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SAI to give surviving athletes best possible medical treatment

SAI to give surviving athletes best possible medical treatment

Rediff.com7 May 2015

'It is the most shocking and tragic incident in the history of SAI' SAI's director general Injeti Srinivas will submit report to Sports Ministry at the earliest

Now, PM seeks people's views on his 'Clean India' mission

Now, PM seeks people's views on his 'Clean India' mission

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Modi linked cleanliness to tourism and global interest in India and stressed that world-class levels of hygiene and sanitation are required in the top 50 tourist destinations to bring about a 'paradigm shift' in the global perception about the country.

West Indies set for mental battle in 5th ODI

West Indies set for mental battle in 5th ODI

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

'We've seen that we can execute plans for short periods of time. The challenge is always going to be to execute over a 100 overs. If you're going to beat India or England or Australia, Pakistan, you've got to execute for a 100 overs'

I don't have anything to say to those opposing music: Zubin

I don't have anything to say to those opposing music: Zubin

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Mehta, an Indian-origin maestro in western classical music who conducts the Bavarian State Orchestra, refused to comment on the controversies surrounding the performance of his troupe in Shalimar Bagh gardens, saying he was just here to play music.

Huge positives for Sri Lanka from drawn opening Test

Huge positives for Sri Lanka from drawn opening Test

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Sri Lanka were finally able to pose a challenge to India in the first Test after being hammered in the home series and that, according to chief coach Nic Pothas, was a huge positive.

'Being PM's constituency, Varanasi is getting some privilege'

'Being PM's constituency, Varanasi is getting some privilege'

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'The situation has improved because oxygen tankers are now coming.' 'Before this it was chaotic.'

PM Modi's first-ever townhall meet on August 6

PM Modi's first-ever townhall meet on August 6

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The townhall to be held at the Indira Gandhi Stadium Complex in New Delhi will be preceded by a series of panel discussions and sessions in keeping with the 'Do, Discuss and Disseminate' theme of MyGov and will culminate in the first ever townhall address by the Prime Minister.

How Sri Lanka lost the plot and ODI series

How Sri Lanka lost the plot and ODI series

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

Sri Lanka coach Nic Pothas, on Sunday said the two soft dismissals in the 28th over set the team back after being 'well ahead of the game' up until that point in the third and final ODI against India in Visakahpatnam on Sunday.

Maharashtra Board HSC exam Result 2015 on Rediff.com!

Maharashtra Board HSC exam Result 2015 on Rediff.com!

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Results for the Class 12 Maharashtra state board examinations 2015 will be declared on May 27 at 1 pm. Get your result by visiting www.rediff.com/exams.

Govt to audit banking tech to check cyber crime

Govt to audit banking tech to check cyber crime

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Computer emergency response teams will be strengthened with ethical hackers who will respond to cyberattacks.

Are 'too many cooks' spoiling Sri Lankan cricket team?

Are 'too many cooks' spoiling Sri Lankan cricket team?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Sri Lanka cricket coach Nic Pothas says 'too many cooks' are spoiling his efforts to revive the national team and has called for greater autonomy in the wake of yet another confidence-sapping loss against India on Sunday.

Pranab heads for Russia; to attend Victory Day celebrations

Pranab heads for Russia; to attend Victory Day celebrations

Rediff.com7 May 2015

During the trip, Mukherjee will hold bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on civil nuclear cooperation, defence ties and partnership in higher education.

Govt simplifies pension process

Govt simplifies pension process

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

As many as 26 forms under pension rules have been reviewed and modified where necessary.

Kashmiri girl held at IGIA amid bomb scare

Kashmiri girl held at IGIA amid bomb scare

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

The girl, a resident of Rajbagh in Srinagar city, was taken for questioning after the security staff at the airport informed the police.

How Jaitley made good friends even among opponents

How Jaitley made good friends even among opponents

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh puts it succinctly: "Arun Jaitley was every non-BJP person's favourite BJP-ite."

How many of our netas pay taxes?

How many of our netas pay taxes?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

24% claim exemption from income tax or say they have no income at all, discovers Manoj K.

Bharat punctures hopes of boost in FMCG demand

Bharat punctures hopes of boost in FMCG demand

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Recent data from market analytics firm Nielsen shows that the rural market in the country's 630,000-odd villages is pulling down the overall FMCG business.

Bumrah's no-ball was a 'massive moment', says SL coach Pothas

Bumrah's no-ball was a 'massive moment', says SL coach Pothas

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

Sri Lanka interim coach Nic Pothas said toss and the no-ball dismissal of Upul Tharanga by Jasprit Bumrah were the defining moments of the match.

NRC, NPR, Aadhaar are part of huge surveillance plan

NRC, NPR, Aadhaar are part of huge surveillance plan

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

'This updated NPR database along with Aadhaar Number would become the mother database and can be used by various government departments...' the home ministry declared in July 2015. 'UID/Aadhaar has been used as a fish bait to ensnare and entrap present and future generations of citizens,' warns Gopal Krishna.

