News for '-vadodara'

Mandhana ruled out of South Africa ODI series

Mandhana ruled out of South Africa ODI series

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

The 23-year-old suffered a fracture in her right toe after being struck by a ball during a net session on Sunday forcing her out of the series. Seam bowling all-rounder Pooja Vastrakar has been drafted in as her replacement.

SA trounce India in Harmanpreet's 100th T20I

SA trounce India in Harmanpreet's 100th T20I

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

South Africa trounced India by 105 runs in the sixth and final women's T20 International in Surat on Friday. Despite the defeat, India cliched the six-match series 3-1, with two games being washed out due to rain.

Bhuvneshwar set for long injury lay-off

Bhuvneshwar set for long injury lay-off

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

Bhuvneshwar Kumar looks set for a long injury lay-off after it emerged that the pacer had been carrying sportsman's hernia all along which the doctors failed to notice, according to media reports. He is now scheduled to undergo surgery for sports hernia -- which he has been carrying for over a period of three months -- after which he will have to undergo a two-month recovery period.

Man cycles from Mumbai to Jammu to meet sick father

Man cycles from Mumbai to Jammu to meet sick father

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

Arif, a watchman, set out on the daunting journey hoping some miracle would happen and he would be able to see his father, who had suffered a massive stroke and was in critical condition. And miracle did happen, when the Central Reserve Police Force came to his help. The paramilitary force gave him and his father 'wings', quite literally.

Is Gujarat heading back to pre-2002 era?

Is Gujarat heading back to pre-2002 era?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

After Narendra Modi's exit from state politics, the BJP and Hindutva forces are falling back on communal politics, says Vinay Umarji

Music lovers are falling in love with vinyl records, once again!

Music lovers are falling in love with vinyl records, once again!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

The market for vinyl collapsed with the advent of CDs in 1982. But LPs, as they were fondly called, have made a comeback in the past ten years, with certain editions costing quite a packet

Dream of Vajpayee's friend comes true after opening of Atal Tunnel

Dream of Vajpayee's friend comes true after opening of Atal Tunnel

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

Amar Singh and Ram Dev, sons of Arjun Gopal alias Tshidawa, said their father had suggested the construction of the tunnel to the former prime minister.

Bird flu spreads to 10 states, PM advises strict vigil

Bird flu spreads to 10 states, PM advises strict vigil

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Delhi, Uttarakhand and Maharashtra on Monday confirmed bird flu cases, adding to the list of seven states -- Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh -- which had already reported avian deaths due to the disease.

Arjun Tendulkar finds spot in Mumbai squad for U-19 tourney

Arjun Tendulkar finds spot in Mumbai squad for U-19 tourney

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Arjun Tendulkar, the son of cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, has been selected to represent Mumbai in the 5th Late Shri J Y Lele All India Under-19 Invitational One-day tournament.

Statistical highlights: India v Australia, 1st ODI

Statistical highlights: India v Australia, 1st ODI

Rediff.com25 Oct 2009

Statistical highlights of the first India-Australia ODI in Vadodara.

First India-Aus ODI moved from Jaipur to Baroda

First India-Aus ODI moved from Jaipur to Baroda

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

The bitter feud in the Rajasthan Cricket Association has prompted the Board of Control for Cricket in India to shift the opening One-Day International in the best-of-seven series between India and Australia, on October 25, from Jaipur to Vadodara.

Video shows BJP candidate saying need to 'reduce Muslim population'

Video shows BJP candidate saying need to 'reduce Muslim population'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

The video of the speech he made in Gujarati has gone viral.

Kite lovers turn Ahmedabad sky into a colourful riot

Kite lovers turn Ahmedabad sky into a colourful riot

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Kite fliers from 45 different countries are painting the skies of Gujarat in vibrant colours with their high-flying kites. The 30th annual International kite festival, which kicked off on January 6, is being held at the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad. Take a look.

6-lane Baroda-Mumbai highway soon

6-lane Baroda-Mumbai highway soon

Rediff.com4 Nov 2004

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the national highway between Vadodara and Mumbai will be converted into a six-lane highway at a total cost of Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion).

