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Focus is on adaptability ahead of T20 WC: Arshdeep

Focus is on adaptability ahead of T20 WC: Arshdeep

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

'The main motive is adapting to the situations and demands of the team'

How 55-year old Gits plans to beat competition

How 55-year old Gits plans to beat competition

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

Gits now has super food mixes like brown rice and flax seeds idli mix, oats idli mix and such other products. It has also launched an organic and vegan version of ready meals abroad. It also has an e-store, besides selling through Flipkart, Amazon and Big Basket.

This 7-year-old is in Australia squad for Boxing Day Test!

This 7-year-old is in Australia squad for Boxing Day Test!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

Archie, who suffers from a heart ailment, dreams of captaining Australia and it has been confirmed he would co-captain Tim Paine

What Indian diaspora thinks about Narendra Modi varied

What Indian diaspora thinks about Narendra Modi varied

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

The PBD this year functions as a political stage for the BJP government at the Centre and in Uttar Pradesh. Both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress president Rahul Gandhi have been wooing the Indian diaspora through widely publicised events across the country. At the PBD, the mood was either largely pro-Modi, and when not, apolitical.

MoSha Have Left Nothing To Chance

MoSha Have Left Nothing To Chance

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

The five-state assembly elections are seen as a now-or-never, no-holds battle for the Congress, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Renshaw, Morris back in Australian scheme of things

Renshaw, Morris back in Australian scheme of things

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Matt Renshaw says he will try to make a 'good impression'

Azharuddin on what ails KL Rahul's batting

Azharuddin on what ails KL Rahul's batting

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

KL Rahul needs to be way more consistent and work on his technical flaws with national team coaches, said former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin.

A lonely old age

A lonely old age

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

As Indians boast about their rising GDP, seniors are increasingly feeling left out of the picture. The irony is while the new India (and its markets) are obsessed with its youth, old India is growing rapidly. Over 8 crore are over 60 in India today. By 2050 a quarter of the population will over 60. "The biggest increase has been in the category of 80 plus," says Matthew Cherian.

'Whatever we do, we have to make an impact'

'Whatever we do, we have to make an impact'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

'Professors can teach even when they are 90 because they don't lose their skill with words. Go deeper and there's spirituality in it.'

'Australia's selection has been awfully inconsistent, irrational'

'Australia's selection has been awfully inconsistent, irrational'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

After Australian fell to two back-to-back crushing losses against India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series, former skipper Ian Chappell slammed the visitor's team selection.

Modi isn't as popular as you think

Modi isn't as popular as you think

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

In Asia-Pacific's public eye, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is below Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japan's Shinzo Abe, according a survey

The Tejas Is 20 Years Old!

The Tejas Is 20 Years Old!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

On the 20th anniversary of the first flight of the Tejas, we must congratulate the entire team who made sure that the LCA flew and returned safely on January 4, 2001, sowing the seed for development of a state-of-the-art fighter airplane that our country so badly needed, says IAF veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe.

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

This doctor couple put their faith in India. And in return India has put faith in them.

The Pension Challenge Confronting India

The Pension Challenge Confronting India

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

When we look at the pension expenditure of the states, so far, there has been no gain from the NPS reform. Pension expenses as a share of total state revenue expenditure rose from 4% in 1991-1992 to 10% at the time of the NPS reform, and have risen further to about 12%, observes Ajay Shah.

Hardik says youngsters in team making his journey easy

Hardik says youngsters in team making his journey easy

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Captaining a young side could be tricky, but Hardik Pandya, who led India to a 2-1 series win over Asian champions Sri Lanka, feels it was not that difficult, as he just had to ensure that they "belong at this level".

'No One Can Escape If They Are Critical Of The Government'

'No One Can Escape If They Are Critical Of The Government'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

'This action sends out a very nasty message in a very strong way -- that nobody is exempt.' 'It is also an attempt to extend the definition of who is an anti-national, who's a terrorist, a definition that's becoming looser under this regime.' 'The sad part is that by the time the courts acquit those arrested, they would've spent years in jail and been taught a lesson.'

Is Indian American Nikki Haley running for US prez? Stay tuned, she says

Is Indian American Nikki Haley running for US prez? Stay tuned, she says

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Prominent Indian-American Republican leader Nikki Haley has said that she thinks she can be the "new leader" who can take the country in a new direction and the United States cannot have a second term under Joe Biden as president.

Movie on self belief did the trick for India women's hockey

Movie on self belief did the trick for India women's hockey

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Watching a movie on self belief after three consecutive losses rebuilt the Indian women's hockey team's shattered morale and helped it to 'aim for the clouds', coach Sjoerd Marijne revealed on Monday.

Captain Sarfraz proud of Pakistan young guns

Captain Sarfraz proud of Pakistan young guns

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed was understandably proud of his inexperienced team following their unexpected and emphatic eight-wicket victory over hosts England in the Champions Trophy semi-finals on Wednesday.

