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'Restructuring incomplete without Dravid'

'Restructuring incomplete without Dravid'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

The BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya reiterated that former India captain Rahul Dravid is very much in the board's scheme of things.

'I don't play for captain or board, I play for the flag'

'I don't play for captain or board, I play for the flag'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Rashid Khan opens up on the Afghanistan captaincy controversy and facing criticism against his bowling

Is India ready for a Maritime Theatre Command?

Is India ready for a Maritime Theatre Command?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Mere shuffling of resources or cosmetic changes to prove a point would be counterproductive in the long run, observes Commodore Venugoptal Menon (retd).

No victory lap for MotoGP 17

No victory lap for MotoGP 17

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

The game is a disappointment for a full-retail game. At times, it feels like you're testing a beta, says Kakoli Chakraborty.

'Without creating jobs and output, we are waiting for a disaster'

'Without creating jobs and output, we are waiting for a disaster'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

'We first need to acknowledge the truth.' 'We are trying to diminish the problem and say, everything is okay and green shoots are emerging.' 'Imagine you are a doctor and not getting accurate medical reports, how do you diagnose and treat the illness?' 'We are not dealing with a terminal illness here, we are dealing with BP and cholesterol, which are imminently curable.'

Football Briefs: Former City player Toure moves back to Olympiakos

Football Briefs: Former City player Toure moves back to Olympiakos

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

The Greek league leaders confirmed the move but did not give financial details. Local media said Toure would be paid around 2.5 million euros ($2.9 million) for one season.

It makes sense to invest in small savings schemes

It makes sense to invest in small savings schemes

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

SBI has twice hiked interest rates on fixed deposits within a month, but an investor still gets better returns at the post office.

Manchester City drop crucial points at home against Stoke

Manchester City drop crucial points at home against Stoke

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Manchester City failed to fire in a frustrating 0-0 home draw with StokeCity on Wednesday that dealt a damaging blow to their Premier League title hopes and left them 10 points adrift of leaders Chelsea.

Friendlies can lead to trouble

Friendlies can lead to trouble

Rediff.com5 Jun 2004

How to play the debt market

How to play the debt market

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

If you are in credit opportunity funds, income funds or dynamic bond funds for a long-term goal, stay put.

3rd ODI Preview: Ranchi awaits a fairytale Dhoni swansong

3rd ODI Preview: Ranchi awaits a fairytale Dhoni swansong

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

A 3-0 lead in the five-match series will be a perfect parting gift for Ranchi's favourite son, who, in all likelihood, will be seen wearing the India Blues for the last time at his home ground.

Repo rate is unlikely to change in the next 6 months

Repo rate is unlikely to change in the next 6 months

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

The main reason was that CPI inflation would likely remain below 4 per cent till July.

India will look to form settled squad before World Cup

India will look to form settled squad before World Cup

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

The World Cup is just a couple of months away, and even after even a 0-2 loss in the just-concluded T20 series there won't be any shift in plans as far as skipper Virat Kohli and coach Ravi Shastri are concerned.

Champions Trophy semi-finalists Bangladesh not thinking too far ahead

Champions Trophy semi-finalists Bangladesh not thinking too far ahead

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

'It's a tournament of the top eight teams and more challenging than the World Cup'

No regrets on dropping Mithali, says Harmanpreet after loss

No regrets on dropping Mithali, says Harmanpreet after loss

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

'Whatever we decided, we decided for the team. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't, no regrets. I'm proud of the way my girls played through the tournament'

Pakistan to push towards ending India's domination in ICC

Pakistan to push towards ending India's domination in ICC

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

Pakistan Cricket Board chief Shaharyar Khan said that he would push for the elimination of the Big Three governance system and revenue distribution formula.

Want to invest? Look at NSC

Want to invest? Look at NSC

Rediff.com7 May 2019

NSC scores high on all three parameters that conservative investors are seeking -- safety, tax-adjusted returns and liquidity.

Maruti rolls out new Zen

Maruti rolls out new Zen

Rediff.com27 Nov 2003

Maruti Udyog Ltd, India's largest carmaker, unveiled on Thursday a new-look Zen, without tinkering with the price, to take on competition posed by Hyundai's Santro and Tata Motors' Indica.

3rd T20I: India to test reserves as they aim clean sweep vs Windies

3rd T20I: India to test reserves as they aim clean sweep vs Windies

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

Having sealed the series with a comprehensive win in the second T20I at Lucknow riding on skipper Rohit Sharma's brilliant ton, the home team would look to give reserve bench players like Shreyas Iyer, MS Washington Sundar and the uncapped Shahbaz Nadeem an opportunity before it embarks on the tour of Australia.

