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US-promoted Indo-Pacific strategy bound to fail: China ahead of Quad summit

US-promoted Indo-Pacific strategy bound to fail: China ahead of Quad summit

Rediff.com22 May 2022

The US "Indo-Pacific Strategy" is bound to be a failed strategy, Wang said in the comments posted by the Chinese foreign ministry on its website.

Xi set for record 3rd term; Premier Li dropped in major shake-up

Xi set for record 3rd term; Premier Li dropped in major shake-up

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Chinese President Xi Jinping is all set for an unprecedented third five-year term as he was 'elected' to the powerful Central Committee of the ruling Communist Party on Saturday while several top leaders including Premier Li Keqiang have been left out in the major shake-up at the top.

'We had surplus wheat stocks till last year, where has it gone?'

'We had surplus wheat stocks till last year, where has it gone?'

Rediff.com18 May 2022

'All imaginary figures are pushed by government bureaucrats.' 'They never showed that the production of wheat was less this time.'

'We will have to pull off something special to win this series'

'We will have to pull off something special to win this series'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

India's spinner Ravichandran Ashwin defended India's batting, saying both sides struggled to score and that India had hope right till the end that with Hardik Pandya around the visitors were in the game.

Young Dhoni was a shy, very quiet guy: Harbhajan

Young Dhoni was a shy, very quiet guy: Harbhajan

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Spinner Harbhajan Singh revealed said that former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was a very shy person when he first came into the Indian team and he only started opening up after the controversial Sydney Test against Australia in 2008.

Gambhir wants Rahul to be 'fearless, risk-taking captain'

Gambhir wants Rahul to be 'fearless, risk-taking captain'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Gambhir, one of the finest among IPL skippers with two titles for Kolkata Knight Riders, spoke to PTI exclusively on a host of topics including Rahul's leadership, team composition and how he intends to handle relation between Deepak Hooda and Krunal Pandya.

You can't apply domestic coaching module in IPL: KKR coach Pandit

You can't apply domestic coaching module in IPL: KKR coach Pandit

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Chandrakant Pandit is ready to mould himself within permissible limits when he dons the hat of Kolkata Knight Riders' head coach in IPL 2023.

Looking to win more titles; coach kids, says Saina

Looking to win more titles; coach kids, says Saina

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

India shuttler Saina Nehwal is now looking for an 'even better' outing in the coming year besides getting ready to try her hand in coaching.

We are a bit short, but have enough runs: Ashwin

We are a bit short, but have enough runs: Ashwin

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Ravichandran Ashwin termed India's first innings score as slightly below par on a "two-paced" Wanderers pitch, but added that it could be enough for their bowling arsenal to make a match of the second Test against South Africa.

'Once we start winning we will be a difficult side to beat'

'Once we start winning we will be a difficult side to beat'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Despite India being down 0-2 in the three-match Twenty20 series against South Africa, ace spinner Harbhajan Singh says it's too early to write the team off.

'People don't have the courage to try new things'

'People don't have the courage to try new things'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

MTV Supermodel of the Year 2 winner Roshni Dada reveals how she battled criticism, convinced her parents and became a winner.

Bumrah is the Kohli of India's bowling: Bhajji

Bumrah is the Kohli of India's bowling: Bhajji

Rediff.com17 May 2019

'Sachin Tendulkar called him world's best fast bowler at the moment. Indeed he is, for the impact he has created. If you take Bumrah out of that India line-up, it's like you rip a heart out of the body'

Tokyo is a platform for Mirabai Chanu to exorcise ghosts of 2016 Rio Games

Tokyo is a platform for Mirabai Chanu to exorcise ghosts of 2016 Rio Games

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Mirabai will desperately hope for a different script this time round, one that involves a podium.

I'm a work in progress; IPL not my comeback: Hardik

I'm a work in progress; IPL not my comeback: Hardik

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Injury-prone India all-rounder Hardik Pandya says he is still a 'work in progress' as he gears up to lead Gujarat Titans in IPL 2022, starting on March 26.

Breakfast by DMK, lunch by TRS, dinner by AAP at MPs' relay fast

Breakfast by DMK, lunch by TRS, dinner by AAP at MPs' relay fast

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Twenty suspended Rajya Sabha members on Wednesday started a 50-hour relay protest inside the Parliament complex, with sources saying the Opposition declined the chairman's offer that they express regret over their members' behaviour in the House to get the suspension revoked.

India women begin elusive trophy search with T20 WC opener against Australia

India women begin elusive trophy search with T20 WC opener against Australia

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Team India needs to ensure that the frequent middle-order collapses are not repeated in the showpiece event.

No one knows pain of losing T20s more than Rahim

No one knows pain of losing T20s more than Rahim

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Rahim said the 'last two weeks were the most difficult' in his 15-year career.

Delhi Capitals spinner Axar praises captain Iyer

Delhi Capitals spinner Axar praises captain Iyer

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Delhi Capitals spinner Axar Patel has credited captain Shreyas Iyer for helping him adjust to his new IPL team smoothly after spending half-a-decade with Kings XI Punjab. The 26-year-old was picked up by the Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2019 Players' Auction for Rs 5 crore and picked up 10 wickets apart from scoring 110 runs in his first season.

'Bowler needs a captain who understands him'

'Bowler needs a captain who understands him'

Rediff.com25 May 2021

'... And give him the confidence and freedom to express himself.'

'Netaji was the reason why the British left India'

'Netaji was the reason why the British left India'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

'The non-violent movement would not have brought freedom to the country, that had to be an armed struggle.'

