News for 'D Ravikumar'

Getting ready for Covid-19

Getting ready for Covid-19

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

'Infectious disease is a given of humankind. There will always be another around the corner.'

'We are overdrawing water, depleting aquifers'

'We are overdrawing water, depleting aquifers'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has the task of bringing clean tap water to all households by 2024.

Monsoon news cheers firms with rural exposure

Monsoon news cheers firms with rural exposure

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

A third of FMCG sales and half of motorcycle sales come from the hinterlands

How companies deal with coronavirus panic

How companies deal with coronavirus panic

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Employees asked to work from home... cancelled travel plans... curtailed meetings... Caution and precaution dominate Corporate India's response to Covid-19.

Ronaldo's 'mirror' act invites jokes and sympathy on Twitter

Ronaldo's 'mirror' act invites jokes and sympathy on Twitter

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Seeing the cut on the phone cam, his pretty face damaged, the Portuguese forward's expression said it all.

Review: Vijay Sethupathi's Rekka disappoints

Review: Vijay Sethupathi's Rekka disappoints

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

Rekka overdoses on action, feels S Saraswathi.

Ranji quarters: Bowlers lead Kerala's superb fightback on Day 1

Ranji quarters: Bowlers lead Kerala's superb fightback on Day 1

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Kerala hit back to reduce Gujarat to 97 for 4 after being bowled out for 185 on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy quarter-finals.

Tests in mind, Chahal picked for SA 'A' four-day matches

Tests in mind, Chahal picked for SA 'A' four-day matches

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Chahal, who has been an automatic choice in the limited overs format has not played any first-class cricket since December 2016 (against Haryana in Ranji Trophy), but the Indian team management and especially skipper Virat Kohli has indicated that he wants the wiry leg-spinner for five-day matches also.

Ranji round-up: All-round Manan, Ishant put Delhi on top

Ranji round-up: All-round Manan, Ishant put Delhi on top

Rediff.com15 Oct 2017

A summary of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Sunday

Ranji Trophy: Pujara shines for Saurashtra; Fifer for Mithun

Ranji Trophy: Pujara shines for Saurashtra; Fifer for Mithun

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Karnataka pacer Abhimanyu Mithun picked a five-wicket haul in their Group B match against UP. While Delhi's Ricky Bhui put his team in a good position against Andhra. A round-up of Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

Ranji semis: Karnataka recover; Vidarbha takes control vs Kerala

Ranji semis: Karnataka recover; Vidarbha takes control vs Kerala

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

There were three attractive half-centuries but a top and lower-middle order collapse saw hosts Karnataka manage a below-par 264 for 9 against Saurashtra on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy semi-final on Thursday.

Storms kill 41 in Bihar, UP, Jharkhand

Storms kill 41 in Bihar, UP, Jharkhand

Rediff.com30 May 2018

The MeT department has warned of rain or thunderstorm at isolated places in the state in the next two days.

Ranji Trophy round-up: Mumbai sniff semi-final berth

Ranji Trophy round-up: Mumbai sniff semi-final berth

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

A summary of the fourth day's play in the Ranji Trophy quarter-finals.

Soukhyam, Memu, Jata Kalisey: Telugu releases this Christmas!

Soukhyam, Memu, Jata Kalisey: Telugu releases this Christmas!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

A look at Telugu releases this Christmas!

'Lockdown is the only option we have'

'Lockdown is the only option we have'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

'For every epidemic, it takes a peak and then it comes down.' 'Usually, infections peak in 14 days, and you give another week's time after the peak.' 'That is why the lockdown is for 21 days.'

Protests erupt across India over citizenship law

Protests erupt across India over citizenship law

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Several protests -- some peaceful, some violent -- erupted across India on Monday against the police crackdown in Jamia Millia Islamia and the controversial citizenship law as students and political leaders took to the streets, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi called these protests "deeply distressing" and appealed for peace.

Jadhav rallies Rest of India for 20-run lead over Karnataka

Jadhav rallies Rest of India for 20-run lead over Karnataka

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Kedhar Jadhav struck a timely 78 and the tail wagged as Rest of India took a slender first innings lead over Karnataka on Day 2 of the Irani Cup match at the Chinnawsamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

Ravi Teja's Kick 2 to release on June 12

Ravi Teja's Kick 2 to release on June 12

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Get your lowdown of what's happening in Telugu cinema!

'Protests have forced government on the backfoot'

'Protests have forced government on the backfoot'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

'The protests have forced the government to announce that the NRC is not an immediate priority.' 'Even if they are trying to pursue this policy in a different guise, through the NPR, the fact that they have been forced to pause and backtrack at least temporarily shows the positive impact of the protests.' 'Moreover, various state governments have opposed the NPR which cannot be carried out without their cooperation. That is also a success of the protests.' 'The state governments would not have taken this stance against the central government if their hand had not been forced by the popular mood.'

'I'm being called a Pakistani whore'

'I'm being called a Pakistani whore'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

'If this is the India you're talking about, where there is no space for minorities, where you have hate, where people can enter universities and beat students up, let me be anti-national.' 'I'll carry that as a badge of honour.'

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai, Karnataka, TN join Maharashtra in semis

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai, Karnataka, TN join Maharashtra in semis

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Pacer Shardul Thakur had match figures of eight for 113 as Mumbai beat Delhi by 204 runs to enter the semi-finals of the Ranji Trophy.

