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YS Sharmila joins Cong, says it was YSR's dream to see Rahul as PM

YS Sharmila joins Cong, says it was YSR's dream to see Rahul as PM

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Sharmila said it was her father's dream to see Rahul Gandhi as prime minister and she would be happy to contribute to it.

King's Cup: Second penalty was questionable: Gurpreet

King's Cup: Second penalty was questionable: Gurpreet

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Indian football team captain Gurpreet Singh Sandhu was critical of the second penalty awarded to Iraq after his side's heartbreaking 4-5 defeat in shootout in the King's Cup semifinal in Chiang Main, Thailand.

'Didn't know..,' Rohit breaks silence on post-World Cup struggle

'Didn't know..,' Rohit breaks silence on post-World Cup struggle

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Rohit, who had a dream World Cup as a skipper and batter till the final, was virtually in tears as he left the ground

Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Review: Lost In Politics

Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Review: Lost In Politics

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

With the kind of money and talent that has gone into making this movie, a really good biopic of a personality like Savarkar could be made. But this film is lost in polemics, as is the case with almost every biopic and period drama today, observes Utkarsh Mishra.

When Some Speak For All

When Some Speak For All

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

...close to the 2024 general election. The BJP calling the Congress 'seasonal Hindu' is as laughable as the saffron party sparing itself the title of 'seasonal extreme Hindu.'

How else should one describe its election campaigns of the past years?
It was typically obsessive religion and personality cult with economic development for fig leaf, asserts Shyam G Menon.

SC rejects plea for audit of EVMs, says won't enter into policy issue

SC rejects plea for audit of EVMs, says won't enter into policy issue

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Observing that it will not venture into the "policy issue", the top court dismissed the PIL which had also sought a direction to the poll panel to put in the public domain the audit report, if any, of EVM's source code.

Will Pakistan survive in must-win clash vs Bangladesh?

Will Pakistan survive in must-win clash vs Bangladesh?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Pakistan expected to give all in must-win World Cup clash against Bangladesh

CBI files FIR over actor Vishal's censor board graft charge

CBI files FIR over actor Vishal's censor board graft charge

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The CBI has lodged an FIR against three persons and unidentified officials of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) over the allegations of actor Vishal that he had to pay Rs 6.5 lakh to get a certificate for his film Mark Antony, officials said on Thursday.

Is An MI Star Moving To CSK?

Is An MI Star Moving To CSK?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

'There are some potential talks which is going on and which is definitely authentic.' 'But it all depends on the two franchises to come up with a conclusion and allow the players to move for their own betterment.'

India should play Suryakumar in 4th Test, says Vengsarkar

India should play Suryakumar in 4th Test, says Vengsarkar

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

Former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar advocated the inclusion of Suryakumar Yadav as the sixth specialist batsman in the fourth Test against England, starting on September 2.

Any information sought under RTI Act should be made public, unless...: HC

Any information sought under RTI Act should be made public, unless...: HC

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The Delhi high court said on Friday the purpose of Right to Information (RTI) Act is to bring in transparency, and if any information has been sought, it should be made public unless exempted from disclosure under the law.

Under-17 Digest: Chile keeper wants to carry forward momentum

Under-17 Digest: Chile keeper wants to carry forward momentum

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Adjudged the best goalkeeper at the South American U-17 Championship in March, Borquez had a clean slate in four games to help his side secure a FIFA U-17 World Cup qualification for the first time since 1997.

'It's time for caution, not expansion'

'It's time for caution, not expansion'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

'Silicon Valley people are generally used to layoffs.' 'Every person who has been in the industry for 15-20 years would have been laid off at least 3-4 times.' 'In India, we aren't used to that concept.' 'So when it came here, people were shocked.'

Our worst World Cup performance: Bangladesh skipper

Our worst World Cup performance: Bangladesh skipper

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

A chaotic buildup could be the reason for Bangladesh's "worst ever" World Cup campaign, lamented skipper Shakib Al Hasan, after they cut a sorry figure in an 87-run defeat to the Netherlands and suffered their fifth loss on the trot in Kolkata on Saturday.

