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Snake bite kills lion in Gir forest

Snake bite kills lion in Gir forest

Rediff.com11 May 2012

Yet another Asiatic lion has died unnaturally on the periphery of the Gir forest in Gujarat. The four-year-old lion, is reported to have been bitten to death by a snake near Pipardi village of Amreli district in eastern parts of Gir.

Egypt gamble on Salah's fitness for World Cup

Egypt gamble on Salah's fitness for World Cup

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Egypt have gambled on Mohamed Salah returning to fitness in the coming weeks by naming him in their 23-man squad for this month's World Cup in Russia.

My confidence level has gone up after Australia tour, says Rahane

My confidence level has gone up after Australia tour, says Rahane

Rediff.com2 May 2015

Rajasthan Royals batsman Ajinkya Rahane credited his mental preparation as the key to his success in Tests, One-Day Internationals and the ongoing Indian Premier League, in which he is the leading run-getter till date.

'Modi's charisma has waned'

'Modi's charisma has waned'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

'Not only has the ire against the Congress subsided in Gujarat, but people are now coming to their senses.'

Junagadh Kesar mango gets GI tag

Junagadh Kesar mango gets GI tag

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

The famous saffron-coloured Kesar variety of mango, largely grown around the foothills of Girnar mountains in Junagadh district of Gujarat, has got a global recognition as 'Gir Kesar' mango, after being granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.

First Look: Veerappan's Attahaasa

First Look: Veerappan's Attahaasa

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

Director AMR Ramesh is back with a story based on Veerappan's life.

Dravid to mentor Delhi Daredevils in IPL 9; Upton named coach

Dravid to mentor Delhi Daredevils in IPL 9; Upton named coach

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Dravid recently coached the Indian team at the Under-19 World Cup. He was mentor of Rajasthan Royals in the last two seasons of the IPL before the franchise was suspended from the T20 tournament for two years by the Justice Lodha Committee in the aftermath of the spot-fixing scandal that rocked the sixth edition of the T20 tournament in 2013.

Mubarak healthy to attend trial: Egypt's govt

Mubarak healthy to attend trial: Egypt's govt

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

On the eve of the much-awaited court hearing of Hosni Mubarak, Egyptian authorities on Tuesday said the 83-year-old former president is healthy enough to travel to Cairo to stand trial for killing of pro-democracy activists during a popular uprising that ousted his regime.

India reaches out to Egypt's new government

India reaches out to Egypt's new government

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

In its first political contact with the new regime after the ouster of long-time President Hosni Mubarak, India has conveyed its full support to Egypt and its people during the historic power transition process in Cairo. New Delhi's backing for the transitional government was conveyed by Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahamed during his talks with Egyptian Prime Minister Essam Sharaf, his deputy Yehiah Al Aziz El Gamal and Arab League Secretary-General Amr Moussa.

Gujarat: Rallies turn away from cities

Gujarat: Rallies turn away from cities

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Modi and Shah addressed rallies away from the four major urban centres of Gujarat: Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat and Rajkot.

Kohli's aggression has become India's strength, says Tendulkar

Kohli's aggression has become India's strength, says Tendulkar

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar said he noticed the aggressive 'spark' in Virat Kohli when he made his India debut and that characteristic has rubbed off on the entire team.

PICS: Hazard scores twice as Chelsea rout Arsenal to win Europa League

PICS: Hazard scores twice as Chelsea rout Arsenal to win Europa League

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Eden Hazard scored twice and created a third to steer Chelsea to a 4-1 victory over London rivals Arsenal in the Europa League final in what looks likely to be the Belgium winger's final game for the Blues.

Pak for result oriented dialogue with India

Pak for result oriented dialogue with India

Rediff.com26 May 2010

Pakistan is looking forward to a sustained and result-oriented engagement with India on the basis of "sovereign equality and mutual respect", Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Wednesday.

