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Binny bets big on women's cricket gaining popularity

Binny bets big on women's cricket gaining popularity

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

"Surprisingly, not as popular as men's cricket but women's cricket is going to get very popular. The game has taken giant strides in the last two-three years. Hope a lot of people come to watch the tournament,"

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Arguably the greatest slow left-arm bowler that the world has ever seen, Bishan Singh Bedi left an indelible impression in minds of many with a character to die for.

The Curious Case Of The Conspirative Mic

The Curious Case Of The Conspirative Mic

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

If a 15 seconds-long mic problem merits a case being registered, then the police risk an avalanche of complaints of similar and greater gravity, seeking their intervention, notes Shyam G Menon.

'If students can learn asking ChatGPT...'

'If students can learn asking ChatGPT...'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

'What can a teacher do that ChatGPT cannot?'

I-T dept seizes over Rs 4 cr in new notes in Bengaluru

I-T dept seizes over Rs 4 cr in new notes in Bengaluru

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

The sleuths of the department seized over Rs 4 crore in new currency, mostly in denomination of Rs 2000, some notes of Rs 100, demonetized notes of Rs 500 and a few gold biscuits

2 more Oppn parties join INDIA, take number to 28

2 more Oppn parties join INDIA, take number to 28

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Ahead of the crucial third round of discussions, the opposition INDIA bloc on Wednesday exuded confidence that it would provide a formidable alternative to bring political change in the country and asserted that it has several prime ministerial faces against BJP's only one.

Fresh row in Karnataka Cong; now Parameshwara seeks Dalit dy CM

Fresh row in Karnataka Cong; now Parameshwara seeks Dalit dy CM

Rediff.com18 May 2023

On whether injustice has been done to Dalits by not giving a DCM post to the community, he said the people, especially the Dalit community, have huge expectations.

Air India upgrading crew rostering, customer notification system: Wilson

Air India upgrading crew rostering, customer notification system: Wilson

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Air India has been a subject of its passengers' ire this week as more than half of its flights have been delayed, primarily because of an old crew rostering system. Due to the existing system, the airline has not been able to handle the disruption created by cyclone 'Biparjoy' on India's western coast. The sudden grounding of two planes also added to the carrier's woes.

Lazy Sunday mornings in Bengaluru

Lazy Sunday mornings in Bengaluru

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Of all the other cities in India, Bangalore is one city, where you can actually walk around and take in the crowd and confusion, says Sumit Ganguli.

Karnataka circular on Hindi sparks language 'imposition' row

Karnataka circular on Hindi sparks language 'imposition' row

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

A Karnataka government circular on selecting students with knowledge of Hindi for a tour of Uttarakhand has sparked a 'Hindi imposition' row, with the government clarifying there was no such direction either from the state or the Centre on the matter.

Reinventing Capitalism For The Digital Age

Reinventing Capitalism For The Digital Age

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

US Congressman Ro Khanna's message is that instead of depending on the 'hidden hand' of capitalism -- that is to say, the power of markets -- it is time for policymakers to play a more active role in making sure that a wide range of towns become locations for digital economy enterprises and jobs, points out Ajit Balakrishnan.

Congress demands 'white paper' from govt on LAC row

Congress demands 'white paper' from govt on LAC row

Rediff.com30 May 2023

'The performance of any government is benchmarked on five parameters -- India's external security, the state of the economy, social cohesion, internal security, and India's relations with the world or its foreign policy. On each of the benchmarks in the past nine years, the NDA-BJP government has come up completely short'

'I think I am a natural ajji'

'I think I am a natural ajji'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

'Children are curious by nature, so I thought of writing these books, which provide creative but convincing explanations and also teach values like sharing is caring,' Sudha Murty tells Chintan Girish Modi.

2005 IISC terror attack: SC upholds conviction, life sentence of 4 accused

2005 IISC terror attack: SC upholds conviction, life sentence of 4 accused

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

A bench of justices UU Lalit, Hemant Gupta and S Ravindra Bhat dismissed the appeals of the four convicts, observing that strict action should be taken against conspiracies aimed at causing danger to public property and the general public.

