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Doeschate sets up second straight win for Otago Volts

Doeschate sets up second straight win for Otago Volts

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

A fine all-round show by Ryan ten Doeschate powered the Kiwi side to a convincing six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka's Kandurata Maroons.

Anderson, Devcich tons rally Kiwis against India 'A'

Anderson, Devcich tons rally Kiwis against India 'A'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Middle-order batsmen Corey Anderson and Anton Devcich staged a spirited fightback after early jitters as New Zealand 'A' ended the first day's play against India 'A' on 300 for eight, in the second and final four-day 'Test' in Hyderabad on Monday.

If PM can't address jobs issue, we'll do it in 6 months: Rahul

If PM can't address jobs issue, we'll do it in 6 months: Rahul

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

The youth of the country feel they are not getting opportunity to work for the nation, Rahul said.

PHOTOS: Lakhs throng Puri for Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra

PHOTOS: Lakhs throng Puri for Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

An estimated 9 lakh devotees witnessed the world famous 'Ratha Yatra' of Lord Jagannath on Wednesday with religious fervour, enthusiasm and a spirit of camaraderie amid tight security.

Bigg Boss 10: Karan Mehra gets emotional, and more drama!

Bigg Boss 10: Karan Mehra gets emotional, and more drama!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

'Aapka parda mein faash karke jaunga.' The Bigg Boss war has begun!

PM hosts Asian Games medallists, lauds their feats

PM hosts Asian Games medallists, lauds their feats

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, felicitated the medal winners from the recently-concluded Asian Games over a breakfast meeting at his residence and said sportspersons do as much for the country as political leaders.

100 days: Yogi government counts its positives, Opposition the negatives

100 days: Yogi government counts its positives, Opposition the negatives

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

Yogi Adityanath on Monday completed 100 days in office as Uttar Pradesh chief minister but it was a low-key anniversary with no big event to showcase the achievements of the government.

Despite shortage of men, money, AAP's campaign intensive

Despite shortage of men, money, AAP's campaign intensive

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

Party claims people in Mysore are very enthusiastic and are looking for a change, reports Gouri Satya.

Boult bowls NZ to Chappell-Hadlee series win in thriller

Boult bowls NZ to Chappell-Hadlee series win in thriller

Rediff.com5 Feb 2017

Boult took 6-33 as Australia, who only needed to square the series to retain the trophy, were dismissed for 257 on the final ball of the 47th over as they chased New Zealand's 281 for nine.

Delhi's unaccountable Raja Kejriwal

Delhi's unaccountable Raja Kejriwal

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

'The Aam Aadmi's prophet is out of touch with both the city and his own flock.'

What purpose does Swachh Bharat serve?

What purpose does Swachh Bharat serve?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

'Can anyone honestly say with hand on heart that our streets and office buildings, railways and other public spaces are any cleaner?'

Where are the jobs Modi promised; he's busy doing yoga: Rahul

Where are the jobs Modi promised; he's busy doing yoga: Rahul

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday came down heavily on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Why Sheila Dikshit was 'saddened' by CWG probe

Why Sheila Dikshit was 'saddened' by CWG probe

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

'An event that should have made India proud was being perceived entirely as a money-making enterprise, resting on malpractices and without any benefits whatsoever for the Capital and its people.'

AAP workers incited farmer by clapping: Delhi police

AAP workers incited farmer by clapping: Delhi police

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

AAP leader Kumar Vishwas said the FIR filed by the Delhi Police was false.

Getting ready for Daku Ranbir

Getting ready for Daku Ranbir

Rediff.com16 May 2018

Ranbir's daku aspirations, Alia's magical transformation, Aishwarya's mommy love and more in Sukanya Verma's Super Filmi Week.

Kejriwal targets the 'intelligent' voter in Bangalore

Kejriwal targets the 'intelligent' voter in Bangalore

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal and his party feel that they have a fighting chance in Bangalore. The crowd that gathered for his road show comprised both supporters and curious onlookers.

Asian Cup: Marathon man Endo chalks up another milestone

Asian Cup: Marathon man Endo chalks up another milestone

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Yasuhito Endo chalked up another milestone in his storied career when Japan beat Iraq in the Asian Cup on Friday, yet his single-minded focus on team first was evident for all to see.

Thank God 2014 is over!

Thank God 2014 is over!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

The year 2014 easily earns for itself the title of annus horribilis, says Malavika Sangghvi

BSP hoping to capitalise on gains of 2008 in Delhi polls

BSP hoping to capitalise on gains of 2008 in Delhi polls

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Confident of giving a tough fight to Congress and BJP, Mayawati's Bahujan Samaj Party, which surprised many by ranking third in 2008 Assembly elections with a vote share of 14 per cent, is all to set announce its candidates for all the 70 seats in Delhi.

