News for '-tough-times'

Covid: 'If IT staffer doesn't recover in 2 weeks...'

Covid: 'If IT staffer doesn't recover in 2 weeks...'

Rediff.com25 May 2021

'Companies are threatening to terminate them or putting them on unpaid leave.'

How Iyer plans to cope with Australia's short ball tactics

How Iyer plans to cope with Australia's short ball tactics

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Overwhelmed that the Australians devised a short ball strategy against him, Indian batsman Shreyas Iyer says it can best be tackled by adopting a counter-offensive approach and taking advantage of the field placing.

This is not dissent, it's chaos: Biden on US Capitol violence

This is not dissent, it's chaos: Biden on US Capitol violence

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

'This is not who we are. What we are seeing is a small number of extremists dedicated to lawlessness'

Biden inauguration to include presidential escort, virtual parade

Biden inauguration to include presidential escort, virtual parade

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

President-elect Joe Biden's low-key inauguration on January 20 will include a Pass in Review on the East Front, a presidential escort to the White House, and a virtual parade across America following his official swearing in at the United States Capitol, the Presidential Inaugural Committee has announced.

Future's women employees appeal to PM Modi in tussle with Amazon

Future's women employees appeal to PM Modi in tussle with Amazon

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

In a letter to the Prime Minister, the Women of Big Bazaar SOS group said: "Future Retail and Reliance had entered into an arrangement through which Future's retail stores will continue to be operated by Reliance. Reliance has also committed to clear all debts and dues owed by Future Retail to suppliers and vendors."

'How long will you live fearing this virus?'

'How long will you live fearing this virus?'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

'These reports of cases being very low in other states, is it true? Are the numbers believable?'

SEE: Amit Shah walks on Chennai road to greet supporters

SEE: Amit Shah walks on Chennai road to greet supporters

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

Accompanied by BJP national general secretary and party in-charge of poll-bound Tamil Nadu, C T Ravi, and Murugan, with his security detail in tow, the home minister warmly waved at the overjoyed supporters who had thronged the airport since the morning.

Struggling Rahul faces axe for South Africa Tests

Struggling Rahul faces axe for South Africa Tests

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Despite being the world's top-ranked Test side India have struggled with their opening combination, which, in turn, has heaped pressure on the middle order.

My Father, Satyajit Ray

My Father, Satyajit Ray

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

Satyajit Ray would have been a hundred years old on May 2. To mark the legendary film-maker's birth centenary, Rediff.com bring you a treasure trove of features from our archives.

Bigg Boss 13: Meet the new captain!

Bigg Boss 13: Meet the new captain!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

After being in the house for more than three months and entertaining everyone with her antics, Shehnaaz Gill has finally become the captain. But will her captaincy create havoc in the house?

David Warner's biggest fear...

David Warner's biggest fear...

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Feared not scoring hundred for Australia again, says Warner

PIX: Bollywood celebrates their family!

PIX: Bollywood celebrates their family!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Almost as if to tide through these tough times, movie stars are making an extra effort to thank their families and celebrate them.

Dr KK Aggarwal, former IMA president, dies of Covid-19

Dr KK Aggarwal, former IMA president, dies of Covid-19

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Aggarwal, 62, who was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi and was on ventilator support since last week, died at 11.30 pm on Monday after a lengthy battle with Covid-19, according to the statement.

'I can be much more than a glamorous face'

'I can be much more than a glamorous face'

Rediff.com18 May 2021

'When it has to be a simple girl's role, somehow people feel I cannot do it.'

From dancing with the stars to selling soap

From dancing with the stars to selling soap

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Having lost her job as a stage dancer for film award shows in the pandemic, Smita Soni learnt how to make organic bath and body products. Archana Masih/Rediff.com met her as she sold her handmade items from the boot of her car with baby on her hip.

Staying home is like 'nirvana' for Australian cricketers

Staying home is like 'nirvana' for Australian cricketers

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Staying home during the national lockdown to contain the coronavirus is like "nirvana" for Australian cricketers as they generally have to live out of a suitcase, head coach Justin Langer has said. Australian cricket is in its off-season and has been largely insulated from the impact of the coronavirus outbreak, which has suspended all of the country's major sporting competitions that run during the autumn and winter.

Tendulkar, Kohli, Richards hail West Indies' win over England

Tendulkar, Kohli, Richards hail West Indies' win over England

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

West Indies' splendid victory over England in the first Test in Southampton drew rich praise from around the cricketing world, including top players like Virat Kohli and former greats like Sachin Tendulkar and Vivian Richards. West Indies beat England by four wickets on the final day of the first international Test since the coronavirus break on Sunday, taking a 1-0 lead at the Ageas Bowl in a three-Test series thanks to a 95-run knock by Jermaine Blackwood.

Hamilton feels a 'big void' without racing

Hamilton feels a 'big void' without racing

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

The six-time F1 World champion said we should reflect on the positives in these challenging times and come out of the situation better people.

'You will always be the king amongst kings'

'You will always be the king amongst kings'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

'I was all of 4 years old when I saw my first stampede. #dilipkumar walked into a wedding reception.. there was hysteria.. women thronged to see him, the bridal couples stage broke!! Such was the magic!'

Why Biriyaani shocked Kerala

Why Biriyaani shocked Kerala

Rediff.com5 May 2021

'I'd definitely wish that the audience of Kerala mature. There are a large number of people who welcome sexual scenes or content if it is in a foreign movie but they can't accept this in a regional movie. That attitude of hypocrisy has to change.'

'Amazon, Netflix rejected my movie'

'Amazon, Netflix rejected my movie'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

'I don't know whether it was the Sabarimala issue that made them reject my film.'

