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T20 World Cup: When Fearless Kishan, Explosive Pandya Flattened Namibia

T20 World Cup: When Fearless Kishan, Explosive Pandya Flattened Namibia

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Hardik Pandya and Ishan Kishan are representatives of a new generation, unfazed by pace, bounce, or any bowler.

Delhites..How To Spend The G20 Weekend

Delhites..How To Spend The G20 Weekend

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

The two obvious best choices are to combine OTT viewing time with some good eating, because Joe, Rishi and Co don't have to be the only ones dining well.

Can Rekha Gupta Deliver BJP Promises To Delhi?

Can Rekha Gupta Deliver BJP Promises To Delhi?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

The monthly Rs 2500 payment for poor women is expected to cost Rs 11,000 crore while the pension scheme of Rs 2000 for every senior citizen will cost around Rs 4100 crore. The Yamuna clean up will cost over Rs 10,000 crore while a similar amount is required to upgrade Delhi's hospitals. Ultimately, the new BJP government will have no choice but to ask the centre for financial support, notes Rashme Sehgal.

Kejriwal's temporary CM remark on Atishi an insult to Prez Murmu: LG

Kejriwal's temporary CM remark on Atishi an insult to Prez Murmu: LG

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena expressed concern over AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal labelling Atishi a "temporary chief minister" and called it a "flagrant disregard for the democratic spirit and values enshrined in the Constitution". In his letter to Atishi, Saxena said Kejriwal's remark was an insult to President Droupadi Murmu, who appointed her, as well as himself as her representative. Hitting back, Atishi alleged the lieutenant governor's office was working as a BJP "proxy" and asserted that Kejriwal was Delhi's "tallest leader".

Murder Mubarak Trailer: Star-Studded Suspense

Murder Mubarak Trailer: Star-Studded Suspense

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Thanks to these wacky characters and the actors playing them, Murder Mubarak may be genuinely funny, expects Mayur Sanap.

Dom's Take: No Acche Din only for Fuel Prices

Dom's Take: No Acche Din only for Fuel Prices

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

Dominic Xavier offers his take on the latest blow to personal finances.

IN PICS: The indomitable Daulatabad Fort of Aurangabad

IN PICS: The indomitable Daulatabad Fort of Aurangabad

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

After his piece on India's hidden gem of Chitradurga Fort, Rediff reader Nirdesh K Singh sent us this travelogue on his visit to Aurangabad's Daulatabad Fort.

Made in heaven, unmade on the Web

Made in heaven, unmade on the Web

Rediff.com4 Apr 2011

With social networking sites becoming an integral part of our lives, experts believe using digital traces for legal purposes will only rise in future.

India's most romantic hotels

India's most romantic hotels

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

The list of romantic hotels traverses destinations from Manali and Munnar among the hills to the quaint backwaters in Kerala to exquisite locales in Rajasthan.

A muted Christmas this year

A muted Christmas this year

Rediff.com25 Dec 2008

Insiyah Vahanvaty pens her thoughts regarding the low-key festive celebrations in Mumbai, in the wake of the terror strikes.

Power crisis: Boon for inverter makers

Power crisis: Boon for inverter makers

Rediff.com19 Sep 2005

The chronic power crisis may have made the life miserable for the Delhites, but it has proved to be a boon for the companies producing equipment for alternative power supply.

India's TIN to be one of world's best

India's TIN to be one of world's best

Rediff.com21 Jan 2004

Finance Minister Jaswant Singh on Wednesday launched a national Tax Information Network, which will be managed by the National Securities Depositories Ltd as part of efforts to streamline the system and check evasion.

Ranbaxy eyes acquisitions in US, UK

Ranbaxy eyes acquisitions in US, UK

Rediff.com21 Jan 2004

Close on the heels of acquiring French company RPG (Aventis), Ranbaxy Laboratories on Wednesday said it was looking at more acquisitions in the United States and Europe and was examining few proposals.

