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'I am the general who will lead from the front'

'I am the general who will lead from the front'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

'The biggest struggles are in the human mind.'

How Kishore Biyani plans to reinvent the Future group

How Kishore Biyani plans to reinvent the Future group

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

T E Narasimhan/Business Standard reports from Chennai on how the Future group plans to shore up its small store network in the South.

'It's back to stone age': Kashmir Valley blacked out

'It's back to stone age': Kashmir Valley blacked out

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Desolate streets with security personnel and a communications lockdown has left the Valley cut off from the world.

Modi can't ignore why the youth are angry

Modi can't ignore why the youth are angry

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

'So far the youth were Modi's strength.' 'It now seems under pressure, and for good reason: Crisis in education, jobs, slowdown in manufacturing, and thereby trading,' points out Shekhar Gupta.

12 out-of-this-world photos of the starry sky

12 out-of-this-world photos of the starry sky

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Celestial views of the Milky Way, Northern Lights, and comets hurtling through space are just some of the incredible images to have made the shortlist for the 2015 Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition.

I am being targeted as I am an outsider: Tharoor

I am being targeted as I am an outsider: Tharoor

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday said he is being targeted by people within his party because he is an outsider and decried criticism of his response to Narendra Modi's call to support the clean India campaign.

Why UP may have no clear winner on counting day

Why UP may have no clear winner on counting day

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Increasingly seen as the 'bellwether' for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the assembly election results will not only decide as to who will rule UP but show which way the wind is blowing ahead of the Lok Sabha elections two years hence.

'2019 won't be as easy for the BJP as it was in 2014'

'2019 won't be as easy for the BJP as it was in 2014'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

'There is core BJP support on the Hindutva line. It will continue.' 'Along with that, the BJP is ready to play the OBCs trifurcation card to its benefit.' 'If you see the post-Kairana result, the BJP spokespersons and IT cell have already begun talking about Hindu unity against Muslim unity, Ram vs Allah.'

PNB fraud raises stink over banks' risk management ability

PNB fraud raises stink over banks' risk management ability

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

The latest fraud is a failure of management supervision and accountability, as no bad debt was generated and no cash was involved

The man behind Federer's success at 36...

The man behind Federer's success at 36...

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Pierre Paganini may be the most important reason Roger has the best record in men's tennis in the past 12 months.

Can Chinese firepower rescue Vimal?

Can Chinese firepower rescue Vimal?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Reliance had been trying to bring the brand back to the forefront recently, after years of lull, through new ad campaigns highlighting a youthful range, called Unformal, in workwear.

Why Charles scores over Titli

Why Charles scores over Titli

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

'Both Main Aur Charles and Titli are essentially stories of two plot-devices that became protagonists. You cannot relate to Titli or Charles, without submitting to the knowledge that neither of them are well-rounded characters; they are more like artifacts -- Charles, a schlock artifact and Titli, an artifact of spirit toughened by years of live brutality.'

'Any party that aligns with Congress will die'

'Any party that aligns with Congress will die'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

'You won't find such an apathetic indecisive party in the world.'

When Air India made a record Rs 1-crore profit a day

When Air India made a record Rs 1-crore profit a day

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

This was achieved despite falling tourist arrivals post Babri Masjid demolition in December 1992.

Pakistan EXPOSED! It's selling nuclear stuff to N Korea; China knew

Pakistan EXPOSED! It's selling nuclear stuff to N Korea; China knew

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Even as Pakistan continues to urge the international community to accept its membership to the Nuclear Suppliers Group, highly placed sources in the United States who are involved with the tracking of nuclear commerce have claimed that Islamabad is still selling nuclear materials to North Korea.

Humanism, pluralism should not be abandoned: Pranab on rising intolerance

Humanism, pluralism should not be abandoned: Pranab on rising intolerance

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

The President asked, "Is tolerance and acceptance of dissent on the wane?"

'After Kingfisher, SpiceJet seeming to give us heart attacks'

'After Kingfisher, SpiceJet seeming to give us heart attacks'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Civil Aviation minister says that certain regulations restricting the growth in the aviation sector needs to be re-looked to attract investments.

CWG PHOTOS: Punam, Manu and Manika lead India's golden charge

CWG PHOTOS: Punam, Manu and Manika lead India's golden charge

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

Women formed the core of India's stupendous day four at the 21st Commonwealth Games where a 16-year-old Manu Bhaker delivered a record-shattering shooting gold medal and the table tennis team shocked fancied defending champions Singapore to clinch the top honours for the first time in the event.

IPL Qualifier 2: Will Gujarat Lions roar against Sunrisers?

IPL Qualifier 2: Will Gujarat Lions roar against Sunrisers?

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Gujarat Lions will have to fight off the fiery pacers of the Sunrisers Hyderabad when the two teams clash in the Indian Premier League Qualifier 2, in New Delhi, on Friday.

How do we rescue the Republic?

