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Misgovernance, polarisation marked 8 yrs of Modi govt, says Cong; BJP hits back

Misgovernance, polarisation marked 8 yrs of Modi govt, says Cong; BJP hits back

Rediff.com26 May 2022

The BJP calling the Congress a "torn old party" moving towards a stage where its relevance and necessity will be completely lost.

'Everybody in UP BJP is fed up of Yogi's dictatorial ways'

'Everybody in UP BJP is fed up of Yogi's dictatorial ways'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

'Scores of important BJP MLAs are in touch with Akhileshji, but he has very humbly said that the SP's doors are now closed to BJP MLAs and leaders.'

Pakistan needs 'fighting tail' on England tour, says Younis

Pakistan needs 'fighting tail' on England tour, says Younis

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

The onus will be on Pakistan's top batsmen to post competitive totals against England but batting coach Younis Khan said the team will need "a fighting tail" to win the series. Given the team is prone to inexplicable batting collapses, Pakistan roped in former captain Younis to help their batsmen for the three-Test series beginning in Manchester on Wednesday.

Gold monetisation pace fails to find the Midas touch

Gold monetisation pace fails to find the Midas touch

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

The Bureau of Indian Standards has certified 33 hallmarking centres in the country to act as collection and purity testing centres for the gold monetisation scheme.

Biden names Indian-American as assistant WH press secy

Biden names Indian-American as assistant WH press secy

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

Patel is currently the senior spokesperson of the Biden Inaugural and has been a part of the Biden Campaign as well where he served as Regional Communications Director.

Bullion body plans big boost to gold monetisation scheme

Bullion body plans big boost to gold monetisation scheme

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

The scheme is yet to take off.

PIX: Kohli back in form but Rabada leads SA fightback

PIX: Kohli back in form but Rabada leads SA fightback

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Images from Day 1 of the third Test between South Africa and India, in Cape Town, on Tuesday.

Government calls meet to review gold monetisation scheme

Government calls meet to review gold monetisation scheme

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

The scheme calls for banks, refineries and hallmarking centres to work together.

William, Harry condemn BBC 'deceit' over Diana interview

William, Harry condemn BBC 'deceit' over Diana interview

Rediff.com21 May 2021

In separate statements following an independent inquiry's conclusion that the BBC "fell short of the high standards of integrity and transparency which are its hallmark", her sons blamed the controversial 1995 interview for her "fear and paranoia" that damaged their parents' relationship.

IAF celebrates 84 years of glory

IAF celebrates 84 years of glory

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

The Indian Air Force is on Saturday celebrating 84 years of glorious service during which the force extended its reach to some of the most difficult terrains in the world, signalling its supremacy and operational capabilities.

Meet Afghanistan's first female breakdancer

Meet Afghanistan's first female breakdancer

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Talash says she has received death threats, but she's still dancing.

'Kohli should step down as Test captain'

'Kohli should step down as Test captain'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

'Maybe Kohli can offer to make an honourable way for Rahane to take over during the series against England at home.' 'I can assure no bad blood would be caused when we ensure that the larger picture on the canvas is Indian cricket.'

Allow peaceful protest by farmers: US Congress's India Panel

Allow peaceful protest by farmers: US Congress's India Panel

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

The leadership of the powerful Congressional India Caucus has urged the Indian government to ensure that the norms of democracy are maintained.

Will Amarinder Take His Revenge Now?

Will Amarinder Take His Revenge Now?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Revenge he will exact from a party he had led with great aplomb until the Gandhi siblings stepped in and, in order to show who was the boss, flung him aside, observes Virendra Kapoor.

Nirav Modi judge rebuts Katju, says no evidence of political influence

Nirav Modi judge rebuts Katju, says no evidence of political influence

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

The UK judge who handed down his judgment on Thursday in favour of the extradition of Nirav Modi to face charges of fraud and money laundering in India said he had found no evidence of adverse political influence in the case, as claimed by the diamond merchant's legal team.

Bad patch happens to every player, Kohli will bounce back: Sehwag

Bad patch happens to every player, Kohli will bounce back: Sehwag

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Unconcerned by the indifferent form exhibited recently by India captain Virat Kohli, former swashbuckling batsman Virender Sehwag said that a player of his calibre knows how to get out of the rut.

Post-Ukraine, Finance Minister Must Revisit Budget

Post-Ukraine, Finance Minister Must Revisit Budget

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Budget has already bombed at the box office and passing it without a revisit will be a mockery of the exercise though any modification may be short lived and perfunctory, observes V Ranganathan.

Gold imports hit 13-year low

Gold imports hit 13-year low

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

The customs duty from gold imports could be approximately Rs 8,000 crore, about less than half of what was collected a year ago.

Punjab CM appeals to farmers to ensure peaceful tractor parade

Punjab CM appeals to farmers to ensure peaceful tractor parade

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Ahead of farmers' tractor parade in Delhi on Tuesday, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday appealed to farmers to ensure their rally remains peaceful as their stir against agri laws has been so far.

