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Should India include Ashwin against Sri Lanka?

Should India include Ashwin against Sri Lanka?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Play Selector and pick India's playing eleven for Game 2 of the ICC Champions Trophy.

'I was not a PM afraid of talking to the press'

'I was not a PM afraid of talking to the press'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

Several Congress leaders interpreted it as a dig at Prime Minister Modi who is yet to address a single press conference in his 54-month tenure.

'Modi can't afford a slow start'

'Modi can't afford a slow start'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

'He needs to get out of the gate fast.'

Imran propped up by Army, to be seen if he can change Pak: V K Singh

Imran propped up by Army, to be seen if he can change Pak: V K Singh

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

India is adopting a 'wait and watch' approach after the installation of the new government in Pakistan, the minister of state for external affairs told reporters in New Delhi.

Sports Shorts: W Series leader Chadwick joins Williams F1

Sports Shorts: W Series leader Chadwick joins Williams F1

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Seven-year low job creation will spell disaster for India: President Mukherjee

Seven-year low job creation will spell disaster for India: President Mukherjee

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Mukherjee said country's institutions must become magnets for talent by shifting from "brain drain" to "brain rain"

Modi, Netanyahu hold 8-km roadshow in Ahmedabad

Modi, Netanyahu hold 8-km roadshow in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

Around 50 stages were erected on the roadside along the stretch to showcase performances by troupes of different states.

A salute to India's forgotten sportswomen

A salute to India's forgotten sportswomen

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

In our country women in sports are not favoured because they are usually groomed to be homemakers. But the scenario is changing. Rediff.com lists the finest Indian women athletes whom we want to see in some form of sporting action.

Modi gives more history lessons to PM

Modi gives more history lessons to PM

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

A day after the Prime Minister alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party is changing India's history and geography, a combative Narendra Modi on Sunday hit back accusing Congress of altering the country's geography by allowing partition and history by neglecting our heroes and eulogising only the Nehru-Gandhi family.

15 takeaways from the Balakot air strike

15 takeaways from the Balakot air strike

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Indians must remember that Pakistanis hate losing to India, at war or in cricket, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

A rally that cost Rahul many voters

A rally that cost Rahul many voters

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com attended the Congress president's rally in Mumbai on Friday, and explains why people who came with high hopes left disappointed.

Arshad Warsi: 'We are a country with a solid backbone'

Arshad Warsi: 'We are a country with a solid backbone'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

'India is like a world in itself. The sad part is that that the bad things overshadow the good,' says actor Arshad Warsi in our special series where well-known Indians speak about the India they adore.

Arshad Warsi: 'We are a country with a solid backbone'

Arshad Warsi: 'We are a country with a solid backbone'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

'India is like a world in itself. The sad part is that that the bad things overshadow the good,' says actor Arshad Warsi in our special series where well-known Indians speak about the India they adore.

How to make an airline pay when flyers won't

How to make an airline pay when flyers won't

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Getting more people to fly with you seems to extract a high cost, as pioneer Gopinath learnt and full service carriers rediscover.

Centre launches MyGov app; 15 crore people expected to join platform

Centre launches MyGov app; 15 crore people expected to join platform

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Digital democracy is the essence of India and Digital India is the destiny of India," Prasad said at the inaugural session of myGov's two-year anniversary celebration.

There's a serious problem back home: Rahul to Indians in Bahrain

There's a serious problem back home: Rahul to Indians in Bahrain

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

In his first address to NRIs outside India after taking over as Congress president, Rahul Gandhi accused the government of dividing people on the basis of caste and religion, alleging it was converting the anger of jobless youth into hatred among communities.

The Return of Manmohan Singh

The Return of Manmohan Singh

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

He is talking, making sense, and India is listening. Rahul Gandhi needs to listen to him, too, says Shekhar Gupta.

India's pride:10 outstanding infrastructure projects

India's pride:10 outstanding infrastructure projects

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

Major infrastructure projects including swanky airports are changing India's profile as an attractive and enterprising destination.

Karthik hits 82 not out, Kohli among runs in India's 322/6 on Day 1

Karthik hits 82 not out, Kohli among runs in India's 322/6 on Day 1

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Opener Murali Vijay (53 off 113 balls) and Lokesh Rahul (58 off 92 balls) also scored a half century each after the visitors opted to bat after winning the toss.

How to double farmers' income

How to double farmers' income

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

'In the long run, the boost to farmers' incomes must come from technological breakthroughs,' says Pratap S Birthal and Digvijay S Negi.

The inspiring story of a BPO in Rajasthan

The inspiring story of a BPO in Rajasthan

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

Shrot Katewa from Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan started 'Source for Change'- a rural BPO to empower the women of his village through professional training activities leading to employment. This is his story.

