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'There's no bigger incentive than beating India in this series'

'There's no bigger incentive than beating India in this series'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

The upcoming series against India provides Australia a chance to claim the No 1 ranking in One-Day Internationals, and Adam Voges says a good start to the seven-match rubber is the key to attaining that goal.

Will Modi go the Indira way?

Will Modi go the Indira way?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

'Sounds familiar? Barring inflation, much else looks, sounds, and feels more than a bit like 1974.' 'A phenomenally popular leader, with a party of unquestioning followers, a broken Opposition, a nationalist high and an economy in free fall, crippling joblessness,' recalls Shekhar Gupta.

Bengal government opposes CBI probe in chit fund scam

Bengal government opposes CBI probe in chit fund scam

Rediff.com3 May 2013

The West Bengal government on Friday opposed a prayer for a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the multi-crore chit fund scam, claiming in an affidavit to the Calcutta high court that at this stage, credibility of the investigation by the state police cannot be doubted.

IABF agrees to amend its constitution

IABF agrees to amend its constitution

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

The suspended Indian Amateur Boxing Federation has incorporated the government guidelines on age and tenure in its amended constitution and has requested the Sports Ministry to re-recognise the body for falling in line.

India's GDP to grow at 7%: Moody's

India's GDP to grow at 7%: Moody's

Rediff.com16 Oct 2003

Global rating agency Moody's on Thursday placed India on a possible upgrade on foreign currency debt and painted a rosy picture for the economy, projecting a seven per cent growth.

PIX: The BORED Housewives club of Bollywood

PIX: The BORED Housewives club of Bollywood

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

This week's release BA Pass has actress Shilpa Shukla in the role of a bored housewife, who embarks on an illicit affair with a much younger man.

The brightest Indian-American stars in the US

The brightest Indian-American stars in the US

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Indian Americans are not just shining in the fields of technology, education and management. You can now spot them every where... in politics, in research, in the movies and even on YouTube, says Ignatius Chithelen.Indian Americans are not just shining in the fields of technology, education and management. You can now spot them every where... in politics, in research, in the movies and even on YouTube, says Ignatius Chithelen.

Torres mask can't slip in Chelsea's Europa pursuit

Torres mask can't slip in Chelsea's Europa pursuit

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

Chelsea are in the last chance saloon as far as a trophy goes and Fernando Torres, complete with his 'Mask of Zorro', must continue his recent improvement in swashbuckling style in Thursday's Europa League semi-finals.

First Look: Aadi's Sukumarudu

First Look: Aadi's Sukumarudu

Rediff.com21 Apr 2013

The film is directed by G Ashok and also stars Nisha Aggarwal.

Moody's raises Reliance outlook

Moody's raises Reliance outlook

Rediff.com4 Sep 2003

IPL 2020: All the numbers you must KNOW

IPL 2020: All the numbers you must KNOW

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the important numbers of IPL 2020.

Glamorous in black: Ankita Shorey dazzles for Rocky S

Glamorous in black: Ankita Shorey dazzles for Rocky S

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

The Mumbai designer carried forward his obsession with the colour with his latest collection.

'1,621 teachers died of COVID-19 during UP panchayat polls'

'1,621 teachers died of COVID-19 during UP panchayat polls'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

'Basic Covid protocols were not followed, which is why so many teachers lost their lives.'

Rakesh Tikait, the cynosure of many eyes

Rakesh Tikait, the cynosure of many eyes

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

Tikait has been at loggerheads with various governments on a range of farmers' issues, including loan waivers, minimum support price, power tariff and land acquisition in states such as UP, Haryana Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh.

PHOTOS: Israeli women soldiers in the line of fire

PHOTOS: Israeli women soldiers in the line of fire

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

A look at some of the beautiful women serving in the Israeli combat forces

Shahbaz Sharif to be Pak Punjab CM again

Shahbaz Sharif to be Pak Punjab CM again

Rediff.com14 May 2013

The Pakistan Muslim League-N will retain Shahbaz Sharif as chief minister of Punjab for a record fourth term, after briefly toying with the idea of giving him a slot in the federal government.

Hungry kya? Mouthwatering food pics from readers!

Hungry kya? Mouthwatering food pics from readers!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

Food photography is becoming a very provocative, glamorous art -- share yours with us!

12 banks that have largest capital in the world

12 banks that have largest capital in the world

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Let's take a look at 12 biggest banks in the world, according to recent figures released by The Banker.

Chelsea without injured Terry for Wigan clash

Chelsea without injured Terry for Wigan clash

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Chelsea will be without captain John Terry for Saturday's Premier League match at home to relegation-threatened Wigan Athletic as the centre back has an inflamed knee, manager Rafael Benitez said.

Pirelli to change F1 hard tyres from Spain

Pirelli to change F1 hard tyres from Spain

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

Formula One supplier Pirelli will change the compound of its hard tyres from next month's Spanish Grand Prix after evaluating performance data from the first four races of the season.

