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Virus has done for Modi what IMF did for Rao

Virus has done for Modi what IMF did for Rao

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

That's why he is now finally focusing on the two things that alone can help: Fiscal expansion -- from December onwards -- and supply management via amended laws and rules that affect business, notes T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan

State of Siege 26/11 review

State of Siege 26/11 review

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

State of Siege 26/ 11 leaves you shocked and wide-eyed, says Joginder Tuteja.

India venture into unknown against mighty Aussies

India venture into unknown against mighty Aussies

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Rohit Sharma will certainly leave a gaping hole at the top of the order, something that skipper Virat Kohli wouldn't have fancied at the onset of a gruelling two-month tour.

Mardaani 2 on way to becoming a hit

Mardaani 2 on way to becoming a hit

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Vinod Mirani gives us his weekly box office verdict.

10 lifestyle changes women MUST follow

10 lifestyle changes women MUST follow

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Cut down sugar. Have a balanced meal. Drink plenty of water. Get some sun.

PICS: Toothless Manchester Utd held goalless at Palace

PICS: Toothless Manchester Utd held goalless at Palace

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

It was a third successive 0-0 draw for United after a stalemate at Chelsea on Sunday and against Real Sociedad last Thursday which completed a 4-0 aggregate win over the Spanish side in the Europa League.

Finding food and drink in London

Finding food and drink in London

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

'London being Tier 2, pubs can serve drinks but only with a 'substantial meal',' sighs Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

'We are making a circus out of everything'

'We are making a circus out of everything'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

'We always want to pull down the other person.' 'All we need right now is sensitivity, not just in our industry, but everywhere.'

'Be proud of your cycle and your body'

'Be proud of your cycle and your body'

Rediff.com22 May 2020

UNICEF India has teamed up with social media influencers to raise awareness about menstrual hygiene.

What will be VVS Laxman's strategy to beef up Sunrisers' thin middle-order?

What will be VVS Laxman's strategy to beef up Sunrisers' thin middle-order?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

In David Warner, who is back as captain for this season, the franchise has an inspirational leader and a superb batsman, who would like to lead from the front.

Budget 2014: Will you save or spend? Tell us!

Budget 2014: Will you save or spend? Tell us!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

Finance minister Arun Jaitley's maiden budget has put more money into the hands of the salaried. Would you like to share how you are going to make use of that money?

Gavaskar reckons this is the reason for Kohli's success...

Gavaskar reckons this is the reason for Kohli's success...

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

'The way he's made that adjustment, mental adjustment, that is brilliant, fantastic. And that is the reason why he was able to get big runs'

Chelsea defender Azpilicueta extends contract to 2020

Chelsea defender Azpilicueta extends contract to 2020

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta has signed a new three-and-a-half-year contract that runs until 2020, the Premier League club said on their website on Tuesday. The versatile 27-year-old has been a regular starter since joining the London side in 2012 and is set to make his 200th appearance for the league leaders if selected for Wednesday's game at Sunderland.

#FridayFunda: How to have fun at work

#FridayFunda: How to have fun at work

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

Take a cue from Dhadak co-stars Jahnavi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter.

#FridayFunda: How to have fun at work

#FridayFunda: How to have fun at work

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

Take a cue from Dhadak co-stars Jahnavi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter.

The problems of England and its cricket team

The problems of England and its cricket team

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

England lost the series-opener by four wickets with Jermaine Blackwood leading West Indies to a memorable victory.

World Cup PHOTOS: Where did Brazil lose the plot?

World Cup PHOTOS: Where did Brazil lose the plot?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

Brazil failed to win for the first time in 11 games with their own lacklustre midfield as much to blame for the 0-0 draw with Mexico as the inspired goalkeeping performance of Guillermo Ochoa.

Sports Shorts: Queen Elizabeth to start London Marathon

Sports Shorts: Queen Elizabeth to start London Marathon

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday

Three goals down PSG rally to hold Amiens

Three goals down PSG rally to hold Amiens

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Paris St Germain's second-string side were held to a 4-4 draw at struggling Amiens after erasing a three-goal deficit only to concede a stoppage time-equaliser in Ligue 1 on Saturday. The result left PSG 13 points clear of second-placed Olympique de Marseille after manager Thomas Tuchel rested several regular starters ahead of Tuesday's first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash with Borussia Dortmund.

Yuvraj and his tryst with injuries at training...

Yuvraj and his tryst with injuries at training...

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh sustained a left ankle injury during the barefoot football session on Tuesday. In fact, Yuvraj has a history of injuries, sustained especially during training sessions, which have kept him out of major tournaments in the past. Rediff.com gives you a quick flashback of those unfortunate moments that have marred Yuvraj's career.

A Baker's Successful Lockdown Story

A Baker's Successful Lockdown Story

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

'I'm following my heart and would like to go where the road leads me. I want to do things that will excite myself and people too,' says Tanushka D'Silva.

