News for 'Endeavour'

LSG owner evasive on KL Rahul's future, captaincy

LSG owner evasive on KL Rahul's future, captaincy

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Sanjiv Goenka said they are yet to arrive at a decision and are waiting for the BCCI to release the rules regarding retention.

Disengagement may pave way for further steps: Jaishankar

Disengagement may pave way for further steps: Jaishankar

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

India and China have made "some progress" in disengagement, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday, describing it as a "welcome" move which opens up the possibility that other steps could happen.

Can't cut troop in J-K despite drop in terror recruitments: Army official

Can't cut troop in J-K despite drop in terror recruitments: Army official

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Kashmir is at the cusp of a new beginning as the security situation in the Valley is "peaceful and stable" but reducing the footprints of security forces is not recommended at this stage, a top Army officer said here on Thursday.

India communicating between Russia, Ukraine to end war: Jaishankar

India communicating between Russia, Ukraine to end war: Jaishankar

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

With these propositions in mind, India started "some exploratory discussions" he said, adding that it started during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Italy during G-7, and then during his visit to Moscow.

Sema's Paralympic bronze, a testimony of his steely grit

Sema's Paralympic bronze, a testimony of his steely grit

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Sema's rise in para-athletics has been nothing short of inspiring.

'Helpless before BJP': AAP MLA quits party, joins Cong

'Helpless before BJP': AAP MLA quits party, joins Cong

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Former Delhi government minister Rajendra Pal Gautam on Friday quit the Aam Aadmi Party and joined the Congress, alleging discrimination against Dalit and minority leaders in the Arvind Kejriwal led party.

DRDO goes private for 7 new defence projects

DRDO goes private for 7 new defence projects

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

India's premier defence research organisation DRDO has awarded seven new projects to private entities to develop key military assets including underwater launched unmanned aerial vehicle and long-range remotely operated systems.

SC scraps Punjab's NRI quota expansion, calls it a fraud

SC scraps Punjab's NRI quota expansion, calls it a fraud

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the Punjab government's appeal against a high court verdict quashing its decision to expand the definition of 'NRI quota' for admissions in undergraduate medical and dental courses in the state. "This fraud must come to an end now," the apex court said.

Where You Can Watch Bad Newz

Where You Can Watch Bad Newz

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Sukanya Verma gives you some interesting options to choose from.

Fighting Workplace Harassment? What You Can Expect

Fighting Workplace Harassment? What You Can Expect

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

'Filing a workplace harassment case against a well-known company or professional can bring risks like retaliation, harm to your career and emotional stress,' warns Smita Shetty Kapoor.

What's K L Rahul doing in 'Namma Kudla'?

What's K L Rahul doing in 'Namma Kudla'?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

KL Rahul also indulged in Mangalore's famous Pabba's gadbad ice-cream during his visit.

Ahead of Paris Games, Lovlina bags silver at Czech Grand Prix

Ahead of Paris Games, Lovlina bags silver at Czech Grand Prix

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

The tournament, being hosted under the aegis of World Boxing, featured four boxers in the women's 75kg category -- Borgohain, Cindy Ngamba of the Refugee Boxing Team, Qian and England's Chantal Reid -- and held in a round robin format.

India backs Palestine's bid for full UN membership

India backs Palestine's bid for full UN membership

Rediff.com2 May 2024

India has voiced hope that Palestine's bid to become a full member of the United Nations, which was blocked by the United States last month, will be reconsidered and its endeavour to become a member of the world organisation will get endorsed.

Sitharaman urges banks to boost deposits

Sitharaman urges banks to boost deposits

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharman on Monday held a performance review meeting with heads of public sector banks and asked them to make concerted efforts to garner deposits. Deposits have been growing 300-400 basis points lower than the credit growth in the last few months, creating an asset-liability mismatch for banks. During deliberations on the deposit mobilisation, she said that while the credit growth has picked up, mobilisation of deposits could further be improved to fund the credit growth sustainably, and asked banks to make concerted efforts to garner deposits by conducting special drives.

Will Modi meet Trump in US? Can't confirm yet, says govt

Will Modi meet Trump in US? Can't confirm yet, says govt

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden will have a substantive engagement on the sidelines of the Quad summit on Saturday, and the two sides will sign at least two agreements following the talks.

The Genius Behind Bollywood's Beautiful Words

The Genius Behind Bollywood's Beautiful Words

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

As a uniquely multi-hyphenated writer-director-lyricist-author, Gulzar has built a reputation across multiple spheres of film-making and literary creative endeavours. Dinesh Raheja salutes the Master who turns 90 on Sunday.

If good neighbourliness is missing...: Jaishankar's dig at China, Pak

If good neighbourliness is missing...: Jaishankar's dig at China, Pak

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Delivering a thinly veiled message to Pakistan from its soil, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said activities across borders characterised by the 'three evils' of terrorism, extremism and separatism are unlikely to encourage trade, energy flows and connectivity.

Sarfira Trailer: We Have Seen This Akshay Before

Sarfira Trailer: We Have Seen This Akshay Before

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Sarfira seems to be scene-to-scene copy of the original, which begs the question: Why re-do a film if there's nothing new to add, asks Mayur Sanap.

Don't want to start off with threats, court cases: Omar

Don't want to start off with threats, court cases: Omar

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Asked if the party would approach the court for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, the NC leader said, "I do not want to get into that right now."

Mangaluru family seeks dead groom for their deceased daughter

Mangaluru family seeks dead groom for their deceased daughter

Rediff.com14 May 2024

The unconventional advertisement, originating from a family in Puttur in Dakshina Kannada district, aims to arrange a marriage for their deceased daughter, believing that her unmarried status in the afterlife may be causing ongoing misfortunes.

