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Sunil Narine cleared to play in IPL after BCCI nod

Sunil Narine cleared to play in IPL after BCCI nod

Rediff.com5 Apr 2015

Sunil Narine has been cleared to play for defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in the upcoming Indian Premier League after the BCCI's review committee dealing with suspect action gave the West Indian clean chit.

SC backs Army's preferential promotion policy

SC backs Army's preferential promotion policy

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

A bench comprising Chief Justice T S Thakur and Justice Kurian Joseph "partly allowed" the appeals of the Ministry of Defence against the March 2015 order of Armed Forces Tribunal which had quashed the Centre's 2009 'command exit promotion' policy on the ground that it violated Article 14 (right to equality) of the Constitution.

Chinese Helicopter Drone: Much ado about nothing!

Chinese Helicopter Drone: Much ado about nothing!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

'I am sure our DRDO will surely be on the job towards building similar capability to counter the threat posed by this Chinese helicopter,' observes Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

Fed rate hike to have an adverse impact on emerging economies?

Fed rate hike to have an adverse impact on emerging economies?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Economists warn of the impact that a Fed rate rise could have on emerging economies.

40% of current jobs in India will vanish in the next five years

40% of current jobs in India will vanish in the next five years

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

The kind of jobs that will last in future are creative, people-led and social. These are the jobs that automation can't take away.

In India, 15 of the top 20 business groups are family-owned!

In India, 15 of the top 20 business groups are family-owned!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Together, they controlled nearly Rs 26 lakh crore of assets at the end of FY16.

RARE PIX of Sridevi

RARE PIX of Sridevi

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

'In spite of her superstar status, she was always polite and soft spoken.'

Mi TV 4: The world's thinnest TV is here

Mi TV 4: The world's thinnest TV is here

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Finally Mi TV arrives on the Indian shores for the first time as Mi TV 4.

'Writers and directors will be the focus of Jaipur film fest, not stars'

'Writers and directors will be the focus of Jaipur film fest, not stars'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

The sixth Jaipur International Film Festival will see 156 films from 90 countries screened at the festival.

Music lovers are falling in love with vinyl records, once again!

Music lovers are falling in love with vinyl records, once again!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

The market for vinyl collapsed with the advent of CDs in 1982. But LPs, as they were fondly called, have made a comeback in the past ten years, with certain editions costing quite a packet

7 Things We Learnt From The 2017 Golden Globes

7 Things We Learnt From The 2017 Golden Globes

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Raja Sen list his favourite moments at the Golden Globes.

The Nokia 3310 is back!

The Nokia 3310 is back!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Do we have to say more? An icon of a phone for many, this retro phone is back with a bang, says Ashish Narsale.

Why the world's top airshow disappointed me

Why the world's top airshow disappointed me

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

'For a show that has been going on since 1948 one expected a certain standard of showcasing and showmanship, besides variety and a show of skill.' 'At the same time one felt pretty good about the standards of our own efforts -- Aero India -- at Bangalore once every four years and in business only since 1996,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd) after a visit to the Farnborough Airshow.

EXPERT SPEAK: Which sectors to invest in and which to avoid

EXPERT SPEAK: Which sectors to invest in and which to avoid

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Despite the headwinds both on the domestic and global fronts, Ramesh S Damani, member, BSE and a prominent investor, says India will weather a global trade war better than a lot of other Asian countries.

I have to say: Justin Bieber, never, ever!

I have to say: Justin Bieber, never, ever!

Rediff.com11 May 2017

'Maybe for his fans, just to see him in the flesh was worth the ticket price.' 'Maybe they were satisfied with the gig, the whole deal.' 'For me, the night was a dreadful waste of time,' says Jahnavi Patel.

What Tata, Birla, Mahindra say about family businesses

What Tata, Birla, Mahindra say about family businesses

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

One thing has remained constant through the Indian economy in the last seven decades: the dominance of family-owned businesses. Krishna Kant reports.

'Is mobile banking as safe as net banking?'

'Is mobile banking as safe as net banking?'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

In an online chat with readers on April 27, Sameer Ratolikar, Chief Information Security Officer, HDFC Bank, answered readers' queries on how to secure their online banking transaction.

The game is on and India is way behind

The game is on and India is way behind

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

UAVs are an intrinsic part of today's technology driven battlefield. Indians don't seem to be taking the challenge with the degree of urgency that is required, says Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

Yuan is the 3rd most powerful currency in the IMF basket, what next?

