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Xi's foreign policy bad for India-China relations

Xi's foreign policy bad for India-China relations

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Chinese foreign policy will acquire a more ideological and less pragmatic character. It will be conducted with more nationalist overtones, predicts former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

JNU fees hike: Why the students are so angry

JNU fees hike: Why the students are so angry

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

'Once our voices are crushed, they can bring in an agenda of privatisation.'

Why Stalin Wants NEET To Go

Why Stalin Wants NEET To Go

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The real battle for NEET abolition can take much more time and energy, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

FDI in front-end retail has to wait: Sunil Mittal

FDI in front-end retail has to wait: Sunil Mittal

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

Supporting West Bengal Chief Minister, Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee's stand, Mittal said, "Let us see for the next 7-10 years what Indian companies deliver and then we can take a call."

At Godrej House, it's time for Succession 2.0

At Godrej House, it's time for Succession 2.0

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Burjis Godrej, 25, son of Nadir Godrej will join Godrej Agrovet in July

US Defence Mission to participate in Aero India 07

US Defence Mission to participate in Aero India 07

Rediff.com2 Feb 2007

It would essentially showcase American excellence in technology superiority, reliability, and long-term partnership at the prestigious show, which would be organised between February 4 and February 11, 2007.

Shorter World Cup format proposed

Shorter World Cup format proposed

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

The ICC chief executives' committee has recommended that the 2011 cricket World Cup be cut from 16 to 14 teams.

Kiwi Neesham mocks ICC after Super Over rule change

Kiwi Neesham mocks ICC after Super Over rule change

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham on Tuesday mocked the International Cricket Council after the world body decided to scrap the controversial boundary count rule that saw his team lose the ICC World Cup final to England in a controversial finish.

Krishnamurthy ready for India's date with destiny

Krishnamurthy ready for India's date with destiny

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Veda Krishnamurthy says destiny is pointing to an India victory at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020. Conditions have suited Harmanpreet Kaur's side, harnessing the momentum of a milestone opening-night victory over Australia to seal a maiden appearance in the final.

Hurriyat seeks appointment with PM

Hurriyat seeks appointment with PM

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

"We completely support the ongoing peace process between India and Pakistan, which is extremely likely to produce a permanent and acceptable solution to the Kashmir problem," Professor Gani added.

New York cabbies up in arms against GPS

New York cabbies up in arms against GPS

Rediff.com26 Jul 2007

According to the new rule, the cost of installing the GPS system -- about $8,000 -- will have to be borne by the drives themselves.

As India learns to 'live' with COVID-19, hospitals brace for new normal

As India learns to 'live' with COVID-19, hospitals brace for new normal

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Most feel as the movement of people normalises, the in-patient volumes in hospitals will grow and by the end of May, occupancy should be around 50 per cent, and 75 per cent over a period of time.

ICC mulling league system for Test cricket

ICC mulling league system for Test cricket

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

A two-division league system for Test cricket could be established in three years in a bid to improve standards in the longest form of the game, International Cricket Council chief executive Dave Richardson said on Wednesday.

GST: Rush job will cause more pain later

GST: Rush job will cause more pain later

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Simplifying the processes will lead to greater efficiencies. Bad processes will not help even if implemented well, says T N C Rajagopalan

'US-India relationship is not only about trade'

'US-India relationship is not only about trade'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

'They are geopolitical, commercial, educational, cultural and about innovation.' 'Also, they are about a common value system.'

More teams in World T20? Probably...

More teams in World T20? Probably...

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

International Cricket Council chief executive David Richardson is satisfied with the current format of the World T20 but said he would like to see the inclusion of two more teams in the first and second rounds in future competitions.

BJP backs out of declaration to boycott Nagaland polls

BJP backs out of declaration to boycott Nagaland polls

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

The BJP also suspended its state executive council member Kheto Semaparty, who had signed the joint declaration.

Time for Supreme Court to revisit Mandal Verdict

Time for Supreme Court to revisit Mandal Verdict

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Tamil Nadu's unending legislative fight for exemption from NEET has now flagged the question if it's time to review the Supreme Court's famous verdict in the 'Mandal case', fixing 50-per cent upper-limit for all reservations, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

ICC upholds ban on Shabbir

ICC upholds ban on Shabbir

Rediff.com21 Jan 2006

An independent Bowling Review Group of the ICC upheld Shabbir Ahmed's 12-month ban from international cricket.

