News for 'Survival International'

AI Disruption Is REAL & Happening FAST!

AI Disruption Is REAL & Happening FAST!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

When AI is used to enhance operational efficiency, businesses can deliver the same product or service but with improved quality, faster, or even at a reduced cost

'Lotus Won't Bloom In Kashmir'

'Lotus Won't Bloom In Kashmir'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

'The BJP claims they have eight lakh cadres in the Kashmir Valley so why can't they contest elections from Kashmir?'

Pakistan cricket doesn't need India to survive, says PCB chief Mani

Pakistan cricket doesn't need India to survive, says PCB chief Mani

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

Pakistan Cricket Board has suffered massive revenue losses but it doesn't need India to 'survive' and keep its finances flowing, PCB chairman Ehsan Mani said on Tuesday. Terming the BCCI as 'unreliable', Mani said Pakistan cricket is vibrant and strong enough despite not playing any bilateral series with India for a long time now.

Lara on how to save Tests in time of flourishing franchise leagues

Lara on how to save Tests in time of flourishing franchise leagues

Rediff.com9 May 2024

While Lara agreed in principle to the point, he found differences too in the two models.

Call Me Bae Review: Ananya Is Quite A Riot!

Call Me Bae Review: Ananya Is Quite A Riot!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Call Me Bae is a spirited new addition in guilty pleasures for the fashion-loving, rom-com starved soul, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Kargil: Did India Punish Pakistan Enough?

Kargil: Did India Punish Pakistan Enough?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

India failed to extract the 'price' from Pakistan for its Kargil misadventure.
The price could have been military in terms of loss of territory/soldiers/equipment or destruction of terrorist training infrastructure. Giving a 'face saving' option to Pakistan proved disastrous for the future, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'If A Heatstroke Patient Doesn't Get Treatment, There's 80% Chance Of Dying'

'If A Heatstroke Patient Doesn't Get Treatment, There's 80% Chance Of Dying'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

'We can save 70 patients out of 100, if they reach a hospital well within time.' 'The most crucial aspect is time.'

Despite govt's relief package, questions remain over Voda Idea's survival

Despite govt's relief package, questions remain over Voda Idea's survival

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

The question mark over Vodafone Idea's survival is gone after the government's telecom package, managing director and chief executive officer Ravinder Takkar said in an interaction recently. The extended moratorium for spectrum payments and adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues has indeed ensured that Vodafone Idea survives, at least for the time being, but questions remain. Answers to those questions may determine the future of Vodafone Idea and its power to stay in a difficult telecom market in the coming years.

Is Son Preference Hurting India?

Is Son Preference Hurting India?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

A cultural preference for sons in India may be expressed as 'son preference' or 'daughter aversion', arising from patrilocality, patrilineality, the cost of dowry, and old-age support from sons.

Retired Indian colonel working for UN killed in Rafah

Retired Indian colonel working for UN killed in Rafah

Rediff.com14 May 2024

A retired Indian colonel working with the United Nations was killed in Gaza when the vehicle he was travelling in came under attack in strife-torn Rafah, the 'first international' casualty for the world body since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

'Not the pitch you play a World Cup semi-final on'

'Not the pitch you play a World Cup semi-final on'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott lambasted the pitch that was used for their T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa in Trinidad.

How start-ups can survive the pandemic

How start-ups can survive the pandemic

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

While you cannot avoid the delay in payments from your customers, you must come up with new ideas on building your internal cashflow system to ensure that the cash crunch within the organisation is minimal, suggests Naval Goel.

Hathras stampede: Victims' bodies on ice blocks, kin await autopsy

Hathras stampede: Victims' bodies on ice blocks, kin await autopsy

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

A number of bodies were kept at the district hospital in Hathras.

Former India pacer David Johnson dies after falling from balcony

Former India pacer David Johnson dies after falling from balcony

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Former India pace bowler David Johnson, who played two Tests in 1996, passed away in Bengaluru on Thursday.

'Shami's absence massive but India still favourites'

'Shami's absence massive but India still favourites'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Mohammed Shami's absence will certainly leave a gaping hole in India's planning but former South African pacer Fanie de Villiers believes that Rohit Sharma's men have the best chance of ending a 31-year wait for a Test series win in the Rainbow Nation.

How hosting Euro 2024 could impact the German economy

How hosting Euro 2024 could impact the German economy

Rediff.com14 May 2024

An overview of how the tournament could give it a welcome boost...

Stimac sacked after India's exit from WC qualifiers

Stimac sacked after India's exit from WC qualifiers

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Following a virtual meeting on June 16th, 2024, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced a change in leadership for the Senior Men's National Team.

'Pakistan Army Wants To Fix Imran Khan'

'Pakistan Army Wants To Fix Imran Khan'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'Five months after the elections in February 2024, the Pakistan army has not been able to break Imran Khan's resolve and break his political party.'

Uncle Sam's Dollar Ponzi Scheme

Uncle Sam's Dollar Ponzi Scheme

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

US's terrible political and economic leadership will ultimately cost the dollar its value. India must act early to avoid being dragged down, suggests R Jagannathan.

