Search results for '2003'

Has India's 'Bad Bank' Worked Or Not?

Has India's 'Bad Bank' Worked Or Not?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

The target was for banks to sell Rs 2 trillion worth of non-performing assets to NARCL, the so-called 'bad bank, by 2021-2022. Only 10 per cent of this has been executed.

In a first, ex-royals fail to retain turfs in Chhattisgarh

In a first, ex-royals fail to retain turfs in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

For the first since the formation of Chhattisgarh in 2000, the new assembly will not have any MLA belonging to erstwhile royal families as all seven candidates fielded by the Congress, the Bharatiya Janata Party, and the Aam Aadmi Party bit dust.

India's Untold Nepal Stories

India's Untold Nepal Stories

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

In 2017, a retired R&AW officer conveyed that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was keen to get monarchy restored in Nepal and suggested that I support these efforts.

Suspense over cabinet as Chhattisgarh CM set to take oath

Suspense over cabinet as Chhattisgarh CM set to take oath

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party will ensure the swearing-in ceremony of the new Chhattisgarh cabinet under Vishnu Deo Sai on Wednesday will be a 'historic' event which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP leaders and chief ministers, state chief Arun Sao said.

REWIND: India's 7-0 record vs Pakistan in ODI World Cup!

REWIND: India's 7-0 record vs Pakistan in ODI World Cup!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Will India extend their run to make it 8-0? Or will Pakistan be able to snap the streak?

Shah Rukh Khan Is A Lifelong Learner

Shah Rukh Khan Is A Lifelong Learner

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

From the pinnacle of Veer Zara's teary romance, the transition to Pathaan and Jawan must have entailed a lot of resetting, rewiring, and recalibration in the mind. But SRK has done it. And done it well, notes Sandeep Goyal.

Maxwell shatters records with fastest ton in ODI World Cups

Maxwell shatters records with fastest ton in ODI World Cups

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Maxwell put on a solid partnership of 103 runs with Pat Cummins for the highest seventh-wicket stand or lower for Australia in World Cups.

'I am addicted to entrepreneurship'

'I am addicted to entrepreneurship'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

'We look at the opportunities that are going to come in various fields in the next 5 to 10 years, do some research and come up with business plans.' 'Then, we go and seek out founders who will run the actual business.'

2003 blasts: HC upholds death sentence of 3 LeT activists

2003 blasts: HC upholds death sentence of 3 LeT activists

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

The Bombay high court on Friday upheld the death sentence of three Lashkar-e-Tayiba members, including a couple, in the 2003 twin Mumbai blasts that claimed 52 lives.

Can Israel's Army Win The War?

Can Israel's Army Win The War?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

If military power is all it would take to finish the menace of an awful terrorist organisation like Hamas, how come five Israeli wars in Gaza since 2003 have failed to do so? asks Shekhar Gupta.

Olympics: Squash's inclusion forces Saurav Ghosal to rethink future plans

Olympics: Squash's inclusion forces Saurav Ghosal to rethink future plans

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

There was not a chance in hell that India's finest squash player Saurav Ghosal would continue playing the game in his 40s but the sport's inclusion in the 2028 Olympics after decades of wait has forced the 37-year-old to rethink about his future plans.

The Magical World Of Muzaffar Ali

The Magical World Of Muzaffar Ali

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

'I somehow felt that Muzaffar Ali was in Aligarh to feel the pulse of the Muslim youth, especially in the darker and harsher times that India is passing through,' notes Mohammad Sajjad.

Hamas terrorists had instructions on making chemical weapons

Hamas terrorists had instructions on making chemical weapons

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Israeli President Isaac Herzog said the instructions originated from an Al Qaeda design for chemical weapons dating back to 2003.

Retiring SC judge says tolerance must for each other's opinion

Retiring SC judge says tolerance must for each other's opinion

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

People must have tolerance for each other's opinion at a time when the tolerance level has gone down internationally, Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul said on Friday.

Madhumita murder: UP ex-minister Amarmani Tripathi, wife released

Madhumita murder: UP ex-minister Amarmani Tripathi, wife released

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

The prisons department had on Thursday issued an order for the premature release of Amarmani Tripathi, citing the state's 2018 policy on remission, since they have completed 16 years of imprisonment.

Death for all three accused in 2003 Mumbai blasts case

Death for all three accused in 2003 Mumbai blasts case

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

Six years after the twin blasts at Gateway of India and Zaveri Bazaar, a special Prevention of Terrorism Act Court in Mumbai has given death sentence to all the three accused in the heinous crime.

What companies have promised to invest in Gujarat

What companies have promised to invest in Gujarat

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the world looks at India as an important pillar of stability, a trusted friend, an engine of growth in the global economy, a technology hub for finding solutions and a powerhouse of talented youth. He also said that in the rapidly changing world order, India is moving forward as 'vishwa mitra' (friend of the world). Speaking at the inauguration of the 10th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, which saw participation of state hea

Who is Vishnu Deo Sai, Chhattisgarh's new CM

Who is Vishnu Deo Sai, Chhattisgarh's new CM

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

Vishnu Deo Sai, a prominent tribal face of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Chhattisgarh, will be state chief minister after he was elected as leader of Bharatiya Janata Party's legislative party during a meeting of 54 newly-elected MLAs in Raipur on Sunday.

