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'Yoga is not a fad.. it's deeply spiritual'

'Yoga is not a fad.. it's deeply spiritual'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Stars celebrate International Yoga Day.

The Game Changers For Indian Airlines

The Game Changers For Indian Airlines

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

We live in hope that India and its airlines might finally grow up, notes Anuli Bhargava.

PIX: Indian athletes start training ahead of Tokyo Olympics

PIX: Indian athletes start training ahead of Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Indian athletes, including the boxers and shooters, hit the ground running as they started their pre-Olympic training, hoping to live up to massive expectations in the pandemic-hit Games in Tokyo.

Deoghar Disaster: IAF's Mission Impossible

Deoghar Disaster: IAF's Mission Impossible

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

'Imagine hanging from a thin steel cable under a helicopter with certain death staring at you below, being pulled up slowly in the din and downwash of the helicopter.' IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe, a helicopter pilot himself, reports on how the air force rescued those trapped in the Deoghar cable cars disaster last fortnight.

Covid-19: India's auto component makers brace for a bumpy ride ahead

Covid-19: India's auto component makers brace for a bumpy ride ahead

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Auto component makers in India are bracing for a tough time. High absenteeism among workers owing to Covid-19, shortages of critical parts, and temporary closures of plants by automobile manufacturers have thrown a spanner in the works for the Rs 3.2-trillion sector, which derives 60 per cent of its revenues from automobile original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), with the balance split equally between replacement demand and exports. Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India on Saturday said it was extending the maintenance shutdown, which was from May 1 to 9, till May 16, "keeping in view the current pandemic situation". Some activities will continue in the plants.

'No point living life in regret, yaar'

'No point living life in regret, yaar'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

'Trust me, I don't even enjoy the company of friends who live in regret.' 'You either own your decisions or just let it go and work harder to get something better.'

Kohli rates Oval bowling show among Top 3 in his reign

Kohli rates Oval bowling show among Top 3 in his reign

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

A proud Virat Kohli rated his team's bowling performance in the fourth Test among the top-three during his captaincy stint, extolling his players' strong character as India scored a superb 157-run victory over England after conceding a huge 99-run lead.

PM's rally in Kolkata on Sunday, suspense over Mithun's presence

PM's rally in Kolkata on Sunday, suspense over Mithun's presence

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will sharpen Bharatiya Janata Party's campaign for the high-octane assembly elections in West Bengal with a mega rally at the Brigade Parade Grounds in Kolkata on Sunday.

Bad-loan market may soon see flurry of activities

Bad-loan market may soon see flurry of activities

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Banks are set to sell dud-loans worth Rs 90,000 crore of 22 firms in the first tranche to the National Asset Reconstruction Company (NARCL). It's reason for cheer given that such sales to asset reconstruction companies (ARCs) have been poor in recent times. In fiscal 2020, their assets under management (AUM) contracted by 4 per cent; and in fiscal 2021, it fell by another 100 basis points to Rs 1.07 trillion. So, why are we where we are?

Oppn unity at stake as Cong-TMC ties turn sour post poaching

Oppn unity at stake as Cong-TMC ties turn sour post poaching

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

The Opposition unity to fight the Bharatiya Janata Party seems to have run into rough weather as the Trinamool Congress and the Congress are at daggers drawn over the recent instances of 'poaching' by the Mamata Banerjee-led camp, with the grand old party finding itself in a tight spot.

Five-star hotels line up special menus to beat Covid blues

Five-star hotels line up special menus to beat Covid blues

Rediff.com20 May 2021

In 2020, after the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, several five-star hotel chains commenced home delivery of food as a lot of people preferred to stay indoors. A year later, as the Covid situation worsens, such hotels are going the extra mile to cater for the gastronomical needs of their customers. With health, nutrition, and immunity occupying the mind spaces, these hotels are crafting menus that are not only high on health quotient, but also have food capable of improving the mood. The move, they hope, would help them get more customers as prices are also competitive.

What's the Price of A Life?

What's the Price of A Life?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Based on whether you choose the aviation, Bhopal or LIC numbers, and on the official death toll (in the absence of any other verifiable number), the value of human lives lost in the pandemic would range from Rs 16,500 crore to Rs 94,000 crore, explains T N Ninan.

