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'India are in unique position with two wrist spinners'

'India are in unique position with two wrist spinners'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

The pair of Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav picked 33 wickets in six ODIs as India marched to a historic maiden bilateral 5-1 series win on the South African soil.

Liverpool earn slender lead

Liverpool earn slender lead

Rediff.com6 Apr 2005

Why Naseeruddin Shah is WRONG about Dilip Kumar

Why Naseeruddin Shah is WRONG about Dilip Kumar

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Dilip Kumar remained in demand all through his career because he kept reinventing himself in keeping with the changing times in Indian cinema, argues Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

LTCG tax: Why you must NOT quit equity funds

LTCG tax: Why you must NOT quit equity funds

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

With the introduction of 10 per cent tax both on long-term capital gains and on dividend, choose funds based on investment horizon and risk appetite, not on tax advantage, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Airtel and Jio go head to head in battle for 5G

Airtel and Jio go head to head in battle for 5G

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

The Big Two telecom companies have accelerated their moves towards this next-gen technology, though they have chosen very different routes to getting there.

Why Manmohan Singh is sceptical about India achieving $5 trillon growth

Why Manmohan Singh is sceptical about India achieving $5 trillon growth

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

The dangerous thing about the present situation is that the government is complacent enough to not realise that we are in the midst of a protracted economic slowdown, Singh said.

Rs 20 a day to Rs 30 cr a year: Chinu Kala's inspiring journey

Rs 20 a day to Rs 30 cr a year: Chinu Kala's inspiring journey

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

'Life has been my greatest teacher.'

'BJP and CPM coming together'

'BJP and CPM coming together'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

'Both the CPM and the BJP have one agenda, and that is to keep the Congress out.' 'That's why they are coming together.'

25 Memorable Dilip Kumar Films

25 Memorable Dilip Kumar Films

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Remembering an incomparable actor by re-visiting his finest films.

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Sukanya Verma presents a playlist of 100 Lata Mangeshkar songs from different decades of Hindi films -- songs that make me sing, smile, sob and sigh.

8 lessons from COVID-19

8 lessons from COVID-19

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Remember the trees that bend during the storm will survive; the ones that try to defy and stand straight tend to get damaged and uprooted, points out management guru Virender Kapoor.

'Strange match' awaits England and Belgium

'Strange match' awaits England and Belgium

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

England and Belgium, already qualified from World Cup Group G, meet on Thursday in what Belgian midfielder Marouane Fellaini says could be a "strange match". Depending on the outcome of other games, it may not be an advantage to finish top of the group, but both sides insist they won't take such calculations into account.

Are you using your credit card wisely?

Are you using your credit card wisely?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Used prudently, plastic money is among the most useful, powerful and non-polluting kind of plastic invented. Be smart with it!

On this Day: Birth of a chess legend; India lift Asia Cup

On this Day: Birth of a chess legend; India lift Asia Cup

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Garry Kasparov hated losing but in defeat, to an "alien opponent" incapable of fear or the faintest flicker of emotion, the youngest of chess champions and greatest of grandmasters made history. He became a grandmaster at 17 and world champion at 22 in 1985 when the charismatic youngster beat Soviet establishment hero Anatoly Karpov.

Ricky Ponting calls for bat size restriction

Ricky Ponting calls for bat size restriction

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting wants size limits on bats because he believes batsmen are enjoying an unfair advantage, especially in Test cricket, and said he would raise his concerns at the MCC World Cricket Committee meeting on Monday.

'Blade Jumper' Rehm running out of time for Rio

'Blade Jumper' Rehm running out of time for Rio

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Amputee long jumper Markus Rehm is running out of time to make the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in August as the world athletics body has not yet set the criteria for ruling if he can compete with his prosthetic leg. Nicknamed "Blade Jumper", the 2012 Paralympics gold medalist and 2014 German long jump champion hopes to become the second athlete with a carbon fibre running blade to compete in the Olympics after South Africa's Oscar Pistorius in 2012. But a new rule by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) requires amputee competitors to prove their prosthesis gives them no added advantage over other athletes. Competition Rule 144.3(d) bans 'the use of any mechanical aid, unless the athlete can establish on the balance of probabilities that the use of such an aid would not provide him with an overall competitive advantage over an athlete not using such aid.' In order to present his case to the IAAF, Rehm, who beat able-bodied athletes with a jump of 8.10 metres at the Glasgow Indoor Grand Prix in February, has asked for the criteria for this regulation but still not received a reply.

How does India elect its President?

How does India elect its President?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

Who can vote, who can't vote and how will the polls take place?

Cheaper purchase options are available but with riders

Cheaper purchase options are available but with riders

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

ICICI Bank's new offer is for those with savings in fixed deposits but no immediate liquidity

Revenues outran profits in UPA decade

Revenues outran profits in UPA decade

Rediff.com23 May 2014

While some companies used that to become world leaders, others squandered it by over-borrowing.

