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Agarkar parts ways with DC after throwing his hat in selection ring

Agarkar parts ways with DC after throwing his hat in selection ring

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Ajit Agarkar, who is the frontrunner for the Indian chief selector's job, relinquished his assistant coach's post in Delhi Capitals.

'Lacklustre Market Is Good Time To Invest'

'Lacklustre Market Is Good Time To Invest'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

'Historically, equities have consistently outperformed debt, gold, property, and other assets over a reasonable period.'

PM Modi hails shuttler Lakshya Sen

PM Modi hails shuttler Lakshya Sen

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed shuttler Lakshya Sen for putting up a spirited fight after he lost in the final of the All England Championships.

Past govts lacked confidence in people's ability: Modi

Past govts lacked confidence in people's ability: Modi

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

His government's decision to host G-20 events across the country is an investment in capacity-building among people, cities and institutions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said, as he took a jibe at previous governments asserting they lacked confidence in people's abilities to hold mega events outside the capital, in smaller places.

The Crown Review: Appropriate Finale

The Crown Review: Appropriate Finale

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

After the debacle of the first episodes of Season 6, the latter half give an even-handed treatment to intriguing not-so-well-known events of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, observes Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

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.

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.

In Mumbai, Mamata ties rakhi to Amitabh, Uddhav

In Mumbai, Mamata ties rakhi to Amitabh, Uddhav

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Soon after her arrival at the Mumbai airport for attending the two-day meeting of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) on August 31 and September 1, Banerjee drove to Bachchan's residence 'Jalsa' in suburban Juhu.

INDIA bloc blacklists 14 TV anchors for spreading hatred, BJP cries foul

INDIA bloc blacklists 14 TV anchors for spreading hatred, BJP cries foul

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The opposition alliance INDIA on Thursday announced that it will boycott shows of 14 television anchors on several platforms, a decision the Bharatiya Janata Party compared with the Emergency.

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.

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.

Did Rajiv Gandhi Open Babri Masjid's Locks?

Did Rajiv Gandhi Open Babri Masjid's Locks?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

A revealing excerpt from Mani Shankar Aiyar's fascinating new book, The Rajiv I Knew.

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.

Job not finished yet: Obama on Afghanistan endeavour

Job not finished yet: Obama on Afghanistan endeavour

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

Noting that the American counter-terrorism strategy against Al Qaeda has been "extremely successful", United States President Barack Obama has said India and Pakistan have an interest in ensuring Afghanistan is "not engulfed in constant strife".

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.

70 collegium reccos for judges pending with govt, SC seeks AG's response

70 collegium reccos for judges pending with govt, SC seeks AG's response

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

"Today, I am quiet because the attorney general has sought a very short time, next time I will not be quiet. Use your good office to see these issues are resolved," Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul told Attorney General R Venkataramani. "I thought of saying a lot, but since the attorney general is only seeking seven days time, I'm holding myself," said Justice Kaul, whose bench also comprised Sudhanshu Dhulia, after Venkataramani sought a week's time to come back with instructions on the pending recommendations for judges' appointment to the high court.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

Ford Endeavour @ Rs 18 lakh: It's worth buying

Ford Endeavour @ Rs 18 lakh: It's worth buying

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

Ford, which has been known for its research capabilities, have found out the large untapped potential of this segment in India.

Judges not infallible, but wrong to attribute motives, says SC

Judges not infallible, but wrong to attribute motives, says SC

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

There is a rising "trend" to scandalise courts, the Supreme Court said on Friday while issuing contempt notices, including to two advocates, for allegedly attributing motive to a Madhya Pradesh high court judge in a matter related to lease of fishing rights.

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

Can India Be A Developed Nation By 2047?

Can India Be A Developed Nation By 2047?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

One hopes in his next term, Narendra Modi will take up the mission of inculcating respect for following rules in Indians as a mission. Therein lies the chance for India to become a developed country, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

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.

No serious efforts made to reintroduce cheetahs: PM slams previous govt

No serious efforts made to reintroduce cheetahs: PM slams previous govt

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hit out at the previous governments, saying that no constructive efforts were made to reintroduce cheetahs in India after they became extinct from the country seven decades ago.

Adani makes Rs 31,000 cr open offer for ACC, Ambuja Cements

Adani makes Rs 31,000 cr open offer for ACC, Ambuja Cements

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Adani Group on Friday launched its Rs 31,000-crore open offer to acquire 26 per cent additional stake from the public shareholders of Swiss firm Holcim's two Indian listed entities ACC Ltd and Ambuja Cements. In May this year, the Adani Group had announced that it had clinched a deal to acquire a controlling stake in Holcim Ltd's businesses in India for $10.5 billion. Markets regulator Sebi granted approval for the open offer last week.

Ambuja Cement, ACC say no shares pledged by promoter Adani group

Ambuja Cement, ACC say no shares pledged by promoter Adani group

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Adani group firms Ambuja Cement Ltd and ACC Ltd on Thursday said no shares of the companies have been pledged by the promoters, who have only provided a "non-disposal undertaking". In a joint statement to stock exchanges, Ambuja Cement Ltd and ACC Ltd termed as "misleading" reports of pledging of shares by the promoters as part of financing their acquisition. "Consequently, there are market rumours that amid market volatility, there is a requirement to meet the top-up triggers where in there is selling pressure," the statement said.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

HC raps govt for not doing enough to track producer's children in Pakistan

HC raps govt for not doing enough to track producer's children in Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

The Bombay high court on Wednesday rapped the Union government for "half-baked assurances and lips service" on tracking film producer Mushtaq Nadiadwala's two minor children, who he claims have been illegally detained by his wife in Pakistan since 2020.

PM congratulates Bindyarani Devi on CWG silver win

PM congratulates Bindyarani Devi on CWG silver win

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Bindyarani Devi raised her performance to secure a silver in the women's 55kg competition, providing India a fourth weightlifting medal at the Games.

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.

Kapil Sibal's new platform 'Insaaf' to fight 'injustice' in India

Kapil Sibal's new platform 'Insaaf' to fight 'injustice' in India

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Alleging that a government working against the citizens is at the helm, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Saturday announced a new platform 'Insaaf' to fight 'injustice' prevailing in the country and called on everyone, including Opposition parties' chief ministers and leaders, to support him in his endeavour.