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How banking system changed post Nirav Modi scam

How banking system changed post Nirav Modi scam

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

'If you give your ID and password to somebody else, how can anybody blame the technology for that problem?'

'100 percent sure football will be successful in Mumbai'

'100 percent sure football will be successful in Mumbai'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

City Football Group Chief Executive Officer Ferran Soriano said there is no doubt that India will become a major football nation in the coming years.

An expert's advice on how India can attract more FDI

An expert's advice on how India can attract more FDI

Rediff.com28 May 2019

India is in favourable position to attract foreign firms planning to relocate their manufacturing bases due to trade tension between the US and China, says Nomura.

Boxing ace Vijender reveals his plans for 2020

Boxing ace Vijender reveals his plans for 2020

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Vijender Singh is determined to keep the record with a world title to boot as he enters the new decade donning multiple hats, including the one of an active politician "with strong opinions". The 34-year-old trailblazing boxer, who delivered India's first Olympic and men's world championship medals in boxing back in 2008 and 2009, has logged an enviable 12-0 record in the professional circuit, which he entered in 2015.

Sena on Indo-Pak talks: 'We know the outcome, it's futile'

Sena on Indo-Pak talks: 'We know the outcome, it's futile'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

"There is no use of these stop-start talks. We know the outcome, it's futile. The people of this country have been bored with such moves by the government," Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said.

Where does India stand in Biden's America?

Where does India stand in Biden's America?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

The reduction of tension on the Chinese border may have reduced the urgency of a Biden-Modi meeting, but the sooner Modi starts a bromance with Biden the better as he had done with Obama and Trump, suggests Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

'We have nothing to do with the blasts in Lanka'

'We have nothing to do with the blasts in Lanka'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

'The blasts in Lanka are against our ideology.'

As India watches, China grows powerful in Sri Lanka

As India watches, China grows powerful in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Xi Jinping is winning the war without firing a shot in Sri Lanka, observes Colonel R Hariharan (retd).

CBI books Amnesty for FCRA violation; conducts raids

CBI books Amnesty for FCRA violation; conducts raids

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

After the case was registered, the CBI carried out searches at four places in the national capital and Bengaluru.

Why Anushka deserves to be on the Forbes list

Why Anushka deserves to be on the Forbes list

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

Congratulations, Anushka!

Terrorism Pak's 'only crowning glory' for 70 yrs: India at UN

Terrorism Pak's 'only crowning glory' for 70 yrs: India at UN

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

"This august forum witnessed a new low on its 75th anniversary. The leader of Pakistan today called for those who incite hate and violence to be outlawed. But as he went on, we were left wondering, was he referring to himself?" First Secretary in the Permanent Mission of India to the UN Mijito Vinito said, making India's Right of Reply.

Revealed! Hockey captain Sardar claims he was forced to retire

Revealed! Hockey captain Sardar claims he was forced to retire

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

Former India hockey captain Sardar Singh claimed that former coach Sjoerd Marijne and current high performance director David John forced him to make a shock retirement in September.

India's UNSC bid a difficult issue: Obama

India's UNSC bid a difficult issue: Obama

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

BREAKING NEWS: United States President Barack Obama speaks to PTI on his visit to India.

Worried about your etiquette? Read this!

Worried about your etiquette? Read this!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Etiquette classes today cater to a wide audience of job seekers, front-desk execs, business heirs, romantics, students and even those with low self-esteem

India may boycott 2nd BRF; China says New Delhi misunderstood BRI

India may boycott 2nd BRF; China says New Delhi misunderstood BRI

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang told a media briefing in Beijing that the BRI is an economic cooperation project and it does not involve territorial disputes.

Davis Cup: When Paes, Bopanna inspired Ramkumar

Davis Cup: When Paes, Bopanna inspired Ramkumar

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

'Before the match I spoke to Leander and he told me to play for the country and 'Davis Cup is a great adventure, so give your best'

Diplomatic Battles on Capitol Hill

Diplomatic Battles on Capitol Hill

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Lobbying on the Hill is time consuming and cumbersome, but very effective to influence US government policies, asserts Ambassador T P Sreenivasan, deputy chief of mission at the Indian embassy in Washington, DC after the 1998 nuclear tests and during the Kargil War.

Have picked up leadership traits from Kohli, Dhoni and Rohit: KL Rahul

Have picked up leadership traits from Kohli, Dhoni and Rohit: KL Rahul

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

In his first high-profile captaincy assignment, K L Rahul is looking to lead from the front and use the nuggets of leadership knowledge he has collected while observing the likes of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

What I learnt from fighting COVID-19

What I learnt from fighting COVID-19

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

'Social distancing, wearing masks and hygiene should be practised more strictly.'' 'People should not assemble in close spaces as the micro droplets may hang in the air and can last for a longer time.'

Best in US-India ties yet to come: US VP Mike Pence

Best in US-India ties yet to come: US VP Mike Pence

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Pence, in response to a question from Chambers, who is also the USISPF chairman, said that he truly believes that the relationship between the US and India, because much of the work that the corporate sector have done, and the work of President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has never been stronger.

In a first, a panel will decide on Vistara's flying rights

In a first, a panel will decide on Vistara's flying rights

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

An unprecedented decision to form a ministerial-level committee was driven by fears of witch-hunt by investigating agencies.

