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When the 'Rajwar Tiger' made the supreme sacrifice

When the 'Rajwar Tiger' made the supreme sacrifice

Rediff.com14 May 2020

'A tiger knows his territory in and out.' 'A tiger demarcates his terrain and never lets anyone enter.' 'Similarly, Ashu knew the trees, houses, rivers and rocks of the Rajwar jungles.' 'He didn't allow any militant to come into his territory.'

Ranji quarters: Bowlers lead Kerala's superb fightback on Day 1

Ranji quarters: Bowlers lead Kerala's superb fightback on Day 1

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Kerala hit back to reduce Gujarat to 97 for 4 after being bowled out for 185 on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy quarter-finals.

Nitish talks to Lalu to bail out JD-U nominees in RS bypoll

Nitish talks to Lalu to bail out JD-U nominees in RS bypoll

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

Facing stiff challenge to see Janata Dal-United candidates through in the coming bypoll for two Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar, Nitish Kumar on Saturday appealed to arch rival Lalu Prasad, Congress and Communist Party of India to make common cause to "foil the game plan of BJP to destabilise the government".

Stage set for RS polls in 6 states for 25 seats, Jaitley also in fray

Stage set for RS polls in 6 states for 25 seats, Jaitley also in fray

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

The saffron party is assured of victory in eight of the ten seats in UP going by its dominant numbers in the state assembly.

Ranji Trophy round-up: Sehwag, Yadav tons take Haryana to 319/8

Ranji Trophy round-up: Sehwag, Yadav tons take Haryana to 319/8

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

Virender Sehwag celebrated his international retirement with a scintillating ton for Haryana as Jayant Yadav also joined the century-makers' list to help the side post 319 for eight on a dramatic Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy cricket league match against Karnataka on Thursday.

Dhoni's underperforming Pune face gigantic task against Sunrisers

Dhoni's underperforming Pune face gigantic task against Sunrisers

Rediff.com9 May 2016

It will be a battle for survival for struggling Rising Pune Supergiants when they lock horns with formidable title-contenders Sunrisers Hyderabad in Tuesday's Indian Premier League match in Visakhapatnam.

Cross-voting powers Kovind well past the halfway mark

Cross-voting powers Kovind well past the halfway mark

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

BJP claimed close to 116 lawmakers from rival parties appeared to have voted for Kovind.

The coronavirus flight: How Indians helped Indians

The coronavirus flight: How Indians helped Indians

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Bureaucratic insensitivity gave way to compassion with the state administration, police and passersby joining forces to help the stream of Indians fleeing Delhi.

Bypolls: BJP wins 41 out of 59 bypoll seats

Bypolls: BJP wins 41 out of 59 bypoll seats

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Counting of votes is underway in assembly byelection to 58 seats in 11 states including Madhya Pradesh where the results will decide the fate of the Shivraj Singh Chouhan government.

Saffron wave drowns Congress's assembly poll gains in Rajasthan

Saffron wave drowns Congress's assembly poll gains in Rajasthan

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The highest winning margin was registered by BJP candidate Subhash Chandra Baheria in Bhilwara who defeated Congress candidate Ram Pal Sharma with a margin of 6,12,000 votes.

72 LS seats in 9 states go to polls in 4th phase on Monday

72 LS seats in 9 states go to polls in 4th phase on Monday

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

The fate of 961 candidates, including Union ministers Giriraj Singh, Subhash Bhamre, S S Ahluwalia and Babul Supriyo of the BJP and former Union ministers Salman Khurshid and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury of the Congress, will be decided by about 12.79 core voters in the fourth phase.

Why Tata Motors turned to its 'go-to man'

Why Tata Motors turned to its 'go-to man'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

The commercial vehicle business is one of the mainstays for the Tata group, highlighting the importance of Girish Wagh's appointment.

