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World C'ships: Neeraj looks to add missing silverware to trophy cabinet

World C'ships: Neeraj looks to add missing silverware to trophy cabinet

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

A World Championships gold is the only medal missing in Neeraj Chopra's decorated cabinet and the superstar Indian javelin thrower will fancy his chances.

Ranji Trophy: Seamers set up Mumbai's outright win; K'taka cruise to victory

Ranji Trophy: Seamers set up Mumbai's outright win; K'taka cruise to victory

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Seamers Shivam Dube (4/10) and Royston Dias (3/35) powered Mumbai's outright win over Bihar by an innings and 51 runs in their Ranji Trophy 2023-24 season opener in Patna on Monday.

Regional retailers hold their own

Regional retailers hold their own

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

Chennai-based electronics and consumer durables chain Viveks is the country's largest multi-product, multi-brand service centre. B A Kodandaraman, the 72-year-old chairman & managing director, knows it is after-sales service that will separate the men from the boys in the highly competitive retail sector, especially when big corporate houses are muscling their way into the segment.

Malaysia Open: Satwik-Chirag enter semis; Prannoy ousted

Malaysia Open: Satwik-Chirag enter semis; Prannoy ousted

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

HS Prannoy went down fighting to World No 7 Japanese Kodai Naraoka in a thrilling quarter-final at the Malaysia Open Super 750 badminton tournament.

Ajit Singh takes charge of civil aviation ministry

Ajit Singh takes charge of civil aviation ministry

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

Rashtriya Lok Dal chief Ajit Singh on Monday took charge of the civil aviation ministry, saying it was a 'sensitive' portfolio.

Ajit Singh set to join Union Cabinet on Sunday

Ajit Singh set to join Union Cabinet on Sunday

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

Rashtriya Lok Dal chief Ajit Singh will be inducted as a Union Cabinet minister on Sunday in a minor expansion of the Council of Ministers by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Coleman, Jackson upset world champions in Diamond League final

Coleman, Jackson upset world champions in Diamond League final

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

American Rai Benjamin got the track programme off to a roaring start as he stunned world record-holder Karsten Warholm in the 400 metres hurdles.

Hazare fast Day 3: 'Netas cannot share the dais'

Hazare fast Day 3: 'Netas cannot share the dais'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

Social activist Anna Hazare's fast-unto-death entered the third day on Thursday even as a large number of people from various walks of life continued to extend support to the crusader for a stronger anti-corruption law.

When You Buy Home Insurance, Check This

When You Buy Home Insurance, Check This

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

Keep revising the sum insured at the time of renewal to keep it in line with inflation.

Ranji: Himachal in command vs Haryana; Vidarbha in control

Ranji: Himachal in command vs Haryana; Vidarbha in control

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

A summary of all the action from Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

Spain's Rahm survives to claim Augusta Masters

Spain's Rahm survives to claim Augusta Masters

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

He also reclaims the number one world ranking from defending champion Scottie Scheffler.

Parl passes 3 criminal law bills, Shah says end of 'tareekh-pe-tareekh' era

Parl passes 3 criminal law bills, Shah says end of 'tareekh-pe-tareekh' era

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

The bills that repeal and replace the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act will usher in a new era in the criminal justice system, Home Minister Amit Shah said

NY: NRI on fast unto death to save ashram

NY: NRI on fast unto death to save ashram

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

A businessman turned-swami has gone on a fast unto death in upstate New York to prevent a local bank from foreclosing his ashram.

Without glitz or glitches, Delhi marches together

Without glitz or glitches, Delhi marches together

Rediff.com9 Apr 2011

Sahim Salim took part in a march that brought Delhi, and its infamously impatient drivers, to a standstill

'Minister has converted ED into an extended arm of the BJP'

'Minister has converted ED into an extended arm of the BJP'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

'Now the political boss decides, and the ED acts.'

Profile: UPA prez nominee Pratibha Patil

Profile: UPA prez nominee Pratibha Patil

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

Nearly three years ago, Pratibha Patil became the first woman governor of Rajasthan and, after her selection as United Progressive Alliance nominee for the post of President, she could break the male dominance at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

PIX: India's crushing 99-run win over Aus seals series

PIX: India's crushing 99-run win over Aus seals series

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Images from the 2nd One Day International between India and Australia at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday, September 24.

'Surya not yet the best T20 player from India'

'Surya not yet the best T20 player from India'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Tim Southee said Suryakumar Yadav will have to prove himself consistently to become India's best in the shortest format.

71% vote in Chhattisgarh Phase 1 amid Naxal threat

71% vote in Chhattisgarh Phase 1 amid Naxal threat

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Voting for 10 constituencies was held from 7 am to 3 pm in 10 seats and from 8 am to 5 pm in the rest 10 segments under a thick security blanket of police and paramilitary personnel in the Naxalite-hit Bastar division.

Young Richa Ghosh makes strides in ICC women's T20 rankings

Young Richa Ghosh makes strides in ICC women's T20 rankings

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Having also taken two for 21 in the preceding match, she has gained nine places to reach 17th in the rankings for bowlers. The 25-year-old is also up one place to fourth among all-rounders.

