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Pakistan restores Samjhauta Express services to Delhi

Pakistan restores Samjhauta Express services to Delhi

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

The Samjhauta Express carrying some 150 passengers left Lahore railway station for India, Radio Pakistan reported.

FM mania hits Kerala

FM mania hits Kerala

Rediff.com14 Jul 2008

After initial teething troubles, the FM channels -- Radio Mango of Malayala Manorama, Club FM of Mathrubhumi, Surya's SFM, Asianet's Best FM, Times of India's Radio Mirchi and Big FM of Reliance -- are picking up momentum, with old and new songs, humour and loads of entertainment. Listeners are even given tips about congested roads which have to be avoided and weather updates on a daily basis.

Will Boult return to Black Caps for ODI World Cup?

Will Boult return to Black Caps for ODI World Cup?

Rediff.com11 May 2023

'Cricket bankrolled primarily by India and that is a positive'

How The Pakistanis Surrendered In 1971

How The Pakistanis Surrendered In 1971

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

'We are ready to surrender,' Lieutenant General A A K Niazi said over the phone from Dhaka.

The Times They Are A-Changin'

The Times They Are A-Changin'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

... And what explains the directions of change? asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

3G spectrum revenue tops Rs 58,400 crore

3G spectrum revenue tops Rs 58,400 crore

Rediff.com12 May 2010

The revenue from the 3G spectrum sale touched a whopping Rs 58,416 crore (Rs 584.16 billion) with the bid for a national third generation mobile licence hitting Rs 14,446 crore (Rs 144.46 billion) on Day 28 of the auction on Wednesday.

'I travel the world with a piece of bamboo'

'I travel the world with a piece of bamboo'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

'I will always cherish the fact that I received the first big award of my life, actually two, in the company of legends for an incredible collaboration.'

NASA, ISRO to send joint space missions

NASA, ISRO to send joint space missions

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

"On space, we will be able to announce that India is signing the Artemis Accords, which advance a common vision for space exploration for the benefit of all humankind," a senior administration official said hours before the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden in the Oval Office.

Sita Ramam Review

Sita Ramam Review

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Sita Ramam is a subtle reminder that, in a world where you can be anything, the best thing you can be is kind

Ravi Shastri reminisces India's 1971 series victory

Ravi Shastri reminisces India's 1971 series victory

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

As Team India completed 50 years of the historic 1971 Test series win in England, head coach Ravi Shastri reminisced his memories of that epic tour and explained how it ushered a new chapter in Indian cricket.

Australia-India fourth Test locked in for Brisbane

Australia-India fourth Test locked in for Brisbane

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

The Queensland government announced on Monday that the three-day lockdown of greater Brisbane imposed to contain an outbreak of a more contagious strain of COVID-19 would end at 6pm local time (0800 GMT).

Railways to take passengers on a musical journey

Railways to take passengers on a musical journey

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

Instrumental music played by maestros like Ustad Bismillah Khan, TN Rajaratnam Pillai and Pandit Pannalal Ghosh will keep passengers entertained in Rajdhani, Shatabdi and Duronto trains which have a public announcement system in place.

'Is David Warner's time up?'

'Is David Warner's time up?'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Australia could promote Travis Head to open in Warner's place to make room for Green's inclusion along with Marsh.

Airtel, TCS ink JV for 5G-based remote robotic operations

Airtel, TCS ink JV for 5G-based remote robotic operations

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel and IT major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) have joined hands to build a 5G-based remote working technology using robotics, according to a joint statement. TCS during the trials has successfully tested two use cases of its Neural Manufacturing solutions on Airtel's 5G testbed in Manesar - remote robotics operations, and vision-based quality inspection, the statement claimed. "The 5G ecosystem will open limitless possibilities for enterprises to enhance productivity and serve their customers even better with digitally enabled applications.

No tour games for Australia before WTC, Ashes a risky move: Lehmann

No tour games for Australia before WTC, Ashes a risky move: Lehmann

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Ex-coach Lehmann unhappy with Australia not playing tour games ahead of WTC final, Ashes

The Indian Film Making Global Waves

The Indian Film Making Global Waves

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'I thought of a suppressed country and a free world.' 'If we travel from one to another, what will that road look like?' 'What colours, music there will be? What kind of people would you see?'

When Munna Bhai Was In Jail

When Munna Bhai Was In Jail

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

A day before the event, I learnt from an old Mumbai crime branch informant that a group of gangsters were planning to serve breakfast to the prisoners at Balgandharva Rangmandir prior to the show.

RARE PICTURES: The life and times of Pt Ravi Shankar

RARE PICTURES: The life and times of Pt Ravi Shankar

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Rediff.com beings you some of Sitar maestro Pt Ravi Shankar's rare photographs from our archives.

TV owners might have to pay licensing fee

TV owners might have to pay licensing fee

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

Television owners might have to again shell out a licence fee- this time to fund state-owned Prasar Bharati, which runs Doordarshan and All India Radio, if a government committee has its way.