BJP bags 12 Rajya Sabha seats, crushes SP-BSP bonhomie in UP

BJP bags 12 Rajya Sabha seats, crushes SP-BSP bonhomie in UP

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

Mayawati was outmanoeuvred by the BJP in the race for the Rajya Sabha in Uttar Pradesh just days after she helped the Samajwadi Party snatch two Lok Sbaha seats from the saffron party in bypolls.

Ranji roundup: Ashwin made to work hard on Day 1

Ranji roundup: Ashwin made to work hard on Day 1

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The India Test spinner had one wicket to show in 21 overs during Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy Group B match against Madhya Pradesh.

50-year-old bridge collapses in Kolkata, 1 killed

50-year-old bridge collapses in Kolkata, 1 killed

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

An eyewitness said some people in a minibus and private cars were trapped.

Is India ready to inflict more humiliation on Sri Lanka?

Is India ready to inflict more humiliation on Sri Lanka?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

India would look to continue their ruthless streak

Cong wants Hegde slapped with sedition, seeks Modi's apology

Cong wants Hegde slapped with sedition, seeks Modi's apology

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Questioning the freedom movement led by Gandhi, Hegde said it was an "adjustment" with the British.

Bihar is being polarised on Nitish's watch

Bihar is being polarised on Nitish's watch

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

Nitish Kumar has failed to curb communal forces and hoodlums across communities. And that is ominous for Bihar's present and future, warns Mohammad Sajjad.

Ratan Tata in National Academy of Engineering

Ratan Tata in National Academy of Engineering

Rediff.com6 Oct 2013

The NAE this year has elected 69 new members and 11 foreign associates, thus bringing the total US membership to 2,250 and the number of foreign associates to 211.

Mushtaq Ali T20: Shaw back in form as Mumbai thrash Goa

Mushtaq Ali T20: Shaw back in form as Mumbai thrash Goa

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

In the other matches, Manipur trounced Nagaland by 10 wickets in the battle of newcomers while Jammu and Kashmir defeated Andhra Pradesh by five wickets.

Cong-JD-S scramble to save govt as exodus continues

Cong-JD-S scramble to save govt as exodus continues

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

The crisis staring at the 13-month old government after over a dozen MLAs of the ruling combine quit on Saturday deepened with two Ministers and Independent MLAs -- H Nagesh and R Shankar -- resigning from the ministry and withdrawing their support to the coalition.

Rahul leads Congress fast against Modi govt, BJP dubs it as 'farce'

Rahul leads Congress fast against Modi govt, BJP dubs it as 'farce'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being 'casteist' and 'anti-Dalit', and said his party will always stand against the BJP's 'oppressive' ideology.

GST is 'Gabbar Singh Tax', says Rahul; mocks Modi on note ban

GST is 'Gabbar Singh Tax', says Rahul; mocks Modi on note ban

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Gandhi attacked Modi and the BJP while latching on to the bribery allegation made by Narendra Patel, an activist of the Hardik Patel-led Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti.

Gandhis lead Cong Satyagraha against CAA, NRC; Rahul slams PM

Gandhis lead Cong Satyagraha against CAA, NRC; Rahul slams PM

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Sonia Gandhi, Manmohan Singh and Rahul Gandhi read out the Preamble to the Constitution of India as part of the 'Satyagraha of Unity' protest.

'Am contesting polls to deny BJP a cakewalk'

'Am contesting polls to deny BJP a cakewalk'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

'Rahul Gandhi was given the impression that if the seat was given to me, then the alliance would be broken in all 40 seats.'

Why Bihar will not see a Dalit upsurge like Gujarat

Why Bihar will not see a Dalit upsurge like Gujarat

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

'In Bihar, the Dalits are not a consolidated socio-political constituency,' says Mohammad Sajjad.

Lok Sabha gets 29 new entrants from Maharashtra

Lok Sabha gets 29 new entrants from Maharashtra

Rediff.com17 May 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party Rajya Sabha MP Nitin Gadkari, late BJP leader Pramod Mahajan's daughter Poonam, former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Vijaysinh Mohite Patil are a few of the 29 new entrants to the 16th Lok Sabha among the 48 MPs from Maharashtra.

