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50 Years Of Abhimaan

50 Years Of Abhimaan

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Hrishida's Abhimaan captured the real life pair Jaya and Amitabh Bachchan's dazzling chemistry in the many stages of the husband-wife relationship, observes Sukanya Verma.

Pandya proves white-ball worth ahead of World Cup

Pandya proves white-ball worth ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

With the T20 World Cup looming later this year in Australia, Pandya bowling at full throttle is music to the ears of the team management.

14 High Courts Register Decline In Pending PILs

14 High Courts Register Decline In Pending PILs

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

The disposal rate of PILs across 23 high courts was available was 83.7 per cent until August 2021 -- the highest in four years.

Chakravarthy a very unique bowler; has the ability: Kumble

Chakravarthy a very unique bowler; has the ability: Kumble

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Anil Kumble is happy that KKR leg-spinner Varun Chakravarthy is back in his element having sorted his technical issues.

PIX! RCB clinch nervy last-over win over Royals

PIX! RCB clinch nervy last-over win over Royals

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Images from the IPL 2023 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday

SC to hear plea against rising attacks on Christian institutions, priests

SC to hear plea against rising attacks on Christian institutions, priests

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

On an average, 45 to 50 violent attacks take place against Christian institutions and priests every month throughout the country, senior advocate Colin Gonsalves said.

'Possible ISI is trying to build a Frankenstein's monster'

'Possible ISI is trying to build a Frankenstein's monster'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

'Punjab is a border state and no one knows the ISI's game plan. It can stoop down to any level.'

Skipper Elgar leads from front as Proteas score 218-5

Skipper Elgar leads from front as Proteas score 218-5

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

South Africa were in early trouble, after a brief rain delay at the start of play, when Aiden Markham went without scoring in the second over of the day.

'Politicians should stop patronising lumpen'

'Politicians should stop patronising lumpen'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

'The district administration failed and it was a very costly failure.'

Turning Points: Markram, Pooran Wickets

Turning Points: Markram, Pooran Wickets

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Hasaranga's first two strikes changed the complexion of the game. With Markram's wicket a huge partnership was averted. Pooran's dismissal nipped a growing partnership in the bud.

CPSE assets sale to bring about paradigm shift in infrastructure: FM

CPSE assets sale to bring about paradigm shift in infrastructure: FM

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said monetisation of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSE) assets is based on the principle of value creation for the government and investors and would bring about a paradigm shift in infrastructure augmentation and maintenance. Chairing the National Workshop with the states/UTs on Asset Monetisation organised by Niti Aayog, the minister sought the collaboration of states for the holistic development of infrastructure. She said India can become a $5 trillion economy, while striking the right balance between fiscal imperatives and socio-economic welfare, through active collaboration between the public and private sector.

Takes time to adapt to the pink ball: Paine

Takes time to adapt to the pink ball: Paine

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

'We have got the ability to take quick wickets, and obviously we will try and do that tomorrow, keep the scoreboard under control and hopefully one of our great bowlers has bit of run-on and somewhat momentum and I think and hopefully keep that score as low as possible.'

3rd ODI: Will India's batters find a way to tackle Starc?

3rd ODI: Will India's batters find a way to tackle Starc?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

The Indian batters will have to put their best their foot forward against Australia in the series-deciding third ODI in Chennai on Tuesday.

T20 World Cup PIX: Shadab's all-round show helps Pak stay alive

T20 World Cup PIX: Shadab's all-round show helps Pak stay alive

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Images from the T20 World Cup match between Pakistan and South Africa at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Bumrah takes six as India rout England

PHOTOS: Bumrah takes six as India rout England

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

India captain Rohit Sharma notched up a sublime fifty as the tourists thrashed England by 10 wickets after a career-best performance of 6/19 by Jasprit Bumrah in the first one-day international of the three-match series in London on Tuesday.

Who Is Propping Up Amritpal Singh?

