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Should Rajan have exercised more restraint?

Should Rajan have exercised more restraint?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Mr Swamy has written letters to the Prime Minister's Office asking for Mr Rajan's services to be terminated.

Time for a little secular pragmatism?

Time for a little secular pragmatism?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

With so much bad news, everybody is hunkering down in readiness for Mr Modi's next radical Big Idea, says Kanika Datta.

'Aggressive Afridi right man to lead Pakistan at 2015 World Cup'

'Aggressive Afridi right man to lead Pakistan at 2015 World Cup'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

Pakistan's senior batsman and former captain Shoaib Malik has said maverick all-rounder Shahid Afridi is the best person to replace Misbah-ul-Haq as skipper for next year's World Cup.

Anshuman Jain backs a new venture in India

Anshuman Jain backs a new venture in India

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Anshuman Jain became the co-head of Deutsche Bank in 2012 along with Juergen Fitschen.

What will Modi, Xi discuss one on one?

What will Modi, Xi discuss one on one?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

'The need of the hour is to build on the positives and control the negatives,' says Colonel (Dr) Anil A Athale (retd).

UAE Royals co-owner Virat Kohli signs up Roger Federer for IPTL 2

UAE Royals co-owner Virat Kohli signs up Roger Federer for IPTL 2

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

One of the greatest tennis players of all time and current world number two, Roger Federer has joined the UAE Royals franchise in the second season of the Coca-Cola International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) 2015 that will be held from 2nd to 20th December 2015.

Who did you vote for? Why?

Who did you vote for? Why?

Rediff.com20 May 2019

In the crazily complex cauldron that is India, where caste, community, class and cash are just the primary ingredients, no one has yet come up with a fool-proof method to ascertain how voters make up their minds, on which button to press, in the privacy of their 'confessional' booths, notes Krishna Prasad.

Pakistan's Sohail treasures ball with which he dismissed Kohli

Pakistan's Sohail treasures ball with which he dismissed Kohli

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

'I fulfilled the promise that I made to myself -- getting Kohli's wicket!'

'I would be lying if I say I have moved on from CSK'

'I would be lying if I say I have moved on from CSK'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Mahendra Singh Dhoni feels 'different' about captaining a new team in the Indian Premier League for the first time in eight years and says he has not moved on from his days at the now suspended Chennai Super Kings.

NBA D-League tryouts: Will Punjab's Palpreet leave a lasting impression?

NBA D-League tryouts: Will Punjab's Palpreet leave a lasting impression?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Palpreet Singh Brar, standing 6'9 can be an intimidating figure. But sit with him for a chat and his easy-going demeanor and straight-faced humour will have you alter any perceptions harboured of the 21-year-old.

Tennis round-up: Federer battles hard for semi-final spot in Halle

Tennis round-up: Federer battles hard for semi-final spot in Halle

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Cilic marches past Querrey into Queen's semis

'Kishori Amonkar made classical music accessible'

'Kishori Amonkar made classical music accessible'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

'Her ability and confidence to 'do her own thing,' both in her music and in her life -- and the great integrity with which she did it -- was amazing.'

Should Ansari, Singh have attended Aiyar's dinner?

Should Ansari, Singh have attended Aiyar's dinner?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

'While the meeting on December 6th was perfectly legal, was it ethical?' asks Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

How Modi could have avoided Rajan's exit

How Modi could have avoided Rajan's exit

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended Mr Rajan, but it would be debated why he took so long to dub criticisms like those against the RBI governor as improper.

Will the Narada sting operation dent Mamata's popularity?

Will the Narada sting operation dent Mamata's popularity?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Any erosion in the TMC, may benefit the BJP, reports Ishita Ayan Dutt.

SEZs: IT majors wait for Mamata's change of heart

SEZs: IT majors wait for Mamata's change of heart

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

In 2011, the Trinamool manifesto had said, the government would not allow SEZs in West Bengal, to protect multi-crop lands.

What Shah Rukh has in common with Pawan Kalyan

What Shah Rukh has in common with Pawan Kalyan

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Both stars suffer from delusions of grandeur, feels J Jagannath.

'A big country like India needs a top 10-ranked tennis player'

'A big country like India needs a top 10-ranked tennis player'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Former Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic has said India can't forever sit on the laurels of greats like Leander Paes and it must have a top-10 singles player for tennis to thrive in the country.

Godman Ram Rahim held guilty of rape

Godman Ram Rahim held guilty of rape

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

Justice Jagdeep Singh read out the verdict as soon as the special CBI Court began the hearing on the case on Friday.

The Hoo-Haa about Wuhan

The Hoo-Haa about Wuhan

Rediff.com9 May 2018

'2019 is just a year away and Modi can do with some peace and tranquility on the external front.' 'There are risks, of course, but isn't Modi a risk taker?' asks Ambassador B S Prakash.

Back from the brink, Pardew set for happy anniversary at Newcastle

Back from the brink, Pardew set for happy anniversary at Newcastle

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Six weeks ago, with Newcastle United in the Premier League's relegation zone and still looking for a first win of the season, Alan Pardew seemed highly unlikely to reach his fourth anniversary as manager in December.

