News for 'Nation of Lions'

Foreign Secretary may improve India-China ties

Foreign Secretary may improve India-China ties

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

'Vijay Gokhale's appointment as foreign secretary can be regarded as a certain 'adjustment' that could make a difference to the poor climate of India-China relations,' says Ambassdor M K Bhadrakumar.

WC preview: Finally, England and Croatia have chance to banish semi blues

WC preview: Finally, England and Croatia have chance to banish semi blues

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

England's last appearance at this stage was in 1990 when they lost in a penalty shootout to West Germany in Turin while eight years later, in their first World Cup as an independent nation, Croatia lost to hosts and eventual winners France.

England call up teenager Hameed, Batty for Bangladesh tour

England call up teenager Hameed, Batty for Bangladesh tour

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Teenaged opening batsman Haseeb Hameed was one of the three uncapped players named on Friday for England's forthcoming tour to Bangladesh.

One of life's less remarked upon blessings...

One of life's less remarked upon blessings...

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

... 'is long lives are generally the norm today,' says Rahul Jacob.

Pant to train at NCA's turning pitches to improve his keeping

Pant to train at NCA's turning pitches to improve his keeping

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Pant is likely to do simulation training in Bengaluru by keeping on tracks that offer turn, in order to get ready for the decks that will be on offer in Rajkot and Hyderabad.

Abbasi named interim Pak PM till Sharif's brother becomes MP

Abbasi named interim Pak PM till Sharif's brother becomes MP

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

Abbasi will run the government until Sharif's brother Shehbaz is elected as member of parliament

And the winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the year is...

And the winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the year is...

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year, developed and produced by the Natural History Museum, London, announced its winners for 2016 and we guarantee you that these images will blow your mind.

Max India's Analjit Singh bets on wine industry in S Africa

Max India's Analjit Singh bets on wine industry in S Africa

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

The total investment in the three farms of Leeu Estates is said to be $35 million.

Among durables, households spend highest on vehicles

Among durables, households spend highest on vehicles

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

The survey covered 47,535 households in rural areas and 36,065 households in urban areas.

Never, ever threaten US again: Trump to Iran

Never, ever threaten US again: Trump to Iran

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

In a late-night tweet in capital letters, he said Iran must 'never, ever threaten the United States again'.

Astounding images from the 2019 Sony World Photography Awards

Astounding images from the 2019 Sony World Photography Awards

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Talented photographers from across the world have been named as winners of diverse open categories at the Sony World Photography Awards -- and the champions were judged on just a single image. Faced with hundreds of thousands of entries, the judges have chosen a winner for each of ten categories that include architecture, culture and landscape. Also announced were the winners of the National Awards. Chosen from the same pool of images as the open competition, the National Award recognises the best entrant from each of 62 countries.

The Rs 35,000-cr business of making India GST-ready

The Rs 35,000-cr business of making India GST-ready

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Some of the players in the GST race are Payworld, Dell, Tally Solutions

Cameroon's suspension ends; may play WC qualifiers

Cameroon's suspension ends; may play WC qualifiers

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

FIFA lifted Cameroon's indefinite suspension from international football on Monday, clearing the way for the team to finish their World Cup qualifiers.

Southgate forced England to face up to Iceland debacle

Southgate forced England to face up to Iceland debacle

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

The result against the tiny Scandinavian country, who had clearly been hugely undervalued, was a humiliation for a proud football nation that appeared to have badly lost its way.

The security implications of Al Qaeda's call to Indian Muslims

The security implications of Al Qaeda's call to Indian Muslims

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

If viewed as a part of the Al Qaeda's radicalisation effort to produce jihadists out of discontented Muslim youth in India, the call could well have a much larger dimension, both in the near as well as long term, directly impacting on national security, says Bibhu Prasad Routray.

Dhoni's inconsistent Pune favourites against slow starters Punjab

Dhoni's inconsistent Pune favourites against slow starters Punjab

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Getting his team composition right will be Mahendra Singh Dhoni's primary aim as Rising Pune Supergiants meet an out-of-sorts Kings XI Punjab in an Indian Premier League cricket tournament encounter, in Mohali on Sunday.

Don't go, Leo, plead Argentina fans

"Don't go, Leo," plead Argentina fans

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Argentines begged Lionel Messi not to abandon the national team before the 2018 World Cup after he tearfully announced his retirement in frustration at another last-gasp international defeat. As Chileans danced in the streets and honked their horns to hail their team's victory by penalties in the Copa American Centenario, the rainy streets of Buenos Aires were deserted.

MNC pharma cos may be afflicted by pneumonia virus

MNC pharma cos may be afflicted by pneumonia virus

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Aurobindo Pharma, Cadila Healthcare and Serum Institute are readying their vaccine candidates.

How Hungary denied Iceland historic win

How Hungary denied Iceland historic win

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Having been in soccer's doldrums for nearly half a century, Hungary are a whisker away from reaching the Euro 2016 knockout stages after a patient and almost forgotten approach bore fruit in a 1-1 draw against Iceland.

Why Village Rockstars needs Aamir Khan

Why Village Rockstars needs Aamir Khan

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

Politics, favouritism and poor taste in cinema have contributed to embarrassing choices for the Oscar race in the past. This little gem from India needs the love, emotional and financial support from the government as well as the Indian film industry, argues Aseem Chhabra.