'Will Never Regret Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Agitation'

'Will Never Regret Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Agitation'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

'We were not protesting for a wage hike or provident fund. We were protesting for the safety of the larger population. There is no personal gain.'

Modi Losing The Gains In Kashmir

Modi Losing The Gains In Kashmir

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Those familiar with intricate Kashmir politics do not rule out further delay in the assembly elections. Primarily, because the BJP having 'invested' so much for so long in Kashmir would try its best to wait a little longer if only to secure the 'gains' it believes to have achieved after its deafening action on August 5, 2019, points out Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the veteran commentator on Kashmir affairs.

Alcaraz Stunned!

Alcaraz Stunned!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Images from the US Open men's singles second round matches, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Thursday.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

PIX: India beat SA in last-over thriller, clinch ODI series

PIX: India beat SA in last-over thriller, clinch ODI series

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Mandhana 136 (120b, 18x4, 2x6) and Harmanpreet 103 not out (88b, 9x4, 3x6) ran roughshod over the Proteas bowlers after being asked to bat first.

'What Bigger Award One Can Hope For?'

'What Bigger Award One Can Hope For?'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

I did not take up research for any award.' 'What is more important is the medicine that I have developed.' 'This helps the patient recover and the family is happy that their relative has survived and they go back to their lives.

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.'

PIX: Italy miss out on World Cup again, Portugal survive

PIX: Italy miss out on World Cup again, Portugal survive

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Quaison fires Sweden to extra-time World Cup playoff win over Czechs

Capt Sathe had survived a crash in 1990s, but returned to flying

Capt Sathe had survived a crash in 1990s, but returned to flying

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Sathe had suffered multiple injuries on his skull in that incident, but due to his strong will power and passion he cleared the test and started flying again, his cousin said.

Highest rainfall in 88 years brings Delhi to its knees, 5 dead

Highest rainfall in 88 years brings Delhi to its knees, 5 dead

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Five people died in rain-related incidents in Delhi Friday as Monsoon arrived with a fury early in the morning, lashing the city with its highest rainfall in a single day of June in 88 years which brought it to a standstill with streets flooded, traffic in chaos and some commuters stranded on roads.

T20 WC PIX: India romp into Super 8 after whipping US

T20 WC PIX: India romp into Super 8 after whipping US

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Images from the ICC T20 World Cup match between India and the United States at the Nassau County Cricket Ground, in New York, on Wednesday.

How 'Miracle Man' Rishabh Pant made it back to cricket

How 'Miracle Man' Rishabh Pant made it back to cricket

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Rishabh Pant had no doubt he would make it to top-flight cricket again, and even if that needed a miracle, he was sure he would pull off one.

Here's what needs to be done for survival of Test cricket...

Here's what needs to be done for survival of Test cricket...

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

As per the International Cricket Council (ICC), the nine top-ranked sides will compete in the championship with each side playing six series on a home-and-away basis against mutually selected opponents in a two-year cycle.

Rasquinha quits international hockey

Rasquinha quits international hockey

Rediff.com15 Jan 2008

The 27-year-old from Mumbai said he would be taking a year's break from domestic and club tournaments to pursue an MBA degree at the Indian School of Business in Hyderabad.

'Terrorists Hit, Run, Hide In Dense Doda Jungle'

'Terrorists Hit, Run, Hide In Dense Doda Jungle'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

'The jungles of Doda covers about 250 km.' 'Sleeper cells are providing active help to the terrorists.' 'The terrain and situation is such that it is not possible to keep track of every inch.'

Why India wore black armbands vs England

Why India wore black armbands vs England

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Team India wears black armbands in memory of Bishan Singh Bedi in World Cup clash

Making Drones For India's Villages

Making Drones For India's Villages

Rediff.com16 May 2024

'From our survey we found that there was a problem in the agricultural sector and drones could solve the problem.'

Prabha Atre: The Hindustani vocalist who followed no tradition

Prabha Atre: The Hindustani vocalist who followed no tradition

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Prabha Atre, the woman who could have been lawyer, scientist or doctor but became a globally renowned Hindustani classical vocalist instead, died in her Pune home on Saturday hours before she was to leave for a concert in Mumbai. She was 92.

Cheetah deaths: African experts tell Indian govt to...

Cheetah deaths: African experts tell Indian govt to...

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Younger cheetahs that are habituated to management vehicles and human presence are preferred candidates for relocation to India, international experts involved in Project Cheetah have told the government based on lessons learnt from the initial experience in Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park.

'The virus can't survive infinitely'

'The virus can't survive infinitely'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

'When the virus, in a way, tires itself out, because it is not finding any more people to attack or keep itself viable, that is when the peak actually has been reached and you are on the downward limb (of the curve).'

Superb snaps from Siena International Photo Awards

Superb snaps from Siena International Photo Awards

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Gazing upon the prize-winning images of the Siena International Photo Awards 2019 is something of a roller coaster experience. The overall winner is a compelling picture of a boy trying to retrieve his ball behind an armed guard in Liberia, taken by British photographer Jonathan Banks. He was up against some extremely talented competition, as our selection shows.