News for 'Acumen'

President awards Garud commando killed in J-K with Ashok Chakra

President awards Garud commando killed in J-K with Ashok Chakra

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

The award was received by Corporal Nirala's wife Sushmanand and his mother Malti Devi at the majestic Rajpath.

PIX: Mourinho masterstroke pays off as Tottenham hit back to win

PIX: Mourinho masterstroke pays off as Tottenham hit back to win

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Jose Mourinho, sacked by Manchester United last season after his reign there turned sour, has been charm personified since swapping punditry for the Tottenham job.

Champions League Images: Mourinho leaves Stamford Bridge in triumph

Champions League Images: Mourinho leaves Stamford Bridge in triumph

Rediff.com17 Mar 2010

Images from the Champions League second leg match played on Tuesday.

Assam: Gogoi makes Congress third time lucky!

Assam: Gogoi makes Congress third time lucky!

Rediff.com13 May 2011

Credited with bringing insurgent group United Liberation Front of Asom to the negotiating table and hauling Assam back from the brink of bankruptcy, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has combined administrative and political acumen with his simple demeanour to help Congress retain power for a record consecutive third term.

Why George Fernandes once sent 2 babus to Siachen

Why George Fernandes once sent 2 babus to Siachen

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Fernandes sent defence ministry officials on familiarisation trips to various parts of Jammu and Kashmir and to the areas bordering China in Arunachal to see for themselves the difficulties faced by border guards.

Advani's followers cheer as rath yatra reaches UP

Advani's followers cheer as rath yatra reaches UP

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

The widespread support of people from all walks of life was evident on the second day of Bharatiya Janta Party leader L K Advani's Jan Chetna Yatra. After Chief Minister Nitish Kumar flagged off the yatra at Chhapra on Tuesday, Advani has covered a distance of about 80 km of his 7600-km long yatra. On Wednesday, the 84-year-old leader addressed the crowd at Gandhi Maidan in Patna, with the acumen characteristic of a veteran of six national yatras.

The Made in China Review

The Made in China Review

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Made In China is puerile, flimsy film-making, sighs Sukanya Verma.

Women's World T20 squad: Richa Ghosh only new face in Harmanpreet-led squad

Women's World T20 squad: Richa Ghosh only new face in Harmanpreet-led squad

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Bengal's rookie batswoman Richa Ghosh in India squad

Take lessons from Somerset tie to Lord's Test: Dravid

Take lessons from Somerset tie to Lord's Test: Dravid

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

Indian batting ace Rahul Dravid says it is vital that India gets off to a good start in the four-Test series, beginning Thursday.

Dhoni's 'Dad's Army' bank on experience against mighty Mumbai

Dhoni's 'Dad's Army' bank on experience against mighty Mumbai

Rediff.com11 May 2019

Mumbai Indians have arguably the best death-overs exponents in Jaspreet Bumrah and Lasith Malinga, while boasting an explosive all-rounder in Hardik Pandya.

'Virtual hearing of cases is an excellent development'

'Virtual hearing of cases is an excellent development'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

'Coupled with e-filing procedures it would really enhance the ability of the judiciary to provide speedier justice.'

RCB to take on CSK in CL T20 semis

RCB to take on CSK in CL T20 semis

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

It is going to be a battle between Mahendra Singh Dhoni's spirited leadership and the strategic acumen of experienced Anil Kumble when their teams Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore take on each other in the Champions League Twenty20 semi-final in Durban on Friday.

Asian Wrestling: Ravi shows class with gold, Bajrang fails to defend title

Asian Wrestling: Ravi shows class with gold, Bajrang fails to defend title

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

Ravi stood on top of the podium, with a scintillating show in the 57kg.

YSR loyalist has his task cut out as CM

YSR loyalist has his task cut out as CM

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

A legislator from his native Chittoor district in the Rayalaseema region of the state, 50-year-old Reddy will have to also use all his political acumen to take on the challenge posed by Congress' rebel Kadapa MP Y S Jaganmohan Reddy.

Bedi asks youngsters to focus on fitness, rhythm

Bedi asks youngsters to focus on fitness, rhythm

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

Spin legend Bishen Singh Bedi on Tuesday advised young and aspiring slow bowlers to focus on rhythmic body movements and fitness to excel at the game.

The Arun Jaitley-Amit Shah jugalbandi

The Arun Jaitley-Amit Shah jugalbandi

Rediff.com12 May 2014

There's a new duet in the BJP, and it is not sweet music to everyone's ears.

The richest Indians in other countries

The richest Indians in other countries

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

With Indians proving their business acumen across the globe, many nations see Indian-born people amongst the richest individuals there. So here are some of them . . .

Rank turner as Railways take on Bengal

Rank turner as Railways take on Bengal

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

A treacherous 22-yard strip at the Karnail Singh Stadium and the presence of Sourav Ganguly are the primary reasons of attraction as hosts Railways take on Bengal in a do-or-die final Super League encounter in the Ranji Trophy. With both teams aiming for an outright victory, there is a huge possibility that the match may not go into the fourth day unless couple of batsmen from either side show enough technical acumen to last on a strip that promises to be a rank turner.

India Inc hails Jaitley's reform measures

India Inc hails Jaitley's reform measures

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Bharti Airtel Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal said India has lost one of the finest political leaders and a legal luminary.

CII welcomes Nilekani's appointment as UIDAI head

CII welcomes Nilekani's appointment as UIDAI head

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

Chandrajit Banerjee, director general, CII said: "This move will bestow the benefits of information technology to the common man and will also help establish citizenship, thus enhancing security at various levels. This would further bring transparency in different delivery channels, help in mapping diverse requirements of the nation and, in turn, assure better planning and strategisation for the country."

