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Big development coming in from ICC ahead of Champions Trophy...

Big development coming in from ICC ahead of Champions Trophy...

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

The ICC Board will now begin the process to identify Allardice's successor.

'Trump's Going To Be Very Good For India'

'Trump's Going To Be Very Good For India'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'He is the only president, the only American politician, who had the guts to stand with Hindus.'

'Dr Singh Was The Best PM In Modern Times'

'Dr Singh Was The Best PM In Modern Times'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

'All the big things happening today in economic development have their beginning in Dr Manmohan Singh's ideas.'

High Time India Resists Real Estate Mania

High Time India Resists Real Estate Mania

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Once we break free of the idea that land is scarce, real estate is just a pile of bricks, steel, and glass. Any price surge will kick off a supply response, which kills off the possibility of sustained price appreciation, points out Ajay Shah.

Buying Under-Construction Property? Read This!

Buying Under-Construction Property? Read This!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

The biggest risk in under-construction projects is delay and non-completion.

Expert Speak: How To Sleep Better

Expert Speak: How To Sleep Better

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

'You should keep your sleep time and wake up time fixed.' 'Avoid caffeine-containing drinks after 5 pm.' 'Avoid a heavy dinner.' 'Avoid alcohol or any stimulants, like nicotine.'

'It's Like Being Handed A Formula 1 Race Car, But Choosing To Walk'

'It's Like Being Handed A Formula 1 Race Car, But Choosing To Walk'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

'The choice is clear: We either embrace this transformation and cement our global leadership, or hesitate, lose ground, and fade into irrelevance.'

I could've built sheesh mahal: PM slams AAP as 'aapda'

I could've built sheesh mahal: PM slams AAP as 'aapda'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday slammed the Aam Aadmi Party as an 'aapda' (disaster) for Delhi, saying this 'aapda' had taken the national capital in its grip in the past 10 years.

Mysuru layoffs: Infosys denies using force, intimidation tactics

Mysuru layoffs: Infosys denies using force, intimidation tactics

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

IT services company Infosys on Wednesday said it did not use force or intimidation tactics when it laid off trainees at Mysuru campus over performance-related issues, and that it was explaining the circumstances to the labour department authorities. In an interview to PTI, Shaji Mathew, chief human resources officer at Infosys, however, conceded that assessment failure percentages this time around have been "slightly higher" than in the past but dismissed charges that the tests had been designed for failure.

Stimac giving India a dose of World Cup belief: Sandhu

Stimac giving India a dose of World Cup belief: Sandhu

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Stimac was part of the Croatia team that sensationally reached the semi-finals of the World Cup at the first attempt in 1998 and he is looking to his India squad to similarly buck the odds in Asian qualifying for the 2022 World Cup.

'China-India-US Triangle Will Be One Of The More Fascinating Geopolitical Storylines Of The Second Trump Administration'

'China-India-US Triangle Will Be One Of The More Fascinating Geopolitical Storylines Of The Second Trump Administration'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'The border deal offers a hedge for India against Trump's unpredictability when it comes to his approach to competition with China.'

Penalty corner drama in HIL! Soorma edge out Lancers

Penalty corner drama in HIL! Soorma edge out Lancers

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Jeremy Hayward (11th minute), Nicolas della Torre (35th), Harmanpreet Singh (50th) and Harish Somappa (52nd) scored for Soorma while Thierry Brinkman (5th), Sanjay (30th) and Gursahibjit Singh (50th) were on target for the Lancers.

Will Nirmalaji Be Generous To Bihar?

Will Nirmalaji Be Generous To Bihar?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

If it was Andhra Pradesh last Budget, it's poll-bound Bihar that has now turned to Centre with a list of demands. How the NDA government is delivering on promises.

Modi lights up Chennai for Khelo India Youth Games

Modi lights up Chennai for Khelo India Youth Games

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

The Khelo India Youth Games 2023 scheduled between January 19-31 will have competitions held across four cities- Chennai, Trichy, Madurai and Coimbatore.