This is how Yogi spent first week in office

This is how Yogi spent first week in office

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

A week in the office and the Uttar Pradesh chief minister was at it in full throttle.

30 daily-use items to get cheaper; cess on luxury cars hiked

30 daily-use items to get cheaper; cess on luxury cars hiked

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

The council decided not to levy any additional tax on small petrol and diesel cars of up to 1200 cc as well as on hybrid ones.

PHOTOS: Bangladesh shock New Zealand to keep semis hopes alive

PHOTOS: Bangladesh shock New Zealand to keep semis hopes alive

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Bangladesh shocked New Zealand by five wickets to keep their hopes alive of making it to the semi-finals at the ICC Champions Trophy in Cardiff, on Friday.

Rahul leads anti-government rally few kilometres away from PM's mega bash

Rahul leads anti-government rally few kilometres away from PM's mega bash

Rediff.com28 May 2016

Hitting out at two leaders, he also claimed the duo think they can fool all people all the time in India.

'Modi 1st, Ajay Rai 2nd, Kejriwal 3rd'

'Modi 1st, Ajay Rai 2nd, Kejriwal 3rd'

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Dr Kaushal Kishore Mishra, the prime accused in the assault case against Somnath Bharti, says he never attacked the AAP leader. He then explains the polarisation politics of Varanasi.

'Like any great leader, Modi demands performance'

'Like any great leader, Modi demands performance'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

'We are making a transition from governance to campaign mode.' 'The speed of execution is picking up,' says Union Minister Jayant Sinha.

Look who's joined the Swachch Bharat campaign

Look who's joined the Swachch Bharat campaign

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Why should Delhi pay the price for garbage politics?

Why should Delhi pay the price for garbage politics?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Stinking politics will only sink the party which practices it, feels Vikas Khanna

Of Modi's silence and huge waste of resources

Of Modi's silence and huge waste of resources

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

The Statue of Unity the prime minister is building in Gujarat is a disgraceful waste of resources that does nothing for India except add a big fat bill, says Mitali Saran.

Bullet trains: Modi's extravagant gift to Gujarat

Bullet trains: Modi's extravagant gift to Gujarat

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

'Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train will not begin to address any of the many problems Indian Railways faces.'

We are ready for re-election, says Kejriwal

We are ready for re-election, says Kejriwal

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Amid speculation of Delhi facing re-election as no party has come forward to form a government, Aam Aadmi Party today said it is ready for re-poll and this time, it will be a contest between itself and BJP.

Akhilesh releases SP manifesto, Mulayam Singh absent

Akhilesh releases SP manifesto, Mulayam Singh absent

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav and warring uncle Shivpal were conspicuous in their absence.

Reporter's diary: Election 2014 from Kanyakumari to Kashi

Reporter's diary: Election 2014 from Kanyakumari to Kashi

Rediff.com21 May 2014

A Ganesh Nadar's tales from the campaign trail.

Can we have the 'superbrat' attitude back at Wimbledon?

Can we have the 'superbrat' attitude back at Wimbledon?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Watching a grey-haired, smart-suited 56-year-old John McEnroe speak with mature insight about all-things tennis it seems odd to think that many feel that what the sport needs is a dose of the "superbrat" attitude of the brash New Yorker's youth.

Now Mulayam sings the secular tune

Now Mulayam sings the secular tune

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

'Modi has rock star status'

'Modi has rock star status'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

'While Modi is undoubtedly the star of the show, the online sphere has found in Modi the champion to re-engineer what it means to support the right.'

Jagannath Puri yatra starts, 2 killed in stampede, 10 injured

Jagannath Puri yatra starts, 2 killed in stampede, 10 injured

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

Amid tight security, the century's first Nabakalebar Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath was held in Puri on Saturday with fanfare, religious fervour, enthusiasm and a spirit of camaraderie.

Dust storms kill 15 in UP; Delhi, NCR remain covered in haze

Dust storms kill 15 in UP; Delhi, NCR remain covered in haze

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Authorities alerted people to avoid staying outdoors and L-G ordered to halt all civil construction activities across the city till Sunday.

The pitfalls of being Modi

The pitfalls of being Modi

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to ride high with rock star gigs abroad and no challengers within or outside the party at home. With international oil prices dipping to unforeseen lows and inflation declining sharply, a perked-up economy provides the perfect backdrop as he strides the national and international stage.

Sheena Bora Trial: Travels with Indrani and Peter

Sheena Bora Trial: Travels with Indrani and Peter

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

It might have been the season of Basant Panchami, but for Pasbola it was definitely Halloween as he set about scaring the wits out of Rangwala, his tone growing harsher.

Fears for tough penalties grow as India cleans up business

Fears for tough penalties grow as India cleans up business

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Cleaning up India's grubby business climate is top of the agenda for both regulators and the government.