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India tickled pink as Asia warms to day-night Tests

India tickled pink as Asia warms to day-night Tests

Rediff.com11 May 2016

The commercial prospects of day-night Tests, however, have not been lost on the world's richest cricket board and it announced last month it would host a floodlit Test against New Zealand when the Black Caps tour later this year.

Aussie Faulkner banned from PSL

Aussie Faulkner banned from PSL

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

The PCB said they were "disappointed and dismayed" with the behaviour of Faulkner, who also played in the Abu Dhabi leg of the PSL last year.

For McDonald's, making a comeback won't be easy. Here's why

For McDonald's, making a comeback won't be easy. Here's why

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

It is not easy for an FMCG brand to make a comeback if it has been out of consumer's reckoning for some time. Moreover, a protracted battle between the owners and then closure of a large number of outlets at one go might have sent some very negative signals to many, says Sneha Bhattacharjee.

Can Khaleel seal his spot in 2019 World Cup squad?

Can Khaleel seal his spot in 2019 World Cup squad?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Khaleel Ahmed wants to seal his spot in the 2019 World Cup bound Indian squad with some good performances in the upcoming series against the West Indies.

Abundant supply keeps oil prices low

Abundant supply keeps oil prices low

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

India is the world's fourth-largest importer of natural gas, accounting for six per cent of the global market.

In Delhi, Lavrov cocks a snook at US, says trade in rouble will intensify

In Delhi, Lavrov cocks a snook at US, says trade in rouble will intensify

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Lavrov said a rupee-rouble payment system for trade with India was put into place earlier and it could be strengthened further.

What are locusts? And why are they such a big menace?

What are locusts? And why are they such a big menace?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Swarms of immature pink locusts and adult yellow locusts are currrently active. Not only are fresh locusts swarms expected to arrive in the coming weeks, but even those already present in India have mated and are breeding new offspring.

HCL eyes Europe for tablets & phablets

HCL eyes Europe for tablets & phablets

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

The company claims it is selling as many tablets internationally as it is retailing in India.

Travel across 59 countries on the world's longest cruise

Travel across 59 countries on the world's longest cruise

Rediff.com20 May 2018

It will take you 245 days to complete the journey.

Who can stop high-flying India winning a second World T20 title?

Who can stop high-flying India winning a second World T20 title?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

The Asia Cup triumph, during which Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men did not lose a single match, is the latest confidence-booster that the Indians received heading into the big event following convincing victories over Australia and Sri Lanka in the run-up.

Kohli calls Bumrah the most complete bowler around

Kohli calls Bumrah the most complete bowler around

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Bumrah ripped through the Windies batting order twice in the series

Under-19 team manager recounts harrowing experience

Under-19 team manager recounts harrowing experience

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

'After we landed at Port-of-Spain, we had to take a charter flight to Guyana, but seven of our boys were stopped as they were not vaccinated. We tried to explain to the immigration officials that India had not started their vaccination yet but they instructed us to take the next flight out of the country'. The ICC had organised the Under-19 World Cup with the help of Cricket West Indies. In a challenging time like this, the Caribbean was not the best place to organise a big event like the U-19 WC, felt Indian team manager Lobzang G. Tenzing.

'Imran Khan's praise of India was a surprise'

'Imran Khan's praise of India was a surprise'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

'The India-Pakistan relationship is in a deep freeze, though it could be a lot worse had there not been a new LoC ceasefire a year ago.' 'The India-Pakistan relationship will only start to thaw if the Pakistani military decides it's prepared to push for detente.'

Rajat Gupta's plea against business partner dismissed by court

Rajat Gupta's plea against business partner dismissed by court

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

Rajat Gupta's lawyer Rishi Bhandari said suit was filed in order to ensure that there was a designee on the board.

Heavy Chinese missile deployment in Ladakh: IAF chief

Heavy Chinese missile deployment in Ladakh: IAF chief

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

The IAF chief also said Pakistan has become a pawn of Chinese policy and its dependence on China would increase further in future. He said India needs to understand the interplay of some major events in its vicinity that would impact the security scenario of the region.

Sabarmati ashram gifts UK PM Gandhi's unpublished work, Mirabehn's autobiography

Sabarmati ashram gifts UK PM Gandhi's unpublished work, Mirabehn's autobiography

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who landed in Ahmedabad on Thursday morning on a two-day India visit, was accorded a grand welcome at the airport in Ahmedabad. Soon after, he visited Sabarmati Ashram in the company of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupesh Patel.

Assam, Bihar fight devastating floods

Assam, Bihar fight devastating floods

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The UNICEF said an estimated 2.4 million children have been affected by the recent floods in the country.

India doesn't want to join China's OBOR, but...

India doesn't want to join China's OBOR, but...

Rediff.com25 May 2017

'Does the country risk being enclosed in a geographical cocoon if it spurns a multi-continent project for which everyone else has signed up,' asks T N Ninan.

Bravehearts who battled injury to fight it out in the middle

Bravehearts who battled injury to fight it out in the middle

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Rajneesh Gupta salutes Tamim Iqbal's courage in the Asia Cup's opening game on Saturday and lists instances where cricketers braved injuries to battle it out for their teams.

