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Lankan issue: An economic solution to a political problem

Lankan issue: An economic solution to a political problem

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

Once we bring the Lankans into our economic embrace we will be in a position to dominate their internal politics. And only then can we offer true protection to Tamils in Sri Lanka, says M R Venkatesh.

Ashes rivals Warner and Bairstow combine in IPL record stand

Ashes rivals Warner and Bairstow combine in IPL record stand

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

Warner and Bairstow put on 185 in just 16.2 overs in a 118-run victory over Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore, surpassing Gautam Gambhir and Chris Lynn's opening stand of 184 against Gujarat Lions in the 2017 season.

Trailer Review: Tiger Zinda Hai looks a winner

Trailer Review: Tiger Zinda Hai looks a winner

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

What do *you* think of the Tiger Zinda Hai trailer?

'Hindu intolerance just as bad as Islamic intolerance'

'Hindu intolerance just as bad as Islamic intolerance'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

With the help of colossal amount of Saudi oil money and partly the rise of the Ayotalollahs and Shia Islam there has spread this much harsher, more intolerant Islam, says internationally acclaimed writer Salman Rushdie in an interview with CNN-IBN.

'Hindu intolerance just as bad as Islamic intolerance'

'Hindu intolerance just as bad as Islamic intolerance'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

With the help of colossal amount of Saudi oil money and partly the rise of the Ayotalollahs and Shia Islam there has spread this much harsher, more intolerant Islam, says internationally acclaimed writer Salman Rushdie in an interview with CNN-IBN.

Milkha Singh: An unmatchable romance with a near miss

Milkha Singh: An unmatchable romance with a near miss

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

To him running was both his God and beloved as he created his own little fairytale out of what what could have easily been a tale of horrors.

'Sachin does not need any advice on his future'

'Sachin does not need any advice on his future'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

Sachin Tendulkar's streak of low scores might have raised a question mark over his future but senior BCCI official and IPL chairman Rajiv Shukla came out in support of the senior batsman saying one needs to look at his "colossal record" before making any comment.

Paybacks from the hustings

Paybacks from the hustings

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

In the US as in India, policy outcomes are linked to election funding

Jet crisis poses a challenge for Mumbai

Jet crisis poses a challenge for Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Jet is the largest player in the Mumbai airport, with over 110 domestic slots and 30 international slots from the city.

Modi's Self-Created Perfect Storm

Modi's Self-Created Perfect Storm

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Triumphalism, premature declaration of victory meant no one checked if India had enough vaccines, oxygen, remdesivir, bringing us back to a crisis where we need foreign aid after four decades, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

20,000 km, 70 days: All aboard the Delhi to London bus

20,000 km, 70 days: All aboard the Delhi to London bus

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

The new service will travel through 18 countries and each bus will accommodate 20 passengers.

Bad Boy Billionaires Review

Bad Boy Billionaires Review

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

The Bad Boy Billionaires series has a lot in common: The three billionaires' hefty ambition, dangerous arrogance and untrammeled power, observes Dhruv Munjal.

Is this why Messi wants to leave Barcelona?

Is this why Messi wants to leave Barcelona?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Yet even without a transfer fee, Messi's colossal salary, reported to be the highest in world football, means very few clubs would be able to afford him.

Guardiola wants Messi to end his career at Barca

Guardiola wants Messi to end his career at Barca

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

Despite Manchester City officials trying their best to sign Lionel Messi in recent years, manager Pep Guardiola has in contrast expressed his deep desire to see Argentine star striker end his illustrious career at Barcelona. Guardiola, who had worked with Messi for over four years in Barcelona, believes that the Camp Nou club has become the striker's home. "Messi will finish his career at Barcelona that is what I desire deeply. I want him to be there from the beginning to the end," Marca quoted Guardiola as saying.

Modi's biggest crisis yet

Modi's biggest crisis yet

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

This is a national leadership gone so wrong that India's most powerful prime minister in four decades has personally taken charge of medical oxygen shortages, observes Shekhar Gupta.

This Vietnam bridge gets a helping hand

This Vietnam bridge gets a helping hand

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

In the mountains of central Vietnam, a colossal pair of hands lifts a golden thread of walkway high above the clifftops, as if the mountain itself has sprouted limbs. Welcome to the Gold Bridge (Cau Vang) on Ba Na hill near Danang city, Vietnam. The new "handheld" bridge, which opened in June, has quickly become a tourist magnet with thousands flocking to the site to take a selfie with the incredible structure which appears to be held up by two giant stone hands.

For Virat, it is about realising a huge potential

For Virat, it is about realising a huge potential

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

The upcoming tour of Australia provides Virat Kohli an ideal platform to resurrect his Test career, writes Bikash Mohapatra

Pilgrims recall near-death experience in Nepal

Pilgrims recall near-death experience in Nepal

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

After returning from Nepal, a group of 12 pilgrims on Thursday narrated their "near-death" experience as they recalled the April 25 earthquake due to which colossal structures fell like "pack of cards".

