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PHOTOS: India end 71-year drought to win series Down Under

PHOTOS: India end 71-year drought to win series Down Under

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

It is a rare first Down Under for India since Lala Amarnath's side visited the country back in 1947-48 months after independence to face Sir Don Bradman's 'Invincibles'.

'Sensex earnings may grow 23% or more in FY17'

'Sensex earnings may grow 23% or more in FY17'

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Raamdeo Agrawal, joint managing director at Motilal Oswal Financial Services, tells Sheetal Agarwal key trends in this earnings season and investment themes in Indian markets.

Augusta Masters: Lahiri finishes a disappointing tied 49th

Augusta Masters: Lahiri finishes a disappointing tied 49th

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Anirban Lahiri drew the curtains on his 2015 Augusta Masters campaign with a string of 18 pars to total four-over 292 to finish tied 49th at the world's most famous golf tournament.

VOTE! India's best sportsperson in 2018

VOTE! India's best sportsperson in 2018

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

Virat Kohli? M C Mary Kom? Neeraj Chopra?

'I was upset about Notebook's box office numbers'

'I was upset about Notebook's box office numbers'

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Pranutan talks about her debut film, Salman sir, her dad and her illustrious grandmother.

Air India continues to sink, when will the govt wake up?

Air India continues to sink, when will the govt wake up?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

The Union government has no 'Buy India' policy, but has a 'Buy Air India' policy.

Merger plan for 3 insurance majors shows govt concern over tackling Modicare

Merger plan for 3 insurance majors shows govt concern over tackling Modicare

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

The change in policy for the three companies, from listing to merger, shows the level of discomfort within the government about their ability to take on the expanded load for insurance coverage with their current financial strength, including the massive premium and claim settlement cover under the proposed universal health coverage plan announced in Budget 2018.

Why are Indians so nasty online?

Why are Indians so nasty online?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

'Arguments about politics and religion do not end in name calling and abuse when they happen face to face.' 'In person we are more balanced because we are aware we are being observed.'

'Modi can't afford a slow start'

'Modi can't afford a slow start'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

'He needs to get out of the gate fast.'

Weak WPI data is an eye-opener, Indian govt wake up now!

Weak WPI data is an eye-opener, Indian govt wake up now!

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Food prices, which have contributed to a large part of inflation over recent years, have remained benign, despite unseasonal rain.

8 tips to keep in mind while touring a college campus

8 tips to keep in mind while touring a college campus

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

If you have shortlisted the colleges of your choice, it is a good idea to explore the campus before joining.

India and China: Cooperation, competition or contestation?

India and China: Cooperation, competition or contestation?

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Four major political takeaways from Narendra Modi's much-anticipated trip to China

'If Congress wins Gujarat, markets could tank 10%'

'If Congress wins Gujarat, markets could tank 10%'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

A'Market valuation is another concern.'
'India is trading at steep valuations and there have been a number of IPOs, especially in the insurance sector, that have had an impact on secondary market liquidity.'

Star Trek Beyond Review: Breathless action, fun trip!

Star Trek Beyond Review: Breathless action, fun trip!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Director Justin Lin injects his Fast and Furious vigour to the series, says Sukanya Verma.

Tipping, the American way of life

Tipping, the American way of life

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Somebody should ask Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump their views on tipping, says Kishore Singh.

China is on a strong wicket in Asia

China is on a strong wicket in Asia

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

'It is an unpleasant fact of history that stronger nations dominate the power play and the only way it can be mitigated is through recourse to diplomacy,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Coming soon: The Hindu Vote Tsunami

Coming soon: The Hindu Vote Tsunami

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

'It is this new brand of nationalism, where the saffron has elbowed out the other shades in our Tiranga, that will go before the electorate later this year.' 'And it is this new nationalism that will power Modi back into office with 300-plus seats when elections are held,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

'When all doors were open, I didn't walk through them'

'When all doors were open, I didn't walk through them'

Rediff.com3 May 2019

'But it is a choice I have made, not something forced upon me.'

A case in favour of cutting GST rates

A case in favour of cutting GST rates

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

A road map could be laid out for a gradual reduction in the tax rates from the current incidence of about 62-94 per cent without causing a major blow to the revenues of the Centre and the states. The opportunity arising out of higher GST collections should not be squandered, says A K Bhattacharya.

'Passing Aadhaar Act as Money Bill amounts to fraud'

'Passing Aadhaar Act as Money Bill amounts to fraud'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

He said the Aadhaar programme violated informational privacy, self-determination and data protection.

