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Alex Kuruvilla quits MTV India

Alex Kuruvilla quits MTV India

Rediff.com17 Jun 2005

Agencyfaqs confirmed that the MTV hot shot had put in his papers, but it was not clear what new assignment will he be taking up. MTV too has yet to decide on who will step into Kuruvilla's shoes.

IPL 2021: Why Dhoni sent Jadeja ahead of himself

IPL 2021: Why Dhoni sent Jadeja ahead of himself

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

'We've seen significant change in batting and it's worth it to give him that extra bit of time'

'Hope I can be part of a futuristic fantasy'

'Hope I can be part of a futuristic fantasy'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

'Dune deserves all the raves it has been getting.'

Yatra for India, not for me or BJP or elections: Advani

Yatra for India, not for me or BJP or elections: Advani

Rediff.com27 Oct 2011

Before embarking on the second phase of his 38-day journey, Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Thursday rejected criticism that through the yatra, he was seeking to repackage himself.

Arvind Subramanian is India's Chief Economic Advisor

Arvind Subramanian is India's Chief Economic Advisor

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Subramanian, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics in Washington, attended a news conference in New Delhi at which his appointment was announced.

Doing business in India set to become easier

Doing business in India set to become easier

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

It will provide a single-stop shop for all business licences and permits, eliminate the need for a physical interface with various regulatory authorities at the central, state and local government levels and provide all business-related information 24x7 on a single portal.

'The mosque should be rebuilt by Government of India'

'The mosque should be rebuilt by Government of India'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

'If the blatant criminal act of destroying a place of worship is to be rewarded by giving the whole land to those who committed that act, then it raises lots of questions.'

China relations profoundly disturbed after border clashes: Jaishankar

China relations profoundly disturbed after border clashes: Jaishankar

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Jaishankar, speaking at a virtual event hosted by the Asia Society, said that India has built the relationship with China over the course of last 30 years "and a basis for building that relationship has been peace and tranquillity along the Line of Actual Control".

Column: Shilpa has done India proud

Column: Shilpa has done India proud

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

A British-Indian writes about Big Brother, and why Shilpa proves herself a great role model.

US firms crave India's huge nuclear energy biz

US firms crave India's huge nuclear energy biz

Rediff.com19 Jul 2006

With business worth billions of dollars to be gained from India, American groups are working overtime to facilitate the United States' participation in the Asian powerhouse's nuclear sector, says a Washington Post report.

Of Indira, Of India!

Of Indira, Of India!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

'It is from her that present-day political stalwarts continue to draw lessons on testing the limits of Constitutional democracy, and whose slogans even her party's staunchest opponents imitate even after over 30 years of her death,' says Veenu Sandhu.

Brexit: UK real estate gets cheaper for Indian buyers

Brexit: UK real estate gets cheaper for Indian buyers

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Leasing activities of office and retail spaces would not be affected much.

US backs India's bid for nuclear suppliers group membership

US backs India's bid for nuclear suppliers group membership

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Rhodes remarks on India came in response to a question about why some countries like China are opposing India's membership in the 48-member NSG.

Post-Ukraine, Finance Minister Must Revisit Budget

Post-Ukraine, Finance Minister Must Revisit Budget

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Budget has already bombed at the box office and passing it without a revisit will be a mockery of the exercise though any modification may be short lived and perfunctory, observes V Ranganathan.

'Bhartiyata' should be our only loyalty'

'Bhartiyata' should be our only loyalty'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

'As Indians, we should be claiming and celebrating 'Bhartiyata' rather than seeking commitment to beliefs which are divisive and exclusionary.'

Budget evokes mixed reaction among real estate players

Budget evokes mixed reaction among real estate players

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Budget fails to cheer realty players.

Revival in sight for India's real estate

Revival in sight for India's real estate

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

The total demand has remained subdued mainly due to high interest rates and property prices.

We may be heading for 7%+ growth

We may be heading for 7%+ growth

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

The market price action seems to point in this direction. Let's hope we finally break out. It is about time! asserts Akash Prakash.

US expresses 'regret' to India over '2 +2 Dialogue' postponement

US expresses 'regret' to India over '2 +2 Dialogue' postponement

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and her American counterpart Mike Pompeo have agreed to reschedule the postponed '2+2 dialogue'.

Can Yogeshwar Dutt deliver a gold medal for India?

Can Yogeshwar Dutt deliver a gold medal for India?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

Widely expected to clinch one last medal for India at the Rio Games, London Olympics bronze-medallist Yogeshwar Dutt is trying hard not to let the Narsingh Yadav episode affect him ahead of the men's 65kg freestyle event on Sunday. A day after an unassuming Sakshi Malik became the heartthrob of the nation by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to win an Olympic medal when she opened India's tally with a bronze, doping cloud began to haunt the grapplers again as Narsingh was slapped with a four-year ban for testing positive for banned substance.

