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DRDO Biggest Hindrance To Atmanirbharta In Defence

DRDO Biggest Hindrance To Atmanirbharta In Defence

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

DRDO's failures over the decades have contributed significantly to India becoming the world's biggest weapons importer, points out Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

'Sreesanth is playing a dirty game'

'Sreesanth is playing a dirty game'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

'Sreesanth creates unnecessary drama.' 'I request viewers to help him get out of the house.'

Del Potro has no chance against Federer, says Wilander

Del Potro has no chance against Federer, says Wilander

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Former world number one Mats Wilander says only two things can keep Roger Federer from advancing - injury and distraction.

'Nitish Kumar acts like a dictator'

'Nitish Kumar acts like a dictator'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

'Nitish Kumar is fooling the people of Bihar.' 'He will not probe anything because if he does so, he will be trapped himself.'

Birthday girl Shafali targets U-19 T20 World Cup title

Birthday girl Shafali targets U-19 T20 World Cup title

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

Batting sensation Shafali Verma will chase history when she leads India against England in the first-ever ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup final on Sunday.

'Rahul comes across as INDIA's villain'

'Rahul comes across as INDIA's villain'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

'It is not his doing, but Rahul Gandhi is forced by circumstances.' 'In taking political decisions, everything has to get his clearance.'

Has terrorism reduced in J-K as Amit Shah claimed?

Has terrorism reduced in J-K as Amit Shah claimed?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

On his first visit to Srinagar post the abrogation of Article 370, Home Minister Amit Shah claimed that incidents of terrorism have declined and stone-throwing incidents too have ended in Jammu-Kashmir.

Oppn corners govt on price rise, unemployment; says breaching states' rights

Oppn corners govt on price rise, unemployment; says breaching states' rights

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge, speaking on the Motion of Thanks on the President's address, charged the government with not delivering on its various promises, including generating two crore jobs per year.

Kejriwal among Foreign Policy magazine's 100 global thinkers

Kejriwal among Foreign Policy magazine's 100 global thinkers

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Arvind Kejriwal, the national convenor of Aam Aadmi Party which performed impressively in the recently concluded Delhi assembly polls, has been named by Foreign Policy magazine as one of its 100 Leading Global Thinkers of 2013.

PICS: Bayern beat Manchester Utd; Arsenal thrash PSV

PICS: Bayern beat Manchester Utd; Arsenal thrash PSV

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

A summary of the UEFA Champions League Group Stage action, on Wednesday.

Resumption of India-Pak cricket looks impossible: PCB chief Raja

Resumption of India-Pak cricket looks impossible: PCB chief Raja

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Newly-elected Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja on Monday said resumption of bilateral assignments with India is "impossible right now" and he is "not in a hurry" for it either as his focus is solely on his country's domestic circuit at this point.

PM made light of people's suffering: Cong hits back

PM made light of people's suffering: Cong hits back

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Congress general secretary and chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala claimed a clear message has come from the House today that if people want relief from 'severe unemployment, extreme inflation, falling incomes and extreme poverty', then the Bharatiya Janata Party 'will have to be defeated' in the elections.

How We Can Have A Credible NIRF Ranking

How We Can Have A Credible NIRF Ranking

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Whenever there is an evaluation scheme, it is human tendency to score as high as possible. None would like to highlight their shortcomings, and everyone likes to highlight their positives. This is what is happening in this context of rankings as well, points out Profesor N Ravichandran.

Top Senator invites Trump to testify over Comey, Russian meddling

Top Senator invites Trump to testify over Comey, Russian meddling

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Trump had said he is ready to testify over Comey conversations.

Liverpool target Champions League spot amid Klopp-Coutinho differences

Liverpool target Champions League spot amid Klopp-Coutinho differences

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

After the Champions League game, Liverpool host Arsenal in the league on Sunday.

'Farm laws could have become a huge election issue'

'Farm laws could have become a huge election issue'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

'Had these three farm laws existed it would have become a huge election issue.'

Novak, Rafa and I still Grand Slam favourites, reckons Federer

Novak, Rafa and I still Grand Slam favourites, reckons Federer

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Before the tournament, top seed Djokovic declared the three should be favourites to win the Slams, and Federer agreed when asked after his Evans match.

Can Gehlot Make It Two In A Row?

Can Gehlot Make It Two In A Row?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

The fact that Gehlot has stayed relevant these five years with his populist schemes is one reason why he may beat incumbency in a state that votes for change every election, observes Ramesh Menon.

Nadal sues ex-French minister over doping allegations

Nadal sues ex-French minister over doping allegations

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

Rafael Nadal is seeking 100,000 euros ($118,000) in damages from former French sports minister Roselyne Bachelot after she accused the Spanish tennis legend of a dope test cover-up.

Why Sindhu is struggling to break the final jinx

Why Sindhu is struggling to break the final jinx

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

India's badminton ace P V Sindhu believes she would be in top form at the BWF's World Tour Final as a recent break gave her the time to be well-prepared for the season-ending tournament, starting on December 12.

Ecclestone says will fight BayernLB damages claim

Ecclestone says will fight BayernLB damages claim

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone said he would fight a $400 million damages claim that German bank BayernLB is planning to file in London over the sale of the motor racing business in 2005.