'Indians are not as regressive as we think they are'

'Indians are not as regressive as we think they are'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

'Just because you fall in love with someone, who might not belong to the opposite sex does not mean you are different.' 'Love is always Love.' 'You cannot choose which person you will fall in love with.'

Maruti Alto tops 30 lakh unit sales mark

Maruti Alto tops 30 lakh unit sales mark

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

The company has also exported over 3.8 lakh Alto cars to over 70 countries.

In I-day speech, Modi hails India's rise under his govt

In I-day speech, Modi hails India's rise under his govt

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

The prime minister highlighted the gains made during his last four years vis-a-vis the previous governments to suggest that he has lived up to the promise of hope he had offered to the electorate in 2014.

Here's why India is wary of maverick Pakistan in high-octane final

Here's why India is wary of maverick Pakistan in high-octane final

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

India are favourites to retain the Champions Trophy on Sunday but they would probably have preferred to face different opponents than arch-rivals Pakistan in what is sure to be a highly-charged final.

Nukes deterred world powers from threatening India: NSA

Nukes deterred world powers from threatening India: NSA

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

Nuclear weapons have deterred world powers from issuing "explicit or implicit threats" to blackmail India to toe a particular line, National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon said in New Delhi on Tuesday.

PM Modi leaves for Paris to attend global climate change meet

PM Modi leaves for Paris to attend global climate change meet

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised that it is the responsibility of all to work against global warming.

The undeniable truth of Naipaul's India

The undeniable truth of Naipaul's India

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

'Though not religious in everyday life, his Hindu-Indian identity was an irrevocable influence on his writings,' observes Vivek Gumaste.

'Small girls are being raped in UP, Bihar but Modi is silent'

'Small girls are being raped in UP, Bihar but Modi is silent'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

The Congress chief hit out at the BJP's ideological mentor, the RSS, alleging that it was a "male chauvinist organisation" and did not have women in it, thus cannot do what the Congress can for women.

'Success is not the only thing you should pursue'

'Success is not the only thing you should pursue'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

'What is forgotten but is actually as important for a society's long run success is morality.' 'Morals and trust are the nuts and bolts of an economy.' 'Without those you can get short run success, but not long-run development.'

India has transformed, govt tells new US envoy

India has transformed, govt tells new US envoy

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

The government of India in welcoming the new United States ambassador to India, erstwhile India and South Asia hand, Nancy J Powell, has said that while India would not be new to her, it would not be the same either, considering the transformational changes India has undergone.

'Don't want Assam to become another Kashmir'

'Don't want Assam to become another Kashmir'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

'There is a design of fundamentalists that the north east must become an Islamic country.'

Kohli plays mediator as Ashwin goes after Anderson

Kohli plays mediator as Ashwin goes after Anderson

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Upset by Jimmy Anderson's comments about Virat Kohli, the usually calm Ravi Ashwin gives the English bowler a piece of his mind.

India, France narrow down differences; Rafale deal in final stage

India, France narrow down differences; Rafale deal in "final stage"

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

The negotiations over the purchase of 36 Rafale fighter jets have entered the "final stages" as both India and France have managed to narrow down their differences over the pricing.

Rahul is de facto Cong chief, he should become de jure: Ramesh

Rahul is de facto Cong chief, he should become de jure: Ramesh

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

"Rahul Gandhi is de facto Congress chief but he should become de jure" and make the party battle ready without waiting for anti-incumbency to build up against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, senior party leader Jairam Ramesh said.

How the 21st Century Fox deal will change Disney's fortune in India

How the 21st Century Fox deal will change Disney's fortune in India

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

The move will catapult Disney as the country's largest media and entertainment broadcaster, with over $1.3 billion of additional India revenue.

Modi to address India-US Start-Up Konnect 2015

Modi to address India-US Start-Up Konnect 2015

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the India-US Startup Konnect and share his vision on 'Start up India, Stand up India' as part of his US visit later this month.

Gambhir, Sehwag fail in comeback game

Gambhir, Sehwag fail in comeback game

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir fell cheaply, as India went to lunch on 87 for 2 against Northamptonshire, on Friday.

'The poor know Modi has India on his mind'

'The poor know Modi has India on his mind'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

What does someone from Uttar Pradesh on the streets of Mumbai think of the results back home?

Should Rohit, not Virat, lead India's World Cup team?

Should Rohit, not Virat, lead India's World Cup team?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

'The past few weeks in England will be remembered as much for Kohli's skilled conquest of his English demons as they will be for his dreadful reading of pitches, curious selection choices, sporadic tactical lapses, and overall inability to help his side cross the finish line,' notes Dhruv Munjal.