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India-Bangladesh 2nd ODI: A match for the record books!

India-Bangladesh 2nd ODI: A match for the record books!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed bagged five wickets for 28 runs on debut as India were dismissed in 25.3 overs in the second ODI in Mirpur. But the pace combination of Stuart Binny (6-4) and Mohit Sharma (4-22) saved India from humiliation by bundling out the hosts for just 58 in 17.4 overs. Following the Rajneesh Gupta presents some interesting statistics.

'Bharat Bandh' draws mixed response; violence in Bengal

'Bharat Bandh' draws mixed response; violence in Bengal

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

10 central trade unions have called a nationwide shutdown against 'anti-worker policies' of the central government. Apart from being successful in Bengal, Kerala and NE states, the bandh has also got support from Cong leader Rahul Gandhi and Shiv Sena in Maharashtra.

9 awesome moments from Amazon Fashion week

9 awesome moments from Amazon Fashion week

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Take a look at some of the most memorable moments from Amazon India Fashion Week in Delhi.

Why did Kiltan join navy without sonar, copter?

Why did Kiltan join navy without sonar, copter?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

'An ASW corvette without towed array sonar and an ASW helicopter is nothing more than a feeble joke,' says a retired navy commodore.

First 5 no-frills airports to come up in 4 states

First 5 no-frills airports to come up in 4 states

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

The airports, which have been shortlisted from 50 cities and towns in remote areas and various unconnected regions across the country, would come up at Tezu (Arunachal Pradesh), Kishangarh (Rajasthan), Jharsuguda (Odisha), Hubli and Belgaum (Karnataka), Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju told reporters in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Tomato prices soar upto Rs 80/kg; Govt says keeping close eye

Tomato prices soar upto Rs 80/kg; Govt says keeping close eye

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

The prices of tomato are continuously moving up with the onset of monsoon due to strained supplies and higher wholesale prices in key producing states.

#BikeMemories: My Rajdoot seldom let me down

#BikeMemories: My Rajdoot seldom let me down

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Tapas Bose from Kolkata sent us this interesting story about his Rajdoot 175cc.

Sheena's father surfaces, says hang Indrani if guilty

Sheena's father surfaces, says hang Indrani if guilty

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

A day after gory details of Sheena Bora murder case were revealed by police in court, her biological father on Tuesday came out in the open for the first time while skeletal remains purportedly of the 24-year-old unearthed in Raigad were sent to Forensic Science Laboratory in Mumbai.

Rajneesh's Believe It Or Not in Cricket!

Rajneesh's Believe It Or Not in Cricket!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Rajneesh Gupta lists some amazing coincidences in cricket -- a feature guaranteed to amuse you in these anxious times.

How much do you know about World Cup batting records?

How much do you know about World Cup batting records?

Rediff.com29 May 2019

In a three part series, Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers from cricket World Cups held between 1975 to 2015.

From Durrani to Jadeja: Saurashtra's cricketing heroes

From Durrani to Jadeja: Saurashtra's cricketing heroes

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

It took 84 long years for Test cricket to come to the land of Ranjitsinhji.

What ails Bengal's economy

What ails Bengal's economy

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

The state needs great numbers of new-generation entrepreneurs.

Why India-Aus series was sensational!

Why India-Aus series was sensational!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Rajneesh Gupta breaks down all the facts and figures from the recent India vs Australia ODI series.

In Dhaka, Hasina breaks protocol, receives Modi at airport

In Dhaka, Hasina breaks protocol, receives Modi at airport

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday arrived in Dhaka to a red carpet welcome on his maiden visit which is expected to put ties with Bangladesh in a new trajectory, as the two sides will firm up a number of pacts to boost cooperation besides ratifying the long-pending Land Boundary Agreement.

Modi's Bangla agenda: Connectivity, security to be key focus

Modi's Bangla agenda: Connectivity, security to be key focus

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Modi will also push for involvement of Indian companies in setting up of ports in that country.

Carrying Rs 25,000, TVs? All flyers to India have to declare them

Carrying Rs 25,000, TVs? All flyers to India have to declare them

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Passengers entering India will now have to declare Indian currency exceeding Rs 25,000 and LCD, LED or Plasma televisions.

From the Raj to Azadi, how I saw India change

From the Raj to Azadi, how I saw India change

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Bharati Dutt witnessed life-changing events that shaped India on the threshold of freedom. Her memories are an account of how ordinary Indians saw India change.

India's infrastructure action on the Twitter route

India's infrastructure action on the Twitter route

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

From Kudankulam to the Land Bill, the author takes the Twitter route to capture the infra action of 2013.

Onion supply dries up, prices go through the roof

Onion supply dries up, prices go through the roof

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Traders estimate around 30 per cent of rabi crop damage.

India's boycott of OBOR an unusual display of spine

India's boycott of OBOR an unusual display of spine

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The decision to not attend the forum attended by 28 heads of state and 130 national delegations is a clear break from its usual policy of going along with the crowd.

