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Classy Vijay no longer India's unsung hero

Classy Vijay no longer India's unsung hero

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

In Murali Vijay the team has now rediscovered a technically sound, highly reliable opener, who can be both aggressive and defensive, believes Haresh Pandya

How India can raise $1,000,000,000,000 to fund infrastructure projects

How India can raise $1,000,000,000,000 to fund infrastructure projects

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Diwesh Sharan, a deputy director general of ADB, says beside the PPP model and viability gap funding, there is a 3rd option - value capture - to raise funds for India's ambitious infrastructure projects.

PIX: Desisa wins midnight marathon; Hassan bags double

PIX: Desisa wins midnight marathon; Hassan bags double

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

Images from Saturday's proceedings at the World Athletics Championships in Doha.

'Whatever happens in Karnataka, Modi is on a slippery downhill road'

'Whatever happens in Karnataka, Modi is on a slippery downhill road'

Rediff.com10 May 2018

'For short-term gain, the BJP makes extraordinary promises, they take extraordinary decisions, but in the long term it is going to impact both them and the country.'

How diplomacy works in the digital era

How diplomacy works in the digital era

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

'The digital age has forced diplomats to be less formal and more accessible, reaching out to ordinary people both within and outside their countries, combining statecraft with streetcraft,' says former foreign secretary Ambassador Shyam Saran.

Bill Clinton sought Sharif's help to avert Al Qaeda attack

Bill Clinton sought Sharif's help to avert Al Qaeda attack

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

The United States of America sought Pakistan's help in 1998 to prevent Osama bin Laden from launching an Al Qaeda attack against it, with then President Bill Clinton asking Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to personally use his influence to prevail over the Taliban in averting the imminent strike.

'Important for govt to accept economy is in distress'

'Important for govt to accept economy is in distress'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

'We are looking at the Budget with the hope that it will address all issues even at the cost of exceeding the fiscal deficit target.'

The economics of power generation

The economics of power generation

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Studies suggest net benefits of hydro-power, nuclear energy or natural gas as sources of electricity are greater than those of wind and solar.

How Virat Kohli cracked the Rs 100-crore league

How Virat Kohli cracked the Rs 100-crore league

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Kohli is rated very high on being distinctive, stylish and prestigious.

For talks to happen, Pakistan must walk away from terror: PM

For talks to happen, Pakistan must walk away from terror: PM

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

'India alone cannot walk the path of peace. It also has to be Pakistan's journey to make,' says Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the government's geo-political flagship initiative "Raisina Dialogue-II".

Sheena murder case: Indrani conscious, 'out of danger', say doctors

Sheena murder case: Indrani conscious, 'out of danger', say doctors

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

Media magnate Indrani Mukherjea, prime accused in the sensational murder case of her daughter Sheena Bora, on Sunday regained consciousness and is "out of danger", hospital authorities said.

The man who's set to build an information platform for every Indian

The man who's set to build an information platform for every Indian

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

He has a core team of engineers to develop this platform.

Utility debts threaten Modi's power-for-all drive

Utility debts threaten Modi's power-for-all drive

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Across India, decades of mismanagement and political meddling have left utilities selling electricity below cost and turning a blind eye to rampant theft.

Was Rafale a must for the IAF?

Was Rafale a must for the IAF?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

'It is hard to justify $225 million a plane for an increasingly obsolete mission.' The purchase of the 36 Rafales has changed little for the IAF.

Jenson and Nicholson gets a fresh paint job

Jenson and Nicholson gets a fresh paint job

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

A new management at one of India's oldest paint companies looks to revive the dormant paints brand, readies for a stiff fight with rivals.

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal go three clear at top, United end winless streak

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal go three clear at top, United end winless streak

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Arsenal's victory was scrappy and nervy but Laurent Koscielny's 72nd-minute winner was enough to move them two points clear at the summit after LeicesterCity's surprise push faltered with a goalless draw at home to 10-man Bournemouth.

The fuel-efficient Maruti Swift DZire is a great choice for car buyers

The fuel-efficient Maruti Swift DZire is a great choice for car buyers

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

The Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire is at times the top selling car in India, outselling even the company's entry-level Alto hatchback. MotorBeam finds out what makes this compact sedan a favourite of Indian buyers by living with the vehicle.

How Modi is wooing investors in US

How Modi is wooing investors in US

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

Modi said India will pursue its dreams in partnership with its international friends.

Revised rules to bring back taxi aggregators

Revised rules to bring back taxi aggregators

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

The amendment comes within a month of web-based taxi companies being banned in Delhi, after a taxi driver on Uber's network allegedly raped a finance executive early this month.

Apple readies HealthKit rollout

Apple readies HealthKit rollout

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

Apple has not divulged much specific detail on HealthKit, which is expected to be incorporated into the iPhone 6 come September.

