News for '104th'

KL Rahul, Kohli gain in T20I rankings after great performance against West Indies

KL Rahul, Kohli gain in T20I rankings after great performance against West Indies

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

After the 2-1 series win against West Indies, India opener KL Rahul and skipper Virat Kohli have significant progress in the latest ICC T20I player rankings.

Rankings: Rohit emulates Kohli, Gambhir

Rankings: Rohit emulates Kohli, Gambhir

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Becomes only the 3rd Indian batsman to be in the top-10 in all formats of the game; Rahane at career-best fifth

Rookie India hold Oman to 1-1 draw in friendly

Rookie India hold Oman to 1-1 draw in friendly

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Playing with ten debutants, India came back strongly in the second half to eke out a draw in their first international game since the COVID-19 lockdown last March.

Cities that have the most expensive hotels

Cities that have the most expensive hotels

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

India metros are travellers' paradise when it comes to accommodation.

Soccer PIX: Tranmere oust Watford; Atletico stunned

Soccer PIX: Tranmere oust Watford; Atletico stunned

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Watford knocked out of FA Cup; third-tier side Cultural Leonesa shock Madrid team.

To Sir Don, with love

To Sir Don, with love

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

Like Julius Caesar, Don Bradman remains as powerful in death as he was during and after his eventful playing days.

PHOTOS: PM offers prayers at Tirupati temple

PHOTOS: PM offers prayers at Tirupati temple

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

This is Modi's second visit to the temple since he became the prime minister in 2014.

'Everything is dependent on Ratan Tata'

'Everything is dependent on Ratan Tata'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

'I think Ratan felt he had to do everything that he could to retain control of the company started by his forefathers, because that was the first priority and nothing else mattered compared to that.'

Tiger Woods drops out of world's top 100

Tiger Woods drops out of world's top 100

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

The 39-year-old former world number one and 14-times major champion, who has not played since pulling out of the Farmer's Open in early February due to back problems, has slipped to 104th in the rankings.

After 104 days, GJM suspends Darjeeling shutdown

After 104 days, GJM suspends Darjeeling shutdown

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

The indefinite shutdown in Darjeeling hills will be suspended from Wednesday morning.

India could grow at 8% this fiscal: Pranab

India could grow at 8% this fiscal: Pranab

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday said the Indian economy could grow by 7.5 to 8 per cent during the current financial year, though price rise and fiscal consolidation remained areas of concern.

When the incredible woman in today's Google Doodle told us her story

When the incredible woman in today's Google Doodle told us her story

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

India's first female photojournalist gave this interview to Rediff.com a year before she died.

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Nadal in quarters; Djokovic survives

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Nadal in quarters; Djokovic survives

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Images from Day 9 of the 2021 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Monday.

Tsonga breezes into last eight

Tsonga breezes into last eight

Rediff.com6 Feb 2009

Top seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga continued his quest to win the first ATP tournament to be played in Southern Africa since 1995 by dispatching Denis Istomin 6-1, 6-4 in the South African Open on Thursday.

West Bengal: 20 killed as bus plunges into canal

West Bengal: 20 killed as bus plunges into canal

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

At least 20 persons were killed and over 30 injured when a private bus skidded off the road and plunged into a canal at Kestopur in North 24 Parganas on Friday. Two cranes pulled the bus out of the canal. Local people helped the police and fire-brigade in the rescue operations.

Reservation Bill introduced in Lok Sabha

Reservation Bill introduced in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com20 Dec 2005

Reservation Bill introduced in Lok Sabha

Rajya Sabha takes up Reservation Bill

Rajya Sabha takes up Reservation Bill

Rediff.com22 Dec 2005

Human Resources Minister Arjun Singh said it was passed by Lok Sabha with 'near consensus' and hoped that the Upper House too will follow suit.

Morarji govt against state funeral for Jayaprakash

Morarji govt against state funeral for Jayaprakash

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

In a startling revelation, Jammu and Kashmir Governor S K Sinha has said the Morarji Desai cabinet had decided not to accord a state funeral to Jayaprakash Narayan.

Educational reservation Bill passed in LS

Educational reservation Bill passed in LS

Rediff.com21 Dec 2005

The Bill was passed with 379 votes in favour with one against.

Golf: Goosen wins US Open

Golf: Goosen wins US Open

Rediff.com21 Jun 2004

The 35-year-old needed only 24 putts for a closing one-over-par 71 as he grinded out a two-shot victory at the 104th US Open.

Naxals strike again, 3 BSF jawans killed in Odisha ambush

Naxals strike again, 3 BSF jawans killed in Odisha ambush

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

Three Border Security Force jawans were killed and six were injured on Wednesday after a Maoist ambush on a BSF party near the Sukma-Malkangiri border in Chitrakonda, Odisha.