Father of Pak's N-programme wants freedom

Father of Pak's N-programme wants freedom

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

Pakistan's disgraced atomic scientist A Q Khan, under house arrest for the past four years after admitting to proliferating nuclear technology, has said that he is under 'illegal detention' and hopes that the new government will soon lift restrictions on his movement.

Sexual assault case: Asaram moves bail application in HC

Sexual assault case: Asaram moves bail application in HC

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Controversial self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, who is in judicial custody in the alleged sexual assault case of a minor, today moved a bail application in the Rajasthan high court in Jodhpur.

PIX: Netherlands stun Bangladesh with 87-run victory

PIX: Netherlands stun Bangladesh with 87-run victory

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Netherlands thrash Bangladesh by 87 runs and cause another upset in the World Cup in Kolkata on Saturday.

Pak govt reimposes restrictions on A Q Khan

Pak govt reimposes restrictions on A Q Khan

Rediff.com10 May 2010

Disgraced Pakistani nuclear scientist A Q Khan on Monday moved the Lahore High Court alleging that the government has re-imposed restrictions on his free movement.

English county: Saini shines for Kent on rain-affected Day 1

English county: Saini shines for Kent on rain-affected Day 1

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

India pacer Navdeep Saini returned with figures of 3/45 to put his county side Kent in a commanding position against Lancashire on the rain-affected first day in Manchester.

Akmal ton sets up 72-run win for Pakistan

Akmal ton sets up 72-run win for Pakistan

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Talented wicketkeeper-batsman Umar Akmal notched up a breezy century under pressure before the bowlers came to the party and guided Pakistan to a bonus-point 72-run victory over Afghanistan in the Asia Cup.

Photo: Ash's Mona Lisa look

Photo: Ash's Mona Lisa look

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

Artist Ratan Parimoo paints his filmi version of Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece.

H R Bharadwaj appointed Karnataka Governor

H R Bharadwaj appointed Karnataka Governor

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

Former Union law minister H R Bharadwaj was appointed as the Governor of Karnataka by President Pratibha Patil on Wednesday.

Govt to address credit needs of small units

Govt to address credit needs of small units

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

The government will address the credit needs of the tiny and small firms, while a separate fund for enterprises in the unorganised sector is proposed, new Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Dinsha Patel said after taking charge.

Japanese PM Yasuo Fukuda resigns

Japanese PM Yasuo Fukuda resigns

Rediff.com1 Sep 2008

The surprise announcement came as his government suffered chronic unpopularity. Lost pension records, an unpopular healthcare scheme and a sliding economy have added to his woes, Japanese media reports said.

Late Natasha Richardson's family shattered

Late Natasha Richardson's family shattered

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

Her husband Liam Neeson and mother Vanessa Redgrave were left grief-stricken, when she was declared dead after she failed to recover from a fall following a skiing accident.

PIX: Hartley stars as England edge India to take series lead

PIX: Hartley stars as England edge India to take series lead

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

IMAGES from Day 4 of the 1st Test played between India and England in Hyderabad, on Sunday.

Anil Deshmukh fails to appear before ED, requests for virtual interaction

Anil Deshmukh fails to appear before ED, requests for virtual interaction

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The Enforcement Directorate had asked the 71-year-old Nationalist Congress Party leader to appear before it at 11 am on Tuesday, after he did not depose before the investigating officer here on Saturday.

Jaywardenes stitch up record partnership

Jaywardenes stitch up record partnership

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

Sri Lankan batsmen Mahela Jayawardene and Prasanna Jayawardene on Thursday broke a 72-year-old world record for the highest sixth-wicket partnership in Tests by putting on a 351-run stand against India on the fourth day of the first cricket Test in Ahmedabad.

European soccer: Real Madrid rally; Big win for Mourinho's Roma

European soccer: Real Madrid rally; Big win for Mourinho's Roma

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

IMAGES from the soccer matches played across European leagues over the weekend.

Obama hosts special dinner to honour McCain

Obama hosts special dinner to honour McCain

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

United States President-elect Barack Obama has showered praise on his Republican rival Senator John McCain, describing him as 'a hero of bipartisan politics and a courageous public servant'. Obama held a special black-tie dinner for the 72-year old McCain in Washington on Monday night."I could stand here and recite the long list of John's bipartisan accomplishments," Obama said.

I am mentally an Indian: Dalai Lama

I am mentally an Indian: Dalai Lama

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

"The best part of my life has been spent in this country. The major part of my life has been spent in this country", he said. After spending so many years in India, the Dalai Lama said that his inner values and spirituality come from this country.

Berlusconi does it again, calls Obama sun-tanned

Berlusconi does it again, calls Obama sun-tanned

Rediff.com28 Sep 2009

Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi is in soup again for calling United States President Barack Obama "suntanned" for the second time.

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Swiatek, Halep move into round 2

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Swiatek, Halep move into round 2

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

IMAGES from Day 2 of the Wimbledon Championships from the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Tuesday.

Crystal Palace coach wants Premier League to be completed

Crystal Palace coach wants Premier League to be completed

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'We don't want artificial means of deciding who wins the league, who gets into the Champions League, who gets relegated and promoted.'