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Ukraine: 'India remained cold-blooded and rational'

Ukraine: 'India remained cold-blooded and rational'

Rediff.com12 May 2022

'As long as we have such partners, Russia cannot be isolated.'

Why Succession reminds Ram Madhvani of Aarya

Why Succession reminds Ram Madhvani of Aarya

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

'Succession is a great show that inspires me to push the boundaries of creativity.'

China: 'Next 5 years will be tougher for India'

China: 'Next 5 years will be tougher for India'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

'We can expect heightened belligerence from China.'

Hathras 'small issue', girl wasn't raped: UP minister

Hathras 'small issue', girl wasn't raped: UP minister

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

"Doctors have already made it clear that the Hathras woman was not raped," Pal, the UP minister of state for Electronics and Information Technology said in a statement which is set to further aggravate the controversy.

State force should never be used to browbeat political opinion, scribes: SC

State force should never be used to browbeat political opinion, scribes: SC

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

A bench comprising Justices SK Kaul and MM Sundresh made these observations while quashing the FIRs against editors of a news web portal and others, in connection with articles published in West Bengal.

2 Biggest Risks for the Equity Markets

2 Biggest Risks for the Equity Markets

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

'Q1 is going to bear the brunt of the second wave, exposing full-year GDP forecasts to downward revisions, unless phase-3 of vaccination is executed quickly.'

'China may resort to new types of warfare'

'China may resort to new types of warfare'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

'India has to prepare for future warfare where kinetic use of force at the border will be limited. War will take place in the realms beyond the border.'

10 Career Skills You Must Have!

10 Career Skills You Must Have!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

An individual must have tolerance for ambiguity and will have to learn to adapt to changing scenarios, suggests Career Coach Dr Shruthi J Mayur.

Ukraine Crisis: What's China's Game?

Ukraine Crisis: What's China's Game?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

China is going to be an indispensable partner in Russia's ongoing crisis with the US, while on its part, China cannot remain indifferent if Russia gets crushed by the US, lest it loses 'strategic depth', observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

5 years of Reliance Jio: Disruption to Data Revolution

5 years of Reliance Jio: Disruption to Data Revolution

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

'There is no doubt at all that Jio's disruption of the mobile broadband market was a turning point for India's digital economy.'

'Ambulance couple' go the extra mile to help during Covid

'Ambulance couple' go the extra mile to help during Covid

Rediff.com15 May 2021

Himanshu and Twinkle Kalia spend their days ferrying the ill to hospital, fetching medicines, arranging funerals and sometimes stepping in to perform last rites too.

PIX: West Indies teetering after being set imposing target to win

PIX: West Indies teetering after being set imposing target to win

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

Images from Day 3 of the third and final Test between England and West Indies at Old Trafford in Manchester on Sunday.

'Independence came early because of the Naval Mutiny'

'Independence came early because of the Naval Mutiny'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

'These naval sailors should have been given due respect as freedom fighters.' 'February 18, 1946 should be as important as January 26 because that date changed everything.'

Study warned Himalayan glaciers melting at alarming speed

Study warned Himalayan glaciers melting at alarming speed

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Melting of Himalayan glaciers has doubled since the start of the 21st century due to rising temperatures, losing over a vertical foot and half of ice each year and potentially threatening water supply for hundreds of millions of people in countries, including India, according to a study published in 2019.

Onion prices fall 40 pc in a week at Lasalgaon mandi

Onion prices fall 40 pc in a week at Lasalgaon mandi

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Data from the Nashik-based National Horticultural Research and Development Foundation showed that onion was trading at at Rs 24 a kg on Tuesday in the benchmark Lasalgaon mandi in Nashik district of Maharashtra. That's a fall of four per cent since Monday and 40 per cent from Rs 40 a kg on January 20, a level not seen since November 6, 2019. It continues to sell at Rs 40-44 a kg in retail markets across the country.

Captain Rohit's key advice for Mumbai Indians batsmen

Captain Rohit's key advice for Mumbai Indians batsmen

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma says a set batsmen needs to bat deep till the end when playing in hot and humid conditions in the UAE.

NSCN-IM seeks removal of Nagaland Guv Ravi as interlocutor

NSCN-IM seeks removal of Nagaland Guv Ravi as interlocutor

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

'All the hard work of 23 years of Indo-Naga political talks having passed through six successive prime ministers is coming to a nauseating end because of the mischief that keeps boiling in the hands of this interlocutor who has become more a liability than anything,' the NSCN IM said.

RBI may keep interest rates unchanged on August 9

RBI may keep interest rates unchanged on August 9

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

In policy review meet in June, RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan kept interest rates intact.

Security forces to get two dedicated planes

Security forces to get two dedicated planes

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

Faced with criticism that an aircraft was not available to quickly ferry the National Security Guards (NSG) to terror-hit Mumbai, the government has decided to hasten the procurement of two planes for dedicated use by the central paramilitary forces, including the NSG.

Serum gets nod for phase 2, 3 trials of Covid vaccine in India

Serum gets nod for phase 2, 3 trials of Covid vaccine in India

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Currently, phase 2 and 3 clinical trials of the Oxford vaccine candidate is going on in the United Kingdom, phase 3 clinical trial in Brazil and phase 1 and 2 clinical trials in South Africa.

