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BJP's poster boy Parrikar returns as Goa CM

BJP's poster boy Parrikar returns as Goa CM

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Parrikar was first elected to the Goa assembly in 1994. He served as he leader of the opposition from June to November 1999.

'Maximum number of cases per day around mid-July'

'Maximum number of cases per day around mid-July'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

'It will only get worse, definitely, for the next month and one-and-a-half months.'

Sena wades into AAP war, takes potshots at Kejriwal

Sena wades into AAP war, takes potshots at Kejriwal

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

The Sena said given what has been happening within his party, Kejriwal should cease to preach others about politics.

The real reasons behind Modi's Cabinet shuffle

The real reasons behind Modi's Cabinet shuffle

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Broadly speaking, the expansion of the Council of Ministers sent out three major political signals.

Mufti Mohammad Sayeed-led govt to be sworn in; PM Modi to attend ceremony

Mufti Mohammad Sayeed-led govt to be sworn in; PM Modi to attend ceremony

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Mufti Mohammad Sayeed will be sworn-in as the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir for the second time on Sunday heading the Peoples Democratic Party-Bharatiya Janata Party coalition government.

Omar seeks restoration of PM post for J&K

Omar seeks restoration of PM post for J&K

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

"Our handshake with Indian Union was subject to certain conditions," he said.

Manpreet, Satish advance at Asian Boxing Championships

Manpreet, Satish advance at Asian Boxing Championships

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

Former Asian Games silver-medallist Manpreet Singh (91kg) and Satish Kumar (+91kg) sailed into the quarter-finals with comprehensive wins as India rounded off a reasonably good day at the Asian Boxing Championships in Bangkok.

This IITian's venture is educating poor children in villages

This IITian's venture is educating poor children in villages

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Hippocampus Learning Centres bridges urban-rural gap through affordable, quality pre-schooling for kids.

The businessman who got richer during the lockdown

The businessman who got richer during the lockdown

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Radhakishan Damani is the only billionaire to see his wealth grow by around 20% during the lockdown.

For comeback king Yediyurappa, ascent to power was never easy

For comeback king Yediyurappa, ascent to power was never easy

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Losing power after having come so close, Yediyurappa was determined to regain the reins of power from H D Kumaraswamy.

Sridevi the eternal screen Goddess of Bollywood

Sridevi the eternal screen Goddess of Bollywood

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Sridevi had updated her art to become more contemporary than current actors. She was new-age and yet vintage. By making the predictable so precious, she makes it a scene that could hold its head high anywhere in world cinema.

President Pranab lists 8 steps to resolve India, China issues

President Pranab lists 8 steps to resolve India, China issues

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Outlining eight "pillars" for the future of India-China relations, President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday underlined the need for comprehensively resolving challenges including the boundary question through "political acumen" and "civilisational wisdom".

Navil Noronha, the low-profile CEO in Damani's empire

Navil Noronha, the low-profile CEO in Damani's empire

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

Navil Noronha stepped out of the shadows to address the media for the first time during the company's recent IPO.

Trivendra Singh Rawat to be Uttarakhand CM

Trivendra Singh Rawat to be Uttarakhand CM

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

The former Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh man's swearing in on Saturday

Sindhu finally breaks Tzu Ying jinx

Sindhu finally breaks Tzu Ying jinx

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

After six successive losses in 13 meetings, PV Sindhu finally got the better of her nemesis World No. 1 Tai Tzu Ying.

No fluke: Vidarbha do it again in Ranji Trophy final

No fluke: Vidarbha do it again in Ranji Trophy final

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Pandit guided an unheralded Vidarbha side to second successive titles with a mix of strategic acumen and old school discipline.

Review: Garm Hava still fascinates

Review: Garm Hava still fascinates

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Garm Hava is a product of like-minded artistry and resourceful acumen that hasn't spared any effort to reserve its special place in movie history, says Sukanya Verma.

We need a new India, Modiji!

We need a new India, Modiji!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

'The time has come to substitute the present Constitutional set-up with an alternative democratic framework,' argues B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

'Nehru didn't impose secularism'

'Nehru didn't impose secularism'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

'His secularism merely declared the equality of all religions in India under fundamental rights.'

England wrong to axe me as captain: Cook

England wrong to axe me as captain: Cook

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Alastair Cook believes England were wrong to sack him as their one-day captain.

I am honoured to lead Infosys: Vishal Sikka

I am honoured to lead Infosys: Vishal Sikka

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Stating that he is looking forward to working with talented Infoscions, Vishal Sikka said, "I am honoured to lead Infosys, an iconic company built by pioneers in the technology industry. I look forward to working with and learning from talented Infoscions around the world."

A successful entrepreneur who has invested in 20 start-ups

A successful entrepreneur who has invested in 20 start-ups

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Reddi has so far made 10 investments in the US.

