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BJP hails PM's address, Cong says it 'lacked vision'

BJP hails PM's address, Cong says it 'lacked vision'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

BJP president and Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the prime minister shared his vision and commitment for the development of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh region and and urged them 'to be a part of this historic journey'.

Jio plans more disruptions: 5G enabled cars and drones!

Jio plans more disruptions: 5G enabled cars and drones!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Jio and Ericsson tested the limits of 5G by demonstrating multi-gigabit speeds and super-low latency capabilities that are making new offerings such as remote control of machines and 360-degree 4K video streaming.

Why India needs events like the Sanatkada festival

Why India needs events like the Sanatkada festival

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

'Not for the first time during this festival I was struck by the atmosphere of friendly inclusion the organisers had managed in a city where you can smell menace in the air, thanks to Adityanath's revenge-driven politics, his denigration of Muslims and ruthless use of State power against critics,' notes Anjali Puri.

Plan to make Maharashtra drought-free by 2019 fails miserably

Plan to make Maharashtra drought-free by 2019 fails miserably

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Despite Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis' ambitious plan, 40 per cent of the state is reeling from drought and its water tanker economy is booming. As of February 2019, the state government declared drought in 151 of the 358 talukas.

Trapped miners not CM Conrad's problem!

Trapped miners not CM Conrad's problem!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

How can a chief minister shrug off his responsibility not just for the illegality taking place under his nose but also for the lives that are likely lost? asks Aditi Phadnis.

How India outclassed Pak in diplomatic game over Kashmir

How India outclassed Pak in diplomatic game over Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

The battle to manage the international environment over Kashmir has just begun, but what is expected to help is the lifting of internal controls. All eyes are now on that exercise. Aditi Phadnis reports.

Bitterly fought Delhi poll campaign ends; voting on Feb 8

Bitterly fought Delhi poll campaign ends; voting on Feb 8

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Around 40,000 Delhi Police personnel, 190 coys (companies) of Central Armed Police Forces and 19,000 Home Guards have been deployed for smooth conduct of election in the national capital, officials said.

'I have to develop another talent'

'I have to develop another talent'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2005

No respite for 'TOP' farmers: Tomato prices crash

No respite for 'TOP' farmers: Tomato prices crash

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Tomato farmers from Haryana to Tamil Nadu have been forced to abandon their crop in the field or dump the harvest.

Gough and Lewis stun Australia

Gough and Lewis stun Australia

Rediff.com14 Jun 2005

England stunned Australia to win their first Twenty20 international by 100 runs on Monday.

Will Shah succeed as home minister?

Will Shah succeed as home minister?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Amit Shah now enters an unfamiliar and interesting phase of his political career. His success or failure will henceforth be assessed based on his performance as a key minister, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Decide on FIRs against Mishra, others by Thursday: HC to police

Decide on FIRs against Mishra, others by Thursday: HC to police

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

The apex court lashed out at the law enforcing agencies for allowing the 'instigators of violence' to get away and said they should act as per law without waiting for somebody's nod.

'GST on fund management fees raised to 18 pc'

'GST on fund management fees raised to 18 pc'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Feroze Azeez, deputy chief executive officer of Anand Rathi Private Wealth Management, appeared on Rediff Chat to answer readers' queries on GST.

Khangchendzonga, Nalanda make it to UNESCO's World Heritage List

Khangchendzonga, Nalanda make it to UNESCO's World Heritage List

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

The meeting had resumed for a day on Sunday, after being suspended a day earlier due to a failed coup bid in Turkey which claimed over 260 lives.

Does it pay to be opportunistic?

Does it pay to be opportunistic?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2004

Over longer time horizons, which are ideal for evaluating equity funds, conventional funds are a much better bet. \n\n

Queen's pictures giving Nazi salute upsets Buckingham Palace

Queen's pictures giving Nazi salute upsets Buckingham Palace

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

Buckingham Palace has expressed its disappointment over a British tabloid to dig out private archival pictures showing a young Queen Elizabeth II seemingly performing a Nazi salute in 1933.

Sports Shorts: Lakshya marches into Dutch Open final

Sports Shorts: Lakshya marches into Dutch Open final

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Justin Bieber charged with assaulting limo driver

Justin Bieber charged with assaulting limo driver

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Troubled pop sensation Justin Bieber has been charged with assault after he allegedly attacked a limousine driver last month in Toronto.

Why crypto-assets need to be regulated, not banned

Why crypto-assets need to be regulated, not banned

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Crypto-assets are essential to blockchain technology, which has the potential to be one of the next major growth drivers for the software ecosystem in India. A prohibition would nip this opportunity in the bud, say Vaibhav Parikh and Jaideep Reddy.

