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Viacom18 bags BCCI media rights for whopping US $721m!

Viacom18 bags BCCI media rights for whopping US $721m!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Media rights for the Indian cricket team is always a prized scalp and it was Viacom18 who bagged the deal on Thursday to broadcast India's home matches for the 2023-28 cycle.

Galwan martyr's wife commissioned into Army

Galwan martyr's wife commissioned into Army

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Woman cadet Rekha Singh, wife of late Naik Deepak Singh who made the supreme sacrifice during the Galwan clashes and was awarded Vir Chakra posthumously, was commissioned into the Indian Army on Saturday following completion of her training from the Officers Training Academy (OTA) in Chennai.

Defending Olympic gold in Paris will be tough: Neeraj

Defending Olympic gold in Paris will be tough: Neeraj

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Neeraj Chopra has displayed sizzling form in season 2023, winning almost everything on offer. However, the star athlete has no qualms admitting that defending his gold medal at the Paris Olympics will be a huge challenge since maintaining top form on a consistent basis is not easy.

BRICS to admit 6 new countries from Jan 1, 2024

BRICS to admit 6 new countries from Jan 1, 2024

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have been invited to join the grouping.

Why Aditya L1 Is Super Special

Why Aditya L1 Is Super Special

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

India's first solar mission, if successful, will showcase ISRO's ability to explore the cosmos, explains Kumar Abishek.

Make women self-reliant, instead of locking them in: Kerala HC

Make women self-reliant, instead of locking them in: Kerala HC

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Justice Devan Ramachandran on Tuesday said that patriarchism even in the form of offering protection to women and girls has to be frowned upon as they are just as capable, as men and boys, of taking care of themselves.

Readers greet ISRO: You are passion personified

Readers greet ISRO: You are passion personified

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Readers have responded resoundingly to our invitation to congratulate the ISRO team for Chandrayaan-3's successful Moon landing.

No instructions from the Indian team: GCA curators

No instructions from the Indian team: GCA curators

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Ahead of the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, GCA curators said they will prepare the pitch as they normally do this season.

Nuclear emergency drug developed with DRDO tech gets approval

Nuclear emergency drug developed with DRDO tech gets approval

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

A critical drug developed on a DRDO technology for radiological and nuclear emergencies has received approval from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), the defence ministry said on Tuesday.

'The agenda is 'insurance for all by 2047''

'The agenda is 'insurance for all by 2047''

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

'If you want it to grow well and serve the true needs of the economy, it needs a lot of freedom and flexibility, which comes in terms of the reform objective set by the regulator.'

'Ambedkar's contribution is bigger than Gandhi's'

'Ambedkar's contribution is bigger than Gandhi's'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

'For no other leader of India do so many people turn up for an event every year without invitation.'

Law panel gets 8.5 lakh replies on Uniform Civil Code in just 2 weeks

Law panel gets 8.5 lakh replies on Uniform Civil Code in just 2 weeks

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

The Law Commission had on June 14 invited views from all stakeholders, including people and recognised religious organisations, on the politically sensitive issue.

Centre to notify Manipur HC CJ's appointment 'shortly', clears 70 names

Centre to notify Manipur HC CJ's appointment 'shortly', clears 70 names

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The Supreme Court Monday said the appointment of the chief justice of Manipur high court has finally received the Centre's attention and will be notified "shortly", over three months after the apex court collegium had recommended Delhi high court judge Siddharth Mridul for the post.

Can't Defeat Modi Using Caste Census!

Can't Defeat Modi Using Caste Census!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Will a caste census make tens of millions desert Mr Modi?, asks Shekhar Gupta.

ICC WC PIX: SA crush plucky Sri Lanka for opening win

ICC WC PIX: SA crush plucky Sri Lanka for opening win

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match played between South Africa and Sri Lanka in New Delhi on Saturday.

Common citizens should not suffer, says Bombay HC amid govt employees' strike

Common citizens should not suffer, says Bombay HC amid govt employees' strike

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Common citizens should not suffer, the Bombay high court remarked on Friday while asking the Maharashtra government what steps it was taking to "curb the menace" of illegal strikes, amid an agitation by state employees.

Air India pilot unions oppose salary proposal, call it anti-labour

Air India pilot unions oppose salary proposal, call it anti-labour

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Two unions representing Air India pilots have asked members not to accept the revised compensation and employment offer, calling the company's proposals "unfair labour practices." They said any coercion on pilots to sign the offer would lead to industrial unrest. The Tata group airline announced on Monday a new salary structure for pilots and cabin crew.

'Chandrayaan data to be crucial for settlement on moon'

'Chandrayaan data to be crucial for settlement on moon'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

India's lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 holds immense potential for gathering critical data and will significantly contribute to the understanding of the Moon, a former top National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) official has said, describing India-United States space partnership further moving to the moon.

World lauds ISRO for Chandrayaan-3's success

World lauds ISRO for Chandrayaan-3's success

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

India scripted history as the ambitious third Moon mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) touched down on the Moon's south pole, propelling the country to an exclusive club of four and making it the first nation to land on the uncharted surface.

Very difficult to engage with Pak because...: Jaishankar

Very difficult to engage with Pak because...: Jaishankar

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday (local time) took a veiled dig at Pakistan and said that it is very difficult to engage with a neighbour, who practises cross-border terrorism against India.

