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Want To Invest In Kamanewala Ghar?

Want To Invest In Kamanewala Ghar?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

This sort of property is better suited for an investor rather than an end user.

Next generation of players will miss Sachin, says Dravid

Next generation of players will miss Sachin, says Dravid

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

Former India captain Rahul Dravid is of the view that the team's younger members will miss inspiration in the dressing room when Sachin Tendulkar quits after his 200th Test.

Dravid hails Tambe's showing, says Rajasthan Royals a great unit

Dravid hails Tambe's showing, says Rajasthan Royals a great unit

Rediff.com5 Oct 2013

Rajasthan Royals skipper Rahul Dravid was all praise for leg-spinner Pravin Tambe after making it to the final of Champions League T20 on Friday night.

2G scam: Full-scale confrontation between JPC members

2G scam: Full-scale confrontation between JPC members

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

An all out war broke out on Thursday in the JPC on 2G scam when half of its 30 members demanded removal of the committee chief P C Chacko and the ruling party hitting back by seeking the ouster of three BJP members.

News and the common man

News and the common man

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

The concern is low-budget coverage, not in-depth. Hype replaces substance, breathlessness providing it the requisite gravamen, writes Mahesh Vijapurkar

U-19 final: India face tough Aussie hurdle

U-19 final: India face tough Aussie hurdle

Rediff.com25 Aug 2012

India will face their biggest test in the pursuit of a third ICC Under-19 World Cup Trophy when they take on formidable defending champions Australia in what promises to be an exciting summit clash in Townsville on Sunday.

'Maha-K'tka border dispute a closed chapter'

'Maha-K'tka border dispute a closed chapter'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

Maintaining that Karnataka viewed the state's border row with Maharashtra as 'a closed chapter', Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on Wednesday said there was no need for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's intervention in the matter.

Study draft, decide if anti-constitutional: Anna

Study draft, decide if anti-constitutional: Anna

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

Replying to criticism that he was seeking to create a 'parallel government' through a Jan Lokpal bill without accountability, flouting the basic structure of the Constitution, social activist Anna Hazare on Friday said all parties should decide if that was the case.

Krishan included in CWG boxing core grp

Krishan included in CWG boxing core grp

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

All of 18, World Youth champion Vikas Krishan (60kg) has become the youngest member of the reshuffled core group of Indian boxers for the Commonwealth Games from which nine were axed after failing to impress in the just-concluded National Championships in New Delhi.

Harika bows out of World Championship

Harika bows out of World Championship

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

Former world junior girls' champion D Harika was eliminated from the World Chess Championship after losing to Chinese Ruan Lufei in the rapid tiebreak games of the pre-quarterfinals in Hatay, Turkey.

Doubts hang over France after unimpressive opener

Doubts hang over France after unimpressive opener

Rediff.com12 Jun 2010

Whether France prove the doubters wrong with a fine World Cup run or make another embarrassing exit remained anybody's guess after their opening 0-0 draw with Uruguay on Friday.

Amma isn't the blessed one yet in her temple town

Amma isn't the blessed one yet in her temple town

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

Saisuresh Sivaswamy travels to temple town Srirangam in poll-bound Tamil Nadu, a seat which former chief minister J Jayalaithaa has chosen to contest. But will she be given a red-carpet welcome?

'India's batting card intimidates Kiwi bowlers'

'India's batting card intimidates Kiwi bowlers'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

Reading Team India's strong batting line-up in slow motion is sending shudders down New Zealand bowlers' spine, cricket columnist David Leggat has said.

Ten-man Man United hold on for 0-0 draw at Spurs

Ten-man Man United hold on for 0-0 draw at Spurs

Rediff.com16 Jan 2011

Manchester United survived the 73rd-minute dismissal of fullback Rafael Da Silva to draw 0-0 at Tottenham Hotspur and edge back to the top of the Premier League on goal difference on Sunday.

Centre may take away Army's powers

Centre may take away Army's powers

Rediff.com20 Jun 2010

Notwithstanding opposition from the Army and faced with reports of fake encounters, the government is planning to go ahead with certain amendments in the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, which includes handing over of an Army personnel in case of extra-judicial killings to the state authorities.

Tax slabs may be raised further in new code

Tax slabs may be raised further in new code

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

Having altered the income tax slabs in the Budget, the Finance Ministry on Thursday said the next round of widening of the tax slabs is possible when the direct taxes code (DTC) comes into effect, likely from 2011-12.

Euro 2012 qualifiers: Swiss hold England

Euro 2012 qualifiers: Swiss hold England

Rediff.com5 Jun 2011

Stuttering England were held to a 2-2 draw at home by Switzerland in their Euro 2012 qualifier on Saturday while Russia's stand-in striker Roman Pavlyuchenko grabbed a hat-trick to secure a 3-1 win against Armenia.

