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India lucky to get away with tie, reckons Kohli

India lucky to get away with tie, reckons Kohli

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

'The game nicely drifted in the last 7 overs and one boundary off Umesh off the shoe and one in the end, a couple of inches from Rayudu from pulling it in... That's how the game goes. I've enjoyed being a part of it and West Indies certainly deserved a draw for the way they played'

Gold rush in India has now become a sprint

Gold rush in India has now become a sprint

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

Around 700 post offices across the country would sell gold coins this year.

IDFC, Bandhan get bank licences, corporate houses left out

IDFC, Bandhan get bank licences, corporate houses left out

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

Ending days of suspense, the Reserve Bank on Wednesday granted banking licences to infrastructure financing firm IDFC and microfinance institution Bandhan from among 25 applicants that included corporate heavyweights ADAG Group, Aditya Birla Group and Bajaj Group.

'It's a beginning of new era for Japan-India relationship'

'It's a beginning of new era for Japan-India relationship'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Modi said India Post and Japan Post would start a 'cool box service' for Japanese people living in India so they could order their favorite food from Japan.

'Phone call to Dravid helped': How Vihari hit a fifty on debut!

'Phone call to Dravid helped': How Vihari hit a fifty on debut!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

A bundle of nerves ahead of his Test debut, Hanuma Vihari said a phone call to Rahul Dravid put his mind at ease and helped him get the maiden fifty that rescued India from a difficult situation against England.

After 15 years, Ranjit Shahani steps down as Novartis' India chief

After 15 years, Ranjit Shahani steps down as Novartis' India chief

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

The face of MNC drug firms in India and champion of IPR protection, he oversaw the Swiss giant's India expansion, its forays into new therapies and setting up of its global service centre in Hyderabad

Corporate houses in India may not get bank licences

Corporate houses in India may not get bank licences

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Only 4-5 applicants could make the cut; India Post has little chance.

Sports Shorts: India beat SKorea 3-0; finish lowly ninth

Sports Shorts: India beat SKorea 3-0; finish lowly ninth

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

Akashdeep Singh scored two goals as India posted a comfortable 3-0 win over Asian champions South Korea to finish a lowly ninth in the men's hockey World Cup at the Kyocera Stadium at The Hague in The Netherlands on Saturday.

Why 'Post Bank of India' is not a workable idea

Why 'Post Bank of India' is not a workable idea

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

The prospect of India Post turning into a bank sounds like a capital idea, especially since we are talking about inclusive banking.

Bezos says Amazon to invest additional $3 billion in India

Bezos says Amazon to invest additional $3 billion in India

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Total committed investment in India now is over $5.

2018-19 promises good growth for India

2018-19 promises good growth for India

Rediff.com7 May 2018

'Clearly, the financial system is a drag on the economy and underlines the need for improving banking practice, regulation and oversight.' 'Without that, and an end to the cronyism that caused part of the problem, one can kiss goodbye to 8% growth,' warns T N Ninan.

New bank licences in a few weeks, says Rajan

New bank licences in a few weeks, says Rajan

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

The RBI is expected to issue only a few bank licences after completing due diligence.

Asia Cup PHOTOS: Sangakkara's 18th ODI ton helps Lanka edge India

Asia Cup PHOTOS: Sangakkara's 18th ODI ton helps Lanka edge India

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Images from the Asia Cup match between India and Sri Lanka in Fatullah on Friday.

Setback for Airtel payments bank over Aadhaar linked KYC

Setback for Airtel payments bank over Aadhaar linked KYC

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Experts contend that this setback, even if temporary, could put the company at a disadvantage to its competitors in acquiring new customers.

Send parcels at flat rates anywhere in the world!

Send parcels at flat rates anywhere in the world!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

India Posts on Monday said it will introduce a flat rate for sending packages anywhere in the world.

UEFA reveal the best ever Euro XI

UEFA reveal the best ever Euro XI

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

The football fever reaches sky-high with all eyes on Euro 2016. Tournament host France will play the opener against Romania, which will be aired in India post mid-night on June 11. As the UEFA braces for the 15th edition of the European continental championship, the tournament organisers have revealed the all time XI to play in Euro's history.

Injured Dhawan ruled out of third Test; Karun named replacement

Injured Dhawan ruled out of third Test; Karun named replacement

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

India opener Shikhar Dhawan was ruled out of the third and final Test against New Zealand, starting in Indore on Saturday, with a minor fracture on his left thumb.

Jio effect: Airtel offers free incoming on international roaming

Jio effect: Airtel offers free incoming on international roaming

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Airtel on Wednesday said its customers can enjoy free unlimited incoming calls on international roaming while travelling to popular destinations like the US, Canada, the UK and Singapore.

Apple's India growth @ 6-year low

Apple's India growth @ 6-year low

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

Revenue share from India has inched up to nearly 0.8 per cent of its global sales. The revenue growth rate is in stark contrast to the firm's performance in volume terms.

Pujara 10/10; Bumrah 9/10: Aussie Report Card

Pujara 10/10; Bumrah 9/10: Aussie Report Card

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

How India's players fared in Australia.

Rohit can fill into big shoes of Tendulkar: Bailey

Rohit can fill into big shoes of Tendulkar: Bailey

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Impressed with his breathtaking display of batting, Australia skipper George Bailey says Rohit Sharma is certainly the one who is in the mix for the spot that will open up after Sachin Tendulkar's retirement from international cricket later this month.

