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Don't fiddle with 35 A, warns Mehbooba Mufti

Don't fiddle with 35 A, warns Mehbooba Mufti

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

She said attempts were being made to weaken the people of Kashmir politically and economically.

Soon, daily essential items may cost up to 10% more

Soon, daily essential items may cost up to 10% more

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Besides, the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has also added another blow to FMCG makers as they expect a rise in the prices of wheat, edible oil and crude. Companies such as Dabur and Parle are watching the situation and will undertake calibrated price increases to mitigate the inflationary pressures.

IPL 2022: Resurgent SRH ready for KKR challenge

IPL 2022: Resurgent SRH ready for KKR challenge

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Back to winning ways, a resurgent Sunrisers Hyderabad will be forced to tinker their successful combination following all-rounder Washington Sundar's injury as they face Kolkata Knight Riders.

Tendulkar's big NO to four-day Test matches

Tendulkar's big NO to four-day Test matches

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

India's cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar vehemently opposed the International Cricket Council's proposed four-day Test, urging the governing body to refrain from tinkering with a format in which the spinners come into play on the fifth and final day. A day less, according to the world's highest run-getter across two formats, will lead to batsmen thinking of Tests as an extended version of limited-overs cricket.

Evergrande isn't China's Lehman moment

Evergrande isn't China's Lehman moment

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Many in the US establishment must hope that the crisis would put the brakes on China's growing military might. Well, it ain't gonna happen, says T T Ram Mohan, who was appointed a member of the prime minister's economic advisory council on Wednesday, October 28, 2021.

After discontinuing it in 2020, Audi brings back A4

After discontinuing it in 2020, Audi brings back A4

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

And it feels entirely different when compared to all its earlier avatars, observes Pavan Lall.

US trade body hails Budget, says it's fiscally prudent

US trade body hails Budget, says it's fiscally prudent

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

In the midst of third wave of COVID-19, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has come up with an impactful Budget which is balanced, fiscally prudent and growth-oriented, the USA India Chamber of Commerce has said. President of the Boston-based USA India Chamber of Commerce (USAIC) Karun Rishi, however, said it is a matter of concern that the budget lacks tangible measures to increase revenue generation. "Opting to keep the fiscal deficit at 6.9 per cent and increase capital expenditure by 35 per cent is a masterstroke. "The annual budget estimates the effective capital expenditure of Rs 10.68 lakh crore in 2022-23, making up about 4.1 per cent of the GDP," he said. "A phenomenal increase in the government's capital expenditure is likely to facilitate the expenditures on infrastructure and create jobs.

Picked Rahane's brains, we are mentally prepared for England: Harmanpreet

Picked Rahane's brains, we are mentally prepared for England: Harmanpreet

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

'Rahane has so much experience, he shared them with us, offered us tips on how to bat'

Master of spy thrillers John le Carre dies at 89

Master of spy thrillers John le Carre dies at 89

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

"It is with great sadness that I must share the news that David Cornwell, known to the world as John le Carre, passed away from pneumonia after a short illness (not Covid-19 related) in Cornwall on Saturday evening, 12th December, 2020. He was 89. Our hearts go out to his four sons, their families and to his dear wife, Jane," read an official statement by the Curtis Brown Group.

India well-set to extend winning run in final SA T20I

India well-set to extend winning run in final SA T20I

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

A lot of grey areas are yet to be addressed, but a young Indian team, with an admirable collective temperament, will start as favourites in the series-deciding fifth T20 International against South Africa, in Bengaluru, on Sunday.

Strictly enforce one hand bag rule: Govt to airlines

Strictly enforce one hand bag rule: Govt to airlines

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

Airline executives said the rule is conflicting as regulator's own rules permits a passenger to carry multiple other things like laptop bag, ladies' hand bag, blanket, item bought at duty free shops, reports Arindam Majumder.

