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Samson's homecoming as India sweat over Axar's fitness

Samson's homecoming as India sweat over Axar's fitness

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Sanju Samson seeks revival with home support as India manage injuries and combinations against New Zealand in the final T20I before the World Cup.

15 Wickets, 342 Runs: One Wild Day

15 Wickets, 342 Runs: One Wild Day

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Siraj was the day's hero and India have pulled ahead, but England are not out of the contest by any stretch of imagination.

'Trump Wants To Force India To Stop Importing Oil From Russia'

'Trump Wants To Force India To Stop Importing Oil From Russia'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

'Trump is likely being purposefully vague, hoping that this lack of clarity will pressure India, fearing the worst, to agree to scale back its imports of Russian oil.'

'We have just suspended our retaliatory action': PM's top 10 quotes

'We have just suspended our retaliatory action': PM's top 10 quotes

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Operation Sindoor has carved out a new benchmark in our fight against terrorism, and has set up a new parameter and new normal. Operation Sindoor is not just a name but a reflection of the emotions of millions of Indians. Operation Sindoor is an unwavering pledge for justice. Terrorists dared to wipe 'sindoor' from the foreheads of our sisters; that is why India destroyed the very headquarters of terror.

India's bittersweet Paris Olympics: 6 medals, 6 heartbreaks

India's bittersweet Paris Olympics: 6 medals, 6 heartbreaks

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Six medals from a 117-strong contingent is not ideal but India had its moments of joy, hope, frustration, and heartache.

What PM Modi has in mind for India as G20 chair

What PM Modi has in mind for India as G20 chair

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

In his latest monthly radio address, Mann Ki Baat, Modi said that India is capable of providing solutions to the varied challenges being faced globally.

Indian Batsmen Have FORGOTTEN to ATTACK

Indian Batsmen Have FORGOTTEN to ATTACK

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

'No team has a lower attacking shot percentage than #IND'. Who would have imagined India would be sitting even below Namibia in the points table?

Why Amar Jawan Jyoti Matters

Why Amar Jawan Jyoti Matters

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

A great war memorial goes beyond the list of dead, to contemplation of the phenomenon of war. To me as a civilian, it didn't matter that our war memorial stood under India Gate, a creation of the British; it didn't matter that it didn't name all the fallen. The fact that we embraced it and respected it made it an unforgettable war memorial, notes Shyam G Menon.

US wants to host T20 World Cup

US wants to host T20 World Cup

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

The US gained one-day international status at the beginning of 2019 and beat Scotland in December. Higgins is eyeing Test status within the next decade.

'I am celebrating this new India'

'I am celebrating this new India'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

'India is an amazing country.'

What I thought of Indian Matchmaking

What I thought of Indian Matchmaking

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

'On the face of it, it is a WYSIWYG -- What You See Is What You Get -- reality series, but actually it is a show that perpetuates societal biases, stokes typecasts and stays sadly superficial,' notes ad guru Sandeep Goyal.

Lessons from Ramayana, Mahabharata in distant lands

Lessons from Ramayana, Mahabharata in distant lands

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

'I was fortunate to have served as India's ambassador to Indonesia and witnessed on several occasions, the incredible performances of the Ramayana and episodes from the Mahabharata in Jogjakarta and in Bali,' recalls former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

'Till '84, software did not qualify as business'

'Till '84, software did not qualify as business'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2009

Nandan Nilekani introduces extracts from his book, Imagining India, exclusive to rediff.com

India is brimming with leadership: Nilekani

India is brimming with leadership: Nilekani

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

I think instead of waiting for leaders, each of us can resolve to be a leader in his or her own right, in whatever area we chose to do.

Exclusive: 'Railways is an orphan seeking attention'

Exclusive: 'Railways is an orphan seeking attention'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Former minister for Railways Dinesh Trivedi speaks exclusively to rediff.com on a day when the Railway Budget will be presented in Parliament.

Sunita Williams's message to India: Get involved

Sunita Williams's message to India: Get involved

Rediff.com2 Dec 2012

"Get involved, try to be a part of it" is the message of record-breaking Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams to millions of Indians students and space enthusiasts.

University of Toronto honours Nandan Nilekani

University of Toronto honours Nandan Nilekani

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

University called Nilekani 'more than a business leader'.

Cate Blanchett to be Lady Mountbatten?

Cate Blanchett to be Lady Mountbatten?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

The Oscar winner will reportedly play the role in an upcoming Hollywood movie Indian Summer, which will portray last days of British rule in India.

'Prahalad believed India will become a leader'

'Prahalad believed India will become a leader'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2010

Chairman and Managing Director of TVS Capital Funds Ltd Gopal Srinivasan was a student of Prahalad at the University of Michigan. In a tribute to his guru, he remembers how Prahalad had imagined India@75.

How IT revolutionised politics

How IT revolutionised politics

Rediff.com9 Feb 2009

As Chief Election Commissioner N Gopalaswami says, 'When one vote is cast, the machine takes twelve seconds to reactivate. So the "productivity" of the fraudsters goes down, since you can't just stuff bunches of paper into a box.' The time delay has also helped the Commission figure out when 'stuffing' has happened with a machine. 'If we spot a series where votes were cast every twelve seconds, we simply cancel that result.'

