News for 'Mumbai and Rest of India'

'I never imagined I would have a jail life'

'I never imagined I would have a jail life'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

'I was under the illusion that this could never happen to me because my background was such -- corporate CEO, IIT professor, IIT alumnus, IIM...'

'We are not saying everybody has to pay that much'

'We are not saying everybody has to pay that much'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

'If you are going to have only a handful of telecom players on whom the entire dream of Digital India rests, it's important they are financially sustainable.'

Best City For Women To Work Is...

Best City For Women To Work Is...

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

'That the South and West regions are more women-friendly in terms of employment is not a surprise.'

Covid: India has highest number of critical cases

Covid: India has highest number of critical cases

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

To achieve herd immunity, rapid vaccination is the only hope.

Dhoni's 'Dad's Army' bank on experience against mighty Mumbai

Dhoni's 'Dad's Army' bank on experience against mighty Mumbai

Rediff.com11 May 2019

Mumbai Indians have arguably the best death-overs exponents in Jaspreet Bumrah and Lasith Malinga, while boasting an explosive all-rounder in Hardik Pandya.

IPL: Mumbai Indians aim to continue winning run

IPL: Mumbai Indians aim to continue winning run

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

Mumbai Indians lock horns with an out-of-sorts Rajasthan Royals in an IPL match in which home skipper Rohit Sharma's return from injury will also be awaited, in Mumbai, on Saturday.

'India needs 6 carriers like the Vikrant'

'India needs 6 carriers like the Vikrant'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

'... To ensure that the vast Indian Ocean Region remain peaceful.'

Rahul, Jadeja calmed those watching from outside: Hardik

Rahul, Jadeja calmed those watching from outside: Hardik

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Following India's five-wicket win over Australia, stand-in skipper Hardik Pandya said KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja's partnership had a calming effect on the others watching from outside.

Cyclone Biparjoy: 1 lakh evacuated, will try to minimise loss, says NDRF DG

Cyclone Biparjoy: 1 lakh evacuated, will try to minimise loss, says NDRF DG

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

The DG said the maximum of four teams of the NDRF have been positioned in Kutch district and the Gujarat government has done an in-depth evacuation exercise as part of which fishing boats have been anchored, big ships have been sent to the high seas so that they are not affected by the tidal waves, more than 4,000 hoarding have been taken down so that they don't become deadly flying objects as strong winds blow.

DK's Touching Tweet For Mukesh, Patidar

DK's Touching Tweet For Mukesh, Patidar

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Mukesh is one of the few players in recent times to have made it to the Indian limited overs squad without ever having played in the IPL.

The Race To Be Called Visionary

The Race To Be Called Visionary

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Unfortunately, in India, infrastructure projects are lost in a miasma of political and personal vanity, observes Shyam G Menon.

'Coaching industry is toxic'

'Coaching industry is toxic'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

'Looking back, there is every chance that I would not have opted for Kota.'' 'The biggest flaw is that your personality gets blocked.' 'It took me two years to get back to 'being human' again.'

Tough to pin-point: Zaheer 'puzzled' over injury plagued Indian bowlers

Tough to pin-point: Zaheer 'puzzled' over injury plagued Indian bowlers

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Zaheer Khan said he was "puzzled" over the fact that a string of fast bowlers are spending time away from the field nursing repetitive injuries.

My focus is on scoring runs, rest depend on selectors: Shaw on India comeback

My focus is on scoring runs, rest depend on selectors: Shaw on India comeback

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Shaw made a stroke-filled 39-ball 63 to help Mumbai thrash Assam by 83 runs in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy game.

4000 fans to be allowed for India vs NZ WTC final

4000 fans to be allowed for India vs NZ WTC final

Rediff.com20 May 2021

The ICC World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand in Southampton will be held in the presence of 4000 spectators, Hampshire County Club head Rod Bransgrove said.

Pt Jasraj's mortal remains to be flown to Mumbai today

Pt Jasraj's mortal remains to be flown to Mumbai today

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Disciples and followers of music legend Pandit Jasraj in the United States paid their tributes to the Indian classical vocalist and described his passing away as an irreparable loss to India and its cultural heritage while fondly recalling his humble and gentle nature.

Drop Kohli, Rohit for Windies Tests!

Drop Kohli, Rohit for Windies Tests!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, Mohammed Shami and Ravindra Jadeja could do with a break, which will allow India to try out new players in the Caribbean.

First time no Mumbai player in a home Test match!

First time no Mumbai player in a home Test match!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

Since 1933 when the Bombay Gymkhana, also in South Mumbai, played host to the first Test not only in this city but in the entire country, no Indian team has been without a Mumbai player in the eleven.

Who thought 'Calendar' ki bhi date khatam ho jayegi?

Who thought 'Calendar' ki bhi date khatam ho jayegi?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

'The Three Musketeers have lost the most talented, generous and loving Musketeer.'

