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'We want 60 launches in 5 years'

'We want 60 launches in 5 years'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2018

'We are looking at a joint venture between ISRO and a few companies to assemble the PSLV and launch it from Sriharikota.' 'In a month or two, the vehicle assembly building will be ready.' 'After that, we could see 13, 14 launches a year.'

How Monsoon Wedding became a musical

How Monsoon Wedding became a musical

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Going behind the scenes with director Mira Nair.

The Poverty Puzzle

The Poverty Puzzle

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

There's no silver bullet to get rid of poverty, says Alok Sheel.

Indian students detained in visa scam were aware of their crime: US

Indian students detained in visa scam were aware of their crime: US

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

The fake university was set up by the DHS's investigating unit in Greater Detroit area to bust the "pay-and-stay" racket.

FAQ: What the big Iran deal is all about

FAQ: What the big Iran deal is all about

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

After 20 months of hectic negotiations, Iran and six major powers have reached a historic deal to limit Teheran's nuclear programme in return for lifting of sanctions. Let's understand closely what the deal is all about.

Meet Dia Mirza 2.0

Meet Dia Mirza 2.0

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

'It broke my heart when Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein did not work at the box office but little did I know that one day, it would become a cult film.'

'I never saw myself gyrating to Govinda'

'I never saw myself gyrating to Govinda'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

'If everybody knows your name, that's success. Isn't that what society tells us? I experienced all that at a very young age. So how come I wasn't happy?' Lisa Ray wonders.

Inspiring! This Marathoner wants you to break free

Inspiring! This Marathoner wants you to break free

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Partially paralysed but with unbreakable will power and determination, Nihad Panju has beaten the odds to become a fitness freak and is all set to run his 4th Mumbai Marathon on Sunday.

China's missile man is new defence minister

China's missile man is new defence minister

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

Lieutenant General Wei Fenghe's, China's new defence minister's, first guest of honour could be his Indian counterpart Nirmala Sitharaman.

'There's no such thing as a poor student -- only poor teaching and curriculum'

'There's no such thing as a poor student -- only poor teaching and curriculum'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

'We often celebrate scholastic excellence while ignoring the majority of students who aren't there yet,' Pratham CEO Rukmini Banerji tells Geetanjali Krishna. 'It's time we celebrated the bottom.'

How the British schemed to give Kashmir to Pakistan

How the British schemed to give Kashmir to Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

'Once accession to Pakistan appeared unlikely, the British instituted Operations Gulmarg and Datta Khel respectively to foil possible accession to India.'

PM suffering from 'crisis of credibility': Rahul in Kerala

PM suffering from 'crisis of credibility': Rahul in Kerala

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

He also said that the prime minister had failed to live up to his promise to create two crore jobs every year.

It's official! Tendulkar's farewell Test in Mumbai, Kolkata gets 199th

It's official! Tendulkar's farewell Test in Mumbai, Kolkata gets 199th

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Sachin Tendulkar's wish to play his 200th and final Test on his home ground in Mumbai is granted the BCCI's Tour, Programmes and Fixtures committee.

Xi to visit India from October 11 to 12

Xi to visit India from October 11 to 12

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Xi will attend the second informal meeting with Modi at Mahabalipuram near Chennai from October 11 to 12 and pay a state visit to Nepal on October 13, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying announced on Wednesday.

Hail the invisible hand of the State

Hail the invisible hand of the State

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Neither pharma nor IT would have become the stars of the economy without the active but largely invisible hand of the Indian State, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

The road to Pakistan

The road to Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Jan 2004

Obama opens US border to more talent from India

Obama opens US border to more talent from India

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

To secure a work visa in the US, students have to find an employer who can sponsor it.

Irregularity charges in howitzer purchase being probed: Govt

Irregularity charges in howitzer purchase being probed: Govt

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Complaints of alleged irregularities have been received in connection with Army's plan to procure ultra light howitzers worth over Rs 3,000 crore and a committee has been formed to probe these charges, the government has told Lok Sabha.

Long-serving Cricket Australia boss Sutherland to step down

Long-serving Cricket Australia boss Sutherland to step down

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

A former pace bowler, James Sutherland helped turn the game into a commercial powerhouse in Australia's crowded sports market.

Should India stop growing sugarcane?

Should India stop growing sugarcane?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

Although the crop devours water, it remains important for India, reports Surinder Sud.

