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500,000 Homes, Worth Rs 4.48 Trillion, Stuck In 7 Metros

500,000 Homes, Worth Rs 4.48 Trillion, Stuck In 7 Metros

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

The NCR and the MMR together account for 77 per cent of 10 big housing projects stuck because of developers' bankruptcy or litigation.

This inspirational 100-year old from Punjab was just short of Bolt's record mark!

This inspirational 100-year old from Punjab was just short of Bolt's record mark!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

With a jaunty victory dance, 101- year-old Man Kaur celebrated winning the 100 metres sprint at the World Masters Games in Auckland on Monday, the 17th gold medal in the Indian athlete's remarkable late-blooming career.

Should RCB buy Maxwell in mini-auction?

Should RCB buy Maxwell in mini-auction?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

'You want someone like an X-factor, like Maxwell, and at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, where it's flat and small, so he can have that impact.'

Meet India's boxing 'Nav Ratna' at the Tokyo Games

Meet India's boxing 'Nav Ratna' at the Tokyo Games

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

PTI introduces the team, who is aiming for medals when India's campaign at the Tokyo Games commences on July 24.

Protesting farmers head home after a year; aircraft showers petals

Protesting farmers head home after a year; aircraft showers petals

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

Emotions ran high as the farmers performed ardas (prayers) and havan to thank the almighty and started their 'victory march' from Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur protest sites to Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh in convoys of tractors, bedecked with colourful flowers and lights and blaring songs of jubilation.

Kamalpreet qualifies for Olympics after record discus throw

Kamalpreet qualifies for Olympics after record discus throw

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

The 25-year-old Kaur heaved the discus to 65.06 metres in her first throw at the Federation Cup Senior National Athletics Championships.

Sports Shorts: Sereno strike helps Chennaiyin beat FC Pune City; Atwal loses

Sports Shorts: Sereno strike helps Chennaiyin beat FC Pune City; Atwal loses

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday

Vijay Hazare: Samarth Vyas hits blazing double century

Vijay Hazare: Samarth Vyas hits blazing double century

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

The duo of Vyas and Desai took the opposing bowlers to the cleaners throughout the innings while stitching a massive first-wicket partnership of 282 runs.

Cavalcades of tractors set out for R-Day parade in Delhi

Cavalcades of tractors set out for R-Day parade in Delhi

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Tractors carried the flags of the unions, some sported the tricolour, and also posters with slogans of 'Kisan Ekta Zindabad', 'No Farmer, No Food' and 'Kaale Kanoon Radd Karo'.

The many colours of Holi in India

The many colours of Holi in India

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

From Lathmar to Hola Mohalla, here's how Holi is celebrated in diverse parts of India.

'We want people to love and support Indian hockey more'

'We want people to love and support Indian hockey more'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

'I feel so fortunate to be part of this incredible group and yes, I do believe I have been lucky to have had such a great start to my international career.'

Pandemic-ravaged India not safe for individual training: Moudgil

Pandemic-ravaged India not safe for individual training: Moudgil

Rediff.com8 May 2021

'I think Croatia must be better than India currently (in terms of COVID-19 situation) and being with the team also gives you confidence. I don't see any problem from being away from home for three months.'

IOA says 2022 CWG boycott proposal still stands, but gives hints of rethink

IOA says 2022 CWG boycott proposal still stands, but gives hints of rethink

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

CGF has maintained that shooting has never been a compulsory sport in the Games.

Lalit Modi Was Born To Take Risks

Lalit Modi Was Born To Take Risks

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

The IPL, which was perhaps the biggest gamble of his life, turned out to be the biggest success story ever, making Lalit Modi a cult in the echelons of global sport.

Punjab pip Assam by 1 run in Hazare thriller

Punjab pip Assam by 1 run in Hazare thriller

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

A summary of the day's play in the Vijay Hazare One-day tournament.

