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Watch out Mr Modi! Danger confronts India

Watch out Mr Modi! Danger confronts India

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

'Three security challenges could emerge shortly. The possibility (almost bordering on certainty) is as certain as the fact that night follows day: A terrorist attack by a Pakistan-based group. Chinese intrusion on the border.Communal tension/riots.' Colonel Anil A Athale (retd) explains what the Modi Sarkar needs to be prepared for.

When will you speak on GM crops, Mr Modi?

When will you speak on GM crops, Mr Modi?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

The future of the GM tech in India is still uncertain.

When Indian skippers and selectors crossed swords...

When Indian skippers and selectors crossed swords...

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

The breakdown in communication between national selectors, led by chairman Chetan Sharma, and the team management comprising skipper Virat Kohli over Bengal opener Abhimanyu Easwaran's contentious selection, is not the first such instance in Indian cricket.

It's BCCI vs Manohar once again

It's BCCI vs Manohar once again

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

BCCI feels that the ICC's 'delaying tactic' could severely hurt IPL preparations.

Manohar's contribution to Indian cricket invaluable: BCCI

Manohar's contribution to Indian cricket invaluable: BCCI

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

The 59-year-old, former BCCI president, mailed his resignation letter to ICC CEO Dave Richardson without clarifying the exact reason for this sudden move to end what was to be a two-year-tenure.

US apologises for Kabul drone strike that killed 7 kids

US apologises for Kabul drone strike that killed 7 kids

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

The strike by a Hellfire missile in Kabul on August 29, which was launched in an effort to kill ISIS-K planners, instead killed 10 civilians, he said.

Why Modi-Shah failed to convince the farmers

Why Modi-Shah failed to convince the farmers

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

In politics, if your objective is only winning elections, just Chanakya neeti might do. For governance you need both, Chanakya neeti and Ram Rajya. You can neither beat up the farmers into submission, nor dismiss them as 'Khalistanis', asserts Shekhar Gupta.

BCCI appoints Hemang Amin as IPL COO

BCCI appoints Hemang Amin as IPL COO

Rediff.com22 Jul 2017

Amin, who has been with the BCCI for the last 7 years, was most recently Assistant General Manager (Finance, Commercial and Events) at the BCCI and was recognised for successfully handling the management and operations of the VIVO IPL.

Media pan Cricket Australia's motives after Paine quits

Media pan Cricket Australia's motives after Paine quits

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

Paine stood down after Melbourne's Herald Sun newspaper published alleged text message exchanges between him and an ex-Cricket Tasmania employee, claiming the co-worker had complained that he had sent an unsolicited picture of his genitals.

Ahead of IPO, LIC's Q3 net profit zooms on surplus model change

Ahead of IPO, LIC's Q3 net profit zooms on surplus model change

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

Under the new model, the surplus distribution in the participating policyholders' fund has been modified to 90:10 in a phased manner, wherein 90 per cent will go to policyholders and 10 per cent to shareholders. Further, 100 per cent of the surplus generated out of the non-participating business will be available for distribution to all shareholders.

'It is wrong to blame Dr Pandole for the accident'

'It is wrong to blame Dr Pandole for the accident'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

'That she drove 20 km in 9 minutes is rubbish.'

NC cries foul as Omar Abdullah is questioned by ED in J&K Bank case

NC cries foul as Omar Abdullah is questioned by ED in J&K Bank case

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

The Enforcement Directorate questioned former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah for five hours on Thursday in connection with a case related to the purchase of a building by the J&K Bank about 12 years ago when he was in office, officials said in New Delhi.

Facebook investors want CEO Mark Zuckerberg to resign: Report

Facebook investors want CEO Mark Zuckerberg to resign: Report

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

The New York Times recently published a report revealing that Facebook at times smeared critics as anti-Semitic or tried to link activists to billionaire investor George Soros, and tried to shift public anger away toward rival tech firms.

Mr Modi, why this change of heart about Pakistan?

