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Why Gambhir isn't friendly with Pakistan cricketers...

Why Gambhir isn't friendly with Pakistan cricketers...

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Shahid Afridi admits that veteran opener Gautam Gambhir is not someone with whom he would be found in a 'coffee shop'.

Stocks snap 9-day winning streak on profit booking

Stocks snap 9-day winning streak on profit booking

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

The 50-stock NSE barometer Nifty finished 22.50 points, or 0.21 per cent, down at 10,526.20

Ratan Thiyam conferred Bhupen Hazarika Award

Ratan Thiyam conferred Bhupen Hazarika Award

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

The award was presented by film and theatre personality Amol Palekar.

Post-Delhi rout Modi-Shah have 3 options before them

Post-Delhi rout Modi-Shah have 3 options before them

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah will soon get around to reworking their organisational set-up and administrative priorities to regain lost ground in the wake of the Delhi electoral debacle, but there's third course available to them as well. That is to introduce the presidential form of government, which prime ministers Indira Gandhi and A B Vajpayee flirted with before abandoning it. Will Modi go further than them? N Sathiya Moorthy analyses the scenario.

COVID-19 lockdown: How cyber criminals cheat YOU

COVID-19 lockdown: How cyber criminals cheat YOU

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

'There has been a marked increase in four types of cases.' 'One is fraud related to online deliveries, online shopping and online groceries and liquor.' 'Second fake news, third hate speech and fourth sextortion.'

If cricket was only about emotions and passion...

If cricket was only about emotions and passion...

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

'...then Bangladesh would have been the world champions a long time ago!'

Maruti, Hyundai, Mahindra begin new fiscal with robust sales

Maruti, Hyundai, Mahindra begin new fiscal with robust sales

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Ford India and Renault too reported good sales growth in April

Why FY19 is likely to be a volatile year for Indian equities

Why FY19 is likely to be a volatile year for Indian equities

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

It won't be an easy ride for the markets, reckon experts, considering the multiple state elections in 2018 and general elections next year.

Team India look serious contenders to defend their World Cup title

Team India look serious contenders to defend their World Cup title

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

After what at one stage earlier this month looked like a vast game of musical chairs, reigning champions India ended up topping the world rankings when the five-month countdown to the 2015 World Cup started on Sunday.

Modi, Amit Shah and their Dilli ki Sultanate

Modi, Amit Shah and their Dilli ki Sultanate

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

'The Modi Sultanate -- like the Congress Sultanate -- does not understand local aspirations and politics. It will repeat the same mistakes whenever it takes on powerful regional leaders.'

'Indian equities will outshine emerging markets'

'Indian equities will outshine emerging markets'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

'We have seen a host of businesses across sectors generate economic value and wealth for investors.'

Pak govt slammed for 'poor handling' of Jadhav case

Pak govt slammed for 'poor handling' of Jadhav case

Rediff.com19 May 2017

The govt is also criticised for its choice of Khawar Qureshi, who represented Pakistan's case before the ICJ.

Home ministry trying to destroy process: SC raps Centre on NRC

Home ministry trying to destroy process: SC raps Centre on NRC

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Reiterating that the July 31 deadline for the completion of NRC exercise will not be extended, a bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi said the Centre is not cooperating in the NRC process and it seems the entire effort of the MHA is to destroy the NRC process.

Cancer facts: Why surgery may not always be the cure

Cancer facts: Why surgery may not always be the cure

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Oncologist Dr P Jagannath debunks the myths about cancer treatment in India.

Sensex logs 1st loss in four days; banks play spoilsport

Sensex logs 1st loss in four days; banks play spoilsport

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Despite a strong start to trade today, key benchmark indices retreated sharply from their higher levels following bouts of profit-taking amid fresh weakness in the rupee against the dollar.

Muslim role in Indian politics needs to be re-defined

Muslim role in Indian politics needs to be re-defined

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

'They must take the bull of conservatism within their own ranks by its horns as much as they need to speak out against the fallacies of the non-Hindutva (or 'Muslim-friendly') political forces as well,' argues Mohammad Sajjad.

SAG Awards: Nicole Kidman, Gary Oldman, Frances McDormand win

SAG Awards: Nicole Kidman, Gary Oldman, Frances McDormand win

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Pictures from the starry night.

What about Bihar's special status, asks Nitish at dharna

What about Bihar's special status, asks Nitish at dharna

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Senior Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar on Monday criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for its false promises.

'BJP could do better fighting on local issues'

'BJP could do better fighting on local issues'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

'You have to work for the development of the people; stay connected with them; be available for your voters so they can come to you for redressal of their problems and don't rely on the brand equity of the central government.'

