News for 'Nation of Lions'

Ad agencies jump onto the Make In India bandwagon

Ad agencies jump onto the Make In India bandwagon

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Rediffusion took the industrial elements of the lion mascot to create a laman diya or lamp.

Authorities find 'slaughterhouse' in Thai tiger temple

Authorities find 'slaughterhouse' in Thai tiger temple

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Authorities believe the house was a slaughterhouse and tiger holding facility used in a suspected animal trafficking network.

FICA urges other cricket boards to reject new ICC proposal

FICA urges other cricket boards to reject new ICC proposal

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

The Federation of International Cricketers' Associations (FICA) urged Test playing nations on Wednesday to reject the controversial proposals that would effectively place Australia, England and India in charge of the world game.

'Boeing crisis won't impact Indian aviation'

'Boeing crisis won't impact Indian aviation'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

'Indian aviation is having a lesser number of aircraft.' 'Besides the Boeing 737 MAX, you have the A320Neos which Indigo is currently grappling with because of a lack of pilots.' 'This has led to cancellation (of flights) and therefore the prices of air tickets are on the higher side this season although generally in March ticket prices are on the lower side.'

The chess champ who may be India's answer to Warne

The chess champ who may be India's answer to Warne

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Zimbabwe will be the second time that the leg-spinner will represent India at the international level. Few are aware that the then junior national chess champion represented India at the World Youth Chess Championship in Greece in 2002.

India look to wrap up T20 series, NZ fight for survival

India look to wrap up T20 series, NZ fight for survival

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

India are poised for their third T20 International series triumph in five years but would be wary of a strong fightback from the usually plucky New Zealand when the two sides clash in the second game of the three-match series in Rajkot.

Modi, Key draw from cricket to highlight warm ties

Modi, Key draw from cricket to highlight warm ties

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Key was not to be left behind and quipped that he is thankful to Modi for not raising his country's poor performance in the series so far. New Zealand were whitewashed 0-3 in the Test series and are trailing in the ongoing five-match ODI series as well.

Who were the real heroes of the 1991 reforms?

Who were the real heroes of the 1991 reforms?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

'One wishes that today's 'take no prisoners' brand of politics would give way to an understanding of the national interest that is shared by both government and Opposition.'

12 odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

12 odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Here's this week of photos that prove we live in a mad world.

Indian-origin Israeli umpire dies after being hit by ball

Indian-origin Israeli umpire dies after being hit by ball

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Hillel Awaskar, an Indian-origin international umpire and former captain of Israel's cricket team, died after being hit in the neck by a ball during a league match in the coastal city of Ashdod, just two days after the tragic death of Australian player Phil Hughes in similar circumstances.

'I am here for a long time. I'm here to give them grief!'

'I am here for a long time. I'm here to give them grief!'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Piyush Pandey retiring? I'm not going anywhere, says O&M's South Asia executive chairman.

Former Pak PM Nawaz Sharif sentenced to 10 years for corruption

Former Pak PM Nawaz Sharif sentenced to 10 years for corruption

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

The court delivered the verdict after postponing it for four times in the Avenfield corruption case -- pertaining to the ownership of four flats in the posh Avenfield House in London.

The courage of Captain Haneef, Vir Chakra, martyr at 25

The courage of Captain Haneef, Vir Chakra, martyr at 25

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

'Captain Haneef-ud-din, pulling his sinewy body forward, crawled, rifle in hand, in the snow on 6 June 1999. He died on this craggy mountainside exactly two years after he had passed out of the IMA...'

Why Bharat Mata Ki Jai is a secular slogan

Why Bharat Mata Ki Jai is a secular slogan

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

'Genuine secularism cannot be built on the backs of Hindus alone.' 'In a pluralistic society every religion is duty bound to respect the rights and sentiments of the others.' 'Vande Mataram was a casualty of minorityism. Bharat Mata Ki Jai cannot be allowed to go the same way,' says Vivek Gumaste.

SEE: What Parrikar says about the Army

SEE: What Parrikar says about the Army

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Four things Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said that would make every India proud of its armed forces and India.

IPL's Afghan pioneer Rashid longs for long form

IPL's Afghan pioneer Rashid longs for long form

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

However, Hyderabad had clearly done their homework as Rashid grabbed the top wicket-taker's 'purple cap' on Sunday after his 3-19 set up a comprehensive win over Gujarat Lions.

AFC Cup: Bagan draw with Yangon, on verge of knockout round berth

AFC Cup: Bagan draw with Yangon, on verge of knockout round berth

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Top Indian side Mohun Bagan played out a 1-1 draw against Yangon United in their away match to put themselves on the verge of booking a historic knockout berth in the AFC Cup football tournament in Yangon on Wednesday.

Can Dada fix the BCCI?

Can Dada fix the BCCI?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

'Somewhere along the way, elected office-bearers appeared to have lost sight of the interest of cricket and begun to pursue their own interpretation of what the game should be.' 'Families made it a tradition to have their representatives occupy, if not usurp, positions in state associations,' points out Vinod Rai, who will step down as head of the BCCI's Committee of Administrators on Wednesday, October 23.

Pack your bags, get set, go! 2018's most epic vacations

Pack your bags, get set, go! 2018's most epic vacations

Rediff.com5 May 2018

From yacht cruise to jet skiing, get a taste of adventure this summer.

