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IPL Preview: Mumbai threat looms large as KKR up against odds

IPL Preview: Mumbai threat looms large as KKR up against odds

Rediff.com8 May 2018

Hosts Kolkata Knight Riders run the risk of slipping away when they face resurgent defending champions and 'nemesis' Mumbai Indians in an IPL clash, in Kolkata, on Wednesday.

Sehwag's fluent fifty in vain as Delhi lose to India Blue

Sehwag's fluent fifty in vain as Delhi lose to India Blue

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

Virender Sehwag scored a fluent fifty, but it was not enough to prevent formidable Delhi from going down to India Blue by 18 runs in the opening game of NKP Salve Challenger Series in Indore on Thursday.

Box Office: 31st October flops

Box Office: 31st October flops

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

Box Office: Fuddu, Anna flop

Box Office: Fuddu, Anna flop

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

Box Office: MS Dhoni gets a bumper opening!

Box Office: MS Dhoni gets a bumper opening!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives us the weekly box office verdict.

Box Office: Banjo, Wah Taj, Parched flop

Box Office: Banjo, Wah Taj, Parched flop

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives us the weekly box office verdict.

Western Railway probe blames heavy rain for Elphinstone stampede

Western Railway probe blames heavy rain for Elphinstone stampede

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

The report said people with heavy luggage lost their balance because of which the stampede may have occurred.

IPL: A match of wills as Pune face KKR

IPL: A match of wills as Pune face KKR

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Skipper Gautam Gambhir led from the front with two half-centuries in the initial phase and when he failed to contribute, Robin Uthappa and Manish Pandey have stepped up to do the bulk of scoring.

HC refuses to stay AAP's odd-even formula for plying vehicles

HC refuses to stay AAP's odd-even formula for plying vehicles

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

The Delhi high court Wednesday refused to give interim stay on the Aam Aadmi Party government's plan to impose the odd-even number plate formula for plying of private vehicles from January 1.

Modi Sarkar 2.0 to take oath today

Modi Sarkar 2.0 to take oath today

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Many BJP leaders are of the view that most key members of the previous Cabinet could be retained.

CLT20: Can Scorchers put a break on KKR's winning streak?

CLT20: Can Scorchers put a break on KKR's winning streak?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Following their 11-match winning streak, Kolkata Knight Riders will be aiming to keep their juggernaut rolling as they meet Perth Scorchers in their third Group A league match of the Champions League T20 in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

AIADMK ties up Lok Sabha allies but with eye on assembly bypolls

AIADMK ties up Lok Sabha allies but with eye on assembly bypolls

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

'Of equal importance was the AIADMK's precarious assembly membership, what with 11 of its MLAs including deputy chief minister OPS facing court cases for disqualification and by-elections due in another 21. To shore up the party's numbers for anticipated eventuality on the 11-MLAs' front, the AIADMK leadership in general and chief minister EPS in particular, were even more focussed on assembly seats than LS seats, just now,' says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Ranji Trophy: Mithun, Vinay put Karnataka on top

Ranji Trophy: Mithun, Vinay put Karnataka on top

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

Seamers Abhimanyu Mithun and R Vinay Kumar wreaked havoc as Karnataka reduced Uttar Pradesh to 221 for nine, giving themselves a good chance to grab first innings lead, on the second day of the Ranji Trophy quarter-final match in Bangalore.

The real Cannes star: Nawazuddin Siddiqui

The real Cannes star: Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Rediff.com25 May 2017

While the media has been going into overdrive over red carpet appearances at Cannes, Nawazuddin Siddiqui has been quietly building a legacy.

IPL PHOTOS: Pathan, Narine take Knight Riders into play-offs

IPL PHOTOS: Pathan, Narine take Knight Riders into play-offs

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Sunil Narine and Kuldeep Yadav sizzled with the ball as two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders rode on its spin attack to advance into the play-offs of the ongoing Indian Premier League with a 22-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad.

How the government is going all out to draw investors

How the government is going all out to draw investors

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

'This is part of our efforts to make it easier to do business.'

Congress asks PM Modi to remove Amit Shah as BJP chief

Congress asks PM Modi to remove Amit Shah as BJP chief

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Rahul Gandhi pressed Modi to 'say something' on the issue.

Portfolios announced: Rajnath gets Home, Sushma MEA, Gadkari transport

Portfolios announced: Rajnath gets Home, Sushma MEA, Gadkari transport

Rediff.com27 May 2014

The Rashtrapati Bhavan has come out with a communiqu announcing distribution of portfolios of the ministers sworn-in on Monday in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's council of ministers:

High-flying KKR face SRH in battle for supremacy

High-flying KKR face SRH in battle for supremacy

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

Buoyant Kolkata Knight Riders will look to continue their winning momentum when they face defending champions Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League, in Kolkata, on Saturday.

Can these ministers bring elusive 'achhe din'?

Can these ministers bring elusive 'achhe din'?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

'The reshuffle was expected to show some sign about the BJP's awareness of the looming difficulties.'
'But there is no certainty that the new inductees will be able to breathe life into the government,' says Amulya Ganguli.

