News for 'Kanpur'

Startups On Hiring Spree!

Startups On Hiring Spree!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

In 2024 so far, 20 startups have already visited the campus with 80 placements.

U-19 World Cup: The young stars who made India proud!

U-19 World Cup: The young stars who made India proud!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Uday Saharan's India won hearts and held out promise of a bright future for the Fab 15.

Dhoni rewards Kanpur Test pitch curator

Dhoni rewards Kanpur Test pitch curator

Rediff.com14 Apr 2008

Mahendra Singh Dhoni sent a note of thanks and Rs 10,000 to Green Park stadium's pitch curator for preparing the turning track that helped the hosts clinch the series-levelling win over South Africa in the third Test in Kanpur. Curator Shiv Kumar said he was pleasantly surprised to receive a personal note of thanks and the cash reward from the stand-in Test skipper after the hosts beat the Proteas inside three days on a crumbling pitch to level the series 1-1.

Kanpur: Situation tense, but under control

Kanpur: Situation tense, but under control

Rediff.com2 Apr 2007

The administration has videographed the entire incident and tapes would be sent to the Election Commission.

Kanpur: Aircraft hits antelope, passengers safe

Kanpur: Aircraft hits antelope, passengers safe

Rediff.com28 Feb 2008

Passengers of an Allahabad-bound Air India flight had a narrow escape on Thursday as the aircraft hit a Neelgai (antelope) shortly after landing at the Ahirwa Airport in Kanpur on Thursday.

Kanpur: Fire in mall; 300 rescued

Kanpur: Fire in mall; 300 rescued

Rediff.com30 May 2007

Eight fire tenders were pressed into service to douse the fire which engulfed the entire sixth floor of the building.

11 killed in Kanpur building collapse

11 killed in Kanpur building collapse

Rediff.com27 Oct 2005

11 killed in Kanpur building collapse

CBI books 5 in Delhi for looting US citizen of $400K

CBI books 5 in Delhi for looting US citizen of $400K

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The CBI has booked five people for allegedly posing as Microsoft tech support and siphoning off USD 400,000 (Rs 3.37 crore as per current rates) retirement funds of a US citizen, officials said on Friday.

Kanpur: 2 statues of Ambedkar damaged

Kanpur: 2 statues of Ambedkar damaged

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

As soon as the news spread, people assembled near the damaged statues and staged demonstrations.

IIT-Kanpur to start its own FM Radio station

IIT-Kanpur to start its own FM Radio station

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

This will be the first time that an FM radio station would be opened in any of the IITs in the country. The information and broadcasting ministry has already given a green signal to the project.

Test debut for Indore; Kolkata & Kanpur to host NZ Tests

Test debut for Indore; Kolkata & Kanpur to host NZ Tests

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Indore is set to host its first-ever Test during the three-match series against New Zealand in September-October as India's top cricketers, in a unique way, on Tuesday, announced the full schedule of the tour that will kick start the team's home season.

Ranji Trophy: Mayank's century gives Karnataka lead over Gujarat

Ranji Trophy: Mayank's century gives Karnataka lead over Gujarat

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Mayank Agarwal played a captain's knock of 109, as his side took a 64-run lead on Day 2

Stray dogs enter Kanpur zoo, kill 31 deer

Stray dogs enter Kanpur zoo, kill 31 deer

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

In an incident that exposed the shabby conditions of the Kanpur zoo, 31 deer including some endangered black bucks died in Kanpur zoo on Saturday night when a pack of dogs used cracks in the outer wall to barge into the deer enclosure and attack the antelopes.

Sameer Rizvi's IPL auction journey unleashes tears, joy

Sameer Rizvi's IPL auction journey unleashes tears, joy

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Sameer Rizvi's Rs 8.40 crore windfall brings smile on ailing father's face

4 IIT-Kanpur students turn down Rs 1 crore job offers

4 IIT-Kanpur students turn down Rs 1 crore job offers

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Considerations of professional fulfilment and a desire to pursue higher studies have trumped offers of eight-figure salaries during placements at IIT Kanpur as four students chose to turn down jobs which would have paid them more than Rs 1 crore (Rs 10 million) yearly.

IPL: Betting racket busted in Kanpur, 2 Gujarat Lions players to be questioned

IPL: Betting racket busted in Kanpur, 2 Gujarat Lions players to be questioned

Rediff.com12 May 2017

The raid was made collectively by the crime branch and police on the tip-off received by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vigilance.

Cong-BJP activists clash outside Jaisawal's Kanpur house

Cong-BJP activists clash outside Jaisawal's Kanpur house

Rediff.com2 Sep 2012

At least a dozen activists of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress were on Sunday injured in a clash, which broke out during the main opposition party's protest outside Union Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal's residence in Kanpur over the coal block allocation issue.

This 11-yr-old girl is swimming 550 km from Kanpur to Varanasi for 'clean Ganga'

This 11-yr-old girl is swimming 550 km from Kanpur to Varanasi for 'clean Ganga'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Shraddha Shukla, a Class IX student will cover the distance in just 10 days.

Rahul Gandhi takes Kanpur by storm, angers Mayawati

Rahul Gandhi takes Kanpur by storm, angers Mayawati

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

A case was registered against the Congress leader for violating the permission granted by the administration for his road show. Sharat Pradhan reports

1000 Pak fans for Kanpur ODI

1000 Pak fans for Kanpur ODI

Rediff.com9 Apr 2005

Pakistan Sports Secretary and former cricketers including Zaheer Abbas are also expected for the match

Kanpur starts its own FM Radio station

Kanpur starts its own FM Radio station

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

On January 26, some testing was done by airing a programme. On March 6, recordings were done for a programme.