Swine flu toll rises to 25

Swine flu toll rises to 25

Rediff.com15 Aug 2009

The number of deaths due to swine flu in India rose to 25 on Saturday with a man succumbing presumably to the deadly virus in Vadodara, and another person dying in Karnataka, even as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh promised all possible steps to control the spread of the disease. A 52-year-old man, who had come from Pune today morning, died at the SSG Hospital in Vadodara, taking the number of deaths in Gujarat to three, Health Department officials said.

Prabhu announces four new trains

Prabhu announces four new trains

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

The Railways will also add two to four 'Deen Dayalu' coaches to some long-distance trains for unreserved travel to enhance the carrying capacity

India will miss Zaheer: Hussey

India will miss Zaheer: Hussey

Rediff.com24 Oct 2009

Australia's batting mainstay Michael Hussey believes Zaheer Khan's absence is a big blow for the Indian team in the seven-match ODI series, beginning in Vadodara, on Sunday.

Govt spending Rs 14,500 crore on airports before 'privatising' them

Govt spending Rs 14,500 crore on airports before 'privatising' them

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

With six airports handed over to the Adani group for 50 years, the government is now all set to hand over another 25 airports to private players in a bid to 'monetise' them. Official figures reveal that since 2017-18, the government has spent and will be spending Rs 14,500 crore on significantly revamping infrastructure at most of these airports before handing them over to private players. The Airports Authority of India (AAI), which operates these airports for the government, has spent billions of rupees in building new terminal buildings, runways, reinforcing taxiways, upgrading aircraft landing systems, radars and a host of other heavy duty and capital intensive infrastructure works.

Ranji: Bengal, Delhi battle for points after rain-hit day

Ranji: Bengal, Delhi battle for points after rain-hit day

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

A summary of Wednesday's play in Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

Ranji: Shahbaz's double strike rallies Bengal

Ranji: Shahbaz's double strike rallies Bengal

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

A round-up of Tuesday's play in the Ranji Trophy.

BJP confronts Munde sisters's 'rebellion'

BJP confronts Munde sisters's 'rebellion'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

150 BJP elected local representatives in Beed resign in protest against Pritam Munde's exclusion from the Union ministry.

Make community service must for not wearing masks: Guj HC

Make community service must for not wearing masks: Guj HC

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

A division bench of Chief Justice Vikram Nath and Justice J B Pardiwala said the community service at COVID-19 centres shall be non-medical in nature and shall be for four-six hours for a period of 5 to 15 days, as authorities deem it fit and necessary.

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Baroda beat Chhattisgarh; Jharkhand win

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Baroda beat Chhattisgarh; Jharkhand win

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Lukman Meriwala's fifer was the cornerstone of Baroda's thumping nine-wicket win over Chhattisgarh

Hyatt plans to open 11 new hotels in India by 2020

Hyatt plans to open 11 new hotels in India by 2020

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

The Chicago-headquartered firm currently has 32 hotels across 20 destinations under its eight brands in India. The eight brands under the Hyatt portfolio in India are -- Hyatt, Hyatt Centric, Hyatt Regency, Hyatt Place, Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Alila and Andaz.

Guj, Kerala families mourn for loved ones killed in NZ shooting

Guj, Kerala families mourn for loved ones killed in NZ shooting

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

A father-son duo killed in the attack hailed from Vadodara and their family back home is shattered.

India women take on Australia in T20 tri-series opener

India women take on Australia in T20 tri-series opener

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

England is the third team to figure in the tournament in which all matches will be played at the Cricket Club of India's Brabourne Stadium.

Maharashtra: Rail services hit after 2 wagons of goods train catch fire

Maharashtra: Rail services hit after 2 wagons of goods train catch fire

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

The Fire incident took place late on Thursday night between Dahanu Road and Vangaon Railway Stations.

