News for 'Eighth Schedule'

No fireworks for markets; All eyes on Bihar

No fireworks for markets; All eyes on Bihar

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

Markets will remain closed on Thursday, 12 November 2015 on account of Diwali Balipratipada.

PHOTOS: Djokovic, Nadal tested at Indian Wells, Serena strolls

PHOTOS: Djokovic, Nadal tested at Indian Wells, Serena strolls

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Top seed Serena Williams turned an early challenge into an eventual cakewalk as she beat Russian-born Yulia Putintseva 7-6(2), 6-0 in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open in California on Sunday.

French Open PHOTOS: Murray, Wawrinka face-off in semis; Djokovic, Serena advance to quarters

French Open PHOTOS: Murray, Wawrinka face-off in semis; Djokovic, Serena advance to quarters

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Images from Wednesday's matches at Roland Garros

Usain proves Bolt does strike twice at same place

Usain proves Bolt does strike twice at same place

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

Usain Bolt once again produced his best when it mattered most to retain his 100 metres world title and reassert his status as the number one sprinter on the planet at a rocking Bird's Nest Stadium on Sunday night.

Tourists too can hitch a ride on Boeing's space taxi!

Tourists too can hitch a ride on Boeing's space taxi!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Commercial flights may also help Boeing's bottom line on a rare, fixed-price, government-backed development program.

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Federer, Wozniacki advance; seeds Anderson, Monfils, Bertens out

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Federer, Wozniacki advance; seeds Anderson, Monfils, Bertens out

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

IMAGES from the Australian Open matches played at Melbourne Park on Wednesday

Tennis round-up: Kyrgios gets Brisbane title boost ahead of Australian Open

Tennis round-up: Kyrgios gets Brisbane title boost ahead of Australian Open

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

Nick Kyrgios clinched his maiden tour title on home soil in a big confidence boost ahead of the Australian Open, beating Ryan Harrison 6-4, 6-2 in the Brisbane International final.

India@Asiad: Bopanna-Sharan, Ankita assure at least two medals

India@Asiad: Bopanna-Sharan, Ankita assure at least two medals

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Ankita Raina and top seeds men's doubles pair of Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan assured India of at least a couple of bronze medals in the tennis competition by progressing to the semifinals at the Asian Games, in Palembang, on Wednesday.

Lahiri's birdie-spree takes him to second place at Indiana

Lahiri's birdie-spree takes him to second place at Indiana

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Anirban Lahiri shot seven-under 65 to rise to the second place at the halfway stage of the Hotel Fitness Championships, the first of the four Web.com Tour Finals series in Fort Wayne on Friday.

Kiwis head into World Cup with thumping win over Pakistan

Kiwis head into World Cup with thumping win over Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor scored centuries as New Zealand completed their World Cup preparations with a crushing 119-run win over Pakistan in Napier on Tuesday. It was their eighth win in their last 10 completed matches.

Golf: Chowrasia best Indian, Hoey wins in Moscow

Golf: Chowrasia best Indian, Hoey wins in Moscow

Rediff.com28 Jul 2013

Indian golfer SSP Chowrasia stayed consistent with a one-under 71 in the fourth and final round to finish at tied 32nd as the best Indian in the M2M Russian Open golf tournament in Moscow on Sunday.

'December 1 is inspired by a newspaper report'

'December 1 is inspired by a newspaper report'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

'Just like Smita Patil was unsuitable for glamour roles, I believe Nivedita is a lot in the Smita Patil mould,' P Sheshadri tells Srikanth Srinivasa/ Rediff.com

US Open PIX: Sharapova, Venus roll on; Zvarev, Kyrgios, Wozniacki out

US Open PIX: Sharapova, Venus roll on; Zvarev, Kyrgios, Wozniacki out

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

IMAGES from Day 3 of the US Open in New York on Wednesday.

Football Briefs: Griezmann treble keeps Atletico on Barca's heels

Football Briefs: Griezmann treble keeps Atletico on Barca's heels

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Sports Shorts: Injury-riled Nadal says he is favourite for Aus Open

Sports Shorts: Injury-riled Nadal says he is favourite for Aus Open

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Rajan links more easing to lower bank rates, inflation

Rajan links more easing to lower bank rates, inflation

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

After opting for status quo in policy rates, Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan on Tuesday said any more cut will depend on further transmission of previous rate cuts by banks, softening in inflation and progress of monsoon.

When a gora produced a Bollywood movie

When a gora produced a Bollywood movie

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

'The first time we actually got to meet a Bollywood star, it was Salman Khan.' 'We met him at his farm house.' 'For Pia, an actor is just an actor. There is no such thing as a star in her world, and that may or may not go down well with some people.'

Champions KKR face formidable Mumbai Indians in IPL opener

Champions KKR face formidable Mumbai Indians in IPL opener

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Kolkata Knight Riders will begin their title defence against a formidable Mumbai Indians side in the opening match of the eighth edition of Indian Premier League at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, on Wednesday.

India make cautious start after England pile up 537

India make cautious start after England pile up 537

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Indian spinners were taken to the cleaners by the English batsmen as the visitors posted a mammoth 537 on the second day of the opening cricket Test in Rajkot on Thursday. - Scorecard India made a cautious start reaching 63 for no loss with openers Murali Vijay (25 not out) and Gautam Gambhir (28 not out) at the crease. England's first innings total was their third-highest ever in this country, showing their batsmen were in total control against Indian spinners especially Ravichandran Ashwin, who conceded 167 runs in 46 overs taking only two wickets.

Helping women deal with post natal care

Helping women deal with post natal care

Rediff.com2 May 2015

Sangopan started with a single maid and one nursemaid in 2011 and has now grown to a 12-member team.