'We started as a democracy, but have regressed to a banana republic'

'We started as a democracy, but have regressed to a banana republic'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

'Governments, democratically elected governments, are custodians for a short- specified time.' 'Parents don't let baby sitters decide the course of their child's future.'

Taj scam: Environment secretary Mishra removed

Taj scam: Environment secretary Mishra removed

Rediff.com12 Sep 2003

His name figured in the Central Bureau of Investigation report on the controversial multicrore Taj Heritage Corridor project.

IBP to invest Rs 528 cr in retail network

IBP to invest Rs 528 cr in retail network

Rediff.com20 May 2004

Petro retailer IBP Co Ltd said on Thursday that it will invest Rs 528 crore (Rs 5.28 billion) in expanding its retail petrol pump network in 2004-05 and launch a pilot project for use of LNG in automobiles directly.

We have completely run out of water, help us: Kejriwal appeals to Centre with 'folded hands'

We have completely run out of water, help us: Kejriwal appeals to Centre with 'folded hands'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

With water supply to Delhi under threat amid the ongoing Jat agitation for reservation, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday appealed to the Centre with 'folded hands' to immediately intervene and resume water supply from Munak Canal in Haryana.

5 tips to ace the weight loss game

5 tips to ace the weight loss game

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Presenting 5 simple tips on how you can take charge of your health and stop agonising about your weight.

Meet the Bigg Boss 10 contestants

Meet the Bigg Boss 10 contestants

Rediff.com12 Oct 2016

India's most loved controversial reality show is back!

Things to look forward to in 2016

Things to look forward to in 2016

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

With all its ups and downs, 2015 is now concluding. And the New Year will bring new expectations to all of us. So tell us your expectations from 2016:

Odds favour Kejriwal, but air not even yet

Odds favour Kejriwal, but air not even yet

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

Delhi's chief minister claims success, but his ambitious odd even scheme's real test could be on Monday.

'Modi campaigns for make in India but wears suit made in UK'

'Modi campaigns for make in India but wears suit made in UK'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

Taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his 'Make in India' campaign, Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said the Rs 10 lakh suit he wore during US President Barack Obama's visit was "Make in UK".

US wants to monitor Air Quality; India stunned

US wants to monitor Air Quality; India stunned

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

13 out of the world's 20 most polluted cities are in India. Most shockingly, the latest Central Pollution Control Board statistics reveal that the pollution levels in Gwalior, Raipur and even little known Kashipur are higher than that of Delhi which means we have some of the most polluted zones in the world.

Cabinet minister: No conflict between BJP, RSS on conversions

Cabinet minister: No conflict between BJP, RSS on conversions

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

'When Hindus converted through inducements there was no hue and cry, but when reconversions took place, everyone cried foul. If re-conversions are bad, so are conversions.' 'Our government is not getting involved either in conversions or re-conversions. The BJP has nothing to do with it.' Parliamentary Affairs Minister M Venkaiah Naidu in a candid interview.

One last push to save the Yamuna

One last push to save the Yamuna

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Union Minister for Water Resources Uma Bharati recently reiterated her commitment towards making the Yamuna Shuddikaran Abhiyan a success but said little else. It is obvious that in comparison to the Ganga about which she waxes eloquent at the drop of a hat, her treatment towards Yamuna can at best be described as step-motherly. Rashme Sehgal reports on efforts to save the river.

Can you deliver, Mr Kejriwal?

Can you deliver, Mr Kejriwal?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

A week after taking office, Arvind Kejriwal and his ministers have ambitious promises to keep.

'I still have Rs 85 cash left'

'I still have Rs 85 cash left'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Rediff readers share their Cash Crisis experiences.

The message of the Delhi elections

The message of the Delhi elections

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

'If there is one message coming out of Delhi, it is that the country is ready for inclusive, bipartisan politics, not based on caste, community and religion, but based on issues of a modern India.'