News for '-acumen'

Shaheen Bagh protest: A battle for the Idea of India

Shaheen Bagh protest: A battle for the Idea of India

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

'Shaheen Bagh is no longer a mere ghetto of lower middle class Muslims.' 'Now, it is a metaphor for resistance, secularism and struggle,' notes Md. Zeeshan Ahmad.

'Legal industry has lost its hero'

'Legal industry has lost its hero'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

'It was amazing to see the grasp he had over the law and the sharp mind that he possessed.'

Pranab's 5-decade-long political career comes to an end

Pranab's 5-decade-long political career comes to an end

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

President Pranab Mukherjee -- rewarded as president yet not trusted enough to be prime minister.

Cricket can never be rid of corruption: Saleem Malik

Cricket can never be rid of corruption: Saleem Malik

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Pakistan's only cricketer to get a life ban for match fixing, Saleem Malik is convinced that cricket and other sports can never be rid of corruption. "These fixing matters they can never be completely eradicated from cricket or other sports," Malik told PTI in an interview. "They can be curtailed at the most because these people who want to make easy money from cricket will always come up with new ways to target players and officials and make them greedy," he said. Malik, 54, was banned for life in 2000 on the recommendation of the Justice (retd) Malik Qayyum inquiry commission into match fixing in Pakistan cricket.

Son rise at Infosys: A case of nepotism? You tell us!

Son rise at Infosys: A case of nepotism? You tell us!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

What do you, dear reader, have to say about Rohan Murty's elevation in a company founded by his father? Is it a case of nepotism, or no?

'Safeguarding borders is a 24x7 exercise'

'Safeguarding borders is a 24x7 exercise'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

'Breaking down silos and ensuring a more integrated governance process is just as important to performance.' 'It has been a major priority in the last six years, especially in national security,' External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar points out when delivering the Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture-2020: India and the Post-Covid World.

A+ category was proposed by Virat and Dhoni: Rai

A+ category was proposed by Virat and Dhoni: Rai

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

Rai said that the best part about central contracts was that it ensured a decent earning for domestic players.

What was the Congress afraid of...?

What was the Congress afraid of...?

Rediff.com20 May 2003

Amit Shah's ship is sinking. Here's why...

Amit Shah's ship is sinking. Here's why...

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Amit Shah's formal leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party might have its days numbered, given the range of resentment now coming forth against him.

Amitabh@50: Stories you didn't know about the star

Amitabh@50: Stories you didn't know about the star

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Rasheed Kidwai unearths little-known stories from the Dadasaheb Phalke awardee's past as Amitabh Bachchan celebrates 50 years in the movies this month.

Army generals visit Keran, take stock of ground situation

Army generals visit Keran, take stock of ground situation

Rediff.com6 Oct 2013

Two army generals on Sunday visited the Keran Sector along the LoC, where troops are engaged in a counter-infiltration operation against militants for the past 13 days, and took stock of the ground situation.

Chinnamma only person capable to lead party: Thambidurai bats for Sasikala

Chinnamma only person capable to lead party: Thambidurai bats for Sasikala

Rediff.com11 Dec 2016

"Chinnamma has given valuable suggestions to Amma regarding party administration and also on governance. Like this, the list of traits of Chinnamma can go on," he said.

Army Chief among 19 awarded PVSM, 2 soldiers get Kirti Chakra

Army Chief among 19 awarded PVSM, 2 soldiers get Kirti Chakra

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Nine army men have been awarded Shaurya Chakra, the third highest peacetime gallantry award.

'Maximum number of cases per day around mid-July'

'Maximum number of cases per day around mid-July'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

'It will only get worse, definitely, for the next month and one-and-a-half months.'

Tennis Round-up: Stephens stunned, Serena cruises at Indian Wells

Tennis Round-up: Stephens stunned, Serena cruises at Indian Wells

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

Under the lights on the stadium court, Williams smashed 39 winners to defeat Azarenka 7-5, 6-3 in a rematch of the 2016 final, which the Belarusian won.

Why Tamilians will vote for Rajinikanth

Why Tamilians will vote for Rajinikanth

Rediff.com31 Dec 2017

Rajinikanth will win the elections whenever they are held, predicts A Ganesh Nadar.

The businessman who got richer during the lockdown

The businessman who got richer during the lockdown

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Radhakishan Damani is the only billionaire to see his wealth grow by around 20% during the lockdown.

Omar seeks restoration of PM post for J&K

Omar seeks restoration of PM post for J&K

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

"Our handshake with Indian Union was subject to certain conditions," he said.

Sridevi the eternal screen Goddess of Bollywood

Sridevi the eternal screen Goddess of Bollywood

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Sridevi had updated her art to become more contemporary than current actors. She was new-age and yet vintage. By making the predictable so precious, she makes it a scene that could hold its head high anywhere in world cinema.

BJP's poster boy Parrikar returns as Goa CM

BJP's poster boy Parrikar returns as Goa CM

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Parrikar was first elected to the Goa assembly in 1994. He served as he leader of the opposition from June to November 1999.

