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5 Ways to Improve Relations with China

5 Ways to Improve Relations with China

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

'We must compartmentalise issues, ensuring that one disagreement does not sour everything,' advises Ambassador Kishan S Rana.

PM to scientists: Extend research from labs to land

PM to scientists: Extend research from labs to land

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

He said India has a rich tradition and a long history of both discovery and use of science and technology.

Tennis round-up: Yuki knocked out in first round on comeback

Tennis round-up: Yuki knocked out in first round on comeback

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

At one stage Yuki was a break up, serving for the opening set but lost his serve and eventually the set. After drawing parity, Yuki twice lost his serve to fall behind 0-3 in the decisive set and never recovered.

Lalit Modi resigns from RCA, says 'goodbye to cricket administration'

Lalit Modi resigns from RCA, says 'goodbye to cricket administration'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

Lalit Modi resigned as the president of the Nagaur District Association, marking an end to his presence in the Rajasthan Cricket body, which was banned by the Board of Control for Cricket in India for allowing the tainted administrator in its fold.

Rupee free fall continues, plunges to new life low of 71.21/$

Rupee free fall continues, plunges to new life low of 71.21/$

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Overall forex market sentiment suffered a sudden reversal of fortune contrary to expectation largely moving in line with local equities, reversing all early strong gains.

Hero's Splendor dethrones Honda's Activa in October

Hero's Splendor dethrones Honda's Activa in October

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Hero MotoCorp sold 254,813 Splendors, about 4,000 more than the 250,681 Activas sold by its rival Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India.

Australia PM Abbott defends Smith's tactics at MCG Test

Australia PM Abbott defends Smith's tactics at MCG Test

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Australian PM Tony Abbott came in defence of young Australian captain Steven Smith's decision to declare in the third Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Tuesday.

China gets closer and closer to Maldives

China gets closer and closer to Maldives

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

'Agreements signed between the Maldives and China have seriously worried India.'

Scooter sales skid on note ban pain

Scooter sales skid on note ban pain

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Sales, which were growing impressively in the first seven months of the year, decline in November. Ajay Modi reports.

BrahMos can't be intercepted in next 20 years: Pillai

BrahMos can't be intercepted in next 20 years: Pillai

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

"The equivalent of BrahMos is yet to built. And, in the next 20 years, it cannot be intercepted by an enemy," says A Sivathanu Pillai, scientist, and CEO and MD of BrahMos Aerospace sharing the vision for the future trajectory of growth for the iconic missile technology developed jointly by India and Russia.

'This is Modi's biggest political challenge'

'This is Modi's biggest political challenge'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

'They don't have a political strategy so they are going to try to deal with it purely as a law and order problem.' 'They will try to use the same strategy they have repeatedly used since 2014 in Kashmir.' 'Mr Modi has landed in a situation where he faces the possible prospect of not only being unable to Indianise Kashmir, but his actions may end up making the rest of India a virtual carbon copy of Kashmir.'

Stats: Saha rules the roost on home turf

Stats: Saha rules the roost on home turf

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Wriddhiman Saha became the first Indian wicketkeeper to record two unbeaten fifty-plus scores (54 and 58) in a Test match. Check out the statistical highlights from the second match in Kolkata.

Sachin strikes gold at Youth World Boxing Championships

Sachin strikes gold at Youth World Boxing Championships

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

World Junior bronze-medallist Sachin Singh (49kg) became only the third Indian boxer ever to strike gold at the AIBA Youth World Championships with a stunning unanimous victory over Cuban national champion Jorge Grinan in the summit clash at St Peterburg, Russia, on Saturday.

Asian Games: India return with lesser medals but hockey gold brings joy

Asian Games: India return with lesser medals but hockey gold brings joy

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

Indian sports had a lot to celebrate despite a decrease in the medal count at the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon.

Markets breathe easy on election results in Gujarat, HP

Markets breathe easy on election results in Gujarat, HP

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

It was an extremely volatile session, borne out by the Sensex swinging over 1,200 points through the day and the Nifty 369 points.

Explained: Why the monsoon is pulling out so late

Explained: Why the monsoon is pulling out so late

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

'The last time we had such a late withdrawal of monsoon was in 1960 or so.'

Laureus awards PHOTOS: Top honours for Djokovic, gymnast Biles

Laureus awards PHOTOS: Top honours for Djokovic, gymnast Biles

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Serbian Djokovic, who 12 months ago had elbow surgery, won Wimbledon and the U.S. Open in 2018, before lifting this year's Australian Open crown, to add to his tally of Grand Slam singles titles and reclaim top spot in the rankings.

De Villiers, Sangakkara take tussle for No 1 ranking to WC quarter-final

De Villiers, Sangakkara take tussle for No 1 ranking to WC quarter-final

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

South Africa's AB de Villiers and Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara will take their battle for the coveted No 1 spot in the Reliance ICC Player Rankings for ODI batsmen to Sydney when they go head-to-head in the first quarter-final of the World Cup.

No post is priority for me, will go by party decision on CM: Gehlot

No post is priority for me, will go by party decision on CM: Gehlot

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

He said he is 'more than satisfied' with his long political career as a five-time Lok Sabha MP, three time Union minister and chief minister for 10 years.

'Hinduism is under threat from those in power'

'Hinduism is under threat from those in power'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

'there is absolutely no question that the Hinduism of the mob-lynchers, the people who have actually gone and killed others because of what they are eating or how they are worshipping or the faith they belong to or what they're doing professionally, those are, to my mind, not Hindus at all.' 'Hinduism needs to be reclaimed for the Hindus who are not bigots.'

