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Modiji, do you have to do jhadoo-pocha?

Modiji, do you have to do jhadoo-pocha?

Rediff.com16 May 2020

Kishore Singh want to have chai pe charcha with Modiji...

PIX: India in battle for survival after Southee strikes

PIX: India in battle for survival after Southee strikes

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Images from Day 5 of the ICC World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand, at The Hampshire Bowl, in Southampton, on Tuesday.

RBI not a cheerleader for markets, says Rajan

RBI not a cheerleader for markets, says Rajan

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

RBI says, it cut rates as growth was not happening at ground level.

CRPF jawan held for defying lockdown norms gets bail

CRPF jawan held for defying lockdown norms gets bail

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

According to information shared on social media, Sawant was washing his bike when a police team reached the spot and started beating him up for not wearing a mask during the lockdown. Taking a serious view of the 'ill-treatment' meted out to its commando, the CRPF had written a letter to the Karnataka police demanding an investigation into the matter.

Atmanirbhar and PLI: Why Modi's ambitious manufacturing targets are unachievable

Atmanirbhar and PLI: Why Modi's ambitious manufacturing targets are unachievable

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met over 40 CEOs across broad swathes of industry, ranging from makers of mobile devices, auto components, food products to telecom networking equipment and pharmaceuticals. The agenda: To discuss how to make India an integral part of the global supply chain. The focus of the discussion would be the much touted yet not so well understood production-linked incentive scheme (PLI), the centrepiece of the government's drive to massively boost the manufacturing sector. To do so, the government has created a war chest of over Rs 197,000 crore to be paid out as incentives to over 14 industries in five years. There are three objectives to the scheme, two explicitly stated, one implied.

The defeat which made the difference for Kings XI Punjab...

The defeat which made the difference for Kings XI Punjab...

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Kings XI Punjab captain KL Rahul believes that the 'short run' that played a part in their opening IPL loss to Delhi Capitals massively affected their play-off chances despite a remarkable comeback in the second leg of the tournament.

Saina falls yet again to Tai Tzu

Saina falls yet again to Tai Tzu

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

Saina Nehwal suffered her seventh straight defeat to world No 1 and old nemesis Tai Tzu Ying, going down in the summit clash of the $ 350,000 Indonesia Masters in Jakarta on Sunday.

Govt nominates ex-CJI Gogoi to Rajya Sabha

Govt nominates ex-CJI Gogoi to Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

He will be the first former Chief Justice of India to be nominated to Rajya Sabha. Former Chief Justice Ranganath Misra was also a Rajya Sabha member but he was elected on a Congress party ticket.

An open letter to Arnab Goswami

An open letter to Arnab Goswami

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Having made your point and got bail, it might be useful to reflect and reinvent your brand of journalism that am sure would still be unique, advises Sanjeev Nayyar.

Gujarat minister moves SC against HC order nullifying his election

Gujarat minister moves SC against HC order nullifying his election

Rediff.com13 May 2020

The high court had held that Returning Officer "illegally rejected" 429 postal ballots during the counting of votes, while the victory margin was only 327.

Tata Steel Masters: Anand tricked by Caruana

Tata Steel Masters: Anand tricked by Caruana

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Alireza Firouzja remained in joint lead with Caruana on 5.5 points and these two are now ahead of Wesley So of United States and Jorden Van Foreest of Holland.

Modi's biggest crisis yet

Modi's biggest crisis yet

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

This is a national leadership gone so wrong that India's most powerful prime minister in four decades has personally taken charge of medical oxygen shortages, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Women's T20 WC PIX: Shafali, Poonam shine as India overcome Bangladesh

Women's T20 WC PIX: Shafali, Poonam shine as India overcome Bangladesh

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Images from ICC women's T20 World Cup match between India and Bangladesh, in Perth, on Monday.

Amit Shah calls BJP's Yeddyurappa most corrupt; Congress has a field day

Amit Shah calls BJP's Yeddyurappa "most corrupt"; Congress has a field day

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi tweeted, "Gifted to us by the BJP president, our campaign in Karnataka is off to a fabulous start. He says Yeddyurappa ran the most corrupt Government ever... True."

Iverson lifts Sixers

Iverson lifts Sixers

Rediff.com4 Apr 2005

Will Aditi Munshi hit the right notes for Mamata?

Will Aditi Munshi hit the right notes for Mamata?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

'People say my personality doesn't have sharp edges, but politics doesn't have to be about pulling down your opponents or bad mouthing them.'

NEW! Generals involved in national security talks

NEW! Generals involved in national security talks

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

The future can only get better if we continue to break silos and work as integrated teams focussed on promoting national interests, recommends Sanjeev Nayyar.

PM scalds Mamata, accuses her of betraying people of Bengal

PM scalds Mamata, accuses her of betraying people of Bengal

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

He also accused her of nepotism by choosing to play the limited role of "bua" (aunt) to her "bhatija" (nephew) instead of becoming "Didi" (elder sister) to the people.

Could India be heading for a short war with China?

Could India be heading for a short war with China?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

'The numbers of troops on both sides are enormous.' 'They are about 50,000-60,000 soldiers facing each other in that sector -- that's about the total number of troops that both sides had in the 1962 War in all sectors.'

