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'Canada ignored India's warning on organised crime'

'Canada ignored India's warning on organised crime'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

India first raised the presence of organised crime in Canada but the issue was ignored because of a permissive atmosphere for a long time, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday, rejecting the targeting of its high commissioner and diplomats by the Trudeau government.

India dominate on Day 1: Can Australia recover?

India dominate on Day 1: Can Australia recover?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

India fight back against Australia as 17 wickets tumble on opening day

Pant's dismissal leaves Indian dressing room devastated

Pant's dismissal leaves Indian dressing room devastated

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Rishabh Pant once again fell victim to the 'nervous nineties,' being dismissed for 99 in India's first innings against New Zealand on Saturday.

Life insurers turn to policies with high value

Life insurers turn to policies with high value

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Life insurers shifted their focus to selling high-value policies in October as the transition to new surrender value norms, effective October 1, limited their ability to roll out all products in their portfolio. This led to a 40 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) drop in the number of policies sold in October. Additionally, distributors engaged in a fire sale of policies in September due to uncertainty about the impact of the new norms on their commission structures.

PIX: Six-star Starc puts Australia on top on Day 1

PIX: Six-star Starc puts Australia on top on Day 1

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Images from Day 1 of the 'Pink-ball' second Test between Australia and India in Adelaide on Friday.

'Bumrah commands respect in dressing room'

'Bumrah commands respect in dressing room'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Ashwin's age is certainly a factor that is being kept in consideration.

Empathy and support among Gambhir's coaching style

Empathy and support among Gambhir's coaching style

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Gambhir said while it is hypothetical at this point in time to talk about having separate Test team going forward but admitted that India must identify batters who are able to handle the grind of red-ball cricket.

Missing! Chess Gold, Silver Medals

Missing! Chess Gold, Silver Medals

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

'I have no idea about such a medal. Never got one,' says Surya Shekhar Ganguly, the national chess champion between 2003 and 2008.

Surya not concerned about challenging surfaces in SA

Surya not concerned about challenging surfaces in SA

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

'There are a lot of players who have been performing well even before him, so there is a routine or process that I think that the management has come up with, so it is important to follow that. He has been performing consistently well, so I believe his time will come soon.'

Fit-again Shami set for comeback in Ranji Trophy

Fit-again Shami set for comeback in Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Mohammed Shami will make his long-awaited comeback to competitive cricket in the Ranji Trophy.

'Announcing I'm Married May Be Professional Suicide'

'Announcing I'm Married May Be Professional Suicide'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

'Even actresses who are mothers play leading roles. There's also been a dramatic shift in the kinds of roles available to women. It's no longer limited to being the heroine, the heroine's mother, aunty or vamp.'

Forces outside, urban Naxals trying to break India: PM

Forces outside, urban Naxals trying to break India: PM

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said some forces in and outside India are trying to destabilise the country and spread anarchy to create a negative image of the nation in the world.

'After This Film, People Will Salute Firefighters'

'After This Film, People Will Salute Firefighters'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

'Fauji jo hain, woh desh sambhalta hain, border sambhalta hain, hum shehar sambhalte hain (Soldiers protect the country, the border, we protect the city).'

Manu Bhaker Practices Bharata Natyam

Manu Bhaker Practices Bharata Natyam

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Manu Bhaker is on a three-month break from shooting following her triumphant campaign at the Paris Games.

Batting needs to deliver runs: Kumble reacts to India's loss

Batting needs to deliver runs: Kumble reacts to India's loss

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Former cricketer Anil Kumble reacted to India's disappointing defeat to New Zealand in the second Test of the series in Pune, stating that India's batting has let the hosts down.

India's BSRs Won't Need New Safety Rules

India's BSRs Won't Need New Safety Rules

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

'Bharat Small Reactors are essentially similar to the existing 220 MWe Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors. The existing regulations are applicable for BSRs.'

Harshit Rana called up for Mumbai Test; set to make debut

Harshit Rana called up for Mumbai Test; set to make debut

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

The Delhi pacer is likely to make his debut in the Mumbai Test.

PIX: Jaiswal, Rahul grind Australia, put India on top

PIX: Jaiswal, Rahul grind Australia, put India on top

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Images from Day 2 of the first Test between Australia and India in Perth on Saturday.

Goodbye Skipper!

Goodbye Skipper!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'He asserted in his usual jovial style that he was not an MBA like his audience at IIM-Ahmedabad but perhaps had an even better business degree: MBB'. 'He went on to explain to his perplexed, blue chip B-School audience that MBB stood for "Marwadi by birth"!' Shivanand Kanavi salutes Shashi Ruia, co-founder of the Essar group who passed into the ages on November 25, 2024 in Mumbai.

Indian bowling attack is quite phenomenal: Ajaz Patel

Indian bowling attack is quite phenomenal: Ajaz Patel

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

New Zealand have just just one wicket and an overall lead of 143 runs in hand but spinner Ajaz Patel is certain that life will not be easy even for Indian batters while chasing a small total on a Wankhede track that is deteriorating fast.

