News for 'Kolkata and Chennai'

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

DGCA awaits FAA report on Boeing 787

DGCA awaits FAA report on Boeing 787

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

Recently, there have been technical mishaps, including an electrical fire and a brake problem, involving the aircraft.

Inconsistent Titans face daunting task against RCB

Inconsistent Titans face daunting task against RCB

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

Gujarat Giants will be wary of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's newfound firepower in the middle-order when the teams clash in the Indian Premier League in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

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.

Dhoni is co-owner of Chennai football franchise

Dhoni is co-owner of Chennai football franchise

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Dhoni on Monday became the co-owner of Chennaiyin FC, one of the eight franchise of Indian Super League.

Struggling Chennai look to get back to winning ways

Struggling Chennai look to get back to winning ways

Rediff.com3 May 2012

Seeking to end their losing streak at home, Chennai Super Kings will have their task cut out when they take on an improved Deccan Chargers in an Indian Premier League match in Chennai on Friday.

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.

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.'

Not Bollywood, it's Chhole-bhature and unconditional love that pulls Brian Lara to India

Not Bollywood, it's Chhole-bhature and unconditional love that pulls Brian Lara to India

Rediff.com9 May 2024

A smiling face at every corner, adulation that reminds him of family and to top it all off, a spicy, delectable plate of 'chhole bhature'.

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.

Urbanisation to fuel 40% rise in power demand

Urbanisation to fuel 40% rise in power demand

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

According to the 18th Electric Power Survey conducted by the Central Electricity Authority , the mega cities with population above two million, apart from Delhi, are Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune, Ahmedabad, Surat, Kanpur, Lucknow, Jaipur, Nagpur and Indore.

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.

Juned's Journey: From Driving Autos To Winning Irani Cup

Juned's Journey: From Driving Autos To Winning Irani Cup

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

From working in a garment factory, selling bread, and driving an autorickshaw, the 24-year-old fast bowler's path to representing domestic giants Mumbai was anything but easy.

T20 World Cup: Who Should Keep Wickets?

T20 World Cup: Who Should Keep Wickets?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

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What Indians Order Most On Zomato

What Indians Order Most On Zomato

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

'North Indian cuisine dominates on Zomato.'

CBI officers who probed coal, excise policy cases among 31 get Prez medals

CBI officers who probed coal, excise policy cases among 31 get Prez medals

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Former Central Bureau of Investigation joint director Amit Kumar, who is now posted as Chhattisgarh police ADG, led the probe into the coal scam that resulted in convictions in a number of cases.

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.

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.

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 2024: Last Dance for Dhoni & Co?

IPL 2024: Last Dance for Dhoni & Co?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

As the new season approaches, whispers of retirement surround some of the league's most beloved veterans.

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.

BCCI has not ruled out Chennai as World T20 venue: Thakur

BCCI has not ruled out Chennai as World T20 venue: Thakur

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai faces certain problems ahead of the ICC World Twenty20 next year, but the BCCI has not yet ruled out the ground as one of the venues for the biennial event.

Gambhir frontrunner as BCCI rejects Aussie coach claims

Gambhir frontrunner as BCCI rejects Aussie coach claims

Rediff.com24 May 2024

'The reports circulating in certain media sections are completely incorrect.'

Lufthansa to resume Kolkata-Frankfurt flight

Lufthansa to resume Kolkata-Frankfurt flight

Rediff.com16 Nov 2006

Lufthansa would resume passenger services connecting Frankfurt and Kolkata from December 2, after 35 years with three weekly flights, a top airline official said.

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.

Should IPL Get Rid of Impact Player Rule?

Should IPL Get Rid of Impact Player Rule?

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Batters are mauling bowlers this IPL like never before, as the impact player rule effectively gives every team 12 players. Where is it taking the game?

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.

IPL: Kolkata face biggest mental hurdle ahead of home stretch

IPL: Kolkata face biggest mental hurdle ahead of home stretch

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders will be in a tight corner without their 'mystery spinner' Sunil Narine, reported for chucking, as they gear up to face Rajasthan Royals in an Indian Premier League match at Eden Gardens. Beginning with Rajasthan, Kolkata will go on to complete all their remaining five home outings by May 9.

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.

Statistical highlights: Chennai Test, Day 5

Statistical highlights: Chennai Test, Day 5

Rediff.com15 Dec 2008

Statistical highlights of the fifth and final day's play in the first cricket Test between India and England in Chennai on Monday.

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.

Aamir's TV debut gets fewer eyeballs than most celeb shows

Aamir's TV debut gets fewer eyeballs than most celeb shows

Rediff.com16 May 2012

Satyamev Jayate is one of the most expensive Hindi shows on TV.

ICL: Mumbai Champs beat Kolkata Tigers

ICL: Mumbai Champs beat Kolkata Tigers

Rediff.com3 Feb 2008

Fine knocks by Kiran Powar and Dheeraj Jadhav helped Mumbai Champs coast to a 54-run victory over Kolkata Tigers in the ICL-50s played at Mayajaal Sports Village in Chennai on Sunday.

Kolkata stay top of ISL despite goalless draw against Chennaiyin

Kolkata stay top of ISL despite goalless draw against Chennaiyin

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Atletico de Kolkata played out a goalless draw against Chennaiyin FC to maintain their top spot in the Indian Super League, in Kolkata, on Friday.

Britain's Prince Andrew to arrive in Delhi on Monday

Britain's Prince Andrew to arrive in Delhi on Monday

Rediff.com29 Apr 2012

Britain's Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, will arrive here tomorrow on a week-long visit to further enhance ties with India in diverse areas including defence and trade.

No airport development fee at Kolkata and Chennai

No airport development fee at Kolkata and Chennai

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

Modernisation and expansion of the Kolkata and Chennai airports are being carried.

T20 World Cup: Finally, chance for bowlers to shine!

T20 World Cup: Finally, chance for bowlers to shine!

Rediff.com28 May 2024

The teams will not have the luxury of an Impact Player in the T20 World Cup.

Tour by Pak cricket team a national shame: Thackeray

Tour by Pak cricket team a national shame: Thackeray

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

Maintaining his strong opposition to the tour by the Pakistani cricket team to India, Shiv Sena on Thursday said it was a matter of "national shame".

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.