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'Oommen Chandy never turned away the needy'

'Oommen Chandy never turned away the needy'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

'I have never seen a common man tapping a chief minister on the shoulder and giving him his petition, like needing money for a child admitted in a hospital.'

Smriti Mandhana to lead RCB in Women's Premier League

Smriti Mandhana to lead RCB in Women's Premier League

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

The left-handed batter and India vice-captain was signed up in the recent auction, in Mumbai, for Rs 3.40 crore, the highest price for a player in the WPL auction.

'In life as well as in politics, nothing is black or white'

'In life as well as in politics, nothing is black or white'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

'There was trust, but perhaps there was also this apprehension that given the supreme post of prime minister, Sonia Gandhi felt her authority may be a challenged.'

Malala Graduates from Oxford!

Malala Graduates from Oxford!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

The 24 year old Nobel laureate celebrated her big day with her parents and husband.

Australian PM Albanese celebrates Holi in Guj on Day 1 of first India trip

Australian PM Albanese celebrates Holi in Guj on Day 1 of first India trip

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

The 'Holi celebrations' event was organised by the Governor in the honour of the visiting dignitary and his delegation.

9/11: Philosophy does not take away the pain

9/11: Philosophy does not take away the pain

Rediff.com16 Sep 2011

Vasantha Velamuri remembers her husband Sankara Velamuri. George Joseph reports

'India is a equity market to invest in'

'India is a equity market to invest in'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

'India is an equity market with a breadth and depth of companies to invest in.'

Modi wears jacket made by recycling plastic bottles

Modi wears jacket made by recycling plastic bottles

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

The prime minister was seen wearing a light blue "sadri" jacket as he sat in the Rajya Sabha in the morning.

Galwan fortified with adequate infra, deployment since 2020 crisis: IAF chief

Galwan fortified with adequate infra, deployment since 2020 crisis: IAF chief

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

The Indian and Chinese troops are locked in an over-three-year confrontation in certain friction points in eastern Ladakh even as the two sides completed disengagement from several areas following extensive diplomatic and military talks.

Sinha concedes defeat, hopes Murmu will function without fear or favour

Sinha concedes defeat, hopes Murmu will function without fear or favour

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha on Thursday congratulated Droupadi Murmu on her win in the presidential polls and said every Indian hopes that as the 15th President she functions as the "custodian of the Constitution" without fear or favour.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Review: WOW!

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Review: WOW!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse feels like a lovely celebration of Spider-Man as the superhero we all love, raves Mayur Sanap.

Indian Values Are Undergoing A Change

Indian Values Are Undergoing A Change

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

We are currently in a transition phase and its resultant turmoil as a titanic struggle between Indian and Western value systems is being waged, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'Australia will beat India in Test series if...'

'Australia will beat India in Test series if...'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Hosts India will have the upper hand if the tracks are rank turners in the upcoming Test series but Australia will win on 'fair' pitches, said former wicketkeeper Ian Healy.

'Should NAVs Impact Your MF Investment?'

'Should NAVs Impact Your MF Investment?'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

rediffGURU Dev Ashish answers your personal finance and mutual fund queries.

Sania Mirza to mentor RCB in Women's Premier League

Sania Mirza to mentor RCB in Women's Premier League

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

India's tennis icon Sania Mirza, who played her last Grand Slam at the Australian Open last month, was roped in by the Royal Challengers Bangalore team as their mentor in the inaugural Women's Premier League.

'Everybody is feeling unsafe, not just the minorities'

'Everybody is feeling unsafe, not just the minorities'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

'It is not just the religious minorities who are being intimidated or targeted.' 'You see an equal intimidation or effort of intimidation towards anyone who does not agree with the Hindutva interpretation of the Hindu faith.'

'Going in and out of the market does not add any value'

'Going in and out of the market does not add any value'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

'Chasing sectors which have reported strongest earnings is not always the right strategy for outperformance.'

Many tried to present distorted Indian history, wrong Hindutva narrative: RSS

Many tried to present distorted Indian history, wrong Hindutva narrative: RSS

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Evils like caste discrimination and untouchability have to be done away within society, he said.

BJP shouldn't give Oscar win credit to Modi: Kharge

BJP shouldn't give Oscar win credit to Modi: Kharge

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Actor and Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan said she was happy that the House was discussing the most important ambassadors of the country, the film fraternity.

Check out Dhoni's recipe for CSK's success...

Check out Dhoni's recipe for CSK's success...

Rediff.com20 May 2023

There is no secret recipe for leading a team into 12 play-offs in 14 seasons apart from choosing players who believe in "team first philosophy" and an obliging management that stands through thick and thin, says Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

India has 3682 tigers, home to 75% of global numbers

India has 3682 tigers, home to 75% of global numbers

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

With a 50 per cent increase in the last four years, Madhya Pradesh has the maximum number (785) of tigers in the country, followed by Karnataka (563), Uttarakhand (560), and Maharashtra (444), according to the data.

SAFF Final: India battle Kuwait for ninth title

SAFF Final: India battle Kuwait for ninth title

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

This will be the second time India will face Kuwait in the tournament. They had played out a 1-1 draw in an acrimonious Group A match last week.

'Next 10-20 years are going to be India's golden years'

'Next 10-20 years are going to be India's golden years'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

'Even where we are now today, the growth rates are very good, but we need to get to 8-9 per cent growth in the years to come.'