Delhi services bill: Tharoor says coercive federalism exists; Lekhi hits back

Delhi services bill: Tharoor says coercive federalism exists; Lekhi hits back

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Tharoor argued that the proposed bill represents a "grave chapter in the history of the Indian republic, seeking to ratify an ordinance that in many ways is an assault on our democratic heritage and the spirit of federalism."

When Sachin, 15, Played His First Senior Game

When Sachin, 15, Played His First Senior Game

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

'I remember walking up to him and telling him, "Sambhal ke khelna".'

Mumbai tighten grip on Irani Trophy

Mumbai tighten grip on Irani Trophy

Rediff.com20 Sep 2003

Centre remains on high-alert for new Covid variants

Centre remains on high-alert for new Covid variants

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

COVID-19 is on the verge of becoming endemic but Indian scientists are keeping a close watch on each new variant and the government would continue to maintain a high alert, Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya has said, underlining that the virus has managed to survive and is going to stay.

26/11 plotter Tahawwur Rana opposes extradition to India

26/11 plotter Tahawwur Rana opposes extradition to India

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Rana's extradition is barred under Article 6 of the United States-India extradition treaty with India because he has previously been acquitted of the offences for which extradition is sought, and under Article 9 of the Treaty because the government has not established a probable cause to believe that Rana committed the alleged offences, his attorneys argued.

Umesh Yadav clears fitness test, added to India squad for last two Tests

Umesh Yadav clears fitness test, added to India squad for last two Tests

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

There is a possibility that India might play three pacers in the pink-ball Test.

Select Your Team For 1st T20I

Select Your Team For 1st T20I

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the first T20 International against England?

Modi needed 'Bal Thackeray's mask' to come to Maharashtra: Uddhav

Modi needed 'Bal Thackeray's mask' to come to Maharashtra: Uddhav

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

I challenge the thief to come out on the field with a bow and arrow and we will counter it with a flaming torch, Thackeray said.

To Those Who Fought The Good Fight

To Those Who Fought The Good Fight

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

The fight for freedom was long and hard and that is why it is important to go back to the monuments that celebrate those who fought the good fight.

Shreyas suffers back pain again; doubtful for Australia ODIs

Shreyas suffers back pain again; doubtful for Australia ODIs

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

The Indian team and National Cricket Academy's injury management has once again come under scanner with the recurrence of Shreyas Iyer's back injury.

India has 100 unicorns valued at $240bn, bulk of them in Bengaluru

India has 100 unicorns valued at $240bn, bulk of them in Bengaluru

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

These unicorns, or startups valued at over USD 1 billion, are across industries, beyond technology and tech-enabled sectors as well, like pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods, Credit Suisse India equity strategist Neelkanth Mishra told reporters in Mumbai.

Modi accepts on the spot Kishida's invite to visit Japan

Modi accepts on the spot Kishida's invite to visit Japan

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The India-Japan global partnership is based on shared democratic values and respect for the rule of law and promotes peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday after holding wide-ranging talks with his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida.

Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar picked for last 3 ODIs vs Windies; Shami rested

Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar picked for last 3 ODIs vs Windies; Shami rested

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

The two fast bowlers were added to the 15-member Indian ODI team, while fellow pacer Mohammed Shami was given a break.

Loss keeps haunting us; WPL is a blessing in disguise: Jemimah

Loss keeps haunting us; WPL is a blessing in disguise: Jemimah

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Ahead of the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League, Jemimah Rodrigues opened up on how the WPL is helping the Indian players deal with the T20 World Cup semifinal loss.

'Dons Are More Decent Than Politicians'

'Dons Are More Decent Than Politicians'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

'I was wondering whether I would ever come out alive.'

5G: Samsung Looks Beyond Jio

5G: Samsung Looks Beyond Jio

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

With Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE excluded from participating in the 5G roll out, their absence leaves a vacuum in the market which will have to be filled by three vendors: Ericsson, Nokia and Samsung.

India's oldest first-class cricketer Vasant Raiji no more

India's oldest first-class cricketer Vasant Raiji no more

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Raiji, also a cricket historian and chartered accountant, was 13 when India played their first Test match at the Bombay Gymkhana in South Mumbai.

Mandhana hits pay dirt, Harmanpreet gets half as 10 Indian women get crore-plus deals

Mandhana hits pay dirt, Harmanpreet gets half as 10 Indian women get crore-plus deals

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur came much cheaper for Mumbai Indians at nearly half the price of Mandhana at Rs 1.80 crore.

Nayar hopes to break Mumbai's Irani Cup 'jinx'

Nayar hopes to break Mumbai's Irani Cup 'jinx'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

Handed the captaincy role after injury to Ajit Agarkar, Mumbai skipper Abhishek Nayar on Tuesday said that he would take help from senior players like Sachin Tendulkar in leading the Ranji champion side in the Irani Cup match against Rest of India.

PICS: How Iyer put India in box seat in first Test

PICS: How Iyer put India in box seat in first Test

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

India's Shreyas Iyer once again dazzled on his debut Test, hitting his second 50-plus score of the match to put his team in charge of the opening Test against New Zealand on Sunday.