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Why India start as favourites to win in South Africa

Why India start as favourites to win in South Africa

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

South Africa remains one of the very few places where India have not won a Test series, and the Virat Kohli-led side is determined to end the wait this time around.

BJP leadership intervenes to prevent Uttarakhand minister from quitting

BJP leadership intervenes to prevent Uttarakhand minister from quitting

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Sources said Rawat left the meeting as he was angry that a proposal for a medical college in Kotdwar -- his constituency -- was not being cleared by the cabinet.

'Genuine pace of Malik will be hard to ignore'

'Genuine pace of Malik will be hard to ignore'

Rediff.com8 May 2022

In a world where fast bowling is a valuable commodity, India are now a shining light, says Australian cricket legend Ian Chappell.

AIFF elections: Valanka Alemao's nomination rejected

AIFF elections: Valanka Alemao's nomination rejected

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

AIFF elections returning officer rejects nomination papers of two presidential candidates

SC concludes hearing on 10 pc quota for EWS, reserves verdict

SC concludes hearing on 10 pc quota for EWS, reserves verdict

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on a batch of pleas challenging the validity of the 103rd Constitution amendment providing 10 per cent reservation to economically weaker sections (EWS) persons in admissions and government jobs.

SC wants FIRs under scrapped Sec 66A of IT Act withdrawn in three weeks

SC wants FIRs under scrapped Sec 66A of IT Act withdrawn in three weeks

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Calling a "matter of serious concern" the registration of FIRs under Section 66A of the Information Technology Act it had scrapped in 2015, The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the chief secretaries of states concerned to take back the cases within three weeks.

Rahane to lead in the absence of Kohli in 1st Test vs New Zealand

Rahane to lead in the absence of Kohli in 1st Test vs New Zealand

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane will lead India in the first Test against New Zealand in Kanpur, starting November 25, before regular skipper Virat Kohli returns to take charge from the second Test in Mumbai.

IPL 2021: Can Delhi Capitals end their title drought?

IPL 2021: Can Delhi Capitals end their title drought?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Thrust into the leadership role, a completely transformed Rishabh Pant carries a lot of hope and responsibility on his shoulders as Delhi Capitals aim to build on the success of the last edition in the UAE, where they finished runners-up to Mumbai Indians.

Rahane reveals Rohit's batting position ahead of 3rd Test

Rahane reveals Rohit's batting position ahead of 3rd Test

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Rohit Sharma will bat at the top of the innings.

IPL 2023: Who Has Most Cash To Spend?

IPL 2023: Who Has Most Cash To Spend?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

SunRisers Hyderabad has the biggest purse while Kolkata Knight Riders has the slimmest purse.

Good news for those planning to buy a house

Good news for those planning to buy a house

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

With an eye on the coming festive season, leading public sector bank State Bank of India will provide home loans to its customers at concessional interest rates. SBI chief general manager (CGM) Umesh Kumar Pandey informed that this drive to provide home loans at concessional interest rates will be completed in two phases, an official release said on Thursday. The first phase will be operated from September 1 to October 31, while the second phase will be operational from November 1 to December 31, it said.

'EWS reservations destroys social fabric of equality'

'EWS reservations destroys social fabric of equality'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

'If we want a stable society, then all groups must feel that they have a seat at the table of power.'

The secret to India's pacers' success...

The secret to India's pacers' success...

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

Ishant said it's difficult for him to explain his recent purple patch.

Why R C P Singh Quit JD-U

Why R C P Singh Quit JD-U

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

The JD-U has become probably the first party in recent years to target its own senior leader for corruption.

From Ayodhya to adultery: CJI Chandrachud's landmark verdicts

From Ayodhya to adultery: CJI Chandrachud's landmark verdicts

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Counted as a judge who enriched the 'verdict docket' of the apex court, Justice Chandrachud is viewed as sharp, articulate and forward looking.

Kharge and Tharoor: Firm loyalist vs agent of change

Kharge and Tharoor: Firm loyalist vs agent of change

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Senior leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Shashi Tharoor, in the race for the post of Congress president, not only possess contrasting demeanour but have had an equally disparate political journey.

Who gets the jab this way, Rishabh?

Who gets the jab this way, Rishabh?

Rediff.com13 May 2021

Delhi Capitals stars Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane, Umesh Yadav and Ishant Sharma have been vaccinated in recent days, so why should DC skipper Rishabh Pant be left behind?

IPL auction: 5 bowlers to watch out for...

IPL auction: 5 bowlers to watch out for...

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

The players' auction for the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League is likely to see a lot of action with as many as 292 cricketers up for grabs, in Chennai, on Thursday.

What Smriti Mandhana said after the vaccine

What Smriti Mandhana said after the vaccine

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Smriti Mandhana, on Tuesday received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

DC's Dhawan arrives at team hotel, to undergo 7-day quarantine

DC's Dhawan arrives at team hotel, to undergo 7-day quarantine

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

The player will be in quarantine for a week, the franchise said in a statement.

