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Who Won By The Highest/Lowest Margins?

Who Won By The Highest/Lowest Margins?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Hemant V Shivsaran/Rediff.com does a deep dive and lists the winners with the highest and lowest margins in the recent Lok Sabha elections.

Skilling plan laudable, but needs clarity: Biz leaders

Skilling plan laudable, but needs clarity: Biz leaders

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

While praising the internship scheme announced in the Budget, India Inc wants clarity on how it will be implemented. The scheme is expected to help companies address the skill gap in employment. Dheeraj Hinduja, chairman, auto major Ashok Leyland, said: "We had started an internship programme at our plant in Pantnagar, which we established in 2010 with colleges there.

Vijay Shankar reflects on missed chances

Vijay Shankar reflects on missed chances

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Vijay Shankar said that he is not looking at being a mere survivor in the Indian team but someone who can perform for long time.

May Narendra Modi become CM again: Nitish's faux pas

May Narendra Modi become CM again: Nitish's faux pas

Rediff.com26 May 2024

The Bihar chief minister, who has of late been making news for goof-ups, made the faux pas at an election rally on the outskirts of Patna.

Here's what helped Vijay Shankar thrive against Pakistan

Here's what helped Vijay Shankar thrive against Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Vijay Shankar said confidence in his ability to adapt helped him get over his surprise at being asked to bowl earlier than he expected

Gill & Co Beat The Heat!

Gill & Co Beat The Heat!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

The Gujarat Titans enjoyed their break before their next home match.

Last Action Hero: Vijay's Cinematic Legacy

Last Action Hero: Vijay's Cinematic Legacy

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

As Thalapathy Vijay embarks on a career in politics, Arjun Menon looks closer at his glorious filmography.

Will Modi's Patna Roadshow Bring The Votes?

Will Modi's Patna Roadshow Bring The Votes?

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Clad in a yellow kurta with a saffron gamcha around his neck, atop an open saffron coloured vehicle, he was greeted by loud chants of "Modi! Modi! Modi Zindabad! 400 Paar Is Baar" all along the roadshow's route.

ICC approves Agarwal as replacement for injured Shankar

ICC approves Agarwal as replacement for injured Shankar

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Originally picked to play at the number four batting spot, Shankar has managed scores of 15 not out, 29 and 14 in his three matches in the World Cup.

Wonderful 2011 WC Reunion!

Wonderful 2011 WC Reunion!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

It was a reunion of India's World Cup winners as Mahendra Singh Dhoni caught up with Gary Kirsten -- the captain-coach combo who masterminded India's famous triumph in 2011.

Bad Newz Coming Soon!

Bad Newz Coming Soon!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Joginder Tuteja looks at the July releases in theatres.

India Inc awaits demand uptick to go on capex spree

India Inc awaits demand uptick to go on capex spree

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Chief executive officers (CEOs) across sectors have expressed intentions to expand capacities, expecting the government's target to invest a record Rs 11.11 trillion on infrastructure development will act as a catalyst for a jump in consumer demand. "With the government planning a capex of Rs 11.11 trillion, private sector investment will come in a big way. Companies will be preparing for it right from today," H M Bangur, chairman of Shree Cement, told Business Standard. For the past few years, the investment scene in India has been dominated by government capital expenditures; private investments in the manufacturing sector have remained muted.

Why's Mukesh Ambani Betting Big On Media

Why's Mukesh Ambani Betting Big On Media

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Could it be about clout? Given its size and influence, RIL doesn't need the media for that, notes Vanita Kohli-Khandekhar.

Ex-Star India CEO Uday Shankar, James Murdoch team up for new venture

Ex-Star India CEO Uday Shankar, James Murdoch team up for new venture

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

The venture, they said, would focus on technology and media opportunities in emerging markets. Industry sources said the focus would be on digital media, with India being the big driver.

UP order to shift students from unrecognised madrasas sparks row

UP order to shift students from unrecognised madrasas sparks row

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

The then Uttar Pradesh chief secretary, Durga Shankar Mishra, in an order dated June 26 and issued to all the district magistrates of the state, cited a letter from the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights dated June 7.

Death toll in Nagpur factory blast rises to 7; owner gets bail

Death toll in Nagpur factory blast rises to 7; owner gets bail

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

The death toll of the blast at an explosives factory near Nagpur city rose to seven on Friday evening with another worker succumbing during treatment even as the owner and manager of the factory got bail soon after arrest.

'This Govt Is Full Of Amateurs'

'This Govt Is Full Of Amateurs'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

'It does not understand economics. The entire focus of this government is skewed.'

Now Azaadi slogans are being heard in PoK: Shah

Now Azaadi slogans are being heard in PoK: Shah

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Shah said the present Lok Sabha elections are about "choosing between corrupt leaders of INDI alliance and honest politician Narendra Modi, who despite being Chief Minister and then Prime Minister never had an allegation of single paisa against him."

Ram Charan Celebrates Birthday In Tirupati

Ram Charan Celebrates Birthday In Tirupati

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Ram Charan celebrated his 39th birthday on March 27 by visiting the Tirupati temple with wife Upasana Kamineni and daughter Klin Kaara.