Why the BJP 'worships' Congressman Patel

Why the BJP 'worships' Congressman Patel

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

'This is basically aimed at vilifying Nehruvian ideals.' 'Why?' 'Because, Nehruvian leadership is seen by Hindutva forces as the one which did not let them have their Hindu Raj.' 'The Hindutva proponents have always assumed that had Sardar become the first prime minister, India could never have become a secular State,' says Mohammad Sajjad.

Hands down, Gadkari is Modi's best minister

Hands down, Gadkari is Modi's best minister

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

'There is merit in appointing people with ability and energy, then leaving them to do the job.' 'The Modi government would have had a better record if it had stuck to this formula from the beginning,' argues T N Ninan.

DoT to consult more on net-neutrality rules

DoT to consult more on net-neutrality rules

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

DoT will have wider consultations with all stakeholders.

IT, auto majors suspend operations in flood-hit Chennai

IT, auto majors suspend operations in flood-hit Chennai

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Ford said it had also shut its plant, with an annual capacity of 340,000 engines and 200,000 vehicles.

Did the liberals lose the elections?

Did the liberals lose the elections?

Rediff.com31 May 2019

'No, the liberals haven't lost because there weren't any liberals in the fray to begin with.' 'What has happened is that left-wing orthodoxy has lost to right-wing orthodoxy.' 'That is at best a Pyrrhic victory for India,' argue Sonali Ranade and Sheilja Sharma.

Logic of Indo-US strategic relations 'incontrovertible': Modi in op-ed

Logic of Indo-US strategic relations 'incontrovertible': Modi in op-ed

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

Modi, in an op-ed published in the Wall Street Journal, wrote that the US and India are forging a deeper and stronger partnership that extends far beyond the Beltway and the Raisina Hill.

'Sabarimala verdict is an extremely good decision'

'Sabarimala verdict is an extremely good decision'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

'The Sabarimala issue is no longer in splendid isolation.'

Modi sounds 2019 poll bugle from Assam

Modi sounds 2019 poll bugle from Assam

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

'The significance and timing of the PM's start of the campaign journey from Silchar is a clear message that the Barak valley is a priority in his scheme of things,' notes Subimal Bhattacharjee.

Maruti banks on Baleno to top premium hatchback segment

Maruti banks on Baleno to top premium hatchback segment

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Maruti Suzuki had discontinued the mid-sized sedan Baleno in 2006, which was replaced by SX4 later on.

'Sridevi movies are part of beautiful childhood memories'

'Sridevi movies are part of beautiful childhood memories'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

'In so many colonies, mohallas, villages across India, your movies have entertained and brightened up community evenings. Thank you Ma'am.'

Will govt's divestment programme 'SAIL' through?

Will govt's divestment programme 'SAIL' through?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

Going by the experience of the previous years -- when the actual proceeds from stake sale were much lower than the targets -- the government's disinvestment target for 2014-15 appears too ambitious.

It's time Ashwin & Co won matches abroad!

It's time Ashwin & Co won matches abroad!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

126 of Ashwin's 176 Test wickets, points out Bikash Mohapatra, have come on home turf. Half of the remaining 50 have come on similar surfaces in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

Amul model to be used for pulses

Amul model to be used for pulses

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

NDDB had helped dairy farmers direct their own development, placing control of the resources they created in their own hands.

'There is no standard definition of a smart city'

'There is no standard definition of a smart city'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Airports and hotels are among the smartest buildings.

In a first, 3 Constitution benches to sit during SC summer vacation

In a first, 3 Constitution benches to sit during SC summer vacation

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

Along with the triple talaq matter, the Supreme Court will also hear cases related to Aadhaar and WhatsApp during the nearly 50-day summer vacation.

Govt readies 'improved' IPR policy before PM Modi's US visit

Govt readies 'improved' IPR policy before PM Modi's US visit

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Under the current administration, political attitudes toward IP seem to have improved.

'Broader market offers better returns than Sensex'

'Broader market offers better returns than Sensex'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

'The domestic scenario is much better than earlier, demonstrated in the March quarter earnings.'

Why peace with Pakistan is difficult, if not impossible

Why peace with Pakistan is difficult, if not impossible

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

'For a long time Pakistan dreamt that India would break up and that it would be the predominant power in the region,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Share swaps kick off SBI merger

Share swaps kick off SBI merger

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

All shares held by SBI in the five associate banks will stand cancelled after merger.

March sees modest growth in car sales

March sees modest growth in car sales

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

There was no sale of premium sedan Kizashi during the month.

Is that a novel inside you or a short story?

Is that a novel inside you or a short story?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

A writer reveals the trick to writing a successful book.