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Will elections shift the IPL out of India, like it did in 2009?

Will elections shift the IPL out of India, like it did in 2009?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Does anyone know what the final itinerary for India's South African tour is, asks Faisal Shariff. Or whether India will play five Tests in England next year. Or whether elections will move the IPL out of India.

Muslim thinker: Government should withdraw Haj subsidy

Muslim thinker: Government should withdraw Haj subsidy

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

'The Haj subsidy is a trap used by politicians to curry Muslim votes,' says Abusaleh Shariff, member, Rajinder Sachar Committee.

PIX: Ranveer Singh mingles with Bhumi Pednekar

PIX: Ranveer Singh mingles with Bhumi Pednekar

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

B-town celebs at the launch of Y-Films' new fictional series Sex Chat with Pappu & Papa!

Pak: Actress Meera to contest against Imran Khan

Pak: Actress Meera to contest against Imran Khan

Rediff.com30 Mar 2013

Meera's mother Shafqat Zohra told media persons on Saturday that her daughter may contest against Khan, the head of the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf party, from a parliamentary seat in Lahore that includes the posh areas of Gulberg, ModelTown, GardenTown and FaisalTown.

More banks mean better service: RBI deputy governor

More banks mean better service: RBI deputy governor

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

Change bank if unhappy with service, says RBI's Deputy Governor K C Chakrabarty.

Karachi: 12 killed in fire at four-star hotel, 110 injured

Karachi: 12 killed in fire at four-star hotel, 110 injured

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

The blaze broke out in the kitchen located at the ground floor of the Regent Plaza hotel at the city's Shahrah-i-Faisal and spread across the six-floor building, trapping nearly 100 hotel guests in their rooms.

'Aim is to double India's share in world trade'

'Aim is to double India's share in world trade'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Rising cost of credit and infrastructure bottlenecks are hurting the export sector, says Rafeeque Ahmed, President, Federation of Indian Export Organisations.

Jeep Wrangler: Goes where no other SUV can

Jeep Wrangler: Goes where no other SUV can

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

The Jeep Wrangler is a vehicle which can go anywhere without blinking an eye-lid.

PIX: Ananya Panday, Hina Khan win awards

PIX: Ananya Panday, Hina Khan win awards

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

The 26th edition of Lions Gold Awards was held on January 25.

The world better take India seriously!

The world better take India seriously!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Despite keeping cricket as a sport alive, India gets ridiculed at every opportunity, says Faisal Shariff, bristling at the way India was ridiculed at the World Cup launch.

'Aamir would bully me!'

'Aamir would bully me!'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2005

'India should cut barriers to boost global trade'

'India should cut barriers to boost global trade'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

SC/STs have seen significant catch-up in education and incomes relative to non-SC/STs in recent years, says Pravin Krishna.

Lessons to be learnt from the IPL

Lessons to be learnt from the IPL

Rediff.com10 May 2013

The key for all Indian Premier League franchises in next year's auction, says Faisal Shariff, will be to invest in good Indian players and choose a captain from among them.

'FDI move will attract investors, soothe nerves'

'FDI move will attract investors, soothe nerves'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

Govt's decision to allow FDI will attract capital, boost confidence and soothe the nerves, say experts.

Govt lacks imagination, common sense: Jayati Ghosh

Govt lacks imagination, common sense: Jayati Ghosh

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

It's pointless and stupid to allow foreign direct investment in retail and investment, says Jayati Ghosh.

The men who took on Iron Man and Superman

The men who took on Iron Man and Superman

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

Jason Kothari and Dinesh Shamdasani are making Valiant a name to be reckoned with in the comics industry.

Samsung India hands pink slips to cut flab

Samsung India hands pink slips to cut flab

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

The move, however, is unlikely to prompt its rivals in India - Chinese manufacturers like Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi - to do the same.

Verito Vibe: A frugal hatch for practical buyers

Verito Vibe: A frugal hatch for practical buyers

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

The car has a terrific ride quality, generous cabin space and a fuel efficient diesel engine.

'Banking opportunity in non-urban India is under-appreciated'

'Banking opportunity in non-urban India is under-appreciated'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Rural markets can provide 25 per cent growth over the next decade, says CLSA's Aashish Agarwal.

'Banking opportunity in non-urban India is under-appreciated'

'Banking opportunity in non-urban India is under-appreciated'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Rural markets can provide 25 per cent growth over the next decade, says CLSA's Aashish Agarwal.

Indian sells co for millions of dollars in two days

Indian sells co for millions of dollars in two days

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

Ankur Singla, who sold his startup in a multi-million deal within two days of launching it, speaks to Faisal Kidwai.

