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Mankading: 'Ashwin showed a lot of courage'

Mankading: 'Ashwin showed a lot of courage'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

Delhi Capitals chairman Parth Jindal waded into the debate around the contentious issue of 'Mankading', saying Ravichandran Ashwin showed a lot of "courage" by running out Jos Buttler at the non-striker's end last IPL after the batsman backed up too far.

IPL mega auction in Bengaluru on Feb 7-8?

IPL mega auction in Bengaluru on Feb 7-8?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

It could well be the last mega auction the BCCI may conduct, as most of the original IPL franchises want it discontinued.

Domestic firms eye defence sector; plan to cut imports

Domestic firms eye defence sector; plan to cut imports

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

The ministry of defence has set a goal of $26 billion, including export of $7 billion for the industry by 2025-26 through its Defence Production Policy 2018.

India Inc lends a hand amid shortage of oxygen

India Inc lends a hand amid shortage of oxygen

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Over the weekend, many companies stepped in to ease the bottleneck in supply and transportation of oxygen, as demand ran high with the surge in cases.

'ChatGPT' Vivek Ramaswamy in 2nd spot behind Trump after US debate

'ChatGPT' Vivek Ramaswamy in 2nd spot behind Trump after US debate

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and a Republican presidential aspirant have called his fellow rival Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy a guy who sounds like ChatGPT and described him as an "amateur" Barack Obama.

Home construction: Analysts bet on pipe makers; wary on tile, paint segment

Home construction: Analysts bet on pipe makers; wary on tile, paint segment

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Notwithstanding expectations of a pick-up in construction activity during a seasonally strong January-March quarter (fourth quarter) of 2022-23 (FY23), analysts are cautiously optimistic about the building material sector - encompassing paints, pipes, wood panels, tiles, metals, and cement - as volatile input costs, coupled with fears of a global slowdown, are making demand projections uncertain. Against this backdrop, analysts suggest investors stay selective and pick stocks of companies with stronger brand recall, expanding distribution network, diversified product profile, healthier balance sheet, and sustainable cash flow. "The government's various proposals under Budget 2023-24 (FY24) may lead to the building material segment growing between 8 per cent and 12 per cent for the next five years.

Bengaluru FC sack coach Carles Cuadrat

Bengaluru FC sack coach Carles Cuadrat

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Naushad Moosa to step in as interim head coach.

Greater the setback, stronger the comeback: Shreyas Iyer

Greater the setback, stronger the comeback: Shreyas Iyer

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Shreyas Iyer is confident of making a strong comeback after the injury.

UN chief's aide calls for halt to religious violence in India

UN chief's aide calls for halt to religious violence in India

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

The spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for a halt to any sort of violence, especially one based on perceived religious differences and hatred, amidst protests in India over the controversial remarks by two now-suspended/expelled Bharatiya Janata Party functionaries against Prophet Mohammed.

I am not finished yet: Amit Mishra

I am not finished yet: Amit Mishra

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

The 39-year-old leg-spinner is currently the third-highest wicket-taker in IPL history (166 wickets in 154 matches). But Mishra went unsold at last weekend's IPL auction in Bengaluru.

Why should people suffer for BJP's 'sin'?: Mamata on Prophet remarks clashes

Why should people suffer for BJP's 'sin'?: Mamata on Prophet remarks clashes

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Mamata claimed that some political parties were behind the violent incidents that rocked Howrah district

Amid protests over remarks on Prophet, Centre alerts police chiefs

Amid protests over remarks on Prophet, Centre alerts police chiefs

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday asked the police heads of states and Union Territories to be prepared and alert as they will be on target.

Complaint against Salman Khurshid for defaming Hinduism in his Ayodhya book

Complaint against Salman Khurshid for defaming Hinduism in his Ayodhya book

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Former Union Minister and Congress leader Salman Khurshid is facing legal issues with the release of his book, Sunrise over Ayodhya -- Nationhood in our times. Two Delhi lawyers have filed complaints with Delhi Police against Khurshid, for allegedly defaming and comparing Hinduism with terrorism in his book.

Warner excited 'to return where it all started'

Warner excited 'to return where it all started'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

The Aussie run-machine, who started his IPL journey with the Delhi franchise, was the Capitals's first buy in Saturday's mega auction.

QS Rankings 2021: The best universities in India

QS Rankings 2021: The best universities in India

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Twelve universities from India feature in the top 100 of QS Rankings by Subject 2021.

ASK AJIT: 'Lost Rs 20 lakhs in market crash. Any safe bets now?'

ASK AJIT: 'Lost Rs 20 lakhs in market crash. Any safe bets now?'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Ajit Mishra answers reader queries on the stock market.

Oxygen Express with 70 tonnes of oxygen to reach Delhi by Monday night

Oxygen Express with 70 tonnes of oxygen to reach Delhi by Monday night

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

In view of the high demand for oxygen in the country following a record spike in coronavirus cases, the Railways has decided to run Oxygen Express trains to transport liquid medical oxygen and oxygen cylinders across the country.

Nikki Haley promises to cut aid to China, Pakistan

Nikki Haley promises to cut aid to China, Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

She said that America spent $46 billion on foreign aid last year, which is given to countries like China, Pakistan, and Iraq.

Prophet row: HC asks Bengal govt to call in CAPFs if protests go out control

Prophet row: HC asks Bengal govt to call in CAPFs if protests go out control

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

The Calcutta high court on Thursday directed the West Bengal government to take all possible steps to ensure that no violence takes place during any protest over the controversial remarks made against Prophet Muhammad by now-sacked Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Nupur Sharma.

