News for 'Nation of Lions'

Had EVMs been there today...: Pakistan President

Had EVMs been there today...: Pakistan President

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

President Alvi recalled the fight for the EVMs waged by the previous PTI-led government, saying that the entire endeavour -- which involved more than 50 meetings at the presidency alone -- was abandoned.

Gujarat Lions set to appoint Zimbabwe's Streak as bowling coach for IPL 9

Gujarat Lions set to appoint Zimbabwe's Streak as bowling coach for IPL 9

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

The former Zimbabwe pacer is currently the bowling coach of Bangladesh but he doesn't have an exclusive contract with the national team and that enables him to take up the IPL job

T20 WC: Archer returns as England's X-factor

T20 WC: Archer returns as England's X-factor

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

'Archer brings excitement and an X-factor to the team'

New kid on the block! Tanvi hopes to emulate P V Sindhu

New kid on the block! Tanvi hopes to emulate P V Sindhu

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Inspired by the peerless P V Sindhu and aspiring to be Indian badminton's aggressive new kid on the block. Tanvi Sharma is nothing like an average 15-year-old.

India's MCap-To-GDP Ratio Hits 15 Year High

India's MCap-To-GDP Ratio Hits 15 Year High

Rediff.com23 May 2024

According to data from BSE, the 4,357 companies available for trade had a combined mcap of around Rs 416 trillion on Tuesday against India's GDP at current prices of Rs 296.6 trillion in FY24.

Euro: Rice confident of England riding the momentum

Euro: Rice confident of England riding the momentum

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

England's attacking line has spluttered at Euro 2024, with Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden showing only flashes of their club form and their usual penetrating runs into the box have been lacking.

Cricket was my backup to academics: Burger

Cricket was my backup to academics: Burger

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

'I'd always played cricket in the backyard with friends and parents, but wouldn't say I ever had the desire to be a professional.'

ED raids shouldn't cause change in people's behaviour: RSS chief

ED raids shouldn't cause change in people's behaviour: RSS chief

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

He was speaking at the 101st anniversary event of Lokmanya Seva Sangh, a Mumbai-based organisation set up to build a 'socially vigilant, disciplined, cultured and progressive society'.

IAF to unveil its new ensign after 72 years on Sunday

IAF to unveil its new ensign after 72 years on Sunday

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

The Indian Air Force's move comes over a year after the Navy made changes in its ensign shedding its colonial past.

'We Are Voting For The Next Chief Minister'

'We Are Voting For The Next Chief Minister'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

A land-owning class, the Jats are a powerful community and account for 28 per cent of Haryana's population. The time, they believe, has now come for them to take revenge.

31 ministers join Nitish govt, RJD gets lion's share

31 ministers join Nitish govt, RJD gets lion's share

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

The new cabinet, predictably, has a sizeable number of Yadavs and Muslims, though members of other sections of the society also find a place.

Will army help Nawaz Sharif as Pak heads for hung parliament?

Will army help Nawaz Sharif as Pak heads for hung parliament?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

Springing a surprise, independents backed by jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party won the lion's share of 101 seats in the National Assembly in Thursday's election.

The killing of Cecil, the beloved lion, has outraged the world

The killing of Cecil, the beloved lion, has outraged the world

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

An American dentist is identified to be the hunter of Zimbabwe's most famous lion, and he's now receiving death threats on the Internet

Opposition puts up united front at INDIA's Delhi show of strength

Opposition puts up united front at INDIA's Delhi show of strength

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The Congress said the rally by the INDIA will send a "strong message" to the Lok Kalyan Marg, where the prime minister's residence is located, that the BJP-led government's "time is up".

What makes Rajat Patidar special as compared to other domestic contemporaries?

What makes Rajat Patidar special as compared to other domestic contemporaries?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

There is very little chance that Rajat Patidar will make it to the playing eleven during India's opening Test against England unless the hosts decide on going a bowler short.

Why Test cricket's survival depends on India

Why Test cricket's survival depends on India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

'To date, they've been fantastic in how they've continued to play all three formats of the game. Their commitment to Test cricket... I don't think it has ever been as strong as it is now'

Maharashtra emerges @MakeInIndia's LION!

Maharashtra emerges @MakeInIndia's LION!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

More than 50 per cent of the value of all MOUs signed at the Make In India Week in the last five days has made Maharashtra emerge numero uno in the committed investment stakes!

Can You Recognise These Actors?

Can You Recognise These Actors?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

We take a look at 10 recent awe-inspiring prosthetic aesthetics that actors have rocked for their respective roles in films.

Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari unveils new ensign of IAF after 7 decades

Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari unveils new ensign of IAF after 7 decades

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

The IAF Chief released the new ensign at the 91st IAF Day celebrations in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj.

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.

'India Has Become More Aggressive With China'

'India Has Become More Aggressive With China'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

'China will do everything to hamper our ability to be a competitor.' 'China wants every country in the region to be subservient and we are the biggest stumbling block.'

