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Modi's election PR blitz worries Cong before it starts

Modi's election PR blitz worries Cong before it starts

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

Print ads and films, campaigns on Twitter, Facebook and maybe a special deal with YouTube... Gujarat Chief Minister Narenda Modi is leaving little -- including expenses -- to chance. No wonder the Congress is worried!

Hotelier becomes 18th witness to turn hostile in 2008 Malegaon blast case

Hotelier becomes 18th witness to turn hostile in 2008 Malegaon blast case

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

The hotelier from Panchmarhi, during his deposition in the court of Special NIA Judge PR Sitre, denied making any statement to the probe agencies, said special public prosecutor Avinash Rasal.

Sreejesh says India target medals at Hockey WC, Asian Games

Sreejesh says India target medals at Hockey WC, Asian Games

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

The Indian men's hockey team, which ended a 41-year medal drought by clinching a bronze medal in Tokyo, rose to 3rd in the International Hockey Federation (FIH) World Rankings, behind Belgium and Australia, respectively.

Army on a PR drive in Mumbai

Army on a PR drive in Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Nov 2003

Record high prices to weigh on demand for gold

Record high prices to weigh on demand for gold

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The demand for gold is expected to take a hit if the price of the yellow metal - which has been hovering around Rs 60,000, a level never seen before - remains elevated. Due to a sharp increase in price in a very short time and the flow of smuggled gold continuing, gold price in Mumbai is quoted at around Rs 59,000 per 10 gram. Typically, overall demand in the January-March and July-September quarters is moderate-to-dull, which is the case in the ongoing period.

COVID-19 hits men's hockey team

COVID-19 hits men's hockey team

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Besides Gurjant, the other player to have tested positive is midfielder Ashis Kumar Topno.

Curfew, mobile internet snapped in Manipur over violence during tribal stir

Curfew, mobile internet snapped in Manipur over violence during tribal stir

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Thousands of agitators took part in the rally, during which violence between tribals and non-tribals was reported in Torbung area, a senior police officer said.

Why Priyanka is UNSTOPPABLE!

Why Priyanka is UNSTOPPABLE!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

I have heard cynics say that Priyanka Chopra Jonas as we know her today is the creation of a PR machinery, but that is rather a poor reading of a determined woman and the work she has done to get to where she is. Aseem Chhabra salutes the movie star on her 40th birthday on July 18.

Adani in another mess! Wiki says 'sockpuppets' created puffery about him

Adani in another mess! Wiki says 'sockpuppets' created puffery about him

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

For more than a decade, sockpuppets - some of them being company employees - created 'puffery' around tycoon Gautam Adani, his family and the apples-to-airport group he helmed by adding non-neutral material and removing warnings from information on Wikipedia, the free internet-based encyclopedia has alleged. Adani, a first-generation entrepreneur, has lost over $70 billion in net worth and slipped to 25th rank on the world billionaire index from being Asia's richest and the world's third most wealthy businessman, in less than a month. This followed US short-seller Hindenburg Research accusing the group of accounting fraud, stock price manipulation and money laundering, allegations that the conglomerate has repeatedly denied, and threatened legal action.

India lose to New Zealand; crash out of Hockey World Cup

India lose to New Zealand; crash out of Hockey World Cup

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

India made a shock exit from the FIH Men's World Cup after losing to New Zealand in sudden death in their must-win crossover match.

3 Indian writers short-listed for Commonwealth Pr

3 Indian writers short-listed for Commonwealth Pr

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

Three Indian authors are among the 12 candidates short-listed for the 2008 Commonwealth Writers' Prize, it was announced on Monday.

Modi holds informal meets with Biden, Sunak, Macron

Modi holds informal meets with Biden, Sunak, Macron

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had informal interactions with US President Joe Biden, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, French President Emmanuel Macron and several other global leaders on Tuesday on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Bali and exchanged views on a range of issues.

Hockey World Cup: 48 years on... Can India win back lost glory?

Hockey World Cup: 48 years on... Can India win back lost glory?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

India will aim for their first podium finish in 48 years in the men's Hockey World Cup as they begin their campaign with a tricky match against Spain in Rourkela on Friday.

Sreejesh wins World Games Athlete of the Year title

Sreejesh wins World Games Athlete of the Year title

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Sreejsh beat competition from sport climber Alberto Gins Lpez of Spain and Italy's wushu player Michele Giordano for the award.

Why Prompt Engineers Are In Demand

Why Prompt Engineers Are In Demand

Rediff.com15 May 2023

The job of a prompt engineer does not necessarily require candidates to be trained in "hardcore" computer engineering skills. 'This is one of those rare jobs that opens the sector to the layman.'

Sreejesh ready for memorable CWG swansong

Sreejesh ready for memorable CWG swansong

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Sreejesh believes goalkeepers are like vintage wine, which gets better with age

Why this year's Asian Games is vital for Indian hockey

Why this year's Asian Games is vital for Indian hockey

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh on Monday said the Indian men's hockey side's main focus is qualifying for the Paris Olympics by winning the Asian Games this year besides giving opportunities to youngsters.

Would Manipur Violence Have Continued If...

Would Manipur Violence Have Continued If...

