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What This Mother And Son Have Achieved

What This Mother And Son Have Achieved

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

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India records 60,975 fresh COVID-19 cases, 848 deaths

India records 60,975 fresh COVID-19 cases, 848 deaths

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

The COVID-19 case fatality rate has declined to 1.84 per cent.

Transgenders find dignity, and life, through microfinance

Transgenders find dignity, and life, through microfinance

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

TAI has undertaken some extraordinary work to help rehabilitate sex workers and transgenders so that they can live a life of dignity and honour.

India reports 8,822 fresh COVID-19 cases

India reports 8,822 fresh COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

The death toll due to the disease has climbed to 5,24,792 with 15 fatalities being reported in a span of 24 hours.

Kohli, Shastri, England players land in Chennai for Tests

Kohli, Shastri, England players land in Chennai for Tests

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Some of the Indian players, including captain Virat Kohli, coach Ravi Shastri and members of the support staff also landed in Chennai -- where the first two Tests will be played.

Ranji round-up: Padikkal's ton gives Karnataka lead

Ranji round-up: Padikkal's ton gives Karnataka lead

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

A round-up of Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

IPL auction: Women who stole the show

IPL auction: Women who stole the show

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Jahnavi Mehta. Kaviya Maran. Preity Zinta.

65,002 new cases take India's COVID-19 tally to 25.26 lakh

65,002 new cases take India's COVID-19 tally to 25.26 lakh

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

India has been reporting over 60,000 cases daily since August 7, barring August 11 when the country registered 53,601 new instances of the infection.

Vijay Hazare: Gaikwad, Bharat continue hot streak

Vijay Hazare: Gaikwad, Bharat continue hot streak

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Despite Gaikward's brilliance, Maharashtra could not qualify for the knockout stages of the competition.

NCP panel on Pawar's successor to meet on Friday at 11 am

NCP panel on Pawar's successor to meet on Friday at 11 am

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar on Thursday said his decision to step down from the post was taken for the future of the party and to create a new leadership.

Now, a mobile that offers 24x7 'badalta' discount plan

Now, a mobile that offers 24x7 'badalta' discount plan

Rediff.com1 Jun 2010

Uninor announced on Tuesday the launch of its global GSM service in Kolkata. Along with Kolkata and West Bengal, the service was simultaneously launched in Maharashtra and Goa, Mumbai and Gujarat circles.

The many, many, MANY controversies of Kamal Haasan

The many, many, MANY controversies of Kamal Haasan

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Kamal Haasan's list of controversies is as long as his impressive filmography.

4,789 COVID-19 cases in India; Maha crosses 1,000-mark

4,789 COVID-19 cases in India; Maha crosses 1,000-mark

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Maharashtra has reported the most coronavirus deaths at 45, followed by Gujarat at 12, Madhya Pradesh nine, Telangana and Delhi seven each, Punjab six and Tamil Nadu five fatalities.

India pulls out of women's World Team Squash Championship

India pulls out of women's World Team Squash Championship

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

India pulled out of the Women's World Team Squash Championship scheduled to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from December 15 to 20 due to "lack of preparation time" and "uncertainties" about travelling amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Can coach Pandit lead KKR to their third IPL trophy?

Can coach Pandit lead KKR to their third IPL trophy?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

With regular skipper Shreyas Iyer ruled out, the Kolkata Knight Riders will heavily bank on new coach Chandrakant Pandit as they set their eyes on a third IPL title.

Akshay, Rajinikanth Pump Life Back into the Movies

Akshay, Rajinikanth Pump Life Back into the Movies

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Sooryavanshi and Annaatthe have already collected 6 percent of the film industry's 2020 revenue.

Powar's fine bowling restricts TN

Powar's fine bowling restricts TN

Rediff.com15 Nov 2007

After restricting former champions Tamil Nadu to 206, defending champions Mumbai were 20 without loss at close on the first day of their four day Elite 'A' Ranji Trophy match at the Guru Nanak College ground in Chennai on Thursday.

India logs 1,761 new Covid cases, lowest single-day rise in 2 years

India logs 1,761 new Covid cases, lowest single-day rise in 2 years

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,16,479 with 127 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Diwali celebrated with fervour after 2 yrs of muted festivities

Diwali celebrated with fervour after 2 yrs of muted festivities

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Colourful lights illuminated buildings and earthen lamps dotted houses as people across the country celebrated Diwali with pomp on Monday after two years of muted festivities due to the pandemic.

Ranji Roundup: Herwadkar, Iyer steer Mumbai to 6-wkt win over Railways

Ranji Roundup: Herwadkar, Iyer steer Mumbai to 6-wkt win over Railways

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

A summary of Wednesday's play in the Ranji Trophy matches at various venues across the country.

Modi Set To Push NPR Again?

Modi Set To Push NPR Again?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

'The linking of Aadhaar to births and deaths will revive the debate around citizenship.'

Vijay Patil elected Mumbai CA chief; Azhar to represent Hyderabad

Vijay Patil elected Mumbai CA chief; Azhar to represent Hyderabad

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Vaibhav Gehlot, son of Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, was elected president of the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) as his panel swept all six posts in a tension-ridden election of the state body.