Who Is Propping Up Amritpal Singh?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The Akali Dal is convinced that Waris Punjab De and Amritpal Singh are part of a bigger plan to create a law and order problem in the state, leading to the imposition of central rule and even the exclusion of Punjab from the Lok Sabha polls as was done in 1991.

Kerala govt withdraws Sabarimala 'entry for all' handbook

Kerala govt withdraws Sabarimala 'entry for all' handbook

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

The Left government in Kerala on Thursday withdrew a handbook for police personnel on duty at the Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala after the Bharatiya Janata Party raised a hue and cry over a mention in the book that all pilgrims can enter the temple.

Why Ashwin is making an impact with the bat in IPL 2022

Why Ashwin is making an impact with the bat in IPL 2022

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Ravichandran Ashwin says the work done on his batting technique before the start of the season has yielded results in IPL 2022, where Rajasthan Royals have given him the opportunity to bat higher up the order.

Budget proposes major boost for infra sector

Budget proposes major boost for infra sector

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Expressing commitment to augment the country's infrastructure, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday proposed to significantly enhance capital expenditure to Rs 5.54 lakh crore in the next fiscal, besides creating institutional structures and giving a big thrust to monetizing assets to achieve the goals of the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP). Sitharaman said NIP, that was launched in December 2019 with 6,835 projects, has now been expanded to 7,400 projects and around 217 projects worth Rs 1.10 lakh crore under some key infrastructure ministries have been completed. "For 2021-22, I propose a sharp increase in capital expenditure and thus have provided Rs 5.54 lakh crores which is 34.5% more than the BE of 2020-21," the finance minister said.

You learn a lot playing on tricky wickets: Rohit

You learn a lot playing on tricky wickets: Rohit

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

India captain Rohit Sharma is happy that his team got to 'learn a lot' in their eight-wicket victory over South Africa in a low-scoring chase on a tricky pitch in the first T20 International.

J-K assembly won't be part of presidential poll for 2nd time in history

J-K assembly won't be part of presidential poll for 2nd time in history

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

In the present case, the legislative assembly of Jammu and Kashmir is yet to be constituted after the erstwhile state was bifurcated into the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in 2019.

Budget: CII wants govt to decriminalise GST, slash I-T rates

Budget: CII wants govt to decriminalise GST, slash I-T rates

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Industry body CII has pitched for a reduction in personal income tax rates, decriminalisation of the goods and services tax and a relook at the capital gains tax rates as part of its agenda presented to the government for the forthcoming Budget. Arguing that the GST law already contains adequate penal provisions for deterrence against evasion of taxes, CII has suggested decriminalisation of GST law. Also, the applicability of prosecution provisions should not be based on the absolute amount of tax evasion but should be based on real intent to evade the taxes and a certain percentage of the tax payable, it stated.

BBC's Modi documentary screened across Kerala; BJP, Yuva Morcha protest

BBC's Modi documentary screened across Kerala; BJP, Yuva Morcha protest

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

More screenings are expected to take place in some colleges in Ernakulam and Thiruvananthapuram later Tuesday, a senior police officer said.

India sets ball rolling for monetising govt assets

India sets ball rolling for monetising govt assets

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

The Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (Dipam) has asked ministries, government departments, and public sector undertakings (PSUs) to send a list of assets that can be monetised under the proposed National Monetisation Pipeline. The list will be used for creation of an asset monetisation dashboard, which will keep a track of such assets. The government, meanwhile, has asked CRISIL to prepare a road map for monetising assets of PSUs and government departments.

Rahane, Pujara's experience is priceless: Kohli

Rahane, Pujara's experience is priceless: Kohli

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

'The way Jinx and Pujara batted, in second innings, that experience is obviously priceless for us'

9 Lies Told About Skincare

9 Lies Told About Skincare

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

There seems to be a barrage of age-old blunders that people tend to commit in the name of skincare, says dermatologist Dr Batul Patel, director, The Bombay Skin Clinic.

