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After Suvendu's 'outsider' barb, Mamata rents 2 houses in Nandigram

After Suvendu's 'outsider' barb, Mamata rents 2 houses in Nandigram

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

While the first house has been rented for a year, according to neighbours, the other house has been rented for six months. Both houses are located at a distance of approximately 100 metres from each other in the Reyapara area.

PIX: India, Quad nations in 25th edition of Malabar exercise

PIX: India, Quad nations in 25th edition of Malabar exercise

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

The high-voltage Malabar exercise featuring the navies of all four Quad countries -- India, the US, Australia and Japan -- began on Thursday off the coast of Guam against the backdrop of a resolve by the four nations to solidify cooperation for a free and open Indo-Pacific in view of China's rouge behaviour in the region.

Ranji: HP take 200-run lead vs Haryana; Ton for Hyd's Agarwal

Ranji: HP take 200-run lead vs Haryana; Ton for Hyd's Agarwal

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

A summary of all the action from Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Tuesday.

'Centre's COVID misgovernance is a political liability'

'Centre's COVID misgovernance is a political liability'

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'Modi is still immensely popular and, therefore, he can sustain any number of policy failures.' 'Modi himself has worn multiple faces so it would be naive to think that the Modi of 2021 will be the same Modi that will be campaigning for re-election in 2024.'

Football Focus: Football: Bournemouth's Ake set to join City, say reports

Football Focus: Football: Bournemouth's Ake set to join City, say reports

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

Ranji Roundup: Porel puts Karnataka on mat; Saurashtra on top

Ranji Roundup: Porel puts Karnataka on mat; Saurashtra on top

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Sunday.

Prashant Kishor Doesn't Have A Magic Wand

Prashant Kishor Doesn't Have A Magic Wand

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Since when have elections become rocket science that you need to hire highly-priced specialists?And even if in the age of social media every party needs to present its best face, is Prashant Kishor the only one with such expertise, especially when his record is mixed with more losses than election wins to his credit? asks Virendra Kapoor.

When R K Krishna Kumar Spoke To Rediff

When R K Krishna Kumar Spoke To Rediff

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Few people know Ratan Tata as well as R K Krishna Kumar does. Widely perceived to be among the managers closest to Tata, Krishna Kumar assesses Ratan Tata, the man and business leader, in this exclusive interview to Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Varun, Maneka, Swamy among big names dropped from BJP national exec

Varun, Maneka, Swamy among big names dropped from BJP national exec

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Union ministers Rao Inderjit Singh and Prahlad Patel, Subramanian Swamy, known for his strong views on a host of issues, Suresh Prabhu, Dushyant Singh, who is the son of former Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje, Vijay Goel, Vinay Katiyar and S S Ahluwalia are among those who have not found a berth in the new list while Union minister V K Singh is no longer a regular member and has been named as a special invitee.

2 IPL play-off matches shifted to Kolkata from Pune

2 IPL play-off matches shifted to Kolkata from Pune

Rediff.com4 May 2018

The historic Eden Gardens will host two play-off matches that were originally scheduled in Pune, Indian Premier League governing council confirmed.

Arabian Sea is now hotbed for cyclones

Arabian Sea is now hotbed for cyclones

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Surface temperatures have increased rapidly during the past century, leading to an increase in the frequency and intensity of tropical storms in the Arabian Sea, reports Sanjeeb Mukherjee.

Ranji Roundup: Gujarat in command against Goa

Ranji Roundup: Gujarat in command against Goa

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Saturday.

Kolkata Twenty20 is on, says Sourav Ganguly

Kolkata Twenty20 is on, says Sourav Ganguly

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) will not back off from hosting the first Twenty20 between India and the West Indies on November 4, said president Sourav Ganguly, asserting that tickets will be distributed as per previous arrangement.

Isha Ambani stuns in a Sabyasachi lehenga

Isha Ambani stuns in a Sabyasachi lehenga

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

The new bride looked lovely at a reception hosted by the Ambanis for the larger Reliance family.

PIX: Bagan ride on luck and pluck to beat EB in Kolkata derby

PIX: Bagan ride on luck and pluck to beat EB in Kolkata derby

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

East Bengal suffered their third defeat in a row to be on eight points from seven matches.

ISL to be held behind closed doors from Nov to March

ISL to be held behind closed doors from Nov to March

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Indian Super League is set to be held behind closed doors from November to March. This was discussed during a meeting between the ISL organsiers Football Sports Development Ltd. (FSDL) and club representatives on Monday.

Ganguly can't hold back his joy as Kolkata turns pink

Ganguly can't hold back his joy as Kolkata turns pink

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

And proud BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly posted pictures from the city as landmarks were adorned in the bright hue.

Veterans, cubs in the mix as Ranji Trophy returns after two years

Veterans, cubs in the mix as Ranji Trophy returns after two years

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

All eyes will be on the opening fixture between defending champions Saurashtra and record 41-time champions Mumbai in Ahmedabad with Rahane and Pujara on either side, aiming to make the big scores that have deserted them at the Test level for a while.

Sports Shorts: Kolkata derby ends in goalless stalemate

Sports Shorts: Kolkata derby ends in goalless stalemate

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Avishek Dalmiya elected CAB president unopposed

Avishek Dalmiya elected CAB president unopposed

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

The CAB president's post was lying vacant after former India captain Sourav Ganguly took over the reins of the BCCI.

