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Warne lives on in every nook and cranny of Melbourne

Warne lives on in every nook and cranny of Melbourne

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

One fan has got a mural painted on the wall of his home in Dalgaty Lane as a mark of tribute. And little wonder, it is slowly turning into a tourist destination.

EC begins clean-up drive against 2100 registered unrecognised parties

EC begins clean-up drive against 2100 registered unrecognised parties

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Sixty-six such parties claimed IT exemption in FY20 without complying with statutory requirements under the Representation of the People Act and 2,174 have not submitted contribution reports, the EC said.

Will sprinter Hima Das return to 400m race?

Will sprinter Hima Das return to 400m race?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

Running individual 400m is not yet over for Hima, hints at doing that again in postponed Asian Games

NBA roundup: Durant returns to lift Nets past Cavs

NBA roundup: Durant returns to lift Nets past Cavs

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Bucks hold moment of silence for Wisconsin parade attack victims.

Satyender Jain's condition worsens, shifted to pvt hospital

Satyender Jain's condition worsens, shifted to pvt hospital

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The 55-year-old minister has been diagnosed with pneumonia and his oxygen saturation level has also dipped, prompting hospital authorities to shift him to an intensive care unit. "He was brought to Max hospital in the evening and admitted in ICU," a source said.

'One education policy for all states not viable'

'One education policy for all states not viable'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

'What can be applicable in Manipur may not make sense in Bengal'

Little fiscal headroom for govt to respond to future shocks: Fitch

Little fiscal headroom for govt to respond to future shocks: Fitch

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Fitch Ratings on Monday cautioned that the Indian government has little fiscal headroom at its disposal to respond to possible shocks to growth given the country's lowest investment grade credit rating with a negative outlook. "India's public debt/GDP ratio, at about 87 per cent in FY21, is well above the median of around 60% for 'BBB' rated sovereigns. "We revised the Outlook on India's rating to Negative, from Stable, in June 2020, partly owing to our assumptions about the impact of the pandemic on public finance metrics. "The government has little fiscal headroom at its current rating level to respond to possible shocks to growth," it said in a report.

With return to office, real estate investment trusts expected to do well

With return to office, real estate investment trusts expected to do well

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Distribution yields could rise, but risk of Covid, higher interest rates remain.

Sensex plunges 339 points in biggest drop in 8 weeks; Infosys falls 5%

Sensex plunges 339 points in biggest drop in 8 weeks; Infosys falls 5%

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

The 30-share Sensex ended down 339 points at 28,119 and the 50-share Nifty closed 100 points lower at 8,438.

India's Worst Mountaineering Tragedy

India's Worst Mountaineering Tragedy

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

27 mountaineers perished in an avalanche in the mountains of Uttarakhand last week. The mountaineers were returning from a trek to the Draupadi's Danda mountain peak when disaster struck at 8.45 am in the morning.

Saudi Vellakka: Every Face Counts

Saudi Vellakka: Every Face Counts

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

I thought Saudi Vellakka a glancing, loving depiction of the judicial system as a pageantry filled with performers trying to do right by everyone, do everything by the book, and failing despite their best attempts, observes Sreehari Nair.

Why bankers are cold to Modi's Main Bhi Chowkidar campaign

Why bankers are cold to Modi's Main Bhi Chowkidar campaign

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

AIBOC in a letter to the Prime Minister, has said the government should not expect the banking fraternity to "join the political campaign of #MainBhiChowkidar" unless issues related to merger of banks, salary revision and staff recruitment, among others, are addressed.

Four key points to build a strong Indo-US economic relationship

Four key points to build a strong Indo-US economic relationship

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

When President Obama lands in New Delhi later this week, this spirit of accommodation must reignite a strategic economic relationship between the two countries.

No yardstick, says SC on quota in promotions to SC/STs in govt jobs

No yardstick, says SC on quota in promotions to SC/STs in govt jobs

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to "lay down any yardstick" for granting reservation in promotion to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in government jobs.

Tagore's Gitanjali translation home in London for sale

Tagore's Gitanjali translation home in London for sale

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

A family home in the leafy Hampstead neighbourhood of north London where Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore lived during a visit in 1912 is on the market, reviving some talk of its acquisition on behalf of the Indian government.

Why All The Fuss Over The Kashmir Files?

Why All The Fuss Over The Kashmir Files?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

But why is everyone getting so het up over what, after all, is a mere film? If you don't like it, don't watch it. Why create a public spectacle over it? asks Virendra Kapoor.

Over 470 Bengaluru children test Covid +ve since March 1

Over 470 Bengaluru children test Covid +ve since March 1

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

According to some experts, unlike in the past children are now vulnerable because they are more exposed to outdoor activities, functions and gatherings, as also schools reopening for a certain age group, which was not the case earlier due to lockdowns.

Sensex breaches 50k-mark, ends lower on profit-booking

Sensex breaches 50k-mark, ends lower on profit-booking

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

ONGC was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding 4 per cent, followed by Bharti Airtel, SBI, IndusInd Bank, NTPC, Sun Pharma and ITC. On the other hand, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Auto, Reliance, Bajaj Finserv and Asian Paints were among the gainers.

Jharkhand enter Ranji quarters after 1000-plus runs lead!

Jharkhand enter Ranji quarters after 1000-plus runs lead!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

The match was over as a contest after Jharkhand scored a mammoth 880 in their first innings - the tournament's fourth highest score on an Eden Gardens belter against a Nagaland attack in which five out of seven bowlers were hit for a not-so-pleasing "hundred".

