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Election 2022: From Door to Door to Digital

Election 2022: From Door to Door to Digital

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

Digital canvassing is expected to benefit from political money looking for alternative blow horns.

Gerson Da Cunha: The Forever Man

Gerson Da Cunha: The Forever Man

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

'Gerson existed at the intersection of principle and conscience. 'One of our conversations turned to his return to India from Brazil. 'He spoke about the choices he made and the things he felt he had failed at. 'What emerged was how he always steadfastly stuck to his beliefs and was true to them and himself. 'The need to -- in Spike Lee's words -- Do The Right Thing.' Director Dev Benegal remembers Gerson da Cunha, 'friend, guide, light'.

Australia firm on selling uranium to India

Australia firm on selling uranium to India

Rediff.com14 Aug 2007

Says it will make the world a better place

Indian Army gets a logistical edge

Indian Army gets a logistical edge

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

The Indian Army has an inventory of over 500,000 items. At any time, the army has to be ready to rapidly deploy resources to various locations at short notice. Improved efficiency can occur with automation- and technology-based processes.

Uranium deal will bind India to NPT-like terms

Uranium deal will bind India to NPT-like terms

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Friday said the "strict safeguards" India has to follow to obtain uranium supplies from Sydney will have the same effect of that country signing the nuclear non-proliferation treaty.

Vaccine for children over 12 yrs likely by Aug: NTAGI chief

Vaccine for children over 12 yrs likely by Aug: NTAGI chief

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

Zydus Cadila COVID-19 vaccine for children above 12 years is expected to be available by August as its trials are likely to be completed by July-end, said Dr N K Arora, Chairman, National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI).

There is apprehension: Williamson ahead of IPL

There is apprehension: Williamson ahead of IPL

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Kane Williamson is due to leave, on Thursday, to link up with the Hyderabad Sunrisers in the United Arab Emirates, which is hosting the tournament this year due to the growing number of infections in India.

Aussie firm to outsource jobs to India

Aussie firm to outsource jobs to India

Rediff.com1 Sep 2006

A major investment company owned by Australia's leading bank Westpac is set to outsource over 70 jobs to India in a bid to improve customer service.

Clarke hits back at 'headline chasing coward' journo

Clarke hits back at 'headline chasing coward' journo

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Michael Clarke has branded a prominent Australian sports journalist a 'headline chasing coward' in a rant on social media after the broadcaster linked the Cape Town ball-tampering scandal with cultural failings during his captaincy.

With nearly 20,000 COVID-19 cases, India's tally reaches over 5.28 lakh

With nearly 20,000 COVID-19 cases, India's tally reaches over 5.28 lakh

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

This is the fifth consecutive day that coronavirus infections have increased by more than 15,000. There has been a surge of 3,38,324 infections from June 1 till date.

Global 5G players brace for Reliance Jio challenge

Global 5G players brace for Reliance Jio challenge

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Reliance is leveraging the technological change of building a virtualised 5G network which would see the current hardware-dependent networks shift to software-centric platforms.

Last beeps from pagers in India

Last beeps from pagers in India

Rediff.com11 Dec 2003

Challenges and opportunities for Jio chairman Akash Ambani

Challenges and opportunities for Jio chairman Akash Ambani

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Akash Ambani's first big job as he takes over as chairman of Reliance Jio, the group's telecom arm, is a no-brainer - he has to get his company through the long-awaited 5G auctions that are a few weeks away. But his bigger job, analysts said, will be to lead the transformation of the telecom company into a tech giant, a process that is underway as it seeks to list in the US. Insiders said there has been plenty of debate within the company's top executives on the auction strategy.

J-K: Terrorists hurl grenade on police patrol, 2 cops injured

J-K: Terrorists hurl grenade on police patrol, 2 cops injured

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

The official said security forces have cordoned off the area and launched a hunt for the attackers.

'Bahut bahaduri se lade aapke sahab'

'Bahut bahaduri se lade aapke sahab'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

'He destroyed many of our tanks, and finally, it was just the two of us left facing each other with our tanks just 200 m apart.' A tale of valour excerpted from Rachna Bisht Rawat's 1971: Charge Of The Gorkhas And Other Stories.

BBC eyes JVs Hindi, Urdu channels in India

BBC eyes JVs Hindi, Urdu channels in India

Rediff.com3 Apr 2006

"We are launching a 24-hour news channel in Arabic next year and we are looking at TV services in Hindi and Urdu. They will be joint ventures," BBC World Service's Business Development Manager Michel Lobelle said.

Loaded itinerary for President Obama during India visit

Loaded itinerary for President Obama during India visit

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Barack Obama, who will be the first US president to be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations, will have a loaded itinerary with engagements ranging from political to economic and academic during his three-day trip beginning Sunday that will culminate with a visit to iconic Taj Mahal.