Opposition Has More PMs In Waiting

Opposition Has More PMs In Waiting

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

If the Opposition has any chance at the prime minister's job, it can happen only if they all stop dropping names and work at the grassroots-level, state-wise, suggests N Sathiya Moorthy.

India, US, Oz, Japan all set for 4-day Malabar wargame in Western pacific

India, US, Oz, Japan all set for 4-day Malabar wargame in Western pacific

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

The next edition of the high-voltage Malabar naval exercise begins from August 26 to 29 off the coast of Guam amid mounting global concerns over China's growing military muscle-flexing in the Indo-Pacific region.

Buddhadeb Dasgupta passes away

Buddhadeb Dasgupta passes away

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

'A great loss for the fraternity. Your work will be missed & cherished.'

Eden Gardens, a ground renowned for historic firsts

Eden Gardens, a ground renowned for historic firsts

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Eden is the longest surviving Test ground in Asia. The stadium hosted its first match in 1934 between India and England.

Indian Football: Advantage Chennaiyin FC after drubbing of FC Goa

Indian Football: Advantage Chennaiyin FC after drubbing of FC Goa

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

All the results from the I-League and ISL matches played on Saturday

Ranji Roundup: UP thrash Saurashtra; Pujara flops; Delhi miss bonus points

Ranji Roundup: UP thrash Saurashtra; Pujara flops; Delhi miss bonus points

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Saturday.

Bengali musical icon Sandhya Mukherjee passes away

Bengali musical icon Sandhya Mukherjee passes away

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Legendary Bengali semi-classical singer Sandhya Mukherjee, who had worked with leading music directors such as S D Burman, Naushad and Salil Chaudhury died on Tuesday evening following a massive cardiac arrest, leaving behind millions of mourning fans of all ages across borders.

Twitter launches measure to tackle state polls-related misinformation

Twitter launches measure to tackle state polls-related misinformation

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

The measures include an information search prompt with the Election Commission of India (@ECISVEEP) and State Election Commissions to provide reliable information around the elections, a custom emoji to encourage participation, a series of pre-bunks and debunks to tackle election-related misinformation, and a youth discussion series titled #DemocracyAdda aimed at voter literacy and civic participation among young Indians for the upcoming elections.

When Shami defied BCCI's diktat

When Shami defied BCCI's diktat

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Australia-bound Mohammed Shami defied BCCI's instruction of not bowling more than 15 overs in the Ranji game against Kerala.

Police complaint filed against Kangana, effigy set on fire

Police complaint filed against Kangana, effigy set on fire

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

The firestorm that Kangana Ranaut kicked with her comment that the Independence India won in 1947 was bheek intensified on Friday with leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party and other parties demanding action against the actor even as a complaint was filed against her while some people took to the streets to burn her effigies.

Mamata, KCR skip Niti Aayog meet

Mamata, KCR skip Niti Aayog meet

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Sources said the Telangana chief minister was busy with preparations for the launch of his ambitious Rs 80,000 crore Kaleshwaram lift irrigation project that would end water woes in the state, while in a letter to Modi, the West Bengal chief minister had expressed her inability to attend the Niti Aayog meeting on June 15, saying it is "fruitless" as the body has no financial powers to support state plans.

No proof Covid 2nd wave due to variants: Virologist

No proof Covid 2nd wave due to variants: Virologist

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

There is so far no evidence that the second wave of COVID-19 in the country is due to variants of the virus, but it is possible, said noted virologist Shahid Jameel.

Was the meeting at Pawar's house non-political?

Was the meeting at Pawar's house non-political?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

A meeting of opposition leaders from many anti-Bharatiya Janata Party parties, most of them regional forces, hosted by the veteran leader and Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar on Tuesday is being seen by political pundits as a beginning of an exercise by them to join forces to put up a more cohesive challenge to the saffron party.

Windies T20s: India aim to rebuild ahead of World Cup

Windies T20s: India aim to rebuild ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

India would be looking to sort out issues such as the opening blues, the middle-lower order conundrum and also the bowling strategies during the three-match T20 series against West Indies.

U-17 World Cup: Spain eye knockout berth against North Korea

U-17 World Cup: Spain eye knockout berth against North Korea

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

European champions Spain will enter their final group match against DPR Korea as the firm favourites, looking to secure a Round of 16 berth in the FIFA U-17 World Cup, in Kochi, on Friday.

Did Modi Inspire This Grammy Win?

Did Modi Inspire This Grammy Win?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

'Now, no one can stop me from making music till the day I die.'

Ranji Trophy: Railways on the front foot in the chase

Ranji Trophy: Railways on the front foot in the chase

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

Railways captain Murali Kartik took the attack back to the opposition camp with a timely half-century as the visitors need another 154 runs with seven wickets in hand as their Ranji Trophy quarter-final against hosts Bengal hangs in balance at the end of the fourth day.

Ranji: Karnataka beat Railways, Mumbai-HP tie rained off

Ranji: Karnataka beat Railways, Mumbai-HP tie rained off

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

A summary of the final day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

Azaan at Kolkata Durga Puja pandal kicks up row

Azaan at Kolkata Durga Puja pandal kicks up row

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

The organisers, however, remained unfazed, insisting it was in line with the 'communal harmony' theme chosen by the committee for this year's puja.

Ranji Roundup: Mukund's century help TN; Mumbai bundle out Chhattisgarh

Ranji Roundup: Mukund's century help TN; Mumbai bundle out Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Monday