News for 'Mr Hope'

India's food crisis was foretold, but. . .

India's food crisis was foretold, but. . .

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

The food crisis was obvious in July but the government had unrealistic hopes of a good rabi, says Shreekant Sambrani.

Not my battle: Mallika Dua on #MeToo charges against father Vinod Dua

Not my battle: Mallika Dua on #MeToo charges against father Vinod Dua

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

The onus of the 'battle' was not on her, Mallika said, adding that she would deal with the case in her way and on her time.

''Every businessman fears enforcement agencies'

''Every businessman fears enforcement agencies'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

'Everybody fears them and rightly so. Who in his right senses wouldn't fear these agencies?' 'They can take away everything in seconds with near zero recourse to law.'

Women chopping off soldier's private parts: Azam Khan

Women chopping off soldier's private parts: Azam Khan

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Khan said excesses by security forces had led to 'women in some places chopping off the private parts of Army men'.

BCCI will appeal against ICC decision to fine Jadeja for Anderson spat, says Shukla

BCCI will appeal against ICC decision to fine Jadeja for Anderson spat, says Shukla

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

BCCI confirmed it will appeal to the International Cricket Council against it's decision to penalise Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja for his involvement in an incident with England pacer James Anderson during the first Test in Nottingham.

Reducing Indo-Pak tension key takeaway from G7: US

Reducing Indo-Pak tension key takeaway from G7: US

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Modi, flanked by Trump, on Monday categorically rejected any scope for third party mediation on Kashmir.

Modi@MSG: An Indian-American point of view

Modi@MSG: An Indian-American point of view

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

'The speech shone a spotlight on both the promise and the challenges of the Narendra Modi era,' says Ram Kelkar. 'The single-minded focus which Mr Modi displayed on issues of good governance and empowering the private sector and individual enterprise.'

Ask MF Guru: 'Can I achieve Rs 1 crore target in 10 years?'

Ask MF Guru: 'Can I achieve Rs 1 crore target in 10 years?'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

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

Senate passes fiscal stimulus bill

Senate passes fiscal stimulus bill

Rediff.com11 Feb 2009

The Senate passed its $838bn fiscal stimulus bill by 61 votes to 27 on Tuesday, clearing the way for Congress to thrash out final legislation for President Barack Obama to sign into law.

Which way out for Vijay Mallya?

Which way out for Vijay Mallya?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

RPG Enterprises Chairman Harsh Goenka thinks aloud about what Vijay Mallya could or should do to get out of the current mess.

'He's doing well': UK PM Boris Johnson still in hospital

'He's doing well': UK PM Boris Johnson still in hospital

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Johnson's hospitalisation was described as a "precautionary step" taken on the advice of his doctor

'Anti-nationalism' in the business world

'Anti-nationalism' in the business world

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Global investment is agnostic when it comes to nationalism, says Kanika Datta.

Lalit Modi drags Sonia, Varun Gandhi in escalating row

Lalit Modi drags Sonia, Varun Gandhi in escalating row

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Lalit Modi on Wednesday sought to drag Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and BJP leader Varun Gandhi in the escalating row involving the controversial former IPL chief.

World's most desirable man is an Indian!

World's most desirable man is an Indian!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

'If you ask me what is God, I'd say, God is Mr World.'

Mary Kom makes world c'ships team; Nikhat cries foul

Mary Kom makes world c'ships team; Nikhat cries foul

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Nikhat was hoping to challenge Mary Kom in the 51kg trials.

Navratilova unhappy with ITF silence on Williams slur

Navratilova unhappy with ITF silence on Williams slur

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Multiple Grand Slam winner Martina Navratilova questioned the "silence" of the International Tennis Federation after one of its members described world number one Serena Williams and older sister Venus as "brothers".

'You were one of a kind, Deano'

'You were one of a kind, Deano'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

'Speechless with the tragic news of the passing of my great mate and beloved cricketing man'

Why Selena Gomez cancelled her tour

Why Selena Gomez cancelled her tour

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

The latest Hollywood updates.

Is Ankur Singh the LFW's next hot hunk?

