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Why Raghuram Rajan Raced At RBI

Why Raghuram Rajan Raced At RBI

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

The speed at which he led the central bank in different areas -- ranging from internal reorganisation to inflation fighting, stabilising the currency, taking on rogue corporations, cleaning up bank balance sheets, and opening the sector -- makes one believe that Rajan knew he had only three years to do his job. A fascinating excerpt from Tamal Bandyopadhyay's MUST-READ Roller Coaster: An Affair with Banking.

Preview: Spin-heavy Delhi Capitals face big-hitters KXIP

Preview: Spin-heavy Delhi Capitals face big-hitters KXIP

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

The match, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, will also be a face-off between skippers KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer, both seen as future India captaincy material.

Will Gujarat Be A Cake Walk For BJP?

Will Gujarat Be A Cake Walk For BJP?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

The BJP is not taking the AAP challenge lightly. Amit Shah has cautioned party insiders to ensure that AAP does not cross a vote share of 24%. He has always seen AAP as a much more significant challenge than the Congress, observes Ramesh Menon, author, Modi Demystified: The Making Of A Prime Minister.

Ahmedabad builds Trump wall to keep slums out of sight

Ahmedabad builds Trump wall to keep slums out of sight

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

A wall is being constructed in front of a slum along the road connecting Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport to Indira Bridge.

Cinema Marte Dum Tak Review: Movie Makers No One Knows

Cinema Marte Dum Tak Review: Movie Makers No One Knows

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Vasan Bala's Cinema Marte Dum Tak shines the spotlight on Vinod Talwar, Dilip Gulati, Kishan Shah and J Neelam. All of them are articulate, witty, and expressive -- talking of their passion for films, the rise and fall of their cinema, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Masks during poll campaign: HC seeks stand of Centre, EC

Masks during poll campaign: HC seeks stand of Centre, EC

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

The Delhi high court on Thursday sought response of the Centre and the Election Commission on a plea seeking to ensure that masks are worn mandatorily by everyone involved in poll campaigns during the ongoing elections in various states and union territories.

Mumbai hold edge over Delhi in battle of equals

Mumbai hold edge over Delhi in battle of equals

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Mumbai Indians pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult could be the key in the most sought-after contest of this IPL.

In-form Delhi Capitals aim to seal play-off berth vs KKR

In-form Delhi Capitals aim to seal play-off berth vs KKR

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

An in-form Delhi Capitals will fancy their chances of securing a play-off berth when they face Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League in Sharjah on Tuesday.

Turning Point: Delhi bowlers choke CSK

Turning Point: Delhi bowlers choke CSK

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

CSK batsmen lacked urgency and that was their folly.

Can rejuvenated Royals stop Delhi Capitals?

Can rejuvenated Royals stop Delhi Capitals?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Rajasthan Royals will take a lot of confidence after snatching a two-run victory from the jaws of defeat against Punjab Kings.

Action against veg and non-veg food carts, claim Gujarat civic officials

Action against veg and non-veg food carts, claim Gujarat civic officials

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

After a controversy arose over some civic bodies' plans to act against handcarts selling non-veg foods on main thoroughfares, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday had said the state government has no problem with people's food choices.

Cong, BJP trade barbs over Rana Kapoor's allegation

Cong, BJP trade barbs over Rana Kapoor's allegation

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

Kapoor has told the Enforcement Directorate that he was 'forced' to buy the M F Husain painting from Priyanka Gandhi and the sale proceeds were utilised by the Gandhi family for the medical treatment of Congress president Sonia Gandhi in New York, according to the charge sheet filed by the federal anti-money laundering agency in a special court in Mumbai.

Lakshadweep: Parties oppose 'anti-people' reforms of Administrator

Lakshadweep: Parties oppose 'anti-people' reforms of Administrator

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Opposition parties in Lakshadweep and Kerala are up in arms against various measures initiated by the Administrator of the group of islands, terming them as 'anti-people' and have sought his recall.

The Gujaratification Of India

The Gujaratification Of India

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

The Gujarati's intolerance for diversity can be seen in India's hard nationalism which is showing itself in Kashmir and the North East, observes Aakar Patel.

Why Is Mohammed Zubair In Jail?

Why Is Mohammed Zubair In Jail?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

This is New India, where our heroes and heroines are vilified and jailed by a State intent on damaging its own people, asserts Aakar Patel.

Look how far the 'Statue of Unity' has come

Look how far the 'Statue of Unity' has come

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

The Rs 1,989 crore statue being built to honour Sardar Vallabhai Patel has taken 3,000 labourers nearly 5 years to complete.

Binny to replace Ganguly as BCCI president, Shah remains secretary

Binny to replace Ganguly as BCCI president, Shah remains secretary

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Jay Shah, son of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, will continue as BCCI secretary for his second consecutive term.

Varun, Maneka, Swamy among big names dropped from BJP national exec

Varun, Maneka, Swamy among big names dropped from BJP national exec

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Union ministers Rao Inderjit Singh and Prahlad Patel, Subramanian Swamy, known for his strong views on a host of issues, Suresh Prabhu, Dushyant Singh, who is the son of former Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje, Vijay Goel, Vinay Katiyar and S S Ahluwalia are among those who have not found a berth in the new list while Union minister V K Singh is no longer a regular member and has been named as a special invitee.