Centre rules out NGO in NSCN-IM talks

Centre rules out NGO in NSCN-IM talks

Rediff.com5 Mar 2007

During the talks, the two sides discussed political issues and agreed to hold another round of discussions in the last week of this month.

Afghanistan and Ireland join Test nations

Afghanistan and Ireland join Test nations

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Afghanistan and Ireland have been approved as Full Members by the ICC.

Lawsuit filed seeking transparency in US' H-1B visa lottery

Lawsuit filed seeking transparency in US' H-1B visa lottery

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The lawsuit has been filed by American Immigration Council and American Immigration Lawyers Association.

ICC likely to make 12-team main draw in 2018 World T20

ICC likely to make 12-team main draw in 2018 World T20

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to add two more teams to the main draw of the reinstated World T20 in 2018, a report said. The development followed after a meeting of Associate nations during the first day of ICC's annual conference in Edindurgh on Wednesday. According to a report in ESPNcricinfo, there were also indications that the representatives of the Associate nations on the ICC board may get full voting rights as well.

ICC to review code on player conduct following tampering saga

ICC to review code on player conduct following tampering saga

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

The announcement comes in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal in Cape Town, which resulted in Cricket Australia handing out bans to sacked Australia captain Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft.

China warns Hong Kong protesters of unimaginable consequences

China warns Hong Kong protesters of unimaginable consequences

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Amid raging pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, China today threw its weight behind the region's Chief Executive CY Leung and warned demonstrators of "unimaginable" consequences if the standoff continues.

Political drama in Tamil Nadu rattles investors

Political drama in Tamil Nadu rattles investors

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Three way split of AIADMK has slowed decision-making, prompting industry to look outside the state, says T E Narasimhan.

Quadrangular cricket series involving India-Pak on cards?

Quadrangular cricket series involving India-Pak on cards?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

Pakistani and Indian cricket officials will get another opportunity on December 17 to sit across the table and discuss the strained and suspended bilateral cricket ties between the two nations.

RCEP can be particularly beneficial for India, says report

RCEP can be particularly beneficial for India, says report

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The report by the High Level Advisory Group said India stands to benefit even more when the US and China are locked in a global trade war.

Survey reveals widespread racism in English cricket

Survey reveals widespread racism in English cricket

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

England cricketers -- both men and women -- will undergo anti-racism training courses this year after a survey revealed that more than one-third of black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) players have faced the prejudice in the game.

We want to create our own legacy: Windies skipper

We want to create our own legacy: Windies skipper

Rediff.com26 May 2019

The presence of big players such as Andre Russell and Chris Gayle have helped, acknowledged the 27-year-old skipper.

Kumble inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Kumble inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

Former India captain Anil Kumble was inducted into the International Cricket Council Hall of Fame at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

ICC clears Zimbabwe Cricket Union of racism

ICC clears Zimbabwe Cricket Union of racism

Rediff.com17 Oct 2004

The ICC report prepared by India's Solicitor General Goolam Vahanvati and South African High Court judge, Steven Majiedt, found no evidence of racism within the Zimbabwe Cricket Union.

Mittal denies any bid to buy mountain in Britain

Mittal denies any bid to buy mountain in Britain

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

Indian steel tycoon Lakshmi N Mittal on Monday rubbished media reports here suggesting that he had bid for an iconic mountain range in Britain.

India should either play with us or compensate for damages: PCB

India should either play with us or compensate for damages: PCB

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has demanded monetary compensation from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) for damages after India's refusal to play the scheduled series. "We have mentioned it clearly to BCCI and ICC in recent meeting that either India should play cricket with Pakistan or compensate us for damages," PCB Executive Committee Chairman Najam Sethi was quoted as saying by the Dawn.

Modi urges American CEOs to invest in India, says GST a game changer

Modi urges American CEOs to invest in India, says GST a game changer

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

India's growth presents a win-win partnership for the country and the US, and American companies have a great opportunity to contribute to that, Modi told the CEOs.

Big 3 to lose clout? ICC Board calls for 'independent' chairman

Big 3 to lose clout? ICC Board calls for 'independent' chairman

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

The ICC Board, at its first meeting of 2016 in Dubai on Wednesday, considered amendments made to the ICC's constitution in 2014 and agreed that, in order to avoid any potential conflicts of interest and follow best practice principles of good governance, it will seek to re-establish as quickly as possible the 'independent' position of ICC chairman.

US has record number of H-1B tech visa applications

US has record number of H-1B tech visa applications

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

Applications for H-1B visas totalled a record 233,000 for fiscal 2016, according to figures released recently.