News for 'Best Intentions'

'Education is the best gift the government can give youngsters'

'Education is the best gift the government can give youngsters'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

'I want to make the government realise that they are not empowering Dalits by giving them free goats or hens; what they need is good education.'

Will Gayatri get married?

Will Gayatri get married?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Simran Dhir's very readable debut novel Best Intentions portrays the colours as well as the privilege and politics of Delhi life.

'SKY keeps surprising everyone with every innings'

'SKY keeps surprising everyone with every innings'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

He is just telling us that batting is so easy: Hardik Pandya on Suryakumar Yadav

Aggression paid off for NZ on Day 1 at Trent Bridge: Conway

Aggression paid off for NZ on Day 1 at Trent Bridge: Conway

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

New Zealand batsman Devon Conway attributed their strong start to the second Test against England to a positive mindset which allowed them to bat more aggressively on Friday.

'Care': The Secret of Good Parenting

'Care': The Secret of Good Parenting

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Care comes from a place of 'What is good for my child's development?' Care is a long-term view of the child's flourishing in life. Care is a sacred activity and it begins at home.

How 'outstanding' Axar emerged as India's match-winner

How 'outstanding' Axar emerged as India's match-winner

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Ravindra Jadeja's absence from the T20 series was expected to weaken India but the hosts found an able replacement in "outstanding" Axar Patel, said Australia coach Andrew McDonald.

Rohit must be getting support from BCCI: Harbhajan

Rohit must be getting support from BCCI: Harbhajan

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Harbhajan has expressed his massive displeasure with the "lack of respect" for the Saurashtra man and the fact that the yardstick to judge performances hasn't been same for every senior player.

Imran Khan alleges abduction by army chief, returns to Lahore home after bail

Imran Khan alleges abduction by army chief, returns to Lahore home after bail

Rediff.com13 May 2023

A triumphant Khan returned to his Lahore home on Saturday after having locked himself in the Islamabad high court premises for hours for fear of re-arrest despite being granted bail on Friday.

What Went Wrong For Cyrus Mistry At Tatas

What Went Wrong For Cyrus Mistry At Tatas

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

If Cyrus's protestations of having no knowledge of his imminent dismissal are to be taken at face value, he was extraordinarily naive and insulated from the ground reality. There were enough straws in the wind to suggest that his relations with Ratan were fast deteriorating to a point of no return.

IPL PHOTOS: KKR stay alive with thrilling win over PBKS

IPL PHOTOS: KKR stay alive with thrilling win over PBKS

Rediff.com9 May 2023

IMAGES from the IPL match played between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings in Kolkata on Monday.

Bigg Boss 16: Sumbul Wants To Become Captain But...

Bigg Boss 16: Sumbul Wants To Become Captain But...

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Now that there's a new captain, will we see new alliances in Bigg Boss 16?

PHOTOS: Rahane powers CSK to top spot with big win over KKR

PHOTOS: Rahane powers CSK to top spot with big win over KKR

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Images from the IPL 2023 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday.

India's hiring outlook ranked 2nd: Report

India's hiring outlook ranked 2nd: Report

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

India has the best hiring outlook globally, second only to Brazil, with 54 per cent of companies surveyed planning to hire in the December quarter as against 51 per cent in the September quarter, according to a report by global staffing firm ManpowerGroup. The report titled "ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey" showed that India has the strongest net employment outlook for the December quarter in the Asia-Pacific region, followed by China (46 per cent), and Australia (38 per cent). The global net employment outlook in the December quarter would stand at 30 per cent, down by three percentage points from the June-September quarter, yet six percentage points higher than the same period last year, the staffing firm said.

Justice B V Nagarathna: A Judge To Watch Out For

Justice B V Nagarathna: A Judge To Watch Out For

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

'Justice B V Nagarathna has excellent human qualities and is a stickler for the law.'

'I want to tell more and more stories on Indian cinema'

'I want to tell more and more stories on Indian cinema'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

'I didn't want to do a highlight reel with greatest hits of Yash Raj Films.' 'I wanted to do an actual story.'

Middlesex sign Umesh Yadav for County Championship

Middlesex sign Umesh Yadav for County Championship

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Yadav will be available to represent the Club in both First-Class and List-A formats

How To Shop Smartly

How To Shop Smartly

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

During a sale, many store windows invite the shopper with impossible-to-miss visuals announcing '50% Discount'. Only upon entering does the shopper realises that the one rack which fulfils this promise sells items she'd never purchase.

Elvis, Rimo first Indian relay team to cross North Channel

Elvis, Rimo first Indian relay team to cross North Channel

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

India's long-distance swimmers Elvis Ali Hazarika of Assam and West Bengal's Rimo Saha created history by becoming the first relay team from the country as well as Asia to cross the North Channel in Europe.

You can put away even yorkers in Indian conditions: Wade

You can put away even yorkers in Indian conditions: Wade

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Wade smashed an unbeaten 45 off 21 balls after Cameron Green's 61 off 30 balls as the visitors made short work of a daunting target on Tuesday night.

