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Humpy, K Srikanth and Sai Praneeth nominated for Khel Ratna

Humpy, K Srikanth and Sai Praneeth nominated for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Chess champion Koneru Humpy has been nominated for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award

Internet, SMS services suspended in Nagaland's Mon district

Internet, SMS services suspended in Nagaland's Mon district

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

A notification issued by the Home Department, Government of Nagaland, read, 'Whereas, there is apprehension of grave law and order problems in Mon District, Nagaland owing to the prevailing situation created by firing incidents today, leading to the death of several persons in Tiru Oting village area under Tizit and Naginimora sub-divisions.'

IPL 2022: COVID-19 strikes Delhi Capitals; Mitchell Marsh hospitalised

IPL 2022: COVID-19 strikes Delhi Capitals; Mitchell Marsh hospitalised

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh was hospitalised after testing positive for COVID-19 in a second RT-PCR test along with two support staff, causing fear and panic among rest of the Delhi Capitals squad in Mumbai on Monday.

Banerjee's Nobel prize much bigger: Ganguly

Banerjee's Nobel prize much bigger: Ganguly

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

BCCI president-elect Sourav Ganguly said the achievement of Nobel prize winner and fellow Bengali Abhijit Banerjee is much bigger than his.

Anand to mentor Indian squads at Chess Olympiad

Anand to mentor Indian squads at Chess Olympiad

Rediff.com2 May 2022

It has bolstered the home team's medal chances at the 14-day event, which is expected to see massive participation from more than 150 countries.

Assam on edge over AASU leader's lynching, cops arrest 13

Assam on edge over AASU leader's lynching, cops arrest 13

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

At least 13 people, including the prime accused, have been arrested so far for allegedly lynching an All Assam Students' Union leader in Jorhat city, while the outfit on Tuesday vowed not to keep quiet until the culprits were given 'exemplary punishment.'

Ranji: Himachal bat with purpose after first innings debacle

Ranji: Himachal bat with purpose after first innings debacle

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

A summary of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

In Digital India, SAAS firms are lapping up young execcutives

In Digital India, SAAS firms are lapping up young execcutives

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Indian firms selling SAAS products have got a bonanza as companies meet, manage and sell remotely. The top five firms - Zoho, Freshworks HighRadius, Druva, and Icertis - account for 33 per cent of the market share. Chennai, India's SAAS centre, alone generates $1 billion in annual revenue. Yuvraj Malik explains how these companies are planning their next phase of growth.

Pranab's son wants to live up to father's legacy in TMC

Pranab's son wants to live up to father's legacy in TMC

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Mukherjee, a two-time Lok Sabha MP from his father's pocket borough of Jangipur, said he joined the Mamata Banerjee-led party because she has taken a strong stand on this issue.

Pranab deeply comatose, vitals stable: Hospital

Pranab deeply comatose, vitals stable: Hospital

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'The condition of Shri Pranab Mukherjee remains unchanged this morning, He is deeply comatose with stable vital parameters and he continues to be on ventilatory support,' a statement from the hospital said.

Sonia, Rahul among Bengal star campaigners, G-23 leaders left out

Sonia, Rahul among Bengal star campaigners, G-23 leaders left out

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Prominent G-23 members including Ghulam Nabi Azad, Anand Sharma, Kapil Sibal and Manish Tewari have not been included in the Congress list of star campaigners for West Bengal assembly elections.

HC raps govt for 'mindless' affidavit in same-sex marriage case

HC raps govt for 'mindless' affidavit in same-sex marriage case

Rediff.com17 May 2022

The court was informed that though the government's affidavit has been filed, it was not on record.

IN PIX: Rohit Sharma celebrates record 264 with cricketers, Bollywood stars

IN PIX: Rohit Sharma celebrates record 264 with cricketers, Bollywood stars

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

ROhit Sharma recently threw a party to celebrate his record ODI knock. His teammates form the Indian national team, Mumbai Ranji team and a few Bollywood celebrities were seen in attendance.

Uber to launch ride-booking via WhatsApp in India

Uber to launch ride-booking via WhatsApp in India

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Uber and WhatsApp on Thursday announced a partnership that will allow people in the country to book a ride via WhatsApp - a global-first initiative by the ride-hailing platform. With this integration, riders will no longer need to download or use the Uber app. Everything - from user registration, booking a ride and getting a trip receipt - will be managed within the WhatsApp chat interface, a statement said. The integration is a global-first for Uber, and it will make booking a ride as easy as sending a WhatsApp message, it added.

Mukherjee remains hemodynamically stable: Hospital

Mukherjee remains hemodynamically stable: Hospital

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

The former president was admitted to the Army's Research and Referral Hospital in Delhi Cantonment on August 10 and was operated for removal of a clot in the brain.

Did BCCI medical officer in SL delay Krunal's COVID testing?

Did BCCI medical officer in SL delay Krunal's COVID testing?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

In fact, despite throat pain, the team doctor allowed the player to attend the team meeting and only on July 27 morning was his RT-PCR Test done. The reports came late in the afternoon after which BCCI and SLC decided to jointly postpone the game by a day as eight of his close contacts were also tested.

How Tanvi Gupta Created SwoonMe

How Tanvi Gupta Created SwoonMe

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

I had about eight, nine, dating apps on my phone. But I always felt this pressure of looking good.' 'When it comes to finding romantic love, it just feels very shallow.' 'I felt it was time for something different, something non superficial.'

