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G20 Presidency: Time To Taper Expectations

G20 Presidency: Time To Taper Expectations

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

India's role as a leader of the global south may require it to give up its ambition to serve as a bridge between the warring halves of the international community, points out Mihir S Sharma.

'It's bloody difficult in India... not an easy place to play'

'It's bloody difficult in India... not an easy place to play'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

Glenn Maxwell feels Australia were 'outstanding' in the first two Tests against India barring the one self-destructing session the second match in Delhi on the third day.

IPL 2023: Where struggling KKR need to improve

IPL 2023: Where struggling KKR need to improve

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

KKR bowling Bharat Arun said they have to improve their batting and bowling in the first six overs of Powerplay.

Smoke Spiraling From Manipur Not Visible In Delhi?

Smoke Spiraling From Manipur Not Visible In Delhi?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

There is the problem of regions in the North East being theatre for power-play by nations with borders and influences converging in those parts, which in turn requires a sizable presence of the armed forces, notes Shyam G Menon.

Scrapping vehicles in volumes to curb pollution will be a tough task

Scrapping vehicles in volumes to curb pollution will be a tough task

Rediff.com6 May 2021

For deciding which vehicles are to be scrapped, the setting up of fitness centres and regulating them would be a humongous task.

Warm-up PIX: Attacking Pant stands out for Leicester

Warm-up PIX: Attacking Pant stands out for Leicester

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Responding to India's 246 for eight declared after a day of multiple rain interruptions, Leicestershire were primed to take a sizable lead over the tourists when Pant was in his element.

Rising fuel prices may hit BPCL's divestment plan

Rising fuel prices may hit BPCL's divestment plan

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

The divestment of Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) may hit a fuel price hurdle, according to officials dealing with the matter. They pointed out that the inconspicuous administered price regime could hamper the prospects for potential buyers of BPCL. A senior oil ministry official said public-sector oil-marketing companies (OMCs) take a hit when they sell petrol, diesel, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), three of the most popular petroleum products in the country.

Not So Near, Yet Not So Far From BJP

Not So Near, Yet Not So Far From BJP

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Call it the art of staying rooted yet bending with prevailing political winds. With Telangana going to the polls in December, and assembly and Lok Sabha elections in Andhra and Odisha scheduled next year, what factors have influenced parties' recent moves?

Students stage protest march at NIT Srinagar, demand shifting of institute from Kashmir

Students stage protest march at NIT Srinagar, demand shifting of institute from Kashmir

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Situation at the NIT continued to be tense with a small group of outstation students staging a protest march within the campus, demanding shifting of the institute.

Over 1.2 mn early deaths in India due to air pollution: Report

Over 1.2 mn early deaths in India due to air pollution: Report

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Air pollution is the third highest cause of death among all health risks in India, ranking just above smoking.

It's official: MotoGP will race in India next year

It's official: MotoGP will race in India next year

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Top officials from MotoGP's commercial rights holder Dorna had visited India earlier this month to sign a seven-year MoU

Auto dealers sceptical about signs of recovery

Auto dealers sceptical about signs of recovery

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Dealers say the significant increase in sales was driven by a need to plug the diminishing inventory as most dealerships were transitioning from BS-IV to BS-VI when the Covid-19 lockdown was announced.

Himachal Rain Havoc Devastates Business

Himachal Rain Havoc Devastates Business

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Tourism is badly affected. Entire apple orchards have been washed away. 2 million people are threatened with loss of livelihood.

Couples refuse to be cowed down, celebrate Valentine's Day with gaiety

Couples refuse to be cowed down, celebrate Valentine's Day with gaiety

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Couples -- young and old -- celebrated Valentine's Day on Tuesday with flowers and gifts even as a few right-wing outfits played spoilsport in some parts of the country.

Shuttler Unnati Hooda gave India a chance at survival

Shuttler Unnati Hooda gave India a chance at survival

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

India signed off in 12th place in the last edition in 2019, with the country's best result being a fourth-place finish in the 2008 edition.

Not on Patna Oppn meet agenda: Seat-sharing, PM face

Not on Patna Oppn meet agenda: Seat-sharing, PM face

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Top leaders of Opposition parties will brainstorm at a meeting in Patna on Friday to chalk out a roadmap for the formation of an anti-Bharatiya Janata Party front for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, with sources saying that they would look to avoid the prickly leadership question and emphasise on common ground.

Modi in Washington; to receive ceremonial welcome at White House

Modi in Washington; to receive ceremonial welcome at White House

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

The prime minister, who is visiting the US at the invitation of President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, will join them for the state banquet along with a number of dignitaries on Thursday.

IPL: Meet the batter making the difference for RCB

IPL: Meet the batter making the difference for RCB

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Royal Challengers Bangalore wicketkeeper KS Bharat is happy that he is able to provide a stable base as a No 3 batter, for finishers like Glenn Maxwell and AB de Villiers which has been a key recipe in the last two wins for his franchise.

IPL 2023: Gujarat Titan have all bases covered to defend their title

IPL 2023: Gujarat Titan have all bases covered to defend their title

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

Pandya's stature has grown with his ascendency to India's permanent captaincy job in T20Is, while Shubman Gill has established himself

India's 1st Covid nasal vax gets phase 2 trial nod

India's 1st Covid nasal vax gets phase 2 trial nod

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The first nasal vaccine against COVID-19, developed by Bharat Biotech, has received regulator's nod for conducting phase 2 clinical trials, the Department of Biotechnology said on Friday.

