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Mitchell Marsh faces legal storm over trophy stunt

Mitchell Marsh faces legal storm over trophy stunt

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

The complaint was lodged on Tuesday by Pandit Keshav Dev, the president of the Bhrashtachar Virodhi Sena, at the Delhi Gate Police Station in Aligarh.

Candidates champ Gukesh returns to hero's welcome

Candidates champ Gukesh returns to hero's welcome

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Hundreds of students from the Velammal Vidyalaya, the school where Gukesh studies, lined up at the airport at least one hour before his flight landed to greet the 17-year-old chess prodigy.

Sandpaper Gate: Clarke, Vaughan not convinced with bowlers' explanation

Sandpaper Gate: Clarke, Vaughan not convinced with bowlers' explanation

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Clarke said their statement finds no mention of the incident's chief protagonist, Cameron Bancroft

R-Day: Prez Murmu revives 'buggy tradition' after 40 years

R-Day: Prez Murmu revives 'buggy tradition' after 40 years

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The presidents were escorted by the President's Bodyguard -- "Rashtrapati Ke Angrakshak".

Cong-AIUDF will open all gates to infiltrators: Shah in Assam

Cong-AIUDF will open all gates to infiltrators: Shah in Assam

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday alleged that if the Congress-All India United Democratic Front combine come to power in Assam they will open 'all gates' to welcome infiltrators.

In a first, PM to lay wreath at National War Memorial on R-Day

In a first, PM to lay wreath at National War Memorial on R-Day

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

The PM will pay homage to fallen soldiers at the newly-built National War Memorial in New Delhi on the Republic Day instead of Amar Jawan Jyoti beneath the India Gate arch.

Why villas have become homebuyers' favourite choice

Why villas have become homebuyers' favourite choice

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

This shift is driven by a pursuit of a superior lifestyle and an innate desire to be grounded in an owned plot of land. Villas, situated within gated housing societies, have gained popularity as a property type, witnessing strong traction due to elevated aspirations and the need for more living space.

I am a proud Sanghi: JNU VC

I am a proud Sanghi: JNU VC

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

'I think I have a better DNA than the Left'

Day After Diwali: SMOG engulfs Delhi-NCR

Day After Diwali: SMOG engulfs Delhi-NCR

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

A day after rampant cracker bursting on Diwali night, the residents of the Delhi-region woke up with itchy throats and watery eyes as a thick layer of acrid smog engulfed the region on Friday, November 5, 2021

Central Vista will be ready to host 2022 R-Day parade: Puri

Central Vista will be ready to host 2022 R-Day parade: Puri

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

The redevelopment work of the Central Vista Avenue, stretching from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate in New Delhi, will be completed within two-and-a-half months, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Thursday.

'Virender Sehwag Gate' to welcome fans at Delhi's Kotla stadium

'Virender Sehwag Gate' to welcome fans at Delhi's Kotla stadium

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

The Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA) named Gate 2 of the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium in New Delhi as the 'Virender Sehwag Gate'.

After Parliament, now focus on VP Enclave, new PMO

After Parliament, now focus on VP Enclave, new PMO

Rediff.com28 May 2023

The government also plans to build MPs' chambers that will come up on the land where the Transport Bhawan and Shram Shakti Bhawan are located.

TN police release Raj Bhavan petrol bomb attack video, say no security lapse

TN police release Raj Bhavan petrol bomb attack video, say no security lapse

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

Rathore, pointing to visuals said the accused was alone and he did not attempt to enter the Raj Bhavan's main gate; he continued to be on the opposite side of the road which had a median.

'Rajiv is not to be blamed, but Congress is to be blamed'

'Rajiv is not to be blamed, but Congress is to be blamed'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Mani Shankar Aiyar says the Congress party and not then prime minister Rajiv Gandhi was responsible for unlocking the Babri Masjid gates and claimed that the "Bharatiya Janata Party-planted" Arun Nehru was behind it.

Modi's Approach To Election Is Intriguing

Modi's Approach To Election Is Intriguing

Rediff.com8 May 2024

The big surprise is that Narendra Modi, the greatest conjurer in our national politics, has not yet presented a theme to this election, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Sarabjit Singh's killer shot dead in Pakistan

Sarabjit Singh's killer shot dead in Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Tamba was attacked by motorcycle-borne assailants at his residence in Sanant Nagar, a thickly populated area of old Lahore in the afternoon.

Lawyers cannot be sued for 'deficiency in service': SC

Lawyers cannot be sued for 'deficiency in service': SC

Rediff.com15 May 2024

The top court said a considerable amount of direct control is exercised by the client over the manner in which an advocate renders his services during the course of his employment.

Bill Gates to visit India from Dec 6 to 9

Bill Gates to visit India from Dec 6 to 9

Rediff.com1 Dec 2005

The Microsoft chairman's itinerary covers meetings with key government officials in addition to key business leaders, academicians, industry associations and policy makers.

Modi wins Gates Foundation award for Swachh Bharat movement

Modi wins Gates Foundation award for Swachh Bharat movement

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

"Getting the award in the year of Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary is personally significant for me. When 130 crore people take a pledge, any challenge can be overcome," the prime minister said.