RBI to keep rates unchanged, focus on cash control

RBI to keep rates unchanged, focus on cash control

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

However, RBI would continue to nudge banks to cut lending rates

Why India's latest GDP numbers may not be as good as they look

Why India's latest GDP numbers may not be as good as they look

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Gross value added and low investment activity by the private sector remain areas of concern

Renewed Jadeja, lethal Umesh add much-needed depth to Test team

Renewed Jadeja, lethal Umesh add much-needed depth to Test team

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

With 556 runs and 71 wickets from 13 games, Jadeja himself has started believing that he is now a competent longest format man as much sought as he has been in shorter formats.

FSSAI to bring comprehensive recall policy by April

FSSAI to bring comprehensive recall policy by April

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Regulator's to-do list includes guidelines on traceability mechanism, food recall portal.

Kiwis looking to make history on Indian soil

Kiwis looking to make history on Indian soil

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Having turned the tables in the one-dayers after a shoddy show in the Test series, New Zealand speedster Tim Southee is confident that the Black Caps can script history by winning their first ever bilateral ODI series in India.

Air India: To be sold, finally

Air India: To be sold, finally

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Anjuli Bhargava's musings on why the national carrier is well beyond a turnaround.

'Modi's diplomacy has yielded ZERO results'

'Modi's diplomacy has yielded ZERO results'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

Criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign policy, Congress leader Manish Tewari has said his 14 months of diplomacy, including meetings with US President Barack Obama, has yielded "zero" results for India.

When it comes to CSR spending, one in three BSE 100 firms is a laggard

When it comes to CSR spending, one in three BSE 100 firms is a laggard

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Corporate affairs ministry sending notices seeking details of fund disbursal

'The Budget was a triumph'

'The Budget was a triumph'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

'The Budget targets are achievable, but they require continued discipline and that the government sticks with the efforts to cut red tape and make business in India more efficient.'

Win 5 of these 9 states and rule India

Win 5 of these 9 states and rule India

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

'UP, Maharashtra, AP (including Telangana), Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, MP, Bihar, Karnataka and Kerala.' 'We chose these nine not only as being among the biggest, but also because in these states radical change is possible,' explains Shekhar Gupta.

The economy is still limping along: Chidambaram

The economy is still limping along: Chidambaram

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Growth under NDA has been reasonable, inflation, exports and job creation are problem areas

PHOTOS: The BEST moments of India's eventful CWG campaign

PHOTOS: The BEST moments of India's eventful CWG campaign

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

The sheer diversity of medal winners was a heartwarming aspect of the Games for India. There were medals from squash, although not gold, there were nine medals from boxing, 12 from wrestling, 16 from shooting and nine from weightlifting.

Patnaik's biggest challenge in 17 years

Patnaik's biggest challenge in 17 years

Rediff.com15 May 2017

As the Odisha CM prepares to face the BJP onslaught, the BJP hopes to rope in some BJD heavyweights.

20 scenes that took our breath away!

20 scenes that took our breath away!

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Things are off to a good start when a lead movie character appears for the first time against strategic music or swaggering drama and the audience bursts into wholehearted whistles and applause.

'Is Kashmir going to be a military-police state forever?'

'Is Kashmir going to be a military-police state forever?'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

'Now you have a full clampdown and a huge security blanket. How long are you going to maintain that? The moment you lift it, all that suppressed protest and anger will come out.'

Marginal increase in excise duty unlikely to push prices

Marginal increase in excise duty unlikely to push prices

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Excise duty on most products has been capped at 12.5 per cent

What equity investors can expect in 2018

What equity investors can expect in 2018

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

Earnings growth is expected to accelerate as lingering toxic effects of note ban ease off and GST settles down. However, stock valuations are high and that means market is also overdue for correction, says Devangshu Datta.

'BJP made a mistake by supporting Sabarimala verdict'

'BJP made a mistake by supporting Sabarimala verdict'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

'It is true that we changed our opinion.' 'I feel the BJP or any other political party is guilty of not understanding the real mood of the people.'

Our children must breathe cleaner city air: Modi

Our children must breathe cleaner city air: Modi

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Solving problems through science was the key takeaway from the Prime Minister's speech.

Bollywood's HIGHS and LOWS of 2017 so far

Bollywood's HIGHS and LOWS of 2017 so far

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly at the movies!