ALL You Need To Know About Euro 2024

ALL You Need To Know About Euro 2024

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Germany expects 2.7 million people to attend matches in stadiums across the country and some 12 million in its fan zones for outdoor viewing, including on a long stretch of turf laid out in front of Berlin's Brandenburg Gate.

Sunita Kejriwal set to replace husband as Delhi CM?

Sunita Kejriwal set to replace husband as Delhi CM?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

With Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal having been sent to judicial custody till April 15 by a city court in connection with the excise policy case, buzz over his replacement intensified even as his party leaders asserted that he will continue to head the government no matter how long he stays in jail.

Central Vista project, including new Parliament saw many court cases

Central Vista project, including new Parliament saw many court cases

Rediff.com28 May 2023

The project was announced in September 2019 and Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the new Parliament building on December 10, 2020.

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

On the 25th anniversary of the battle that made his war cry 'Dil Maange More' part of national lore, we republish that feature to salute Captain Batra's ultimate sacrifice for the nation.

Rakul, Hina, Rupali Bring Home The Gold

Rakul, Hina, Rupali Bring Home The Gold

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Film and telly folk attended the 29th Lions Gold Awards, which honoured extraordinary achievements in film, television, OTT, music and social welfare commitment.

Social media abuzz with support and praise for Morocco

Social media abuzz with support and praise for Morocco

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

Retired Ivorian player and Chelsea legend Didier Drogba: "They did it!!!! Well done Morocco for this feat. Long live Africa."

Modi Bluster Missing From Budget

Modi Bluster Missing From Budget

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

With the reality of coalition politics staring the BJP in its face, this was inevitable, points out Ramesh Menon.

Govt doesn't see emblem atop new Parl as different from the original one

Govt doesn't see emblem atop new Parl as different from the original one

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Opposition leaders and activists have accused the government of distorting the national emblem by replacing the 'graceful and regally confident' Ashokan lions with those having menacing and aggressive posture, and sought immediate change.

Saurabh Kumar: Net bowler for India against England in 2021, squad member in 2024

Saurabh Kumar: Net bowler for India against England in 2021, squad member in 2024

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

The life of Saurabh Kumar, veteran of a decade in domestic cricket, took a sharp turn on Monday when he made the Indian squad for the second Test against England starting in Visakhapatnam on February 2.

Make in India: A sleeping lion

Make in India: A sleeping lion

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Make in India right now is just a slogan. The policy content is missing or not clearly articulated. The lion with cogs and wheels must now show some majestic movement forward, says Rahul Khullar.

Electoral bonds worth Rs 16,000 cr sold so far. Who got how much

Electoral bonds worth Rs 16,000 cr sold so far. Who got how much

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

All political parties put together received more than Rs 12,000 crore till last fiscal since the introduction of the now-annulled electoral bond scheme in 2018, of which the ruling BJP got nearly 55 per cent or Rs 6,565 crore, according to the data available with Election Commission and Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).

K L Rahul ruled out of third Test; Sarfaraz set for debut

K L Rahul ruled out of third Test; Sarfaraz set for debut

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

K L Rahul has ruled out of the third Test against England, starting in Rajkot on Thursday, after failing to recover fully from his injury.

WhatsApp Pay gets nod, eyes lion's share of market

WhatsApp Pay gets nod, eyes lion's share of market

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Facebook-owned messaging service WhatsApp has secured regulatory approval for launching its digital payment platform -- WhatApp Pay -- in a phased manner, close to two years after the US-based company's pilot run.

Ruling MNF holds edge in Mizoram, but rise of new party is a challenge

Ruling MNF holds edge in Mizoram, but rise of new party is a challenge

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The ruling Mizo National Front led by Zoramthanga is looking for a second straight term in the 2023 assembly polls.

It's mixed emotions, says Woakes after being left out for India series

It's mixed emotions, says Woakes after being left out for India series

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

England's Chris Woakes stated that he is "at ease" with the Three Lions' decision to leave him out of the Test team for a series against India, calling it a "fair decision."

Why Are These Kids Hugging Trees?

Why Are These Kids Hugging Trees?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

School children celebrated Aravalli Day on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 near the Aravalli hills in Gurugram to show solidarity with the clean air and water security of the Aravalli ecosystem.

'The Kuno project is doomed to fail'

'The Kuno project is doomed to fail'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

'The space required for wild cheetah populations to thrive was grossly under-estimated.' 'Cheetahs, because of their social system and ecologically fragile nature, live at only 1 cheetah per 100 sq kms even in the best habitats of Africa.'

Pressuring developing nations for climate action is 'not justice': Modi at G20

Pressuring developing nations for climate action is 'not justice': Modi at G20

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

India cannot ignore the neglect of climate finance by the developed nations, Modi asserted at G20 session

Israel Prez reveals shocking Hamas's 'torture manual'

Israel Prez reveals shocking Hamas's 'torture manual'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

The eight-page guide instructs the kidnappers to utilise captives as human shields if attacked, regardless of their religion, race, or gender. The hostages should be "killed when necessary," especially if there is any sign of revolt among them, it said, while instructed terrorists to document their actions live.