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Under-19 star Raj Bawa gets India A call-up

Under-19 star Raj Bawa gets India A call-up

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Bawa, hero of India's U-19 World Cup winning campaign, is a fast medium bowler and left-handed hard-hitting middle-order batter.

No rollback of fuel price hike: Govt

No rollback of fuel price hike: Govt

Rediff.com20 Jul 2004

The government on Tuesday ruled out any rollback of last month's increase in prices of petrol, diesel and LPG, and said a policy for pricing of major petroleum products was under review.

Petrol price hike not likely before June 15

Petrol price hike not likely before June 15

Rediff.com26 May 2004

A hike in the prices of petrol and diesel is unlikely before June 15 as the Congress-led government does not want a showdown with its allies in the first session of Parliament beginning June 2.

Petrol prices to go up from June 1

Petrol prices to go up from June 1

Rediff.com26 May 2004

'I am an Asha Bhosle discovery'

'I am an Asha Bhosle discovery'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

'Asha atya remains down-to-earth and frank.' 'If she likes something, she will tell you to your face.' 'Ditto, if she doesn't.' 'She is full of life and energy, I have never seen her brood.'

Tripura polls: Congress ties up with INPT

Tripura polls: Congress ties up with INPT

Rediff.com10 Jan 2003

The Congress will contest 42 seats and the INPT 18 seats reserved for STs. They will jointly campaign for their candidates.

Modi speaks on Manipur video outside Parliament, Oppn wants it inside

Modi speaks on Manipur video outside Parliament, Oppn wants it inside

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

"My heart is full of pain and anger," he told reporters in his remarks ahead of Parliament's Monsoon Session, amid his criticism by opposition parties for not speaking on the ethnic violence in the north east state.

Ranjish Hi Sahi Review

Ranjish Hi Sahi Review

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Ranjish Hi Sahi is a feeble attempt at showcasing a sensitive love story, complains Namrata Thakker.

Without tax, petrol would cost Rs 19.6 a litre

Without tax, petrol would cost Rs 19.6 a litre

Rediff.com13 Dec 2005

More than half of the retail selling price of petrol and one-third of the selling price of diesel is made up of central and state duties, Petroleum Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar said on Tuesday.

Is The Tide Changing For Byju's?

Is The Tide Changing For Byju's?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

'They have got the advisory council, a CEO has been appointed finally, and they have made some headway on the term loan B.'

Kirsten cites bowling issues for GT's struggles

Kirsten cites bowling issues for GT's struggles

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

GT are probably missing New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson, who they have traded to Kolkata Knight Riders.

TMC sweeps Bengal rural polls with more than half the seats; BJP distant 2nd

TMC sweeps Bengal rural polls with more than half the seats; BJP distant 2nd

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The TMC has won in 34,560 gram panchayat seats, besides leading in 705 seats, according to the SEC as of 11.30 am on Wednesday.

Minus tax, petrol would cost Rs 18/litre

Minus tax, petrol would cost Rs 18/litre

Rediff.com27 Jul 2005

Petrol will cost less than Rs 18 a litre but for the duties levied by central and state governments, Petroleum Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar said on Tuesday.

India's oil import bill jumps 32%

India's oil import bill jumps 32%

Rediff.com19 Apr 2005

India's net oil import bill has jumped 32 per cent to Rs 91,486 crore (Rs 914.86 billion) in the first 11 months of 2004-05 fiscal on back of high crude oil prices.

NewsClick editor Prabir Purkayastha arrested, office sealed

NewsClick editor Prabir Purkayastha arrested, office sealed

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

The Delhi police on Tuesday arrested two persons including NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha in connection with a probe in the portal's foreign funding, officials said.

The BEST of my father, Satyajit Ray

The BEST of my father, Satyajit Ray

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Satyajit Ray would have been a hundred years old on May 2. To mark the legendary film-maker's birth centenary, Rediff.com bring you a treasure trove of features from our archives.

IPL PIX: Gill trumps Kohli as Gujarat Titans oust RCB

IPL PIX: Gill trumps Kohli as Gujarat Titans oust RCB

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Gujarat Titans knocked Royal Challengers Bangalore out of IPL 2023 with a six-wicket win, allowing Mumbai Indians to sneak through as the fourth team in the play-offs.

'My only grief is I don't get Aishwarya'

'My only grief is I don't get Aishwarya'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

'Whenever Mani sir says Ash, I am like, 'Do I die in the end? Do I get her?'

IPL: Why Saha enjoys batting with Shubman

IPL: Why Saha enjoys batting with Shubman

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Wriddhiman Saha has forged a successful opening partnership with Shubman Gill and he attributes that to young India international's current form which makes it easier for batters at the other end.

Injured Hima Das ruled out of Asian Games

Injured Hima Das ruled out of Asian Games

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra, who had pulled out of two top events -- FBK Games in the Netherlands and Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland -- due to a muscle strain he sustained last month, has started training but is yet to recover fully.

