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India delivers blunt message on Xi-Imran Kashmir talks

India delivers blunt message on Xi-Imran Kashmir talks

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

'China is well aware of our position. It is not for other countries to comment on the internal affairs of India'

Sensex rallies 411 points as bank stocks spurt

Sensex rallies 411 points as bank stocks spurt

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Axis Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, climbing 3.33 per cent, followed by PowerGrid, SBI, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, Reliance Industries and Maruti.

Can India Deal with Halahal In Amrit Kaal?

Can India Deal with Halahal In Amrit Kaal?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

We have our own problems for sure and they are not trivial, but for now, our economy is in not too bad a shape, our politics is as personality-driven and authoritarian as that of most countries in the world. We must make the best of what we have and not be excessively unhappy looking at the grass on the other side of the septic tank which may not be greener after all!, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

'Battling anti-Muslim agenda won't be easy'

'Battling anti-Muslim agenda won't be easy'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

'This chauvinistic attitude, what they call nationalism in the name of religion, is sad.' 'It is a tragic state that we are all in currently.'

White House backs Neera Tanden as Republicans oppose her nomination

White House backs Neera Tanden as Republicans oppose her nomination

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

The White House and the Indian-American community are solidly backing the nomination of Neera Tanden as the director of Office of Management and Budget, describing her as the most appropriate candidate to hold the position.

Bickering continues in AIADMK over CM face for 2021 polls

Bickering continues in AIADMK over CM face for 2021 polls

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

AIADMK coordinator and deputy chief minister O Panneerselvam, who has also staked his claim for being the chief ministerial candidate of the party in the polls next year, for the second consecutive day held discussions with party leaders at his residence in Chennai.

Ranji round-up: Ton-up Dubey steers MP to 218/2 vs Kerala

Ranji round-up: Ton-up Dubey steers MP to 218/2 vs Kerala

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

A round-up of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Thursday.

Ranji Trophy final: Patel, Juneja play part in Gujarat's handy lead

Ranji Trophy final: Patel, Juneja play part in Gujarat's handy lead

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

Parthiv Patel led from the front and got good support from Manprit Juneja to help Gujarat take a handy 63-run lead over defending champions Mumbai at stumps on Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy final in Indore on Wednesday.

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.

Halahal review

Halahal review

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Barun Sobti and Sachin Khedekar make this thriller worth watching.

As ban ends... Sarita says she's now 'a better, thinking boxer'

As ban ends... Sarita says she's now 'a better, thinking boxer'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

As the one-year ban for the tearful outburst at the Asian Games ends on Thursday, former World champion Laishram Sarita Devi says the forced sabbatical proved a blessing in disguise and helped her become a thinking boxer and calmer person.

Modi govt does not acknowledge the word 'slowdown': Manmohan

Modi govt does not acknowledge the word 'slowdown': Manmohan

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

There is a need for tax reforms in the country in a bolder way, Singh said.

Kaabil Review: It's all about Hrithik!

Kaabil Review: It's all about Hrithik!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Kaabil serves nothing beyond an unabashed platform to vaunt a seething Hrithik, sentimental Hrithik, snarky Hrithik, sly Hrithik or spry Hrithik, feels Sukanya Verma.

Captaincy has been tough on De Kock: Boucher

Captaincy has been tough on De Kock: Boucher

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

'We know that he's a quality player and there's a good innings around the corner for him. He has been given the extra burden of being captain and that can be tough and something he's not used to.'

India conducts first night trial of Agni II missile

India conducts first night trial of Agni II missile

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

The missile has a strike range of 2000 km, the sources said soon after it blasted off from a mobile launcher at the Launch Complex-4 of the Integrated Test Range, the sources said.

Why China decided to change its stance on Masood Azhar

Why China decided to change its stance on Masood Azhar

Rediff.com1 May 2019

China said it took the decision after it found no objection to the listing proposal by the United States, the United Kingdom and France following a careful study of the revised materials

Is this 5G smartphone worth Rs 45,000?

Is this 5G smartphone worth Rs 45,000?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

If you are an avid gamer, the iQOO3 is packed with features that is meant to tempt you, says Ashish Narsale.

Will you buy Redmi's gold smartphone for Rs 4.8 lakh?

Will you buy Redmi's gold smartphone for Rs 4.8 lakh?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Yes you heard it right, will you buy this Xiaomi's signature edition of its flagship Redmi K20 Pro just launched.

Deflated India find optimism in Melbourne heartbreak

Deflated India find optimism in Melbourne heartbreak

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

The crushing defeat in Sunday's final against Australia will haunt Harmanpreet Kaur and her team but the cricket-mad country reacted with maturity to the setback and support poured in for Kaur's team, which included several teenagers.

Yes, Congress Does Matter!

Yes, Congress Does Matter!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

It is wrong to say the Congress doesn't matter. Certainly one set of people who do not believe that for a minute is the BJP. That's why even in his speech in Parliament on Constitution Day, Mr Modi called dynastic politics a threat to democracy, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Mordic & Co. seek to emulate Croatia's class of '98

Mordic & Co. seek to emulate Croatia's class of '98

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Croatia had shown glimpses of their potential at the last European Championships in France two years ago when they beat Spain but went out in the second round to eventual winners Portugal after conceding in extra time.

