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The World's Tallest Shivling!

The World's Tallest Shivling!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

The Shivling is 33 feet in height and weighs 210 tonnes.

'One thing India could have done better was...'

'One thing India could have done better was...'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Spin great Anil Kumble said the Indian bowlers could have done more to maintain pressure on the West Indian batters on Day 4 of the second Test.

Brits breaks Mandhana record as SA bounce back

Brits breaks Mandhana record as SA bounce back

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

'Funny enough, I'm not one for records, but when you mention Meg Lanning, I'm glad I'm above that one. As long as we are winning the games, then I'm all good.'

PIX: Campbell, Hope launch WI fightback after follow-on

PIX: Campbell, Hope launch WI fightback after follow-on

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

IMAGES from Day 3 of the 2nd Test between India and West Indies in New Delhi on Sunday.

At $171 billion in 2022, India Inc clinches highest ever yearly M&As

At $171 billion in 2022, India Inc clinches highest ever yearly M&As

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Aided by the $57.8-billion merger of HDFC Bank and HDFC, India Inc reported its highest ever mergers and acquisitions in calendar 2022 at $171 billion as against deals worth $145 billion announced last year. The acquisition by the Adani group across cement, media and ports dominated the headlines with the conglomerate making its foray into the cement sector by buying Swiss materials firm Holcim's stake in Ambuja Cements for $6.5 billion. The Adani family's additional $4-billion open offer for Ambuja did not get a response because shareholders preferred to stay invested with the new owner.

Essar to sell port infra to ArcelorMittal for Rs 19,000 cr

Essar to sell port infra to ArcelorMittal for Rs 19,000 cr

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Essar group on Friday announced the signing of a USD 2.4 billion (Rs 19,000 crore) deal to sell certain ports and power infrastructure to ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel in one of the largest post-pandemic merger and acquisition deals in India. In a statement, the Ruia-run firm said the deal also envisages a 50-50 joint venture between Essar and ArcelorMittal for building a 4 million tonnes a year LNG import terminal at Hazira in Gujarat. Without giving details, it only identified certain ports and power infrastructure that are primarily captive to operations of the Hazira steel plant, which was acquired by ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AM/NS) in 2018-19, as part of the deal.

BCCI could face more losses as COVID threatens T20 WC

BCCI could face more losses as COVID threatens T20 WC

Rediff.com6 May 2021

But the IPL management and the Indian cricket board are optimistic.

Brazil's answer to cricket bat shortage? Make their own!

Brazil's answer to cricket bat shortage? Make their own!

Rediff.com21 May 2021

The answers are now in the hands of young cricketers in Pocos de Caldas, a small city in central Brazil that is the home of Brazilian cricket.

PHOTOS: Dhoni takes India home after Gambhir heroics

PHOTOS: Dhoni takes India home after Gambhir heroics

Rediff.com12 Feb 2012

Gautam Gambhir's 92 at the top and some smart batting by captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni at the finish helped India chase down a 270-run target against Australia in Adelaide on Sunday for their second win in the triangular series.

Fortis arm to sell Aussie stake to UK firm

Fortis arm to sell Aussie stake to UK firm

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

The Rs 1,550-cr deal expected to be completed by March.

Sri Lanka stop rot with Test series win against Pakistan

Sri Lanka stop rot with Test series win against Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

Sri Lanka won their first Test-match series in nine attempts since August 2009 when they batted out for a draw against Pakistan in the third and final Test at the Pallekele Stadium on Thursday.

Sri Lanka bat out safe draw to win Pakistan series

Sri Lanka bat out safe draw to win Pakistan series

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

Sri Lanka batted out for a draw against Pakistan in the third and final Test at the Pallekele Stadium on Thursday to win their first series in nine attempts since August 2009.

We were fortunate to score 270, says Dhoni

We were fortunate to score 270, says Dhoni

Rediff.com26 Oct 2011

India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni conceded that his team was lucky to have scored a 270-plus total on a difficult Eden Gardens track in the fifth and final one-dayer against England in Kolkata on Tuesday.

Good news for techies, IT cos to step up hiring this fisc

Good news for techies, IT cos to step up hiring this fisc

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

While there has been an improvement in the overall demand environment, the other reason expected to trigger this growth is the absence of a bench strength in most companies

Mid-sized firms join the hiring game

Mid-sized firms join the hiring game

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

Mid-sized IT firms have stepped up hiring in the current fiscal year, adding more than half as many employees in the first quarter of FY19 as compared to the whole of the previous financial year. This momentum is likely to continue for the rest of 2018-19 (FY19) as well.

Rathore flag-bearer at Commonwealth Games opening

Rathore flag-bearer at Commonwealth Games opening

Rediff.com3 Mar 2006

A 270-strong contingent, including 186 athletes and 43 coaches, will represent India at the Melbourne Games.

Kaneria gives Pakistan the edge

Kaneria gives Pakistan the edge

Rediff.com31 Oct 2004

The leg-spinner took 6 for 102 as Sri Lanka reduced to 361 for seven in their second innings at close of play on the fourth day of the second Test.

India colts massacre Scots

India colts massacre Scots

Rediff.com16 Feb 2004

Good showing earns contractual rewards for Khawaja, Burns

Good showing earns contractual rewards for Khawaja, Burns

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Batsmen Usman Khawaja, Adam Voges and Joe Burns have been rewarded for their strong form over the past 12 months by being awarded central contracts by Cricket Australia on Friday.

Lupin pinned down by dismal outcome

Lupin pinned down by dismal outcome

Rediff.com21 May 2003

Lupin was bound downward today after the company announced an 83.6% drop in net profit for Q4.

Has Royal Enfield hit a winner with the Interceptor 650?

Has Royal Enfield hit a winner with the Interceptor 650?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Does a big multi-cylinder motorcycle need to be expensive? Royal Enfield does not think so, says Jehan Adil Darukhanawala.

Mumbai: Here residential rents range from $5 to $2,000!

Mumbai: Here residential rents range from $5 to $2,000!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Old low-rise residential buildings and shantytown shacks portray the disparity in living conditions and incomes.

Dhoni pleased with yet another 'complete performance'

Dhoni pleased with yet another 'complete performance'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

Pleased after yet another complete performance, India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said he was happy to see that the team executed its plans to perfection on the ground.