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Indian challenge at British Open over as Pallikal loses

Indian challenge at British Open over as Pallikal loses

Rediff.com24 May 2013

India's top-ranked female player Dipika Pallikal put up a spirited display before going down 1-3 to second seed Laura Massaro of England in the pre-quarter-finals of the Allam British Open Squash Championships, in Hull, England.

Cong spokesperson Rajiv Tyagi dies after heart attack

Cong spokesperson Rajiv Tyagi dies after heart attack

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

A young leader, Tyagi suffered an attack soon after a TV debate and fell unconscious at his residence in Vaishali. He was immediately rushed to the Yashoda Hospital in Ghaziabad, where doctors tried to revivehim, but could not.

Rs two crore seized from DMK candidate, son's house

Rs two crore seized from DMK candidate, son's house

Rediff.com12 May 2016

A sum of Rs two crore was on Wednesday seized from the residence and other premises of a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate and his son at Karur, a senior electoral officer said.

Rahul Gandhi watches jallikattu in Tamil Nadu

Rahul Gandhi watches jallikattu in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Gandhi said he has "received tremendous love and affection from people of Tamil Nadu and it is my duty to stand with people of Tamil Nadu and protect their history, their culture and their language."

Pallikal in British Open squash pre-quarters

Pallikal in British Open squash pre-quarters

Rediff.com22 May 2013

India's Dipika Pallikal defeated Denmark's Line Hansen in what was the longest match of the tournament so far. The world No 15 had to dig deep for 76 minutes to get the better of her Danish opponent 13-11, 14-16, 11-6, 8-11, 11-4, at Ponterfact.

Shun groupism, prepare for 2014 LS poll: Rahul in Amethi

Shun groupism, prepare for 2014 LS poll: Rahul in Amethi

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

Talking tough, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday warned party men against groupism and asked them to forget the past and prepare for the 2014 Lok Sabha polls.

Cariappa says 'don't care about money' after max hit at IPL auction

Cariappa says 'don't care about money' after max hit at IPL auction

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

"I don't know what to say. It is really a dream come true. I was confident of being picked for my base price of Rs 10 lakh but never thought of the crores. I just hope I get to play in the eleven," a soft-spoken Cariappa said.

10 photos that capture Karnataka's beauty

10 photos that capture Karnataka's beauty

Rediff.com19 Mar 2017

Our readers have shared some stunning pictures of India. You can share yours too at #India-Photos!

'Satyamev Jayate, BJP ka khel khatm': Sena-NCP-Cong welcome SC order

'Satyamev Jayate, BJP ka khel khatm': Sena-NCP-Cong welcome SC order

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

'It's heartening that the Maharashtra Verdict came on the #ConstitutionDay, a Tribute to Bharatratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar'

'Shrapnel, potassium nitrate used in Delhi blast'

'Shrapnel, potassium nitrate used in Delhi blast'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2011

Prima facie investigations indicate that 'shrapnel' were used in the bomb that went off outside the Delhi high court on Wednesday morning, killing 11 people and injuring scores others.

Astonishing photos from final week of National Geographic travel contest

Astonishing photos from final week of National Geographic travel contest

Rediff.com3 May 2019

National Geographic's 2019 Travel Photo contest is drawing to a close after six weeks of pictures from photographers around the world. The final week's selection of pictures includes rhinos drinking in a thunderstorm and the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.

Jet Airways' unique gift for children

Jet Airways' unique gift for children

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

As a part of Children's Day celebrations, Jet Airways operated its annual 'Flight of Fantasy' for over 80 underprivileged children.

Kerala, TN MPs clash in Parl over Mullaperiyar row

Kerala, TN MPs clash in Parl over Mullaperiyar row

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

The Mullaperiyar Dam issue generated heat in Parliament on Wednesday with members from Tamil Nadu and Kerala clashing in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

The inspiring story of a boy who fought dyslexia

The inspiring story of a boy who fought dyslexia

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

Maitrik Kamdar, an SYBCom student from KC College, Mumbai recounts how he emerged as a dedicated student and an aspiring businessman from being a troublesome child.

Kashmir Committee members meet Valley separatists

Kashmir Committee members meet Valley separatists

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

A four member panel of Kashmir Committee on Thursday met the hard-line separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani at his uptown residence in Srinagar and had two hour-long deliberations with him.

Here's what makes KKR a threat in the IPL

Here's what makes KKR a threat in the IPL

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Sunil Narine has been one of the chief architects behind KKR's success in the Indian Premier League in 2012 and 2014 editions and he, along with Kuldeep Yadav and Piyush Chawla will prove a strong bowling combine for KKR.

Michelle Obama is the popular choice to run for president in 2020

Michelle Obama is the popular choice to run for president in 2020

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Several people have called for First Lady Michelle Obama to run for president in 2020.

'We can't have high inflation & low interest rate'

'We can't have high inflation & low interest rate'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

KC Chakrabarty, deputy governor of RBI, speaks to Business Standard on inflation and a host of other issues.

Can KKR end their losing run against Mumbai Indians?

Can KKR end their losing run against Mumbai Indians?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

Mumbai Indians have an eight-match winning streak against Kolkata Knight Riders with an overall 18-5 head-to-head record.

Sangakkara fastest to 8000 Test runs

Sangakkara fastest to 8000 Test runs

Rediff.com6 Aug 2010

Kumar Sangakkara took 152 innings to accomplish this feat -- two less than Sachin Tendulkar.

Know your IPL Team: Kings XI Punjab

Know your IPL Team: Kings XI Punjab

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Rajneesh Gupta presents statistical summary of Kings XI Punjab and much more.