After Bihar, Owaisi eyes UP; teams up with ex-BJP ally

After Bihar, Owaisi eyes UP; teams up with ex-BJP ally

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

"We got a lot of confidence from our success in Bihar, and we will continue that momentum," Owaisi told reporters after their meeting in Lucknow.

Beware! The Two Economic Indias

Beware! The Two Economic Indias

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

The substantially increased economic dualism may exert lasting negative influences which could include a reduced potential for economic growth; the persistence of a very weak employment and poverty situation; rising social and political discord; and heightened vulnerability to geopolitical challenges, cautions Shankar Acharya, former chief economic adviser to the Government of India.

If CSK reaches final, it might be a bit different: Sam Curran

If CSK reaches final, it might be a bit different: Sam Curran

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Curran is confident that he can bring his learnings of IPl into the England set-up.

Out of quarantine and into the fray, India tour gets underway

Out of quarantine and into the fray, India tour gets underway

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Virat Kohli's tourists are the second ranked ODI side in the world and will be looking to get into their groove in the three 50-over and three Twenty20 matches that precede the four-match Test series around the new year.

'Inflict prohibitive costs on sponsors of terror'

'Inflict prohibitive costs on sponsors of terror'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

'By killing innocent people, they are using Sun Tzu's tactics of 'kill one, terrify thousands.'

Travel restrictions a worry for Olympic-bound Sreeshankar

Travel restrictions a worry for Olympic-bound Sreeshankar

Rediff.com22 May 2021

Olympic-bound long jumper Murali Sreeshankar on Saturday said he is working on his technical flaws and is hoping to take part in competitions abroad once the current travel restrictions on Indians are eased.

PE major Advent snaps up Eureka Forbes for Rs 4,400 cr

PE major Advent snaps up Eureka Forbes for Rs 4,400 cr

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

After a long wait, the Shapoorji Pallonji Group has closed the sale process of its consumer durables business under the Eureka Forbes label by picking the American private equity fund Advent International's Rs 4,400-crore offer for a 72 per cent stake. The sale process, which began in November 2019, will help the over 156-year-old SP Group pair the debt pile and sharpen the focus on the flagship construction and engineering business under Afcons. The valuation of Rs 4,400 crore for a 72.56 per cent stake is is at an enterprise level and subject to closing adjustments and also includes an open offer for the remaining stake after the demerger and listing of Eureka Forbes, the SP group said in a statement on Sunday.

Fiat Chrysler to set up global digital hub in Hyderabad

Fiat Chrysler to set up global digital hub in Hyderabad

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Auto major Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) on Wednesday said it will invest $150 million (around Rs 1,103 crore) to set up a global digital hub in Hyderabad to help the group develop new technologies to cater to its automotive operations across the globe. The facility, which is FCA's largest digital hub outside of North America, would create nearly 1,000 jobs by the end of next year.

Do you have these 5 critical work skills?

Do you have these 5 critical work skills?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

It is high time to stop playing it safe, overcome our fear of failure and think of becoming entrepreneurs.

Airtel takes a leaf out of Jio as telecom battle intensifies

Airtel takes a leaf out of Jio as telecom battle intensifies

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

When, recently, Bharti Airtel announced a Rs 21,000 crore rights issue, analysts pointed out that its structure was similar to that of Reliance's issue in June 2020. One similarity is that shareholders in both companies have to pay only 25 per cent of the money on application. The rest is to be paid in two tranches. In Bharti Airtel's case, it is within 36 months; in Reliance Jio's, it is within 17 months.

BJP's pro-OBC agenda comes up against caste census demand

BJP's pro-OBC agenda comes up against caste census demand

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

A BJP source admitted that a census will inevitably reconfirm the numerical majority of the OBCs. 'That will overturn social equations and consign the upper castes to a twilight zone of marginalisation. The RSS won't accept it.' Radhika Ramaseshan reports.

'Ceasefire now in Punjab Congress'

'Ceasefire now in Punjab Congress'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

'If the Congress wants to keep the ship afloat, it will have to bury the differences.'

