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Saurashtra take lead despite Manish Pandey's hundred

Saurashtra take lead despite Manish Pandey's hundred

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

Middle-order batsman Manish Pandey's fine century could go in vain, as hosts Saurashtra took the vital first innings lead against Karnataka on the third day of the Ranji Trophy quarter-final in Rajkot, on Tuesday. Saurashtra, dismissed for 469 in the first innings, took a crucial 73-run lead after restricting Karnataka to 396, on the third day of the five-day encounter.

'It's a shame if you can't be safe at 9:30 pm in Delhi'

'It's a shame if you can't be safe at 9:30 pm in Delhi'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

Parliament on Tuesday witnessed outrage over the rape of a para-medic student in the capital with a united Opposition demanding an immediate statement by Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on the issue.

Korea fightback to tie India 1-1

Korea fightback to tie India 1-1

Rediff.com20 Apr 2004

Mi-Ra Jeon brought Korea level beating Sania Mirza in the Fed Cup women's team tennis competition.

Aus radio stn to give Rs 28L to dead nurse's family

Aus radio stn to give Rs 28L to dead nurse's family

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

An Australian radio network, whose prank call to a British hospital treating a pregnant Kate Middleton led to the death of an Indian-origin nurse, today said it would contribute at least 500,000 Australian dollars (around Rs 28 lakhs) to a memorial fund to help the grieving family of the woman.

S&P lowers India's GDP growth forecast

S&P lowers India's GDP growth forecast

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

S&P also cut China?s GDP growth forecast to 7.5%t and that of rest of Asia.

Inzamam calls on Pakistan to bat positively

Inzamam calls on Pakistan to bat positively

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

Pakistan's most-capped player Inzamam-ul-Haq has called on the current team to show a more positive attitude with the bat in the remaining test of their three-match series against South Africa.

Mad about Mandira

Mad about Mandira

Rediff.com17 Mar 2003

Investors bet on RIL extending buyback

Investors bet on RIL extending buyback

Rediff.com13 Jan 2013

With the company fighting a battle with then petroleum minister Jaipal Reddy and an aggressive Comptroller and Auditor General, seeking answers for investments made in the KG-D6 gas fields, its share price fell below Rs 700 in the middle of 2012.

The 10 WORST Films of Arjun Rampal

The 10 WORST Films of Arjun Rampal

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

Last week's releases Chakravyuh and Ajab Ghazab Love were certainly not among his best.

Kareena Kapoor's Biggest Blockbusters

Kareena Kapoor's Biggest Blockbusters

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Looking at Bebo's top money-making movies at the box office.

Jet lenders give third extension for EoI to Aug 31

Jet lenders give third extension for EoI to Aug 31

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

After the August 10 deadline, South American conglomerate Synergy Group Corp reportedly evinced interest in the airline, forcing the RP to seek lenders' nod to extend the deadline to August 31. The Synergy Group owns a majority in Colombian carrier Avianca Holdings, which has a codeshare partnership with the state-run Air India.

India hits back at UN rights chief over Rohingya remark

India hits back at UN rights chief over Rohingya remark

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

There appears to be inadequate appreciation of the freedoms and rights that are guaranteed and practised daily in a vibrant democracy, India says.

Quake in NE: Two hurt, several buildings damaged

Quake in NE: Two hurt, several buildings damaged

Rediff.com11 May 2012

An earthquake of moderate intensity shook Assam and rest of the north-east on Friday. But there was no immediate report of any casualty or damage to properties. The quake measuring 5.4 on the Richter Scale, with its epicenter in Tezpur district, struck at 6.11 pm, said R F Dattatreya of the Meteorological Department in Delhi. He said the quake was of "moderate" intensity.

Two Kannada films will fight it out this weekend

Two Kannada films will fight it out this weekend

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

Ganesh's Mr 420 and Prajwal Devaraj's Gokula Krishna to release this week.

AAI election: Rao braces up to take on Malhotra

AAI election: Rao braces up to take on Malhotra

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

With the much-awaited elections to the Archery Association of India (AAI) drawing closer, the national convenor of Clean Sports India B V P Rao, who will be challenging incumbent president V K Malhotra, has raised several issues to ensure that the elections are free and fair.

Mobile phone radiation affects you: What's the govt doing?

Mobile phone radiation affects you: What's the govt doing?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

While we laud the dramatic rise in India's tele-density thanks to the mobile phone penetration, it is concerning to see most subscribers, including the educated class, unaware of the possible health hazards due to radiation from mobile phones and mobile towers.

As revival hopes fade, Jet creditors' claims zoom

As revival hopes fade, Jet creditors' claims zoom

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Naresh Goyal-owned group companies, including the airline's general sales agent in India and abroad, and a car rental firm, are among those who have filed claims.

Shatrughan Sinha recuperating in hospital

Shatrughan Sinha recuperating in hospital

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

The actor was admitted to a Mumbai hospital following a respiratory disorder.

This leg of the market correction may be over

This leg of the market correction may be over

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

Exciting times ahead in the FX markets, predicts Sonali Ranade

Hrithik in Shekhar Kapur's next?

