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'Have to plan to make sports more interesting without fans'

'Have to plan to make sports more interesting without fans'

Rediff.com10 May 2020

"A roadmap is being prepared. If something happens to top athletes it will be a setback and so we are careful and that's why there are no positive coronavirus cases for our athletes till now. Players are pride of our country and so we can't risk anything," Sports Minister Kiran Rijiju said.

IIFA 2018: Irrfan, Sridevi win top awards

IIFA 2018: Irrfan, Sridevi win top awards

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Who won what at IIFA 2018? We tell you here.

Top execs in PSUs may get extension

Top execs in PSUs may get extension

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

The run-up to next year's general elections might see some of the top executives of government-run companies getting unlucky. And, the period could become the best in the lives of those waiting in the wings.

Govts should give up control in banks: McKinsey

Govts should give up control in banks: McKinsey

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

In the policy banks, the government can have 100 per cent stake, McKinsey said.

From comfort to food: 4 amazing hotels

From comfort to food: 4 amazing hotels

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Nayantara Patel lists four hotels to visit for the fabulous food they serve.

IMAGES: What you should wear this summer!

IMAGES: What you should wear this summer!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

With summer in full swing, designers spell out mantras for fashion dos and don'ts.

BJP MLA convicted in Kandhamal riot case

BJP MLA convicted in Kandhamal riot case

Rediff.com9 Sep 2010

Sitting Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Legislative Assembly Manoj Pradhan was on Thursday sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for six years by a fast track court for a murder during the 2008 communal riots in Orissa's Kandhamal district. Fast track court-II judge C R Das convicted Pradhan for the murder of Bikram Nayak, a Christian from Budedipada of Tiangia village under Raikia police station limits on August 26, 2008.

The Best of Saroj Khan

The Best of Saroj Khan

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Sukanya Verma salutes the power of Saroj Khan and her brilliant choreography.

Orissa BJP MLA surrenders in court, sent to jail

Orissa BJP MLA surrenders in court, sent to jail

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Orissa assembly, Manoj Kumar Pradhan, a convict in two Kandhamal riot cases, on Wednesday surrendered before a local court in Phulbani after his bail by the Orissa high court was challenged in the Supreme Court.

Coping with the heat in India's hottest city

Coping with the heat in India's hottest city

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Temperatures have soared to 50.3 degrees Celsius, but no deaths from the heat have been reported from Churu.

Historic! Aruna wins bronze at Gymnastics World Cup

Historic! Aruna wins bronze at Gymnastics World Cup

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

Aruna Budda Reddy today created history by becoming the first Indian gymnast to win an individual medal at the Gymnastics World Cup as she clinched a bronze in the women's vault event in Melbourne.

Delhi building collpse toll rises to 61

Delhi building collpse toll rises to 61

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

The toll mounted to 61 from the overnight figure of 42 after 9 persons succumbed to injuries and two more bodies were pulled out from the debris at Lalita Park in east Delhi's Laxmi Nagar.

'Golimaar is a typical Puri Jagannath film'

'Golimaar is a typical Puri Jagannath film'

Rediff.com25 May 2010

Priyamani talks about Raavan, her latest Telugu release Golimaar and more.

Second victim of Delhi stampede identified

Second victim of Delhi stampede identified

Rediff.com17 May 2010

The second victim of the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station was identified on Tuesday as Govind Rai of Begusarai district in Bihar. His body was identified this morning at the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narain hospital mortuary by his father Anil Rai, who was injured in the stampede, which claimed two lives on Sunday.

Sania-Shoaib wed, reception on Thursday

Sania-Shoaib wed, reception on Thursday

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza and Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik tied the knot on Monday as the two families advanced the high-profile marriage by three days after a tumultuous build-up to the wedding.

Jama Masjid firing victim hopes to return to India

Jama Masjid firing victim hopes to return to India

Rediff.com27 Sep 2010

"I will be back some day." This is how the Taiwanese victim of the Jama Masjid firing incident summed up his emotions as he prepared to return to his country. Chiang Ko, who was shot in the stomach and was hospitalised for over a week at the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash hospital, left the country on Monday, but expressed hope that the culprits will be identified soon. The crew of TVBS channel was fired upon by unidentified gunmen on September 19, injuring two of them.

Bihar polls: 53% turnout recorded as phase 3 comes to an end

Bihar polls: 53% turnout recorded as phase 3 comes to an end

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

An electorate of 1,45,93,980 voters would exercise their franchise in the third phase.

More time needed for Airtel check: Auditor to DoT

More time needed for Airtel check: Auditor to DoT

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

Contractor, Nayak & Kishnadwada, the chosen audit agency, has told DoT in a letter that Bharti has started providing some of the pending information, which is being verified.

Sania to wed Shoaib today: Spokesperson

Sania to wed Shoaib today: Spokesperson

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

Sania Mirza's spokesperson said that the Indian tennis star will marry Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik today, Monday April 12.

COVID-19: What Modi must do NOW!

COVID-19: What Modi must do NOW!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The leadership needs to put all other government business aside, control the pandemic and save human lives. Searchlights are going to be held by the world community in the weeks and months ahead as the fatality rates start shooting up and Indians die like flies, warns Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Hyderabad twin blasts case: 2 Indian Mujahideen operatives convicted

Hyderabad twin blasts case: 2 Indian Mujahideen operatives convicted

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

The quantum of sentence for the convicted Indian Mujahideen operatives, Aneeq Shafique Sayeed and Mohammed Akbar Ismail, will be announced next Monday.

