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The Illusion Of LAC Disengagement

The Illusion Of LAC Disengagement

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Disengagement from the LAC will remain a chimera because China has given enough indications that the PLA will not move back any more. China has even deployed drones to monitor and deny any patrolling by Indian troops even in the buffer zones which are all in Indian Territory, explains Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

India's top 10 selling cars in June

India's top 10 selling cars in June

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

The dynamics are changing as the sales pick up.

The petrochemical shift that could quench LPG output thirst

The petrochemical shift that could quench LPG output thirst

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

India may have to lean more on West Asian nations for supplies of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), a cooking fuel, in the coming years after Indian state-run refiners drew up big plans to diversify into producing more profitable petrochemicals. This shift leads to reduced LPG output, Indian refining executives said. The mantra for state-run oil companies, from Indian Oil Corporation (IndianOil) to liquefied natural gas (LNG) importer Petronet LNG, which are looking to diversify their businesses from lower-margin fuels, has been value-added petrochemicals.

'Make in India for India makes more sense'

'Make in India for India makes more sense'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

This remark is in consonance with RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan's comment.

'Saheb's clever attempt...': Prashant Kishor on PM's '2024' remark

'Saheb's clever attempt...': Prashant Kishor on PM's '2024' remark

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Modi said the state election results "give a glimpse" of the outcome of the general elections of 2024.

Future of digital payments in India

Future of digital payments in India

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

'The focus needs to shift towards the ability to collect payments, particularly in tier-3 to tier-4 areas where acceptance is still lacking.'

Pant hits 28-ball 50, breaks Kapil Dev's record

Pant hits 28-ball 50, breaks Kapil Dev's record

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

Flamboyant wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant bettered the legendary Kapil Dev's 40-year-old record for the fastest Test fifty by an Indian on the second day of the Day/Night second Test against Sri Lanka, in Bengaluru, on Sunday.

Video: Must See! Bollywood celebs walk for rural India

Video: Must See! Bollywood celebs walk for rural India

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

Ace designer Vikram Phadnis ended Day Four at Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2013 with a superb collection, a celebrity line up of stars, celebs and personalities from Raigad that told the glorious story of India's great craftsmen and traditions.

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg to meet Modi during India visit

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg to meet Modi during India visit

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Before joining Facebook, she was the vice-president for global online sales and operations at Google.

India's fastest train covers Delhi-Agra in 90 mins!

India's fastest train covers Delhi-Agra in 90 mins!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

Come November and you can travel to Agra, the city of Taj Mahal, by train in just 90 minutes, cutting the journey time by 30 minutes at least.

Skoda to bring third-generation Octavia to India this Diwali

Skoda to bring third-generation Octavia to India this Diwali

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

The new Octavia is larger, both on the inside and outside when compared to its predecessor and boasts of superior efficiency, features and build quality.

India's longest rail-cum-road bridge to be ready by 2017

India's longest rail-cum-road bridge to be ready by 2017

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

After several delays, it will be completed by Jan 2017.

India Inc invests $5.03 bln overseas in Jun, up 61% on year

India Inc invests $5.03 bln overseas in Jun, up 61% on year

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

The Indian companies, however, invested a much lower $1.59 billion in overseas markets in the previous month May 2014.

'India has tourism potential but its aviation sector is small'

'India has tourism potential but its aviation sector is small'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

The country's fourth budget carrier has also announced the addition of Kochi to its existing network from July 20.

PIX: Captain Rahul shines as India's batters flop

PIX: Captain Rahul shines as India's batters flop

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

IMAGES from Day 1 of the second Test between South Africa and India, in Johannesburg, on Monday.

India's top selling cars in February

India's top selling cars in February

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

India's favourite Maruti Suzuki has captured the top four slots on the list.

India's badminton protest rejected for lack of evidence

India's badminton protest rejected for lack of evidence

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

India's appeal against the result of a Group B match between Japan and Chinese Taipei in the Olympics women's doubles badminton competition, which they alleged was not played in the right spirit and resulted in the elimination of the Indian pair, was turned down on Wednesday. Badminton Association Of India president Akhilesh Das Gupta said the formal protest was rejected because of lack of evidence.

Rabada says South Africa can still win first Test

Rabada says South Africa can still win first Test

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

South Africa still need 211 runs on Thursday, the last day of the match, to win the first Test against India, with six wickets in hand.

Tax devolution to states seen at 32%, but lags 15th FC advice

Tax devolution to states seen at 32%, but lags 15th FC advice

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

The Union government is projected to share about 32 per cent of central taxes with states during the financial year 2024-25 against the 15th Finance Commission's recommendation of 41 per cent. The Revised Estimates (RE) for FY24, too, show a similar share of states in the central taxes at 32 per cent. In absolute terms, however, there has been an increase in the amount devolved to states compared to the Budget Estimates (BE) for FY24 at Rs 11 trillion.

