Search results for ' N BILLINGS ST'

Cricket Buzz: Morne Morkel could star in Big Bash 10 as a local player

Cricket Buzz: Morne Morkel could star in Big Bash 10 as a local player

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Norne Morkel, who has now retired from the international cricket, has said that he is keen to play in the Big Bash and Sheffield Shield having relocated to Sydney with his family.

Weaponising Hinduism will win elections, but...

Weaponising Hinduism will win elections, but...

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

'...It won't help the party run a peaceful and equitable India,' warns Vir Sanghvi.

HC stays sections on interfaith marriage in Gujarat's anti-conversion law

HC stays sections on interfaith marriage in Gujarat's anti-conversion law

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

The Gujarat high court on Thursday put a stay on the operation of some sections related to interfaith marriages of the state's new anti-conversion law.

When US Presidents visited India

When US Presidents visited India

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

United States President Donald Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump will be visiting India -- Ahmedabad and Delhi -- on February 24 and 25 on the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Let's assess earlier American presidential visits to India.

Stephen Hawking: A life in pictures

Stephen Hawking: A life in pictures

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

Known as one of the most brilliant theoretical physicists since Albert Einstein, here are a few glimpses of Stephen Hawking's life.

Quota measure also for a fair deal to Muslims: Cong

Quota measure also for a fair deal to Muslims: Cong

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

Seeking to take the sting out of the Samajwadi Party's counter to SC/ST quota in promotion bill, the Congress on Monday said it was also for a fair deal to Muslims but the issue was 'not contrary or contradictory' to the proposed measure.

PSG approach Mourinho to replace Laurent Blanc?

PSG approach Mourinho to replace Laurent Blanc?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Paris St Germain on Tuesday issued a terse "no comment" following reports in England that the French champions had approached Jose Mourinho to become their new manager.

Valentine's Day special: Romantic getaways of the ultra rich

Valentine's Day special: Romantic getaways of the ultra rich

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Big cities are the breeding grounds for romance this year.

PIX: Krishna, Thakur, Krunal fire India to easy win over England

PIX: Krishna, Thakur, Krunal fire India to easy win over England

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

Images from the first One-Day International between India and England, in Pune, on Tuesday.

The 2 MPs who brought shame to Parliament

The 2 MPs who brought shame to Parliament

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

Even as the Parliament was paralysed for the 11th day over the coal block allocation, the unruly side of its two of its members shocked the nation on Wednesday.

MP to withdraw 'politically motivated' cases; Gehlot backs Maya

MP to withdraw 'politically motivated' cases; Gehlot backs Maya

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

"Cases were lodged against the Dalits and how many of them were guilty is a matter of investigation," Gehlot said.

'This move is Modi's political desperation'

'This move is Modi's political desperation'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

'The BJP has lost 5 states and Lok Sabha elections are due in less than 90 days.' 'The reservation bill is a jhunjhuna (lollipop) for the upper castes.'

EPL: Bournemouth move up to third after first-ever win at Southampton

EPL: Bournemouth move up to third after first-ever win at Southampton

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

Bournemouth climbed to third place in the Premier League as they won away at Southampton for the first time with a 3-1 triumph in Friday's south-coast derby.

Is Hamilton better than Schumacher by miles?

Is Hamilton better than Schumacher by miles?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Lewis Hamilton has competed with Alonso, Raikkonen, Button, Rosberg, Schumacher and Vettel, champions all of them, and he has come out on top.

DeMo will have no material effect on black money, RBI had warned

DeMo will have no material effect on black money, RBI had warned

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Only Rs 10,720 crore of the junked currency notes did not return to the banking system, rest 99.9 per cent was deposited raising question mark over the government's effort of curbing black money through the demonetisation.

'We are finished!'

'We are finished!'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'There are a lot of companies that have been struggling really hard expecting to do better year after year.' 'All these people will think now, "Let me not fight any more. Let me end this".'

Trump nominates Mark Esper to be new defence secretary

Trump nominates Mark Esper to be new defence secretary

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

The nomination of Esper, who is currently serving as the Secretary of the army and previously served as a vice president for government relations at the Raytheon Company, comes days after Patrick Shanahan withdrew his nomination from the top Pentagon position.

It's raining hat-tricks in the Europa League!

It's raining hat-tricks in the Europa League!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

United's Ibrahimovic, Roma's Dzeko find the net thrice to give clubs first leg advantage

'There will be no reservations'

'There will be no reservations'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

'Why don't they suggest artificial intelligence training for SC/STs?' 'Why can't they be trained in computer programming?'

Bairstow hits century as England trounce Windies 4-0

Bairstow hits century as England trounce Windies 4-0

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Jonny Bairstow smashed a career-best unbeaten 141 and Jason Roy hit 96 as England thrashed West Indies by nine wickets in Southampton to complete a 4-0 series rout on Friday.

Willey helps England thrash Windies to sweep T20 series

Willey helps England thrash Windies to sweep T20 series

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Fast-medium bowler David Willey rattled through the West Indies' top order, taking 4-7 off three overs as England dismissed the home team for a paltry 71 in 13 overs at Basseterre in Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Buying jewellery over Rs 2L cash to attract 1% tax from April 1

Buying jewellery over Rs 2L cash to attract 1% tax from April 1

Rediff.com19 Feb 2017

Once the Finance Bill 2017 is passed, jewellery will be treated on par with general goods which attract 1 per cent TCS on cash purchase of above Rs 2 lakh.

