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Trade pact with Israel 'only when we get a good deal', says Goyal

Trade pact with Israel 'only when we get a good deal', says Goyal

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

The proposed India-Israel trade pact should be beneficial to both nations and until New Delhi gets a good deal, it would not do an agreement, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said. India and Israel are negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA) since May 2010. "With Israel, until we get a good deal, we will not do an FTA. It has to be reciprocally beneficial," the minister said in San Francisco on Tuesday while interacting with the Indian community.

Iga Swiatek's Journey To French Open Final

Iga Swiatek's Journey To French Open Final

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

The Pole, who won the crown in 2020 and hasn't lost since February, matched Serena Williams's winning run from 2013 in the process, having now lost only two sets in her last four tournaments.

CWG Hockey: Harmanpreet's hat-trick powers India to victory

CWG Hockey: Harmanpreet's hat-trick powers India to victory

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Vice-captain Harmanpreet Singh slammed a hat-trick as the Indian men's hockey team beat Wales 4-1 in its final Pool B match to qualify for the semi-finals of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Thursday.

'I have no problem with love'

'I have no problem with love'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

'The thinking of society, even today, is that a woman always needs a man to be complete.' 'I am 50. I am single. I am invincible because I have been there, done that.'

Teachers suspended for allowing hijab-clad girls write exam

Teachers suspended for allowing hijab-clad girls write exam

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Two other teachers who were the centre superintendents were also placed under suspension.

What Makes Kantara And Brahmastra The 'Chosen Ones'

What Makes Kantara And Brahmastra The 'Chosen Ones'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

As much as we enjoy and write reams and reams about our amazement at the Kantara climax, 30 years on from now, will we remember these portions more fondly or the ones where Shiva is simply hanging out with his friends, mulls Rohit Sathish Nair.

We won't stop experimenting and finding new answers: Rohit

We won't stop experimenting and finding new answers: Rohit

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Rohit Sharma hasn't shied away from experimenting with various combinations

It would be cool to meet Queen Elizabeth, says Gauff

It would be cool to meet Queen Elizabeth, says Gauff

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

'Meeting a real queen, that would be pretty cool'

PICS: Alcaraz wins US Open, ascends to world number one

PICS: Alcaraz wins US Open, ascends to world number one

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz beat Norway's Casper Ruud 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(1), 6-3 in the men's singles final at the US Open on Sunday to win his maiden Grand Slam title and rise to world number one for the first time.

Will it finally be Kharge, Selja or Wasnik for Congress president?

Will it finally be Kharge, Selja or Wasnik for Congress president?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

In a day of frantic developments, Digvijaya Singh entered the fray for the Congress president's election as Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot opted out of the race and the suspense over his continuation at the helm in the state deepened with the party saying it would be decided in a day or two.

Rybakina Evades Questions On Ukraine

Rybakina Evades Questions On Ukraine

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Asked after the Wimbledon final about the War in Ukraine, Rybakina replied that her English was not good enough to speak about the issue.

PIX: Zverev tames Alcaraz to return to Paris semis

PIX: Zverev tames Alcaraz to return to Paris semis

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Zverev won in four sets at Roland-Garros to send Alcaraz packing and reach the French Open semi-finals for a second straight year.

How Rybakina Reached Wimbledon Final

How Rybakina Reached Wimbledon Final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

The 23-year-old Kazakh, whose previous best performance in a Grand Slam was reaching the quarter-final at the French Open last year, would like TO create history on the hallowed turf of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.

French Open: Raducanu's Paris adventure cut short

French Open: Raducanu's Paris adventure cut short

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Raducanu was bundled out of the French Open in the second round

EPL PIX: 15-year-old makes debut for Arsenal; Everton win

EPL PIX: 15-year-old makes debut for Arsenal; Everton win

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

More Paris heartbreak for Gauff as Mladenovic, Garcia win doubles

More Paris heartbreak for Gauff as Mladenovic, Garcia win doubles

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic recovered from a set down to beat Americans Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula

'We paid the cricketers better salaries'

'We paid the cricketers better salaries'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

'All of us tend to believe that they are so well paid, why should we bother about their payments.' 'But who all are well paid? Only a handful, maybe 3-4 of them, who go in for endorsements and things.' 'The others are struggling, playing Ranji Trophy and other matches, so that compensation we made it market-oriented.'

Crew gives final touches to IAC Vikrant ahead of commissioning by Modi

Crew gives final touches to IAC Vikrant ahead of commissioning by Modi

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

The 1,600-member crew and a slew of civilian workers were working like busy bees on Friday preparing the majestic warship IAC Vikrant for its commissioning on September 2.

5 magical moments in Serena Williams' career

5 magical moments in Serena Williams' career

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Serena Williams' career has been so astonishing that it could fuel umpteen movies

Faceless assessment: Fresh SOPs issued to address taxpayers' conflicts

Faceless assessment: Fresh SOPs issued to address taxpayers' conflicts

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

The faceless authority has suggested a host of changes in the assessment process following conflicts and practical difficulties raised by taxpayers since the new regime was introduced. On August 3, the National Faceless Assessment Centre issued a set of standard operating procedures (SOPs) to address several anomalies in the regime. The faceless centre, constituted by the Central Board of Direct Taxes, is the nodal authority and works as an interface for the faceless regime.