World Women's Chess: Harika misses out, Padmini survives

World Women's Chess: Harika misses out, Padmini survives

Rediff.com18 Feb 2017

Grandmaster D Harika missed out on some chances to settle for a draw with Georgia's Sopiko Guramishvili, while Padmini Rout survived a scare before enforcing a draw with China's Tan Zhongyi in the first game of the third round of World Women's Chess Championship in Tehran.

Ambika Soni rejects reports of quitting Congress

Ambika Soni rejects reports of quitting Congress

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

She said she had told the party leadership last year that it was difficult to travel in the three hill states due to her health.

Gadkari has arrived, the hard tasks begin now

Gadkari has arrived, the hard tasks begin now

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

'India needs new enthusiasm, and a bold youthful energy unburdened with the prejudices of the past that takes Bharat beyond the faultlines of religious bigotry and caste-based discrimination. A tall order? Seemingly impossible? But then who says leaders must have a cakewalk.'

World's 20 self-made billionaires

World's 20 self-made billionaires

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

This slide show speaks of 20 millionaires of the world who were not born with silver spoons in their mouths but made it big themselves.

WC Preview: Tunisia set to test Belgium's cup-winning credentials

WC Preview: Tunisia set to test Belgium's cup-winning credentials

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Belgium's credentials as a genuine outside bet for World Cup success face a tougher examination against Tunisia on Saturday after a relatively sedate opening against Panama.

Spotted: Harsha Bhogle in New Delhi

Spotted: Harsha Bhogle in New Delhi

Rediff.com29 Jan 2009

Reader Anshul Goel sent us this picture from New Delhi.

How Stalin is different from Karunanidhi, Jaya

How Stalin is different from Karunanidhi, Jaya

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Unlike the regimes of Jayalalitha, Palaniswami and Karunanidhi, ministers are actually getting to make decisions on their own, with the unmentioned rider that they would be held responsible and accountable, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

IPL auction in '80s and '90s: Kapil, Srikanth, Kambli would have hit jackpots

IPL auction in '80s and '90s: Kapil, Srikanth, Kambli would have hit jackpots

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Let's looks at 10 former India players, who missed the IPL but had they been active today, they could have forced the Ambanis and the Shah Rukh Khans to loosen their purse strings a tad more.

Burger King all set to enter India

Burger King all set to enter India

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Burger King Worldwide Inc has entered into a joint venture with private equity and real estate firm Everstone Group to start operations in India.

Move afoot to remove Modi from IPL top job

Move afoot to remove Modi from IPL top job

Rediff.com13 Dec 2009

A week after his bid to regain control of the Rajasthan Cricket Association failed in an acrimonious election, Lalit Modi now faces a fresh crisis with a very powerful lobby within the BCCI plotting to remove him from the Indian Premier League commissioner's post. Modi, who has successfully conducted two editions of the IPL and filled the BCCI coffers with his marketing acumen, has been having problems with some of the key BCCI functionaries for some time now.

'We gave BJP 20 seats though they wanted more'

'We gave BJP 20 seats though they wanted more'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

'Your strike rate is very important when it comes to seat-sharing.'

Tarun Gogoi: Cong stalwart who led Assam from the front

Tarun Gogoi: Cong stalwart who led Assam from the front

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

The 84-year old veteran Congressman, who died from post-COVID complications on Monday, was a Nehru-Gandhi family loyalist.

Now, VCs to invest in rural tech

Now, VCs to invest in rural tech

Rediff.com8 Dec 2008

Venture capitals in India, which traditionally invested in urban segments or technology sector, have begun investing in rural-centric technology firms. Avishkaar India Micro Venture Capital Fund, Acumen Fund, and Rural Innovations Network are showing increased focus on rural markets.

RK Singh, who arrested Advani 26 years ago, is new power minister

RK Singh, who arrested Advani 26 years ago, is new power minister

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

The 1975 batch IAS officer joined the BJP after his retirement in 2013.

Will Chik Silk give Clinic Plus a headache?

Will Chik Silk give Clinic Plus a headache?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2008

CavinKare, which has successfully competed with multinationals, including Hindustan Unilever, in the sachet segment to retain leadership in key southern markets, will now have to prove its acumen in the bottled shampoo segment, which is increasingly getting competitive after new marketing strategies were adopted by ITC and other players.

Nitish's silence speaks loud as PM chants 'Vande Mataram'

Nitish's silence speaks loud as PM chants 'Vande Mataram'

Rediff.com1 May 2019

'Ours is a diverse culture and we ought to respect each other's customs. People must not be coerced into exhibiting their patriotism in one particular way'

Ratan Tata invests in specialty tea firm Teabox

Ratan Tata invests in specialty tea firm Teabox

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

The Tata Sons' chairman emeritus has been aggressively investing in start-ups, ranging from e-commerce firms to cab aggregators

This start-up helps unemployed youth get jobs easily

This start-up helps unemployed youth get jobs easily

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

EduBridge is emerging as a strong player in training unemployed youth.

Gates, Buffett, Jobs among America's best CEOs

Gates, Buffett, Jobs among America's best CEOs

Rediff.com23 Apr 2009

Software czar Bill Gates, legendary investor Warren Buffett and Apple's Steve Jobs, all known for their business acumen, have been named among the 20 best American CEOs of all time.

Brave new world of derivatives

Brave new world of derivatives

Rediff.com15 Nov 2008

Greenspan never saw how derivatives would make the housing crisis a global one.