CA should allow Smith, Cummins play in IPL: Langer

CA should allow Smith, Cummins play in IPL: Langer

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The T20 World Cup is expected to be postponed due to the challenges of hosting 16 international teams amid the pandemic, and the Indian board hopes to use that window for the IPL.

Will we see an India-China re-set?

Will we see an India-China re-set?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

'Problems will keep recurring unless China vows to resolve all outstanding issues between the two sides,' says Sana Hashmi.

India tried to win in England more than in World Cup: Ashwin

India tried to win in England more than in World Cup: Ashwin

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

Back from a disastrous tour of England, off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Monday, said that the Test series loss had left the India team low in confidence but the side still "fought to win every match even more than it had during the World Cup".

UK court extends Nirav Modi's remand till Jan 7

UK court extends Nirav Modi's remand till Jan 7

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi, wanted in India in connection with the estimated $2-billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam case, was on Tuesday further remanded in custody until January 7 by a UK court hearing his extradition case. The 49-year-old businessman, who has been behind bars at Wandsworth Prison in south-west London since his arrest last year following India's extradition request for him, appeared via videolink for a routine 28-day remand hearing on Tuesday before Westminster Magistrates' Court in London. The final hearings in the extradition case are scheduled over two days, on January 7 and 8 next year, when District Judge Samuel Goozee is scheduled to hear closing arguments from both sides before he hands down his judgment a few weeks later.

ASK HR GURU: Is it time for me to quit my job?

ASK HR GURU: Is it time for me to quit my job?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

Harbhajan rues lack of quality off-spinners in India

Harbhajan rues lack of quality off-spinners in India

Rediff.com1 Mar 2014

Senior off-spinner and Punjab captain Harbhajan Singh lamented serious dearth of quality tweakers in the domestic circuit.

Time to return to localised lockdowns!

Time to return to localised lockdowns!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

'The Union government has discouraged state and local governments from imposing restrictions on their own.' 'That advice should be withdrawn,' asserts Mihir S Sharma.

GDP vs young India

GDP vs young India

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

Instead of failing young Indians, the government should now focus laser-like on education, skilling, healthcare, and the environment, says Mihir S Sharma.

India should get seat in UNSC: Pallone

India should get seat in UNSC: Pallone

Rediff.com28 Feb 2003

It is time for the Congress and the Bush administration to recognise the importance India plays in the region and the world, the Democratic Congressman said.

'Xi is not interested in settling border issue'

'Xi is not interested in settling border issue'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

'We may think that in our border quarrel, the Chinese can give up a bit of territory here or there to satisfy us, but that's not how they see it.' 'Arunachal Pradesh is 90,000 square kilometres and twice the size of Taiwan.' 'The Chinese can't be seen to be asserting their rights to Taiwan and on the other hand, cheaply giving up Arunachal Pradesh.'

Housing for all: Good plan but tough to execute

Housing for all: Good plan but tough to execute

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Currently, there's a shortfall of 23 million houses in India.

PM Modi's special message for Gambhir

PM Modi's special message for Gambhir

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded recently-retired cricketer Gautam Gambhir for his contribution to the sport as well for his efforts to bring 'positive difference in the lives of the lesser privileged'.

How Shami is inspiring youngsters in the team

How Shami is inspiring youngsters in the team

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

Shami said the success of the current group boils down to the joy they share in each other's success.

HOTTEST Skills At Campus Placements

HOTTEST Skills At Campus Placements

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

'We are anticipating that the hiring trend will continue to see double-digit growth at least for the current financial year.'

US to compete for combat aircraft deals in India

US to compete for combat aircraft deals in India

Rediff.com14 Apr 2007

Lavin argued that with India looking for the best frontline combat aircraft in the world, it would force the US to look for ways to move the relationship forward.

Why foreign banks are going slow on India

Why foreign banks are going slow on India

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

Foreign banks were ahead in terms of technology, but that is no longer the case as Indian private banks steal the innovation march.

SAARC yatra not Pak yatra: India on foreign secretary's March 3 visit

SAARC yatra not Pak yatra: India on foreign secretary's March 3 visit

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

India is not expecting any dramatic results from Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar's visit to Pakistan on Tuesday, senior officials said on Friday emphasising that his visit was a "SAARC yatra and not a Pak yatra".

It's the best time to buy your dream home

It's the best time to buy your dream home

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

There is also scope for buyers to negotiate for discounts.