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With Ashwin out injured, Kohli rests faith in Vihari

With Ashwin out injured, Kohli rests faith in Vihari

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

'If you see the way Vihari has bowled he has looked like picking up a wicket whenever he comes to bowl. He's pitching the ball in the right areas so we are looking at him as a solid bowling option right now'

10 held for selling fake platelets in Prayagraj

10 held for selling fake platelets in Prayagraj

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Senior Superintendent of Police Shailesh Kumar Pandey said the accused used to take plasma from different blood banks and then put it in pouches and sell the plasma as platelet.

Giant In The Earth: M S Swaminathan

Giant In The Earth: M S Swaminathan

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Dr Shreekant Sambrani pays tribute to M S Swaminathan, renowned agricultural scientist and a lifelong crusader against hunger who passed away in Chennai recently.

Is GPT-4 Intelligent?

Is GPT-4 Intelligent?

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Overestimation of AI can lead to an excessive level of trust and the spread of disinformation. ChatGPT's replies are riddled with factual errors, hidden in eloquent, grammatically correct sentences. This leads to a hallucination of truth, explains Kumar Abishek.

In Modi's Amritkal, Worrying Decline Of Economy

In Modi's Amritkal, Worrying Decline Of Economy

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

NITI Aayog has not said what the reasons were for having achieved or not having achieved what was sought to be achieved, or what lessons can be learned for the future, points out Aakar Patel.

Sam Bahadur Is A Delight To Watch

Sam Bahadur Is A Delight To Watch

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

For someone like me who studied Sam so intently, if a lump could form in the throat during the emotive scenes, I think the cast did a superb job, notes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Why We IAF Pilots Love Our Ray-Bans

Why We IAF Pilots Love Our Ray-Bans

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

'I was a young pilot in the IAF and Tom Cruise (with his genuine Ray-Bans) was now an icon with his sensational performance in Top Gun.' 'The IAF, maybe influenced by the movie, decided to 'issue' pilots Ray-Bans as part of their flying kit,' remembers IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe.

Sacked Raman alleges smear campaign against him

Sacked Raman alleges smear campaign against him

Rediff.com15 May 2021

He said he was not used to 'moaning and whining' but was bringing up the issues in case the BCCI president wishes to do a course correction.

Time has come to correct what's wrong in meat production market

Time has come to correct what's wrong in meat production market

Rediff.com29 May 2017

We need to clarify the rules for legal slaughterhouses and make sure that these can be enforced.

California governor vetoes anti-caste discrimination bill

California governor vetoes anti-caste discrimination bill

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

The governor's move has been welcomed by a large segment of the Indian-American community who were opposing the bill.

Jayeshbhai Jordaar Review

Jayeshbhai Jordaar Review

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Essentially a message movie, Jayeshbhai Jordaar masks its horror in humour to play out like an on-the-run road trip, observes Sukanya Verma.

'A lot of Israeli soldiers will lose their lives'

'A lot of Israeli soldiers will lose their lives'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

'Hamas is going to be prepared. There will be booby traps and tunnels; it's going to be door to door fighting.'

How To Prepare For CUET Exam 2022

How To Prepare For CUET Exam 2022

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

The key to scoring good marks in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) lies in identifying target courses and then effectively strategising the preparation to achieve the desired goal.

Two cops killed, 12 hurt in terrorist attack on bus in JK

Two cops killed, 12 hurt in terrorist attack on bus in JK

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

The bus came under fire from terrorists in Zewan in Pantha Chowk area this evening, police officials said.

'Subrata Roy was arbitraging between India and Bharat'

'Subrata Roy was arbitraging between India and Bharat'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

'The India which was all about glamour and razzmatazz through which he could earn the trust of people of the other India, which was Bharat.'

SC refuses govt plea, refers sedition law plea to Constitution bench

SC refuses govt plea, refers sedition law plea to Constitution bench

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday referred to a Constitution bench of at least five judges a batch of pleas challenging the constitutional validity of the colonial-era provision of sedition under the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

BCCI trashes reports of women players not being paid

BCCI trashes reports of women players not being paid

Rediff.com26 May 2021

BCCI official says while the board has tightened the system further, issues raised by players are swiftly answered by the finance department.

Why you must invest in these 5 mid-cap stocks

Why you must invest in these 5 mid-cap stocks

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

Five stocks - Havells, NCC, Suzlon, Blue Star and Crompton Greaves look most attractive after the recent course correction.

Time not ripe to withdraw Army from Kashmir: GOC Chinar Corps

Time not ripe to withdraw Army from Kashmir: GOC Chinar Corps

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

The number of active terrorists in the valley is at its lowest in the last 34 years, General Officer Commanding of Chinar Corps Lieutenant General A D S Aujla said.

3-day survey found many tax-linked irregularities at BBC, says I-T dept

3-day survey found many tax-linked irregularities at BBC, says I-T dept

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The income and profits shown by various BBC group entities are "not commensurate" with the scale of their operations in India and tax has not been paid on certain remittances by its foreign entities, the income tax authorities said Friday, a day after they ended a three-day-long survey operation against the British media organisation.

India needn't match China bullet for bullet

India needn't match China bullet for bullet

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

All that India must aim for is to match China's military prowess adjusted to equal Beijing's India-specific military capability, argues Vivek Gumaste.

Has correlation between Nifty IT index and NASDAQ ended?

