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Karnataka defies SC order, delays Cauvery water release

Karnataka defies SC order, delays Cauvery water release

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Awaiting the outcome of a meeting convened by the Centre, Karnataka Cabinet on Wednesday decided to defer till Thursday a decision on release of 6,000 cusecs of Cauvery water per day to Tamil Nadu as per the Supreme Court direction.

The IAF Air Warrior Skydiver Who Made History

The IAF Air Warrior Skydiver Who Made History

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

'I have only one life and that is enough.'

Govt asks pvt schools to reconsider fee hike; Delhi bars increase

Govt asks pvt schools to reconsider fee hike; Delhi bars increase

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

While the Delhi government announced that schools will not be allowed to hike fees during the lockdown period and only tuition fee will have to be paid, Maharashtra has said parents can lodge complaints with district education officers if schools demanded fees. The Gujarat government had on Monday announced that private schools will not hike fees for an year. The West Bengal government has appealed to schools to refrain from hiking fees.

Why did Sri Lanka snub US?

Why did Sri Lanka snub US?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

Any form of entanglement with India or the US on the strategic plane will be anathema to Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa rulers, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Can Team India repeat historic feat in Hockey World Cup?

Can Team India repeat historic feat in Hockey World Cup?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

With one win and a draw, India are currently placed on top of Pool C ahead of Belgium

The ABC of India's nuclear economics

The ABC of India's nuclear economics

Rediff.com31 May 2007

Economics, not politics, is the hurdle in the US-India nuclear agreement's path.

12th year in a row, Fitch keeps India sovereign rating unchanged

12th year in a row, Fitch keeps India sovereign rating unchanged

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Fitch had last upgraded India's sovereign rating from BB+ to BBB- with a stable outlook on August 1, 2006.

China's economy will not suffer a hard landing: Li

China's economy will not suffer a hard landing: Li

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

'China is in a good position to defuse financial risks.'

CAT 2017: Aspirants find data interpretation, logical reasoning tough

CAT 2017: Aspirants find data interpretation, logical reasoning tough

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Familiar models of questions were absent and every set had 'unfamiliar' written all over it.

Why the Govt is dragging its feet on Indo-Pak series

Why the Govt is dragging its feet on Indo-Pak series

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

The Indian Premier League chairman, Rajeev Shukla, on Monday, questioned the delay behind the resumption of the much-awaited bilateral series between India and Pakistan, and called on the government to take a firm stand on the matter.

Making computers intelligent

Making computers intelligent

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Computers need to be trained to recognise images, says Devangshu Datta.

Does Modi even care about India's worst human crisis?

Does Modi even care about India's worst human crisis?

Rediff.com19 May 2020

'Reports of hitherto 'atmanirbhar' breadwinners having to stand in line for a plastic bag of khichdi or, travelling thousands of kms with nothing but packets of biscuits, have not moved the prime minister,' observes Jyoti Punwani.

Chennai Connect doesn't improve India-China trade ties

Chennai Connect doesn't improve India-China trade ties

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

China had been trying hard to enter the Indian market, without opening its own to Indian products. There is an economic crisis in India-China relations that the Chennai Connect barely scratched the surface, points out Srikanth Kondapalli.

'Are farmers goondas?'

'Are farmers goondas?'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

'This is not the right way to speak about farmers. How can Kumaraswamy call farmers goondas?'

'Economy is constantly on PM's mind'

'Economy is constantly on PM's mind'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

'I would like to convey the message to your readers that the prime minister himself is directly seized of the situation on the ground. He periodically reviews the situation on the ground and how it is moving forward, taking inputs from economists, business leaders, chambers of commerce.'

Kashmir was in a mess before Aug 5: Jaishankar on Art 370 move

Kashmir was in a mess before Aug 5: Jaishankar on Art 370 move

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Jaishankar said that the situation in the region has now stabilised and lots of restrictions have been rolled back including the operationalising of landlines and mobile towers and resumption of economic activity.

France forwards paying price for defensive efforts: Payet

France forwards paying price for defensive efforts: Payet

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

France entered Euro 2016 supposedly as an attacking side with defensive weaknesses, yet Les Bleus have confounded that image by conceding only one goal while scoring four in the group phase.

'I still don't know who the girl in black bikini is!'

'I still don't know who the girl in black bikini is!'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

'For men to find their centre of gravity, it will only come when they are settled in their head.'

Serie A PICS: Immobile equals scoring record; Inter 2nd

Serie A PICS: Immobile equals scoring record; Inter 2nd

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

He also finished the season five goals clear of the next leading scorer, Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus.

Why is RBI allergic to 55-year-old bankers?

Why is RBI allergic to 55-year-old bankers?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Is the RBI unable to accept with grace that beyond 55, one can have the ability to head the compliance functions in a bank, asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Inflation under control, GDP unhurt by note ban: PM Modi

Inflation under control, GDP unhurt by note ban: PM Modi

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

The prime minister was speaking at an industry meet organised at ONGC Petro Additions Ltd's complex in Gujarat's Dahej.

COVID-19 doubling rate 11 days, fatality 3.2%: Govt

COVID-19 doubling rate 11 days, fatality 3.2%: Govt

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Also, the recovery rate in COVID-19 patients has progressively improved from 13.06 per cent to over 25 per cent in the country over the last 14 days. Addressing a press briefing, Joint Secretary in the ministry Lav Agarwal said the doubling rate of COVID-19 cases in several states is better than the national average.