Farmers' Protest: Govt is paying for its arrogance

Farmers' Protest: Govt is paying for its arrogance

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Regardless of how the stalemate ends, the government needs to learn that regardless of its parliamentary strength it cannot take people for granted. A little bit of humility would do it a lot of good, recommends Virendra Kapoor.

Boxer Vikas Krishan to turn professional

Boxer Vikas Krishan to turn professional

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

One of India's most decorated amateur boxers, Vikas Krishan revealed on Wednesday that he will turn professional by the end of this year, putting into action a plan he originally wanted to implement after the 2016 Rio Olympics.

PSG crowned Ligue 1 champions as season ended amid coronavirus crisis

PSG crowned Ligue 1 champions as season ended amid coronavirus crisis

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

With some clubs having played 27 games and others 28, the LFP drew the standings according to a performance index - the number of points per game weighed by head-to-head record.

How are you dealing with the plastic ban? Tell us

How are you dealing with the plastic ban? Tell us

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Have you switched to cloth bags and bio-degradable options?

Start-ups: How to attract VC funding in 2021

Start-ups: How to attract VC funding in 2021

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

'We want to look at very strong entrepreneurial teams.' 'I want to focus on a full team and not just the entrepreneur, which is building innovative and amazing differentiated businesses in large markets.' 'We also look at business models that are proven and have reasonably good gross margins, which show that this is where a lot of value is getting built.'

Rajnath: Terror threat to India's coastline remains

Rajnath: Terror threat to India's coastline remains

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

Singh was speaking to reporters on board the aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya which is currently sailing along India's western coastline.

India's FY21-22 GDP growth to bounce back at 9.5%: Fitch

India's FY21-22 GDP growth to bounce back at 9.5%: Fitch

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

After a contraction in the current financial year, India's economy is forecast to bounce back with a sharp growth rate of 9.5 per cent next year provided it avoids further deterioration in financial sector health, Fitch Ratings said on Wednesday. The coronavirus pandemic will lead to shrinking of the already slowing economy in 2020-21 that started in April. Fitch Ratings forecast a 5 per cent contraction in the GDP in the ongoing financial year.

ADB cuts India's FY19 growth forecast to 5.1%

ADB cuts India's FY19 growth forecast to 5.1%

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Asian Development Bank on Wednesday lowered India's economic growth forecast for FY2019 to 5.1 per cent on slowing job prospects, rural distress exacerbated by poor harvest and credit crunch. Growth in FY2020 is likely to recover thanks to this support, low oil prices, and a weakening rupee, but risks to the projections remain tilted to the downside, it said on India.

Swachh Bharat partnership with India one of the best: Bill Gates

Swachh Bharat partnership with India one of the best: Bill Gates

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates promised to extend all support to Centre's efforts to expand the reach and effectiveness of sustainable sanitation services .

'Dominant castes must put their empathy cap on'

'Dominant castes must put their empathy cap on'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

'Our senselessness on caste issue has gone so deep that we need to have a sensitivity test on why we as Indians have become so numb to such mindless violence.'

Sensex falls 699 points to end below 27,000; Nifty below 8,300

Sensex falls 699 points to end below 27,000; Nifty below 8,300

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

SBI plunged over 3% after posting a 34.57% fall in net profit to Rs 2,538 crore for the quarter ended September 2016 on rise in provisions for non-performing loans.

How to invest in markets after Friday's BLOODBATH

How to invest in markets after Friday's BLOODBATH

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

'You can put 25 per cent right now; put another 25 per cent when Nifty corrects another 500 points.' 'At 13,500 put another 25 per cent and at 13,000 one can get fully deployed.'

5 AMAZING workouts for a fitter you

5 AMAZING workouts for a fitter you

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Try these workouts to build your core muscle strength from the comfort of your home.

Congress to contest RS deputy chairman's post; Centre for consensus

Congress to contest RS deputy chairman's post; Centre for consensus

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Leaders of a number of opposition parties on Tuesday met twice after which they decided to put up a united fight for the post.

'Pinarayi Vijayan has been the target of the most vicious personal attacks'

'Pinarayi Vijayan has been the target of the most vicious personal attacks'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

'During Amit Shah's recent visit to Kerala, the strategy of concentrating the attacks on the CM on false charges was clear enough.'

Vijay Hazare: Shaw, bowlers set up Mumbai's win over Delhi

Vijay Hazare: Shaw, bowlers set up Mumbai's win over Delhi

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

Mumbai bowlers restricted Delhi to 211/7 and then cantered to the target in 31.5 overs, as Prithvi Shaw tore into the Delhi attack.

Ankita Raina creates history

Ankita Raina creates history

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Ankita Raina realised a long-time dream when she signed up with Romania's Mihaela Buzarnecu and earned a direct entry.

To breastfeed or bottle-feed: The dilemma working moms face

To breastfeed or bottle-feed: The dilemma working moms face

Rediff.com16 May 2018

Breastfeeding facility at the workplace is a major concern for new mothers, says survey.

COVID-19: Modi's India sets a laudable example

COVID-19: Modi's India sets a laudable example

Rediff.com7 May 2020

With its gaze steadily fixed on the well-being of its people, the government is going about taking all the imperative measures that need to be taken to beat back the pandemic, observes B S Raghavan.