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IPL PHOTOS: Royals down Punjab; close in on play-offs

IPL PHOTOS: Royals down Punjab; close in on play-offs

Rediff.com7 May 2022

Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal struck a career-best 68 as Rajasthan Royals inched closer to the play-offs after outclassing Punjab Kings by six wickets, in the IPL 2022 match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.

Realty goldmine or citizen minefield, Dharavi makeover gets wiggle room

Realty goldmine or citizen minefield, Dharavi makeover gets wiggle room

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Shankar Prajapati, a 57-year-old potter in Dharavi, has given up hope of getting a bigger house for his family. He lives cheek by jowl in a hutment measuring 200 square (sq.) feet (ft) in the nondescript shanty town. "We have surrendered to our fate. We cannot wait forever for better accommodation. "Perhaps we are not meant to dream big," despairs Prajapati. Raju Korde, president, Dharavi Redevelopment Committee, and a local resident, agrees with Prajapati.

From Jan 1, prefix '0' for landline to mobile calls

From Jan 1, prefix '0' for landline to mobile calls

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Callers will soon be required to add '0' prefix for making calls from landlines to mobile phones in the country, with the telecom department asking telcos to make necessary arrangements by January 1 to implement the new system. The department has accepted sectoral regulator Trai's recommendation for having the '0' prefix for such calls, a move that will create sufficient numbering space for telecom services. The Department of Telecom (DoT) in a circular on `modification of dialling pattern from fixed line numbers to cellular mobile numbers' said in order to ensure adequate numbering resources for fixed line and mobile services, Trai's recommendations dated May 29, 2020 have been accepted by the Department.

Ganga, Varuna inundate Varanasi; ghats submerged, cremations on streets

Ganga, Varuna inundate Varanasi; ghats submerged, cremations on streets

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

People affected due the flood have taken refuge in safer areas as the administration prepares to shift them to relief camps.

Ghulam Nabi Azad quits Cong after 50 yrs, blames Rahul

Ghulam Nabi Azad quits Cong after 50 yrs, blames Rahul

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Friday resigned from all party positions, including its primary membership, delivering another blow to the embattled party that has seen a series of leaders leave it.

Joshimath: Govt prepares for demolition; NCMC says evacuation must

Joshimath: Govt prepares for demolition; NCMC says evacuation must

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

The administration started preparing for the demolition of two precariously standing hotels in subsidence-hit Joshimath in Uttarakhand on Tuesday, but faced protests from their owners and locals on the issue of compensation, while more families were evacuated from the danger zone as the number of affected houses rose to over 700.

Chandrayaan-2 captures image of crater on Moon; ISRO names it after Sarabhai

Chandrayaan-2 captures image of crater on Moon; ISRO names it after Sarabhai

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

The Sarabhai Crater is around 250 to 300 kilometres east of the crater where the Apollo 17 and Luna 21 Missions had landed.

PICS: Mitchell makes a splash as New Zealand hit their stride

PICS: Mitchell makes a splash as New Zealand hit their stride

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 2nd Test played between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge on Friday.

Hardik Pandya is the best captain of IPL 2022

Hardik Pandya is the best captain of IPL 2022

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Hardik Pandya garners praise as he guides GT to playoffs

For the first time, Centre allows a private player to process opium

For the first time, Centre allows a private player to process opium

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

The central government has for the first time allowed a private company, Bajaj Healthcare, to process opium to extract alkaloids used to make pain-killers, cough syrups, and even cancer drugs. Two government factories in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, and Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh, do the work yet, processing some 800 tonnes of opium gum annually to extract alkaloids. The government on Tuesday gave Thane-based Bajaj Healthcare an initial contract to process 500 tonnes of opium gum annually and wants production to be at 800 tonnes per annum (tpa) in the next five years, indicating the state's exit from the highly-regulated sector.

Despite biting inflation, analysts bullish on retail stocks for long haul

Despite biting inflation, analysts bullish on retail stocks for long haul

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Notwithstanding the inflation pinch, analysts believe the Indian retail sector is on the 'cusp of accelerated earnings growth' as consumer sentiment and discretionary purchases bounce back from the Covid-19 pandemic. "The shift in consumer preference from the unorganised sector to the organised, coupled with uptick in domestic demand as people resume work from office, will cheer the Indian retail sector," says Nishit Master, portfolio manager, Axis Securities. Shopping malls are witnessing increased footfall in lower tier towns and standalone stores as consumption picks up and mobility improves.

Microsoft gives ONDC its first Big Tech push

Microsoft gives ONDC its first Big Tech push

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Microsoft has become the first global Big Tech company to join the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), an Indian government initiative for developing a first-of-its-kind open network for digital commerce. The world's second-largest technology firm intends to introduce social e-commerce via its app in the Indian market later this year. ONDC is expected to open to the public in Bengaluru over the next fortnight as it enters into the next phase of the pilot for further fine-tuning before rollouts in other cities, according to a source in the know.

