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Bollywood mourns Mohammad Aziz

Bollywood mourns Mohammad Aziz

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Mohammad Aziz sang over 20,000 songs including evergreen tracks like My Name Is Lakhan, Aap Ke Aa Jane Se and Dil Le Gayi Teri Bindiya

The rise of renminbi

The rise of renminbi

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

The renminbi is likely to be used increasingly for current account purposes, but its use in capital account transactions will hinge on convertibility in China.

5 reasons behind the rise of China

5 reasons behind the rise of China

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

The media started talking of a world dominated not by G-7, but by G-2 consisting of the US and China.

PeeCee's mom slams ex-manager for 'attempted suicide' claim

PeeCee's mom slams ex-manager for 'attempted suicide' claim

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

The latest Bollywood updates!

Arvind Virmani to be new chief economic advisor

Arvind Virmani to be new chief economic advisor

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

The government on Friday appointed noted economist Arvind Virmani as the new chief economic advisor in finance ministry.

India's jet trainer debuts in Paris Air Show

India's jet trainer debuts in Paris Air Show

Rediff.com14 Jun 2005

The maiden flight of IJT was preceded by a display of Dhruv highlighting its performance.

Shami, Dinda help Bengal stun star-studded Tamil Nadu in quarters

Shami, Dinda help Bengal stun star-studded Tamil Nadu in quarters

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

Pacers Mohammed Shami and Ashok Dinda shared seven wickets between them to trigger a collapse that saw Bengal beat Tamil Nadu by 77 runs and storm into the semi-finals of the Vijay Hazare One-Day tournament.

How Non-BJP States Are Paying Back Modi-Shah

How Non-BJP States Are Paying Back Modi-Shah

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Non-BJP chief ministers are retaliating. If the Centre can use its agencies to threaten, intimidate and jail its rivals, so can they. The fightback will get more intense, observes Shekhar Gupta.

PIX: Sachin's 60th birthday bash

PIX: Sachin's 60th birthday bash

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Happy birthday, Sachin!

Sports Shorts: Khade wins gold at Singapore Swimming C'ships

Sports Shorts: Khade wins gold at Singapore Swimming C'ships

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday

What a year to remember for Indian golf!

What a year to remember for Indian golf!

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

New stars emerged on the horizon in Shubhankar Sharma and Ajeetesh Sandhu even as familiar faces strengthened their stranglehold by picking up their own set of titles in a season of new highs for Indian golf.

Economists in India: Endangered species?

Economists in India: Endangered species?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

The pipeline for well-qualified and experienced policy economists at senior levels of government has broken, leading to a growing dearth of suitable candidates for top economist positions.

Did Mithun Marry Sridevi?

Did Mithun Marry Sridevi?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

'His relationship with Sridevi was not meant to work out, especially since both of them were ambitious, driven and passionate.'

How BJP's Chanakya met his waterloo in Bengal

How BJP's Chanakya met his waterloo in Bengal

Rediff.com19 May 2021

The BJP could win only 16 out of 57 seats where Shah campaigned.

Agarwal blasts 162 as Karnataka demolish Andhra

Agarwal blasts 162 as Karnataka demolish Andhra

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Mayank Agarwal blasted 162 to help Karnataka demolish Andhra Pradesh in a South Zone match of the Vijay Hazare National One Day Championships in Secunderabad, on Friday.

Ranji Trophy: Railways on the front foot in the chase

Ranji Trophy: Railways on the front foot in the chase

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

Railways captain Murali Kartik took the attack back to the opposition camp with a timely half-century as the visitors need another 154 runs with seven wickets in hand as their Ranji Trophy quarter-final against hosts Bengal hangs in balance at the end of the fourth day.

For some time you let me into your dreams

For some time you let me into your dreams

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'He was capable, concise, calm, sublime, and profound, and perhaps that's also why Irrfan's passing felt 'personal' to many.'

Ranji Trophy: Fallah rips apart Bengal to put Maharashtra in control

Ranji Trophy: Fallah rips apart Bengal to put Maharashtra in control

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

Left-arm seamer Samad Fallah exposed the poor technique of Bengal's batsmen with some incisive swing bowling to put Maharashtra in the driver's seat on the first day of their Ranji Trophy semi-final in Indore on Saturday.

Ranji Trophy: Rawat's unbeaten ton puts Railways on front foot

Ranji Trophy: Rawat's unbeaten ton puts Railways on front foot

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

Railways' experienced campaigner Mahesh Rawat proved to be the thorn in the flesh for Bengal as he stood tall with an unbeaten century to lead the visiting team's recovery on day two of the Ranji Trophy quarter-final in Kolkata on Thursday.

Tiwary's 151 guides East into Deodhar final

Tiwary's 151 guides East into Deodhar final

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

Skipper Manoj Tiwary continued his blazing form in domestic competitions with a magnificent 151 that powered East Zone to a comfortable 52-run win over North in the Deodhar Trophy semi-final in Mumbai.