Franchises want full IPL if it happens: KKR CEO Mysore

Franchises want full IPL if it happens: KKR CEO Mysore

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Any "tinkering" in the IPL format to make space for it in the coronavirus-hit calendar will not be acceptable to Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore, who on Thursday asserted that all the franchises want the T20 league to be held in its complete form. The IPL was postponed indefinitely after a lockdown to contain the COVID-19 pandemic came into force in March.

Former captains flip out over plans to scrap coin toss

Former captains flip out over plans to scrap coin toss

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Proposals to scrap the time-honoured tradition of a coin toss prior to Test matches defy logic and should not be considered, according to several former South Asian cricket captains.

GST Council likely to meet early Jan; may discuss rate rationalisation

GST Council likely to meet early Jan; may discuss rate rationalisation

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

The Centre is looking to convene a meeting of the all-powerful Goods and Service Tax Council in early January. The meeting is likely to focus on rectifying the inverted duty structure for a few more items and will also serve as a platform for pre-Budget discussions between Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and state finance ministers, Business Standard has learnt. "The current Winter Session of Parliament ends on December 23, followed by the Christmas-New Year period. "After that we would like to have a meeting of the GST Council, depending on whether there can be a quorum," a top government official said.

It would be sad if Test cricket was changed: Stokes

It would be sad if Test cricket was changed: Stokes

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

England's star all-rounder Ben Stokes asserted that Test cricket will never lose its sheen and said the world's top players, including Virat Kohli, wouldn't support any tinkering with the traditional format to make it look "easy".

Budget's focus is to provide basic amenities to poor, Modi tells BJP

Budget's focus is to provide basic amenities to poor, Modi tells BJP

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

The focus of the Union Budget is on providing basic amenities to the poor, middle class and youth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday, and asserted that it is imperative that India becomes self-reliant.

Betrayal of salaried, middle classes: Opposition decries Budget 2022

Betrayal of salaried, middle classes: Opposition decries Budget 2022

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Party leader Rahul Gandhi dubbed the Union Budget as a 'zero-sum budget', saying it has nothing for the salaried, middle class and the poor.

Google extends deadline for developers in India

Google extends deadline for developers in India

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Google on Friday said it is deferring the deadline for developers in India to integrate with its Play billing system from March 2022 to October next year. In October last year, the company had announced March 31, 2022 as the deadline for developers in India to integrate with Play's billing system. A Google spokesperson on Friday said the extension has been done in view of the changes to India's recurring digital payments guidelines.

Root is 15th English cricketer to play 100 Tests

Root is 15th English cricketer to play 100 Tests

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

The right-handed batsman made his Test debut against India in 2012 and has scored 8,249 runs in Test cricket, including 19 centuries and 49 half-centuries, since then.

Rahul's position in focus as India eye series win

Rahul's position in focus as India eye series win

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Infused with new energy under Rohit, India looked a completely overhauled unit after being whitewashed in South Africa and the team would certainly want to continue from where it left of on Sunday night.

'Kohli above peers, destined for greatness'

'Kohli above peers, destined for greatness'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Run-machine Kohli capped a memorable 2018 by becoming the first to win the International Cricket Council's (ICC) cricketer, Test and One-day international (ODI) player of the year awards last month.

When Aus pacer Pattinson picked Bumrah's brain

When Aus pacer Pattinson picked Bumrah's brain

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Pattinson, who has not been picked in Australia's T20 or ODI side since 2015, said meeting Bumrah was a good lesson in not tinkering with bowling actions for the sake of the textbook.

Plea in HC against allowing same sex marriage under Hindu Marriage Act

Plea in HC against allowing same sex marriage under Hindu Marriage Act

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

The plea argued that any changes such as inclusion of same sex marriage in the Customary Law are much easier, convenient and practical in marriages which are a type of contract between the partners as they are very remotely based on religion and more generic in nature.

