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'EWS reservations destroys social fabric of equality'

'EWS reservations destroys social fabric of equality'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

'If we want a stable society, then all groups must feel that they have a seat at the table of power.'

Hockey World Cup: Germany, South Korea in quarters

Hockey World Cup: Germany, South Korea in quarters

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Veteran captain Lee Nam Yong, 39, was also among the scorers as he struck the equalising goal in the 56th minute while Kim Sunghyun (18th) and Jeong Junwoo (20th) scored the other goals for the South Koreans in the regulation time.

'Hate gets called out': Congress on Kashmir Files row

'Hate gets called out': Congress on Kashmir Files row

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

'In a bid to polarise the people of India, the BJP govt went all out in promoting the movie, resulting in a huge embarrassment for India on the international scale'

Madras varsity students continues CAA protest for 3rd day

Madras varsity students continues CAA protest for 3rd day

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The protesting students are seeking withdrawal of the CAA.

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Thursday, August 5

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Thursday, August 5

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

A summary of the country's athletes' showing at the Tokyo Games on Thursday.

3rd Indian on board cruise off Japan coast hit by Coronavirus

3rd Indian on board cruise off Japan coast hit by Coronavirus

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

The cruise ship Diamond Princess with 3,711 people on board arrived at the Japanese coast early last week and was quarantined after a passenger who de-boarded last month in Hong Kong was found to be the carrier of the COVID-19 on the ship. The embassy has contacted all three Indian nationals who have tested positive for COVID-19 and are currently receiving treatment at medical facilities.

'We love you too': New York Crowd Tells Rahul

'We love you too': New York Crowd Tells Rahul

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

'A democracy cannot mean the rule of just two people,' said one audience member, who recalled that he too had chanted 'Modi, Modi' when the PM had visited the USA. Many of those gathered admitted to having been Modi supporters. What had changed them was the growing concentration of power. Jyoti Punwani reports from New York.

PICS: Mahrez hat-trick sends Manchester City into FA Cup final

PICS: Mahrez hat-trick sends Manchester City into FA Cup final

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Riyad Mahrez scored a hat-trick as Manchester City snapped their losing streak in FA Cup semi-finals with a 3-0 stroll over second-tier Sheffield United at Wembley on Saturday.

Monsoon to hit country on June 3: Met department

Monsoon to hit country on June 3: Met department

Rediff.com16 May 2013

The forecast has an error margin of four days, which is considered normal

Semis Showdown: Sabalenka, Muchova clash at French Open

Semis Showdown: Sabalenka, Muchova clash at French Open

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Images from Day 10 of the 2023 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday.

India has world's 3rd highest number of billionaires; Mukesh Ambani back as Asia's richest

India has world's 3rd highest number of billionaires; Mukesh Ambani back as Asia's richest

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

India has the third highest number of billionaires in the world after the US and China, according to a new list by the prestigious Forbes magazine, which said Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani reclaimed his spot as Asia's richest person, dethroning Chinese business tycoon Jack Ma who was the richest person in the region a year ago.

'CM for all': Kejriwal begins 3rd stint as Delhi CM

'CM for all': Kejriwal begins 3rd stint as Delhi CM

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Kejriwal was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal.

Gold is still the 3rd-most popular investment choice

Gold is still the 3rd-most popular investment choice

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

A WGC survey says that there is no dearth of gold demand, but there is lack of trust among prospective gold buyers, not only in India but globally.

EWS quota not violative of Constitution's basic structure, 50% ceiling not inflexible: SC

EWS quota not violative of Constitution's basic structure, 50% ceiling not inflexible: SC

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court of India, by a majority view of 3:2, on Monday upheld the validity of the 103rd Constitution amendment providing 10 per cent reservation to people belonging to the economically weaker sections (EWS) in admissions and government jobs.

Germany, Belgium to clash in hockey World Cup final

Germany, Belgium to clash in hockey World Cup final

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Ace drag-flicker Gonzalo Peillat struck a second-half hat-trick as Germany made a sensational comeback after being two goals down to beat Australia 4-3 and enter the men's hockey World Cup final for the fifth time, in Bhubaneswar, on Friday.

'England should focus on themselves...not Spirit of Cricket'

'England should focus on themselves...not Spirit of Cricket'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'For what I think is a pretty common non-event, it does seem like everyone has a pretty strong opinion about it.'

PIX: Germany snap losing run; Spain, Brazil, Argentina win

PIX: Germany snap losing run; Spain, Brazil, Argentina win

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Images from the international friendly and Euro qualifying football matches played on Tuesday.

UPA-3 'very much possible' in 2024: Sibal

UPA-3 'very much possible' in 2024: Sibal

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Sibal, a prominent Opposition voice and a former Congress leader, also said that instead of a common minimum programme, the Opposition parties should talk about a 'new vision for India'.

Imran's remarks show frustration; no 3rd party role in Kashmir: MEA

Imran's remarks show frustration; no 3rd party role in Kashmir: MEA

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

"Our position has been clear and consistent on Kashmir... It is a bilateral issue between India and Pakistan," the MEA said. The US President had repeated his offer to 'help' resolve the issue on Tuesday.

Women's World Cup PIX: Australia makes history; England reach semis

Women's World Cup PIX: Australia makes history; England reach semis

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Australia beat France 7-6 in a dramatic penalty shootout to reach the last four of the Women's World Cup for the first time.

Bharat Jodo Yatra is no one's Man ki Baat: Jairam Ramesh

Bharat Jodo Yatra is no one's Man ki Baat: Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Reiterating the need for 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', Congress MP and party general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh said there's lurking danger of breaking 'Bharat' due to the discriminative policies of the Modi government and therefore there is a need of Bharat Jodo led by Rahul Gandhi.