Manu, Gukesh, Harmanpreet honoured, para-athletes shine

Manu, Gukesh, Harmanpreet honoured, para-athletes shine

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

The para-athletes outnumbered the able-bodied ones in the list this time due to the magnificent Paris Paralympics performance in which they returned with 29 medals, including seven gold and nine silver.

Will AI, Like Y2K, Be Gamechanger For Indian IT Cos?

Will AI, Like Y2K, Be Gamechanger For Indian IT Cos?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

'The race is now on for Indian IT firms to develop their AI prowess and focus on a software-first approach to services as the people element becomes more complicated with Trump's expected new regulations.'

Deep State And Beyond: The Rise of Conspiracy Theories

Deep State And Beyond: The Rise of Conspiracy Theories

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

From bhikshus of Ashokan 3rd century BC and medieval Sufis to Oxfam, Omidyar and Soros now, non-State actors have any real power only when they work in conjunction with a real State, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

'AI Has Pushed India 5 To 7 Years Behind!'

'AI Has Pushed India 5 To 7 Years Behind!'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

'Unfortunately, most of our students use AI to replace knowledge when they should be using the AI tools to enhance their knowledge.' 'I am sorry to say, even those students who have opted to study AI have no idea what AI is.'

Modi lays foundation stone for new airbase near Pakistan border

Modi lays foundation stone for new airbase near Pakistan border

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday laid the foundation stone of a new airbase coming up in north Gujarat near India-Pakistan border and said it will emerge as an effective centre for the country's security.

Ikea Foundation gives $31.5 mn to Unicef

Ikea Foundation gives $31.5 mn to Unicef

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Out of the total grant of $ 31.5 million, $ 16.1 million will be utilised towards empowering adolescents in Afghanistan, India and Pakistan to take responsibility over decisions impacting their lives and societies.

Former skipper Belinda Clark among favourites to head CA

Former skipper Belinda Clark among favourites to head CA

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

CA boss Nick Hockley to step down

India aim to gain upper hand over struggling Kiwis in overcast Bengaluru

India aim to gain upper hand over struggling Kiwis in overcast Bengaluru

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

India has only minor concerns, but New Zealand's troubles across batting and bowling departments are more pronounced.

Full text: President Murmu's R-Day eve address to the nation

Full text: President Murmu's R-Day eve address to the nation

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

'Today, let us reaffirm our commitment to strive to realise Gandhiji's dreams. His watchwords, truth and nonviolence, will continue to remain relevant for the whole world. He also taught us that rights and duties are but the two sides of the coin - indeed, the true source of rights is duty. Today we recall his lessons in compassion too - compassion not only for our human neighbours but also for our other neighbours, namely, flora and fauna, rivers and mountains.'

Mandhana pushes India for T20 World Cup readiness

Mandhana pushes India for T20 World Cup readiness

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Mandhana said each tournament since the last few months has been a step towards preparation for the World T20 scheduled to be held in Bangladesh later this year.

How Dr Singh Changed Finance Minister's Role

How Dr Singh Changed Finance Minister's Role

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

'Suddenly we had a new comprehension of affairs, which reminded that the luxury of politics floated atop a foundation by economics.' 'Along with this, finance ministers became crucial in molding the perception and reputation of Union Cabinets.' 'Governments couldn't afford a wrong person in that portfolio,' asserts Shyam G Menon.

Rohini Nilekani to retire from Arghyam Foundation

Rohini Nilekani to retire from Arghyam Foundation

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Arghyam Foundation on Monday said Rohini Nilekani has decided to retire from the foundation as Chairperson and member of the board on September 30, 2021. She will be succeeded by Sunita Nadhamuni, currently a member of the board at Arghyam and Head of Digital LifeCare, Dell Giving and Social Innovation at Dell Technologies. Rohini Nilekani, the wife of Infosys co-founder and chairman Nandan Nilekani, had set up the foundation in 2001 as a vehicle for her personal philanthropy.

