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Should CSK's Dhoni bat up the order?

Should CSK's Dhoni bat up the order?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Steve Smith, who has also captained Australia, said Dhoni at higher than number eight could benefit CSK.

10 Must-Eat Delights of Durga Pujo

10 Must-Eat Delights of Durga Pujo

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

An encyclopedia to the best Durga Pujo eating.

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Trading in the equity market will largely depend on two major events this week - general elections result and the RBI interest rate decision - analysts said, adding that the benchmark indices may rally on Monday on exit polls' prediction of a massive win for the BJP-led NDA and strong GDP data. Exit polls on Saturday predicted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will retain power for a third straight term, with the NDA expected to win a big majority in the polls. Counting of votes will take place on June 4.

How poor are we actually?

How poor are we actually?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2008

The latest NCAER annual household survey, to use other data, points out that around 33 per cent of the bottom 40 per cent of households had a television set and another 12 per cent a two-wheeler in 2005 -- how they can all be poor is anyone's guess, says Sunil Jain.

Protests Hit Retail Ahead of Durga Puja

Protests Hit Retail Ahead of Durga Puja

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

West Bengal is home to 43,000 Durga Pujas, and the business around it is a major economic driver.

At 14,500 feet, Army sets up one of world's highest tank repair units near LAC

At 14,500 feet, Army sets up one of world's highest tank repair units near LAC

Rediff.com16 May 2024

The Indian Army has set up two armoured vehicle maintenance and repair facilities near the China border in Nyoma and the DBO Sector in that region at altitudes of over 14,500 feet in the area, which is the world's highest battlefield for tanks and infantry combat vehicles along the LAC in Eastern Ladakh.

US Open PICS: Djokovic, Zverev advance to 3rd Round

US Open PICS: Djokovic, Zverev advance to 3rd Round

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Images from the US Open men's singles second round matches, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Wednesday.

Drained Zampa looking to rest up for World Cup after IPL withdrawal

Drained Zampa looking to rest up for World Cup after IPL withdrawal

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Australia spinner Adam Zampa said he withdrew from the Indian Premier League (IPL) because he felt drained after last year's heavy schedule and that he wanted to be rested ahead of the Twenty20 World Cup in June.

Not Yet Time For Udhayanidhi Stalin To Be Dy CM

Not Yet Time For Udhayanidhi Stalin To Be Dy CM

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

In private, questions are being raised about the wisdom of a 'dual-SIM' leadership during the long run-up to the 2026 assembly polls where 'family rule' could become an election issue, reports N Sathiya Moorthy.

'An Actor At The Top Of His Game'

'An Actor At The Top Of His Game'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

'At his wedding with Patralekha, I officiated as the groom's father as Raj has lost both parents, and that's the relationship we share today.'

China 'firmly opposes' US recognising Arunachal as Indian territory

China 'firmly opposes' US recognising Arunachal as Indian territory

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

China on Thursday said it 'firmly opposes' the United States recognition of Arunachal Pradesh as part of Indian territory and affirmed that Washington, DC has nothing to do with the India-China border dispute.

Pralay missile, to be deployed at LAC, LOC, successfully test-fired

Pralay missile, to be deployed at LAC, LOC, successfully test-fired

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

'Pralay' is a 350-500 km short-range, surface-to-surface missile with a payload capacity of 500-1,000 kg. The solid-fuel, battlefield missile is based on the Prithvi Defence Vehicle.

'You Don't Get What You Want'

'You Don't Get What You Want'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

'The film industry has a lot of competition. You don't always get the roles you want.'

'Fortis plans to add 700 beds in FY25'

'Fortis plans to add 700 beds in FY25'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

'Our priority remains brownfield expansion, and in the next few years, we plan to increase our capacity to around 6,000 beds.'

Is Kargil 2.0 In the Offing?

Is Kargil 2.0 In the Offing?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Pakistan may want to undertake a 'false flag' operation in J&K to divert attention from the situation in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa but infiltrating one SSG battalion into J&K and having two SSG battalions waiting to follow suit means war, which Pakistan cannot afford in its current economic crisis, notes Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.'

Defibrillator gives Dutchman Blind life-line ahead of WC quarters

Defibrillator gives Dutchman Blind life-line ahead of WC quarters

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Blind, 32, has an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) in his chest to detect an irregular heart beat and deliver a life-saving shock in the event of sudden cardiac arrest.

'Little inside joke': Travis Head on his celebration after scoring ton

'Little inside joke': Travis Head on his celebration after scoring ton

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Travis Head revealed that his celebration after completing the century against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) was for head coach Daniel Vettori.

'Kamala Doesn't Have Feelings For India'

'Kamala Doesn't Have Feelings For India'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

'Never, not even once, has Kamala Harris said that she is Indian American. I know why.' 'From the Indian American community she can get maybe 1% percent votes. But if she says she's African American she gains about 20% votes.'

'Pakistan Army Wants To Fix Imran Khan'

'Pakistan Army Wants To Fix Imran Khan'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'Five months after the elections in February 2024, the Pakistan army has not been able to break Imran Khan's resolve and break his political party.'

Why DGCA Suspended Vistara Executive

Why DGCA Suspended Vistara Executive

Rediff.com1 May 2024

This isn't the first instance of Vistara facing scrutiny from the regulator over improper pilot training.

