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How India Inc must change to serve digital customers

How India Inc must change to serve digital customers

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Technology, which was responsible for creating the new-age digital consumer issue for enterprises, also acts as a solution to the problem, says Karthick Viswanathan.

Nuclear capable ICBM Agni-5 successfully test-fired

Nuclear capable ICBM Agni-5 successfully test-fired

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

A lot of new technologies developed indigenously were successfully tested in the trial.

Fugitive ULFA chief Paresh Barua spotted in China

Fugitive ULFA chief Paresh Barua spotted in China

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Paresh Barua, the fugitive 'commander-in-chief' of the anti-talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Assam, has been reportedly spotted by Indian security agencies at various locations in China.

Denmark Open: Sindhu falls at final hurdle, loses to defending champ Li

Denmark Open: Sindhu falls at final hurdle, loses to defending champ Li

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

Xuerui retained her title beating Sindhu 21-19, 21-12 in a 47-minute encounter.

4 highly-trained snipers active in Kashmir: Officials

4 highly-trained snipers active in Kashmir: Officials

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

In all the instances of sniper attacks, the terrorists used a nearby hillock to carry out strikes on a security force campus when unsuspecting jawans were using their mobile phones to talk to their family or friends.

McGrath to mentor Varun Aaron and other pacers

McGrath to mentor Varun Aaron and other pacers

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

India's fastest bowler Varun Aaron has started his 10-day training programme under Australian legend Glenn McGrath at the MRF Pace Foundation as part of a tie-up between the BCCI and company.

Why is govt silent on merchant vessels carrying arms: BJP

Why is govt silent on merchant vessels carrying arms: BJP

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Expressing concern over the seizure of a merchant vessel with unauthorised arms and ammunition in Indian waters, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday sought to know why the government is "silent" on the details and suggested the issue of piracy be taken seriously post-26/11.

India's First Surgical Strike

India's First Surgical Strike

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

'Shastri told General Chaudhuri, 'I want to reach Lahore before they enter Kashmir'.' 'Today, many regard this initiative of Shastri as the first surgical strike.' A revealing excerpt from Dr Sandeep Shastri's Lal Bahadur Shastri: Politics And Beyond.

Home ministry to establish SMART police stations in every state

Home ministry to establish SMART police stations in every state

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Taking cue from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pitch for SMART policing, the Home ministry has decided to establish one such model police station in each state and has asked the state governments to submit their proposal by January 31, 2015.

Australia will win but by what margin is a question, says Ian Chappell

Australia will win but by what margin is a question, says Ian Chappell

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

However, the former Australia captain, admitted that a good start by the Indian batsmen might pose a threat to Australia.

Batting the key for Bangalore, Punjab in must-win game

Batting the key for Bangalore, Punjab in must-win game

Rediff.com13 May 2018

Having found some light at the end of the tunnel, Royal Challengers Bangalore will be keen to expose the chinks in Kings XI Punjab's armoury during their must-win IPL encounter in Indore on Monday.

Narine boost for KKR as BCCI clears him with final warning

Narine boost for KKR as BCCI clears him with final warning

Rediff.com7 May 2015

BCCI on Thursday cleared Sunil Narine's action after giving him a final warning.

Inconsistent bowling and fielding proved to be Hyderabad's bane

Inconsistent bowling and fielding proved to be Hyderabad's bane

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Unfazed by their loss to Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Tom Moody blamed the conditions for the 35-run defeat in their Indian Premier League cricket match in Kolkata on Monday.

Decision on legality of Shillingford, Samuels actions this week

Decision on legality of Shillingford, Samuels actions this week

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

The West Indies have appealed to the ICC not to rule on the legality of spinners Shane Shillingford and Marlon Samuels during the second Test against New Zealand, starting Wednesday. A decision on the bowlers' actions is due on the third day of the Test, but, AFP reports, West Indies coach Ottis Gibson said that would not be fair.

Sabarimala violence: Politically sensitive Kannur boils over

Sabarimala violence: Politically sensitive Kannur boils over

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

The attacks, which disrupted normal life, marked return of political violence on large-scale after a gap of over a year in Kannur.

Consistency department: Work in progress for Prannoy

Consistency department: Work in progress for Prannoy

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

H S Prannoy, feels a high ranking would help players avoid meeting top shuttlers in early rounds, while conceding that the primary focus should be on winning big events.

Ashwin seeks sharp turn in perception for white-ball success

Ashwin seeks sharp turn in perception for white-ball success

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

'The future of finger-spinners lies in the perception of people'

Focus on India's pacers in final warm-up before Windies Tests

Focus on India's pacers in final warm-up before Windies Tests

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

India will look to plug the chinks in its armoury and provide finishing touches to its preparation for the four-Test series when it takes on the West Indies Cricket Board Presidents' XI in the final warm-up match, starting in Basseterre, St Kitts, on Thursday.

World Championship: Sindhu knocks out defending champ to enter semis; Saina out

World Championship: Sindhu knocks out defending champ to enter semis; Saina out

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

The Rio Olympic silver-medallist knocked out defending champion Nozomi Okuharabeat 21-17, 21-19 to advance.

Stopping rupee slide, the Subbarao way

Stopping rupee slide, the Subbarao way

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor D Subbarao, often criticised for being "behind the curve", took market players and his critics by surprise.