Bangar, Abhay retained as assistant coaches for West Indies tour

Bangar, Abhay retained as assistant coaches for West Indies tour

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

The BCCI has retained Sanjay Bangar as the batting coach while Abhay Sharma will continue as the fielding coach of the Indian cricket team for the upcoming tour of the West Indies. The BCCI in a short press release stated that both coaches have been appointed after consulting chief coach Anil Kumble.

The man who invented 'Bullet Santi'

The man who invented 'Bullet Santi'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Mansukhbhai Jagani has won patents for his innovation in India and the United States.

Crucial bypoll results today, to decide fate of Shivraj govt

Crucial bypoll results today, to decide fate of Shivraj govt

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

The counting will begin at 8 am, and as per the Election Commission's COVID-19 guidelines, a candidate, his poll agent and counting agent can remain present in the counting hall, officials said, adding various measures have been taken to ensure social distancing and avoid crowding.

Punj Lloyd PSA Masters: Indians disappoint

Punj Lloyd PSA Masters: Indians disappoint

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

It was a disappointing outing for Indian players in the Punj Lloyd PSA Masters 2010 as all lost their opening round matches and bowed out of the squash event at the Siri Fort Sports Complex, in Delhi, on Tuesday. Much was expected of wild card entrant Harinder Pal Sandhu, qualifiers Sandeep Jangra and Siddharth Suchde but the trio failed to impress in a star-studded field.

Indian challenge ends at Hong Kong Squash Open

Indian challenge ends at Hong Kong Squash Open

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

It was curtains for India in the Hong Kong Squash Open after national champion Saurav Ghosal went down fighting to World No 3 Egyptian Amr Shabana in the first round men's singles match of the $147,500 PSA event at HK Squash Centre.

Police Quarters could have been better

Police Quarters could have been better

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

The Tamil film fails to make a big impact because it does not have enough incidents for a credible realistic presentation.

Naxals 'welcome' Dantewada probe with gunshots

Naxals 'welcome' Dantewada probe with gunshots

Rediff.com17 Apr 2010

Former Border Security Force director general E N Rammohan, appointed to inquire into the circumstances leading to the massacre of 76 security personnel by Naxals in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district, has begun his probe.

Viral, bacterial infections killed 17 of 23 lions: Gujarat govt to HC

Viral, bacterial infections killed 17 of 23 lions: Gujarat govt to HC

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

The 23 lions had died in the Sarasiya range, which is part of Dalkhania range of Amreli district.

Desperate Mumbai players help in drying outfield at Railways ground

Desperate Mumbai players help in drying outfield at Railways ground

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

The second day of the Ranji Trophy match between Mumbai and Railways had the visiting team players, led by their skipper Suryakumar Yadav, doing the duty of groundsmen as the cricketers tried to clear the waterlogged areas of the Karnail Singh Stadium in New Delhi.

Akram, Wright to make presentation for KKR job

Akram, Wright to make presentation for KKR job

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

Pakistani great Wasim Akram, former India batsman Pravin Amre and ex-India coach John Wright will make presentations for the Kolkata Knight Riders coach's post in Mumbai on August 30.

PSA Masters: Ashour tames Shabana, enters final

PSA Masters: Ashour tames Shabana, enters final

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

Egypt's Ramy Ashour beat compatriot Amr Shabana 11-9, 13-15, 11-8, 11-2 on Wednesday to move into the final of the $152, 000 Punj Lloyd PSA Masters squash tournament. The Egyptian will face England's Nick Matthew in the final. The English fourth seed got the better of compatriot Peter Barker 13-11, 11-6, 11-5 in the second semi-final.

PSA Masters Squash: Ashour enters semis

PSA Masters Squash: Ashour enters semis

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

It will be an all-Egyptian affair in the semi-final of the Punj Lloyd PSA Masters 2009, as second seed Amr Shabana and compatriot Ramy Ashour won their respective quarter-final matches at the Bombay Gymkhana on Tuesday.

