News for 'Incidentally India'

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.

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.

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.

Did Mithun Marry Sridevi?

Did Mithun Marry Sridevi?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

'His relationship with Sridevi was not meant to work out, especially since both of them were ambitious, driven and passionate.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.'

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.

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.

Every fifth Lok Sabha MP a dynast

Every fifth Lok Sabha MP a dynast

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

While dynastic politics may have receded in the Lok Sabha, it is alive and kicking in states

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.

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.

'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.'

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.

Adelaide Test, Day 2: Interesting numbers

Adelaide Test, Day 2: Interesting numbers

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Indian bowlers have taken 146 wickets in 9 overseas Tests this year. They are 1 wicket away from breaking the record set in 2006, notes Rajneesh Gupta.

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.

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.

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.

Longest 'blood moon' eclipse to dazzle skygazers

Longest 'blood moon' eclipse to dazzle skygazers

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

The moon will turn red at the highest point of the total lunar eclipse, which starts around 1 am on the night of July 28.

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

Why SC ruling on AGR is crucial for India's telecom sector

Why SC ruling on AGR is crucial for India's telecom sector

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

For the PMO this is urgent as the Digital India framework would depend on how the telecom companies perform. It is also linked to the proposed auction of 5G airwaves.

PIX: Priyanka, Neha party with Manish Malhotra

PIX: Priyanka, Neha party with Manish Malhotra

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

A look at the inside pictures of the party.

All systems go for Russian Kamov 226T helicopter production in India

All systems go for Russian Kamov 226T helicopter production in India

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Russia's Rostech State Corporation has tied up with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for manufacture of at least 200 Kamov 226T light helicopters to replace the ageing fleet of Cheetah and Chetak, in a deal estimated to be worth $1 billion under 'Make in India' initiative.

MCG Test: Day 3. Interesting numbers

MCG Test: Day 3. Interesting numbers

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

India's first innings lead of 292 is the highest they have ever achieved in a Test in Australia, points out Rajneesh Gupta.

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.

Rattled RJD wants Kanhaiya to opt out

Rattled RJD wants Kanhaiya to opt out

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The CPI says its candidate Kanhaiya Kumar is getting 'excellent' support from all segments of society in Begusarai.

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.

Meet Akash, the Indian American music sensation

Meet Akash, the Indian American music sensation

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

'I make music to express myself.' 'So even if only one person hears it, and it impacts their life in any way, I feel grateful.'

This is still our World Cup, insists Stokes despite back-to-back losses

This is still our World Cup, insists Stokes despite back-to-back losses

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

England have slid to the fourth position in the 10-team standings with eight points from seven games

Bhuvi has 'a few niggles', but Dhoni to persist with five bowlers

Bhuvi has 'a few niggles', but Dhoni to persist with five bowlers

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni again reiterated that he will not deviate from his strategy of playing five bowlers in the fifth and final Test against England, starting at the Oval, in London, on Friday.

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.

You can't impose any language: Rajini on Shah's Hindi remark

You can't impose any language: Rajini on Shah's Hindi remark

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

'If you impose Hindi, not just Tamil Nadu, no southern state will accept that. Many states in northern parts will also not accept that'

Asia Cup: India thrash minnows UAE, end league campaign unbeaten

Asia Cup: India thrash minnows UAE, end league campaign unbeaten

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

India maintained their all-win record by producing yet another resounding performance to thrash minnows United Arab Emirates by nine wickets in a lop-sided inconsequential round robin league match of the Asia Cup T20 tournament in Mirpur on Thursday.

Stats: Bhuvneshwar Kumar shines in unlikely batting record

Stats: Bhuvneshwar Kumar shines in unlikely batting record

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Statistical highlights of the fifth and final day of the opening Test between India and England in Nottingham on Sunday night.

Lower refunds boost April tax collection by 36.5%

Lower refunds boost April tax collection by 36.5%

Rediff.com3 May 2020

Without accounting for refunds, however, the collection contracted 5.4 per cent, indicating muted economic activity as the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent curbs paralysed most sectors.

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.'

Root puts England in command as India toil in Rajkot

Root puts England in command as India toil in Rajkot

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Indian bowlers were made to toil as England began their campaign on a promising note, riding on star batsman Joe Root's 11th century to finish the opening day of the first cricket Test at a solid 311/4 in Rajkot on Wednesday. - Scorecard England's leading batsman in recent years, Root was his customary elegant self and made 124 off 180 balls, while Moeen Ali was one short of his fourth Test hundred when the stumps were drawn after 93 overs at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium.

3-language formula proposed in new education policy 'painful': TN CM

3-language formula proposed in new education policy 'painful': TN CM

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

'Tamil Nadu will never allow the Centre's three-language policy'