Could India be heading for a short war with China?

Could India be heading for a short war with China?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

'The numbers of troops on both sides are enormous.' 'They are about 50,000-60,000 soldiers facing each other in that sector -- that's about the total number of troops that both sides had in the 1962 War in all sectors.'

'Centre's COVID misgovernance is a political liability'

'Centre's COVID misgovernance is a political liability'

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'Modi is still immensely popular and, therefore, he can sustain any number of policy failures.' 'Modi himself has worn multiple faces so it would be naive to think that the Modi of 2021 will be the same Modi that will be campaigning for re-election in 2024.'

Experts: Online coaching is the 'new normal'

Experts: Online coaching is the 'new normal'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

While online coaching has become a big hit during the lockdown, the path ahead is not easy, reports Rupesh Dutta.

India looking to store oil in US, other commercially viable locations

India looking to store oil in US, other commercially viable locations

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

India and the US had on July 17 signed a preliminary agreement for cooperating on emergency crude oil reserves, including the possibility of India storing oil in the US emergency stockpile.

Pak Parliament condemns India's counter-terror op as 'aggression'

Pak Parliament condemns India's counter-terror op as 'aggression'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

The House rejected India's claims of having destroyed terrorist facility and causing heavy casualties as 'self-serving' and 'fictitious'.

'India has tourism potential but its aviation sector is small'

'India has tourism potential but its aviation sector is small'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

The country's fourth budget carrier has also announced the addition of Kochi to its existing network from July 20.

Iconic footballer, cricketer: Tributes pour in for Chuni Goswami

Iconic footballer, cricketer: Tributes pour in for Chuni Goswami

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

India's footballers and cricketers -- both current and former -- reacted with shock after Goswami's demise. The versatile veteran, a former India football captain as well as a first-class cricketer, was 82.

Modiji, whatever happened to competing with China?

Modiji, whatever happened to competing with China?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Now we must first compete with Bangladesh. This is not what we had been promised, notes Aakar Patel.

'Nepal thinks China can give them something'

'Nepal thinks China can give them something'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

'This allows opportunities for (Chinese) entry into the domestic politics of Nepal, something that is also encouraged by Nepali politicians's willingness to play the China card (vis-a-vis India).'

Ex-diplomats worry Trump's Kashmir comment may hit Indo-US ties

Ex-diplomats worry Trump's Kashmir comment may hit Indo-US ties

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

United States President Donald Trump remarks on Monday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought his mediation on the Kashmir issue will "damage" the Indo-US relations, ex-diplomats said.

Why US must worry about Kim's 'monster missile'

Why US must worry about Kim's 'monster missile'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

The new missile could deliver 2,000 to 3,500 kilograms of payload to any point in the continental US, notes Rajaram Panda.

India denies mistreating Sartaz Aziz, says it was a gracious host

India denies mistreating Sartaz Aziz, says it was a gracious host

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

Sources said a rare exception was made to allow arrival and departure of Aziz, who led the Pakistani delegation, by air at Amritsar which is not a designated port for entry and exit of Pakistani nationals, besides giving swift clearance despite a last minute change in his scheduled arrival by a special flight.

Discovering the charming Soumitra Chatterjee

Discovering the charming Soumitra Chatterjee

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Soumitra Chatterjee -- one of the finest Indian actors of our time -- meant so much to Aseem Chhabra.

After US Open drama, Osaka savours Australian coronation

After US Open drama, Osaka savours Australian coronation

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

There was not an ounce of bitterness as Osaka accepted the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup from Asia's first Grand Slam champion Li Na

Indo-Pak rivalry set to light up CWG hockey competition

Indo-Pak rivalry set to light up CWG hockey competition

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Overall, the record stands 1-1 between the two sides as Pakistan had the last laugh in the 2006 Games in Melbourne.

J R D Tata and the birth of Infosys

J R D Tata and the birth of Infosys

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Mr Tata said a letter had arrived in his office from a young woman who had applied for the graduate engineering programme of TELCO Pune and been turned down. 'I wouldn't interfere with your selection process, Maira,' he said. 'However, I am calling you because this lady says that her rejection letter says that though she is very well qualified for the programme, TELCO Pune cannot select her because she is a woman.' 'Why are you discriminating against women?' he asked. A must read excerpt from Arun Maira's The Learning Factory: How The Leaders Of Tata Became Nation Builders.

'Ram is not only for the Hindus, Ram is for everyone'

'Ram is not only for the Hindus, Ram is for everyone'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

'If the Ram Mandir is made, it is because of the collective strength of our country.'

Modi's day out in Manila

Modi's day out in Manila

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

On his second day of the visit, Modi visited the International Rice Research Institute in Los Banos, an urban locality situated at a distance of around 65 km from Manila -- the capital of the Philippines -- and then visited the Mahaveer Philippine Foundation, that provides free Indian-made prosthesis 'Jaipur Foot' to needy amputees. Here are images from Modi's second day in the Philippines.

India, China hold talks again, but no concrete outcome yet

India, China hold talks again, but no concrete outcome yet

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

The Wednesday talks took place amid a war of words between the two sides on perception of the LAC, the de-facto Sino-India border spanning a length of nearly 3,500 km.