Present ICC ranking system is not satisfactory: Miandad

Present ICC ranking system is not satisfactory: Miandad

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Pakistan's batting great Javed Miandad is not happy with the present ranking system of the International Cricket Council even though the team has just become the number one ranked side. Miandad said while he was happy that Pakistan, despite the many problems it was facing as a cricket nation, had topped the test ranking table, the ICC needed to come out with a better system. "The present system is not satisfactory as there is not a proper system to rank a team on the matches it plays on home and away basis," he told PTI.

Govt drops move to make hire and fire easier

Govt drops move to make hire and fire easier

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

The decision to drop the proposal was taken last month during a meeting that Finance Minister Arun Jaitley held with labour ministry officials.

RBI unsatisfied with MCLR, asks banks to lower rates further

RBI unsatisfied with MCLR, asks banks to lower rates further

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

The bank, however, maintained that the incremental benefit from the MCLR based lending rates introduced in April 2016 as an alternative to the earlier system of base rate, was positive.

Dhawan-less India set for tough challenge vs Kiwis

Dhawan-less India set for tough challenge vs Kiwis

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Shikhar Dhawan's injury has unintentionally forced India to go for a tactical rejig despite convincing victories in the first two games against South Africa and Australia.

With Asus ZenBook 3, who wants the MacBook?

With Asus ZenBook 3, who wants the MacBook?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

Given its price, the Asus ZenBook 3 isn't for everyone. But if you want an ultraportable packed with features, don't mind carrying along adapters and don't want a MacBook, this one's a no-brainer, says Abhik Sen.

Van Gaal insists he has a 'clear vision' for Manchester United

Van Gaal insists he has a 'clear vision' for Manchester United

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Manchester United football team manager Louis van Gaal has admitted that he might have changed the club's formation too much in his first 11 Premier League games in charge of the Old Trafford outfit, but insists that he retains a 'clear vision' for the team.

Budget 2018: 'Middle class can hope for tax relief'

Budget 2018: 'Middle class can hope for tax relief'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

The proposals before the ministry is to hike the tax exemption limit from the existing Rs 250,000 per annum to at least Rs 300,000 if not 500,000.

Congress set to promise single rate GST

Congress set to promise single rate GST

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Simpler GST structure will be key poll plank, Congress sources tell Archis Mohan.

Digital India and Modi's Vision 2022 master plan

Digital India and Modi's Vision 2022 master plan

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Agriculture, social services, education, defence and so on will be brought into the digital fold and every gram panchayat will be connected to the internet.

India showing they are a class above, says Finch

India showing they are a class above, says Finch

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Opening batsman Aaron Finch marked his return to the Australia side with a defiant century in the third One-Day International against India but the thrill was tempered by another loss for Steve Smith's struggling side.

Will Rahul replace Rahane for 2nd ODI?

Will Rahul replace Rahane for 2nd ODI?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Should India retain the winning combination for Thursday's ODI against Australia?

Harbhajan credits Sachin, Sourav for 'playing big role' in career

Harbhajan credits Sachin, Sourav for 'playing big role' in career

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

World Cup winning off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has admitted that he owes his success to the golden generation of Indian cricketers and said he was lucky to play under the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, VVS Laxman, Rahul Dravid and Anil Kumble.

Reserve Bank may maintain status quo in Aug policy: SBI chief

Reserve Bank may maintain status quo in Aug policy: SBI chief

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

Reserve Bank is scheduled to announce its bi-monthly monetary policy on August 3.

Leicester's success mantra: Ranieri and a forgotten football philosophy

Leicester's success mantra: Ranieri and a forgotten football philosophy

Rediff.com3 May 2016

The statistics of a stunning campaign tell an astonishing tale of how Leicester have turned the clock back by shunning possession and glorying in the long ball to a pacey striker, while spurning rotation in favour of a settled, almost self-selecting side

'Why did it take 5 months to lower GST?'

'Why did it take 5 months to lower GST?'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

Rahul Gandhi, who is scheduled to again visit poll-bound Gujarat from Saturday, said the government can't break the back of small and medium businesses, crush the informal sector and destroy millions of jobs.

Kohli-less India could try out rookie Gill in Hamilton ODI

Kohli-less India could try out rookie Gill in Hamilton ODI

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

The Indian fans could get a glimpse of the immensely talented Shubman Gill in the senior team jersey if he is chosen to replace Virat Kohli for Thursday's fourth ODI against New Zealand.

India's Budget maths looks ambitious

India's Budget maths looks ambitious

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

India's track record of over-promising and under-delivering also leaves plenty of room for doubt.

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2020.