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How New Zealand, England made the T20 World Cup semis

How New Zealand, England made the T20 World Cup semis

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

A look at how the teams in Group 1 placed at the end of the Super 12 stage in the T20 World Cup.

The first lady umpire in a men's Test

The first lady umpire in a men's Test

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Australia's Claire Polosak created history as she became the first lady match official in a men's Test match, taking up the fourth umpire's role in the third Test between India and Australia in Sydney.

A boon for the rural jobless

A boon for the rural jobless

Rediff.com3 Aug 2007

The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act promises at least one person from every rural household a minimum of 100 days of work in a year, at Rs 80 per 7-hour work day.

Microfinance: A boon for slum-dwellers

Microfinance: A boon for slum-dwellers

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

The Maxwealth Trust provides around Rs 6000 to each individual, which is repayable at Rs 125 a week.

Food Bill: Boon for politicians, bane for economy

Food Bill: Boon for politicians, bane for economy

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

Whatever may be their flaws and the adverse impact on industry or the Centre's finances, the food security and land acquisition Bills are likely to be seen by voters as people-friendly initiatives

India lose 2 WTC points for slow over-rate in 5th Test

India lose 2 WTC points for slow over-rate in 5th Test

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

India have been fined 40 per cent of their match fee and penalised two ICC World Test Championship points for maintaining a slow over-rate against England in the rescheduled fifth Test in Birmingham.

AICF supports Anand's candidature for FIDE deputy president

AICF supports Anand's candidature for FIDE deputy president

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

On his part, Chauhan sought to emphasise how the AICF was the first federation to come out in support of Anand's candidature as the deputy president.

Sri Lanka's Nissanka warned for using obscene language

Sri Lanka's Nissanka warned for using obscene language

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

ICC match referee David Boon imposed the sanction after Sri Lanka were found to be one over short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration.

Aadhaar's next goal: Financial inclusion in rural areas

Aadhaar's next goal: Financial inclusion in rural areas

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Since the first Aadhaar number was issued in September 2010, more than 1.33 billion Aadhaar cards have been generated till June 2022. With the Aadhaar enrolment of adult Indians nearing 100 per cent, the main objective of the Unique Identity Authority of India (UIDAI), which was to give Unique Identification numbers (UID) to all residents of India, is almost achieved, said a senior government official. "Enrolment will now be much more update-based, because people keep updating their mobile numbers and addresses.

Study NZ: Mandatory agents' licencing a boon

Study NZ: Mandatory agents' licencing a boon

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

NZ offers students a host of education avenues. Harpreet Singh Oberoi, study visa and immigration expert, talks about these and other aspects of studying in NZ.

IT sector boom means boon for realty

IT sector boom means boon for realty

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

Real estate players also report an increase in demand from the IT sector.

How Banks Are Tackling Cyber Frauds

How Banks Are Tackling Cyber Frauds

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

To educate customers on the modus operandi of financial fraudsters and share inputs on safe banking habits, banks are now coming up with awareness campaigns aimed at preventing customers from falling into the trap of fraudsters.

'I got support in all jail authorities except Tihar'

'I got support in all jail authorities except Tihar'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

'The IB and authorities knew I had given away all my property and had nothing in my name.' 'Even among police officers, they all respected me for this sacrifice which is rare these days.' 'They respected me from this point of view -- in this day and age few individuals live by ideals for the poor.'

The Fabelmans Review: Spielberg At His Best!

The Fabelmans Review: Spielberg At His Best!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Spielberg was born with a camera in his eye. And this one movie, he'd been recording all his life, observes Sukanya Verma.

Gen Y employees: A boon or bane for companies?

Gen Y employees: A boon or bane for companies?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Younger employees no longer ask what they can do for their employers, but what their employers can do for them.

Boon for Indian expats in UAE

Boon for Indian expats in UAE

Rediff.com23 Sep 2004

The Indian embassy in the UAE and UAE Post in deal to send passports or other documents to the applicants after consular services for a nominal fee.

Staying open late, boon or bane?

Staying open late, boon or bane?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2004

India fined match fee for slow over rate in Sydney

India fined match fee for slow over rate in Sydney

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

Virat Kohli's men were found one over short of their target in the stipulated time and were penalised

Smriti Mandhana's Journey To 3.4 Crore

Smriti Mandhana's Journey To 3.4 Crore

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Smriti Mandhana isn't actually known to be the most prolific T20 player -- her career T20 International average of 27.32 is middling at best. There have been failures too, but her ability to analyse and assess them honestly is a rarity in modern sport.