How do we rescue the Republic?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

'The prime minister has merely paid lip service condemning these crimes instead of launching a massive crackdown against such brutalities,' argues Professor Mohammad Sajjad.

IPL has made a better batsman, says Miller

IPL has made a better batsman, says Miller

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

For the South African left-hander, one of the positives from playing in the IPL has been that it has helped to improve his batting against spinners.

What India can learn from Odisha

What India can learn from Odisha

Rediff.com25 May 2019

'Evacuation' has been key to disaster management in Odisha. The aim is to achieve zero casualty.

Gujarat Lions look for winning start against Knight Riders

Gujarat Lions look for winning start against Knight Riders

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

Gujarat Lions would look to better their debut season's success and aim for a winning start against two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders in an Indian Premier League match, in Rajkot on Friday.

Tamil bloc may hold the key in Lanka's power struggle

Tamil bloc may hold the key in Lanka's power struggle

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

In a Sri Lankan House of 225 members, the cut-off figure comes to 113. With Wickremesinghe side touching 102 and Rajapaksa's team at 101, the three-party Tamil National Alliance with 16 members and the left-leaning Sinhala-Buddhist nationalist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna with 6 members hold the key. But with the latter declaring that they will not support either formation in a vote count,that leaves the TNA as the deciding factor, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Meet India's new business tycoons

Meet India's new business tycoons

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Patanjali Ayurved's rise has prompted most other babas to go back to the drawing board. Most of them are either scripting or re-jigging their business plans, says Arvind Singhal.

Over-zealous staffer may have caused Nirav Modi's fall

Over-zealous staffer may have caused Nirav Modi's fall

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

The Rs 11,400 crore PNB fraud saga unfolded after a bribery complaint by the Hong Kong branch of an Indian bank.

10 rules of discipline for start-up founders

10 rules of discipline for start-up founders

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Yes, startups neither have a rigid structure, nor do they have to be uptight about things, but basic discipline is a must, and it is in the hands of startup founders to inculcate some rules within the team.

What to expect at IPL auction

What to expect at IPL auction

Rediff.com19 Feb 2017

There will be a strong focus on buying uncapped Indian players with eight franchises gearing up to pick a maximum of 76 out of the 350 plus, who will go under the hammer at the auction for the 10th Indian Premier League.

IPL-11: How the teams measure up

IPL-11: How the teams measure up

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Some teams have completely overhauled their squads. Others retained their core at the IPL Players Auction.

'I would be lying if I say I have moved on from CSK'

'I would be lying if I say I have moved on from CSK'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Mahendra Singh Dhoni feels 'different' about captaining a new team in the Indian Premier League for the first time in eight years and says he has not moved on from his days at the now suspended Chennai Super Kings.

Article 15 Review: Entertaining social drama

Article 15 Review: Entertaining social drama

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

'Article 15 is not the work of a hack, or of someone merely scooping a plot out of newspaper headlines.' 'It is a well-researched, clear-headed movie; but its findings have a purpose,' says Sreehari Nair.

'In 3 years, I haven't heard Modi ranting against Pakistan'

'In 3 years, I haven't heard Modi ranting against Pakistan'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

'I like him as a person, and as a politician.'

The Oberoi in New Delhi is scaling luxury to new heights

The Oberoi in New Delhi is scaling luxury to new heights

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

The iconic hotel opens after Rs 6-billion revamp

Sony's got it right with the Xperia Z5 Dual

Sony's got it right with the Xperia Z5 Dual

Rediff.com22 Nov 2015

Coming from the debacle of Xperia Z3+, Sony needed to bring out a product which would not only restore users' faith, but also get it back in the game with a bang. And the Xperia Z5 Dual does it remarkably well for Sony.

Reliance Industries may reward shareholders again

Reliance Industries may reward shareholders again

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

Goldman Sachs report says company might buy back shares.

Baby wrongly declared dead by Max Hospital passes away

Baby wrongly declared dead by Max Hospital passes away

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

A panel formed by the Delhi government to look into the case on Tuesday found Max Hospital guilty of not following prescribed medical norms in dealing with newborn infants.

Markets retreat ahead of US Fed meet; HDFC dips 1.7%

Markets retreat ahead of US Fed meet; HDFC dips 1.7%

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

The 30-share Sensex ended down 66 points at 28,438 and the Nifty ended down 15 points at 8,633.

Trump picks ExxonMobil CEO as his Secretary of State

Trump picks ExxonMobil CEO as his Secretary of State

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Tillerson is a veteran chief executive who has had extensive overseas business dealings but his relationships with foreign leaders could complicate his confirmation prospects.

'This Test team reminds me of our times between 2000-2011'

'This Test team reminds me of our times between 2000-2011'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Tendulkar suggests 'radical changes in Ranji Trophy cricket and suggests home and away series to determine fair result

113 per cent surge in corruption complaints: CVC

113 per cent surge in corruption complaints: CVC

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

There has been a quantum jump in the number of complaints of corruption received by the Central Vigilance Commission last year as against those in 2011.