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It has been difficult for a lot of players not just Virat: Rohit

It has been difficult for a lot of players not just Virat: Rohit

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Rohit showed empathy for everyone who has faced mental health issues.

No cut in loans for India, Asia

No cut in loans for India, Asia

Rediff.com6 May 2013

ADB's sovereign lending to India was $1.95 billion in 2012, beside $0.33 billion to the private sector and another $0.07 million in grants.

Check out India's Asia Cup squad

Check out India's Asia Cup squad

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

Statistical details of the Indian squad for the Asia Cup.

Ponting backs Kohli's month-long break from cricket

Ponting backs Kohli's month-long break from cricket

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

Coming back after a month-long break from cricket, Kohli scored a 34-ball 35 against the arch-rivals.

'Kohli in the right space after a month off cricket'

'Kohli in the right space after a month off cricket'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes it was important that Virat Kohli took an extended break to reset himself.

Jio's IAX undersea cable system to land in Maldives

Jio's IAX undersea cable system to land in Maldives

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

India's largest mobile operator Reliance Jio Infocomm will land the multi-terabit India-Asia-Xpress (IAX) undersea cable system in Hulhumale, Maldives, according to a statement on Monday. The high capacity and high-speed IAX system will connect Hulhumale directly with world's major internet hubs in India and Singapore. Jio's IAX project will land in the Maldives in collaboration with Ocean Connect Maldives, the statement said. The IAX system originates in Mumbai in the west and connects directly to Singapore, with branches including additional landings in India, Malaysia, and Thailand.

LG to make India Asia's training hub

LG to make India Asia's training hub

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

Korean conglomerate LG Electronics plans to set up learning and design centres across India. The centre will help employees hone their skills across departments such as industrial design, marketing, lifestyle research, economic and market research among others. The company plans to bring on board specialists in these sectors as faculty for the same.

Poor-rich gap growing in India, Asia-Pacific: United Nations

Poor-rich gap growing in India, Asia-Pacific: United Nations

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

The wide gap in national income held by the ultra-rich and the poor is striking.

A look at fastest growth periods in India, Asia

A look at fastest growth periods in India, Asia

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

Let's take a look at 10 Asian countries and their fastest growth periods in the past 30 years.

Biased umpiring won India Asia Cup: PHF

Biased umpiring won India Asia Cup: PHF

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

Pakistan Hockey Federation spokesman Altaf Sabir said the result could have gone in favour of other teams if the umpiring had been fair and just.

Not surprised by India's Asia Cup triumph: Gul

Not surprised by India's Asia Cup triumph: Gul

Rediff.com26 Jun 2010

Pakistan speedster Umar Gul has said he is not surprised with India lifting the Asia Cup title, as the men in blue were far more experienced and better in comparison to the hosts Sri Lanka.

Check out ex-India coach Shastri's new assignment!

Check out ex-India coach Shastri's new assignment!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Former India coach Ravi Shastri has been roped in as the Commissioner of the Legends League Cricket (LLC), a professional event for retired players that is set to take off next year.

GM to make India Asia-Pacific hub for power-trains

GM to make India Asia-Pacific hub for power-trains

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

The company's Indian subsidiary General Motors India has already announced a total of $500 million investments in the country to set up new car and power-train manufacturing facilities and it will be hiring 500 people in the second-half of next year. The company, which employs a total of 1,600 people in its engineering and research and development centre at Bangalore, will be enhancing the manpower strength there.

Rs 70,986 cr: Nov registers highest-ever FPI flows

Rs 70,986 cr: Nov registers highest-ever FPI flows

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

So far this month, another $4.5 billion (Rs 33,000 crore) has flown into domestic stocks.

Asia Cup: Will Pakistan PM Imran Khan watch Indo-Pak match?

Asia Cup: Will Pakistan PM Imran Khan watch Indo-Pak match?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

"Prime Minister Imran Khan will watch the Pakistan-India Asia Cup clash in Dubai on Wednesday, diplomatic sources said."

'Bhupathi was treated badly by AITA'

'Bhupathi was treated badly by AITA'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

'They could have handled this in a better way. I've observed that when Paes gets selected, Bhupathi is left out and vice versa. This has been happening for last 10-15 years. This is not good for Indian tennis'

Bharti Telecom sells 2.75% stake in Airtel for Rs 8,433 cr

Bharti Telecom sells 2.75% stake in Airtel for Rs 8,433 cr

Rediff.com26 May 2020

The sale proceeds will be fully utilised to repay debt at Bharti Telecom and will make the promoter holding firm a 'debt free company'.

PHOTOS: Aero India takes off with dazzling flying display

PHOTOS: Aero India takes off with dazzling flying display

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

A breathtaking display cast a spell at the 12th edition of Aero India.

NCA rehab under scanner as debutant Shardul is ruled out of Hyderabad Test

NCA rehab under scanner as debutant Shardul is ruled out of Hyderabad Test

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

Shardul Thakur's much-awaited Test debut turned into a nightmare as the India speedster was forced to leave the field due to a groin strain after bowling only 10 deliveries on the first day of the second Test against West Indies in Hyderabad on Friday.

