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Nepal: A dramatic political turn amid a turbulent 2022

Nepal: A dramatic political turn amid a turbulent 2022

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Nepal witnessed political turbulence in 2022 that dramatically turned rivals into allies and throned former guerrilla leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' as the prime minister for a third time, as Kathmandu made efforts to balance ties with immediate neighbours India and China with high-profile talks and visits.

Ranji Trophy round-up: Bengal grabs three points despite Sehwag 50

Ranji Trophy round-up: Bengal grabs three points despite Sehwag 50

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Owing to their first innings lead, Bengal grabbed three crucial points against Haryana after their Group A Ranji Trophy match ended in a draw at the CH Bansi Lal Cricket Stadium, Lahli on Monday.

How The Pandemic Affected Puja

How The Pandemic Affected Puja

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

The estimated size of the Durga Puja economy could be about Rs 2.75 trillion in 2021 had there been no pandemic, points out Atanu Biswas.

GN Azad is 'Mir Jafar', 'vote-cutter' propped by BJP: Jairam Ramesh

GN Azad is 'Mir Jafar', 'vote-cutter' propped by BJP: Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

Jairam Ramesh said the Congress has to be the "fulcrum" of any Opposition alliance to take on the BJP in the 2024 general elections as it is the only political force with a pan-India presence.

Birbhum Killings: Politician-Police-Criminal Nexus

Birbhum Killings: Politician-Police-Criminal Nexus

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

The cycle of violence resulting from the increasing criminalisation of politics cannot stop, will not stop, unless there is a wider political consensus against relying on criminal mafias for electoral purposes, argues Virendra Kapoor.

Ranji Roundup: Gharami announces arrival; Mumbai on top

Ranji Roundup: Gharami announces arrival; Mumbai on top

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

A round-up of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday

Ranji row: We didn't do anything; Railways did everything, says Bengal skipper

Ranji row: We didn't do anything; Railways did everything, says Bengal skipper

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Laxmi Ratan Shukla absolves his team of wrongdoing in the ill-tempered Ranji Trophy match against Railways.

Historic! PT Usha set to get elected as IOA chief

Historic! PT Usha set to get elected as IOA chief

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

PT Usha set to get elected as IOA chief, first woman occupant of top job

Unadkat makes Ranji history after first-over hat-trick

Unadkat makes Ranji history after first-over hat-trick

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

A summary of Tuesday's action in the Ranji Trophy.

Kalaikunda to be host more war games

Kalaikunda to be host more war games

Rediff.com15 Dec 2005

A joint exercise between the Indian Air Force and the Republic of Singapore Air Force has been planned during 2006

How Prashant Kishor helped to revive Mamata's fortunes

How Prashant Kishor helped to revive Mamata's fortunes

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Realising, that there was a ground swell of anger against several lower level TMC leaders who were often accused of petty corruption in execution of public welfare schemes, Kishor designed the 'Didi Ke Bolo' (Tell Didi) campaign under which citizens could directly approach Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee with their grievances.

Prashant Kishor meets Sharad Pawar; sets off political buzz

Prashant Kishor meets Sharad Pawar; sets off political buzz

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

This is Kishor's first meeting with Pawar after the victory of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the Trinamool Congress in the assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal respectively. He had helped craft the election strategy for these parties in the assembly elections.

Ranji: Dhapola's fiery spell puts U'khand in command

Ranji: Dhapola's fiery spell puts U'khand in command

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Dhapola's feat did not miss the attention of the BCCI secretary Jay Shah who termed it as one of the finest bowling performances of the tournament.

Will support India with military equipment against China: US Admiral

Will support India with military equipment against China: US Admiral

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

The United States will continue to support India with equipment and other things it needs along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China, a top American admiral has told lawmakers, asserting that Washington and New Delhi share a 'tremendous partnership'.

Ranji Trophy round-up: Ojha, Chatterjee put Bengal on top vs Vidarbha

Ranji Trophy round-up: Ojha, Chatterjee put Bengal on top vs Vidarbha

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

A summary of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Sunday.

