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Did Ravi Act Without The Centre's Okay?

Did Ravi Act Without The Centre's Okay?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Is Governor Ravi acting without informing/consulting the Centre, or is the BJP leadership unsure of what to do with the DMK in Tamil Nadu? asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Walmart CEO addresses Flipkart staff; says deal among best decisions

Walmart CEO addresses Flipkart staff; says deal among best decisions

Rediff.com9 May 2018

The Walmart chief stated that the values of the two companies were "very much aligned"

WPL PIX: Shafali, Kapp fire DC to massive win vs Gujarat

WPL PIX: Shafali, Kapp fire DC to massive win vs Gujarat

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

Images from the Women's Premier League 2023 match between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Giants played at the D Y Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Saturday.

Why 2018 Is The 'Real' Kerala Story

Why 2018 Is The 'Real' Kerala Story

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Kindness and compassion is all you need to survive and build your life. And that is what makes 2018's Kerala story so relevant, notes Divya Nair.

Djokovic and GOAT debate move on to Paris

Djokovic and GOAT debate move on to Paris

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Djokovic left little doubt that he would also be there trying to win major number 23.

As challenges ease, cement firms remain bullish

As challenges ease, cement firms remain bullish

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

The March quarter (Q4) of the ongoing financial year (FY23) may see cement companies report better financial numbers as input costs ease, pricing action resumes, and cement demand remains firm. While companies have been cautiously optimistic about their outlook, analysts and sector experts remain bullish. In its latest report on the cement sector, brokerage IDBI Capital said that it expected earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (Ebitda) per tonne for cement companies to improve by Rs 200-300 sequentially in Q4.

'How would America respond if China invades India?'

'How would America respond if China invades India?'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

'India will want a lot of help from the US, but it's not going to want US troops.'

PIX: LSG survive Rinku onslaught to qualify for play-offs

PIX: LSG survive Rinku onslaught to qualify for play-offs

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Lucknow Super Giants survived a late Rinku Singh onslaught to secure a thrilling one-run win and seal their second successive play-offs berth in the IPL 2023 match.

Texas man convicted for killing first turbaned Sikh police officer

Texas man convicted for killing first turbaned Sikh police officer

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

A man, who was found guilty of capital murder for gunning down Deputy Sandeep Dahliwal, the first turbaned Indian-American Sikh police officer in the United States state of Texas in 2019, has been convicted by a court in Houston.

1st Test: Eng batter Pak on record-setting first day

1st Test: Eng batter Pak on record-setting first day

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

England were forced to make a change to their original playing XI after several of their players were laid low by a virus that also threatened to delay the start of the match.

Over 100 mn consumers want to upgrade to 5G in India: Ericcson report

Over 100 mn consumers want to upgrade to 5G in India: Ericcson report

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

More than 100 million users with 5G-ready smartphones wish to upgrade to a 5G subscription in 2023 while a majority of them are open to adopting a higher data-tiered plan in the next 12 months, a report by Ericsson Consumer Lab has shown. Titled "Promise of 5G in India", the study carried out in the second quarter this year reflects the views of 300 million urban smartphone users. According to the study, consumer 5G readiness remains one of the highest in the world.

Want To Avoid A BREAKUP? Read This!

Want To Avoid A BREAKUP? Read This!

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Spending quality time together can help reignite the spark in your relationship.

'Pawar saheb will show what he is made of in the next 15-18 months'

'Pawar saheb will show what he is made of in the next 15-18 months'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

'I want to warn Ajit dada and all those who have stabbed Pawar saheb by joining hands with the BJP.' 'Don't write saheb's obituaries so soon.'

UK PM race: Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson camps claim hitting 100 MPs mark

UK PM race: Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson camps claim hitting 100 MPs mark

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

The 42-year-old frontrunner's tally continues to grow as former prime minister Boris Johnson flies back from his Caribbean holiday to reportedly also join the contest.

My body is fine, bowling without trouble: Hardik

My body is fine, bowling without trouble: Hardik

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Hardik took a career-best 4/24 to help India bowl out England for 259

What's Special About Ladakh. Spiti. Kolkata. Varanasi?

What's Special About Ladakh. Spiti. Kolkata. Varanasi?

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Indians are becoming much more spendy and discerning travellers and look for places that can offer them a 'new' kind of experience.

FIFA World Cup PIX: Australia beat Tunisia to end winless streak

FIFA World Cup PIX: Australia beat Tunisia to end winless streak

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Group D game played between Australia and Tunisia on Saturday.

IPL PIX: Pooran, Krunal shine as LSG rally to beat SRH

IPL PIX: Pooran, Krunal shine as LSG rally to beat SRH

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Nicholas Pooran's sensational late cameo powered Lucknow Super Giants to a seven-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad.

'We cannot allow China to swallow our territory'

'We cannot allow China to swallow our territory'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'We have to be prepared on the borders to withstand Chinese expansionist designs.'

