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Sahara uses small savers to keep hill resort afloat

Sahara uses small savers to keep hill resort afloat

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Sahara has ploughed at least Rs 1,500 crore from two of its credit cooperatives into the Aamby Valley resort project

'Our boxers surpassed expectations'

'Our boxers surpassed expectations'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

They showed big hearts. They were unfazed by the stature of their rivals and that's what is very important. You respect your rival but don't get intimidated by his CV, says India's High-Performance Director Santiago Nieva.

Brave Mind, Fearless Conscience-Keeper

Brave Mind, Fearless Conscience-Keeper

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Mohammad Sajjad profiles Professor Riazur Rahman Sherwani, 94, versatile mind, intrepid intellectual.

The Gouri Amma I Knew

The Gouri Amma I Knew

Rediff.com12 May 2021

She was capable of a level of human compassion that is rare today among politicians, recalls Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar, who knew the Communist legend K R Gowri, who passed into the ages on May 11, from his childhood.

'This was not specifically a COVID package'

'This was not specifically a COVID package'

Rediff.com30 May 2020

'It is a package for a new self-reliant India.'

'Why did the government delay the vaccine?'

'Why did the government delay the vaccine?'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

'The government had a vaccine from January.' 'The government should have given the vaccine to all population above the age of 45, right from the start.' 'Each state has its own problems, but as far as vaccine coverage in India is concerned, there have been mistakes.'

Unemployment during UPA rule aided Modi's rise to power: Rahul

Unemployment during UPA rule aided Modi's rise to power: Rahul

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Gandhi said there's a lot of space for cooperation between the United States and India in the creation of jobs and in the education sector.

Did India show a lack of spine in Dharamsala?

Did India show a lack of spine in Dharamsala?

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Cancelling Uighur leader Dolkun Isa's visa could have been a mutual face-saving exercise for New Delhi and Beijing.

Colonel Raja Chari Is Ready for Space

Colonel Raja Chari Is Ready for Space

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

On Sunday morning Eastern US time, four astronauts will zoom into space on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. Commanding the spaceflight is Raja Chari, a United States Air Force colonel.

Not many takers for office space in Mumbai

Not many takers for office space in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

As global and domestic economies continue to flounder, vacancies at many existing and new commercial properties across India's commercial capital have risen to 30-50 per cent levels from 14-15 per cent in 2009.

'Pak to continue to increase N-arsenal, support proxies'

'Pak to continue to increase N-arsenal, support proxies'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

Instead of trying to benefit from India's economic growth, Pakistan is expected to continue with its anti-India narrative by not only continuing to build up its nuclear arsenal, but also support terrorist outfits as proxies, American lawmakers have been told.

Is realme X50 Pro 5G worth Rs 37,999?

Is realme X50 Pro 5G worth Rs 37,999?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

The realme X50 Pro 5G is a future ready phone that comes loaded with fancy tech for gamers and social media buffs, says Ashish Narsale.

A wave of new thinking is underway in India, says Chidambaram

A wave of new thinking is underway in India, says Chidambaram

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Defining challenge in India is augmenting state capacity, says Finance Minister P Chidambaram.

BCCI's stand on Indo-Pak series is hypocritical: PCB chief Mani

BCCI's stand on Indo-Pak series is hypocritical: PCB chief Mani

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ehsan Mani on Tuesday said it is 'hypocrisy' on part of Board of Control for Cricket in India that it lets India play Pakistan at ICC tournaments but ignores bilateral series.

Indian youngsters should take gamble of playing abroad: Bhutia

Indian youngsters should take gamble of playing abroad: Bhutia

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

Remembering B Raman, defender of India's interests

Remembering B Raman, defender of India's interests

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

Stephen P Cohen pays tribute to strategic expert B Raman, who passed away recently.

'Sushmita has that amazing aura about her'

'Sushmita has that amazing aura about her'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

'I regard her as Miss Universe, but not for the reason that most people do.' 'When she is talking to you, she makes you feel like you are the only one in this universe.'

Rationalising a peace discourse for India and Pakistan

Rationalising a peace discourse for India and Pakistan

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Delegates of a bilateral peace delegation urge the prime ministers of Pakistan and India to resume dialogue for peace and full normalisation of relations.

'Kohli's captaincy won the day against Afghanistan'

'Kohli's captaincy won the day against Afghanistan'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

1983 World Cup winner Krishnamachari Srikkanth believes Virat Kohli's captaincy, and Jasprit Bumrah and Yuzvendra Chahal's excellent bowling, were the key to India's narrow victory over Afghanistan.