Police recover bombs, pistols from houses of SIMI

Police recover bombs, pistols from houses of SIMI

Rediff.com20 Aug 2008

"We searched the warehouse on Tuesday night and found the bag which contained one pistol, two live bullets, one air pistol, a seven inch long pipe bomb and 19 compact discs and DVDs," Chudasama said.

BJP's C R Patil wins by 6.89 L votes, biggest victory margin

BJP's C R Patil wins by 6.89 L votes, biggest victory margin

Rediff.com24 May 2019

His margin was just a shade lower than the 6.96 lakh record set by Pritam Munde in October 2014 when she won the by-election to Beed seat in Maharashtra after the untimely death of her father and former Union minister Gopinath Munde.

Stand-up comedians post apology after old videos, tweets resurface

Stand-up comedians post apology after old videos, tweets resurface

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Earlier this week, Twitter users dug out screenshots of jokes of some comics, including Varun Grover, Aditi Mittal, Abish Mathew, which they had cracked in the past.

Will bullet train start running from 2023?

Will bullet train start running from 2023?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Apart from land acquisition, another major cause for concern before the project is cost escalation owing to a fall in the rupee against the Japanese yen.

Rains take a break in Mumbai; life, trains services limp back to normalcy

Rains take a break in Mumbai; life, trains services limp back to normalcy

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

In just 10 days, the city received 864.5 mm rain, which is nearly equal to what it gets in an entire month.

The BIG winners and losers of Lok Sabha 2014

The BIG winners and losers of Lok Sabha 2014

Rediff.com16 May 2014

As counting is on for 543 Lok Sabha, here's a look at where heavyweights in the fray and where they stand.

Hardik's transition from 'boy to man'

Hardik's transition from 'boy to man'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Hardik seems to be in menacing form with the bat ahead of the World Cup, having overcome a back injury and a massive controversy following his sexist comments on a popular TV show.

ED visits Ahmed Patel's home for questioning in PMLA case

ED visits Ahmed Patel's home for questioning in PMLA case

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

The ED had summoned Patel, 70, twice for questioning in the case but the Congress Rajya Sabha MP from Gujarat later cited prevailing COVID-19 guidelines that advises senior citizens to stay indoors in order to remain safe from the pandemic.

Tussle between traders, FMCG firms worsens

Tussle between traders, FMCG firms worsens

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Companies whose products have not been picked up for distribution in Gujarat under a "non-cooperation movement" include Marico, Dabur, Emami, Britannia, Reckitt Benckiser, and Godrej Consumer Products.

Gujarat: 41 children among 44 killed in bus mishap

Gujarat: 41 children among 44 killed in bus mishap

Rediff.com16 Apr 2008

Fourty-four people, 41 of them school children from classes 9 and 10, are feared killed as the Gujarat State Transport bus they were travelling in fell into the main Naramada canal near Vadodara on Wednesday morning. The bus, carrying 61 passengers, fell into the canal in Bodeli area after the driver lost control. Four passengers have been rescued after the mishap. The school children were on their way to school for their examinations when the accident occurred.

Unlock 1.0: Sales pick up as malls limp back to life

Unlock 1.0: Sales pick up as malls limp back to life

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Groceries, apparel, computers, phones and sporting accessories are among the most popular. There is also a growing trend of men visiting the store, rather than women.

4 Gujarat stations to be Wi-Fi enabled by Apr

4 Gujarat stations to be Wi-Fi enabled by Apr

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

RailTel Corporation of India Ltd, a telecom and IT wing under the ministry, has selected the four railway stations for providing wi-fi connectivity. Within the next couple of weeks, passengers will be able to use their laptops at these stations, said senior officials of RailTel. The move is aimed at providing high-speed internet connectivity at railways stations. RailTel also plans to install wi-max facility to provide connectivity to remote railway stations at a later stage.

Fielding biggest takeaway from SA tour: Harmanpreet

Fielding biggest takeaway from SA tour: Harmanpreet

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

"Jemmi (Jemimah Rodrigues) has shown talent at international level. Our fielding, in which over the last two three years we were lacking, has improved and that was the biggest take-away from the tour," she added.