BJP vs Cong over ex-RBI Guv Raghuram Rajan joining Rahul's yatra

BJP vs Cong over ex-RBI Guv Raghuram Rajan joining Rahul's yatra

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Reserve Bank of India's former governor Raghuram Rajan on Wednesday joined Rahul Gandhi during the Congress-led Bharat Jodo Yatra in Rajasthan.

Centre releases first ever list of 30 critical minerals

Centre releases first ever list of 30 critical minerals

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

In a significant move to enhance its strategic resource security, India has officially released its first-ever critical minerals list, identifying 30 key critical minerals crucial to the nation's economic growth and technological development. This pioneering step aims at reducing import dependence, enhancing supply-chain resilience, and supporting the country's net-zero objectives. Union Minister Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi, while releasing the Critical Minerals for India report in New Delhi on Wednesday, said, "India is readying for an Atmanirbhar Bharat."

India's tiger population stands at 3,167, reveals latest census

India's tiger population stands at 3,167, reveals latest census

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

According to the data, the tiger population was 1,411 in 2006, 1,706 in 2010, 2,226 in 2014, 2,967 in 2018 and 3,167 in 2022.

Peaceful, prosperous Northeast is Modi govt's goal: Shah to Naga leaders

Peaceful, prosperous Northeast is Modi govt's goal: Shah to Naga leaders

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Since negotiations are still ongoing, any report on possible solutions to various issues during the negotiations would only be speculative, the spokesperson said.

PIX: Ronaldo fails to score on debut for Al Nassr

PIX: Ronaldo fails to score on debut for Al Nassr

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Anderson Talisca earned Al Nassr a 1-0 home win over Al Ettifaq on Sunday, but the fans that turned up to Mrsool Park in Riyadh in droves to see Cristiano Ronaldo in action were left disappointed.

Watch Aishwarya's Romance Gone Wrong On OTT

Watch Aishwarya's Romance Gone Wrong On OTT

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Royal tragedies, loony vampires, nuclear disasters, scoop hunters becoming the story, all that and more on OTT this week.

'India has increased its hard power'

'India has increased its hard power'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'It is commendable that India is able to persuade all sides.' 'It shows that India counts and finally, we are reaching a position where we can find a place in the sun at the global level.'

India, Russia eyeing same window to be first on Moon's south pole

India, Russia eyeing same window to be first on Moon's south pole

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

The race to the uncharted south pole of the Moon is quickening with India's Chandrayaan-3 and Russia's Luna-25 gearing up for lunar landings next week, each mission holding significant implications beyond the thrilling competition in the skies.

Cheers! You Can Drink Beer In Office!

Cheers! You Can Drink Beer In Office!

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Beer to be allowed in certain offices in Haryana; other states allow its sale in stores and malls.

'There is love, family, togetherness, romance'

'There is love, family, togetherness, romance'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

'Our endeavour with season two was to be more grand with the weddings and deeper with the characters.' 'So, it is a more nuanced and layered look at the themes that we did in season one.'

Key highlights of G20 New Delhi Leaders' declaration

Key highlights of G20 New Delhi Leaders' declaration

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced the adoption of the New Delhi Leaders Declaration, a significant victory for India's G20 presidency that came amid increasing tensions and divergent views over the Ukraine conflict.

'The Kuno project is doomed to fail'

'The Kuno project is doomed to fail'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

'The space required for wild cheetah populations to thrive was grossly under-estimated.' 'Cheetahs, because of their social system and ecologically fragile nature, live at only 1 cheetah per 100 sq kms even in the best habitats of Africa.'

Hockey PIX: Navneet hits brace as India eves rally to hold Spain

Hockey PIX: Navneet hits brace as India eves rally to hold Spain

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Navneet Kaur struck twice to help the Indian women's team register a come-from-behind 2-2 draw against hosts Spain.

'Steel prices have already bottomed out'

'Steel prices have already bottomed out'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

'While lower steel prices may impact a part of the quarter, this will be offset by softer raw material prices.'

Salima Tete appointed AHF Athletes Ambassador

Salima Tete appointed AHF Athletes Ambassador

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Indian women's team midfielder Salima Tete was appointed as the AHF Athletes Ambassador from India for a term of two years

Playing with rule of law...: Priyanka on Atiq's killing

Playing with rule of law...: Priyanka on Atiq's killing

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Without taking names, in a tweet in Hindi, Priyanka Gandhi said the law of the country is written in the Constitution and this law is paramount.

Giant In The Earth: M S Swaminathan

Giant In The Earth: M S Swaminathan

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Dr Shreekant Sambrani pays tribute to M S Swaminathan, renowned agricultural scientist and a lifelong crusader against hunger who passed away in Chennai recently.

Chhetri headlines India's best Asian Games squad

Chhetri headlines India's best Asian Games squad

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

With Chhetri and Stimac at helm, AIFF hoping for strong show in Asian Games

NCB team was keen to give clean chit to Aryan because...: Wankhede

NCB team was keen to give clean chit to Aryan because...: Wankhede

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Wankhede, whose interim protection from arrest in the Central Bureau of Investigation's case of extortion and bribery against him was on Thursday extended by the HC till June 23, in his rejoinder affidavit claimed the SET has 'twisted facts and labelled false allegations to jeopardise the career and character of honest officials'.

Allahabad HC allows ASI survey at Gyanvapi mosque

Allahabad HC allows ASI survey at Gyanvapi mosque

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

The Allahabad high court on Thursday allowed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to conduct a scientific survey at the Gyanvapi premises in Varanasi to determine whether the 17th-century mosque has been constructed over a pre-existing structure of a Hindu temple.