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On Nehru's 125th birth anniversary Cong to organise conference on freedom

On Nehru's 125th birth anniversary Cong to organise conference on freedom

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

As part of its celebrations for the 125th birth anniversary of India's first Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru, the Congress will this week organise a conference bringing together many writers and historians, including Left leaning, to discuss freedom, equality, democracy and secularism in today's context.

India reports record daily spike of 12,881 COVID-19 cases

India reports record daily spike of 12,881 COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

India is the fourth worst-hit nation by the pandemic after the United States, Brazil and Russia.

Clean Ganga project has a long way to go

Clean Ganga project has a long way to go

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

'There will always be hiccups given that the Namami Gange programme is spread over different sectors and involves several agencies.'

Indian economy is like a man with aggravated hydrocele

Indian economy is like a man with aggravated hydrocele

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

'The Indian economy has become like a car that has the appropriate wheels on one side -- political liberalism -- and scooter wheels -- economic illiberalism -- on the other,' points out T C A Srinivasa Raghavan.

Will struggling Rajasthan do the double on formidable Mumbai?

Will struggling Rajasthan do the double on formidable Mumbai?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Fast running out of time, a struggling Rajasthan Royals will hope to complete the double against Mumbai Indians in a return-leg IPL fixture and revive their campaign in Jaipur Saturday.

Fali Nariman to challenge judicial bill in Supreme Court

Fali Nariman to challenge judicial bill in Supreme Court

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Noted jurist Fali S Nariman on Thursday slammed the two legislations that seek to overturn the present collegium system of appointment of judges, saying they hit at the root of judicial independence and may be struck down by the Supreme Court.

China refuses to relent on India's NSG bid

China refuses to relent on India's NSG bid

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

An adamant China on Thursday said "no country should or can put itself opposite the NPT".

Why Condoleezza Rice is right

Why Condoleezza Rice is right

Rediff.com13 Apr 2006

Bhubaneswar in running to host FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

Bhubaneswar in running to host FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The final inspection will take place later this year following which the venue of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup India 2020 will be named.

England's only focus in Mohali is KOHLI...

England's only focus in Mohali is KOHLI...

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

England's bowlers are wary of Indian skipper Virat Kohli's recent good form and are looking to come up with plans to get him out early.

China will help Pakistan to keep fire burning in J&K

China will help Pakistan to keep fire burning in J&K

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'China is likely to help Pakistan in keeping the fire burning in J&K to bleed India for its own interests.' A fascinating excerpt from Lieutenant General K Himalay Singh's Making of a General: A Himalayan Echo.

Atapattu returns for tri-series

Atapattu returns for tri-series

Rediff.com5 Aug 2006

The former Sri Lanka captain returns after a five-month absence having recovered from an acute disc problem in his lower back that required surgery in May.

What makes a great BPO company

What makes a great BPO company

Rediff.com14 Jul 2005

Smart investment strategies

Smart investment strategies

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

Focus on companies and not markets for a great year ahead.

Buttler, Ashwin meet again as Punjab face Rajasthan

Buttler, Ashwin meet again as Punjab face Rajasthan

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

The R Ashwin-led Kings XI slipped to the fifth spot after suffering back-to-back losses against Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore respectively. Overall, the hosts have registered four wins from eight matches this season.

Mithali excels as Indian eves level New Zealand series

Mithali excels as Indian eves level New Zealand series

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

A captain's knock by Mithali Raj enabled the Indian women's cricket team beat New Zealand by eight wickets in the fourth ODI in Bengaluru and level the five-match series 2-2.

ULIPs: Some Do's and Don'ts

ULIPs: Some Do's and Don'ts

Rediff.com22 Jun 2004

Understand the cost of taking a ULIP. Sometimes a pure life insurance and mutual fund combination may turn out to be more cost effective.

