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Cong vs Cong: Khurshid calls Sibal 'Doubting Thomases'

Cong vs Cong: Khurshid calls Sibal 'Doubting Thomases'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Some senior Congress leaders including Kapil Sibal have called for introspection after the party's dismal performance in the recently held Bihar assembly polls, after which the ruling National Democratic Alliance returned to power in the state despite the main member of the grand opposition alliance, Rashtriya Janata Dal, putting up a strong show and emerging as the single largest party.

Review: Bioscopewala is a sweet film

Review: Bioscopewala is a sweet film

Rediff.com25 May 2018

'A movie to bring back memories of your innocent, carefree, childhood,' says Prasanna Zore.

How BCCI's often-critcised NCA got Mavi-Nagarkoti up and running in 2 years

How BCCI's often-critcised NCA got Mavi-Nagarkoti up and running in 2 years

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

NCA came into the picture at just the right time to rebuild their bodies and careers.

'Animosity won't lead Kashmir anywhere'

'Animosity won't lead Kashmir anywhere'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

While there was unrest in the rest of the Kashmir valley, the Dal Lake was serene and peaceful.

Liquid-plus funds see negative NAVs

Liquid-plus funds see negative NAVs

Rediff.com15 Oct 2008

Last week was unprecedented in the history of the Indian mutual fund industry-- the net asset values (NAVs) of nearly a dozen liquid-plus funds fell.

Want to be a great investor? Ask these 7 Qs

Want to be a great investor? Ask these 7 Qs

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

In essence, follow the private-equity approach to personal investing and treat each investment decision as if it is a matter of life-or-death, because it is, suggests Avinash Luthria.

Ideal moment for Opposition to strike against Modi

Ideal moment for Opposition to strike against Modi

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

For the first time in seven years the prime minister finds himself at his most vulnerable, observes Virendra Kapoor.

COVID-19: Major decision awaits Modi on May 4

COVID-19: Major decision awaits Modi on May 4

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

Even though he consults chief ministers at regular intervals, the ultimate decision is still his own. He will be blamed, nobody else, if, god forbid, there is a huge spurt in fatalities after the reopening, notes Virendra Kapoor.

Day 4: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 4: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Chen scores world record for massive lead over shocked Hanyu

The dark side to 100% electrification of India

The dark side to 100% electrification of India

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

India has achieved 100 per cent electrical connectivity, but 100 per cent electrification remains a long-drawn task, says Shreya Jai.

Mummy and son hasten Congress's race to extinction

Mummy and son hasten Congress's race to extinction

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Congress members don't want Rahul Gandhi back as party chief. But the problem is that Sonia Gandhi won't have anyone other than her son to take over the Family Firm, notes Virendra Kapoor.

India abstains from voting at UN to condemn activities of Hamas

India abstains from voting at UN to condemn activities of Hamas

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

The resolution failed to be adopted on Thursday as it could not garner two-thirds support in the General Assembly.

Investors redeem $8 bn from emerging market bond, equity funds

Investors redeem $8 bn from emerging market bond, equity funds

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Meanwhile, investors pulled out a record $14.45 billion out of bond funds tracked by EPFR Global, as fears that US monetary policy will tighten in the second half of the year prompted more investors to head for the exits.

Omar freed after 8-month detention, says 'world is different'

Omar freed after 8-month detention, says 'world is different'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Abdullah, who turned 50 on March 10, had spent 232 days in custody since the government announced abrogation of the special status of the erstwhile state on August 5 last year.

Malaysia Airlines offers refunds to fliers after MH17 incident

Malaysia Airlines offers refunds to fliers after MH17 incident

Rediff.com20 Jul 2014

It had already suffered losses amounting to $1.3 billion over the previous three years.

Coronation complete as Biles wins all around gold

Coronation complete as Biles wins all around gold

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Simone Biles' triumph made her the fourth successive American to win the title -- following the successes of Carly Patterson, Nastia Liukin and Gabby Douglas -- which is the longest winning streak by a country in the Olympic discipline.

PHOTOS: Real Madrid, Barcelona dumped out of Cup

PHOTOS: Real Madrid, Barcelona dumped out of Cup

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Real Madrid were dumped out of the Copa del Rey at the quarter-final stage on Thursday after losing 4-3 at home to Real Sociedad, while record 30-times winners Barcelona were sent crashing out of the Copa del Rey in a 1-0 defeat at Athletic Bilbao.

Champions League PIX: Juve through; Bayern demolish Benfica

Champions League PIX: Juve through; Bayern demolish Benfica

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Juventus clinched a place in the Champions League knockout stages when a brilliant Cristiano Ronaldo assist set up Mario Mandzukic to give them a 1-0 win over Valencia on Tuesday.

