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What has become of the Royal Challenge whiskey?

What has become of the Royal Challenge whiskey?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

The brand actually fell between two stools -- the beer went to SABMiller and the whiskey to Mallya. Who should promote it?

Harbhajan may undergo operation in US

Harbhajan may undergo operation in US

Rediff.com14 Jun 2003

The offspinner is likely to undergo the operation at the same Baltimore hospital as Sachin Tendulkar.

Chhattisgarh bans Naxal outfits

Chhattisgarh bans Naxal outfits

Rediff.com5 Sep 2005

Chhattisgarh government on Monday decided to ban Naxalite organisations in the state, 2 days after a landmine blast triggered by them, left 23 security personnel dead.

Tendulkar doubtful for match against Pakistan

Tendulkar doubtful for match against Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Aug 2004

Skipper Sourav Ganguly revealed that his star opening batsman is suffering from a tennis elbow. He may be replaced by Rohan Gavaskar.

Ruling on imported cars to benefit hotels

Ruling on imported cars to benefit hotels

Rediff.com29 May 2008

Indian Hotels, which owns the chain of Taj hotels and East India Hotels, may gain from a tax court ruling that allows hoteliers to claim depreciation and tax benefits on imported cars which are used to ferry tourists.

Bhandarkar granted securty cover

Bhandarkar granted securty cover

Rediff.com22 Sep 2005

Bhandarkar had sought security cover earlier this week.

PM Hasina's Awami League closer to landslide win in Bangladesh polls

PM Hasina's Awami League closer to landslide win in Bangladesh polls

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

Bangladeshis on Sunday began voting in the general elections expected to be won by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the absence of the main Opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) which is boycotting it.

Poll panel puts finmin on the mat

Poll panel puts finmin on the mat

Rediff.com23 Apr 2004

Journalist assaulted, robbed in Mumbai

Journalist assaulted, robbed in Mumbai

Rediff.com22 Aug 2005

A senior journalist was assaulted and robbed at knife-point near the domestic airport in Mumbai on Sunday night while he was proceeding to the international airport to take a flight to Zimbabwe.

Player breakdowns cause for concern: Vengsarkar

Player breakdowns cause for concern: Vengsarkar

Rediff.com28 May 2007

Selection committee chairman Dilip Vengsarkar says it is physio John Gloster and trainer Gregory King's responsibility to find out the reasons for players breaking down on tour.

We don't want to see India vs Pak final: Jos Buttler

We don't want to see India vs Pak final: Jos Buttler

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Buttler backed England to win the semi-final against India on November 10 to deny cricket fans a high-voltage recap of the 2007 T20 World Cup final

US cops foil Khalistan supporters' attempt to attack Indian mission

US cops foil Khalistan supporters' attempt to attack Indian mission

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

A group of Khalistan supporters gathered in front of the Indian Embassy in Washington, DC and many of their speakers tried to incite violence, but timely intervention by an alert United States Secret Service and local police prevented a repeat of London and San Francisco incidents of vandalism at the mission.

Ratan Tata rides an army tank

Ratan Tata rides an army tank

Rediff.com8 Nov 2004

India should have settled PoK question during 1971 war: Rajnath

India should have settled PoK question during 1971 war: Rajnath

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that decision on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) should have been taken during 1971 war between India and the neighbouring country.

Jharkhand minister escapes blast

Jharkhand minister escapes blast

Rediff.com24 Sep 2005

Ekka told Press Trust of India over phone that he was apparently the target of the extremists.

Mirwaiz to meet Musharraf in New York

Mirwaiz to meet Musharraf in New York

Rediff.com7 Sep 2005

Mirwaiz will be in New York for the Organisation of Islamic Conference general council meeting and Musharraf would be there to attend the United Nations General Assembly meeting.

No twin centres of power, says Rahul

No twin centres of power, says Rahul

Rediff.com9 Jun 2004

Rahul Gandhi, Congress member of Parliament from Amethi and scion of the Gandhi-Nehru family, today denied that there were two 'centres of power' in the Union government

Case against Togadia for creating disharmony

Case against Togadia for creating disharmony

Rediff.com6 Jan 2003

The VHP leader, at a rally in Chikmagalur, Karnataka, had demanded installation of a Datta idol at Bababudanagiri, the Hindu-Muslim shrine.

