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PM announces health IDs for all under new mission

PM announces health IDs for all under new mission

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

The health ID will contain information about medical data, prescriptions and diagnostic reports and summaries of previous discharge from hospitals for ailments. The mission is expected to bring efficiency and transparency in healthcare services in the country.

PM briefed on internal security situation at DGPs meet

PM briefed on internal security situation at DGPs meet

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Modi joined the conference virtually and reviewed the action points of the previous conference, an official statement said, adding discussions were held to improve the overall security scenario with more people-friendly initiatives, it said.

Californian city celebrates Shivaji's birthday

Californian city celebrates Shivaji's birthday

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

A group of people, mainly from the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh's Bay Area chapter, celebrated Chhatrapati Shivaji Jayanti (the birthday of Shivaji) at the Guadalupe River Park in San Jose, California, on March 19.

Who cares for Bhima Koregaon Commission?

Who cares for Bhima Koregaon Commission?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

'We want the Commission to finish its work; the issue it is investigating is too crucial for its work to be left incomplete.'

Two more members of radical Hindu outfit arrested for techie's murder

Two more members of radical Hindu outfit arrested for techie's murder

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

Two more persons have been arrested in connection with last week's killing of an IT professional at suburban Hadapsar in Pune which witnessed violence in the wake of Facebook posts denigrating warrior king Shivaji and Shiv Sena supremo late Bal Thackeray, the police said.

Star India wins India cricket sponsorship rights; Sahara bid declared ineligible

Star India wins India cricket sponsorship rights; Sahara bid declared ineligible

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Star India Pvt. Ltd. was awarded the team sponsorship rights of the Indian team on Monday for a period of three years after Sahara's bid was declared ineligible by the BCCI in Chennai.

Set in 2008... these IPL records still stand!

Set in 2008... these IPL records still stand!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Ahead of the eighth edition of the Indian Premier League here's a look at some records from the inaugural edition in 2008 still standing.

IBL: Sindhu, Srikanth help Awadhe crush Delhi

IBL: Sindhu, Srikanth help Awadhe crush Delhi

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Rising shuttlers PV Sindhu and K Srikanth lead the way for Awadhe Warriors as they crushed Krrish Delhi Smashers 4-1 in the inaugural Indian Badminton League (IBL) in Pune.

IBL names Under-19 players for five franchises

IBL names Under-19 players for five franchises

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

The Indian Badminton League has named Under-19 players for five of its franchises, in addition to those picked at the auction. According to IBL rules, each franchise had to pick an India Under-19 player, who will be the 11th player in the respective squads.

Controversies make IPL's stock soar

Controversies make IPL's stock soar

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Despite all the controversies, the IPL's brand value hasn't diminished. Instead, says Harish Kotian/Rediff.com, the IPL made the BCCI richer by over Rs 3 billion!

Will brand Dhoni get its magic back?

Will brand Dhoni get its magic back?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Experts say Dhoni will continue to be relevant.

Shivaji a source of inspiration: Army Chief

Shivaji a source of inspiration: Army Chief

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

the fighting spirit of Maratha warrior King Shivaji has always been a source of inspiration for armymen, says the Army chief

Will KKR seal play-offs berth against mighty RCB batting?

Will KKR seal play-offs berth against mighty RCB batting?

Rediff.com15 May 2016

Royal Challengers Bangalore will stand in the way of two-time former champions Kolkata Knight Riders' bid to make it to the play-offs in a mouthwatering Indian Premier League encounter.

'Important to prepare well for IPL auction'

'Important to prepare well for IPL auction'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

'You should do a detailed study on what exactly you want for the team looking at the season ahead.' 'If you are not clear with your plans, you will get carried away at the auction table,' says Pravin Amre, former talent scout chief at the Delhi Capitals.

R R Patil warns of action against those misusing social media

R R Patil warns of action against those misusing social media

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

With objectionable posts on social networking sites trigging violence over the past week, the Maharashtra government is mulling action against not only those who upload them but also against those who "like" and forward them, state's Home Minister R R Patil said on Monday.

Vaccination drive hailed as decisive moment in fight against COVID-19

Vaccination drive hailed as decisive moment in fight against COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

Loud applause and cheers rang out as the first jabs were administered to frontline workers at hospitals and healthcare centres across the country on Saturday at the start of the gargantuan COVID-19 vaccination exercise, hailed as a 'momentous' occasion in India's fight against the pandemic.

IPL PHOTOS: Kohli, de Villiers slam centuries as RCB demolish Gujarat

IPL PHOTOS: Kohli, de Villiers slam centuries as RCB demolish Gujarat

Rediff.com14 May 2016

AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli jointly orchestrated a mayhem by scoring magnificent centuries as Royal Challengers Bangalore demolished a hapless Gujarat Lions by a record margin of 144 runs, in the Indian Premier League, in Bengaluru, on Saturday.

Does an airport's name mean a lot?

Does an airport's name mean a lot?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

'The urge to name the upcoming Navi Mumbai airport after well-known personalities and the equally strong urge to rally in large numbers supporting this name and that; all of this amidst COVID-19, felt deplorable,' asserts Shyam G Menon.

Bengal refuse handshake with Railways after ill-tempered Ranji tie

Bengal refuse handshake with Railways after ill-tempered Ranji tie

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

In one of the most ill-tempered domestic matches in recent times, Bengal and Railway players set a poor example of on and off-field behaviour, with the two umpires hardly being able to control the proceedings during the last two days of their Ranji Trophy encounter.