Kolkata to host India's Davis Cup tie

Kolkata to host India's Davis Cup tie

Rediff.com13 Feb 2003

The April 4-6 match will be held at the lush green grass courts of the Calcutta South Club.

UP polls: Mamata likely to support Akhilesh, visit Varanasi in Jan

UP polls: Mamata likely to support Akhilesh, visit Varanasi in Jan

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

"Didi has already said in Delhi that if Akhilesh Yadav needs our help, we are ready to extend help. The gesture of senior SP leader Jaya Bachchan seeking votes for the TMC during the West Bengal Assembly elections will be reciprocated in Uttar Pradesh," said Laliteshpati Tripathi, who recently joined the TMC.

Indian Soccer PIX: EB outplay Neroca; Punjab down Chennai City

Indian Soccer PIX: EB outplay Neroca; Punjab down Chennai City

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Here is a round-up of results from the ISL and I-League matches played on Tuesday

Sinha files nomination in presence of Pawar, Rahul; gets TRS support

Sinha files nomination in presence of Pawar, Rahul; gets TRS support

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Opposition presidential candidate Yashwant Sinha on Monday filed his nomination papers for the July 18 election, with a host of leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Sharad Pawar, Akhilesh Yadav and Farooq Abdullah accompanying him.

India, Pakistan to play Asia Cup in Dubai, says Ganguly

India, Pakistan to play Asia Cup in Dubai, says Ganguly

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Pakistan was the designated hosts for the tournament scheduled for September, but with the BCCI making it clear that the Indian team would not be able to travel to the neighbouring country owing to security concerns, the event has been moved to Dubai.

Ranji: Panchal's double ton puts Gujarat in drivers' seat

Ranji: Panchal's double ton puts Gujarat in drivers' seat

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Karnataka looked set to secure a big first innings lead against Goa despite fighting half-centuries by three of the home team's batters on day three of their Elite Group C match in Porvorim, on Thursday.

First fight Abhishek, then me: Mamata dares Amit Shah

First fight Abhishek, then me: Mamata dares Amit Shah

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Hitting out at Union Home Minister Amit Shah's 'Didi-Bhaipo' jibes, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday challenged him to contest an election against her nephew Abhishek Banerjee and then think of fighting her.

RS MPs sing, play guitar at colleagues' farewell

RS MPs sing, play guitar at colleagues' farewell

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

It was after a gap of two decades that saw such an occasion where MPs of the upper house enthralled their fellow colleagues at a dinner hosted by Chairman and Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu for 72 retiring members.

FIFA 'satisfied' with India's preparations to host U-17 World Cup

FIFA 'satisfied' with India's preparations to host U-17 World Cup

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Expressing satisfaction over the work done at the Yuva Bharati Krirangan, a FIFA inspection team on Thursday proposed few minor changes to turn the facility into a world class stadium. "We inspected the stadium. The planning and work done here is excellent. The work done until now is fruitful and satisfactory. There are minor amendments that need to be done. "We will come back in October to see the final situation. This will become the top stadium in India in future," Jamie Yazra, Head of Events, FIFA U-17 World Cup delegation team, said. While talking about minor changes, Yazra said these will be small fine tunings

'India's batsmen must focus in first hour on Day 2'

'India's batsmen must focus in first hour on Day 2'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

India pacer Mohammed Shami, who wreaked havoc with his fiery spell on Day 1 of the first Test against England, in Nottingham, on Wednesday, said his team is in a "good position" after bowling out the hosts for 183.

'Indian food is not just butter chicken and biryani'

'Indian food is not just butter chicken and biryani'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

'Every single Indian dish is a jewel.'

India's Gorgeous Australian Guests

India's Gorgeous Australian Guests

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Every week, we bring you fascinating videos, chosen by you, through your likes.

