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Adani role in defence sector comes as fresh ammo for Oppn

Adani role in defence sector comes as fresh ammo for Oppn

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Several Opposition leaders, including former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday attacked the government over a media report claiming that a key Adani group investor is also co-owner with the conglomerate in a defence firm.

Shastri on why India picked Jadeja over Ashwin

Shastri on why India picked Jadeja over Ashwin

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

Ravindra Jadeja's improved batting and more control on a flat deck has prompted his selection ahead of a champion bowler like Ravichandran Ashwin in the playing XI in the two-Test series in the West Indies, India's head coach Ravi Shastri said.

Gambhir on why India should tour Australia later this year

Gambhir on why India should tour Australia later this year

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir believes the BCCI should behave like a statesman amid the coronavirus crisis and he would have a lot more respect for the Indian cricket board if the national team tours Australia later this year. Gambhir was reacting to BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal's statement that if required, the Indian team could go into quarantine upon their arrival Down Under for the scheduled tour in the Australian summer.

Focus not on what divides us, but on what unites us: Modi at G20 meet

Focus not on what divides us, but on what unites us: Modi at G20 meet

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Modi also invoked Mahatma Gandhi and Buddha to urge the delegates to draw inspiration from India's civilisational ethos and "focus not on what divides us, but on what unites us."

Why India's milk producers are angry

Why India's milk producers are angry

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

'While dairy farmers are suffering from low prices, consumers are paying a high price for milk.'

Why India's exporters are worried

Why India's exporters are worried

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

As the liquidity crunch reaches crisis levels and getting tax refunds remain a big headache, exporters saw orders fall by 15 per cent till October.

Why India must worry over the Data Protection Bill

Why India must worry over the Data Protection Bill

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Sections in the draft Personal Data Protection Bill are a blatant violation of the Right to Privacy as guaranteed by the Constitution.

Why India's batsmen flopped in Hamilton ODI

Why India's batsmen flopped in Hamilton ODI

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

Stand-in captain Rohit Sharma Tdescribed India's batting performance as 'one of the worst in a long time' after the visitors were shot out for their seventh lowest ODI total in a shocking eight-wicket loss to New Zealand.

The Temple That's Moving!

The Temple That's Moving!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

A village gets electricity after 75 years. A rare bird rescued. Why Kashmiris love Harisa. Do watch these interesting videos.

Why India is such a great team!

Why India is such a great team!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

'It is the ability to fight back.' 'Obviously, you need skill to win a game of cricket, but the biggest thing is the resilience and the conviction to bounce back and the conviction to go and win abroad or anywhere.' 'I think that conviction is what stands out.'

No reason why India can't beat England: Kapil

No reason why India can't beat England: Kapil

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

Former captain Kapil Dev on Friday said there is no reason why India cannot win the forthcoming series in England but warned the team against getting complacent.

Core sector output grows 7.9% in Sep

Core sector output grows 7.9% in Sep

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

Production of eight infrastructure sectors expanded by 7.9 per cent in September -- the highest in three months -- on account of better show by coal, fertiliser, cement and electricity segments, according to official data released on Monday. In September last year, the growth rate stood at 5.4 per cent. It was 4.1 per cent in August. The previous high was in June when the output expanded by 13.1 per cent.

Why India plans to build a space station

Why India plans to build a space station

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Once ISRO masters the technology to send humans into space, the next step will be experimenting with technologies allowing humans to live in space.

Kohli on the top reasons why India lost

Kohli on the top reasons why India lost

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

We were not clinical with bat, failed to accelerate: Kohli

'If Pak doesn't play Asia Cup then Star is going to have problems'

'If Pak doesn't play Asia Cup then Star is going to have problems'

Rediff.com12 May 2023

We will play in India if India plays in Pakistan. But if India doesn't play in Pakistan, why should we play in India? So my solution was, let India vs Pakistan matches be played at neutral venue. That's all. You can't have your cake and eat it too, says PCB chief Najam Sethi.

China's aggressive action forced India's 'wild card' entry to Quad: Pompeo

China's aggressive action forced India's 'wild card' entry to Quad: Pompeo

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

Pompeo explains how the Donald Trump administration succeeded in bringing India on board the Quad grouping.

2 reasons why India's umbrella makers are happy

2 reasons why India's umbrella makers are happy

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

First, the industry is hoping for brisk business, as, according to projections there will be normal monsoon. Secondly, it is relieved at the fall in import of cheap umbrellas from China which had dented the domestic market for several years.

India set to launch manned space mission next year

India set to launch manned space mission next year

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh on Sunday announced that the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is ready to launch India's first Atmanirbhar human flight 'Gaganyaan' by the year 2024.

Why India needs a Data Protection Law

Why India needs a Data Protection Law

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

'It's looking odds-on there won't be a data protection law before this edition of the Lok Sabha is dissolved.' 'This limbo has enabled all sorts of businesses that would be illegal in countries that do have data protection laws,' notes Devangshu Datta.

