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How Pakistan aim to get the better of India in Asia Cup

How Pakistan aim to get the better of India in Asia Cup

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

A comprehensive win over Hong Kong is a perfect start but Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed says his team will have to raise the game by several notches to outwit arch-rivals India in the much-awaited Asia Cup clash on Wednesday.

Sensex registers biggest fall since December on global worries

Sensex registers biggest fall since December on global worries

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

On BSE, 1,826 shares declined and 982 shares rose, while a total of 194 shares were unchanged

India-Asean goods FTA faces hiccups

India-Asean goods FTA faces hiccups

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

The India-Asean free trade agreement (FTA) in merchandise goods has failed to realise its full potential, even as the deal was implemented in January 2010 to facilitate greater trade in the region. As a result, reduction of duties on several products might get delayed.

Five Indian-Americans make their mark in local polls

Five Indian-Americans make their mark in local polls

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Indian-Americans have affirmed their growing importance in United States politics with at least five members of the community emerging victorious in the recently concluded state legislatures and local body polls.

America in the Trump era: What desis must do

America in the Trump era: What desis must do

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

'For some South Asians, it may be tempting to think "I'm not Muslim, this doesn't really affect me".' 'But please know, it affects all of us,' says Arun Venugopal, a reporter at WNYC in New York.

Services, Railways fume at being left out of boxing polls

Services, Railways fume at being left out of boxing polls

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

Livid at being ignored for elections to put together a new federation on Sunday, two of Indian boxing's biggest stakeholders -- Railways and Services Sports Control Board -- have lodged a protest with the Sports Ministry. Neither Railways Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) nor the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) will be a part of the election process to constitute the Boxing Federation of India even though they have a vote each.

Sports Shorts: Amitabh Bachchan to welcome hockey team on KBC

Sports Shorts: Amitabh Bachchan to welcome hockey team on KBC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

'I have no problem with the 'A' certificate'

'I have no problem with the 'A' certificate'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

Producer S P B Charan talks about the censor board issue that his film faces.

ATF demands quota for ATP events

ATF demands quota for ATP events

Rediff.com2 Sep 2007

The Asian tennis body wants 25 percent of the field at every event held in the continent is reserved for their players.

Sebi on why an investor must educate himself

Sebi on why an investor must educate himself

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

The education would help investors in protecting them from volatility in the equity market and also reduce volatility in individual stocks.

'Terrorists may attack cricketers in India too'

'Terrorists may attack cricketers in India too'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2009

The attack on the Sri Lankan players in Lahore is part of a bigger conspiracy to isolate Pakistan in international cricket and if the terrorists succeed in their mission, they would carry out similar operations in India and other Asian countries, fears former Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Nasim Ashraf.

Bangladesh tour a 'concern' for England

Bangladesh tour a 'concern' for England

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

England have major concerns about the planned tour to Bangladesh later this year, the team's limited-overs captain Eoin Morgan has said in the wake of Friday's attack by gunmen at an upmarket Dhaka restaurant that left 20 dead.

Journalist Ravish Kumar wins 2019 Magsaysay award

Journalist Ravish Kumar wins 2019 Magsaysay award

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

In electing Kumar to receive the 2019 Ramon Magsaysay Award, the board of trustees recognises his unfaltering commitment to a professional, ethical journalism of the highest standards; his moral courage in standing up for truth, integrity, and independence; and his principled belief that it is in giving full and respectful voice to the voiceless, in speaking truth bravely yet soberly to power, that journalism fulfills its noblest aims to advance democracy, the award citation said.

Rupee widens losses, down 27 paise to 67.38

Rupee widens losses, down 27 paise to 67.38

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

The dollar was firm against some global currencies which also weighed on the rupee.

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.

Why shooters are disappointed...

Why shooters are disappointed...

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Shooters Suma Shirur and Deepali Deshpande are unhappy over the sport being left out of the 2022 Commonwealth Games

'Expansionary monetary policy helped curb recession'

'Expansionary monetary policy helped curb recession'

Rediff.com3 May 2013

Takao replaced Haruhiko Kuroda, who had, in March, quit ADB to take charge as Japan's central bank governor.

Why current cricketers should be thankful to Tendulkar, Dravid and Kumble

Why current cricketers should be thankful to Tendulkar, Dravid and Kumble

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

Referring to the trio's fight for share in BCCI revenue for players back in 2001-02, sehwag said it went a long way in guaranteeing financial security that is enjoyed by the current crop of players.

Sporting legends we lost in 2020

Sporting legends we lost in 2020

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Sporting world lost some of its favourite stars this year.

Cric Buzz: West Indies ropes in Desai as batting coach

Cric Buzz: West Indies ropes in Desai as batting coach

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Desai, who has been handed a two-year contract, has joined the team before the the first T20 International on Friday.