'Strike a balance between 'Make in India' and Skilling India'

'Strike a balance between 'Make in India' and Skilling India'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Make in India crucial for growth.

India's bowlers must rethink strategy: Manjrekar

India's bowlers must rethink strategy: Manjrekar

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

India's bowlers, especially off-spinner Harbhajan Singh, need to re-think their strategy for the flat sub-continental pitches or the team's World Cup campaign could be derailed despite a strong batting line-up, feels former batsman Sanjay Manjrekar.

Ishan Kishan hospitalised after blow to head

Ishan Kishan hospitalised after blow to head

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

India opener Ishan Kishan was admitted to a city hospital and underwent a brain scan after being struck on the head during the second T20I against Sri Lanka, in Dharamsala, on Saturday.

Boxers disappoint, but Mary saves India the blushes

Boxers disappoint, but Mary saves India the blushes

Rediff.com11 Aug 2012

India's boxers came to London with the promise of delivering a gold medal at the 2012 Olympics, but all hopes were ground to dust as they failed. Woman boxer MC Mary Kom saved the blushes by finishing with a bronze on debut.

India sink to new low in Olympic hockey

India sink to new low in Olympic hockey

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

India's Olympics hockey campaign ended on an ignominious all-loss note -- their worst at the mega event -- after being drubbed 3-0 by lowly Belgium in their last pool match on Tuesday.

India to appeal against boxer Vikas's overturned decision

India to appeal against boxer Vikas's overturned decision

Rediff.com4 Aug 2012

India will appeal against the International Boxing Association's (AIBA) decision to overturn a result that cost welterweight boxer Vikas Krishan a quarter-final spot at the London Olympics, chef de mission P K M Raja said on Saturday.

How productive are workers in India, world? Find out

How productive are workers in India, world? Find out

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

Let's take a look at how productive workers are in India and around the world.

Chahar, Venkatesh injured during 1st Windies T20I

Chahar, Venkatesh injured during 1st Windies T20I

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Chahar, who was bought back by Chennai Super Kings for a massive Rs 14 crore in the IPL 2022 mega auction, sustained a blow to his right hand while trying to stop a powerful pull shot from opposition skipper Kieron Pollard in the square leg region.

What experts say about interim Budget 2024

What experts say about interim Budget 2024

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Following are comments from economists at leading financial institutions, banks and rating agencies on the interim Budget:

England pacers looking to surprise India with bouncers

England pacers looking to surprise India with bouncers

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

If you go by the form book or if you go by the statistics, everything stacks up against England, heading into the World Cup Group B match against India in Bangalore, on Sunday.

'Kohli, Pujara have been bit of a headache for us'

'Kohli, Pujara have been bit of a headache for us'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara have been a "bit of a headache" for South Africa and the hosts will look to get them out early on Day 3 of the series-deciding third Test, said Proteas batter Keegan Petersen, in Cape Town, on Wednesday.

India well behind US, Europe in software products

India well behind US, Europe in software products

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Software product revenues seen at only $6.1 bn in FY15

India's protest over boxer Sangwan's loss turned down

India's protest over boxer Sangwan's loss turned down

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

India's protest against the controversial opening-round loss of boxer Sumit Sangwan (81kg) on Monday at the London Olympic Games has been rejected by the jury that reviewed his bout against Brazilian Yamaguchi Falcao Florentino.

India needs extra Rs 20,000 cr for food security bill

India needs extra Rs 20,000 cr for food security bill

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

The current cost of the food subsidy is Rs 1 trillion.

No spectators for Virat Kohli's 100th Test in Mohali

No spectators for Virat Kohli's 100th Test in Mohali

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

The decision to play the match behind closed doors was taken in the wake of rising COVID-19 cases in and around Mohali and also taking into account that most of the Indian players will be linking up with their respective IPL squads just after the end of the second Test in a bubble-to bubble transfer.

Musharraf leaves for India

Musharraf leaves for India

Rediff.com16 Apr 2005

Musharraf was seen off at the airport by Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and top defence officials. India's Deputy High Commissioner T C A Raghavan was also present at the airport.

More US jobs coming to India

More US jobs coming to India

Rediff.com7 Jan 2004

American accounting and medical billing firms are the latest to join the outsourcing bandwagon, transferring hundreds of thousands of jobs to India to take advantage of the low pay scales and educated workforce in the country.

PICS: Sania watches as husband Malik thumps Scot bowlers

PICS: Sania watches as husband Malik thumps Scot bowlers

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Malik was named 'Player of the Match' for his smashing half-ton.

PICS: India lose openers after Shardul show on Day 2

PICS: India lose openers after Shardul show on Day 2

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Images from Day 2 of the second Test between India and South Africa in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

India swamp Bangladesh

India swamp Bangladesh

Rediff.com23 Sep 2003

'Huge demand for life insurance products in India'

'Huge demand for life insurance products in India'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

'As our per capita income increases and various demographic segments emerge, the need for various kinds of protection and risk covers will become even more explicit.'