It's Birla vs Suresh for Speaker's post as govt outreach fails

It's Birla vs Suresh for Speaker's post as govt outreach fails

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Congress leader K C Venugopal and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's T R Baalu walked out of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's office, refusing to endorse NDA candidate Birla without being offered the Deputy Speaker's position.

ITBP Jawans Perform Daredevil Stunts

ITBP Jawans Perform Daredevil Stunts

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

The 62nd Raising Day of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force was commemorated with great enthusiasm at the Seema Dwar in Dehradun.

What Bollywood stars actually mean when they say...

What Bollywood stars actually mean when they say...

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

Have trouble reading between the lines? Have heard a particular answer one time too many? Here's what they mean.

Why Drug Prices Won't Increase This Year

Why Drug Prices Won't Increase This Year

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

The government has been stringent with pricing changes. Prices of 651 essential medicines came down from April 1, 2023 by 6.73 per cent with the government capping ceiling prices of these drugs.

China protests to India over Modi's visit to Arunachal

China protests to India over Modi's visit to Arunachal

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Prime Minister Modi on Saturday dedicated to the nation the Sela Tunnel built at an altitude of 13,000 feet in Arunachal Pradesh that will provide all-weather connectivity to strategically located Tawang and is expected to ensure better movement of troops along the frontier region.

'TCS Is Not A One-Trick Pony'

'TCS Is Not A One-Trick Pony'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

'We are sure FY25 is going to be better...But to call out that all problems are behind us is a bit early.' 'The underlying business sentiment has not changed significantly.'

'Probably the worst kind of bowling that I've seen for a long, long time'

'Probably the worst kind of bowling that I've seen for a long, long time'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

'I actually think, with Hardik Pandya, everything away from the game is affecting him so much. He's smiling too much when he does the toss. He's trying to act like he is so happy. He is not happy. I have been there. I have been in the firing line. And I can tell you now, it affects you.'

KL hasn't done bad at all with the bat this IPL: Klusener backs LSG skipper

KL hasn't done bad at all with the bat this IPL: Klusener backs LSG skipper

Rediff.com16 May 2024

KL Rahul might feel a bit frustrated but he has not done "bad at all" with the bat, said assistant coach Lance Klusener, who feels the Lucknow Super Giants skipper was forced to curb his attacking instincts with wickets falling around him this IPL.

'I'm A Public Figure, Not Public Property'

'I'm A Public Figure, Not Public Property'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

'If you shout at me, I will not take it.' 'If you jump on me and pounce on me or physically come too close to me, that's not acceptable.'

2024 LS polls to be costliest ever at Rs 1.35 lakh cr

2024 LS polls to be costliest ever at Rs 1.35 lakh cr

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

'The estimated expenditure is expected to be more than double the Rs 60,000 crore spent in 2019'

Wimbledon PIX: Rybakina, Krejcikova enter semis

Wimbledon PIX: Rybakina, Krejcikova enter semis

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Elena Rybakina set up a showdown with 2021 French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova for a place in Saturday's final.

'We're Not Anti-Nationals'

'We're Not Anti-Nationals'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

'We are not secessionists, we want to coexist with our countrymen but not on the terms that will strip us off our dignity and a right to peaceful existence.'

Hope there is a resolution of remaining issues: Jaishankar on LAC row

Hope there is a resolution of remaining issues: Jaishankar on LAC row

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Jaishankar said diplomacy is a work of patience and India continues to discuss the issues with the Chinese side.

Play-off berth sealed, KKR's winning mantra revealed!

Play-off berth sealed, KKR's winning mantra revealed!

Rediff.com12 May 2024

The key to Kolkata Knight Riders success this season lies in their players' newfound ability to support each other through highs and lows, something that was "missing" over the past two years, feels the team's vice-captain Nitish Rana.

Breast cancer survivor to run London marathon topless

Breast cancer survivor to run London marathon topless

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

The 50-year-old breast cancer survivor runs topless to help erase the stigma around the disease

'Real love comes and goes'

'Real love comes and goes'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

'What happened to Raj and Simran after running away on the train at the end of DDLJ 20 years later? Have they become flatmates instead of lovers? What happens when the initial chemistry has worn off and love becomes a habit? This has always fascinated me.'

Poonam Pandey fake death: A dangerous gamble with public trust

Poonam Pandey fake death: A dangerous gamble with public trust

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

While the cause itself is undoubtedly worthy of attention, the method employed raises concerns about the dangers of misinformation and the responsibility of news outlets in our information age.

'They Want To Send A Message: If You Question Us, This Will Be Your Fate'

'They Want To Send A Message: If You Question Us, This Will Be Your Fate'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

'In spite of all these days behind the bars, none of those who have been arrested is repenting their decision to stand against the injustice of this government.'

China's 2nd railway line to Tibet comes close to Arunachal Pradesh

China's 2nd railway line to Tibet comes close to Arunachal Pradesh

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

China on Friday operationalised its first fully electrified bullet train in the remote Himalayan region of Tibet, connecting the provincial capital Lhasa and Nyingchi, a strategically located Tibetan border town close to Arunachal Pradesh.