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

...the BJP's template of operation was different or if the Centre and the state were ruled by dissimilar parties? asks Shyam G Menon.

This hockey team has potential to do even better in future, says Sreejesh

This hockey team has potential to do even better in future, says Sreejesh

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

The Indian men's hockey team brought glory to the country when they ended a 41-year Olympic medal drought after defeating Germany 5-4 at the Tokyo Olympics to win the bronze medal in August.

Ian Chappell calls time on commentary career

Ian Chappell calls time on commentary career

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

The 78-year-old former Australia skipper, globally known for his intelligent views on the game and straight talk, became part of a distinctive voices team that backgrounded broadcasts of Australian cricket for more than three decades, alongside Richie Benaud, Bill Lawry and Tony Greig.

Shiv Sena MP gets 1-year jail in cheque bouncing case

Shiv Sena MP gets 1-year jail in cheque bouncing case

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

'The amount of compensation is huge and therefore, in my view, time can be granted to the convict for the payment of the same. Therefore, considering submissions made by advocates from both sides, I am inclined to allow both the applications and grant time of 30 days for bringing appropriate (orders) from the Appellate court,' the court said in the order.

Vikram Vedha's Yogita Bihani: Glam-Chic

Vikram Vedha's Yogita Bihani: Glam-Chic

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

A roundup of the Bihani Brand of Dressing.

Sreejesh hopeful of a podium finish for India at World Cup

Sreejesh hopeful of a podium finish for India at World Cup

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

'To play my first World Cup match in front of a packed home ground against Pakistan felt like a dream. I can still feel the atmosphere, how the stadium was, how people reacted and how we won that match. That was the best moment for me as a youngster.'

TMC spokesperson Gokhale sent to police custody for Morbi tweet

TMC spokesperson Gokhale sent to police custody for Morbi tweet

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

The 35-year-old spokesperson of the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC underwent a heart surgery recently and was on a private visit to Jaipur, sources said.

India down South Africa; finish 9th in hockey World Cup

India down South Africa; finish 9th in hockey World Cup

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

A dominant India scored twice in the first and fourth quarters to beat South Africa 5-2 in a classification match and finish joint ninth in the FIH Men's World Cup.

Sreejesh recounts Tokyo Olympics medal-winning moment

Sreejesh recounts Tokyo Olympics medal-winning moment

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

'We had conceded many times in the past in the last seconds of the game and all those painful memories flashed in my mind. However, I knew I had to focus on the moment.'

Akashdeep scores hat-trick but sloppy India lose 4-5 to Australia

Akashdeep scores hat-trick but sloppy India lose 4-5 to Australia

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

Akashdeep equalised for India in the 11th minute after Hardik Singh made a wonderful interception to create the opportunity.

'I don't like the new films from Yash Raj'

'I don't like the new films from Yash Raj'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

'Rani has changed Adi for the better. If he is happy, why should I not be happy?'

Hockey WC: India coach lauds defence after good start

Hockey WC: India coach lauds defence after good start

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

India's chief coach Graham Reid says his players ticked most of the boxes in the 2-0 victory over a tricky Spain in their FIH men's hockey World Cup opener in Rourkela on Friday.

Cong should set its house in order: Deve Gowda

Cong should set its house in order: Deve Gowda

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

'There are many options before opposition parties and this nation has a wealth of leadership.'

Kohli, Rohit praise giant Pakistani pacer in the nets

Kohli, Rohit praise giant Pakistani pacer in the nets

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

"My natural length is a bit back from a good length. So because of my height, I trouble all kinds of batters. When Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli praise you, what more do you need? Rohit bhai said, best of luck for your future," Irfan said.

26/11 aftermath: Pakistan's major PR effort in US

26/11 aftermath: Pakistan's major PR effort in US

Rediff.com12 Feb 2009

Pakistan is trying to dissipate the anger and concern in Congressional circles and among the public at large on this score that Pakistan is not being wholly cooperative, acknowledged that "given the history of India-Pakistan relations, you will have some sort of backward and forward movement.

Some PR firms see an upturn in the downturn

Some PR firms see an upturn in the downturn

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

With companies ready to slash ad budgets, PR could be the beneficiary. Executives in leading firms say clouds of worries have appeared on the horizon, though there is no immediate loss of business.

Imran May Be Jailed For A Long Time

Imran May Be Jailed For A Long Time

Rediff.com10 May 2023

His disqualification to participate in future elections may follow, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W, India's external intelligence agency.

Hockey World Cup: India seek better show from strikers in must-win match vs NZ

Hockey World Cup: India seek better show from strikers in must-win match vs NZ

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

India would look to address their attacking woes against a plucky New Zealand for a place in the last-eight stage of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.

Harmanpreet to captain India in hockey World Cup

Harmanpreet to captain India in hockey World Cup

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Harmanpreet Singh had also captained the side in the recent series against Australia, where the side fought hard before losing the five-match rubber 1-4.

PIX: Love Sonia premieres at London film festival

PIX: Love Sonia premieres at London film festival

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Guess who stars in this ensemble film?

Australia stand in between Indian men's hockey team and elusive CWG gold

Australia stand in between Indian men's hockey team and elusive CWG gold

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Australia has by far been the most dominant team in CWG, winning all six golds till date.