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Early to talk about our T20 WC batting line-up: Rohit

Early to talk about our T20 WC batting line-up: Rohit

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

'It is long time to go for the (T20) World Cup, so early days to talk about how our batting will look like'

India's weapons procurement from US jumps to $3.4 bn in 2020

India's weapons procurement from US jumps to $3.4 bn in 2020

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

The jump in the sale of American weapons to India comes at a time when sale of weapons from the US to other countries has dipped to USD 50.8 billion in 2020 from USD 55.7 billion in 2019.

Modi's India First angers Xi

Modi's India First angers Xi

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

'China is constantly probing India's weaknesses.' 'The challenge is to implement a strategy that will allow India to buy time, gather its strength, and eventually counter China,' recommends Harsh V Pant and Vinay Kaura.

Gunasekaran, Shivpal swell India's gold tally at Military Games

Gunasekaran, Shivpal swell India's gold tally at Military Games

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Para-athlete Anandan Gunasekaran clinched his third gold and javelin thrower Shivpal Singh added another for the country as India continued their fine showing at the ongoing 7th CISM World Military Games, in Wuhan, China, on Thursday.

How India can be truly Atma Nirbhar

How India can be truly Atma Nirbhar

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

'India's future: To manufacture so efficiently that we do not need protection,' says Naushad Forbes.

Will you buy Apple's iPhone SE for Rs 42,500?

Will you buy Apple's iPhone SE for Rs 42,500?

Rediff.com16 May 2020

The SE is up against some sweet deals from China and South Korea, not to mention Apple's own XR.

'Pataal Lok is political'

'Pataal Lok is political'

Rediff.com20 May 2020

'We wanted to explore the divisions in India -- be it class, caste, language, religion or gender.'

Why do economists like Raghuram Rajan leave India?

Why do economists like Raghuram Rajan leave India?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

The ones who came more recently were clutching the green cards that gave them an escape hatch through which to return to green pastures: Arvind Panagariya, Raghuram Rajan, Arvind Subramanian and other perfectly honourable gentlemen like them, points out T N Ninan.

Vested interests causing unrest in country: PM

Vested interests causing unrest in country: PM

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Taking a veiled swipe at the Congress party, he said one of the things he found when he came to Delhi was that those who got opportunity to rule the nation for "many, many years, loved to keep things in a pendulum mode".

At 19, he was awarded the Param Vir Chakra

At 19, he was awarded the Param Vir Chakra

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

'It is my duty to tell them about the brave soldiers who gave their lives for our land.' 'The free air of freedom that we breathe is because of men like them.'

India must call Trump's bluff

India must call Trump's bluff

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

The US seems to be engaging in a game of brinkmanship where President Trump's visit has been used as 'leverage' to pressure India into agreeing to a trade deal, notes Kashish Parpiani.

India plans to be among top 5 defence producers by 2025

India plans to be among top 5 defence producers by 2025

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The defence ministry is shooting to achieve an annual export target of $5 billion by 2025.

'PoK part of India, expect to have physical jurisdiction over it one day'

'PoK part of India, expect to have physical jurisdiction over it one day'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

The external affairs minister also made it clear that with Pakistan, the issue is not Article 370, the issue is cross-border terrorism and the first thing that has to come to table for any talks with Pakistan has to be the terrorism issue.

When a Nobel Laureate comes to town!

When a Nobel Laureate comes to town!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

What does Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee thinks about India's education sector?

Five talking points ahead of India vs NZ semis clash

Five talking points ahead of India vs NZ semis clash

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

The game features two of the world's leading batsmen captaining their sides in Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson, as well as a pair of strike bowlers at the top of their game in Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult.

Budget outlines 372-point plan to improve ease of doing business ranking

Budget outlines 372-point plan to improve ease of doing business ranking

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

In the latest Doing Business report of the World Bank, India's position jumped 30 places to rank 100th among 190 nations.

Uncertainty over future of IAF's Jaguars

Uncertainty over future of IAF's Jaguars

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Will the IAF pay $2.4 billion to refit 80 Jaguars with powerful Honeywell engines?

We get to bottom of fixing allegations: ICC's Richardson

We get to bottom of fixing allegations: ICC's Richardson

Rediff.com31 May 2018

ICC says it will meet representatives of the channel that claims to have unearthed 'spot-fixing' and 'pitch-fixing' in Test matches t

With $69 bn, India tops remittances chart for 2017

With $69 bn, India tops remittances chart for 2017

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

The stronger-than-expected recovery in remittances -- payments that are key to supporting the economies of many poor countries -- was driven by growth in Europe, Russia, and the United States.