Athletes bring fight for equality into sporting arena in 2020

Athletes bring fight for equality into sporting arena in 2020

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Black Lives Matter was stenciled onto NFL fields and NBA courts. Athletes raised fists and took the knee.

Can Ola disrupt India's e-scooter market?

Can Ola disrupt India's e-scooter market?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

As a tech services company, Ola has never been in hardcore manufacturing. And unlike in ride hailing, which is a two-player market (Uber is the only other competitor), in two-wheelers it faces many entrenched players. But most of all, rivals say Ola's targets are out of sync with most, even ambitious, projections.

Shorts: Rijiju intervenes as chess player pays customs for medals

Shorts: Rijiju intervenes as chess player pays customs for medals

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

LA Lakers confident ahead of NBA season.

SC to conduct day-to-day hearing in Jaya's DA case

SC to conduct day-to-day hearing in Jaya's DA case

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

The court asked the parties concerned to give it the list of issues which 'needed to be decided in the case on January 8'.

Loud and clear: Perform or quit, says Air India to staff

Loud and clear: Perform or quit, says Air India to staff

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

In a bid to lower its staff cost, Air India has started sacking under-performing employees. The civil aviation ministry has made it clear to the national carrier to cut down unwanted expenditure in order to get government's support.

First transatlantic flight powered by biofuel

First transatlantic flight powered by biofuel

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

Aeromexico successfully completed a 11-hour flight from Mexico City to Madrid on a biofuel-powered Boeing 777-200ER airplane.

IBC effect: Promoters are lining up to pay their dues

IBC effect: Promoters are lining up to pay their dues

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Bankers say there is palpable fear among erring promoters that the banking system just cannot be taken for granted, and any delay in loan repayment could mean promoters losing business

Coronavirus: Over 50,000 Indians stuck in China

Coronavirus: Over 50,000 Indians stuck in China

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

While many are getting stranded because of lack of clarity regarding the visa rules following the novel coronavirus outbreak, others are stranded in transit as even OCI cardholders are being turned away

Woman on solitary protest outside Parliament detained

Woman on solitary protest outside Parliament detained

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

Holding a placard with the slogan 'why I can't feel safe in my own Bharat', Anu Dubey, in her mid-20s, sat on the pavement near gate number 2-3 of the Parliament House complex to protest crime against women in the country.

Asiad sailing champ is now a COVID warrior

Asiad sailing champ is now a COVID warrior

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Asian Games silver medal-winning sailor Sweta Shervegar, a qualified homeopath, dons a PPE kit to become a COVID warrior in Mumbai.

Turning Point: Iyer's strong finish deflates KKR

Turning Point: Iyer's strong finish deflates KKR

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

Replacing Gautam Gambhir as the skipper, young Shreyas Iyer Iyer led from the front with the bat, smashing a brilliant 93 from 40 balls to propel Delhi to a massive 219 for four in their 20 overs.

What is RBI's February 12 circular all about?

What is RBI's February 12 circular all about?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

The circular says even a day's delay in servicing loans would be now taken as a 'default'. And once in default, for loans above Rs 2,000 crore, the banks will have to arrive at a resolution within 180 days, else lenders will have to file an application under the IBC within 15 days.

CRPF officer thrashed by subordinates after jawan's death

CRPF officer thrashed by subordinates after jawan's death

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

The death of their colleague due to illness had angered the jawans.

IPL 2020: The TOP 10 batsmen

IPL 2020: The TOP 10 batsmen

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

The batsmen who made a mark at this year's IPL.

Odisha man walks with daughter's body from hospital

Odisha man walks with daughter's body from hospital

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

The man, identified as Gati Dhibar of Pechamundi village, walked over 15 kilometres carrying the body of his daughter, who died at the Palahada Community Health Centre in Angul.

'I may seem fun and bubbly, but...'

'I may seem fun and bubbly, but...'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

'...When it comes to my work, I am extremely meticulous.' 'I go through every contract, every detail.' 'This is because of past experiences, of being, sort of, conned.'

Why Modi-Shah failed to convince the farmers

Why Modi-Shah failed to convince the farmers

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

In politics, if your objective is only winning elections, just Chanakya neeti might do. For governance you need both, Chanakya neeti and Ram Rajya. You can neither beat up the farmers into submission, nor dismiss them as 'Khalistanis', asserts Shekhar Gupta.

16 signs you're an Indian travelling abroad

16 signs you're an Indian travelling abroad

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Do you carry your own toilet mug? Do you cringe while drinking water from the kitchen sink? Yup! You're an Indian alright :-)

Alibaug is the new WFH destination

Alibaug is the new WFH destination

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

As ferry services increase and remote working becomes the norm, the rural beach town has turned into a sought-after refuge for city slickers from Mumbai and Pune.

Pilots of Jet flight that vanished for 30 minutes grounded

Pilots of Jet flight that vanished for 30 minutes grounded

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

A Jet Airways flight from London to Mumbai sparked panic after the aircraft remained out of contact for almost 30 minutes while it was flying over German airspace, barely five days after the mysterious disappearance of a Malaysian Airlines flight last month.

Michael Douglas' mother no more

Michael Douglas' mother no more

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

Michael Douglas' mother Diana Douglas dies battling with cancer