News for 'Mr Hope'

'India is changing. I am part of that change'

'India is changing. I am part of that change'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

'One has to move with the times to stay relevant.'

Representing 1.5 bn, Modi has an advantage on FB: Trump

Representing 1.5 bn, Modi has an advantage on FB: Trump

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

As per official estimates, India's population currently is 1.3 billion people. Facebook pages on Thursday reflected that Modi is followed by 44 million people, while the account of Trump by 27 million. The US population is estimated to be 325 million.

'Amitabh Bachchan is not intimidating'

'Amitabh Bachchan is not intimidating'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

'He listens to you and he will do exactly what you tell him to do.'

Is any change in my portfolio required?

Is any change in my portfolio required?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries

Legendary coach Santoso to work with Sindhu, Saina and Srikanth ahead of Olympics

Legendary coach Santoso to work with Sindhu, Saina and Srikanth ahead of Olympics

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Indonesian coach Agus Dwi Santoso has been roped in to guide the singles players -- both men and women -- ahead of Tokyo Olympics. Badminton Association of India (BAI) secretary, Ajay Singhania said the visa process has started and Santoso is likely to join the Indian team in the mid of next month.

'My Muslim-ness did not matter, my professional competence did'

'My Muslim-ness did not matter, my professional competence did'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

At an online book release event, former vice president Hamid Ansari lays to rest the controversies surrounding his tenure.

Would you like Sridevi's portrait in Lamhe?

Would you like Sridevi's portrait in Lamhe?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

Or would you prefer the lovely turquoise blue chiffon sari that Sridevi wore in Mr India?

BJP leader: 'Netaji would support anti-CAA protests'

BJP leader: 'Netaji would support anti-CAA protests'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

'We are not a dictatorship. If the people do not desire some law, it is impossible for any government to implement it,' says BJP leader Chandra Kumar Bose.

Facebook India policy head quits days after Parliament panel questioning

Facebook India policy head quits days after Parliament panel questioning

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Das faced allegations of opposing enforcement of hate-speech rules against Bharatiya Janata Party and other right-wing leaders. She was also accused of posting messages in support of the BJP for several years on a Facebook group of the company's employees.

How Parrikar Broke the Rafale Logjam

How Parrikar Broke the Rafale Logjam

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

'It was Parrikar's sharp insights into finance and international systems that stood out when India --at his suggestion -- decided to procure the Rafale combat jets from France.'

Sports Shorts: Semenya says 'no threat' to women's sport

Sports Shorts: Semenya says 'no threat' to women's sport

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Aseem Chhabra introduces us to the best of Berlinale.

What Obama and Trump read, and what that tells us

What Obama and Trump read, and what that tells us

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

That US is losing one of its best-read presidents, and will gain one of the least likely to have ever read a book. Does that matter? Mihir S Sharma explains why it should.

Stocks You Must AVOID or EXIT

Stocks You Must AVOID or EXIT

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

'Hum aapke saath mein hai'

'Hum aapke saath mein hai'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'I want to show that we are also part of this society and want to participate just as much, whether it is for security or whatever community work there.'

An economic project Modi must adopt for a new India

An economic project Modi must adopt for a new India

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Narendra Modi is no reformist, but here's how he could yet change the path India's economy.

India, US a vital check on China's ambitions: WSJ

India, US a vital check on China's ambitions: WSJ

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Describing it as a "spectacle in Houston", the Wall Street Journal said Trump is hoping to pick up a larger share of this growing voters bloc in 2020 than he did in 2016. Trump understands the benefit of associating with Indian Americans, whose contributions are crucial to the prosperity of both nations in the 21st century, it added.

COVID-19: Bhumi, Vicky test positive

COVID-19: Bhumi, Vicky test positive

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

The duo were reportedly shooting together for film-maker Shashank Khaitan's Dharma Productions film Mr Lele.

'Modi is a publicity minister not prime minister'

'Modi is a publicity minister not prime minister'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

Accusing the prime minister of pushing a particular narrative in the media through the PMO, Congress president Rahul Gandhi said "Modi will not be able to deflect from real issues".

'They thought I was stark raving mad'

'They thought I was stark raving mad'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

'I was about 27 at that point in time, and I knew that if I didn't take this leap then, I wouldn't take the leap ever.'

Jaitley's gift: A 'Rs 200 crore statue' Budget!

Jaitley's gift: A 'Rs 200 crore statue' Budget!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

That "Rollback Budget" ushered in an era of rollback.