What India can learn from China's amazing railway system

What India can learn from China's amazing railway system

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

With an audacious investment programme, Chinese Railway, like the country's most dramatic burst of wealth creation, inspires awe as much as envy.

Video: A modern take on the classic sari drape

Video: A modern take on the classic sari drape

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

Designer AD Singh shows you two twists on the traditional sari drape.

All square after New Zealand give up chase

All square after New Zealand give up chase

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

The second Test between New Zealand and West Indies in Napier ended in a draw on Tuesday after the hosts gave up the run chase with an hour to go. New Zealand finished their second innings on 220 for five, still 92 runs behind the winning target of 312, with Jesse Ryder on 59 and James Franklin on two.

Maoists are present in 182 districts

Maoists are present in 182 districts

Rediff.com16 Mar 2007

The report had also expressed concern over Maoist-related violence escalating in Orissa and Jharkhand.

Ministry takes first step towards DTH portability

Ministry takes first step towards DTH portability

Rediff.com20 Oct 2008

This means once a DTH consumer buys a set-top box, he will be able to access the service of any service provider with technical changes in the box. The ministry of information and broadcasting has asked the Bureau of Indian Standards to draft norms for advanced DTH set-top box technology, including related to interoperability of the boxes.

US win, Jamaica stun Eriksson's Mexico

US win, Jamaica stun Eriksson's Mexico

Rediff.com12 Oct 2008

Sven-Goran Eriksson's Mexico slumped to a 1-0 defeat in Jamaica in a World Cup qualifier on Saturday while the United States routed Cuba 6-1.

Want to be a fashion designer?

Want to be a fashion designer?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2007

The Army Institute of Fashion and Design, Bangalore, invites applications for its two-year Post-graduate Diploma in Fashion Design.

Gas pricing meet likely on Aug 27

Gas pricing meet likely on Aug 27

Rediff.com21 Aug 2007

A group of ministers, constituted to look into pricing and utilization of natural gas produced from new fields like the KG-D6 of Reliance Industries, is likely to hold its first meeting on August 27.

Bangladesh coach suspended

Bangladesh coach suspended

Rediff.com14 Feb 2006

Argentine coach Diego Cruciani was suspended after attempting to assault Indian referee Rizwan-ul Haq during his team's Asian Cup pre-qualifying match against Pakistan.

Immigrating to UK may not be easy now

Immigrating to UK may not be easy now

Rediff.com6 Jun 2004

Britain has decided to tighten the law to restrict immigration from countries in the 'New Commonwealth' like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nigeria.

Mizo students threaten indefinite blockade

Mizo students threaten indefinite blockade

Rediff.com24 Oct 2005

The students are protesting against raising of pension age to 60 years.

Plunder in Pindi

Plunder in Pindi

Rediff.com16 Apr 2004

Humpy wins first quarter-final game

Humpy wins first quarter-final game

Rediff.com29 May 2004

Koneru Humpy crashed through the defence of Xu Yuhua to win the first game of the quarter-finals in the Women's World Chess championship 2004.

India to assess security for Pak tour

India to assess security for Pak tour

Rediff.com18 Jan 2004

The BCCI will send a team of security experts to Pakistan next month.

SSI units trip on Northern fault

SSI units trip on Northern fault

Rediff.com3 Sep 2003

Deportivo slip up against Racing

Deportivo slip up against Racing

Rediff.com12 Jan 2004

Profiles

Profiles

Rediff.com27 Dec 2002

A look at the seeded players.

Street vendors left out of Unlock 1.0's purview

Street vendors left out of Unlock 1.0's purview

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

'In states where all shops are allowed to function and pedestrians are allowed to move around, there is no reason to presume that vendors are not allowed to operate. But ambiguity surrounding the operation of street vendors de jure has led the police to harass them de facto,' say Bhuvana Anand, Jayana Bedi and Prashant Narang.

How much is Anil Ambani's Rafale deal worth?

How much is Anil Ambani's Rafale deal worth?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

Is it Rs 300 billion or Rs 66 billion or Rs 33.12 billion?

Do you know 5,000 Chinese live in India?

Do you know 5,000 Chinese live in India?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

The new entrants are young, enterprising Chinese men and women who want to tap into the promising Indian market.

6 months of Modi govt: Six biggest strengths

6 months of Modi govt: Six biggest strengths

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Steps taken by the government over the past few months signal a determined effort to reform the subsidy regime.

'There are companies with larger liabilities than Mallya'

'There are companies with larger liabilities than Mallya'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

'The approach towards Mallya is not right because his unit could have been turned around earlier with additional funds from his side and the bank's side.'