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Ishant ends 12-year wait in IPL-12

Ishant ends 12-year wait in IPL-12

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Excited to play for his home team for the first time in the forthcoming 12th edition of IPL this year, India pacer Ishant Sharma said it is always a 'special' moment for him to be returning to the iconic Feroze Shah Kotla stadium in New Delhi.

My work is medicine, says head of 7,248-crore Havells group

My work is medicine, says head of 7,248-crore Havells group

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

The consumer is very conscious of quality, says Qimat Rai Gupta.

Waheeda Rehman: Not keen on doing films now

Waheeda Rehman: Not keen on doing films now

Rediff.com20 Oct 2012

The veteran actress looks back at her career.

SC sets up new bench for Bilkis plea against remission to convicts

SC sets up new bench for Bilkis plea against remission to convicts

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court will hear on March 27 a batch of pleas challenging the remission of sentence of 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano gang-rape case that also involves the killing of seven members of her family during the 2002 Gujarat riots.

ASK rediffGURU DR ASHIT: How can I quit smoking?

ASK rediffGURU DR ASHIT: How can I quit smoking?

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Several hospitals have a smoking cessation clinic run by pulmonary physicians, suggests rediffGURU Dr Ashit Hegde.

India records 22,854 new Covid cases, highest daily tally this year

India records 22,854 new Covid cases, highest daily tally this year

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,09,38,146 which translates to a national COVID-19 recovery rate of 96.92 per cent, while the case fatality rate stands at 1.40 per cent, the data stated.

Farmer's daughter Rupal brings India glory at World U-20 Athletics

Farmer's daughter Rupal brings India glory at World U-20 Athletics

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

On Tuesday, she had won a silver as part of the 4x400m relay quartet that finished second behind USA with an Asian junior record time of 3:17.76s.

Dalai Lama gifts Rs 7.8 cr to Indian NGO

Dalai Lama gifts Rs 7.8 cr to Indian NGO

Rediff.com14 May 2012

Speaking at the St Paul's Cathedral where he received the prize, 76-year-old Dalai Lama said that most of the prize money will go to the 'Save the Children' fund in India, with smaller bequests to a science and religion group which is studying the effects of Buddhist practice and to a project to train Buddhist monks as scientists.

BJP, Congress camps in MP rocked by leaders' protests over ticket denial

BJP, Congress camps in MP rocked by leaders' protests over ticket denial

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

On Monday, former state health minister Rustam Singh quit the Bharatiya Janata Party after being denied a ticket from Morena and joined the Bahujan Samaj Party, which has fielded his son from the seat.

Dalai calls off SA visit, says govt reluctant to issue visa

Dalai calls off SA visit, says govt reluctant to issue visa

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Tuesday called off his visit to South Africa to receive an international award named after Mahatma Gandhi, saying that its government finds it "inconvenient" to issue visa to him and his entourage.

Dalai Lama to receive Gandhi peace prize in South Africa

Dalai Lama to receive Gandhi peace prize in South Africa

Rediff.com2 Oct 2011

The Mahatma Gandhi International Award for Peace and Reconciliation will be conferred on the 76-year-old Dalai Lama at the annual Satyagraha Awards to be held at the Durban City Hall next Sunday.

India in West Indies: Kohli struggles; Jaiswal shines in practice game

India in West Indies: Kohli struggles; Jaiswal shines in practice game

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Virat Kohli's struggles outside the off-stump continued as he was once again snapped behind the stumps during an intra-squad practice game.

I'm a complete Kiwi, but proud of my Indian roots: Rachin Ravindra

I'm a complete Kiwi, but proud of my Indian roots: Rachin Ravindra

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Born to Indian parents in Wellington, New Zealand's batting star Rachin Ravindra has his family roots in Bengaluru.