Vardaan proves a boon for Philips

Vardaan proves a boon for Philips

Rediff.com4 Jun 2004

Tax sops a boon for power sector

Tax sops a boon for power sector

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

Union Budget 2009-10 has been mildly positive for the power sector.

Budget a boon to India's cement sector

Budget a boon to India's cement sector

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

The increased focus on infrastructure development and housing sector is expected to raise demand for cement,

Stimulus packages a boon for consumer durables

Stimulus packages a boon for consumer durables

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

"The December and February stimulus packages, which included a cumulative 4 percentage point excise duty cut, have helped the industry register this growth," said Nandi, adding that the festive season would bring more cheer, unlike last year, when the slowdown was taking effect.

Textiles: MFA a boon or bane?

Textiles: MFA a boon or bane?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2004

MFA is an agreement through which a particular country is restricted to export its textile products beyond a certain level to European and US markets.

Realty check: Boon for farmers or a stumbling block

Realty check: Boon for farmers or a stumbling block

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

The farmers' agitation, spread over months, had halted construction and delayed supply of thousands of residential units.

More misery for England over slow over rate at Gabba

More misery for England over slow over rate at Gabba

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

The ICC added that Australian batter Travis Head was fined 15% of his match fee for using bad language in the 77th over of their first innings on Thursday, when he was beaten by a ball from England all-rounder Ben Stokes.

How Shah Rukh Khan Changed Ritwik's Life

How Shah Rukh Khan Changed Ritwik's Life

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

'Just imagine Mr Sudhir Mishra and Mr Sooraj Barjatya having a baby. What would that be like?' 'That's Jehanabad for you.'

Weakening Rupee And Student Loans: What You Need To Know

Weakening Rupee And Student Loans: What You Need To Know

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

The depreciation in rupee may pose a problem for students who have taken loans from Indian lenders.

New nikahnama: A boon for Muslim women

New nikahnama: A boon for Muslim women

Rediff.com16 Mar 2008

If the newly-formed All India Muslim Women Personal Law Board would have its way, a Muslim would be entitled to seek divorce if her husband was found ton be having illicit relationship with another women. Divorce could also be sought by a Muslim woman if the husband forces the wife to indulge in unnatural sex. She could also seek 'talaq' (divorce) if the husband contracts AIDS. The new nikahnama adds that a husband is expected to provide 'cooked food' and 'stitched food'.

Ban on zero-interest schemes, a boon for customers

Ban on zero-interest schemes, a boon for customers

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

The apex bank is taking away the 'psychological hook' that schemes with zero interest have on consumers.

Hockey World Cup: India's long wait for medal continues

Hockey World Cup: India's long wait for medal continues

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The triumph also took Germany to the top of FIH world rankings from the pre-tournament fourth place.

KISS - A boon for Orissa's tribal kids

KISS - A boon for Orissa's tribal kids

Rediff.com4 Sep 2007

The school's academic record can be gauged from the fact that 90 per cent of its students clear Class 12 and one even topped last year's National Children's Science Congress.

The Best Of Yash Chopra On OTT

The Best Of Yash Chopra On OTT

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists the most popular Yash Chopra films -- the ones he directed, not produced (yes, so that means no DDLJ) -- that can be watched on OTT.

Cheap, deadly pressure cooker bombs a boon for terrorists

Cheap, deadly pressure cooker bombs a boon for terrorists

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

Vicky Nanjappa explains why the use of pressure cooker bombs isn't limited only to the Boston Marathon blasts.

'I once lost a film because...'

'I once lost a film because...'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

'... I didn't have an Instagram account!' 'I was told that the actor who's being considered in my place has a lot of followers, and that will help the producers.'

Sonia's visit a boon for Raebareli factory workers

Sonia's visit a boon for Raebareli factory workers

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

Employees of Sheena textiles, which is lying closed for past over one year, met Congress President and local Member of Parliament Sonia Gandhi in whose presence the management assured them that the unit will start soon.

IIT-ians' boon for kids with cerebral palsy

IIT-ians' boon for kids with cerebral palsy

Rediff.com25 Sep 2010

Ajit Narayan and his IIT-Madras colleagues at Invention Labs have created a device that lends voice to children with cerebral palsy!

It's Bubbly Time For the Aussies!

It's Bubbly Time For the Aussies!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Scenes from the post triumph celebrations after Australia won its first T20 World Cup championship at the Dubai international cricket stadium on Sunday.

N-deal: Boon for India, US, world

N-deal: Boon for India, US, world

Rediff.com9 Mar 2006