'Pujara and Kohli have the hunger for success'

'Pujara and Kohli have the hunger for success'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

Former India stumper Nayan Mongia tells Haresh Pandya that many players from the Under-19 World Cup-winning team have the potential to make it to India's senior squad.

'Stand-up is like a muscle in your body'

'Stand-up is like a muscle in your body'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

'Like every other job, if you do it enough, you get practice.' 'If you don't, things get rusty.'

US lawmakers ask Speaker Ryan to discuss violations of religious freedom with PM Modi

US lawmakers ask Speaker Ryan to discuss violations of religious freedom with PM Modi

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has written to House Speaker Paul Ryan, asking him to raise the issue of religious freedom in India during his meeting with PM Modi.

US chain Wyndham to open 70 hotels here by 2016

US chain Wyndham to open 70 hotels here by 2016

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Targeting mostly the mid and mid-premium market, Wyndham will bring in globally established brands like Howard Johnson and Hawthorn Suits to India over the next five years, said Wyndham's managing director, Frank Trampert.

Very difficult to balance work and home, says Nooyi

Very difficult to balance work and home, says Nooyi

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

Nooyi recounted that she felt guilty for not being able to attend several activities at her daughters' school as she could not take time off from work.

My upbringing does not allow me to take a life: PM

My upbringing does not allow me to take a life: PM

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

Modi also stressed on important issues like the need to preserve and embrace nature.

Modi has now realised the limits to India's power

Modi has now realised the limits to India's power

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Two years into power, there is very little to show for the Modi government by way of 'achievements' on the foreign policy front, and his China, Pakistan policies are gasping for breath, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Indian, Chinese soldiers were thrown into the lake'

'Indian, Chinese soldiers were thrown into the lake'

Rediff.com28 May 2020

'It is pure luck that we did not have any body bags, otherwise things could have been nasty.'

New Mumbai airport terminal to open on January 15

New Mumbai airport terminal to open on January 15

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

The Mumbai airport's new integrated terminal will open on January 15. Air India's Newark-Mumbai flight will be the first to arrive at the new terminal.

'We are in India for the long haul'

'We are in India for the long haul'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

Taxation is a growing concern across the world, across our jurisdictions.

New residential launches dip 28% in 2014 despite upward market

New residential launches dip 28% in 2014 despite upward market

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Mumbai witnessed the sharpest decrease in new launches, at 43 per cent during 2014, followed by Hyderabad, with a 30 per cent drop.

'India's position on Dawood vindicated our stand, he is not in Pak'

'India's position on Dawood vindicated our stand, he is not in Pak'

Rediff.com7 May 2015

India has never sought Dawood's extradition, the Pak high commissioner has said.

Pranab 'deeply touched' by Mauritian warmth

Pranab 'deeply touched' by Mauritian warmth

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

"My consultations with President (Rajkeswur) Purryag have been frank and cordial. We reviewed the co-operation between our governments and discussed regional and global issues of common interest," President Pranab Mukherjee wrote in the visitors' Book after meeting the President of Mauritius.

'Ahmed Bhai's political intellect was very high'

'Ahmed Bhai's political intellect was very high'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

'There were any number of Congress leaders who disliked Sonia Gandhi, but they were very close to Ahmed Bhai and he would listen, and give a shoulder to cry upon.'

When Mallya bought Lewis Hamilton's dad's home

When Mallya bought Lewis Hamilton's dad's home

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

This property has all the hallmarks of being owned and occupied by Vijay Mallya. A fleet of supercars making their way down the drive, hordes of people descending to party all night long and a constant delivery of goods and services.

'Modi is trying to create national legitimacy on his persona alone'

'Modi is trying to create national legitimacy on his persona alone'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

'It is the first time since Independence that there is a leader who claims to be completely self-made.... Although he is in the BJP, frankly, it is now Modi who is defining the BJP's persona than the BJP defining him as it were.' Pratap Bhanu Mehta, arguably India's finest political thinker, speaks to Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt in an eloquent interview.

How India's financial sector tackled economic crisis

How India's financial sector tackled economic crisis

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

A customer wanting to buy a car would have to wait a long time for delivery.

Ponting predicts India-Australia final in 2015 World Cup

Ponting predicts India-Australia final in 2015 World Cup

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

Ricky Ponting was frank in his admission that the Michael Clarke-led Aussie outfit will be a force to reckon with on its home ground.

Lower GDP to limit India's economic growth

Lower GDP to limit India's economic growth

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

The GDP numbers destroy any hopes of an economic rally prior to the elections, and the installation of a new government.