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Pankaj Advani bags Asian Billiards title for 8th time

Pankaj Advani bags Asian Billiards title for 8th time

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

This is Advani's 40th international title and 8th Asian crown.

England shaping up in the image of Stokes, says coach McCullum

England shaping up in the image of Stokes, says coach McCullum

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

'He wants to do something significant and leave a legacy and impact on Test cricket and he is getting there.'

Gold import likely to be nil in March

Gold import likely to be nil in March

Rediff.com17 Mar 2009

In February, there was no gold import at all, while it stood at 21 tonnes in March 2008 and at 23 tonnes in February last year. Gold on Tuesday declined by Rs 50 to Rs 15,200 per 10 gram level in the spot markets from its previous day's close.

Jayam Ravi: Proud to be a part of Nimirndhu Nil

Jayam Ravi: Proud to be a part of Nimirndhu Nil

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

The actor talks about why Nimirnthu Nil will always be close to his heart and working with his brother.

Heat wave: Mercury soars to 45 deg C in parts of Delhi; yellow alert issued

Heat wave: Mercury soars to 45 deg C in parts of Delhi; yellow alert issued

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The maximum temperature at the Safdarjung Observatory, Delhi's base station, rose to 42.5 degrees Celsius.

Indian shooters finish 1-2 in ISSF Junior World Cup

Indian shooters finish 1-2 in ISSF Junior World Cup

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Patil won the gold after going 17-13 up against Abhinav Saw in a tight title-decider.

No tax on income up to Rs 7 lakh, surcharge cut to 25%

No tax on income up to Rs 7 lakh, surcharge cut to 25%

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her fifth Union Budget made five major announcements for the income tax assesse. She announced no changes in the old tax regime and confined her relief measures to the new tax regime. There have been no changes under the old tax regime.

Have you seen a camel smiling?

Have you seen a camel smiling?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

Rediff readers share fascinating photos of India from their travels.

Will give LPG under Rs 500 if voted to power: Cong on cooking gas price hike

Will give LPG under Rs 500 if voted to power: Cong on cooking gas price hike

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge alleged that the price of domestic cooking gas cylinder has been raised by Rs 50 and that of commercial gas cylinder by Rs 350 at a time when every person in the country is facing the brunt of high inflation.

Travel pics: What a trip to India feels like!

Travel pics: What a trip to India feels like!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

Readers share their travel photos. You can share yours too!

No hope of India making comeback in Test series: Waugh

No hope of India making comeback in Test series: Waugh

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

'I just can't see how they can bounce back (after) Australia whitewashed them on the third day. So 'no' is the answer -- four-nil to Australia'

Property Sale: NRIs Can Repatriate Funds

Property Sale: NRIs Can Repatriate Funds

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

NRIs can repatriate the proceeds from the sale of a residential property in India, provided they meet a few conditions.

Post Office Vs Bank: Which Is Better?

Post Office Vs Bank: Which Is Better?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

'Comparing the rates of interest with PSU banks, the three- and five-year time deposit rates of the post office are more favourable.'

Tata Steel Chess: Vidit draws with Rapport; joint third

Tata Steel Chess: Vidit draws with Rapport; joint third

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi drew with Richard Rapport of Hungary in the ninth round to be in joint third place with 5.5 points in the Tata Steel Masters in Wijk Aan Zee, The Netherlands.

FPIs allowed to deal in exchange-traded commodity derivatives

FPIs allowed to deal in exchange-traded commodity derivatives

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

The Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi's) board on Wednesday allowed foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) to trade in exchange-traded commodity derivatives. The move, it said, "will enhance liquidity and market depth, as well as promote efficient price discovery." Overseas investors will only be allowed to deal in non-agricultural commodity derivatives and only cash-settled contracts.

Stunning pix of India that'll make you fall in love

Stunning pix of India that'll make you fall in love

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

From snow-capped mountains to pristine beaches, Rediff readers have covered them all.

What is Priyanka missing?

What is Priyanka missing?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

SRK on KKR... Madhuri on SRK...

With focus on Tests, Williamson, Boult to skip T20s vs WI

With focus on Tests, Williamson, Boult to skip T20s vs WI

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

'There's no secret we're right in the hunt for the World Test Championship final following our two-nil win over India and having Trent and Kane fully fit and focussed for the upcoming series will be crucial.'

No follow-on, no regret for Aus captain Cummins

No follow-on, no regret for Aus captain Cummins

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

'Batting into day three gave us that chance to really have a crack at them on day three -- it probably went better than we expected.'

'Do we really know our partner?'

'Do we really know our partner?'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

'One often assumes that after being in a marriage for a while, one knows their partner really well.' 'But do we really know what they want?' 'What they need? What they seek.'

TN health minister blames North Indian students for Covid spike in state

TN health minister blames North Indian students for Covid spike in state

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian on Wednesday attributed the mushrooming of COVID-19 clusters in the state and spike in cases in the city to students coming from other states, particularly North.