Tourism promotion goes into mission and challenge mode

Tourism promotion goes into mission and challenge mode

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

At least 50 travel destinations would be developed as a "complete package" and states will be encouraged to set up a 'unity mall' for the sale of their products, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in the Budget on Wednesday, asserting that promotion of tourism will be taken up on a "mission mode".

You were not even born when...: Imran slams Pak army officer

You were not even born when...: Imran slams Pak army officer

Rediff.com14 May 2023

Khan took strong exception to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) allegations against him and said the spokesperson of the army's military wing was not even born when he represented Pakistan in the world.

Lessons Congress Learnt From Karnataka Win

Lessons Congress Learnt From Karnataka Win

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

It should announce its candidates 45 days before the elections; trust rooted leaders; start its campaign focused on five guarantees six months before elections.

HUL Bets On Health And Wellbeing Market

HUL Bets On Health And Wellbeing Market

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

HUL believes that post Covid, the awareness about health and wellbeing and selfcare, has exploded and there is a mindset change from health as absence of disease, to health as a part of lifestyle.

Betting on India's growth, top steel firms in midst of big expansion plans

Betting on India's growth, top steel firms in midst of big expansion plans

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

On June 30, mining and metals giant Vedanta, announced that it had decided to initiate a strategic review of its steel and steel-making raw material businesses. The review would begin immediately and evaluate a broad range of options, including but not limited to a potential strategic sale of some or all of the steel businesses, the company said in its stock exchange filing. The signs have been there - approaches had been made to steel players over the past year. Last December, Anil Agarwal, chairman Vedanta group, told Business Standard that the steel plant capacity was about 3 million tonnes (mt).

Accept and respect BJP's decision: Nupur Sharma on suspension

Accept and respect BJP's decision: Nupur Sharma on suspension

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

"I have practically grown up in the organisation. I respect and accept their decision," Sharma said after she was asked about the BJP's action against her.

BJP leader 'glorified sati', says Oppn; ruckus in Parliament

BJP leader 'glorified sati', says Oppn; ruckus in Parliament

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Joshi, however, clarified that he did not support the banned practice and that his remarks were on the tradition of 'Jauhar'.

Islam has pride of place among religions in India, says NSA Doval

Islam has pride of place among religions in India, says NSA Doval

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Asserting that terrorism is not linked to any religion, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Tuesday said it is no coincidence that despite there being around 200 million Muslims, the involvement of Indian citizens in global terrorism has been "incredibly low".

Mumbai Indians announces BIG promotions for Zaheer, Mahela

Mumbai Indians announces BIG promotions for Zaheer, Mahela

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Mumbai Indians elevate Jayawardene, Zaheer to new central roles

50 Years Of Abhimaan

50 Years Of Abhimaan

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Hrishida's Abhimaan captured the real life pair Jaya and Amitabh Bachchan's dazzling chemistry in the many stages of the husband-wife relationship, observes Sukanya Verma.

India in conundrum over Kohli, Rahul ahead of WC

India in conundrum over Kohli, Rahul ahead of WC

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

It was debated if KL Rahul, Rohit and Kohli are the ideal No. 1, 2, and 3 in the shortest format and the answer received from most quarters wasn't exactly in the affirmative.

OnePlus ropes in Jasprit Bumrah as brand ambassador for wearables

OnePlus ropes in Jasprit Bumrah as brand ambassador for wearables

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Premium smartphone brand OnePlus on Friday said it has roped in cricketer Jasprit Bumrah as the brand ambassador for its wearables category. "The partnership with Bumrah reiterates the brand philosophy of 'Never Settle' and the company's pursuit towards perfection. For young India today, Bumrah represents a passion for a healthy, fit, and an active lifestyle while believing in constantly becoming better, a philosophy that truly resonates with what OnePlus stands for," a statement said. The OnePlus wearables category includes the OnePlus Watch and OnePlus Band.

Fear of Unknown: CSK meets 'CSK Lite' as Dhoni faces 'Gill Test'

Fear of Unknown: CSK meets 'CSK Lite' as Dhoni faces 'Gill Test'

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The teams which don't make long-term promises that are difficult to fulfil but focus on immediate process and know the roles of players required for slots.

Why can't Sanskrit be India's official language, asks ex-CJI Bobde

Why can't Sanskrit be India's official language, asks ex-CJI Bobde

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

At the level of the high court, the official language is English, though many HCs have had to allow applications, petitions and even documents in regional languages, he said.

Cryptos threaten financial sovereignty, need to be banned: RBI Dy Guv

Cryptos threaten financial sovereignty, need to be banned: RBI Dy Guv

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Making a strong case for banning cryptocurrencies, Reserve Bank Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar on Monday said they are even worse than ponzi schemes and threaten the financial sovereignty of a country. Observing that crypto-technology is underpinned by a philosophy to evade government controls, he said they have been specifically developed to bypass the regulated financial system. More substantially, he added, cryptocurrencies can wreck the currency system, monetary authority, banking system, and in general the government's ability to control the economy.

RSS chief, Muslim intellectuals discuss plan to strengthen communal harmony

RSS chief, Muslim intellectuals discuss plan to strengthen communal harmony

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

In the meeting, which has come at a time when the Gyanvapi mosque issue is being heard in courts, it was decided to build a platform for strengthening communal harmony in the country.

WPL: 'It has been scratchy in all our games'

WPL: 'It has been scratchy in all our games'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

As UP Warriorz fell to their second loss from four games in the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League, Sophie Ecclestone opened up about their season so far.