News for 'Applauding India'

Kohli assists Anushka as she aces the sirsasana

Kohli assists Anushka as she aces the sirsasana

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The actor aces the sirsasana perfectly with the cricketer holding her feet to help her.

China doesn't need Pakistan in a war with India

China doesn't need Pakistan in a war with India

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'If a 'two-front war' develops, Iron Brother may only turn out to be a drag on the PLA, since Pakistan is in no position to wage a war with India,' argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

COVID-19 doubling time in India improved to 13.6 days: Vardhan

COVID-19 doubling time in India improved to 13.6 days: Vardhan

Rediff.com17 May 2020

The fatality rate is down to 3.1 per cent and the recovery rate has improved to 37.5 per cent, he said.

ICC praises India over Bell run-out decision

ICC praises India over Bell run-out decision

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

The ICC on Sunday ruled that the run out decision of Ian Bell on the third day of the second cricket Test at Nottingham was correct and applauded the Indian team's fine gesture to recall the England batsman by withdrawing their appeal.

Amarnath fallout may engulf India

Amarnath fallout may engulf India

Rediff.com12 Aug 2008

The struggle of Kashmiris for autonomy is one thing. The idea of trifurcating the state -- a Muslim Valley, a Hindu Jammu and a Buddhist Ladakh -- will undercut the very idea of India. India said `no' to nationhood on the basis of religion at the time of independence, and this would also apply to statehood. If it accepts this, or is forced to accept it, it could be a downhill journey for a multi-faith, multi-cultural society, and have a bearing on the future of India.

Pakistan's exit from FATF list puts India on the spot

Pakistan's exit from FATF list puts India on the spot

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

If the FATF lets Pakistan off the hook, which is to be expected, it would signify a big boost to Pakistan's standing in the fight against terrorism. Delhi, on the other hand, loses the propaganda advantage, states Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Congratulations pour in for Bhavina led by President, PM

Congratulations pour in for Bhavina led by President, PM

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the country in congratulating paddler Bhavinaben Patel for winning a historic silver medal, India's first, in the ongoing Paralympic Games in Tokyo on Sunday.

Penelope, Bradley, Rintu Get Together for Oscars Luncheon

Penelope, Bradley, Rintu Get Together for Oscars Luncheon

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

The nominees for the Academy Awards enjoyed a special Oscar luncheon at the Fairmont Century Plaza in California on March 7, 20 days before the big day on March 27.

Steve Smith speaks up about Kohli's support

Steve Smith speaks up about Kohli's support

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Kohli admitted that he apologised to Smith on behalf of the fans.

Kaun Pravin Tambe Review

Kaun Pravin Tambe Review

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Shreyas Talpade plays the titular role with aplomb, applauds Deepti Patwardhan.

Buttler says ready to miss IPL to play for England

Buttler says ready to miss IPL to play for England

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Star England wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler doesn't expect to play in the remainder of the IPL, to be held in September-October, if it clashes the national team's schedule.

'India is attacking at all costs'

'India is attacking at all costs'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2005

Our leaders doing exemplary job in tackling coronavirus: Virat Kohli

Our leaders doing exemplary job in tackling coronavirus: Virat Kohli

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Virat Kohli applauded the leaders during an Instagram Live session with his Royal Challengers Bangalore team-mate AB de Villiers. The Indian skipper also said that the current situation is surreal, but added it will teach everyone to make a comeback.

'People feel 'kuch toh nyay mila'

'People feel 'kuch toh nyay mila'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

'Trail and appeals for rape cases must end in a year. Then the Police will not feel constrained to justify encounters and people will not applaud it.'

India to grow 7 per cent in 2010: OECD

India to grow 7 per cent in 2010: OECD

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has in its latest report applauded the Indian economy's resilience and has projected a growth rate of 7 per cent in 2010 and 7.5 per cent for 2011. However, it says that India's central bank must tighten its monetary policy fairly soon to contain the rising inflation. "Given the speed at which inflation has bounced back, monetary policy will need to be tightened fairly soon," the Paris-based OECD.

Record Rs 1.10 lakh cr for Railways in Budget

Record Rs 1.10 lakh cr for Railways in Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Monday a record sum of Rs 1.10 lakh crore for the Railways, out of which Rs 1.07 lakh crore is for capital expenditure, and said the national transporter would monetise the dedicated freight corridors after its commissioning. Presenting the Union Budget 2021-22, Sitharaman also applauded the services provided by the Railways to transport essential goods across the country during the coronavirus lockdown.

'Today, the whole world will stand up and salute you'

'Today, the whole world will stand up and salute you'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

'Now that you have this self-belief, you can see where you have taken a game as a team.'

Final opportunity for World Cup aspirants in series-decider

Final opportunity for World Cup aspirants in series-decider

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

The fifth and final ODI against Australia will be one last chance for Rishabh Pant, Vijay Shankar, KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja to do something special and stake their claim for a place in the World Cup team

'Government doesn't believe unemployment is a problem'

'Government doesn't believe unemployment is a problem'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

'Unemployment barely figures in the Budget except as a derived demand from the industry and infrastructure.' 'There is no effort at direct attack on unemployment.'

