News for 'Feburary'

Is Bill Gates attending AI Impact Summit at New Delhi?

Is Bill Gates attending AI Impact Summit at New Delhi?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Confusion prevailed on Tuesday over Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates attending the high-profile AI Impact Summit with government sources saying he will not attend the meeting while a spokesperson of his foundation contradicted, saying he is. Gates featured among the tech moguls, industry leaders, policymakers, founders, and technologists listed as speakers on the official website of the AI Impact Summit, underway in the national capital from February 16-20.

SL president thanks Pak PM for agreeing to play India in T20 World Cup

SL president thanks Pak PM for agreeing to play India in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Sri Lankan President thanks PM Sharif as India-Pakistan T20 WC clash to go ahead

Sindhu's Beach Break In Vietnam

Sindhu's Beach Break In Vietnam

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

'Some much needed break waves + peace = healing.'

AAP lost due to curse of Yamuna Maiya, LG tells Atishi

AAP lost due to curse of Yamuna Maiya, LG tells Atishi

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

According to sources, when Atishi arrived to submit her resignation at the Raj Nivas, the Delhi LG Saxena reminded her how he had repeatedly cautioned the government on public interest issues, particularly on cleaning of the Yamuna River.

'India should look at another wicket-keeper'

'India should look at another wicket-keeper'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

'India will start looking at K S Bharat whether his 'keeping is that good we can afford to have somebody who is not contributing as much with the bat.'

PIX: Fans throw toys on field for children affected by earthquake

PIX: Fans throw toys on field for children affected by earthquake

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Besiktas fans threw thousands of stuffed toys onto the pitch during Sunday's match against Antalyaspor to donate to children impacted by the earthquake in Turkey and neighbouring Syria.

Punjab, Manipur, Uttaranchal go to polls in Feb

Punjab, Manipur, Uttaranchal go to polls in Feb

Rediff.com29 Dec 2006

Counting in all these states will be on February 27.

Did this football match lead to coronavirus spread in Italy?

Did this football match lead to coronavirus spread in Italy?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

The rapid outbreak of coronavirus pandemic across Italy has been linked to the UEFA Champions League match between Italian club Atalanta and Spain's Valencia at the San Siro stadium in Milan on Feburary 19. The first cases of the virus were reported in northern Italy in the week that Atalanta enjoyed one of the finest nights in their history, beating visitors Valencia 4-1 in the Champions League last-16, first-leg match.

Why India might opt for sporting pitches against Australia

Why India might opt for sporting pitches against Australia

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

In recent years, India's batters have struggled against spin.

Can Australia end India's home domination?

Can Australia end India's home domination?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Australia's blockbuster four-Test series against India will be the greatest challenge Pat Cummins has faced in his young captaincy as he looks to conquer the "final frontier".

Nizamuddin Markaz reopens for two days for Shab-e-Barat prayers

Nizamuddin Markaz reopens for two days for Shab-e-Barat prayers

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

According to the police, the doors of the markaz were opened at around 12.30 pm.

Mundka fire tragedy: Families still wait for remains of loved ones

Mundka fire tragedy: Families still wait for remains of loved ones

Rediff.com26 May 2022

'We have been paying visits to hospitals and police stations every day and nobody is ready to help'

Dalhousie: Of scenic drives and nature walks

Dalhousie: Of scenic drives and nature walks

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

Get Ahead reader Chandni Moudgil shares her experience of visiting the little hill town in Himachal Pradesh.

Quattrocchi detained in Argentina

Quattrocchi detained in Argentina

Rediff.com23 Feb 2007

Quattrocchi is wanted in the Bofors case for the last 14 years.

Industrial growth dips to 4.9% in Feb

Industrial growth dips to 4.9% in Feb

Rediff.com12 Apr 2005

Negative growth in mining and electricity pulled down the industrial growth to 4.9 per cent in February this year, nearly half of 8.3 per cent growth recorded in the same month previous year.

BJP flays Congress' ways in Nagaland

BJP flays Congress' ways in Nagaland

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

The Bharatiya Janata Party has expressed its anger over the manner in which the Congress party is trying to bring Nagaland under President's rule through the backdoor and thereby, have an better playing field in the forthcoming state assembly elections in Feburary 2008.

BJP, Congress slam Gujarat exit polls

BJP, Congress slam Gujarat exit polls

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party will not only return to power in Gujarat but also perform better in the recently-concluded elections than what has been projected by various exit polls, says a senior party leader.

BJP releases second list for Punjab

BJP releases second list for Punjab

Rediff.com20 Jan 2007

Arun Jaitley, general secretary in charge of Punjab, left by the backdoor to avoid enraged supporters of those who have denied party nominations.

