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How Modi can rescue the economy

How Modi can rescue the economy

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

''I have been saying for the last 25 years, to no avail naturally, that the only government asset that is politically unproblematic is land,' says T C A Srinivasa Raghavan.

That's rare! Democrats go on dharna in US Senate

That's rare! Democrats go on dharna in US Senate

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

In a sight rarely seen in the United States senate, dozens of Democrat members shut down the House of Representatives to protest their chamber's lack of action on a legislation to stop gun sales to people on some terrorism watch lists.

US expresses 'regret' to India over '2 +2 Dialogue' postponement

US expresses 'regret' to India over '2 +2 Dialogue' postponement

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and her American counterpart Mike Pompeo have agreed to reschedule the postponed '2+2 dialogue'.

Here's why McEnroe deems French Open too long

Here's why McEnroe deems French Open too long

Rediff.com27 May 2015

"Think of it from a players' perspective. Some are hoping to reach the second week of a major but some don't even make it to the first week of the event. That's tough to take.

Oxford University to raise 1 billion pounds

Oxford University to raise 1 billion pounds

Rediff.com6 Oct 2007

The money will fund scholarships and bursaries for students from poorer backgrounds, as well as teaching posts and a series of major building projects. Donors would not be allowed to dictate the university's agenda.

Liverpool sign striker Ings from Burnley

Liverpool sign striker Ings from Burnley

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

"Liverpool FC are delighted to announce that they have agreed personal terms with Danny Ings and, subject to a medical, the striker will join the club on July 1 after his contract with Burnley has expired," the club said on their website (www.liverpoolfc.com).

US restricts entry of passengers from Ebola-hit nations

US restricts entry of passengers from Ebola-hit nations

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

The United States has restricted the entry of passengers from the three Ebola-stricken West African nations to five major airports conducting enhanced screening for the virus, safeguarding its citizens from the epidemic.

7 Indian-Americans get Soros fellowship

7 Indian-Americans get Soros fellowship

Rediff.com16 Mar 2007

The fellowship, open to resident aliens, naturalised US citizens, and first generation Americans who have completed or are about to complete undergraduate degrees, will support each student for up to two years of graduate study.

Aus opp leader to tear up any N-deal if elected

Aus opp leader to tear up any N-deal if elected

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

Australia's opposition leader Kevin Rudd on Friday said he would "tear up" any nuclear deal with India if he is elected to power this year.

Golay's tricky road ahead

Golay's tricky road ahead

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Sikkim's new chief minister will have to achieve growth without compromising nature.

Turmeric may hold key to fight Alzheimer's

Turmeric may hold key to fight Alzheimer's

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

Using blood samples from Alzheimer's patients, researchers found that bisdemethoxycurcumin boosted immune cells to clear amyloid beta. In addition, researchers identified the immune genes associated with this activity.

Christian Bale in Terminator 4?

Christian Bale in Terminator 4?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

Bale will play Connor, who will be in this 30s, in the fourth installment of the franchise, reports Variety.

Five talking points from the English Premier League

Five talking points from the English Premier League

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

A last-minute own goal gave Liverpool a 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur to keep them top of the Premier League but Manchester City stayed two points behind having won at Fulham. Huddersfield Town were relegated after their defeat by Crystal Palace.

Why India have a chance of winning England Test series

Why India have a chance of winning England Test series

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell lists a number of weaknesses in England's line-up, from Alastair Cook's performance suffering due to not having a stable opening partner to predictability in their pace attack and off-spinner Dom Bess's inexperience.

'Nehru's policies are of enduring relevance'

'Nehru's policies are of enduring relevance'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

In a veiled attack on Narendra Modi-led dispensation, Rahul Gandhi slammed those who were trying to "rub out" Jawaharlal Nehru from history as an international conference on the country's first prime minister affirmed that democracy, inclusion and empowerment espoused by him were of "enduring relevance".

What Cisco plans to do in India

What Cisco plans to do in India

Rediff.com27 Oct 2007

"Our strategy is pretty straight forward. Start with basic home networking products, offer VOIP to support triple play services, then build networked entertainment devices and services and perhaps add home monitoring and control over time. India is a key market for our consumer strategy," says Cisco chairman John Chambers.

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