Lanka spinner Dananjaya on using his main weapon to strangle India

Lanka spinner Dananjaya on using his main weapon to strangle India

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

'I am an off-spinner. Wicket-taking balls are leg-spin and the googly. I bowl a lot of off spin. Work with Piyal Wijetunga (Sri Lankan spin coach) and if I need to bowl variations, Piyal tells me to do so as well'

SL coach Pothas expects better from out-of-form Mathews

SL coach Pothas expects better from out-of-form Mathews

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

'It is hugely disappointing because of the amount of work ethics that goes in behind the scenes. It is embarrassing (defeat). Players should be embarrassed with their own performances. Net practice means nothing if you don't get out and put runs on the board'

Legion now hacks accountants' data

Legion now hacks accountants' data

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

The hacking group say they will release information on those who help mask the rich.

Team India focus on reverse sweep, short balls; Lanka inspect pitch

Team India focus on reverse sweep, short balls; Lanka inspect pitch

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Ajinkya Rahane, Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul and skipper Virat Kohli warmed up for their first training session

India v SL, 2nd Test, Day 1: Turning point

India v SL, 2nd Test, Day 1: Turning point

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Rahane's knock became turning point: Sri Lanka coach Pothas

Why govt fund and monsoon failed to lift rural economy

Why govt fund and monsoon failed to lift rural economy

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Although demonetisation and improper implementation of GST along with falling prices are being blamed for much of the distress in rural India for some time, experts believe those may not be the only reason.

Cilic into Wimbledon final with hard-fought win over Querrey

Cilic into Wimbledon final with hard-fought win over Querrey

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Croatian Marin Cilic reached his first Wimbledon final with a 6-7(6), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-5 victory over American Sam Querrey on Friday.

Maharashtra SSC Result 2013 on Rediff

Maharashtra SSC Result 2013 on Rediff

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

Results for the Class 10 Maharashtra SSC examination 2013 will be declared on June 7 at 1 pm. Students can get their results on rediff.com.

Maharashtra HSC results: 91.26% pass in the state

Maharashtra HSC results: 91.26% pass in the state

Rediff.com27 May 2015

This year too, a higher number of girls cleared the Maharashtra State Board Class 12 examination.

PHOTOS: America's students march for their lives!

PHOTOS: America's students march for their lives!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

Hundreds of thousands of people have flooded the American capital on Saturday for the "March for Our Lives" to support tougher gun controls and protest Congress's refusal to consider them. The event is being led by the student survivors of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on February 14 when 17 were slaughtered by a teenage gunman carrying a legally-purchased AR-15.

Modi invites ideas from people on new plan body

Modi invites ideas from people on new plan body

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

The government also announced creation of a special open forum on the website mygov.nic.in for suggestions on the new institution.

Will PM resign? Will Rahul say sorry? YOUR say!

Will PM resign? Will Rahul say sorry? YOUR say!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

We present six political scenarios that may or may not unfold after the PM's much-anticipated return.

Shaun Marsh should bat at No. 6 in India, says Langer

Shaun Marsh should bat at No. 6 in India, says Langer

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Shaun Marsh is in a battle with his brother Mitchell and hard-hitting all-rounder Glenn Maxwell for the middle order position for the forthcoming four-Test series in India.

Govt keen on NITI's plan to help distressed farmers

Govt keen on NITI's plan to help distressed farmers

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

The area-based income compensation scheme says that farmers should be paid the difference between the actual price they get and the state-mandated MSP. The compensation will be determined on a per acre basis by using district-level estimates of marketable surplus and prices in the harvest season.

PHOTOS: Azhar shines with century on rain-hit day in Melbourne

PHOTOS: Azhar shines with century on rain-hit day in Melbourne

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Photos from Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test match between Australia and Pakistan, played at the MCG on Tuesday

Should we scrap quarterly job surveys?

Should we scrap quarterly job surveys?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

A government panel examined the records of employees surveyed by Labour Bureau's quarterly enterprises surveys and mapped it with the EPFO's subscribers and found "unexplained variations" between the two.

e-Aadhaar, a valid proof of identity

e-Aadhaar, a valid proof of identity

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

In a bid to allay concerns of stakeholders on the validity of e-Aadhaar and cut-away portion of Aadhaar letter, UIDAI on Monday said either of the two will be considered a valid proof of identity and address.

Criticism of team, captain Smith just 'bizarre', says Warner

Criticism of team, captain Smith just 'bizarre', says Warner

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

Australia vice-captain David Warner found it "bizarre" that pundits and fans continue to criticise the team despite winning their last two Test matches after a run of five losses.

CBI Director Anil Sinha retires; Asthana takes charge

CBI Director Anil Sinha retires; Asthana takes charge

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

It is the first time in last the 10 years that no new CBI chief has been named to succeed an incumbent.

Smith hails new recruits after Australia win at last

Smith hails new recruits after Australia win at last

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

Australia captain Steve Smith said the players drafted in for the third-Test victory over South Africa had energised the team and contributed to a "good start" to the new era of Test cricket in the country.

Three of our players vomited in change room: Lanka coach

Three of our players vomited in change room: Lanka coach

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

Seeking to validate their demand regarding suspension of play due to air pollution, Sri Lanka's interim coach Nic Pothas said their bowlers badly struggled to cope with the conditions and even threw up in the change room.