Is Ankur Singh the LFW's next hot hunk?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2009

So far, 20 modelling hopefuls have cleared the LFW auditions. Today we introduce you to another looker.

Why the battle against Section 377 must continue!

Why the battle against Section 377 must continue!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

'No country has moved from bigotry to equality fast, and India, with its leisurely, elephant-like pace for the most non-controversial of things, will only take longer.'

Will Pankhuri be the first Indian to win Miss Grand International?

Will Pankhuri be the first Indian to win Miss Grand International?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Here's what Pankhuri Gidwani was up to in the last few days before the finale.

Nirav Modi can be extradited to India: UK court

Nirav Modi can be extradited to India: UK court

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Wanted diamond merchant Nirav Modi on Thursday lost his fight against being extradited to India as a United Kingdom judge ruled that he can be sent back to face charges of fraud and money laundering in the estimated $2 billion Punjab National Bank scam case.

Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi to appear on Crime Patrol

Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi to appear on Crime Patrol

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

The episode will air on January 26, Republic Day.

The irony of Modi govt's mega start-up show

The irony of Modi govt's mega start-up show

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

If the government seriously keeps out of business, the business world will know about it at a lightning speed; there would be no need for rock show-like events.

Infantino defends use of video replays at Club World Cup

Infantino defends use of video replays at Club World Cup

Rediff.com18 Dec 2016

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the use of the video assistant referee system at the ongoing Club World Cup in Japan after the technology sparked controversy on both instances it was used.

The Star Trek mystique is alive and well

The Star Trek mystique is alive and well

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Star Trek is middle-aged and a bit tired but it's definitely here to stay, feels Shuma Raha.

Bumpy Road for India with Biden

Bumpy Road for India with Biden

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

'Any normal human being, even if he is the American president, will find it hard, at least in the initial stages, to get over the gnawing feeling that Modi is Trump's man.' 'Modi should not be surprised if India and its requirements are treated as of low priority by Joe Biden,' warns B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

'Can't book profits in stock markets. Need help'

'Can't book profits in stock markets. Need help'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

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

Delhi model who wants an MBA degree: Kabir Singh

Delhi model who wants an MBA degree: Kabir Singh

Rediff.com11 Feb 2009

Lakme Fashion Week's autumn/winter instalment next month will see eight new faces from amongst 20 modelling hopefuls who cleared the auditions. Here's another looker.

World Cup-bound gymnasts left stranded

World Cup-bound gymnasts left stranded

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Bhati claimed that SAI Project Manager Rajinder Pathania is not clearing the team because he wants to go for the two events.

Federer faces ID crisis in switch from Nike to Uniqlo

Federer faces ID crisis in switch from Nike to Uniqlo

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

apanese casual wear designer Uniqlo has signed the 36-year-old Swiss as a global brand ambassador in a deal reported to be worth around $30 million a year.

RBI Guv: Choose a professional, not a Sangh Parivar loyalist

RBI Guv: Choose a professional, not a Sangh Parivar loyalist

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

The principal challenge for Rajan's successor is to work with the Bank Board Bureau and the finance ministry to complete these processes of banking reform.

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2020.

'I'm 25; want to invest long-term in MFs'

'I'm 25; want to invest long-term in MFs'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

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

Why Jai is the true hero of Sholay

Why Jai is the true hero of Sholay

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Raja Sen gives us a hint: It was all because he used a coin wisely.

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".

Hima named in World C'ships team as relay runner

Hima named in World C'ships team as relay runner

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

World Athletics Championships to be held in Doha from September 27.

'It's an honour to be with you:' Trump meets Putin for 1st sit-down

'It's an honour to be with you:' Trump meets Putin for 1st sit-down

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

The leaders were accompanied by US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the bilateral meeting.

How Vajpayee dealt with China

How Vajpayee dealt with China

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

'He knew that a regime which believes that power flows from the barrel of the gun can only be handled from a position of comprehensive strength and not from a position of vulnerability and weakness,' says Rup Narayan Das.

'I never like watching my films'

'I never like watching my films'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

'I don't look forward to seeing my films because this only sort of gives me a deep sense of dissatisfaction that I could have done better, and I lose my self-confidence.'