State of economy: Glass half-empty or half-full?

State of economy: Glass half-empty or half-full?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

While naysayers say the economy is on a downward spiral, optimists point out that India has experienced a shift of gears in the realm of policies, thanks to several initiatives of the Narendra Modi government, says Ashok K Lahiri.

Bengal crumble after solid Sudip-Easwaran partnership

Bengal crumble after solid Sudip-Easwaran partnership

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Youngsters Sudip Chatterjee and Abhimanyu Easwaran showed maturity beyond years in a brilliant 163-run partnership before another familiar middle-order collapse saw Bengal end Day 1 in the Ranji Trophy quarter-final against Railways on 274 for 8 in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Can India beat the 'super-cycle'?

Can India beat the 'super-cycle'?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

The Indian economy can grow if it is delinked from the slow growth in the West and the deceleration in China, says Ashok K Lahiri.

Brexit: An unlikely divorce?

Brexit: An unlikely divorce?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

The UK has had a complex relationship and checkered history with the EU.

Why Mira Nair's Films Speak To Me

Why Mira Nair's Films Speak To Me

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Mira's films are alive, rocking and so true to the reality I know. They are gifts that I keep revisiting, and I cannot wait for what more she will share with us, notes Aseem Chhabra.

Ranji Trophy: Delhi out of the race as Sehwag, Gauti flop yet again

Ranji Trophy: Delhi out of the race as Sehwag, Gauti flop yet again

Rediff.com1 Jan 2014

Round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches being played in different parts of the country.

Sports Shorts: Shi beats Lin Dan to win All England Badminton final

Sports Shorts: Shi beats Lin Dan to win All England Badminton final

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday

Jaipur literature fest: The grandest till date

Jaipur literature fest: The grandest till date

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

In the seventh edition of Jaipur Literature Festival, not only there would be writers to discuss topics ranging from economics to food, politics to fiction and everything else in between but there would be a smartphone app for new age art and literature lovers while 240 speakers will comprises writers of 20 languages.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai thrash Vidarbha; Karntaka record full points

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai thrash Vidarbha; Karntaka record full points

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

Defending champions Mumbai needed just 22 minutes and 31 balls to wrap up a massive 338-run victory over minnows Vidarbha and log six points to shoot to the top of the Ranji Trophy Group A table at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

Ranji Trophy: Rahane warms up for SA tour with century for Mumbai

Ranji Trophy: Rahane warms up for SA tour with century for Mumbai

Rediff.com30 Nov 2013

Round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches being played in different parts of the country

'My father Kishore Kumar was NOT eccentric'

'My father Kishore Kumar was NOT eccentric'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

'Kishore Kumar lived like a king and knew that he could get away with anything. It's as simple as that.'

Maharashtra crush Bengal to storm into Ranji Trophy final

Maharashtra crush Bengal to storm into Ranji Trophy final

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Wriddhiman Saha's century went in vain as Maharashtra crushed Bengal by a convincing margin of 10 wickets to storm into the final of the Ranji Trophy, in Indore.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai register big win over Punjab

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai register big win over Punjab

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

Left-arm spinner Vishal Dabholkar shone with a four-wicket haul as Mumbai demolished Punjab by 180 runs to register their second successive win in the Ranji Trophy in Chandigarh.

Ranji Trophy: Jaffer's unbeaten 92 steers Mumbai against Punjab

Ranji Trophy: Jaffer's unbeaten 92 steers Mumbai against Punjab

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches being played in various part of the country.

Ranji Trophy: Shukla leads Bengal's recovery against Railways

Ranji Trophy: Shukla leads Bengal's recovery against Railways

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Skipper Laxmi Ratan Shukla's valiant unbeaten half-century helped Bengal stage a remarkable fight-back against Railways in their controversy-marred Ranji Trophy quarter-final at the Eden Gardens.

What DeMo really achieved

What DeMo really achieved

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Declaring demonetisation a complete failure may turn out to be hasty, argues economist Ashok K Lahiri.

Karnataka pip Bengal to set up title clash with Punjab

Karnataka pip Bengal to set up title clash with Punjab

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

Abhimanyu Mithun's brilliant bowling at death enabled defending champions Karnataka to edge out Bengal by six runs in a thrilling semi-final of the National One Day Championship for the Vijay Hazare Trophy, in Ahmedabad.

Is the Note Ban a success?

Is the Note Ban a success?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Demonetisation should be judged to have delivered some immediate gain if at least around Rs 2 trillion gets immobilised.

UP chose development, but not sans caste bias

UP chose development, but not sans caste bias

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

In UP, the BJP focused carefully on the sub-caste divisions within the Dalits and also gave a large number of tickets to SC candidates from sub-castes.

How India's note ban is unlike any ever seen

How India's note ban is unlike any ever seen

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Many countries advised the return the high-denomination notes to the central bank for destruction, but these continued to be legal tender. This and the introduction of a new Rs 2,000 note in India are the two major differences between Indian demonetisation and those of other countries.