News for 'Whilst India'

PIX: Clinical CSK end home jinx against Mumbai Indians

PIX: Clinical CSK end home jinx against Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Pacer Matheesha Pathirana starred with the ball as Chennai Super Kings eased to an emphatic six-wicket victory against Mumbai Indians.

ICC events: Pakistan to host 2025 Champions Trophy, India to host 2026 World T20

ICC events: Pakistan to host 2025 Champions Trophy, India to host 2026 World T20

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Major cricket event will return to Pakistan after more than two decades with the country set to host the 2025 Champions Trophy, an ICC flagship tournament.

UK, India COVID-19 study sets Guinness world record

UK, India COVID-19 study sets Guinness world record

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

The co-lead author of the study, Indian-origin surgeon Aneel Bhangu from the University of Birmingham, said the study was aimed at improving our understanding of the deadly virus.

3d Test: India, Aus not to travel to Sydney before January 4 ..

3d Test: India, Aus not to travel to Sydney before January 4 ..

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The Indian and Australian teams will continue to train in Melbourne for few more days

India has 21 $1-billion start-ups, China 227

India has 21 $1-billion start-ups, China 227

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

With the 21 unicorns collectively valued at $73.2 billion, India is the fourth biggest in terms of unicorns, behind the US, China and the UK, as per the Hurun Global Unicorn List.

Aggregate annual PE deal count over 60% in last 5 yrs

Aggregate annual PE deal count over 60% in last 5 yrs

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

With the Indian economy expected to emerge as the third largest by 2030, investors have earmarked significant capital to actively participate in the India growth story.

India physio Farhart's tenure ends after World Cup

India physio Farhart's tenure ends after World Cup

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

India physiotherapist Patrick Farhart's tenure ended after the side crashed out of the World Cup with a semi-final loss to New Zealand.

Services sector growth falls to 4-month low in July

Services sector growth falls to 4-month low in July

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

India's services sector lost momentum in July as demand was curtailed by competitive pressures, elevated inflation and unfavourable weather, a monthly survey said on Wednesday. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Services PMI Business Activity Index fell from 59.2 in June to 55.5 in July, pointing to the slowest rate of growth in four months. For the 12th straight month, the services sector witnessed an expansion in output. In Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) parlance, a print above 50 means expansion while a score below 50 denotes contraction.

Taliban: What are India's Options?

Taliban: What are India's Options?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

'It is a testing time for our foreign policy which may involve a certain element of taking risks, assessing costs, and expecting failures,' asserts Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Have You Been On A Green Date?

Have You Been On A Green Date?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Single Indians are now planning to keep first dates 'active' with a walk in the park or an outdoor picnic.

Randhir Singh appointed acting OCA president

Randhir Singh appointed acting OCA president

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

India's Raja Randhir Singh has taken over as acting president of the Olympic Council of Asia as Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah appeals a guilty verdict in a Swiss forgery trial.

Buttler, Moeen not in favour of running out batters at non-striker's end

Buttler, Moeen not in favour of running out batters at non-striker's end

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

Jos Buttler and Moeen Ali said that running out a non-striker for backing too is not "their thing"

10% stake in HDFC Capital sold to ADIA for Rs 184 crore

10% stake in HDFC Capital sold to ADIA for Rs 184 crore

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Mortgage firm HDFC Ltd on Wednesday announced sale of a 10 per cent stake in its private equity arm HDFC Capital Advisors to a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) for about Rs 184 crore. ADIA is also the primary investor in the alternative investment funds managed by $3 billion-HDFC Capital. Set up in 2016, HDFC Capital is the investment manager to HDFC Capital Affordable Real Estate Funds 1, 2 and 3; and is aligned with the government's goal to increase housing supply and support the Pradhan MantriAwas Yojana - 'Housing for All' initiative, HDFC Ltd said in a statement.

Hesson in race for India coach job?

Hesson in race for India coach job?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Parts ways with Kings XI Punjab

Airline Staff Are NOT Your Servants!

Airline Staff Are NOT Your Servants!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Talk to any member of the cabin crew on any Indian airline and you will hear the worst horror stories. Almost always, the targets of abuse in the air are female staff members who are called 'servants' or worse, points out Vir Sanghvi.

With coronavirus fight, can India set an example?

With coronavirus fight, can India set an example?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

India lacks China's culture of collective discipline, so what will provide the glue for people to cooperate rather than follow their raw survival instincts? asks Ravi Bhoothalingam.

No HC stay on decision permitting Sikhs to carry kirpans on domestic flights

No HC stay on decision permitting Sikhs to carry kirpans on domestic flights

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

The bench asked the respondents to file their response to the petition which seeks the constitution of a committee to examine 'workable solutions' to ensure that a kirpan permitted to be carried on the flight is 'appropriately designed and crafted' and does not have a blade length beyond 4 cm.

Jio launches India's first in-flight mobile services

Jio launches India's first in-flight mobile services

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Jio has partnered with AeroMobile to launch mobile services on 22 flights on international routes, with plans starting at Rs 499 per day.