Kohli dedicates Nottingham win to Kerala flood victims

Kohli dedicates Nottingham win to Kerala flood victims

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

'We as a team want to dedicate this win to the flood victims in Kerala.'

Mehbooba released after over a year in detention, PSA revoked

Mehbooba released after over a year in detention, PSA revoked

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

The development came barely two days before the Supreme Court was to hear the matter related to her detention. The Deputy Commissioner ordered that the PSA has been revoked with immediate effect. Her detention period had been extended for a period of three months on July 31 this year.

7 tips to deal with a FLIRTY boyfriend

7 tips to deal with a FLIRTY boyfriend

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

The golden rule is, not to accuse him, says Sybil Shiddell, country manager, Gleeden, an extra marital dating Web site. Ask him the reason and make sure you make him comfortable to open up with you.

'I was waiting to see Dhoni in the IPL'

'I was waiting to see Dhoni in the IPL'

Rediff.com21 May 2020

'Rishabh Pant must have gone through tough times because of the expectations on him.' 'It is not always easy to step into the shoes of a legendary cricketer.'

10 Tips to Avoid Fights in a Marriage

10 Tips to Avoid Fights in a Marriage

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Fix the feud before you end your day. Don't go to bed with the unresolved squabbles, suggests relationship and wellness coach Pooja Khera.

Maha imposes prohibitory orders to ensure social distancing

Maha imposes prohibitory orders to ensure social distancing

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

Making the announcement, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said the measure was being taken in urban areas across the state from Monday to ensure social distancing.

The turnaround story of India's largest steel maker

The turnaround story of India's largest steel maker

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

The turnaround of SAIL from several quarters of losses was one of the most challenging experience, said Anil Kumar Chaudhary, the outgoing chairman of the country's largest steel maker. The chairman said he also wants to see SAIL paying back at least 50 per cent of its debt in the near future. Chaudhary who had joined SAIL as a junior manager in 1984 would be superannuating from the top post on December 31, 2020 after serving the company for almost 36 years in various roles.

Not afraid of resigning: Punjab CM on farm laws issue

Not afraid of resigning: Punjab CM on farm laws issue

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Addressing the members of the House, Singh said agriculture is a state subject but the Centre ignored it. "I find it very strange what the government of India wants to do," he said.

India's top shooters gear up for online tournament

India's top shooters gear up for online tournament

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

Some of the world's elite shooters will transform their living rooms into competition ranges on April 15 for a first-of-its-kind international online championship, the coronavirus lockdown triggering another out of the box thinking. An electronic target setup, beside a mobile phone with internet connection, is all they require to shoot in the championship.

Chinese banks face SBI hurdle in recovering Anil Ambani dues

Chinese banks face SBI hurdle in recovering Anil Ambani dues

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

With the State Bank of India moving the National Company Law Tribunal's Delhi bench to enforce the personal guarantees of Ambani, it will delay the recovery of dues by the Chinese banks which won a UK court order in May this year.

Cyclone Yaas: 20 lakh evacuated; 4 dead

Cyclone Yaas: 20 lakh evacuated; 4 dead

Rediff.com26 May 2021

The location of the landfall is north of Dhamra and south of Bahanaga, close to Bahanaga block, on the coast, around 50 km of Balasore, he said.

Gopichand points out reason behind Sindhu's slump in form

Gopichand points out reason behind Sindhu's slump in form

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Sindhu has fallen in the early stages at all tournaments except the French Open since winning her maiden World Championship title in August.

Government takes up pay cut, layoffs with India Inc

Government takes up pay cut, layoffs with India Inc

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

A senior official in the central labour commissioner's office said the efforts of the government were to resolve the cases amicably and not to press for legal action against employers. "Everyone is going through tough times. We could initiate legal action if we want but that's not the idea. We want to address the issues amicably," the official said.

Why BCCI's state units won't be able to attend IPL

Why BCCI's state units won't be able to attend IPL

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

BCCI inviting officials from its state units for the IPL ceremony and play-offs is conventional practice it follows, whether the tournament is held in India or abroad.

Parties prefer turncoats over old-timers in Bengal

Parties prefer turncoats over old-timers in Bengal

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Once a reviled practice in the state, both the parties seem to have endorsed a record number of turncoats this time -- triggering a wave of discontentment among their loyalists.

Exports picking up, at 90% of June 2019 level, says Goyal

Exports picking up, at 90% of June 2019 level, says Goyal

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

India's exports are showing signs of improvement as the contraction in outbound shipments in June so far has come down to about 10-12 per cent as compared with 60 per cent in April, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday. Declining for the third straight month, In "Currently we are about 10-12 per cent down in June. So in a sense, we have reached up to 88-90 per cent of the level of exports that we had in June 2019 in the current month in the first two weeks. I am awaiting the data for third week (of June)," Goyal said at a CII function.

Nasscom chief warns of job cuts in IT sector if...

Nasscom chief warns of job cuts in IT sector if...

Rediff.com23 May 2020

'If the business doesn't recover in next 6-10 months, there might be situation where there would be some lay-offs...That may be required for survival and to ensure livelihood to millions of people.'

Teenage Pakistan fast bowlers aim to rattle Australia

Teenage Pakistan fast bowlers aim to rattle Australia

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Seen as two of the fastest bowlers in Pakistan's domestic circuit, 19-year-old Musa was included in both squads on Monday, while 16-year-old Naseem has been named in the test attack featuring a third teenager in Shaheen Afridi.

'Overwhelmed': Yuvraj to fans as #MissYouYuvi trends

'Overwhelmed': Yuvraj to fans as #MissYouYuvi trends

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

As Yuvraj Singh completed one year of his retirement from all forms of cricket, Twitteratis paid tribute to the cricketer and #MissYouYuvi started trending on the micro-blogging website.