Will India batters get more game time in 2nd ODI?

Will India batters get more game time in 2nd ODI?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Before facing the might of Shaheen Shah Afridi in Asia Cup, a morning session with deliveries moving both sides, albeit with a gentle pace, would be decent enough extended net session for Rahul.

How Chahar made a successful comeback...

How Chahar made a successful comeback...

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

Deepak Chahar, after a successful return to international cricket, believes he has picked up from where he had left when he sustained a career-threatening hamstring injury.

PIX: England edge ahead after SA collapse on Day 1

PIX: England edge ahead after SA collapse on Day 1

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Seamer Ollie Robinson took 5/49 as England skittled South Africa out for 118 on the third day of the third Test at The Oval on Saturday, before grinding their way to 154/7 in reply, a lead of 36 runs.

Sachin bats for SKY's inclusion in Test team

Sachin bats for SKY's inclusion in Test team

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

SKY perfectly equipped to play Tests, says Sachin Tendulkar

PIX: Mehidy shines as Bangladesh edge India in 1st ODI

PIX: Mehidy shines as Bangladesh edge India in 1st ODI

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Images from the first One-Day International between Bangladesh and India, in Mirpur, on Sunday.

'I think I am a natural ajji'

'I think I am a natural ajji'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

'Children are curious by nature, so I thought of writing these books, which provide creative but convincing explanations and also teach values like sharing is caring,' Sudha Murty tells Chintan Girish Modi.

Govt readies portal to speed up Rs 2.5 trn-plus asset monetisation drive

Govt readies portal to speed up Rs 2.5 trn-plus asset monetisation drive

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

The government has developed an asset monetisation dashboard for monitoring real-time progress of its ambitious Rs 2.5 trillion-plus pipeline, and providing visibility to investors. The portal has been prepared as the government tries to provide a one-stop shop to investors keen on taking over assets of government departments and ministries.

DMK to protest on Sept 20 against Shah's Hindi push

DMK to protest on Sept 20 against Shah's Hindi push

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

DMK chief M K Stalin said the agitation was the first phase of protest on Hindi issue and the further course of action will be decided on the basis of Central government's response and consultations with like-minded parties.

PHOTOS: Bairstow leads England's recovery on Day 1

PHOTOS: Bairstow leads England's recovery on Day 1

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Jonny Bairstow led England to within 40 runs of South Africa's first innings total, with seven wickets in hand, on the first day of the second Test at Old Trafford on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Arshdeep, Chahar secure India win over SA

PHOTOS: Arshdeep, Chahar secure India win over SA

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

IMAGES from the opening T20I played between India and South Africa in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday.

Centre to discuss 'narcotic jihad' with Kerala church heads

Centre to discuss 'narcotic jihad' with Kerala church heads

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Reiterating his support to Pala Bishop Joseph Kallarangatt, whose 'narcotic and love jihad' remarks had triggered a widespread controversy in the southern state, Gopi said the bishop had not spoken ill of any community.

Magic Magic Moments. Amitabh Style

Magic Magic Moments. Amitabh Style

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Sukanya Verma applauds the man, the movies and the many, many, MANY memories he's created on big screen through 80 Amitabh Bachchan moments.

SC okays construction work at Puri Jagannath temple, slams litigants

SC okays construction work at Puri Jagannath temple, slams litigants

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday said the construction activity being carried out by the Odisha government at the famed Shree Jagannath temple in Puri is necessary in the larger public interest as it dismissed pleas opposing the work.

Infrastructure funds deliver 91% over the past year

Infrastructure funds deliver 91% over the past year

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Infrastructure funds, which bet on stocks closely linked with infrastructure development in the country, have emerged as one of the best-performing categories over the past year. They have generated an average return of 90.63 per cent - the third-best, after technology funds and small-cap funds. Of the 21 schemes in the category, seven have given a return of more than 100 per cent in a year.