'Infosys will continue to run as usual'

'Infosys will continue to run as usual'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

Nandan Nilekani is stepping down to take up a bigger cause -- heading a government project to provide a unique identity to each of India's citizens. S Gopalakrishnan, the CEO and MD of Infosys and a co-founder of the company, tells Bibhu Ranjan Mishra what Nilekani's exit means for the company.

Nilekani wants 'best talent' from govt, outside

Nilekani wants 'best talent' from govt, outside

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

Leading the ambitious Unique Identification Database project, Nandan Nilekani, former Infosys co-chairman, is keen to take the "best people" from the government and outside in his core team.

EVs may become popular by 2023 in India

EVs may become popular by 2023 in India

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

Government needs to promote electrification and charge points and make sure India has stable power supply.

India's software biz turned superstar after '91

India's software biz turned superstar after '91

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

'Firms such as Infosys, were started by people without instantly recognisable surnames. Our success motivated numerous new entrepreneurs,' writes Nandan Nilekani in his book Imagining India.

Nilekani sees silver lining in Satyam fallout

Nilekani sees silver lining in Satyam fallout

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

With the Rs 7,800-crore (Rs 78 billion) fraud at Satyam Computer leaving India's IT sector gasping for breath, Infosys chairman Nandan Nilekani sees the fiasco as a blessing in disguise, as it will make authorities enforce better regulations and auditing mechanisms for the industry.

Indian IT was at the right place at right time

Indian IT was at the right place at right time

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

Nandan Nilekani on how IT modernised India's stock exchanges.

'You have to break all the rules'

'You have to break all the rules'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2009

Behind nearly every major shift in IT policy in India, there was an intelligent -- and enterprisingly agile -- bureaucrat.

'Human capital is at root of India's resurgence'

'Human capital is at root of India's resurgence'

Rediff.com30 May 2008

Nandan Nilekani, erstwhile CEO and a founder of Infosys Technologies Limited, who is currently co-chairman of its board of directors, offered a peek into his forthcoming book Imagining India, which he said attempts to alleviate a gap in understanding India, while delivering the kick-off Global Leader Lecture at Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies.

BSP may come on board for 2019 Lok Sabha election: Rahul

BSP may come on board for 2019 Lok Sabha election: Rahul

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

However, he said it would have been better to have an alliance and expressed confidence that the party will win upcoming assembly elections in all states --- Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Telangana.

Use your camera phone & win Rs 10 lakh!

Use your camera phone & win Rs 10 lakh!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2005

Mobile communications giant Nokia has launched 'Capture Your Imagination', India's first national mobile imaging contest.

Obama's poll staffers among scores of US consultants working in India

Obama's poll staffers among scores of US consultants working in India

Rediff.com13 May 2014

Scores of American election campaign consultants, including several staffers who worked on United States President Barack Obama's re-election campaign, are in India, offering their expertise to several politicians and parties.

'Change is coming, and it will come with risks'

'Change is coming, and it will come with risks'

Rediff.com20 May 2014

Brookings Institution tries 'Re-imagining India.' Aziz Haniffa listens in

Boom or bust: Can India defy global digital advertising trends?

Boom or bust: Can India defy global digital advertising trends?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Will the warning shots from giants like Unilever and P&G break digital growth?

Testing time for Test cricket

Testing time for Test cricket

Rediff.com5 Apr 2004

Why language is so important for Netflix, Amazon Prime...

Why language is so important for Netflix, Amazon Prime...

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

Netflix and Amazon Prime are raising their stakes in the game, commissioning original shows and going all out to acquire regional films for their libraries.

Sensex nears 'bear market' on China woes

Sensex nears 'bear market' on China woes

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

The markets had been on an upward trajectory since August 2013.

'Kohli, Dhoni need to be in form for India to do well at World Cup'

'Kohli, Dhoni need to be in form for India to do well at World Cup'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Former pacer Ajit Agarkar feels a sterner test awaits Mahendra Singh Dhoni's side when they take on a much stronger South Africa in their second pool match on Sunday.

'It's time Ishant starts spearheading the attack and take wickets'

'It's time Ishant starts spearheading the attack and take wickets'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

Former India pacer Ajit Agarkar feels that Ishant Sharma should step up in a leadership role as the bowling unit has the skill set and ability to take 20 Australian wickets in the third Test starting at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Danger to PM Modi 'will be from his right'

Danger to PM Modi 'will be from his right'

Rediff.com20 May 2014

'What his minions do, we are not sure, but he has got to keep them under control. Pogroms against Muslims in India -- I don't think that is going to be his policy.'

Pakistan has blood all over its hands: US expert

Pakistan has blood all over its hands: US expert

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

"They support terror operations in India with terrorist organisations. They support the Haqqani network and the Taliban in conducting operations against the United States and NATO and Afghanistan. They've got blood all over their hands with the casualties," General (Retd) Jack Keane said.