Tension in our second innings helped us: Kohli

Tension in our second innings helped us: Kohli

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

An altercation between England's players and tail-enders Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah spurred India during the 60 available overs on the final day of the second Test, according to captain Virat Kohli. The visitors eventually got the job done in 51.5 overs as their pacers producing a high quality show to dismiss England for 120.

India Inc bowled over by Sitharaman's 'new deal'

India Inc bowled over by Sitharaman's 'new deal'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

'A bold, progressive step forward,' Kotak Mahindra Bank CEO Uday Kotak said of Nirmala Sitharaman's corporate tax breaks.

India has an image problem: Nobel laureate

India has an image problem: Nobel laureate

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Joseph Stiglitz says India should not bothered on inflation and instead focus on rapid growth.

KL Rahul finally wins some praise

KL Rahul finally wins some praise

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

KL Rahul received applause from umpire Ian Gould for his honesty in the field during Day 3.

Kerala tops Niti's sustainable development index

Kerala tops Niti's sustainable development index

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Kerala has retained the top rank in Niti Aayog's SDG India Index 2020-21, while Bihar has been adjudged as the worst performer, according to a report released on Thursday. The Index for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) evaluates progress of states and union territories on social, economic and environmental parameters. Kerala retained its rank as the top state with a score of 75. Both Himachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu took the second spot with a score of 74. Bihar, Jharkhand and Assam were the worst performing states in this year's India index.

Year Ender 2021: Indian shooters fail to deliver in Tokyo

Year Ender 2021: Indian shooters fail to deliver in Tokyo

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

The Indian shooters failed miserably when it mattered the most

How Australia romped to seventh World Cup crown

How Australia romped to seventh World Cup crown

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Australia won their seventh ICC Women's Cricket World Cup with a 71-run victory over England in Christchurch.

Hope to play my last T20 in Chennai: Dhoni

Hope to play my last T20 in Chennai: Dhoni

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

The former India captain was speaking at a felicitation function organised for CSK for winning the 2021 edition of IPL.

Unravelling what awaits us in 2022

Unravelling what awaits us in 2022

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

As the industrial era wanes, the network era looms, notes Ajit Balakrishnan.

Watch: Kohli tells fans not to boo Smith

Watch: Kohli tells fans not to boo Smith

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

'There's so many Indian fans here, I just didn't want them to set a bad example, because he didn't do anything to be booed in my opinion'

Budget gets a thumbs up from India Inc

Budget gets a thumbs up from India Inc

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

"India's middle class, small traders and farmers are the lifelines of its economic growth. By catering to these ambitions #Budget2019 infuses hopes for millions of dreams."

Vaccine for children over 12 yrs likely by Aug: NTAGI chief

Vaccine for children over 12 yrs likely by Aug: NTAGI chief

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

Zydus Cadila COVID-19 vaccine for children above 12 years is expected to be available by August as its trials are likely to be completed by July-end, said Dr N K Arora, Chairman, National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI).

Who will be Mukesh Ambani's successor at Reliance?

Who will be Mukesh Ambani's successor at Reliance?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

Richest Indian Mukesh Ambani on Tuesday mentioned about leadership transition at his energy-to-retail conglomerate, saying he wants the process to be accelerated with seniors, including him, yielding to the younger generation. Ambani, 64, who has previously not spoken about succession plans at the country's most valuable company, said Reliance is "now in the process of effecting a momentous leadership transition." Ambani has three children -- twins Akash and Isha, and Anant.

US congratulates India, Pak on bus

US congratulates India, Pak on bus

Rediff.com8 Apr 2005

Applauding the passengers, State Department Spokesman Richard Boucher on Thursday noted that hundreds of Kashmiris cheered along the route and that a grenade attack failed to disrupt the bus service.

PHOTOS: India dominate before late wickets boost England

PHOTOS: India dominate before late wickets boost England

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara hit centuries and shared a stand of 209 to lead India to 319-4 in their first innings on the third day of the opening Test in Rajkot, on Friday, trailing England by 218 runs.

At the UN, Dr Singh spoke not just for India, but for the world

At the UN, Dr Singh spoke not just for India, but for the world

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

By speaking for all nations without going into details, India expressed its confidence that it cannot be excluded if the Council is expanded. This was more effective than the usual assertion of the Indian claim on every occasion, says T P Sreenivasan.

#377: Don't look, but India is changing!

#377: Don't look, but India is changing!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

In the past decade-and-a-half, sections of urban India have become much more liberal about accepting gay men and women than our colonial-era laws might have suggested, says Rahul Jacob.

'India moving to centre stage of global energy system'

'India moving to centre stage of global energy system'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

India and China are associate partner countries of IEA.

Record 36,145 COVID-19 patients recover in 24 hrs

Record 36,145 COVID-19 patients recover in 24 hrs

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

The COVID-19 case fatality rate has further dropped to 2.31 per cent, the ministry said. The total recoveries has surged to 8,85,576 so far, as India's COVID-19 tally climbed to 13,85,522 on Sunday.

Is India Witnessing a Second Surge of COVID-19?

Is India Witnessing a Second Surge of COVID-19?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

'Both the governments and people have to recognise that this is a long race, not a short sprint.'

Root one of England's greats, will break all records: Hussain

Root one of England's greats, will break all records: Hussain

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Former captain Nasser Hussain feels incumbent Joe Root is arguably' England's best ever player of spin and will end up breaking all their Test batting records.