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India 'hitting us very hard' on trade, will talk to Modi: Trump

India 'hitting us very hard' on trade, will talk to Modi: Trump

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

"I'm going to India next week and we're talking trade. They've been hitting us very hard for many, many years," Trump said at a 'Keep America Great' rally in Colorado on Thursday. Trump told thousands of his supporters that he "really likes" Prime Minister Modi and they would be talking business.

Govt releases new list of exemptions for lockdown

Govt releases new list of exemptions for lockdown

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

The Union home ministry on Tuesday allowed opening of shops selling school books and electric fans, services of bedside attendants of senior citizens and public utilities including recharge facilities for prepaid mobile phones during the ongoing lockdown.

Chip-making is now a big opportunity for India

Chip-making is now a big opportunity for India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Even though India has major strengths in chip design and in making the software that actually commands the processors to execute specific tasks, chip-manufacturing has never been the country's strength.

REWIND: Best of the month -- April

REWIND: Best of the month -- April

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Here's a presentation of some of the best photos from around the world in the month gone by.

London, Paris, Bangkok: 30% cheaper fares woo fliers

London, Paris, Bangkok: 30% cheaper fares woo fliers

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The travel period for which the discount is being offered ends on April 30 next year.

PE/VC investments hit 12-quarter low at $5.1 billion

PE/VC investments hit 12-quarter low at $5.1 billion

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

The quarter also saw exits worth $1.9 billion across 37 deals, 59 per cent higher YoY. This was driven by one of India's largest PE-backed IPO exit, the $1-billion partial exit by Carlyle in the SBI Cards IPO.

Stalin Needs to Think Fast, Act Faster

Stalin Needs to Think Fast, Act Faster

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

Good intentions and elaborate roadmaps apart, there is an urgent need for the Tamil Nadu chief minister to come up with branded schemes like MGR's meal scheme, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

PICS: De Villiers fires RCB to thrilling win over Royals

PICS: De Villiers fires RCB to thrilling win over Royals

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Images from Saturday's IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore, in Dubai.

Sushma does it again, helps Pak toddler with heart ailment to get visa

Sushma does it again, helps Pak toddler with heart ailment to get visa

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Swaraj's intervention came after the infant's father brought the matter to her notice on Twitter.

COVID/USA: 'We haven't seen the worst yet'

COVID/USA: 'We haven't seen the worst yet'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

'The question is really can we prevent half a million deaths.' 'We are fast approaching that number.'

Tharanga ousted, Perera named captain for ODIs against India

Tharanga ousted, Perera named captain for ODIs against India

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Thisara Perera, on Wednesday, replaced Upul Tharanga as Sri Lanka's limited-overs captain, a change that will come into effect with the upcoming three-match ODI series against India and the subsequent T20 Internationals.

Month of May could be 'make or break' for COVID-19 fight: Experts

Month of May could be 'make or break' for COVID-19 fight: Experts

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Medical experts feel an aggressive containment strategy in red zones and insulation of green zones is a must while giving relaxations.

Must read: The secret diet to staying fit and sexy

Must read: The secret diet to staying fit and sexy

Rediff.com20 May 2019

One secret that all the models and beauty queens swear by is to end up the day with the lightest meal possible, says Nmami Agrawal.

Indian Railways need to modernise. But, how?

Indian Railways need to modernise. But, how?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

Indian Railways (IR) seems to be caught in a time warp, kept there by successive ministers who have played to the gallery by announcing more and more new passenger trains without caring what this will do to the congestion in the network and the efficient carriage of revenue-earning freight traffic.

US conveys concerns to India over religious violence

US conveys concerns to India over religious violence

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

The Indian govt has been slow to react when violence has taken place, the US said.

Scotland Yard denies delay in action over runaway 'ISIS' schoolgirls

Scotland Yard denies delay in action over runaway 'ISIS' schoolgirls

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Under fire over its slow reaction over three British schoolgirls who reportedly fled to Syria to join the Islamic State, Scotland Yard on Tuesday defended its actions, saying it began a probe as soon as facts were established.

India reports 3,970 cases in 24 hrs, overtakes China tally

India reports 3,970 cases in 24 hrs, overtakes China tally

Rediff.com16 May 2020

The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 2,752 and the number of cases climbed to 85,940 on Saturday.

Your starry predictions for 2021!

Your starry predictions for 2021!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Will 2021 be better than 2020?

'Most of the time I outsmart Yamaraj'

'Most of the time I outsmart Yamaraj'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

'But he doesn't let me forget when he wins,' Dr Sanjeeth Peter tells us in this fascinating, multi-part, diary of a Covid Warrior.