Paytm's payments bank gets RBI nod, to start ops on May 23

Paytm's payments bank gets RBI nod, to start ops on May 23

Rediff.com17 May 2017

The company will transfer its wallet business, which has over 218 million mobile wallet users, to the newly incorporated entity -- PPBL -- under the payments bank licence awarded to Vijay Shekhar Sharma, the founder of One97 Communications that owns Paytm.

Celebrating Saint Teresa of Calcutta

Celebrating Saint Teresa of Calcutta

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

Euphoric scenes were witnessed when Pope Francis declared Mother Teresa a saint.

PHOTOS: India crush West Indies inside 3 days in first Test

PHOTOS: India crush West Indies inside 3 days in first Test

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Images from Day 3 of the first Test between India and West Indies, in Kolkata, on Friday.

The forgotten heroes of Indian democracy

The forgotten heroes of Indian democracy

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

'A robust electoral democracy provides the institutional basis for the generation and regeneration of political hope.'

When Kohli went past Lara, Waugh, Smith...

When Kohli went past Lara, Waugh, Smith...

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

The Trent Bridge Triumph was India's second biggest win against England in England. Rajneesh Gupta serves up the interesting numbers from the third Test.

No festive cheer for auto sector; car sales down 5%

No festive cheer for auto sector; car sales down 5%

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

This is the first decline since June this year when car sales declined by 11%.

Gosh! I've discovered online shopping :)

Gosh! I've discovered online shopping :)

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

'If you're going to tell me what a lame fossil I am, save it,' says Mitali Saran.

India knows more about terror in Pakistan than at home

India knows more about terror in Pakistan than at home

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Renowned terror expert and author Stephen Tankel believes Indian intelligence agencies know more about Pak-based terror groups than it knows about indigenous Indian Mujahiddin. Also, LeT and other outfits might revive their terrorism against India post-2014. Aziz Haniffa reports.

Paytm bank rolls out the goodies on launch

Paytm bank rolls out the goodies on launch

Rediff.com23 May 2017

Every customer, on opening a Payments Bank account, will get a cashback of Rs 250 as soon they bring deposits of Rs 25,000 in their bank account. The account will have zero balance requirement and every online transaction (such as IMPS, NEFT, RTGS) will be free of charge.

PHOTOS: SA batsmen hammer India to win by 5 wickets, stay alive in series

PHOTOS: SA batsmen hammer India to win by 5 wickets, stay alive in series

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

IMAGES from the 4th ODI played between India and South Africa at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Saturday

After initial euphoria, payments banks find the going tough

After initial euphoria, payments banks find the going tough

Rediff.com5 May 2018

Currently, only three have completed more than six months of operation in the space - Fino Payments Bank, Airtel Payments Bank and Paytm

Why is govt taking pangas with RBI, CBI etc?

Why is govt taking pangas with RBI, CBI etc?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Has the Modi government been more at odds with institutions than other governments? There is no doubt that there have been more run-ins. While the RBI and CBI cases have drawn attention, there have been others, less publicised, Subhomoy Bhattacharjee points out.

New Delhi's strategic dissonance in post-2014 Afghanistan

New Delhi's strategic dissonance in post-2014 Afghanistan

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

India's post 2014 Afghanistan policy appears to be glued to the best-case scenarios of a successful democratic transition. New Delhi hopes that it would remain 'business as usual' and would not necessitate a drastic revisiting of its continuing strategy. This, in short, is a strategy of convenience, says Shanthie Mariet D'Souza.

Sharif likely to tone down reference to Kashmir in UNGA address

Sharif likely to tone down reference to Kashmir in UNGA address

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Pak PM discussed the situation in Kashmir and tense relations with India with Army chief Gen Raheel Sharif.

Is Doklam China's way of telling India to 'behave' in the seas?

Is Doklam China's way of telling India to 'behave' in the seas?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

'Little did those in India's strategic community realise that any wise adversary in China's place and circumstances would only take the land route to disturb and trouble India.' 'It is along the land border that all of India's post-Cold War allies would be of little or no political and diplomatic, and least of all, military help,' says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Brilliant Pandya sinks Australia in rain-hit ODI

Brilliant Pandya sinks Australia in rain-hit ODI

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

Hardik Pandya slammed a quickfire half-century and then claimed a couple of early wickets to help India outclass Australia in the rain-hit first One-Day International in Chennai on Sunday.

Women's World Cup: Deepti's all-round show lifts India to victory vs SL

Women's World Cup: Deepti's all-round show lifts India to victory vs SL

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

India took a giant stride towards clinching a semi-final spot with another convincing 16-run victory over Sri Lanka in a one-sided ICC Women's ODI World Cup encounter in Derby.

Industrialists and companies featured on postage stamps

Industrialists and companies featured on postage stamps

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

Here are some of the prominent businesspersons and organisations India Post has featured on their stamps.

Women's WC: Mandhana, Raj guide India to victory over England

Women's WC: Mandhana, Raj guide India to victory over England

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

India women's cricket team launched their campaign at the ICC Women's World Cup with a comfortable 35-run win over England, riding on superb batting display by the top-order, hin Derby, on Saturday.