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Will spin twins Kuldeep, Chahal bounce back in T20I series decider?

Will spin twins Kuldeep, Chahal bounce back in T20I series decider?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Rendered ineffective in the previous match, India's wrist spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal will look to bounce back against 'well-prepared' England batsmen when the two teams clash in the series-deciding third Twenty20 International, in Bristol, on Sunday.

'Centre should come out with a special Act for Sabarimala'

'Centre should come out with a special Act for Sabarimala'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

'Hindu unity is possible without any external forces playing any role if their faith is questioned.'

Pakistan to push towards ending India's domination in ICC

Pakistan to push towards ending India's domination in ICC

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

Pakistan Cricket Board chief Shaharyar Khan said that he would push for the elimination of the Big Three governance system and revenue distribution formula.

'This move is Modi's political desperation'

'This move is Modi's political desperation'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

'The BJP has lost 5 states and Lok Sabha elections are due in less than 90 days.' 'The reservation bill is a jhunjhuna (lollipop) for the upper castes.'

Raghuram Rajan alone cannot revive India's economy

Raghuram Rajan alone cannot revive India's economy

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

It is the government and its policies and attitude toward FDI that is at the root of the problem.

Mr FM, this is what you should do in 2013!

Mr FM, this is what you should do in 2013!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2012

India has a high and rising current account deficit rather than a surplus; fiscal deficits far exceed anything close to prudent; and the inflation numbers have exposed India as an embarrassing outlier among emerging market countries.

5G will be rolled out by 2020

5G will be rolled out by 2020

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

India is looking at 5G technology as a major opportunity in terms of offering services tailored for rural India like telehealth, tele-education and bandwidth-heavy applications

'Nationalism is a restrictive ideology'

'Nationalism is a restrictive ideology'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

'Patriotism is a sentiment, a feeling of belonging to a place.' 'Nationalism is an ideology, and like all ideologies, it is absolute and restrictive in nature,' Ashis Nandy, arguably India's leading social thinker, tells Geetanjali Krishna.

Govt relevant in India's growth story: PM

Govt relevant in India's growth story: PM

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

In a significant message to the private sector, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said government's relevance in growth story cannot be discounted and asked the industry to have faith in the executive.

Why Modi needs 'Urban Naxals' for 2019 campaign

Why Modi needs 'Urban Naxals' for 2019 campaign

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

'There is need to invent another enemy.' 'If you can add Maoists to Muslims, the tukde-tukde thread will tie in nicely.' 'You might even have a 'nation in grave danger' story by the summer of 2019,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

India has talent, but no innovation ecosystem

India has talent, but no innovation ecosystem

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

India has no idiosyncratic innovation ecosystem, distinctively its own. Our VCs will not rush to fund brilliant ideas, says R Gopalakrishnan.

How victims of catastrophe can get faster relief

How victims of catastrophe can get faster relief

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

Both General Insurance Council and Irda have made efforts to set up this pool. However, a formal notification giving guidance for its implementation has not yet been issued.

Brookings set to open its centre in India

Brookings set to open its centre in India

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

Vikram Singh Mehta, former chairman of Shell group of companies, to be the chairman of the India initiative.

Truly, an extraordinary fellow

Truly, an extraordinary fellow

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

'Overlying his idealism was a hatred of war and of all things military. He gave no deep thought to politico-military matters and this prevented him from making sound security decisions.'

India agrees to fast-track German business deals

India agrees to fast-track German business deals

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

India and Germany signed a deal on Monday to fast-track business approvals.

Adani's Oz mine to supply low grade coal to India, says media report

Adani's Oz mine to supply low grade coal to India, says media report

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

However, Adani Australia has clarified on its Facebook page on Monday that in terms of quality of the coal it is almost 50 per cent better than that used domestically.

Has India actually jumped 12 spots or 4?

Has India actually jumped 12 spots or 4?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

India was ranked 142 last year, but in the latest report it was revised to 134.

'Brand Pakistan' identifies itself with global terror: Jaitley

'Brand Pakistan' identifies itself with global terror: Jaitley

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

FM said every major terrorist incident in the world has a 'Pakistani footprint' around it.

The 'naughty boy' who runs a hotel empire

The 'naughty boy' who runs a hotel empire

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

'A heavy tanker takes time to move, but when it starts rolling, it's difficult to stop it,' Indian Hotels CEO Puneet Chhatwal tells Shyamal Majumdar.

Exclusive! Why PM pressed ahead with reforms

Exclusive! Why PM pressed ahead with reforms

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

These decisions were unavoidable because India was at real risk of 'downgrading of its sovereign ratings.' That would have meant more stringent terms and conditions of borrowings, investments and international bargains in projects and trade.

