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Ranji Roundup: Sarfaraz puts Mumbai in control

Ranji Roundup: Sarfaraz puts Mumbai in control

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

A round-up of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday.

Ranji Trophy: Tiwary's triple ton puts Bengal on top

Ranji Trophy: Tiwary's triple ton puts Bengal on top

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

A round-up of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday.

Ranji: Tons by Baba twins put TN on top vs Chattisgarh

Ranji: Tons by Baba twins put TN on top vs Chattisgarh

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

A summary of the first day's proceedings in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

With only 1/5 projects completed in over 3 years, Sagarmala is not really sailing

With only 1/5 projects completed in over 3 years, Sagarmala is not really sailing

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

The 80-odd projects completed till now are already valued at Rs 14,000 crore.

Catering becomes optional in one Rajdhani, Shatabdi Express

Catering becomes optional in one Rajdhani, Shatabdi Express

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Passengers have to specifically opt out from the mandatory food option and catering charges will be excluded from the ticket fare

MSD@40: Dhoni's Awesome Journey

MSD@40: Dhoni's Awesome Journey

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

As the legend turns 40, we take a look at his journey in cricket and life.

Train fire: 14 bodies identified; forensics examine coach

Train fire: 14 bodies identified; forensics examine coach

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

A day after horrifying fire accident aboard the Chennai bound Tamil Nadu Express killed 32 people, railway officials were trying hard to identify the charred remains of the passengers and hand them over to their families.

50 stations to get world class facilities

50 stations to get world class facilities

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

CST Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Howrah, Sealdah, Thiruvanathapuram, Chennai, Bhopal, Madhura Junction, New Jalpaiguri and Kochi are some of the stations that will be modernised.

Train journeys: 7 things we TOTALLY love!

Train journeys: 7 things we TOTALLY love!

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Did you know that the Indian railways carries 23 million passengers every day?

Two premium trains for Northeast, but opposition not happy

Two premium trains for Northeast, but opposition not happy

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

Two premium new long-distance trains and plan to convert a strategically important metre gauge line into broad gauge were announced on Wednesday for the Northeastern region in the Railway Budget, but opposition BJP and AGP dubbed the sops as "frustrating".

Fear factor drives mass N-E exodus from south India

Fear factor drives mass N-E exodus from south India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2012

Even as the concerning state governments and the central government claim that the exodus of students and other people from north-east from southern states were due to rumour mongering by some vested interests, panic-stricken people continue to rush back home in special trains from Chennai and Bengaluru.

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai in control; Karnataka on top

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai in control; Karnataka on top

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

A round-up of Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday.

Gatiman Express: Travel from Delhi to Agra in 105 minutes!

Gatiman Express: Travel from Delhi to Agra in 105 minutes!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Railways have chalked out nine more routes for running similar trains.

Army warns of possible terror attack in south India

Army warns of possible terror attack in south India

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Some abandoned boats have been recovered in the Sir Creek area, Lt Gen S K Saini, GOC-in-C of the Army's Southern Command, told reporters at an event near Pune.

How cool is that! Mumbai gets its first-ever AC local

How cool is that! Mumbai gets its first-ever AC local

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

The first ever air-conditioned suburban local for Mumbai, which was flagged off from Integral Coach Factory in Chennai on March 31, has finally arrived in the metropolis, and its trial run would take place within a week, said a senior Central Railway official on Tuesday.

High alert after 6 Lashkar terrorists enter Tamil Nadu

High alert after 6 Lashkar terrorists enter Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The reports suggested six members of the terror outfit infiltrated into the state by sea from Sri Lanka and moved to different cities, including Coimbatore, according to the police.

Laying of 1 km high speed train track to cost over Rs 100 cr

Laying of 1 km high speed train track to cost over Rs 100 cr

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Construction of one kilometre of high speed railway track will cost Rs 100-140 crore.

Chidambaram not the first neta to be put behind bars

Chidambaram not the first neta to be put behind bars

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Following are the names of some high-profile people who have been put behind the bars

PM to keep tabs on infrastructure projects

PM to keep tabs on infrastructure projects

Rediff.com27 Jul 2014

PlanCom makes presentation with secretaries of key ministries in tow.

