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IPL 2026: 'Rohit Will Do Incredible Things This IPL Season'

IPL 2026: 'Rohit Will Do Incredible Things This IPL Season'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

'This could well be a season where Rohit Sharma is going to bring back his T20 batting in the IPL.'

ISRO scripts history with successful docking of satellites in space

ISRO scripts history with successful docking of satellites in space

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully performed the docking of satellites as part of the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX). The docking was achieved after a series of maneuvers, including a trial attempt on January 12. The SpaDeX mission, launched on December 30, 2024, aims to demonstrate in-space docking technology using two small spacecraft. This technology is crucial for achieving complex mission objectives that require multiple rocket launches.

ISRO To Sign Off 2024 With SpaDex

ISRO To Sign Off 2024 With SpaDex

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

India is marching towards becoming the fourth country in the world to have space docking technology.

Bradman's 'baggy green' cap worn against India fetches record price

Bradman's 'baggy green' cap worn against India fetches record price

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Don Bradman wore the "baggy green" cap during India's first tour of Australia as an independent country in 1947-48, scoring 715 runs in six innings at an average of 178.75.

Which Would You Choose: Gelephu or Neom?

Which Would You Choose: Gelephu or Neom?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Live on one of Gelephu's inhabitable bridges where elephants will saunter past, be it day or night; or be homed in a never-ending building with flying cars and robot maids? asks ambivalent Sandeep Goyal.

Everyone knows where Pak uses your F-16s: Jaishankar tells US

Everyone knows where Pak uses your F-16s: Jaishankar tells US

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

America's relationship with Pakistan has 'not served' either of the two countries, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday raising questions on the Biden administration's approval of a $450-million sustenance package for F-16 fleet.

Cricket Australia, Disney Star ink 7-year deal to beam matches in India

Cricket Australia, Disney Star ink 7-year deal to beam matches in India

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

Under the deal, reportedly worth more than $250 million, international matches and the domestic Big Bash League for men and women will be beamed to India "and other territories across Asia" from the 2023-24 season.

US approves $450mn F-16 sustainment programme to Pak

US approves $450mn F-16 sustainment programme to Pak

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

The Biden administration has approved a $450 million F-16 fighter jet fleet sustainment programme to Pakistan to help it meet current and future counterterrorism threats, in Washington's first major security assistance to Islamabad in four years.

ISRO's SSLV succeeds in 2nd attempt, launches 3 satellites

ISRO's SSLV succeeds in 2nd attempt, launches 3 satellites

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

ISRO's first mission in 2023 and SSLV's sequel saw a strange coincidence--it was launched at 9.18 am, the same time its predecessor lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre here on August 7, 2022 but could not deliver due to orbit anomaly and flight path deviation.

Sri Lankans on edge ahead of President's promised resignation

Sri Lankans on edge ahead of President's promised resignation

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Sri Lankans were on the edge on Tuesday as they waited whether embattled Gotabaya Rajapaksa will honour his offer to resign as president, amid signs that key members of the erstwhile powerful ruling family were attempting to flee in the face of massive public anger against them for mishandling the economy that has bankrupt the country.

Covid impact: Imports of digital thermometers rise 2,410%

Covid impact: Imports of digital thermometers rise 2,410%

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

From Covid-19 essentials, such as Vitamin C supplements and thermometers, to bicycles, laptops, and personal weighing scales, demand for certain items galloped during last financial year as the pandemic altered what Indians used on a day-to-day basis. Imports of outdoor sports equipment, handbags for women, and dentures, among others, plummeted. With outdoor activities coming to a halt last year and schools functioning virtually, imports of sports goods witnessed a decline, while inbound shipments of laptops and battery chargers saw a sharp uptick, according to the import data for the financial year 2020-21.

Tamil Nadu inks deals with 35 firms; to see over Rs 17,000 cr investment

Tamil Nadu inks deals with 35 firms; to see over Rs 17,000 cr investment

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

The government of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoUs) with 35 companies that may see investment to the tune of Rs 17,141 crore, creating employment opportunities for 55,054 people. The major companies that would be coming up with fresh investments over Rs 1,000 crore in the state include JSW Renew Energy Two, TCS, ZF Wabco and Srivaru Motors among others. JSW Renew Energy Two will be coming up with a 450 megawatt (Mw) wind power generation unit at Tuticorin, Tirunelveli, Dindigul and Tiruppur for Rs 3,000 crore. TCS will be coming up with its third phase of expansion at SIPCOT IT Park in Siruseri, ZF Wabco with an auto component unit at Kancheepuram for Rs 1,800 crore and a two-wheeler EV unit by Srivaru Motors for Rs 1,000 crore at Coimbatore.

'People of this country are not hardcore communal at all'

'People of this country are not hardcore communal at all'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

'We are losing the battle of secularism, but we have not lost.'

Bradman's 'baggy green' sold for $340,000

Bradman's 'baggy green' sold for $340,000

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

The "baggy green" cap awarded to late Australian cricketing great Don Bradman on his Test debut in 1928 has been sold to a local businessman for A$450,000 (US $340,000) after it failed to sell at auction last week.

Tejas jet's oxygen plant for Covid use

Tejas jet's oxygen plant for Covid use

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

The 'On-Board Oxygen Generation System' developed for the Tejas can produce 1,000 litres of oxygen every minute.

Aus women beat White Ferns to win first T20

Aus women beat White Ferns to win first T20

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

It was the first cricket match Down Under in six months.

