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World Cup final referee hits back at criticism from French media

World Cup final referee hits back at criticism from French media

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

Marciniak responded to the criticism in a unique manner.

China slams US' Indo-Pacific strategy as 'Asian NATO'

China slams US' Indo-Pacific strategy as 'Asian NATO'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

'No Cold War should be reignited and no Ukraine-style crisis should be repeated in Asia'

Kumaraswamy contradicts Yediyurappa on seat-sharing in 2024 LS polls

Kumaraswamy contradicts Yediyurappa on seat-sharing in 2024 LS polls

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

"Yediyurappa's yesterday reaction is his personal reaction. Until now, there has been no discussion on seat sharing or anything. We have met cordially two or three times. Later on, let us see what is going to happen," Kumaraswamy told ANI.

BCCI unlikely to counter Kohli's claims before SA series

BCCI unlikely to counter Kohli's claims before SA series

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

BCCI is unhappy at what transpired on Wednesday but also understand that a strong reaction at this juncture could be counter-productive.

Be wary about the Muslim law board's stand on triple talaq

Be wary about the Muslim law board's stand on triple talaq

Rediff.com25 May 2017

When the Muslim Personal Law Board promises 'advisories' and nikahnamas to the Supreme Court, one has to remember not only its recent campaign against any change in Muslim personal law, but also its past record of inaction on the question of triple talaq, says Jyoti Punwani.

What Are RBI's Challenges In 2024?

What Are RBI's Challenges In 2024?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

The challenge for the RBI in 2024 is likely to be less about containing elevated inflation and more about curbing excessive financial market exuberance and a 'problem of plenty', notes Sajjid Chinoy, Chief India Economist JP Morgan.

Vengaskar, Kulkarni to represent ICA on BCCI Apex body

Vengaskar, Kulkarni to represent ICA on BCCI Apex body

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

"The role is not very different to what I have done before (in sports administration). I want to thank to all the former cricketers who voted for me. We are yet to meet with the board officials but we will definitely work for smooth coordination between the ICA and the BCCI," Vengsarkar told PTI.

Asia poses big financial threat: analysis

Asia poses big financial threat: analysis

Rediff.com23 May 2005

Stock markets, instead of worrying about worldwide economic slowdown, should focus on mounting financial risks in Asia, an analysis by a leading business research organisation has said.

Healy slams BCCI over no tour games for Australia ahead of Tests

Healy slams BCCI over no tour games for Australia ahead of Tests

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Ian Healy has taken a potshot at the Board of Control for Cricket in India, saying the idea behind Pat Cummins' side not playing a tour game in India ahead of next month's four-Test series is because "we no longer trust" the facilities provided by the host nation.

JP Morgan's inclusion of India to emerging market debt index may boost G-secs

JP Morgan's inclusion of India to emerging market debt index may boost G-secs

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

India's inclusion in JP Morgan's bond index can channel billions of dollars into India. How will the government securities market handle it?

Shiv Sainiks book all Ayodhya hotels for Eknath Shinde's visit

Shiv Sainiks book all Ayodhya hotels for Eknath Shinde's visit

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Thousands of Shiv Sainiks are expected to accompany Eknath Shinde on his visit to Ayodhya on Sunday, his first such visit after being sworn in as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra in June last year.

How stranded Air India passengers are faring in remote Magadan

How stranded Air India passengers are faring in remote Magadan

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The flight, carrying 216 passengers and 16 crew, landed safely, the Tata Group-owned private carrier said in a statement Tuesday evening.

California senate panel passes bill to end caste bias

California senate panel passes bill to end caste bias

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Major Indian businesses and temples issued a joint statement opposing the proposed California Caste Bill SB 403.

Don't confuse triple talaq with Uniform Civil Code: Centre to Muslim Law Board

Don't confuse triple talaq with Uniform Civil Code: Centre to Muslim Law Board

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Calling for an 'enlightened debate' on Uniform Civil Code, Information and Broadcasting Minister M Venkaiah Naidu said the 'real mood' of the country was to end triple talaq and some people were trying to create confusion over the two issues.

