News for 'Faisal'

I want to be the John Grisham of financial thrillers

I want to be the John Grisham of financial thrillers

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

Ravi Subramanian discusses his latest crime thriller, The Bankster, with Faisal Kidwai.

Why not open with Rahane and have Sehwag at number six?

Why not open with Rahane and have Sehwag at number six?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

Keeping in mind next year's tour to South Africa, Faisal Shariff suggests changes in India's batting order for the upcoming Tests against England.

'Mass transfer of bureaucrats has been costly for India'

'Mass transfer of bureaucrats has been costly for India'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

There are two major impact of a "transfer raj". First, criteria other than merit often determine the assignments of bureaucrats to specific positions. So the most important positions may not always go to the most qualified or competent bureaucrats. This naturally means that there are inefficiencies in policy formulation and implementation, Harvard Business School's Lakshmi Iyer tells Faisal Kidwai

StanChart denies helping Iran hide $250bn

StanChart denies helping Iran hide $250bn

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

It issued the denial after top regulator threatened to revoke its licence and impose fines for helping Iran circumvent sanctions.

Box Office: Ishaqzaade does well, Dangerous Ishhq flops

Box Office: Ishaqzaade does well, Dangerous Ishhq flops

Rediff.com14 May 2012

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives the box office verdict.

Senior PPP leader asks Pak's chief justice to resign

Senior PPP leader asks Pak's chief justice to resign

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

Pakistan Peoples Party's firebrand leader Faisal Raza Abidi has accused Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry of misusing his authority to favour his son and asked him to resign, contending that the country was virtually under a "judicial martial law". Asking the chief justice to resign, Abidi, a member of the Senate or upper house of Parliament, demanded a probe against Chaudhry by Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani, a distant relative of former premier Yusuf Raza Gilani.

Smaller cities, not metros, seeing most crimes

Smaller cities, not metros, seeing most crimes

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

Kochi leads the rest of India in crimes, Faisal Kidwai discovers, scrutinising the National Crime Research Bureau's records.

We have left our fate to Allah: Parents of 11/7 convicts

We have left our fate to Allah: Parents of 11/7 convicts

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

'The blasts destroyed my family. Two of my sons are in jail and one is absconding.'

Q3: Cheapest Audi offering brilliant performance

Q3: Cheapest Audi offering brilliant performance

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

The car feels as if it's always on edge.

'Curb on Internet freedom bad for Indian democracy'

'Curb on Internet freedom bad for Indian democracy'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

Google is great for shopping, but not for learning, says Siva Vaidhyanathan, Robertson Professor in Media Studies Chair, Department of Media Studies, University of Virginia.

Pak summons Indian envoy over 'ceasefire violations'

Pak summons Indian envoy over 'ceasefire violations'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

pak lodged a 'strong protest over alleged unprovoked firing by Indian forces'.

Don't make up answers, listen: Tips from top CEOs

Don't make up answers, listen: Tips from top CEOs

Rediff.com29 Sep 2012

Customers are conscious about prices but they don't want to compromise on quality, according to GE's main man John Flannery. Faisal Kidwai reports

FDI in retail will help even kirana stores: UK envoy

FDI in retail will help even kirana stores: UK envoy

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

He said the policy paralysis, which had gripped the country in recent months, was over, and India was back in business.

Indian techie who is revolutionising the ad world

Indian techie who is revolutionising the ad world

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

We are looking to be a big part of the start-up ecosystem in India, says Nihal Mehta in an interview.

Why Team India needs Wasim Jaffer

Why Team India needs Wasim Jaffer

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Sachin Tendulkar may not be able for all the overseas Tests scheduled for the next couple of years. M S Dhoni has hinted giving up the Test format. Virender Sehwag's future hangs by a thread; Gautam Gambhir is already out. Which is why, says Faisal Shariff, India will need players like Wasim Jaffer.

Why Team India needs Wasim Jaffer

Why Team India needs Wasim Jaffer

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

'India needs better quality regional politicians'

'India needs better quality regional politicians'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

Unless the poor get richer, the domestic market is going to be considerably stalled, says Shikha Dalmia.

India doesn't like foreign investors, says Jim Rogers

India doesn't like foreign investors, says Jim Rogers

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

India will find it difficult to grow in a dynamic way because it has a high debt-to-GDP ratio, says Jim Rogers.

CHAT: Was Pranab a good finance minister?

CHAT: Was Pranab a good finance minister?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Discuss Pranab Mukherjee's tenure as FM with Senior Associate Editor (Business)Faisal Kidwai.

Grenade attack near Pak Air Force base in Karachi

Grenade attack near Pak Air Force base in Karachi

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

Unidentified miscreants hurled two hand grenades in front of a Pakistan Air Force base, in the port city of Karachi this evening, injuring at least one person, a spokesman said.

