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Paes to be India's comic superhero

Paes to be India's comic superhero

Rediff.com31 Mar 2008

India's Davis Cup captain Leander Paes is soon to be featured as a superhero in a cartoon series on TV.

BHAG and how not to manage the economy

BHAG and how not to manage the economy

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

GST, a much needed reform that widens the tax net, promises to strangle many legitimate businesses while they wait for the tax administration and systems to catch up, says Rahul Jacob.

Why I support Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao

Why I support Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Can you even imagine the fear that must have passed through Kiran Rao's mind, asks Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Gujarat was not a moral win for Congress

Gujarat was not a moral win for Congress

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

The electoral bounty reaped by the Congress was nothing more than an ill-gotten gain of a casteist, divisive campaign; nothing to be proud of and certainly not a moral victory, argues Vivek Gumaste.

Manipur encounter: Cop admits to killing 'unarmed' PLA terrorist

Manipur encounter: Cop admits to killing 'unarmed' PLA terrorist

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

In a startling admission, Thounaojam Herojit Singh, a gallantry award recipient, said that he shot an unarmed 22-year-old Chungkham Sanjit Meitei back in 2009.

Brand India ambassador Priyanka Chopra: 'This is not the country I grew up in'

Brand India ambassador Priyanka Chopra: 'This is not the country I grew up in'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com on Priyanka Chopra's appointment as a brand ambassador for India, despite her frankness on intolerant India.

Bhupathi-Paes eye Beijing gold

Bhupathi-Paes eye Beijing gold

Rediff.com30 Jan 2008

Despite their differences, the duo are set to team up for India again at the 2008 Olympics, having finished fourth in Athens four years ago.

'Army chief is talking like a politician, it is sad'

'Army chief is talking like a politician, it is sad'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

'An army general is not supposed to speak on political issues.' 'He should be keeping away from politics.'

Pathankot puzzle: NIA quizzes Gurdaspur SP, cook who were abducted by terrorists

Pathankot puzzle: NIA quizzes Gurdaspur SP, cook who were abducted by terrorists

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Even as the anti-terror operations continue at the Pathankot Air Force base, the National Investigation Agency has started piecing together the puzzle over how the terrorists managed to sneak into the country and launch the brazen attack.

BCCI dismisses Tendulkar ODI retirement reports

BCCI dismisses Tendulkar ODI retirement reports

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

A newspaper reported on its front page, quoting unnamed sources, that one-day cricket's leading batsman had discussed quitting the format with friends in order to extend his Test career.

#SydneyStabbing: Could it have been avoided?

#SydneyStabbing: Could it have been avoided?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

The tragedy has sent an alert to outbound Indian IT professionals on how important it is to monitor your personal safety while abroad.

A dissenter is not anti-national: Chidambaram on JNU row

A dissenter is not anti-national: Chidambaram on JNU row

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

The narrative of the ruling BJP regime changed from "development to intolerance, cooperation to confrontation welfare and security of all the people to deep sense of insecurity and fear among large sections of people," he said.

Things will get worse before they become better

Things will get worse before they become better

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

We should brace ourselves for more bad news in the coming quarters -- on economic output and growth, strains on the fiscal deficit, export slowdown, small and micro enterprises in distress, and further accumulation of NPAs in the banking sector, says Rahul Khullar.

Bandra property of Congress-owned Associated Journals worth Rs 200 crore

Bandra property of Congress-owned Associated Journals worth Rs 200 crore

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Associated Journals was allotted 3,478 sq m of land by the Maharashtra govt in 1983 for building a Nehru Memorial library and a research centre.

SC tells govt to set up bad loans panel

SC tells govt to set up bad loans panel

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The court also allowed Indian Banks' Association, another respondent, to file a response.

'We have a long, long battle ahead'

'We have a long, long battle ahead'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

'He has terror charges against him. And for an army officer, it's just terrible.'

RS adjourned over Fernandes' statement against PM

RS adjourned over Fernandes' statement against PM

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

George Fernandes in an interview had accused Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh of betraying the country by signing the 123 Agreement.

Express industry set for sizzling growth

Express industry set for sizzling growth

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

The Indian express industry is set for sizzling growth, despite rising usage of facilities like short messaging services or multimedia message services.

BJP denies fielding Najma for Vice President

BJP denies fielding Najma for Vice President

Rediff.com16 Jul 2007

"The story seems to have been planted and aimed at hitting out at the interests of Najmaji," said a senior party leader from Rajya Sabha, who is known for his lung power.

Panama Papers: Black money SIT to investigate list

Panama Papers: Black money SIT to investigate list

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

The vice chairman said they have asked agencies like the ED, IT to make an assessment of the list and prepare a report in this regard.

Did the Delhi Police need to shoot to stop rowdy bikers?

Did the Delhi Police need to shoot to stop rowdy bikers?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Karan Pandey was killed when a bullet fired by the police in an attempt to puncture the tyre of the bike he was riding, hit him in his back, early on Sunday morning in New Delhi.

Rest in peace, Mushir sahib!