Napoli game make or break for Setein's Barca

Napoli game make or break for Setein's Barca

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Messi's damning assessment of the team came home to roost when the season re-started after the coronavirus stoppage and Barca surrendered the league title to Real Madrid, prompting the captain to launch a new tirade against the team.

Sushma's Folly

Sushma's Folly

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

'Not just the angry families, but also the public will remember Swaraj's foreign ministership for this colossal lapse of judgment,' notes Karan Thapar.

Dhoni most valuable player in England-India ODIs

Dhoni most valuable player in England-India ODIs

Rediff.com21 Sep 2011

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji figure out the most valuable players in the just-concluded England-India ODI series.

When Bollywood took on The Godfather

When Bollywood took on The Godfather

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

Here's looking at desi takes of Francis Ford Coppola's masterpiece.

India's greatest management gurus

India's greatest management gurus

Rediff.com25 Sep 2010

From the days of the Licence Raj to the 21st Century, Indian business scene has seen huge changes.

Modi: From RSS pracharak to electoral superman

Modi: From RSS pracharak to electoral superman

Rediff.com23 May 2019

The prime minister has been unstoppable as he transported the BJP to colossal success on a wave of muscular nationalism, majoritarian pride and charisma.

Tata leaving Singur was a serious mistake: Bengal CM

Tata leaving Singur was a serious mistake: Bengal CM

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee has said that the decision of the Tata Group to withdraw from the Singur project was a colossal one.

The world's largest employers

The world's largest employers

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

here is a list of 23 giant enterprises which are the world's largest employers.

Get ready for Anil Kapoor's 24 Season 2

Get ready for Anil Kapoor's 24 Season 2

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

The shooting will start in October.

All CPL players, officials, support staff COVID-19 negative

All CPL players, officials, support staff COVID-19 negative

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Every person was tested 72 hours before they travelled in order to ensure that all members of the party were travelling virus free.

India, Pakistan on the road to peace

India, Pakistan on the road to peace

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

The road ahead will be long and winding and much resistance can be expected from the high-flying 'hawks' in our skies. But that should not deter the policymakers from planning a road map with the 'big picture' in mind, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Bollywood mourns death of veteran actress Sulabha Deshpande

Bollywood mourns death of veteran actress Sulabha Deshpande

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

The veteran actress died on June 4 at the age of 79.

How did Jagan earn Rs 446 crore, ask rivals

How did Jagan earn Rs 446 crore, ask rivals

Rediff.com16 Apr 2011

The declaration of a total wealth of Rs 446 crore by Jagan and his wife Bharati in the affidavit filed along with Jagan's nomination has created a big flutter in the political circles throughout the country, as he will be the richest member of Lok Sabha if he gets re-elected.

Ukraine Paralympic chief says will quit Games if Russia invades

Ukraine Paralympic chief says will quit Games if Russia invades

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Ukraine's Paralympic chief said on Friday his team would quit the Winter Paralympic Games if Russia invaded his home country, adding that he hoped the competition would be able to spread peace instead.

'The Chinese can't be trusted'

'The Chinese can't be trusted'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

'The Chinese can't be trusted hence the need to verify and re-verify.'

Twilight Saga: Eclipse breaks midnight BO

Twilight Saga: Eclipse breaks midnight BO

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Parliament logjam wasted over Rs 146 crore!

Parliament logjam wasted over Rs 146 crore!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

The 2G spectrum scam may have caused a colossal loss to the national exchequer, but the standoff between the government and opposition over it has resulted in the further wastage of over Rs 146 crore as the entire Winter Session of the Parliament was virtually washed out.

With Ambani upping the ante, Jio looks to dial disruption 2.0

With Ambani upping the ante, Jio looks to dial disruption 2.0

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Jio's global partnerships took shape this year when Jio Platforms, a 100 per cent subsidiary of Reliance Jio which has invested in various digital platforms, was able to woo a bevy of marquee investors: Facebook, Google, Qualcomm, Intel, and a numerous PE funds.

How Modi's anti-corruption drive has helped

How Modi's anti-corruption drive has helped

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Rapid rise in disposal of corruption cases against govt employees has helped

Have six-packs taken over good acting?

Have six-packs taken over good acting?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

Actors these days are depending more on their muscles than on their talent.

Trump writes to Pelosi, seeks to stop impeachment

Trump writes to Pelosi, seeks to stop impeachment

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Asserting that the Articles of Impeachment introduced by the House Judiciary Committee are not recognisable under any standard of constitutional theory, interpretation or jurisprudence, Trump said they include no crimes, no misdemeanours and no offenses whatsoever.

Amit Shah should resign, says Sonia Gandhi after CWC meet

Amit Shah should resign, says Sonia Gandhi after CWC meet

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

The Congress president also hit out at BJP leader Kapil Mishra for making a statement that allegedly incited violence in the city. The CWC has passed a resolution on the situation in the city, she said, adding that the CWC believes that the situation is grave and an urgent action is required.