Paris Paralympics: Navdeep wins historic GOLD; Simran bags bronze in 200m

Paris Paralympics: Navdeep wins historic GOLD; Simran bags bronze in 200m

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

India's Navdeep Singh claimed gold medal in a dramatic men's javelin throw F41 final while Simran won the bronze medal in the women's 200m T12 final at the Paralympic Games in Paris on Saturday.

Ratan Tata, The Rishi India Trusted Most

Ratan Tata, The Rishi India Trusted Most

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

To me he always symbolised the sincere, confident, face of a Bharat whose rise is unstoppable. Ratan Tata was a Rishi who was unquestioningly trusted by people who never saw him and never met him, asserts Tarun Vijay, the former BJP MP.

The XUV300 may well be Mahindra's bravest endeavour yet

The XUV300 may well be Mahindra's bravest endeavour yet

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

How the XUV300's suspension, plastics and interiors hold out in Indian conditions after a couple of years will be the litmus test for its success in the long term, but for now, this SUV delivers, says Pavan Lall.

5 Asanas To Strengthen Your Back, Neck, Shoulders

5 Asanas To Strengthen Your Back, Neck, Shoulders

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Let's explore five transformative yoga asanas designed to fortify your back, neck and shoulders, ensuring you stand tall and strong, just like a tree rooted firmly in the ground.

Yuvraj: The Captain Who Brought A Smile

Yuvraj: The Captain Who Brought A Smile

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

The Himalaya Wellness Company, in collaboration with cricket icon Yuvraj Singh, unveiled its flagship initiative, Ek Nayi Muskaan.

'We will continue to invest in commercial properties'

'We will continue to invest in commercial properties'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

'A positive momentum in the southern market as far as leasing, absorption, and rentals are concerned.'

Tennis power couple Badosa, Tsitsipas split

Tennis power couple Badosa, Tsitsipas split

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Tsitsidosa era ends as Badosa announces split with Tsitsipas

In Very Short Supply: Affordable Housing!

In Very Short Supply: Affordable Housing!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

'Developers are into profit-making. And there's not too much money in the affordable segment.' 'So, they don't do affordable housing.'

RBI recognises FACE as fintech SRO

RBI recognises FACE as fintech SRO

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recognised the Fintech Association for Consumer Empowerment (FACE) as a self-regulatory organisation (SRO) in the fintech sector, the central bank announced on Wednesday. The banking regulator received three applications for fintech SRO. Of the remaining two applications, one has been returned by the RBI with a provision for resubmission after meeting specific requirements, while the third application is still under examination, said Governor Shaktikanta Das at the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai.

PIX: New Zealand crumble but match evenly poised

PIX: New Zealand crumble but match evenly poised

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Images from Day 2 of the 3rd Test played between India and New Zealand, in Mumbai, on Saturday.

Kotak Mahindra Bank's joint MD KVS Manian steps down

Kotak Mahindra Bank's joint MD KVS Manian steps down

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Kotak Mahindra Bank on Tuesday announced that its joint managing director K V S Manian, a veteran at the private sector lender, has stepped down with immediate effect. Manian, who had been with the lender for nearly three decades, was elevated in a management rejig in January.

'If You Are Not Somebody, Nobody Would Give You Time'

'If You Are Not Somebody, Nobody Would Give You Time'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

'It was a very disorganised industry back then and people were very disrespectful towards actors.'

Workers Hope For Second Innings At Ford Chennai Plant

Workers Hope For Second Innings At Ford Chennai Plant

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The chances of former workers getting jobs depends on the model under which Ford would restart its Chennai plant operations -- under Ford India or as a joint venture or under any other model.

Neeraj Chopra's advice that helped Sumit Antil win gold....

Neeraj Chopra's advice that helped Sumit Antil win gold....

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Neeraj Chopra not to try anything new during competition worked wonders for Sumit Antil who heeded to the superstar javelin thrower's advice to win back-to-back gold

Rashtrapati Bhavan's Durbar Hall, Ashok Hall will now be called...

Rashtrapati Bhavan's Durbar Hall, Ashok Hall will now be called...

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Venues for different ceremonial functions, Rashtrapati Bhavan's iconic 'Durbar Hall' and 'Ashok Hall' were on Thursday renamed 'Ganatantra Mandap' and 'Ashok Mandap', respectively.

She Helps Girls Get Education

She Helps Girls Get Education

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

What are the reasons why a girl's education falls by the wayside? Why was Safeena a casualty too? Maybe because the education system doesn't give youngsters enough options? Or there are societal issues or pressures?

Fukrey Returns Review: A silly endeavour to milk a fluke

Fukrey Returns Review: A silly endeavour to milk a fluke

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Fukrey Returns is a clumsily conceived sequel, feels Sukanya Verma.

Donkey agents misuse visa on arrival for trafficking, 11 held

Donkey agents misuse visa on arrival for trafficking, 11 held

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

The countries offering visa-on-arrival service to Indian nationals have been exploited as 'Donkey Routes' by agents for people who endeavour to reach the United States and Canada.

40 Years Later, Can The Wounds Ever Heal?

40 Years Later, Can The Wounds Ever Heal?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

As a consequence of prominence given to the brutality during those few days, a very important aspect of that episode got almost glossed over. This was the intervention by a very significant section of people who restored faith in humanity, and conveyed the message that only a small section of Indians, that too politically backed, were consumed by anti-Sikh majoritarianism. The overlooked facet of the events of 1984 was the story of significant sections of the city's populace, public figures and nondescript ones, stepping out hand-in-hand, to first stand with little but bravery in hands, in the way of attackers, and thereafter to provide immediate relief to those who lives were uprooted and who lost family members in the violence, recalls Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.