Football Focus: 'Hungry lion' Ibrahimovic set to return; Lampard hails Chelsea

Football Focus: 'Hungry lion' Ibrahimovic set to return; Lampard hails Chelsea

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

The 'manufacturing nationalism' of Modi and Trump

The 'manufacturing nationalism' of Modi and Trump

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

Both have made factory jobs the centre of their economic agendas. Kanika Datta explains the practical limits to their ambitions.

Problem resolved! Saina Nehwal's father gets access into Games village

Problem resolved! Saina Nehwal's father gets access into Games village

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Saina Nehwal can heave a sigh of relief after her father Harvir Singh's accreditation issue was resolved

'I am sad he won't play for India but I am glad he will continue for CSK'

'I am sad he won't play for India but I am glad he will continue for CSK'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Two-time World Cup-winning former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni had nothing left to achieve and his international retirement is "close of an era", said former BCCI president Narayanswami Srinivasan.

McClenaghan reprimanded for dissent

McClenaghan reprimanded for dissent

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Mumbai Indians pacer Mitchell McClenaghan has been reprimanded for showing dissent to the umpire.

The Rahul Dravid of Indian politics

The Rahul Dravid of Indian politics

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

'On a new kidney, her immune system still getting used to it, she took on the Pakistanis at the UN, held meetings with her counterparts from across the world, and presented a picture of incredible poise and dignity,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

SAI committee meets Sports Minister regarding Walsh's proposal

SAI committee meets Sports Minister regarding Walsh's proposal

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

The six-member committee, constituted by Sports Authority of India (SAI) to study the proposals of Indian hockey coach Terry Walsh, met the Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday.

Why Modi deserves praise for this Budget

Why Modi deserves praise for this Budget

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

'If anything, he is a fiscal hawk.' 'He has avoided fiscal profligacy completely for the past four years.' 'The fiscal deficits since 2014 are clear proof of this.' 'The point is not that it is not 3 per cent yet; it is that it is not 6, 7 or 8 per cent, which it could easily have been.' 'For this he needs to be congratulated.' 'He has recognised it no longer pays to spend other people's money to win elections,' points out T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

First gentleman, First dude? What will Bill be called if Hillary wins?

First gentleman, First dude? What will Bill be called if Hillary wins?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

First Gentleman may be the odds on favourite, but Bill at a campaign stop in North Carolina said he might like to be called "First Volunteer."

The WORST FILMS of 2021

The WORST FILMS of 2021

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Every year, with the good, there are bad movies too.

The General marching into Battleground Bengal

The General marching into Battleground Bengal

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

After spending 40 years in the Indian Army, Lieutenant General Subrata Saha marches into the electoral battlefield as the BJP candidate from Rashbehari.

Like him or not, Modi is a risk-taker

Like him or not, Modi is a risk-taker

Rediff.com21 May 2019

'If Mr Modi continues growing as a Hindu Hriday Samrat, better that it is done by restoring ancient temples than demolishing medieval mosques,' says Shekhar Gupta.

'Predators need to be named and shamed'

'Predators need to be named and shamed'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

'Bullying is not going to scare me.' 'Nana Patekar has no powerful friends. It is just a perception created by his friends.' 'I have really powerful voices like Maneka Gandhi supporting me.'

'Gopichand didn't take interest in Sindhu's training'

'Gopichand didn't take interest in Sindhu's training'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

I don't want to respond to what her father has to say, if Sindhu says something, I will respond, Gopichand retorts to PV Sindhu's father's allegations of unsatisfactory training.

Why was Trump in a hurry to please Imran?

Why was Trump in a hurry to please Imran?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

'Trump's new discovery is that Pakistan and its army are virtually god's gift to mankind.' 'They are required to facilitate a relatively orderly American exit from Afghanistan,' points out Ambassador G Parthasarathy, who served as India's high commissioner to Pakistan.

Has the Taliban Really Changed?

Has the Taliban Really Changed?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

'The really striking thing is that the Taliban has suo moto presented to us certain firm benchmarks against which it expects us to hold to account the Taliban rulers's actions in the period ahead' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Trump focused on feeding his ego, didn't take COVID seriously: Obama

Trump focused on feeding his ego, didn't take COVID seriously: Obama

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

Obama, who was the 44th US president, blasted Trump for his policies and rhetoric.

Buffett's wit, humility, charm never fail to impress shareholders

Buffett's wit, humility, charm never fail to impress shareholders

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Berkshire Hathaway annual meetings are most awaited.

Will Gayatri get married?

Will Gayatri get married?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Simran Dhir's very readable debut novel Best Intentions portrays the colours as well as the privilege and politics of Delhi life.