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IPL team owners buy all six franchises in S Africa T20 league

IPL team owners buy all six franchises in S Africa T20 league

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

The owners of IPL heavyweight Chennai Super Kings purchased the Johannesburg franchise while JSW Sports, which owns Delhi Capitals, bagged Pretoria.

PIX: Kohli sharpens batting skills at India practice

PIX: Kohli sharpens batting skills at India practice

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Kohli was first to enter the nets to take throwdowns from the Indian support staff

'Nobody's scared in Israel, they're the bravest race'

'Nobody's scared in Israel, they're the bravest race'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'IDF (the Israeli Defence Forces) soldiers, be it a girl or a boy, they may look very cute, but you cannot mess with them.' 'People are serving their country at 95 years of age. That's the greatest example of patriotism.'

Kolkata hit-and-run: TMC leader's son admits he was driving Audi

Kolkata hit-and-run: TMC leader's son admits he was driving Audi

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Sambia broke down during a prolonged interrogation being held since Friday morning and confessed that he was driving the white color brand new Audi on the fateful morning of January 13 which killed IAF officer Abhimanyu Gaud.

'There is not a major worry on the price front'

'There is not a major worry on the price front'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

'I believe that as we produce more, our cost will come down further. We will maintain our competitiveness.'

PM inaugurates India's first inland waterways port in Varanasi

PM inaugurates India's first inland waterways port in Varanasi

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

He also received the country's first container cargo transported on inland waterways from Kolkata.

Kolkata IAF corporal death: Sambia booked for murder, bail plea rejected

Kolkata IAF corporal death: Sambia booked for murder, bail plea rejected

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

Sambia denied that he was behind the wheel of the brand new Audi and also failed to answer questions about the other people with him during the mishap.

Discovering Kolkata today

Discovering Kolkata today

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

We navigate teeming markets, inspect stunning temples, and uncover rich history in the often overlooked Indian metropolis.

Modi flags off longest river cruise, inaugurates Tent City

Modi flags off longest river cruise, inaugurates Tent City

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

The maiden voyage has 32 tourists from Switzerland signing up for the entire length of the journey.

Cyclone 'Sitrang' likely to be formed by October 24

Cyclone 'Sitrang' likely to be formed by October 24

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

The weather system moved west-northwestward and concentrated into a depression on Saturday at 8.30am, close to west of Andaman Islands, the bulletin said.

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.

None to steer, 3 cos sail unevenly on choppy waters

None to steer, 3 cos sail unevenly on choppy waters

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Important appointments at these companies have been stuck for long

No comments: Ramakrishna Mission on PM's CAA remarks

No comments: Ramakrishna Mission on PM's CAA remarks

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

The Math said that that it was a strictly apolitical body which did not respond to 'ephemeral' calls. It said Modi was a guest and the onus was on him on what he had spoken at the Math.

Commander dead in INS Kolkata mishap

Commander dead in INS Kolkata mishap

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

The Indian navy suffered yet another mishap on Friday with gas leakage in an under-construction warship in the Mazagaon Docks here, claiming the life of a Commander and hospitalisation of two dockyard employees.

CBI to register cases to probe 'travel bill fraud'

CBI to register cases to probe 'travel bill fraud'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

Armed with some documents pointing to large-scale irregularities, the Central Bureau of Investigation will soon register cases to probe the alleged involvement of some Rajya Sabha MPs and central government employees in forging leave travel concession claims for travel on state-run Air India.

1975 To 2023: How India Fared In World Cup Openers

1975 To 2023: How India Fared In World Cup Openers

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

A look at how India have fared in their World Cup opening games.

Bengal seeks army's help to restore services hit by Amphan

Bengal seeks army's help to restore services hit by Amphan

Rediff.com23 May 2020

The West Bengal government on Saturday sought support of the Indian Army, railways and port for restoring essential infrastructure and services in the cyclone-ravaged areas of the state. It also urged private entities to provide manpower and equipment for the purpose.

Cyclone Yaas: 20 lakh evacuated; 4 dead

Cyclone Yaas: 20 lakh evacuated; 4 dead

Rediff.com26 May 2021

The location of the landfall is north of Dhamra and south of Bahanaga, close to Bahanaga block, on the coast, around 50 km of Balasore, he said.

Why Kolkata's sex workers have been told to avoid Africans

Why Kolkata's sex workers have been told to avoid Africans

Rediff.com17 Aug 2014

Sex workers in Kolkata's largest red light area Sonagachi have been asked by an NGO, working for their welfare, not to entertain Africans who are regular visitors to the place in the wake of the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.

Random Covid testing for arriving foreign flyers from Dec 24

Random Covid testing for arriving foreign flyers from Dec 24

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Following random testing, if anybody is found Covid-positive, the sample should be sent for genomic testing at the designated INSACOG laboratory network, Union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan wrote in a letter to his civil aviation ministry counterpart Rajiv Bansal.

Govt to market Indian airports in Chicago

Govt to market Indian airports in Chicago

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

The annual Routes event attracts top representatives from a wide variety of organisations, including airlines and airports, who meet, plan and conduct business for new global routes.

Windies recall Roach for India ODIs

Windies recall Roach for India ODIs

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

West Indies also recalled opener Brandon King and Nkrumah Bonner in their 15-member squad led by all-rounder Kieron Pollard.

Why this Durga Puja in Kolkata is different

Why this Durga Puja in Kolkata is different

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

The Durbar Mahila Samanwaya Committee, an NGO in the heart of Kolkata's red light district, has decided to celebrate Durga Puja, reports Indrani Roy/Rediff.com.Speaking to Indrani Roy/Rediff.com, the sex workers say that they want to get rid of ostracisation and be allowed to celebrate Durga Puja just as others do.

