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Why India needs an independent media

The government is attempting everything it can to make sure that this does not happen, observes Aakar Patel. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com I finished writing a book called the Price......

Not even fear of COVID-19 can disrupt protest: Agitating farmers

The alarming rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in Delhi notwithstanding, farmer leaders on Thursday said that nothing, not even the fear of coronavirus, can disrupt their protest against the......

EC issues strongly-worded notice to Mamata for remarks on central forces

The Election Commission has issued a notice to Mamata Banerjee for her 'completely false, provocative and intemperate statements' against central forces performing election duty in......

Enlist the army to fight the Naxalites!

'It is time to use the Indian military's decades-long expertise in fighting insurgency successfully,' advocates Colonel Anil A Athale (retd). IMAGE: Central Reserve Police Force personnel carry......

'Mumbai police has many honest officers'

'It is just that they are not in the limelight in a city like Mumbai.''It is not a lonely journey, but a tough journey for sure.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Pravin Talan/Mumbai Police Calendar 2020......

Maharashtra traders body plans to defy Covid curbs, open stores

‘Traders have stocked up for upcoming festivals and will make a loss if stores remain shut now. We suffered last year. We can’t suffer again. There is no scientific basis for closing......

Vehicle registration falls 28.64% YoY in March despite low base: FADA

The lockdown in Maharashtra will have a catastrophic impact on April sales, as dealers will not be able to realise the potential of festivities like Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Baisakhi and Poila Boishakh.......

You will soon be able to withdraw cash from digital wallets

It reduces the need to actually hold cash, giving a fillip to digitisation in the system. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday proposed to make......

Another data theft; personal details of 533 mn Facebook users leaked

Personal details of about 533 million Facebook users globally, including 6.1 million from India, were allegedly leaked online and posted for free on hacking forums, according to a cybersecurity......

Exports jump 58.23% to $34 bn in March

The country's exports jumped by 58.23 per cent to $34 billion in March as key sectors such as engineering, gems and jewellery and pharmaceuticals recorded healthy growth rate during the month,......

The 'Satya' about Ram Gopal Varma

'There is a lot that I find extremely annoying in Ramu, like his constant attempts to shock and stir up controversy by needlessly needling sacred cows.'Subhash K Jha salutes the maverick film-maker......

25 FIERY frames of Mirch Masala

Sukanya Verma tells us just what makes Mirch Masala a must watch. Flaming hues of red dominate Ketan Mehta's fiery tale of feminism. But when I first watched Mirch Masala on a black and white......

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

'...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.' Photograph: Kind courtesy......

'There are better roles for people of colour'

'But more importantly, our stories are being told.' IMAGE: Suraj Sharma in The Illegal. Suraj Sharma has come a long way from his first film, The Life Of Pi. The actor has released a new......

'I had an overdose and almost killed myself'

'God gave me a second chance to live and I had to make the most of it.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Prateik Babbar/Instagram They say there is a rainbow after every storm, and Prateik Babbar......

The emergence of keeper-captains in IPL...

Besides Dhoni, three more glovesmen -- KL Rahul (Punjab Kings), Sanju Samson (Rajasthan Royals) and Rishabh Pant (Delhi Capitals) will lead their respective sides in IPL 2021 IMAGE: Stumpers enjoy......

How Dhoni's tips helped Natarajan improve his bowling

'He said 'use slow bouncers, cutters, and variations like that'. It has been useful for me.' IMAGE: Thangarasu Natarajan, who bowled a maximum 71 yorkers among all pacers in the IPL last year,......

EPL: Man City down Leicester; Liverpool romp to win at Arsenal

IMAGE: Benjamin Mendy, centre, celebrates with his Manchester City teammates after scoring his team's first goal against Leicester City in the English Premier League match at The King Power......

IPL 2021: Hussey calls CSK squad 'most balanced'

We have got almost all bases covered: CSK batting coach Hussey IMAGE: Mike Hussey said CSK had a very balanced squad. Photograph: CSK/Twitter Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey......

Unsung Heroes of World Cup 2011

While Sachin Tendulkar was India's highest run-scorer in the 2011 World Cup, with 481 runs in 9 innings, Yuvraj Singh was the Man of the Tournament for his all-round show (362 runs and 15 wickets)......

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The emergence of keeper-captains in IPL...

Besides Dhoni, three more glovesmen -- KL Rahul (Punjab Kings), Sanju Samson (Rajasthan Royals) and Rishabh Pant (Delhi Capitals) will lead their... ...

http://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/the-emergence-of-keeper-captains-in-ipl-2021-pant-dhoni-kl-rahul-samson/20210411.htm

An open letter to Rahul Gandhi

Dear RahulYour recent statement that “democracy is dead” created the expected hullabaloo. Not surprisingly, the BJP ridiculed your justifiable... ...

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/view-why-congress-must-lead-the-charge-on-abolishing-sedition-law/articleshow/82013961.cms

Why India needs an independent media

The government is attempting everything it can to make sure that this does not happen, observes Aakar Patel. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com... ...

http://www.rediff.com/news/column/aakar-patel-why-india-needs-an-independent-media/20210410.htm

Maharashtra traders body plans to defy Covid curbs, open stores

‘Traders have stocked up for upcoming festivals and will make a loss if stores remain shut now. We suffered last year. We can’t suffer... ...

http://www.rediff.com/money/report/maha-traders-body-to-defy-covid-curbs-open-stores/20210410.htm

US envoy Kerry discusses climate challenges in Bangladesh

Kerry arrived in Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka, to hear what the low-lying South Asia delta nation has done to cope with weather extremes and rising... ...

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/us-envoy-kerry-discusses-climate-challenges-in-bangladesh/articleshow/81992693.cms

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