EPC Global plans R&D arm in India

EPC Global plans R&D arm in India

Rediff.com17 Oct 2005

EPC Global, engaged in development of electronic product code and radio frequency identification technology, plans to set up a research and development facility in I

Will see if marine is fit enough to return to India: Italy

Will see if marine is fit enough to return to India: Italy

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

The Italian government will see if one of the two marines accused of killing two Indian fishermen in 2012 is fit enough to return to India, Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni has said.

How the S-400 missiles will protect India

How the S-400 missiles will protect India

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

With cruise missile and air strikes being India's most likely response to a hypothetical Pakistani terrorist outrage in the future, retaliation from the Pakistan air force is inevitable. That is where the S-400 will come into play, says Ajai Shukla.

Pegasus scandal: Israel launches probe against NSO

Pegasus scandal: Israel launches probe against NSO

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Representatives of several bodies visited the office of NSO to assess the allegations raised in regards to the company on Wednesday, a spokesperson for Israel's Ministry of Defence said.

This Is The Week Of 26/11: Never Forget

This Is The Week Of 26/11: Never Forget

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

In India, the anniversary of 26/11 comes and goes with only the bare minimum of remembrance. We don't even bother very much about honouring those who acted with great bravery that day, rues Vir Sanghvi.

Australia welcomes 'clarity' of T20 WC deferment

Australia welcomes 'clarity' of T20 WC deferment

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The ICC said Australia and India would host T20 World Cups in 2021 and 2022 but it was undecided who would host which.

Time has come to say goodbye to single-use plastic: Modi @ UN meet

Time has come to say goodbye to single-use plastic: Modi @ UN meet

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

"My government has announced that India will put an end to the single-use plastic in the coming years. I believe the time has come for even the world to say good-bye to single-use plastic," Prime Minister Modi said.

Here's why top Windies players won't be in action against India

Here's why top Windies players won't be in action against India

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

Leading West Indian cricketers will prefer to play in lucrative Twenty20 tournaments around the world instead of representing the Caribbean side under the current administration, former captain Darren Sammy has said.

Huawei seeks reboot after losing out on 5G spectrum trials

Huawei seeks reboot after losing out on 5G spectrum trials

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Based on industry estimates, telecom companies, including Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea and BSNL, are expected to invest over $10 billion on buying 5G telecom equipment in the next five years as they transition from non-standalone networks to standalone 5G networks.

PM CARES Fund accepted Chinese donations, alleges Congress

PM CARES Fund accepted Chinese donations, alleges Congress

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

Singhvi said for this government it seems national security is not important.

Clarke expects Kohli, Bumrah to stand up to Aussies

Clarke expects Kohli, Bumrah to stand up to Aussies

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

'If India don't have success in the One-dayers and the T20s, they are in deep trouble in the Test matches and they'll get smoked 4-0, in my opinion'.

Violence no solution, seek dialogue: PM in 'Mann ki Baat'

Violence no solution, seek dialogue: PM in 'Mann ki Baat'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

He said that the countrymen will be thrilled to know that insurgency in the North-East has considerably reduced.

Aus player's unhappy with coach Langer?

Aus player's unhappy with coach Langer?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

While ODI captain Aaron Finch said the team backed Justin Langer "100%", reports of players being put off by the coach's "grumpy" temperament have continued to surface.

'We will try to be among top 3 IT services firms'

'We will try to be among top 3 IT services firms'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

'There is definitely a skill war, or a talent war going on.'

Ranbir begins promoting Sanju

Ranbir begins promoting Sanju

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

A day in an actor's life.

'The best is yet to come for Ayushmann'

'The best is yet to come for Ayushmann'

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'I can sense that because we have shared a room for 20 years of our lives.'

Gibbs, Boje may skip India tour

Gibbs, Boje may skip India tour

Rediff.com2 Jun 2004

Tiger walks record 1,300 km for mate and prey

Tiger walks record 1,300 km for mate and prey

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

The big cat walked across two states for five months.

Lashkar-e-Tayiba suffered maximum damage in surgical strikes

Lashkar-e-Tayiba suffered maximum damage in surgical strikes

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

The sources said that the terrorists were not expecting an action by the Indian Army and therefore were taken by surprise.

Light a diya for soldiers guarding our borders: PM in Mann ki Baat

Light a diya for soldiers guarding our borders: PM in Mann ki Baat

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' radio broadcast, Modi wished people on Dussehra and said that with various festivals coming up, they need to show patience and follow health guidelines in celebrating these auspicious occasions during the COVID times.

How India wants to promote football after PM Modi's complaint

How India wants to promote football after PM Modi's complaint

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

An ambitious project to awaken a sleeping giant of Asian soccer looks like confirming Nobel laureate Amartya Sen's famous remark that India pricks up its ears only when comparisons with China are made. With China embarked on a multi-billion dollar mission to become a soccer superpower by 2050, India looks set to follow suit with its own plan to raise its status in the game to match its burgeoning economic power. Come October, India, most famously described as soccer's sleeping giant by former FIFA president Sepp Blatter, will launch a programme to engage more than 11 million children in soccer-related activities.