Kolkata to host India-Pakistan World T20 clash

Kolkata to host India-Pakistan World T20 clash

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Dharamsala's loss is Kolkata's gain! The marquee India-Pakistan encounter of the International Cricket Council's World Twenty20, on March 19, will be played at the iconic Eden Gardens, in Kolkata.

Pro Kabaddi League: Mumbai win fifth match on trot; Delhi open account

Pro Kabaddi League: Mumbai win fifth match on trot; Delhi open account

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Continuing their winning streak, U Mumba downed hosts Bengal Warriors 29-25 for their fifth win on the trot, while Dabang Delhi pipped Puneri Paltan by one point to open their tally in the Pro Kabaddi League at the Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata.

India may not get to play a major role in reconstruction of Ukraine

India may not get to play a major role in reconstruction of Ukraine

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Reconstruction efforts after the Russia-Ukraine war will be dominated by the heft of the membership of major nations across international organisations. India is hamstrung because it does not play host to any major global institution nor does it hold positions of significant influence in the ones in which it has membership. As a result, the world's sixth largest economy is obliged to follow the rules set by most of them.

COVID-19: I-League must go on, says AIFF General Secretary Das

COVID-19: I-League must go on, says AIFF General Secretary Das

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

AIFF plans to go ahead with the 2020-21 I-League season even if the clubs' star foreign recruits are unable to make it due to the coronavirus-forced travel restrictions.

ISL: BFC win six-goal thriller against Chennaiyin FC

ISL: BFC win six-goal thriller against Chennaiyin FC

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Bengaluru FC snapped a seven-game winless run to record a 4-2 victory against Chennaiyin FC

Ranji Roundup: Unadkat strikes twice; Gujarat in command

Ranji Roundup: Unadkat strikes twice; Gujarat in command

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Friday.

India to host 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup from October 6-28

India to host 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup from October 6-28

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

India will stage the Under-17 football World Cup from October 6 to 28 next year, the sport's world governing body FIFA announced today while ratifying Kolkata as the sixth venue for the mega-event after an inspection in Kolkata. The draw for the mega-event, to be held across six venues in India, will take place on July 7. "We first came here two years ago to see the stadium. The work that has done has been staggering. I am confident that the stadium will look 30 years younger. I grew up here watched football here, it gives me immense pleasure to say Kolkata has been ratified as one of the venue for World Cup matches," Joy Bhattacharya, Project director -- FIFA U-17 World Cup, said.

Clubhouse sets the trend for social audio apps in pandemic

Clubhouse sets the trend for social audio apps in pandemic

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

From Twitter to Facebook to Spotify, everyone it seems is clambering aboard the social audio bandwagon. Neha Alawadhi reports.

PHOTOS: Shah, Mamata share lunch at Patnaik's home

PHOTOS: Shah, Mamata share lunch at Patnaik's home

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

The picture of Shah and Mamata sharing a lunch led to talks in the political circles about a possible scale down in their attacks on each other.

'No man can do more than give his life for his country'

'No man can do more than give his life for his country'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

At this time, sixty years ago, Brigadier John Parshuram Dalvi and a majority of his men were captured as prisoners of war by the Chinese during the 1962 war. His son Michael Dalvi, 77, has preserved his father's memory and the story of the gallant men of the 7th Infantry Brigade with honour.

Prashant Kishor meets Sharad Pawar for 3rd time in a fortnight

Prashant Kishor meets Sharad Pawar for 3rd time in a fortnight

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

These meetings with Pawar has fuelled speculations about the possibility of opposition parties coming together to form a third front against the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Here's why Ganguly won't attend Asian Cricket Council meet

Here's why Ganguly won't attend Asian Cricket Council meet

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

BCCI chief Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah were to attend the ACC meeting. But, over the last few days, around 730 cases of coronavirus were reported in the UAE, creating panic among travellers and locals.

Indian football: ATK end NorthEast's unbeaten run

Indian football: ATK end NorthEast's unbeaten run

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

With their fourth win of the campaign, ATK have now 14 points from seven matches while NorthEast, who have 10 points, are at fourth spot.