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Swraj Paul to set up auto parts plants in India

Swraj Paul to set up auto parts plants in India

Rediff.com14 Feb 2005

Lord Swraj Paul's Caparo Group on Monday announced further expansion of its operations in India which will include new automobile spare parts manufacturing plants in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Haryana.\n\n

Rahane blames challenging conditions for collapse at Lord's

Rahane blames challenging conditions for collapse at Lord's

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

Vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane conceded that the batsmen committed mistakes under challenging conditions as India were bowled out for just 107 runs in the first innings of the rain-affected second Test against England, at Lord's, on Friday.

'Raising bat to standing ovation at Lord's a boyhood dream'

'Raising bat to standing ovation at Lord's a boyhood dream'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

Having endured the frustration of a long lay-off due to injury, Chris Woakes felt "incredible" after realising his "boyhood dream" of scoring a Test hundred at the 'Home Of Cricket'.

Elizabeth Debicki Gets Her First Emmy

Elizabeth Debicki Gets Her First Emmy

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

The Australian actress took home her first-ever Emmy trophy, winning Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Princess Diana in The Crown.

Oh, Kolkata!

Oh, Kolkata!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

5 Must Do Things in Kolkata.

India's first-ever hybrid pitch unveiled in Dharamsala

India's first-ever hybrid pitch unveiled in Dharamsala

Rediff.com6 May 2024

'Yes, the playing conditions still vary over time. But you're still in control of what sort of works for you on a pitch. So, you might play on a new hybrid pitch for one game.'

Pope, Duckett put England on verge of win over Ireland

Pope, Duckett put England on verge of win over Ireland

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Trailing by 352, Ireland slumped to 18-2 and reached 97-3 at stumps as Tongue took all three wickets and finished with figures of 3-27.

1st Test: Mitchell, Blundell put NZ on top against England

1st Test: Mitchell, Blundell put NZ on top against England

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Images from Day 2 of the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's on Friday, June 3, 2022.

Australia, England pay the price for slow over rates

Australia, England pay the price for slow over rates

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Australia, England fined for slow over-rate after first Ashes Test

Gold loan business is shining as regulatory scrutiny of sector grows

Gold loan business is shining as regulatory scrutiny of sector grows

Rediff.com27 May 2024

In mid-March this year, the finance ministry asked state-run banks to review their gold loan portfolio for the two-year period between January 1, 2022, and January 31, 2024. This business had grown at a fast clip. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data has it that it grew 15 per cent to Rs 1 trillion in FY24. Now, in recent times, any kind of exuberance in financial services has seen the authorities swoop down - be it pushing the lines on governance or unsecured credit.

Ashes: Butcher, Taylor blame Bairstow for 'controversial dismissal'

Ashes: Butcher, Taylor blame Bairstow for 'controversial dismissal'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Jonny Bairstow's 'controversial dismissal' on the final Day of the second Ashes Test at the Lord's has left the cricketing world divided.

England collapse leaves first Test evenly poised on Day 1

England collapse leaves first Test evenly poised on Day 1

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Images from Day 1 of the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's on Thursday, June 2, 2022.

PIX: Australia battle from the brink to win first Ashes Test

PIX: Australia battle from the brink to win first Ashes Test

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Images from Day 5 of the first Ashes Test between England and Australia at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham on Tuesday.

The Rapper Who Rejected Infosys

The Rapper Who Rejected Infosys

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

'When I told Mr Narayan Murthy, he said it was great that I was following my dream.'

Goodbye Bappa, Says Bollywood

Goodbye Bappa, Says Bollywood

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

After welcoming Lord Ganesha into their homes with much fanfare, it was time for the stars to bid Him farewell.

Kiara's Up In The AIR!

Kiara's Up In The AIR!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Just what do stars do when they travel? Let's take a look.

Anderson Follows In Lala Amarnath's Footsteps

Anderson Follows In Lala Amarnath's Footsteps

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

The 39-year-old Anderson, as he has done on numerous occasions, opened the attack for England and once he delivered the first ball of the contest, the seasoned campaigner became the oldest player to do so since India's Lala Amarnath.

Collingwood sure England bowlers can play rescue act

Collingwood sure England bowlers can play rescue act

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

Former England white-ball captain Collingwood told reporters they would not worry too much about the disappointing first day.

Sibley pulls out of England's second-string squad for Australia tour

Sibley pulls out of England's second-string squad for Australia tour

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

Batsman Dom Sibley has decided not to tour Australia with England's second-string Lions squad because he wants to focus on regaining his spot in the first team, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Thursday.

