News for 'next-steps'

No question of removing labour laws'

No question of removing labour laws'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

'A proposal to do away with labour laws is not feasible.' 'That's why we wanted to have a dialogue with the states.'

'Sonia has okayed support for Shiv Sena pending CMP'

'Sonia has okayed support for Shiv Sena pending CMP'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

'If we have to join the government we will have to first decide upon the CMP.' 'Nothing can be decided without having a CMP first.'

Harry, Meghan 'step back' as senior UK royals

Harry, Meghan 'step back' as senior UK royals

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning to work towards becoming 'financially independent'.

Tejas makes arrested landing, India enters elite list

Tejas makes arrested landing, India enters elite list

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

An official statement said that the successful execution of arrested landing will pave the way for this indigenous platform to undertake Aircraft Carrier landing demonstration onboard the Indian Naval Aircraft Carrier, Vikramaditya.

Wife of jailed Bahraini footballer begs Thai PM for his release

Wife of jailed Bahraini footballer begs Thai PM for his release

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Bahraini footballer Hakeem Al Araibi, who fled Bahrain in 2014 and was later granted asylum in Australia, was arrested in Bangkok in November on an Interpol notice issued at Bahrain's request.

Will go back to ICJ if Pak violates ruling: Harish Salve

Will go back to ICJ if Pak violates ruling: Harish Salve

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Salve said it is important to be 'positive' after such a positive ruling.

'It is not so much about dropping bombs on a target, it is the effect that that bomb creates'

'It is not so much about dropping bombs on a target, it is the effect that that bomb creates'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

'The Balakot mission was an act of political signaling that India is willing to raise the price that the Pakistani State has to pay in order to support terrorism.'

Starting your day early can help cut depression

Starting your day early can help cut depression

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Waking up early can keep the blues away!

US seeks 'rapid action' by India to ease Kashmir curbs

US seeks 'rapid action' by India to ease Kashmir curbs

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Trump on Wednesday said he offered 'arbitration or mediation' on the Kashmir issue to the leadership of India and Pakistan during his meetings with Modi and Khan and the two nuclear-armed neighbours have to 'just work it out'.

'Nitish's compromises are for short-term gains'

'Nitish's compromises are for short-term gains'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

'The JD-U has become an ideology-less accessory to the BJP,' says Ambassador Pavan Varma, who has been expelled from the JD-U.

Amarinder interview: Public attraction towards Modi govt is waning

Amarinder interview: Public attraction towards Modi govt is waning

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

Captain Amarinder Singh, deputy leader of the Congress in the Lok Sabha and the former chief minister of Punjab believes that it is constitutionally wrong not to have a Leader of Opposition. In an interview with Kavita Chowdhury, he asserts that the Congress party is confident it will bounce back. Edited excerpts:

Why there is pressure on Liverpool to deliver trophies

Why there is pressure on Liverpool to deliver trophies

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

Liverpool will feel the weight of increased expectation to deliver silverware this season after making encouraging forays into the transfer market, manager Juergen Klopp said.

Soccer Extras: Everton appoint Ancelotti as new manager

Soccer Extras: Everton appoint Ancelotti as new manager

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Still single? 11 useful dating tips for you

Still single? 11 useful dating tips for you

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

If your ultimate goal is to get married and you are going on a first and second date with someone dreamy, don't blurt out the marriage countdown, says Solene Paillet. You will scare this perfect match away!

Swedes not satisfied yet, says coach Andersson after Swiss win

Swedes not satisfied yet, says coach Andersson after Swiss win

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Sweden may have exceeded expectations in Russia but they are not done yet.

Morgan's England in a special class, says Steve Waugh

Morgan's England in a special class, says Steve Waugh

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

Steve Waugh, who captained England to the World Cup triumph in 1999, says Eoin Morgan's side is one of the best one-day teams he's seen and would compete against anyone of the previous eras.

8 tips to choose a good boarding school

8 tips to choose a good boarding school

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

It is important to understand the resources that each boarding school offers.

'India will pay dearly if it plays Dalai Lama card'

'India will pay dearly if it plays Dalai Lama card'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Referring to allegations that it was "silly for China" not to have names for various counties and inventing them for six places in Arunachal Pradesh, an op-ed article in the state-run Global Times said "these comments are absurd".

EPL: Strengthened Liverpool set to challenge City for title this season

EPL: Strengthened Liverpool set to challenge City for title this season

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Their work in the transfer market has also added to the positivity around the club after German manager Juergen Klopp made some major moves that have clearly strengthened his squad.

'Muslims are taking a step within the legal process'

'Muslims are taking a step within the legal process'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

'We are aggrieved about the ruling and there is no other way of putting it across to the Supreme Court and entire society that wrong has been committed and which requires correction.'

2 States: Three ceremonies, one day!

2 States: Three ceremonies, one day!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

We asked you, our dear readers, to share your 2 States stories. Here are more responses.

