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Who Can Dethrone The US Dollar?

Who Can Dethrone The US Dollar?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Policymakers should aspire to restore the pre-Independence environment where the rupee was trusted and used all over South Asia, in Southeast Asia, in West Asia, and in East Africa, suggests Ajay Shah.

Hockey World Cup: India maul Japan in classification match

Hockey World Cup: India maul Japan in classification match

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

India will play South Africa in the ninth to 12th place match on Saturday.

'Indo-Pak confrontation can be stumbling block for SCO'

'Indo-Pak confrontation can be stumbling block for SCO'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The regular membership of India and Pakistan, who are observers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, has been approved and they will be inducted formally next year.

'I love Devdas so much'

'I love Devdas so much'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

'I didn't want to use contemporary Bollywood music.'

8-month-old baby among 4 Indian-origin persons abducted in US

8-month-old baby among 4 Indian-origin persons abducted in US

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Police have described the suspect as being armed and dangerous.

PIX: Batters lift India to first home T20 series win vs SA

PIX: Batters lift India to first home T20 series win vs SA

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

India beat South Africa by 16 runs in a high-scoring Twenty20 international in Guwahati on Sunday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

41 Meiteis reach Assam from Mizoram after threat over Manipur video

41 Meiteis reach Assam from Mizoram after threat over Manipur video

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

The government's assurance came amid reports of Meiteis fleeing the state following an 'advisory' by an ex-militant's association of Mizoram asking them to leave due to tension triggered by the viral video of two women being paraded naked by a mob in Manipur.

Won't pay millions to bad guys like Pak if voted to power: Nikki Haley

Won't pay millions to bad guys like Pak if voted to power: Nikki Haley

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

According to Haley, the Biden administration resumed military aid to Pakistan, though it's home to at least a dozen terrorist organisations and its government is deeply in hock to China.

The Best Places To Shop In India...

The Best Places To Shop In India...

Rediff.com23 May 2023

A recent survey discovered that Bengaluru has some of the classiest high streets in our country.

Heavy rains lash five south Bengal districts

Heavy rains lash five south Bengal districts

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

Five south Bengal districts including Kolkata were lashed by gale and heavy rains on Tuesday evening which disrupted train services in Eastern Railway's Sealdah main line section.

IAAF blocked study showing 'widespread doping among elite athletes'

IAAF blocked study showing 'widespread doping among elite athletes'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

"The IAAF's delaying publication for so long without good reason is a serious encroachment on the freedom of publication," the researchers said in a statement.

Parliament session from June 17; budget on July 5

Parliament session from June 17; budget on July 5

Rediff.com31 May 2019

The first two days of the session will be devoted to swearing-in of the newly elected MPs while the Lok Sabha speaker will be elected on June 19.

Kashmiri Pandits protest killing of Krishan Bhat by terrorists

Kashmiri Pandits protest killing of Krishan Bhat by terrorists

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

Puran Krishan Bhat was fired upon by terrorists near his residence in the Chowdhary Gund area of south Kashmir's Shopian district this afternoon, resulting in his death.

India vexed by Pak manoeuvres to gain Afghan centre stage

India vexed by Pak manoeuvres to gain Afghan centre stage

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

The removal of the terrorist state tag from official Pakistani entities and allowing Islamabad a free run in negotiations on Afghanistan's future has strained India-US relations, says Nilova Roy Chaudhury

Kota Factory Calls For More Than Mechanical Repair

Kota Factory Calls For More Than Mechanical Repair

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

The suicides have involved more NEET aspirants than JEE. 'It's a make-or-mar situation.' 'Either you get into a government medical college, where the fee is much lower than in private institutes, or you don't make it.'

US can declare 'independence' from China with India's help: Vivek Ramaswamy

US can declare 'independence' from China with India's help: Vivek Ramaswamy

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

He is currently on a two-day swing to the crucial State of Iowa. On January 15, Iowa would kick off the 2024 Republican presidential primary season.

Emotions run high as Ghana secure dramatic win

Emotions run high as Ghana secure dramatic win

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

'It was emotional with the ups and downs. South Korea did very well, pushed and pressed us.'

Hockey WC: Germany, Netherlands snatch semis slots

Hockey WC: Germany, Netherlands snatch semis slots

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Germany struck twice with two minutes left in the match to wipe out a two-goal deficit and then prevailed over England in the penalty shoot-out to make a dramatic entry into the semi-finals of the Men's Hockey World Cup, in Bhubaneswar, on Wednesday.

BP may invest in oil, gas blocks in SE Asia

BP may invest in oil, gas blocks in SE Asia

Rediff.com14 Jun 2006

India's third biggest state-owned refiner Bharat Petroleum may invest in oil and gas blocks in South East Asia as it expands it production assets, especially in the view of soaring demand for fuel.

Kurmi stir for ST status hits train services in Bengal, J'khand, Odisha

Kurmi stir for ST status hits train services in Bengal, J'khand, Odisha

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Agitators squatted on railway tracks at various places, leading to cancellation, short-termination and diversion of several trains.

