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South Zone outclass West to win Duleep Trophy

South Zone outclass West to win Duleep Trophy

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

South Zone applied finishing touches to their superiority across the last four days, defeating West Zone by 75 runs to win the Duleep Trophy.

Neeraj confident of breaching 90m this year

Neeraj confident of breaching 90m this year

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

'I thought I could throw even over 90m today. But it is okay as I have more competitions coming this year'

Vikram happily sleeping on the moon: ISRO chief

Vikram happily sleeping on the moon: ISRO chief

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

ISRO made efforts to re-establish communication with rover Pragyan and lander Vikram after they were put into sleep mode in September following the onset of night on the moon.

Shinde orders probe into Samruddhi Expressway accident

Shinde orders probe into Samruddhi Expressway accident

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday ordered a probe into a road accident on the Samruddhi Expressway which claimed 12 lives.

Telecom services revenue up 21% to Rs 1.30 lakh cr

Telecom services revenue up 21% to Rs 1.30 lakh cr

Rediff.com1 Jul 2008

The revenue of telecom services, including that of cellular, fixed line, national long distance, international long distance, broadband, radio trunking and VSAT services, has risen to Rs 1,30,561 crore, registering a growth of 21.3 per cent, a survey by Voice&Data revealed. Among the services, cellular segment contributed a major chunk of around 59 per cent to the total revenue.

Airtel to start PCO service on buses

Airtel to start PCO service on buses

Rediff.com25 Apr 2007

The revenue, which will come through the billing of recharge vouchers, will be shared in the ratio of 75 : 25 by Airtel and MSRTC respectively.

Uniform phone rate plan hits roadblock

Uniform phone rate plan hits roadblock

Rediff.com23 Dec 2005

For national long distance calling, the government had proposed 'One-India' in a bid to create uniform call rate across the country and for this it had invited four telecom players.

Dazzling Man City disappearing into the distance

Dazzling Man City disappearing into the distance

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

Manchester City soared above the fog swirling round the Etihad Stadium to demolish Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 and leave the rest of the Premier League peering into the distance in search of Pep Guardiola's record-breaking team on Saturday.

BJP spreads Modi's Bengaluru roadshow over 2 days following public's concerns

BJP spreads Modi's Bengaluru roadshow over 2 days following public's concerns

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday dropped the plans to have an eight-hour roadshow by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bengaluru on Saturday following concerns expressed by Bengalureans over difficulties that they will face with such a day-long programme.

BT bags ILD, NLD licences

BT bags ILD, NLD licences

Rediff.com22 Feb 2007

British Telecommunications (BT) has received both international long distance (ILD) and national long distance (NLD) licences that will enable it to offer telephony services in the country.

Dating? Do Your Political Views Matter?

Dating? Do Your Political Views Matter?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

About 21 per cent Indians born between the mid-1990s and mid-2010s say a potential partner not aligning politically with them is a dating red flag.

We all decided unanimously...: CJI on why Ayodhya verdict kept anonymous

We all decided unanimously...: CJI on why Ayodhya verdict kept anonymous

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Justice Chandrachud also dealt with questions about criticism by eminent lawyers on the allocation of cases to particular judges and 'bench hunting', and said the allocation of cases is not "lawyer-driven" and vowed to maintain the credibility of the institution of the Supreme Court.

Making comeback after long time is not easy: Azharuddin on Dhoni

Making comeback after long time is not easy: Azharuddin on Dhoni

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

The 2020 edition of the IPL has been postponed until further notice by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) due to the coronavirus crisis in the country. Azharuddin said the selectors will definitely look at the previous performances while picking up the squad for the premier tournament.

Abs-olutely stunning! Radhika Apte flashes toned abs

Abs-olutely stunning! Radhika Apte flashes toned abs

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Take a look at the actor's fabulous cover.

BSNL readies plan for ILD launch

BSNL readies plan for ILD launch

Rediff.com2 Sep 2004

Expediting the launch of its international long distance service, state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam has signed an agreement on commercial and technical aspects with an overseas operator regarding exchange of traffic.

INDIA allies shred Cong for poor show in 3 states

INDIA allies shred Cong for poor show in 3 states

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

With the assembly poll results in three states being a disappointment for the Congress, some rumblings have begun among the constituents of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) ahead of their meeting on December 6, with many leaders alleging that the grand old party ignored others, but was unable to win elections on its own.

After historic 2023, ISRO is ready for packed 2024

After historic 2023, ISRO is ready for packed 2024

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The new year will witness two unmanned missions under the "Gaganyaan" project, deep ocean exploration project, "Samudrayaan" and many more.

Rahul continues bike tour in Ladakh, next stop Kargil

Rahul continues bike tour in Ladakh, next stop Kargil

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Gandhi, who is currently on a tour of the Union Territory of Ladakh, covered a distance of about 130 km to reach Lamayuru where he will stay overnight before moving to Zanskar, a tehsil of Kargil district, on Wednesday. He will be in Kargil town on Thursday.

DoT seeks quick roll out of CAC

DoT seeks quick roll out of CAC

Rediff.com24 Oct 2005

Punjab govt offices to work from 7.30 am, here's why

Punjab govt offices to work from 7.30 am, here's why

Rediff.com2 May 2023

The new timing will remain in force till July 15 and result in an estimated saving of Rs 40-42 crore during the two-and-a-half month period, said Mann who, along with his staff, arrived at the Civil Secretariat in Chandigarh at 7.28 am.