Sitharaman reviews state of economy with regulators

Sitharaman reviews state of economy with regulators

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

The 21st meeting of FSDC comes against the backdrop of the economy hitting a six-year low growth rate of 5 per cent in the first quarter of 2019-20. Even some of the macroeconomic data for the second quarter does not portray an encouraging picture of the economy.

Tax dept warns against cash deals of Rs 2 lakh, invites tipoffs

Tax dept warns against cash deals of Rs 2 lakh, invites tipoffs

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

The income tax department on Friday warned against indulging in cash transaction of Rs 2 lakh or more, saying that the receiver of the amount will have to cough up an equal amount as penalty.

The Puzzle of the GST Windfall in March

The Puzzle of the GST Windfall in March

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Any judgement on whether the March numbers reflect sustainable growth in GST collection should ideally await the numbers that will be out in May, points out A K Bhattacharya.

21 days and Parliament hasn't functioned at all

21 days and Parliament hasn't functioned at all

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Thursday was the penultimate day of the Budget Session of Parliament. The second half of the session which began on March 5 has been a washout with no legislative business being transacted due to stalling of proceedings by the opposition.

With time running out, Cong tries send out crucial messages

With time running out, Cong tries send out crucial messages

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

With Anna Hazare sitting on an indefinite fast and the Congress having received a huge drubbing in Delhi at the hands of newcomers Aam Aadmi Party -- who fought the elections on the plank of eradicating corruption and bringing transparency in public discourse -- the party-led United Progressive Alliance government has finally decided to bring the Lokpal Bill in the Rajya Sabha.

UEFA opens Financial Fair Play investigation into PSG

UEFA opens Financial Fair Play investigation into PSG

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

French club Paris St Germain have been placed under investigation by UEFA to see if their recent transfer spending spree has broken the break-even rules of European soccer's ruling body known as Financial Fair Play (FFP).

Oppn slams govt over Budget, says nothing for common man

Oppn slams govt over Budget, says nothing for common man

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Participating in the debate on the budget, leaders of parties like the Congress, Bahujan Samaj Party, Aam Aadmi Party and Left launched an all-out attack on the BJP government for allegedly selling off the country's assets and PSUs to big industrialists.

THE ABBA Paradox

THE ABBA Paradox

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Ageing is a funny process. After rebelling and exploring, the human being drifts to the ordered arrangement, he/she once left. As a youngster I outgrew ABBA while my mother continued to like them. In September 2021, when ABBA's first single in 40 years was launched, I sent the video link to my mother. Meanwhile, now in my fifties, I find myself curious to hear ABBA's new songs, notes Shyam G Menon.

Bairstow shines as England beat NZ in Super Over finale

Bairstow shines as England beat NZ in Super Over finale

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

England beat New Zealand in a thrilling Super Over finish to their rain-reduced Twenty20 cricket international Sunday to clinch a 3-2 victory in the five-match series. The teams were tied when England replied with 146-7 to New Zealand's 146-5 in a match shortened by heavy rain to 11 overs per side.

'Modiji, please don't try our patience'

'Modiji, please don't try our patience'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

'If we are terrorists and Pakistanis and Khalistanis, why did your home minister talk to our core committee leaders?'

From Lincoln to Trump: A look at inaugurations past

From Lincoln to Trump: A look at inaugurations past

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

From when James Buchanan was sworn in in 1857 to Donald Trump in 2017.

Stalin Prepares For Battle Of 2024

Stalin Prepares For Battle Of 2024

Rediff.com6 May 2022

The going is not going to be easy for the DMK and its allies in Elections 2024. Despite the seats sweepstake in the 2021 assembly polls, the vote-share difference of 5.6% (DMK's 45.38% versus AIADMK-BJP's 39.72%) is not insurmountable on a bad day, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Bihar taking steps for implementation of food ordinance: CM

Bihar taking steps for implementation of food ordinance: CM

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

Supporting the food security ordinance, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said his government is taking steps for its implementation but felt bringing it after discussion in Parliament would have been a better option.

'Flats sold after getting OC not liable for GST'

'Flats sold after getting OC not liable for GST'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Rama Krishna Sangu, partner, Manohar Chowdhry & Associates, Chartered Accountants, and a member of the Indirect Tax Committee of ICAI, fielded readers' questions on GST on Rediff Chat.

Mourning for George H W Bush

Mourning for George H W Bush

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Bush's remains will lie in state in the US Capitol Rotunda till Wednesday, when he will be honoured with state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral.

Has the 15th Lok Sabha been the WORST performing ever?

Has the 15th Lok Sabha been the WORST performing ever?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

From 1952 to 1967, each of the three Lok Sabhas sat for an average of 600 days and more than 3,700 hours. In comparison, the 15th Lok Sabha -- from 2009 till 2013 -- has met for just 345 days and 1,331 hours, says Shreya Singh

Mann ki Baat: PM talks about Kerala floods, triple talaq

Mann ki Baat: PM talks about Kerala floods, triple talaq

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

From triple talaq to simultaneous polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday touched upon the various issues n his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' radio address.

Irma devastates Caribbean islands, Florida braces for 'most powerful storm'

Irma devastates Caribbean islands, Florida braces for 'most powerful storm'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Three deaths have been reported and there are fears of more fatalities.