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Labour minister on what led to the nationwide strike

Labour minister on what led to the nationwide strike

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Workers' attitude is changing and they want to work more and demand more wages. They want more productivity.

Saina settles for silver, loses to nemesis Marin at World Badminton Championships

Saina settles for silver, loses to nemesis Marin at World Badminton Championships

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

Marin retained the world title with a 21-16, 21-19 win over the Indian ace.

Is Indian economy capable of attracting foreign investment?

Is Indian economy capable of attracting foreign investment?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Since 2000-01, the Indian economy has shown the tendency of being unable to absorb all domestic savings as investments.

'I have lived on the edge for too long'

'I have lived on the edge for too long'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

'The stereotype of an actress is that she's dumb, somebody who will sit on your lap, giggle on stupid jokes, come to the van when she's being called, receive a call at 3am and come over to your house. So when a girl comes along and challenges this, people get uncomfortable.'

Sell assets: GMR Infra's mantra to fight debt

Sell assets: GMR Infra's mantra to fight debt

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Asset sales have helped ease investors' worry but debt remains at alarming levels

Ranji Trophy: Rasool five-for leaves the match in balance

Ranji Trophy: Rasool five-for leaves the match in balance

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Jammu and Kashmir skipper Parveez Rasool continued his brilliant all-round performance with a five-wicket haul as their Ranji Trophy quarter-final match seemed headed for an exciting finish with Punjab leaving them with a target of 324 for a historic victory in Vadodara.

Bata's amazing journey on Indian roads

Bata's amazing journey on Indian roads

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Bata came up with new brands to beat industry competition.

Narine proving handful as NZ build in Hamilton

Narine proving handful as NZ build in Hamilton

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Off-spinner Sunil Narine was already indicating he would be a factor later in the game as he put New Zealand's batsmen under immense pressure on the second day of the third Test on Friday before the hosts finished on 156 for three at the close of play.

Rajapaksa's loss can be Modi's gain

Rajapaksa's loss can be Modi's gain

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Dealing with the Sirisena government in Sri Lanka, says G Ganapathy Subramaniam, is a lot easier for India than engaging with the Rajapaksa regime.

We don't have the depth in batting, admits Dhoni

We don't have the depth in batting, admits Dhoni

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

If bowling was the only main worry for Team India heading into the World Cup, then think again! Skipper MS Dhoni, on Saturday, revealed that India team, besides bowling is also struggling in batting.

The man who's driving Uber in India

The man who's driving Uber in India

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Amit Jain tells Shyamal Majumdar about his dream to make Uber the 'safest place in the city'

Do you have these skills to get ahead at work?

Do you have these skills to get ahead at work?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Top 9 skills you need to be successful.

Hussey, Nehra guide Chennai into IPL final

Hussey, Nehra guide Chennai into IPL final

Rediff.com23 May 2015

A clinical Chennai Super Kings defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by three wickets in a nail-biting second qualifier to sail into the final of the Indian Premier League cricket tournament in Ranchi, making it a record sixth appearance in eight editions of the event.

How 'Champions' West Indies created history at Eden

How 'Champions' West Indies created history at Eden

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

West Indies created history by becoming the first nation to win the ICC World T20 twice with a dramatic four-wicket victory against England riding on Carlos Brathwaite's magical finish at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, on Sunday.

West Indies romp into semis with thumping win over Pakistan

West Indies romp into semis with thumping win over Pakistan

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

Defending champions the West Indies trounced Pakistan by 84 runs on Tuesday to set up a semi-final meeting with Sri Lanka in the ICC World Twenty20. Led by a late charge from Dwayne Bravo (46) and skipper Darren Sammy (42 not out) the West Indies put up an impressive 166 for six after electing to bat and then shot out Pakistan for a meagre 85 in 17.5 overs.

Review: Kangna rules in Queen

Review: Kangna rules in Queen

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Kangana Ranaut is gobstoppingly spectacular. The actress has always flirted with the unfamiliar but here -- at her most real, at her most gorgeously guileless -- she absolutely shines and the film stands back and lets her rule.

There is a just solution to the lingering Cauvery row

There is a just solution to the lingering Cauvery row

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Verifiable 'distress-sharing' of available water may still be the way out of the Cauvery water row, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Five issues that will top Xi's agenda

Five issues that will top Xi's agenda

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Chinese President Xi Jinping has suggested five thrust areas to improve relations with India. It is likely all these issues, in addition to the points raised by Xi at Fortaleza, will be part of the joint declaration at the end of his visit to India, says Srikanth Kondapalli.

Few hard questions Modi will not ask bankers in next meeting

Few hard questions Modi will not ask bankers in next meeting

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold discussions with public sector banks (PSBs) and financial institutions to draw up an action plan for banking reforms

Good enough for China, but India spurns Arjun

Good enough for China, but India spurns Arjun

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

For some inexplicable reason, the army prefers to use Russian armour; Arjun is deployed in only two of its 63 armoured regiments.

