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'We won't become a great country'

'We won't become a great country'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

'I don't think any politician now can kill growth for the next couple of decades,' Gurcharan Das tells Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel. 'We will continue to have these very slow, incremental, reforms. Then we will hit a wall. That's the wall of bad governance. Unless we fix our governance, we won't become a great country.'

EPL Extras: Liverpool's Sturridge charged by FA for betting

EPL Extras: Liverpool's Sturridge charged by FA for betting

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

FA rules prohibit players and coaches from betting on any football activity or providing non-public information to any other person that is then used for betting.

Bottas wins in Japan as Mercedes take sixth title in a row

Bottas wins in Japan as Mercedes take sixth title in a row

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

Valtteri Bottas roared to victory in the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday as Mercedes clinched the Formula One constructors' championship for the sixth year in a row.

Nitish Kumar: Masterful craftsman who believes politics is the art of possible

Nitish Kumar: Masterful craftsman who believes politics is the art of possible

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Known for weighing his options carefully before making any move, Kumar, upon a closer look, comes across as a risk taker who has not shied away from going against the tide.

Rich people less ethical, finds study. Are we surprised?

Rich people less ethical, finds study. Are we surprised?

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

Upper class people have a higher tendency for unethical behaviour, as they are more likely to believe that "greed is good," researchers say.

Judge shows leniency while sentencing Rajat Gupta

Judge shows leniency while sentencing Rajat Gupta

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

Showing lenience and also appreciation for his humanitarian work, Judge Jed S Rakoff of the Federal District Court in Manhattan handed a two-year prison term to Rajat Gupta, former head of McKinsey and Co and also a former director of Goldman Sachs and Proctor and Gamble for leaking insider information.

Is US releasing dangerous detainees in Afghanistan?

Is US releasing dangerous detainees in Afghanistan?

Rediff.com7 May 2012

The United States has been secretly releasing high-level detainees from a military prison in Afghanistan for several years in a bold effort to initiate negotiations with the insurgent groups, but one that American officials acknowledge could prove to be a costly gamble. he Washington Post on Monday reported that the "strategic" release programme has quietly served as a live diplomatic channel, allowing American officials to use prisoners as bargaining chips.

How Nitish managed to steer his way to 4th straight term in office

How Nitish managed to steer his way to 4th straight term in office

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Known for weighing his options carefully before making any move, Kumar, upon a closer look, comes across as a risk taker who has not shied away from going against the tide.

Pak girl admitted to hospital 10 days after being raped

Pak girl admitted to hospital 10 days after being raped

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

A six-year-old Hindu girl who was allegedly raped in Pakistan's southern Sindh province has been admitted to a hospital in Karachi about 10 days after she was molested, according to media reports on Friday.

Pak girl admitted to hospital 10 days after being raped

Pak girl admitted to hospital 10 days after being raped

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

A six-year-old Hindu girl who was allegedly raped in Pakistan's southern Sindh province has been admitted to a hospital in Karachi about 10 days after she was molested, according to media reports on Friday.

Exclusive: Antony's silence on FDI means Sonia's nod

Exclusive: Antony's silence on FDI means Sonia's nod

Rediff.com15 Sep 2012

A Cabinet minister tells Sheela Bhatt that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has taken a gamble on the FDI in retail issue and insists that the Congress party is with him.

Exclusive: Antony's silence on FDI means Sonia's nod

Exclusive: Antony's silence on FDI means Sonia's nod

Rediff.com15 Sep 2012

A Cabinet minister tells Sheela Bhatt that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has taken a gamble on the FDI in retail issue and insists that the Congress party is with him.

Unilever sharpens focus on emerging markets

Unilever sharpens focus on emerging markets

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

Company plans to tap 75 per cent of revenues from emerging markets, from the current 53 per cent.

Budget 2012: These 20 services will be cheaper

Budget 2012: These 20 services will be cheaper

Rediff.com17 Mar 2012

Metered taxis, entry to amusement facilities, second-class rail travel, and betting, gambling and lottery will not attract the 12 per cent Service Tax, as per the budget proposal.

More arrests in Italy match-fixing probe

More arrests in Italy match-fixing probe

Rediff.com28 May 2012

Italian police investigating a soccer match-fixing scandal searched 30 homes and made a number of arrests including the captain of Lazio Stefano Mauri and former Genoa midfielder Omar Milanetto, authorities said on Monday.

PHOTOS: Phelps's golden era on wane as records fall

PHOTOS: Phelps's golden era on wane as records fall

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

Action from the swimming event at the London Olympics on Sunday.

Hamilton eyes greatness with Mercedes 'challenge'

Hamilton eyes greatness with Mercedes 'challenge'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

Lewis Hamilton does not believe he is taking a gamble by leaving McLaren for Mercedes next season, saying the move could catapult him into Formula One's pantheon of greats even if it does not pay out immediately.

Eradicating corruption from cricket almost impossible, Brearley says

Eradicating corruption from cricket almost impossible, Brearley says

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

Mike Brearley, one of England's most successful cricket captains, said on Tuesday that eradicating corruption from the game is probably impossible but that is no reason to stop trying.

US court wants specifics of financial benefits made by Gupta

US court wants specifics of financial benefits made by Gupta

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

A US judge has asked prosecutors to provide specific financial benefits they allege former Goldman Sachs director Rajat Gupta made by passing inside information to his friend Raj Rajaratnam amidst allegations that he also tipped him about Proctor and Gamble's 2008 sale of Folgers Coffee Co to JM Smucker.