Mili Review: Chilling!

Mili Review: Chilling!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Mili establishes Janhvi Kapoor as an actor striving to be taken seriously, observes Sukanya Verma.

The Strange Case Of S Nambi Narayanan

The Strange Case Of S Nambi Narayanan

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

The ISRO spy case is dead. And yet, not dead.

'If Darshan Solanki had got some support at IIT...'

'If Darshan Solanki had got some support at IIT...'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

'In IIT, most faculty members have a bias against SC/ST students.' 'SC/ST and OBC students have no idea whom to approach for support.'

Telcos want level-playing field with satellite companies

Telcos want level-playing field with satellite companies

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

The move comes a few days after billionaire businessman Elon Musk tweeted that his Starlink internet services would be available in India as soon as it gets regulatory approvals next year. Musk's Starlink, which plans to have a constellation of 40,000 low-orbit satellites, recently started offering high-speed internet in the US as part of its beta launch phase.

Mask mandate can be removed for now, say experts

Mask mandate can be removed for now, say experts

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The assurance comes as India's Covid graph dips -- on Friday 1,109 new coronavirus infections were reported -- and also one case of a new Covid strain in Mumbai.

Kumbh and Markaz should not be compared: Uttarakhand CM

Kumbh and Markaz should not be compared: Uttarakhand CM

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Briefing the media persons, Rawat said, "There is no comparison between Markaz and Kumbh. Markaz was in a closed hall. All the people slept in a single hall with close contacts. They shared blankets. On the contrary, there are 16 ghats in Kumbh. Not just Haridwar, Kumbh is spread from Rishikesh to Nilkanth. Devotees take bath in different ghats at different times."

North, South blocks to be converted into national museums, Centre tells SC

North, South blocks to be converted into national museums, Centre tells SC

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that the North and South blocks, which cover nearly 27 acres housing government offices in national capital, are proposed to be converted into national museums.

Defence Ministry to announce new air defence command by Oct

Defence Ministry to announce new air defence command by Oct

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

The air defence command is proposed to be set up alongside the Central Command Headquarters of the IAF which controls important air bases including Agra, Gwalior and Bareilly.

'It's also a love story about two brothers who fall in love with a bird species'

'It's also a love story about two brothers who fall in love with a bird species'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

After winning awards at Sundance and Cannes, Director Shaunak Sen's All That Breathes has now been nominated for an Oscar in the Documentary Feature Film category.

FinMin to kick-start Budget 2022-23 exercise on October 12

FinMin to kick-start Budget 2022-23 exercise on October 12

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

The finance ministry will kick-start the exercise to prepare the Union Budget for financial year 2022-23 (FY23) from October 12, according to an official notification released on Monday. "The pre-Budget meetings as well as the meetings to discuss the revised estimates will start from October 12 and will continue till the second week of November," according to the Budget circular of the Department of Economic Affairs' Budget Division. The Union Budget is expected to be announced on February 1, as has been the practice of the past few years.

ISRO reschedules Cartosat-3 launch date to Nov 27

ISRO reschedules Cartosat-3 launch date to Nov 27

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

The space agency had earlier announced that the launch is tentatively scheduled at 09:28 hrs IST on November 25, subject to weather conditions.

Ranji: Tamil Nadu settle for draw against Delhi

Ranji: Tamil Nadu settle for draw against Delhi

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

In an act of gamesmanship, pacers, right-arm quick Harshit Rana (1/27 in 3 overs) and left-arm seamer Kuldip Yadav (2/27 in 3 overs) also wasted time, either faking cramps or tying shoelaces or not delivering the ball even after completing the action.

Fans shocked by fake tickets, tear-gas at UCL Final

Fans shocked by fake tickets, tear-gas at UCL Final

Rediff.com29 May 2022

Television footage showed images of young men,jumping the gates of the stadium while others outside, including children, were tear-gassed by riot police

Tamil Nadu inks deals with 35 firms; to see over Rs 17,000 cr investment

Tamil Nadu inks deals with 35 firms; to see over Rs 17,000 cr investment

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

The government of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoUs) with 35 companies that may see investment to the tune of Rs 17,141 crore, creating employment opportunities for 55,054 people. The major companies that would be coming up with fresh investments over Rs 1,000 crore in the state include JSW Renew Energy Two, TCS, ZF Wabco and Srivaru Motors among others. JSW Renew Energy Two will be coming up with a 450 megawatt (Mw) wind power generation unit at Tuticorin, Tirunelveli, Dindigul and Tiruppur for Rs 3,000 crore. TCS will be coming up with its third phase of expansion at SIPCOT IT Park in Siruseri, ZF Wabco with an auto component unit at Kancheepuram for Rs 1,800 crore and a two-wheeler EV unit by Srivaru Motors for Rs 1,000 crore at Coimbatore.

