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Ranji Roundup: Drama in Agartala as Mumbai escape with a draw

Ranji Roundup: Drama in Agartala as Mumbai escape with a draw

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

In Agartala, the Group A match between Mumbai and Tripura ended in a draw with the reigning champions earning three points by virtue of the first-innings lead.

Ameesha-Sunny Take Gadar To The Border

Ameesha-Sunny Take Gadar To The Border

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel are taking their new film Gadar 2 to interesting places in India, as they promote it extensively.

Narayan Rane quits Congress, may join BJP

Narayan Rane quits Congress, may join BJP

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Rane accused the Congress of reneging on its promise of making him the CM after he joined the party 12 years ago.

Row over Ayodhya consecration timing: Seers cite Somnath ceremony

Row over Ayodhya consecration timing: Seers cite Somnath ceremony

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Several seers on Monday came out strongly in support of the consecration ceremony of Lord Ram's idol at the temple in Ayodhya, which is scheduled for January 22, amid criticism of the exercise by some 'shankaracharyas' on the ground that the temple is not fully constructed yet.

PIX: Modi to Kharge, famous faces at polling booths

PIX: Modi to Kharge, famous faces at polling booths

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, and Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar supremo Sharad Pawar were among the famous faces who queued up at the polling booths on Tuesday to caste their votes in the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections.

Ranji Trophy: HP's Kalsi hits maiden double century; UP fight back

Ranji Trophy: HP's Kalsi hits maiden double century; UP fight back

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday.

Gujarat elections: 25 seats to watch out for

Gujarat elections: 25 seats to watch out for

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

These are the 25 seats to watch out for as Gujarat goes to the polls over two phases on December 1 and 5.

Nehru to Advani: Full list of Bharat Ratna awardees

Nehru to Advani: Full list of Bharat Ratna awardees

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

The last Bharat Ratna award was conferred upon Pranab Mukherjee in 2019 and was posthumously awarded to Bhupendra Kumar Hazarika and Nanaji Deshmukh. The award was not given to anyone between 2020 and 2023.

Starmer storm sweeps Sunak out of 10 Downing Street

Starmer storm sweeps Sunak out of 10 Downing Street

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Sunak, 44, was facing the impossible challenge of overcoming voter anger against the incumbent Tories after 14 years in power. The 61-year-old Keir Starmer-led Labour Party, meanwhile, maintained a strong lead over the Tories throughout the six-week campaign.

BJP's Complete Distrust Of Federalism

BJP's Complete Distrust Of Federalism

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

What is to be done to resist the twin thrusts of the BJP's ideology, majoritarian and a strong centripetal instinct against federalism? asks Aakar Patel.

Bharat Ratna recipients' tally touches 53, maximum awardees in 2024

Bharat Ratna recipients' tally touches 53, maximum awardees in 2024

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Till now, the maximum Bharat Ratnas were awarded in 1999 when four recipients were given the coveted award.

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Deepa Gahlot lists Hindi biopics about Indian political leaders: Some worked, some did not, but they managed to avoid controversy.

BJP list: 33 sitting MPs dropped; Mandaviya fielded from Porbandar

BJP list: 33 sitting MPs dropped; Mandaviya fielded from Porbandar

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

It dropped sitting MP from Guna, Krishnapal Singh Yadav, to field Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia from the seat.

PIX: India take unassailable 3-1 lead over Australia

PIX: India take unassailable 3-1 lead over Australia

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Images from India's fourth T20 International match against Australia in Raipur on Friday.

When Karan Johar Yelled, 'Are You Mad?'

When Karan Johar Yelled, 'Are You Mad?'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

'When Bad Newz was given to me to direct, the first thing I did was go back to my childhood.' 'It's an ode to Hindi cinema.'

From Baramati to Nagpur: High-profile battles in Maharashtra

From Baramati to Nagpur: High-profile battles in Maharashtra

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Lok Sabha polls in Maharashtra will be held in five phases on April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13 and May 20. Counting of votes will be held on June 4.

13 prominent assembly seats in Chhattisgarh to watch out for

13 prominent assembly seats in Chhattisgarh to watch out for

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Contests in 13 seats would attract most attention during the Chhattisgarh assembly elections as they feature prominent leaders of the Congress and BJP.

Venkaiah Naidu, Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi awarded Padma Vibhushan

Venkaiah Naidu, Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi awarded Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The home ministry on Thursday announced the Padma awards which included five Padma Bhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan and 110 Padma Shri.

Not just LS, RS too to see polls to 68 seats this year

Not just LS, RS too to see polls to 68 seats this year

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Sixty-eight Rajya Sabha members, including nine Union ministers, are completing their tenure this year, triggering a race of sorts among leaders across political parties to eye a six-year term in the Upper House of Parliament.

BJP stalwart L K Advani to be awarded Bharat Ratna

BJP stalwart L K Advani to be awarded Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

Modi spoke to the BJP's longest serving president, who is credited with crafting the party's rise through the 90s when it came to power for the first time as the head of coalition governments under Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and congratulated him.

BJP changes strategy in MP, puts focus on lost seats

BJP changes strategy in MP, puts focus on lost seats

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

In its first list for the upcoming assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, the ruling BJP has focused on seats it lost in 2018 and some of them even in 2013, and has reposed faith in 14 candidates, including three former ministers, who lost last time.