2nd ODI preview: India eye another big win vs NZ

2nd ODI preview: India eye another big win vs NZ

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Limited over captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni will be eager to regain his golden touch even as Virat Kohli eyes another smashing knock at his home ground when favourites India lock horns with New Zealand in the second ODI in New Delhi on Thursday. It may be just another ODI in a bilateral series, but there is lot at stake for Dhoni, who has been under pressure after Test skipper Virat Kohli led India to the number one ranking following a 3-0 whitewash.

Govt gets serious about rural development; readies roadmap

Govt gets serious about rural development; readies roadmap

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

A fresh scheme is likely to be released in the upcoming Budget

The Who's Who of the CBFC's new, improved squad

The Who's Who of the CBFC's new, improved squad

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Will this team of 12 change the way films are certified in India?

The man who brought DLF to its knees

The man who brought DLF to its knees

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

KK Sinha is a director in 2 firms - Gobinda Tea Trading and Kriti Infrastructures.

'Entrepreneurship in India is looked at with mistrust'

'Entrepreneurship in India is looked at with mistrust'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

'I don't think Siddhartha has done anything wrong. He has not managed his debt well. In any case, he is not the best example of the system going wrong or the system pushing him hard. I think on that particular day, he was depressed and took an impulsive decision. It will be unfair to blame the system.'

Vijay joins the Rajini club

Vijay joins the Rajini club

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Mersal is the first Vijay film to make Rs 200 crores. Some say credit for the star's most successful film goes to the BJP and its opponents.

Why Dhoni's World Cup place is in doubt

Why Dhoni's World Cup place is in doubt

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

With his strike dipping alarmingly in the last one year, Mahendra Singh Dhoni faces a tough battle to retain his place for the 2019 ODI World Cup. Rajneesh Gupta presents the complete statistical picture.

Modi's 3,583 km trip to Wuhan: A Risky Gamble?

Modi's 3,583 km trip to Wuhan: A Risky Gamble?

Rediff.com2 May 2018

'The meeting marks the first tentative step in the effort to understand whether the two largest Asian nations can co-exist peacefully while realising their aspirations.' 'Caution and watchful wariness will dominate the effort of both sides,' says Jayadeva Ranade, former RA&W officer and China expert.

Global stressed asset players rethinking India

Global stressed asset players rethinking India

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

The culture of these firms is alien to the Indian financial system. Distressed assets funds are known for their ruthless recovery ethics. Slicing and dicing a company and selling it on a piecemeal basis is their usual practice. This is something Indian banks are finding a little uncomfortable.

PM skips birthday celebration after Jammu terror attacks

PM skips birthday celebration after Jammu terror attacks

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

It was a quiet birthday without any celebration for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today in the wake of twin terror attacks in the Jammu region.

9 new ministers join Modi government

9 new ministers join Modi government

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

The new Ministers of State sworn in by President Ram Nath Kovind at a ceremony in the Rashtrapati Bhavan include Virendra Kumar, Anant Kumar Hegde and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, former IAS officers Alphons Kannanthanam and R K Singh, former diplomat Hardeep Puri and ex-Mumbai police chief Satyapal Singh. Two other new faces are Ashwini Kumar Choubey, a member of the Lok Sabha from Bihar, and Shiv Pratap Shukla from Uttar Pradesh.

Why Congress can't fulfill its leaders' Rajya Sabha dreams

Why Congress can't fulfill its leaders' Rajya Sabha dreams

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

The Congress is finding it tough to accommodate defeated senior leaders in the Rajya Sabha as it does not have the numerical strength in various assemblies to win the seats.

'Now I believe more in my ability to hit sixes'

'Now I believe more in my ability to hit sixes'

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Virat Kohli, who has scored three centuries in the ongoing ninth edition of the Indian Premier League, feels he now has more belief in his ability to hit sixes.

Is Pichai being groomed for top job at Google?

Is Pichai being groomed for top job at Google?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Pichai and Page may prove to be a great partnership - one an ace executor and other a tech visionary

Reshuffle caught the media napping!

Reshuffle caught the media napping!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

'Till the time the MSM and Modi don't trust one another, expect more Nirmala Sitharamans springing out from nowhere,' says Sudhir Bisht.

Karuna taught Tamils to drink: AIADMK slams DMK over prohibition promise

Karuna taught Tamils to drink: AIADMK slams DMK over prohibition promise

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Taking a swipe at DMK president's statement that the party would take steps to implement prohibition if voted to power in the next elections, AIADMK said it was done with an eye on polls.

Not extinct, but odds stacked against serve and volleyers

Not extinct, but odds stacked against serve and volleyers

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Dustin Brown's audacious attempt to unseat defending Wimbledon champion Andy Murray with a show-boating brand of serve and volley tennis was always likely to end in failure.

'Radicalisation in Kashmir will increase'

'Radicalisation in Kashmir will increase'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

'The political environment makes it extremely difficult for youngsters to be hopeful about their lives, and focus on their dreams.'