Mr Modi, why this change of heart about Pakistan?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

'There is nothing that Pakistan has done which deserves a resumption of dialogue. The assurances made in Ufa contain no commitment except a whole range of talks, which could take place without the paraphernalia associated with a joint statement of prime ministers.'

How the govt bend rules to appoint Ramadorai as PSU chief

How the govt bend rules to appoint Ramadorai as PSU chief

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

The senior Tata Group executive's appointment as NSDC chairman raises the vital question of conflict of interest

'Vajpayee brought BJP to the pole position of Indian politics'

'Vajpayee brought BJP to the pole position of Indian politics'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

'When economic policies were attacked by people on his own side, he went ahead despite all the criticisms in the coalition, within the party and the Sangh Parivar.'

Hamara Bajaj Kindled Pride in Being Indian

Hamara Bajaj Kindled Pride in Being Indian

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

In 1989 when Bajaj came out with their legendary and elegant Hamara Bajaj campaign, that looked more at apna India, rather than the scooter, and at all hues of scootered Indians, it drew millions of eyeballs and was brilliantly successful.

Rajeev Shukla, Arun Jaitley, Rajat Sharma join HIL

Rajeev Shukla, Arun Jaitley, Rajat Sharma join HIL

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla, senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley and renowned media personality Rajat Sharma have been named as board members of the high-profile Hockey India League (HIL), which will be held across the country early next year.

Prithvi set to return for Mumbai after serving doping ban

Prithvi set to return for Mumbai after serving doping ban

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Opening batsman Prithvi Shaw is likely to return to Mumbai's squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy after serving his eight-month suspension for a doping violation.

India-US Roller Coaster Reaches New High

India-US Roller Coaster Reaches New High

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'Many said his visit was very risky. But mercifully, Air Force One has taken off from Delhi without Mr Trump stepping on anybody's toes,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

'A tribal President will be a great showpiece internationally'

'A tribal President will be a great showpiece internationally'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

'But will there be matching action as far as tribals are concerned on the ground?'

Will Jaitley present his 6th full Budget next year?

Will Jaitley present his 6th full Budget next year?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

A K Bhattacharya lists three reasons why Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will most likely present a full Budget on February 1, 2019.

China digging in for long haul in Ladakh

China digging in for long haul in Ladakh

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

The Chinese authorities have been rapidly building defence infrastructure along the Line of Actual Control, indicating that they are preparing for a long period of tension with India, points out Jayadeva Ranade, the former senior RA&W officer and China expert.

Former Zimbabwe captain Streak gets 8-year ban for corruption

Former Zimbabwe captain Streak gets 8-year ban for corruption

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Streak gave inside info to suspected bookie during IPL coaching stint.

BCCI sexual harassment controversy takes new turn

BCCI sexual harassment controversy takes new turn

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

'What authority does Vinod Rai have to take such a decision and overrule Diana Edulji?' 'The big shock was that the female employee who accused Rahul Johri was not even called to depose before the probe panel.'

Playing Moneyball With The IPL?

Playing Moneyball With The IPL?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

'Did the Moneyball philosophy get redefined in the domain of the cash-rich IPL, which has become an integral part of the cricketing ecosystem?' asks Atanu Biswas.

IndiGo's boardroom battle lands in US courts

IndiGo's boardroom battle lands in US courts

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

The genesis of the arbitration lies in a bitter public battle that began in July when Rakesh Gangwal wrote to capital market regulator Sebi alleging lack of corporate governance in the company. He alleged that Rahul Bhatia, who holds controlling power of the company, had used it to execute questionable related-party transactions.

Facebook faces heat of Oppn parties over hate content

Facebook faces heat of Oppn parties over hate content

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The Congress claimed that Facebook has different rules for different countries and "that is not acceptable".

Mr PM, how does heritage tag for Delhi hit development: Experts

Mr PM, how does heritage tag for Delhi hit development: Experts

Rediff.com24 May 2015

Earning the coveted UNESCO tag would not only have ramped up revenues through enhanced tourism but also helped in keeping monuments and heritage buildings in Delhi free of encroachment, say experts.