Here's what the Aussies MUST do in Indore Test

Here's what the Aussies MUST do in Indore Test

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Play three pacers, include Boland in Indore, says Kasprowicz

Amitabh Bachchan's Top 25 Dialogues Of All Time

Amitabh Bachchan's Top 25 Dialogues Of All Time

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

We start off the Big B's 70th birthday celebrations with some of his iconic lines in his films.

Noted scientist Govind Swarup passes away

Noted scientist Govind Swarup passes away

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Born in 1929, Swarup was one of the pioneers of radio astronomy in India.

The Legend Of Squadron Leader Tubby Devayya

The Legend Of Squadron Leader Tubby Devayya

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Today, he lies in an unknown grave in a corner of a farmer's field in Pakistan, having given his all for his country. A riveting excerpt from Ian Cardozo's Beyond Fear: True Stories on Life in the Indian Armed Forces.

How I&B min plans to celebrate 75 yrs of independence

How I&B min plans to celebrate 75 yrs of independence

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

The 'Iconic Week' under the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' will be a grand celebration by the ministry which will showcase the convergence of the values and glories of the freedom struggle of the past with the aspirations and dreams of a young, new and iconic India.

'Conway has caught the Kane Williamson bug'

'Conway has caught the Kane Williamson bug'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Former New Zealand spinner John Bracewell believes charismatic batter Devon Conway has caught the 'Kane Williamson bug' to keep learning from past mistakes and making rapid improvements.

Four rounds on, response to 2G auction remains muted

Four rounds on, response to 2G auction remains muted

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

The keenly watched auction of telecom spectrum got a lukewarm response with no company bidding for pan-India radio waves as demand concentration was on select areas such as Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh (East).

90% chipmakers have design footprint in India: Intel

90% chipmakers have design footprint in India: Intel

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

As many as 2,000 chips are annually designed in India by semi-conductor and fabless companies, Intel India managing director Prakash Mallya said in a conversation with Business Standard. Mallya was reiterating the importance of India in the semi-conductor sweepstakes. "As much as 90 per cent of the semi-conductor companies have a design footprint in India.

Tax rebates: Congress tops list with Rs 300 cr exemption

Tax rebates: Congress tops list with Rs 300 cr exemption

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

A report prepared by the Association for Democratic Reforms states that the total tax exemptions received by six national parties during financial years 2006 to 2009 is Rs 510.02 crore. Vicky Nanjappa reports

US cop jokes after mowing down Indian student; New Delhi seeks action

US cop jokes after mowing down Indian student; New Delhi seeks action

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Jaahnavi Kandula was killed in January after she was struck by a police vehicle driven by officer Kevin Dave.

Pranab to address nation on Tuesday

Pranab to address nation on Tuesday

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

President Pranab Mukherjee will deliver his maiden address to the nation on Tuesday on the eve of 66th Independence Day.

This is how cheetahs could survive in Kuno

This is how cheetahs could survive in Kuno

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

The experts said that the thicker coats, high parasite load and moisture create a perfect recipe for dermatitis with fly strike on top of it compounding the infection and compromising the skin's integrity.

Kashish, 14, reunites lost child with parents

Kashish, 14, reunites lost child with parents

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

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Will Australia allow Green to play in IPL 2023?

Will Australia allow Green to play in IPL 2023?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Australia captain Pat Cummins says while he would love Cameron Green to focus all his energy playing for the national team, he will not stop the young all-rounder from taking part in IPL 2023.

Will Chandrayaan-3 rover survive Moon's night temperature?

Will Chandrayaan-3 rover survive Moon's night temperature?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The Chandrayaan-3 mission that aims for a soft landing on the moon's surface, paving the way for future interplanetary missions, carries six payloads that would help ISRO understand the lunar soil and also get the blue planet's photographs from the lunar orbit.

PIX: Shahana Goswami sizzles on ramp for Debarun

PIX: Shahana Goswami sizzles on ramp for Debarun

Rediff.com4 Mar 2012

Debarun Mukerjee's collection were resplendent of a bygone era

'Australia's pacers did not target nose and toes'

'Australia's pacers did not target nose and toes'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Former Australia pacer Michael Kasprowicz criticised the pace bowlers, led by Mitchell Starc, for not bowling enough bouncers and toe-crushers.

Rajesh Khanna: The star who couldn't cope

Rajesh Khanna: The star who couldn't cope

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

Rajesh Khanna's life can be viewed as a paradigm of stardom's tragedy. He found both success and failure hard to handle.

I&B ministry encourages private FM stations in NE

I&B ministry encourages private FM stations in NE

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

I&B ministry to lease out AIR towers to private FM operators in the sensitive north-east region.

Time to reinvent DD and AIR

Time to reinvent DD and AIR

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

The unending travails of Prasar Bharati Corporation, now made worse by allegations of corruption in high places and a threatened strike by its employees, point once again to the need for new thinking on public broadcasting.

Cheetah Asha strays out of Kuno national park again

Cheetah Asha strays out of Kuno national park again

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Female cheetah 'Asha', one of the big cats translocated to India from Namibia, has wandered outside the Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh once again, a forest official said on Friday.