Hazare Trophy: Shreyas Gopal stars as Karnataka dismiss Kerala for 49

Hazare Trophy: Shreyas Gopal stars as Karnataka dismiss Kerala for 49

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

A summary of the day's play in the Vijay Hazare One-day tournament.

Will BJP's ally play spoilsport for its candidate in RS polls?

Will BJP's ally play spoilsport for its candidate in RS polls?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

While the BJP has the numbers to send its eight candidates to the Upper House, its ally, Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party, which has four MLAs in the 403-member UP assembly, holds key to the fate its ninth nominee.

Govt employees strike against Telangana: HC likely to intervene

Govt employees strike against Telangana: HC likely to intervene

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

Even as the indefinite strike by the government employees in Seema-Andhra regions, opposing Telangana state completed 40 days with administration remaining completely paralysed, private educational institutions were also set to join the stir from Monday till month end.

Modi asks BJP gen secys to prepare for state polls

Modi asks BJP gen secys to prepare for state polls

Rediff.com31 May 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met Bharatiya Janata Party general secretaries and discussed organisational matters as also measures to strengthen the party ahead of assembly elections in some key states.

13 killed, 200 injured as NE Delhi continues to burn over CAA

13 killed, 200 injured as NE Delhi continues to burn over CAA

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

A Delhi Police head constable, Ratan Lal, was among the nine killed in the violence that erupted on Monday over the amended citizenship law.

Aparajith's century helps South whip Central to enter Deodhar semis

Aparajith's century helps South whip Central to enter Deodhar semis

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

Riding on Baba Aparajith's splendid century, South Zone crushed a hapless Central Zone by 116 runs with 13.3 overs to storm into the Deodhar Trophy semi-finals at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai, on Saturday.

Ranji roundup: Maharashtra 44 all out; Mumbai struggle

Ranji roundup: Maharashtra 44 all out; Mumbai struggle

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Ajinkya Rahane and Prithvi Shaw faltered yet again as Karnataka pacers wreaked a havoc and bundled out Mumbai for a paltry 194 on the opening day of their Elite Ranji Trophy match in Mumbai. Services bowled out Maharashtra for 44 with medium pacer P S Poonia picking up 5/11 in their Ranji Trophy match in New Delhi

The 5 men who will decide how funds get shared by Centre and states

The 5 men who will decide how funds get shared by Centre and states

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

The panel will also recommend a fiscal consolidation road map for the central and state governments, study the impact of GST on the divisible pool, and propose performance-based incentives for states.

BJP takes sweet revenge, wins 9 RS seats in UP; BSP humbled

BJP takes sweet revenge, wins 9 RS seats in UP; BSP humbled

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

Opportunistic face of SP has come before the people: Yogi Adityanth.

Ranji Roundup:Ranji Roundup: Abhimanyu, Tiwary stage Bengal strong fightback

Ranji Roundup:Ranji Roundup: Abhimanyu, Tiwary stage Bengal strong fightback

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Wednesday

Buried Adarsh report may come back to haunt Congress

Buried Adarsh report may come back to haunt Congress

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

The much-hyped 'clean chit' to Congress leader Ashok Chavan is particularly embarrassing as the party had been forced to sack him after the Adarsh scam surfaced, says Anita Katyal

Meet Adityanath's deputies

Meet Adityanath's deputies

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Like Modi, Keshav Prasad Maurya worked at tea stalls. Dinesh Sharma, on the other hand, is a professor at Lucknow university.

From PNB scam to Patels's exit, events that shaped India's banking sector

From PNB scam to Patels's exit, events that shaped India's banking sector

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

For the baning sector, 2018 was a 'Year of Exits' - borrowers fled from the country as loans went kaput and many bank CEOs were forced to leave