Ranji round-up: Ton-up Dubey steers MP to 218/2 vs Kerala

Ranji round-up: Ton-up Dubey steers MP to 218/2 vs Kerala

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

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

Beijing-Shanghai bullet train: World's most profitable high-speed rail

Beijing-Shanghai bullet train: World's most profitable high-speed rail

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Known as the "the world's most profitable high-speed rail," the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway covers more than 1,300 km within five hours.

CPI-M protests over fuel price hike

CPI-M protests over fuel price hike

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

According to police, CPI-M legislator K Bhimrao and other party supporters were arrested from Guindy railway station in Chennai.

Cyclone Vardah makes landfall

Cyclone Vardah makes landfall

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Here are the latest updates.

SER cancels southbound trains

SER cancels southbound trains

Rediff.com28 Oct 2005

More trains of South Eastern Railway are likely to be cancelled on Saturday if the flood situation deteriorates.

IIT centre on bullet train technology to be ready this year

IIT centre on bullet train technology to be ready this year

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

India is currently considering two corridors for high speed trains.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai kick-off campaign against Haryana

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai kick-off campaign against Haryana

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

Fixtures for the 2013-14 season.

'LET ME GO HOME!'

'LET ME GO HOME!'

Rediff.com17 May 2020

Do we care about India's Nowhere People, asks Sunil Sethi.

China's gift: High speed trains, modern stations in India

China's gift: High speed trains, modern stations in India

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

In a significant development, Indian Railways on Thursday joined hands with China to increase speed in its existing rail network, modernise stations and enhance mutual cooperation in the sector in the country.

Sports Shorts: Indians win five medals in Asian Indoors

Sports Shorts: Indians win five medals in Asian Indoors

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

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

China wooing India for building high-speed rail networks

China wooing India for building high-speed rail networks

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

India's move to opt for Japanese bullet trains on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route had raised concerns in China which is competing with Japan to build high-speed rail networks in India.

'Tamilians don't believe in BJP's Hindutva'

'Tamilians don't believe in BJP's Hindutva'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

'Even though we are very religious and God fearing, we do not subscribe to the kind of Hindutva they practise, a very hierarchical, Brahmanical, Hindutva.'

Soorarai Pottru review

Soorarai Pottru review

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Soorarai Pottru HELD A Ganesh Nadar'S attention till the last frame.

Consultant appointed for world-class rail stations

Consultant appointed for world-class rail stations

Rediff.com5 Aug 2010

The stations are Secunderabad, Howrah, Sealdah, Kolkata, Chennai Central and Anand Vihar, Minister of State for Railways K H Muniyappa said in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.

Bumps galore, but auto hubs breathe easy on sales spike

Bumps galore, but auto hubs breathe easy on sales spike

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

The traffic tells a story. During the lockdown, it took 45 minutes to zip through the deserted 35-km stretch from Chennai to reach the automobile heart of Sriperumbudur-Oragadam, where the big names of the car industry - Hyundai Motor India, Renault-Nissan India, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, Apollo Tyres, and Royal Enfield - are based.

Japan may pip China in high-speed rail race

Japan may pip China in high-speed rail race

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Despite being cheaper, the Chinese technology is not the preferred option.

Transport strike in TN enters 3rd day

Transport strike in TN enters 3rd day

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

Transport minister M R Vijayabaskar said that despite the stir, 80% buses were running.

'Pro-LTTE' elements blast rail track in TN

'Pro-LTTE' elements blast rail track in TN

Rediff.com12 Jun 2010

Passengers of the Tiruchirapalli-Chennai Rockfort Express had a narrow escape when suspected pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam elements blasted railway tracks at Perani railway station in Villupuram district of Tamil Nadu in the wee hours on Saturday.

Dhoni@39: 14 things you didn't know

Dhoni@39: 14 things you didn't know

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

From TC to Cricket Legend, what an incredible journey Mahi has had!

Mumbai gets country's first suburban AC local train

Mumbai gets country's first suburban AC local train

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

The train, operated by the Western Railway, began its journey at 10.32 am from Borivili station in the north of the city to Churchgate in south Mumbai.

Cyclone Fani: Toll rises to 29 in Odisha, CM announces aid

Cyclone Fani: Toll rises to 29 in Odisha, CM announces aid

Rediff.com5 May 2019

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said all families in Puri and in those parts of Khurda, which had been 'extremely severely affected' in the storm, will get 50 kg of rice, Rs 2,000 in cash and polythene sheets, if covered under the Food Security Act (FSA).