Australia is World No 1 Test team; India slip to 3rd

Australia is World No 1 Test team; India slip to 3rd

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Australia have moved to the top of the Test and T20I rankings for men while England continue to lead the men's ODI rankings after the annual update carried out on Friday, which eliminates results from 2016-17. In the latest update, that rates all matches played since May 2019 at 100 per cent and those of the previous two years at 50 per cent, Australia (116) have taken over from India as the top ranked side in the MRF Tyres ICC Men's Test Team Rankings with New Zealand (115) remaining in second place. India are now third with 114 points.

Countries with most millionaires: INDIA ranks 11

Countries with most millionaires: INDIA ranks 11

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

According to the Credit Suisse Global Wealth report, India has 1,800 ultra high net worth individuals -- 11th largest group globally, while the United States tops the chart with 62,800 UHNW adults (equivalent to 49 per cent of the global total).

Hockey: India thump Bangladesh for first win in Asian CT

Hockey: India thump Bangladesh for first win in Asian CT

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

India will next play arch-rivals Pakistan in the round-robin stage on Friday.

India's tour of South Africa in doubt over new COVID variant?

India's tour of South Africa in doubt over new COVID variant?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

The new COVID-19 variant, which threatens to wreak havoc in South Africa, has led to considerable concerns about India's tour of the Rainbow Nation next month and there could be changes in the quarantine rules for players in the coming days.

At 21.4 lakh, India sees 18% spike in TB cases in 2021

At 21.4 lakh, India sees 18% spike in TB cases in 2021

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Under the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, an initiative of the government, more than 40,000 Nikshay Mitra are supporting over 10.45 lakh TB patients all over the country presently, the Union health ministry said.

India women's hockey midfielder Namita Toppo announces retirement

India women's hockey midfielder Namita Toppo announces retirement

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Toppo is a product of the Sports Hostel, Panposh, Rourkela. She first represented her state team in 2007 and her performances in domestic competitions saw her getting selected for U-18 Girls Asia Cup in Bangkok, Thailand in 2011 where India won a bronze medal. She was first selected to represent the senior national team in 2012 in the FIH Champions Challenge I in Dublin.

India wants to host Chess Olympiad moved out of Moscow

India wants to host Chess Olympiad moved out of Moscow

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

The All India Chess Federation (AICF) on Saturday said it will be bidding to host the 44th Chess Olympiad later this year after the prestigious event was moved out of Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.

At least 17 killed in Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia

At least 17 killed in Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

Acting Mayor of Zaporizhzhia Anatoly Kurtev said that in the attack, five houses were destroyed and apartment buildings were damaged, CNN reported.

Why Siraj broke down during national anthem

Why Siraj broke down during national anthem

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Former cricketers Mohammad Kaif and Wasim Jaffer hailed pacer Siraj for his commitment towards playing for the country.

Air India Building's High-Flying Days Ends

Air India Building's High-Flying Days Ends

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

India's first escalator, its shortest elevator, a terror attack, a rescue operation -- the building's seen a lot.

Indore retains cleanest city tag for 3rd straight year

Indore retains cleanest city tag for 3rd straight year

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

While the New Delhi Municipal Council area was given the 'Cleanest Small City' award, Uttarakhand's Gauchar was adjudged the 'Best Ganga Town' in the central government survey.

War-Torn Ukraine One Win Away From World Cup

War-Torn Ukraine One Win Away From World Cup

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Ukraine kept alive their dream of reaching the World Cup finals by beating Scotland 3-1 in their playoff at Hampden Park on Wednesday in their first game since the Russian invasion of their country.

Champions League PIX: Chelsea's stunning comeback!

Champions League PIX: Chelsea's stunning comeback!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Chelsea reached the Champions League quarter-finals as a first-half goal from Raheem Sterling and a controversial penalty by Kai Havertz overturned a first-leg deficit.

U-17 FIFA WC: India thrashed 0-8 by USA

U-17 FIFA WC: India thrashed 0-8 by USA

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

In Group B matches in Margao, Germany beat Nigeria 2-1 and Chile beat New Zealand 3-1.

Bullet train: Land acquisition completed except for Godrej plot, Maha tells HC

Bullet train: Land acquisition completed except for Godrej plot, Maha tells HC

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The state government and the company are embroiled in a legal dispute since 2019 over the acquisition of the company-owned land in Vikhroli for the bullet train project.

'BJP's washing machine': Oppn reacts to Maha upheaval

'BJP's washing machine': Oppn reacts to Maha upheaval

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Opposition parties on Sunday lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party after Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar and eight others were inducted into the Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government, saying the ruling party's 'washing machine' has resumed its operation to clean tainted leaders and it was an 'ED-facilitated power grab'.

KP's message on receiving PM Modi's letter...

KP's message on receiving PM Modi's letter...

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

The PM called Pietersen a friend of India and said, "While your exploits on the cricketing field are still fresh in the memories of all of us, your connect with India and Indians is truly remarkable.

Navy launches 3rd Scorpene class submarine Karanj

Navy launches 3rd Scorpene class submarine Karanj

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

Navy chief Admiral Sunil Lanba's wife Reena Lanba launched the submarine, which has been constructed by shipbuilder Mazagon Dock Limited in Mumbai.

MNS to perform 'maha aarti' with loudspeakers across Maharashtra on May 3

MNS to perform 'maha aarti' with loudspeakers across Maharashtra on May 3

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Tuesday held a meeting of his party leaders from Mumbai, Thane, Nashik and other divisions regarding his visit to Ayodhya in June.