No luck this time; just hard work, says Swiatek

No luck this time; just hard work, says Swiatek

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Iga Swiatek, who beat American teenager Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-3 in Saturday's final at Roland Garros, went from being a largely unknown 19-year-old, ranked 54th in the world, to instant celebrity status after lifting her first Suzanne Lenglen Cup 18 months ago.

India Wants World's Money, But Not World's Modernity

India Wants World's Money, But Not World's Modernity

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

A bit of economic reforms stalled and decisions delayed -- what Narayana Murthy spoke of -- don't hurt if a country's compassionate and inclusive social fabric has survived intact; if the country is happy, observes Shyam G Menon.

Will Swiatek Break Serena's Paris Record?

Will Swiatek Break Serena's Paris Record?

Rediff.com31 May 2022

The 20-year-old is on the longest unbeaten run in the women's tour since Serena Williams bagged 34 victories in succession in 2013.

French Open PIX: Gauff, Trevisan, reach 1st Slam semis in Paris

French Open PIX: Gauff, Trevisan, reach 1st Slam semis in Paris

Rediff.com31 May 2022

IMAGES from Day 10 of the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday.

'I stayed like a common prisoner and did not ask for any privileges'

'I stayed like a common prisoner and did not ask for any privileges'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

'The place I used to sleep in the jail had a big window high up on the opposite side, where at sunrise and sunset time a bird would drop in every day.' 'It could be an eagle or a peacock. And sometimes a monkey.' 'Those moments calmed you, brought hope...'

Women's Hockey World: India down Japan; finish ninth

Women's Hockey World: India down Japan; finish ninth

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Navneet Kaur scored a brace as the Indian women's hockey team beat Japan 3-1 as they finished a disappointing ninth in the FIH World Cup in Terassa, Spain, on Wednesday.

Rahul backs 'one-man, one-post' as Cong set for presidential poll

Rahul backs 'one-man, one-post' as Cong set for presidential poll

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

With the Congress presidential polls round the corner, party leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said decisions, including that of one-man, one-post, taken at the Chintan Shivir at Udaipur in Rajasthan earlier this year are expected to be followed.

Cong prez poll: Tharoor says ready for public debate, Kharge declines

Cong prez poll: Tharoor says ready for public debate, Kharge declines

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

He said the answer to the Congress' current challenges lies in a combination of effective leadership and organisational reforms.

I miss my parents on Ganesh Chaturthi

I miss my parents on Ganesh Chaturthi

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

'On this day, recollecting all our divine memories, we paid obeisance to our father's beloved deity -- Lord Ganesha -- to bestow on all of us the happiness and joy and to remove all hurdles and obstacles throughout this journey of mortal life.'

'I never thought that it's a pandemic story'

'I never thought that it's a pandemic story'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

'I never thought the European audience will love this film, but we had over 2,000 people at the screening.'

Kotak, Bahutule to assist Laxman during India's tour of Ireland

Kotak, Bahutule to assist Laxman during India's tour of Ireland

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

National Cricket Academy coaches Sitanshu Kotak, Sairaj Bahutule and Munish Bali will be part of India cricket team's support staff, which will be headed by VVS Laxman, on the short tour of Ireland later this month.

Centre to sign peace accord with Assam's tribal militants this month: Himanta

Centre to sign peace accord with Assam's tribal militants this month: Himanta

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa on Tuesday said that the Centre is likely to sign a peace accord with militant organisations from the state's Adivasi communities within September.

De Villiers, Barty To Tee Off In June

De Villiers, Barty To Tee Off In June

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Cricket legend A B de Villiers is set to pick up a set of golf clubs and tee off with former tennis World No 1 Ashleigh Barty at the Icons Series golf event in the US.

PIX: Tempers boil as Kyrgios stuns Tsitsipas; Nadal cruises

PIX: Tempers boil as Kyrgios stuns Tsitsipas; Nadal cruises

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Images from the men's singles action at the Wimbledon Championships on Saturday.

'Amitji has no competitors'

'Amitji has no competitors'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

'In the last seven years or so, many reigning heroes have stopped working with him because no matter how popular a star they are, irrespective of whether they are playing the lead, it eventually becomes an Amitabh Bachchan film!'

'Kyrgios poised for major breakthrough at Wimbledon'

'Kyrgios poised for major breakthrough at Wimbledon'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Evert said she has been impressed by what she has seen from the 27-year-old.

What Was The Secret Of Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's Success?

What Was The Secret Of Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's Success?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

His advice was to always start with small positions because we are bound to make mistakes; and remain humble because the markets can be merciless, remembers Debashis Basu.

PIX: Swiatek brings along her trophy to Eiffel Tower!

PIX: Swiatek brings along her trophy to Eiffel Tower!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Iga Swiatek clinched her second French Open title after defeating American teenager Coco Gauff

Pressure? What pressure? says Raducanu after defeat

Pressure? What pressure? says Raducanu after defeat

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Raducanu said defeats like the one she suffered on Wednesday were just part of the learning process.

Williams makes winning return after year out

Williams makes winning return after year out

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Serena beat Sara Sorribes Tormo and Marie Bouzkova 2-6, 6-3, (13-11) in the women's doubles.