Yuan is the 3rd most powerful currency in the IMF basket, what next?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

For several years the Chinese authorities have been taking steps to internationalise the use of the yuan.

Why major currencies including the INR have slumped against dollar

Why major currencies including the INR have slumped against dollar

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Many emerging economies have witnessed a flight of foreign portfolio capital and their currencies have slumped against the dollar.

Why RBI needs to relook at the basic business of banking

Why RBI needs to relook at the basic business of banking

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

PS banks need to pull up their socks to improve cash flows.

Reliance Cement bags coal block at e-auction, Birlas lose theirs to GMR

Reliance Cement bags coal block at e-auction, Birlas lose theirs to GMR

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

The government has a two-pronged strategy for e-auction of cancelled coal blocks.

Amar Chitra Katha goes back to school

Amar Chitra Katha goes back to school

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

The big challenge is beating piracy and convincing users to pay for content.

15 stunning concepts at the Paris auto show

15 stunning concepts at the Paris auto show

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Unlike previous Paris auto shows, where new diesel models took centerstage, much of the buzz this year centred around hybrids and electric vehicles.

Number Crunching: Figure out the history of England-India Tests

Number Crunching: Figure out the history of England-India Tests

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

With India and England set to face-off on Wednesday in the first Test at Trent Bridge with an eye on the Pataudi Trophy, Rajneesh Gupta presents the history of their famed rivalry in numbers...

India's first women's Frisbee team dares to dream

India's first women's Frisbee team dares to dream

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

India's first women's frisbee team is up for the challenge as the World Ultimate and Guts Championship beckons.

Trade deficit: Enough forex reserve to easily finance 59% of India's imports

Trade deficit: Enough forex reserve to easily finance 59% of India's imports

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

The trade deficit makes up an important part of the current account deficit, which had touched an all-time high of 4.8 per cent in 2012-13.

MNCs earn more dividend than Indian promoters

MNCs earn more dividend than Indian promoters

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

4 MNCs among top 10 companies with dividend-earning promoters in FY15.

Baahubali 2 Review: Rajamouli keeps winking, and we keep falling for it

Baahubali 2 Review: Rajamouli keeps winking, and we keep falling for it

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Baahubali: The Conclusion doesn't enlarge the scope of the first picture or deepen its meaning, feels Sreehari Nair.

Anil Agarwal, Adanis, Ambanis lose the most in Modi regime

Anil Agarwal, Adanis, Ambanis lose the most in Modi regime

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

The calculation excludes cross-holding of listed group cos in each other.

Bank licence norms not discriminatory: Birla

Bank licence norms not discriminatory: Birla

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

A day after applying for a bank licence, Aditya Birla Group chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla on Wednesday said the new bank licence norms announced by the Reserve Bank are not discriminatory towards large corporate houses.

Figure out India's record in South Africa

Figure out India's record in South Africa

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

How many Tests has India won in South Africa? Who first captained India in South Africa in 1992-1993? Rajneesh Gupta answers all your questions.

Why you *need* to know this man

Why you *need* to know this man

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

His name is Alejandro Gonzlez Irritu.

Lexus NX 300h is a calm and composed crossover

Lexus NX 300h is a calm and composed crossover

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Lexus continues its hybrid offensive in the country with the new NX midsize luxury SUV that eyes the popular Mercedes-Benz GLC and the Range Rover Evoque, among others

Crorepati CEO club grew at a slower pace last year

Crorepati CEO club grew at a slower pace last year

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Impact of the slowdown is most visible among promoter/owner-CEOs

Big corporate donors to the BJP, Congress in FY14

Big corporate donors to the BJP, Congress in FY14

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Biggest contribution came from Bharti group-led Satya Electoral Trust.

Trai's norms to fix the sorry state of media sector

Trai's norms to fix the sorry state of media sector

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

With over 135 news channels, about a third owned by politicians and real estate guys, the news TV market is a nightmare, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

All you need to know about IPL 10!

All you need to know about IPL 10!

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Rajneesh Gupta surveys IPL 10 so far...

All you want to know about IPL 10

All you want to know about IPL 10

Rediff.com23 May 2017

All the IPL 10 numbers, from Rajneesh Gupta.