Anil Kumble is Team India's new coach

Anil Kumble is Team India's new coach

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Anil Kumble along with Ravi Shastri was the front runner for the coach's job, which was left vacant since Duncan Fletcher's departure after the 50-overs World Cup last year in Australia.

Football Focus: Egyptian grandad world's oldest soccer pro

Football Focus: Egyptian grandad world's oldest soccer pro

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Bahader had previously told media he was 75, which he attributed to "rounding up".

Ghosal crashes out of US Open squash

Ghosal crashes out of US Open squash

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

India's number one Saurav Ghosal went down fighting to England's Adrian Grant in straight sets in a pre-quarterfinal match of the $52,500 five-star PSA US Open Squash Championship 2009 in Chicago on Friday.

Egypt hold India with late goal

Egypt hold India with late goal

Rediff.com5 Apr 2009

The Indian hockey team started its Azlan Shah campaign on a disappointing note, conceding a last-gasp goal to settle for a 2-2 draw against tournament debutantes Egypt in Ipoh, Malaysia, on Sunday. The Indians, who were runners-up last year, scored through Sandeep Singh (14th minute) and Shivender Singh (50th), while Mohamed Hasan (8th) and Amr El Saied (70th) sounded the board for the Egyptians. Saied's goal came just 40 seconds before the hooter went off.

Who won the match for Delhi? Here's what skipper Iyer thinks

Who won the match for Delhi? Here's what skipper Iyer thinks

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

Chasing 186 for a win, the Delhi capitals could only score 185 for 6 to tie the match and take it to the Super Over.

EgyptAir plane from Paris to Cairo crashes; terror motive suspected

EgyptAir plane from Paris to Cairo crashes; terror motive suspected

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The plane was last detected in the skies over Greece, about 40 minutes from Athens, according to Sky News Arabia.

PHOTOS: Tendulkar meets victorious Jammu and Kashmir Ranji team

PHOTOS: Tendulkar meets victorious Jammu and Kashmir Ranji team

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar met with the victorious Jammu and Kashmir cricketers at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai, on Thursday morning.

SC seeks EC's reply on plea against separate RS bypoll

SC seeks EC's reply on plea against separate RS bypoll

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

The bench said, "It is not an issue which can be taken up through an election petition and therefore, requires to be heard."

Smart meters soon for those living in Gurgaon, Kanpur, Lucknow

Smart meters soon for those living in Gurgaon, Kanpur, Lucknow

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

While consumers will be paying a higher upfront cost for smart metering, the share in the efficiency gains could more than offset this higher spend

Apple to launch new iPhones in India by October

Apple to launch new iPhones in India by October

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

This time, Apple will be more aggressive in India and has already signed over 100 partners.

Chinese Army in I-Day celebrations in Arunachal

Chinese Army in I-Day celebrations in Arunachal

Rediff.com15 Aug 2008

A 300-strong Chinese delegation including military personnel, their families and civilians from across the border came to an Indian Army post located at 15,300 feet atop the Arunachal Himalayas to celebrate the 62nd Independence Day in response to an invitation by the Indian Army.

Jaffer to lead Mumbai colts

Jaffer to lead Mumbai colts

Rediff.com28 Aug 2006

Mumbai colts are participating in the Moin-ud-Dowla Gold Cup invitation cricket tournament, at Hyderabad from September 6.

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: June

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: June

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last month, in 10 images

In a tweet, Sushma promises to expose Congress leader in Parliament

In a tweet, Sushma promises to expose Congress leader in Parliament

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

In remarks which can create controversy, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday said a Congress leader had pressed her to give diplomatic passport to coal scam accused Santosh Bagrodia.

Vijay Patil elected Mumbai CA chief; Azhar to represent Hyderabad

Vijay Patil elected Mumbai CA chief; Azhar to represent Hyderabad

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Vaibhav Gehlot, son of Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, was elected president of the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) as his panel swept all six posts in a tension-ridden election of the state body.