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India defers FTA talks with European Union

India defers FTA talks with European Union

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Negotiators from were expected to meet in New Delhi on August 28.

Exclusive! Nikki Haley speaks on US prez polls, India trip and more

Exclusive! Nikki Haley speaks on US prez polls, India trip and more

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

In an exclusive interview with rediff.com's Aziz Haniffa, Haley talked about why her plans to visit India have been shelved for the time being, reiterated her opposition to President Barack Obama's healthcare plan and addressed the continuing speculation about her being a potential vice-presidential candidate

WB minister Laxmi Ratan Shukla resigns; 3rd minister to quit Mamata cabinet before polls

WB minister Laxmi Ratan Shukla resigns; 3rd minister to quit Mamata cabinet before polls

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Shukla in his resignation letter to Banerjee expressed his willingness to "retire" from politics

Why Iran's infra push is good news for India

Why Iran's infra push is good news for India

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Two projects in Iran, which India is to execute involving major financial commitments on its part, are of particular significance for Indian steel.

For farmers, MSP is like a salary

For farmers, MSP is like a salary

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

The dilemma is that if farming is to be efficient, farmers will be worse off -- and if farmers are to be better off farming will be worse off, reveals T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.

India v Australia: Many records set to tumble again...

India v Australia: Many records set to tumble again...

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Rajneesh Gupta presents interesting numbers at the start of India-Australia Test series.

Hughes Tragedy: Old foes India and Australia come closer

Hughes Tragedy: Old foes India and Australia come closer

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

India and Australia might be sworn enemies on the cricket field but the two nations have been united in mourning the shocking death of Phillip Hughes.

PIX: Gauri, Suhana, Sussanne leave for SRK's party

PIX: Gauri, Suhana, Sussanne leave for SRK's party

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Shah Rukh Khan will bring in his birthday at his Alibaug bungalow.

India and China to deepen defence ties, maintain peace at border

India and China to deepen defence ties, maintain peace at border

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

India and China on Monday decided to deepen bilateral defence ties and maintain peace and tranquillity at the Line of Actual Control besides strengthening cooperation against terror, including at the international level.

16 killed in post-poll violence, Mamata announces Rs 2 lakh for kin

16 killed in post-poll violence, Mamata announces Rs 2 lakh for kin

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Stating that at least 16 people of different political parties have lost their lives in the post-poll violence in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party, saying unable to digest defeat in the state elections they were sending central ministers to incite unrest in Kolkata.

CLICKED! Alia, Ranbir at an awards night

CLICKED! Alia, Ranbir at an awards night

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

A look at the red carpet pictures.

How Team India fared in Sri Lanka

How Team India fared in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Dhawan, Pujara, Ashwin, Jadeja shone, but Pandya is the standout performer in the Sri Lanka series for Rediff.com's Harish Kotian.

Gambhir's teen fan club bat for his return to India team

Gambhir's teen fan club bat for his return to India team

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

Watching a domestic game at a nondescript centre in energy sapping conditions can be an ordeal but a small group of teenage girls were not going to be bogged down by weather or any other conditions.

One of Mother India's finest servants

One of Mother India's finest servants

Rediff.com19 Aug 2017

Naresh Chandra was most certainly among the greatest patriots two generations of Indian strategists have seen.

Indian Army ignores Chinese propaganda

Indian Army ignores Chinese propaganda

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Today, the Ladakhis and Tibetans have been joined by the Sikhs, the Madrassis, the Garhwalis, the Rajputs, who are well trained psychologically and otherwise, to defend the nation, observes Claude Arpi.

Why the Bachchans are fond of this skin doctor

Why the Bachchans are fond of this skin doctor

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Amitabh Bachchan launched Dr Jaishree Sharad's second book in Mumbai.

'Why was Waze Param Bir Singh's blue eyed boy?'

'Why was Waze Param Bir Singh's blue eyed boy?'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

'Singh is complaining that politicians are summoning Waze after bypassing him.' 'But Singh is himself undermining the hierarchy within his force by interacting directly with Waze.'

Rajini, Kamal hint at joining hands for TN's welfare

Rajini, Kamal hint at joining hands for TN's welfare

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

"If a situation arises wherein me and Kamal have to join hands for the welfare of people of Tamil Nadu, we will surely come together," Rajinikanth said.

Warne asks Ashwin backers if Stokes 'Mankading' Kohli would be fine

Warne asks Ashwin backers if Stokes 'Mankading' Kohli would be fine

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Buttler's dismissal was the first case of 'Mankading' in the 12 editions of IPL.

'Maharaja of Travancore was a living saint'

'Maharaja of Travancore was a living saint'

Rediff.com29 May 2021

'What a saint he was. What a godly person he was.'

Rahul 'ready to take any responsibility' given by party

Rahul 'ready to take any responsibility' given by party

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

The highlight of the five-hour meeting, which ended with a plan to hold a 'chintan shivir' at the earliest opportunity to chalk the Congress' future strategy, was a demand by Sonia Gandhi's loyalists that Rahul Gandhi should assume the party leadership again.

