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In a first, Pope Francis meets grand imam of Al-Azhar in Vatican

In a first, Pope Francis meets grand imam of Al-Azhar in Vatican

Rediff.com23 May 2016

In a historic moment, Pope Francis met the grand imam of Cairo's Al-Azhar Mosque at the Vatican.

Test debut turns baptism by fire for England's Hartley

Test debut turns baptism by fire for England's Hartley

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

The closest he came to tasting success was when England, believing Hartley had trapped Shubman Gill lbw, challenged the original not-out decision.

Ready For Cyclone Biparjoy

Ready For Cyclone Biparjoy

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Glimpses of the preparation for Cyclone Biparjoy.

'I Am Bisexual And In Love. Please Help'

'I Am Bisexual And In Love. Please Help'

Rediff.com10 May 2024

rediffGURU Anu Krishna, a mental health coach and NLP practitioner, offers expert advice on how you can take charge of your life.

'The more we automate, the more work will come'

'The more we automate, the more work will come'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

'We do not see people getting reduced, but because of automation, we will do more work.'

Stokes's leadership puts England's young guns at ease

Stokes's leadership puts England's young guns at ease

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

With Stokes and Brendon McCullum at the helm, Ahmed cuts a relaxed figure.

Illingworth, Kettleborough gear up for World Cup final

Illingworth, Kettleborough gear up for World Cup final

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Match officials for ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 final

Thriller writer Dick Francis passes away

Thriller writer Dick Francis passes away

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

He breathed his last on Sunday in his home in the Cayman Islands.

Definitely our greatest triumph since I've been captain, gushes Stokes

Definitely our greatest triumph since I've been captain, gushes Stokes

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Ben Stokes rated the 28-run victory over India in the first Test in Hyderabad on Sunday as the finest moment yet in his time as the England captain.

L&T takes on global peers with electrolyser play

L&T takes on global peers with electrolyser play

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Engineering conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) is preparing the ground to begin the commercial sale of electrolysers in September, which would be 50 per cent cheaper than its European counterparts, a senior company executive has said. An electrolyser is a key equipment required for the generation of green hydrogen. Last quarter, L&T manufactured its first electrolyser as a prototype.

The Great Tunnel Rescue: How The 16 Days Unfolded

The Great Tunnel Rescue: How The 16 Days Unfolded

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

After 16 days of intense efforts by multiple agencies, all 41 workers trapped in Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi have safely been evacuated on Tuesday evening.

Shami's Magnificent Seven!

Shami's Magnificent Seven!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Mohammed Shami's dazzling seven wickets powered India into the World Cup 2023 final.

PIX: 1 million meet Pope Francis at Rio's Copacabana beach

PIX: 1 million meet Pope Francis at Rio's Copacabana beach

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Take a look at images from Pope Francis' first foreign trip as pontiff.

Sun Pharma's growth pill: Specialising in specialty and scaling in India

Sun Pharma's growth pill: Specialising in specialty and scaling in India

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Traction for its specialty portfolio, a strong showing in the domestic market, and better regulatory compliance are positives for the country's largest pharmaceutical (pharma) company, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries. Given the triggers, some brokerages have increased their earnings per share estimates and target price for 2024-25 (FY25). This should sustain the momentum for the stock, which has been one of the major pharma gainers in 2023-24 (FY24), rising 57 per cent. It is currently trading at Rs 1,547 per share.

Pope Francis, Schweinsteiger win prizes at BAMBI Awards

Pope Francis, Schweinsteiger win prizes at BAMBI Awards

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Germany soccer coach, Joachim Loew, was recognised with an "Integration" award and former skipper Bastian Schweinsteiger a honorary service accolade at the BAMBI Awards in Berlin on Thursday.

How South Africa raised the bar at the World Cup

How South Africa raised the bar at the World Cup

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

South Africa's sizzling top six set the standard at World Cup

Protect weak and poor, says Pope Francis at inaugural Mass

Protect weak and poor, says Pope Francis at inaugural Mass

Rediff.com19 Mar 2013

Tens of thousands gathered at St Peters Square at the Vatican on Tuesday for the installation Mass of Pope Francis who officially began his ministry as the 266th pope.

My 100th Test cap is for my mother: Jonny Bairstow

My 100th Test cap is for my mother: Jonny Bairstow

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Set to achieve a major milestone of playing his 100th Test this week, England wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow dedicated the achievement to his cancer-survivor mother who has been his driving force and kept the family together through the difficult times.

PCB in muddle over handing back captaincy to Babar

PCB in muddle over handing back captaincy to Babar

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

A well-informed source close to Shaheen said that the bowler was upset that not even once the PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi or the national selectors have spoken to him about their future plans as far as the captaincy or appointment of coaches is concerned.

No hiring freeze at TCS, but WFH may end

No hiring freeze at TCS, but WFH may end

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Tuesday ruled out cutting down on hiring, saying it has no plans of doing so but it may have to pace hiring according to the evolving demand scenario. TCS is the largest Indian software exporter in terms of headcount, revenue and profit. The statement comes amidst a report that the software industry is going soft on hiring as demand falters from their key markets and some of them are even going back on their campus offers.

