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Peace in Gujarat has ensured development, says Modi

Peace in Gujarat has ensured development, says Modi

Rediff.com19 Nov 2011

A Chinese company delegation, led by its managing director Leng Yong, on Friday paid a visit to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as he held a day-long 'Sadbhavna' fast in the predominantly tribal Bodeli town of Vadodara district.

Umesh, Bhuvneshwar, Gurkeerat released for Ranji duties

Umesh, Bhuvneshwar, Gurkeerat released for Ranji duties

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

The Indian team management released pace duo of Umesh Yadav and Bhuvneshwar Kumar besides all-rounder Gurkeerat Singh Mann from the Test squad to enable them to play their next Ranji Trophy matches for their respective state sides on Saturday.

Best Bakery convict gets bail on medical grounds

Best Bakery convict gets bail on medical grounds

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

The Bombay high court on Thursday granted bail to a convict in the 2002 Best Bakery case of Gujarat on medical grounds.

Unattended bag sparks panic at Delhi airport

Unattended bag sparks panic at Delhi airport

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

The incident caused panic among passengers who were not allowed to exit the terminal for some time.

13/7: Maha police to grill Ahmedabad blast accused

13/7: Maha police to grill Ahmedabad blast accused

Rediff.com16 Jul 2011

A team of Maharashtra police is camping in Gujarat to question some of Indian Mujahideen operatives arrested in connection with the Ahmedabad serial blasts of 2008.

Subdued Eid celebrations in India in shadow of COVID-19

Subdued Eid celebrations in India in shadow of COVID-19

Rediff.com24 May 2020

Major mosques and idghas, which see tens of thousands of people offering namaz on Eid and then embracing each other, remained mostly empty perhaps for the first time on the festival as the government has prohibited all kinds of religious gatherings to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

4 labourers killed in phosgene gas leakage at Gujarat PSU plant

4 labourers killed in phosgene gas leakage at Gujarat PSU plant

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Mechanical failure in a chemical reactor at the company's TDI plant caused leakage of poisonous phosgene gas.

'Amul is India's biggest FMCG company'

'Amul is India's biggest FMCG company'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'We plan to touch Rs 1 trillion of Amul brand's turnover in the next five years.'

Strike at GM's Halol factory ends

Strike at GM's Halol factory ends

Rediff.com5 May 2011

After a six-week tussle, the strike at General Motors India's Halol factory, 35 km from Vadodara, has finally been called off, with the workers and management reaching an understanding.

India reports 3 new Covid deaths, toll 7; cases rise to 360

India reports 3 new Covid deaths, toll 7; cases rise to 360

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Maharashtra has reported the highest number of COVID-19 cases with 74, including three foreigners, followed by Kerala at 52 including seven foreign nationals.

Readers recommend colleges in Gujarat

Readers recommend colleges in Gujarat

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

We invited readers to share their college recommendations to the Class of 2010 -- the colleges with the best teachers, facilities, study programmes. Here we present the responses we recieved for colleges in Gujarat.

Mexican multiplex chain to enter Gujarat

Mexican multiplex chain to enter Gujarat

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

After Ahmedabad, Cinepolis would be opening up a multiplex in Surat and Vadodara by the end of the year.

Pathan's blitzkrieg ensures India an emphatic win

Pathan's blitzkrieg ensures India an emphatic win

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

Yusuf Pathan's spectacular ton (123 not out) helped India register a comprehensive five-wicket win against New Zealand in the fourth One Day International at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on Tuesday.

NDRF deploys teams in Gujarat for cyclone Nilofar

NDRF deploys teams in Gujarat for cyclone Nilofar

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

The National Disaster Response Force has deployed its teams in vulnerable areas of Gujarat to deal with cyclonic storm Nilofar that will hit the state's coast on Friday.

Bombardier completes production of 100 metro cars

Bombardier completes production of 100 metro cars

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

Bombardier Transportation has completed the production of its 100th Movia metro car for the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation at its railway vehicle manufacturing plant in Vadodara.

Bullet train costs 3 times more than India's health budget

Bullet train costs 3 times more than India's health budget

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

The vanity project, of absolutely no use to most Indians, will suck money that could be used for health and education, says Aakar Patel.

Rambo rides again

Rambo rides again

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

'From his persistent fuelling of pan-Hindu nationalism to pandering to narrow Gujarati chauvinism, Rambo rides again, using fair means and foul -- and often foul -- to gain the battleground,' says Sunil Sethi.

300 General Motors workers detained

300 General Motors workers detained

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

The company has about 1,500 workers on its roll while 400 odd workers have been on strike since March 16 to press for their various demands.

Railways to try out new signalling system

Railways to try out new signalling system

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Electronic devices installed along tracks provide train signals to a computer fitted in the locomotive. If a driver goes over the designated speed, a dashboard in front of him gives a red alert sign at first. Even after this, if the train continues its journey, the train's brake is automatically applied.

K G Subramanyan: An artist who loved to surprise

K G Subramanyan: An artist who loved to surprise

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

K G Subramanyan's artwork had a unique visual language, says Kishore Singh.

How long will men clean shit?

How long will men clean shit?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

On Wednesday, September 18, the Supreme Court denounced manual scavenging as 'most uncivilised and inhuman'. 'It is the notion that they are born to do this which needs to change.'