We need to learn to take wickets in middle overs: Rohit

We need to learn to take wickets in middle overs: Rohit

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Rohit Sharma's brilliant hundred was certainly one of the positives in India's five wicket defeat in the first ODI against Australia but one of the worrying factor according to the in-form opener is not picking up wickets in the middle overs. India had Australia down at 21 for two but George Bailey and Steve Smith added 242 runs for the third wicket en route a comfortable win for the hosts. "There were a lot of positives to be taken from that game especially scoring 300 runs in Perth. "Losing is not a positive but we did whatever we could. And also the fact that Australia batted very well," Rohit said ahead of the second ODI at Gabba on Friday.

Wimbledon: Serena looks to build momentum; Djokovic eases into third round

Wimbledon: Serena looks to build momentum; Djokovic eases into third round

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Seven-time champion Serena Williams endured an unlikely scrap in her Wimbledon opener and will look to shake off more rust in the second round on Thursday when she faces another qualifier in 18-year-old Kaja Juvan.

Yamaha YFZ R3: First Impressions

Yamaha YFZ R3: First Impressions

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Praveen Sathaye took to the track on the R3 pushing the bike to test its limits. Here are his impressions.

The Last Headhunters in India

The Last Headhunters in India

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

There was a time when the fierce warriors of the Konyak tribe displayed the skulls of their vanquished enemies as war trophies. Today, their world is disappearing.

How Indian soft power can overwhelm Pakistan

How Indian soft power can overwhelm Pakistan

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

'Openness is a great weapon in the armoury of more open societies. That's why the fight with Pakistan isn't just about India be six times bigger, but equally bitter and insecure Pakistan,' argues Shekhar Gupta.

Figo has been given a thoughtful and smart interior

Figo has been given a thoughtful and smart interior

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Even though the suspension has a good balance of ride and handling, when you drive fast over expansion joints on a bridge, you are definitely going to feel every bolt in there.

Check out Vietnam's most celebrated female athlete, Thanh!

Check out Vietnam's most celebrated female athlete, Thanh!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Patience, as much as skill and flexibility, has become a necessary part of the armoury of Southeast Asia's top-ranked gymnast, Vietnam's Phan Thi Ha Thanh.

What is drowned out in all the euphoria over India Post banks

What is drowned out in all the euphoria over India Post banks

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Key questions remain about the operational and financial viability of a completely paperless bank such as India Post, says Mayank Jain.

Who is behind the Wagah border attack?

Who is behind the Wagah border attack?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Three militant factions, including splinter groups of the Taliban, have separately claimed responsibility for the suicide attack that took place after the popular flag-lowering ceremony at Wagah in Pakistan.

The Collegium has not entirely freed judges from dependence on the government

The Collegium has not entirely freed judges from dependence on the government

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

'There is one weapon in the government's armoury which impacts the independence of the judiciary, and which has not been affected by the collegium system.' 'It is post-retirement employment with the government. 'This is because some judges -- but not all -- are offered post-retirement employment by the government, and it has often been feared that judges close to retirement might decide cases so as to please the government in order to get a favourable post-retirement position,' says Abhinav Chandrachud.

RBI may cut CRR, postpone repo rate cut: BoFA

RBI may cut CRR, postpone repo rate cut: BoFA

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

The global brokerage firm believes that CRR cut is likely to help cut lending rates and revive growth sentiments.

Dravid's tips for Kohli: Take a cue from Viru's 201 at Galle

Dravid's tips for Kohli: Take a cue from Viru's 201 at Galle

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

India 'A' coach Rahul Dravid advised Virat Kohli to make Virender Sehwag's unbeaten 201 at Galle (in 2008) as a reference frame for facing the Sri Lankan tweakers.

Our army can defeat 'all invading enemies': Xi

Our army can defeat 'all invading enemies': Xi

Rediff.com30 Jul 2017

He praised the PLA's combat readiness.

China displays its might in parade to mark 90th military anniversary

China displays its might in parade to mark 90th military anniversary

Rediff.com30 Jul 2017

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday said the People's Liberation Army has the confidence and capability to defeat all invading enemies as he inspected a massive military parade at the country's largest military base to mark the 90th founding anniversary of the 2.3-million strong army.

Will Super Hornets bridge IAF's 200-aircraft gap?

Will Super Hornets bridge IAF's 200-aircraft gap?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Boeing expects the IAF to soon place an inquiry for twin-engine fighter jets to bridge a 200-aircraft gap in its armoury. And the Super Hornet is ready to fly in.

United weakened without Rooney, says Everton boss Martinez

United weakened without Rooney, says Everton boss Martinez

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

Manchester United have enough in their armoury to cope with the loss of suspended striker Wayne Rooney, Everton manager Roberto Martinez warned his players on Friday ahead of this weekend's Premier League clash at Old Trafford.

Violence continues to sweep the Valley: Latest updates

Violence continues to sweep the Valley: Latest updates

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Violence continues to scorch south Kashmir following the killing of 'poster-boy' militant Burhan Wani with the death toll going up to 34.

Maxwell ton fires Australia past Sri Lanka

Maxwell ton fires Australia past Sri Lanka

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

Australia stormed into the World Cup quarter-finals with a 64-run victory over Sri Lanka, fired by a spectacular maiden one-day international century from Glenn Maxwell at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.

The maharaja who gave his people museums

The maharaja who gave his people museums

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

The collector king Sayajirao Gaekwad III, who lived a century ago, put together a fantastic world of Indian and European art for his subjects.

Batsmen always face an element of risk: Lara

Batsmen always face an element of risk: Lara

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

The injury that left Australian batsman Phillip Hughes in a critical condition in hospital was a "rare" event but a reminder that cricket has always been a dangerous sport, West Indies batting great Brian Lara said on Wednesday.