News for '-energiser'

Cong leaders pitch for Rahul as CWC to name new chief

Cong leaders pitch for Rahul as CWC to name new chief

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

A majority of Congress leaders said the party will face desertions if Rahul Gandhi does not remain the leader.

Showman Gayle still swaggers in universe of his own

Showman Gayle still swaggers in universe of his own

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Having seen the 'Universe Boss' boss around from Ahmedabad to Port-of-Spain, and from the Oval to St George's, over nearly two decades, fans came in their thousands to Southampton amid some trepidation and much anticipation to watch Christopher Henry Gayle strut his unique stuff against England fo

Tendulkar ready for West Indies

Tendulkar ready for West Indies

Rediff.com7 May 2006

Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday said he was fit and looking forward to play in the Test series against West Indies

India is blessed - you have lot of talent here: Cisco CEO

India is blessed - you have lot of talent here: Cisco CEO

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

In an interview with Peerzada Abrar and Romita Majumdar, Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins said that his company would continue to bet heavily on India's engineering talent pool.

Chelsea should fear Ronaldinho

Chelsea should fear Ronaldinho

Rediff.com21 Feb 2006

The Brazilian playmaker returned from a two-game suspension at the weekend and scored twice in a 5-1 drubbing of Real Betis.

Lack of clarity at top hurting Congress: Shashi Tharoor

Lack of clarity at top hurting Congress: Shashi Tharoor

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

One way forward could be for the CWC to name an interim working president for the party and then ideally dissolve itself, following which the main leadership positions within the party, including the CWC itself, should be opened up to fresh elections

Bush to raise tsunami aid to $ 950 million

Bush to raise tsunami aid to $ 950 million

Rediff.com10 Feb 2005

"We will use these resources to provide assistance to affected nations in rebuilding vital infrastructure that re-energises economies and strengthens societies," Bush said

Are the stars aligning for another Federer-Nadal final?

Are the stars aligning for another Federer-Nadal final?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

On the 10th anniversary of the 2008 Wimbledon men's final that is widely considered the 'greatest ever tennis match' it seems like the stars may be aligning for Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to meet in another mesmerising epic.

10 smart eating habits

10 smart eating habits

Rediff.com16 Jan 2006

'Henceforth, no Indian should fear the taxman'

'Henceforth, no Indian should fear the taxman'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

'We have set out a timetable to reduce income tax rates for all incomes below Rs 50 lakh, and to progressively eliminate the surcharges on income above Rs 50 lakh, by 2024.' The Budget speech past CII president Naushad Forbes wants to hear.

'India can be 3rd largest economy in 30 years'

'India can be 3rd largest economy in 30 years'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2005

Optimism about the Indian economy makes it all the more necessary for the country to be prepared to face competition from nations like China and the United States, Wipro Chairman Azim Premji said on Friday.

'Lalu's absence a challenge while fighting polls'

'Lalu's absence a challenge while fighting polls'

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Tej Pratap, the RJD chief's elder son said that "the numbers could swing as voters' mood is also not quite clear at the moment".

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea beat West Brom, move back into top four

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea beat West Brom, move back into top four

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

IMAGES from the EPL match played between Chelsea and West Brom at Stamford Bridge in London on Monday

Mumbai's Tireless COVID-19 Warrior

Mumbai's Tireless COVID-19 Warrior

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'These are challenging times and we get energised by that.' 'I don't feel that 'I am tired now and I should relax', because even if someone calls us at 12 o'clock I have to answer his call.'

Five-star United rediscover their swagger but City are stunned

Five-star United rediscover their swagger but City are stunned

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

Manchester City stumbled to the most unexpected defeat of the Premier League season on Saturday before neighbours Manchester United began their brave new world under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with a glorious reminder of long-forgotten attacking swagger.

PM hits the ground running, meets CEOs in Houston

PM hits the ground running, meets CEOs in Houston

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

"Getting straight to business. PM @narendramodi just concluded a fruitful interaction with top energy sector CEOs at a Roundtable meeting in #Houston. Discussion focussed on working together for energy security and expanding mutual investment opportunities between India & US," MEA Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said in a tweet.

Skills that B-schools don't impart

Skills that B-schools don't impart

Rediff.com7 Mar 2006

Amid tussle with Punjab CM, Sidhu loses key portfolios

Amid tussle with Punjab CM, Sidhu loses key portfolios

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Navjot Sidhu has been given power and new and renewable energy sources, and his tourism and cultural affairs portfolio has been given to Charanjit Singh Channi.

Vaughan suggests England need Cook's batsmanship more than captaincy

Vaughan suggests England need Cook's batsmanship more than captaincy

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

'He has to sit down and ask himself is he the man to energise this England side for seven Test matches in the summer'

Clinton receives long-awaited endorsement from Sanders

Clinton receives long-awaited endorsement from Sanders

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Democrats have coalesced around Clinton's candidacy and has led with endorsements from President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and others.

8 simple asanas for beginners

8 simple asanas for beginners

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Yoga instructor and meditation expert Paloma Gangopadhyay shows you how to get started with yoga at home.