The Swaraj and Sitharaman example

The Swaraj and Sitharaman example

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

'Two powerful men shaking hands with two powerful women as equals. This photograph made me very happy,' says Aakar Patel.

Archery: India return with a bronze from World Cup Stage II

Archery: India return with a bronze from World Cup Stage II

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Having lost the men's and women's team events in the morning session, Verma and Dahal were India's only hope to sign off with a medal and the duo did not disappoint.

Modi govt afraid of facing no-confidence motion: Rahul

Modi govt afraid of facing no-confidence motion: Rahul

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

What kind of chowkidari is Narendra Modi doing, asks Rahul.

India have a 'good headache' to deal with going into 2nd Test

India have a 'good headache' to deal with going into 2nd Test

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

'(And) we've got a fourth guy who's a regular opener for India who's not fit (Vijay). We've got all four openers firing now. Shikhar was supposed to go (home) to Melbourne, now he's got a 190 in Galle. So, anything can happen in life'

Why Virat depends on KulCha

Why Virat depends on KulCha

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

Will Chahal-Yadav spin India towards the 2019 ICC World Cup in England, asks Chetan Narula.

Ishant, not Virat, is India's Player of the Series

Ishant, not Virat, is India's Player of the Series

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

Harish Kotian/Rediff.com rates the Indian players in England.

F-16 or Gripen E: What will Modi choose?

F-16 or Gripen E: What will Modi choose?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

'What's on offer for India is to establish a production line here that would be the world's only production line.'

IPL auction: Maximum of 76 players to be bought

IPL auction: Maximum of 76 players to be bought

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

As many as 76 players including 28 from overseas will go under the hammer at the 2017 Indian Premier League auction to be held in Bengaluru on February 20.

In big boost, India jumps 30 places to 100 on ease of doing business

In big boost, India jumps 30 places to 100 on ease of doing business

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed as "historic" the jump.

People of PoK are our own, will do what it takes: MEA

People of PoK are our own, will do what it takes: MEA

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Asserting that the prime minister had been thanked by these people for flagging their cause at the all-party meeting, he added that the former was sufficiently moved by their gratitude massages.

Ratan Tata, Mohandas Pai strike most deals as angel investors in 2015

Ratan Tata, Mohandas Pai strike most deals as angel investors in 2015

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

Nandan Nilekani, Gokul Rajaram at top two spots in value terms

New funds ride fourth wave of venture capital

New funds ride fourth wave of venture capital

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

The past few years have seen the first cycle of mergers and acquisitions, exits, and track-records being created.

Dhoni remains defiant about turning track demand

Dhoni remains defiant about turning track demand

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

MS Dhoni remains undeterred. The comprehensive defeat to England at the Wankhede, in conditions that were India friendly, has led to criticisms from various quarters.

Message in a bottle: How one golden disk carries human history into the cosmos

Message in a bottle: How one golden disk carries human history into the cosmos

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Prathmesh Kher/Rediff.com recalls how a planetary mission became interstellar in scope with the addition of a simple gold-plated disk.

Yashvir, Fernandez among six coaches named for Dronacharya

Yashvir, Fernandez among six coaches named for Dronacharya

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

Six top coaches of the country, including London Olympic Games bronze medallist wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt's mentor Yashvir Singh, were recommended for the prestigious Dronacharya Award.

PIX: Now, Poonam Pandey launches a bikini calendar!

PIX: Now, Poonam Pandey launches a bikini calendar!

Rediff.com11 May 2011

The wannabe model who promised to strip were India to win the World Cup, recently launched a bikini calendar.

Time to Isolate and Disintegrate Pakistan

Time to Isolate and Disintegrate Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

'India should stop claiming that a united Pakistan is in India's interests.' 'Pakistan's break-up is a necessity for peace and progress in the region,' says Major General Mrinal Suman (retd).

Ganguly, Lara, Gayle top snubs at IPL auction

Ganguly, Lara, Gayle top snubs at IPL auction

Rediff.com8 Jan 2011

While some players would be rejoicing at having made a windfall at the 2011 Indian Premier League Players' Auction, some were left disappointed as the franchises gave them the cold shoulder.

JNU students challenge the Indian State, not the government

JNU students challenge the Indian State, not the government

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Do the students who chanted pro-separatist slogans and their teachers/supporters want the army to withdraw from Kashmir or not fight the terrorists?

PM delivers a moving speech, but Dalit entreprenurs want action

PM delivers a moving speech, but Dalit entreprenurs want action

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

The original idea was to replace the existing schemes for scheduled castes and tribes.

India's missile interceptor fails test

India's missile interceptor fails test

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Seconds into the test, the anti-ballistic missile deviated from its planned path and it quickly became clear that it would not hit the target.