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Yoginder Alagh's Death Is A Loss To India

Yoginder Alagh's Death Is A Loss To India

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

For Yoginder, it is a release from pain. But for us, his friends, it is the loss of a warm and generous life companion, says Nitin Desai of his 50-year association with the eminent economist who passed into the ages on December 6, 2022.

Govt to speed up Covid vaccination in July-August: Amit Shah

Govt to speed up Covid vaccination in July-August: Amit Shah

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Shah said from Monday morning, an important journey has started in the fight against COVID-19 under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The PM had taken an important decision that the Centre will provide free of cost vaccination to those aged 18 and above, he said while congratulating Modi for it.

Dalit's death: Kin take body after government accepts demands

Dalit's death: Kin take body after government accepts demands

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

The body was taken to Vankar's hometown Unjha in Mehasana district, where his last rites will be performed later on Monday, Subodh Parmar of the Dalit Adhikar Manch said.

Rohit training harder than ever, nears match fitness

Rohit training harder than ever, nears match fitness

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma is working on his game and hamstring muscle to ensure that he is back in India's teams for the Australia tour.

Gujarat 'unassailable fortress of BJP': Shah

Gujarat 'unassailable fortress of BJP': Shah

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Shah said the people of Gujarat would seek an answer from Congress in December, when the state goes to polls.

Modi to give Xi an Ahmedavadi welcome

Modi to give Xi an Ahmedavadi welcome

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

In a dramatic break from protocol, Prime Minister Modi will welcome President Xi Jiping at Ahmedabad airport.

Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani resigns a year before assembly polls

Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani resigns a year before assembly polls

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Legislative assembly elections in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state are due next year.

Floods wreak havoc in Gujarat, death toll rises to 70

Floods wreak havoc in Gujarat, death toll rises to 70

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

26 people died in Amreli, which is the worst hit district.

'Boys were distracted but did well to focus on cricket'

'Boys were distracted but did well to focus on cricket'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

India batting coach Vikram Rathour on Sunday said the team was a bit distracted going into day four of the fourth Test after head coach Ravi Shastri tested positive for COVID-19, but did well with the bat to set England a huge target for victory.

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

Seen Priyanka in Chashma?

Seen Priyanka in Chashma?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Monday.

Surat: 19 students die as fire engulfs commercial complex

Surat: 19 students die as fire engulfs commercial complex

Rediff.com25 May 2019

TV channels showed horrific scenes at the Taxshila Complex in Sarthana area where the building is located, as students tried to save themselves by jumping out of windows.

Meet the WINNERS and LOSERS of Gujarat and HP polls

Meet the WINNERS and LOSERS of Gujarat and HP polls

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

As counting is underway in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, we take a look at who's leading and who's trailing.

Bumrah set for return for SL, Australia series

Bumrah set for return for SL, Australia series

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

It is more likely that Australia series will mark Bumrah's return to competitive cricket after four months, having recovered from stress fracture.

Pitch for 2nd Test expected to turn from Day 1

Pitch for 2nd Test expected to turn from Day 1

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

A welcome news for India fans will be Ravichandran Ashwin is doing fine and although he sustained a painful blow from a Jofra Archer short ball during the Indian second innings and needed immediate attention from the physio Nitin Patel.

Droupadi Murmu files nomination, accompanied by PM, BJP top brass, allies

Droupadi Murmu files nomination, accompanied by PM, BJP top brass, allies

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

The BJP-led NDA's nominee Droupadi Murmu on Friday filed her nomination papers for the July 18 presidential election, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi handing over the set of papers to Returning Officer P C Mody.

Gujarat HC quashes 10 pc EBC quota ordinance

Gujarat HC quashes 10 pc EBC quota ordinance

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The court observed that 10 per cent reservation for poor among the unreserved category takes the total quota beyond 50 per cent, which is not permitted as per the SC's earlier decision.

Ranji Trophy: Mayank's century gives Karnataka lead over Gujarat

Ranji Trophy: Mayank's century gives Karnataka lead over Gujarat

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Mayank Agarwal played a captain's knock of 109, as his side took a 64-run lead on Day 2

Gujarat gets approval to raise height of Narmada dam

Gujarat gets approval to raise height of Narmada dam

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

In a major boost to Gujarat which has been regularly facing water woes due to deficient rains, Chief Minister Anandiben Patel on Thursday announced that they have got approval to raise the height of Narmada dam to 138.72 metres (455 feet).

It is not possible to score a 200 every day: Rohit

It is not possible to score a 200 every day: Rohit

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

'Even when I made 264, I was told I should have made 300. People's expectations are high. Even if you make 300, they expect 350,' said the India opener ahead of Thursday's World Cup semi-final against Australia in Sydney.