Why India's women are doing well in T20 WC

Why India's women are doing well in T20 WC

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

ndia became the first team to seal a semi-final spot at the women's T20 World Cup following a four-run victory over New Zealand in Melbourne on Thursday. Wicketkeeper-batswoman Taniya Bhatia explains why the team is doing well.

Why India must not withdraw from the South China Sea

Why India must not withdraw from the South China Sea

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

If China can operate in India's backyard and systematically expand its influence, then there is no reason why India should feel diffident about operating in areas that China considers its own sphere of influence, argues Harsh V Pant as the Asia Security Summit convenes in Singapore.

Why India is a poor country of very rich people

Why India is a poor country of very rich people

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

'Nowhere amidst the efflorescence of 13 military bands, 16 marching contingents and 22 tableaux was there any hint that far from being a rich country of poor people, the closely guarded secret is that India is a poor country of extremely rich people,' notes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Clarke slams Australia for lack of preparation

Clarke slams Australia for lack of preparation

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

'...according to me Australia should have gone to India earlier. The preparation was not up to the mark at all. If you couldn't go to India, you should have gone to the UAE at least to prepare for a tour like this.'

Why India needs to thank Nehru

Why India needs to thank Nehru

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

India's freedom, its rambling but working Constitution, its parliamentary democracy, its lumbering administrative machinery all have many a father, but its greatest claim to fame, especially today, that of being a modern state, is due to but one person: Its first and longest-serving prime minister, Nehru, says Shreekant Sambrani.

Why India's adultery law was outrageously absurd

Why India's adultery law was outrageously absurd

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code, which was struck down by the Supreme Court, managed to be anti-women even while it appeared to be throwing a protective arm around them, says Shuma Raha.

Why India has upper hand against Sri Lanka in Indore

Why India has upper hand against Sri Lanka in Indore

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Holkar Stadium has been a happy hunting ground for India

'Worse for heart attacks': British Indian doc flags issues with Covishield

'Worse for heart attacks': British Indian doc flags issues with Covishield

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Dr Malhotra, who has demanded a full safety review into the use of AstraZeneca's Covid vaccine, told PTI Covishield "should never have been rolled out in the country in the first place".

Why India can't resist Virushka

Why India can't resist Virushka

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

The nature of modern celebrity is particularly explosive when Bollywood romances cricket.

'We've had enough of this star culture'

'We've had enough of this star culture'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Former India women's captain Diana Edulji comes down heavily on Harmanpreet and Co, questions fitness

Will India tinker with bowling in dead rubber vs SL?

Will India tinker with bowling in dead rubber vs SL?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

A series clean sweep in sight, the Indian team is unlikely to tinker with its batting line-up tough skipper Rohit Sharma could be tempted to look at some of his bowling options during the final ODI against Sri Lanka, in Thiruvananthapuram, on Sunday.

Do you know why India is protesting against CAA/NRC?

Do you know why India is protesting against CAA/NRC?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

'The NRC is aimed at rounding up and permanently jailing Indian Muslims who cannot produce the documents to satisfy a government which punishes those individuals who do not declare maximum number of Muslims foreigners.' 'It is for this reason that we see so many Indian Muslims protesting these laws and it is for this reason that so many non-Muslims cannot stand by and watch what is happening in their country,' says Aakar Patel.

Two reasons why India lost the Mohali ODI

Two reasons why India lost the Mohali ODI

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Dhawan said that they didn't apprehend that dew would be a factor, just like the other way round in the previous game.

Why India's exporters are a worried lot today

Why India's exporters are a worried lot today

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

The WTO's quarterly outlook indicator, comprising seven trade parameters, stood at 96.3, the lowest since March 2010 and down from 98.6 in November. Exports from India would be hit if there is a slowdown in world trade.

Why India needs a coalition government

Why India needs a coalition government

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

'Though coalitions, which ruled India for 25 years after 1989, are regarded as a terrible thing politically, they delivered the best economic results,' points out T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

An Indian at the FIFA World Cup

An Indian at the FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The 48-year-old has previously also worked with Chelsea FC, one of the top clubs in Europe; he has also played an important role in fine-tuning the Chelsea squads that won the UEFA Champions League in the 2011-12 and 2020-21 seasons.

Why India's players may limit usage of saliva to shine ball

Why India's players may limit usage of saliva to shine ball

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Amid the ever-rising danger of the coronavirus outbreak, with more than 40 positive cases in the country, Bhuvneshwar Kumar said India's players are taking every possible precaution in these difficult times.

10 reasons why India will not become a superpower

10 reasons why India will not become a superpower

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

With the nature of problems that plague India, the chances of the country becoming a superpower are remote.

'We may be late to board the bus, but we have not missed the bus'

'We may be late to board the bus, but we have not missed the bus'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

'India's manufacturing will take 10-15 years to catch up with China.'

Why India-Aus series was sensational!

Why India-Aus series was sensational!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Rajneesh Gupta breaks down all the facts and figures from the recent India vs Australia ODI series.

Why India needs a viable Opposition

Why India needs a viable Opposition

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

Voters deserve one. Democracy requires one. We need an alternative that people want, not just an anti-vote, says Mitali Saran.