'I can't afford to keep fighting a legal battle'

'I can't afford to keep fighting a legal battle'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

'Neither can other filmmakers, who have been similarly taken to court. Ask Ram Gopal Varma, Mukesh Bhatt and Habib Faisal.'

Jaish doesn't exist in Pak, says military spokesperson

Jaish doesn't exist in Pak, says military spokesperson

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

He further said that the JeM claim of responsibility for the Pulwama attack had not been made from inside Pakistan.

Team India: What was Srikkanth and Co thinking?

Team India: What was Srikkanth and Co thinking?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

'The Test squad is an amazing reflection of what the panel and team management actually thinks of India's fortunes in this format.'

Asian Cup Qualifiers: Indian eves lose to Taipei

Asian Cup Qualifiers: Indian eves lose to Taipei

Rediff.com24 May 2013

The Indian women's football team put up a spirited fight but could not avoid their second consecutive loss, going down 1-2 to Chinese Taipei in a group D encounter of the AFC Women's Asian Cup (Qualifiers) at the Faisal Al Huseni Stadium in Ramallah, West Bank.

6 Al Qaeda-affiliate terrorists gunned down in J-K's Pulwama

6 Al Qaeda-affiliate terrorists gunned down in J-K's Pulwama

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Arampora village in Awantipora area of the south Kashmir district this morning following specific intelligence about the presence of terrorists there, a police official said.

Why have different yardsticks for our cricketing heroes?

Why have different yardsticks for our cricketing heroes?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

Did V V S Laxman pay the price for being an easy target, asks Faisal Shariff.

The heat is on Duncan Fletcher

The heat is on Duncan Fletcher

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

India's coach Duncan Fletcher deserves a Team Director kind of role, with the day-to-day running of Team India in the hands of a younger man, suggests Faisal Shariff.

'RBI's move to cut CRR a preventive step'

'RBI's move to cut CRR a preventive step'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

Reserve Bank of India's move to cut cash reserve ratio has been welcomed by analysts.

Moody's not bullish on reforms, policy change

Moody's not bullish on reforms, policy change

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

High fiscal deficit and debt ratios remain one of the biggest constraints.

Pakistan desperate to host Asia Emerging Nations Cup

Pakistan desperate to host Asia Emerging Nations Cup

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Pakistan is in no mood to give up its right to host the Asia Emerging Nations Cup in April despite strong resistance from the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI).

Azad Maidan violence: court rejects bail to 2 accused

Azad Maidan violence: court rejects bail to 2 accused

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

A local court on Monday rejected the bail applications of two accused in custody for their alleged role in riots at Azad Maidan on August 11.

Rahul's flop show in UP? Cong trails in Amethi, Rae Bareli

Rahul's flop show in UP? Cong trails in Amethi, Rae Bareli

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

Corruption, Anna Hazare's campaign and lack of grassroot support have led to the party's downfall, say analysts. Faisal Kidwai reports from Lucknow

Qadri gets martyr-like funeral; 1 lakh people turn up in Pak

Qadri gets martyr-like funeral; 1 lakh people turn up in Pak

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

While a police official said that over 15,000 people were present inside the sprawling ground in the garrison city, private estimate put the number of those attending the funeral nearly 1,00,000.

Mobile handset sales top 100 million units

Mobile handset sales top 100 million units

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

The second half of CY 2012 continues to see launch of a number of high value, aspirational smartphone models.

'Aditya Chopra doesn't interfere with direction'

'Aditya Chopra doesn't interfere with direction'

Rediff.com11 May 2012

Director Habib Faizal talks about the making of Ishaqzaade

Indian Army commandos cross over LoC, kill 3 Pakistani soldiers

Indian Army commandos cross over LoC, kill 3 Pakistani soldiers

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

The daring action is in retaliation to the ceasefire violation by Pakistan along the LoC on Saturday.

Oprah's comments on India reveal our shortcomings

Oprah's comments on India reveal our shortcomings

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

We should use criticism constructively instead of getting offended, says Faisal Kidwai

Al Qaeda presence in Syria has government worried

Al Qaeda presence in Syria has government worried

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

Although the Al Qaeda is not present in large numbers, they are lethal and very determined, says Syria's Vice Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad. Seema Mustafa reports

Aim was to brew India's finest beer: Cobra founder

Aim was to brew India's finest beer: Cobra founder

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

I used to personally deliver beer to Indian restaurants in my car, says Lord Karan Billimoria.

Bugti murder: Arrest warrants issued for Musharraf, Shaukat Aziz

Bugti murder: Arrest warrants issued for Musharraf, Shaukat Aziz

Rediff.com29 Oct 2011

A judicial magistrate has issued the arrest warrants of former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf and former Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz in the Nawab Akbar Bugti murder case.