Amazon knocks on Sebi doors again over Future-RIL deal

Amazon knocks on Sebi doors again over Future-RIL deal

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

E-commerce major Amazon has written to Sebi yet again, apprising the market regulator of the formation of the arbitration tribunal at SIAC while urging it to suspend the review of the Rs 24,713 crore Future-RIL deal. It has also filed an appeal with the division bench of the Delhi high court against the December 21 order of the single member bench, according to sources.

WATCH! Shashi Tharoor: 'Modi is a great salesman'

WATCH! Shashi Tharoor: 'Modi is a great salesman'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

'People have realised they bought into the prime minister's package and it is empty.'

IIM-A director Ashish Nanda steps down citing personal reasons

IIM-A director Ashish Nanda steps down citing personal reasons

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

An alumnus of IIM-A from the 1983 batch, Nanda was a Robert Braucher Professor of Practice at Harvard Law School and later a Harvard Business School faculty member, before he took charge on September 2, 2013.

What really is the problem at Infosys?

What really is the problem at Infosys?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

'The problem is not the performance under Vishal Sikka, but the quality of Infy's board of directors, argues Debashis Basu.

Sachin Tendulkar invests $2 mn in JetSynthesys

Sachin Tendulkar invests $2 mn in JetSynthesys

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Sachin Tendulkar has recently made an equity investment of $2 million in digital entertainment and technology company JetSynthesys. The investment further strengthens Tendulkar's relationship with JetSynthesys, as the two already have an existing joint venture for a digital destination for all things cricket, called 100MB, and immersive cricket games Sachin Saga Cricket Champions and Sachin Saga VR. With this investment, Tendulkar joins the bandwagon of existing shareholders of JetSynthesys, who include Adar Poonawalla, Kris Gopalakrishnan, and the multi-billion-dollar family offices of the promoters of Thermax, Triveni Group, Yohan Poonawalla Group and DSP Group.

Conman Chandrasekhar approached B-town actors, met models in Tihar: ED

Conman Chandrasekhar approached B-town actors, met models in Tihar: ED

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Pinky Irani alias Angel, 53, was arrested in this case by the agency in December last year. She was recently granted bail by a Delhi court.

Why Diana Edulji wants CEO Johri to quit BCCI

Why Diana Edulji wants CEO Johri to quit BCCI

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Committee of Administrators (CoA) member Diana Edulji's views did not change even after Board of Control for Cricket in India CEO Rahul Johri was exonerated of sexual harassment charges on Wednesday.

BBC apologises for cover up in 1995 Diana interview scoop

BBC apologises for cover up in 1995 Diana interview scoop

Rediff.com20 May 2021

The BBC on Thursday issued an apology as an inquiry concluded that the media corporation had covered up the tactics used by journalist Martin Bashir to secure his famous 1995 interview scoop with Princess Diana, in which the late Princess of Wales opened up about her troubled marriage to Prince Charles.

Chautala hits back at Goel, says he has failed as Sports Minister

Chautala hits back at Goel, says he has failed as Sports Minister

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Tainted former IOA President Abhay Singh Chautala lashed out at Vijay Goel for criticising his appointment as Life President of the national Olympic body, saying the Sports Minister should first focus on his job as he has failed to fulfil his responsibilities.

High Onion Prices? Modi must do nothing!

High Onion Prices? Modi must do nothing!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

'Let the high price of onions clear the market, matching supply with demand.' 'Let onion growers keep exporting -- we are the world's largest onion exporter, export 10% of our production,' advises Naushad Forbes.

Hamilton condemns Ecclestone's 'ignorant' racism comments

Hamilton condemns Ecclestone's 'ignorant' racism comments

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

'It makes complete sense to me now that nothing was said or done to make our sport more diverse or to address the racial abuse I received throughout my career'