Gerrard shocked by Suarez's Ballon d'Or omission

Gerrard shocked by Suarez's Ballon d'Or omission

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has criticised what he called FIFA's political decision not to include former team mate Luis Suarez on their shortlist for this year's Ballon d'Or award as the world's best footballer.

NBA looking to win clicks and eye-balls of cricket-obsessed Indians

NBA looking to win clicks and eye-balls of cricket-obsessed Indians

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Now, with an aim to make basketball the second-most followed sport in India, the NBA launched its customized NBA.com in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Review: Poor score for Ab Tak Chhappan 2

Review: Poor score for Ab Tak Chhappan 2

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Ab Tak Chhappan 2 is so terribly obvious in its deviousness, there's not even a smidgen of surprise to expect, says Sukanya Verma.

Why Siddaramaiah and the Congress are sinking in Karnataka

Why Siddaramaiah and the Congress are sinking in Karnataka

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Siddaramaiah seems overwhelmed by problems coming at him from every direction, reports Aditi Phadnis.

Wimbledon PIX: Big Three, Serena in quarters; Barty ousted

Wimbledon PIX: Big Three, Serena in quarters; Barty ousted

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Images from the matches played at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, in Wimbledon, London, on Monday.

'I don't think a strike will sort doctors' problems'

'I don't think a strike will sort doctors' problems'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Former AIIMS director Dr S K Kacker discusses the doctors' agitation in Maharashtra and West Bengal's crackdown on private hospitals with Veenu Sandhu.

'You can build bridges or bombs'

'You can build bridges or bombs'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

'If some Europeans do not allow Muslims to assimilate into European national cultures, some Muslims also refuse to try and adopt and assimilate.'

Modi, Xi ready to take the great leap forward

Modi, Xi ready to take the great leap forward

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

'India stands to gain immensely by forging a developmental partnership with China.' 'While through sustained strategic communication there is scope to steadily expand the commonality of interests between the two countries.' 'This is also a practical way to ensure that differences do not get over-magnified and become disputes,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Of Indira, Of India!

Of Indira, Of India!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

'It is from her that present-day political stalwarts continue to draw lessons on testing the limits of Constitutional democracy, and whose slogans even her party's staunchest opponents imitate even after over 30 years of her death,' says Veenu Sandhu.

When Kishore Kumar was accompanied by an invisible boy!

When Kishore Kumar was accompanied by an invisible boy!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

We present an excerpt from Kishore Kumar: Method In Madness by Derek Bose.

Lorenzo trims gap to Pedrosa with Montmelo win

Lorenzo trims gap to Pedrosa with Montmelo win

Rediff.com16 Jun 2013

Yamaha's Jorge Lorenzo trimmed the gap to championship leader Dani Pedrosa at the top of the MotoGP standings to seven points when he stormed to victory at a sweltering Catalunya Grand Prix on Sunday.

Sidhu will be a liability for the Congress

Sidhu will be a liability for the Congress

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

'It will be a mistake to imagine that Sidhu will be a permanent feature of the Congress' Punjab scene,' says Amulya Ganguli.

Wimbledon PIX: Muguruza, Thiem stunned; Federer, Nadal, Serena through

Wimbledon PIX: Muguruza, Thiem stunned; Federer, Nadal, Serena through

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

A summary of Day 2 at Wimbledon on Tuesday.

'It is a cheap shot to blame the IPL for India's poor show in Tests'

'It is a cheap shot to blame the IPL for India's poor show in Tests'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

English cricketers can "forget" about the shorter format unless they embrace the Indian Premier League, according to the maverick Kevin Pietersen, who says his efforts to get his countrymen to play in the IPL have fallen on "deaf ears".

Transfer deadline day: Chelsea biggest spenders, Leicester splash the cash

Transfer deadline day: Chelsea biggest spenders, Leicester splash the cash

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Chelsea re-signed David Luiz and Premier League champions Leicester City broke their transfer record for striker Islam Slimani as English clubs exceeded the one billion pounds barrier when the curtain fell on transfer deadline day.

Every Indian must salute these patriots

Every Indian must salute these patriots

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

BharatShakti.in Founder Nitin A Gokhale pays homage to Mr E N Rammohan and Colonel M B Ravindranath, two genuine Indian heroes who sadly passed into the ages on Sunday

How Ahmed Patel outwitted Amit Shah

How Ahmed Patel outwitted Amit Shah

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

While Ahmed Patel staved off the challenge to his Rajya Sabha membership, it leaves the scene wide open for the Gujarat assembly election this winter.

Twitterati in awe of Australia's World Cup success

Twitterati in awe of Australia's World Cup success

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

Global cricket fraternity lavished rich praise on the Australian team.

Did Thugs of Hindostan deserve the flak?

Did Thugs of Hindostan deserve the flak?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

'Thugs is smarter than a lot of 'nationalistic' movies,' notes Rohit Sathish Nair.