Rohit must be getting support from BCCI: Harbhajan

Rohit must be getting support from BCCI: Harbhajan

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Harbhajan has expressed his massive displeasure with the "lack of respect" for the Saurashtra man and the fact that the yardstick to judge performances hasn't been same for every senior player.

Day after hijab ruling, Justice Gupta retires from Supreme Court

Day after hijab ruling, Justice Gupta retires from Supreme Court

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Supreme Court judge Justice Hemant Gupta, who is set to retire on October 16, said on Friday that a judge cannot make people happy as "that's not the role assigned to him".

What Went Wrong For Cyrus Mistry At Tatas

What Went Wrong For Cyrus Mistry At Tatas

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

If Cyrus's protestations of having no knowledge of his imminent dismissal are to be taken at face value, he was extraordinarily naive and insulated from the ground reality. There were enough straws in the wind to suggest that his relations with Ratan were fast deteriorating to a point of no return.

In a first, Bollywood appeals for calm

In a first, Bollywood appeals for calm

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

The film industry has a lot riding on it this Friday.

What Electoral Politics Can Learn From Cricket

What Electoral Politics Can Learn From Cricket

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Cricket has taken many steps forward towards excellence and fairness. Electoral politics has a lot of catching up to do, points out Rajeev Bhargava in his fascinating new book Between Hope and Despair.

What You NEED To WIN In LIFE

What You NEED To WIN In LIFE

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

'We go through 18 years of school and college, but we lack many necessary skills.' 'The biggest lessons we need, to live life, are somehow not taught, and they are only learned on the job.' 'My intention, through my content, my books, and my start-ups, is to make college kids become life ready.'

Imran Khan alleges abduction by army chief, returns to Lahore home after bail

Imran Khan alleges abduction by army chief, returns to Lahore home after bail

Rediff.com13 May 2023

A triumphant Khan returned to his Lahore home on Saturday after having locked himself in the Islamabad high court premises for hours for fear of re-arrest despite being granted bail on Friday.

IPL PHOTOS: KKR stay alive with thrilling win over PBKS

IPL PHOTOS: KKR stay alive with thrilling win over PBKS

Rediff.com9 May 2023

IMAGES from the IPL match played between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings in Kolkata on Monday.

'Our only intent was to test our limits'

'Our only intent was to test our limits'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Nidhi Tiwari speaks about her road trip from Delhi to London.

Asia Cup: How India's top order has fared against Pak

Asia Cup: How India's top order has fared against Pak

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

India will take on Pakistan for the second time in a span of 10 days, as they begin their campaign in the Super-four of the Asia Cup on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Rahane powers CSK to top spot with big win over KKR

PHOTOS: Rahane powers CSK to top spot with big win over KKR

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Images from the IPL 2023 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday.

Will a strong Re derail 'the Big I'?

Will a strong Re derail 'the Big I'?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2007

To the contrary, the strengthening rupee and, more importantly, the fact that the RBI and government decision-making are being forced to cede ground to the market will result in much more efficient (=market-determined) resource allocation in India.

Playing attacking cricket is Hardik's game plan

Playing attacking cricket is Hardik's game plan

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

"Really happy with the way things went till now, would have loved to have a full game here and as Siraj said the weather is not in our hands," he said.

New-look India eye 'fresh' start in New Zealand

New-look India eye 'fresh' start in New Zealand

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

India will aim to shed their archaic playing style for good with a 'young and fearless' bunch in the three-match T20I series against New Zealand, starting in Wellington on Friday.

Will build a Britain where our kids can light Diyas: Sunak

Will build a Britain where our kids can light Diyas: Sunak

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Extending Diwali greetings to everyone, Britain's newly-appointed Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has vowed that he will do everything to build a Britain where children and grandchildren can light their diyas and look to the future with hope.

PHOTOS: Iyer, Kishan guide India to series-levelling win

PHOTOS: Iyer, Kishan guide India to series-levelling win

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the 2nd ODI played between India and South Africa in Ranchi on Sunday.

'SKY keeps surprising everyone with every innings'

'SKY keeps surprising everyone with every innings'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

He is just telling us that batting is so easy: Hardik Pandya on Suryakumar Yadav

'I want to tell more and more stories on Indian cinema'

'I want to tell more and more stories on Indian cinema'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

'I didn't want to do a highlight reel with greatest hits of Yash Raj Films.' 'I wanted to do an actual story.'

IndiGo offers e-wheelchair to special needs child barred from flight

IndiGo offers e-wheelchair to special needs child barred from flight

Rediff.com9 May 2022

"We offer our sincere regrets to the affected family for the unfortunate experience and as a small token of our appreciation of their lifelong dedication would like to offer to purchase an electric wheelchair for their son," he added.

'Can't ask them to drop Rohit or KL'

'Can't ask them to drop Rohit or KL'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

'They have scored so many runs for our country, I cannot ask them to drop themselves and make me play in the first place.'

Are You Ready For the 'Roller Coaster From Hell'?

Are You Ready For the 'Roller Coaster From Hell'?

Rediff.com4 May 2023

'It is definitely not for someone who is sensitive or would want to pick up things and get affected by it.'