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No eviction till Nov 22: Centre assures HC on National Herald building case

No eviction till Nov 22: Centre assures HC on National Herald building case

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

The publisher had approached the high court on November 12 challenging the October 30 order of the urban development ministry, ending its 56-year-old lease and asking it to vacate the premises in the press enclave at ITO by November 15.

Why SC order on Jaya may dash Vijaykanth's hopes

Why SC order on Jaya may dash Vijaykanth's hopes

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Vijaykanth on Sunday kickstarted the first major political move in Tamil Nadu, and against the ruling AIADMK, ahead of the 2016 assembly polls. But what if Jayalalithaa were to win the 'wealth case' ultimately? N Sathiya Moorthy explores the scenario arising from the Supreme Court's order in the Jaya case on Tuesday.

Violence erupts as Catalans vote on split from Spain

Violence erupts as Catalans vote on split from Spain

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

The Spanish government has pledged to stop the poll, which is declared illegal by the country's constitutional court.

Dominguez stripped of 2009 steeplechase world title

Dominguez stripped of 2009 steeplechase world title

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Spaniard Marta Dominguez Marta Dominguez has been stripped of her 2009 steeplechase world title and banned for three years due to anomalies in her biological passport that pointed to doping, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said on Thursday.

Stocks you must buy, hold or exit

Stocks you must buy, hold or exit

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries:

Duleep Trophy: Ian Singh, Paliwal, Saini tons prop North to 591-8

Duleep Trophy: Ian Singh, Paliwal, Saini tons prop North to 591-8

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

Ian Dev Singh posted a scintillating 145, while Rajat Paliwal and Nitin Saini also scored unbeaten centuries as North Zone amassed a mamoth 591 for eight declared in their first innings against East Zone on the third day of the Duleep Trophy in Kochi on Saturday.

Gold prices set to rise after Budget

Gold prices set to rise after Budget

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Buying had been muted in the past few weeks.

Anita Dongre to close Lakme Fashion Week

Anita Dongre to close Lakme Fashion Week

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

The latest news and gossip from the fashion and entertainment industry.

Martinez to take up the reins as Spain Davis Cup captain

Martinez to take up the reins as Spain Davis Cup captain

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Conchita Martinez will take over as Spain's Davis Cup captain for the Group I tie away to Russia.

Does India need condom ads? YES!

Does India need condom ads? YES!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

With India set to be the world's most populous country by 2030, there is a growing need to control population through better use of contraceptives, says Abhishek Waghmare.

Mumbai most successful IPL team

Mumbai most successful IPL team

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Rajneesh Gupta presents a complete statistical IPL dossier.

Boost to SP after it bags 31 of 35 UP council seats, BJP draws a blank

Boost to SP after it bags 31 of 35 UP council seats, BJP draws a blank

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

SP has gained a majority in the 100-member Uttar Pradesh legislative council. The party had earlier faced difficulty pushing through its legislative in the upper house due to lack of numbers.

Veteran Communist leader Govind Pansare passes away

Veteran Communist leader Govind Pansare passes away

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Veteran Communist Party of India leader Govind Pansare, who was shot at earlier this week, died at a hospital in Mumbai late Friday night after he was airlifted for treatment to the city this evening from Kolhapur. He was 82.

PHOTOS: World rings in 2015 with fireworks

PHOTOS: World rings in 2015 with fireworks

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Bidding farewell to 2014 revellers around the world are welcoming 2015 with celebrations featuring fireworks, music, and dancing.

President meets bravery award winners

President meets bravery award winners

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Twenty children, selected for this years bravery awards, today had a lifetime experience at the Rashtrapati Bhavan with President Pranab Mukherjee interacting with them and posing for a photograph.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai record three points vs Railways

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai record three points vs Railways

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

Having ensured three points by virtue of 104-run first innings lead by the end of the third day, Mumbai decided against sporting declaration reaching 321 for 5 when captains decided to call time.

IPL 12 Week Two: All the important numbers

IPL 12 Week Two: All the important numbers

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Rajneesh Gupta brings you all the numbers from the first 17 games in IPL-12.

Ranji roundup: Mumbai crash out after Vidarbha rout

Ranji roundup: Mumbai crash out after Vidarbha rout

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

Holders Vidarbha thrashed Mumbai by an innings and 145 runs to knock out the 41-time Ranji Trophy champions.

'Tata Tele's licenses not covered in SC cancellation order'

'Tata Tele's licenses not covered in SC cancellation order'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Department of Telecom had sought the legal opinion of the matter from the government's counsel.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai poised for outright win over Jharkhand

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai poised for outright win over Jharkhand

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Set a near impossible victory target of 490 on a track that is offering help for the spinners, Jharkhand were 28 for one in their second innings with two full days' play left and 462 runs to get.

Ranji round-up: Mumbai gain huge lead on Day 3

Ranji round-up: Mumbai gain huge lead on Day 3

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Young pacer Tushar Deshpande recorded his career-best figures of six for 70 to help Mumbai earn a sizeable first innings lead against Railways on the third day of their Ranji Trophy Group A encounter in New Delhi on Saturday.