2017 was best year for equities in 3 years

2017 was best year for equities in 3 years

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

In absolute terms, the year closed with the market capitalisation of all BSE-listed companies rising by Rs 45.5 lakh crore to Rs 152 lakh crore, or an increase of 42.8 per cent, compared to the closing value on December 30, 2016, says Pavan Burugula.

Ashwin, Kohli achieve personal bests in ICC Test rankings

Ashwin, Kohli achieve personal bests in ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

India's star off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin consolidated his position at the top of the MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for Test Bowlers after his match haul of 12 for 167 in the fourth Test against England.

Sensex ends 183 points higher as investors await Fed outcome

Sensex ends 183 points higher as investors await Fed outcome

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Broader markets underperformed indices with BSE Midcap down 0.43% while the Smallcap index fell 0.07%.

RBI plans to use unclaimed money on depositors' education

RBI plans to use unclaimed money on depositors' education

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

As per the proposal, the banking sector deposits which have not been claimed for 10 years or more will be transfered to 'Depositor Education and Awareness Fund Scheme'.

We don't go out there to prove anything to anyone: Kohli

We don't go out there to prove anything to anyone: Kohli

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Reclaiming the No. 1 spot has not satiated Virat Kohli's hunger for success and the Indian captain said the team will at no point 'take the foot off the pedal' as he set his sights on holding on to the No. 1 ranking for a prolonged period.

Scotland Yard ups security to tackle protestors during Modi's UK visit

Scotland Yard ups security to tackle protestors during Modi's UK visit

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

The Scotland Yard has said an "appropriate" policing plan is in place but no restrictions have been imposed on any London routes.

#TravelTuesday: In the footsteps of the 'Indian trader' who found Petra

#TravelTuesday: In the footsteps of the 'Indian trader' who found Petra

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

The ancient Jordanian city and its immense faades were lost for almost 1,000 years!

'If I live in constant fear of being arrested, I'll stop the work I do'

'If I live in constant fear of being arrested, I'll stop the work I do'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

Journalist-turned-activist Teesta Setalvad in her new book 'Foot Soldier of the Constitution: A Memoir' has spoken of the rise of communalism and the aftermath of the '02 Godhra riots. In this interview with Rediff.com's Syed Firdaus Ashraf, she discusses her book, the cases against her and the state of secularism in the country.

Ahead of 2019, BJP faces caste challenge

Ahead of 2019, BJP faces caste challenge

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

Caste assertions, including from the upper castes, could have the Sangh Parivar stumble yet again in its efforts to construct a Hindu rashtra.

'There would be so many Ram Nath Kovinds in the country today'

'There would be so many Ram Nath Kovinds in the country today'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

'...getting drenched in the rains, doing farm work, labour and sweating it out so that they can get their evening meals.' 'I want to tell them that this Ram Nath Kovind of Paraunkh village is going to Rashtrapati Bhavan as their representative.'

Why the bypoll verdict can spell trouble for the Congress

Why the bypoll verdict can spell trouble for the Congress

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

The strengthening of regional outfits may weaken the grand old party's chances of leading a joint opposition front for the 2019 general elections.

'The team is on the right track with Anil Kumble as the coach'

'The team is on the right track with Anil Kumble as the coach'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Effusive in his praise for the Indian cricket team, former captain Sunil Gavaskar, on Tuesday, said after dominating at home, Virat Kohli's men now need to produce results in overseas conditions.

Do these 2 words keep you awake every night?

Do these 2 words keep you awake every night?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

And what if all this happened so fast and so extensively that we never quite had the opportunity to call the broker and say 'Sell'?

Meet Sachin Tendulkar's English mother-in-law

Meet Sachin Tendulkar's English mother-in-law

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Annabel Mehta, Sachin Tendulkar's mother-in-law, has dedicated her life to working with the Beautiful People of the other half of Mumbai without whom the city would neither exist nor thrive. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel met the amazing lady who was awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire for her service to underprivileged communities.

Will the tumultuous events in Saudi affect Indian oil?

Will the tumultuous events in Saudi affect Indian oil?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

India expects to remain unscathed this time, mainly because it is in a sweet spot as the world's third largest oil consumer, after the US and China, says Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.

72 LS seats in 9 states go to polls in 4th phase on Monday

72 LS seats in 9 states go to polls in 4th phase on Monday

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

The fate of 961 candidates, including Union ministers Giriraj Singh, Subhash Bhamre, S S Ahluwalia and Babul Supriyo of the BJP and former Union ministers Salman Khurshid and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury of the Congress, will be decided by about 12.79 core voters in the fourth phase.

Congress rules out supporting Sena to capture power at BMC

Congress rules out supporting Sena to capture power at BMC

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

Congress's Mumbai unit president Sanjay Nirupam also told reporters that the party was planning to hold discussions with like-minded parties for a common candidate in mayor's election.

Sensex vaults 293 points on robust buying, shrugs off crude oil spike

Sensex vaults 293 points on robust buying, shrugs off crude oil spike

Rediff.com7 May 2018

The NSE 50-share Nifty spurted 97.25 points, or 0.92 per cent, to 10,715.50

The Lok Sabha speech that everyone must see!

The Lok Sabha speech that everyone must see!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

A spirited turn at the mic by Mahua Moitra, first-time MP from Trinamool Congress, in which she listed the "signs of early fascism", has been hailed as the "speech of the year" on social media.