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Buzz: Azam-led Pak squad depart for New Zealand tour

Buzz: Azam-led Pak squad depart for New Zealand tour

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Ahead of their departure, the skipper shared a picture on Twitter and captioned it as: "Next stop, New Zealand."

The clock in Kashmir has been reset to 1993

The clock in Kashmir has been reset to 1993

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

'This was the worst phase yet in the state's human rights history.' 'Notorious interrogation centres were set up, large numbers died in firing on civilian mobs.' 'This is what today's generations might identify better as the Haider phase in Kashmir's history,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Give me chance, says BJP man 'Yudhishthir' as FTII students step up stir

Give me chance, says BJP man 'Yudhishthir' as FTII students step up stir

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

After going on a flash strike, students of the prestigious Film and Television Institute of India on Saturday decided to continue their protests against the appointment of Bharatiya Janata Party member and TV actor Gajendra Chauhan as the new chairman of its governing council.

Ajay Banga: The man behind MasterCard's success

Ajay Banga: The man behind MasterCard's success

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Ajay Banga, the 55-year-old CEO of MasterCard, is on a roll.

'No Root and no De Villiers. It's only Virat Kohli' for Shane Warne

'No Root and no De Villiers. It's only Virat Kohli' for Shane Warne

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Australian spin legend Shane Warne considers Indian captain Virat Kohli the best batsmen in world cricket currently.

The Rafale is indeed a great deal

The Rafale is indeed a great deal

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Delivery of a great operational machine must not get affected to settle political scores, says Air Marshal Anil Chopra (retd).

Why Sensex ended 521 points higher today

Why Sensex ended 521 points higher today

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

ICICI Bank extended yesterday gains, rising 10% in two trading sessions

India needs N-tech, not reactors, Modi must tell Obama

India needs N-tech, not reactors, Modi must tell Obama

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

The government must justify why we need to buy foreign reactors when we have developed up to 700 MWe unit-size pressurised heavy water reactors, a design which can be easily extended to 900 to 1000 MWe unit size. Why can't the 'Make in India' philosophy apply to indigenous nuclear reactors, more than 18 of which have been designed, built, and being operated by Indian engineers, asks Dr A Gopalakrishnan.

With This Ring... Mary Kom and women's boxing in India

With This Ring... Mary Kom and women's boxing in India

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Ameesha Joshi tells Harish Kotian/Rediff.com what made her and Anna Sarkissian devote much of the last 10 years on a movie on women's boxing in India.

The Power of Assured Indian Innovation

The Power of Assured Indian Innovation

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Can we make high speed 4G Internet available at 10 cents per GB, and make all voice calls free of cost -- that too in a large and diverse country like India? Can we make high-quality but simple breast cancer screening available to every woman, that too at the extremely affordable cost of $1 per scan? Can we make a portable, high-tech ECG machine which can provide reports immediately and that too at the cost of 8 cents a test? Can we make an eye imaging device that is portable, non-invasive and costs 3 times less that conventional devices? Can we make a robust test for mosquito-borne dengue, which can detect the disease on day 1, and that too at the cost of $2 per test? Amazingly, says Dr R A Mashelkar, the eminent scientist, all this has been achieved in India, not only by using technological innovation but also non-technological innovation.

He told the middle class not only to become talkers, but doers

He told the middle class not only to become talkers, but doers

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

'... That they should emerge as role-models to be emulated by the fellow countrymen; and that the middle classes should not stick only to hate-filled and scornful criticism and condemnation against the state of affairs,' remembers Mohammad Sajjad.

PM Modi has a jam-packed schedule in Singapore

PM Modi has a jam-packed schedule in Singapore

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Modi will have a number of high-profile multilateral and bilateral meetings with global leaders including United States Vice President Mike Pence and Singapore premier Lee Hsein Loong.

Coke plans juice-based Fanta, Sprite for PM's platter

Coke plans juice-based Fanta, Sprite for PM's platter

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Globally, Coca-Cola offers Fanta in various fruit-based formats. Apple, Strawberry, Pineapple and Creaming soda are a few of the 90 variants that are available in different markets, apart from orange.

How the I&B minister can clean up the media

How the I&B minister can clean up the media

Rediff.com11 May 2016

The growth of a credible, objective news media business in India requires political will and a belief in free speech.

'With NEET, only merit plays a role. Money has no place'

'With NEET, only merit plays a role. Money has no place'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

'You must understand that NEET is in its infantile stage.' 'When a child falls down while trying to stand up, you don't say it will never walk or run.' 'The child that falls down several times while trying to stand up may one day run a race at the Olympics.' 'Similarly, if there is firmness in approach and the willingness to listen to suggestions, NEET will be a great success.'

An interview students MUST read

An interview students MUST read

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

'Adaptability is what is needed right now and students have to continuously learn the new tools to remain relevant in the career they choose.'

ICC slams own president for criticising umpires

ICC slams own president for criticising umpires

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

The International Cricket Council has backed match officials criticised by the governing body's own president over a controversial no-ball decision in Thursday's World Cup quarter-final between India and Bangladesh.

National Medical Commission Bill: Busting misconceptions

National Medical Commission Bill: Busting misconceptions

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Dr Arun Jamkar, former vice chancellor, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, makes a strong case for reforming Indian medical education and believes that the National Medical Commission Bill is historic.

Brexit done: UK leaves EU as Johnson hails new dawn

Brexit done: UK leaves EU as Johnson hails new dawn

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

The UK became the first country to exit the economic bloc after 47 years of membership following the vote in favour of Brexit in June 2016.