US Open: Serena enters 3rd round; Muguruza knocked out

US Open: Serena enters 3rd round; Muguruza knocked out

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Images from matches played on Day 4 at the US Open at the Flushing Meadows in New York on Thursday.

Is Jimmy the Sachin of fast bowling?

Is Jimmy the Sachin of fast bowling?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

England's James Anderson is the first fast bowler to take 600 Test wickets.

Rahul, Lewis make huge gains; Ashwin at 4th in T20 rankings

Rahul, Lewis make huge gains; Ashwin at 4th in T20 rankings

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Rival openers Evin Lewis of the West Indies and India's Lokesh Rahul have made huge gains in the latest ICC Players Rankings for T20I Batsmen after slamming fine centuries in the recent two-match series in Lauderhill, USA, played on 27 and 28 August. The first match, in which a T20I record aggregate of 489 runs were scored, saw Lewis slam a 49-ball 100 in the West Indies' total of 245 for six that has helped him move up 288 slots to reach 51st rank.

Science must meet rising aspirations of our people: PM

Science must meet rising aspirations of our people: PM

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

By 2030 India will be among top three countries in science and technology: PM

Spectrum auction kitty dips to Rs 1.05 lakh crore

Spectrum auction kitty dips to Rs 1.05 lakh crore

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

The auction will continue on Tuesday as there is still some spectrum left.

Lahiri stumbles to finish 28th at World Golf Championships

Lahiri stumbles to finish 28th at World Golf Championships

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

India's Anirban Lahiri staggered to a disappointing seven-over 79 on a windy day as he dropped sharply from a possible top-10 finish to tied-28th at the World Golf Championships in Doral, United States.

5th Test, Day 2 PICS: India's top-order falters yet again

5th Test, Day 2 PICS: India's top-order falters yet again

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

India's susceptibility to quality swing bowling once again came to the fore as they struggled to reach 174 for six after England's tail wagged considerably to give the hosts an upperhand on the second day of the fifth and final cricket Test, in London, on Saturday.

Tennis Round-up: Unseeded Bencic upsets Kvitova to win Dubai title

Tennis Round-up: Unseeded Bencic upsets Kvitova to win Dubai title

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

She is the second Swiss player to win the tournament after Martina Hingis won the inaugural edition in 2001.

ONGC topples RIL to become highest ranked Indian energy firm

ONGC topples RIL to become highest ranked Indian energy firm

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Cairn India is 25th on the list with 22.2 per cent CGR.

French Open PIX: Del Potro pushed to the limit by Nishioka

French Open PIX: Del Potro pushed to the limit by Nishioka

Rediff.com31 May 2019

A summary of Thursday's play at the French Open.

PHOTOS: Suarez, Messi sink Atletico after Costa sees red

PHOTOS: Suarez, Messi sink Atletico after Costa sees red

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

Barcelona closed in on the La Liga title after beating 10-man Atletico Madrid 2-0 in Saturday's top-of-the-table showdown at the Nou Camp as late strikes by Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi gave the Catalans an 11-point lead at the top of the table.

Woods ends long absence, to play in next week's Augusta Masters

Woods ends long absence, to play in next week's Augusta Masters

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

Tiger Woods ended weeks of speculation on Friday when he announced he will play in next week's Masters golf tournament at Augusta National.

St Lucia Test: Bhuvneshwar's five-for puts India in charge

St Lucia Test: Bhuvneshwar's five-for puts India in charge

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

India were 157 for three in their second innings at stumps on day four of the third Test in Gros Islet, St Lucia on Friday.

India openers make steady reply after England tail wags

India openers make steady reply after England tail wags

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

England's lower-order gave India a taste of their own medicine on a benign Chepauk track racking up a commendable 477 in their first innings on the second day of the fifth and final cricket Test in Chennai.

Antrix-Devas deal: Ex-ISRO chief Madhavan Nair booked by CBI

Antrix-Devas deal: Ex-ISRO chief Madhavan Nair booked by CBI

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Besides Nair, others named in the charge sheet include the then K R Sridhar Murthy, Ramachandra Vishwanathan and M G Chandrasekhar.

ISL: Kerala edge Chennaiyin 4-3 on aggregate, book final berth

ISL: Kerala edge Chennaiyin 4-3 on aggregate, book final berth

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Kerala Blasters struck the match-winner deep into the extra time in a thrilling second leg semi-final to book a berth for the summit clash of the inaugural Hero Indian Super League football tournament on 4-3 aggregate over Chennaiyin FC on Tuesday.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Federer and Djokovic cruise; Halep survives

Aus Open PHOTOS: Federer and Djokovic cruise; Halep survives

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

World number one Simona Halep saved three match-points before edging past an inspired Lauren Davis 4-6, 6-4, 15-13 in a thrilling marathon to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open on Saturday.

Cricket's Exclusive 500 Club

Cricket's Exclusive 500 Club

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

Jimmy Anderson is the first Englishman to take 500 Test wickets.