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ODI World Cup: ICC 'confident' but Pakistan's participation depends on govt. clearance

ODI World Cup: ICC 'confident' but Pakistan's participation depends on govt. clearance

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

The PCB is still apprehensive about sending its team to India for the ODI World Cup but ICC is "confident" that the Babar Azam-led team will compete in the 50-over showpiece.

All safe in reserved coaches of Howrah Exp, a few in GS hurt: Officials

All safe in reserved coaches of Howrah Exp, a few in GS hurt: Officials

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

The overturned GS and SLRD (Brake Van) coaches are still being restored and rescue works are on, they said.

Average housing prices rise 13-33% in past 3 yrs

Average housing prices rise 13-33% in past 3 yrs

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Average housing prices have increased in the range of 13-33 per cent in the last three years across seven major cities on high demand, according to real estate consultant Anarock. Hyderabad's Gachibowli recorded the highest 33 per cent increase in average residential prices in the past three years. In Gachibowli, the average residential prices as of October 2023-end stood at Rs 6,355 per square feet as against Rs 4,790 per square feet in October 2020.

Harmanpreet-led men's hockey team leaves for Asiad

Harmanpreet-led men's hockey team leaves for Asiad

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

The Indian men's hockey team is looking to extend its impressive run at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, beginning September 23.

Asian Games: HI names 39-member men's core probable group for camp

Asian Games: HI names 39-member men's core probable group for camp

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

With clock ticking down fast for the upcoming edition of the Asian Games, Hockey India named a 39-member core probable group for the Senior Men's National Coaching Camp.

JSW group keen to launch car in EV segment at Rs 15-20 lakh price tag

JSW group keen to launch car in EV segment at Rs 15-20 lakh price tag

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

The promoter entities of JSW Group are in talks with several electric-car manufacturers in China to launch an electric car for the Indian market at Rs 15-20 lakh, a source close to the development said.

Domestic airlines join relief efforts in Chennai

Domestic airlines join relief efforts in Chennai

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

The airlines have waived charges for transport of relief cargo to Chennai.

Ready to cheer? ICC World Cup tickets up for registration

Ready to cheer? ICC World Cup tickets up for registration

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Fans can now register for ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 tickets to secure their spot at experiencing the joy of cricket in the one-day format.

Why villas have become homebuyers' favourite choice

Why villas have become homebuyers' favourite choice

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

This shift is driven by a pursuit of a superior lifestyle and an innate desire to be grounded in an owned plot of land. Villas, situated within gated housing societies, have gained popularity as a property type, witnessing strong traction due to elevated aspirations and the need for more living space.

WATCH: Inside Chennai's Robot themed restaurant

WATCH: Inside Chennai's Robot themed restaurant

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

It's the first-of-its kind restaurant in India where robots interact with customers and deliver food.

Bengaluru, India's hot property market!

Bengaluru, India's hot property market!

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Bengaluru's average home prices are Rs 4,000 a sq ft.

Rs 2,000 notes totalling Rs 9,760 cr still with the public: RBI

Rs 2,000 notes totalling Rs 9,760 cr still with the public: RBI

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday said nearly 97.26 per cent of the Rs 2,000 bank notes have been returned to the banking system, and only about Rs 9,760 crore worth of the notes are still with the public. On May 19, the RBI announced the withdrawal of Rs 2,000 denomination bank notes from circulation. "The total value of Rs 2,000 bank notes in circulation, which amounted to Rs 3.56 lakh crore as at the close of business on May 19, 2023 when the withdrawal of Rs 2,000 bank notes was announced, has declined to Rs 9,760 crore as at the close of business on November 30, 2023," the RBI said in a statement.

Sumit Nagal eyes Olympic glory next

Sumit Nagal eyes Olympic glory next

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

His dream of being inside the global top-100 has been realised but Sumit Nagal is nowhere close to being a content man as the Indian tennis ace says he now faces the challenge of improving or holding on to his standing for direct entry into Grand Slams and the Paris Olympics.

Will Virat Kohli Be The Next MVP?

Will Virat Kohli Be The Next MVP?

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Sometimes the MVPI table throws up intriguing situations: Four out of the top five in the table are left-handed batters. Do left-handers truly enjoy an advantage in the IPL? Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2024 after the league stage.

Ready homes likely to hit 6-year high in 2023

Ready homes likely to hit 6-year high in 2023

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

The seven major cities are Delhi-NCR, Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Kolkata.

Death toll in Odisha triple train crash rises to 288

Death toll in Odisha triple train crash rises to 288

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

The train crash happened near the Bahanaga Baazar station in Balasore district, about 250 km south of Kolkata and 170 km north of Bhubaneswar, around 7 pm on Friday, prompting the Railway Ministry to order a probe.

'Goddess' At CSK-RCB Game!

'Goddess' At CSK-RCB Game!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

The fans in Bengaluru had a party time as it rained sixes and fours all evening at the M Chinnaswamy stadium.

Sasikala discharged from Bengaluru hospital

Sasikala discharged from Bengaluru hospital

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

Prison authorities had formally released her on January 27 after she completed the four-year jail term in a Rs 66 crore disproportionate assets case.

Ahead of 5-state polls, 29th set of electoral bonds to go on sale from Nov 6

Ahead of 5-state polls, 29th set of electoral bonds to go on sale from Nov 6

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

Electoral bonds have been pitched as an alternative to cash donations made to political parties as part of efforts to bring transparency to political funding.