For comeback king Yediyurappa, ascent to power was never easy

For comeback king Yediyurappa, ascent to power was never easy

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Losing power after having come so close, Yediyurappa was determined to regain the reins of power from H D Kumaraswamy.

Rajasthan polls: Don't write off Ashok Gehlot just yet!

Rajasthan polls: Don't write off Ashok Gehlot just yet!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

Ashok Gehlot may have the image of a politician with his ears to the ground but his populist policies and programmes have not yielded dividends in the elections in Rajasthan where the ruling Congress suffered a massive defeat.

Sena wades into AAP war, takes potshots at Kejriwal

Sena wades into AAP war, takes potshots at Kejriwal

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

The Sena said given what has been happening within his party, Kejriwal should cease to preach others about politics.

The real reasons behind Modi's Cabinet shuffle

The real reasons behind Modi's Cabinet shuffle

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Broadly speaking, the expansion of the Council of Ministers sent out three major political signals.

'Nehru didn't impose secularism'

'Nehru didn't impose secularism'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

'His secularism merely declared the equality of all religions in India under fundamental rights.'

Mufti Mohammad Sayeed-led govt to be sworn in; PM Modi to attend ceremony

Mufti Mohammad Sayeed-led govt to be sworn in; PM Modi to attend ceremony

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Mufti Mohammad Sayeed will be sworn-in as the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir for the second time on Sunday heading the Peoples Democratic Party-Bharatiya Janata Party coalition government.

Manpreet, Satish advance at Asian Boxing Championships

Manpreet, Satish advance at Asian Boxing Championships

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

Former Asian Games silver-medallist Manpreet Singh (91kg) and Satish Kumar (+91kg) sailed into the quarter-finals with comprehensive wins as India rounded off a reasonably good day at the Asian Boxing Championships in Bangkok.

This IITian's venture is educating poor children in villages

This IITian's venture is educating poor children in villages

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Hippocampus Learning Centres bridges urban-rural gap through affordable, quality pre-schooling for kids.

Sindhu finally breaks Tzu Ying jinx

Sindhu finally breaks Tzu Ying jinx

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

After six successive losses in 13 meetings, PV Sindhu finally got the better of her nemesis World No. 1 Tai Tzu Ying.

No fluke: Vidarbha do it again in Ranji Trophy final

No fluke: Vidarbha do it again in Ranji Trophy final

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Pandit guided an unheralded Vidarbha side to second successive titles with a mix of strategic acumen and old school discipline.

We need a new India, Modiji!

We need a new India, Modiji!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

'The time has come to substitute the present Constitutional set-up with an alternative democratic framework,' argues B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Navil Noronha, the low-profile CEO in Damani's empire

Navil Noronha, the low-profile CEO in Damani's empire

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

Navil Noronha stepped out of the shadows to address the media for the first time during the company's recent IPO.

President Pranab lists 8 steps to resolve India, China issues

President Pranab lists 8 steps to resolve India, China issues

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Outlining eight "pillars" for the future of India-China relations, President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday underlined the need for comprehensively resolving challenges including the boundary question through "political acumen" and "civilisational wisdom".

Trivendra Singh Rawat to be Uttarakhand CM

Trivendra Singh Rawat to be Uttarakhand CM

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

The former Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh man's swearing in on Saturday

Review: Garm Hava still fascinates

Review: Garm Hava still fascinates

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Garm Hava is a product of like-minded artistry and resourceful acumen that hasn't spared any effort to reserve its special place in movie history, says Sukanya Verma.

England wrong to axe me as captain: Cook

England wrong to axe me as captain: Cook

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Alastair Cook believes England were wrong to sack him as their one-day captain.

'Entrepreneurship in India is looked at with mistrust'

'Entrepreneurship in India is looked at with mistrust'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

'I don't think Siddhartha has done anything wrong. He has not managed his debt well. In any case, he is not the best example of the system going wrong or the system pushing him hard. I think on that particular day, he was depressed and took an impulsive decision. It will be unfair to blame the system.'

I am honoured to lead Infosys: Vishal Sikka

I am honoured to lead Infosys: Vishal Sikka

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Stating that he is looking forward to working with talented Infoscions, Vishal Sikka said, "I am honoured to lead Infosys, an iconic company built by pioneers in the technology industry. I look forward to working with and learning from talented Infoscions around the world."

Govt gets serious about rural development; readies roadmap

Govt gets serious about rural development; readies roadmap

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

A fresh scheme is likely to be released in the upcoming Budget

2nd ODI preview: India eye another big win vs NZ

2nd ODI preview: India eye another big win vs NZ

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Limited over captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni will be eager to regain his golden touch even as Virat Kohli eyes another smashing knock at his home ground when favourites India lock horns with New Zealand in the second ODI in New Delhi on Thursday. It may be just another ODI in a bilateral series, but there is lot at stake for Dhoni, who has been under pressure after Test skipper Virat Kohli led India to the number one ranking following a 3-0 whitewash.