PHOTOS: Taylor wins triple jump gold with second-longest ever leap

PHOTOS: Taylor wins triple jump gold with second-longest ever leap

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

A summary of Thursday's events at the World Athletics Championships.

The Priyanka Chopra you didn't know

The Priyanka Chopra you didn't know

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

Priyanka Chopra's mother Madhu opens up about her famous daughter.

French Open PHOTOS: Djokovic cruises; Serena survives Mladenovic test, Ivanovic out

French Open PHOTOS: Djokovic cruises; Serena survives Mladenovic test, Ivanovic out

Rediff.com29 May 2016

Holder Serena Williams survived her toughest challenge yet at this year's French Open as she battled into the fourth round with a 6-4, 7-6(10) win over Frenchwoman Kristina Mladenovic in a rain-disrupted match on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Solid Nadal dismisses Almagro; Djokovic ignores groin worries to advance

PHOTOS: Solid Nadal dismisses Almagro; Djokovic ignores groin worries to advance

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Rafa Nadal got his usual confidence boost from Nicolas Almagro at Roland Garros, reaching the third round with a 6-4, 6-3, 6-1 victory -- his fourth without dropping a set against his Spanish compatriot on the Paris clay.

US Open PHOTOS: Federer, Murray and underdogs share spotlight

US Open PHOTOS: Federer, Murray and underdogs share spotlight

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

Konta first British woman in US Open last 16 since 1991

Umesh Yadav guides Kolkata into IPL final

Umesh Yadav guides Kolkata into IPL final

Rediff.com28 May 2014

Kolkata Knight Riders stormed into the final of the Indian Premier League on the back of a convincing 28-run win over Kings XI Punjab, with pacer Umesh Patel hogging the limelight with a fine display of fast bowling.

Army's claims over Keran operations under cloud

Army's claims over Keran operations under cloud

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

Nearly a fortnight after the army operations were called off in Keran sector, questions have cropped up over what happened during the long intrusion by infiltrators from Pakistan believed to be from its special forces.

PHOTOS: French Open champ Muguruza knocked out, Murray advances

PHOTOS: French Open champ Muguruza knocked out, Murray advances

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Second seed Garbine Muguruza, bidding to add the Wimbledon crown to her French Open title, was sensationally beaten in the second round on Thursday by Slovakian qualifier Jana Cepelova 6-3, 6-2 in the shock of the tournament so far.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Serena races past Beck; Tsonga survives, Del Potro out

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Serena races past Beck; Tsonga survives, Del Potro out

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

World No 1 Serena Williams kept her Wimbledon title defence on track on Sunday, downing Germany's Annika Beck 6-3, 6-0 with a crushing display of power and booming serves.

Expert tips to prepare for IIT-JEE

Expert tips to prepare for IIT-JEE

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Vinay Kumar tells you how to optimise your preparation.

10 amazing inventions by women

10 amazing inventions by women

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

You cannot imagine your life without these modern inventions, can you?

Sports Shorts: Shiva, Manoj strike gold at Czech boxing tourney

Sports Shorts: Shiva, Manoj strike gold at Czech boxing tourney

Rediff.com30 Jul 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday

I have fulfilled my promise to my parents, says Russel Rebello's brother

I have fulfilled my promise to my parents, says Russel Rebello's brother

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Three years ago Kevin Rebello made a promise to his parents and sister-in-law. That he will bring his younger brother Russel home, alive -- and, as hopes faded with each passing day -- or dead. That promise was fulfilled February 22, 2015, when sailor Russel's mortal remains were buried in a cemetery, close to a place where the two brothers spent their childhood. Prasanna D Zore/Rediff.com reports how a family faced its worst moments.

Asian Games: Khushbir wins silver as India bag four medals in athletics

Asian Games: Khushbir wins silver as India bag four medals in athletics

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Khushbir Kaur clinched the silver medal in the 20km race walk before 400m runners Rajiv Arokia and M R Poovamma grabbed a bronze each in the men's and women's 400m respectively while Manju Bala secured a bronze in women's hammer throw to add to the growing medal tally from track and field events.

French Open PIX: Nadal crushes Gasquet; Sharapova sets up Serena clash

French Open PIX: Nadal crushes Gasquet; Sharapova sets up Serena clash

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

IMAGES from matches played on Day 7 of the French Open at the Roland Garros in Paris on Saturday

PHOTOS: Del Potro knocks out Wawrinka, Serena and Venus survive

PHOTOS: Del Potro knocks out Wawrinka, Serena and Venus survive

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

The Argentine, making his first appearance at Wimbledon since reaching the semi-finals in 2013, held aloft his arms in triumph after condemning twice Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka to his earliest defeat at the All England Club for three years.

Two-month strategy to crack CAT 2014

Two-month strategy to crack CAT 2014

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

Make the most of these eight weeks to optimise your score and secure admission in a top b-school.

Tennis roundup: Federer in good shape but Murray doubtful for Aus Open

Tennis roundup: Federer in good shape but Murray doubtful for Aus Open

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

Former world number one Andy Murray withdrew from the Brisbane International with a hip problem on Tuesday, further putting in doubt the Briton's prospects of being fit in time for the Australian Open later this month.

Sports Shorts: Ibra shows sensitive side after winning Gold Ball

Sports Shorts: Ibra shows sensitive side after winning Gold Ball

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been named Sweden's footballer of the year for the ninth time and although his eighth victory in a row came as no shock, his acceptance speech showing a more sensitive side surprised many.

French Open: Svitolina ends Cornet's run to reach last eight

French Open: Svitolina ends Cornet's run to reach last eight

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Alize Cornet fought tooth and nail but the local favourite's French Open run came to an end when she was knocked out 6-2, 7-6(9) in the fourth round by Ukrainian 19th seed Elina Svitolina on Sunday.