How to protect yourself from COVID-19

How to protect yourself from COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

'The social distancing vaccine.' 'And the mask vaccine.' 'If you adhere to these two vaccines and go and meet people in a well-ventilated room -- not in an enclosed, non-ventilated, room -- you are probably going to be okay.'

Trump says he will hold second summit with 'terrific' Kim

Trump says he will hold second summit with 'terrific' Kim

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

The US president praised Kim as "very open" and "terrific", despite the glacial pace of progress toward denuclearisation on the Korean Peninsula.

What the govt needs to do to cut expenses

What the govt needs to do to cut expenses

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

For instance, the size of a central ministry's annual outlay should ideally be a key factor in determining the number of people who need to be employed by it.

How our lives will change in 10 years

How our lives will change in 10 years

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

'Even for those of us who are not driven or hardworking, life will be much more interesting and vastly different from the way life is today,' says Aakar Patel.

Smart Home Lighting: A Starter's Guide

Smart Home Lighting: A Starter's Guide

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Smart lighting is about to revolutionise the way we think of the humble bulb.

Christmas recipe: How to make your own Stollen Bread

Christmas recipe: How to make your own Stollen Bread

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Two traditional treats to ring in the Christmas festivities.

Life lessons from Mandira Bedi

Life lessons from Mandira Bedi

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

'Whether it's a morning walk, an evening swim or an afternoon workout in the gym, just get moving.'

Great feeling to get across the line: Kohli

Great feeling to get across the line: Kohli

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

Captain Virat Kohli was a relieved man after Royal Challengers finally snapped a six-match losing streak in this IPL with a eight wicket win over Kings XI Punjab, in Mohali, on Saturday.

Former SA captain Botha becomes Australian citizen

Former SA captain Botha becomes Australian citizen

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Four years after moving from South Africa, former Proteas all-rounder Johan Botha is now officially an Australian citizen. Botha had captained South Africa in 10 ODIs and took the team to the No 1 ranking in the ICC ODI Rankings after they defeated Australia 4-1 away in 2009. The 34-year-old also captained the national side in 11 T20s.

UK to ask EU for more time to break Brexit logjam

UK to ask EU for more time to break Brexit logjam

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

May issued a statement to indicate the government's next steps a day after the House of Commons once again failed to agree on any specific alternative to her controversial EU divorce bill.

MEPs' Kashmir visit: Right step?

MEPs' Kashmir visit: Right step?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

'The visit by the MEPs and their photo-op with Modi would suggest that we have now given a quiet burial to the 'internal matter' charade,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Gap's first stores to come in Delhi, Mumbai

Gap's first stores to come in Delhi, Mumbai

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

The brand plans to open about 40 franchise-operated Gap stores in India, the company said in a statement.

Cricket Buzz: Richardson's World Cup hope gets boost

Cricket Buzz: Richardson's World Cup hope gets boost

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

The 22-year-old completed only half his quota of overs in Sunday's second one-day international against Pakistan in Sharjah before he was forced off the field having dislocated his bowling shoulder when trying to save a boundary.

She is teaching school kids to code, use AI

She is teaching school kids to code, use AI

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Suriya Prabha trains students from government schools in rural Tamil Nadu to code and use Artificial Intelligence to solve problems.

Setback for Johnson, British MPs vote for Brexit delay

Setback for Johnson, British MPs vote for Brexit delay

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

The government had already indicated that it would pull its own motion on Johnson's "great new deal" and move it to next week if MPs were to back the delay amendment, introduced as an insurance policy against a default no-deal crash-out by the month-end deadline.

Bangladesh cricketers escape New Zealand mosque shooting

Bangladesh cricketers escape New Zealand mosque shooting

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

The Bangladesh cricket team was arriving for prayers at the mosque when the shooting occurred but all members were safe, a team coach told Reuters.

Rajini wants to be king-maker, not king

Rajini wants to be king-maker, not king

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Truth be acknowledged, Rajinikanth is not known for wanting to leave his comfort zone to take the politico-electoral plunge, even if it meant his becoming the chief minister of a state that has conferred Tamil cinema's superstardom on him over the past 25 years. Today, his fans belong to the younger generation all right, but their numbers are far fewer than their counterparts in the '90s. They are not devoid of personal ambitions and agendas, unlike what Rajinikanh wants them to be, if he and they were to enter politics, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Telangana demand met, Congress eyes merger with TRS

Telangana demand met, Congress eyes merger with TRS

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

The Congress believes the Telangana Rashtra Samithi will decide in favour of a merger as the decision on statehood has deprived the regional party of its chief electoral plank and an issue that defined its identity. Anita Katyal reports

7 smart tips to find your IDEAL partner

7 smart tips to find your IDEAL partner

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

To make a date fun and novel, ideally you must choose a partner from another generation, says Solene Paillet.