MP Vijay Sankeshwar quits party

Rediff.com28 May 2003

Sankeshwar, who represent the Dharwad north constituency, has decided to float a regional political outfit.

Corporates-politicians nexus can be toxic

Corporates-politicians nexus can be toxic

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

'Rather than encouraging transparency, the opacity of electoral bonds adds to the murkiness,' argues Amit Tandon.

BJP needs killer instinct

BJP needs killer instinct

Rediff.com9 Jun 2004

Kumble exit seen as triumph for player power

Kumble exit seen as triumph for player power

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar said the episode would send out the wrong message as the Board of Control for Cricket in India sets about finding Anil Kumble's successor.

Pak media blasts govt for using terror groups as instruments of foreign policy

Pak media blasts govt for using terror groups as instruments of foreign policy

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

"The world, which includes our brotherly friends (China and Saudi Arabia) whom the foreign minister (Khawaja Asif) thanked in a prematurely triumphant tweet on Tuesday, is not impressed with what they see as this country's continued intransigence," the Dawn said in a stinging editorial, criticising the policies of the government, especially the powerful military.

A textile tycoon who also spins dreams

A textile tycoon who also spins dreams

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Despite presiding over scores of factories in what is today India's largest garment exporter with 105,000 employees, Ahuja is a modest man with much to be immodest about. He tells Rahul Jacob that the government needs a free trade agreement with Europe fast to ensure a level-playing field with Bangladesh and Vietnam.

Glimpses! The magic of Nazareth

Glimpses! The magic of Nazareth

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

The Old City of Nazareth in Israel is an ancient hub that is being rightfully revived, says Jael Silliman.

Valvoline plans auto care chain

Valvoline plans auto care chain

Rediff.com6 Feb 2004

F-1 back on AP track

F-1 back on AP track

Rediff.com31 Jan 2004

The Andhra Government disclosed a letter from the Formula One chief who wrote he had not contacted any other party in India.

Rio Olympics: American Armstrong wins third straight time trial cycling gold

Rio Olympics: American Armstrong wins third straight time trial cycling gold

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Veteran American Kristin Armstrong claimed a third consecutive road time trial gold to deny former Russian doper Olga Zabelinskaya what would have been a controversial triumph on a rain-soaked course at the Rio Games on Wednesday.

'I am unable to fund my party's campaign'

'I am unable to fund my party's campaign'

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Former PM H D Deve Gowda on his party's prospects in the coming elections.

Country will be ruined with riots if Modi becomes PM: Mayawati

Country will be ruined with riots if Modi becomes PM: Mayawati

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

Asking people to refrain from voting in favour of the saffron party, BSP supremo Mayawati on Thursday alleged that if the Bharatiya Janata Party came into power and Narendra Modi became the prime minister, the country would "stand ruined" with communal riots.

Crime Capital

Crime Capital

Rediff.com3 Nov 2003

How England plan to nullify India's spin wizard Kuldeep

How England plan to nullify India's spin wizard Kuldeep

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

The young left-arm spinner has been the key performer for India with the ball, picking up nine wickets in the two matches so far.

French president can bless his lucky stars, again, as 'Les Bleus' win World Cup

French president can bless his lucky stars, again, as 'Les Bleus' win World Cup

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

It looks like Emmanuel Macron just got lucky again.

The heroes who are saving India's schools

The heroes who are saving India's schools

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

They are trying to better the country's education system.

Is Hamilton better than Schumacher by miles?

Is Hamilton better than Schumacher by miles?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Lewis Hamilton has competed with Alonso, Raikkonen, Button, Rosberg, Schumacher and Vettel, champions all of them, and he has come out on top.

We invite investors, but don't open doors: Deepak Parekh

We invite investors, but don't open doors: Deepak Parekh

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

As a consensus remains elusive on key economic policies like foreign investment norms, industry leader Deepak Parekh has said India's FDI policy is akin to 'inviting guests over to our house, but not opening the door'.

Now, a negative post against the TDP may land you in jail

Now, a negative post against the TDP may land you in jail

Rediff.com16 Apr 2017

Taking a serious view of the "growing criticism" of the party and the government, TDP general secretary and state Information Technology Minister Nara Lokesh has asked his fellow leaders to initiate criminal action against those "tarnishing our image".

Is India really heading the Pakistan way?

Is India really heading the Pakistan way?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

India's majoritarian regime is now making a dangerously fast-paced move towards theocracy, like its western counterpart did a few decades ago, warns Mohammad Sajjad.