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Bengal varsity student dies after falling from hostel; friend cries ragging

Bengal varsity student dies after falling from hostel; friend cries ragging

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Classes for the first year began a couple of days back, as another student of that year alleged that ragging by a few seniors was behind his friend's death.

'The difference between making history and being history'

'The difference between making history and being history'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

The International Cricket Council has unveiled a mesmerising promo video for the coming marquee event, enlisting Kolkata Knight Riders Co-Owner Shah Rukh Khan as its captivating narrator.

Another Pandya set for international debut for India

Another Pandya set for international debut for India

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

All-rounder Krunal Pandya in all likelihood will make his senior India debut after being named in the final 12 for Sunday's first T20 International against West Indies.

India's Journey To World Cup Final

India's Journey To World Cup Final

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

This is India's fourth ODI World Cup final.

'If not Paris, India will definitely win gold in 2028 LA Olympics'

'If not Paris, India will definitely win gold in 2028 LA Olympics'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Hockey India (HI) secretary general Bhola Nath Singh on Saturday claimed that India will definitely win gold at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics if they miss out on the yellow metal in Paris next year.

IPL champions KKR get grand welcome in Kolkata

IPL champions KKR get grand welcome in Kolkata

Rediff.com29 May 2012

Thousands of fans danced to drum beats and cheered the KKR players, who arrived at 10.30pm, after a two-hour flight delay.

The highest individual knocks in One-day internationals

The highest individual knocks in One-day internationals

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Rohit Sharma made history on Thursday with a scintillating 264, the highest individual ODI score, as India amassed 404 for five in the fourth one-dayer against Sri Lanka at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Take a look the ten best scores in ODIs

A-I's new Mumbai-Kolkata service

A-I's new Mumbai-Kolkata service

Rediff.com24 Nov 2004

Air-India will introduce a second weekly flight on Thursdays effective from December 2 on the Mumbai-Kolkata-Mumbai route, besides the existing flight on Sundays. \n

How Smart TV Is Changing India

How Smart TV Is Changing India

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

The way video is being watched and monetised is changing. This is the first thing that stands out as the penetration of smart TVs continues to rise.

Teenage GM replaces Anand as India's top chess player after 37 years

Teenage GM replaces Anand as India's top chess player after 37 years

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Teenaged Grandmaster D Gukesh has replaced the legendary Viswanathan Anand as India's top chess player after more than three decades.

Prabha Atre: The Hindustani vocalist who followed no tradition

Prabha Atre: The Hindustani vocalist who followed no tradition

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Prabha Atre, the woman who could have been lawyer, scientist or doctor but became a globally renowned Hindustani classical vocalist instead, died in her Pune home on Saturday hours before she was to leave for a concert in Mumbai. She was 92.

Warm welcome for Ganguly in Kolkata

Warm welcome for Ganguly in Kolkata

Rediff.com30 Mar 2007

The former captain returned to a warm welcome at Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport on Friday morning.

Centre undecided on Kolkata airport revamp

Centre undecided on Kolkata airport revamp

Rediff.com11 Sep 2006

The Centre was still undecided whether the modernisation of the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata should be done by Airports Authority of India or through joint venture, Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel said.

Security stepped up at Kolkata airport after threat call

Security stepped up at Kolkata airport after threat call

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Security personnel at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International airport in Kolkata went into a tizzy on Wednesday after receiving three phone calls threatening to blow up the airport.

Nagpur, Kolkata to host Ind-SA Tests

Nagpur, Kolkata to host Ind-SA Tests

Rediff.com3 Jan 2010

Test cricket will return to Eden Gardens after a two-year gap after BCCI on Sunday named Kolkata and Nagpur as the venues of the two-match India-South Africa Test series scheduled next month.

Bayern Munich arrive in Kolkata

Bayern Munich arrive in Kolkata

Rediff.com25 May 2008

The famous German soccer team Bayern Munich arrived in Kolkata on Sunday to play an exhibition match against Mohun Bagan, on Tuesday. Nearly 90,000 tickets for the match on Tuesday have already been sold as it would be the farewell match for ace German goalkeeper Oliver Kahn.

Cricket Buzz: Aus paceman Siddle retires from internationals

Cricket Buzz: Aus paceman Siddle retires from internationals

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

Siddle broke the news to his team mates at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday after being released from the squad for the third and final Test against New Zealand in Sydney.

My mother borrowed money to keep me going: Rinku

My mother borrowed money to keep me going: Rinku

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

Rinku Singh says a burning desire to give his parents a good life while wading through tough times paved the way for his inclusion into the Indian team.

Gecis to hire 1500 in Kolkata

Gecis to hire 1500 in Kolkata

Rediff.com31 May 2005

Gecis, formerly GE Capital International Services, would open its fifth centre at Salt Lake electronics complex in Kolkata for which the West Bengal government would allot a three-acre plot.