Secular? That's a laugh

Secular? That's a laugh

Rediff.com9 May 2005

IPL PHOTOS: Samson's sizzling knock lifts Rajasthan to victory

IPL PHOTOS: Samson's sizzling knock lifts Rajasthan to victory

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

Sanju Samson's breathtaking strokeplay formed the cornerstone of Rajasthan Royals' 19-run win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in a high-scoring Indian Premier League match in Bengaluru, on Sunday.

Ricky rocks as Rest reign

Ricky rocks as Rest reign

Rediff.com10 Jan 2005

India is ready for Nuclear Suppliers Group membership: US

India is ready for Nuclear Suppliers Group membership: US

Rediff.com14 May 2016

India, Pakistan, Israel and South Sudan were the four UN member states which have not signed the NPT, the international pact aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons.

6 ways to be more responsible

6 ways to be more responsible

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

If you have been asked to do something, do it well.

'High-risk remittance' data under Income Tax lens

'High-risk remittance' data under Income Tax lens

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

The Income Tax Act empowers the CBDT to capture information in respect of payments to non-residents, whether taxable or not

What are credit ratings all about?

What are credit ratings all about?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2003

Why Kohli gave a thumbs down to Pepsi

Why Kohli gave a thumbs down to Pepsi

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

The India captain refused to renew the contract which ended in April this year, saying at the time that he would not ask people to consume something that he himself does not.

Dear sexual predator

Dear sexual predator

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

'I don't care how accomplished you are, and I don't care about your career which has burst into pretty flames.' 'I do care about all the women you've abused and scarred and made life hell for,' says Mitali Saran.

ICICI Bank to focus on co-branded credit cards

ICICI Bank to focus on co-branded credit cards

Rediff.com30 Sep 2003

ICICI Bank expects its co-branded credit cards to contribute 50 per cent of business in this segment by end of the current year and has identified several sectors for introducing such cards.

Speak in one voice in times of external threat

Speak in one voice in times of external threat

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'It is nobody's contention that uncomfortable questions regarding national security should not be raised. But that is a topic for another day and another time when the immediate threat has faded,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

Kohli, Dhawan in ICC Team of Champions Trophy, Sarfraz captain

Kohli, Dhawan in ICC Team of Champions Trophy, Sarfraz captain

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

The team includes four Pakistanis, three Indians, three Englishmen and one Bangladeshi, with Kane Williamson of New Zealand as 12th man.

IPL PHOTOS: Mumbai trounce Chennai to go second

IPL PHOTOS: Mumbai trounce Chennai to go second

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

Images from Friday's IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, in Chennai.

For PM's Wuhan visit, a walk by the lake and boat ride with Xi

For PM's Wuhan visit, a walk by the lake and boat ride with Xi

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The summit is being seen as an effort by India and China to rebuild trust and improve ties that were hit by the 73-day-long Doklam standoff last year among other contentious issues.

Pujara rises to 2nd, Kohli stays 5th in ICC Test rankings

Pujara rises to 2nd, Kohli stays 5th in ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara jumped a couple of rungs to second, while skipper Virat Kohli held on to the fifth spot in the latest ICC rankings for Test batsmen.

PHOTOS: Rohit, Chahal excel as India cruise past SA

PHOTOS: Rohit, Chahal excel as India cruise past SA

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Images from Wednesday's World Cup match between India and South Africa, at Southampton.

Urjit Patel's Budget wishlist

Urjit Patel's Budget wishlist

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

Patel urges government to rein in borrowings, inflation

Buzz of Puma signing up Kohli gets louder

Buzz of Puma signing up Kohli gets louder

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

Cricketer parted ways with Adidas in November.

All you want to know about Reit

All you want to know about Reit

Rediff.com14 May 2019

'Many of the challenges of investing in commercial real estate get taken care of when an investor takes the Reit route,' points out Suraj Nangia.

4 reasons why India said no to RCEP

4 reasons why India said no to RCEP

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

'It seems a wiser decision to pull out at the right moment than regret after joining the pact,' explains Dr Rahul Mishra.