News for 'India Modern'

'Why do we talk so much about a modern great who has delivered time and again?'

'Why do we talk so much about a modern great who has delivered time and again?'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer expressed his frustration on chatter around star India and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) batter Virat Kohli's strike rate and approach in T20I cricket, saying that he has produced match-winning contributions for India in ICC T20 World Cups time and again.

From Badla To Jane Street: Market Tricks Haunt Again

From Badla To Jane Street: Market Tricks Haunt Again

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Jane Street could do what they did because of the most fundamental flaw in the Indian stock market: a fragmented, fractured, fissured, fistula-ed liquidity stream, points out Shankar Sharma.

Why I Will Be Going Back To Vietnam

Why I Will Be Going Back To Vietnam

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Vietnam was wonderful and the people warm and hospitable, Radhika Mittal discovered over a 11-day stay.

Look Who's Making Khadi Chic

Look Who's Making Khadi Chic

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Khadi got a bold, modern makeover with vibrant, detailed and sharply crafted silhouettes from designers Karishma Shahani Khan, Nikasha, Niki Mahajan, and CoEk - Khadi India, as they brought a fresh, dynamic spin to this iconic fabric during the Khadi India show at the Lakme Fashion Week.

Navy sails into history with 5th century stitched Ship INSV Kaundinya

Navy sails into history with 5th century stitched Ship INSV Kaundinya

Rediff.com21 May 2025

The Indian Navy has inducted a traditionally-built stitched ship, named INSV Kaundinya, at the Karwar naval base in Karnataka. The ship is a recreation of a fifth-century vessel and is named after Kaundinya, a legendary Indian mariner who sailed across the Indian Ocean to Southeast Asia. The ship is a tangible symbol of India's long-standing maritime traditions and its induction marks a culmination of a project celebrating India's rich shipbuilding heritage. The INSV Kaundinya will embark on a trans-oceanic voyage along the ancient trade route from Gujarat to Oman later this year.

Be Prepared For Another War!

Be Prepared For Another War!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

India needs to be technologically and militarily prepared to defend itself from both Pakistan and China, alerts Ramesh Menon.

'There Will Be A Need For A Leader Like The Dalai Lama'

'There Will Be A Need For A Leader Like The Dalai Lama'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

'We are now in a situation where our country is not yet free.' 'China is still very strong and militarily powerful.' 'In such a situation, we need the Dalai Lama to bring about a resolution to the cause of Tibet.' 'That's one of the main reasons that at age 90, he has accepted that there should be a 15th Dalai Lama after him.'

How flight data recorders assist in aircraft crash investigations

How flight data recorders assist in aircraft crash investigations

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

In modern aircraft, there are cockpit voice recorder and digital flight data recorder.

India needs at least 20,000 pilots in coming years: Minister Naidu

India needs at least 20,000 pilots in coming years: Minister Naidu

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Thursday said India will need at least 20,000 pilots in the coming years to meet the rising air-travel demand in the country -- one of the world's fastest growing aviation market. Addressing a gathering at the UDAAN Bhawan here following the launch of Electronic Personnel License (EPL) for pilots, the Minister said aviation has always been the backbone of connectivity, economic growth, and technological advancements.

USTR Report Intensifies Trade Tensions With India

USTR Report Intensifies Trade Tensions With India

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

The US Trade Representative noted that India's average applied tariff rate stood at 17% per cent, the highest of any major world economy.

'Escalation Was Fastest In Indo-Pak History'

'Escalation Was Fastest In Indo-Pak History'

Rediff.com14 May 2025

'Looking at how quickly the hostilities were escalating, the nuclear threshold did not seem that far.'

Trump Tariffs: How Must India Respond?

Trump Tariffs: How Must India Respond?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

India should convert the Trump threat to an India opportunity, re-embracing a more liberal trade regime as a way of reviving manufacturing output and exports.

Why IPO-bound OYO seeks to rename parent firm

Why IPO-bound OYO seeks to rename parent firm

Rediff.com30 May 2025

OYO founder Ritesh Agarwal has invited name suggestions for its parent firm Oravel Stays, in a strategic move as the global travel tech platform prepares to launch its IPO and looks to have more premium segment offerings. There is a high possibility that the name chosen through the exercise may end up being the name of the premium hotels app that OYO has been working to launch in the near future, people familiar with the strategy told PTI.

'This planet belongs to everyone, it isn't a sole preserve'

'This planet belongs to everyone, it isn't a sole preserve'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

'As humans, we haven't changed much'

3 warships commissioned, India showcases naval might

3 warships commissioned, India showcases naval might

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

The Indian Navy has commissioned three new warships, INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer, marking a significant step in India's defense self-reliance and indigenous shipbuilding capabilities. These state-of-the-art vessels are designed and built entirely in India, showcasing the country's growing expertise in defense production. The commissioning of these warships strengthens India's position as a global leader in defense and augments its maritime strength.

SEE: Rohit's Big Wankhede Moment

SEE: Rohit's Big Wankhede Moment

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Rohit Sharma was honoured with a stand named after him at Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

Adani commits $15-20 bn annual capex for 5 years

Adani commits $15-20 bn annual capex for 5 years

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani has reaffirmed Adani Enterprises' ambitions for aggressive expansion, committing to invest up to $20 billion annually over the next five years. "Our capital investment across businesses is set to break all records.

Four Years Later Review: Watch It For Shahana

Four Years Later Review: Watch It For Shahana

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Four Years Later shines in various moments that instantly resonate with you, thanks to Shahana Goswami, observes Divya Nair.