Why are our banks so secretive?

Why are our banks so secretive?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

'The finance ministry and public sector banks have tried to keep the names of wilful defaulters secret.' 'Secrecy and concealing information are inbred among banks and even the RBI,' observes Debashis Basu, editor, www.moneylife.in.

More cities in lockdown as COVID tally nears 8.5L

More cities in lockdown as COVID tally nears 8.5L

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

This was the third consecutive day that COVID-19 cases in the country have increased by more than 26,000.

Meet the real Tanhaji Malusare, war hero

Meet the real Tanhaji Malusare, war hero

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

'Shivaji Maharaj paid his tributes to Tanhaji's bravery by placing his necklace on the martyr's body.' He then uttered those famous words: 'The fort is captured, but our lion has fallen.'

IBL: Sizzling Sindhu guides Awadhe into semis

IBL: Sizzling Sindhu guides Awadhe into semis

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Rising shuttler P V Sindhu stole the show with a hard-fought win over World No.3 Germany's Juliane Schenk as Awadhe Warriors sailed into the semi-finals of the inaugural Indian Badminton League with a clinical win over Pune Pistons in Hyderabad.

Why Bajirao Mastani has upset two families

Why Bajirao Mastani has upset two families

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Bajirao Mastani has ruffled quite a few feathers among the descendants of the Peshwa and his Muslim wife.

Jobs return to urban India at last

Jobs return to urban India at last

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

The employment that is returning is mostly essential services required by Indian households. Most urban Indian households cannot function without a retinue of maids, cooks, drivers, cleaners, notes Mahesh Vyas.

Forgive me for hardship caused to you: PM on lockdown

Forgive me for hardship caused to you: PM on lockdown

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

The PM said looking at what the world is going through, this (lockdown) was the "only way left."

When ISIS found home in India

When ISIS found home in India

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

The nine meetings offer an interesting window into Shafi Armar's efforts to try and group together what after all were excitable keyboard warriors into an actual terror group, capable of handling weapons, organising recruits, cooking homegrown explosives, selecting safe training areas, safe houses and finally, committing strikes against Indian targets.

Never heard of the Hindu Rashtra Sena? Here's why

Never heard of the Hindu Rashtra Sena? Here's why

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

The extremist outfit has a tainted past and has been entangled in different legal cases for extortion, rioting and instigating violence

No cricketer should play IJPL T20, warns BCCI

No cricketer should play IJPL T20, warns BCCI

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has written to its affiliated units stating that their registered players should not participate in the unsanctioned Indian Junior Players League (IJPL), scheduled in Dubai from September 19-29.

IBL auction: Saina in Hyderabad, Lee Chong Wei goes to Mumbai

IBL auction: Saina in Hyderabad, Lee Chong Wei goes to Mumbai

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Saina Nehwal's wish to be in her home team came true as Hyderabad Hotshots bought the Indian star for USD 120,000 but world number one Lee Chong Wei proved to be the costliest, going to Mumbai Masters for USD 135,000 in the inaugural Indian Badminton League's players auction on Monday.

Cricket Buzz: Australia name master blaster Finch new T20 captain

Cricket Buzz: Australia name master blaster Finch new T20 captain

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Australia have named swashbuckling batsman Aaron Finch captain of the Twenty20 cricket team, replacing George Bailey, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Monday.

Remembering Shivaji The Great

Remembering Shivaji The Great

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

'In a war of guerrilla resistance from 1682 to 1707, the Marathas destroyed the foundations of the Mughal empire.' 'Shivaji was dead, but his example and ideals survived and were the main source for inspiration for the Marathas in their desperate struggle with the mighty Mughal empire,' notes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd), the well known military historian.

Football Focus: Why this Nigerian player is frustrated

Football Focus: Why this Nigerian player is frustrated

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

A propaganda tool called #UrbanNaxal

A propaganda tool called #UrbanNaxal

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

'The category of crime and criminals called Maoist or Naxal or #UrbanNaxals is an illegitimate creation of right-wing propaganda media frenzy.' 'It is a fiction repugnant to the Constitution and the law of the land,' argue Vernon Gonsalves and Arun Ferreira.

Why we are poorer with Steve Cohen's passing

Why we are poorer with Steve Cohen's passing

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

'Steve was the foremost strategic analyst on South Asia,' remembers Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".

Watch out for these guys at the IPL auction!

Watch out for these guys at the IPL auction!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

Rajneesh Gupta picks the overseas stars at Monday's IPL Players auction.

Is IPL no longer the world's top T-20 contest?

Is IPL no longer the world's top T-20 contest?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

The IPL, all of a sudden, may have some catching up to do with the Big Bash.

Why Modi needs 'Urban Naxals' for 2019 campaign

Why Modi needs 'Urban Naxals' for 2019 campaign

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

'There is need to invent another enemy.' 'If you can add Maoists to Muslims, the tukde-tukde thread will tie in nicely.' 'You might even have a 'nation in grave danger' story by the summer of 2019,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

The changing fortunes of Lalit Modi

The changing fortunes of Lalit Modi

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Prakash Bhandari chalks the journey of Lalit Modi from his troubled adolescent days to his mid-life crisis, from his grand success at the India Premier League to his dramatic exit from it