Centre gives nod for Chennai Monorail project

Centre gives nod for Chennai Monorail project

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Under the 20.68 km-long monorail project, services will be provided between Poonamalle and Kathipara with a link from Porur to Vadapalani in Chennai, a senior UD Ministry official said.

Indian IS operative knew Paris bombing accused

Indian IS operative knew Paris bombing accused

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

Subahani Haja Moideen, an Indian alleged to be an Islamic State operative, knew the terrorists who carried out the attack inside a theatre in Paris last November killing over 100 people but has feigned ignorance about the deadly plot, it has emerged from investigations.

Ranji round-up: Mumbai gain huge lead on Day 3

Ranji round-up: Mumbai gain huge lead on Day 3

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Young pacer Tushar Deshpande recorded his career-best figures of six for 70 to help Mumbai earn a sizeable first innings lead against Railways on the third day of their Ranji Trophy Group A encounter in New Delhi on Saturday.

Jayalalitha recalls help to Maharashtra

Jayalalitha recalls help to Maharashtra

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam general secretary J Jayalalitha has appealed to voters in Malad and Sion-Koliwada assembly constituencies in Mumbai, Maharashtra, to elect her party's candidates in the October 13 elections.

Hurrah For These Women Achievers!

Hurrah For These Women Achievers!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

More and more women are making their presence felt in jobs related to sciences, technology, and engineering across organisations.

Aircel to launch BlackBerry services in India

Aircel to launch BlackBerry services in India

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

Telecom operator Aircel on Wednesday announced that it has partnered with Canada's Research In Motion to launch BlackBerry services for its customers in the country.

Top seeds Suchde, Saumya enter finals

Top seeds Suchde, Saumya enter finals

Rediff.com19 Nov 2011

Top seeds Sidharth Suchde and Saumya Karki advanced to the men's and women's finals respectively, in the 68th CCI-Western India Open Squash tournament, without much trouble in Mumbai.

I didn't realise that both batsmen hadn't scored a single run: Tendulkar

I didn't realise that both batsmen hadn't scored a single run: Tendulkar

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

Sachin Tendulkar has rated Mumbai's semifinal victory over Tamil Nadu in the 1999-2000 season as his most memorable moment in the 33 appearaces he has made in the Ranji Trophy the 78th edition of which got underway in various centres on Thursday.

Will fight 2024 LS polls together 'as far as possible': INDIA bloc's resolution

Will fight 2024 LS polls together 'as far as possible': INDIA bloc's resolution

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

The alliance adopted a resolution to this effect and said its theme for the elections will be "Judega Bharat, Jeetega India, (India will unite, India will win)".

Why is the South doing well?

Why is the South doing well?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2006

India tightens grip over illegal import of Chinese crackers

India tightens grip over illegal import of Chinese crackers

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Tightening its grip over illegal import of Chinese crackers which are reportedly flooding the Indian market, the Centre has issued a public notification warning importers and public of the legal consequences they would face if involved with it.

Don't treat Omicron as common cold: Govt

Don't treat Omicron as common cold: Govt

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

As many as 300 districts in India are reporting weekly COVID case positivity of more than five per cent, the Union government said on Wednesday as it warned against treating the infection due to the Omicron variant as common cold and urged people to get vaccinated.

Ranji round-up: Karn Sharma bags 6 wkts, but Mumbai take lead over Rlys

Ranji round-up: Karn Sharma bags 6 wkts, but Mumbai take lead over Rlys

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

A summary of Monday's play in the Ranji Trophy matches at various venues across the country.

India reports 10,273 new COVID-19 cases, actives cases dip

India reports 10,273 new COVID-19 cases, actives cases dip

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

The daily COVID-19 cases have remained less than one lakh for 21 consecutive days.

'I wish to recreate an India of self-employers'

'I wish to recreate an India of self-employers'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

In December, some 400 youngsters aged 15 to 18 years boarded a train for the Tata Jagriti Yatra (TJY), a 9,000-km, 16-state journey of 18 days from December 24, 2010 to January 11, 2011, starting from Mumbai travelling through Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Hyderabad, Orissa, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, to Delhi, Rajasthan and Gujarat and back.

Chetan Sharma retained as chairman of new selection panel

Chetan Sharma retained as chairman of new selection panel

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

hetan Sharma was retained as the chairman of the senior selection committee, exactly two months after his entire panel was disbanded by the BCCI.

Tomato prices skyrocket to Rs 93 per kg in metros

Tomato prices skyrocket to Rs 93 per kg in metros

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

Among metro cities, tomatoes were sold at Rs 93 per kg in Kolkata, Rs 60 per kg in Chennai, Rs 59 per kg in Delhi and Rs 53 per kg in Chennai on Monday, data showed. The retail price of tomatoes was ruling at more than Rs 50 per kg in over 50 cities out of 175-odd cities tracked by the consumer affairs ministry.

India, you've come a long way

India, you've come a long way

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

From coal engines and phone calls that took two days to come through, to the cellphone revolution, and scams that have become mindlessly bigger, A Ganesh Nadar on a country that has seen remarkable changes in its 64 years as a nation.