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Why so much fuss about Indo-Pak cricket series?

Why so much fuss about Indo-Pak cricket series?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf cannot understand the fuss around the proposed cricket series against India as he feels that apart from filling up PCB coffers, it would hardly make a difference to either of the two countries or to the world.

2G verdict is a big win for crony socialism

2G verdict is a big win for crony socialism

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

The judgment in the 2G case is a huge, huge, indictment of the criminal investigation and justice system, says R Jagannathan.

Row over EVMs: EC to call all-party meet

Row over EVMs: EC to call all-party meet

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

To clear doubts over EVMs, Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi will soon call all-party meet.

Rajan criticises banks, nudges them to cut lending rates

Rajan criticises banks, nudges them to cut lending rates

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

The Reserve Bank on Tuesday nudged banks to cut lending rates.

Will the farmers get justice?

Will the farmers get justice?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

The government has the upper hand in the ongoing negotiations, and it is unclear if a real debate will happen, observes Tulika Narayan.

Urjit Patel: 'Control on withdrawals not likely to be permanent'

Urjit Patel: 'Control on withdrawals not likely to be permanent'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

'During the transition process, we have some control over the withdrawals.' 'In terms of your wealth, the money in your deposit account is where it is.'

3 lessons to implement cooking gas reforms

3 lessons to implement cooking gas reforms

Rediff.com11 May 2016

India's cities must switch over to piped gas leaving LPG cylinders.

Rafale isn't Modi's Bofors moment, here's why

Rafale isn't Modi's Bofors moment, here's why

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

There is a vital difference between Bofors and Rafale, explains Shekhar Gupta.

Ranji: Bengal, Delhi battle for points after rain-hit day

Ranji: Bengal, Delhi battle for points after rain-hit day

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

A summary of Wednesday's play in Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

'FIFA decision process on 48 World Cup teams unacceptable'

'FIFA decision process on 48 World Cup teams unacceptable'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

The ECA, an organisation representing 220 soccer clubs, opposes the world governing body's decision which Rummenigge, the former Germany international who is also Bayern Munich's chief executive, has previously dismissed as "nonsense".

Mauritius party may go on through instruments other than shares

Mauritius party may go on through instruments other than shares

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Other forms of securities such as compulsorily convertible debentures (CCDs), optionally convertible debentures (OCDs) and some derivatives could remain out of the scope of the amendments

Can F1 team mates be real mates? Why not, say McLaren drivers

Can F1 team mates be real mates? Why not, say McLaren drivers

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

History suggests that when drivers are fighting for race wins and championships, and enjoy equal status in the same competitive cars, then real friendship is often the first casualty.

Brazil's most costly football stadium may not host Olympic games

Brazil's most costly football stadium may not host Olympic games

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Tickets for matches in Brasilia have already been on sale for months and it remains unclear how fans, many of whom may have bought flights and booked hotels, would be reimbursed

The Brilliance of Nawazuddin Siddiqui

The Brilliance of Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Nawazuddin Siddiqui's survivor instinct has been learnt on the streets. His hard-earned victory has come after innumerable struggles, but he hasn't lost focus of one simple fact. Suparn Verma -- who directed Nawaz in Aatma -- tells us what it is.

GST will help lower inflation, propel GDP: Jaitley

GST will help lower inflation, propel GDP: Jaitley

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

The old India was economically fragmented. New India will create one tax, one market, one nation, said Jaitley.

There will never be another Muhammad Ali...the world reacts

There will never be another Muhammad Ali...the world reacts

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali died on Friday, aged 74. Following are some of the immediate reactions to the news:

Boundary question sensitive, complicated: Chinese Envoy

Boundary question sensitive, complicated: Chinese Envoy

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

In remarks titled 'Implement Consensus and Handle Differences Properly to Bring China-India Relations Back on the Right Track' posted on the Chinese embassy website, Sun spoke of disruptions in the bilateral relationship and outlined five steps to clarify 'some fundamental points'.

GSTN: 'There's no system free of glitches'

GSTN: 'There's no system free of glitches'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

'One way to deal with these is to address these quickly and have rapid reaction teams in New Delhi, the state capitals and wherever possible.'

Is China ahead of India in the space race?

Is China ahead of India in the space race?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

'China pumps in a lot more money than what we do. China's space budget is close to $5 billion while it is hardly $1 billion for us.' 'We manage the programmes within the constraints of our budget. The main difference is we prioritise.'

'Water is not anybody's private property'

'Water is not anybody's private property'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

'Water is not an economic resource, but we treat water as an economic resource meant for the benefit of human beings.' 'Water is more of a life source than an economic resource.'

WFI demands CBI probe into Narsingh Yadav doping scandal

WFI demands CBI probe into Narsingh Yadav doping scandal

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

Left red-faced by the four-year ban imposed on Narsingh Yadav by the Court of Arbitration (CAS), the Wrestling Federation of India has demanded a CBI probe into the doping scandal that has jeopardised the grappler's entire career.