Once again! Coca-Cola spins the wheel

Once again! Coca-Cola spins the wheel

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

The company has done a lot to promote 'Open Happiness'.

Javadekar attends Pak Day event where Hurriyat leaders attack Centre

Javadekar attends Pak Day event where Hurriyat leaders attack Centre

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

Javadekar was at the event, where presence of his ministerial colleague V K Singh last year had drawn flak from the media, for around 20 minutes, and extended his 'best wishes' to the Pakistani people on the sidelines.

U-19 WC Preview: Champions India seek fast start

U-19 WC Preview: Champions India seek fast start

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Paras Mhambrey's men were an all-conquering force in 2019, winning the Under-19 Asia Cup in September and a Tri-Nations tournament with England and Bangladesh held on English soil. They have not lost a bilateral series since the 2017 Under-19 World Cup, beating South Africa, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan away from home. Among potential breakout stars is southpaw opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who became the youngest cricketer in the world to score a List A double century in October in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Online job postings jumped 25% in July, the highest in 2014

Online job postings jumped 25% in July, the highest in 2014

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Further, the rate of growth improved in all, between June and July 2014.

Cricket On the Rise in US of A

Cricket On the Rise in US of A

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

'We are recreating the biggest sports rivalry in the world, which is Indians versus Pakistanis right here in the United States.'

Australia regain ICC Test mace; also finish No 1-ranked ODI team

Australia regain ICC Test mace; also finish No 1-ranked ODI team

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Australia regained the prestigious ICC Test mace and also won a cash award of $1million after beating New Zealand in the Christchurch Test by seven wickets and winning the series 2-0 on Wednesday. Australia finished two points ahead of India with 112 points in the final series before the April 1 cut-off date.

Bullish predictions on India's growth story

Bullish predictions on India's growth story

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

The long-term growth perspective or potential for India is one of the highest in the Asia Pacific region.

'Putin's nuclear threats are attempts to bully the world'

'Putin's nuclear threats are attempts to bully the world'

Rediff.com2 May 2022

'Putin is in danger of losing face in his Ukrainian adventure. His bluster is a response to this.'

India must not ignore China in order to improve Indo-US ties

India must not ignore China in order to improve Indo-US ties

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

In bilateral interfaces relations with China have also to be given due weight, opines Premvir Das

Wait to hear why House didn't work

Wait to hear why House didn't work

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Expect fun and games on the floor of the two Houses.

'An entrepreneurial revolution is taking place in India'

'An entrepreneurial revolution is taking place in India'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

K Pandia Rajan, an expert on the employment scene and recruiting speaks on the buoyancy in the Indian economy and what youngsters can look forward to.

China's emerging navy, the next wave of WORRY for India!

China's emerging navy, the next wave of WORRY for India!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

China is emerging as a naval entity and India cannot turn a blind eye to this, says West Bengal governor and former National Security Advisor M K Narayanan

Sorry, folks, the Samosa Is Not Indian

Sorry, folks, the Samosa Is Not Indian

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Where paneer came to India from... How sambar got its name... Gulab jamun does not have Indian roots...

Bowler who got death threats after dismissing Sachin

Bowler who got death threats after dismissing Sachin

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

Tim Bresnan said Sachin Tendulkar was batting on 91 in the second innings of the fourth Test at the Oval when he was adjudged LBW by Tucker.

India A, Under-19 head coach Dravid replaced

India A, Under-19 head coach Dravid replaced

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Mhambrey gets longer stint as U-19 coach, Kotak to helm India A for South Africa A series

Why is Coca-Cola doing this?

Why is Coca-Cola doing this?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

Twenty-five years on, Coca-Cola is involved in a new search. Arnab Dutta reports.

Is defence hike enough to modernise armed forces?

Is defence hike enough to modernise armed forces?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Given the importance of equipment modernisation, the overall defence budget should rise at least at the same pace as salaries and pensions, so that equipment modernisation is not hit.

'Xi is not interested in settling border issue'

'Xi is not interested in settling border issue'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

'We may think that in our border quarrel, the Chinese can give up a bit of territory here or there to satisfy us, but that's not how they see it.' 'Arunachal Pradesh is 90,000 square kilometres and twice the size of Taiwan.' 'The Chinese can't be seen to be asserting their rights to Taiwan and on the other hand, cheaply giving up Arunachal Pradesh.'

Who's the Greatest General of the 20th Century?

Who's the Greatest General of the 20th Century?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

My candidate for the best general of the last century hailed from a little, poor colonised Asian nation whose impact on world affairs rarely amounted to much, notes Shankar Acharya.

Modi's visit to Dhaka to be very memorable: Jaishankar

Modi's visit to Dhaka to be very memorable: Jaishankar

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Jaishankar arrived on a day-long visit to prepare the ground for Prime Minister Modi's visit to Bangladesh later this month to participate in the celebrations of 50th anniversary of Bangladesh's Independence and 50 years of Bangladesh-India diplomatic relations.

Wheat Blast at India's doorsteps, govt says no need to panic

Wheat Blast at India's doorsteps, govt says no need to panic

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Centre could ban wheat import from Bangladesh, apart from restricting cultivation in West Bengal and Assam