Explainer: Oldest democracy votes differently from largest one

Explainer: Oldest democracy votes differently from largest one

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

And voters could also be asked to participate in "referendums" on issues before the lawmakers in that particular state.

India dominate Asian TT Championships with 3 medals

India dominate Asian TT Championships with 3 medals

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

India wrapped up their campaign at the Asian Table Tennis Championships with three medals, including a historic bronze in the women's doubles, after Ayhika Mukherjee and Sutirtha Mukherjee's dream run ended in the semifinals in Astana, Kazakhstan on Sunday.

India's first long-range revolver 'Prabal' launched

India's first long-range revolver 'Prabal' launched

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

The .32 bore revolver is capable of accurately hitting targets up to 50 metres away.

Why John Wright enjoyed success as India coach!

Why John Wright enjoyed success as India coach!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Former chairman of selectors Sandeep Patil feels John Wright's approach of giving a free-hand to players led to his successful coaching stint with India

The King of Polo Rides Off Into The Ages

The King of Polo Rides Off Into The Ages

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Colonel Billie Sodhi's life and family heritage reflect an unwavering commitment to excellence in polo, equestrian sports, and a rare, enduring athletic legacy.

One more win would certainly help us: Stead on NZ's WTC Final quest

One more win would certainly help us: Stead on NZ's WTC Final quest

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

While this may not secure qualification outright, it would certainly keep them in contention. New Zealand head coach Gary Stead drew inspiration from the inaugural WTC cycle in 2019-21, when New Zealand won six consecutive matches enroute to securing the title.

Chess champ Gujrathi prioritises PM Modi meet over title defence

Chess champ Gujrathi prioritises PM Modi meet over title defence

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Gujrathi had won the Azerbaijan event last year after outperforming compatriot Arjun Erigaisi.

'Trump's Going To Be Very Good For India'

'Trump's Going To Be Very Good For India'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'He is the only president, the only American politician, who had the guts to stand with Hindus.'

India Breaks $1 Trillion FPI Mark

India Breaks $1 Trillion FPI Mark

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The Indian markets have delivered high long-term returns, second only to the US.

'We Hit It Off So Well That Nothing Was Intimidating'

'We Hit It Off So Well That Nothing Was Intimidating'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

'Vidyaji jokes around and her laughter is infectious. 'Madhuri ma'am is a legend. To get the opportunity to work with her was a big deal for me.'

PIX: Gill, spinners give India upper hand on Day 2

PIX: Gill, spinners give India upper hand on Day 2

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin chipped away at the wickets to leave New Zealand reeling on 171/9 in their second innings at stumps on Day 2.

Modi, Sanchez unveil facility to manufacture military aircraft

Modi, Sanchez unveil facility to manufacture military aircraft

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez on Monday inaugurated the Tata Advanced System Limited (TASL)-Airbus facility in Vadodara to manufacture C-295 military aircraft in India.

Should K L Rahul Be Axed?

Should K L Rahul Be Axed?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Tell us who should be in India's Playing XI for the 2nd Test against New Zealand, starting on Thursday.

India dominate shooting World Championship with 21 medals

India dominate shooting World Championship with 21 medals

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

India's young shooters added five more medals to their kitty, including two gold on Friday taking the tally to 21 medals to remain at the top of the standings -- 13 gold, two silver and six bronze.

Manu Bhaker reveals her plans for a triumphant return

Manu Bhaker reveals her plans for a triumphant return

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Bhaker said that her break from the shooting after Olympics was pre-decided by her and her coach Jaspal Rana.

When It Was Bradman Versus India

When It Was Bradman Versus India

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

History has not seen a cricketing rivalry as fierce as this this century, every ball bowled every run taken, coming with no quarter given. Ahead of India's five Test tour of Australia, Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com takes a walk down memory lane, recounting India's sojourns Down Under from 1947 to 2021, in a 4-part series.

World class Indian bowling put us on backfoot: Taskin

World class Indian bowling put us on backfoot: Taskin

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed on Friday admitted that losing too many wickets in the first 10 overs of their first innings against "world class" Indian bowlers has put his side on the backfoot in the opening Test against India in Chennai.

Weight management is athlete's responsibility: Mary Kom

Weight management is athlete's responsibility: Mary Kom

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

'I am saying this in my case only. If I do not cut the weight properly then how will I play? I am there to win a medal and that is what I think.'

India threatens CWG boycott over shocking exclusion

India threatens CWG boycott over shocking exclusion

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Gopichand, who is often credited with creating a pipeline of top badminton players by identifying them at a young age, described the move by the games' organisers' as appalling.

Buying Ford JLR was Tata's way of 'paying back'

Buying Ford JLR was Tata's way of 'paying back'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Tata Indica, the Tata Group's big passenger car bet, was not delivering expected returns a year into its launch. Desperate, the Tata Motors brass, led by Ratan Tata, acceded to a meeting request from Ford Motors for a possible sale of the passenger vehicles division to the American auto major. Some people had advised Tata to sell the business, and the Ford officials came to Bombay House to hold talks.