India's NSG debate: No more spin, please

India's NSG debate: No more spin, please

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

'An ardent advocate of nuclear disarmament, Obama may even be secretly heaving a sigh of relief that the NSG is unlikely to reach unanimity of opinion on India's candidature,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Chat with Disha Patani, RIGHT HERE!

Chat with Disha Patani, RIGHT HERE!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Join Disha Patani for a Rediff Chat, September 16, at 3:30 pm on Zarabol.

Rohit, Vinesh, Manika, Thangavelu recommended for Khel Ratna

Rohit, Vinesh, Manika, Thangavelu recommended for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

India's limited-overs vice-captain Rohit Sharma, star wrestler Vinesh Phogat, TT player Manika Batra and Paralympic gold-winning high jumper Mariyappan Thangavelu were on Tuesday picked for this year's Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award by the sports ministry's selection committee.

Another Bengal minister resigns from Mamata cabinet

Another Bengal minister resigns from Mamata cabinet

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

In yet another jolt for the Trinamool Congress dispensation, West Bengal forest minister Rajib Banerjee quit the Mamata Banerjee cabinet, joining the growing list of dissenters who have put the ruling camp in a tight spot ahead of the assembly elections.

Why did Xi meet PLA generals?

Why did Xi meet PLA generals?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Important for India was Xi's meeting with representatives of PLA officers and soldiers stationed in Tibet. The video of the encounter was interesting to watch, especially the large number of lieutenant generals and major generals, observes Claude Arpi.

Flipkart, Amazon's business practices to be probed

Flipkart, Amazon's business practices to be probed

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The order follows a complaint filed by Delhi Vyapar Mahasangh which accused the e-commerce firms of anti-competitive practices like preferential listing, exclusive tie-ups and private labels.

In which direction is India headed?

In which direction is India headed?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

'The Dancing Girl is only one of the many symbols they threaten today.' 'Our country is changing.' 'Elements that ought to have remained on the fringes have been handed power and control of a state on a platter.' 'With this, the party that persistently wooed us with its development agenda has arrogantly taken its mask off,' says Veenu Sandhu.

A 1971 War Hero You Must Know

A 1971 War Hero You Must Know

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

'I realised what a great leader he was by the way he took decisions to undertake the most-risky of missions.'

MHA issues fresh guidelines on lockdown exemption

MHA issues fresh guidelines on lockdown exemption

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The guidelines listed several services including government and private offices that will be out of bounds during the period, while exempting establishments such as hospitals, ration shops, dairies, banks, insurance offices, and print and electronic media. Delivery of all essential goods including food, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment through e-commerce has also been exempted from the purview of the lockdown.

US Vice President Joe Biden arrives in India

US Vice President Joe Biden arrives in India

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

In the first official visit by a United States vice-president to India in three decades, Joe Biden arrived in India on Monday on a four-day tour aimed at boosting ties in key areas of trade, energy, defence and security. The US vice-president will hold meetings with top Indian leadership, including President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, on Tuesday before flying out to Mumbai in the night.

For banks, the option is to go digital or die

For banks, the option is to go digital or die

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Bankers need to take a call on whether they will allow technology firms to run banks or banks themselves will turn into tech firms, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Ali astonishes: Figure out India's batsmen against the England spinner

Ali astonishes: Figure out India's batsmen against the England spinner

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

With a tally of 19 wickets in the series so far, Moeen Ali is the second highest-wicket taker from both sides after team mate James Anderson, who has 21 dismissals to his name. Incidentally, only three spinners have taken more wickets against India outside Asia.

Coronavirus puts Vihari's county cricket plans on hold

Coronavirus puts Vihari's county cricket plans on hold

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

Hanuma Vihari wanted to utilise the summer months playing county cricket in England but the COVID-19 pandemic has put paid to the India all-rounder's plans for the time being.

ICC meeting: WT20 could shift to 2022, IPL in Oct-Nov?

ICC meeting: WT20 could shift to 2022, IPL in Oct-Nov?

Rediff.com27 May 2020

The organisation of the Indian Premier League will largely depend on India's COVID-19 situation during that time but with the central government trying to bring in normalcy, the cash-rich league could get a five-week condensed window to go ahead.

Boxing Olympic Qualifiers: Mary Kom to face Nikhat in December

Boxing Olympic Qualifiers: Mary Kom to face Nikhat in December

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

Nieva said boxers in all the five Olympic categories for women will be picked after selection bouts over two days.

A practice match with pink ball would have been helpful, rues Mominul

A practice match with pink ball would have been helpful, rues Mominul

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

The current Bangladesh team have no pink ball experience even at the domestic level and they only had four sessions, including two in Indore, before their first ever D/N Test.

2nd ODI: Kohli to be back at No 3 after strategy backfires

2nd ODI: Kohli to be back at No 3 after strategy backfires

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

India go into the game 0-1 down after Australia registered a 10-wicket win in the lung-opener at Mumbai

India to cut corporate tax to 25% over four years

India to cut corporate tax to 25% over four years

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

India will reduce tax on businesses to 25 percent over four years.