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PICS: India whip England in decider to win series 3-2

PICS: India whip England in decider to win series 3-2

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

Images from the fifth Twenty20 International between India and England, in Ahmedabad, on Saturday.

Retail inflation at six-and-half year high of 7.61% in Oct

Retail inflation at six-and-half year high of 7.61% in Oct

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Costlier vegetables and eggs pushed up retail inflation to a nearly six-and-a-half year high of 7.61 per cent in October, keeping it significantly above the comfort zone of the Reserve Bank.

PIX: Whose bowling action is Kohli imitating?

PIX: Whose bowling action is Kohli imitating?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

India captain Virat Kohli was in a jovial mood ahead of the second T20 International as he was seen imitating Harbhajan Singh's bowling action much to the amusement of the former India off-spinner, who was also present, in Indore on Tuesday.

The man with the Rs 100 crore salary

The man with the Rs 100 crore salary

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

'Personally, I have reached that stage where I think material things can't give you any satisfaction.'

E-com firms look to get a fillip ahead of festive season

E-com firms look to get a fillip ahead of festive season

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

This year, festive sales are expected to push up the annual gross merchandise value of e-commerce companies to around $38 billion, a 40 per cent growth over the previous year.

China admits 4 soldiers were killed in Galwan clash

China admits 4 soldiers were killed in Galwan clash

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

Four Chinese soldiers were killed in the fierce clash with the Indian Army in the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh in June last year, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) acknowledged for the first time on Friday.

Pak using Aarogya Setu app to target Indian military: Army

Pak using Aarogya Setu app to target Indian military: Army

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

The army in its warning has asked personnel about the need to be sensitised about the Pakistani spy agencies' designs while downloading the application.

Half of India's Covid victims older than 60 yrs: Govt

Half of India's Covid victims older than 60 yrs: Govt

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan said 50 districts account for 66 per cent of the total caseload and the COVID-19 case fatality rate has progressively declined to 2.10 per cent, the lowest since the first lockdown was imposed on March 25.

'Budget would have done a wonderful job, if...'

'Budget would have done a wonderful job, if...'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

'If the Union Budget can provide incentives for animal spirits to come as well as induce demand stimulus and consumption, the Budget would have done a wonderful job.'

Current Test team India's best ever: Gavaskar

Current Test team India's best ever: Gavaskar

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

'We have got the bowling to take 20 Australian wickets on 1 run less than what India has scored.'

LAC row: China, India pull back tanks from Pangong Tso

LAC row: China, India pull back tanks from Pangong Tso

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Official sources said withdrawal of tanks and other armoured elements from certain friction points is nearing completion while pulling back of troops from the North bank areas is being undertaken.

Vodafone Plc's arbitration win: Should India challenge the decision?

Vodafone Plc's arbitration win: Should India challenge the decision?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

The arbitration of any court is legally binding and the government) can approach the Singapore high court.

RCB's Hesson flies back home to New Zealand

RCB's Hesson flies back home to New Zealand

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

The former Kiwi coach, associated with the Indian Premier League franchise, was stuck in India due to the nationwide lockdown due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

India believes in peace but...: Prez's veiled message to China

India believes in peace but...: Prez's veiled message to China

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

'We are also capable of giving a befitting response to any attempt of aggression,' Kovind said.

Joe Biden's Many Challenges

Joe Biden's Many Challenges

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

'India should be aware that China will take full advantage of US domestic turmoil and reduced international prestige,' warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

India's economy to suffer record contraction in 2020-21: S&P

India's economy to suffer record contraction in 2020-21: S&P

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Observing that India's worsening COVID-19 situation and the strict measures to contain it have hit the economy hard, the rating agency said productive capacity has been severely disrupted since the start of the pandemic.

Should we be afraid of corporates entering banking?

Should we be afraid of corporates entering banking?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

If indeed the gate opens for big industrial houses, the RBI needs to be smarter than them and demonstrate it through action, not reaction, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Wade heroics help Aus avoid clean sweep against India

Wade heroics help Aus avoid clean sweep against India

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Images from the third T20 International between Australia and India, at the Sydney Cricket Ground, on Tuesday.

India in sweet spot as commodity prices are on uptick

India in sweet spot as commodity prices are on uptick

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

The uptick in prices ranging from steel to wheat could benefit lots of commodity-based companies -- from State-owned SAIL to the agro exporters.

Pakistan coach Misbah's role under scanner

Pakistan coach Misbah's role under scanner

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

PCB CEO Wasim Khan told the media that he and Chairman Ehsan Mani would be meeting with Misbah very soon to discuss his performance.