Hrithik in Shekhar Kapur's next?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2003

10 militants, one soldier killed in Pak clash

10 militants, one soldier killed in Pak clash

Rediff.com10 Jun 2012

At least 10 militants and a security personnel were killed on Sunday in a fierce clash in the restive South Waziristan tribal region of Pakistan.

Rutuja Bhosale no match for Svitolina

Rutuja Bhosale no match for Svitolina

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

The Indian challenge at the WTA Indian Open ended with the crushing defeat of Rutuja Bhosale at the hands of seventh seeded Ukrainian Elina Svitolina, at the Shiv Chattrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi, Pune, on Wednesday. The Indian wild card lost the second round match in the US $125,000 event 3-6, 0-6.

MNS to go ahead with anti-Mumbai violence protest march

MNS to go ahead with anti-Mumbai violence protest march

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray on Monday said he would go ahead with his protest march on Tuesday against the August 11 violence even though the police have denied permission for it.

Watch what you say against PM, BJP tells Team Anna

Watch what you say against PM, BJP tells Team Anna

Rediff.com28 May 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party Monday asked Team Anna to exercise control over its language while criticising the prime minister, saying use of intemperate words against somebody holding the top post is not acceptable.

With networth down, Vijay Mallya loses billionaire tag

With networth down, Vijay Mallya loses billionaire tag

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

However, Mallya ranks well above Naresh Goyal of Jet Airways, who has been ranked by Forbes at 94th position with a fortune of $600 million.

Nalco stake sale starts; scrip tanks 8%

Nalco stake sale starts; scrip tanks 8%

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

The floor or the minimum offer price for Nalco's share sale has been set at Rs 40 apiece, which was a 10 per cent discount to Thursday's close of Rs 44.65.

'Aditya Chopra doesn't interfere with direction'

'Aditya Chopra doesn't interfere with direction'

Rediff.com11 May 2012

Director Habib Faizal talks about the making of Ishaqzaade

Nat tennis: Rawat rallies to overcome Munshaw

Nat tennis: Rawat rallies to overcome Munshaw

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

The top seeds in the men's and women's singles advanced to the semi-finals of the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championships, in Delhi, on Thursday.

3 more rhino carcass recovered in Kaziranga

3 more rhino carcass recovered in Kaziranga

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

Three more rhinos were found dead on Monday in the flood waters of the Kaziranga National Park which has witnessed a sudden rise in poaching activities in the last few weeks.

Kumaraswamy allocates portfolios, retains finance

Kumaraswamy allocates portfolios, retains finance

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Portfolio sharing had turned out to be a thorny issue between the Congress and JD-S and was thrashed out after much haggling, with both parties announcing an agreement on June one.

Akon comes to Mumbai

Akon comes to Mumbai

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

Akon makes a musical tour to India.

'I don't hide stuff, but...'

'I don't hide stuff, but...'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

'I'm an extrovert, but there is a facet to me that I closely guard.' 'I just think that there has to be something that you keep for yourself.

How Nokia is trying to make a comeback in India

How Nokia is trying to make a comeback in India

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

The phone maker seeks to protect market share via budget smart phones, dual-SIM devices and more.

Kejriwal claims he was offloaded from a Kingfisher flight

Kejriwal claims he was offloaded from a Kingfisher flight

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal was to fly to Dharamsala and reached the IGI airport in New Delhi in the afternoon and according to him, he cleared the security check and was waiting for boarding when he was told that his ticket was cancelled

HDFC Q3 net up 27.5% at Rs 1,706 cr

HDFC Q3 net up 27.5% at Rs 1,706 cr

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

Housing Development and Finance Corporation had a net profit of Rs 1,337.38 crore (Rs 13.37 billion) in the October-December quarter of 2011-12 fiscal.

MUST SEE: India looks up to THESE men

MUST SEE: India looks up to THESE men

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

In the last three years, photographer Zakia Shakir has zigzagged across the world to train her camera on some of India's most famous men.

25 years on, Mr India holds remarkably well

25 years on, Mr India holds remarkably well

Rediff.com23 May 2012

Filmmaker Suparn Verma revisits Mr India as the much-loved film celebrates its 25th anniversary this Friday

When TV actors married their co-stars

When TV actors married their co-stars

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

Uttaran couple Rashmi and Nandish Sandhu recently tied the knot on February 12.

Photos: India's highs and lows on Day 4

Photos: India's highs and lows on Day 4

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

Shuttler Parupalli Kashyap and boxer L Devendro Singh came up with stellar displays on Day 4 of competitions in the Olympic Games but India drew a blank and failed to add any medal to the bronze won by rifle shooter Gagan Narang.

IT spending in India to grow at 16.3% in 2012: IDC

IT spending in India to grow at 16.3% in 2012: IDC

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

IT spending in the country is expected to grow by 16.3 per cent to USD 43.57 billion (Rs 2.43 lakh crore) in 2012, on increased spending by SMEs and rising investment in emerging technologies, research firm IDC said.