McCullum appointed head coach of England Test team

McCullum appointed head coach of England Test team

Rediff.com12 May 2022

McCullum replaced Chris Silverwood who left the role in February

Hrithik, Varun, Kartik Celebrate Their Siblings

Hrithik, Varun, Kartik Celebrate Their Siblings

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

While Bollywood stars and their children have posted some loved-up pictures on Raksha Bandhan, there's a whole lot more!

How Topley returned to cricket after 5 years with a bang!

How Topley returned to cricket after 5 years with a bang!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Time away from cricket owing to recurrent injuries was made "worthwhile" by Topley's incredible effort in England's 100-run drubbing of India

Swraj Paul denies 'expense' charges; demands probe

Swraj Paul denies 'expense' charges; demands probe

Rediff.com13 Oct 2009

Taking on his critics, mostly from the media, the 78-year-old Labour peer requested the House for a probe into the allegations that he claimed 38,000 pounds between 2004 and 2006 for staying in a flat at Oxfordshire which is part of a hotel owned by him.

South Africa looking to take Netherlands in their stride!

South Africa looking to take Netherlands in their stride!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

From staying under the radar in the lead-up to the World Cup to becoming high-flyers, South Africa have started playing to potential and are firm favourites against the Dutch.

Ganpati Bappa Morya, says Bollywood!

Ganpati Bappa Morya, says Bollywood!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Bollywood stars celebrate the auspicious festival of Ganesh Chaturthi at their homes with their loved ones.

India has 'great place' in globalisation: Paul

India has 'great place' in globalisation: Paul

Rediff.com27 Sep 2006

Asking Indian entrepreneurs not to fear competition, Caparo Group Chairman Lord Swraj Paul said the country has a 'great place' in the globalisation provided it allowed the reforms process to move faster.

'NRIs investing in India should be given dual citizenship'

'NRIs investing in India should be given dual citizenship'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

In his address at the event organised in London by the Institute of Directors India, he emphasised that for too long India has been burdened with an old, cosy, family-and- favourites, under-the-table style of doing and managing business.

What were Jimmy and Virat arguing about?

What were Jimmy and Virat arguing about?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

Four interesting images from Day 3 of the India-England Test at Lord's

Ponting tells England's Robinson to walk the talk

Ponting tells England's Robinson to walk the talk

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Ponting says Robinson might be better placed focusing on his own performance rather than looking back at Ashes history.

A Test debut to remember

A Test debut to remember

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Potts, 23, dismissed New Zealand captain Kane Williamson for two to claim his first Test victim

Malala declared Britain's most influential Asian

Malala declared Britain's most influential Asian

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani teenager shot in the head by the Taliban for campaigning for girls' education, has been named as Britain's most influential Asian by a weekly publication in London.

Kohli's love for Test cricket bodes well for format: KP

Kohli's love for Test cricket bodes well for format: KP

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

'...That's why he puts so much importance on this format and at a time when Test cricket needs all the love it can get'

'I told Modi I'm an admirer of Indira Gandhi. He appreciated it'

'I told Modi I'm an admirer of Indira Gandhi. He appreciated it'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

'Life has been full of rewards, full of sadness.'

Why Siraj celebrates a wicket with finger on lips...

Why Siraj celebrates a wicket with finger on lips...

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

Mohammed Siraj is taking wickets and his new mode of celebration involves an underlying message for all his critics asking them to just shut up.

Archer to go into the Ashes straight from IPL

Archer to go into the Ashes straight from IPL

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

England pacer Jofra Archer will continue to prepare for the Ashes while playing in the IPL, and once the lucrative T20 tournament is over, he will straightaway get into the gruelling five-Test series against Australia, according to his country club coach.

Southern Brave, Oval Invincibles win inaugural Hundred competition

Southern Brave, Oval Invincibles win inaugural Hundred competition

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

Phoenix never really got going in reply, however, after opener David Bedingham went for a duck and Will Smeed for two.

Ashes PIX: England pick up crucial wickets before rain wrecks day

Ashes PIX: England pick up crucial wickets before rain wrecks day

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Images from Day 3 of the 2nd Ashes Test played at Lord's Cricket Ground, London, on Friday.

England fortunes still rooted in former captain

England fortunes still rooted in former captain

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Root shared an unbeaten match-winning partnership of 120 for the sixth wicket with Ben Foakes

Your OTT Menu: Suspense. Supernatural. Sci-fi.

Your OTT Menu: Suspense. Supernatural. Sci-fi.

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

What will your pick be from OTT this week?