#WinnersDoThis: Geeta Phogat's 'muqaddar ka sikandar' moment

#WinnersDoThis: Geeta Phogat's 'muqaddar ka sikandar' moment

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

In this series, we bring you your weekly shot of wisdom from super achievers.

Samajwadi MP denies role in blasts

Samajwadi MP denies role in blasts

Rediff.com12 Jul 2006

Train derails in Karnataka, 4 dead

Train derails in Karnataka, 4 dead

Rediff.com23 Oct 2003

The derailment took place near Palahalli Gate in Mandya district.

Why do Modi and Sonia avoid the press?

Why do Modi and Sonia avoid the press?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

'Since Modi is walking a tightrope between two worlds -- one of the saffron brotherhood and the other of the proposed smart cities and bullet trains -- it is understandable why he is averse to scrutiny lest he loses his balance by tilting too heavily on one side or the other. But, why has Sonia Gandhi acquired the reputation of a sphinx,' asks Amulya Ganguli.

India ranks behind US, China and Germany for global CEOs

India ranks behind US, China and Germany for global CEOs

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

China and India evoked the highest levels of confidence among major economies at 45 per cent and 40 per cent, respectively. The US was at 36 per cent, Canada at 27 per cent, the UK at 26 per cent, Germany at 20 per cent, France 18 per cent, and Japan having the least optimistic CEOs with only 11 per cent very confident of growing revenues in 2020.

Is Faith Above Science?

Is Faith Above Science?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Against the backdrop of Kerala's appetite for commonsense, it was assumed that this controversy would pass. Respect for rationalism and scientific outlook is strong in the state despite political forces gnawing at it for their own goals, observes Shyam G Menon.

J&K: Mughal road to be revived

J&K: Mughal road to be revived

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

The idea of the road's revival was floated in 1979 by then chief minister Sheikh Abdullah.

Modi thanks Gehlot for attending his event 'despite political tussle'

Modi thanks Gehlot for attending his event 'despite political tussle'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

The prime minister was addressing the flagging-off ceremony of the Vande Bharat Express through video conferencing.

FDI ban in TV news agencies

FDI ban in TV news agencies

Rediff.com31 Aug 2005

Pak tells Hindu, PTI journalists to pack up and leave

Pak tells Hindu, PTI journalists to pack up and leave

Rediff.com14 May 2014

The two Indian journalists posted to Pakistan have been virtually expelled by the Pakistan government without assigning any reasons.

No-trust vote: Who supports whom

No-trust vote: Who supports whom

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

All eyes will be on the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, Biju Janata Dal and the Sena itself to see which way they vote.

Cameraman hurt in Parliament attack dies

Cameraman hurt in Parliament attack dies

Rediff.com9 Jan 2003

Vikram Bisht, who had received bullet shots in his spine, fell from his wheelchair. He is survived by wife and two kids.

Victory treat: Kumble gets a son

Victory treat: Kumble gets a son

Rediff.com2 Apr 2004

The boy, weighing 4.2kg, was delivered through caesarian section at a Bangalore nursing home.

Ready to work with India for 'steady growth' of ties: Chinese FM

Ready to work with India for 'steady growth' of ties: Chinese FM

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

Addressing a symposium on the international situation and China's foreign relations in 2022, Wang said both countries have maintained communication through diplomatic and military-to-military channels.

Democracy in our veins, no discrimination against minorities: Modi

Democracy in our veins, no discrimination against minorities: Modi

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

India believes in sabka saath, sabka vikas, sabka vishwas, sabka prayaas and walks ahead with it, Modi said.

GSM-CDMA fracas to end soon: Shourie

GSM-CDMA fracas to end soon: Shourie

Rediff.com8 Sep 2003

No licensing system should come in the way of the country's progress: Shourie

Goodbye, Mr P!

Goodbye, Mr P!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2005

Check seamers' action too: Ranatunga

Check seamers' action too: Ranatunga

Rediff.com25 Aug 2004

The former Sri Lankan skipper said cricket officials in his country had acted like "idiots" in the Muralitharan controversy.

Government to withdraw case against Geelani

Government to withdraw case against Geelani

Rediff.com10 Jan 2003

The scribe was arrested in June 2002 under the Official Secrets Act.

Train derails in Maharashtra

Train derails in Maharashtra

Rediff.com3 Jan 2003

The Secunderabad-Manmad Express rammed into a goods train near Ghatnandur station early Friday. Ten people were feared killed.