'This Fight Is Against Terrorism'

'This Fight Is Against Terrorism'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

'99.6 per cent is occupied by Arab countries in the Middle East; Israel occupies just 0.4 per cent of the entire Middle East.' 'That 0.4 per cent is also a big issue for them.'

Hardik will be motivated to show his leadership skills: Ahmedabad team mentor Kirsten

Hardik will be motivated to show his leadership skills: Ahmedabad team mentor Kirsten

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

Former India coach and Ahmedabad franchise team mentor Gary Kirsten feels Hardik Pandya is keen to show his leadership skills on the big stage and having a young and new captain will fare well for the side.

Have You Read This Story About Hope?

Have You Read This Story About Hope?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

'The Elephant Whisperers is a hopeful story of respect and cooperation with nature in an era rife with conflict and threat to our beautiful planet.'

'When Time Is Precious, Call Dolly'

'When Time Is Precious, Call Dolly'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

'The sari is the most comfortable attire for curvy Indian women, who are all bust and butt.'

'They would call me kaali'

'They would call me kaali'

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Roselynn Raj speaks about the challenges of being a dusky-skinned model in the Indian fashion industry.

NITI Aayog turns 1; Focus on 'think-tank' role in New Year

NITI Aayog turns 1; Focus on 'think-tank' role in New Year

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

NITI Aayog spent a considerable time on restructuring the setup.

When The TikTok Ban Killed Dreams

When The TikTok Ban Killed Dreams

Rediff.com31 May 2023

In India, TikTok unleashed creativity in people like never before until it was unceremoniously banned in June 2020, leaving them heartbroken.

Hardik breaks down after win against Pak

Hardik breaks down after win against Pak

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Emotional Hardik recalls late father's sacrifices

Don't put pressure on Arshdeep, warns Jonty Rhodes

Don't put pressure on Arshdeep, warns Jonty Rhodes

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

'I think that's putting him under a lot of pressure, to compare him to the great Wasim Akram'

Parthiv on why India are struggling with wicketkeepers

Parthiv on why India are struggling with wicketkeepers

Rediff.com27 May 2020

Veteran wicketkeeper-batsman Parthiv Patel feels India's young glovesmen should be given a "consistent run" to secure their place in the national team, something which has not been happening of late. While Wriddhiman Saha has been a regular in Tests, India currently do not have a fixed wicketkeeper in limited-overs cricket with K L Rahul recently taking over the duties from Rishabh Pant, who is a regular squad member but not a sure starter anymore.

'For us, this attack was like 9/11'

'For us, this attack was like 9/11'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'We thought all the Jews in the world could live securely in today's world, and that feeling is broken.'

'We have overloaded the unstable Himalayas'

'We have overloaded the unstable Himalayas'

Rediff.com26 May 2023

'And Joshimath has already shown the dangers ahead.' 'We have to acknowledge that our mountains are still young babies.' 'You don't put an extra load on the back of a growing child!'

No role for anchor in T20s; need to change mindset: Rohit

No role for anchor in T20s; need to change mindset: Rohit

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Rohit Sharma believes T20 cricket has changed and there is no role for anchors left in the format.

Hayden, Waugh shocked by Australia's XI for 1st Test

Hayden, Waugh shocked by Australia's XI for 1st Test

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

The Australian team management chose Peter Handscomb ahead of Travis Head

Take a bow, young lady!

Take a bow, young lady!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Vanita Kariappa's NGO Rangmanch uses performing arts as a method of building skills and values in children from low-income communities in the six to 16 year age group. This is her story.

Loss keeps haunting us; WPL is a blessing in disguise: Jemimah

Loss keeps haunting us; WPL is a blessing in disguise: Jemimah

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Ahead of the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League, Jemimah Rodrigues opened up on how the WPL is helping the Indian players deal with the T20 World Cup semifinal loss.

UK's PM-in-waiting Liz Truss remains committed to India ties

UK's PM-in-waiting Liz Truss remains committed to India ties

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Newly-elected Conservative Party leader and prime minister in waiting Liz Truss is among the senior British politicians known for championing deeper India-UK strategic and economic ties, describing them as a "sweet spot" of global trade dynamics.

Fan Moment! Ashwin's duplicate touches his feet

Fan Moment! Ashwin's duplicate touches his feet

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Mahesh Pithiya's uncanny resemblance with Ravichandran Ashwin's action will surprise you.

PIX: New Zealand mount strong reply after Iyer's debut ton

PIX: New Zealand mount strong reply after Iyer's debut ton

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

India's Shreyas Iyer smashed a century on his test debut but Tim Southee's lion-hearted bowling and New Zealand's top order left the opening test between the teams evenly poised on Friday.

Is Your Job Killing You?

Is Your Job Killing You?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

The key problem with the current generation is that most people don't understand how much is enough to lead a good life! exclaims Virender Kapoor.

How giant-slayer Prannoy made his place in the sun

How giant-slayer Prannoy made his place in the sun

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Focus on nutrition, tailor-made training for specific opponents key to Prannoy's success.