'What should I cook today?'

'What should I cook today?'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

A new cookbook not only aims at enthusing readers prepare delectable dishes by recreating recipes, but also acts as a meal solver and planner.

PCB officials in Kolkata for recce ahead of series

PCB officials in Kolkata for recce ahead of series

Rediff.com2 Dec 2012

A six-member team from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is scheduled to arrive in Kolkata on Sunday for a recce of the facilities, ahead of the side's One-Day International against India at the Eden Gardens on January 3.

Sheuli aims to prove critics wrong at wrestling Worlds

Sheuli aims to prove critics wrong at wrestling Worlds

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

With Mirabai not in medal contention, weightlifting Worlds set to be an underwhelming affair for India

KKR stars join Los Angeles Knight Riders for inaugural MLC season

KKR stars join Los Angeles Knight Riders for inaugural MLC season

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) have signed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) stars players for the inaugural season of the MLC, as per ESPNcricinfo.

Jetstar starts low-cost Kolkata-Singapore flights

Jetstar starts low-cost Kolkata-Singapore flights

Rediff.com18 Aug 2005

Jetstar Asia on Thursday launched its international no-frills, low-cost and thrice-a-week flights between Kolkata and Singapore.

'I don't like to follow anyone, want to lead the side my way'

'I don't like to follow anyone, want to lead the side my way'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Following his appointment as Kolkata Knight Rider's stand-in skipper, Nitish Rana was confident of doing a good job and delivering.

Flier talks about 'bombs' over phone, detained at Kolkata airport

Flier talks about 'bombs' over phone, detained at Kolkata airport

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Yogvedanta Poddar, in his 20s, was being interrogated at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport police station to ascertain his motives.

MBA in International Business from IIFT

MBA in International Business from IIFT

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi, invites applications for MBA (International Business) degree programme conducted at New Delhi and Kolkata Centres.

Powell to lead WI, as Hope, Thomas return for India T20Is

Powell to lead WI, as Hope, Thomas return for India T20Is

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Kyle Mayers has been named vice-captain in the squad announced by the CWI senior men's selection panel.

Rain likely to affect 2nd India-Aus ODI in Kolkata

Rain likely to affect 2nd India-Aus ODI in Kolkata

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

the weathermen has not ruled out the possibility of intermittent showers, especially in the evening.

India's first floating hotel in Kolkata

India's first floating hotel in Kolkata

Rediff.com17 May 2004

Kolkata has become the country's first city to have a floating hotel and in turn joined cities like Moscow, St. Petersberg, Vienna, Hamburg, Amsterdum, Phnompen, Hongkong where "Floatels" are the major tourist and business attractions.

Ex junior star Rajiv Mishra dies under mysterious circumstances

Ex junior star Rajiv Mishra dies under mysterious circumstances

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Ex-Indian hockey star Rajiv Mishra was found dead at his residence in Sarsauli area of Varanasi under mysterious circumstances.

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak dies at 49

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak dies at 49

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

The 49-year-old announced his retirement at the age of 31, in 2005. Streak still remains the only Zimbabwe bowler with more than 100 Test and over 200 ODI wickets.

Political turmoil hits cricket: Will Pakistan make it to 2023 World Cup?

Political turmoil hits cricket: Will Pakistan make it to 2023 World Cup?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Pakistan PM forms high-level committee to decide on national team's participation in ODI World Cup

The stunning new terminal of the Kolkata airport

The stunning new terminal of the Kolkata airport

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

On January 20, President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the new integrated terminal at Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport.

Jet Airways bus rams into Air India aircraft in Kolkata

Jet Airways bus rams into Air India aircraft in Kolkata

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

An Alliance Air aircraft on Tuesday suffered "extensive" damage after a Jet Airways tarmac bus ferrying its crew rammed into the vacant stationary plane at the international airport in Kolkata.

AIFF wants Kolkata to host Under-17 football World Cup final

AIFF wants Kolkata to host Under-17 football World Cup final

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Following the Under-17 World Cup in 2017, India would bid for both the 2018 Club World Cup and the 2020 Under-20 football World Cup.

Indian Super League: Holders Atletico de Kolkata thrash FC Goa

Indian Super League: Holders Atletico de Kolkata thrash FC Goa

Rediff.com22 Nov 2015

Defending champions Atletico de Kolkata handed a 4-0 rout to FC Goa to climb atop the table and put one step in the semifinals after a one-sided Indian Super League (ISL) clash.

Dhankhar 2? WB governor ticks off Mamata over IAS officer

Dhankhar 2? WB governor ticks off Mamata over IAS officer

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The governor relieved Chakravorty of her duties on February 12.

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.