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On 3rd anniversary, Modi says 'Mann Ki Baat' is to reflect people's views

On 3rd anniversary, Modi says 'Mann Ki Baat' is to reflect people's views

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

The prime minister said he had kept this three-year-old programme away from politics and had tried to connect with the people without getting swayed by the (political) "heat" and "anger" that may prevail at any particular time.

Olympics: Golfer Aditi stays in medal hunt

Olympics: Golfer Aditi stays in medal hunt

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Aditi kept herself in prime position of delivering a first-ever medal in golf for India with birdies on Hole Nos. 2, 5, 15, 17 and 18.

India to be 3rd biggest aviation market by 2020

India to be 3rd biggest aviation market by 2020

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

In 2015, India's domestic aviation market clocked 81 million flights.

Ami Bera re-elected to US Congress for 3rd consecutive time

Ami Bera re-elected to US Congress for 3rd consecutive time

Rediff.com19 Nov 2016

"After months of a divisive national election, our job now is to bring our country back together," he added.

Shehbaz Sharif sworn-in as Pak PM

Shehbaz Sharif sworn-in as Pak PM

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Shehbaz, the younger brother of former three-time prime minister Nawaz Sharif, received 174 votes -- two more than the simple majority of 172.

Reliance sells 2.32% stake in Jio for Rs 11,367 cr, 3rd deal in 2 weeks

Reliance sells 2.32% stake in Jio for Rs 11,367 cr, 3rd deal in 2 weeks

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Reliance Industries on Friday announced the sale of 2.32 per cent stake in its digital unit to US-based Vista Equity Partners for Rs 11,367 crore, the third deal in a little over two weeks that will inject a combined Rs 60,596.37 crore in the oil-to-telecom conglomerate to help it pare debt. The US-based private equity firm will buy a stake in Jio Platforms, which houses the country's youngest but biggest telecom firm Jio, at an equity value of Rs 4.91 crore and an enterprise value of Rs 5.16 crore.

Investors' wealth surges over Rs 59.75 lakh cr in FY22

Investors' wealth surges over Rs 59.75 lakh cr in FY22

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Investors' wealth jumped over Rs 59.75 lakh crore in the 2021-22 fiscal, helped by a largely buoyant trend in domestic stocks with benchmark index Sensex surging over 18 per cent during the period. Braving many headwinds in the latter part of the current fiscal, Sensex closed the 2021-22 financial year with a gain of 9,059.36 points or 18.29 per cent. Mirroring optimism in equities despite worries related to geopolitical tension, inflation concerns, FII selling, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms rallied by Rs 59,75,686.84 crore to Rs 2,64,06,501.38 crore in the entire 2021-22 fiscal.

World Race Walking C'ships: Indian women script history; heartbreak for Khatri

World Race Walking C'ships: Indian women script history; heartbreak for Khatri

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Khatri was pulled in to the penalty zone by the referee as the Indian threw up his hands on his head in disappointment.

India is home to 1/3rd of the world's poor: IMF

India is home to 1/3rd of the world's poor: IMF

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

These figures are based on purchasing power parity of 2005.

Winter Olympics: India's sole athlete finishes 45th

Winter Olympics: India's sole athlete finishes 45th

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Arif Khan clocked a combined time of 2 minute 47.24 seconds from two races in difficult weather conditions

Day 3: Spectrum auction completes 17 rounds, bidding continues

Day 3: Spectrum auction completes 17 rounds, bidding continues

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

The third round of spectrum auction continued to witness aggressive bidding even after completion of seventeen rounds on Wednesday with demands for both bands of airwaves on offer continuing to pour in.

India has flattened Covid graph: Health minister Vardhan

India has flattened Covid graph: Health minister Vardhan

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

India has flattened its Covid-19 graph and 146 districts have reported no new case of the viral disease in the last seven days, 18 in 14 days, six in 21 days and 21 districts in the last 28 days, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Thursday.

Sri Lanka spinner Kaushal reported for illegal action during 3rd India Test

Sri Lanka spinner Kaushal reported for illegal action during 3rd India Test

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Sri Lanka off-spinner Tharindu Kaushal has been reported for a suspect bowling action during the third Test against India, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Wednesday.

The Hero of the Battle of Longewala

The Hero of the Battle of Longewala

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Major Kuldip Singh Chandpuri was awarded the Mahavir Chakra, the second highest medal for gallantry for leading a small company of men against a massive Pakistani attack.

Would Messi Have Won World Cup Without Di Maria?

Would Messi Have Won World Cup Without Di Maria?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Eight years is a long time in the life of an athlete. But just like Messi, Di Maria has preserved and persisted towards his childhood dream, points out Deepti Patwardhan.

England, Australia players set to miss first week of IPL 2020

England, Australia players set to miss first week of IPL 2020

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

None of the players will be available for at least the first two to three games of their respective franchises.

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Saturday, July 31

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Saturday, July 31

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

A summary of the country's athletes' showing at the Games on Saturday, July 31.

Govt issues advisory for rational use of Remdesivir

Govt issues advisory for rational use of Remdesivir

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

The government on Monday issued an advisory for rational use of Remdesivir in COVID-19 treatment, underlining that the anti-viral drug must be advised by senior faculty members directly involved in the patient's care.

