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Final Countdown: India ready for date with history on Super Sunday

Final Countdown: India ready for date with history on Super Sunday

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Indian cricket team will not just be looking to win a third ODI global title but also look at saving the '50-over format' which has been battling identity crisis for at least five years now.

'India's glory with two women'

'India's glory with two women'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The Elephant Whisperers has won the Best Documentary Short award at 95th Academy Awards, leaving behind other nominees like Haulout, How Do You Measure a Year?, The Martha Mitchell Effect and Stranger At The Gate.

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.

R-Day parade rehearsal curbs hit Delhi traffic; commuters stranded for hours

R-Day parade rehearsal curbs hit Delhi traffic; commuters stranded for hours

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Major roads in and around Delhi including on the DND flyover and Ghazipur border were affected from the morning rush hours till around 2 pm.

What G20 Leaders' Spouses Can Expect

What G20 Leaders' Spouses Can Expect

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

An exhibition on the origins of Indian art, culture, handicrafts, and India's grassroots farming innovations is scheduled for September 9 and 10.

Lara on how to save Tests in time of flourishing franchise leagues

Lara on how to save Tests in time of flourishing franchise leagues

Rediff.com9 May 2024

While Lara agreed in principle to the point, he found differences too in the two models.

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

Air India pilots' group flags fatigue concerns over new rostering system

Air India pilots' group flags fatigue concerns over new rostering system

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

An Air India pilots' grouping has raised fatigue concerns in the wake of flight crew rosters generated using a new rostering tool, saying that extended waiting periods between duty time will jeopardise crew alertness and performance. "Extended waiting periods, occurring before active flight duties, run counter to enhancing crew readiness and, in fact, contribute to the accumulation of fatigue over time," the Indian Pilots Guild (IPG) has said. In a letter to Air India head of safety Henry Donohoe last week, IPG said it has been recently observed that the relentless pursuit of operational efficiency and economic gains has led to an unintended overshadowing of the primary intent behind Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) regulations.

Bollywood's 'thousand salutes to all'

Bollywood's 'thousand salutes to all'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

How Bollywood stars celebrated Republic Day.

Gandhi, Ambedkar statues relocated in Parliament to ensure...: Cong

Gandhi, Ambedkar statues relocated in Parliament to ensure...: Cong

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

In a statement, the Lok Sabha Secretariat said Thursday that due to their location at different places in the Parliament premises, visitors were not able to see these statues conveniently.

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.

'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'.

'Only A Very Rich Man Can Stand For Elections'

'Only A Very Rich Man Can Stand For Elections'

Rediff.com8 May 2024

'All my wealth I earned in the US. It is all money earned transparently. I have paid all taxes.'

Kejriwal given insulin in Tihar jail, AAP thanks Lord Hanuman

Kejriwal given insulin in Tihar jail, AAP thanks Lord Hanuman

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was administered a 'low dose' of insulin after his blood sugar level spiked, officials of Tihar jail said on Tuesday, with the Aam Aadmi Party commenting that it was because of the blessings of Lord Hanuman.

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.

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.

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.

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

Muslim man sends water from PoK for Ram temple event

Muslim man sends water from PoK for Ram temple event

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

"The holy water of the Sharda Kund at the Sharda Peeth PoK was collected by Tanveer Ahmed and his team. Our civil society member across the LoC (Line of Control) carried it to Islamabad, wherefrom it was sent to his daughter Maghribi in the UK.

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.

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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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'

Why Gates is impressed by Modi's cleanliness drive

Why Gates is impressed by Modi's cleanliness drive

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Bill Gates discussed with the Indian leader the opportunity to design 21st century toilets that do not need big sewage systems and water treatment plants.

'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.

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.