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Tokyo Games: The Math in Everything

Tokyo Games: The Math in Everything

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

I wondered how being scientist-mathematician helps one cycle better. Perhaps the self-discipline helps; perhaps it is the scientist-technologist perspective of breaking down the whole into separate pieces, identifying specifics and working on them for improved results, mulls Shyam G Menon.

World Chess Championship: Harika enters pre-quarters, Humpy out

World Chess Championship: Harika enters pre-quarters, Humpy out

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

Back in chess just before the Olympiad after a nearly two-year hiatus, Humpy, who has been among the top women players for a long time, will now have to wait for another two years to have a go at the next world championship cycle.

Is Xi likely to be overthrown?

Is Xi likely to be overthrown?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

China's presence in the international dog house is just the kind of opportunity that his opponents must be waiting for, predicts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

How must govt use RBI's Rs 1.76 lakh crore

How must govt use RBI's Rs 1.76 lakh crore

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

'The Jalan Committee has now provided very clear guidelines on how the (RBI's) balance sheet should be looked at, what kind of disclosures should be made, what are the principles on which the Contingency Risk Buffer should be maintained, what should be the revaluation reserves, and the market risk to the Contingency Risk Buffer.'

Your neighbourhood store can turn into a bank soon

Your neighbourhood store can turn into a bank soon

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Your nearest grocery shop might soon become a one-stop shop for depositing and withdrawing money.

Kings XI vs Rising Pune Supergiant: It's a do-or-die clash

Kings XI vs Rising Pune Supergiant: It's a do-or-die clash

Rediff.com13 May 2017

Kings XI Punjab will be aiming to continue their late surge against Rising Pune Supergiant in a 'winner takes it all' Indian Premier League encounter, in Pune on Sunday.

Tendulkar's views on current Indian pace attack

Tendulkar's views on current Indian pace attack

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The maestro, who played an incredible 200 Tests in his illustrious career, said even though India have had some quality seamers but never had the 'luxury' of an attack of such variety.

US trade bodies file lawsuit against Trump's visa rule

US trade bodies file lawsuit against Trump's visa rule

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The lawsuit seeks to overturn these sweeping and unlawful immigration restrictions that are an unequivocal not welcome sign to the engineers, executives, IT experts, doctors, nurses, and other critical workers who help drive the American economy.

'Entrepreneurship can be a draining process'

'Entrepreneurship can be a draining process'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

'If you enjoy learning and if you can risk the failures, entrepreneurship can be a rewarding, enriching experience.'

'I am an outcast in Bollywood'

'I am an outcast in Bollywood'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

'The idea is to sideline you, box you up in a smaller box, so you don't go out of that.' 'The bigger boxes are for their own people.'

IL&FS crisis: Was correction in NBFC stocks overdue?

IL&FS crisis: Was correction in NBFC stocks overdue?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Second-tier NBFC stocks are trading at 24.4x their trailing earnings, which is nearly twice their 15-year average of 13.9x

Wanted! A National Security Strategy

Wanted! A National Security Strategy

Rediff.com31 May 2021

India's national security strategy needs to be revised periodically since the global and regional geopolitical situation is dynamic, points out Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Want to be the best? Copy Team India's attitude!

Want to be the best? Copy Team India's attitude!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Australia great Ian Chappell says India's attitude towards achieving excellence should be copied by the ambitious cricket nations for the well-being of the Test format.

Tata group doubles patents to 7,000 in 2 years

Tata group doubles patents to 7,000 in 2 years

Rediff.com4 May 2016

These patents are primarily in the area of computation and data processing.

Why Modi is visiting Maldives, Sri Lanka

Why Modi is visiting Maldives, Sri Lanka

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

'Modi's first foreign trip at the very outset of his second term as PM reinforces a growing impression that this regional tour underscores a shift in emphasis in India's foreign policy that was traditionally focused on the northern tier of countries to the Indian Ocean rim,' explains Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

City of Dreams 2 review

City of Dreams 2 review

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

The second season of City Of Dreams has more pulp, hardly any juice, feels Sreehari Nair.

Can this Indian T20 team win anywhere in the world?

Can this Indian T20 team win anywhere in the world?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni feels the current Indian team is a "balanced" side which can "take on any team anywhere in the world" at least in the shortest format of the game after they notched up their ninth win in 10 matches.

Challenges DMart faces in its battle against Reliance Retail

Challenges DMart faces in its battle against Reliance Retail

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

Ramping up e-commerce operations and going beyond its current strongholds are key challenges for the grocery chain in its battle with Mukesh Ambani's retail behemoth.

All-rounders will hold the key: Vengsarkar

All-rounders will hold the key: Vengsarkar

Rediff.com4 Feb 2007

The chairman of selectors also feels that Pathan and Dhoni could lend balance to the middle-order during the World Cup.