Chappell tried to finish my career: Zaheer Khan

Chappell tried to finish my career: Zaheer Khan

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

India's premier speedster Zaheer Khan revealed that Greg Chappell had told him back in 2005 that the fast bowler "would never play for India" till the time he would remain at the helm and termed the period under the Australian as the "darkest phase of Indian cricket".

Srichaphan to meet Moya in final

Srichaphan to meet Moya in final

Rediff.com10 Jan 2004

Making an astonishing comeback from the brink of defeat, defending champion Paradorn Srichaphan of Thailand pipped fourth seed Spaniard Tommy Robredo 1-6, 7-6, 7-5.

Waugh involved in banter with Patel

Waugh involved in banter with Patel

Rediff.com7 Jan 2004

Amidst all the hype in Waugh's farewell match, the Australian skipper had to contend with an unexpected dose of his own medicine.

Where did Karnataka's 'value-based' politics vanish?

Where did Karnataka's 'value-based' politics vanish?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

'Somewhere in the midst of the three milestones of 1881, 1984 and 1999 are the clues that provide the answer to the troubling corrosion of Karnataka politics: The disappearance of values, the criminalisation of politics, and the complete collapse of ideology,' says Krishna Prasad, former editor-in-chief, Outlook.

Telcos in line of fire over call drops, inflated bills

Telcos in line of fire over call drops, inflated bills

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Telcos in line of fire over call drops, inflated bills

BJP promises Yoga in schools, Sanskrit varsity in Telangana manifesto

BJP promises Yoga in schools, Sanskrit varsity in Telangana manifesto

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

These measures are in addition to other proposals made earlier, including regulation of sale and consumption of liquor, free trips to certain religious places like Sabarimala and distribution of one lakh cows every year.

7 tech jobs that will be in demand in 2018

7 tech jobs that will be in demand in 2018

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

If automation is the future, these jobs will surge in 2018.

Travesties of the basic income scheme

Travesties of the basic income scheme

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

Alas, the 'basic income' schemes that have hit the headlines in the recent past are a far cry from the genuine article in terms of coverage and fiscal implications, says Vijay Joshi.

Why Olympic medallist Rathore decided to take up shooting

Why Olympic medallist Rathore decided to take up shooting

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

The Athens Olympics silver medallist took up shooting at 28 and said it was a decision he had taken to fill the void left after he returned from the anti-terrorism operation in Jammu and Kashmir.

COVID-19 Warrior: My god keeps a kind eye on me

COVID-19 Warrior: My god keeps a kind eye on me

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'My biggest challenge is to keep motivating my staff to do their best without compromising on their safety even as we all strive to do our best for the patients under our care.'

What exactly are geographical indications?

What exactly are geographical indications?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Latha Nair, partner at K&S Partners, examines what constitutes a GI tag and what the gaps in the Indian GI law are.

Track washout led to twin-derailment: Prabhu

Track washout led to twin-derailment: Prabhu

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on wednesday said that track washout due to a swollen Machak river led to the derailment of Kamayani Express and Janata Express at Harda in Madhya Pradesh.

The 80/20 divide

The 80/20 divide

Rediff.com27 Dec 2003

2002 Test win in England was a defining moment for Indian cricket: Kumble

2002 Test win in England was a defining moment for Indian cricket: Kumble

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

From bowling mainstay to national coach now, it has been a roller-coaster ride for Anil Kumble in Indian cricket and the celebrated leg-spinner picked the 2002 win over England in the Headgingley Test as the "defining moment" of his career.

Davis Cup: Yuki puts India level with Kiwis after Somdev shocked

Davis Cup: Yuki puts India level with Kiwis after Somdev shocked

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Yuki Bhambri rescued India with an impressive win following Somdev Devvarman's shock defeat, leaving the visitors locked 1-1 with New Zealand on day one of the Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Group I tie, in Christchurch on Friday.

'Cyber scam: Criminals using fake LinkedIn accounts'

'Cyber scam: Criminals using fake LinkedIn accounts'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Symantec said most of these fake accounts followed a specific pattern.

After cheating death, survivor Nair rides luck again in epic innings

After cheating death, survivor Nair rides luck again in epic innings

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

India batsman Karun Nair reflected on his brush with death this year after scoring a brilliant triple century against England in the fifth Test on Monday.

South Indian films are beating Bollywood here too!

South Indian films are beating Bollywood here too!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

he battle has moved to the small screen and guess who's winning? Urvi Malvania reports.