Archery World Cup: Deepika makes first round exit

Archery World Cup: Deepika makes first round exit

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Four-time silver medallist Deepika Kumari was beaten by Tan Ya-ting in straight sets to make an embarrassing first round exit from the Archery World Cup Final in Rome on Sunday.

Will it be Sachin Tendulkar against Sourav Ganguly in the ISL?

Will it be Sachin Tendulkar against Sourav Ganguly in the ISL?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

The much-anticipated ISL, an IPL-style football league to be organised by IMG-Reliance, is throwing up some interesting possibilities, both on and off the field.

Why car recalls are not considered a stigma in India

Why car recalls are not considered a stigma in India

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

Tata Motors twice fixed faulty parts of the Nano.

When Bollywood took flight

When Bollywood took flight

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Like there's no dearth of memorable bus scenes and train imagery in Hindi movies, planes are equally prolific on silver screen.

When horror meets sex on screen

When horror meets sex on screen

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Over the years, many filmmakers have based their films on a combination of sex and horror. Some were successful, others were not.

World's fastest blind man adjusts training in coronavirus crisis

World's fastest blind man adjusts training in coronavirus crisis

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

David Brown, the world's fastest totally blind sprinter, has been accompanied every step of the way by his guide Jerome Avery but the coronavirus outbreak has forced them apart for the first time in six years of training and racing together. Many runners can continue training more or less as usual in this time of social and physical distancing but it is not so easy for those without sight, who run in tandem with their guide, their adjoining hands tethered by a 30cm (12 inch) band.

#Ramzan2018: Share your food pics and we'll publish it

#Ramzan2018: Share your food pics and we'll publish it

Rediff.com29 May 2018

The holy month of Ramzan is here and so are the delicious treats and gastronomic experiences!

Does India measure up as a maritime power?

Does India measure up as a maritime power?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

At any time, there is a need to operationally deploy two aircraft carriers in the vast Indian Ocean, asserts Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

Meet India's boxing 'Nav Ratna' at the Tokyo Games

Meet India's boxing 'Nav Ratna' at the Tokyo Games

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

PTI introduces the team, who is aiming for medals when India's campaign at the Tokyo Games commences on July 24.

Shoaib doubtful for Afro-Asia Cup

Shoaib doubtful for Afro-Asia Cup

Rediff.com12 May 2007

The Pakistan speedster says he would like to be fully fit before returning to international cricket.

Digangana's Vegan Challenge

Digangana's Vegan Challenge

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

The television actor reveals why she switched to veganism and explains how it has changed the way she looks at food now.

WFH Effect: Gadgets to make kitchen work easier

WFH Effect: Gadgets to make kitchen work easier

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

>Gadgets that make kitchen work easier and faster have gained momentum in the lockdown.

Fast food biryani provider Charcoal Eats is going places

Fast food biryani provider Charcoal Eats is going places

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Mumbai's Charcoal Eats is giving biryani a fast food makeover. Charcoal Eats has recently raised Rs 50 million in pre-series A funding, taking its total capital raised in 30 months to Rs 120 million.

Corporate-run banks: Will depositors benefit?

Corporate-run banks: Will depositors benefit?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The most common complaint of financial consumers is cumbersome processes, complicated products, usurious charges, and mis-selling of products, which finally don't deliver what is promised or as expect, notes Debashis Basu.

India's growth: How the 'dream team' failed miserably

India's growth: How the 'dream team' failed miserably

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

If P Chidambaram's Budget speech was an hour-long attempt at presenting his government's and his own record in a good light - as he is perfectly entitled to do - such a "marketing" effort invites the recounting of an alternative retelling of the record.

GST and anti-profiteering: Can it work?

GST and anti-profiteering: Can it work?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

'These provisions may even be seen to be a threat to burgeoning businesses, since they would view every announcement of a rate cut as a starter's pistol that triggers a long race to adjust prices and to justify the adjustment,' argue Rashmi Deshpande and Anjali Krishnan.

Curse of Indian youth: Vanishing job opportunities

Curse of Indian youth: Vanishing job opportunities

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

The drought of appropriate employment opportunities and rising incidences of unemployed educated graduates fail to inspire confidence about the future, says Kunal Kumar Kundu

Wellwin Industries to supply parts to Piaggio

Wellwin Industries to supply parts to Piaggio

Rediff.com12 Jun 2003

Wellwin Industries has been approved as original equipment maker vendor for supply of starter motors for two-wheelers to Italy's Piaggio & CSPA, the Bombay Stock Exchange said on Thursday.

TN's Technocrat Finance Minister Faces First Test

TN's Technocrat Finance Minister Faces First Test

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Finance Minister P T R Palanivel Thiagarajan has proclaimed his determination to set Tamil Nadu's fiscal house in order in five years, and Friday will show how he plans to go about it when he rises to present the Stalin government's maiden budget, says N Sathiya Moorthy.