PM to Banerjee: Media making you say anti-Modi things

PM to Banerjee: Media making you say anti-Modi things

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

"Excellent meeting with Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee. His passion towards human empowerment is clearly visible. We had a healthy and extensive interaction on various subjects. India is proud of his accomplishments. Wishing him the very best for his future endeavours," Modi said in a tweet, sharing a picture of their meeting at his official residence.

Santoor maestro Shivkumar Sharma is dead

Santoor maestro Shivkumar Sharma is dead

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Veteran santoor player and music composer Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma died in Mumbai on Tuesday morning following a heart attack, family sources said. He was 84.

Onam Fashion: How to step out in style

Onam Fashion: How to step out in style

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Take a cue from these celebs to amp up your festive look.

Plea in HC against allowing same sex marriage under Hindu Marriage Act

Plea in HC against allowing same sex marriage under Hindu Marriage Act

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

The plea argued that any changes such as inclusion of same sex marriage in the Customary Law are much easier, convenient and practical in marriages which are a type of contract between the partners as they are very remotely based on religion and more generic in nature.

Anti-Gandhi remark: MP-Chhattisgarh spar as Kalicharan arrested

Anti-Gandhi remark: MP-Chhattisgarh spar as Kalicharan arrested

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Acting on a specific input, the Raipur police apprehended the seer from a rented room near Bageshwar Dham, located around 25 km from Khajuraho town in MP, Raipur Superintendent of Police Prashant Agrawal said.

Tarun Gogoi on life support, 'very very' critical

Tarun Gogoi on life support, 'very very' critical

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

The octogenarian Congress leader, undergoing treatment at the Gauhati Medical College Hospital for post-COVID complications, is being monitored by a team of nine doctors, GMCH Superintendent Abhijit Sarma said.

Nawaz brings Thackeray back

Nawaz brings Thackeray back

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Balasaheb takes centrestage again.

Pranab Mukherjee stable, still on ventilator: Hospital

Pranab Mukherjee stable, still on ventilator: Hospital

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

The 84-year-old former president was admitted to the hospital on Monday and was operated upon for removal of a clot in the brain. He is also COVID-19 positive.

The desi who returned a $1 million lottery ticket

The desi who returned a $1 million lottery ticket

Rediff.com27 May 2021

'I don't know what touched me, but the next day I felt like, I should just give it back.'

How Modi, Rahul used Twitter during 2019 poll campaign

How Modi, Rahul used Twitter during 2019 poll campaign

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

While both politicians tweeted about a slew of issues, they focused less on developmental issues related to the rural poor -- with Modi devoting a mere three per cent and Gandhi five per cent of his tweets to development, Abhijit Mazumdar, an assistant professor at Park University in Missouri said.

BJP, TMC workers clash in Birbhum, bombs hurled

BJP, TMC workers clash in Birbhum, bombs hurled

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Police said the clash broke out when BJP activists travelling in a mini truck to the rally at Suri had an altercation with the local TMC workers while passing through Simurali in the district.

Assam To New York: A Supermodel's Journey

Assam To New York: A Supermodel's Journey

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

The girl from the north east who now walks for the best names in international fashion today was content wearing hand-me-downs from cousins those days.

When Heroines Fell in LOVE At Work

When Heroines Fell in LOVE At Work

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Quite a few actresses found love in the makers of their films.

COVID-19 cases in India to peak between June 21-28: Study

COVID-19 cases in India to peak between June 21-28: Study

Rediff.com22 May 2020

The study has predicted that confirmed COVID-19 cases reported daily will show a rising graph till the end of June. "A clear downward trend in the confirmed cases is likely to be observed each day from the second week of July," Nandadulal Bairagi, a senior professor of Jadavpur University who was involved in the project told PTI.

PIX: Fashion lessons from Anushka Sharma

PIX: Fashion lessons from Anushka Sharma

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Peeking into Anushka's superb style file.

10 Qs with 10-year-old Spelling Champ

10 Qs with 10-year-old Spelling Champ

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

'When I was around 6 years old, my brother was competing in Spelling Bee, so I wanted to do it too.'

'Rahman Sir believes in the magic of music'

'Rahman Sir believes in the magic of music'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

'Rahman Sir is still very wide-eyed when it comes to creating a new song.' 'He still thinks about it as if it is his first song.'

Just 14, and he can play 107 musical instruments

Just 14, and he can play 107 musical instruments

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

As a five year old, Neil Nayyar learnt to play the drums. Today, at 14, he has mastered 107 instruments.

Mamata's new target: President Pranab

Mamata's new target: President Pranab

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Didi drags Rashtrapati into electoral battle.

Thailand's Phadungsil on fire at Avantha Masters

Thailand's Phadungsil on fire at Avantha Masters

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

Abhijit Chadha shone bright for India with a flawless opening card in his debut European Tour event but it was Thai youngster Chinnarat Phadungsil who stole the thunder from several stalwarts by turning in a sensational 11-under 61 on Day one of the Avantha Masters golf tournament in Greater Noida on Thursday.

'Jadeja complained of dizziness after returning to dressing room'

'Jadeja complained of dizziness after returning to dressing room'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

In a contest laced with controversy, Jadeja top-edged into his helmet in the final over

'I have survived many attacks and explosions'

'I have survived many attacks and explosions'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

'I have never been afraid of death or threats, and I have never wanted to give up and silence my voice.'

'My father, the President, has been hurt by my remarks'

'My father, the President, has been hurt by my remarks'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

Abhijit Mukherjee, son of President Pranab Mukherjee, said he was willing to resign for his remarks if the party wants him to do so. Abhijit Mukherjee's came under attack after he made a controversial sexist remark.