Ram Teri Ganga Maili

Ram Teri Ganga Maili

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Six decades and more later, we are now captives of our identities. Every poll is based on elaborate calculations of electability of candidates on the basis of their castes and other narrow definers. That, along with voter promiscuity, is what defines our political culture, which remains stubbornly resistant to any change, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

Why Builders Won't Drop Home Prices

Why Builders Won't Drop Home Prices

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

'What happens in the real estate market is that once the prices go up it goes on to stay at that level.' 'It might not increase and at the same time the prices will not come down too.'

SpiceJet extends Rs 1,999 monsoon offer pan-India

SpiceJet extends Rs 1,999 monsoon offer pan-India

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

The offer is applicable to airline's all domestic destinations, including Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai, a company official said.

Should IPL Get Rid of Impact Player Rule?

Should IPL Get Rid of Impact Player Rule?

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Batters are mauling bowlers this IPL like never before, as the impact player rule effectively gives every team 12 players. Where is it taking the game?

Gill's fiery ton and bold claim amp up the excitement for CSK vs GT showdown

Gill's fiery ton and bold claim amp up the excitement for CSK vs GT showdown

Rediff.com22 May 2023

I think we have a great bowling attack for that Chennai wicket: Shubman Gill

Weeks before Odisha tragedy, railways pulled up staff for using 'short-cuts'

Weeks before Odisha tragedy, railways pulled up staff for using 'short-cuts'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

The Railway Board also said several infrastructure projects are under progress with stringent targets and officers and staffers on the field need to be sensitised that the integrity of the signalling system is of utmost importance from a safety point of view.

ODI WC: Pakistan to send security delegation to India

ODI WC: Pakistan to send security delegation to India

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

'The PCB will share the report with the ICC and BCCI if the delegation has any concerns.'

National Motorcycle Racing: 13-year-old Harees dies following a crash

National Motorcycle Racing: 13-year-old Harees dies following a crash

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Copparam Shreyas Hareesh, a 13-year-old prodigy from Bengaluru, succumbed to injuries that he had suffered following a crash in the third round of the MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship.

'Pakistan don't want to play at the Narendra Modi Stadium unless...'

'Pakistan don't want to play at the Narendra Modi Stadium unless...'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

PCB chairman Najam Sethi has informed ICC that Pakistan will not play at the Narendra Modi Stadium unless it's a WC knockout game.

'Tamil voters don't like to be told what to do'

'Tamil voters don't like to be told what to do'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

'Modi is trying avenues to convince people why they should vote for the BJP.'

Festive Season To Create 700K Gig Jobs

Festive Season To Create 700K Gig Jobs

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'The World Cup alone is expected to create an additional 100,000 jobs, most of which will comprise gig workers in the delivery space, transportation, hospitality and event management.'

Bengaluru surpasses Mumbai in attracting angel investment

Bengaluru surpasses Mumbai in attracting angel investment

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The report is based on data collated from 5 large angel groups.

Axis Bank buys Citi India's retail biz for Rs 11,603 cr

Axis Bank buys Citi India's retail biz for Rs 11,603 cr

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Axis Bank on Wednesday said it has completed the acquisition of Citibank's retail business in India for a final cash consideration of Rs 11,603 crore. The sale excludes Citi's institutional client businesses in India. The third-largest private sector bank said the acquisition, announced first in March last year, will not necessitate any new capital requirements and stressed that the attrition numbers on customers are much better than expected.

Paddy Upton To Work With Indian Men's Hockey Team

Paddy Upton To Work With Indian Men's Hockey Team

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

'Mental conditioning specialist, Paddy Upton will be working closely with our Senior Men's Team ahead of their campaigns in the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 and the high-stakes Hangzhou Asian Games 2023, where the team will compete for direct Olympic qualification,' Hockey India tweeted

How Samson, Chahal, Dube Made The Cut

How Samson, Chahal, Dube Made The Cut

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Unlike the IPL, the wickets in the United States and the West Indies could be slow and could assist spinners. That could be why India went in for experience in their batting ahead of strike rates, points out Harish Kotian.

11 Best Knocks from IPL 2024

11 Best Knocks from IPL 2024

Rediff.com23 May 2024

From Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma sharing the limelight with their raw talent, to SRH's Travis Head smashing some brutal boundaries to notch up big runs and totals for his franchise, this season has had some real power hitters on show.

Housing sales up 8% in Q1 across eight cities

Housing sales up 8% in Q1 across eight cities

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

Housing sales rose 8 per cent annually during the April-June period to 80,250 units across eight major cities, mainly on increased demand in Mumbai and Pune, according to PropTiger. Sales stood at 74,320 units in the year-ago period across primary (fresh sales) residential markets of the top eight cities. The housing brokerage firm on Wednesday released its Real Insight Residential - April-June 2023 report, stating that housing sales rose in three cities Mumbai, Pune and Ahmedabad but declined in other five major cities -- Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and Kolkata.

Odisha train tragedy toll revised to 275

Odisha train tragedy toll revised to 275

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

According to Chief Secretary P K Jena, some bodies were counted twice.

2023 World Cup: ICC rejects Pakistan's request!

2023 World Cup: ICC rejects Pakistan's request!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

The Pakistan Cricket Board had asked to move its match against Afghanistan from Chennai to Bengaluru and the game against Australia from Bengaluru to Chennai.

'Prasanth wanted Yash to play Hanuman'

'Prasanth wanted Yash to play Hanuman'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

'Since God was being shown in live action on such a large scale, Prasanth was initially sceptical about going with an animated character.'

TN train fire: FIR doesn't mention tour operator; bodies of pilgrims reach UP

TN train fire: FIR doesn't mention tour operator; bodies of pilgrims reach UP

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

While the TN Government Railway Police sleuths are questioning five passengers, the commissioner of railway safety commenced inquiry over the mishap in Madurai.