Why Wayanad's Landslide Survivors Are Protesting

Why Wayanad's Landslide Survivors Are Protesting

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

In the months immediately following the 2024 tragedy, reporting on the landslide per se had been a straightforward affair. On one side was death and destruction. On the other side, survivors and the business of survival. It was black and white. What direction to take was clear. Rehabilitation in comparison, felt like a complex situation. One that is fraught with shades of grey. As grey as human life, explains Shyam G Menon.

'I Feel Like I Have Lost My Father Again'

'I Feel Like I Have Lost My Father Again'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

'After Om's untimely demise, he would call us every Sunday for the next two years to ask, "How are you doing my dear? How's the young fella?"'

'An Army To Shake Up The World Of Chess'

'An Army To Shake Up The World Of Chess'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'It is not just D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi.' 'There are another 20 players just behind them. Nobody imagined this was possible 5 years ago.'

This Afghan batter surpasses Babar, equals Kohli!

This Afghan batter surpasses Babar, equals Kohli!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz surpasses Babar Azam, goes level with stalwart Virat Kohli for special feat in ODI

Jimmy Carter, 39th US president, dies at 100

Jimmy Carter, 39th US president, dies at 100

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president and a champion of peace and human rights, has died at the age of 100. Carter, who was known for his work with the Carter Center, promoting democracy and conflict resolution, was also a close friend of India. He visited the country in 1978, forging a lasting relationship between the two nations.

Aiyar kicks up row with 'Chinese allegedly invaded India' remark, aplogises

Aiyar kicks up row with 'Chinese allegedly invaded India' remark, aplogises

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Aiyar, who has stoked controversies in the past with his comments, made the remarks at the launch of the book Nehru's First Recruits.

'We Have Begged For Justice'

'We Have Begged For Justice'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

'Justice may or may not happen, but who are those people who did this to her?' 'If the hospital authorities had helped us that day, or the police, then the real culprits would have been caught.' 'Getting justice for my daughter is my goal now and I want the CM to remember that.'

Modi, Sanchez unveil facility to manufacture military aircraft

Modi, Sanchez unveil facility to manufacture military aircraft

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez on Monday inaugurated the Tata Advanced System Limited (TASL)-Airbus facility in Vadodara to manufacture C-295 military aircraft in India.

From Tata Motors-JLR to Ford: Tamil Nadu's EV ecosystem expands in 2024

From Tata Motors-JLR to Ford: Tamil Nadu's EV ecosystem expands in 2024

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Tamil Nadu -- often dubbed as India's own Detroit due to its thriving automobile manufacturing ecosystem -- is in no mood to miss the EV bus either. Recent developments attest to it. Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast has promised a $2 billion plant in the southern state. And as promised earlier, the work on Tata Motors-JLR plant will kick off next week, on September 28, after the foundation stone laying ceremony.

Not making false ads, give us death sentence if found guilty: Patanjali

Not making false ads, give us death sentence if found guilty: Patanjali

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

The company further said, "We humbly respect the Supreme Court of India and if we make false advertisements or propaganda, we would not have any objections if honourable court imposes a fine of crores or even give us a death sentence."

Hum hain naye...: When CJI refers to 'Dil Chahta Hai'

Hum hain naye...: When CJI refers to 'Dil Chahta Hai'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Speaking after laying the foundation stone of the Bombay high court's new complex on land allotted by the Maharashtra government in Mumbai's upscale Bandra area, he noted the mega project was a collaboration between the state and the judiciary to provide modern infrastructure to citizens.

Who Should Replace Rohit As Opener?

Who Should Replace Rohit As Opener?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

K L Rahul or Shubman Gill?

PIX: SKY slams fifty as India thrash SL in 1st T20

PIX: SKY slams fifty as India thrash SL in 1st T20

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Captain Suryakumar Yadav smashed a brilliant half-century as India overpowered Sri Lanka by 43 runs in the first T20 International.

Once She Begged. Now She's A Doctor!

Once She Begged. Now She's A Doctor!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

After a wait of 20 years, Pinki Haryan is a qualified doctor raring to serve the destitute and give them a better life.