News for 'Gujarat Lions'

A prince who walked on the wild side

A prince who walked on the wild side

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

'A Life With Wildlife is a must for all who are concerned about how a billion Indians will coexist with over 500 mammals and 1,300 birds, not to mention 25,000 flowering plant species in the new century,' says Mahesh Rangarajan.

10 states with the highest and lowest contribution to mutual funds

10 states with the highest and lowest contribution to mutual funds

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Ten Indian states contribute a lion's share of 95% or Rs 12.25 lakh crore.

Modi will be in jail if Rahul becomes PM: Beni Prasad Verma

Modi will be in jail if Rahul becomes PM: Beni Prasad Verma

Rediff.com5 Apr 2014

In provocative remarks, Congress leader and Union Minister Beni Prasad Verma has warned that Narendra Modi will be in jail in six months time if Rahul Gandhi becomes the prime minister.

Are the COVID-19 figures in India correct?

Are the COVID-19 figures in India correct?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

'In our country, there is a lot of checks and balances, the figures cannot go wrong.' 'Because they are being checked by not only the governments, but by doctors themselves.'

STUMPED! What do Masaan, Jaanisaar, Drishyam mean?

STUMPED! What do Masaan, Jaanisaar, Drishyam mean?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

What these movie titles mean!

Rishabh Pant: Unrepressed, entertaining, authentic

Rishabh Pant: Unrepressed, entertaining, authentic

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

'I just go out there and do my thing; try to express myself. I'm glad people enjoy it,' Rishabh Pant tells Dhruv Munjal.

From stationery czar to loan defaulter: Story of Kanpur's Vikram Kothari

From stationery czar to loan defaulter: Story of Kanpur's Vikram Kothari

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

Vikram Kothari finds himself stands accused of a bank loan default to the tune of thousands of crores.

Xi gets a taste of Gujarati culture @ Sabarmati

Xi gets a taste of Gujarati culture @ Sabarmati

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Chinese President Xi Jinping, who kicked off his India visit on Wednesday from Gujarat, visited the Sabarmati Ashram of Mahatma Gandhi in Ahmedabad where Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted him a copy of the Gita written in Chinese language.

Meals or mobiles, he sees an opportunity others don't

Meals or mobiles, he sees an opportunity others don't

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

'In two years there will be consolidation. Look at the Indian brands now. Only three of us are surviving, many others have died. What will differentiate us are two things -- timing of our launches in the market and the communication to the consumer," Narendra Bansal, CMD of Intex, tells Arnab Dutta.

Animal activists move SC against decision to lift Jallikattu ban

Animal activists move SC against decision to lift Jallikattu ban

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

The Centre's notification lifting ban on bull taming sport Jallikattu during the festival of Pongal in Tamil Nadu was on Monday challenged in the Supreme Court.

Modi invites Singapore firms to invest in Navratna PSUs

Modi invites Singapore firms to invest in Navratna PSUs

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday invited investors here to participate in the proposed divestment of Navratna PSUs

How Hindi conquers other Indian languages

How Hindi conquers other Indian languages

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

It looks like Hindi, which faces political opposition at the front door, is entering Tamil Nadu through the kitchen, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

In first radio address, PM says India belongs to all of us

In first radio address, PM says India belongs to all of us

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

Seeking to reach out to more people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday addressed the countrymen over radio for the first time, giving a pep talk about how to shed despondency and use their skills for the betterment and prosperity of the country.

'Tiger populations have boomed'

'Tiger populations have boomed'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

'Animal populations are increasing. Human populations are increasing. So there is no way the man-animal conflict going to go away.'

Hitachi eyes ALL Indian smart cities

Hitachi eyes ALL Indian smart cities

Rediff.com11 May 2017

The company aims to be part of all smart city programmes in the country directly or indirectly and has come up with a host of India-specific products. Karan Choudhury reports.

CLT20: Mumbai Indians to face Rajasthan Royals in opener

CLT20: Mumbai Indians to face Rajasthan Royals in opener

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

The winners of IPL 6 Mumbai Indians will take on Rajasthan Royals, who finished third in the cash-rich tournament, in the inaugural group stage match of the Champions League Twenty20 to be played on September 21 at Sawai Man Singh Stadium in Jaipur.

Did Harsha Bhogle pay the price for VCA spat?

Did Harsha Bhogle pay the price for VCA spat?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

'This little incident might seem trivial to most people. But when such things happen in the BCCI's own backyard...'

The security implications of Al Qaeda's call to Indian Muslims

The security implications of Al Qaeda's call to Indian Muslims

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

If viewed as a part of the Al Qaeda's radicalisation effort to produce jihadists out of discontented Muslim youth in India, the call could well have a much larger dimension, both in the near as well as long term, directly impacting on national security, says Bibhu Prasad Routray.

Didi, her MP call PM a 'rat'; BJP hits back

Didi, her MP call PM a 'rat'; BJP hits back

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

The West Bengal chief minister also accused the PM of 'removing crucial files' related to demonetisation.