The doctor who brings hope to the seriously ill

The doctor who brings hope to the seriously ill

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

'Healthcare is so expensive that while it saves lives, it destroys more lives socially and financially.' 'While the poor gets wiped out, a middle-class man goes to a corporate hospital and after the treatment, he ends up below the poverty line.' 'Generally, hospitals would like to have patients who need procedures and operations.' 'They are not so fond of palliative care.' 'How much can be made from one hour of counselling? And how much can be made from one hour of an operation?'

Buzz: ICC opens anti-corruption investigations into Qatar T10 League

Buzz: ICC opens anti-corruption investigations into Qatar T10 League

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

All that's transpired on and off the cricket pitch on Wednesday.

Want to get into the IIT? 10 FACTS to know

Want to get into the IIT? 10 FACTS to know

Rediff.com27 May 2020

Did you know that 17% seats are reserved for girl students in every branch of engineering?

'I didn't complain when I played in Joburg; will not complain here either'

'I didn't complain when I played in Joburg; will not complain here either'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin hit back at criticism of the pitch for the ongoing third Test between India and South Africa in Nagpur, saying it needs to be taken out of the equation since both teams have to deal with the same conditions. Harish Kotian/Rediff.com reports

Land reforms fail, only 5% of India's farmers control 32% land

Land reforms fail, only 5% of India's farmers control 32% land

Rediff.com18 May 2016

The average land given to the rural landless is small and falling, from 0.95 acres in 2002 to 0.88 acres in 2015 - a 7.4 per cent drop over 13 years-and a slowdown is evident in the process of taking land away from rich landlords, the RTI data reveal.

Despite high NPAs, Indian banks have become more resilient: RBI

Despite high NPAs, Indian banks have become more resilient: RBI

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

Thanks to the recapitalisation by the government and measures taken by the central bank, collapse of any large housing finance company won't pose as big a risk as it had six months ago.

Is IPL no longer the world's top T-20 contest?

Is IPL no longer the world's top T-20 contest?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

The IPL, all of a sudden, may have some catching up to do with the Big Bash.

Key lessons for the new 'Planning Commission'

Key lessons for the new 'Planning Commission'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Creating many more half-decent jobs for the 10 million plus new entrants to the labour force each year must surely constitute the primary development challenge for India today.

2017 saw questions, will 2018 get us answers on economy?

2017 saw questions, will 2018 get us answers on economy?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

The NDA government was initially reticent about fleshing out its economic strategy for the future. But now that it has taken enough bold initiatives on the economic front it must have the confidence to tell us more about its approach going forward, says Abheek Barua.

Buzz: Ganguly gets CA praise for 'ODI Super Series' idea

Buzz: Ganguly gets CA praise for 'ODI Super Series' idea

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Ganguly had said India will lock horns with England, Australia and one other top cricketing side in an annual ODI series starting 2021.

COVID-19 vaccine: 'You can't give false hope'

COVID-19 vaccine: 'You can't give false hope'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'We are going ahead with the trials assuming what we have is the vaccine.' 'There is also a chance that what you have is not the vaccine. Then, you have to go back to the drawing board again.' 'So far, there has been no success in developing a good vaccine against coronaviruses.' 'That's why there are hundreds of trials going on at different stages in different parts of the world.'

Vinod Rai: 'No one better than Ganguly to lead BCCI'

Vinod Rai: 'No one better than Ganguly to lead BCCI'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Having cut off the "umbilical cord" that tied him to the Board, the former Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) spoke to PTI on a range of issues from "giving a free hand" to the Virat Kohli-Ravi Shastri duo, Anil Kumble's exit as national coach, his frosty relationship with colleague Diana Edulji, sexual harassment allegations against BCCI CEO Rahul Johri and difficulties in implementing the Supreme Court-mandated Lodha recommendations.

DRS row handled really well unlike Monkeygate scandal, claims Clarke

DRS row handled really well unlike Monkeygate scandal, claims Clarke

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Former Australia skipper Michael Clarke on Tuesday lauded Board of Control for Cricket in India and Cricket Australia for their handling of the recent DRS controversy but feels the infamous 'Monkeygate' episode of 2007-08 series dragged on far too long.

Narine will be more dangerous in IPL-9, warns Gambhir

Narine will be more dangerous in IPL-9, warns Gambhir

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

Cleared by International Cricket Council of suspect bowling action West Indies off-spinner Sunil Narine would be more dangerous and confident in the ninth edition of the Indian Premier League, Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir said, in Kolkata, on Saturday.

'I believed in my abilities': ICSE topper Muskan Pathan

'I believed in my abilities': ICSE topper Muskan Pathan

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Muskan Pathan scored 99.4 per cent in the ICSE Class 10 examination results announced May 29. She topped.

Chasing Old Monk

Chasing Old Monk

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

The author finds out if India's love affair with Old Monk has ended

'Maximum number of cases per day around mid-July'

'Maximum number of cases per day around mid-July'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

'It will only get worse, definitely, for the next month and one-and-a-half months.'

We don't have a magic wand to create jobs: Rohit Nandan

We don't have a magic wand to create jobs: Rohit Nandan

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Rohit Nandan, secretary, ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship, talks to Anjuli Bhargava.

Why this photo irritates the Chinese

Why this photo irritates the Chinese

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

China sees India and Japan's 'North East Road Network Connectivity Improvement Project' as a challenge to its OBOR, says Rajaram Panda.

Army finalises mega procurement plan to replace old weapons

Army finalises mega procurement plan to replace old weapons

Rediff.com29 Oct 2017

The broad process to acquire around 7 lakh rifles, 44,000 LMGs and nearly 44,600 carbines has been finalised.

Tennis Round-up: Prajnesh shocks Paire at Indian Wells

Tennis Round-up: Prajnesh shocks Paire at Indian Wells

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Thursday's match was just Venus Williams's seventh of the year and first since January's Australian Open, where she fell to Simona Halep in the round of 32.