'Judiciary is nation's last hope'

'Judiciary is nation's last hope'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

'If you were to say today that the government should appoint judges to the high courts and Supreme Court, then I think that even those few good judges that we are getting today we would not get them.'

Top Performer: De Kock Makes History

Top Performer: De Kock Makes History

Rediff.com19 May 2022

It was history in the making as Quinton de Kock scored a century and shared a record opening stand with skipper K L Rahul.

Select Team: Will Bumrah Go In With This XI?

Select Team: Will Bumrah Go In With This XI?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the fifth Test against England?

Justice Chandrachud ruled on Ayodhya dispute, right to privacy, adultery

Justice Chandrachud ruled on Ayodhya dispute, right to privacy, adultery

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, however, had no qualms about overturning the judgements of father Y V Chandrachud on hot- button issues like adultery and the right to privacy.

Team India touches down in South Africa

Team India touches down in South Africa

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The Indian team landed in South Africa for the Test series, starting on December 26.

Kohli & Co practice at Old Trafford

Kohli & Co practice at Old Trafford

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

High on confidence after their convincing victory in the fourth Test against England at The Oval, the Indian team got to business straightaway as they prepared for the fifth and final Test in Manchester.

Siddique Kappan's bail plea: SC seeks UP govt's response

Siddique Kappan's bail plea: SC seeks UP govt's response

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

A bench comprising Chief Justice Uday Umesh Lalit and S Ravindra Bhat fixed the plea for final disposal on September 9.

Vihari relishes India A experience, looks ahead to SA Tests

Vihari relishes India A experience, looks ahead to SA Tests

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

India will now lock horns with South Africa for three Tests and three ODIs, beginning December 26.

RCP Singh quits JD-U amid rift with Nitish Kumar

RCP Singh quits JD-U amid rift with Nitish Kumar

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

His resignation came hours after reports surfaced that the party has sought an explanation from him over allegations of corruption levelled by some unidentified workers.

Mob attacks Maha man with swords over Nupur Sharma post

Mob attacks Maha man with swords over Nupur Sharma post

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

Pawar was attacked by at least 14 people from the Muslim community with a sword, sickle, sticks, and hockey sticks on Thursday evening in front of a medical shop at Akkabai Chowk in Karjat town, 222 km away from the Ahmednagar district headquarters.

'Reservation is not anti-anything'

'Reservation is not anti-anything'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

'Upper castes who complain against reservations are fighting only for their own castes.'

Heavy rains damage highways in Uttarakhand, traffic suspended

Heavy rains damage highways in Uttarakhand, traffic suspended

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Heavy overnight rains damaged the Rishikesh-Gangotri and Rishikesh-Badrinath national highways in Uttarakhand leading to suspension of traffic along the affected stretches for public safety, an official said on Friday.

Losing To DC Must Hurt Shreyas

Losing To DC Must Hurt Shreyas

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

The scenes that unfold before and after an IPL 2022 game often make for interesting viewing.

Why Team India is going early to Australia for T20 World Cup...

Why Team India is going early to Australia for T20 World Cup...

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

Getting used to the 'unique' pace and bounce in Australia will be the Indian team's primary objective at the preparatory camp in Perth ahead of the T20 World Cup, says head coach Rahul Dravid.

'I hope people in other parts of the world watch my show'

'I hope people in other parts of the world watch my show'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

'While assisting on Made In Heaven, Ritesh Sidhwani asked me if I had anything I wanted to make.' 'Luckily, I had this script. I was working on the script of Eternally Confused And Eager For Love for four years.' 'Excel pitched the show to Netflix, and that was it!

PIX: Kohli, Pant, Ashwin in Dubai for IPL

PIX: Kohli, Pant, Ashwin in Dubai for IPL

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

The 2021 IPL, which was suspended in May owing to a COVID-19 outbreak in its bubble, will resume in the UAE from September 19.

Rahane rubbishes Steyn's PSL vs IPL remark

Rahane rubbishes Steyn's PSL vs IPL remark

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Ajinkya Rahane rubbished all the claims which stated that sometimes the emphasis is on the money in the IPL rather than the game.

SC gets 2 new judges, set to regain full strength of 34

SC gets 2 new judges, set to regain full strength of 34

Rediff.com7 May 2022

The year 2022 is going to be the second year since the inception of the top court in 1950 which will see three different CJIs in as many months.

Economic ground for govt policies not barred, observes SC in EWS quota hearing

Economic ground for govt policies not barred, observes SC in EWS quota hearing

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Economic criteria to ensure that the benefits of government policies reach the target group is not "proscribed" and a "recognised" basis of classification, the Supreme Court orally observed Wednesday while hearing pleas challenging the Centre's decision to grant a 10 per cent quota for the EWS category in admissions and jobs.

MP: Speeding car rams into Durga procession, 4 injured

MP: Speeding car rams into Durga procession, 4 injured

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

The incident occurred on the road outside the Bhopal railway station on late Saturday night when the procession was moving forward, Bajaria police station in-charge Umesh Yadav told PTI.