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Nitish Kumar: Longest-serving Bihar CM despite JD-U's majority challenges

Nitish Kumar: Longest-serving Bihar CM despite JD-U's majority challenges

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Concealed beneath the feat, which testifies to his political acumen and survival instincts, is the fact that the 72-year-old leader could never remain at peace with his allies which also made him change partners frequently.

PIX: India rout South Africa by 7 wickets; level series 1-1

PIX: India rout South Africa by 7 wickets; level series 1-1

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Jasprit Bumrah took 6/61 as India crushed South Africa by seven wickets to level the two-match series 1-1.

Wanted: Gujarati acumen for commodity markets

Wanted: Gujarati acumen for commodity markets

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

The first thing comes to your mind is the enterprising Gujaratis. They may not be a social entrepreneur. They may not be charitable. They even may not be sympathetic. But they are cut-throat businessmen who know which situation they should be in and at what time.

'Common Muslim Is Happy Over Ram Mandir'

'Common Muslim Is Happy Over Ram Mandir'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

'They are happy for the Hindu community as Ram Lalla is consecrated in Ayodhya.'

Orleans Masters: Rajawat stuns Nishimoto

Orleans Masters: Rajawat stuns Nishimoto

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Indian shuttler Priyanshu Rajawat stunned top seed Kenta Nishimoto to enter the quarterfinals of the Orleans Masters Super 300 badminton tournament.

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Deepa Gahlot lists Hindi biopics about Indian political leaders: Some worked, some did not, but they managed to avoid controversy.

Will gift my parents their dream car, says Vrinda after big pay-day

Will gift my parents their dream car, says Vrinda after big pay-day

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

It was a red-letter day for Vrinda Dinesh having hit the WPL pay-dirt with a whopping Rs 1.30 crore deal.

From TC to Legend: The Incredible Rise of MS Dhoni

From TC to Legend: The Incredible Rise of MS Dhoni

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Dhoni's journey from a humble ticket collector to a trophy-laden wicketkeeper-batter is an inspiration for aspiring athletes worldwide

Uddhav resigned without fight: Sharad Pawar in book

Uddhav resigned without fight: Sharad Pawar in book

Rediff.com2 May 2023

"The Sena leadership fell short in quelling this outburst of discontent," the veteran politician wrote.

Virat Kohli's jaw-dropping wicket running range!

Virat Kohli's jaw-dropping wicket running range!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

A staggering distance of 276.57 kilometers covered by Kohli while dashing between the wickets.

The Rise of Cricket's New Stars

The Rise of Cricket's New Stars

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Meet the standout finds of World Cup 2023.

'Don't call me Uncle. Call me Sam'

'Don't call me Uncle. Call me Sam'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Besides his strategic and tactical acumen, it was his amazing personality, quick wit and ability to remain unflustered under any circumstances that stood him apart from almost any leader one has read about or known, recalls Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Can coach Pandit lead KKR to their third IPL trophy?

Can coach Pandit lead KKR to their third IPL trophy?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

With regular skipper Shreyas Iyer ruled out, the Kolkata Knight Riders will heavily bank on new coach Chandrakant Pandit as they set their eyes on a third IPL title.

Weathering Foreign Policy Storms In 2023

Weathering Foreign Policy Storms In 2023

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Foreign policy is always a work in progress and ups and downs are built into foreign policy process. What is permanent is national interest. Hopefully, this year, which will also witness general elections in the country, will also clear clouds in the foreign policy horizon, observes Rup Narayan Das.

SC gets 2 new judges, now 2 short of full strength

SC gets 2 new judges, now 2 short of full strength

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The CJI administered the oath of office to the two new judges in a swearing-in ceremony held at the apex court's auditorium in New Delhi.

Alcaraz one match away from World No 1 ranking

Alcaraz one match away from World No 1 ranking

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

Should Carlos Alcaraz win Queen's final against Alex de Minaur he would reclaim the world number one ranking from Novak Djokovic.

India's Untold Nepal Stories

India's Untold Nepal Stories

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

In 2017, a retired R&AW officer conveyed that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was keen to get monarchy restored in Nepal and suggested that I support these efforts.

'BJP writing new grammar of electoral politics'

'BJP writing new grammar of electoral politics'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

'The party is breaking stereotypes by not inviting senior leaders to become chief ministers.' 'No other party has had the guts to do this.'

What When The Modi Magic Fades?

What When The Modi Magic Fades?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

It's great to win election after election on the strength of Modi's charisma and voter appeal, but the larger the Modi myth grows, the more the BJP diminishes, notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Untold story of Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup triumph

Untold story of Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup triumph

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Chandana, who is now a full-time coach, remembered Ranatunga as a shrewd tactician, whose strategic acumen were way ahead of the time.

Pralhad Joshi, Bhupender Yadav appointed BJP's Rajasthan, MP poll in-charge

Pralhad Joshi, Bhupender Yadav appointed BJP's Rajasthan, MP poll in-charge

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Former Union minister Prakash Javadekar and another senior party leader Om Prakash Mathur was made poll in-charge for Telangana and Chhattisgarh respectively, a party statement said.

SEE: MI Celebrates 10 Years of Rohit Sharma's Captaincy

SEE: MI Celebrates 10 Years of Rohit Sharma's Captaincy

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

Rohit completed 10 years as captain of the five time IPL champions.