'Reversal of IPO frenzy is taking longer than in the past'

'Reversal of IPO frenzy is taking longer than in the past'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

'Investors should be careful in getting carried away; although a reversal of IPO frenzy this time is taking longer than in the past.'

Serie A: Ten-man Inter go top even as coach Mancini sent off

Serie A: Ten-man Inter go top even as coach Mancini sent off

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Ten-man Inter Milan replaced AS Roma atop Serie A, at least for 24 hours, after beating Bologna 1-0 away on Tuesday to end a run of four games without a win but coach Roberto Mancini, who was sent off at the end, wants more from his side.

'India's Asia's most attractive investment destination'

'India's Asia's most attractive investment destination'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

'India's march towards being a $5 trillion economy continues, notwithstanding momentary setbacks.' 'India is at an inflexion point and most economists believe this growth super-cycle will extend for over four decades.'

What the Budget has done for railways

What the Budget has done for railways

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Recent derailments had brought the vulnerability of the national carrier into the limelight. For the railways, the fund allotment of Rs 1 lakh crore towards safety, is a welcome move, says Subrat Nath.

Everyone above 45 yrs to be vaccinated from April 1

Everyone above 45 yrs to be vaccinated from April 1

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

The countrywide vaccination drive was rolled out on January 16 with healthcare workers getting inoculated and vaccination of the frontline workers started from February 2.

Signs of flattening of COVID-19 curve in US: Trump

Signs of flattening of COVID-19 curve in US: Trump

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

On Monday, as many 1,334 died in the US because of coronavirus and 24,895 new cases were reported. The number was far less than the fatalities hovering around 2,000 for the past several days and over 30,000 new cases being reported daily.

Post COVID-19: 'IT industry will emerge stronger'

Post COVID-19: 'IT industry will emerge stronger'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

'We have to plan for whatever the new normal is.'

EPL: Fans back Mourinho as United sink Burnley

EPL: Fans back Mourinho as United sink Burnley

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

But it was not all good news for Mourinho, as substitute Marcus Rashford was sent off in the 71st minute for pushing his forehead into Phil Bardsley's head.

South Indian Films You Must See

South Indian Films You Must See

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

In 2020, Hindi cinema had a tough time staying on par with its southern counterparts.

Top 7: Stunning images from around the world

Top 7: Stunning images from around the world

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Rediff reader and photographer Hari Prasad Sridhar sent us these photographs from his travels

'I was trained in Bigg Boss for this quarantine'

'I was trained in Bigg Boss for this quarantine'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

'Such exciting things were happening and then this speed bump happened.'

'We are in for a disaster in 2 weeks if we don't...'

'We are in for a disaster in 2 weeks if we don't...'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

'If we cannot handle an epidemic of that strata, (causing that kind) of excessive calamity, then we really have to prevent it.' 'If we become complacent in even preventing it, then we are in for a disaster.'

COVID-19 not 'exploded' in India but risk remains: WHO expert

COVID-19 not 'exploded' in India but risk remains: WHO expert

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

The WHO expert noted that measures taken in India such as the nationwide lockdown have had an impact in slowing transmission but the risk of an increase in cases looms as the country opens up.

IIT students to get lockdown benefits!

IIT students to get lockdown benefits!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

From early graduation to flexible grading, Gunjan Sharma reports on how the IITs will help their graduating students.

Aussies to be patient in Test series against Pakistan

Aussies to be patient in Test series against Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

With injuries to regular fast bowlers Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins, Australia have included a uncapped duo Brendan Doggett and Michael Neser in their squad and recalled veteran Peter Siddle for the two-match series next month.

The BEST and WORST of 2020

The BEST and WORST of 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Mediums may change, formats may alter but one thing remains constant -- audience making their likes and dislikes abundantly clear.

5 SMART tips to make more money

5 SMART tips to make more money

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Make the most of the income that you earn by invest the money in the right instruments. The advantages of starting early and investing right cannot be overstated, says financial planner Harshad Chetanwala.

Domestic air traffic battling strong headwinds

Domestic air traffic battling strong headwinds

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Domestic air traffic clocked slowest growth in 4 years on high fares and flight cancellations.

Has Modi given up on the economy?

Has Modi given up on the economy?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

'The government has given up its focus on economic growth because it it not something Modi has been able to fully understand.' 'This explains the extraordinary focus on divisive politics by the BJP even at a time when the world's most important man in visiting India,' notes Aakar Patel.

Buzz: Pooran, Chase named WI vice-captains for NZ series

Buzz: Pooran, Chase named WI vice-captains for NZ series

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Pooran was last seen in action for Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) in the IPL, scoring 353 runs from 14 matches.

Review: Don 2 has no edge-of-the-seat moments

Review: Don 2 has no edge-of-the-seat moments

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

Farhan Akhtar presents us a plot and script that is dull, almost boring.