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'The more we automate, the more work will come'

'The more we automate, the more work will come'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

'We do not see people getting reduced, but because of automation, we will do more work.'

'All that matters to Nitish is his self interest'

'All that matters to Nitish is his self interest'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

'When he was sidelined in the INDIA bloc, it was was the turning point because it badly hurt Nitish's ambition.' 'After that, he decided to damage INDIA by changing sides.'

Can a fully-fit Chahar put himself in contention for T20 World Cup?

Can a fully-fit Chahar put himself in contention for T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

A challenging phase on personal front behind him, which sidelined him for a few assignments, India seamer Deepak Chahar is ready for a comeback and has set his sights on the T20 World Cup to be jointly hosted by the United States and West Indies later this year.

After LS, Modi taunts Cong, Nehru in RS too

After LS, Modi taunts Cong, Nehru in RS too

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress alleging that the opposition party has become outdated and has always been against any kind of reservation.

Archer Aditi's parents on a 'suit hunt' at Palika Bazar for Arjuna Awards ceremony!

Archer Aditi's parents on a 'suit hunt' at Palika Bazar for Arjuna Awards ceremony!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Archer Aditi Swami's parents from Maharashtra's Satara were in a 'suit hunt' at Delhi's Palika Bazar after arriving at the national capital on a frigid winter morning to attend their daughter's Arjuna Award ceremony on Tuesday.

Modi inaugurates Atal Setu, India's longest sea bridge

Modi inaugurates Atal Setu, India's longest sea bridge

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the Rs 17,840 crore Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu, the longest bridge as well as the longest sea bridge in the country connecting south Mumbai with Nhava-Sheva in Navi Mumbai.

If we were more Bharat...: Jaishankar on India-China ties

If we were more Bharat...: Jaishankar on India-China ties

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

The external affairs minister also recalled how Pandit Nehru was hesitant in taking assistance from the United States following the 1962 war with China as he was unsure how it would be seen.

Inside RCB's Rs 11.50 cr gamble on Alzarri Joseph

Inside RCB's Rs 11.50 cr gamble on Alzarri Joseph

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Joseph was one of our top three targets, says RCB Director of Cricket Mo Bobat

WC's biggest surprise: Williamson's return inspires New Zealand

WC's biggest surprise: Williamson's return inspires New Zealand

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

New Zealand encouraged by Williamson's progress before World Cup

80 Indian fishermen released from Pak jail; say 184 more in prisons

80 Indian fishermen released from Pak jail; say 184 more in prisons

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

The officials of the Indian Army received the fishermen at the Attari-Wagah Border in Punjab's Amritsar.

How will Australia tackle 'incredibly dominant' India

How will Australia tackle 'incredibly dominant' India

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

India are going to be an "incredibly" dominant side for a long period of time and her visiting side can only underestimate the hosts at their own peril, Australia captain Alyssa Healy said on Wednesday, ahead of the one-off women's Test in Mumbai.

WATCH! Aaradhya's First Speech!

WATCH! Aaradhya's First Speech!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

'What my darling, my life, my mom is doing is truly important and truly wonderful.' 'It's helping the world, it's helping everyone around us.'

War Has Broken Between IT Giants

War Has Broken Between IT Giants

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Trouble started brewing after Cognizant announced that Ravi Kumar, former Infosys president, would take over as the Nasdaq-listed company's CEO.

Nomura hikes India exposure; M&M, Fortis, UNO Minda among favourites

Nomura hikes India exposure; M&M, Fortis, UNO Minda among favourites

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

In a recent note, the global brokerage firm said India now commands a weight of 19 per cent in the above-mentioned portfolio as compared to 18.2 per cent in September 2023. India, it said, is a large liquid market and remains a counter-weight to North Asia if a slowdown in the West occurs and China's recovery disappoints.

'Once in a blue moon you get a lottery like Animal'

'Once in a blue moon you get a lottery like Animal'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

'It has never happened that all Top 5 songs on Spotify are from one film. On the Ormax list, the Top 9 are from Animal.' 'The music is good, sure. But everything has taken off with Animal the film.'

Want to take all the positivity into next year: Ashwini

Want to take all the positivity into next year: Ashwini

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

A sensational run over the last two weeks has given wings to Ashwini Ponnappa's Olympics dreams, and the ace Indian shuttler now wants to continue her fine run in the upcoming bigger tournaments to stay on course for a trip to Paris.

'We've invested in the growth of India'

'We've invested in the growth of India'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

We are, therefore, setting up more branches in more tertiary terms, like tier 2 and tier 3 terms. Going forward, that is where the growth will come.

US' Largest Hindu Temple All Set To Open

US' Largest Hindu Temple All Set To Open

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

The largest Hindu temple in United States, BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, is scheduled to be inaugurated at Robbinsville, New Jersey, on October 8, 2023.

Apple MacBook Pro with M3 chips to be available in India from Nov 7

Apple MacBook Pro with M3 chips to be available in India from Nov 7

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Apple's new MacBook Pro laptops and iMac with M3 chipsets will be available across 27 countries, including India, from November 7 onwards, according to an official statement. The company announced the launch of three M3 chipset models with built-in next-generation GPU architecture and a faster CPU with an eye on artificial intelligence use cases, gaming, entertainment professionals and other segments that need high-resolution image processing. The company has launched two variants of MacBook Pro laptops with 14 and 16-inch displays at a starting price of Rs 1.69 lakh and Rs 2.49 lakh, respectively.

'It is always a tough challenge in Bangladesh'

'It is always a tough challenge in Bangladesh'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

But with the Kiwis set to play a total of 14 Tests during the current cycle, Mitchell knows his side have plenty of work ahead before they think about a potential place in the World Test Championship final at Lord's in the middle of 2025.