Take advantage of golden opportunity, invest in India, Modi tells global biz community

Take advantage of golden opportunity, invest in India, Modi tells global biz community

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

He said India has also opened its defence industry 'like never before' and sought investments in the sector.

Indian actress alleges abuse from Cookie Monster

Indian actress alleges abuse from Cookie Monster

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

Parmita Katkar, now Parmita Kurada, has accused a Times Square Cookie Monster impersonator of assaulting her son and calling her a bitch after she failed to pay a tip to him.

Maiden call-up for Pant as India prepare Dhoni's succession plan

Maiden call-up for Pant as India prepare Dhoni's succession plan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Rishabh Pant, on Thursday, earned a maiden call-up to the Indian ODI team, replacing Dinesh Karthik for the first two games against the West Indies.

Rohit Sharma throws hat in for 'full-time captaincy'

Rohit Sharma throws hat in for 'full-time captaincy'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

Will be ready for captaincy when opportunity comes, says Rohit Sharma

Sardar Singh eyes 2020 Olympics

Sardar Singh eyes 2020 Olympics

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Sardar Singh is not done yet and wants to give himself a chance till the 2020 Tokyo Olympics before deciding on his illustrious career.

'No one is immune from terrorism emerging from the same swamps'

'No one is immune from terrorism emerging from the same swamps'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

At a dialogue between the Ministry of External Affairs, International Institute for Strategic Studies, London and IDSA, Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai spoke extensively on the topic of 'Forging Stability in Asia'. He talked about the challenges and goals that India faces while trying to strengthen its ties across the Asian continent.

Aspiring author? Ten tips to get published

Aspiring author? Ten tips to get published

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

We invited this first-time author Jvalant Nalin Sampat to share with us the ten tips aspiring authors to get published.

Why Lata Mangeshkar cancelled song recordings

Why Lata Mangeshkar cancelled song recordings

Rediff.com7 Dec 2010

How Naushad boosted Rafi's morale... Tune first or lyrics first? Raju Bharatan reveals some secrets of the Hindi film music industry.

The real reason why Guru Dutt's marriage collapsed

The real reason why Guru Dutt's marriage collapsed

Rediff.com7 Dec 2010

The Hindi film industry has seen its share of controversies. Raju Bharatan gives us a closer look.

The Kishore Kumar NO ONE Knew!

The Kishore Kumar NO ONE Knew!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Pritish Nandy's interview of Kishore Kumar for The Illustrated Weekly Of India was a stunner.

'India needs to be more open to foreign funds'

'India needs to be more open to foreign funds'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

Addressing the Chicago Council on Global Affairs in Chicago, Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong said economies across the globe are rebounding and the world is no longer staring into an 'abyss'.

When Kishore Kumar created magic with the Burmans!

When Kishore Kumar created magic with the Burmans!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

If Kishore Kumar were alive today, he would have turned 90 on August 4.

Kansas Fear: Telugus in US told to talk in English

Kansas Fear: Telugus in US told to talk in English

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

In a bizarre reaction to Srinivas Kuchibhotla's shooting at a restaurant in Kansas on Wednesday night, the Telangana American Telugu Association has advised the community to avoid communicating in Telugu in public places in the US.

Kishore Kumar, the only Genius I ever knew

Kishore Kumar, the only Genius I ever knew

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

'For me, Kishore never really passed away. It's impossible for a man like him to die because he personified life itself... He wanted to be rich and famous, much more than he was. And he was eager to hide his wounds from everyone.'

'Only Brahmins can defeat Brahminism'

'Only Brahmins can defeat Brahminism'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

'To all those then who talk about ending Brahminical hegemony, my advice is: Get the Brahmins on your side,' says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Unicef attacks India's record on poverty

Unicef attacks India's record on poverty

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

India has failed to use a period of high economic growth to lift tens of millions of people out of poverty.

Walmart's $16 bn Flipkart buy is the biggest deal this year

Walmart's $16 bn Flipkart buy is the biggest deal this year

Rediff.com9 May 2018

Sachin Bansal, who had co-founded Flipkart with Binny Bansal in 2007, would exit the company

Rise of India leading to global power shift

Rise of India leading to global power shift

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

Foreign secretary David Miliband commented that a rise of India, China and Middle East means a shift in global power from West to East. He advised British diplomats to look eastward.

'Stay away from large-caps': Mark Mobius to investors

'Stay away from large-caps': Mark Mobius to investors

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Mark Mobius, co-founder, Mobius Capital Partners, tells Puneet Wadhwa that investors should concentrate more on "value" rather than momentum, and on good small- and medium-sized companies rather than large-caps.

Internet services badly affected in India

Internet services badly affected in India

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

According to reports, a ship anchoring off Egypt's Alexandria coast cut through the Indian-owned FLAG and also the SEA-ME-WE cable on Wednesday, leading to an unprecedented disruption in international connectivity.

India tops consumer confidence index

India tops consumer confidence index

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

Compared with the last round, there is a sharp rise in Indians' concern over the economy, with 46 per cent citing it as a major worry.