Yamuna at highest level in 20 years, Delhi shuts bridge

Yamuna at highest level in 20 years, Delhi shuts bridge

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

The Yamuna river in Delhi swelled to the highest recorded level in 10 years on Tuesday and is expected to rise further, officials said on Tuesday.

J-K cops detain youths over stir against hiring blacklisted firm for exams

J-K cops detain youths over stir against hiring blacklisted firm for exams

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

The protesters assembled outside Dogra Chowk in the heart of the city and tried to take out a march in violation of prohibitory orders when the police swung into action and restored to mild lathicharge before detaining several of them, the officials said.

ED books BBC India for foreign exchange violations, seeks documents

ED books BBC India for foreign exchange violations, seeks documents

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

The federal probe agency has also called for documents and the recording of statements of some company executives under provisions of the FEMA, they said.

'Adipurush' makers under fire over 'tapori' language

'Adipurush' makers under fire over 'tapori' language

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

'The dialogues and language used in this movie are indecent. In Tulasidas' Ramayana, Lord Ram was portrayed as 'Maryada Purushottam' and decent language was used. In Adipurush, dialogues of characters are of very low level'

'Pathaan needs to be released without any hindrance'

'Pathaan needs to be released without any hindrance'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

'You don't want to see the film, don't see it. I want to see the film. Why are you stopping me?' asks Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner Asha Parekh.

SC notices Delhi government on wrestlers' sexual harassment plea

SC notices Delhi government on wrestlers' sexual harassment plea

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Sibal alleged that seven wrestlers, including a minor, have made alleged sexual harassment allegations but no FIR has been lodged so far despite the law being very clear on this aspect.

Farooq counters Amit Shah's charges with achievements during NC rule in J-K

Farooq counters Amit Shah's charges with achievements during NC rule in J-K

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Abdullah issued a white paper on development undertaken in Jammu and Kashmir during the rule of "Abdullah and Sons" -- as Shah referred the family in his speech at a rally in Baramulla district -- to counter the allegations of corruption.

Job hope lifts US consumer confidence

Job hope lifts US consumer confidence

Rediff.com30 Dec 2009

According to the survey by business-research organisation The Conference Board, consumer confidence index rose for the second straight month to 52.9 in December from 50.6 in November.

CSK in play-offs, but 'home advantage' still a bother

CSK in play-offs, but 'home advantage' still a bother

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Chennai Super Kings may struggle to capitalise on the home advantage during the IPL play-offs as they are still "not sure" of the conditions at the Chepauk, says head coach Stephen Fleming.

Canada's allies were reluctant over its accusations against India: Report

Canada's allies were reluctant over its accusations against India: Report

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Weeks before Canada made an explosive allegation implicating Indian officials in the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Canadian officials sought public condemnation of the murder from their allies, including the United States, but were met with reluctance, The Washington Post reported.

'I have very deep connections with India'

'I have very deep connections with India'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

'When democracy first came to Bhutan people had no idea and they were like 'What is that?' Oh it's that thing they have in India where the leaders are always fighting and arguing.' When I screened the film to Bhutan's film committee, they thought my film was good but they were concerned about that line. They wanted me to change that line. They said, 'We don't want to offend India.' I tried to tell them that Indians have a great ability to laugh at themselves but they insisted I change it.'

Uncle Paras rebuffs Chirag Paswan's claim on Hajipur seat

Uncle Paras rebuffs Chirag Paswan's claim on Hajipur seat

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Union minister Pashupati Kumar Paras on Saturday said he will contest the next Lok Sabha polls from Hajipur, rebuffing his nephew Chirag Paswan who has staked claim on late father Ram Vilas Paswan's constituency.

