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Neeraj Chopra, Sable give India reason to cheer

Neeraj Chopra, Sable give India reason to cheer

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Neeraj Chopra broke his own meet record while Sable set a new national record time of 8 minutes 20.20 seconds to win the 3000m steeplechase

Ask MF Guru: Is my MF choice right?

Ask MF Guru: Is my MF choice right?

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

India's athletics coach found dead in hostel room

India's athletics coach found dead in hostel room

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

'We don't know the cause of death. We will know it later after post mortem'

Fear stalks babus at Raisina Hill after Sujatha Singh sacked

Fear stalks babus at Raisina Hill after Sujatha Singh sacked

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Sujatha Singh is the third senior official to have been dismissed by NDA.

Congress revokes suspension of 2 Pilot camp MLAs

Congress revokes suspension of 2 Pilot camp MLAs

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The Congress had taken action against them on July 17 after three audio tapes allegedly pertaining to the conspiracy to topple the government surfaced.

PIX: INSIDE Kamya Panjabi's wedding reception

PIX: INSIDE Kamya Panjabi's wedding reception

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Television actress Kamya Panjabi's wedding celebrations to her boyfriend of two years Shalabh Dang started a while ago, with a bachelorette party, engagement, haldi and mehendi ceremonies.

Video: Shah Rukh, Gauri glam up for a party

Video: Shah Rukh, Gauri glam up for a party

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Gauri Khan hosted a party at her store, Gauri Khan Designs, in Juhu, north west Mumbai, to celebrate her new show for Karan Johar's Dharmatic Entertainment.

Ranji roundup: Rahane, Dhull, Pandey hit centuries

Ranji roundup: Rahane, Dhull, Pandey hit centuries

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

A round-up of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Thursday.

Nepalese officials claim Indian youth shot were smuggling drugs

Nepalese officials claim Indian youth shot were smuggling drugs

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Nepalese officials had alleged that the four entered Nepal for the smuggling of narcotics. They also claimed to have recovered 'brown sugar', a pistol and a machine used to print fake currency notes from Govinda Singh.

All Malegaon blast accused to appear in court on Thursday

All Malegaon blast accused to appear in court on Thursday

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

A special NIA court in Mumbai conducting trial in the 2008 Malegaon blast case on Tuesday directed all the seven accused, including BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur and Lt Col Prasad Purohit, to appear before it on December 3.

Tokenisation to interest rates: All about RBI's new credit card rules

Tokenisation to interest rates: All about RBI's new credit card rules

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) new rules for credit and debit cards came into effect from October 1. These include tokenisation, one-time password (OTP) for activation after 30 days, written permission for enhancement of credit limit, and greater clarity on interest calculation.

PIX: Kriti Sanon watches a film with Sonakshi

PIX: Kriti Sanon watches a film with Sonakshi

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

After holding a special screening of Housefull 4 on October 23, the makers held another for those who missed it.

Who will be India's new oil regulator?

Who will be India's new oil regulator?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Former oil secretary Tarun Kapoor, present and former chairmen of ONGC and a former director of IOC, are among over a dozen people who have applied for the top job at the oil and gas regulator, PNGRB, sources said. Kapoor, who superannuated as Secretary to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas last month, is the most prominent name in the list of 13 persons who have applied to become the chairman of Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB). Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) chairman and managing director Subhash Kumar and his predecessor Shashi Shanker are also in the race and so is G K Satish, who superannuated as Director for Planning and Business Development from Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) a couple of months back.

Rajasthan MLAs to stay in hotel till RS poll

Rajasthan MLAs to stay in hotel till RS poll

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has alleged that the BJP was conspiring to poach the MLAs in order to destabilise his government, a charge denied by the saffron party.

Unpaused review

Unpaused review

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Unpaused, with some fine performances and meaningful stories, will definitely warm your heart, notes Namrata Thakker.

With victory sign, Gehlot flaunts his strength

With victory sign, Gehlot flaunts his strength

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The CLP meeting began about three hours later than scheduled, with ministers and MLAs flashed victory signs for the cameras.

Show your unity on the floor of the House: Gehlot to MLAs

Show your unity on the floor of the House: Gehlot to MLAs

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Addressing a Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting at a resort in Jaisalmer, he said, "We are all democracy warriors. We are going to win this war and also win the (assembly) election after three-and-a-half years."

12 killed as Maha-bound bus falls into Narmada river in MP

12 killed as Maha-bound bus falls into Narmada river in MP

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

At least 12 passengers were killed and two others missing after a Maharashtra state transport bus fell into the Narmada river from a bridge in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district on Monday, officials said.

BJP announces new team of state in-charges

BJP announces new team of state in-charges

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Radha Mohan Singh appointed in-charge of politically crucial UP. Kailash Vijayvargiya will continue to be the in-charge of West Bengal and he will be assisted by BJP national secretary Arvind Menon and party national IT cell head Amit Malviya.

CWG 2022: India's track & field medal quest begins

CWG 2022: India's track & field medal quest begins

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, steeplechaser Avinash Sable, veteran discus thrower Seema Punia and javelin thrower Annu Rani are expected to win medals at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

10 in fray for ONGC's top job

10 in fray for ONGC's top job

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Senior bureaucrats Avinash Joshi and Niraj Verma are among the 10 candidates who are in the race to become chairman and managing director of India's largest oil and gas producer, ONGC. Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) director-finance Pomila Jaspal and ONGC director for technology and field services Om Prakash Singh are the other prominent names in fray for the top job, according to a candidate shortlist by the Public Enterprise Selection Board (PESB). PESB - the government headhunter - will hold interviews to select the new head of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) this week. Both the bureaucrats are from the 1994 batch of IAS officers belonging to the Assam-Meghalaya cadre.