Chhetri seconds Stimac, says camp, friendlies key to Asian Cup success

Chhetri seconds Stimac, says camp, friendlies key to Asian Cup success

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

Stimac had said he would need at least a four-week camp to do well in the Asian Cup while the All India Football Federation (AIFF) top brass had indicated that his demand would be difficult to meet as the clubs may not agree to release their players for such a long period in the midst of the domestic season.

Salaried employment in Karnataka lowest in industrialised states

Salaried employment in Karnataka lowest in industrialised states

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Only one in four workers in Karnataka receive a salary, the lowest among the four industrialised states of India, a Business Standard analysis of the latest annual Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data shows. While 31.6 per cent workers in Gujarat receive regular wages (or salaries), followed by Tamil Nadu (30.3 per cent) and Maharashtra (29.4 per cent), only 25.7 per cent workers in Karnataka receive the same. The figure stands at 21.5 per cent at the national level, according to the 2021-22 PLFS data.

NDA stands for 'New India Development Aspiration': Modi

NDA stands for 'New India Development Aspiration': Modi

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

"NDA is a beautiful rainbow of regional aspirations... So nation's development through the development of states... At a time when we are working for a developed India, NDA is taking the lead in showing the spirit of sabka prayas," he said.

Zomato deletes commercial branded as 'casteist'

Zomato deletes commercial branded as 'casteist'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The ad, which draws a link between the character Kachra with 'kachra', the Hindi word for garbage, was aired on World Environment Day on June 5.

Karnataka Congress chief gets ED call, daughter gets CBI notice

Karnataka Congress chief gets ED call, daughter gets CBI notice

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Karnataka Congress president D K Shivakumar on Wednesday said he has been asked by the Enforcement Directorate to appear before it on February 22, while his daughter has been served notice by the Central Bureau of Investigation.

PIX: Sonia, Rahul, Priyanka vote for new party chief

PIX: Sonia, Rahul, Priyanka vote for new party chief

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

A non-Gandhi is set to become the Congress president after 24 years.

BJP's Karnataka Rout: A Defeat Foretold

BJP's Karnataka Rout: A Defeat Foretold

Rediff.com13 May 2023

The rising pitch of road shows and long rallies with hectoring pitches seem to have exhausted and numbed the audiences, rather than motivating them to vote for the party, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

BJP, Congress, JD-S in race as Karnataka votes on May 10, counting on May 13

BJP, Congress, JD-S in race as Karnataka votes on May 10, counting on May 13

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The BJP and Congress have already launched spirited campaigns for the elections.

After acrimonious campaign, Karnataka to vote on Wednesday

After acrimonious campaign, Karnataka to vote on Wednesday

Rediff.com9 May 2023

While the ruling BJP, riding on the Modi juggernaut, wants to break the 38-year jinx and retain its southern citadel, the Congress is seeking to wrest power to give the party much-needed elbow room and momentum to position itself as the main opposition player in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Mangaluru blast accused 'inspired' by global terrorist outfit

Mangaluru blast accused 'inspired' by global terrorist outfit

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Police found materials that go into making bomb from the rented house in Mysuru of Mangaluru autorickshaw blast accused Mohammed Shariq, who was 'influenced and inspired' by a global terrorist organisation, a senior police officer said on Monday.

Why 2024 Polls Are Crucial For AIADMK

Why 2024 Polls Are Crucial For AIADMK

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

With the assembly polls only two years away, in 2026, any demoralising defeat in 2024, would challenge not only the party's continued relevance but also EPS's leadership, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Surrender of J-K's sovereignty was not conditional but complete: SC

Surrender of J-K's sovereignty was not conditional but complete: SC

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court said on Thursday the surrender of Jammu and Kashmir's sovereignty to India was "absolutely complete" with the accession of the former princely state in October 1947, and it was "really difficult" to say that Article 370 of the Constitution, which accorded special status to the erstwhile state, was permanent in nature.

'Chhetri may be playing his last season'

'Chhetri may be playing his last season'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

India head coach Igor Stimac feels this may be the final season of talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri's career.