UP teacher who asked students to slap Muslim classmate booked

UP teacher who asked students to slap Muslim classmate booked

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

In her defence, the teacher, Tripti Tyagi, has said that the video has been tampered with in order to stoke tensions.

Petrol to cost Rs 17.46/ litre if…

Petrol to cost Rs 17.46/ litre if…

Rediff.com7 Dec 2004

Petrol will cost Rs 17.46 per litre and diesel Rs 18.07 in Delhi if all duties and taxes on the two fuels are removed, Petroleum Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar said on Tuesday.

IPL: Can Rajasthan throw GT off their perch?

IPL: Can Rajasthan throw GT off their perch?

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The Royals can take solace from the fact that they emerged victorious earlier in the season against GT.

The Archies Review: Return To Innocence

The Archies Review: Return To Innocence

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The Archies is an evergreen thought passed on from generation to generation. But Sukanya Verma wishes it had some of the comic's tee-hee humour and hyuk hyuk too.

SIT on blackmoney is a priority for Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad

SIT on blackmoney is a priority for Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad

Rediff.com27 May 2014

The establishment of a National Judicial Commission to give the Executive a say in appointment of judges and setting up a special investigation team on blackmoney stashed abroad are the priority areas for the Modi government, newly-appointed Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said.

Will Tata Steel's global stride with new deal aid profitability?

Will Tata Steel's global stride with new deal aid profitability?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

It was August 2007. Tata Steel was turning 100. Jamshedpur, its hometown, had an air of celebration. The line-up for the special event included the launch of Air Deccan's commercial flight connecting Kolkata and Jamshedpur, and release of Russi Lala's new book, Romance of Tata Steel. There was also the screening of The Spirit of Steel, a 20-minute documentary directed by Zafar Hai showcasing Tata Steel's legacy, and a corporate anthem penned by Javed Akhtar and composed by Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy.

Kaalkoot Review: Vijay Varma Gets Another Thumbs Up

Kaalkoot Review: Vijay Varma Gets Another Thumbs Up

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

With a solid Vijay Varma at its centre, Kaalkoot is a riveting watch, raves Mayur Sanap.

Senior IPS officer's suicide leads to political mudslinging in TN

Senior IPS officer's suicide leads to political mudslinging in TN

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

An IPS officer posted as deputy inspector general of police (DIG) in Coimbatore allegedly died by suicide after he shot himself early on Friday, the police said.

Could Rashid Khan Be The Next MVP?

Could Rashid Khan Be The Next MVP?

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2023 after Game 61.

Don't drag us into your domestic politics: Pakistan to India

Don't drag us into your domestic politics: Pakistan to India

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

"India should stop dragging Pakistan into its electoral debate and win victories on own strength rather than fabricated conspiracies, which are utterly baseless and irresponsible," Pakistan's foreign office spokesman Mohammad Faisal said on Twitter.

No bail to Air India peeing accused, court says act utterly disgusting

No bail to Air India peeing accused, court says act utterly disgusting

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

The incident took place in the business class of the Air India flight from New York to Delhi on November 26 last year.

India Repeating 2019 World Cup Errors

India Repeating 2019 World Cup Errors

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

India are once again at the crossroads, with the team again searching for middle order options ahead of the World Cup.

A new fintech world is upon us amid funding drought, lower valuations

A new fintech world is upon us amid funding drought, lower valuations

Rediff.com29 May 2023

In January, Visa's chief executive officer, Al Kelly, said during an earnings call that "there's been a burst of the balloon in valuations in the fintech world". Noting that the trend of lower valuations "is a helpful characteristic of the current environment", he added: "We will look for capabilities and management teams that will bring more value to Visa than we can bring ourselves." Data from KPMG's Pulse of Fintech H2'22 shows that global fintech investment - via mergers and acquisitions (M&As), private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) firms - at $164.1 billion in 2022, was down 31 per cent over the year before. Indian fintechs held up better during this timeframe, attracting $6 billion, or a fall of 24 per cent.

Demolition drive in Delhi's Mehrauli ahead of G20 meet sparks protests

Demolition drive in Delhi's Mehrauli ahead of G20 meet sparks protests

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

The action was taken under a demolition drive, which will be carried out till March 9, officials said. It comes a month ahead of a G20 meeting planned to be hosted at the archaeological park in south Delhi.

IPL 2023: Shubman Gill Is Most Valuable Player

IPL 2023: Shubman Gill Is Most Valuable Player

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player of IPL 2023.

The Auto Driver Who Is A Mayor

The Auto Driver Who Is A Mayor

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

His time will be divided 50-50, he says, between his autorickshaw and his work as mayor.

IIT-M Scores BIG On Job Offers

IIT-M Scores BIG On Job Offers

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

The average salary received by students during campus placements for 2021-2022 was Rs 21.48 lakh per annum. The highest salary offered was $250,000.

Thunivu Review: Mediocre Fare

Thunivu Review: Mediocre Fare

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

How long can you look at Ajith sitting with a machine gun on his lap? asks A Ganesh Nadar.

'Why are Muslim countries silent on China?'

'Why are Muslim countries silent on China?'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

'Is it because they perceive India as a soft state?'