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Asia Cup: The secret of Kuldeep's success

Asia Cup: The secret of Kuldeep's success

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Kuldeep Yadav has taken 27 wickets from 14 matches this year, the highest by an Indian bowler in ODIs.

AICF planning IPL-like Indian Chess League

AICF planning IPL-like Indian Chess League

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

'We have to change our mindset to grow. We've got to think about our lacunas, our shortcomings and we have to work on that all the time. In three years' time we will not need any government funding.'

North-South Divide: Myth Or Reality?

North-South Divide: Myth Or Reality?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

For the BJP, Telangana is a sunrise state in the South, while Karnataka is a southern success despite the ups and downs.

Security breach for Rahul Gandhi in Kanpur

Security breach for Rahul Gandhi in Kanpur

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

Thanks to the breach, Gandhi remained without state government security for more than an hour. Special Protection Group personnel faced some tense moments as the Congress general secretary was surrounded by students of Chandrashekhar Azad Agriculture University

UP BJP corporator's husband, aides surrender before police in road rage case

UP BJP corporator's husband, aides surrender before police in road rage case

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

They were accused of being involved in the thrashing of a medical equipment shop owner Sunday night after they were seen in CCTV footage, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) Pramod Kumar said.

2 central co-ops to sell tomatoes at Rs 50 per kg

2 central co-ops to sell tomatoes at Rs 50 per kg

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

The Centre on Monday directed cooperatives NCCF and NAFED to sell tomatoes at a reduced rate of Rs 50 per kilogram from Tuesday in view of the decline in prices in the wholesale markets. Since July, both NCCF and NAFED have been selling tomatoes at a discounted rate on behalf of the consumer affairs ministry in Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Bihar to boost domestic availability and contain price rise. Initially, the ministry had asked the two cooperatives to sell tomatoes at a subsidised rate of Rs 90 per kg and later reduced the price to Rs 80 per kg. Further, the price was cut to Rs 70 per kg.

BJP Worried About Vasundhara's Likely Revolt

BJP Worried About Vasundhara's Likely Revolt

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Never before has the BJP faced such a crisis over the nomination of the Chief Minister as it is facing now, discovers Prakash Bhandari, veteran observer of Rajasthan politics.

Kanpur to host 3rd ODI between India and West Indies

Kanpur to host 3rd ODI between India and West Indies

Rediff.com2 Nov 2013

The BCCI officially allotted Kanpur to host the third One-day international between India and the West Indies, after the Baroda Cricket Association expressed its inability to get the IPCL stadium ready in time for the November 27 match.

Watch Konkona's Killer Magic On OTT

Watch Konkona's Killer Magic On OTT

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Some of her best films are not available on streaming platforms, but Deepa Gahlot looks at her Hindi cinema oeuvre on OTT.

ATS arrests Kanpur blast key accused in Mumbai

ATS arrests Kanpur blast key accused in Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Feb 2011

The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad on Saturday procured transit remand for the key accused in the 2000 Kanpur bomb blast case from a local court in Mumbai.

Shivaji's 'Tiger Claws' set for journey to India from UK for exhibition

Shivaji's 'Tiger Claws' set for journey to India from UK for exhibition

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

The MoU, expected to be signed on Tuesday, coincides with Maharashtra's 350th anniversary celebrations of the coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji. It is then expected to be dispatched to India later this year for an agreed period.

Odd-even on anvil as Delhi's air quality dips close to 'severe plus'

Odd-even on anvil as Delhi's air quality dips close to 'severe plus'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

An improvement in the wind speed November 21 onwards might bring air pollution levels down.

'Was told to add pace, no one showed me how': Kuldeep

'Was told to add pace, no one showed me how': Kuldeep

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Kuldeep's tweak in action is a self-taught one but a tip from former Team India physio Ashish Kaushik did help

Cracker blast brings down Kanpur building, 2 dead

Cracker blast brings down Kanpur building, 2 dead

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

Ruling out a terrorist angle behind the blast, District Magistrate Mukesh Meshram said: "Apparently, the explosion occurred following igniting of a large stock of diwali crackers in a house."

Kanpur school manager's son held for sexual assaul

Kanpur school manager's son held for sexual assaul

Rediff.com31 Dec 2010

The CB-CID team, probing the sexual assault of a girl student in Kanpur, has said that the DNA test of the school manager and his two sons have matched with the semen found on the clothes of the victim. The 12-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by Piyush, younger son of the school manager Chanderpal Verma, the team said in its report. The report also held guilty Verma and his elder son Mukesh for not taking the victim to the hospital following which the girl died.

Heavy rains kill 19 in UP in 24 hrs, schools shut

Heavy rains kill 19 in UP in 24 hrs, schools shut

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Nineteen people have been killed in rain-related incidents in Uttar Pradesh in the past 24 hours, the state relief commissioner's office said Monday evening.

Kanpur: One killed, 30 injured in clashes

Kanpur: One killed, 30 injured in clashes

Rediff.com1 Apr 2007

A mob indulged in brickbatting at the Armapore police station on Sunday to protest the arrest of two persons for using loudspeakers during the Milad-un-Nabi festival.

Damaged Ambedkar statue sparks protests in Kanpur

Damaged Ambedkar statue sparks protests in Kanpur

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

Passers by noticed the damaged statue in Ambedkar Nagar area in the morning and a crowd soon gathered there demanding immediate arrest of those responsible, police said.

'Success of IIT-Kanpur reflects US-India ties'

'Success of IIT-Kanpur reflects US-India ties'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

As the Indian Institute of Technology- Kanpur (IIT-K) is celebrating its 50th anniversary, a top US official said the success story of this leading Indian institute reflects the Indo-US cooperation in the field of education.

