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It's That Boy Jaiswal Again!

It's That Boy Jaiswal Again!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Scoring at a rate of 173.33, Jaiswal's unbeaten 104 off 60 was peppered with nine boundaries and seven sixes.

TMC 'looted' central funds through 'fake job cards': Modi

TMC 'looted' central funds through 'fake job cards': Modi

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Giving a clarion call to defeat the Mamata Banerjee-led party in West Bengal, the prime minister while addressing a mega rally in Siliguri said, "The road to oust the corrupt TMC government from West Bengal will open from the Lok Sabha polls."

Regulate Big Tech's AI Now!

Regulate Big Tech's AI Now!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Regulators must learn from past mistakes and act swiftly to prevent Big Tech from monopolising the AI ecosystem, argue Payal Malik and Nikita Jain.

PBKS Vs RCB: Who Played The Best Knock?

PBKS Vs RCB: Who Played The Best Knock?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

A look at the best batters in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings match.

Budget hits sweet spot, says Modi, highlighting Rs 11.11L cr expenditure

Budget hits sweet spot, says Modi, highlighting Rs 11.11L cr expenditure

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the interim Budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman offers the "guarantee" of strengthening the foundation of a developed India and carries the "confidence of continuity".

'Small mistake': Tamil Nadu minister on China flag in ISRO ad

'Small mistake': Tamil Nadu minister on China flag in ISRO ad

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader and Fisheries Minister Anitha Radhakrishnan accepted the mistake on Thursday after the Tamil Nadu government was left red-faced after an advertisement for a new Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) that featured a rocket with the flag of China.

IPL PIX: Venkatesh, Narine power KKR to comfortable win over RCB

IPL PIX: Venkatesh, Narine power KKR to comfortable win over RCB

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Images from the IPL 2024 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday.

Who Batted Best? Kohli Or Buttler? Vote!

Who Batted Best? Kohli Or Buttler? Vote!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Kohli's 113* or Buttler's 100*? Which inning did you prefer?

Adani to invest Rs 12,400 cr in projects in Telangana

Adani to invest Rs 12,400 cr in projects in Telangana

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Adani Group on Wednesday said it will invest over Rs 12,400 crore in an array of projects including a data centre, clean energy project, and a cement plant in Telangana. The group signed four memorandums of understanding (MoUs) for the investments at the World Economic Forum in Davos in presence of Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani. The conglomerate's flagship firm Adani Enterprises will invest Rs 5,000 crore in setting up a 100 MW data centre that will use green energy while its renewable energy unit Adani Green Energy Ltd will spend an equivalent amount in setting up two pump storage projects.

BJP's 'nefarious designs' to topple govt shows...: Himachal CM

BJP's 'nefarious designs' to topple govt shows...: Himachal CM

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Sukhu said that he was a warrior and will fight till his last to ensure the welfare of the state and its people.

CSK Vs DC: Who Played The Best Knock?

CSK Vs DC: Who Played The Best Knock?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Mahendra Singh Dhoni or Rishabh Pant? Whose knock did you enjoy most?

'BJP will lay the foundation of LS election win from UP'

'BJP will lay the foundation of LS election win from UP'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party would lay the foundation of next National Democratic Alliance government at the centre by performing better in Uttar Pradesh in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, said Amit Shah, as he on Wednesday took over as party's in-charge in the state.

WPL 2024 PIX: Mandhana, Perry power RCB to comfortable win over UPW

WPL 2024 PIX: Mandhana, Perry power RCB to comfortable win over UPW

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Engaging fifties by skipper Smriti Mandhana and star all-rounder Elysse Perry took Royal Challengers Bangalore to a formidable 198 for three against UP Warriorz in their Women's Premier League match in Bengaluru on Monday.

Advani: Ram Temple's Accidental Architect

Advani: Ram Temple's Accidental Architect

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

As the temple is inaugurated, unfortunately for Advani but unsurprisingly for the rest of us, the architect of the party's rise will not lead the ceremony and claim credit for his achievement, notes Aakar Patel.

V-Day: Why Investing Is Like Flirting!

V-Day: Why Investing Is Like Flirting!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Shaadi or the stock market? Find your dream partner (and millions) with this simple Valentine's Day checklist from Vatsal Ramaiya.