CBI registers FIR in Hathras case

CBI registers FIR in Hathras case

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

The case was earlier registered at Chandpa Police Station, in Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh, on a complaint by the victim's brother.

Osaka reaches semis then withdraws to protest racial injustice

Osaka reaches semis then withdraws to protest racial injustice

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Naomi Osaka pulled out of the semi-finals of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament on Wednesday in New York City, in protest at racial injustice. Her decision follows protests over the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in the city of Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Sunday.

Fighting COVID-19: A teacher's 10 tips for parents

Fighting COVID-19: A teacher's 10 tips for parents

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Roshani Sonawane tells us how parents can use the time to teach the right values and build important skills in children.

Windies must draw on Headingley spirit, says Simmons

Windies must draw on Headingley spirit, says Simmons

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

West Indies coach Phil Simmons says his side cannot afford the batting debacles that have often undermined their tours of England when the series starts behind closed doors next week. The first of three Tests begins at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton next Wednesday and Simmons says making sure they are mentally ready is the most important task.

Bajaj Auto rides on Pulsar, KTM to soften pandemic blow

Bajaj Auto rides on Pulsar, KTM to soften pandemic blow

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

The maker of Pulsar and Discover reported a net profit of Rs 1,138.20 crore in the second quarter, compared to Rs 1,402.42 crore a year ago.

Zardari vows to expose Taseer's killers

Zardari vows to expose Taseer's killers

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari vowed to expose and punish those responsible for the assassination of Salmaan Taseer and said that the Punjab Governor was "killed to sharpen the polarisation in society to derail the democratic process".

Is the Mi beard trimmer worth Rs 1,199?

Is the Mi beard trimmer worth Rs 1,199?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Ashish Narsale brings you the first look.

Do we need so many income tax staffers?

Do we need so many income tax staffers?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

The preliminary processing of tax returns is already undertaken with the help of technology. There is now greater scope of using more technology to reduce the human interface even further, notes A K Bhattacharya.

India's 5 most innovative states

India's 5 most innovative states

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Kerala have been ranked as the top five states in innovation in Niti Aayog's second Innovation Index released on Wednesday. The index, released by Niti Aayog's vice chairman Rajiv Kumar and CEO Amitabh Kant, has been developed on the lines of the Global Innovation Index. Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Bihar have been ranked at the bottom of the index. Karnataka topped the index for the second year in a row.

How Kartik Shot Dhamaka in 9 Days!

How Kartik Shot Dhamaka in 9 Days!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

'The way the film has been designed is also very unique. The entire film is set in just one room.'

Tabbar review

Tabbar review

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

There's the excitement of watching minor people commit major crimes and watching how that becomes their second nature, almost. Just when you think the show is extending outwards, it implodes. And with the ethical hinges off totally, you, the viewer, wouldn't know quite how to react, observes Sreehari Nair.

M&M, Ford ink pact to develop a mid-sized SUV

M&M, Ford ink pact to develop a mid-sized SUV

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Teams of both companies are collaborating on all areas of mutual interest including electrification, distribution and product development.

Djokovic cruises into Eastbourne final

Djokovic cruises into Eastbourne final

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

Novak Djokovic sharpened his grasscourt game ahead of next week's Wimbledon by beating Russian Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 6-4 on Friday to reach the Aegon International final on another rain-disrupted day at Eastbourne.

Chinese Chequers on LAC is Not for the Faint-hearted

Chinese Chequers on LAC is Not for the Faint-hearted

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The Indian Army has shown it can face down the PLA, but is too often held back by a political leadership that lacks boldness, asserts Ajai Shukla.

Semenya joins South African women's soccer club

Semenya joins South African women's soccer club

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Double Olympic champion Caster Semenya could trade her running shoes for soccer boots as early as next year after the 28-year-old signed for South African women's club JVW FC.

Unfazed England spinner Bess feels 'dangerous'

Unfazed England spinner Bess feels 'dangerous'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

'As a spinner, some will go your way some days and some won't, that is cricket. I don't look too much into that. I want to contribute with bat, ball and in the field. When my opportunities come I want to make sure I take them.'