Miami Open: Bautista Agut stuns Djokovic to reach quarters, Kyrgios out

Miami Open: Bautista Agut stuns Djokovic to reach quarters, Kyrgios out

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

A tenacious Roberto Bautista Agut battled back to beat world number one Novak Djokovic 1-6, 7-5, 6-3 and advance to the quarter-finals of the Miami Open on Tuesday as the Spaniard claimed his second win over the Serb this year.

India-US Roller Coaster Reaches New High

India-US Roller Coaster Reaches New High

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'Many said his visit was very risky. But mercifully, Air Force One has taken off from Delhi without Mr Trump stepping on anybody's toes,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Govt plans to revamp ADR, GDR scheme

Govt plans to revamp ADR, GDR scheme

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

The government would take a number of steps to energise and deepen the country's corporate bond as well as currency derivatives market.

Here you can be in two countries at the same time!

Here you can be in two countries at the same time!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

Welcome to the little slice of heaven called Dawki.

'No Congress surprise to challenge Modi'

'No Congress surprise to challenge Modi'

Rediff.com10 May 2019

'If you compare Rahul with Modi, then Modi seems larger.' 'The campaign has been built to show that Rahul is not mature enough to lead the nation.'

EPL: Liverpool continue march, Chelsea-Leicester draw

EPL: Liverpool continue march, Chelsea-Leicester draw

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

English Premier League leaders Liverpool opened up a 22-point gap at the top of the table with second-half goals from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Jordan Henderson and a Mohamed Salah brace giving them a 4-0 home win over Southampton. A rare double from defender Antonio Rudiger earned Chelsea a point in an entertaining 2-2 draw with third-placed Leicester City.

Tripura ideological win; changed party's, country's mood: Modi

Tripura ideological win; changed party's, country's mood: Modi

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Modi said that some critics described Tripura as 'a small state with only two Lok Sabha seats' to downplay the BJP's win.

Stokes, Bairstow guide England to go 4-0 against Pakistan

Stokes, Bairstow guide England to go 4-0 against Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

England's Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow struck half centuries to guide the hosts to a four-wicket victory over Pakistan in the fourth one-day international in Leeds on Thursday as they went 4-0 ahead in the five-match series.

Heard about Goa's Gaur Army?

Heard about Goa's Gaur Army?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Football fans in Goa are shaking off their sussegado and becoming an animated, raucous, even belligerent lot.

Fire ravages Bagree Market in Kolkata's commercial hub

Fire ravages Bagree Market in Kolkata's commercial hub

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

Thirty fire tenders have been pressed into service to douse the fire in the building that houses over 400 business establishments at the wholesale market.

Explained: Why Aaditya Thackeray is contesting the polls

Explained: Why Aaditya Thackeray is contesting the polls

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Why Aaditya Thackeray's decision to plunge into electoral politics is significant.

'Modi's address to US Congress an opportunity to boost ties'

'Modi's address to US Congress an opportunity to boost ties'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

Reflecting the strong bipartisan support to the India-US relationship, the lawmakers welcomed the decision of the House Speaker Paul Ryan to invite Modi to address the joint meeting.

Why US lawmakers want PM Modi at Capitol Hill

Why US lawmakers want PM Modi at Capitol Hill

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to a joint meeting of the United States Congress will be an opportunity to energise efforts to improve bilateral ties, top American lawmakers from across the political divide have said.

Can the Opposition pick itself up?

Can the Opposition pick itself up?

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Nobody understands the deep causes of defeat and victory better than the defeated. The defeated have been to all the battlefields. They have looked into the eyes of their soldiers and those of the opponents, says Aakar Patel.

PHOTO: India, Pak top commanders meet for first time since Kargil war

PHOTO: India, Pak top commanders meet for first time since Kargil war

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

Fourteen years after they last met, the directors general of military operations of India and Pakistan on Tuesday held an over two-hour-long meeting at the Wagah border to ease tensions and ensure peace on the Line of Control.

Post poll debacle, Congress organisational rejig on cards

Post poll debacle, Congress organisational rejig on cards

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

According to party insiders, the revamp will be aimed at serving the dual purposes of fixing accountability for the loss and bringing in a new leadership in the run-up to 2014 polls. The demoralised Congress unit desperately needs a new lease of life, if it has to give any competition to the reenergised Bharatiya Janata Party under Narendra Modi.

Where does Modi's Hindu nationalism go from here?

Where does Modi's Hindu nationalism go from here?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

'Will Muslims in large numbers react positively, especially in the context of the events of the last thirty years?' 'In the process, could Modi end up alienating his core supporters?' A fascinating excerpt from Jaithirth Rao's The Indian Conservative : A History of Indian Right-Wing Thought.

Meeting of DGMOs 'positive step forward': Pakistan

Meeting of DGMOs 'positive step forward': Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Describing the meeting of the Directors General of Military Operationss of the two countries as a "positive step forward", Pakistan on Thursday said better relations with India is a top priority.

Clinton creates history, becomes first woman US prez nominee

Clinton creates history, becomes first woman US prez nominee

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Hillary Clinton on Wednesday claimed the Democratic presidential nomination after decisive victories in the New Jersey and New Mexico primaries, creating history by becoming the first woman to lead a major American political party in the race to the White House.