When the 'Rajwar Tiger' made the supreme sacrifice

When the 'Rajwar Tiger' made the supreme sacrifice

Rediff.com14 May 2020

'A tiger knows his territory in and out.' 'A tiger demarcates his terrain and never lets anyone enter.' 'Similarly, Ashu knew the trees, houses, rivers and rocks of the Rajwar jungles.' 'He didn't allow any militant to come into his territory.'

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Mumbai, UP and Karnataka post victories

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Mumbai, UP and Karnataka post victories

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

A summary of the day's matches in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Twenty20 tournament.

Yuvraj sizzles again as India Blue enter Challenger final

Yuvraj sizzles again as India Blue enter Challenger final

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Yuvraj Singh breezed his way to a 56-ball 84 and gave the national selectors another timely reminder of his worth, even as Abhishek Nayar slammed a 39-ball 75, to take India Blue to the final of the NKP Salve Challenger Series with a 11-run win over India Red in Indore on Friday.

It's make or break for Mumbai as they face KKR at home

It's make or break for Mumbai as they face KKR at home

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Mumbai Indians have a 10-5 record against KKR. Can they maintain the advantage?

Modi, Shah walk with sea of mourners to bid adieu to Vajpayee

Modi, Shah walk with sea of mourners to bid adieu to Vajpayee

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

Thousands of mourners jostled and some clambered on trees to capture the moment on their phones as former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's cortege left the Bharatiya Janata Party's headquarters for Rashtriya Smriti Sthal.

Chidambaram, MJ Akbar, Prabhu in the fray for RS nominations

Chidambaram, MJ Akbar, Prabhu in the fray for RS nominations

Rediff.com31 May 2016

As nominations for Rajya Sabha biennial polls closed on Tuesday, a contest is on the cards in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana even as Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram are among those set to be elected to the Upper House.

How Bhubaneswar will transform into a smart city

How Bhubaneswar will transform into a smart city

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

IFC will act as a transaction advisor for the projects to be developed in the public-private partnership mode.

Modi's message in portfolios for new ministers

Modi's message in portfolios for new ministers

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

He dropped those perceived to be non-performers or whose integrity came into question, and also where it was felt they needed to learn a lesson or two in humility.

IPL eliminator: Can KKR bowlers stop David Warner and his men?

IPL eliminator: Can KKR bowlers stop David Warner and his men?

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Kolkata Knight Riders will have to break the agonising sequence of debacles when they clash with defending champions Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL eliminator, in Bengaluru, on Wednesday.

How GST changed Indian politics

How GST changed Indian politics

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

Shadow of elections may overshadow political consensus at GST Council meetings.

Aparajith's century helps South whip Central to enter Deodhar semis

Aparajith's century helps South whip Central to enter Deodhar semis

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

Riding on Baba Aparajith's splendid century, South Zone crushed a hapless Central Zone by 116 runs with 13.3 overs to storm into the Deodhar Trophy semi-finals at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai, on Saturday.

Tribute: Jaitley it was who brought Modi to Delhi

Tribute: Jaitley it was who brought Modi to Delhi

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

'Jaitley was one of the earliest politicians to sense the changing political scenario in Delhi. He had closely watched the rise of the BJP and declining fortunes of the Congress party during the L K Advani era. But it was between 2009 and 2014 as the Leader of the Opposition that he began to read the tea leaves. 'And thus it was that he introduced Modi-Amit Shah duo to Lutyens Delhi,' says senior journalist R Rajagopalan who had known Jaitley since 1975.

The Saand Ki Aankh Review

The Saand Ki Aankh Review

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

'I felt a constant gag in my throat, and emerged from the movie somewhat mugged,' confesses Sreehari Nair.

BJP takes sweet revenge, wins 9 RS seats in UP; BSP humbled

BJP takes sweet revenge, wins 9 RS seats in UP; BSP humbled

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

Opportunistic face of SP has come before the people: Yogi Adityanth.

How the Modi govt plans to push growth

How the Modi govt plans to push growth

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

The government plans to raise resources to finance capital spending beyond the Rs 3.10 lakh crore budgeted for 2017-18 through higher borrowing or divestment receipts.

Rajya Sabha passes bill to amend Enemy Property Act

Rajya Sabha passes bill to amend Enemy Property Act

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

The bill to amend the 49-year-old law to guard against claims of succession or transfer of properties left by people who migrated to Pakistan and China was passed amid a walkout by the entire Opposition.

KKR v Kings: They win some; they lose some and look for consistency

KKR v Kings: They win some; they lose some and look for consistency

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders would look to return to winning ways.

Samajwadi hooligans bash up toll plaza staff

Samajwadi hooligans bash up toll plaza staff

Rediff.com4 Jan 2014

Ruling Samajwadi Party leaders and their supporters allegedly assaulted staff at two toll plazas and brandished their weapons when they were asked to buy tokens, just days after SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav warned his partymen that hooliganism won't be tolerated.

In Varanasi, BJP's going full throttle to sink rivals

In Varanasi, BJP's going full throttle to sink rivals

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

The saffron party which has a lot at stake in the last two phases of polling scheduled for March 4 and 8 has moved its war room to Varanasi, entrusting Union ministers and senior leaders with the task of strengthening the campaign with the prime minister in the vanguard.

The most delayed train in India

The most delayed train in India

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

With a 20 hour average delay, the New Jalpaiguri Express is the queen among late-running trains.