BCCI is pre-occupied with money and T20: Greig

BCCI is pre-occupied with money and T20: Greig

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

Former England captain Tony Greig has slammed the BCCI for sacrificing the spirit of the game for financial gains by promoting Twenty20 cricket instead of Test matches and for opposing the universal application of the controversial Decision Review System.

Achche din in 2018 as World Bank projects 7.3 per cent growth rate

Achche din in 2018 as World Bank projects 7.3 per cent growth rate

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

A report stated that despite initial setbacks from demonetisation and Goods and Services Tax, "all in all" the Indian economy has done well.

$ 200 million: That's how much PCB lost

$ 200 million: That's how much PCB lost

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Shaharyar Khan, on Monday, disclosed that the Pakistan Cricket Board had incurred losses amounting to $ 200 million because of the Indian team not playing bilateral cricket series in Pakistan.

Disappointed, not discouraged by India's low rank: Sitharaman

Disappointed, not discouraged by India's low rank: Sitharaman

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

In the World Bank's latest 'Doing Business' 2017 report, India's place remained unchanged from last year's original ranking of 130 among the 190 economies that were assessed on various parameters. But last year's ranking has been revised to 131 from which the country has improved its place by one spot.

Shiv Sena defends SRK: Don't target him because he's Muslim

Shiv Sena defends SRK: Don't target him because he's Muslim

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

He said Shah Rukh is a superstar only because India is tolerant.

'World Cup win was because of strong team, not just the captain'

'World Cup win was because of strong team, not just the captain'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2012

Virender Sehwag, whose differences with captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni came to fore during last year's Australian tour, today appeared to take a jibe at the skipper when he said the World Cup was won because India had a strong team.

Du Plessis expects India to reverse lop-sided record in Durban

Du Plessis expects India to reverse lop-sided record in Durban

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

'They have proved that in the Test series and they are a quality team. So I expect the same (challenge and intensity) in the ODIs coming up'

26/11 probe: Lakhvi challenges legality of Pak commission to India

26/11 probe: Lakhvi challenges legality of Pak commission to India

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

The commission in 2012 had recorded the statement of these witnesses but due to an 'official understanding' between the Pakistani and Indian governments, had not cross-examined them.

7.6% growth for this year 'very, very significant': Finmin

7.6% growth for this year 'very, very significant': Finmin

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

'India remains a bright spot amid the global slowdown.'

India moving with 'abundant caution' on Syria

India moving with 'abundant caution' on Syria

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

"India is moving with "abundant caution" on issue of Syria," says a senior government official.

'OCI cards to all Indians in Israel is Modi's biggest gift to us'

'OCI cards to all Indians in Israel is Modi's biggest gift to us'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

The Indian community said that the prime minister surpassed all of their expectations.

Extend Afghanistan- Pakistan trade agreement to India: US

Extend Afghanistan- Pakistan trade agreement to India: US

Rediff.com29 Sep 2011

"Opening transit trade to India would be transformative, because India is going to be such an important economic anchor for the region in the 21st century," Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Robert Blake said.

Will the tumultuous events in Saudi affect Indian oil?

Will the tumultuous events in Saudi affect Indian oil?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

India expects to remain unscathed this time, mainly because it is in a sweet spot as the world's third largest oil consumer, after the US and China, says Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.

'Less chances of a Doklam happening now'

'Less chances of a Doklam happening now'

Rediff.com14 May 2018

'Even if such a thing happens, it will not prolong for many days like Doklam did.' 'That is because both the leaders do not want it.'

Professional manager, businessman...

Professional manager, businessman...

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Ajit Balakrishnan on mapping the Business Serengeti.

Is India a 'bright spot' as Modi claims?

Is India a 'bright spot' as Modi claims?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Some of Modi's biggest reforms have met with fierce political opposition.

'Bhansali has never been political'

'Bhansali has never been political'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

'Politics has risen around Padmavati, but the film has nothing political in it.'

Fast track people's grievances: Modi asks PMO officials

Fast track people's grievances: Modi asks PMO officials

Rediff.com28 May 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday made it clear that he will work for strengthening the federal structure of the country and would like his office to consider issues, especially those raised by the states on priority and with sensitivity.

Indians give up cushy jobs abroad to come back to their homeland

Indians give up cushy jobs abroad to come back to their homeland

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Armed with pricey degrees from colleges overseas, young Indians are heading back home in search for greener pastures.

Why is Moody's upbeat about India's investment scenario

Why is Moody's upbeat about India's investment scenario

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Moody's said domestic growth will offset global headwinds.