'Chess is a nation-building game'

'Chess is a nation-building game'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

All India Chess Federation (AICF) president Sanjay Kapoor said the federation is also working on organising an Indian Chess League.

No decision yet on Kanpur Test

No decision yet on Kanpur Test

Rediff.com3 Dec 2005

Kanpur is trying to get the ground released from the government at the earliest.

IIT Kanpur opens MTech & PhD admissions

IIT Kanpur opens MTech & PhD admissions

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

IIT Kanpur invites applications from Indian citizens for admission for the session commencing July 2008.

Allahabad HC orders scientific probe to find age of Gyanvapi's Shivling

Allahabad HC orders scientific probe to find age of Gyanvapi's Shivling

Rediff.com12 May 2023

The Allahabad high court on Friday ordered authorities to determine the age of the Shivling-like structure inside the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi using modern technology.

Kanpur Test: Williamson, Latham lead New Zealand's solid reply on Day 2

Kanpur Test: Williamson, Latham lead New Zealand's solid reply on Day 2

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

New Zealand made 152 for 1 in their first innings, when play was called off early because of rain, on Day 2 of the first cricket Test against India in Kanpur on Friday.

Ram temple event marks 'muhurat' births, UP Muslim family names son Ram Rahim

Ram temple event marks 'muhurat' births, UP Muslim family names son Ram Rahim

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

While 'Ram' and 'Sita' were the preferred names for many, a baby boy born to a Muslim family in the district hospital in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, was named Ram Rahim by his grandmother.

When Was Ram Mandir Project Not Political?

When Was Ram Mandir Project Not Political?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

The Opposition's stand on the Ayodhya consecration is puzzling. Their only objection seems to be that the BJP has hijacked a religious event for political benefit. In saying this, the Opposition is either being naive or hypocritical, argues Jyoti Punwani.

Govt to now sell discounted tomatoes at Rs 80/kg

Govt to now sell discounted tomatoes at Rs 80/kg

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

The Centre will sell tomatoes at Rs 80 per kg from Sunday, as against Rs 90 per kg earlier, to provide relief to people from high prices of the key kitchen item in retail markets.

You can send Rs 2,000 notes by post to RBI for direct credit in bank accounts

You can send Rs 2,000 notes by post to RBI for direct credit in bank accounts

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

People can send their Rs 2,000 banknotes to specified regional offices of the Reserve Bank through the insured post for credit in their bank accounts. This is a hassle-free option for the people who are away from the regional offices of the Reserve Bank. Besides, the RBI is offering TLR (Triple Lock Receptacle) form to people for a deposit of Rs 2,000 banknotes in their bank account.

After Rs 351-cr Odisha cash find, IT dept ends 10-day raids

After Rs 351-cr Odisha cash find, IT dept ends 10-day raids

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

The last two I-T teams left the premises, one each in Odisha and Jharkhand, carrying with them a number of seized "incriminating documents" and data cloned from electronic gadgets in the early morning hours.

Bhuvi's five-wicket haul stuns Bengal in Ranji Trophy

Bhuvi's five-wicket haul stuns Bengal in Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Bhuvneshwar Kumar blew away Bengal top-order in an incredible five-wicket haul

'The BJP Is An Ocean'

'The BJP Is An Ocean'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

'You are one of the drops that make that ocean, but when you leave it makes no difference to the ocean.'

Folk singer Neha Singh Rathore gets notice for song criticising Yogi

Folk singer Neha Singh Rathore gets notice for song criticising Yogi

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

The Uttar Pradesh Police has sent a notice to Bhojpuri folk singer Neha Singh Rathore, known for her video 'UP Me Ka Ba', over her latest song which created 'disharmony and tension'.

IIT-Kanpur pass out arrested for friend's murder

IIT-Kanpur pass out arrested for friend's murder

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

A pass-out from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur and currently pursuing MBA from the elite Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow has been taken into custody by the Central Bureau of Investigation as a key suspect in the killing of his own friend Aadesh Bajpai, who went missing some three years ago.

Engineer blasts match referee for Kanpur fiasco

Engineer blasts match referee for Kanpur fiasco

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

Former India wicketkeeper Farokh Engineer lashed out at match referee Roshan Mahanama, saying his lack of "common sense" resulted in the third One-Day International between India and England at Kanpur being decided by the Duckworth/Lewis system. 'Kanpur has good (floodlights) lights and they should have been used,' he said.

Discuss: Should Ganguly play at Kanpur?

Discuss: Should Ganguly play at Kanpur?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2005

If Ganguly plays, can he also lead? Should he? How fair is this to Rahul Dravid, who finds himself appointed captain and stripped of captaincy all inside 24 hours, for no fault of his?

Kanpur blast: 1 arrested, 3 others detained

Kanpur blast: 1 arrested, 3 others detained

Rediff.com15 Oct 2008

The police arrested Kamal Kumar Sahu, who runs a general store near the site of the blast that left seven people, including four children, injured on Tuesday night.

Meet Cricket's Young New Millionaires

Meet Cricket's Young New Millionaires

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Meet Sameer Rizvi, Kumar Kushagra, Shubham Dubey and Robin Minze.

PIX: Rohit, Jadeja hit centuries; Sarfaraz shines on debut

PIX: Rohit, Jadeja hit centuries; Sarfaraz shines on debut

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja slammed centuries under pressure in a 204-run partnership as India recovered from a jittery start to pile 326/5 on the opening day of the third Test.