'IPL can lift the spirits of the country'

'IPL can lift the spirits of the country'

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Talking about the 2019 season, when the team reached the playoffs after a long gap, Parth Jindal gave credit to the Ricky Ponting-Sourav Ganguly duo that was at the helm of affairs.

Ranchi violence: Kin of deceased say they weren't protesting

Ranchi violence: Kin of deceased say they weren't protesting

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

Two people identified as Mohammad Mudassir Kaifi and Mohammad Sahil died and over two dozen people were injured in protests and subsequent clashes that rocked the state capital on Friday over the remarks made by two suspended Bharatiya Janata Party functionaries against Prophet Mohammad, officials said.

India, A Miracle And A Wonder

India, A Miracle And A Wonder

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

'There are many things we need to work on.' 'At the heart of it is, one, the extent of inequality, which is not good for democracy and nation; two, a structural decline on how a country ought to function, how people should be held accountable, whose role is what.'

Jaishankar to meet Iranian FM on Wednesday amid Prophet remark row

Jaishankar to meet Iranian FM on Wednesday amid Prophet remark row

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

It is the first visit to India by a senior minister of a member nation of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation after the controversial remarks triggered anguish in the Arab world.

Iranian foreign minister raises anti-Prophet remarks during talks

Iranian foreign minister raises anti-Prophet remarks during talks

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held wide-ranging talks with his visiting Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Wednesday against the backdrop of widespread anger in West Asia over controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammed made by two former Bharatiya Janata Party spokespersons.

QS Employability Rankings 2022: IIT-B Tops

QS Employability Rankings 2022: IIT-B Tops

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

The Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay is the top Indian institute as per the Quacquarelli Symonds Graduate Employability Rankings 2022.

Aryan, Suhana, Kaviya At IPL Auction

Aryan, Suhana, Kaviya At IPL Auction

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

Glimpses of some of the team owners at the IPL auction on Saturday.

'It's inhuman, merciless that breaches every human right'

'It's inhuman, merciless that breaches every human right'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

'I was put in an anda cell. No window, light or air. Only grills.' 'During the monsoon, water would seep. There were rats running around all the time.' 'We were forced to sleep under bright lights all the time. Those bright lights are never switched off.'

'Remarks on Prophet Mohammed have crossed red line'

'Remarks on Prophet Mohammed have crossed red line'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

'Prime Minister Narendra Modiji must personally intervene in the matter to make it clear to his officials and the rank-and-file that communal abuse should now stop'

COVID chaos in AFC Cup: BFC tie postponed after protocol breach

COVID chaos in AFC Cup: BFC tie postponed after protocol breach

Rediff.com9 May 2021

The exact nature of the breach by BFC was not specified but sports minister Ahmed Mahloof termed it as 'unacceptable'.

US condemns BJP leaders' offensive remarks on Prophet

US condemns BJP leaders' offensive remarks on Prophet

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

We encourage India to promote respect for human rights, the Biden Administration said.

Why create an issue? Nitish Kumar on Prophet remark row

Why create an issue? Nitish Kumar on Prophet remark row

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Expressing displeasure over the attack on his cabinet colleague Nitin Nabin by miscreants in neighbouring Jharkhand amid the protests, Kumar on Monday asserted that 'the responsibility of maintaining peace and communal harmony rests with the state government'.

Despite BJP diktat, Pragya Thakur backs Nupur Sharma

Despite BJP diktat, Pragya Thakur backs Nupur Sharma

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

'Our deities are sanatan. If you insult them, we will also tell the truth. You tell our truth and it will be accepted by us. But why does it pain you when we tell the truth? This means somewhere history is dirty'

Prayagraj advocates move HC against demolition of violence accused's home

Prayagraj advocates move HC against demolition of violence accused's home

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

A body of advocates in Prayagaraj have e-mailed a petition to the Chief Justice of Allahabad high court against the demolition of a house of the alleged mastermind of the June 10 violence in the city by the Prayagraj Development Authority.

Modi, Putin discuss Indians' safe evacuation from Ukraine as fighting rages

Modi, Putin discuss Indians' safe evacuation from Ukraine as fighting rages

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

The two leaders discussed the safe evacuation of Indian nationals from the conflict areas.

Pak PM Sharif jumps into Nupur Sharma controversy

Pak PM Sharif jumps into Nupur Sharma controversy

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

'I condemn in strongest possible words hurtful comments of India's BJP leader about our beloved Prophet (PBUH),' Shehbaz tweeted.

NIA team visits Amravati for probe into chemist's murder

NIA team visits Amravati for probe into chemist's murder

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

The chemist, Umesh Prahladrao Kolhe (54), was killed on June 21, and Maharashtra police have arrested five persons in connection with the incident.

The Remarkable Life And Legacy Of Oommen Chandy

The Remarkable Life And Legacy Of Oommen Chandy

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

'Oommen Chandy always had time for his people and valued their voices.' 'There was no rest for him as long as the betterment of his fellow citizens was at stake.' Ambassador Venu Rajamony, who knew the former Kerala chief minister for half a century, salutes a beloved leader who worked tirelessly for the welfare of its people.

Delhi's richest candidate (from BJP) bites the dust

Delhi's richest candidate (from BJP) bites the dust

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Most candidates hailing from political families emerged victorious in the Delhi civic polls, while the richest contender faced a drubbing.

Don't read it: Delhi HC refuses to ban Salman Khurshid's book

Don't read it: Delhi HC refuses to ban Salman Khurshid's book

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

"Ask people not to buy the book or read it. Tell people it is badly authored, read something better," said Justice Yashwant Varma.

Neeraj reaches Portugal; to compete on June 10

Neeraj reaches Portugal; to compete on June 10

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Olympic-bound star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has reached Portugal to take part in an event in Lisbon on June 10, which will mark his return to international competition after more than a year.