Australia captain urges CA, broadcaster to 'iron things out'

Australia captain urges CA, broadcaster to 'iron things out'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Channel Seven has threatened to terminate its contract with Cricket Australia (CA) unless there is some clarity over a playing schedule, which has been compromised by COVID-19 restrictions.

Pro tennis set to resume in Australia after lockdown

Pro tennis set to resume in Australia after lockdown

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Players will compete for A$450,000 (249,624) in the series, with matches taking place at closed stadiums and under strict biosecurity protocols in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.

COVID-19: Rajnath asks armed forces to help states

COVID-19: Rajnath asks armed forces to help states

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

It was decided that the senior-most Army officer in a state would get in touch with the chief minister to understand the requirement and take forward the process, including offering to treat civilians wherever possible

COVID-19 surge: More states opt for lockdown-like curbs

COVID-19 surge: More states opt for lockdown-like curbs

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

The Centre stressed that the next three weeks will be critical for the country reeling from the worst health crisis as it announced a series of measures to shore up medical infrastructure and supplies and scale up vaccination.

PICS: Australia vs India, 3rd Test, Day 2

PICS: Australia vs India, 3rd Test, Day 2

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Images from Day 2 of the third Test between Australia and India, at the SCG, on Friday.

Tower Infinity: South Korea's 'invisible' skyscraper

Tower Infinity: South Korea's 'invisible' skyscraper

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

South Korea will build a 450-meter tall Tower Infinity, a building that can go 'invisible'.

Tennis: Will top players play Wuhan tournament?

Tennis: Will top players play Wuhan tournament?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Perry said she had been in touch with the local organising team on a daily basis as they prepare to start the tournament on October 19, pending government approval and confirmation that players will be able to travel.

Barclays to axe 3,700 jobs in strategic overhaul

Barclays to axe 3,700 jobs in strategic overhaul

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

Seeks to cut 1.7 billion pounds in annual costs and improve standards.

No trace of Pak soldiers 5 days after avalanche in Siachen

No trace of Pak soldiers 5 days after avalanche in Siachen

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

Five days after a huge avalanche buried their camp in high mountains of the Karakoram range, army rescuers are yet to find any trace or bodies of 138 people missing in the calamity, mostly soldiers.

Warbug Pincus, Runwal form JV to build malls

Warbug Pincus, Runwal form JV to build malls

Rediff.com21 May 2019

Both partners would inject $200 million each in the form of equity and hold 50 per cent stake each. They plan to raise another $600 million in the form of debt to create a corpus of $1 billion to develop malls across tier-I, II and III cities.

Disgraced cyclist Landis subject of fraud investigation

Disgraced cyclist Landis subject of fraud investigation

Rediff.com28 Apr 2012

Bicyclist Floyd Landis, stripped of his 2006 Tour de France win after testing positive for testosterone, is the subject of a federal investigation into a $450,000 ( 276,582) defence fund he created and later abandoned, a legal source said on Friday.

Explained: All you want to know about Credit Score

Explained: All you want to know about Credit Score

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

'A score of 750 and above is considered to be good, though these cut-offs can vary depending on the type of loan being sanctioned,' points out Arun Ramamurthy.

Essar, GMR eye power project in B'desh

Essar, GMR eye power project in B'desh

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

Essar Power and GMR are among the global bidders for a 450-Mw dual fuel power project planned by the Bangladesh government at Sirajgonj, about 140 km from Dhaka.

Reliance plans $13 billion project including new refinery

Reliance plans $13 billion project including new refinery

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

Reliance Industries has sought environment ministry approval for a $13 billion upgrade to its Jamnagar complex, including a 400,000 barrels per day (bpd) refinery.

India's retail story: What's gone wrong

India's retail story: What's gone wrong

Rediff.com16 Jan 2009

Even as retail consultants continue to roll out the slide about the bright prospects for modern trade, on the ground, sales are sliding

Infosys plans Rs 1,250 cr campus in Hyderabad

Infosys plans Rs 1,250 cr campus in Hyderabad

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

IT major Infosys Technologies, which has presence in 40 countries, will spend Rs 1,250 crore (Rs 12.50 billion) over the next ten years for its new facility at Pocharam, near Hyderabad, being constructed in a 450-acre special economic zone.

Indian retail market to reach $ 450 bn by 2015

Indian retail market to reach $ 450 bn by 2015

Rediff.com26 Sep 2008

A McKinsey & Company report also said organised retail was expected to grow from the current 5 per cent to 14-18 per cent of the total retail market in 2015. It added that retail in India could be profitable but not with 'cut and paste' global formats. The greatest challenge would be to maintain the organisation's focus on profitability while cultivating flexibility.

Indian consortium to build Bahrain Bay project

Indian consortium to build Bahrain Bay project

Rediff.com21 Mar 2007

Bahrain Bay Development, a futuristic residential and commercial project, has signed a letter of intent with an Indian consortium to develop a $150 million project within the Bahrain Bay masterplan.

SE Asia's tallest tower & the Reliance connection

SE Asia's tallest tower & the Reliance connection

Rediff.com8 Jul 2007

So far the tallest tower being built by Shapoorji Pallonji group in Mumbai is about 80-storied tall.

'Profit-making runs in my genes'

'Profit-making runs in my genes'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2007

Vikas Kedia, founder of mobile gaming company, MobiTrail, speaks about the spirit of entrepreneurship, his future plans and how his father's small textiles business taught him a lesson in making profits.

Carlsberg, Lankan ally brew India plans

Carlsberg, Lankan ally brew India plans

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

India is currently among the top 3 markets in Asia in terms of expected growth rates.