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'I was waiting to see Dhoni in the IPL'

'I was waiting to see Dhoni in the IPL'

Rediff.com21 May 2020

'Rishabh Pant must have gone through tough times because of the expectations on him.' 'It is not always easy to step into the shoes of a legendary cricketer.'

Exclusive! How this man transformed India's batting

Exclusive! How this man transformed India's batting

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

'The 2014 Australia tour and the brand of cricket played by the team laid a great foundation of the brilliant run of success enjoyed across all formats and conditions.' 'It also coincided with Virat Kohli enjoying the responsibilities of leading the team and then putting his heart and soul into taking the Indian team to ascend many unconquered summits.'

Revealed! 'Pant very much in India's World Cup plans'

Revealed! 'Pant very much in India's World Cup plans'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

Rishabh Pant is a 'champion cricketer in the making', who is very much in the mix for the 2019 India's World Cup campaign for his ability to seamlessly switch formats, says chairman of selectors MSK Prasad.

Congress set to lead next ministry in Manipur

Congress set to lead next ministry in Manipur

Rediff.com28 Feb 2007

Congress ally in outgoing Secular Progressive Front government, Communist Party of India, won two seats. The two parties did not contest the Assembly elections as allies this time.

Pakistan kills 100 terrorists in crackdown after shrine blast

Pakistan kills 100 terrorists in crackdown after shrine blast

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

Official said the crackdown would be intensified in the coming days as government had resolved to eliminate militancy.

Letter lays open cracks in Congress on CWC eve

Letter lays open cracks in Congress on CWC eve

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

As the debate over the issue of leadership raged, another group of leaders put their weight behind the Gandhi family on Sunday, calling for Sonia Gandhi to stay or Rahul Gandhi to take charge again.

Arvind Subramanian on how to prevent bank scams

Arvind Subramanian on how to prevent bank scams

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

CEA offers three compelling arguments in his case for privatisation of government-owned banks.

How companies are wooing workers with phones, freebies

How companies are wooing workers with phones, freebies

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Companies are sending representatives to Bihar, UP, Jharkhand and Odisha to persuade workers to join them.

'Apology for Jallianwala is the right thing to do'

'Apology for Jallianwala is the right thing to do'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

'Prime Minister Modi is from Gujarat and so does not understand the importance of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre to Punjabis,' says the British MP fighting for an apology for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

BJP tells Badal to keep the peace

BJP tells Badal to keep the peace

Rediff.com22 May 2007

Rajnath Singh was flooded with question on the Dera controversy and he had to be careful not to say anything that would embarrass Punjab Chief Minister Prakash Singh Badal.

Monsoon may reach Delhi in next 3-4 days

Monsoon may reach Delhi in next 3-4 days

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

The southwest monsoon which reached the country on May 30 well within its normal onset date

EC gives nod to budget on Feb 1, bars from announcing schemes for poll-bound states

EC gives nod to budget on Feb 1, bars from announcing schemes for poll-bound states

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Polls in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Manipur, Punjab and Goa will be held between February 4 and March 8.

Haryana gang rape: 1 of 3 prime accused held

Haryana gang rape: 1 of 3 prime accused held

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

The victim's family had alleged that police had failed to take prompt action on their complaint and delayed action by citing jurisdiction issue between police units of Rewari and Mahendergarh districts.

Snatching nationalism back from the BJP

Snatching nationalism back from the BJP

Rediff.com20 May 2017

'The UPA was never soft on Pakistan, terrorists and even China, but Sonia Gandhi's Congress rightly earned a "soft" image on issues of hard national interest, leaving the field open for Modi to take it and wrap it around with his implicit Hindutva,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Check out the IPL Dream XI

Check out the IPL Dream XI

Rediff.com28 May 2018

IPL-11 was a smashing success. Superstars like Kane Williamson, M S Dhoni, Rashid Khan shone. New stars like Rishabh Pant, Andrew Tye were born. Rediff.com/Harish Kotian draws up his dream team.

7 big steps for Modi 2

7 big steps for Modi 2

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Indians want change and progress. They should be willing to accept tough decisions, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

Battered banks staring at uncertain future

Battered banks staring at uncertain future

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Like everything else, the structure of banks may change, and banks may depend more on digital technologies and artificial intelligence for dealing with both their customers and employees.

How govt plans to cut down food wastage

How govt plans to cut down food wastage

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Centre has already started work on developing a mechanism to ensure states producing any item in excess is able to transport it to other states where there is demand

Nirav Modi to make another bail plea in UK court on May 8

Nirav Modi to make another bail plea in UK court on May 8

Rediff.com1 May 2019

His legal team, led by solicitor Anand Doobay, have previously offered one million pounds as security alongside an offer to meet stringent electronic tag restrictions on their client's movements, "akin to house arrest".