Govt setting up high-tech platform under IB to track new age criminals

Govt setting up high-tech platform under IB to track new age criminals

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Security and intelligence agencies will soon be provided with a new platform which is technologically advanced, secure and helpful in dealing with new age criminals and anti-social elements, officials said on Wednesday.

GST Authority Summon Insurance Intermediaries

GST Authority Summon Insurance Intermediaries

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

At least 120 insurance intermediaries and aggregators from across the country are under scrutiny, mainly from Mumbai, Gurugram and Bengaluru.

Ahead of talks, Jaishankar hosts reception for visiting ministers

Ahead of talks, Jaishankar hosts reception for visiting ministers

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

A day ahead of a crucial G20 meeting, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday evening hosted a welcome dinner for the foreign ministers attending the deliberations but the reception was missed by his counterparts from the US, China, Germany and France.

Karnataka Victory: A Long Walk For Congress To Delhi

Karnataka Victory: A Long Walk For Congress To Delhi

Rediff.com14 May 2023

Post-Karnataka, it would be a mistake to underestimate the BJP. It should be amply clear by now that the Right-Wing is more an elaborate theatre than a single scene, actor or play, warns Shyam G Menon.

Political bigwigs, film celebrities turn up to vote

Political bigwigs, film celebrities turn up to vote

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

As the second phase of polling commenced on Thursday amid heightened security, bigwigs came out to cast their votes for constituting the 17th Lok Sabha. Among those who took to their respective polling booths were former Finance Minister P Chidambaram, actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth, BJP candidate from Bengaluru South Tejasvi Surya, and defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman, among others.

'We are not going back to licence raj'

'We are not going back to licence raj'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'I'm pitching India for the strengths we offer, including the English language, engineers, doctors, nurses, professionals, innovative talent of startups.'

Black ink, violence cannot suppress farmers' voices, says Tikait

Black ink, violence cannot suppress farmers' voices, says Tikait

Rediff.com31 May 2022

The "black ink and the deadly attack" cannot suppress the voices of farmers and labourers, Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait said after ink was thrown on him in Bengaluru.

Yediyurappa's life will inspire us: Modi on K'taka ex-CM's 80th birthday

Yediyurappa's life will inspire us: Modi on K'taka ex-CM's 80th birthday

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Modi's gestures have fuelled speculations that the BJP wants to bring Yediyurappa into the centre-stage of its campaign plank leveraging his mass appeal for the Assembly elections, due by May.

CBI arrests porn kingpin from Bengaluru, 500 obscene clips found

CBI arrests porn kingpin from Bengaluru, 500 obscene clips found

Rediff.com14 May 2015

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday arrested an alleged porn kingpin from Bengaluru in connection with its probe into obscene MMS clips being circulated on social messaging platforms.

Anti-Sterlite protests were fuelled by foreign funds, says TN governor

Anti-Sterlite protests were fuelled by foreign funds, says TN governor

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi stoked a fresh controversy on Thursday, remarking that the anti-Sterlite protests in the state in 2018 had been fuelled by foreign funds and was aimed at hindering progress. His comment instantaneously drew an outcry from the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and its allies.

Mithali Raj testing which shoe fits post retirement

Mithali Raj testing which shoe fits post retirement

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

"I am just testing the waters to see if I am apt for commentary. Maybe after a few months, I will see if I still have the keenness to pursue it,"

Time to complete e-verify FY'20 ITRs extended to Feb 28

Time to complete e-verify FY'20 ITRs extended to Feb 28

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Taxpayers who have not e-verified their ITRs for 2019-20 fiscal can complete the verification process by February 28, 2022, as the Income Tax department has given a one-time relaxation to assessees. As per law, an income tax return (ITR), filed electronically without a digital signature, has to be verified electronically through Aadhaar OTP, or net-banking, or code sent through demat account, pre-validated bank account and ATM within 120 days of filing the return. Alternatively, taxpayers can send a physical copy of the ITR filed to the Centralised Processing Centre (CPC) office in Bengaluru.

Cabinet rejig: Bommai fails to meet Shah during Delhi visit

Cabinet rejig: Bommai fails to meet Shah during Delhi visit

Rediff.com21 May 2022

The consultations during his visit revolved around the upcoming polls for Rajya Sabha and Legislative Council.