Here's why BCCI is in a fix...

Here's why BCCI is in a fix...

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

It was a letter of April 2014 sent by the then Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Narayanaswami Srinivasan to Pakistan Cricket Board which bound India to a commitment to play Pakistan this month, leading to the present dilemma in the establishment.

Chess Roundup: Harikrishna wins against Ian; Vaishali wins gold

Chess Roundup: Harikrishna wins against Ian; Vaishali wins gold

Rediff.com21 May 2017

Indian Grand Master Pentala Harikrishna beat Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi in his eighth round tie in the Moscow FIDE Grand Prix in Moscow.

Even sky isn't the limit: PM on South Asia satellite launch

Even sky isn't the limit: PM on South Asia satellite launch

Rediff.com5 May 2017

He said India wanted growth, development and peace in the region and was keen to utilise technology to pursue this goal for the shared prosperity.

Football Focus: Hernandez joins LA Galaxy

Football Focus: Hernandez joins LA Galaxy

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

ACT: India hammer Japan; Malaysia stun Pakistan

ACT: India hammer Japan; Malaysia stun Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Penalty corner specialist Rupinder Pal Singh slammed six goals as India launched their campaign in the fourth Asian Champions Trophy with a rousing 10-2 victory over Japan in the Kuantan Hockey Stadium, in Malaysia, on Thursday.

Presidential level security greets Sri Lankan team in Pakistan

Presidential level security greets Sri Lankan team in Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

The Sri Lankan team, which arrived hours after a delegation of its security experts had checked in, was taken directly from the old Karachi airport tarmac to the VIP lounge amid heavy security.

India's women team to forfeit matches vs Pakistan

India's women team to forfeit matches vs Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

India have forfeited three matches of the International Cricket Council Women's Championship for failing to play scheduled fixtures against Pakistan amid ongoing political tension between the South Asian rivals.

U-19 WC final: India overwhelming favourites as Bangladesh eye history

U-19 WC final: India overwhelming favourites as Bangladesh eye history

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

India have reinforced the fact that they are undisputed leaders at the under-19 level

India, China have come to blows, will help them: Trump

India, China have come to blows, will help them: Trump

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

'It's a very tough situation. We're talking to India. We're talking to China. They've got a big problem there'

CBI questions Chanda Kochhar's brother-in-law

CBI questions Chanda Kochhar's brother-in-law

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

The CBI later clarified that Rajiv Kochhar was only called for questioning and has not been apprehended yet.

Will England visit Bangladesh despite Dhaka attack?

Will England visit Bangladesh despite Dhaka attack?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Bangladesh is hopeful England will go ahead with their planned tour of the South Asian country later this year despite Friday's attack by gunmen at an upmarket Dhaka restaurant that left 20 dead.

Sports Shorts: 'WADA didn't put money above clean sport on Russia'

Sports Shorts: 'WADA didn't put money above clean sport on Russia'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

ICC grants Afghanistan Associate membership

ICC grants Afghanistan Associate membership

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

Afghanistan have been granted the Associate membership of the ICC, making it the eighth Asian nation and the 38th overall to get the status.

Want to be the next Indian hockey coach?

Want to be the next Indian hockey coach?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

Taking a cue from the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Hockey India advertised for the position for the first time on its website http://hockeyindia.org.

'Carrot-and-stick economic model not workable in all countries'

'Carrot-and-stick economic model not workable in all countries'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Economist Deepak Nayyar says economic openness, while necessary, is not sufficient, and is conducive to development only when combined with industrial policy.

Asia: An engine for global growth

Asia: An engine for global growth

Rediff.com5 May 2006

Swamy is at it once again! This time the target is economic affairs secretary

Swamy is at it once again! This time the target is economic affairs secretary

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Jaitley calls it unfair and false attack on a disciplined civil servant

Time for Modi to win over the farmers

Time for Modi to win over the farmers

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

Statesmanship requires that the prime minister himself reaches out to those amassed at the Singhu and Ghazipur borders. Modi should be able to win over this domestic front with sheer compassion, observes Virendra Kapoor.

Bangladesh to host 2014 Asia Cup

Bangladesh to host 2014 Asia Cup

Rediff.com14 Apr 2013

The Asia Cup cricket tournament will be held in Bangladesh for the second time in a row after India, who had earlier agreed to host the 2014 edition, backed out citing a packed international schedule.

SHOCKING! Passenger dragged from overbooked United Airlines flight

SHOCKING! Passenger dragged from overbooked United Airlines flight

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Several videos posted online by other passengers showed a man screaming as officers yanked him from his seat on United Flight 3411 before it departed from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louisville, Kentucky, on Sunday.