'Everybody is here to earn money'

'Everybody is here to earn money'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

'I don't get involved in my movie characters. That's fake. Let's be practical. We get a nice air-conditioned vanity van to sit in, which has lovely fruits and dry fruits. We get to work with lovely ladies. So it is not taxing at all!' Akshay Kumar gets candid.

Days after PM called them 'fake', Haryana to issue ID cards to gau rakshaks

Days after PM called them 'fake', Haryana to issue ID cards to gau rakshaks

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Haryana government's 'Gau Sewa Ayog' said the step will prevent unscrupulous elements from extorting money and harassing people in the name of cow protection.

Modi envoy takes over reins of UP poll campaign

Modi envoy takes over reins of UP poll campaign

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

Controversial Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's Man Friday Amit Shah arrived in Lucknow on Wednesday to take over the reins of the party in the country's most populous state, which he himself termed as the route to the ultimate seat of power in Delhi.

NO Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu this year, says SC

NO Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu this year, says SC

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

The apex court has also issued notice to Centre, Tamil Nadu and other states where 'Jallikattu' is played.

Will stick with Lalu to keep BJP away: Nitish

Will stick with Lalu to keep BJP away: Nitish

Rediff.com17 Aug 2014

Senior Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar on Sunday said he had parted ways with Rashtriya Janata Dal supremo Lalu Prasad 20 years ago due to differences on certain issues but this time he will stick together to keep "resurgent" BJP away from power in Bihar.

Gandhi family insulted Ambedkar, taking credit for laws: Modi

Gandhi family insulted Ambedkar, taking credit for laws: Modi

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

Launching a scathing attack on the Congress for seeking to pocket the credit of empowering Dalits, Narendra Modi on Monday accused the Gandhi family of stopping implementation of rights given by B R Ambedkar and even "snatching" prime minister Manmohan Singh's right of free speech.

Is Amit Shah anxious about 2019?

Is Amit Shah anxious about 2019?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

'The frequency of 'vikas' being used in speeches and slogans has reduced noticeably. Why is the 'BJP's Chanakya' so aggressive and combative?' asks Utkarsh Mishra.

'Modi is no bhai or bhatija of yours, why are you defending him?'

'Modi is no bhai or bhatija of yours, why are you defending him?'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

In his latest book, Fly Me To The Moon, former member of Parliament Prafull Goradia provides interesting insights into the man who is India's prime minister.

Mumbai@500: Maximum City's romance with cricket

Mumbai@500: Maximum City's romance with cricket

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

The 41-time Ranji Trophy winners will be playing their 500th encounter in the National championship against Baroda at the Wankhede Stadium to become first among the equals.

Vision 2020: India to grow at 7.7%, China at 6.4%

Vision 2020: India to grow at 7.7%, China at 6.4%

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Creation of 115 million non-farm jobs over next decade critical to sustaining growth, says McKinsey

I'd rather prefer my performance to do the talking for me: Irfan

I'd rather prefer my performance to do the talking for me: Irfan

Rediff.com22 Nov 2015

Having made a remarkable return to the cricket field for his Ranji side Baroda, India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has said that rather than speaking about international comeback he would let his performance do the talking.

'I am here for a long time. I'm here to give them grief!'

'I am here for a long time. I'm here to give them grief!'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Piyush Pandey retiring? I'm not going anywhere, says O&M's South Asia executive chairman.

Why we must salute both Nehru and Patel

Why we must salute both Nehru and Patel

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

'Both Nehru and Patel were thorough gentlemen and whatever their differences never disrespected each other.' 'Neither Modi nor Rahul Gandhi has much in them to claim such legacies.' 'They are symptomatic of the sad days that have befallen the nation midwifed and contemplated by Nehru and Patel,' says Mohan Guruswamy.

Will perpetual Modi critics see the true picture?

Will perpetual Modi critics see the true picture?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

'We are no longer striving for a strategic partnership. We have arrived at one.'

IPL Auction 2016: The 10 best buys on offer

IPL Auction 2016: The 10 best buys on offer

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

351 cricketers -- 230 Indians and 131 foreigners -- will go under the hammer in Saturday's IPL players' auction.

How Maruti is racing ahead in a slow track

How Maruti is racing ahead in a slow track

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Seven auto companies lost share in the current year because of different reasons.

Ranji Roundup: Samson hits ton, Delhi reach quarters

Ranji Roundup: Samson hits ton, Delhi reach quarters

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Sunday

Modi's 1-year report card: Anti-farmer and pro-corporate sarkar

Modi's 1-year report card: Anti-farmer and pro-corporate sarkar

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Modi sarkar took few initiatives to uplift the poor strate of society.

How DK became a match winner

How DK became a match winner

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

'People didn't associate Dinesh with hitting sixes. He had the ability to hit fours and the odd six, but hitting sixes (regularly) is one aspect of the game we have really worked hard on.'

Modi's 'historic' visit to Israel begins on July 4

Modi's 'historic' visit to Israel begins on July 4

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Modi's visit is aimed at commemorating 25 years of establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

From an industrial hub to a model village: Nandigram's success story

From an industrial hub to a model village: Nandigram's success story

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Nandigram today is a conglomeration of model villages fenced by its greenery.