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Yuvraj is bent on clearing YoYo fitness test

Yuvraj is bent on clearing YoYo fitness test

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Out of favour India veteran Yuvraj Singh's decision to do fitness training at the National Cricket Academy at the expense of Ranji Trophy matches has not gone down well with a section of the Board of Control for Cricket in India officials.

UP portfolios announced; Adityanath retains home

UP portfolios announced; Adityanath retains home

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

The list has been sent to Governor Ram Naik for approval.

Tell Us! Do you agree with India's 15 for the ICC World Cup

Tell Us! Do you agree with India's 15 for the ICC World Cup

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

There were no surprises when the Board of Control for Cricket in India announced India's squad for the for the upcoming World Cup.

Lull in border firing after 9 days of intense shelling by Pak

Lull in border firing after 9 days of intense shelling by Pak

Rediff.com24 May 2018

Over one lakh people have migrated from their hamlets and border towns in the wake of firing by Pakistan.

Delhi's Connaught Place to go vehicle-free for 3 months from Feb

Delhi's Connaught Place to go vehicle-free for 3 months from Feb

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The officials stated that 'pedestrianisation' could be promoted by declaring the middle and inner circular roads of CP vehicle free by providing effective 'park and ride' services

Jadavpur University becomes flash point between TMC and BJP

Jadavpur University becomes flash point between TMC and BJP

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

The BJP locked in an intense rivalry with the TMC since general election vented ire against the state government over the episode, whereas the ruling party directed its criticism at the Governor for rushing to the University which it said is expected to provide justice to the university's vice-chancellor, professors, students, who were beaten up during and the after the minister's visit there.

J&K poll: Sonia says BJP is playing politics over flood relief

J&K poll: Sonia says BJP is playing politics over flood relief

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party of playing politics over providing relief to flood victims of Jammu and Kashmir, Congress party President Sonia Gandhi on Friday said the ruling party at the Centre promised the sky but did not follow it up with action.

8 fitness goals to get in awesome shape!

8 fitness goals to get in awesome shape!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Staying fit is the first step to living healthy. So set your fitness goals and get stronger and flexible this New Year.

Narine undergoes testing in Chennai to get off-breaks cleared

Narine undergoes testing in Chennai to get off-breaks cleared

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Kolkata Knight Riders' mystery spinner Sunil Narine underwent in Chennai on Thursday in order to get his off-breaks cleared for the remaining matches of the Indian Premier League.

Nepal asks all foreign rescue workers to leave; quake toll reaches 7,365

Nepal asks all foreign rescue workers to leave; quake toll reaches 7,365

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Rescue teams from India and 33 other countries were on Saturday asked by Nepal to leave as it prepared to launch massive operations to rehabilitate millions of uprooted victims of the devastating temblor that has killed at least 7,365 people, including 41 Indians.

A scientific disaster unfolds in Bhopal

A scientific disaster unfolds in Bhopal

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

The world had lost an opportunity to know long-term toxic effects of Methyl Isocyanate which had leaked from the Union Carbide factory on the night of December 2, 1984, because government research agencies have lost track of a bulk of survivors, says Dinesh C Sharma.

A month after tragedy, U'khand govt starts paying compensation

A month after tragedy, U'khand govt starts paying compensation

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

A month after the worst natural calamity in Uttarakhand, the state government, which is grappling with a myriad of daunting tasks, on Tuesday started distributing compensation to the next of the kin of those killed in the devastating floods.

Road not taken in Afghanistan's tryst with peace

Road not taken in Afghanistan's tryst with peace

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

As Afghans head to the polling booths to elect a new president, a contested and fraud-marred elections could potentially throw Afghanistan into a renewed cycle of violence and instability, says Dr Shanthie Mariet D'Souza.

Army dogs to walk down Rajpath this R-Day after 26 years

Army dogs to walk down Rajpath this R-Day after 26 years

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

The Army, which has about 1,200 Labradors and German Shepherds, has selected 36 canines to march down the Rajpath with their handlers.

Cricket Buzz: Sreesanth hints at playing for another country

Cricket Buzz: Sreesanth hints at playing for another country

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

Sreesanth pointed out that the BCCI had banned him, not ICC and, therefore, he is free to play for any other country.

'India must be prepared for military actions against terror groups in Pak'

'India must be prepared for military actions against terror groups in Pak'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

India must also not rule out dialogue with Pakistan. However, talks with Pakistan must be structured, and further progress must be based on visible results.

Has CM Mufti emboldened separatists in J&K?

Has CM Mufti emboldened separatists in J&K?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Not everyone in Jammu and Kashmir is optimistic about the alliance between the Peoples Democratic Party and Bhartaiya Janata Party. Upasna Pandey/Rediff.com spoke to Kashmiri pandit organisations to find out how they view the new coalition politics in the valley.

Sher Shah's gun missing... 6 other things we learnt in Parliament today

Sher Shah's gun missing... 6 other things we learnt in Parliament today

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Here's a round up of some information the nation learnt from Parliament on Tuesday.

Rains kill 7 in NE, over 4 L affected in Assam floods

Rains kill 7 in NE, over 4 L affected in Assam floods

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

In the Northeast, while three people died in Assam, two each lost their lives in Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram in rain-related incidents.