'Team India has the best seam attack going into Australia'

'Team India has the best seam attack going into Australia'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

Pace attack may be seen as India's perennial problem overseas but it would be a thing of past come Australia series beginning next month, feels assistant coach Sanjay Bangar.

4 Kanjhawala hit-and-drag case accused charged with murder

4 Kanjhawala hit-and-drag case accused charged with murder

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

The Delhi Police has slapped murder charges against four of the accused in the Kanjhawala accident in which a woman was killed after being dragged by a car, officials said.

'Adani affair overshadowed Budget's stability, prudence'

'Adani affair overshadowed Budget's stability, prudence'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

'That is the one headline the world is reading about India this week, and it is a potentially damaging story...' 'I don't think a panic mentality has set in, but this story is one that investors and market watchers are absolutely seized with.'

The BEST Films of 2017

The BEST Films of 2017

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

Check out which movies made Sreehari Nair's list.

Delhi HC says border skirmishes show leaner, fitter Army needed

Delhi HC says border skirmishes show leaner, fitter Army needed

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Policy decisions, particularly those which have wide-ranging implications on the nation's health and security, should be decided by bodies best suited to do so, the Delhi high court said on Monday while refusing to interfere with the Agnipath scheme.

Are You Ready For the 'Roller Coaster From Hell'?

Are You Ready For the 'Roller Coaster From Hell'?

Rediff.com4 May 2023

'It is definitely not for someone who is sensitive or would want to pick up things and get affected by it.'

Greetings pour in for Murmu cutting across political lines

Greetings pour in for Murmu cutting across political lines

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Celebrations broke out outside the Rajasthan BJP headquarters in Jaipur and the party workers burst firecrackers and distributed sweets as Murmu emerged victorious in the presidential poll.

Why Virushka need to be careful

Why Virushka need to be careful

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

'While they do -- and should -- speak up for causes close to their heart, the couple should be mindful of the nature of social media and how even the best intentions can quickly degenerate into rancour if the issue is not approached with nuance and caution,' says Vikram Johri.

'If the government does not want to change, God bless them'

'If the government does not want to change, God bless them'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

'Punjab elections are there and so are UP elections. They must have done some calculations (before announcing the repeal).'

Rules on banks' investment portfolios to be revamped first time in 21 years

Rules on banks' investment portfolios to be revamped first time in 21 years

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

For the first time in 21 years, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will revise norms for investment portfolios of commercial banks to reflect changes in global standards on valuation and measurement, and progress in the domestic market. This could pave the way for banks to transition to the new accounting standards (Ind-AS). The outstanding investment portfolio of commercial banks was at Rs 45.84 trillion as of November 19 this year.

Tata's Plan To Make Air India Great Again

Tata's Plan To Make Air India Great Again

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

It offers a real opportunity for the flag carrier to compete on the world stage, backed by a leading conglomerate with deep pockets like the Tatas, observes Indrajit Gupta.

Thai Massage Review: Mixed Bag

Thai Massage Review: Mixed Bag

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Gajraj Rao sparkles in a muddled coming-of-age drama, notes Mayur Sanap. Thai Massage Review

Ronaldo completes medical ahead of United move: Report

Ronaldo completes medical ahead of United move: Report

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

With the league paused for the international break, Ronaldo is expected to play his first game when United host Newcastle United at old Trafford on September 11.

Royals skipper Samson applauds young Jaiswal after Kings demolition

Royals skipper Samson applauds young Jaiswal after Kings demolition

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson was effusive in praise of Yashasvi Jaiswal, saying the team knew the opener was due for a long innings.

'It'll be best for the players if they play the Brisbane Test'

'It'll be best for the players if they play the Brisbane Test'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Former skippers Ian Chappell and Mark Taylor feel next week's first Test between India and Australia in Brisbane should go ahead as it would help the cricketers and the fans to come out and share the mourning of the loss of Phillip Hughes.

Sukanya Verma's Best Films of 2014

Sukanya Verma's Best Films of 2014

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Rediff's film critic Sukanya Verma lists her top Hindi movies of 2014.

Our focus was on playing our best cricket at Lord's: Clarke

Our focus was on playing our best cricket at Lord's: Clarke

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Australia captain Michael Clarke said he could not have asked for a better performance from his team following their 405-run mauling of England in the second Ashes Test at Lord's.

Modi flags off Secunderabad-Vizag Vande Bharat Express, 8th train so far

Modi flags off Secunderabad-Vizag Vande Bharat Express, 8th train so far

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

Noting that the new trains will connect the culture of Telangana and AP, Modi said Vande Bharat symbolises new India's resolution and capabilities.

'Love Is colourful this Valentine's Day'

'Love Is colourful this Valentine's Day'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Love is in the air!

Duleep Trophy Final: Jaiswal scores double ton to bring West back in game

Duleep Trophy Final: Jaiswal scores double ton to bring West back in game

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

At the end of third day's play, West Zone were 376 for 3, courtesy Jaiswal's unbeaten 209 off 244 balls

Bigg Boss 16: Did Ankit-Priyanka Confirm LOVE?

Bigg Boss 16: Did Ankit-Priyanka Confirm LOVE?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

On Weekend Ka Vaar, Ankit made one thing clear: Their love story isn't one-sided.