Speed Up Peace Process In Nagaland

Speed Up Peace Process In Nagaland

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Exploiting the killings to ratchet up the tension in the region and harden negotiating positions with the central government serves nobody, least of all the people of Nagaland. The peace process must not be stalled because of this incident or distracted by calls to repeal the AFSPA, argues Vivek Gumaste.

MoD simplifies def procurement, Army HQ gets more power

MoD simplifies def procurement, Army HQ gets more power

Rediff.com22 May 2018

The significant changes include devolution of powers within the ministry and the service headquarters and concurrent running of the acquisition process.

Sorry Mamata, but Congress-mukt Opposition isn't possible

Sorry Mamata, but Congress-mukt Opposition isn't possible

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

On its own or with allies the Congress has a strong presence in states that account for a total of 253 LS seats, or 20 short of the magic figure of 272 required to form a government at the Centre. So what is Mamata Banerjee talking about, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Deadline for COVID-19 vaccine unfeasible, unrealistic'

'Deadline for COVID-19 vaccine unfeasible, unrealistic'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'The Indian Academy of Sciences, strongly believes that any hasty solution that may compromise rigorous scientific processes and standards will likely have long-term adverse impacts of unforeseen magnitude on citizens of India'

Jet union opposes allocation of slots to other airlines

Jet union opposes allocation of slots to other airlines

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

The All India Jet Airways Technicians Association cautioned that in case the allocation is not stopped, it would be forced to resort to legal means for a resolution.

Top Performer: AB all the way!

Top Performer: AB all the way!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

AB de Villiers's breathtaking strokeplay powered RCB to victory against the Delhi Daredevils.

Confident of achieving fiscal deficit target: Jaitley

Confident of achieving fiscal deficit target: Jaitley

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

Many private economists consider the deficit target optimistic, citing weak tax receipts in a sluggish economy and high federal expenditure commitments.

'Nirav Modi won't be back on the first flight to India'

'Nirav Modi won't be back on the first flight to India'

Rediff.com5 May 2021

'It could take at least a couple of years for his case to go through the entire run of the British judiciary.'

Why the Colombians are an inspired team...

Why the Colombians are an inspired team...

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Colombian fans are paying tribute to defender Andres Escobar, gunned down 20 years ago after scoring an own goal in the World Cup, and hope his memory will inspire the current crop's hunt for glory.

The challenges that await ISRO's new boss

The challenges that await ISRO's new boss

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

K Sivan has to hasten the effort to bring in private players into satellite and rocket building and replicate India's software success in aerospace.

SC rejects Aadhaar review pleas with 4:1 verdict

SC rejects Aadhaar review pleas with 4:1 verdict

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

The Supreme Court has dismissed a batch of pleas seeking review of its 2018 verdict upholding the Centre's flagship Aadhaar scheme as constitutionally valid but striking down some of its provisions, including its linking with bank accounts, mobile phones and school admissions.

Data privacy: Tension between big technology firms and govt boils over

Data privacy: Tension between big technology firms and govt boils over

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

There is a perception getting built inside the government that big technology companies -- a common term used for firms like Facebook, Google, Twitter, Amazon and the like - are becoming very powerful and present multiple threats to entire nations and their citizens today. The digital ecosystem is replete with CSAM (child sexual abuse material), fake news, drug trade, radicalisation, trolling among other social vices. Given the network effect that these platforms have, it is important to ensure that these platforms are not misused.

Sikka effect: Infosys gains weight at the bourses

Sikka effect: Infosys gains weight at the bourses

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

After four months of slide, the week since it announced a new CEO has seen the Infosys scrip gaining nearly 50 basis points in index weight.

Decision to push AB down the order didn't work: Kohli

Decision to push AB down the order didn't work: Kohli

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli says the team has to take responsibility for the defeat to Kings XI Punjab in the IPL match in Sharjah on Thursday.

'China is doing a tit-for-tat'

'China is doing a tit-for-tat'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

'They have done in Eastern Ladakh what we did in Dokalam in 2017.'

Injured Prithvi Shaw ruled out of first Test

Injured Prithvi Shaw ruled out of first Test

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

The batsman suffered a 'lateral ligament injury' when he fell trying to take a catch in the tour opener.

Covid-19 pandemic was a boon for online biz

Covid-19 pandemic was a boon for online biz

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Education technology, grocery, fashion, food delivery and UPI payments surpassed volumes or revenues of February, in the September-October period.

Why BJP is gloating over Suvendu's fallout with Mamata

Why BJP is gloating over Suvendu's fallout with Mamata

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

With his exit, the TMC will lose a crucial, politically influential vote catcher in the Jungalmahal region and areas in minority-dominated Murshidabad, and the BJP will get a face it badly needs, especially in rural Bengal, reports Aditi Phadnis.

Sport will lift people's morale: Pietersen

Sport will lift people's morale: Pietersen

Rediff.com11 May 2020

The spread of novel coronavirus has brought sport across the world to a standstill over the last two months and Kevin Pietersen thinks every effort should be made to resume professional cricket as soon as it is safe to do so.

I don't exert any pressure on Akhilesh, clarifies Mulayam

I don't exert any pressure on Akhilesh, clarifies Mulayam

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

Samajwadi Party president Mulayam Singh Yadav on Tuesday flatly denied pressurising his son Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, on whom he had entrusted the reins of the SP government 14 months ago.