India battles big pharma over cough syrup abuse, reducing supplies

India battles big pharma over cough syrup abuse, reducing supplies

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

India battles big pharma over cough syrup abuse, reducing supplies

Champions Trophy squad: Fit Rohit, Shami return, Pant, Raina on standby

Champions Trophy squad: Fit Rohit, Shami return, Pant, Raina on standby

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Fit again Rohit Sharma and Mohammad Shami on Monday staged comeback in India's 15-member ODI squad.

Sunil Narine banned from bowling off-spinners

Sunil Narine banned from bowling off-spinners

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Kolkata Knight Riders' ace spinner underwent a biomechanical analysis in Chennai after being reported for suspected illegal action again during the IPL tie against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Visakhapatnam on April 22. After reviewing the footage of the game and analysis in Chennai, the BCCI decided to ban his off-spinners.

Heavy rains leaves Kashmir reeling, but no flood threat

Heavy rains leaves Kashmir reeling, but no flood threat

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

Incessant rains since Saturday evening have triggered panic and fears of fresh floods in Kashmir

Budget allocation for maternity programme increased two fold

Budget allocation for maternity programme increased two fold

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The Child Protection Services programme under the Integrated Child Development Services was increased to Rs 1,500 crore from Rs 925 crore.

Could not turn down Ganguly's offer to play for Bengal: Ojha

Could not turn down Ganguly's offer to play for Bengal: Ojha

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha was approached by Sourav Ganguly to turn out for Bengal in the upcoming domestic season. The offer that was so exciting that the India discard had to seek an emotional move from Hyderabad.

Congress veteran leader A R Antulay no more

Congress veteran leader A R Antulay no more

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and senior Congress leader A R Antulay passed away on Tuesday.

10 laws that changed how India does business

10 laws that changed how India does business

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Experts consider Sebi's takeover code in its present form to be on a par with any foreign code governing public mergers and acquisitions.

Saha ready to fight for his place if dropped from Test side

Saha ready to fight for his place if dropped from Test side

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Wriddhiman Saha, who appeared to be doing well in Tests before his untimely injury during the England series, hopes to make a comeback on the strength of a good domestic performance, even if he is dropped for the time being.

'Bad banks' make a comeback

'Bad banks' make a comeback

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

The 'bad bank' -- which will help banks clear their balance sheets by transferring the NPAs to special purpose vehicles -- has been one of the most debated ideas for stressed asset resolution.

'Amitabh acting as salesman for metro'

'Amitabh acting as salesman for metro'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

'He is posting that someone who took the metro (during a medical emergency) got saved.' 'Let him try doing the same. He cannot peddle nonsense just because he is a star.'

Bouchard fails to live up to expectations once more

Bouchard fails to live up to expectations once more

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Former golden girl Eugenie Bouchard's hopes of rehabilitation at the Australian Open came to a swift end on Wednesday as wily Agnieszka Radwanska sent the Canadian spinning out of the tournament with a 6-4, 6-2 defeat in the second round.

Rain havoc in Telangana: Death toll rises to 8 in Medak

Rain havoc in Telangana: Death toll rises to 8 in Medak

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

The death toll in rain-related incidents has gone up to eight in Telangana's Medak district with a factory worker allegedly getting drowned in flood water following heavy showers.

How the government steals tribal land

How the government steals tribal land

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

'Which one of us would give up our flats for development?' 'We insist that others, who are unwilling but weak, make all the sacrifices on our behalf and then we are puzzled when there is violence against the State,' says Aakar Patel.

Land acquisition continues despite ongoing debate on new Bill

Land acquisition continues despite ongoing debate on new Bill

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

The Union government acquired land for widening of an under-construction highway, overruling farmers objections in Rohtak, Haryana.

After 26-hour long operation, US firefighter gets a new face

After 26-hour long operation, US firefighter gets a new face

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

The 41-year-old whose face was horrifically burnt while tackling a blaze that has been given a brand new one in the most extensive transplant ever performed.

Caught in the act! 10 cricketers banned for doping

Caught in the act! 10 cricketers banned for doping

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

A look at the 10 cricketers who were punished for drug related offences.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

Floods wreak havoc in Gujarat, death toll rises to 70

Floods wreak havoc in Gujarat, death toll rises to 70

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

26 people died in Amreli, which is the worst hit district.

Builder booked for fraudulently selling firm's Rs 3.20 cr TDR

Builder booked for fraudulently selling firm's Rs 3.20 cr TDR

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Quoting the FIR registered on the basis of a complaint, the Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai said accused Nailesh Mehta of Dev Developers in Andheri pretended himself as the partner of Zoomi Construction Company by preparing fake documents and acquired the latter's rightful TDR from the Slum Rehabilitation Authority.

World Press Photo 2019: The nominees

World Press Photo 2019: The nominees

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

After going through more than 78,000 photographs from over 4,700 photographers, the expert judges of the World Press Photo contest have announced the finalists of the 2019 competition. The panelists have selected 43 photographers from 23 countries to represent the best in photojournalism.