With 1,752 COVID-19 cases, India sees biggest single-day jump; toll 723

With 1,752 COVID-19 cases, India sees biggest single-day jump; toll 723

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

A total of 37 deaths were reported since Thursday evening of which 14 fatalities were reported from Maharashtra, nine from Gujarat, three from Uttar Pradesh, two each from Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh,Tamil Nadu and Telengana and one from Karnataka, ministry data stated.

Nair, Verma take Karnataka on the threshold of Ranji final

Nair, Verma take Karnataka on the threshold of Ranji final

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Karnataka have almost sealed their spot in the final of the Ranji Trophy after only 36.1 overs of play was possible against Punjab in the penultimate day of their semi-final match during which they consolidated their lead to 177 runs.

Cold wave continues in north; 8 killed in Uttar Pradesh

Cold wave continues in north; 8 killed in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

Intense cold wave continued unabated in north India on Saturday as fog-related incidents claimed eight lives in Uttar Pradesh and disrupting traffic movement in several parts of the region.

PNB ready to disburse Rs 16,000 crore in loans

PNB ready to disburse Rs 16,000 crore in loans

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'We have already sanctioned loans worth over Rs 3,000 crore to around 120,000 customers.'

Namdhari, MPT in last 16

Namdhari, MPT in last 16

Rediff.com4 Mar 2004

'Practise what you preach': Rahul targets PM over PNB fraud

'Practise what you preach': Rahul targets PM over PNB fraud

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

PM started 'Make in India' but every product in market is Make in China: Rahul

Kejriwal's dangerous rhetoric on EVMs

Kejriwal's dangerous rhetoric on EVMs

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

It would be far more sensible for AAP to build on what they have achieved than to destroy what credibility they have by floating wild conspiracy theories, says Sankrant Sanu.

'How can we trust the prime minister?'

'How can we trust the prime minister?'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

'The Modi government is not listening to us. So now we are coming to Delhi to talk with the central government.'

Will the 1984 victims ever get justice?

Will the 1984 victims ever get justice?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

'The BJP has the opportunity to undo a lot of the damage that we have suffered as a society which looks away from mass violence.'

'MPs' letter was given to Congress leadership 10 days ago'

'MPs' letter was given to Congress leadership 10 days ago'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'This letter assumes significance as it is for the first time that a letter has been documented and collectively agreed upon.'

Singh's tryst with India

Singh's tryst with India

Rediff.com12 Oct 2004

India's coronavirus tally: 724 cases, 17 deaths, 66 cured

India's coronavirus tally: 724 cases, 17 deaths, 66 cured

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Concern is growing among healthcare experts who believe that if people do not follow the lockdown or social distancing seriously, the situation can quickly go out of control.

Gowda, Manpreet, Johnson disappoint on Day 1 of track and field

Gowda, Manpreet, Johnson disappoint on Day 1 of track and field

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Indians had a disappointing outing on the opening day of the track and field events at the Rio Olympics, Vikas Gowda, Manpreet Kaur and Jinson Johnson failing to progress to the next round, on Friday.

IMD sticks to above normal monsoon forecast

IMD sticks to above normal monsoon forecast

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

July and August are expected to receive 107 per cent and 104 per cent of rainfall

2019 is more 2004 than 2014

2019 is more 2004 than 2014

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

'There's nothing in the 2019 campaign air, the chunavi hawa that tells you it's a wave election, for anyone,' argues Shekhar Gupta.

Sowing seeds for fries and profits

Sowing seeds for fries and profits

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Utkal Tubers is selling potato seeds in new areas and seizing the opportunity to create a Rs 100-crore firm.

Sowing seeds for fries and profits

Sowing seeds for fries and profits

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Utkal Tubers is selling potato seeds in new areas and seizing the opportunity to create a Rs 100-crore firm.

26/11 attacks mastermind files petition in UN to drop terrorist tag

26/11 attacks mastermind files petition in UN to drop terrorist tag

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

The banned Jamaat-ud-Dawah head has hired Lahore-based law firm -- Mirza and Mirza Law Associates -- to file the petition.

Do you know what Modi's AMs are, and what they do?

Do you know what Modi's AMs are, and what they do?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

'The AMs are a different beast and reflect the political play within the government.' 'Prime Minister Modi does not need to assuage any interest group to take the final call on any decision that belongs rightfully to the Cabinet,' points out Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.

Post-poll results, will 19 Raj Bhavans be vacated?

Post-poll results, will 19 Raj Bhavans be vacated?

Rediff.com12 May 2014

Fearing what lies ahead if the Congress led United Progressive Alliance loses power, it is believed that 19 governors appointed by it are considering putting in their papers. Karnataka's Hansraj Bhardwaj has already submitted his papers and is awaiting clearance from the party high command, reports a correspondent.