India vs England: Motera stadium to allow fans

India vs England: Motera stadium to allow fans

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

A BCCI official on Monday confirmed that fans will be allowed to come in for the Test matches in Motera.

DC look to bounce back to form against struggling Mumbai

DC look to bounce back to form against struggling Mumbai

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

For a team that looked at ease all along, it was their first defeat in the UAE leg -- and three from 11 matches this season -- as Delhi struggled to get going against KKR bowlers who made full use of the slow surface after opting to bowl.

KKR's floundering batting faces strong Delhi Capitals test

KKR's floundering batting faces strong Delhi Capitals test

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy, have done an excellent job in restricting the oppositions but KKR's top-order batting has hurt them the most.

IPL suspended indefinitely after multiple cases in bio-bubble

IPL suspended indefinitely after multiple cases in bio-bubble

Rediff.com4 May 2021

The Indian Premier League was on Tuesday suspended indefinitely after multiple COVID-19 cases were reported in its bio-bubble.

Manufacturing sector activity returns to growth in Aug

Manufacturing sector activity returns to growth in Aug

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

New business received by Indian manufacturers expanded at the fastest pace since February.

18 Covid patients die in Gujarat hospital fire

18 Covid patients die in Gujarat hospital fire

Rediff.com1 May 2021

At least 18 coronavirus patients died after a fire broke out at a hospital in Gujarat's Bharuch in the early hours on Saturday.

'Modi has placed himself in the hearts of Gujaratis'

'Modi has placed himself in the hearts of Gujaratis'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

"Such are his core supporters that they will vote for him even if cooking oil sells for Rs 5,000 per litre under his leadership.' 'They don't think about inflation but Modi when they go out to vote.'

Can Pant lead Delhi Capitals to IPL title?

Can Pant lead Delhi Capitals to IPL title?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Delhi Capitals have gone from strength to strength in the last few years -- finishing third in 2019 before finishing runners up last year to Mumbai Indians.

CAA has no provision to take away citizenship: Shah

CAA has no provision to take away citizenship: Shah

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

I challenge Rahul Baba that let me know if there is even a single line in the act regarding the withdrawal of anyone's citizenship, said Shah.

Can Akhilesh Stop BJP In UP?

Can Akhilesh Stop BJP In UP?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

The broad patterns tell us that to sweep UP, the BJP has to retain its voteshares of the past three elections. But to merely win it, the party can do so while losing some voteshare, and perhaps up to as much as 10 per cent, observes Aakar Patel.

Article 370, 35A were gateway of terrorism: Shah

Article 370, 35A were gateway of terrorism: Shah

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Shah also said Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's unfulfilled dream of integrating Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of the country was accomplished on August 5 when Article 370 and 35A were repealed.

Ranji Trophy: Prithvi Shaw smashes triple ton against Assam

Ranji Trophy: Prithvi Shaw smashes triple ton against Assam

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Shaw continued from his unbeaten 240 from overnight and brought up his triple ton.

How Ponting gets the best out of Axar

How Ponting gets the best out of Axar

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

'These are the heroes that are appreciated inside the dressing room for us at Delhi Capitals and Ricky Ponting is very particular about that. When you get appreciated, people want to stick to their roles.' 'Delhi Capitals' bench good enough to be another IPL team.'

Elections Are MUST For Democracy

Elections Are MUST For Democracy

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Democracy is the heart of our body politic and elections are its life blood. Because there is some disease that affects it, we cannot apply leeches to drain it off, killing the body in the process, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

Style Poll: Who wore the outfit BETTER?

Style Poll: Who wore the outfit BETTER?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Vote for who you think had the better style!

Schedule: India at the Tokyo Paralaympics

Schedule: India at the Tokyo Paralaympics

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Flag bearer Tek Chand will lead the Indian contingent -- India will be represented by 54 para athletes, the biggest ever contingent in the history of the Games.

Pant vs KL Rahul as DC take on Punjab

Pant vs KL Rahul as DC take on Punjab

Rediff.com1 May 2021

For any bowling unit, facing the Dhawan-Shaw duo is a scary proposition.

People buried politics of caste, religion: Yogi after UP win

People buried politics of caste, religion: Yogi after UP win

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Addressing party workers at the state headquarters after the poll results and trends showed a clear BJP majority, he said the 'misleading' campaign run by the Opposition over the past 2-3 days have been set aside by the people who reposed faith in the good governance of the BJP.

Vijay Rupani sworn-in as chief minister of Gujarat

Vijay Rupani sworn-in as chief minister of Gujarat

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP president Amit Shah and chief ministers of various BJP-ruled states attended the ceremony.

India net session: Kohli's men get used to swinging pink ball

India net session: Kohli's men get used to swinging pink ball

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

Kohli, his deputy Ajinkya Rahane, the flamboyant Rohit Sharma and the swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant -- batted in the nets

Very poor batting from England: Vaughan

Very poor batting from England: Vaughan

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Vaughan has been quite vocal in his criticism of the pitches used in the series.

HC seeks ED's reply to Nawab Malik's plea against arrest in PMLA case

HC seeks ED's reply to Nawab Malik's plea against arrest in PMLA case

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Additional Solicitor General Anil Singh, appearing for the ED, sought time to file his affidavit.