I became a real player at Chennai Super Kings: Raina

I became a real player at Chennai Super Kings: Raina

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Out-of-favour India all-rounder Suresh Raina knows his worth in the Indian Premier League and credited Chennai Super Kings for transforming him into a 'real cricketer'.

Mumbai@500: Maximum City's romance with cricket

Mumbai@500: Maximum City's romance with cricket

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

The 41-time Ranji Trophy winners will be playing their 500th encounter in the National championship against Baroda at the Wankhede Stadium to become first among the equals.

Finally, some good news for small car buyers!

Finally, some good news for small car buyers!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The models from Hyundai and Maruti, which might go on sale in October 2018 and February 2019, respectively, are set to revive a segment that had lost sheen to the compact SUV segment, lately

'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.'

Media asked to leave Mandela hospital Park Street entrance

Media asked to leave Mandela hospital Park Street entrance

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

A day after Nelson Mandela's daughter lashed out at the "crass" media frenzy around her ailing father, the South African police on Friday asked journalists to leave the road outside the entrance to the Pretoria hospital, where the global peace icon remains on life support.

WC Preview: Cruel group has Morocco, Iran grasping at straws

WC Preview: Cruel group has Morocco, Iran grasping at straws

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Morocco and Iran's hopes of making a mark at the World Cup before a ball has been kicked, and they head into their opening match in St Petersburg on Friday knowing defeat could likely mean an early exit.

10 wildlife photos that'll amaze you

10 wildlife photos that'll amaze you

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

One of India's foremost wildlife photographers Rathika Ramasamy shares her most favourite photographs that'll make you go 'wow'.

Democracy reaches out to lone voters in far flung corners of Gujarat

Democracy reaches out to lone voters in far flung corners of Gujarat

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

There are constituencies in the remote, far-flung corners of certain parts of Gujarat with only a handful of registered voters. Why, there is just one voter, who lives amid the lions and leopards in the Gir forest. But the Election Commission of India ensures that every eligible citizen gets to participate in the country's five-yearly democratic rite.

Injury forces Ashes-bound Harris to announce retirement

Injury forces Ashes-bound Harris to announce retirement

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

The 35-year-old Queenslander withdrew from Australia's ongoing warm-up match against Essex and quit the sport less than a week before the first Ashes Test against England starts at Cardiff next Wednesday.

U-17 WC Digest: Kohli wishes India players

U-17 WC Digest: Kohli wishes India players

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

The All India Football Federation believes that the FIFA U-17 World Cup, beginning October 6, can be a catalyst for the sport.

'Modi failed to fulfill promises made in Lok Sabha polls'

'Modi failed to fulfill promises made in Lok Sabha polls'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

The Congress leader said though Modi had been in power for over a year now, prices of essentials have gone up instead of coming down.

Welcome to the home of strange! 10 odd photos from across the world

Welcome to the home of strange! 10 odd photos from across the world

Rediff.com7 May 2015

These photos prove we live in an odd, odd world!

14 Jerseys to look out for at 2018 FIFA World Cup

14 Jerseys to look out for at 2018 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

No one expects Nigeria to win, but by now everyone knows that shirt...

J&K may throw up hung assembly, BJP to get majority in Jharkhand: exit polls

J&K may throw up hung assembly, BJP to get majority in Jharkhand: exit polls

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party is projected to get a majority in Jharkhand while Jammu and Kashmir may return a hung verdict with PDP emerging as the single largest party followed by BJP in assembly elections in the two states, according to two separate exit polls on Saturday.

Cricket Buzz: Aus recall White as Lynn replacement for England ODIs

Cricket Buzz: Aus recall White as Lynn replacement for England ODIs

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

A calf injury to explosive batsman Lynn opened an unlikely door for 34-year-old White, who played the last of his 88 ODIs in 2015 and has since been critical of a pro-youth policy he felt did not reward the performance of senior players.

Why do we honour Ashoka and not Tipu?

Why do we honour Ashoka and not Tipu?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

'Ashok the Great did not slaughter foreigners or Muslims when he conquered Kalinga. It was Oriya- speaking Hindus whom he butchered by the tens of thousands. But Ashok is called Great, and his lion emblem is the official symbol of the Republic of India.' 'Why do we honour Ashoka and not Tipu, when both men are accused of the same crime?' asks Aakar Patel.

India finish 6th in World League Final after late loss to Belgium

India finish 6th in World League Final after late loss to Belgium

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

Hosts India blew away a goal lead and conceded two late goals to go down 1-2 against Belgium to finish sixth in the Hero Hockey World League Final on a chilly evening at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, in New Delhi on Saturday.

What if Love Aaj Kal was Elastic; Jab We Met was Train?

What if Love Aaj Kal was Elastic; Jab We Met was Train?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in Bollywood.

Congress, BJP got Rs 5,450 cr from 'unknown sources'

Congress, BJP got Rs 5,450 cr from 'unknown sources'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

I-T returns data show 83% of the Congress' and 65% of the BJP's total income was from anonymous benefactors.

Is Amit Shah anxious about 2019?

Is Amit Shah anxious about 2019?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

'The frequency of 'vikas' being used in speeches and slogans has reduced noticeably. Why is the 'BJP's Chanakya' so aggressive and combative?' asks Utkarsh Mishra.