With 60,091 defeating Covid in 24 hrs, India's recoveries top 2 mn

With 60,091 defeating Covid in 24 hrs, India's recoveries top 2 mn

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

The recoveries have surged to 20,37,870 in the country, while there are 6,76,514 active cases of COVID-19, according to the data updated at 8 am. The record high recoveries have ensured that active cases of coronavirus infection, the 'actual caseload' of the country, currently comprises less than 1/4th (only 24.45 per cent) of the total cases.

WTC Final: Kohli not getting much help from teammate Jamieson

WTC Final: Kohli not getting much help from teammate Jamieson

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

When Kohli asked Jamieson to bowl with the Dukes to him in the nets, the New Zealander did not fall for that trick.

COVID Deaths: Why India, WHO Are At Loggerheads

COVID Deaths: Why India, WHO Are At Loggerheads

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

'If deaths had been properly reported, it would have helped contain the pandemic.'

Moody's raises India's outlook to 'stable' from 'negative'

Moody's raises India's outlook to 'stable' from 'negative'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Ratings agency Moody's on Tuesday affirmed India's sovereign rating and upgraded the country's outlook to 'stable' from 'negative', citing receding downside risks to the economy and financial system.

Meet the Indian-origin teen who got into all 8 Ivy League schools

Meet the Indian-origin teen who got into all 8 Ivy League schools

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

At just 17, an Indian-origin student has earned admission to 14 top United States universities, including all eight Ivy League schools considered the most prestigious varsities worldwide.

Much Ado About Ratings

Much Ado About Ratings

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

'The history of Moody's India ratings tells its own story,' points out T N Ninan.

Can Religious Rows Hurt DMK In 2024?

Can Religious Rows Hurt DMK In 2024?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Party insiders concede statements of the Raja kind have the potential to hurt the DMK's electoral chances in closely-fought seats in 2024, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Want to invest in a Real Estate fund?

Want to invest in a Real Estate fund?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

These funds have lowered the entry barrier for investors who can now invest with just Rs 5,000, points out Sanjay Kumar Singh.

How Mithun Dazzled The World

How Mithun Dazzled The World

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

'Mithun has showed Hindi cinema that a tall, dark man with a charming smile and a great physique can take the world on.'

Delhi exaggerated Oxygen demand by 4 times: SC told

Delhi exaggerated Oxygen demand by 4 times: SC told

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

The sub-group constituted by the Supreme Court to audit Oxygen consumption in hospitals in national capital during the second wave of COVID-19 said that the Delhi government 'exaggerated' the consumption of oxygen and made a claim of 1140 MT, four times higher than the formula for bed capacity requirement of 289 MT.

Why injuries are mounting this IPL season

Why injuries are mounting this IPL season

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Delhi Capitals has been the worst hit by the injuries

Modi to discuss lockdown exit plan with CMs on Monday

Modi to discuss lockdown exit plan with CMs on Monday

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

This will be the third video conference of the prime minister with the chief ministers after the spread of the COVID-19 in the country. Sources in the government indicated that besides discussing the way forward in dealing with the pandemic, the discussion could also focus on a 'graded' exit from the lockdown which is in place till May 3.

Chanakya's TIPS to be a WINNER

Chanakya's TIPS to be a WINNER

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

It is said in Chanakya Neeti that the grass on the ground survives the storm because it is flexible as per the direction of the wind. The large trees break down easily as they are strong and rigid. Winners are not rigid, they are flexible. At the same time, they are focused on winning. A must read excerpt from Radhakrishnan Pillai's Art Of Winning: The Chanakya Way.

Grant permanent commission to women officers: SC to army

Grant permanent commission to women officers: SC to army

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

The apex court said the Annual Confidential Report evaluation criteria for grant of permanent commission to women officers ignored the achievement and laurels brought by them to the Indian Army.

'There was Plan A. There was Plan B. There was Plan C... and then there was Rishabh's Plan'

'There was Plan A. There was Plan B. There was Plan C... and then there was Rishabh's Plan'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Bandon Mein Tha Dum is about a team that hits rock-bottom, loses key players, has its global reputation shrink overnight, but despite all the setbacks, pulls off one of the greatest comeback victories in the history of international cricket, applauds Shailesh Karkera.

Tata Motors introduces VRS, cuts down hierarchy levels

Tata Motors introduces VRS, cuts down hierarchy levels

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

From a 15-16-level hierarchy, the organisation is moving to a flat five-level hierarchy.

Decision on Rohit playing last 2 Tests subject to reassessment: BCCI

Decision on Rohit playing last 2 Tests subject to reassessment: BCCI

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Rohit Sharma is set to join the Indian team in Australia for the upcoming Test series after being declared 'clinically fit' but the decision on him playing the last two Tests in subject to a reassessment after completing his 14-day quarantine, the BCCI said on Saturday.

Won't allow exams unless sure of 'no Covid fatality': SC to AP

Won't allow exams unless sure of 'no Covid fatality': SC to AP

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

A special bench of Justices A M Khanwilkar and Dinesh Maheshwari, which posed tough questions to the Andhra Pradesh government on its decision to hold Class 12 board examinations, asked the standing counsel for the state Mahfooz A Nazki to place before the court the "snapshot of the file" giving reasons to hold the test.

Jersey Review

Jersey Review

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Jersey is a sweet little drama that hits a home run on the strength of its heart and hero, applauds Sukanya Verma.

China eases alert on border after Jaishankar-Wang meet

China eases alert on border after Jaishankar-Wang meet

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

The heightened state of alert was only relaxed after Wang met his Jaishankar in Moscow on Friday on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, a second source said.

Future Covid waves unlikely to have serious impact in India: Experts

Future Covid waves unlikely to have serious impact in India: Experts

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

The reason is that because of the hybrid immunity after three waves of natural infection and a large proportion of adults receiving both doses of COVID-19 vaccine, the susceptible pool has come down drastically, Lahariya said.