Ranji roundup: Delhi destroy Railways, Karnataka crush Assam

Ranji roundup: Delhi destroy Railways, Karnataka crush Assam

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Delhi spinners Manan Sharma and Vikas Mishra took an hour to grab the remaining four wickets as the Ishant Sharma-led team beat Railways by an innings and 105 runs in their second Group A league match of the Ranji Trophy, on Tuesday.

Ranji quarters: Vinay, More rescue Karnataka on Day 2

Ranji quarters: Vinay, More rescue Karnataka on Day 2

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Former captain Vinay Kumar hit an unbeaten 83 and shared a crucial 97-run stand for the last wicket Ronit More (10) to help Karnataka take a 39-run first innings lead against Rajasthan in the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal, in Bengaluru, on Wednesday.

Ranji Trophy: Uthappa, Nair tons put Karnataka in control

Ranji Trophy: Uthappa, Nair tons put Karnataka in control

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Robin Uthappa roared back into form with a century, while Karun Nair also cracked a brilliant hundred as the two overcame early jitters to help Karnataka reach 297 for five against Uttar Pradesh on the opening day of their quarter-final Ranji Trophy match.

HC directs Lingaa producer to deposit Rs 10 crore in bank

HC directs Lingaa producer to deposit Rs 10 crore in bank

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

The film will then get a release on December 12.

Ranji Trophy: Samarth leads Karnataka's strong reply against Mumbai

Ranji Trophy: Samarth leads Karnataka's strong reply against Mumbai

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

Round up of the Ranji Trophy matches being played across the country

What Vastu Housing Finance does differently to stand out in a crowd

What Vastu Housing Finance does differently to stand out in a crowd

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Vastu Housing Finance is trying to leverage technology to distinguish itself in a crowded space.

Does Modi want to hijack higher education?

Does Modi want to hijack higher education?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

'Everything will be decided by the Centre.' 'Universities will have no autonomy to start a new course or introduce a new syllabus.'

'The cops came out and started firing'

'The cops came out and started firing'

Rediff.com31 May 2018

'I joined the protest on the 100th day to show solidarity with the farmers.' 'I was outside the collector's office when people started running.' 'I was wondering what had happened when I felt a pain in my hand and it began bleeding.'

A schizo polity called Tamil Nadu

A schizo polity called Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Why did such a 'socially conscientious' people adapt to cash-for-votes and the like, as fish to water? N Sathiya Moorthy offers an explanation.

Chennai flooded after overnight downpour; more rains expected

Chennai flooded after overnight downpour; more rains expected

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

The Met department forecast heavy to very heavy showers in north coastal Tamil Nadu till Saturday.

First look: Arjun Kapoor's Tevar

First look: Arjun Kapoor's Tevar

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

A look at the top ten tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Hazare Trophy: Gujarat, TN meet in semis after close wins

Hazare Trophy: Gujarat, TN meet in semis after close wins

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Skipper Parthiv Patel struck an exemplary fifty, while Axar Patel chipped in with an unbeaten 36, after picking two crucial wickets, as Gujarat edged out Vidarbha by two wickets and advanced to the semi-finals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy One-day tournament, in Alur, Karnataka, on Thursday.

Mushtaq Ali T20: Irfan, Parthiv steal the limelight

Mushtaq Ali T20: Irfan, Parthiv steal the limelight

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

A summary of the day's matches in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 tournament.

Review: Inga Enna Solludhu is boring

Review: Inga Enna Solludhu is boring

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

VTV Ganesh's Inga Enna Solludhu is a total waste of time, write S Saraswathi.

Pandey, Gopal help Karnataka retain Irani Trophy

Pandey, Gopal help Karnataka retain Irani Trophy

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Manish Pandey's scintillating century and leg-spinner Shreyas Gopal's sterling bowling effort helped Ranji champions Karnataka retain the Irani Trophy after beating Rest of India by a massive 246 runs on the fourth and penultimate day in Bangalore.

Ranji Roundup: Karthick ensures 3 points for Assam

Ranji Roundup: Karthick ensures 3 points for Assam

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

KB Arun Karthick struck a vital unbeaten 115 to help Assam garner three crucial points against defending champions Karnataka after their Group 'A' Ranji Trophy match ended in a tame draw, Guwahati, on Sunday.

Ranji Trophy: Uthappa, Rahul put Karnataka in command

Ranji Trophy: Uthappa, Rahul put Karnataka in command

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

A brilliant 153 from Robin Uthappa coupled with a patient 91 from KL Rahul has helped the defending champions Karnataka, post a commanding 302-2 in the Ranji Trophy quarter-final match against Assam in Indore.

Ranji roundup: Shaw slams ton as Ashwin & Co. suffer on Day 1

Ranji roundup: Shaw slams ton as Ashwin & Co. suffer on Day 1

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Young opener Prithvi Shaw underlined his class with a century against a quality Tamil Nadu attack to lead Mumbai to 314 for seven on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy Group C match in Mumbai.

Automakers sitting on inventory pile-ups hit hard by BS-III

Automakers sitting on inventory pile-ups hit hard by BS-III

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Second body blow after diesel ban on engines of 2,000 cc and above in NCR.