'Superb Pollard can make any opposition jittery'

'Superb Pollard can make any opposition jittery'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Mumbai Indians assistant coach Robin Singh feels that a player like Kieron Pollard is valuable to any T20 side as he has the ability to make any opposition jittery with his big-hitting prowess.

Vikas? Major Economic Reforms? Naah!

Vikas? Major Economic Reforms? Naah!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

'It is clear that economic policy and reform under this administration will always be afterthoughts, something to be carried out only when no other political concern intervenes -- when, in other words, the government feels safe and comfortable enough to take a moderate risk,' argues Mihir S Sharma.

The Reinvention of Arvind Kejriwal

The Reinvention of Arvind Kejriwal

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

'Brand Kejriwal-AAP have a long way to go even if they win another Delhi election...'
'It is a force nobody can ignore, not even Mr Modi, because it will keep punching above its weight,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

Sushmita out, Bipasha in

Sushmita out, Bipasha in

Rediff.com20 Jun 2003

The Chinese will keep pushing India'

The Chinese will keep pushing India'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

'India will keep trying to avoid conflict.' 'This is the moment when we draw a line in the sand.'

Indian CEO arrested on visa fraud charges

Indian CEO arrested on visa fraud charges

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

He is accused of multi-year visa fraud, involving forged and fraudulent documents to get visas such as H1B for over 200 foreign workers.

Received Rafale contract from Dassault, not MoD: Reliance

Received Rafale contract from Dassault, not MoD: Reliance

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

The group said Dassault choose Reliance Defence Ltd to meet its 'offset' or export obligation in the contract and the Ministry of Defence has no role in the selection of Indian partners by the foreign vendors.

Nuclear deal engaged Diaspora like never before

Nuclear deal engaged Diaspora like never before

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

'We had to convince our people that we were doing nothing that would erode our strategic programme. We were all the time arguing that we are not doing anything, which will remotely impact on our strategic programme.'

Vikram located on lunar surface, did not soft-land: ISRO

Vikram located on lunar surface, did not soft-land: ISRO

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Asked if the lander was 'damaged' during the 'hard landing", Sivan said: "That we do not know".

Raghuram Rajan's sermons

Raghuram Rajan's sermons

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

'Dr Rajan is often preachy with commandments aimed at nobody in particular,' complains M S Sriram.

Is a strong Team Modi in the making?

Is a strong Team Modi in the making?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

The success of the government will depend substantially on the quality of its team of key ministers, officials and advisors

Yoga's promotion as sport not on communal lines: Government

Yoga's promotion as sport not on communal lines: Government

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

The government insisted that recognition of Yoga as a competitive sport was not on communal lines and it was actually high time that it is seen as a proper game since it is an age old practice in India.

Budget: MGNREGA allocation hiked by Rs 3,800 crore

Budget: MGNREGA allocation hiked by Rs 3,800 crore

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

'If the total amount is spent, it will be highest Budget spend on MGNREGA.'

Review: Hello Namaste is average

Review: Hello Namaste is average

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

The premise of the film may be very old but the sincere effort of the entire cast makes it watchable, writes Paresh C Palicha.

7 top strategies to lose belly fat

7 top strategies to lose belly fat

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Let's clear myths and reinstate facts. Lot of junk information regarding abdominal workouts is available. People follow these blindly and avail no benefits.

Ashish Rajpal: The man who dreams of helping 10 million children learn

Ashish Rajpal: The man who dreams of helping 10 million children learn

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

XSEED Education is a curriculum-and training-based learning solution that helps schools improve their teaching techniques. And its impact, even on students with dyslexia and dysgraphia, is remarkable.

New life for Aadhaar: Is it possible?

New life for Aadhaar: Is it possible?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

The key gain from using Aadhaar will be a drastic cut in impersonation and fictitious identities, thereby plugging a major loophole through which a lot of leakage in subsidy payment takes place.

Mondelez India's successful cocoa story

Mondelez India's successful cocoa story

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Mondelez India promotes cocoa cultivation in India.

How India can address the Great Slowdown

How India can address the Great Slowdown

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

'The current budgetary practice of shifting expenditures off-balance sheet in order to be seen to be meeting fiscal targets should be discontinued; additional fiscal stimulus would be imprudent; individual income tax rates should not be cut; GST rates should not be raised now,' advise Arvind Subramanian and Josh Felman.