How water wars in Karnataka affect BJP's prospects

How water wars in Karnataka affect BJP's prospects

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

If the Cauvery water-sharing dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu -- dating back to 1892 between the erstwhile Madras Presidency under the British Raj and the princely Mysore state -- has exploded again into a war, the discord between Karnataka and Goa over dividing the water of the Mahadayi river simmers under the surface.

Will perpetual Modi critics see the true picture?

Will perpetual Modi critics see the true picture?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

'We are no longer striving for a strategic partnership. We have arrived at one.'

Kargil: How Sonam Wangchuk and 40 men defeated 135 Pakistani troops

Kargil: How Sonam Wangchuk and 40 men defeated 135 Pakistani troops

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Colonel Sonam Wangchuk was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, India's second highest honour for courage, for wresting the first victory of the Kargil War. Leading 40 men, his unit evicted 135 Pakistani troops in a three day battle fought in two feet snow and minus 6 degrees.

Will BJP's ally play spoilsport for its candidate in RS polls?

Will BJP's ally play spoilsport for its candidate in RS polls?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

While the BJP has the numbers to send its eight candidates to the Upper House, its ally, Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party, which has four MLAs in the 403-member UP assembly, holds key to the fate its ninth nominee.

3 factors that can make global firms more competitive

3 factors that can make global firms more competitive

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

First was the desire to tap the large domestic market while remaining competitive in global markets.

KKR start as favourites against Sunrisers in IPL Eliminator

KKR start as favourites against Sunrisers in IPL Eliminator

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders would look to assert their supremacy, while Sunrisers Hyderabad will have revenge on mind when the two teams clash in the Indian Premier League (IPL) Eliminator in New Delhi on Wednesday. Both Sunrisers and KKR finished their league engagements on 16 points each but the Gautam Gambhir-led side ended fourth behind Sunrisers due to inferior net run rate. But going into the do-or-die game, KKR have psychological advantage over the Sunrisers having beaten them on both the occasions during the league stage. KKR thrashed Sunrisres by eight wickets in their first meeting this season and came out victorious by 22 runs in a must-win match last Sunday to qualify for the play-offs.

Will take 'Netaji' along: Akhilesh after winning race for 'cycle'

Will take 'Netaji' along: Akhilesh after winning race for 'cycle'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

"I will take Netaji (Mulayam Singh Yadav) along... my relation with him is unbreakable," he said during an informal chat.

Brand Raina shines in the spotlight

Brand Raina shines in the spotlight

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Suresh Raina currently endorses Ceat Tyres, Pureplay (apparel brand) and is expected to sign on Intex, a petroleum brand (he launched Repsol by Gulf Oil last year), and a health care brand.

IPL auction could be most muted so far

IPL auction could be most muted so far

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Teams play safe, retain star players, total purse at Rs 148 crore versus Rs 198 crore last year

A unique idea to train entrepreneurs in the jungle!

A unique idea to train entrepreneurs in the jungle!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Jungliceo.com has wowed new business owners.

World's 10 safest airlines

World's 10 safest airlines

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Five decades ago, 87 plane crashes took away the lives of 1,597 people.

These PHOTOS will inspire your next trip

These PHOTOS will inspire your next trip

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Winners of the 2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year.

Vijayakanth clinches deal with Vaiko's 4-party front in TN

Vijayakanth clinches deal with Vaiko's 4-party front in TN

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Springing a surprise, Vijayakanth-led Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam on Wednesday struck an alliance with the four-party People's Welfare Front for the May 16 Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu with the actor-turned-politician being declared as the chief ministerial candidate of the alliance.

Modi's 'historic' visit to Israel begins on July 4

Modi's 'historic' visit to Israel begins on July 4

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Modi's visit is aimed at commemorating 25 years of establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

Meet India's only practising taxidermist

Meet India's only practising taxidermist

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Mumbai's Santosh Gaikwad is on a mission to preserve India's wildlife for future generations, says Nikita Puri.

Trump arrives in China for wide ranging talks with Xi

Trump arrives in China for wide ranging talks with Xi

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

China is pulling out all the stops to give a 'state visit-plus' reception to Trump on his maiden visit.

Resurgent Pune stand in way of KKR and IPL play-offs

Resurgent Pune stand in way of KKR and IPL play-offs

Rediff.com2 May 2017

While KKR suffered their heaviest defeat of the season against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their last game, Pune looked to have found their mojo in the business end of the tournament having registered consecutive wins in their last two matches.

'The Ashokan rock edicts are a marvel of history'

'The Ashokan rock edicts are a marvel of history'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Historian and writer Sunil Khilanani lists King Ashoka's teachings, the Constitution and EVMs as some of India's finest treasures.

Vibrant India: Modi's superlative act to charm investors

"Vibrant India": Modi's superlative act to charm investors

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has high hopes from the VibrantGujarat Summit.

How the Indians fared in IPL auction

How the Indians fared in IPL auction

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

How the Indians fared in IPL auction

Lessons to be learnt from the Infosys clash

Lessons to be learnt from the Infosys clash

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

'Let us hope that with Nandan, like Cincinnatus back on his farm, taking over the reins, Infosys will not only regain its vigour and momentum, but vastly improve upon its achievements as a global player,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.