Live streaming of court proceedings has flipside: CJI

Live streaming of court proceedings has flipside: CJI

Rediff.com6 May 2023

CJI Chandrachud said courts across the country are likely to become paperless soon.

U-17 World Cup Digest: Maradona to kick off football conclave

U-17 World Cup Digest: Maradona to kick off football conclave

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Argentine legend Diego Maradona will kick off a football conclave on October 3 in the presence of a galaxy of current and former Indian stars like Bhaichung Bhutia, Sunil Chhetri and I M Vijayan.

Women's bill: Cong claims credit, Shah says 'tokenism'

Women's bill: Cong claims credit, Shah says 'tokenism'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Tuesday sought to give credit to his party for the women's reservation bill but Home Minister Amit Shah refuted his claim, saying that the legislation brought by the Manmohan Singh government had lapsed following the dissolution of the 15th Lok Sabha.

Under-17 World Cup Digest: New Zealand first team to arrive

Under-17 World Cup Digest: New Zealand first team to arrive

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

New Zealand are placed in Group B along with Turkey, Paraguay and Mali.

Let Oppn have its say in Parliament: Naidu's advice to govt

Let Oppn have its say in Parliament: Naidu's advice to govt

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

He underlined the need for patience in political life and said those seeking a change of guard should go back to the people to achieve it.

Nirma's new clothes: The journey of detergent brand towards healthcare

Nirma's new clothes: The journey of detergent brand towards healthcare

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Nirma's tryst with the pharmaceutical space started in 2006 when it acquired the ailing Core Healthcare in a deal reported to be worth Rs 300 crore. The Ahmedabad-based manufacturer of intravenous fluids was subsequently renamed Nirlife. Pharma industry insiders say Nirma, which broke open the detergent market in the 1990s with low prices and massive advertising, tried an encore of the low-price strategy in pharma, but with mixed results.

TN govt files criminal defamation case against state BJP chief Annamalai

TN govt files criminal defamation case against state BJP chief Annamalai

Rediff.com10 May 2023

The Tamil Nadu government filed a criminal complaint in a sessions court in Chennai on Wednesday against state Bharatiya Janata Party president K Annamalai for defaming Chief Minister M K Stalin.

The Archies Review: Return To Innocence

The Archies Review: Return To Innocence

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The Archies is an evergreen thought passed on from generation to generation. But Sukanya Verma wishes it had some of the comic's tee-hee humour and hyuk hyuk too.

Asian Games: What 'flicked the switch' for swim sensation Nehra

Asian Games: What 'flicked the switch' for swim sensation Nehra

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Aryan Nehra, 19, went on a record-breaking spree at the senior swimming Nationals where he smashed as many as four records in a stupendous campaign.

'Investors should stay invested'

'Investors should stay invested'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

'Markets are not expensive; they are fairly priced.'

Explained: Why M&As are rising in India & how investors can benefit

Explained: Why M&As are rising in India & how investors can benefit

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Tesla Inc chief Elon Musk is set to acquire micro-blogging site Twitter for about $44 billion. Back home, India Inc, too, is seeing aggressive merger and acquisition (M&A) activity with PVR-Inox and HDFC-HDFC Bank announcing their mergers recently. While Axis Bank recently acquired Citi India's India retail business, reports suggest Larsen & Toubro Infotech (LTI) and Mindtree could be eyeing a merger.

Will form govt at Centre after 2024 polls: KCR

Will form govt at Centre after 2024 polls: KCR

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Addressing a public meeting after unveiling a 125 ft-tall statue of B R Ambedkar here, KCR said the BRS party was getting a tremendous response from Maharashtra and was expecting a similar reaction from West Bengal, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh.

