News for '-ra'

Sehwag sets up India's chase

Sehwag sets up India's chase

Rediff.com14 Dec 2008

A stunning fifty by Virender Sehwag set up India's confident chase of 387 in the first Test after twin hundreds enabled England put up a challenging target. At stumps on day four in Chennai on Sunday, India were strongly placed at 131 for one with opener Gautam Gambhir on a gritty 41 along with Rahul Dravid (2). They still need 256 for victory.

Sitharaman visits flood-hit Kodagu; announces Rs 1cr aid

Sitharaman visits flood-hit Kodagu; announces Rs 1cr aid

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

More than 5,000 people have been rendered homeless in Kodagu district where rescue and relief operations are underway in full swing.

Pan-IIT: Idea is to inspire more people

Pan-IIT: Idea is to inspire more people

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

Chat with Ram Krishnan on the Pan-IIT 2008 event.

India beat England by six wickets

India beat England by six wickets

Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

Virender Sehwag lit up the fifth one dayer with a scintillating 91 as India thumped England by six wickets to stretch their lead to 5-0 at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Wednesday night.

Rising inflation hits Lucknow realty

Rising inflation hits Lucknow realty

Rediff.com25 Jul 2008

A number of Lucknow-based small builders are facing crunch due to the rise in inflation and increase in the interest rate by banks.

Mayawati shadow constrains BJP

Mayawati shadow constrains BJP

Rediff.com21 Jul 2008

It seems clear that with Mayawati seizing the initiative and gaining momentum as the prime ministerial candidate, the BJP was not anxious to play into her hands and help in the toppling game for which the party would get little credit.

US NRIs feel budget eyes elections

US NRIs feel budget eyes elections

Rediff.com29 Feb 2008

"The Budget is in line with expectations. With the election year fast approaching, the Finance Minister has proposed a populist Budget aimed at using fiscal measures to boost growth and control inflation," said Anirudh Sarathy, analyst for StreetEdge Investments in San Ramon, California.

Indian economy to grow at 5.6% this fiscal

Indian economy to grow at 5.6% this fiscal

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

The economy is likely to grow at about 5.6 per cent in 2014-15 and fiscal and current account deficits no longer pose a threat to macroeconomic stability, India Ratings said on Friday.

'Yash Raj has taken a risk with Bachna Ae Haseeno'

'Yash Raj has taken a risk with Bachna Ae Haseeno'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2008

After the debacle of Tashan and Thoda Pyar Thoda Magic, Yash Raj Films is pinning hopes on its next venture, Bachna Ae Haseeno, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Minisha Lamba and Bipasha Basu.

Muhammad Ali nominated for Peace Nobel

Muhammad Ali nominated for Peace Nobel

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

Co-nominated with Ali is Peter Georgi, Ali's former senior humanitarian advisor and co-founder along with Ali of the Children's General Assembly and its launching organisation the Children's Peace Foundation.

Stock picks of the day

Stock picks of the day

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

Check what is happening at the stock markets today...

God, math, and Ramanujan's fascinating story

God, math, and Ramanujan's fascinating story

Rediff.com3 Sep 2007

David Leavitt, one of America's distinguished writers, chose to write on the relationship between mathematicians G H Hardy and Srinivasa Ramanujan.

What makes a painting valuable?

What makes a painting valuable?

Rediff.com28 May 2009

Why is it that an artist's work can vary so greatly that values can range from the humdrum average (in a manner of speaking) to the extortionately phenomenal?

Which is the best airport in India?

Which is the best airport in India?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2007

Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport has been voted as the 'Best Airport in India' according to a survey of passengers and opinion makers conducted by Air Passengers Association of India.

Is India still a BPO hotspot?

Is India still a BPO hotspot?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam--now ranked among the top 20 offshoring locations, the report said.

Review: Pachamarathanalil is boring

Review: Pachamarathanalil is boring

Rediff.com12 May 2008

Pachamarathanalil, the directorial debut Leo Thaddeus tries to cash in on Sreenivasan's image but falls flat as the story does not have enough meat.

Hot stocks of the day

Hot stocks of the day

Rediff.com9 Aug 2007

Check out what is happening today...

Stock picks of the day

Stock picks of the day

Rediff.com6 Aug 2007

Check out what is happening today...

Microsoft should welcome piracy in India, China

Microsoft should welcome piracy in India, China

Rediff.com3 Aug 2007

By prosecuting copyright infringers in Asia, it drives consumers into the Linux camp.