'LDF has more than 50% chance of coming back to power'

'LDF has more than 50% chance of coming back to power'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

'For the UDF, it will depend on how far Rahul Gandhi will succeed with the goodwill he has.' 'That will make a difference.'

Bollywood's 12 PROUD tiranga moments

Bollywood's 12 PROUD tiranga moments

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Sukanya Verma celebrates Republic Day by looking at the tiranga's most striking moments on celluloid.

An Ill Wind Blowing Over Karnataka

An Ill Wind Blowing Over Karnataka

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

This divisiveness is upsetting social cohesion and can throw the bright young people thronging to Bengaluru with billion dollar ideas in their creative minds off balance, warns Shekhar Gupta.

'Jinnah is an excuse to win 2019 polls'

'Jinnah is an excuse to win 2019 polls'

Rediff.com5 May 2018

'Nobody in AMU supports Jinnah's two-nation theory.' 'It is shameful we are debating Jinnah and not education or employment.'

Kohli, Ashwin rule supreme as India pass the Test in 2016

Kohli, Ashwin rule supreme as India pass the Test in 2016

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Off the field the Board of Control for Cricket in India looks set for a complete overhaul with Supreme Court's stinging observations tightening the noose around the mandarins of the richest sports body.

Australia ODIs best preparation for World Cup: Mithali

Australia ODIs best preparation for World Cup: Mithali

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

India captain Mithali Raj and head coach Ramesh Powar on Monday listed out their objectives from the upcoming ODI series against Australia and said playing the mighty hosts is the best possible preparation for next year's Women's World Cup.

With new judge recommendations, SC set to regain full strength

With new judge recommendations, SC set to regain full strength

Rediff.com5 May 2022

The Supreme Court is all set to regain its full strength of 34 judges with the apex court collegium headed by CJI N V Ramana recommending names of the Chief Justice of Gauhati high court Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Gujarat high court judge Justice Jamshed B Pardiwala for elevation to the apex court, sources said.

'Warne knew how to get the best out of his players'

'Warne knew how to get the best out of his players'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'He was keen to win the IPL with the team he had, he had no desire to have big names in his team.' 'He just wanted good players, who he knew he could mould into match-winners.'

Southee lauds 'tremendous' Rohit; bats for changes in WTC format

Southee lauds 'tremendous' Rohit; bats for changes in WTC format

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Southee said the team has prepared well for the marquee Test against India

Did Jinnah not want Partition?

Did Jinnah not want Partition?

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

'Jinnah developed a belief that Gandhi had stolen the tag of the leader of the Indian people from him and that he later used religion to reduce Gandhi's idea of a united India to naught was his revenge.'

Kohli chalks out reasons for India's loss to SA in 2nd T20I

Kohli chalks out reasons for India's loss to SA in 2nd T20I

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

With rain lashing the SuperSport Park, Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal found it difficult to grip the ball and bled 64 in four overs as South Africa chased down the target comfortably to level the three-match series 1-1 here.

How can you measure democracy?

How can you measure democracy?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

There is a vocal constituency of educated, well-to-do, articulate Indian elites who would rather go with the idea that too much democracy is a liability. That India needs a spell of benevolent dictatorship. Of course, they have never lived under one, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Cong wants Hegde slapped with sedition, seeks Modi's apology

Cong wants Hegde slapped with sedition, seeks Modi's apology

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Questioning the freedom movement led by Gandhi, Hegde said it was an "adjustment" with the British.

How Tendulkar played a role in Dhoni becoming India captain

How Tendulkar played a role in Dhoni becoming India captain

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Standing in the first slip and observing Mahendra Singh Dhoni's match-reading skills convinced Sachin Tendulkar that he was ready for India captaincy, something he told the BCCI when he was asked for his suggestion back in 2007.

How BJP plans to win Patnaik's Odisha

How BJP plans to win Patnaik's Odisha

Rediff.com15 Apr 2017

Beyond welfare politics, the BJP has assiduously worked to appropriate regional icons.

Hockey: India staying focused in Rio 'magic world'

Hockey: India staying focused in Rio 'magic world'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

PR Sreejesh says his dual role as India hockey captain and goalkeeper is to allow his team mates the freedom to express themselves in Rio but knows he must keep them focused on the medal hunt in the "magic world" of the Olympics. The 30-year-old was second choice at London 2012 behind then captain Bharat Chetri but has since established himself as the clear number one. He was named captain for the recent Champions Trophy in London where India rested some seniors, including regular captain Sardar Singh, ahead of the Rio Games.

The extraordinary man who set up India's extraordinary electoral system

The extraordinary man who set up India's extraordinary electoral system

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

As the 16th Indian parliamentary elections get underway, Vikas Lather profiles Sukumar Sen, India's first chief election commissioner.

IPL 2022: Hardik To Lead This Dream XI

IPL 2022: Hardik To Lead This Dream XI

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Norma Astrid Godinho picks her IPL 2022 Dream XI, an unbeatable combination that could give the very best a run for their money...

Did Ashwin's absence hurt India?

Did Ashwin's absence hurt India?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

India might have felt the absence of their injured No 1 spinner Ravichandran Ashwin.

BJP Will Perform A Hat-Trick In 2024

BJP Will Perform A Hat-Trick In 2024

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

'Modi looks to be an effective, result-oriented, purposeful leader, focused on bringing greatness and glory to the nation.'
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So it is best for his critics to give up their sniping and supplement his efforts,' asserts B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant who served three prime ministers.