Kumaraswamy to meet BJP leaders

Kumaraswamy to meet BJP leaders

Rediff.com1 Feb 2006

Kalam calls on Khushwant Singh

Kalam calls on Khushwant Singh

Rediff.com10 Feb 2007

The meeting lasted for half an hour with Khushwant taking his legendary chair by the fireplace and the President, the chair meant for the guests.

My govt didn't pay Rs 10 crore to ULFA: Assam CM

My govt didn't pay Rs 10 crore to ULFA: Assam CM

Rediff.com29 Jan 2007

He denied that his state government was showing softness towards the ULFA and was giving them a chance to regroup by agreeing to ceasefire.

Tsunami benefit tie postponed to April

Tsunami benefit tie postponed to April

Rediff.com27 Jan 2005

The match between the Rest of World and Asian XI has been postponed to April due to unavailability of the best players from different countries.

Core sector grew by 3.9% in Feb

Core sector grew by 3.9% in Feb

Rediff.com21 Mar 2003

India's infrastructure sector witnessed a decline in growth at 3.9 per cent last month from 4.1 per cent in January and 4.4 per cent a year ago, mainly due to decline in production in electricity, cement and coal.

How India plans to become a sporting superpower...

How India plans to become a sporting superpower...

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The Sports Ministry is set to establish 1000 Khelo India Centres (KIC) at the district level across the country with the help of sporting champions, who will be remunerated for providing their expertise. The centres will either be run by a past champion or have them as a coach.

'I couldn't convince Rakesh Tikait'

'I couldn't convince Rakesh Tikait'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

'There is no animosity among us. We are one family.'

Dhoni quit Tests 'to concentrate on ODI and T20 formats', says BCCI

Dhoni quit Tests 'to concentrate on ODI and T20 formats', says BCCI

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

The burden of playing in all the three formats eventually took a toll on India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who decided to retire from Test cricket with immediate effect in the middle of the ongoing four-match Australia series.

Railways mulls private-run trains in the Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah stretches

Railways mulls private-run trains in the Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah stretches

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

On these routes, the train speed would also be increased to above 160 kmph over the next four or five years by revamping the entire signaling, tracks and fencing.

17-year-old Sundar ready to fill in Ashwin's big boots

17-year-old Sundar ready to fill in Ashwin's big boots

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

all-rounder Washington Sundar, who bats left-handed and bowls right-arm off-spin, was picked following a trial by the franchise a few days ago after Ravichandran Ashwin was ruled out of IPL-10 with an injury.

Kenya says undecided over Olympics threat posed by Zika virus

Kenya says undecided over Olympics threat posed by Zika virus

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Sports authorities across the world are scrambling to find out more about the mosquito-borne virus as they make plans for the games in August.

McCullum legacy much more than pyrotechnics

McCullum legacy much more than pyrotechnics

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

While the triple century against India and an away series win over West Indies were the highlights of his career, Brendon McCullum said it was the camaraderie of the dressing room that would linger longest in his memory.

PHOTOS: Real Madrid, Barcelona dumped out of Cup

PHOTOS: Real Madrid, Barcelona dumped out of Cup

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Real Madrid were dumped out of the Copa del Rey at the quarter-final stage on Thursday after losing 4-3 at home to Real Sociedad, while record 30-times winners Barcelona were sent crashing out of the Copa del Rey in a 1-0 defeat at Athletic Bilbao.

Don't constantly think about cricket: Tendulkar to Kohli & Co

Don't constantly think about cricket: Tendulkar to Kohli & Co

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

'You can take a bit of off-time from cricket, mentally as well as physically.'

Budget may bring good news for the salaried class

Budget may bring good news for the salaried class

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

FM may increase income-tax exemption limit to Rs 3 lakh

Why Karthik got the nod ahead of Pant...

Why Karthik got the nod ahead of Pant...

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Dinesh Karthik's experience got him the nod, says Harish Kotian, but Ambati Rayudu's exclusion is puzzling.

Rahane: What I know is that I did really well in ODIs

Rahane: What I know is that I did really well in ODIs

Rediff.com15 May 2019

After being overlooked for the 2019 World Cup, Rahane was dropped as Rajasthan Royals captain mid-way into the IPL following a string of low scores and the team's poor showing in the first few games.

The most exciting teenager in Indian cricket

The most exciting teenager in Indian cricket

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

'Cricket may be stressful and very difficult, but when it's your passion, you learn to love it.'

Why Fastest Indian on Ice feels 'stabbed in the back'

Why Fastest Indian on Ice feels 'stabbed in the back'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Shiva Keshavan reveals why he feels 'stabbed in the back' after giving his all for the country for 20 years and what keeps him going despite all the recent problems affecting him.