Ceat plans global push with new factory

Ceat plans global push with new factory

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

Ceat, the country's fourth biggest tyre producer, is charting expansion plans for the international market, with launches planned in various countries, including the US, the world's biggest tyre market.

The Statue of Unity towers over all

The Statue of Unity towers over all

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday dedicated to the nation the 182-metre statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the tallest in the world, and said it will be a reminder about the courage of a man who thwarted efforts to disintegrate India.

BJP sweeps Gujarat civic polls

BJP sweeps Gujarat civic polls

Rediff.com12 Oct 2010

The BJP is ahead in Ahmedabad, Surat, Rajkot, Vadodara, Jamnagar and Bhavnagar for which voting was held on Sunday.

Rajasthan clinch maiden Ranji title

Rajasthan clinch maiden Ranji title

Rediff.com15 Jan 2011

Giant-killers Rajasthan notched up their maiden Ranji trophy title after defeating hosts Baroda on the basis of their first innings lead in the finals of the Super League cricket tournament in Vadodara on Sunday.

Baroda make strong reply to Rajasthan's 394

Baroda make strong reply to Rajasthan's 394

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

A five-wicket haul by leg-spinner Bhargav Bhatt (5 for 103) helped Baroda restrict Rajasthan to 394 before scoring 73 for 1 by stumps in their first innings on the second day of the Ranji Trophy Super League final in Vadodara on Wednesday.

Ranji final: Rajasthan 198-3 against Baroda

Ranji final: Rajasthan 198-3 against Baroda

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

Skipper Hrishikesh Kanitkar (61) and Robin Bist (56) slammed half-centuries as Rajasthan scored 198 for three at stumps against Baroda on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy Super League final in Vadodara on Tuesday.

Baroda crush Karnataka to enter Ranji final

Baroda crush Karnataka to enter Ranji final

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

Baroda scored an emphatic seven-wicket victory over Karnataka in the semi-finals of the Ranji Trophy in Vadodara on Tuesday to enter the final of the Super League tournament after a gap of nine years. In a match that lasted less than five sessions, Baroda crushed Karnataka on Day 2, with bowlers Bhargav Bhatt (5 for 30) and Swapnil Singh (5 for 20) claiming five wickets each.

When Fernandes was accused of planning to blow up key infrastructure

When Fernandes was accused of planning to blow up key infrastructure

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

'My fight against the dictatorship was born out of the conviction that evil should be fought, but it never entitled killing or what the prosecution say 'criminal force'

'Disappointing Taylor needs to pull up his socks'

'Disappointing Taylor needs to pull up his socks'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

Former New Zealand fast bowler Simon Doull reckons that Ross Taylor needs a 'wake-up call' following his disappointing outing in the ongoing One-day series against India.

Municipal polls are a test for Narendra Modi

Municipal polls are a test for Narendra Modi

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

The six municipal corporations, which comprise major urban areas of the state like Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, Bhavnagar and Jamnagar are going to polls after October this year.

IndiGo to introduce 8 new flights from May 1

IndiGo to introduce 8 new flights from May 1

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

The addition of eight new services would take the total number of flights operated by the IndiGo to 633

Why drug firms' Q2 revenue growth is likely to dip

Why drug firms' Q2 revenue growth is likely to dip

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

Currency played an important role in Q2, with US dollar, Japanese yen and euro appreciating vis-a-vis the Indian rupee, while the Brazilian real, South African rand and Russian ruble depreciating against rupee.

Hazare trophy: TN outplays Tripura for 6th straight win

Hazare trophy: TN outplays Tripura for 6th straight win

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

Abhinav Mukund (84) and Baba Aparajith (87) shone as Tamil Nadu thrashed Tripura by 187 runs

Ranji Trophy: Wankhede, Eden Gardens to host quarter-finals

Ranji Trophy: Wankhede, Eden Gardens to host quarter-finals

Rediff.com1 Jan 2014

The Cricket Board has decided on the venues of the four Ranji Trophy quarterfinal games irrespective of who, from among the contestants, advance to the knockout stage of the tournament from the league phase that on Thursday.

Raj ATS nabs another suspect in Ajmer blast case

Raj ATS nabs another suspect in Ajmer blast case

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

The Anti-Terrorism Squad of Rajasthan arrested another suspect in the 2007 Ajmer Dargah blast case who had allegedly played a key role in the conspiracy behind the incident in which three persons were killed.

BJP MP caught on camera 'kicking' elderly man

BJP MP caught on camera 'kicking' elderly man

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

A video purportedly showing BJP MP from Porbandar Vitthal Radadiya kicking an elderly man at a religious function has gone viral on social media.

Mandeep's ton helps North consolidate

Mandeep's ton helps North consolidate

Rediff.com26 Jan 2011

Mandeep Singh's brilliant century helped North Zone consolidate its position against West Zone on the opening day of the Duleep trophy semi-final match at Motibag palace ground in Vadodara on Wednesday.

10 UNUSUAL holiday destinations in India

10 UNUSUAL holiday destinations in India

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Forget Munnar and Manali, these places in India are worth your time.

Loveyatri review: A lousy movie by any name is still a lousy movie

Loveyatri review: A lousy movie by any name is still a lousy movie

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

'The whole point of this idiotic movie hinges on whether Aayush Sharma who wants to act can act. Unless a singular dazed expression qualifies as talent, not by a long shot,' says Sukanya Verma.