Under-17 WC digest: Brazil-NZ kick-off tournament with practice match

Under-17 WC digest: Brazil-NZ kick-off tournament with practice match

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

'Our defence system starts with our first four and that's why we have a solid defence. People look to Brazil and always try to find players who score or dribble but we have many other qualities. With our goalkeeper and defenders, we have a solid defence' 'It's pretty exciting for us and we are looking to do something great here'

How giant-slayer Prannoy made his place in the sun

How giant-slayer Prannoy made his place in the sun

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Focus on nutrition, tailor-made training for specific opponents key to Prannoy's success.

AIADMK says no alliance with BJP as of now, but...

AIADMK says no alliance with BJP as of now, but...

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

The bickering between allies All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Bharatiya Janata Party in Tamil Nadu over late Dravidian stalwart C N Annadurai peaked on Monday with the regional party snapping ties with the saffron organisation, saying it cannot tolerate any affront to the late chief minister and its other leaders.

Weren't allowed to share lift with Aus players in Sydney: Ashwin

Weren't allowed to share lift with Aus players in Sydney: Ashwin

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

'Seriously guys? We felt so bad at that time. We are in the same bubble. But you get into the lift and you can't share the space with another person staying in the same bubble. It was too difficult for us to digest.'

'Untenable': India's top health experts on WHO report on Covid deaths

'Untenable': India's top health experts on WHO report on Covid deaths

Rediff.com6 May 2022

These kinds of assumptions to be used for a nation of India's size and "to put us in poor light is not desirable"

U-17 World Cup Digest: 'We're not afraid of facing tough opponents'

U-17 World Cup Digest: 'We're not afraid of facing tough opponents'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

'Our plan is to put the best foot forward for the upcoming tournament and play good matches'

U-17 WC Digest: From Manipur to New Delhi to cheer their boys

U-17 WC Digest: From Manipur to New Delhi to cheer their boys

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

India U-17 football team captain Amarjit Singh's confidence is set to get a boost during the World Cup as his full family will be in New Delhi to cheer him.

'Drunk' Punjab CM deplaned at Frankfurt, alleges Oppn; AAP denies charge

'Drunk' Punjab CM deplaned at Frankfurt, alleges Oppn; AAP denies charge

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The Opposition on Monday targeted Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, alleging that he was deplaned from a Delhi-bound flight at the Frankfurt airport as he was 'drunk', a charge denied by the ruling AAP as baseless.

Nehru laid strong foundation for Constitution: Kharge in RS

Nehru laid strong foundation for Constitution: Kharge in RS

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge used poetry and humour to take swipes at the government on Monday, saying nothing will be accomplished by changing names, and went on to recall how first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru's 'inclusive' approach of involving opposition parties had led to the laying of a strong foundation for the Constitution.

Bal Thackeray's name cannot be separated from Ayodhya movement: Shinde

Bal Thackeray's name cannot be separated from Ayodhya movement: Shinde

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Shinde said Patil told him that he did not mean to disrespect the late Sena supremo.

Recipe: Grandma's Pepper Rasam

Recipe: Grandma's Pepper Rasam

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The heat of the spices in the rasam will make you sweat out the cold.

Sensex hits record high; closes at 62,273

Sensex hits record high; closes at 62,273

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Equity benchmark BSE Sensex closed at an all-time high of 62,272.68 on Thursday, tracking a firm trend in global markets after the US Fed minutes indicated a slower pace of rate increase that bolstered investors' sentiment. Extending its rally to the third straight day, the 30-share BSE benchmark rallied 762.10 points or 1.24 per cent to settle at 62,272.68, its record closing peak. During the day, it jumped 901.75 points or 1.46 per cent to its lifetime high of 62,412.33.he broader NSE Nifty gained 216.85 points or 1.19 per cent to end at 18,484.10.

Winter session: Productivity of Lok Sabha at 82%, Rajya Sabha at 48%

Winter session: Productivity of Lok Sabha at 82%, Rajya Sabha at 48%

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

The parliamentary affairs minister also said the productivity of Lok Sabha was around 82 per cent and that of Rajya Sabha around 48 per cent.