One killed, 12 injured in stampede at Kanpur temple

One killed, 12 injured in stampede at Kanpur temple

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

One person was killed and 12 others were injured when a stampede broke out at the Hanuman Temple in Panki on the outskirts of the city on Tuesday. Devotees in large numbers had gathered at the temple on the occasion of Budhwa Mangal festival, when the incident took place. The doors of the 500-year-old temple were to open at 3 am, but the devotees had lined up since Monday night.

Ranji: Dube's blitz, Shaw's comeback and Mumbai's dominance

Ranji: Dube's blitz, Shaw's comeback and Mumbai's dominance

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Shivam Dube continued his recent streak of form with a counter-attacking fifty that proved to be the cornerstone of Mumbai's excellent 330 for six against Bengal

'Murli Manohar Joshi missing' posters emerge in Kanpur streets

'Murli Manohar Joshi missing' posters emerge in Kanpur streets

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Declaring that the Bharatiya Janata Party member of Parliament has gone 'missing'.

Journalist working for Hindi daily shot dead in Kanpur

Journalist working for Hindi daily shot dead in Kanpur

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

CM Yogi Adityanath expressed condolences and directed DGP Sulkhan Singh to immediately follow up on the investigations to nab the culprits.

Alert: PhD, Masters at IIT Kanpur

Alert: PhD, Masters at IIT Kanpur

Rediff.com18 Mar 2004

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91 Indian Uni On Times World Rankings

91 Indian Uni On Times World Rankings

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

India has also become the fourth best represented nation in the 2024 rankings, up from sixth last year.

6 killed, 6 injured in Kanpur blast

6 killed, 6 injured in Kanpur blast

Rediff.com10 Oct 2006

For first time Centre will sell tomatoes at discount in metros

For first time Centre will sell tomatoes at discount in metros

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

In a first, the Centre will start selling tomatoes at discounted rates in retail markets in the national capital and few other cities from Friday to provide relief to the consumers as the price of the kitchen staple is ruling high at over Rs 200 per kilogram in some parts of the country.

Reunite Arif and sarus crane, their story is special: Varun Gandhi

Reunite Arif and sarus crane, their story is special: Varun Gandhi

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

Bharatiya Janata Party member of Parliament Varun Gandhi on Wednesday pitched for the release of a sarus crane from sanctuary and reuniting it with Arif Khan, who had recused and nursed the bird for around a year before the forest department took it away citing laws.

Yeh Hai India: A Hug In Times Of Hate

Yeh Hai India: A Hug In Times Of Hate

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Among the flood of photographs coming in on Friday from many parts of India capturing the angry -- and in some places violent -- protests demanding the arrests of Nupur Sharma and Naveen Kumar Jindal for their remarks on the Prophet Mohammad comes this image from Kanpur which indicates there is still hope of a return to a kinder, gentler, India.

10-yr-old sets out on journey alone to attend Mulayam's funeral

10-yr-old sets out on journey alone to attend Mulayam's funeral

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

A video of supporter Shyamlal Yadav also surfaced on social media, in which he is seen describing himself as a 'star campaigner' of the party.

Timeline of train accidents over the last 10 years

Timeline of train accidents over the last 10 years

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

2016: On November 20, the Indore-Patna Express 19321 derailed close to Pukhrayan in Kanpur, India, killing at least 150 passengers and injuring more than 150.

Congress' Cricket Promise In MP

Congress' Cricket Promise In MP

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

'The concept of an MP IPL team is the brainchild of Kamal Nath.' 'If the Congress government comes to power in the state, he will assemble an IPL team for MP with the assistance of his business contacts.'

Why Everyone Knows Urofi, Ankur Warikoo, Physics Wallah...

Why Everyone Knows Urofi, Ankur Warikoo, Physics Wallah...

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Meet the youngsters who rule India's social media.

I'm playing the Kanpur Test: Ganguly

I'm playing the Kanpur Test: Ganguly

Rediff.com16 Nov 2004

The Indian captain feels the game's apex body should take into account the sequence of events which were beyond his control.

Kuldeep is India's secret weapon: What sets him apart?

Kuldeep is India's secret weapon: What sets him apart?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

What stands out for Kuldeep 2.0 is his aggressive approach.

The Temple That's Moving!

The Temple That's Moving!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

A village gets electricity after 75 years. A rare bird rescued. Why Kashmiris love Harisa. Do watch these interesting videos.

Kanpur: Woman slips while getting off train; dies

Kanpur: Woman slips while getting off train; dies

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Railway officials took over an hour to get her out and she was rushed to hospital, where she allegedly died during treatment due to shock, police said

UP: Woman dies by suicide after being forced to convert to Islam

UP: Woman dies by suicide after being forced to convert to Islam

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

The victim had come in contact with the accused a couple of years ago through a social networking site, where he identified himself as Saurabh, the ACP said.

Apple CEO Tim Cook enjoys IPL game in Kanpur

Apple CEO Tim Cook enjoys IPL game in Kanpur

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Apple Inc CEO Tim Cook got a taste of the IPL cricket tournament during the match between Gujarat Lions and Kolkata Knight Riders in Kanpur on Thursday. Cook, who is touring India, visited the match venue on the invitation from IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla. "I had personally invited Cook to watch an IPL match and I am glad that he has accepted my invitation," Shukla told PTI. Cook was seen enjoying the game while sitting alongside Shukla and Sanjay Dutt, who was recently released from prison.

Wanted criminal gunned down in encounter in UP

Wanted criminal gunned down in encounter in UP

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Gufran, a resident of neighbouring Pratapgarh district, was injured in an exchange of fire with the Uttar Pradesh Police's Special Task Force near Samda village in the Kaushambi district, Superintendent of Police Brijesh Kumar Srivastava said.