India and China realise there is no room for animosity

India and China realise there is no room for animosity

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Both India and China have demonstrated levels of maturity in diffusing tensions and ensuring that the border remains by and large incident free, says Seema Mustafa

'When Modi-Shah lose, no one questions their failure'

'When Modi-Shah lose, no one questions their failure'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

'Where they lose, you never ask why they failed there, like in Bihar and Punjab.' 'You are stuck on the UP victory, thinking they have the mandate to rule for all times to come.' 'The BJP has 282 MPs, but can I honestly say that the BJP is the party for everyone?'

Best ways to motivate employees to perform well

Best ways to motivate employees to perform well

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

The assumption that money drives performance is dated.

Of Raghuram Rajan and a few natural-born biases

Of Raghuram Rajan and a few natural-born biases

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

If Mr Rajan's citizenship is considered relevant for heading an organisation that issues sovereign currency, should the provenance of a participant in a critical function of a sovereign democracy not count as well?

Health insurance cos can no longer reject claims arbitrarily

Health insurance cos can no longer reject claims arbitrarily

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

To plug claims mismanagement, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) is bringing reforms in the mediclaim segment.

Assembly bypolls: Bad news for SP; BJP, Congress find a reason to smile

Assembly bypolls: Bad news for SP; BJP, Congress find a reason to smile

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

The results for the bypolls in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Bihar, Telangana, Maharashtra, Punjab and Tripura were announced on Tuesday.

'Beta, you are a beautiful girl trapped in a fat body'

'Beta, you are a beautiful girl trapped in a fat body'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Tista Sengupta/Rediff.com speaks to aspiring plus size models who, for the first time, will walk at Lakme Fashion Week.

Why Indians vote for dons and criminals

Why Indians vote for dons and criminals

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

'The voter thinks that the State is not going to impartially deliver services, provide justice, basic law and order, social insurance -- so as a voter it's very rational that I may choose a criminal who will help me navigate the State.' 'A weak State allows a criminal politician to be the person who provides that guarantee to mediate whatever problem the citizen has with the State.'

Batting out of his comfort zone gives Rahane a high!

Batting out of his comfort zone gives Rahane a high!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Ajinkya Rahane opens up on the slot he likes to bat at, Virat Kohli's captaincy and India's record against spin

McCullum leads from the front as New Zealand bat India out

McCullum leads from the front as New Zealand bat India out

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Listless Indian bowling allowed New Zealand get off the hook. The home team rode on captain Brendon McCullum's magnificent double century to continue their remarkable fightback and take a commanding lead on the fourth day of the second Test in Wellington on Monday.

Economic issues key to Modi's US visit

Economic issues key to Modi's US visit

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

'Political meetings will be a mere side show; the main show is economic investment and the business partnership. The success of Modi's US visit will be judged on the basis of India's ability to attract American investment and setting up of manufacturing in India to give jobs to millions,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

HTC One A9: The all-rounder

HTC One A9: The all-rounder

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

A finely crafted phone, a brilliant display, a very impressive low light camera performance, and the polished OS with guaranteed updates makes the One A9 an option for those who value quality all around.

We are not thinking about layoffs at all: Vishal Sikka

We are not thinking about layoffs at all: Vishal Sikka

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

The company has become very big in the past 10 years -- it has grown almost 10 times; that is an unbelievable pace of growth, said the Infosys CEO.

Pujara, Rohit hit hundreds; Windies face another big defeat

Pujara, Rohit hit hundreds; Windies face another big defeat

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

Cheteshwar Pujara and Rohit Sharma hit hundreds, but it was batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar who stole the limelight with a majestic 74 in his farewell match as India took a firm grip of the second Test against the West Indies, at the Wankhede stadium, in Mumbai, on Friday. When stumps were drawn on Day 2, the home side had the West Indies tottering at 43 for 3 in the second innings.

India has still not learnt that single lesson of 1965

India has still not learnt that single lesson of 1965

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

50 years after the 1965 War, India still thinks we can have a 'limited war' when our opponent has time and again shown it does not believe in a limited war, says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Why the once legendary football clubs of Kolkata are fading

Why the once legendary football clubs of Kolkata are fading

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Bogged down by inefficient administration and unable to attract financing, the once legendary football clubs of Kolkata are fading into irrelevance.

Manmohan's swansong springs a few surprises!

Manmohan's swansong springs a few surprises!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

In his much-hyped swansong, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh proved that though he is months away from retirement, he still has quite a bit of fight left in him.

Ravi Shastri, Indian Cricket's Mr Indispensable

Ravi Shastri, Indian Cricket's Mr Indispensable

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

'In the merry-go-round of Indian cricket, amid abhorrent match-fixing scandals and incessant politicking, Ravi Shastri is a multifaceted personality who, when called upon, can don any hat with ease.'

The pressure of being a Bollywood star

The pressure of being a Bollywood star

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

y talking about her struggle with depression, Deepika Padukone has exposed the stress-filled lives of filmstars say Ranjita Ganesan and Veenu Sandhu.

CAT Tips: Are you taking enough mock tests?

CAT Tips: Are you taking enough mock tests?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

If you want to get the perfect score, you must take as many mocks as you can.