China-Pakistan ties get stronger by the day

China-Pakistan ties get stronger by the day

Rediff.com27 May 2019

'Listing Masood Azhar as a 'global terrorist' was done with Islamabad and Imran Khan's concurrence.' 'It was not prompted by the so-called 'Wuhan spirit'.' 'The relationship between the two 'iron brothers' has not been dented,' points out former RA&W officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade.

Federer reaches quarters, so does Nadal

Federer reaches quarters, so does Nadal

Rediff.com24 Apr 2008

World number one Roger Federer got back into his old routine with a 6-3, 6-4 defeat of France's Gael Monfils to reach the Monte Carlo Masters quarter-finals on Thursday.

IAF aircraft caused radar blip on PM's plane

IAF aircraft caused radar blip on PM's plane

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

The Dornier plane was in "no way on the flight path of the PM's aircraft," sources in the Airports Authority of India said quoting preliminitary investigations into the incident. The blip on the radar was detected by the Air Traffic Control.

Stock picks of the day

Stock picks of the day

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

Check what is happening today...

Bengal restrict Punjab on Day 1

Bengal restrict Punjab on Day 1

Rediff.com1 Dec 2007

Bengal restricted Punjab at 210 runs for seven on the first day of the Ranji Trophy Super division match.

Thamaashegaagi good in parts

Thamaashegaagi good in parts

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

But for the entertaining second half, Thamaashegaagi can be passed off as yet another also-ran film.

On raising day, ULFA tries to blow up train

On raising day, ULFA tries to blow up train

Rediff.com7 Apr 2008

Though the run-up to the ULFA raising day this year was violence-free unlike in previous years, the outfit targetted the Kolkata-bound Kamrup Express by planting an improvised explosive devise on a bicycle in Namrup railway station in Dibrugarh district on Monday morning. The IED was detected by the 44 Field Regiment and defused, the sources said.

Stock picks for today

Stock picks for today

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

Check out what you can do in the stock market today.

IPL 2020, Week 2: All the Hits & Misses

IPL 2020, Week 2: All the Hits & Misses

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the important numbers after the second week of IPL 2020.

Court issues arrest warrants against 5 cops

Court issues arrest warrants against 5 cops

Rediff.com28 May 2007

The warrants were issued by the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate K J Upadhyay after the Gujarat CID filed an application that neither of them had replied to their summons regading the case.

Meet Ganga in Ekta Kapoor's Mahabharat

Meet Ganga in Ekta Kapoor's Mahabharat

Rediff.com7 Jul 2008

Saakshi Tanwar, who is best known for her role of Parvati in the popular Kaahani Ghar Ghar Ki, has a lot in her kitty starting with her role as Ganga in the mythological serial Kahani Hamaarey Mahabharat Ki. She tells Rajul Hegde more about her her epic turn.

North Zone retain Duleep Trophy

North Zone retain Duleep Trophy

Rediff.com22 Feb 2008

As expected, it took North Zone just one session to retain their Duleep Trophy title, and in the process win the competition for a record 17th time.

'I never like watching my films'

'I never like watching my films'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

'I don't look forward to seeing my films because this only sort of gives me a deep sense of dissatisfaction that I could have done better, and I lose my self-confidence.'

Orissa hit by fresh floods, 13 lakh affected

Orissa hit by fresh floods, 13 lakh affected

Rediff.com24 Sep 2007

Fresh floods hit at least six districts of northern Orissa on Monday affecting over 13 lakh people as major rivers in the region were rising alarmingly following heavy rains caused by depression.

FM may air news, but under watchdog's vigil

FM may air news, but under watchdog's vigil

Rediff.com19 Sep 2007

An indication in this regard was given by Minister of Information and Broadcasting P R Dasmunsi, who acknowledged that there has been pressing demand from the radio broadcasters to let them air news along with entertainment and gossip.

Pak test-fires nuclear capable missile that can hit Indian cities

Pak test-fires nuclear capable missile that can hit Indian cities

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Pakistan on Monday successfully test launched a surface-to-surface ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear and conventional warheads to a distance of 2,750 kilometres, bringing most Indian cities under its range.

'Tripura is not a dark, morbid film'

'Tripura is not a dark, morbid film'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

'I have more respect for this kind of cinema,' actress Swati tells Radhika Rajamani.

Hot stocks of the day

Hot stocks of the day

Rediff.com2 Apr 2007

Check out what is happening today...

Bloggers drive Indian IPR agenda

Bloggers drive Indian IPR agenda

Rediff.com31 Dec 2007

Rathod, an IP professional attached to a global generic pharmaceutical company, draws hundreds of readers from across the IP space to his genericpharmaceuticals.blogspot.com.

« Prev  |