News for 'Kolkata and Chennai'

Kolkata, Hyderabad shine in diamond sales

Kolkata, Hyderabad shine in diamond sales

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

Diamonds are spreading its sparkle all over India. Proof for it is visible in Kolkata, which has already outshined the traditional markets of Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai in terms of growth in sale of diamond jewellery.

ISL: Postiga's brace guides Kolkata to thrilling win over Chennaiyin

ISL: Postiga's brace guides Kolkata to thrilling win over Chennaiyin

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

Portuguese striker Helder Postiga scored twice as defending champions Atletico de Kolkata (ATK) started their campaign on a winning note beating Chennaiyin FC 3-2 of the cash-rich Hero Indian Super League (ISL) in Chennai.

Will Robin Minz Be The Next M S Dhoni?

Will Robin Minz Be The Next M S Dhoni?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Minz is called a 'left-handed Kieron Pollard' on the domestic circuit for his ability to hit big sixes. He boasts of a strike rate in excess of 140.

IPL Tahir, Raina ensure easy win for Chennai Super Kings vs KKR

IPL Tahir, Raina ensure easy win for Chennai Super Kings vs KKR

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Chennai Super Kings vs KKR in Kolkata on Sunday.

Rs 2,000 notes totalling Rs 9,760 cr still with the public: RBI

Rs 2,000 notes totalling Rs 9,760 cr still with the public: RBI

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday said nearly 97.26 per cent of the Rs 2,000 bank notes have been returned to the banking system, and only about Rs 9,760 crore worth of the notes are still with the public. On May 19, the RBI announced the withdrawal of Rs 2,000 denomination bank notes from circulation. "The total value of Rs 2,000 bank notes in circulation, which amounted to Rs 3.56 lakh crore as at the close of business on May 19, 2023 when the withdrawal of Rs 2,000 bank notes was announced, has declined to Rs 9,760 crore as at the close of business on November 30, 2023," the RBI said in a statement.

India's young players must focus on singles, says Paes-Bhupathi

India's young players must focus on singles, says Paes-Bhupathi

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi are not in favour of more Indians choosing doubles over singles.

The IPL 2022 Schedule

The IPL 2022 Schedule

Rediff.com28 May 2022

The teams that made it to the qualifying rounds.

Dhoni and wife Sakshi arrive in Kolkata

Dhoni and wife Sakshi arrive in Kolkata

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

Newly-wed Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his wife Sakshi arrived in Kolkata on Thursday from Ranchi to meet friends and relatives.

ODI WC: Pakistan to send security delegation to India

ODI WC: Pakistan to send security delegation to India

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

'The PCB will share the report with the ICC and BCCI if the delegation has any concerns.'

Chennai Super Kings look to complete formalities against Hyderabad

Chennai Super Kings look to complete formalities against Hyderabad

Rediff.com21 May 2014

All but assured of a berth in the play-offs, Chennai Super Kings would be aiming to quickly get over the shock loss against Kolkata Knight Riders when they take on an unpredictable Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday.

Ahead of 5-state polls, 29th set of electoral bonds to go on sale from Nov 6

Ahead of 5-state polls, 29th set of electoral bonds to go on sale from Nov 6

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

Electoral bonds have been pitched as an alternative to cash donations made to political parties as part of efforts to bring transparency to political funding.

Heavy rain washes out Chennai vs Lahore CLT20 match

Heavy rain washes out Chennai vs Lahore CLT20 match

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Heavy rain washed out the Champions League T20 match between Chennai Super Kings and Lahore Lions without a ball being bowled at the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bangalore on Thursday.

What Indians Order Most On Zomato

What Indians Order Most On Zomato

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

'North Indian cuisine dominates on Zomato.'

Travis Head prioritises Tests; limits franchise cricket

Travis Head prioritises Tests; limits franchise cricket

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Having had a great run for the 'Orange Army' this season, Travis Head is keen on coming back to IPL next year too.

Images: Kolkata register second win in the tournament

Images: Kolkata register second win in the tournament

Rediff.com19 May 2009

A brilliant 81 by captain Brendon McCullum and an equally well-compiled 71 not out by Brad Hodge enabled Kolkata Knight Riders beat Chennai Super Kings by seven wickets in their Indian Premier League match at SuperSport Park, Centurion, on Monday.

Psychologist will help deal with pressure of visiting India: PCB official

Psychologist will help deal with pressure of visiting India: PCB official

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Ahead of the ICC World Cup 2023, the PCB is exploring the possibility of sending a psychologist with the squad to India to cope with the pressures of the high-profile tournament.

Travelling down memory lane in Kolkata

Travelling down memory lane in Kolkata

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

The charm of Kolkata is still alive says Sumit Ganguli.

KFC keen on 2nd Kolkata store

KFC keen on 2nd Kolkata store

Rediff.com23 Jun 2005

Air India now flying more on metro-to-metro routes

Air India now flying more on metro-to-metro routes

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Tata Group-owned Air India, under its new chief executive officer and managing director Campbell Wilson, is optimising its domestic strategy under which the carrier is "densifying" its presence on metro-to-metro routes and exiting from unviable ones, Business Standard has learnt. Wilson took charge on July 25. Air India has increased its flights on metro-to-metro routes such as Delhi-Mumbai, Delhi-Bengaluru, Mumbai-Chennai, Mumbai-Bengaluru, and Hyderabad-Mumbai between June and November this year.

PIX: Eden Gardens turns yellow as fans bid 'farewell' to Dhoni

PIX: Eden Gardens turns yellow as fans bid 'farewell' to Dhoni

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

All the fans greeted him by flashing their mobile phone cameras as he remained unbeaten on two from three balls.