The Men Behind Chandrayaan-3 Mission

The Men Behind Chandrayaan-3 Mission

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Only three countries (United States, Russia and China) have successfully landed spacecraft on the airless lunar surface.

Aiming to be among the best by its 100th year in 2032: IAF chief

Aiming to be among the best by its 100th year in 2032: IAF chief

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

In the current complex and dynamic strategic environment, refining the IAF's strategy, building robust capabilities and developing a flexible mindset to "prosecute future wars" will prove decisive, the chief of air staff said.

'RBI to get glimpses of Rajan's technical acumen soon'

'RBI to get glimpses of Rajan's technical acumen soon'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

A few market and economic indicators have begun looking up, thanks to what many term the 'Rajan effect'.

Excited to go with three mystery spinners against Titans: Arun

Excited to go with three mystery spinners against Titans: Arun

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Following their crushing win over RCB, Kolkata Knight Riders are excited to play three mystery spinners against Gujarat Titans in their next IPL encounter.

Pawar's book has 'wrong information' on Uddhav, says Raut

Pawar's book has 'wrong information' on Uddhav, says Raut

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday termed the criticism of Uddhav Thackeray in Nationalist Congress Party supremo Sharad Pawar's autobiography "wrong information" and downplayed it by claiming books are read for two days and then put into libraries.

Halle Open shocker: Kazahk Bublik ousts Zverev

Halle Open shocker: Kazahk Bublik ousts Zverev

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Kazahk Bublik powers past Zverev in straight sets to reach Halle final

Tracing the journey of auto industry pioneer Keshub Mahindra

Tracing the journey of auto industry pioneer Keshub Mahindra

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

Mahindra & Mahindra chairman emeritus Keshub Mahindra passed away this morning in Mumbai due to old age. Mahindra, 99, breathed his last this morning at home peacefully, said a person close to the family. After joining the company in 1947, he became the chairman in 1963.

Gujarat outcome good for BJP in Karnataka polls, says CM Bommai

Gujarat outcome good for BJP in Karnataka polls, says CM Bommai

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Rejoicing over the Bharatiya Janata Party's landslide victory in Gujarat, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said the election results there will have a positive effect on the party's prospects in poll-bound Karnataka.

Rajan questions Sebi inaction on Mauritius funds trading in Adani stocks

Rajan questions Sebi inaction on Mauritius funds trading in Adani stocks

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan has asked why SEBI has not yet got to the bottom of ownership of the four Mauritius-based funds who are said to have parked 90 per cent of their $6.9 billion in Adani group stocks, saying does the market regulator need help of investigating agencies for this? The funds -- Elara India Opportunities Fund, Cresta Fund, Albula Investment Fund and APMS Investment Fund -- have been under cloud for last couple of years after allegations that they may be shell companies. They came into focus once again in January when a US short seller alleged that Adani Group used offshore shell companies to inflate stock price.

As son joins BJP; Antony says pained by decision: Cong likens him to Judas

As son joins BJP; Antony says pained by decision: Cong likens him to Judas

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Antony, who headed the digital media cell of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee, slammed the Congress leadership for working for a "single family" instead of working for the country.

SRH look for inspiration from new skipper Markram to turn tables against LSG

SRH look for inspiration from new skipper Markram to turn tables against LSG

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

SRH will bank on Markram's leadership skills to deliver results this season.

Nitish's Red Roses For Lalu

Nitish's Red Roses For Lalu

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar walked to 10, Circular Road, from his home at 1, Aney Marg to meet his old comrade-turned political adversary-turned ally.

Giant In The Earth: M S Swaminathan

Giant In The Earth: M S Swaminathan

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Dr Shreekant Sambrani pays tribute to M S Swaminathan, renowned agricultural scientist and a lifelong crusader against hunger who passed away in Chennai recently.

S M Krishna, Kumar Mangalam Birla among those given Padma awards

S M Krishna, Kumar Mangalam Birla among those given Padma awards

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Former Karnataka chief minister S M Krishna, noted industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla and famous playback singer Suman Kalyanpur were given Padma awards by President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday.

Chirag-Satwik win Asia Championships; end 58-year-old wait!

Chirag-Satwik win Asia Championships; end 58-year-old wait!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty became the first Indians after Dinesh Khanna to be crowned champions at the 2023 Badminton Asia Championships on Sunday.

KL Rahul's selection in Test team based on 'favouritism', says Prasad

KL Rahul's selection in Test team based on 'favouritism', says Prasad

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

K L Rahul came in for harsh criticism from former India medium pacer Venkatesh Prasad who claimed the opener's selection was based on "favouritism'.

Shares of cos having Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's investments settle on mixed note

Shares of cos having Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's investments settle on mixed note

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Shares of companies having investments of late billionaire investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala ended on a mixed note on Tuesday. The 62-year-old investor, who was known as the Big Bull and Warren Buffett of India for his investment acumen, passed away on Sunday. Jhunjhunwala had investments in more than three dozen companies, the most valuable being watch and jewellery maker Titan, part of the Tata group. Titan ended 0.88 pe cent higher at Rs 2,493.65.

Was Narasimha Rao India's Best Prime Minister?

Was Narasimha Rao India's Best Prime Minister?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

'He told senior journalists a few days after the Babri Masjid demolition, 'Jo hua theek hua. Maine isliye hone diya ki BJP ki rajniti hamesha ke liye khatam ho jaye.'