Joe Biden takes oath as 46th US President

Joe Biden takes oath as 46th US President

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

The 78-year-old veteran Democrat leader was administered the oath of office by Chief Justice John Roberts at the West Front of the Capitol -- the traditional location for presidential inaugural ceremonies where the deadly violence took place just two weeks ago.

Mumbai Saga review

Mumbai Saga review

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

For audiences who love gangster dramas, there is a lot of fun in store, promises Joginder Tuteja.

The Dust Of Development

The Dust Of Development

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

So, what's the problem if our present is screwed up when the future promises to be profitable? It's an Indian habit, notes Shyam G Menon.

Indonesia arrests 3 on suspicion of links to Jakarta attack:

Indonesia arrests 3 on suspicion of links to Jakarta attack:

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

The Indonesian police has arrested three suspects in connection with the attack in Jakarta on Thursday that killed seven people including five attackers.

This Arjuna awardee has goal in mind...

This Arjuna awardee has goal in mind...

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Gurpreet is the 26th footballer to win an Arjuna.

Mamata Banerjee and the Politics of Impulsiveness

Mamata Banerjee and the Politics of Impulsiveness

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Hasty, ill-conceived steps show how isolated Mamata Banerjee had been from the national political trend. A fascinating excerpt from Sugato Hazra's Losing The Plot: Political Isolation Of West Bengal.

HARASS Tax-Payers with Notices is New I-T Game

HARASS Tax-Payers with Notices is New I-T Game

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

In a most perverse example of tax bullying, someone I know has got by three such notices reopening his assessment minutes before the midnight deadline of June 30, reveals Debashis Basu.

How Reliance managed to stay afloat amid Covid blues

How Reliance managed to stay afloat amid Covid blues

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

More than a year of Covid-19 has pushed most businesses into gloom but Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) managed to reduce its gross debt 25 per cent, enabling it to turn towards its next phase of capital expenditure that has come in the form of a Rs 75,000-crore plan for green energy and power storage. The company managed to stay afloat during the pandemic because of its large presence in the consumer-centric businesses of retail and telecommunication (see chart: "A new Reliance"). These two businesses constituted 45 per cent of its EBITDA during FY21 from 36 per cent in FY20.

Renowned writer Ved Mehta, who took India to Americans, passes away at 86

Renowned writer Ved Mehta, who took India to Americans, passes away at 86

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Born in pre-partition Lahore to a well-off Punjabi family in 1934, Mehta lost his eyesight when he was three years old to meningitis. He, however, did not let his impairment get in the way of a flourishing career or stop him from showcasing his literary prowess to the world.

Modi's Huge Challenge: The Economy

Modi's Huge Challenge: The Economy

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

After 24 months of slowdown beginning in January 2018 before the pandemic and then 18 months of collapse since January 2020, we have become the world's worst performing economy, observes Aakar Patel.

WTC final: Why India must play both Ashwin and Jadeja

WTC final: Why India must play both Ashwin and Jadeja

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Gavaskar is currently in Southampton with first-hand knowledge about the pitch and conditions for the match starting June 18.

'Major Sandeep's life is not tragic'

'Major Sandeep's life is not tragic'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

'People think about his final 48 hours and how did he become a martyr... but the life I came to know from uncle and aunty was of someone who was so full of joy and laughter.'

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.

We never spoke about Adelaide game: Sydney hero Vihari

We never spoke about Adelaide game: Sydney hero Vihari

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

'We only felt that it has never happened before, I don't think it will ever happen again. It was a freak inning'

'Hardik 'ideal' all-rounder after Kapil'

'Hardik 'ideal' all-rounder after Kapil'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Former India cricket manager Lalchand Rajput feels Hardik Pandya is the "ideal all-rounder" that the national team has been looking for since the departure of the legendary Kapil Dev.

Khan Market, CP traders struggle to survive despite 'unlock'

Khan Market, CP traders struggle to survive despite 'unlock'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Deserted streets, limited customers, no revenue generation, huge rentals and restricted operations have forced many outlets to put their shutters down permanently while many others are struggling to survive by retrenching staff and tightening their purse strings on several other expenses.

Glory for Spain and Messi but problems never far away in 2012

Glory for Spain and Messi but problems never far away in 2012

Rediff.com1 Jan 2013

Spain's glorious third successive triumph in a major tournament and individual goal scoring brilliance from Argentine Lionel Messi will be remembered as soccer's golden hallmarks of 2012.

Indian Wells Tennis: Murray wins opener; Raducanu ousted

Indian Wells Tennis: Murray wins opener; Raducanu ousted

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Raducanu falls in first match since US Open triumph.

Toonz set to make global splash

Toonz set to make global splash

Rediff.com23 Mar 2006

Guess who this actress is?

Guess who this actress is?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

It's #ThrowbackThursday and Bollywood actors have so many beautiful memories.

We are now all rooting for Trump's success: Obama

We are now all rooting for Trump's success: Obama

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Congratulating President-elect Donald Trump on his election victory, President Barack Obama said the nation is now "rooting" for his success in uniting and leading the country and pledged to ensure a smooth transition for his successor.