Pandya-Rahul controversy: 'BCCI should correct the two players, not end their careers'

Pandya-Rahul controversy: 'BCCI should correct the two players, not end their careers'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Pandya, Rahul tender unconditional apology; BCCI members demand SGM

Market mayhem: Investors lose Rs 3 lakh crore

Market mayhem: Investors lose Rs 3 lakh crore

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Adani Ports, BHEL, Tata Motors, ONGC, Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Steel were the top losers.

Dhoni's experience is going to count a lot: Tendulkar

Dhoni's experience is going to count a lot: Tendulkar

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Sachin Tendulkar believes the quality of India's batting is sufficient to make up for the deficiency of left-handed batsmen in the lineup, the cricketing great told Reuters in a wide-ranging interview ahead of the World Cup.

Meet Kavitha Kuruganti, the farmers' champion

Meet Kavitha Kuruganti, the farmers' champion

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Kavitha Kuruganti has been fighting for decades to ensure farmers are respected and get their due from the Indian nation. In order to ensure they don't struggle for a living, she works to ensure sustainable farm livelihoods and farmers' rights.

Investors beware! Save your investments from ruin

Investors beware! Save your investments from ruin

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

When selecting investments, pay attention to potential return, risk and how easily you can exit it.

Mumbai face tricky Kolkata test to stay afloat

Mumbai face tricky Kolkata test to stay afloat

Rediff.com5 May 2018

Mumbai Indians's road to redemption in the Indian Premier League faces another tricky test on Sunday when they host formidable Kolkata Knight Riders in Mumbai.

Rs may hit 70+ levels to the $

Rs may hit 70+ levels to the $

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

RBI is unlikely to stem the slide against the dollar as the greenback is rising rapidly against all currencies in the world.

Coach Kumble reveals why Parthiv was chosen over Pant

Coach Kumble reveals why Parthiv was chosen over Pant

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Rishabh Pant may be the flavour this domestic cricket season but chief coach Anil Kumble feels that Parthiv Patel's experience as well as better "keeping skills" have enabled him to make a comeback into Indian Test side after eight long years. "Parthiv has been really consistent both with his keeping as well as his batting. That's why Parthiv was chosen. Rishabh has certainly shown the exuberance a young cricketer can bring in. He has shown a lot of batting skills. He has obviously got a lot of runs in domestic cricket. But Parthiv was chosen for his keeping skills and his experience," Kumble said on Thursday, giving a peek into his thought process on Patel's selection.

Desperate India set for reshuffle to stay alive in Test series

Desperate India set for reshuffle to stay alive in Test series

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

For the Indian team, the Trent Bridge Test will be their last chance to save the series after being outplayed in the first two Test matches -- by 31 runs Edgbaston and then by an innings and 159 runs at the Lord's.

A strange new world of negative interest rates

A strange new world of negative interest rates

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Sweden has the world's highest negative rate.

'Our choices will shape the markets'

'Our choices will shape the markets'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

The Budget has to provide for capex on roads, railways, defence and other infrastructure sectors.

25 years of private sector MF:The 3 crucial pillars!

25 years of private sector MF:The 3 crucial pillars!

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Over the past 25 years the MF industry has come a long way. Geographic reach has increased, many more customers have been added, more channels have been opened up and the product basket is full.

India's gold obsession needs a correction

India's gold obsession needs a correction

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

India's gold obsession needs a correction.

IPL: Chennai lock horns with Mumbai in high-voltage summit clash

IPL: Chennai lock horns with Mumbai in high-voltage summit clash

Rediff.com23 May 2015

Two-time former champions and the most consistent team of the season, Chennai Super Kings will lock horns with late bloomers Mumbai Indians in a high-voltage Indian Premier League summit clash in Kolkata, bringing the 47-day T20 extravaganza to a relatively controversy-free end.

Review: Manchester by the Sea is bruising

Review: Manchester by the Sea is bruising

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

The film's genius is not in its ability to provide answers. Rather, it expands our empathy and forces us to locate the sublime within the unbearable, says Vikram Johri.

ULIPs vs MFs: Where should you invest?

ULIPs vs MFs: Where should you invest?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

While there's tax arbitrage advantage in ULIPs now, experts say investors should prefer mutual funds for long-term savings.

Football Extras: Chelsea fan denies Sterling abuse was racist

Football Extras: Chelsea fan denies Sterling abuse was racist

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

How England's young lions match up with the heroes of 1990

How England's young lions match up with the heroes of 1990

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

England's World Cup 2018 team, and remarkable similarities emerge between the XI expected to start the semi-final against Croatia

Greece votes in referendum with future in euro in doubt

Greece votes in referendum with future in euro in doubt

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

Greeks are split on whether to accept an offer by creditors that Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras calls a "humiliation"

The persistence of memory: What it means to be human

The persistence of memory: What it means to be human

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Deep-learning machines are conquering realm after realm of human expertise, but is there a difference between Them and Us?

Football Roundup: Mourinho satisfied with United's progress; Ajax hold Nice

Football Roundup: Mourinho satisfied with United's progress; Ajax hold Nice

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

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