Supersonic missiles: India is the king

Supersonic missiles: India is the king

Rediff.com23 Jul 2006

Brahmos will tilt the conventional arms balance between India and Pakistan.

Is Saudi-Pak relationship under threat?

Is Saudi-Pak relationship under threat?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Given all the turbulence created by Pakistan Foreign Minister Qureshi's unexpected tirade against Saudi Arabia, it is likely to be business as usual between the two countries, albeit with a bit of caution on the part of both, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Gagan Ajit's team has tough task

Gagan Ajit's team has tough task

Rediff.com9 Dec 2005

India will be looking to capitalise on home advantage when they take on Spain in their opening match of the Champions Trophy hockey tournament on Saturday.

'India must win 1st Test in South Africa'

'India must win 1st Test in South Africa'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

'Whichever team starts well, they will have always the advantage because it will be tough for the other team to bounce back in a three-match series.'

Meet India's boxing 'Nav Ratna' at the Tokyo Games

Meet India's boxing 'Nav Ratna' at the Tokyo Games

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

PTI introduces the team, who is aiming for medals when India's campaign at the Tokyo Games commences on July 24.

Should you breastfeed your child after infancy?

Should you breastfeed your child after infancy?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Throughout the 1,000-day window from a mother's pregnancy phase to her baby's 2nd birthday, breastfeeding is vital in lending kids the right start to life, building the foundation for a healthy future.

Is it time for Barca's coach to be fired?

Is it time for Barca's coach to be fired?

Rediff.com8 May 2019

"I don't know how this affects my future," Valverde said.

Gas pricing will ensure profit, not windfall profit: Jaitley

Gas pricing will ensure profit, not windfall profit: Jaitley

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Hike would have led to higher cost of fertiliser, electricity and even CNG.

Growing trade imbalance cause of concern: Montek to China

Growing trade imbalance cause of concern: Montek to China

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Under Railways, the two sides agreed to pursue specific collaboration arrangements in heavy haul, station redevelopment and raising speed of existing trains in India.

World Women's Chess: Harika plays out second draw with Kosteniuk

World Women's Chess: Harika plays out second draw with Kosteniuk

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

After the first game against the same opponent ended in a draw, Harika was with black pieces in the second and she employed a French defence and Kosteniuk did not have many answers.

How the Kerala-based CSB Bank made a dramatic turnaround

How the Kerala-based CSB Bank made a dramatic turnaround

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

For FY21, CSB is looking at growth of around 25 per cent and is confident of doubling it in two years. And it is also exploring options to acquire a mid-size bank with a good client base and branches in the north to acquire an all-India presence.

New emission norms may see Fiat driving out of India

New emission norms may see Fiat driving out of India

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Despite the romance around the car and its early models, Fiat in India will also be remembered as a brand that frittered away the first mover advantage, says Shally Seth Mohile.

India pitches for greater mobility of skilled labour at G20

India pitches for greater mobility of skilled labour at G20

Rediff.com5 Sep 2015

India on Saturday favoured greater mobility of skilled labour

Mittal sells personal shares in Bharti

Mittal sells personal shares in Bharti

Rediff.com11 Mar 2005

Sunil Bharti Mittal, chairman and managing director of Bharti Tele-Ventures, sold 3,13,005 shares on March 9 and 24,36,995 shares on March 10 of his holding in the company.

What India can learn from China's electric vehicles programme

What India can learn from China's electric vehicles programme

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

There are four things that stand out in China's strategy for electric vehicles, says Vandana Gombar.

'India will bank on spinners against Pak'

'India will bank on spinners against Pak'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2005

Former chairman of Pakistan selectors Salahuddin Ahmed said Irfan Pathan would prove to be a dangerous bowler during the series.

Rule change in bat size won't impact game much, says Dravid

Rule change in bat size won't impact game much, says Dravid

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Former India skipper Rahul Dravid says the ICC's new Code of Laws related to the thickness of bats will not have much of an impact on the game of cricket.

India must be militarily prepared for the worst

India must be militarily prepared for the worst

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'One must remember that a dragon has a forked tongue,' warns Vivek Gumaste.

China, not Pakistan, is now India's Enemy No 1

China, not Pakistan, is now India's Enemy No 1

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Until last month more than two-thirds of the Indian Army was deployed against Pakistan. Of 14 army corps, just four-and-a-half faced China, while more than twice that number was ranged against Pakistan.

Smith on RPS captaincy: No bad blood between Dhoni and myself

Smith on RPS captaincy: No bad blood between Dhoni and myself

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Steve Smith, on Thursday, said there is no bad blood between him and Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who was replaced by the Australian as skipper of the Pune Supergiant for the 10th edition of the Indian Premier League.