Mukesh Ambani gets 2nd email threat with Rs 200 cr demand

Mukesh Ambani gets 2nd email threat with Rs 200 cr demand

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani on Saturday received a threat email from an unidentified person seeking Rs 200 crore, the communication coming a day after another email threatened that he would be shot dead if he did not pay Rs 20 crore, a Mumbai police official said.

'Bumrah's magic - the difference between the two sides'

'Bumrah's magic - the difference between the two sides'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Former England captain Nasser Hussain hailed "magical" Jasprit Bumrah for his remarkable spell against England and felt that India pacer ended up being the difference between both sides in Vizag Test.

'Shubman Gill should incorporate what Ollie Pope did'

'Shubman Gill should incorporate what Ollie Pope did'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar said that India batter Shubman Gill should incorporate what Ollie Pope did using his front foot to good effect.

Bowlers Beware! 5-run penalty for slow overs in ODIs, T20Is

Bowlers Beware! 5-run penalty for slow overs in ODIs, T20Is

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

ICC introduces stop clock in men's ODI and T20Is, five-run penalty on third offence

Root's Bowling: Game-changer England almost overlooked

Root's Bowling: Game-changer England almost overlooked

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Handling of part-timer Joe Root that intrigued many after the second day's play on Friday.

Can Shaheen Afridi spoil Warner's farewell Test series?

Can Shaheen Afridi spoil Warner's farewell Test series?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Afridi stated that the team is looking to spoil Warner's farewell series

I try and give players the freedom and importance, says Captain Rohit

I try and give players the freedom and importance, says Captain Rohit

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

India captain Rohit Sharma on Friday opened up about leading the side and the leadership role he plays for the national team, stating that as a skipper he tries to build confidence and trust in players.

E-cars Sales May Surge 30%-40% In 2024

E-cars Sales May Surge 30%-40% In 2024

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

If electric cars with a real range of more than 400 km are launched, the anxiety regarding the charging points will come down, and more people will buy EVs.

Ashwin Has Their Number!

Ashwin Has Their Number!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

As Ashwin nears his 500th Test wicket, here are some of the batters who have been unable to read him and have been his victims one time too many.

Budget reduced, census, NPR unlikely in 2024 too

Budget reduced, census, NPR unlikely in 2024 too

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

The interim budget 2024-24 on Thursday allocated Rs 1,277.80 crore for census, a significant reduction from 2021-22 when Rs 3,768 crore was allocated and an indication that the exercise may not be carried out even after three years of delay.

Maharashtra reports 50 new Covid cases; 9 of them JN.1 infections

Maharashtra reports 50 new Covid cases; 9 of them JN.1 infections

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Of the fresh cases, nine were caused by JN.1, increasing the number of infections tied to the new sub-variant in the state to 10, it said.

Is This The Ball Of The 21st Century?

Is This The Ball Of The 21st Century?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

The yorker that cleaned up Ollie Pope's stumps on Saturday, February 3, 2024 on Day 2 of the second England-India Test at the Dr Y S Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA cricket stadium in Visakhapatnam.

If Guwahati can, why can't Tripura, asks Ganguly

If Guwahati can, why can't Tripura, asks Ganguly

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly on Monday said he wants to help Tripura to flourish in cricket, besides promoting the state's tourism sector as its brand ambassador.

10 FACTS you must know about Pope Francis

10 FACTS you must know about Pope Francis

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

Even as 1.2 billion Catholics celebrate the election of Cardinal Jorge Maria Bergoglio as the new Pope, here is some interesting trivia about him.

'The Hope Is About Friendship'

'The Hope Is About Friendship'

Rediff.com27 May 2024

'Hope is about being more accepting of each other, the kind of solidarity and friendship that even our families may not be able to give.'

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The Reserve Bank of India on Friday decided to keep the policy rate unchanged for fourth time in a row as it maintains a tight vigil on inflation. The rate increase cycle was paused in April after six consecutive rate hikes aggregating to 250 basis points since May 2022. Announcing the bi-monthly monetary policy on Friday, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent.

MCC Committee recommends at least 3-match Test series

MCC Committee recommends at least 3-match Test series

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

A minimum of three-match Test series and the home team footing the bill of the visiting side in a bilateral contest are some of the recommendations made by the MCC's World Cricket Committee.

I was just trying to survive, Maxi's always plotting to win: Cummins

I was just trying to survive, Maxi's always plotting to win: Cummins

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Following the marvellous Glenn Maxwell show, Australian skipper Pat Cummins admitted he thought a win was out of the question.

Prez Murmu approves 80 gallantry awards, 311 other defence decorations

Prez Murmu approves 80 gallantry awards, 311 other defence decorations

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The Kirti Chakra awardees are Major Digvijay Singh Rawat of 21st Battalion, the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces), Major Deependra Vikram Basnet from the Sikh Regiment's fourth battalion and Havildar Pawan Kumar Yadav from the 21st battalion of the Mahar Regiment, according to the defence ministry.