Sheena Bora Trial: The glow is back on Indrani!

Sheena Bora Trial: The glow is back on Indrani!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora murder trial.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class versus BMW 3-Series: Which is a good buy?

Mercedes-Benz C-Class versus BMW 3-Series: Which is a good buy?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Mercedes-Benz India has been on a roll.

Shiv Sena not ready to back Modi for PM?

Shiv Sena not ready to back Modi for PM?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Notwithstanding the hype created by Bharatiya Janata Party about Narendra Modi, its ally Shiv Sena on Friday did not appear to be enthused about projecting him as National Democratic Alliance's prime ministerial candidate in the next Lok Sabha polls.

An Indian diplomat's gift to the people of the UAE

An Indian diplomat's gift to the people of the UAE

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Dr Tiju Joseph, a foreign service officer who studied medicine, has set up the first public online blood donors registry in the UAE.

Modi alleges distribution of watches with Chidambaram's photos

Modi alleges distribution of watches with Chidambaram's photos

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

Sharpening his attack on P Chidambaram, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Narendra Modi on Thursday alleged wrist watches with photos of the finance minister were being distributed to voters and demanded a probe by the Election Commission.

The Politics of Fake News and WhatsApp Forwards

The Politics of Fake News and WhatsApp Forwards

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

'This is a Frankenstein's monster that will engulf us all in its rage and greed.' 'This fake news/WhatsApp forwards industry -- and especially, the use of it in politics -- is one of the biggest threats to our world today,' warns Amit Mehra.

Why we need a national market for electricity

Why we need a national market for electricity

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Power plant load factors are at historic lows of around 60 per cent.

Sheena Bora Trial: The case of the missing CDRs

Sheena Bora Trial: The case of the missing CDRs

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Judge Jagdale, with a severe expression shadowing his face, looked sharply at Manoj Patil, Airtel's nodal officer, and told him plainly: "It is difficult to digest what you are saying (about) giving call data, but not giving call timings and durations."

RIL's KG-D6 spend exceeds approved limit: CAG audit

RIL's KG-D6 spend exceeds approved limit: CAG audit

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

The govt auditor also indicts DGH and management committee of D1 and D3 fields

PM aims for desi boost for India's military build-up

PM aims for desi boost for India's military build-up

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Excerpts from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech at the Combined Commanders Conference on board the INS Vikramaditya at sea, off the coast of Kochi.

What NITI's vice chairman has to say about India Inc's investments

What NITI's vice chairman has to say about India Inc's investments

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

The NITI Aayog's vice-chairman's charge holds ground.

Few big numbers Jaitley will have to crunch to meet fiscal goals

Few big numbers Jaitley will have to crunch to meet fiscal goals

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Finance Ministr Arun Jaitley will have to do a balancing act to manage fiscal prudence.

5 body language mistakes to avoid

5 body language mistakes to avoid

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Nodding too much can make you seem spineless or sycophantic.

Extend full support to AAP govt: Rajnath tells Delhi police

Extend full support to AAP govt: Rajnath tells Delhi police

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday asked the Delhi police to extend full support to the Arvind Kejriwal government

Sheena Bora trial: Was the driver lying?

Sheena Bora trial: Was the driver lying?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Trepidation made its home firmly on his face on Thursday, announcing its presence with lines of anxiety and the repeated jumpy widening of his eyes.

The best Sholay character? VOTE!

The best Sholay character? VOTE!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

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I'm willing to bet there is no case against Chanda Kochhar

I'm willing to bet there is no case against Chanda Kochhar

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

'... not even a moral one, let alone a legal one.' 'Even if it is assumed that Deepak Kochhar tried to influence his wife into doing something dodgy for his 'social acquaintance', why would she do it?' 'By all accounts she has been granted share options in ICICI Bank of a very substantial amount which easily makes her a multi billion-pati.' 'She did not become CEO against some stiff competition by being stupid and concocting devious cock-and-bull renewable energy stories.' S Murlidharan, former managing director, BNP Paribas, unravels the Deepak Kochhar-Videocon controversy.

China standoff: 'The Indian Army should stand firm'

China standoff: 'The Indian Army should stand firm'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

'When sensitive territory goes into the hands of your enemy. he becomes more powerful in military terms.' 'Assuming the Chinese take over the Doklam Plateau they will not stop at that.' 'They will keep ingressing, and it will be easier for them to further expand their territory.' 'I feel the Chinese will vacate that area in two months after it begins to snow.'

No clean air, thanks, I'm rich

No clean air, thanks, I'm rich

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Only the Indian elite would rather not breathe than be ordinary.

Truly, an extraordinary fellow

Truly, an extraordinary fellow

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

'Overlying his idealism was a hatred of war and of all things military. He gave no deep thought to politico-military matters and this prevented him from making sound security decisions.'