'Doing lovemaking scenes was NOT difficult'

'Doing lovemaking scenes was NOT difficult'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

BA Pass actress Shilpa Shukla tells us why she didn't mind taking off her clothes in the film.

Preview: Barca wait on Messi; Real, Bayern smell semis

Preview: Barca wait on Messi; Real, Bayern smell semis

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have one foot in the Champions League last four as they go into this week's quarter-final second legs while Barcelona face a harder fight for their berth with doubts over the availability of injured Lionel Messi.

EPL: Southampton stun Chelsea with fightback

EPL: Southampton stun Chelsea with fightback

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Chelsea's fading Premier League title hopes suffered another unexpected blow when Southampton fought back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with the European champions on Wednesday.

QPR move closer to the drop after Fulham defeat

QPR move closer to the drop after Fulham defeat

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

Fulham withstood a fierce fightback from Queens Park Rangers to beat their London rivals 3-2 and push Harry Redknapp's side closer towards Premier League relegation on Monday.

Japan's risks rise along with its debt levels

Japan's risks rise along with its debt levels

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has made reviving the economy his government's top priority, but his spending promises have raised concerns that Japan's public debt burden, already the worst among major economies, could deteriorate further.

3 arrested for gang rape of US tourist in Manali

3 arrested for gang rape of US tourist in Manali

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

The three accused in the gang rape of a 30-year-old American national in Manali were arrested on Thursday.

This man believes Modi's degrees are fake

This man believes Modi's degrees are fake

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Roshan Shah, a Canadian citizen and an Overseas Citizen of India, filed a Right to Information application in Gujarat in 2013 to demand that Narendra Modi, then the Gujarat chief minister, make his educational qualifications public.

The No. 3 Indian curse hits Australia hard!

The No. 3 Indian curse hits Australia hard!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

Michael Clarke's golden duck in Mohali confirmed Australia's worst fears. Despite the juggling of the batting order, the No. 3 position continues to be jinxed for Australia in this series.

Sneha and Bharat want to change how 200 mn kids learn

Sneha and Bharat want to change how 200 mn kids learn

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Bangalore-based couple Sneha Sundaram and Bharath Bevinahally tell us how Kutuki, an early learning app, will change the way 200 mn kids in Indian will access education.

US-India trade body raises America Inc's concerns

US-India trade body raises America Inc's concerns

Rediff.com24 May 2013

USIBC wants Obama to raise America Inc's concerns with Manmohan Singh.

Selectors meet on Sunday to pick squad for Pak series

Selectors meet on Sunday to pick squad for Pak series

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

National cricket selectors will meet in Mumbai on Sunday to pick the Indian squad for the limited-overs series against Pakistan amid speculation that struggling senior batsman Sachin Tendulkar has made himself available for the ODI selection.

Indonesian cleric gets 4 years in jail

Indonesian cleric gets 4 years in jail

Rediff.com2 Sep 2003

However, the court ruled there was no evidence Ba'asyir was the leader of a plot to topple the Indonesian government or the leader of Jemaah Islamiyah.

Malik's parting shot: India gave insufficient info

Malik's parting shot: India gave insufficient info

Rediff.com16 Dec 2012

India has provided "insufficient information" against Lashkar-e-Tayiba founder Hafiz Mohammed Saeed and Pakistan could take action only on the basis of evidence that stands the test of courts, Interior Minister Rehman Malik claimed on Sunday.

Revenue of telcos from services falls 2.67%

Revenue of telcos from services falls 2.67%

Rediff.com7 May 2013

Adjusted gross revenue of telecom operator, earned from telecom services, declined by 2.67 per cent at Rs 34,527.50 crore (Rs 345.27 billion), while the gross revenue decreased by 0.15 per cent at Rs 52,858.39 crore (Rs 528.58 billion) on quarterly basis, the report said.

Moody's upgrades ratings on 11 Indian banks, FIs

Moody's upgrades ratings on 11 Indian banks, FIs

Rediff.com5 Feb 2003

After upgrading India's foreign currency debt rating, Moody's Investor Service on Wednesday upgraded the foreign currency deposit, debt and issuer ratings for 11 Indian banks and financial institutions.

Congress questions Khurshid's China visit

Congress questions Khurshid's China visit

Rediff.com2 May 2013

There is disquiet within the Congress party about Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid's May 9 China visit.

Healthcare needs urgent attention and investment: Haldea

Healthcare needs urgent attention and investment: Haldea

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

The investment deficit in the healthcare sector could be bridged through public private partnership (PPP) among other measures, a senior Planning Commission official said on Tuesday.

BJP warns Mamata on no trust motion

BJP warns Mamata on no trust motion

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

"TMC doesn't have the numbers and will depend on other parties' support. Despite that, if the TMC leadership decides to go ahead, they should be prepared for whatever the consequences may be," BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi cautioned.

Speeding up Dhaka

Speeding up Dhaka

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

In a city where 45,000 people on average live on every square kilometre of space, making it one of the world's most congested, and it often takes two to three hours to negotiate a 20 km distance, even a railway overpass counts as a big urban milestone.