Why South India Is Unhappy With Modi

Why South India Is Unhappy With Modi

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

On one hand, South Indian states have been complaining about denial of a proportionate portion of the sharable funds from the Centre, based on population. On the other hand, they stand to lose Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha seats that again are based on population, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Ram Temple: Can Congress Surprise Modi?

Ram Temple: Can Congress Surprise Modi?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Modi believes that the Congress leadership does not have the political sagacity to undertake a course correction because of its preoccupation about not losing its current gains in the voter base, observes Shekhar Iyer.

Call US at 83 paise a minute!

Call US at 83 paise a minute!

Rediff.com13 May 2005

Reliance Infocomm has offered 83 paise per minute across five sectors, including the United States and Canada.

BSNL plans gateways in 5 cities

BSNL plans gateways in 5 cities

Rediff.com9 May 2005

India's largest telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam's dependence on routing its international long distance traffic through private players like Reliance, Videsh Sanchar Nigam

Breather for telecom firms

Breather for telecom firms

Rediff.com1 Apr 2005

The government on Friday reduced the rate of interest and penalty for delayed payments for telecom companies having unified access licensees, including basic companies migrating to UASL, national long distance and international long distance players,

When I Met India's First Miss World

When I Met India's First Miss World

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Miss World 2024 will be crowned in India soon. Long before Aishwarya Rai and Priyanka Chopra, Yukta Mukhey and Diana Hayden, a beautiful woman from Bombay was crowned Miss World. In 1966. Reita Faria was India's first Miss World. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/ Rediff.com met the 80 year old in Dublin recently, still as elegant, still as attractive as she was all those years ago.

Euro 2024 qualifiers: England, Italy held; Belgium lucky

Euro 2024 qualifiers: England, Italy held; Belgium lucky

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

A summary of Saturday's action in the Euro 2024 qualifying matches.

Bomb recovered from Falaknuma Express at Howrah railway station

Bomb recovered from Falaknuma Express at Howrah railway station

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

The Railway Protection Force found the bomb and the Bomb Disposal Squad has arrived at the station to deactivate the explosive.

Green mobility: Hybrid vehicles in the fast lane in India

Green mobility: Hybrid vehicles in the fast lane in India

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

At a time when consumers increasingly embrace green mobility solutions, it is not electric cars but hybrids that are taking the lead, as automotive sales data indicate. Since January, 64,097 electric cars have been sold compared to 266,465 hybrids, according to data from the ministry of road transport and highways' Vahan dashboard. Hybrid car sales have surged from 4.42 per cent of the 4.1 million cars sold in calendar year 2022 to 7.2 per cent this year.

Railways to go for faster trains

Railways to go for faster trains

Rediff.com30 Jun 2006

For your love only: 10 best Mirza Ghalib shayaris

For your love only: 10 best Mirza Ghalib shayaris

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

This V-day, turn to Ghalib for inspiration.

Art 370 verdict upheld sovereignty and integrity of India: Modi

Art 370 verdict upheld sovereignty and integrity of India: Modi

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

With its verdict, the Supreme Court has strengthened the spirit of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat' and has reminded us that what define us are bonds of unity and a shared commitment to good governance.

The Complete Hotelier And Host Extraordinaire

The Complete Hotelier And Host Extraordinaire

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Shreekant Sambrani remembers P R S 'Biki' Oberoi, personal friend and hospitality icon, who passed into the ages this week.

An Indian Amazon Adventure

An Indian Amazon Adventure

Rediff.com8 May 2023

An Indian family, the Pandays, spend a few days on the Nepo river.

STD rates may fall further

STD rates may fall further

Rediff.com22 Feb 2006

A further drop in long distance call rates is on the anvil with the Department of Telecom deciding to remove a major glitch in the introduction of Carrier Access Code.

This Mumbai teenager is world's youngest Ironman

This Mumbai teenager is world's youngest Ironman

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

18-year-old Aditya Choudhary successfully completed the Ironman 70.3 triathlon in six hours and five minutes.

FIFA World Cup PIX: Sublime Brazil crush Korea to enter quarters

FIFA World Cup PIX: Sublime Brazil crush Korea to enter quarters

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match played between Brazil and South Korea on Monday.

Worried about CBI, ED, contact me: BJP leader to TMC

Worried about CBI, ED, contact me: BJP leader to TMC

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Hazra had made the comment at the party's organisational meeting at Bolpur in Birbhum district. The video clip went viral on Monday evening, but its authenticity could not be verified.

Carrier access code to cut STD/ISD rates

Carrier access code to cut STD/ISD rates

Rediff.com14 Nov 2005

The new telecom policy draft has paved the way for stoking competition and allowing customers to select their long distance operators by calling for introduction of carrier access code immediately.

VSNL wants Trai to scrap access deficit charge

VSNL wants Trai to scrap access deficit charge

Rediff.com7 May 2004

International long distance carrier Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited on Friday urged the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India to scrap the access deficit charge as it was leading to smuggling of international calls.