Sitharaman expects India to become a developed nation by 2047

Sitharaman expects India to become a developed nation by 2047

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said the government is close to reaching saturation in implementing social sector schemes designed to provide basic necessities to the poor. Addressing the students of Hindu College on the occasion of its 125th anniversary, she said the time has come for India to become economically 'aatmanirbhar' (self-reliant) and march forward to becoming a developed nation by 2047. Regretting that 60 years since Independence passed without any sense of urgency, Sitharaman said, "We have laid the material foundation for a Viksit Bharat" and empowering people by providing basic necessities to all.

Tata Power, Adani lead Rs 6.64 trn funding plans at TN Investor Meet

Tata Power, Adani lead Rs 6.64 trn funding plans at TN Investor Meet

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Driven by mega investment proposals from Tata Power, Adani group, Singapore's Sembcorp Industries and Leap Green Energy, among others, the two-day Global Investors Meet 2024 in Tamil Nadu is expecting an infusion of around Rs 6.64 trillion. This is likely to create around 2.69 million direct and indirect jobs in the state. "Due to our tireless efforts and your participation during this Global Investors' Meet, we have attracted an unprecedented Rs 6.64 trillion of investments.

What garments, jewellery was Ram Lalla wearing?

What garments, jewellery was Ram Lalla wearing?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

The ornaments for the Ram Lalla idol consecrated at the grand Ayodhya temple have been prepared after an extensive research and study of texts such as the Adhyatma Ramayana, Valmiki Ramayana, Ramcharitmanas and the Alavandar Stotram, according to the temple trust.

Tatas' Gujarat semiconductor fab will create over 20K jobs

Tatas' Gujarat semiconductor fab will create over 20K jobs

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Tata Electronics' Rs 91,000 crore semiconductor fab in Dholera, Gujarat, in partnership with PSMC, will generate over 20,000 direct and indirect skilled jobs in the region and construction of the mega unit is expected to begin this year, according to a statement on Thursday. The planned unit - India's first commercial fab, marks Tata Electronics' entry into the global semiconductor industry. Tata Electronics said it is "proud to lead India's entry into global semiconductor fabrication".

Behold! The architectural marvel of Ayodhya temple

Behold! The architectural marvel of Ayodhya temple

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

A new landmark of India -- both structural and spiritual -- rises on Ayodhya's horizon on Monday as a new-age architectural marvel of elegant sandstones, diligently carved by craftspeople with dedication and devotion to Lord Ram.

Gen AI Governance Is A Global Challenge

Gen AI Governance Is A Global Challenge

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

What all global leaders need to understand is that no Generative AI regulation will work unless they start with the basics, which is data collection, asserts Prosenjit Datta.

Why Modi Should Thank Indira Gandhi

Why Modi Should Thank Indira Gandhi

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

If Indira Gandhi hadn't targeted the RSS, Narendra Modi wouldn't be sitting pretty with his second majority and looking at a third, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Deepfakes And The Threat To 2024 Elections

Deepfakes And The Threat To 2024 Elections

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

If left unchecked, the 2024 elections may be infamously remembered as the election of deepfakes. The ECI has a tough task ahead, but, more importantly, it has an opportunity to become a global model for scores of countries going to polls this year, notes Ajay Kumar.

Congress, AAP join in as Gujarat assembly hails Modi for Ram temple

Congress, AAP join in as Gujarat assembly hails Modi for Ram temple

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

The resolution, moved by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, was passed unanimously as besides the BJP MLAs, members of the Opposition Congress as well as the Aam Aadmi Party extended their support to it.

'Stop Pitching Urdu Against Hindi'

'Stop Pitching Urdu Against Hindi'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

'Urdu is the language of Hindustan.'

Art 370 repeal, women's quota, security breach among key highlights of 17th LS

Art 370 repeal, women's quota, security breach among key highlights of 17th LS

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

It also saw the suspension of 100 members in a span of four days for unruly conduct and a major security breach on the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament terror attack.

Modi 3.0 will put its all might to...: PM in Rajya Sabha

Modi 3.0 will put its all might to...: PM in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Confident of securing a massive majority in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday outlined his vision for his next five-year term saying the Modi 3.0 government will put all its might to strengthen the foundation of 'Viksit Bharat' or a developed nation.

PHOTOS: India off to winning start at U-19 World Cup

PHOTOS: India off to winning start at U-19 World Cup

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

IMAGES from the Under-19 World Cup match played between India and Bangladesh on Saturday.