Taylor helps Bangalore edge Chennai

Taylor helps Bangalore edge Chennai

Rediff.com14 May 2009

Ross Taylor made a valiant 46 as Royal Challengers Bangalore edged past Chennai Super Kings by two wickets in their Indian Premier League match at Kingsmead, Durban on Thursday.

Klaasen, Jurel's Class Acts

Klaasen, Jurel's Class Acts

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Klaasen or Jurel? Who is your pick?

Dhoni innings in vain as CSK lose IPL opener

Dhoni innings in vain as CSK lose IPL opener

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Dhoni put up a valiant 50* but it was not enough as KKR ran out winners in the end

Housing sales up 8% in Q1 across eight cities

Housing sales up 8% in Q1 across eight cities

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

Housing sales rose 8 per cent annually during the April-June period to 80,250 units across eight major cities, mainly on increased demand in Mumbai and Pune, according to PropTiger. Sales stood at 74,320 units in the year-ago period across primary (fresh sales) residential markets of the top eight cities. The housing brokerage firm on Wednesday released its Real Insight Residential - April-June 2023 report, stating that housing sales rose in three cities Mumbai, Pune and Ahmedabad but declined in other five major cities -- Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and Kolkata.

Mumbai, Kolkata MOST prone to floods, superstorms

Mumbai, Kolkata MOST prone to floods, superstorms

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

Port cities across Asia -- including Kolkata, Surat, Mumbai and Chennai -- are exposed to the threats of severe flooding and superstorms

ODI World Cup: 'India vs Pakistan semi-final at Eden would be a dream'

ODI World Cup: 'India vs Pakistan semi-final at Eden would be a dream'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

CAB President Snehasish Ganguly said an India vs Pakistan semifinal at the Eden Gardens would be a dream contest.

Indian Soccer PIX: EB outplay Neroca; Punjab down Chennai City

Indian Soccer PIX: EB outplay Neroca; Punjab down Chennai City

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Here is a round-up of results from the ISL and I-League matches played on Tuesday

Why Kanpur leather industry has started shifting to Kolkata

Why Kanpur leather industry has started shifting to Kolkata

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

Closure of tanneries pulls down domestic finished leather exports and local price of raw-skin.

Vaishnaw visits triple train accident site, orders probe

Vaishnaw visits triple train accident site, orders probe

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Vaishnaw on Saturday said he had ordered a high-level probe into the derailment on Friday night.

VOTE! The best cities in the world

VOTE! The best cities in the world

Rediff.com13 May 2014

Mumbai and New Delhi may feature in the top 10 in the next 10 to 20 years.

Festive Season To Create 700K Gig Jobs

Festive Season To Create 700K Gig Jobs

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'The World Cup alone is expected to create an additional 100,000 jobs, most of which will comprise gig workers in the delivery space, transportation, hospitality and event management.'

Airlines cancel 12 Mumbai routes due to congestion; airfares rise 193%

Airlines cancel 12 Mumbai routes due to congestion; airfares rise 193%

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Airfares have nearly doubled in a matter of days on routes hit by the cancellation of 200 weekly flights linking Mumbai airport to 12 cities. The fares have soared as high as 193 per cent following a recent government order to cancel flights to ease "persistent congestion" that was causing delays. Aside from the reduction in flights on 12 routes, two destinations - Hubli and Jabalpur - have lost connectivity with Mumbai since last week, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium's data reviewed

Hyderabad Heroes beat Kolkata Tigers

Hyderabad Heroes beat Kolkata Tigers

Rediff.com20 Mar 2008

Hyderabad Heroes registered yet another victory in the Edelweiss 20s Challenge at the Lal Bahadur Stadium on Wednesday, as the hosts beat Kolkata Tigers by four wickets. Brief scores: Kolkata Tigers: 165/5 in 20 overs; Hyderabad Heroes 168/6 in 19.2 overs.

Indian Wheels for Vande Bharat Trains

Indian Wheels for Vande Bharat Trains

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

India's iconic Vande Bharat train project may finally find a solution to its two Russian-related issues.

7 things to know about India's first women's bank

7 things to know about India's first women's bank

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

With the inauguration of the bank in Mumbai, seven branches would become operational across the country including in Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad and Guwahati.

ODI World Cup: Check out India's full schedule

ODI World Cup: Check out India's full schedule

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

India will begin their 2023 ODI World Cup campaign against Australia in Chennai on October 8.

11 Best Knocks from IPL 2024

11 Best Knocks from IPL 2024

Rediff.com23 May 2024

From Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma sharing the limelight with their raw talent, to SRH's Travis Head smashing some brutal boundaries to notch up big runs and totals for his franchise, this season has had some real power hitters on show.

Narine undergoes testing in Chennai to get off-breaks cleared

Narine undergoes testing in Chennai to get off-breaks cleared

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Kolkata Knight Riders' mystery spinner Sunil Narine underwent in Chennai on Thursday in order to get his off-breaks cleared for the remaining matches of the Indian Premier League.

CLT20: Chennai Super Kings take on Knight Riders in all-IPL final

CLT20: Chennai Super Kings take on Knight Riders in all-IPL final

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

The indomitable Chennai Super Kings will have the advantage of familiarity with the conditions but the unbeaten Kolkata Knight Riders would still be a tough nut to crack when they clash in the Oppo Champions League T20 final at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday.

Rana, Rinku Show CSK Who's The Boss At Chepauk

Rana, Rinku Show CSK Who's The Boss At Chepauk

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Rinku and Rana put on a hall of fame display on how to play spin at the Chepauk with a 99-run partnership to take their side home.