Djokovic grinds down Ferrer to claim Paris Masters title

Djokovic grinds down Ferrer to claim Paris Masters title

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

Novak Djokovic beat defending champion David Ferrer of Spain 7-5 7-5 to win the Paris Masters on Sunday and keep alive his hopes of reclaiming the world number one spot by the end of the year.

Wolfsburg's Draxler going to Arsenal?

Wolfsburg's Draxler going to Arsenal?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Julian Draxler has said he wants to leave German side VfL Wolfsburg, a month after the club claimed he was "100 percent certain" to stay.

Rahul releases report on 'mismanagement' of COVID-19

Rahul releases report on 'mismanagement' of COVID-19

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Rahul said it is clear that the management of the first and second wave of COVID-19 was "disastrous".

Not Filed Your ITR Yet?! Read This Now!

Not Filed Your ITR Yet?! Read This Now!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Missing the deadline for filing Income Tax returns can lead to consequences.

Barca too good for Girona; Real sneak past Alaves

Barca too good for Girona; Real sneak past Alaves

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

Barcelona opened up a four-point gap at the top of La Liga, maintaining their 100 percent start as they cruised to a 3-0 victory at Catalan rivals Girona on Saturday.

Ecclestone rejects German firm's claims of corrupt F1 sale

Ecclestone rejects German firm's claims of corrupt F1 sale

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

A firm's claim for more than $100 million in damages from Bernie Ecclestone is far-fetched and relies on confessions from a jailed banker who is a "fantasist", a lawyer for the Formula One boss argued on Wednesday.

Mandya: Farmers' collective to challenge BJP, JD-S

Mandya: Farmers' collective to challenge BJP, JD-S

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

The Congress is not fielding a candidate in Mandya in order to support Darshan and open the constituency up for a direct contest between the SKP and the Janata Dal-Secular which is hoping to retain its seat.

BCCI open to DRS only if it's close to perfection: Thakur

BCCI open to DRS only if it's close to perfection: Thakur

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Board of Control for Cricket in India chief Anurag Thakur on Monday indicated that the Board is open to implementing the controversial Decision Review System (DRS) provided the technology reaches close to the level of perfection.

PIX: Tsitsipas stuns No. 1 Medvedev, sets up Coric final

PIX: Tsitsipas stuns No. 1 Medvedev, sets up Coric final

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

Petra Kvitova overcame a sluggish start and 10 double faults to beat Madison Keys 6-7(6), 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday and advance to the final of the Cincinnati Open, where she will face Caroline Garcia, the first qualifier to reach the final of a WTA 1000 tournament.

Ozil agent launches defence of under-fire midfielder

Ozil agent launches defence of under-fire midfielder

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

'I don't agree that Mesut has not had an impact on big matches. What about the win at home to Chelsea this season and Manchester United the year before?'

87% households feel the heat as veggie prices soar

87% households feel the heat as veggie prices soar

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

About nine out of every 10 households in India are "feeling the pinch" of rising prices of vegetables in the last 30 days, according to a survey. LocalCircles, which conducted the survey, said it received 11,800 responses from citizens residing in 311 districts across India and claimed that around 87 per cent of Indian households are "affected" by the rising prices of vegetables since March. Of these, 37 per cent of the respondents said they were experiencing an increased spending of over 25 per cent on vegetables.

US lawsuit seeking $100 million from Lance Armstrong heads to trial

US lawsuit seeking $100 million from Lance Armstrong heads to trial

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

The US Justice Department has accused Armstrong of defrauding the government by accepting millions of dollars in sponsorship money from the US Postal Service (USPS).

'Dhanush gives you wings to fly'

'Dhanush gives you wings to fly'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

'With him by your side, you can even leap from the Bhuj Khalifa knowing that even if you crash land, the journey will be unforgettable.'

Is she 'best player' on WTA Tour?

Is she 'best player' on WTA Tour?

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Svetlana Kuznetsova has the versatility and mentality to mark her out as the 'best player' on the WTA Tour.

I was blank for few seconds: Sindhu on winning bronze

I was blank for few seconds: Sindhu on winning bronze

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Reigning World champion P V Sindhu on Monday said she was completely blank after winning a second successive Olympic medal and it took her a while to realise the enormity of her historic achievement in the ongoing Games.

Delhi cinemas, theatres to open at 50% from Monday

Delhi cinemas, theatres to open at 50% from Monday

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

The city witnessed an unprecedented surge of cases and deaths during the second wave of coronavirus in April and May. The situation seems to have been improving over the past few weeks, allowing the government to reopen the city in a phased manner.

Roundup: Muguruza retains Monterrey title as injured Azarenka retires

Roundup: Muguruza retains Monterrey title as injured Azarenka retires

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Spain's Garbine Muguruza successfully defended her Monterrey Open title on Sunday when Victoria Azarenka retired injured from her first WTA singles final in three years.

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal back to winning ways

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal back to winning ways

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Defeats at Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion had left Arsenal down in 11th place but their victory on the south coast lifted them to ninth with 43 points from 31 games -- eight behind fourth-placed Chelsea who were playing City later.

Micromax plans to make all phones locally

Micromax plans to make all phones locally

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Micromax will invest Rs 300 crore on constructing new factories