Verdict! New Nissan Micra is apt for city driving only

Verdict! New Nissan Micra is apt for city driving only

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

The diesel version scores over petrol in ride quality.

PICS: The BULLET 500's retro appeal

PICS: The BULLET 500's retro appeal

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

At a price of Rs 1.69 lakh the Bullet 500 is a very appealing cruiser. With retro style and modern mechanicals, the Bullet 500 is here to thump your heart.

Pak assures Kartarpur pilgrims won't be subjected to Khalistani propaganda

Pak assures Kartarpur pilgrims won't be subjected to Khalistani propaganda

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

It is the first meeting between officials of India and Pakistan to discuss the Kartarpur corridor issue, amid heightened tensions between the two nations over the Pulwama terror attack, followed by India's pre-emptive air strike on Jaish-e-Mohammed camps in Balakot and Pakistan's subsequent retaliation.

Bike review: Hero Passion xPro

Bike review: Hero Passion xPro

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

Should you buy this bike for Rs 59,000?

'5 SIMI men planning terror attacks on behalf of ISI'

'5 SIMI men planning terror attacks on behalf of ISI'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

High alert has been sounded across India that five members of the banned Students Islamic Movement of India, who had fled from a Madhya Pradesh jail in 2013, are planning to carry out terror strikes on instructions of Pakistan's spy agency Directorate for Inter-Services Intelligence.

REVIEW: Should you buy Honda CB Trigger at Rs 90k?

REVIEW: Should you buy Honda CB Trigger at Rs 90k?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

The Honda CB Trigger offers good performance while being quite frugal and dynamically potent writes Faisal Ali Khan of MotorBeam.com.

IN PICS: The most affordable Ducati

IN PICS: The most affordable Ducati

Rediff.com16 Jun 2013

At Rs 7.5 lakh, the Ducati Monster 795 offers some serious eye candy with performance to match, writes Faisal Ali Khan of MotorBeam.com.

Gujarat wasn't even uttered, says ex-Pak minister who attended Aiyar's dinner

Gujarat wasn't even uttered, says ex-Pak minister who attended Aiyar's dinner

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

'Surprised and pained that my name has been dragged into Indian domestic politics,' says Pakistan's former foreign minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri.

'RBI's intervention to check the fall of rupee doesn't help much'

'RBI's intervention to check the fall of rupee doesn't help much'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

The rupee should be allowed to find its own level, says analyst Anil Bhansali.

'Walmart contributes to increase in poverty'

'Walmart contributes to increase in poverty'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

FDi helps a tiny minority in our country, says Hema Swaminathan, Assistant Professor, Centre for Public Policy, Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore.

Pakistan releases Indian prisoner Hamid Nihal Ansari after 6 years

Pakistan releases Indian prisoner Hamid Nihal Ansari after 6 years

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Ansari, a 33-year-old Mumbai resident, was lodged in the Peshawar Central Jail after being sentenced by the military court on December 15, 2015.

Bike review: Hyosung Aquila Pro

Bike review: Hyosung Aquila Pro

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

The Hyosung GV650 Aquila Pro isn't cheap but is the most affordable big cruiser in the market today, feels Faisal Ali Khan.

Amir DROPPED from Pakistan squad for Australia Tests

Amir DROPPED from Pakistan squad for Australia Tests

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Pakistan have dropped out-of-sorts pace bowler Mohammad Amir from their 17-man squad for next month's two-Test series against Australia in the United Arab Emirates, with left-arm seamer Wahab Riaz earning a recall.

Chelsea's Hazard enjoying life under new manager Sarri

Chelsea's Hazard enjoying life under new manager Sarri

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Eden Hazard is enjoying life under new Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri but says reports that he is about to announce the signing of a new deal with the London club are wide of the mark.

Jaguar F-Type: Ample dose of style, luxury and thrill

Jaguar F-Type: Ample dose of style, luxury and thrill

Rediff.com27 May 2013

The car offers high amount of thrill with ample dose of style, luxury and vocal blast.

IN PICS: The all-new Ninja 300 for Rs 3.9 lakh

IN PICS: The all-new Ninja 300 for Rs 3.9 lakh

Rediff.com22 May 2013

The new Kawasaki Ninja 300 performs splendidly, it goes as fast as it looks, writes Faisal Ali Khan of MotorBeam.com.

India should make it easy to hire, fire workers

India should make it easy to hire, fire workers

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Foreign investors don't like policy uncertainty and reversibility, says Anusha Chari.

Ford EcoSport is made for Indian roads

Ford EcoSport is made for Indian roads

Rediff.com14 May 2013

You reach triple digit speed in a breeze.