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Terms like 'miyan-tiyan', 'Pakistani' not a religious offence: SC

Terms like 'miyan-tiyan', 'Pakistani' not a religious offence: SC

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that using terms like "miyan-tiyan" and "Pakistani" does not constitute an offence of hurting religious sentiments, though the court acknowledged that such language is in "poor taste". The court discharged a man who had been accused of using these terms against an Urdu translator in Jharkhand.

I am proud of my boys, says captain Harbhajan Singh

I am proud of my boys, says captain Harbhajan Singh

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

Despite suffering a narrow six-run loss to Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians skipper Harbhajan Singh has appreciated the efforts of his boys and said he was proud of his team for putting up a fight in their Champions League Twenty20 in Johannesburg.

India Inc struggles to find buyers for assets

India Inc struggles to find buyers for assets

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

Buyers are looking for deals at half the price sellers are asking for.

The Duckworth/Lewis Dilemma

The Duckworth/Lewis Dilemma

Rediff.com4 May 2010

England's defeat to the West Indies in the T20 World Cup on Monday raises some questions about the rain rule. Srinivas Bhogle examines them, and comes up with some suggestions.

Baroda storm into Ranji knockout

Baroda storm into Ranji knockout

Rediff.com21 Feb 2009

Maharashtra opening batsman Rohan Bhosale's century went in vain as Baroda beat Maharashtra by four wickets in Rajkot on Saturday to qualify for the knockout stages of the Ranji Trophy one-day tournament along with Mumbai. Chasing 251 for victory, Baroda's top order batsmen clicked in unison as they cantered to victory with more than 10 overs to spare.

India pressing for historic win

India pressing for historic win

Rediff.com17 Dec 2006

Chasing 402 for victory, South Africa were 163 for 5 in their second innings at close on the third day of the first Test.

Taxation laws to play significant role in growth: Minister

Taxation laws to play significant role in growth: Minister

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

The Minister of State for Commerce and Industry said there was a need of for promoting trade and investment as it is necessary for economic growth and sustainable development.

A life in photos: George H W Bush

A life in photos: George H W Bush

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

With a rich political and personal legacy, George Herbert Walker Bush left no shortage of memorable photos from his time both in and out of office. Bush died at the age of 94. The 41st US president, congressman, Central Intelligence Agency director and oil tycoon was also father to the 43rd president -- George W Bush. The younger Bush in a statement remembered his father as "a man of the highest character and the best dad a son or daughter could ask for." Delving into archives here are the US former president's most memorable days.