Raina blasts century to power Chennai Super Kings to CLT20 title

Raina blasts century to power Chennai Super Kings to CLT20 title

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

Suresh Raina blasted a blistering century pulverising Kolkata Knight Riders into submission as Chennai Super Kings exacted a sweet revenge clinching the Oppo Champions League T20 in style with a eight-wicket victory in a thoroughly one-sided final, in Bangalore.

Indian spinners' love affair with the Kingston pitch

Indian spinners' love affair with the Kingston pitch

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin bagged his 18th five-wicket haul as India dominated the first day of the second test against West Indies in Jamaica on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Hudhud-hit Vizag looks like a war zone

PHOTOS: Hudhud-hit Vizag looks like a war zone

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

The picturesque port town of Visakhapatnam, a major industrial, educational and tourism hub in the east coast, is still reeling under the impact of havoc caused by the cyclonic storm Hudhud and is picking up pieces from a trail of destruction left behind by the calamity.

Noteworthy statistics from first-class and Ranji Trophy

Noteworthy statistics from first-class and Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

Rajneesh Gupta gives us a list of noteworthy statistics from first-class and Ranji Trophy

Extras: Enrique returns as Spain coach after daughter's death

Extras: Enrique returns as Spain coach after daughter's death

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Iran offers discounts on oil, free shipping to India

Iran offers discounts on oil, free shipping to India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Iran has offered discounts on crude oil price and free shipping if India agrees to buy more of its oil.

The Oval in numbers: 8th time India lost 4 Tests in a series

The Oval in numbers: 8th time India lost 4 Tests in a series

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Rajneesh Gupta presents the numbers from the Oval Test.

Truth behind SRK's business ventures

Truth behind SRK's business ventures

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

To unravel Khan's overseas business, one has to rewind to 10 years ago when Londoner Richard James Moore floated a real estate company called Winford Estates in Surrey.

Barracuda is a beautiful ship, she will protect you: PM tells Mauritius

Barracuda is a beautiful ship, she will protect you: PM tells Mauritius

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

An India-built naval patrol vessel for Mauritius that will help in better policing its vast exclusive economic zone was commissioned today by Prime Minister Narendra Modi who said it will make the Indian Ocean "more safer and secure".

Why West Bengal is lagging behind other states

Why West Bengal is lagging behind other states

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

West Bengal was the second-most industrialised state in terms of value added and first in terms of number of factories and employment even in the mid-1960s. With a severe and long process of deindustrialisation, it lost its primacy.

Bengal gets investment proposals worth Rs 2.43 lakh crore

Bengal gets investment proposals worth Rs 2.43 lakh crore

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

West Bengal has received total investment proposals worth around Rs 2.43 lakh crore spread across sectors like education, health, mining, steel, infrastructure and financial services during the two-day Bengal Global Business Summit, which concluded in Kolkata on Thursday.

Modi's B'desh visit to consolidate cooperation in key areas: Govt

Modi's B'desh visit to consolidate cooperation in key areas: Govt

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Describing Bangladesh as an 'exceptional neighbour', India on Friday said Modi's 'historic' visit there from Saturday will help the two countries.

Another pace test awaits India in Pretoria

Another pace test awaits India in Pretoria

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

The Pretoria wicket is likely to be similar, with perhaps not the same sideways movement of Newlands, and will provide another test of the Indian batsmen's bravery against a seam bowling barrage.

Figure out Australia's 21-run win over India at Bengaluru

Figure out Australia's 21-run win over India at Bengaluru

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

David Warner scored 124 in his 100th match and combined with Aaron Finch (94) for a record 231-run opening stand, as Australia posted a 21-run victory over India in the fourth One-Day International in Bengaluru, on Thursday. Check out some statistical highlights from the match.

This missile is India's answer to the Pakistan Navy

This missile is India's answer to the Pakistan Navy

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

The Long Range Surface to Air Missile jointly being developed by India and Israel is an answer to potential threats from Pakistan's anti-ship missile.

Hemant Kanoria: The man behind Srei's success

Hemant Kanoria: The man behind Srei's success

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Hemant Kanoria tells Niraj Bhatt why understanding the dynamics of the borrower's business is critical for the lender.

What does the nation get out of the CBI?

What does the nation get out of the CBI?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

'What does the nation get out of the CBI's fabulous infrastructure? Very little that is useful.'

Move over Steyn... Ashwin ready to reclaim No. 1 ranking!

Move over Steyn... Ashwin ready to reclaim No. 1 ranking!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara eye top 10 places while Ravindra Jadeja jumps to career-best third position among Test all-rounders.

As India steps on gas for infra building, repairs are left out

As India steps on gas for infra building, repairs are left out

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Little attention is being paid to keep roads, bridges and flyovers in good shape

There is a fare war to steal share to fill up planes: Sanjiv Kapoor

There is a fare war to steal share to fill up planes: Sanjiv Kapoor

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Unplanned, last-minute pricing is hurting the aviation sector, as is evident from the balance sheets of Indian carriers