Is The Golden Decade For Indian Markets Over?

Is The Golden Decade For Indian Markets Over?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Have the markets already played out their dynamics before the economy has even properly taken off? Are we now destined for a period of mediocre returns despite a strong economy? asks Akash Prakash.

PICS: Centre Court can't get enough of Federer!

PICS: Centre Court can't get enough of Federer!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Federer received a standing ovation from the 15,000 capacity crowd that lasted several minutes.

'My good wishes with him': Cop who caught Charles Sobhraj

'My good wishes with him': Cop who caught Charles Sobhraj

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

'I also wish he would lead a spiritual life, confessing his past involvement in criminal activities'

Who Fared Better On Economy? Modi Or Manmohan

Who Fared Better On Economy? Modi Or Manmohan

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Whether it was the MGNREGS or the NFSA or the Aadhaar-based DBT scheme for cash transfer, the Modi government has built on the basic architecture created by the Singh government. Policy makers in the Modi government, instead of discarding them as products of the previous political regime, worked on them, expanded their scope and reach, and used new tools to improve their performance, explains A K Bhattacharya.

40-year-old Anderson is No 1 Test bowler!

40-year-old Anderson is No 1 Test bowler!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

With 682 Test scalps against his name, the England legend is now third on the all-time list for Test wickets behind spin duo Muttiah Muralitharan (800) and Shane Warne (708).

Indo-German trade to touch Rs 26,000 cr in 2003

Indo-German trade to touch Rs 26,000 cr in 2003

Rediff.com31 Dec 2003

Indo-German trade should touch Rs 26,000 crore in 2003 as a result of appreciation of the euro against the dollar which would result in a shift from dollar invoicing, D Kebschull, director, Indo-German Export Promotion Council, said.

PHOTOS: Records tumble as Maxwell puts on Big show in Delhi

PHOTOS: Records tumble as Maxwell puts on Big show in Delhi

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Here are a slew of records that were scripted on Wednesday...

Toor defends Asian Athletics title but....

Toor defends Asian Athletics title but....

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Tajinderpal Singh Toor stamped his authority in the continental circuit by defending his Asian Athletics Championships title before limping out of the competition

Why Kajol Can't Stop Glowing

Why Kajol Can't Stop Glowing

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Suparn Verma's Web series, The Trial, adapted from the American show The Good Wife has been getting rave reviews.

To the Moon and Back: Chandrayaan 1 to Chandrayaan 3

To the Moon and Back: Chandrayaan 1 to Chandrayaan 3

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Here is the timeline of the moon mission as undertaken by the Indian Space Research Organisation.

HC upholds life term to 5 in 2003 Gujarat gang-rape case

HC upholds life term to 5 in 2003 Gujarat gang-rape case

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

The Gujarat High Court on Thursday upheld life imprisonment to five persons, who gang-raped a 24-year-old city girl after a New Year night party in 2003, at a hotel, where she was lured by her boyfriend Sajal Jain.

Jawan, Sushmita And A Baby On OTT

Jawan, Sushmita And A Baby On OTT

Rediff.com3 Nov 2023

It's an action packed menu on OTT this week.

Japan Open: Another first-round exit for Sindhu; Satwik-Chirag advance

Japan Open: Another first-round exit for Sindhu; Satwik-Chirag advance

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Sindhu had beaten world number 18 Zhang in the Malaysian Open quarter-finals in May this year but the Chinese avenged that defeat and also made the lifetime win-loss record to 3-2 against the Indian.

'Rohit's a leader and I expect him to captain India till the T20 World Cup'

'Rohit's a leader and I expect him to captain India till the T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Impressed with his captaincy at the ODI World Cup, former captain Sourav Ganguly on Friday threw his weight behind Rohit Sharma, saying he should lead India at least till the T20 World Cup in June next year.

2002 Gujarat riots: 2 acquitted in Best Bakery case

2002 Gujarat riots: 2 acquitted in Best Bakery case

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

On March 1, 2002, two days after the Godhra carnage, a mob attacked Best Bakery in Vadodara, looting and burning it down and killing 14 people. The mob targeted the Muslims inside, including the Shaikh family that ran the bakery.

Delhi records highest single day rainfall in July since 1982: IMD

Delhi records highest single day rainfall in July since 1982: IMD

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

The Met Office has issued a yellow alert, warning of moderate rain which could cause more problems to the residents of Delhi.

Will India Rest Bumrah Against The Netherlands?

Will India Rest Bumrah Against The Netherlands?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the World Cup match against the Netherlands?

World Cup: What Gill has learnt from seniors Rohit and Kohli

World Cup: What Gill has learnt from seniors Rohit and Kohli

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Shubman Gill said the intent within the Indian team, in the build-up to the World Cup, was to improve their chasing record.

'Bikini Killer' Charles Shobhraj to walk out of jail after Nepal SC order

'Bikini Killer' Charles Shobhraj to walk out of jail after Nepal SC order

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

A joint bench of justices Sapana Pradhan Malla and Tilak Prasad Shrestha ordered to free 78-year-old Sobhraj from jail, according to Supreme Court sources.

India, Pak to follow tenets of 2003 truce pact: Army officer

India, Pak to follow tenets of 2003 truce pact: Army officer

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

He was replying to a volley of questions about the outcome of Monday's brigade commander's flag meeting in Poonch.