PIX: Ronaldo saves United; Bayern, Chelsea cruise

PIX: Ronaldo saves United; Bayern, Chelsea cruise

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

Sachin strikes gold at Youth World Boxing Championships

Sachin strikes gold at Youth World Boxing Championships

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

World Junior bronze-medallist Sachin Singh (49kg) became only the third Indian boxer ever to strike gold at the AIBA Youth World Championships with a stunning unanimous victory over Cuban national champion Jorge Grinan in the summit clash at St Peterburg, Russia, on Saturday.

What I learnt from Warren Buffett

What I learnt from Warren Buffett

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Fund manager Gautam Sinha Roy shares what he has learnt from Warren Buffett, after attending Berkshire Hathaway AGMs over the years

Kasparov loses to X3D Fritz

Kasparov loses to X3D Fritz

Rediff.com14 Nov 2003

A blunder by the world No. 1 chess players allowed the computer to win the second game of the four-game match in New York.

Investing in Indo-global funds? Here's a checklist

Investing in Indo-global funds? Here's a checklist

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

'For the same level of return, you can reduce portfolio volatility significantly with a 10% to 15% exposure to international funds.'

How England plan to use their fast bowlers during India Tests

How England plan to use their fast bowlers during India Tests

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

England pacer Stuart Broad has revealed that he and James Anderson are likely to be rotated through the five-Test series against India starting August 1 as part of the team management's strategy to balance the duo's workload.

PM Modi's chai pe charcha with Xi in Wuhan

PM Modi's chai pe charcha with Xi in Wuhan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

The prime minister and the Chinese president walked along the banks of East Lake and also took a boat ride together as they decided to step up their personal rapport.

Controversial Griezmann penalty gives Atletico edge over Leicester

Controversial Griezmann penalty gives Atletico edge over Leicester

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

The France striker was fouled by Leicester's Marc Albrighton on the edge of the box and referee Jonas Eriksson deemed the action to have continued into the penalty area.

Why Dhoni should bat in the lower order in World Cup...

Why Dhoni should bat in the lower order in World Cup...

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's finishing skills remain unmatched and the former captain will be an asset in India's lower middle order at this year's World Cup, former team mate Suresh Raina said.

China, Iran cosy up: India is the loser

China, Iran cosy up: India is the loser

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Iran's decision to keep India out and welcome China to the scene is a huge strategic setback for India, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Go only for finished flats till May 2017

Go only for finished flats till May 2017

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

After coming into effect, the Real Estate Regulation Act will ensure that developers are unable to take home buyers for a ride

Very bad situation between India, Pak; talking to both: Trump

Very bad situation between India, Pak; talking to both: Trump

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

"We want to see it just stop. We are very much involved in that (process)," Trump told reporters at the Oval Office.

Vodafone-Idea deal: Airtel may be the surprise winner

Vodafone-Idea deal: Airtel may be the surprise winner

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Bharti may look at gaining market share pre-merger and benefit from a lower capex intensity

What our defence chiefs need to do quickly

What our defence chiefs need to do quickly

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

'Amid the frequent cries that the defence budget falls short of what is needed, we tend to ignore the reality that any enhancement in the allocation is just not possible, and the armed forces have no option but to operate within this constraint.' 'So, unless deadwood -- especially manpower -- is identified and eliminated, we simply cannot have a modern military of the type that India needs,' says Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

'I don't think Bollywood is bad at all'

'I don't think Bollywood is bad at all'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

'Each person has their own story. You can't make a general statement about an entire industry.'

5 tips to make the most of your credit card

5 tips to make the most of your credit card

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Credit cards are not inherently bad. If used responsibly, they can be a saviour in times of need.

EPL: Manchester City set the standard for United at Chelsea

EPL: Manchester City set the standard for United at Chelsea

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

The challenge against champions Chlesea on Sunday is for Manchester United to show that they can replicate the confident and businesslike win that City showed a month ago.

World Chess: Anand faces must-win situation against Carlsen

World Chess: Anand faces must-win situation against Carlsen

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Trailing by a full point with just two games remaining, Indian chess ace Viswanathan Anand would desperately need a victory to stay afloat against Norwegian Magnus Carlsen in the World Championship match in Sochi on Sunday.

How Ahmed Patel became close to Sonia Gandhi

How Ahmed Patel became close to Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

'Temperamentally, they are quite alike.' 'Ahmed Patel avoided the limelight and was not a power seeker.' 'The Gandhis too are not power wielders, but trustees of power.'

Trade deals are victims of the global power shift

Trade deals are victims of the global power shift

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

Every country is a free trader when it sees advantage, and a trade warrior when it does not, says T N Ninan.

Boxing: Manoj Kumar loses 0-3 in pre-quarters

Boxing: Manoj Kumar loses 0-3 in pre-quarters

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

Former Commonwealth Games gold-medalist Manoj Kumar (64kg) put up a spirited show but could not match the power of fifth seed Fazliddin Gaibnazarov in his pre-quarterfinal bout to bow out of the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday. The 29-year-old Indian went down 3-0 in the contest which was not particularly engaging in its quality of boxing but showcased Manoj's fighting spirit.