Champions League PIX: Atletico seal top spot; City finish with perfect six

Champions League PIX: Atletico seal top spot; City finish with perfect six

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Antoine Griezmann and Samuel Lino scored in each half to give Atletico Madrid a 2-0 win over Lazio on Wednesday that secured them top spot in Champions League Group E, the first time since 2016 that they had reached the knockouts as group winners.

Khanduri takes oath as Uttarakhand CM

Khanduri takes oath as Uttarakhand CM

Rediff.com11 Sep 2011

B C Khanduri, a former army general, was Sunday sworn in as chief minister of Uttarakhand replacing Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, in an apparent bid by Bharatiya Janata Party to lift its sagging image following corruption charges and intra-party feuds in the state ahead of assembly polls.

Prannoy's epic battle ends in bronze at Badminton Worlds

Prannoy's epic battle ends in bronze at Badminton Worlds

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Prannoy signs off with maiden World Championships bronze medal after losing semifinal to Vitidsarn

Sikh wins turban case against France in UN

Sikh wins turban case against France in UN

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

The United Nations' rights body has concluded that France had violated the religious freedom of a 76-year-old Sikh man when he was asked to remove his turban for his ID photograph, a US-based Sikh group has said.

Bobby Robson shone like a beacon of decency

Bobby Robson shone like a beacon of decency

Rediff.com1 Aug 2009

Throughout a life spent almost entirely devoted to football, former England manager Bobby Robson shone like a beacon of decency and old-fashioned values, of all that is good in the game.

'People living in Karnataka should learn Kannada'

'People living in Karnataka should learn Kannada'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2008

'There is a difference between the American defined 'Development' and 'Progress' or Sarvodaya defined by Mahatma Gandhi. Agricultural land should not be used for non-agricultural purposes. A peasant who owns a piece of land and works on it to earn his living is an independent citizen. We should not make him an urban coolie'

'Tibetans need a freely-elected leader'

'Tibetans need a freely-elected leader'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2011

Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama on Thursday announced his decision to retire from active politics, saying the time had come to be succeeded by a "freely elected" leader.

Archery World Cup: Vennam bags 2nd gold

Archery World Cup: Vennam bags 2nd gold

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

Jyothi Surekha Vennam and her debutant partner Ojas Deotale were at their ruthless best while prevailing over Chinese Taipei 159-154 as India grabbed the compound mixed team archery gold to open their account in the World Cup Stage 1 in Antalya on Saturday.

'Small changes' working as Rahane eyes Test comeback

'Small changes' working as Rahane eyes Test comeback

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Ajinkya Rahane is back among the runs with 532 runs in five Ranji Trophy matches for Mumbai this season, with a top score of 204 and an average of 76.

RCB Vs SRH: Who Batted Best? VOTE!

RCB Vs SRH: Who Batted Best? VOTE!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

It rained fours and sixes in Bengaluru as a total of 549 runs were scored -- the highest aggregate in a T20 match.

Trump set to be arraigned on Tuesday

Trump set to be arraigned on Tuesday

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Donald Trump is set to be arraigned on Tuesday after being indicted last week by a Manhattan grand jury on charges arising from hush money payments made to a porn star during his 2016 campaign, making him the first former United States president to face a criminal charge and upending his bid to retake the White House in 2024.

Ex-ISRO scientists find fault in Nambi Narayanan's 'Rocketry'

Ex-ISRO scientists find fault in Nambi Narayanan's 'Rocketry'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

They also said that they have asked the current chairman of ISRO S Somanath to take a decision on the false claims made in the movie.

Ranji Round-up: Shardul, Dube shine for Mumbai; Saurashtra take slender lead

Ranji Round-up: Shardul, Dube shine for Mumbai; Saurashtra take slender lead

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

India internationals Shardul Thakur and Shivam Dube starred with the ball and the bat respectively as 41-time champions Mumbai took an upperhand over Assam on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Group B match in Mumbai on Friday.

Apollo chief Reddy names eldest daughter as heir

Apollo chief Reddy names eldest daughter as heir

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

The group has a succession plan in place and all of Reddy's four daughters have well-defined roles.