Australia considers lifting Warner's captaincy ban

Australia considers lifting Warner's captaincy ban

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Australia signal Warner ban to be revoked after integrity code review

Risk management: New buzzword for Indian firms

Risk management: New buzzword for Indian firms

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

Intense global competition and rapid growth are forcing Indian firms to examine corporate enterprise risk management (ERM) elsewhere, especially in Europe, Australia and North America, where the process is more mature, according to a study. ERM is a cohesive, enterprise-wide process allowing companies to identify, assess and respond to the social, political and economic risks of doing business.

Windies make strong statement to naysayers and unsupportive Board

Windies make strong statement to naysayers and unsupportive Board

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

'We were in it to win it when we left the Caribbean' 'With all that happened before the tournament, the disrespect from journalists, and from our own cricket board. that was out of order. The only way we could make a statement is by winning this tournament'

Global Chess League: This is the way forward: Carlsen

Global Chess League: This is the way forward: Carlsen

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

As an Icon player for the SG Alpine Warriors at the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League, Magnus Carlsen opened up about the inaugural edition of the tournament.

HDFC Bank to continue opening branches at same speed in FY24 as last year

HDFC Bank to continue opening branches at same speed in FY24 as last year

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

After opening close to 1,500 branches in 2022-23, HDFC Bank, the country's largest private sector lender, will continue expanding its branch network at the same speed in the current financial year. The lender says branch expansion is crucial for deposit mobilisation. As of March 31, 2023, HDFC Bank had 7,821 branches, up from 6,342 a year ago.

West Indies board meets for crisis talks after India legal threat

West Indies board meets for crisis talks after India legal threat

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Just hours after the powerful Board Of Control For Cricket In India (BCCI) announced they would take legal action against the WICB and were suspending all planned tours of the Caribbean -- moves that could have a devastating financial impact on the West Indies -- officials gathered at a beachside hotel to deal with the fall-out.

How Meta Is Supersizing WhatsApp

How Meta Is Supersizing WhatsApp

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

WhatsApp's advantage is that it is the first app millions of Indian check first thing in the morning and innumerable times during the day and night.

Why investors are gloomy about emerging markets

Why investors are gloomy about emerging markets

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Investors have another reason to wrinkle their noses at emerging economies - fading labour productivity.

Was asked to deplane as if I was a terrorist: Pawan Khera

Was asked to deplane as if I was a terrorist: Pawan Khera

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Khera said he was not provided the reasons for his arrest or given a copy of the FIR in the matter.

400 is a good score on the board: Buttler

400 is a good score on the board: Buttler

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

The dry Wankhede Stadium pitch on which Indian spinners claimed all the 10 wickets in England first innings in the fourth cricket Test, was still good enough to bat on after two days of play, said England's Joss Buttler.

NBA round-up: Warriors withstand Embiid's 46-point game

NBA round-up: Warriors withstand Embiid's 46-point game

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

Klay Thompson chipped in with 21 points for the Warriors, who won their third straight overall and ninth in a row at home to maintain their No. 6 position in the Western Conference playoff race.

Chardham priests body to contest Uttarakhand polls

Chardham priests body to contest Uttarakhand polls

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

'We will tell people how BJP put an end to a 2500 year old tradition to constitute the board infringing upon our rights'

Trinamool, AAP, BRS, SP march with Congress against Modi govt

Trinamool, AAP, BRS, SP march with Congress against Modi govt

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Opposition parties, including the Congress, Trinamool Congress, Bharat Rashtra Party and Samajwadi Party, came together in a show of unity on Thursday and accused the Modi government of getting the second half of the budget session washed out, while asserting that if this attitude continues, the country will move towards a "dictatorship".

Stranded in Russia for 2 days, Air India flyers finally reach US

Stranded in Russia for 2 days, Air India flyers finally reach US

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Flight AI173 from Delhi was diverted to Magadan in Russia on Tuesday owing to an engine glitch, the Tata Group-owned private carrier said in a statement.