Coal scam: Why was Manmohan Singh not examined, court asks CBI

Coal scam: Why was Manmohan Singh not examined, court asks CBI

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

The special court has asked the Central Bureau of Investigation if the then coal minister was examined by it in a coal scam case involving Kumar Mangalam Birla and others.

Paper: Increase customs duty on paper and paperboards

Paper: Increase customs duty on paper and paperboards

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

India's indigenous paper manufacturers are forced to use a variety of raw materials.

Sheena Bora trial: Peter has aged so many years

Sheena Bora trial: Peter has aged so many years

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

The close-onto four years (since November 2015) Peter has spent in Arthur Road jail, central Mumbai, in judicial custody, have taken their toll, lending him a bit of a melancholy stoop, a laborious gait and a tired face, turning him prematurely into a much older man than his nearly 64 years. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com reports from the Sheena Bora murder trial.

Fixed-line vs 4G Internet: Which is cheaper?

Fixed-line vs 4G Internet: Which is cheaper?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Fixed-line Internet is consistent and translates into a better experience for users.

Farmers trim gold purchases, threatening rebound in global prices

Farmers trim gold purchases, threatening rebound in global prices

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

A downturn in Indian demand could hit global gold prices.

BJP spreading misinformation in Ishrat case to save Modi, Shah: Congress

BJP spreading misinformation in Ishrat case to save Modi, Shah: Congress

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

They claimed that the 'harsh reality' in the backdrop of Goswami's statement is that the 'fake encounter of Ishrat Jahan and three other accomplices was ordered by the then chief minister and present Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with the then MoS, Gujarat Amit Shah'.

Why are contesting candidates' spouse always richer?

Why are contesting candidates' spouse always richer?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

A glance through the declared assets of candidates contesting the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections reveals that future lawmakers of the country are rich, but not as much as their spouses.

Economists find GDP data intriguing, say figures don't add up

Economists find GDP data intriguing, say figures don't add up

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

They believe that the key reason behind such a high growth rate could be "a steep downward revision" of the year-ago base period.

Challenges Imran's 'Naya Pakistan' Faces

Challenges Imran's 'Naya Pakistan' Faces

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

'Against the backdrop of difficult administrative, political and economic problems, Imran's temperament and staying power will be the subject of intense expectation and public scrutiny,' says Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan Desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

When did India last lose a Test series in West Indies?

When did India last lose a Test series in West Indies?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

As India kicks off its run in the World Test Championships on Thursday, Rajneesh Gupta tells you all you need to know about the India-West Indies on-field rivalry.

Ranji Trophy: Ashwin's four-wicket haul helps TN restrict MP

Ranji Trophy: Ashwin's four-wicket haul helps TN restrict MP

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday

Two Indian shooters banned for 'mental harassment'

Two Indian shooters banned for 'mental harassment'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

The two shooters, whose names were not made public, were slapped the bans for "mental harassment involving incidences of abusive and indecent language". They have been banned from all international and national tournaments till their suspension period ends.

Where are Jayalalithaa's cases heading?

Where are Jayalalithaa's cases heading?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

A general election looms next month just as two cases involving Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa enter a crucial phase, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Ranji Trophy: Iyer shines for Mumbai, Jadeja spins Saurashtra to win

Ranji Trophy: Iyer shines for Mumbai, Jadeja spins Saurashtra to win

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

A summary of the second day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches played at various venues across the country.

Cabinet reshuffle: Ministers take charge; spell out priorities

Cabinet reshuffle: Ministers take charge; spell out priorities

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Apart from Smriti, Ravi Shankar Prasad and Ananth Kumar took over as law and parliamentary affairs ministers respectively.

Defending champions Karnataka knocked out of Ranji Trophy

Defending champions Karnataka knocked out of Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Defending champions Karnataka crashed out in the group stages of the Ranji Trophy after losing to Maharashtra by 53 runs in their final league encounter, in Pune, on Friday.

Nirmala Sitharaman gets defence, Piyush Goyal gets railways

Nirmala Sitharaman gets defence, Piyush Goyal gets railways

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

In the third reshuffle since coming to power, Prime Minister Modi raised the strength of his Council of Ministers from 73 to 76.

Sankararaman murder case: Kanchi Shankaracharya, 22 others acquitted

Sankararaman murder case: Kanchi Shankaracharya, 22 others acquitted

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

In a huge relief to the pontiffs of Kanchi Sankara Mutt, Jayendra Saraswathi and Vijayendra Saraswathi, a local court on Wednesday acquitted them in the murder case of a temple official in Kancheepuram in Tamil Nadu.

What are the RSS/BJP after? Global change made Nehru, Indira irrelevant

What are the RSS/BJP after? Global change made Nehru, Indira irrelevant

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

'One big problem for the RSS is, while they spread their ideology of hard, Hindu-ised Indian nationalism, the absence of their own pantheon of modern nationalist giants. They missed out on the freedom movement quite comprehensively, in some ways comparable to the Muslim League and latter-day Communists. They have to find heroes elsewhere.' 'They borrow who they can from the Congress, like Madan Mohan Malviya and Sardar Patel, and then steal the entire lot of revolutionaries, from Bhagat Singh to Netaji, never mind that many of them were extreme leftists.'