At Davos, China's Xi warns against trade wars

At Davos, China's Xi warns against trade wars

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Globalisation is a "double-edged" sword" but cannot be blamed for the world's problems, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday while pushing for greater role for emerging economies in governance of global institutions.

Sena attacks BJP, dubs Cong, NCP as dead snakes

Sena attacks BJP, dubs Cong, NCP as "dead snakes"

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

A day after the high decibel campaign for Maharashtra assembly polls ended, the Shiv Sena on Tuesday launched a fresh attack on its former ally the Bharatiya Janata Party, deeming it as "hungry for power" even as it likened the Congress party and the Nationalist Congress Party to "dead snakes".

Will MGNREGA end up subsidising private farm labour?

Will MGNREGA end up subsidising private farm labour?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

In case MGNREGA is expanded, officials said the total expenditure on farming-related works could reach up to 80 per cent of MGNREGA budget, as against the current 67 per cent.

Cross Devendra Fadnavis at your peril

Cross Devendra Fadnavis at your peril

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

The Maharashtra CM is known to choose the right time to hit back at people he considers a threat, says N Suresh.

'I would love to see a weak rupee'

'I would love to see a weak rupee'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

'Obviously, there is always an argument that a weaker rupee could push up, to some, extent exports.' 'The fact that the rupee has appreciated against the Chinese currency is pushing a lot of Chinese imports into the Indian market.'

How to make the people use toilets

How to make the people use toilets

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Lack of sanitation is leading to avoidable deaths of infants, and underweight and stunted children.

How Jamsetji Tata created the Indian Institute of Science

How Jamsetji Tata created the Indian Institute of Science

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

The Indian Institute of Science topped the HRD ministry's 2017 national rankings. In 2016, the IISc was ranked among the world's top 15 universities in the Times Higher Education University Rankings. In his book The Creation of Wealth: The Tatas from the 19th to the 21st Century, R M Lala recounted how Jamsetji Tata's grand vision and immense personal contribution laid the edifice of arguably India's finest educational institution.

Go Digital for car insurance renewal

Go Digital for car insurance renewal

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Two types of deductibles are associated with auto insurance -- compulsory and voluntary.

2020 is a critical year for the Indian economy

2020 is a critical year for the Indian economy

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

'If India can only grow at 5%, why bother spending time on the country?' asks Akash Prakash.

LeT operative Nasser, 12 others found guilty by NIA court

LeT operative Nasser, 12 others found guilty by NIA court

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

Thirteen accused, including suspected LeT operative T Naseer, were on Tuesday found guilty by a NIA court here in a case related to recruitment of youths from Kerala for terror camps in Jammu and Kashmir to 'wage war against India'.

Help or hindrance? Neymar's Brazil form under scrutiny

Help or hindrance? Neymar's Brazil form under scrutiny

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

Neymar has given the ball away 84 times at this tournament

RBI gov, Bernanke disagree over QE impact

RBI gov, Bernanke disagree over QE impact

Rediff.com9 May 2014

It isn't Rajan ignoring money as much as it is Bernanke ignoring capital and exchange rates.

TN politics turns Stalin-centric in election year

TN politics turns Stalin-centric in election year

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

From Chief Minister EK Palaniswami to Seeman to TTV Dhinakaran to elder brother M K Azhagiri, everyone's favourite target these days seems to the DMK chief Stalin, which is good news in an election year, but that doesn't mean he is going to sweep the polls, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

More steps will be taken to sustain economic recovery: Jaitley

More steps will be taken to sustain economic recovery: Jaitley

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

There will be many steps which will be taken outside the budget.

War of words between Force India drivers Perez and Ocon

War of words between Force India drivers Perez and Ocon

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

French Formula One rookie Esteban Ocon needs to change his attitude and understand what racing is about, Force India team mate Sergio Perez said on Thursday as tension between the two showed no sign of easing.

Rupee should weaken, but may not help exports: Experts

Rupee should weaken, but may not help exports: Experts

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Going by the real effective exchange rate, the rupee is overvalued

'Understand the immense pressure': Rahul writes back to Parrikar

'Understand the immense pressure': Rahul writes back to Parrikar

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Parrikar said he received Gandhi's visit in the spirit of India's healthy political tradition of rising above bipartisan considerations and wishing even opponents a quick recovery from any ailment.

AIADMK cadres are wary about Modi-Xi show

AIADMK cadres are wary about Modi-Xi show

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

'To them, the day may not be far off when the state BJP starts claiming and propagating that Modi is next only to AIADMK's late boss Jayalalithaa,' says N Sathiya Moorthy.

How to fight a bully in real life!

How to fight a bully in real life!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

People are less likely to bother you and more likely to listen to you if you walk, sit, and act with awareness, calm, respect, and confidence, says Neeraa Maini Srivastav.