Has correlation between Nifty IT index and NASDAQ ended?

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Back home, the Nifty IT index - a gauge of the performance of the IT stocks on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) that has closely mirrored the performance of NASDAQ over the past few years - has lost nearly 2 per cent in CY23.

Long-term prospects to strengthen investment in life insurance stocks

Long-term prospects to strengthen investment in life insurance stocks

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The 2023 Budget set off a downtrend in the listed life insurance company stocks. The key reason was a proposal to tax income from insurance policies (other than unit-linked insurance plans or ULIPs) with a premium, or aggregate premium, of above Rs 500,000 per annum. This impacted the traditional savings profile since it affected the returns for these products.

BJP action against its leaders after threats from external powers: Cong

BJP action against its leaders after threats from external powers: Cong

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Congress general secretary and chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala accused the BJP of pushing India into a dark age of religious polarisation to "subserve its parochial political agenda in the short term".

IT firms delaying onboarding freshers

IT firms delaying onboarding freshers

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

'It is a sign of a bigger problem which is coming in the next six months.'

Feather in ISRO cap as orbiter placed in Mars trajectory

Feather in ISRO cap as orbiter placed in Mars trajectory

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

Crossing a major milestone in the country's space history, ISRO's Mars Orbiter mission ventured out of Earth's sphere of influence for the first time in an attempt to reach the red planet's orbit

'I look for stories that don't allow me to sleep'

'I look for stories that don't allow me to sleep'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'It just so happens that some amazing, true-life stories come my way.'

Why Modi's new vaccine policy must change

Why Modi's new vaccine policy must change

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

This perversity in vaccine distribution needs immediate correction. It requires a complete withdrawal of the 'Liberalised Vaccine Policy', and a 100 per cent takeover of the vaccine procurement by the GoI, asserts R Ramakumar.

References to Maulana Azad were dropped in 2013: NCERT

References to Maulana Azad were dropped in 2013: NCERT

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Certain references and subjects being quietly dropped from the new NCERT textbooks without any notification has kicked off a political controversy with the Opposition accusing the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party of 'whitewashing with vengeance'.

'You should have a mix of equity, gold, fixed income'

'You should have a mix of equity, gold, fixed income'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

'Returns can be very variable in equity markets.' 'That is why I tell small investors don't put 100 per cent of your money in equities, even if you are young.'

RSS chief reviews BJP's Delhi debacle

RSS chief reviews BJP's Delhi debacle

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat discussed reasons behind the BJP dismal performance in Delhi.

SC reserves order on reviewing Nabam Rebia verdict in light of Shiv Sena split

SC reserves order on reviewing Nabam Rebia verdict in light of Shiv Sena split

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on the issue whether pleas related to the June 2022 Maharashtra political crisis triggered by the Shiv Sena's division be referred to a seven-judge bench for reconsideration of the 2016 Nabam Rebia judgment.

'We could make mincemeat of the Pakistanis'

'We could make mincemeat of the Pakistanis'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'My adrenalin kicked in and the happiness returned! It was time to go in for the kill again.' IAF Veterans Group Captain Dilip Kumar Dass tells Air Commodore Nitin Sathe about how the IAF decimated tanks in the famous Battle of Longewala.

A Memorable Dinner With Aamir Khan

A Memorable Dinner With Aamir Khan

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

By refusing to follow the pack and remain politically correct, Aamir Khan has paid a price. A fascinating excerpt from Shobhaa De's new book, Insatiable.

Why It's Best Not To Talk To Pakistan Now

Why It's Best Not To Talk To Pakistan Now

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

The only thing that might justify a response is the desperate state of Pakistan's economy and how its people are suffering. But it's better to be heartless for now, argues Shekhar Gupta.

Sonia to convene CWC meet to discuss poll defeat: Surjewala

Sonia to convene CWC meet to discuss poll defeat: Surjewala

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

After its resounding defeat in the assembly polls in five states, the Congress on Thursday said the results are contrary to its expectations, but it accepts the people's mandate.

King Kohli speaks: I'm playing well, not bothered about scores!

King Kohli speaks: I'm playing well, not bothered about scores!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Virat Kohli had "butterflies" in his stomach and "felt nervous" like a debutant when he walked out to bat in his 100th Test, but insists he is not bothered by the lack of hundreds as he is batting well.

Love Family Dramas? There's So Much To Choose From!

Love Family Dramas? There's So Much To Choose From!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists 10 popular family shows and films streaming on various platforms.

SC allows ASI survey at Gyanvapi: 'What is frivolous to you...'

SC allows ASI survey at Gyanvapi: 'What is frivolous to you...'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

In a relief to the Hindu side, the Supreme Court on Friday refused to stay the Allahabad high court order allowing the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to conduct a scientific survey at the Gyanvapi mosque complex to determine if the 17th-century structure was built upon a pre-existing temple.

Adani calls off fully subscribed FPO; money to be returned to investors

Adani calls off fully subscribed FPO; money to be returned to investors

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Adani Enterprises on Wednesday said it has decided to withdraw its fully subscribed Rs 20,000-crore follow-on public offer (FPO) and will return the proceeds to investors. The announcement came a day after the company's FPO was subscribed fully on the last day of the offer on Tuesday. "The Board of Adani Enterprises Ltd., (AEL) decided not to go ahead with the fully subscribed FPO.