8 Indian tourists die due to possible gas leak in Nepal resort

8 Indian tourists die due to possible gas leak in Nepal resort

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

The deceased -- two couples and four children -- were part of a group of 15 people travelling from Kerala to Pokhara, a popular mountainous tourist destination. They have been identified as Praveen Krishnan Nair, Saranya Sasi, Sreebhadra Praveen, Aarcha Praveen, Abhinav Saranya Nair, Ranjith Kumar Adatholath Punathil, Indu Lakshmi Peethambaran Ragalatha and Vyshnav Ranjith.

Will there be a pre-policy rate hike?

Will there be a pre-policy rate hike?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

Reserve Bank deputy governor KC Chakrabarty on Monday said the chances of interest rate hikes by the central bank is always there as policy measures depend on the changing economic scenario.

Won't stitch tie-ups at the cost of state leaders' interest: Congress

Won't stitch tie-ups at the cost of state leaders' interest: Congress

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Surjewala made the case for state-specific alliances while arguing for a larger coalition with like-minded parties in 'national interest'.

Wizards allow Chhetri to join Indian team

Wizards allow Chhetri to join Indian team

Rediff.com31 Jul 2010

Indian striker Sunil Chhetri is all set to join the national team that is preparing for next year's Asian Cup after getting the go-ahead from his Major League Soccer club Kansas City Wizards.

RBI signals rate hike to tackle inflation

RBI signals rate hike to tackle inflation

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

RBI deputy governor KC Chakrabarty said the central bank was exploring all options to tackle inflation, including an action even before its April policy review, if the situation demanded so.

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal coast past Hull, close in on Champions League berth

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal coast past Hull, close in on Champions League berth

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Arsenal all but sealed Champions League qualification for an 18th successive season after they eased past relegation-threatened Hull City 3-1 in the Premier League on Monday.

Banks flush with funds: RBI

Banks flush with funds: RBI

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

Addressing the industry's concerns that banks were not lending to the MSME sector, he said credit flow to MSMEs had doubled from Rs 1,27,000 crore (Rs 1,270 billion) in 2006-07 to Rs 2,57,000 crore (Rs 2,570 billion) in 2008-09. In 2007-08, credit flow to the sector was Rs 2,13,000 crore (Rs 2,130 billion).

Tendulkar gifts his bat to Dhanawade

Tendulkar gifts his bat to Dhanawade

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Pranav Dhanawade had another moment to cherish after scoring a record breaking 1009 when Sachin Tenduklar gifted the Mumbai schoolboy his autographed bat. "Master Blaster @sachin_rt gifts his own autographed bat to #PranavDhanawade for his record breaking innings," the BCCI confirmed Tendulkar's gesture in a tweet.

2 reasons why India's umbrella makers are happy

2 reasons why India's umbrella makers are happy

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

First, the industry is hoping for brisk business, as, according to projections there will be normal monsoon. Secondly, it is relieved at the fall in import of cheap umbrellas from China which had dented the domestic market for several years.

Chhetri feeling frustrated in Kansas: report

Chhetri feeling frustrated in Kansas: report

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

The continuing wait for his Major League Soccer debut despite being with the Kansas City Wizards for four months has left Indian striker Sunil Chhetri frustrated.

Congress to knock EC's door over PM Modi's remark at Fatehpur rally

Congress to knock EC's door over PM Modi's remark at Fatehpur rally

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Secretary of the Legal and Human Rights Department of the Congress party KC Mittal confirmed the development, stating that a complaint will be filed over the PM's "deplorable" statement during his address.

Cellphone film showcases youth's green concern

Cellphone film showcases youth's green concern

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

The Brown Cloud follows a young boy's journey to adulthood, and parallels his growing disillusionment with the deterioration of the environment, caused by an ever-growing brown cloud of pollution in the atmosphere.

Sunil Chhetri closing in on MLS debut

Sunil Chhetri closing in on MLS debut

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

Indian striker Sunil Chhetri's Major League Soccer debut may not be too far away. His club Kansas City Wizards said on Thursday he will be soon included in the 18-man match-day squad. Chhetri signed for KC Wizards in late March and made his debut for the Kansas-based side in the Lamar Hunt US Open match against Colorado Rapids in April. However, he is yet to debut in MLS, which is halfway through this season.

Want to study in New Zealand

Want to study in New Zealand

Rediff.com20 Feb 2009

Meet representatives from five of New Zealand's leading universities in Mumbai.

'Vendetta politics': Congress on Shivakumar's arrest

'Vendetta politics': Congress on Shivakumar's arrest

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

'To draw the attention of the country away from their own misdeeds, the BJP government is taking false actions against Congress leaders'

Campaign against caste: 'It's a national shame'

Campaign against caste: 'It's a national shame'

Rediff.com18 May 2010

On May 11 we launched our campaign against caste in census 2011 and responses from readers have been pouring in. While some merely clicked the 'I am against the caste census' button, others were more vocal. We present what our readers had to say.

Chhetri still awaiting clearance from MLS

Chhetri still awaiting clearance from MLS

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

Sunil Chhetri did not play in Kansas City Wizards' second Major League Soccer match against Colorado Rapids but the Indian striker is expected to take the field in his side's qualification game for Lamar Hunt US Open Cup against the same opponents on Tuesday.

India in 10 stunning photographs

India in 10 stunning photographs

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

Readers have been sharing their best travel images from around the country here! You can share your best #India-Photos too!

Struggling KKR seek turnaround against Rajasthan Royals

Struggling KKR seek turnaround against Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

KKR seek to revive their fortunes against a team they had beaten convincingly in the first leg.