'I was told not to accept money from Gandhiji'

'I was told not to accept money from Gandhiji'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

'Even though Gandhiji did not know me well, Sardar knew and remembered me working with him till the Congress was banned.' Glimpses from the fascinating memoirs of Chakkedath Sankarankutty Menon, the stenographer who worked for Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel during the freedom struggle.

Ranji Trophy: Jackson, bowlers put Saurashtra in control

Ranji Trophy: Jackson, bowlers put Saurashtra in control

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

Saurashtra's middle-order batter Sheldon Jackson followed in senior teammate Cheteshwar Pujara's footsteps, completing his century on day two of their Ranji Trophy Group A tie against Rajasthan to guide the defending champions to a 300-plus total in Jaipur on Saturday.

29 key assembly seats in MP to watch for!

29 key assembly seats in MP to watch for!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

As Madhya Pradesh goes to polls, all eyes will be on 29 key assembly seats, out of the total 230, where the contest will be keenly watched.

'Modi village' is Varanasi's new hot spot

'Modi village' is Varanasi's new hot spot

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Jayapur, with a population of a little over 4,200, was like most other villages before Prime Minister Narendra Modi adopted it on November 7.

Ranji round-up: Avasthi grabs seven to put Mumbai on top

Ranji round-up: Avasthi grabs seven to put Mumbai on top

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Tamil Nadu lead Railways by 363 runs courtesy Jagadeesan double hundred

After row, Modi remembers Nehru in his I-Day speech

After row, Modi remembers Nehru in his I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

The Congress on Sunday took a strong exception to the exclusion of former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru in the Karnataka government's newspaper advertisement on freedom fighters and termed the Bharatiya Janata Party action 'pathetic'.

Rajasthan: Can Congress Prevent BJP Clean Sweep?

Rajasthan: Can Congress Prevent BJP Clean Sweep?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

The BJP is far more prepared than the Congress as their pool of prospective candidates is much bigger, reports Prakash Bhandari.

IPL 2024: Full list of released, retained and traded players

IPL 2024: Full list of released, retained and traded players

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Full list of players released, retained and traded by all ten teams in the IPL.

Will Chahar make a comeback for 4th T20I in Raipur?

Will Chahar make a comeback for 4th T20I in Raipur?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Both Prasidh and Avesh Khan lack variety and innovation as they keep pitching the ball at the same length. Both bowl in late 130s or early 140s but consistently pitch it back of the length and the nature of Indian tracks make it a cannon fodder for batters.

Chh'garh polls: Bilaspur division's multi-polar contests vital for Cong, BJP

Chh'garh polls: Bilaspur division's multi-polar contests vital for Cong, BJP

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Out of the 25 seats, five seats each are reserved for Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes.

Para Asian Games: Sumit Antil breaks world record to win javelin gold

Para Asian Games: Sumit Antil breaks world record to win javelin gold

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Sumit Antil clinched a gold medal at the Hangzhou Asian Para Games javelin throw F64 event with a world record effort of 73.29m.

If Kejriwal's Government Is Dismissed...

If Kejriwal's Government Is Dismissed...

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

'Kejriwal could have easily deputed someone to step in as chief minister, but being the authoritative and self-centered personality that he is, he chose not to do it.' 'If the AAP loses Delhi, where it has a huge majority, the only one to blame would be Kejriwal,' asserts Ramesh Menon.

Ranji: Taide slams ton; Musheer leads Mumbai recovery

Ranji: Taide slams ton; Musheer leads Mumbai recovery

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Vidarbha opener Atharva Taide struck his third first-class century and his second of the ongoing Ranji Trophy season

Biparjoy: 200 teams in Gir, Kutch to protect wildlife; 2 lion cubs rescued

Biparjoy: 200 teams in Gir, Kutch to protect wildlife; 2 lion cubs rescued

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

One of the teams rescued two lion cubs that had fallen into an open well in Jasadhar Range of Gir East division during the cyclone's landfall on Thursday evening, the official said.

Thaawarchand Gehlot made Karnataka Guv ahead of cabinet rejig

Thaawarchand Gehlot made Karnataka Guv ahead of cabinet rejig

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind has approved the appointment of a few Governors and changes in portfolios of some others.

Pawar, Fadnavis in Delhi, Rane says BJP government in Maharashtra in March

Pawar, Fadnavis in Delhi, Rane says BJP government in Maharashtra in March

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Union minister Narayan Rane on Friday claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party will form a government in Maharashtra in March 2022.

Show 'big heart' and join Parliament inauguration: BJP to Opposition

Show 'big heart' and join Parliament inauguration: BJP to Opposition

Rediff.com25 May 2023

The BJP on Thursday alleged that the opposition parties have decided to boycott the inauguration of the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi just because it has been built at his initiative.

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.

Is Bhupesh Baghel In ED's Sights?

Is Bhupesh Baghel In ED's Sights?

Rediff.com10 May 2023

If the corruption issue doesn't claim Mr Baghel, the Congress's chances in the assembly election later this year are good, observes Aditi Phadnis.