Gujarati dishes on dinner menu for Chinese President Xi

Gujarati dishes on dinner menu for Chinese President Xi

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Putting an end to all speculations regarding the menu of the dinner to be served to Chinese President Xi Jinping who will be coming to Ahmedabad on his maiden visit on Wednesday, the state government has said the food will consist of only Gujarati delicacies.

Ahead of polls, Gujarat government doles out sops

Ahead of polls, Gujarat government doles out sops

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

A slew of sops were announced for teachers, employees of municipalities and others.

Injured Rohit out of India's tour of New Zealand: BCCI source

Injured Rohit out of India's tour of New Zealand: BCCI source

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

India's limited-overs vice-captain Rohit Sharma was on Monday ruled out of the upcoming ODI and Test series against New Zealand after sustaining a calf injury in the fifth T20 International on Sunday. Rohit retired hurt after scoring 60 off 41 balls after he pulled his calf muscle while going for a quick single during the fifth and final T20 International in Mount Maunganui.

Gujarat set for second phase of polls; Modi, Shah to vote

Gujarat set for second phase of polls; Modi, Shah to vote

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

A total of 851 candidates are in the fray for 93 seats spread across 14 districts in north and central Gujarat, in the final phase of the polls, where 2.22 crore people are eligible to exercise their franchise.

A Busy Weekend For President Murmu

A Busy Weekend For President Murmu

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on the weekend.

Bumrah to bowl at Indian net session to prove fitness

Bumrah to bowl at Indian net session to prove fitness

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will bowl during net sessions with the Indian team before its second ODI against the West Indies in Visakhapatnam as part of his rehabilitation programme after recovering from a back injury.

Patel over Nehru is like Gadkari over Modi

Patel over Nehru is like Gadkari over Modi

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

There is some irony, and a lot of hypocrisy, when a person like Modi chooses to disdain Nehru's popularity. Does this man, who is considered India's most popular leader as of today, believe that popularity is of little concern when it comes to choosing leaders, asks Amberish K Diwanji.

Bangladesh first team to have two concussion substitutes in one day

Bangladesh first team to have two concussion substitutes in one day

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Das was retired hurt after being hit on his head at the stroke of lunch at the Eden Gardens

Viaan, Taimur, Mehr celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi!

Viaan, Taimur, Mehr celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Bollywood's adorable star kids celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with their famous parents and make lovely pictures.

Katrina-Vicky At A Diwali Party

Katrina-Vicky At A Diwali Party

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Like every year, Producer Ramesh Taurani threw a grand Diwali Bash for his friends in the film industry.

8 dead after fire breaks out at COVID-19 hospital in Ahmedabad

8 dead after fire breaks out at COVID-19 hospital in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the tragic loss of lives in the fire.

Gujarat announces 10% quota for economically backward

Gujarat announces 10% quota for economically backward

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Under the new reservation rule, families with income below Rs 6 lakh per annum will be eligible for quota benefit.

PIX: Ameesha, Neil Nitin at Shortcut Romeo premiere

PIX: Ameesha, Neil Nitin at Shortcut Romeo premiere

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Susi Ganesan-directed film opens in theatres today.

Guj HC declares BJP minister's election as void

Guj HC declares BJP minister's election as void

Rediff.com12 May 2020

The Gujarat high court on Tuesday declared state Bharatiya Janata Party minister Bhupendrasinh Chudasama's election in 2017 as void on grounds of malpractice and manipulation.

Kohli was simply not out, says Warne

Kohli was simply not out, says Warne

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

The TV umpire could not find conclusive evidence to overturn the LBW decision against Virat Kohli on day one of the second Test against New Zealand in Mumbai on Friday but spin great Shane Warne feels the Indian skipper was 'simply not out'.

BJP sweeps local body elections in Gujarat

BJP sweeps local body elections in Gujarat

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Polling in 31 district panchayats, 231 taluka panchayats and 81 municipalities of Gujarat and by-elections of 23 municipalities and 3 taluka panchayats were held on Sunday.

Gujarat: 22 people arrested for attack on Dalits

Gujarat: 22 people arrested for attack on Dalits

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Police have arrested 22 people in connection with the attack on Dalits returning to Bhavnagar after attending a protest rally in Una town in which cops were also targeted.

No one got COVID from book launch party: Shastri

No one got COVID from book launch party: Shastri

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

India head coach Ravi Shastri says he has no regrets about organising the book launch, which was widely perceived to be the reason for a COVID-19 outbreak that forced the cancellation of the fifth Test against England in Manchester.

Anger and anguish roil Gujarat as pilgrims' bodies arrive

Anger and anguish roil Gujarat as pilgrims' bodies arrive

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

A pall of gloom descended on the airport as the plane landed.

Did India misuse concussion substitute rule?

Did India misuse concussion substitute rule?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

India will argue that they didn't take any undue advantage from the concussion substitute rule.