Akshay, Abhishek attend Shilpa Shetty's father's funeral

Akshay, Abhishek attend Shilpa Shetty's father's funeral

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

A look at pictures from the funeral.

Special auditors for four telcos

Special auditors for four telcos

Rediff.com15 May 2009

The DoT is conducting a special audit on companies that have multiple licences -- mobile, international long distance, domestic long distance and internet service provider among others. Contractor, Nayak & Kishnadwala has been appointed to examine the books of Bharti Airtel, while S K Mehta & Co will check Vodafone-Essar's accounts. Varma & Varma has been appointed as auditors for Tata Teleservices, while Chhajed & Doshi will examine the books of Idea Cellular.

Can public sectors banks clean up the rot within?

Can public sectors banks clean up the rot within?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

The finance ministry is not only keen to split the roles of CMD, but also wants to appoint them for a fixed tenure of five years.

Ganpati@home: From Kansas to Kopar Khairane

Ganpati@home: From Kansas to Kopar Khairane

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Some of the exiting entries for Lord Ganesha's visit straight from our readers' homes.

'Posting videos on TikTok was my bread and butter'

'Posting videos on TikTok was my bread and butter'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

'But I understand the need for this government move.' 'I completely support Mr Modi.'

PIX: Sridevi, Bipasha party with Shilpa

PIX: Sridevi, Bipasha party with Shilpa

Rediff.com22 Oct 2017

Take a look at the arrivals.

Govt may infuse Rs 19k cr into PSU banks in FY16

Govt may infuse Rs 19k cr into PSU banks in FY16

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Banks will need more funds, as they have to provide more capital.

HAL to invest Rs 25K cr in next 10 years

HAL to invest Rs 25K cr in next 10 years

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd plans to invest more than Rs 25,000 crore (Rs 250 billion) in the next 10 years on the back of a strong order pipeline and big ticket projects on the horizon.

Nandita Das talks Firaaq and more with her fans

Nandita Das talks Firaaq and more with her fans

Rediff.com19 Mar 2009

Nandita got a chance to discuss the Firaaq with her fans during a Rediff chat on Wednesday.

BJP announces 46 LS candidates from 6 states

BJP announces 46 LS candidates from 6 states

Rediff.com13 Mar 2009

BJP on Friday announced candidates for 46 more Lok Sabha seats from the states of Kerala, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Punjab and Sikkim. After the breakup of its alliance with the Biju Janata Dal in Orissa, BJP announced the names of seven Lok Sabha candidates from the state. It also announced 43 names for the assembly election scheduled along with the Lok Sabha polls. Five candidates from Kerala were also announced today by the party.

J&K: Two armymen killed in encounter

J&K: Two armymen killed in encounter

Rediff.com2 Jan 2009

Two army personnel have been killed in an encounter with six suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists in the Poonch sector close to the Line of Control. The six terrorists, including JeM local commander Abu Dawood, have been encircled by the security forces amidst intermittent gunfire. The gunbattle, which began on Wednesday, was on till last reports came in.

T20 league: Mumbai outclass Saurashtra for second win

T20 league: Mumbai outclass Saurashtra for second win

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

Powerful batting lower down the order followed by tidy bowling helped Mumbai thrash Saurashtra by 16 runs in the West Zone T20 league game, for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, at the MCA's BKC ground in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Shikha Sharma to head Axis Bank

Shikha Sharma to head Axis Bank

Rediff.com20 Apr 2009

Private sector lender Axis Bank on Monday said its board has recommended the appointment of Shikha Sharma, currently chief of ICICI group's life insurance business, as its next managing director and CEO.

Tell us! Will you wear this?

Tell us! Will you wear this?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Because fashion weeks are as much about stylish designs as they are about, well, outrageous ones!

India doesn't want 'just doodh' any more...

India doesn't want 'just doodh' any more...

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Between September 2017 and August 2018, close to 15% of all flavoured milk launches in India were in the chocolate category, reports Nitin Kumar.

How Larsen & Toubro got it wrong

How Larsen & Toubro got it wrong

Rediff.com14 Apr 2009

"The price quoted by L&T (Rs 45.90) in the financial bid is fairly decent, compared with the share price of Satyam in the last three months. The team of (L&T chairman) A M Naik never expected that anybody could quote 10 per cent above their price, as there was no clarity on Satyam's liabilities. Even if somebody had quoted less than 10 per cent of what L&T quoted, the company could have raised the bid in the open bidding round," said a source in L&T.

Uneasy calm in Assam, WB boils over citizenship law

Uneasy calm in Assam, WB boils over citizenship law

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

Muslims across the country have joined the agitation, apprehending that the move could be a precursor to a country-wide NRC.

The saga of late trains and dirty stations continues

The saga of late trains and dirty stations continues

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

The Manduadih-Rameswaram Weekly Express tops the list of latecomer trains, with the highest average delay time of 11.5 hours!

Why India's top gymnasts Dipa, Rakesh are unhappy

Why India's top gymnasts Dipa, Rakesh are unhappy

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

With uncertainty hovering over India's participation in next month's Artistic Gymnastic World Championship, top gymnasts Rakesh Patra and Dipa Karmakar feel not taking part in the competition will affect their preparations for the Tokyo Olympics.