Here's what COVID-19 has taught this shuttler

Here's what COVID-19 has taught this shuttler

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

COVID-19 is a stark reminder that man should now learn to respect nature and not tinker with it, says Indian shuttler Sameer Verma. The shuttler also felt that the coronavirus-forced break is an opportunity to fix mental weakness and that a six-week training regime should be good enough to regain match-fitness after normalcy returns.

We will rise up. This is American aspiration: VP Kamala Harris

We will rise up. This is American aspiration: VP Kamala Harris

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Harris cited the accomplishments of President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War, who "saw a better future and built it with land grant colleges, and the transcontinental railroad."

IPL: Mission Impossible for Mumbai Indians?

IPL: Mission Impossible for Mumbai Indians?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

If Kolkata Knight Riders beat Rajasthan Royals on Thursday, then Mumbai Indians may find it very difficult to qualify for the play-offs even if they beat Sunrisers Hyderabad in their final league match.

10 Ways To Reduce Screen Time For Kids

10 Ways To Reduce Screen Time For Kids

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Read a story. Cook together. Make recycled home decor crafts.

Can rejuvenated Royals stop Delhi Capitals?

Can rejuvenated Royals stop Delhi Capitals?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Rajasthan Royals will take a lot of confidence after snatching a two-run victory from the jaws of defeat against Punjab Kings.

Delhi weren't up to the mark, laments Iyer after Mumbai mauling

Delhi weren't up to the mark, laments Iyer after Mumbai mauling

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

Delhi Capitals captain Shreyas Iyer admitted that there are too many "flaws" in his team's gameplan and execution as after a fourth straight defeat in the IPL match, in Dubai, on Saturday.

Maruti bets big on Nexa in quest for premium market dominance

Maruti bets big on Nexa in quest for premium market dominance

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Seven years after it announced Nexa, there's no mistaking the seriousness with which Maruti wants the segment to grow, says Pavan Lall.

Why RBI Announced Rate Hike In May

Why RBI Announced Rate Hike In May

Rediff.com4 May 2022

In its scheme of things, tackling inflation now comes ahead of ensuring growth in the world's sixth largest economy, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Mistake that cost Uthappa his spot in Tests

Mistake that cost Uthappa his spot in Tests

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Robin Uthappa hired Pravin Amre and tweaked his technique but it led to a loss of natural flair.

Another superstructure in maze of institutions: Modi on NCTC

Another superstructure in maze of institutions: Modi on NCTC

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday raised concerns over the new draft on National Counter Terrorism Centre terming it a "poorly conceived" idea, which "tinkers" with old ideas rather than strengthening them.

In-form India aim to continue winning run

In-form India aim to continue winning run

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

India are yet to finalise their middle-order ahead of the World Cup but are unlikely to tinker much with the playing eleven for Friday's second ODI in Mount Maunganui.

Time For Congress To Split Up?

Time For Congress To Split Up?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

If it splits now, who takes what away and leaves what behind? asks Shekhar Gupta.

Our bowlers have shown us the way, says KKR skipper Morgan

Our bowlers have shown us the way, says KKR skipper Morgan

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Eoin Morgan attributed the team's massive reversal in fortunes in the second leg of IPL-14 to his bowlers' aggressive approach.

'When they change jobs, they get 50% hike'

'When they change jobs, they get 50% hike'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

'Some people even boldly ask for a 100% increase in the salary.'

India aim for series win and better middle-order show

India aim for series win and better middle-order show

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

India will look to clinch the series albeit with a more impactful batting performance from the middle-order in the second T20 International in Ranchi on Friday.

England's rotation policy baffles cricket pundits

England's rotation policy baffles cricket pundits

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Former captain Michael Vaughan questioned if England are giving priority to Test cricket.

India again ready to press accelerator against Scotland

India again ready to press accelerator against Scotland

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Their fate still not in their own hands, India will again go for broke when they resume their battle for survival in the T20 World Cup in another must-win contest, against Scotland, in Dubai on Friday.