Modi sarkaar abolishes all UPA GoMs, EGoMs

Modi sarkaar abolishes all UPA GoMs, EGoMs

Rediff.com31 May 2014

Dismantling a legacy of United Progressive Alliance rule, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has abolished all the 30 GoMs and EGoMs and told ministries and departments to take decisions on pending matters.

Elephant in the room: Is it community infection or no?

Elephant in the room: Is it community infection or no?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

'Call it by whichever name, but there is transmission happening between people.'

Saudi placates Pakistan. What about India?

Saudi placates Pakistan. What about India?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

With Modi's international image seriously damaged -- perhaps, irrecoverably -- and Indian foreign policy finding itself in drift, we move on to the New Year in a depressing scenario, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Is Modi supposed to plant nails on roads?'

'Is Modi supposed to plant nails on roads?'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

'There is no democracy, and in fact, there is some kind of monarch ruling.' 'They are protecting themselves and they are scared.''

4,291 COVID-19 cases linked to Markaz event: Govt

4,291 COVID-19 cases linked to Markaz event: Govt

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Addressing a daily media briefing to give updates on the COVID-19 situation in the country, Joint Secretary in the Health Ministry Lav Agarwal said most of the Markaz event-related cases have been found in states with high burden of the disease, such as Tamil Nadu (84 per cent), Telengana (79 per cent), Delhi (63 per cent), Uttar Pradesh (59 per cent) and Andhra Pradesh (61 per cent).

GDP to be lower at 6.5% in FY17; rebound likely next fiscal

GDP to be lower at 6.5% in FY17; rebound likely next fiscal

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

The Survey lists some of the challenges that might impede India's progress.

ONLY 1 lakh veterans facing pension issues, says Parrikar

ONLY 1 lakh veterans facing pension issues, says Parrikar

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar adds that the matter will be resolved within two months.

ASK ANU: 'My husband doesn't love me'

ASK ANU: 'My husband doesn't love me'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take charge of your life.

WATCH! Auto rickshaw driver gifts shooter-daughter Rs 5 lakh gun

WATCH! Auto rickshaw driver gifts shooter-daughter Rs 5 lakh gun

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Despite a meagre income, Ahmedabad-based auto-rickshaw driver has gifted his 27-year-old daughter, who is a national-level shooter, a German-made rifle worth Rs 5 lakh, a corpus he had kept aside for her marriage.

What India's NEP should really be

What India's NEP should really be

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'Learning to learn should be given more importance than what is actually being learnt,' recommends Zaki Ansari.

As I cheered for Dipa, a part of me wept too

As I cheered for Dipa, a part of me wept too

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

It is time we support Dipa Karmakar and not forget her by the time Tokyo Olympics roll in, the way we've forgotten so many others -- medal winners who have died in penury, who have had to sell their medals to survive, who have taken auto-rickshaws home from the airport. It is time that talent, and not money, decided who gets to be nominated into the International Olympic Committee.

'Only Arjun Kapoor could play this role'

'Only Arjun Kapoor could play this role'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

'Kriti Sanon is a superb actress, she looks Maharashtrian, and has not done a historical either.' 'Sanjay Dutt has gone to another level of persona. He hasn't done a historical either.'

Rusticate Kanhaiya, recommends JNU probe panel

Rusticate Kanhaiya, recommends JNU probe panel

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

The panel is believed to have recommended expulsion of Kanhaiya, Umar Khalid, Anirban Bhattacharya and two other students.

Why alcohol is dangerous for pregnant women

Why alcohol is dangerous for pregnant women

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Consuming alcohol during pregnancy can majorly impact your baby's overall development. Children with foetal alcohol syndrome may have problems with their vision, hearing, memory, attention span, warns Dr Anagha Karkhanis.

Revealed: The secret to marital bliss

Revealed: The secret to marital bliss

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

You can improve your chances for high marital quality by using the power of 'thank you' as a recent study suggests that showing gratitude and believing that your partner values you, directly influences how you behave in your marriage.

EPL: United outclass Watford; Arsenal down Everton

EPL: United outclass Watford; Arsenal down Everton

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice to earn Arsenal a 3-2 Premier League win over Everton on Sunday, extending the Gunners' unbeaten start to 2020 and moving them back into the battle for European places. The win lifts Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side up to ninth place in the league with 37 points, while Everton remain without a victory at the Gunners in 24 years and a point adrift in 11th.

Is Dileesh Pothan our finest film-maker?

Is Dileesh Pothan our finest film-maker?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

'I might in the future step out of a Dileesh Pothan movie not completely satisfied, but content I'll be in the knowledge that our greatest living film-maker had failed striving to be something more than just an auteur,' notes Sreehari Nair.

With 1,752 COVID-19 cases, India sees biggest single-day jump; toll 723

With 1,752 COVID-19 cases, India sees biggest single-day jump; toll 723

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

A total of 37 deaths were reported since Thursday evening of which 14 fatalities were reported from Maharashtra, nine from Gujarat, three from Uttar Pradesh, two each from Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh,Tamil Nadu and Telengana and one from Karnataka, ministry data stated.