25 learnings for India from China Standoff

25 learnings for India from China Standoff

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Just like China wants Trump to lose the US presidential poll, it may want Modi to lose the Lok Sabha polls. So months before the 2024 elections, China may take possession of an important area, say one of the Char Dhams, warns Sanjeev Nayyar.

Veda thanks BCCI for support

Veda thanks BCCI for support

Rediff.com18 May 2021

'Have been tough last month for me and family and I'd like to sincerely thank the @BCCI & Mr @JayShah sir for calling me few days back and extending support in these unprecedented times.'

False assertions: India condemns UK lawmakers' debate on farmers' stir

False assertions: India condemns UK lawmakers' debate on farmers' stir

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

The Indian High Commission made its displeasure known despite the British government earlier reiterating that the three New Delhi laws on agricultural reform were a "domestic matter".

The Best Vishal Bhardwaj Movie? VOTE!

The Best Vishal Bhardwaj Movie? VOTE!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Before Kuttey's release, co-produced and co-penned by VB, Sukanya Verma takes a look back at the filmmaker's unique body of work.

UAE stadiums to be at 70% capacity for T20 World Cup

UAE stadiums to be at 70% capacity for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Stadiums in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will operate at 70% of capacity for the Twenty20 World Cup, the organisers said.

MDL delivers fourth Scorpene submarine to Navy

MDL delivers fourth Scorpene submarine to Navy

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Christened 'Vela', the submarine was launched on May 6, 2019, and has completed all major harbour and sea trials including weapon and sensor trials despite COVID-19-induced restrictions, the Navy said.

ICC Rankings: Rahul 4th, Kohli static on 10th in T20s

ICC Rankings: Rahul 4th, Kohli static on 10th in T20s

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

No Indian featured in the top 10 of the bowlers and all-rounders' list.

ICC gives India June 28 deadline for T20 WC decision

ICC gives India June 28 deadline for T20 WC decision

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

The BCCI is also mulling a couple of more windows in 2022 in case October-November is not feasible in India.

'I have been hit!'

'I have been hit!'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Air Commodore Jawahar Lal Bhargava recalls how he ejected from his failing aircraft in Pakistan during the 1971 War.

30 SPECTACULAR FRAMES of Shah Rukh Khan

30 SPECTACULAR FRAMES of Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the man and his movie magic.

Navy's 5th Scorpene-class submarine Vagir launched

Navy's 5th Scorpene-class submarine Vagir launched

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Vagir is part of the six Kalvari-class submarines being built in India.

Plateau reported in Covid cases but needs to be watched, says govt

Plateau reported in Covid cases but needs to be watched, says govt

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Early indications of Covid infections plateauing have been reported in some places but the trend needs to be observed, the Union government said on Thursday whilst noting that 400 districts have logged weekly Covid positivity of over 10 per cent.

How Modi, Xi can tackle the worrying trade deficit

How Modi, Xi can tackle the worrying trade deficit

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

'Since the bilateral deficit is a reality -- and a worry -- we need to find a way to deal with it,' says Ravi Bhoothalingam.

Travel: Picture-perfect monsoon destinations in India

Travel: Picture-perfect monsoon destinations in India

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

The best places to enjoy the rains to the fullest!

Tokyo Games: STUNNING Pix!

Tokyo Games: STUNNING Pix!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

Indian evacuees bring their furry friends from Ukraine

Indian evacuees bring their furry friends from Ukraine

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Amid the growing tension between Ukraine and Russia, evacuated Indian nationals from the war-torn country have refused to leave their pets behind.

This ring with 12,638 diamonds sets Guinness world record

This ring with 12,638 diamonds sets Guinness world record

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Harshit Bansal, founder of Renani Jewels in Meerut, India, has broken the dazzling Guinness World Records title for the most diamonds set in one ring -- 12,638.

Want to be the best? Copy Team India's attitude!

Want to be the best? Copy Team India's attitude!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Australia great Ian Chappell says India's attitude towards achieving excellence should be copied by the ambitious cricket nations for the well-being of the Test format.

Guv stages unprecedented walkout amid high drama at TN assembly

Guv stages unprecedented walkout amid high drama at TN assembly

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Thursday staged an unprecedented walkout from the state assembly following a face-off with Chief Minister M K Stalin over the former's customary address to members of the house in its first session of the year.

Myths About Chinese Ship in Sri Lanka

Myths About Chinese Ship in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

The Yuan Wang 5 can easily monitor the Indian coast while operating in international waters. She does not have to enter a port in Sri Lanka to fulfill this mission, points out Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Govt makes it mandatory for armed forces to source military hardware locally

Govt makes it mandatory for armed forces to source military hardware locally

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

The ministry also decided to dispense with the requirement of the Integrity Pact Bank Guarantee to reduce the financial burden on the Indian defence industry, a move aimed at promoting domestic manufacturing.

The protector of women from breast cancer

The protector of women from breast cancer

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

'Having dedicated my life towards improving breast healthcare in my motherland. I shall continue to work with rock-solid determination following this "chosen" path.'