Astronomy Photographs of the Year

Astronomy Photographs of the Year

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Astronomy Photographer of the Year, an annual exhibition that showcases the world's greatest space photography, now in its 13th year, has announced its 2021 winners.

IRCTC moves to monetise passenger data

IRCTC moves to monetise passenger data

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

In a first of its kind move, the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), the ticket booking arm of the Indian Railways, is looking to monetise its bank of passenger data while conducting business with private and government companies. IRCTC has a large bank of data related to every online railway ticket ever generated as it is the country's only railway ticketing platform, an IRCTC official told Business Standard. The public sector undertaking, which has sought the services of a consultant to assist with the monetisation process, plans to raise Rs 1,000 crore through this exercise.

Time, space and all that living-together stuff

Time, space and all that living-together stuff

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

Taking a steady relationship to the next level translates to either popping the question or subletting a flat together. We decided to test the pet-peeve waters by talking to five couples in various stages of marriage and live-ins. Here's what we saw.

'Air India buy could lead to TCS-like firm from Tatas in aviation'

'Air India buy could lead to TCS-like firm from Tatas in aviation'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Re-rating of Bharat Petroleum Corporation, Container Corporation, Shipping Corporation, SAIL, and Hindustan Copper, for which the government has already shown intent to divest its stake, possible now, say analysts.

1 month of Bharat Jodo: Will Congress gain electorally?

1 month of Bharat Jodo: Will Congress gain electorally?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Party leaders list three clear positive outcomes -- an activated Congress which has hit the ground running leaving the past inertia behind, an interactive top brass which is directly engaging the people, and a mobilised organisation which was dormant for many years.

IPL PIX: MI send CSK out of play-offs with five-wicket win

IPL PIX: MI send CSK out of play-offs with five-wicket win

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Images from the IPL 2022 game between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai

Why Kiwis must be wary of India in WTC final

Why Kiwis must be wary of India in WTC final

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Former wicketkeeper-batsman Parthiv Patel said India have all the 'bases covered' for the ICC World Test Championship final against New Zealand, to be played in Southampton from June 18 to 22.

Elon Musk's troubled tryst with India: Tesla, Starlink in limbo for over a year

Elon Musk's troubled tryst with India: Tesla, Starlink in limbo for over a year

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Recently, world headlines buzzed with Elon Musk's announcement that he was shelving his audacious bid for social media platform Twitter. Away from the media spotlight, questions are being asked about the maverick billionaire's plans in India, too. A few days ago, a Reuters report said Musk's flagship Tesla had put on hold its plan to launch electric cars in India.

5th T20I PIX: Iyer, spinners help India rout WI, win series 4-1

5th T20I PIX: Iyer, spinners help India rout WI, win series 4-1

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Images from the fifth T20 International between West Indies and India at Lauderhill on Sunday

'US Won't Pressure India On Russia'

'US Won't Pressure India On Russia'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

'Washington appears to be playing the long game, and making the argument to India that over the longer term, Russia -- sanctioned, cash-strapped, isolated by the West -- will no longer be a viable defence partner for India'

Prefix '0' for all landline to mobile calls from Jan 15

Prefix '0' for all landline to mobile calls from Jan 15

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

From January 15, callers will have to dial numbers with prefix '0' for making calls from landline to mobile phone. Announcing the decision, the communications ministry said the move would free up sufficient numbering resources for future use, and nearly 2,539 million numbering series are expected to be generated as a result. There will be no change with respect to dialling numbers for fixed-to fixed, mobile-to-fixed, and mobile-to-mobile calls.

Ranji Trophy: Bengal in command over Uttarakhand; Avesh takes 5

Ranji Trophy: Bengal in command over Uttarakhand; Avesh takes 5

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

A summary of all the action from Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

National retail trade policy may include insurance plan for traders

National retail trade policy may include insurance plan for traders

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) will soon start public consultation for a national retail trade policy, which is likely to include an insurance scheme aimed at providing financial protection against losses caused by theft, accidents or natural calamities. The policy will also spell out ways to give traders access to low-cost finance, promote digital inclusion, and create necessary infrastructure to support them, a senior government official told Business Standard. This is expected to offer relief especially to traditional traders, who are facing stiff competition from large e-commerce players.

UK's PM-in-waiting Liz Truss remains committed to India ties

UK's PM-in-waiting Liz Truss remains committed to India ties

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Newly-elected Conservative Party leader and prime minister in waiting Liz Truss is among the senior British politicians known for championing deeper India-UK strategic and economic ties, describing them as a "sweet spot" of global trade dynamics.