Warner angst adds spice to Australia's sleepy home summer

Warner angst adds spice to Australia's sleepy home summer

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Home Tests against an undermanned Pakistan may struggle to excite even the most ardent Australian cricket fan but angst over David Warner's farewell tour has given the series a much-welcomed boost.

'If Modi comes back in 2024, India will be...'

'If Modi comes back in 2024, India will be...'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

'...a more capable State -- one that operates with greater capacity, greater efficiency, and greater clarity of purpose.' 'But I also see a more despotic State -- one that places more constraints on speech, assembly, dissent, and critique.' 'It may run 'better', but on the regime's rules.'

What happened in Ayodhya on the eve of consecration

What happened in Ayodhya on the eve of consecration

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Invitees to the 'pran pratishtha' consecration ceremony at the Ram temple started arriving Sunday in Ayodhya -- once a sleepy town now resplendent with new infrastructure and gripped by heightened religious fervour on the eve of a seminal event in India's political and religious history.

India erupts in celebrations as Chandrayaan-3 lands on Moon's south pole

India erupts in celebrations as Chandrayaan-3 lands on Moon's south pole

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

People gathered in educational institutions, offices, city squares and religious places to watch the Indian Space Research Organisation's live telecast of Chandrayaan-3's final descent to the uncharted surface of the lunar south pole.

Gates eyes a greener revolution

Gates eyes a greener revolution

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

The Gates Foundation also announced on Wednesday grants to nine foundations totalling $120 million illustrating the range of efforts necessary to empower millions of small farmers to grow enough to build better, healthier lives.

Around 1,800 'special guests' to join 77th I-Day celebrations at Red Fort

Around 1,800 'special guests' to join 77th I-Day celebrations at Red Fort

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Modi will unfurl the national flag and deliver the customary address to the nation from the ramparts of the historic monument.

Bill Gates once again tops Forbes richest list

Bill Gates once again tops Forbes richest list

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Bill Gates with an estimated wealth of $86 billion topped the list for the fourth year running.

Google's doodle honours India's diversity, harmony for R-Day

Google's doodle honours India's diversity, harmony for R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

The multi-hued doodle, with a dominant blue tone, depicts iconic monuments interspersed with images of famous music instruments and dance forms. The six letters of the word Google have been portrayed colourfully and using images of India's national bird and an iconic south Indian dance form.

SCG Honours Sachin@50

SCG Honours Sachin@50

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

The Sydney Cricket Ground honoured batting greats Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara by having a set of gates named in their honour at the SCG.

GATE 2012: Exam dates announced!

GATE 2012: Exam dates announced!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

The online examination for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2012 is scheduled on January 29, 2012 while the offline exam will be held on February 12, 2012, Sunday. Read on for details.

Gen Anil Chauhan takes charge as India's new CDS

Gen Anil Chauhan takes charge as India's new CDS

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Before assuming charge of the CDS, Gen Chauhan paid tributes to India's fallen soldiers at the National War Memorial in the India Gate complex.

Major News Events From 2023

Major News Events From 2023

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

As the year 2023 comes to an end, a look at some newsy events that shaped the world in the first half of the year.

Bill Gates regains 'world's richest man' title

Bill Gates regains 'world's richest man' title

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has regained the title of the world's richest man in the Forbes magazine's annual billionaire list.

These Delhi roads to be shut for Republic Day parade

These Delhi roads to be shut for Republic Day parade

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

The function at India Gate will begin at 9 am, Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Alok Kumar, said.

Canadian police probe firing at Indian-origin bizman's home

Canadian police probe firing at Indian-origin bizman's home

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

According to several media reports, gunshots were fired at the residence of the son of Satish Kumar, the president of Lakshmi Narayan Mandir, in Surrey on Wednesday.

COVID-19 missteps topple Sandpaper-gate survivor Roberts

COVID-19 missteps topple Sandpaper-gate survivor Roberts

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Cricket Australia (CA) announced Kevin Roberts' resignation with immediate effect on Tuesday, following months of criticism over his stewardship during the COVID-19 shutdown.

GATE 2007 on February 11

GATE 2007 on February 11

Rediff.com11 Sep 2006

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, GATE, will be held on Sunday, February 11, 2007.

India's richest join Gates in philanthropy tete-e-tete

India's richest join Gates in philanthropy tete-e-tete

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

"The group expressed belief that philanthropy and social service are integral to the development of any society. The meeting was focused on sharing ideas on philanthropy and not about any pledges. It discussed social work in areas like education, health, water and agriculture," stated the Azim Premji Foundation, the not-for-profit organisation run by Premji.

190 Pak Hindus stopped from travelling to India: Report

190 Pak Hindus stopped from travelling to India: Report

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Various Hindu families, including children and women, from the interior parts of Sindh, reached the Wagah border on Tuesday for going to India on the visas for religious pilgrimage, The Express Tribune reported.

Artificial rain not a sustainable solution to pollution crisis: Experts

Artificial rain not a sustainable solution to pollution crisis: Experts

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

The sustainable impact of this process is under scrutiny, Tripathi added.

India's Covid tally sees another high, 26,291 new cases

India's Covid tally sees another high, 26,291 new cases

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Registering an upward trend for five days in a row, the total active caseload has gone up to 2,19,262 which is 1.93 per cent of the total infections in the country, while the recovery rate has dropped to 96.68 per cent, the data stated.