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Will put my name in IPL auction, confirms Warner

Will put my name in IPL auction, confirms Warner

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Australia opener David Warner will put himself back into the Indian Premier League auction pool as he does not expect Sunrisers Hyderabad to retain him for the 2022 season.

Kohli is quite intense and quite fierce in the field: Jamieson

Kohli is quite intense and quite fierce in the field: Jamieson

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

Virat Kohli is intense and aggressive on the field but off it he is nice and welcoming, according to his Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate New Zealand pacer Kyle Jameison. The lanky pacer said the Indian skipper is extremely passionate about winning.

How son of a railway employee became India's #1 rapper

How son of a railway employee became India's #1 rapper

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

From a contestant on a reality show to a judge, Dilin Nair aka Raftaar shares the secrets that worked in his favour.

Animal lovers relieved as SC lifts stay on HC order on feeding stray dogs

Animal lovers relieved as SC lifts stay on HC order on feeding stray dogs

Rediff.com19 May 2022

In a huge relief to animal welfare organisations and volunteers involved in feeding stray dogs, the Supreme Court on Thursday lifted the interim stay on the operation of the Delhi high court order relating to the feeding of stray dogs and also stayed the same.

26/11 set up India-Saudi strategic ties

26/11 set up India-Saudi strategic ties

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

'The attacks made clear to all the Gulf States that Pakistan was the nursery and sanctuary of extremist violence and that this violence threatened all the countries in the region.'

Malaysian PM says Modi didn't ask for Naik's extradition, India rebuts

Malaysian PM says Modi didn't ask for Naik's extradition, India rebuts

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

In a media briefing on Tuesday in New Delhi, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar said Naik's extradition issue had indeed come up during prime minister Modi's meeting with Malaysian counterpart in Vladivostok. Jaishankar said India has already placed a request with Malaysia for Naik's extradition in January.

'I don't think I've achieved much'

'I don't think I've achieved much'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

'I never had an opportunity to do the things children do.'

'The Yatra is a silver lining in the dark clouds that hover over our country today'

'The Yatra is a silver lining in the dark clouds that hover over our country today'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

'Walking is the loudest statement.' 'When someone says, I control everything and no one can oppose me, there are thousands of people on the streets saying no, we oppose you -- this is a very bold statement.'

Govt to launch new TV channel for farmers

Govt to launch new TV channel for farmers

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

The government on Thursday announced a new 24-hour TV channel dedicated to agriculture sector with an outlay of Rs 100 crore for providing real-time information to farmers.

Adelaide Test: Langer senses India 'smelling blood'

Adelaide Test: Langer senses India 'smelling blood'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

"... they're (India) up against a really talented young Australian cricket team who have got plenty to prove'

Airtel and Jio go head to head in battle for 5G

Airtel and Jio go head to head in battle for 5G

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

The Big Two telecom companies have accelerated their moves towards this next-gen technology, though they have chosen very different routes to getting there.

Can Reliance Jio change the rules of the 5G game?

Can Reliance Jio change the rules of the 5G game?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

It came as a surprise to all stakeholders - competing telecom companies (telcos), most analysts and even the government's internal projections on revenues from the 5G auctions. Reliance Jio disrupted all calculations by paying a stiff Rs 40,000 crore to buy 10 MHz of spectrum in the 700-MHz band, globally considered a key band for efficient 5G service coverage, along with the default 3.5 GHz band and the ultra-high speed and low-latency millimetre band of 26 GHz band. So what made Jio pay almost 45 per cent of its total spend in this auction for the 700 MHz band - much more than what it rustled up even for the 3.5 GHz band?

Will Aussie IPL stars get flights home?

Will Aussie IPL stars get flights home?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

CA will talk to the IPL franchise owners on this arrangement but conceded that it will not be a simple thing.

We are focussed on winning Asian Games: Manpreet

We are focussed on winning Asian Games: Manpreet

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

India men's hockey team skipper Manpreet Singh said it's time to stop basking in the glory of their historic bronze medal at the Tokyo Games and start focussing on qualifying for the Paris Olympics by winning next year's Asian Games.

Michael Holding announces retirement from commentary

Michael Holding announces retirement from commentary

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The legendary Michael Holding, one of the fiercest pacers and one of the most respected voices in world cricket, has called time on his illustrious career as a commentator and broadcaster.

When Birju Maharaj Created Movie Magic

When Birju Maharaj Created Movie Magic

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

During the lunch or tea breaks, Maharajji, Manikda, Amjad Khan and I often sat together as Maharajji sang old compositions or recited some bols. Amjad Khan had a great music sense and sang very well.

100% FDI in telecom sector gets govt nod

100% FDI in telecom sector gets govt nod

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

The government on Wednesday notified its decision to permit 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) under automatic route in the telecom services sector. In a press note, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) said foreign investment in telecom services will be subject to the condition of Press Note 3 of 2020. Accordingly, cases requiring prior government approval under the provisions of Press Note 3 will continue to be in place.

'I have grown some steel in my psyche'

'I have grown some steel in my psyche'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

'I'm 79 + now, and I've been doing all this since my late 20s.' 'Sometimes the ideological war extends to the home as well.' 'Many nights I couldn't sleep when someone close to me uttered the smallest insult.' 'It would cause me a lot of pain. But one has to be honest to oneself.'