Ker CM Pinarayi Vijayan files nomination papers

Ker CM Pinarayi Vijayan files nomination papers

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

This is the second time Vijayan is contesting from Dharmadam constituency.

Virat Kohli achieves another milestone in 100th Test

Virat Kohli achieves another milestone in 100th Test

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Kohli has smashed 8,007 runs from 100 Tests at a remarkable average of 50.35.

World Athletics PIX: Watson wins a thriller to claim 400m gold!

World Athletics PIX: Watson wins a thriller to claim 400m gold!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Antonio Watson won a thrilling World Championship 400 metres gold on Thursday.

Report Card: Siraj, Bumrah, Kohli 9/10

Report Card: Siraj, Bumrah, Kohli 9/10

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

How India's players rated in the South Africa Test series.

Mission for a mandate

Mission for a mandate

Rediff.com1 Apr 2009

It is hard to believe that barely two months ago Manmohan Singh was having quintuple heart bypass surgery. The Indian prime minister appears robust, if a little tired, as he pursues a punishing schedule that yesterday involved taking time out from campaigning in hotly contested parliamentary elections to fly to London for the Group of 20 summit.

Polanski will be out of jail tomorrow

Polanski will be out of jail tomorrow

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

Filmmaker Roman Polanski is expected to be released from jail on Friday and put under house arrest, say Swiss authorities.

PM takes a walk, may be discharged on Friday

PM takes a walk, may be discharged on Friday

Rediff.com29 Jan 2009

The prime minister is stable, has done his exercises, and has also taken a walk in the corridor at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, doctors attending on him said. The prime minister also held discussions with his aides on Wednesday.

PM is making 'excellent progress', say doctors

PM is making 'excellent progress', say doctors

Rediff.com27 Jan 2009

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is making 'excellent progress' following a successful coronary by-pass surgery at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi.The 76-year-old prime minister "continues to maintain excellent progress. This morning he had breakfast with his wife and daughters," PM's media adviser Deepak Sandhu said."Seeing the prime minister's recovery, we have decided to withdraw the ICU status of his room by late afternoon," said Dr K S Reddy.

PM taken off ventilator, say doctors

PM taken off ventilator, say doctors

Rediff.com25 Jan 2009

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who underwent a successful coronary by-pass surgery to overcome multiple blockages to his heart, is doing fine, has been taken off the ventilator and put on liquid diet, doctors attending to him said on Sunday.

PM has chest pain, undergoes angiography

PM has chest pain, undergoes angiography

Rediff.com21 Jan 2009

Dr Singh had cancelled his visit to Kolkata, scheduled for Wednesday, where he was to attend the Asiatic Society's post-bicentennial silver jubilee celebrations and inaugurate the 150th foundation day of St Xavier's College. Sources said Singh, who had earlier undergone a bypass surgery, had complained of chest pain after which a decision to carry out the tests was taken

Krishna quits as Maharashtra Governor

Krishna quits as Maharashtra Governor

Rediff.com5 Mar 2008

With assembly elections in Karnataka round the corner, senior Congress leader S M Krishna on Wednesday resigned as Maharashtra Governor after the party asked him to take the plunge in the fight against a resurgent BJP and a well-rooted JD(S). Krishna, a former Chief Minister, met President Pratibha Patil at the Rashtrapati Bhawan and conveyed his decision to resign after just over three years in the gubernatorial post in Mumbai. A little later, he sent his resignation.

PM Hasina's Awami League closer to landslide win in Bangladesh polls

PM Hasina's Awami League closer to landslide win in Bangladesh polls

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

Bangladeshis on Sunday began voting in the general elections expected to be won by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the absence of the main Opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) which is boycotting it.

How To Build A Rs 5 Crore Corpus In 15 Years

How To Build A Rs 5 Crore Corpus In 15 Years

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.