Pranab's President certification handed over to PM

Pranab's President certification handed over to PM

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

Certification of Election of Pranab Mukherjee as President of India has been handed over to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday.

'This Fight Is Against Terrorism'

'This Fight Is Against Terrorism'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

'99.6 per cent is occupied by Arab countries in the Middle East; Israel occupies just 0.4 per cent of the entire Middle East.' 'That 0.4 per cent is also a big issue for them.'

DMK leaders meet PM, Sonia over Prez poll

DMK leaders meet PM, Sonia over Prez poll

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leaders T R Baalu and M K Stalin on Thursday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and are believed to have discussed the issue of selection of a candidate for the presidential election. The meeting lasted for around 5 to 7 minutes and was described by the DMK leaders as a courtesy call.

MEA Khurshid becomes first, only minister to take charge

MEA Khurshid becomes first, only minister to take charge

Rediff.com28 Oct 2012

Salman Khurshid on Sunday took over as the external affairs minister, the only minister to assume the charge immediately after the swearing-in ceremony.

From Kargil To Peace Talks, Musharraf's Strange Legacy

From Kargil To Peace Talks, Musharraf's Strange Legacy

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Chastened by the Kargil conflict, Pervez Musharraf will be remembered for gradually lowering the profile of terrorism and seeking a realistically negotiated settlement to the issue of Jammu and Kashmir, notes Ambassador G Parthasarathy, who served as India's high commissioner to Pakistan when Musharraf seized power in a coup in October 1999.

12 killed as violence rocks Bengal panchayat polls

12 killed as violence rocks Bengal panchayat polls

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Among those killed were eight from TMC, and one worker each of the BJP, the CPI-M, the Congress and the ISF.

Light rains bring respite from scorching heat in North India

Light rains bring respite from scorching heat in North India

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

The weather department has said that the skies are expected to be partly cloudy for the next few days in Delhi.

PM discusses Cauvery issue with Karnataka Cong leaders

PM discusses Cauvery issue with Karnataka Cong leaders

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday held consultations with Congress leaders from Karnataka on sharing of Cauvery waters with Tamil Nadu during which they told him about the "grim" situation in Karnataka.

Pix: New tunes, drone show among many firsts in Beating Retreat

Pix: New tunes, drone show among many firsts in Beating Retreat

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

From the drones show to projection mapping show, this year's ceremony also presented quite a few firsts.

Grenade found in Manipur secretariat complex

Grenade found in Manipur secretariat complex

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

A powerful grenade suspected to have been thrown by terrorists was on Wednesday found in the compound of the heavily guarded Manipur secretariat, official sources said.

Don't Ignore Indian Women's Football!

Don't Ignore Indian Women's Football!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

While the Indian women's football team holds the 60th position in the FIFA rankings, the men's team ranks 100.

PHOTOS: West Indies batters make India toil on Day 3

PHOTOS: West Indies batters make India toil on Day 3

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

IMAGES from Day 3 of the second Test between India and the West Indies at Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, on Saturday.

Fourth Test: South Africa stonewall at Kotla after Rahane ton

Fourth Test: South Africa stonewall at Kotla after Rahane ton

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

South Africa resorted to dogged stonewalling in their pursuit of an improbable 481-run victory target after Ajinkya Rahane stroked his second century of the match to tighten India's grip on the fourth and final Test on Sunday.

India to sign FTA with LatAm trade blocks

India to sign FTA with LatAm trade blocks

Rediff.com25 Jul 2003

With a view to boost trade with Latin American countries and enhance South-South cooperation, India has proposed to sign Framework Trade Agreement with three trade blocks in the region including SICA, Caricom and ACS.

Boris Johnson quits as UK lawmaker after...

Boris Johnson quits as UK lawmaker after...

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

Johnson, 58, had been under investigation by a parliamentary inquiry looking into whether he misled the House of Commons about lockdown-breaking parties in Downing Street during the COVID-19 pandemic.

India faces Olympic ban

India faces Olympic ban

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The IOA elections were due last December but have been held up by a court case seeking to change its constitution in line with rules stipulated by the national sports code.

Egypt's President Morsi comes calling

Egypt's President Morsi comes calling

Rediff.com16 Mar 2013

In the course of talks with Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi, who will be in India on March 18, the tricky one for New Delhi to handle may well be Cairo's quest for greater co ordination on Syria. Saeed Naqvi examines

Mantra of Union Budget: Fiscal consolidation

Mantra of Union Budget: Fiscal consolidation

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

P Chidamabaram's February 28 Budget will not have any big-ticket ideas, reports Sheela Bhatt

Rs 14,000 cr cut from defence budget, hits plans

Rs 14,000 cr cut from defence budget, hits plans

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Defence ministry officials concede that many plans across the three armed forces will witness a definite setback because of this austerity measure, reports R S Chauhan

It's Windies bowlers vs India batters at Dominica

It's Windies bowlers vs India batters at Dominica

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

The sub-narratives in the main story will be equally intriguing in the next 13 days.