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Euro Preview: Romania's selection dilemma for crunch Swiss game

Euro Preview: Romania's selection dilemma for crunch Swiss game

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Romania coach Anghel Iordanescu must decide whether veteran left back Razvan Rat can repel the danger of Xherdan Shaqiri in what could be the defining confrontation of his team's Euro 2016 clash with Switzerland on Wednesday.

Ferrari to Porsche target small-town millionaires

Ferrari to Porsche target small-town millionaires

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

'Hathras, Muradabad, Trichur, Salem, Madurai, Aligarh and Kanpur are cities where we are expecting and in some cases have seen new buyers come from.'

'In one shot, three or four major issues are taken care of'

'In one shot, three or four major issues are taken care of'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

'Ultimately if your aim is that you need to be able to deal with a security situation, you need to deal with a black money situation, you need to deal with a counterfeiting situation then, to that extent, I think everyone will need to able to tolerate a little bit of inconvenience.'

The secret behind Xiaomi's success in India

The secret behind Xiaomi's success in India

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Xiaomi is the third largest smartphone brand in the top 30 cities in India.

US-China trade war: What's really going on?

US-China trade war: What's really going on?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

This is a high-stakes strategic conflict between a power which wants to preserve the status quo in its favour and one which wants to usurp that throne. The rest is all theatre, says Harsh V Pant.

Climate deal needed if Bill Gates' billions are to help poor nations

Climate deal needed if Bill Gates' billions are to help poor nations

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Heads of state and big-name billionaires opened the Paris climate summit with a bang on Monday.

How our liberals have been working for Modi

How our liberals have been working for Modi

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

'The Indian Right can afford to be rigid; but as liberals, our position has to be one of constant evolution, or else death awaits us,' argues Sreehari Nair.

How India consumes tobacco: PART 2

How India consumes tobacco: PART 2

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

In the second part we will explain the ways of tobacco use and its consequences.

In India, where no-frills cars rule, Toyota bets on premium models

In India, where no-frills cars rule, Toyota bets on premium models

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Toyota Motor Corp is betting on pricier premium models offering better safety and quality.

'Xi is a black box'

'Xi is a black box'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

'The American fear of the Chinese military is overblown. The countries that should be concerned are China's neighbours,' Jeffrey Wasserstrom tells Rahul Jacob.

How the world must deal with North Korea

How the world must deal with North Korea

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

While trying to persuade North Korea to give up its provocative actions, engaging China is the first hurdle that world leaders will have to deal with, says Rajaram Panda.

Rs 1.80 lakh cr bad loans likely to be recovered in FY'19

Rs 1.80 lakh cr bad loans likely to be recovered in FY'19

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

After the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code came into force, which calls for an auction of assets of loan defaulting entities, recoveries have picked up, said Jaitley.

'US looking for ambitious, fair agreement at climate summit'

'US looking for ambitious, fair agreement at climate summit'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

We are looking for an agreement that is fair and durable: US

Lessons from Swami Vivekananda to inspire you

Lessons from Swami Vivekananda to inspire you

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

We are what our thoughts have made us, Swami Vivekananda said.

Will winner take all in Tamil Nadu?

Will winner take all in Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

With election campaign ending in Tamil Nadu before it goes to polls on Thursday, N Sathiya Moorthy lists a few questions uppermost in the minds of voters.

Changing jobs? Declare past income to new employer

Changing jobs? Declare past income to new employer

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

Ensure you don't get benefits that get reversed, while filing returns.

'I'm the Amrish Puri of 2.0'

'I'm the Amrish Puri of 2.0'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

'Mr Shankar is equivalent to James Cameron given steroids!' 'Trust me, in this Rs 510 crore, Hollywood cannot make what we have produced here.'

10 economic commandments for Modi

10 economic commandments for Modi

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Instead of a consumption stimulus the government must address the NPA issue with a war footing and invest in infrastructure, affordable housing and exports, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

Billionaires have always called the shots in India

Billionaires have always called the shots in India

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

'James Crabtree ignores the emergence of a nexus between business and politics going back to the 1920s and talks of it as a new child of 21st century India,' says Shivanand Kanavi.

The Indian contesting Thai elections!

The Indian contesting Thai elections!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

'It's a dream, but will I give it up? No bloody way,' Umesh Pandey, the former Bangkok Post editor turned Opposition candidate, tells Rahul Jacob.

Have we stopped responding to movies?

Have we stopped responding to movies?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

'If you can tell the quality of a movie-watching experience, only and only by referring to set standards, you *aren't really* going to the movies,' argues Sreehari Nair.