Retailers defy pandemic woes to add new stores

Retailers defy pandemic woes to add new stores

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Real estate experts say rentals have corrected by 5-10 per cent across formats, including office, retail and housing, with a pick-up expected over the next few quarters as the economy recovers.

Why were Indian soldiers sent unarmed to martrydom, asks Rahul

Why were Indian soldiers sent unarmed to martrydom, asks Rahul

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

The former Congress president has been questioning the government over the martyrdom of Indian soldiers and has demanded answers from the prime minister.

China's claim over Galwan Valley 'exaggerated': India

China's claim over Galwan Valley 'exaggerated': India

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'Both sides have agreed that the overall situation should be handled in a responsible manner'

India, China begin 'limited disengagement' in eastern Ladakh

India, China begin 'limited disengagement' in eastern Ladakh

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Asked about the reports of the troops on both sides disengaging and moving back to their previous positions, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying told a media briefing in Beijing that both sides are taking steps to ease the situation along the borders.

2020: The year when Indian courts went virtual

2020: The year when Indian courts went virtual

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

As the coronavirus pandemic made courts adopt the new normal and go virtual in 2020, the Union law ministry pitched in by providing the required infrastructure to ensure online hearings are held smoothly.

A brief moment in history: Chinese envoy on Galwan clash

A brief moment in history: Chinese envoy on Galwan clash

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Weidong said India and China "should live in peace and avoid conflicts."

Young Dhoni was a shy, very quiet guy: Harbhajan

Young Dhoni was a shy, very quiet guy: Harbhajan

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Spinner Harbhajan Singh revealed said that former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was a very shy person when he first came into the Indian team and he only started opening up after the controversial Sydney Test against Australia in 2008.

Afridi claims India sought forgiveness post Pak defeat

Afridi claims India sought forgiveness post Pak defeat

Rediff.com5 Jul 2020

Pakistan enjoy a superior head-to-head record against India but recent matches between the two teams have generally been one-sided affairs in favour of the Men in Blue.

PICS: India score incredible win over Aus to win series

PICS: India score incredible win over Aus to win series

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

Images from Day 5 of the fourth Test between Australia and India, at the Gabba, on Tuesday.

India's Covid fatality rate at 1.93%, recovery rate at 72%

India's Covid fatality rate at 1.93%, recovery rate at 72%

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

'The USA crossed 50,000 deaths in 23 days, Brazil in 95 days and Mexico in 141 days. India took 156 days to reach this national figure'

China, not Pakistan, is now India's Enemy No 1

China, not Pakistan, is now India's Enemy No 1

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Until last month more than two-thirds of the Indian Army was deployed against Pakistan. Of 14 army corps, just four-and-a-half faced China, while more than twice that number was ranged against Pakistan.

ICMR study hints at much wider spread of COVID-19

ICMR study hints at much wider spread of COVID-19

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

ICMR's serological survey, whose findings will be made public next week, suggests that the rate of contagion may be a lot higher in most-affected cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, and Pune.

Health of our athletes takes precedence: SAI

Health of our athletes takes precedence: SAI

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

2020 hold immense importance in the world of sports with the Olympics set to take place in Tokyo, Japan in July and August. However, the coronavirus outbreak has had consequences and repercussions across the globe.

Throwback: 13 years ago Kumble scored his only ton

Throwback: 13 years ago Kumble scored his only ton

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

In 2007, Kumble achieved the feat in the final Test of the three-match series against England.

'Livelihoods also important': Govt defends 'Unlock' amid rising Covid

'Livelihoods also important': Govt defends 'Unlock' amid rising Covid

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The government has adopted a graded approach under 'Unlock' and to open up various economic activities, secretary in the health ministry, Rajesh Bhushan, told a press conference.

US-China trade war a silver lining for India's garment exporters

US-China trade war a silver lining for India's garment exporters

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Exporters say their capacity utilisation has reached almost 70 per cent and that big firms have brought it up to as high as 85 per cent.

Situation at border with India 'stable and controllable': China

Situation at border with India 'stable and controllable': China

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

The comments came in the backdrop of the continuing standoff between the militaries of India and China at the LAC.

China says 'presently' it hasn't detained any Indian soldier

China says 'presently' it hasn't detained any Indian soldier

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

"As far as I know, China presently has not detained any Indian personnel," Chinese foreign ministry spokesman told a media briefing in Beijing while answering questions on the tense standoff between the Indian and Chinese troops at the Galwan Valley.

COVID-19: Is the worst over in India?

COVID-19: Is the worst over in India?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

'The worst is possibly over because too many of us may already be infected.'

Standoff with China a WAKE-UP CALL for India

Standoff with China a WAKE-UP CALL for India

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

'The border stand-off and the uncertainties that come with it should be a wake-up call on what makes for real rather than illusory power,' observes T N Ninan.