Samsung officials questioned by DRI over alleged duty evasion

Samsung officials questioned by DRI over alleged duty evasion

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

The probe agency is learnt to have taken possession of multiple physical and digital records during a search operation conducted on the premises of the South Korean firm in Delhi and Mumbai this week.

IIS officer Prashant Pathrabe appointed FTII director

IIS officer Prashant Pathrabe appointed FTII director

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Prashant Pathrabe, a 1992 batch officer of IIS, has been given temporary charge as director of the FTII.

Paine hopes India tour goes on as 'it can solve a lot of issues'

Paine hopes India tour goes on as 'it can solve a lot of issues'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'I think there's a bit of safeguarding towards the potential of India not coming (on a tour in December/January) which is worth something like 250 to 300 million dollars'

Doordarshan's big plans for Yoga Day event

Doordarshan's big plans for Yoga Day event

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

Doordarshan would be deploying more than 20 hi-definition cameras for the coverage of the event on June 21.

Engineer by degree, singer by passion

Engineer by degree, singer by passion

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Flautist, singer and composer Rasika Shekar talks about her interesting musical journey.

Election Commission's nod to PM's Mann Ki Baat on Sunday

Election Commission's nod to PM's Mann Ki Baat on Sunday

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

The Election Commission on Friday gave the go-ahead to the airing of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Mann ki Baat programme on Sunday.

India on edge before PM delivers 'important message'

India on edge before PM delivers 'important message'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Yet another surgical strike? India's Osama bin Laden moment? A fresh demonetisation exercise? What could it possibly be?

Made in India artillery gun is ready to fire

Made in India artillery gun is ready to fire

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

The gun is unique in its ability to fire a five-round burst, while no other contemporary The gun is unique in its ability to fire a five-round burst, while no other contemporary gun exceeds three-round bursts. This brings down a greater quantity of explosive onto the target before enemy soldiers can take cover

Why India's Astra air-to-air missile is special

Why India's Astra air-to-air missile is special

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

India joins exclusive club of US, Europe, Russia and China.

Will India agree to Adelaide day-night Test?

Will India agree to Adelaide day-night Test?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

Cricket Australia are confident that India will agree to play a day-night Test match in Adelaide next year, chief executive James Sutherland said on Sunday.

With nothing to prove, Starc's keeping out the din

With nothing to prove, Starc's keeping out the din

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

'Just with having multiple broadcasters and a whole bunch of radio and print and the rest, I probably read into that noise a bit too much.'

Paine 'devastated' by Pucovski blow, backs Harris to open

Paine 'devastated' by Pucovski blow, backs Harris to open

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

Australia Test captain Tim Paine was "devastated" to hear of Will Pucovski's latest concussion but has nominated Marcus Harris to step in should the opener prove unfit for the Ashes.

She loves VK: Here's why Warner's daughter is thrilled

She loves VK: Here's why Warner's daughter is thrilled

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

David Warner thanked Virat Kohli for his playing jersey

PM Modi hails Mithali Raj's achievement

PM Modi hails Mithali Raj's achievement

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

PM Modi says Mithali Raj is inspiration to both men, women cricketers

A year on, India's stand on Balochistan

A year on, India's stand on Balochistan

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

In the year since Modi cast the spotlight on Pakistan's human rights violations in Balochistan, India has not done much more than raise the issue at the UN a few times.

After Lata Arrived, Others Melted Away

After Lata Arrived, Others Melted Away

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

She came like a whirlwind to wipe out, in one stroke, practically all female singing competition, recalls Raju Bharatan.

'Age of bans on media is over,' says Arun Jaitley

'Age of bans on media is over,' says Arun Jaitley

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Information and Broadcasting Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday said the "age of bans" on the media is over, observing that it is "literally impossible" to implement them.

Geetanjali Shree's Tomb of Sand 1st Hindi novel to make it to Booker shortlist

Geetanjali Shree's Tomb of Sand 1st Hindi novel to make it to Booker shortlist

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Author Geetanjali Shree's novel Tomb of Sand on Thursday became the first Hindi language work of fiction to be shortlisted for the International Booker Prize.

'Bravery of Kargil heroes motivates us every single day'

'Bravery of Kargil heroes motivates us every single day'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

The country will be celebrating the 22nd anniversary of the 'Kargil Vijay Diwas'.

RCB coach open to IPL outside India, confident it will take place in 2020

RCB coach open to IPL outside India, confident it will take place in 2020

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

The BCCI suspended the IPL 'till further notice' in the wake of the fast-spreading COVID-19 pandemic. RCB coach Simon Katich said the BCCI would leave no stone unturned to stage the IPL this year.

National parties get 25 hrs each for campaigning on DD, AIR

National parties get 25 hrs each for campaigning on DD, AIR

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

The Election Commission on Friday announced 25 hours each of free telecast and broadcast time for the six national parties on Doordarshan and the All India Radio for campaigning.

This Diwali, PM wants you to send your 'sandesh' to soldiers

This Diwali, PM wants you to send your 'sandesh' to soldiers

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

Amid heightened tension on the border, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a campaign through which people can send their Diwali greetings and messages to soldiers guarding the nation's frontiers to boost their morale.