Rest in peace, Mushir sahib!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Mohammad Sajjad salutes the memory of Mushirul Hasan -- historian, thinker, academic, institution builder, -- who passed into the ages this week.

India sprinter Chand cleared by CAS over gender testing

India sprinter Chand cleared by CAS over gender testing

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Monday's ruling cleared the way for the 19-year-old to compete again in both domestic and international events after she was forced to sit out for about a year.

After Jaswant, son Manvendra faces expulsion for 'anti-party activities'

After Jaswant, son Manvendra faces expulsion for 'anti-party activities'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

After expelling party stalwart Jaswant Singh, now it seems that the Bharatiya Janata Party is all set to take action against the veteran leader's son and legislator Manvendra Singh for allegedly campaigning for his father.

'It is the end of the road for the Indian tiger'

'It is the end of the road for the Indian tiger'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2007

'The tiger may survive in 10 national parks in the future. But that is down from 120 protected areas. It cannot be a worse scenario,' says outspoken tiger expert Valmik Thapar.

These Indo-Pak games have gone on for a long time

These Indo-Pak games have gone on for a long time

Rediff.com15 May 2017

'There are retaliatory incursions, ambushes, captures and killings by Indian forces along the 700 km border; alleged spies are caught on both sides, then mutually traded as pawns; envoys are summoned in both capitals to be routinely given dressing downs.' 'And there is always a handy courier pigeon, like Sajjan Jindal, sent over to test the troubled waters,' says Sunil Sethi.

Lok Sabha disruption cost India Rs 144 crore

Lok Sabha disruption cost India Rs 144 crore

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

LS MPs are paid Rs 2.8 lakh per month plus travel and other perks which works out to nearly Rs 177 crore for 545 MPs during the last financial year. Add another Rs 78 crore for the Rajya Sabha MPs, according to data.

Congress, not Modi, has lowered political discourse

Congress, not Modi, has lowered political discourse

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

'A false narrative is being created, that Modi is a habitual offender when it comes to lowering the political discourse in the country.' 'Nothing can be farther from the truth,' argues Sudhir Bisht.

Chetan Chauhan as NIFT chairman has Twitter in splits

Chetan Chauhan as NIFT chairman has Twitter in splits

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Ex-cricketer and former Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Chetan Chauhan's appointment as the chairman of the prestigious National Institute of Fashion Technology, has triggered a row with intense debate raging on social media on the government's 'bizarre selection'.

'Tough to compare Paes and Ancic'

'Tough to compare Paes and Ancic'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2006

Mahesh Bhupathi is hopeful of meeting Leander Paes in the doubles final of the Mumbai Open.

Black sweeps Screen Awards

Black sweeps Screen Awards

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

Abhishek Bachchan and Vidya Balan also scored big at the star-studded event.

Manish Tewari revives 2012 troops' movement controversy, draws flak

Manish Tewari revives 2012 troops' movement controversy, draws flak

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

Questioning the timing of the remarks, the BJP demanded a statement from former PM Manmohan Singh and former defence minister A K Antony on the issue.

India's defeat prompts calls to reinstate Laxman

India's defeat prompts calls to reinstate Laxman

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

The defeat has prompted former players and media to round on the team and increased calls for Vangipurrapu Laxman to return to the one-day side.

Did Sania ask for money, private jet to be chief guest?

Did Sania ask for money, private jet to be chief guest?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

A day after Sania Mirza was accused of not attending Madhya Pradesh awards ceremony owing to her unacceptable demands, the agency which looks after the tennis star issued a statement saying that she didn't ask for any money to attend the event. The Indian Express reported on Wednesday that after Sania had accepted the invitation, her personal assistant made demands of a make-up kit worth Rs 75,000 and a chartered plane.

Why cowardly encounters will never cease in India

Why cowardly encounters will never cease in India

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

'If 25 black men had been executed illegally in the US in one day, the government would have fallen and the population would have rallied to the victims. In India, those of us who did not applaud the police only yawned,' says Aakar Patel.

Mamata lashes out at BJP: Who are you to tell Aamir to leave India?

Mamata lashes out at BJP: Who are you to tell Aamir to leave India?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said no one has the right to ask someone to leave this country.

Express Towers sale talks hit valuation wall

Express Towers sale talks hit valuation wall

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

While private equity giant Blackstone and Pune-based realtor Panchshil Realty had offered Rs 800 crore for the building at Nariman Point, the building's owners -- Viveck Goenka, chairman and managing director of the Indian Express Group, and private equity firm ICICI Venture (which has 49 per cent stake in the property) -- expected the sale to fetch Rs 900 crore, said the executive.

'Challenges don't matter; your junoon does'

'Challenges don't matter; your junoon does'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Meet Namrata Jain, the first UPSC topper from Naxal-affected Dantewada

'Indians live in fear'

'Indians live in fear'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

'They have no other agenda, but to perpetuate hate.' 'They have destroyed the economy and polity and they survive only on hate.' 'They think through hatred, they can mobilise the large chunk of Hindu votes.'