Javelin thrower Shivpal qualifies for Tokyo Olympics, joins Neeraj Chopra

Javelin thrower Shivpal qualifies for Tokyo Olympics, joins Neeraj Chopra

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

The 24-year-old Shivpal Singh crossed the qualifying standard of 85m by hurling the spear to a distance of 85.47m in his fifth attempt to win gold in the ACNW Meeting at the McArthur Stadium late on Tuesday.

Meet India's medallists at Birmingham CWG

Meet India's medallists at Birmingham CWG

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Rediff.com introduces you to the athletes who have brought India glory in Birmingham.

Gehlot may expand cabinet to include Pilot loyalists

Gehlot may expand cabinet to include Pilot loyalists

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

While Pilot, who declared a week ago that he was placing no conditions for returning to the government, reportedly doesn't want a berth for himself, he has sought places for his followers.

Shweta, Sehrish: BIG WINNERS of Zee Rishtey awards

Shweta, Sehrish: BIG WINNERS of Zee Rishtey awards

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

While Bollywood stepped out for the Star Screen awards, telly folk attended the Zee Rishtey awards.

WATCH: Janhvi attends a screening with Khushi

WATCH: Janhvi attends a screening with Khushi

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

After making Bombay Talkies and Lust Stories, Karan Johar, Dibakar Banerjee, Zoya Akhtar and Anurag Kashyap give us Ghost Stories, a film consisting of four short stories. It will stream on Netflix from January 1. A special screening was held in Mumbai, and the cast members made sure to attend.

Give up BJP's hospitality: Congress to Raj rebel MLAs

Give up BJP's hospitality: Congress to Raj rebel MLAs

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Surjewala said that the legislators should first hold a dialogue with the party on the condition that they give up the security of Haryana police in Manesar, and the hospitality and friendship of the BJP.

Fake TRPs: BARC welcomes Mumbai police probe

Fake TRPs: BARC welcomes Mumbai police probe

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

'As in all our previous cases of suspected panel homes intrusions, BARC India continues to follow its established vigilance and disciplinary guidelines... BARC India appreciates the efforts of the Mumbai Police and will provide the support asked of it,' a BARC India spokesperson said.

Mundka fire: 29 still missing; death toll likely to rise

Mundka fire: 29 still missing; death toll likely to rise

Rediff.com14 May 2022

The fire department said the four-storey building, which did not have a fire safety certificate, had a single entry and exit point.

CWG 2022: Neeraj-led Indian athletics team primed for best show after Delhi

CWG 2022: Neeraj-led Indian athletics team primed for best show after Delhi

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

India would be looking for at least half a dozen medals in the July 28 to August 8 Games.

Sachin Pilot shouldn't go Scindia way: Digvijaya

Sachin Pilot shouldn't go Scindia way: Digvijaya

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

'Don't make the mistake that Scindia made. The BJP is unreliable. Nobody who joined it from any other party has succeeded there'

Cong seeks rebel MLAs' disqualification from assembly, asks them to return to 'family'

Cong seeks rebel MLAs' disqualification from assembly, asks them to return to 'family'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Rajasthan Assembly Speaker C P Joshi confirmed that disqualification notices have been sent out Tuesday on the basis of the complaint made by the party. The dissidents have to reply by Friday.

PIX: Ekta, Arpita, Arbaaz at Shilpa's Diwali bash!

PIX: Ekta, Arpita, Arbaaz at Shilpa's Diwali bash!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Shetty-Kundra's grand Diwali party!

Weakening Rupee? How To Neutralise Impact

Weakening Rupee? How To Neutralise Impact

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Having exposure to international funds and gold is a must for those who have foreign currency-denominated goals.

'I am a guy who looks good and can act'

'I am a guy who looks good and can act'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'A very big film director had said yes to me for two-three films.' 'When daddy got to know I am going to be opposite the main guy, he got cold feet.' 'They don't want their investments to get sabotaged by somebody like me who can overshine their son.'

15 individual athletes, two relay teams from India at Tokyo Games

15 individual athletes, two relay teams from India at Tokyo Games

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Rani had bettered her own national record with a throw of 63.24m during the Federation Cup in March before a performance of 62.83m in the National Inter-State Championships this week.

Govt headhunter fails to find a suitable candidate to head ONGC

Govt headhunter fails to find a suitable candidate to head ONGC

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Government headhunter PESB on Friday did not find anyone suitable from nine candidates, including two serving IAS officers, to head India's largest oil and gas producer, ONGC. The Public Enterprise Selection Board (PESB) interviewed 9 out of the 10 candidates who had applied for the post of chairman and managing director of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). "Keeping in view the strategic importance and vision for the company and its future, the Board did not recommend any candidate and decided to constitute a Search Committee," PESB said in a notice after interviews. Those interviewed included senior bureaucrats Avinash Joshi and Niraj Verma.

Sonia reconstitutes CWC, removes Azad as general secretary

Sonia reconstitutes CWC, removes Azad as general secretary

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

From the 'group of 23' leaders, who had written letter to Gandhi seeking Congress' overhaul, Azad and Sharma continue to be regular members of the CWC,

Haryana police 'stop' Rajasthan cops from entering Gurgaon hotel

Haryana police 'stop' Rajasthan cops from entering Gurgaon hotel

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

The refusal to allow the team, at least initially, to enter the hotel, prompted senior Congress leaders to charge that the BJP was part of the plan to 'topple' their government in Rajasthan.

PM security breach: Experts flay lack of coordination among agencies

PM security breach: Experts flay lack of coordination among agencies

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

"The entire edifice of security of the PM, in a federal structure like ours, stands on the strong bond of mutual trust and confidence between state police and the SPG. State police are fully responsible for ensuring a secure route for the PM's travel," former NSG Director General Sudeep Lakhtakia said.