Tata Steel chess: Carlsen beats Praggnanandhaa to grab lead

Tata Steel chess: Carlsen beats Praggnanandhaa to grab lead

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

Vidit Gujrathi suffers first defeat

Tata Steel Chess: Gujrathi in joint lead with Carlsen

Tata Steel Chess: Gujrathi in joint lead with Carlsen

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

India's Vidit Gujrathi drew with Jan-Krzysztof Duda of Poland to take his tally to four points after the sixth round of Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2022.

Indian Flag Timeline Cut To Enable SCI Sale

Indian Flag Timeline Cut To Enable SCI Sale

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

The mandatory use of the Indian flag on SCI's ships has been a bone of contention with prospective buyers, on account of the costs it will entail in terms of taxation and vessel registration.

Former Chhattisgarh CM Ajit Jogi slips into coma: Doctor

Former Chhattisgarh CM Ajit Jogi slips into coma: Doctor

Rediff.com10 May 2020

Jogi's neurological activity is "almost nil" and he is on ventilator support at the Shree Narayana Hospital, where the 74-year-old Janata Congress Chhattisgarh-J head was admitted on Saturday afternoon after he fell unconscious at his residence.

Kohli lauds 'gamechanger' Chahal

Kohli lauds 'gamechanger' Chahal

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

'Yuzi (Chahal) comes in and completely changed the game for us. Not many spinners got much out of the pitch, but tonight he showed that you can turn it if you have it in your wrists. He showed he can get purchase on any wicket. The way he came in and bowled attacking lines, he changed the game.'

'I am scared to watch Ray'

'I am scared to watch Ray'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

'I am also curious to see what has been done with my father's stories.'

Priyanka, Yogi spar over her broom act at a Dalit hamlet

Priyanka, Yogi spar over her broom act at a Dalit hamlet

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday made a surprise visit to a Dalit hamlet in Lucknow and picked up a broom to clean it, reacting to chief minister Yogi Adityanath's dig at her act of sweeping of floor at a Sitapur guest house during her detention.

Tata Steel Chess: Gujrathi holds World No 1 Carlsen to a draw

Tata Steel Chess: Gujrathi holds World No 1 Carlsen to a draw

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi held World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen to a draw in the 11th round of the Tata Steel Masters chess tournament

With Yogi 2.0, BJP Rings In The New

With Yogi 2.0, BJP Rings In The New

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Less than half the ministers in Team Yogi are not long-term BJP members. Many old-timers have been dropped.

Have you seen Kangana like this before?

Have you seen Kangana like this before?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Kangana plays a kabbadi player in Panga, which releases on January 24.

Skymet questions IMD's monsoon announcement, says parameters not met

Skymet questions IMD's monsoon announcement, says parameters not met

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Skymet says the IMD ignored the required criterion of two days of necessary rainfall to declare a proper onset of monsoon, reports Sanjeeb Mukherjee.

Nawab Malik targets NCB's Sameer Wankhede over independent witness link

Nawab Malik targets NCB's Sameer Wankhede over independent witness link

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Nationalist Congress Party spokesperson and Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik on Saturday asked why the NCB's zonal director Sameer Wankhede used a "family friend" as an independent witness in three investigations.

GST cut on Covid drugs, equipment, retained for vaccines

GST cut on Covid drugs, equipment, retained for vaccines

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Pulse oximeters, hand sanitisers, temperature check equipment and ambulances too will attract lower 5 per cent tax.

Tax sops for small I-T payers, hike in super-rich surcharge

Tax sops for small I-T payers, hike in super-rich surcharge

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

The Budget has levied a pollution cess on petrol, diesel cars and SUVs and offered a one-time compliance window for domestic black money holders slapping a tax and penalty of 45 per cent.

The GREAT BOLLYWOOD QUIZ

The GREAT BOLLYWOOD QUIZ

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Doctor among 3 held over death threat to ex-Bengal chief secy

Doctor among 3 held over death threat to ex-Bengal chief secy

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

The officer said the man who had typed out the letter was arrested from Ballygunge on Monday.

Australia eyeing Ashes whitewash, says Lyon

Australia eyeing Ashes whitewash, says Lyon

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

Australia will press for an Ashes series whitewash against England to boost their chances of making the final of the 2021-23 World Test Championship (WTC), spin spearhead Nathan Lyon said on Sunday.

15 Reasons Why We Love Aanand L Rai

15 Reasons Why We Love Aanand L Rai

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at the film-maker's work over the years.

Revolt in Chhattisgarh govt, minister Singh Deo quits portfolio

Revolt in Chhattisgarh govt, minister Singh Deo quits portfolio

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

Singh Deo will, however, remain the minister for Health and Family Welfare, Medical Education, Twenty Point Implementation and Commercial Tax departments.