Airfares rise 30-100% against pre-pandemic levels: Thomas Cook

Airfares rise 30-100% against pre-pandemic levels: Thomas Cook

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

With a surge in domestic air passenger traffic, the airfares have risen by 30 per cent to 100 per cent of the pre-pandemic levels amid the festive season, a top Thomas Cook executive has said. The domestic air passenger traffic increased around 67 per cent year-on-year in October. Thomas Cook, however, expects the airfares to be levelled off going forward, as the domestic carriers operate with 100 per cent capacity.

How Mamata can woo big-ticket projects to Bengal

How Mamata can woo big-ticket projects to Bengal

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

The words 'industry', 'industrial development', 'jobs', and 'employment' have been ringing with higher frequency since Mamata Banerjee stepped into her third term with landslide victory after a high-octane election last year. "Our government's next target is industrial development," the chief minister (CM) had been heard stating at different public meetings in the past few months - perhaps setting the tone for the sixth edition of the Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) slated for later this month. Investor summits by any state are about intent, big numbers, and tall claims. Yet in competitive federalism, its importance as a marketing tool is undeniable.

Raging Asani likely to weaken into cyclonic storm on nearing coast

Raging Asani likely to weaken into cyclonic storm on nearing coast

Rediff.com9 May 2022

The cyclone expected to weaken gradually over the next two days.

CAA made world aware of religious persecution in Pak: Modi

CAA made world aware of religious persecution in Pak: Modi

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

I want to make this clear again that the CAA is not about taking away anybody's citizenship, but about granting citizenship, Modi said.

Al Qaeda offshoot plans attacks on Indian vessels at sea

Al Qaeda offshoot plans attacks on Indian vessels at sea

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

There are ample indications to show that the newly launched Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent headed by Indian-born Asim Umar will seek to lay siege on India through waters rather than land.

Quake hits Andaman, tremors in Chennai, Kolkata

Quake hits Andaman, tremors in Chennai, Kolkata

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

A great intensity earthquake of 7.6 magnitude on Richter scale struck off the Andaman and Nicobar islands today, Indian Meteorological Department said.

Mukesh Ambani & other India Inc biggies likely to attend Bengal biz summit

Mukesh Ambani & other India Inc biggies likely to attend Bengal biz summit

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has left no stone unturned this year after big industrialists, along with Union ministers, skipped attending the BGBS 2017.

Navy deploys 9 warships to bring oxygen from abroad

Navy deploys 9 warships to bring oxygen from abroad

Rediff.com5 May 2021

Intensifying its efforts, the Indian Navy has deployed nine warships to bring liquid oxygen and other medical supplies from several countries in Persian Gulf and south-east Asia as hospitals across India continued to reel under acute shortage of the life-saving gas following a massive surge in COVID-19 cases.

West Bengal received investment proposals of Rs 3.42 lakh cr: Mamata

West Bengal received investment proposals of Rs 3.42 lakh cr: Mamata

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said that the state received investment proposals worth Rs 3.42 lakh crore during this year's business summit. Addressing the valedictory session of the Bengal Global Business Summit, she said that a total of 137 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and Letters of Intent (LoI) were signed for the investments. Banerjee also said that the summit would create 40 lakh new jobs across sectors.

When did India last lose a Test series in West Indies?

When did India last lose a Test series in West Indies?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

As India kicks off its run in the World Test Championships on Thursday, Rajneesh Gupta tells you all you need to know about the India-West Indies on-field rivalry.

Hospitals across India conduct mock drill to check Covid readiness

Hospitals across India conduct mock drill to check Covid readiness

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

"To make sure there isn't a Covid surge in the country, PM Modi has asked us to be careful. The government is also preparing if at the Covid cases increase. Today, mock drills are conducted across Covid hospitals in the country to make sure people get proper treatment," Mandaviya said.

Christmas celebrated with fervour after 2 yrs of subdued festivities

Christmas celebrated with fervour after 2 yrs of subdued festivities

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

After two years of muted festivities due to COVID-19, crowds thronged churches across the country this Christmas on Sunday for special prayers as people celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ.

'I don't indulge in one-upmanship, jealousy and rivalry'

'I don't indulge in one-upmanship, jealousy and rivalry'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

'I never allow myself to look anxiously over my shoulder at what my co-star is doing.'

Cyclone Jawad: Rain lashes Odisha, Bengal; more to come

Cyclone Jawad: Rain lashes Odisha, Bengal; more to come

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

The system moved north-northeastwards at 20 kmph in the last six hours and is over west-central Bay of Bengal, 90 km from Gopalpur, 120 km from Puri and 210 km from Paradip, the weather office said in its 11.30 am bulletin.

India-SA Tests: How both teams fare

India-SA Tests: How both teams fare

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Rajneesh Gupta throws up all the numbers from Test encounters between India and South Africa.

The Best Weapon To Deal With China Is...

The Best Weapon To Deal With China Is...

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

If you are serious about countering the Chinese threat, then the best weapon is investing in real freedom, plurality, elections and democracy. Unfortunately, it isn't an approach all Indians currently seem to agree on, asserts Shyam G Menon.

With only 1/5 projects completed in over 3 years, Sagarmala is not really sailing

With only 1/5 projects completed in over 3 years, Sagarmala is not really sailing

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

The 80-odd projects completed till now are already valued at Rs 14,000 crore.