'Vijay Shankar ideal candidate for conditions in New Zealand'

'Vijay Shankar ideal candidate for conditions in New Zealand'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Seam-bowling all-rounder ideal for conditions in New Zealand, said Sanjay Bangar

Ready For Kartik, Prabhas, Dhanush?

Ready For Kartik, Prabhas, Dhanush?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Many interesting films with A-Listers line up for release in June.

How Vijay Shankar is preparing for the World Cup

How Vijay Shankar is preparing for the World Cup

Rediff.com18 May 2019

Shankar believes how he prepares will be the key factor going into the tournament.

Move out: Delhi housing colony to Aiyar, daughter over Ram temple stand

Move out: Delhi housing colony to Aiyar, daughter over Ram temple stand

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Aiyar in a video posted on Facebook, however, stated that she did not live in the colony represented by the RWA and that she did not receive any "notice" (letter) from it.

Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy walk out of Saaho

Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy walk out of Saaho

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Shankar Mahadevan has let the producers know that the creative efforts of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy cannot be tampered with.

India's Winning Moments At The Grammys

India's Winning Moments At The Grammys

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

'I am extremely happy that I am bringing Grammy to my country. Hope I continue making India proud with my work.'

Fit-again Shankar returns to action in TNPL

Fit-again Shankar returns to action in TNPL

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

The all-rounder made his TNPL debut in the fourth season, playing for former champions Chepauk Super Gillies against Tuti Patriots in Tirunelveli.

BJP ends Naveen's 24-year rule in Odisha, set to form govt

BJP ends Naveen's 24-year rule in Odisha, set to form govt

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The BJP won 74 seats in the 147-member Odisha assembly and was leading in four more seats, the Election Commission of India.

Ranji Trophy: Thakur puts Mumbai in control; Avesh shines for MP

Ranji Trophy: Thakur puts Mumbai in control; Avesh shines for MP

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

Tushar Deshpande and Shardul Thakur starred with the ball to put Mumbai on top following a meek display from Tamil Nadu on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy semi-final.

GOAT, Vijay's Failed Political Launch Vehicle

GOAT, Vijay's Failed Political Launch Vehicle

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Vijay has a lot of young and middle-aged women fans, but as voters, they are possibly now with the DMK, or remain with the AIADMK. Recapturing this constituency would have helped Vijay's political launch and the GOAT script and dialogues could have gone a long way in helping out. But the kind of script and screenplay and the unusually and equally unnecessary long run-time (3 hours, 3 minutes) that GOAT offers takes the film experience over the heads of those that are not familiar with secret agents and uranium theft in Tamil cinema, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'BJP Takes Electorate For Granted In Its Arrogance'

'BJP Takes Electorate For Granted In Its Arrogance'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

'The ceaseless process of privatisation is shrinking the space of reservation.' 'Where will reservation go if you keep privatising?'

Eknath Shinde Rouses Support For Son

Eknath Shinde Rouses Support For Son

Rediff.com3 May 2024

With two phases of voting already completed, political parties are busy with filing nominations, addressing roadshows and undertaking hectic campaigns for the constituencies that will vote this month.

SC seeks Centre's stand on plea against marital rape exception

SC seeks Centre's stand on plea against marital rape exception

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Under the exception given in Section 375 of the IPC, sexual intercourse or sexual acts by a man with his wife, the wife not being minor, is not rape.

Inconsistent Titans face daunting task against RCB

Inconsistent Titans face daunting task against RCB

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

Gujarat Giants will be wary of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's newfound firepower in the middle-order when the teams clash in the Indian Premier League in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

RCB, GT face off in must win clash

RCB, GT face off in must win clash

Rediff.com3 May 2024

From a maths perspective, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans can still reach the IPL playoffs, but they need to ward off inner gremlins on Saturday to notch a mandatory win to keep that dream flickering.

Sunshine Beauty Swayamsiddha

Sunshine Beauty Swayamsiddha

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

She'd like to believe that she is 'clever as the devil and twice as pretty'.

I wear a watch worth Rs 15L: Cong Indore candidate rejects 'deal' with BJP

I wear a watch worth Rs 15L: Cong Indore candidate rejects 'deal' with BJP

Rediff.com1 May 2024

'If a person wanted to contest from such a difficult seat, then it is meaningless to say that he is afraid of losing elections'

Employment in informal sector below pre-Covid level, shows NSO data

Employment in informal sector below pre-Covid level, shows NSO data

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

After adding 11.7 million workers in the October 2022-September 2023 period from the pandemic lows in April 2021-March 2022, total workers employed in the vast informal sector in India - at 109.6 million - still remains below the pre-pandemic period.

'Residential and hospitality are best-performing sectors'

'Residential and hospitality are best-performing sectors'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

'The overall market cycle is very positive.'

Modi Plans Road Show In Bihar

Modi Plans Road Show In Bihar

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Modi will stay in Patna overnight after the road show and address election meetings on May 13 in three Lok Sabha constituencies: Hajipur, Vaishali and Saran.

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Karthik, Shankar in TN probables

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Karthik, Shankar in TN probables

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

The BCCI had to postpone the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy to January 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.