Shinde faction, opposition MLAs come to blows at Maha assembly

Shinde faction, opposition MLAs come to blows at Maha assembly

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

An MLA from Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena faction and a legislator of the Nationalist Congress Party virtually came to blows in the Vidhan Bhavan premises in Mumbai on Wednesday after shouting slogans against each other.

Indians Star In World's Toughest Race

Indians Star In World's Toughest Race

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Race Across America -- which spans a little over 3,000 miles, from the west coast of the US to its east -- is often called the toughest race in the world. Indian cyclists are now returning multiple finishes at RAAM including podium positions within age categories, discovers Shyam G Menon.

Indore Test: Should Gill Replace Rahul?

Indore Test: Should Gill Replace Rahul?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI in the third Test against Australia?

After Rahul snub, Digivijaya says questions were to govt, not Army

After Rahul snub, Digivijaya says questions were to govt, not Army

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Snubbed by his party leader Rahul Gandhi and panned by the Bharatiya Janata Party for questioning surgical strikes, senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh swung into damage control mode on Tuesday and said his questions were to the government and not the armed forces.

Editors Guild team went to Manipur on Army's request, SC told

Editors Guild team went to Manipur on Army's request, SC told

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday extended till September 15 its order asking the Manipur police not to take any coercive steps against four members of the Editors Guild of India (EGI) in connection with two FIRs lodged against them for alleged offences, including promoting enmity between two communities.

Why RCB will have confidence going into IPL play-offs

Why RCB will have confidence going into IPL play-offs

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Skipper Virat Kohli said the manner in which his side beat Delhi Capitals will give Royal Challengers Bangalore "the confidence to pull off a game from any situation" in the IPL play-offs.

Congress to form non-BJP govt under Rahul's leadership, says Kharge

Congress to form non-BJP govt under Rahul's leadership, says Kharge

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Kharge launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying the Himachal Pradesh poll schedule was announced but not of Gujarat so that the PM can inaugurate many more bridges like the one that collapsed in Gujarat's Morbi.

World media calls G20 declaration a 'coup' for Modi

World media calls G20 declaration a 'coup' for Modi

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

The G20 declaration, which hit snags on the language to describe the Ukraine war, amounted to a 'coup' for host Prime Minister Narendra Modi though the final compromise statement reflected a stand far softer than those the United States and its Western allies have adopted on Russia, the world media said on Sunday.

10 OTT Shows That Make Us Nostalgic

10 OTT Shows That Make Us Nostalgic

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Many films and shows go back in time to bring alive so many fading and forgotten memories.

Covaxin gets nod for use in children above 12 years with riders

Covaxin gets nod for use in children above 12 years with riders

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

The Subject Expert Committee on COVID-19 of the CDSCO on October 12 after deliberating Bharat Biotech's EUA application had recommended granting emergency use approval to Covaxin for use in the 12-18 years age group with certain conditions.

IPL PHOTOS: Krunal's all-round show steers LSG to easy win

IPL PHOTOS: Krunal's all-round show steers LSG to easy win

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Krunal Pandya's superb all-round showing helped Lucknow Super Giants notch a comprehensive five-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Modiji, Is India Ready For UCC?

Modiji, Is India Ready For UCC?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Introducing UCC is a challenging task for any government. The complexities are real and difficult to negotiate as it deals with sensitive religious and cultural sentiments. How can it strike an easy balance between individual rights and community interests?, asks Ramesh Menon.

OMCs to invest Rs 90,000 cr on fuel upgrade by 2020

OMCs to invest Rs 90,000 cr on fuel upgrade by 2020

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

There are about 23 oil refineries in India with a combined capacity of 230 million tonnes per annum.

Pawan Khera's arrest: What transpired at Delhi airport?

Pawan Khera's arrest: What transpired at Delhi airport?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Unprecedented scenes were witnessed as Congress leaders sat on a dharna near the aircraft at the tarmac and raised slogans such as 'Jab jab Modi darta hai, police ke peeche chupta hai' and 'Tanashahi nahi chalegi'.

Religious Bonhomie At Ram Navami Yatra

Religious Bonhomie At Ram Navami Yatra

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Sunday's yatra proved that it needs both the maturity of locals as well as the police doing their duty, to ensure that a religious procession doesn't turn ugly.

IPL: Upbeat MI hold the edge vs Titans in Qualifier 2

IPL: Upbeat MI hold the edge vs Titans in Qualifier 2

Rediff.com25 May 2023

After their emphatic victory against LSG, Mumbai Indians would be fancying their chances against defending champions Gujarat Titans in Friday's Qualifier 2 match.

BJP supporters in festive mood, celebrate oath-taking of Yogi Cabinet 2.0

BJP supporters in festive mood, celebrate oath-taking of Yogi Cabinet 2.0

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

According to police officials, BJP supporters started reaching the venue as early as 9 am while the gates of the stadium were opened at 11 am, almost five hours before the ceremony.

The Modi Interview: 'India will be developed by 2047'

The Modi Interview: 'India will be developed by 2047'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India's economic growth is a 'natural by-product' of his nine-year-old government's political stability, as he expressed optimism that it will be a developed nation by 2047 with 'corruption, casteism and communalism' having no place in our national life.

BJP disrupts Bengal governor's speech over civic poll violence

BJP disrupts Bengal governor's speech over civic poll violence

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

High drama was witnessed on the first day of the budget session of the West Bengal assembly on Monday as Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar was forced to table his inaugural address with Bharatiya Janata Party legislators staging a protest in the House over alleged violence in the recently concluded civic elections in the state.

Rohit's ultimate goal: Winning WTC before stepping down

Rohit's ultimate goal: Winning WTC before stepping down

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

'I want to win games, I want to win championships'