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 8 at the Rio Olympics

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 8 at the Rio Olympics

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

Drysdale wins close single sculls gold Also, check out late gold medal winners from Day 7...

CWG 2022: How India fared on Saturday, August 6

CWG 2022: How India fared on Saturday, August 6

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Indian athletes' performance on Day 9 of the Commonwealth Games.

Am I Proud A British Indian Like Me Is PM?

Am I Proud A British Indian Like Me Is PM?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

'They say 'a picture paints a thousand words', so seeing Rishi Sunak PM at the door of Number 10 can never be taken from us.'' 'It is a symbol that will go down in the history books.' 'It is the very embodiment of me saying to my boys, "You can be who you want to be",' notes James Salins in this must-read feature.

Cricket apps climb up the order in play store downloads

Cricket apps climb up the order in play store downloads

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

The dizzying ascent of these cricket apps, some from near oblivion, after the IPL tournament began on September 19 in the UAE, has been meteoric.

Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi: Have a dream for your country and the world

Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi: Have a dream for your country and the world

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

At the 53rd annual convocation ceremony of the IIT-Bombay, Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi shared stories of his struggle and victories.

Highlights of Day 5: Archery, boxing lift Indian spirits at Rio

Highlights of Day 5: Archery, boxing lift Indian spirits at Rio

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Women archers were on target in the individual events, while Manoj Kumar scripted a triumph of the underdog in the boxing ring on the fifth day of the Rio Games.

Bulldozer action not against Muslims but criminals: RSS leader

Bulldozer action not against Muslims but criminals: RSS leader

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

In the wake of several Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states using bulldozers to raze the houses of persons accused of being involved in criminal activities, senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh leader Indresh Kumar on Wednesday said this action was not targeted at any particular community, but against those involved in some crime.

Grand Swiss Chess: Harika finishes 5th, qualifies for next GP cycle

Grand Swiss Chess: Harika finishes 5th, qualifies for next GP cycle

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Sankalp Gupta becomes India's 71st GM.

The good, bad and ugly of the 3rd generation Honda Jazz

The good, bad and ugly of the 3rd generation Honda Jazz

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

live with the car and you know why 'Nothing else is a Jazz'

3rd round of Indo-Pak dialogue from Jan 17

3rd round of Indo-Pak dialogue from Jan 17

Rediff.com22 Dec 2005

Riaz Khan and Shyam Saran would be deliberating on Kashmir and peace and security.

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 5 at the Games

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 5 at the Games

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

American Kristin Armstrong became the first cyclist to win the same road event at three different Olympic Games on Wednesday. Britain's surprise packet Joseph Clarke won the Canoe gold in the K-1 slalom course on Wednesday.

'Student life is very good in Ukraine'

'Student life is very good in Ukraine'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'There is a healthy culture of learning.'

'If Art 370 was so life-changing, then...': PM's barb at Congress

'If Art 370 was so life-changing, then...': PM's barb at Congress

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

'Despite having majority governments, why did you allow it to remain temporary. You did not have the conviction or strength to bring reform'

Ahead of 3rd anniversary of Modi govt, ministers asked to list top achievement

Ahead of 3rd anniversary of Modi govt, ministers asked to list top achievement

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

The Modi government, ahead of its third anniversary in power, has asked all ministers to submit their five major achievements that have benefitted people, including key reforms and comparative data reflecting the progress made since the Bharatiya Janata Party took office.

'BJP wants to treat labour like animals'

'BJP wants to treat labour like animals'

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'COVID-19 is just an excuse to pass anti-labour laws.'

Japan's Matsuyama makes history with Masters win

Japan's Matsuyama makes history with Masters win

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Hideki Matsuyama overcame a potentially ruinous moment to become the first Japanese man to win a major championship with a one-shot Masters victory over Will Zalatoris at Augusta National on Sunday.

'Putin is playing Russian roulette'

'Putin is playing Russian roulette'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

'There is a cost to war.' 'The West knows that and so does Putin.' 'The point is, how much of the cost are both sides willing to pay?'

Murray 'gutted' to miss Australian Open

Murray 'gutted' to miss Australian Open

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Murray confirmed last Thursday that he had tested positive for the virus and was in self-isolation at his home near London.

No end to logjam: Opposition disrupts Lok Sabha for 3rd week

No end to logjam: Opposition disrupts Lok Sabha for 3rd week

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Vociferous protests by Opposition members led by the Congress continued in the Lok Sabha.

PICS: Players pay tribute to firefighters in Sydney

PICS: Players pay tribute to firefighters in Sydney

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

The skies were clear of the bushfire smoke that has shrouded the city on several occasions over the last few months and has organisers prepared for delays during the match.

All 4 labour codes likely to be implemented from Apr 1

All 4 labour codes likely to be implemented from Apr 1

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

All four labour codes are likely to be implemented in one go from April 1, the beginning of the next fiscal year, labour secretary Apurva Chandra said on Wednesday. The parliament in its just concluded session passed three labour code bills: the Industrial Relations (IR) Code, the Social Security Code, and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code (OSH). The Wage Code Bill, 2019 was passed by the parliament last year.

Cow important part of India's culture, rural economy: Modi

Cow important part of India's culture, rural economy: Modi

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Modi stressed his government has created a 'security cover' to ensure good heath of children and mothers during the past 55 month of his rule.