The Importance Of Being The Dalai Lama

The Importance Of Being The Dalai Lama

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

One can only sincerely wish the Dalai Lama a very long life at the service of world peace. His presence is much required today on the planet, notes Claude Arpi, who has known His Holiness for more than half a century.

Modi's warning to Pakistan in Kanpuriya lingo draws cheers

Modi's warning to Pakistan in Kanpuriya lingo draws cheers

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the world has seen the power of India's indigenous weapons during Operation Sindoor, which is 'not over yet'.

What Does Keeladi Tell Us About Our Civilisation?

What Does Keeladi Tell Us About Our Civilisation?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'Archaeological sites like Keeladi, having remained buried for 2,500 years, have come out and speak now.'

Let's not panic: Manjkrekar on Ro-Ko retirement

Let's not panic: Manjkrekar on Ro-Ko retirement

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Manjrekar however, did flag India's overseas batting fragility.

A cricket book that tells stories beyond 22 yards...

A cricket book that tells stories beyond 22 yards...

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Book to tell 500 years of cricketing stories beyond the scorecards

SEBI Cracks Whip On 'Pump And Dump' Scam

SEBI Cracks Whip On 'Pump And Dump' Scam

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

In a pump and dump operation, fraudsters artificially inflate the price of a stock by spreading misleading or false information, creating a frenzy among unsuspecting retail investors.

How Will Nuns' Arrest Affect Kerala Politics?

How Will Nuns' Arrest Affect Kerala Politics?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

The current situation in Kerala politics is perhaps best described as a case of the state's traditional two front politics now seeing a third front (the BJP) muscling in with the potential outcome being either a messy three front affair or a renewed endorsement of the two front pattern but with one of the old fronts compromised or quashed, observes Shyam G Menon.

'Nitish Kumar Is 100% Healthy'

'Nitish Kumar Is 100% Healthy'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

'Nitish Kumar is our CM today and he will be CM going forward also. Nitish Kumar will continue as CM till he wishes.'

Indian Military's Awesome 3

Indian Military's Awesome 3

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Field Marshal K M Cariappa Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh The three highest-ranking military heroes of the Indian Armed Forces. They were the rarest of the rare. The bravest of the brave.

Modi to lead 11th International Yoga Day celebrations from Visakhapatnam

Modi to lead 11th International Yoga Day celebrations from Visakhapatnam

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

The theme for this year is "Yoga for One Earth, One Health" echoes India's vision of global wellness.

British American Tobacco sells 2.5% stake in ITC for Rs 12,927 crore

British American Tobacco sells 2.5% stake in ITC for Rs 12,927 crore

Rediff.com28 May 2025

British multinational BAT Plc on Wednesday trimmed its ownership in conglomerate ITC by divesting a 2.5 per cent stake for Rs 12,927 crore ($1.51 billion) through a block deal, according to a revised term sheet accessed by PTI. Following the stake sale, shares of ITC went lower by 1.15 per cent to trade at Rs 421.15 apiece on the NSE.

How Op Sindoor delayed Kohli's Test retirement....

How Op Sindoor delayed Kohli's Test retirement....

Rediff.com13 May 2025

According to a report Kohli had originally planned to announce his retirement on May 7-the same day Rohit Sharma bid farewell to the format

India comeback? Rahane's fire still burns bright

India comeback? Rahane's fire still burns bright

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Perhaps, that brave attitude keeps his India dream still burning bright without getting disheartened by the domestic grind.

When Starc unsettled Tendulkar

When Starc unsettled Tendulkar

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting lauds pacer Mitchell Starc's legacy.

Adani Group's tax outgo rose 29% to Rs 75K cr in FY25

Adani Group's tax outgo rose 29% to Rs 75K cr in FY25

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Ports-to-energy conglomerate Adani Group saw a 29 per cent rise in tax outgo across portfolio companies to nearly Rs 75,000 crore, it said on Thursday. This includes both direct and indirect taxes paid, as well as payments towards employee social security.

The Lady Who Bought Husain Painting For Rs 118 Cr

The Lady Who Bought Husain Painting For Rs 118 Cr

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Meet Kiran Nadar, bridge champion, art collector, do gooder.

'I Love Getting Hurt In Love'

'I Love Getting Hurt In Love'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

'I have been in love where I had no identity of my own. I had also broken up because I was strong-headed in the relationship.'

Why So Much Hatred For English?

Why So Much Hatred For English?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

There is no guarantee that if we speak in only Indian languages, all our faults will be washed away and India will shine. Why then do they bully and belittle the English-speaking? asks Shyam G Menon.

Digipin: Mapping Addresses Digitally

Digipin: Mapping Addresses Digitally

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

Digipin promises to revolutionise location-based services in India with safeguards.

'We Weren't Ready': Cricket World Reacts as Kohli Quits Tests

'We Weren't Ready': Cricket World Reacts as Kohli Quits Tests

Rediff.com12 May 2025

The cricketing fraternity on Monday paid glowing tributes to India's batting talisman Virat Kohli on his retirement from the longest format after an illustrious 14-year-career.

Telecalling Jobs Grow, Sales Jobs Decline

Telecalling Jobs Grow, Sales Jobs Decline

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Traditional field sales are losing ground, with job postings declining except in Tier III and IV cities.

'I loved watching him play every day of his 123 Tests'

'I loved watching him play every day of his 123 Tests'

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Artherton's successor and former England captain Nasser Hussain believes Kohli transformed the way India plays Test format with his "aura, swagger, and passion".