COVID-19: 'We are lucky it came later to India'

COVID-19: 'We are lucky it came later to India'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

'People are getting admitted to hospital two to three days before their death in a very serious respiratory compromise state and they are passing away within 48 hours.' 'Those who are coming early in the disease, the minute they are suspicious that they have COVID-19, the recovery rate has been much, much, higher.' 'The moral of the story is: We must destigmatise COVID-19.' 'People should be told: 'Look, if you have anything like this, please come immediately'.'

'Devyani is composed, cheerful and happy'

'Devyani is composed, cheerful and happy'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

The Khobragade family is relieved that their daughter will be back in India on Friday and believes that the US grand jury verdict that indicts her on charges of visa fraud and submission of false documents is meaningless because it is based on false charges.

Is your child a victim of bullying? Read this!

Is your child a victim of bullying? Read this!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Once you know our child is being bullied, the natural question that arises is, how can you as parents stop it.

'No one in Washington wants to see another war, or near-war, between India and Pakistan'

'No one in Washington wants to see another war, or near-war, between India and Pakistan'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

'While US officials understand and accept India's desire for retaliation, they still don't want to encourage steps that would likely lead to war.'

Is the AIADMK heading for yet another split?

Is the AIADMK heading for yet another split?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

The fracas between Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami and his deputy O Panneerselvam on Monday over who will be projected as the CM candidate in next year's assembly polls not only points to a possibility of another vertical split in Tamil Nadu's ruling party but will also come as sweet music for the opposition DMK which in the past stood to gain from the AIADMK's squabbles, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

India says confident WTO will understand food security concerns

India says confident WTO will understand food security concerns

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

ndia has said it is ready to sign the global trade deal as early as next month if other WTO members agree to its demand for concessions on food subsidies.

'US may help India in war against terror'

'US may help India in war against terror'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

'If the US-Pakistan relationship continues to suffer, Pakistan may feel it has less to lose and decide that it need not keep a leash on LeT in order to appease America.' 'A tougher US policy toward Pakistan could lead to an emboldened and strengthened LeT and JeM, resulting in more terrorist attacks in India.'

How Pakistan surrendered in 1971

How Pakistan surrendered in 1971

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

'You have been surrounded from all directions, if you want the safety of your troops and your personal safety, we will give you eight hours to make up your mind to surrender.'

'RSS doesn't want to extend itself to the wheels of politics'

'RSS doesn't want to extend itself to the wheels of politics'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

'The RSS doesn't intervene, interfere or try to dominate government policy-making... The responsibility of running the government is entirely in the hands of the BJP.'

'Modi is a master of this kind of political theatre'

'Modi is a master of this kind of political theatre'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

'I give Modi full credit, for brilliantly using his personal diplomacy, his personal stature, to accomplish his goals...'

'It's for India to determine if it wants to join coalition to combat ISIL'

'It's for India to determine if it wants to join coalition to combat ISIL'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

It is for the companies and the industry to ascertain where they want to run with the US-India civilian nuclear agreements reached by Washington and New Delhi, says United States Assistant Secretary of State Nisha Biswal. Aziz Haniffa reports for Rediff.com from Washington, DC

'We must reject any link between terrorism and religion,' PM Modi at World Sufi Forum

'We must reject any link between terrorism and religion,' PM Modi at World Sufi Forum

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Asserting that there are terror groups that are instruments of state's policy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said terrorism uses diverse motivations cannot be justified.

EPL: Manchester City set the standard for United at Chelsea

EPL: Manchester City set the standard for United at Chelsea

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

The challenge against champions Chlesea on Sunday is for Manchester United to show that they can replicate the confident and businesslike win that City showed a month ago.

Donald Trump is wrong for our community

Donald Trump is wrong for our community

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

'Given the disdain Trump has shown for our community's values and experiences, it is disappointing that a handful of wealthy, conservative donors invited him to address their friends last weekend,' say Mira Patel and Gautam Raghavan.

Can China shake fundamentals of the global markets?

Can China shake fundamentals of the global markets?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

China's domestic debt is a major concern.

How bad is the current economic slowdown?

How bad is the current economic slowdown?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

The world economy's growth engine is slowing, but not collapsing.

Dear Dad review: Arvind Swamy is delightful but...

Dear Dad review: Arvind Swamy is delightful but...

Rediff.com13 May 2016

...Dear Dad is disappointingly skin deep, feels Sukanya Verma.

Why Mumbai has scary coronavirus figures

Why Mumbai has scary coronavirus figures

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

'It is a bigger challenge for Mumbai because we have a dense population and people are staying in very, very small rooms.' 'So even if there is one case, then it can spread to you know, four or five people are staying together.'

Only industry can solve agriculture's problem

Only industry can solve agriculture's problem

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

The challenge for politicians is that the continuous electoral cycle favours short-termism and the loan waiver type of policy, whereas prosperity requires hard decisions where commonly held perceptions must be disrupted and over-turned, says Dhiraj Nayyar.