Coach Silverwood reviews Sri Lanka's shambolic show in WC

Coach Silverwood reviews Sri Lanka's shambolic show in WC

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Silverwood said they would review their performances in India and look at how they can improve heading into the next cycle.

Soccer PIX: Liverpool beat Fulham; Real edge Atletico

Soccer PIX: Liverpool beat Fulham; Real edge Atletico

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Koopmeiners leads Atalanta past Milan into Coppa semis

Iran foreign minister offers 'full support' to Hamas

Iran foreign minister offers 'full support' to Hamas

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian met Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on Saturday night in Qatar and agreed to cooperate for 'fully achieving' the goals of Hamas and the Palestinian people the Jerusalem Post reported.

'I expect 8% growth next year'

'I expect 8% growth next year'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

'We will see a lot of investments from the private sector.' 'As long as we are not impacted by some global events, I think we will be in a strong place.'

2 Dabur cos get relief in multiple lawsuits in US court

2 Dabur cos get relief in multiple lawsuits in US court

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

In a relief to FMCG major Dabur, two of its foreign subsidiaries, Dabur International and Dermoviva Skin Essentials, have been removed as a defendant in multiple lawsuits filed in a US court over allegations that their hair-relaxer products caused ovarian cancer, uterine cancer and other related health issues. However, lawsuits filed against its third international subsidiary Namaste Laboratories LLC, would continue before the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, according to a statement from Dabur on Wednesday. Dabur International and Dermoviva were removed and got relief in the multiple suits due to lack of jurisdiction as they have not either manufactured, marketed, distributed or sold hair relaxer products in the US, it added.

Shakib felt he was at war! 'The time out helped'

Shakib felt he was at war! 'The time out helped'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan says he felt he "was at war" when he decided to approach the umpire and demand Sri Lanka all-rounder Angelo Mathews be 'timed out' for not being ready to face the bowling within two minutes of the fall of a wicket in the World Cup match in New Delhi on Monday.

I was handed a hot potato with carte blanche: Naravane on LAC tensions

I was handed a hot potato with carte blanche: Naravane on LAC tensions

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

In his memoir Four Stars of Destiny, Naravane recounts Singh's direction as well as a flurry of phone calls between the defence minister, external affairs minister, the national security advisor and the chief of defence staff that night on the sensitive situation.

Conway reveals: How NZ plans to tackle India in semis

Conway reveals: How NZ plans to tackle India in semis

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

New Zealand, who finished fourth in the points table after the 45-match league round, have a dominant record against India in the knockout stage of ICC events.

'It's a tough job to sell life insurance to people'

'It's a tough job to sell life insurance to people'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

'We are expected to grow at above 28 per cent this year, higher than the industry.'

Henry Kissinger: Modern Day Chanakya

Henry Kissinger: Modern Day Chanakya

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Kissinger's approach of balance of power, secret diplomacy and moderating ideology are the need of the hour. That is the greatest tribute to an intellectual who had a major impact on the world in his lifetime, notes Colonel Anil A Athale.

India, US in agreement on countering China's aggression: Rajnath

India, US in agreement on countering China's aggression: Rajnath

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

The India-US strategic partnership is characterised by mutual trust and both sides are increasingly in agreement on key issues, such as countering China's aggression, promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific and addressing regional security challenges, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday.

'We can deliver market-beating growth'

'We can deliver market-beating growth'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

'We will continue to build new engines of growth in terms of innovations, enter newer categories, and look at newer propositions.'

Soccer PIX: Willian stars in Fulham win; Girona held

Soccer PIX: Willian stars in Fulham win; Girona held

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

All the action from soccer matches played in Europe on Monday.

Adapting to varied conditions Indian bowlers' strength

Adapting to varied conditions Indian bowlers' strength

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Even though Ravichandran Ashwin featured in just one game (against Australia), finishing with figures of one for 34, Mhambrey feels the veteran off-spinner has a lot to offer in terms of experience.

'Home advantage' for confident Afghanistan against Kiwis

'Home advantage' for confident Afghanistan against Kiwis

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi said Chennai is a familiar venue for his team.

Australia deals final blow to England's WC hopes

Australia deals final blow to England's WC hopes

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

England's stuttering title defence at the 50-overs World Cup eventually crumbled on Saturday

UN chief invokes rarely-used power on Gaza

UN chief invokes rarely-used power on Gaza

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Guterres urged members of the Security Council to press to avert a humanitarian catastrophe and appealed for a humanitarian ceasefire to be declared.

2036 Olympics: Coming Out Party For India

2036 Olympics: Coming Out Party For India

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

If Ahmedabad is India's preferred candidate, as seems likely, hosting Olympics 2036 should give it a leg up: A bigger airport, a better metro network, more hotels, flyovers and so on, observes T N Ninan.

'Dharamsala not easiest of fielding grounds, but...'

'Dharamsala not easiest of fielding grounds, but...'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

On the eve of their World Cup match against New Zealand, at a venue whose outfield is in focus, Australian skipper Pat Cummins expressed hope that his teammates would be cautious while fielding.

'I have very deep connections with India'

'I have very deep connections with India'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

'When democracy first came to Bhutan people had no idea and they were like 'What is that?' Oh it's that thing they have in India where the leaders are always fighting and arguing.' When I screened the film to Bhutan's film committee, they thought my film was good but they were concerned about that line. They wanted me to change that line. They said, 'We don't want to offend India.' I tried to tell them that Indians have a great ability to laugh at themselves but they insisted I change it.'