Differences with Modi govt or BJP ticket?: Oppn on Goel resignation

Differences with Modi govt or BJP ticket?: Oppn on Goel resignation

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Taking potshots at the Bharatiya Janata Party, some opposition leaders also wondered if Goel resigned to contest the Lok Sabha polls on its ticket like former Calcutta high court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay.

You need to be brave enough, which I thought we weren't: Rohit

You need to be brave enough, which I thought we weren't: Rohit

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

India skipper Rohit Sharma lamented his top batmen's failure in the opening Test of the five-match series against England in Hyderabad on Sunday, saying they lacked the fight and character showed by the team's lower-order batters after being set a "gettable" 231-run target.

On February 1, Sitharaman will equal Morarji Desai's record

On February 1, Sitharaman will equal Morarji Desai's record

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will set a record by presenting the sixth Budget in a row -- 5 annual Budgets and one interim -- a feat achieved so far only by former Prime Minister Morarji Desai. With the presentation of interim Budget on February 1, Sitharaman will surpass the records of her predecessors like Manmohan Singh, Arun Jaitley, P Chidambaram, and Yashwant Sinha, who had presented five budgets in a row. Desai, as Finance Minister, had presented five annual Budgets and one interim Budget between 1959-1964. The interim Budget 2024-25 to be presented by Sitharaman on February 1, will be a vote-on-account that will give the government authority to spend certain sums of money till a new government comes to office after the April-May general elections.

Freedom to vote can't be subject to undue influence: SC in electoral bonds ruling

Freedom to vote can't be subject to undue influence: SC in electoral bonds ruling

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

It is crucial to electoral democracy that the exercise of freedom to vote is not subject to undue influence, the Supreme Court said on Thursday while striking down as unconstitutional the electoral bonds scheme for political funding.

Days after NCP split, Pawar, Modi to share stage on Aug 1

Days after NCP split, Pawar, Modi to share stage on Aug 1

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Modi to receive Lokmanya Tilak National Award, constituted by Tilak Smarak Mandir Trust in 1983, to honour the legacy of Lokmanya Tilak

New Annual Festivals On India's Calendar

New Annual Festivals On India's Calendar

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

In the last 9 years, the BJP govt has marked some anniversaries and events with more zeal than Congress-led governments.

'Performance in IPL will be important for T20 World Cup selection'

'Performance in IPL will be important for T20 World Cup selection'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Veteran coach Tom Moody on Thursday said the players' performance in highly-competitive leagues like IPL and ILT20 will have an added heft this time because of the impact it can have on the team selection ahead of the T20 World Cup.

PHOTOS: India trounce Afghanistan in Indore, claim T20I series

PHOTOS: India trounce Afghanistan in Indore, claim T20I series

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

India's chase got off to a rocky start with captain Rohit Sharma being bowled out by Fazalhaq Farooqi (1-28) for a golden duck. But the 22-year-old Jaiswal built a 57-run partnership with Virat Kohli (29) that put India in the driving seat.

Committed to restructuring board: Raveendran tells Byju's shareholders

Committed to restructuring board: Raveendran tells Byju's shareholders

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Ahead of Friday's extraordinary general meeting (EGM), Byju Raveendran, chief executive officer (CEO) of Byju's, told shareholders that he is committed to restructuring the board of the embattled educational technology (edtech) firm. He also committed to appointing two non-executive directors to the board by the mutual consent of the founder and shareholders. The development comes at a time when a consortium of key shareholders, holding over 30 per cent stake in Byju's, issued a notice to the embattled edtech firm this month, calling for an EGM to address "persistent issues", including a proposed change of management at the firm.

Social stock exchange sees its first listing

Social stock exchange sees its first listing

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Social stock exchange (SSE) saw its first listing on Wednesday, with SGBS Unnati Foundation becoming the first entity to take this route to avail financing. The foundation - engaged in vocational training of youth - raised Rs 1.8 crore from four investors. These include brokerage firm Zerodha and National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard).

Just Starting Your Career? 10 Useful Tips

Just Starting Your Career? 10 Useful Tips

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Investing the time and resources needed to acquire new skill sets and sharpen existing ones will enable you to stay relevant and make you more employable, says Ankit Aggarwal, founder and CEO of Unstop.

How Modi govt brought economy back on track: White Paper

How Modi govt brought economy back on track: White Paper

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The 54-page document tabled in Parliament detailed how the Modi-government pull the economy from being counted among the most fragile-five in the world to being the fasted growing and the most attractive investment destination.