Ola Cabs' CFO and CMO exit in top-level churn

Ola Cabs' CFO and CMO exit in top-level churn

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

The development comes amid Japan's SoftBank booking an investment loss of 39.28 billion yen (USD 350 million) on its investments in India, including those in Ola and e-commerce company Snapdeal.

Paid Rs 342 million to Pak CJ's son, claims tycoon

Paid Rs 342 million to Pak CJ's son, claims tycoon

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

A day after claiming he had "bomb-like" evidence against the son of the Pakistan chief justice, a real estate tycoon on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that his relatives had paid a whopping Rs 342.5 million to Arsalan Iftikhar, including for losses he incurred while gambling. =

Rajat Gupta not to testify in his own defense

Rajat Gupta not to testify in his own defense

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

The move came two days after the lawyer said it was 'highly likely' that Gupta would take the witness stand in his trial.

Jeremy Renner: A star is 'bourne'?

Jeremy Renner: A star is 'bourne'?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

With the solid opening of The Bourne Legacy, well known actor and two-time Oscar nominee Jeremy Renner (The Hurt Locker and The Town) has suddenly become a star.

Is he F1's newest champion-in-waiting?

Is he F1's newest champion-in-waiting?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

The youngest Ferrari race driver since 1961 proved he has what it takes to handle the weight of expectation that comes with driving for the sport's most successful and glamorous team.

51 pc Americans approve Obama's stand on gay marriage

51 pc Americans approve Obama's stand on gay marriage

Rediff.com12 May 2012

According to a poll by USA Today/Gallup, 51 per cent of the respondents agreed with Obama's new position on same-sex marriage, which he announced on Wednesday.

Tatas among top 5 leadership firms in Asia

Tatas among top 5 leadership firms in Asia

Rediff.com7 May 2012

In the annual Best Companies for Leadership Study by the global HR consulting firm, the Tata group shared the limelight with other global companies like Procter & Gamble, IBM, Coca-Cola and Unilever.

Former Essex player Westfield admits fixing charge

Former Essex player Westfield admits fixing charge

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

A former English county cricketer pleaded guilty on Thursday to taking money to fix part of a domestic match in 2009 in the latest "spot fixing" scandal to hit the sport.

Sacred Games: 5 lessons to learn from Ganesh Gaitonde

Sacred Games: 5 lessons to learn from Ganesh Gaitonde

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

His ability to think like a visionary helps him expand his business, make new friends and improve his network.

Priyanka's sister act

Priyanka's sister act

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

'Having taken the first step, Priyanka will do well to remember that politics is not a part-time occupation, nor is it meant for guest appearances and cameos.' 'It can't be that come June 2019 and Priyanka goes back to her cocooned life, to re-emerge five years later because the family business is in trouble again,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

2012 Games: 'Fixing from Indian subcontinent poses threat'

2012 Games: 'Fixing from Indian subcontinent poses threat'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2012

The integrity of the London 2012 Olympics could be shattered by the "enormous" threat of illegal gambling rings trying to fix results, Britain's Olympics minister said on Sunday.

Strikerless Spain held to 1-1 draw by Italy

Strikerless Spain held to 1-1 draw by Italy

Rediff.com10 Jun 2012

Spain's gamble of starting without a recognised striker almost backfired when the holders needed a Cesc Fabregas equaliser to salvage a 1-1 draw against Italy in their Euro 2012 Group C opener on Sunday.

Olympics: Organisers, bookies to fight illegal betting

Olympics: Organisers, bookies to fight illegal betting

Rediff.com20 Mar 2012

Betting industry representatives will meet organisers of the London Olympics on Tuesday to discuss ways to prevent illegal gambling which some officials regard as a bigger threat to the integrity of the Games than doping.

Economy very close to hitting crisis point

Economy very close to hitting crisis point

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

'The Indian economy is in slowdown and growth may stay slow,' notes Devangshu Datta.

'I said no to a lot of big films because...'

'I said no to a lot of big films because...'

Rediff.com27 May 2021

'...it didn't make sense to me.' 'If the character was not adding (to the story), I wasn't interested.' 'The reason why I chose to act is because of the way it makes me feel when I'm acting, not for the fame and money.'

Can Manchester City break United's EPL record?

Can Manchester City break United's EPL record?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Manchester City's target this season will be to match Manchester United's record of three successive Premier League titles

Ashes: England selectors left to rue questionable decisions

Ashes: England selectors left to rue questionable decisions

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

'England were playing with nine and a half men'

Rahul meets editors over breakfast, discusses UP polls

Rahul meets editors over breakfast, discusses UP polls

Rediff.com18 Feb 2012

Rahul Gandhi, the star campaigner of Congress Party who has raised his stakes quite high in the ongoing election in Uttar Pradesh, met some select editors over breakfast in New Delhi. He said that the Congress had secured around 8 per cent of the total votes in the 2007 assembly elections in UP. If this time he is able to double the vote-base of the Congress, then he would term the outcome of the election as a success.

Ban on Sreesanth: HC issues notice to Vinod Rai panel

Ban on Sreesanth: HC issues notice to Vinod Rai panel

Rediff.com22 May 2017

The Kerala High Court, on Monday sought the Board of Control for Cricket in India's stand on a plea by cricketer Shanthakumaran Sreesanth challenging the life ban imposed upon him by the game's governing body after detection of the 2013 Indian Premier League-6 spot-fixing scandal.

How India can be a global business powerhouse

How India can be a global business powerhouse

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

Marketers need to build on the country's core values to strengthen Brand India's presence abroad.

Movies that nearly destroyed its stars

Movies that nearly destroyed its stars

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

Shah Rukh Khan took a big gamble with Ra.One but it seems to have paid off. Some of these other stars were not so lucky.