Saina Nehwal reacts to Siddharth's 'sexist' tweet

Saina Nehwal reacts to Siddharth's 'sexist' tweet

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

I used to like him as an actor but this was not nice: Saina

We believe we can get out of any situation: Pollard

We believe we can get out of any situation: Pollard

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Kieron Pollard says Mumbai Indians' struggling players have belief in each other's ability, asserting that they will wriggle out of the difficult situation as they continue to be in hunt for the IPL play-offs.

IA, Punjab Police to clash in Nehru hockey final

IA, Punjab Police to clash in Nehru hockey final

Rediff.com24 Nov 2003

Indian Airlines thumped Tamil Nadu 6-1 while the policemen beat Bharat Petroleum 2-0 in the Nehru hockey semi-finals.

Lockdown: Real Kashmir FC coach Robertson stuck in Srinagar

Lockdown: Real Kashmir FC coach Robertson stuck in Srinagar

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

Desperate to get back to his ailing mother in Scotland, Real Kashmir FC coach David Robertson and his UK-based players' stay in Srinagar has got extended due to unavailability of chartered flights from the Valley. With his mother undergoing chemotherapy for cancer in Aberdeen, the coach is anxious and so is his co-owner, Sandeep Chattoo, who has been in constant touch with officials from the government, trying to work out a solution.

'Cheering for any team is not illegal'

'Cheering for any team is not illegal'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

'Those who support the attacks should realise that beating Kashmiri students can't help anyone change the result of the game.'

Happy in my space, god bless him: Saina accepts Siddharth's apology

Happy in my space, god bless him: Saina accepts Siddharth's apology

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Saina Nehwal on Wednesday said she is happy that actor Siddharth issued a public apology for his unsavoury remarks on her after she raised concerns about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's security breach recently.

Why BJP Targets Congress All The Time

Why BJP Targets Congress All The Time

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

The BJP believes that the only party still capable of leading a credible challenge against it is the Congress. Please note how BJP campaigners in states where the Congress may count for a cipher or thereabouts, mostly attack the Congress, observes Shekhar Gupta.

SEE: Pooran's superhuman lunge!

SEE: Pooran's superhuman lunge!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Kings XI Punjab's Nicholas Pooran came up with an unbelievable piece of fielding on the boundary during the IPL match against Rajasthan Royals.

Haryana's many khaps to join farmers' R-Day tractor parade

Haryana's many khaps to join farmers' R-Day tractor parade

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

Several 'khaps' of Haryana are set to join farmers' tractor parade in Delhi on the Republic Day with thousands of these vehicles leaving various caste councils' villages for the national capital on Sunday.

I-League: Dicka's brace helps Aizawl defeat Indian Arrows 2-0

I-League: Dicka's brace helps Aizawl defeat Indian Arrows 2-0

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Aizawl slowly grew in confidence and started dominating the midfield battle.

IPL Auction: Auctioneer Edmeades 'stable'

IPL Auction: Auctioneer Edmeades 'stable'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

The Indian Premier League 2022 Player Auction came to an abrupt halt after auctioneer Hugh Edmeades collapsed on stage.

Check out PM Modi's fun chat with India's Olympians

Check out PM Modi's fun chat with India's Olympians

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Iconic boxer MC Mary Kom and ace archer Deepika Kumari were told they need not say sorry after returning without medals while hockey player P R Sreejesh was asked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi if he has learnt Punjabi when he hosted the Tokyo-returned Olympians at his residence.

'Everyone who watched this match will understand why millions of eyeballs follow the IPL'

'Everyone who watched this match will understand why millions of eyeballs follow the IPL'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

'Sport is such a great teacher, we can write someone off, but we can't erase them!

Why infiltration bids have reduced in JK: Army officer explains

Why infiltration bids have reduced in JK: Army officer explains

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

"There are floods. Large number of leaders try to portray militant groups in a good way. A number of militant groups have sent their elements to Balochistan and Sindh for helping people affected by floods," Lt Gen Singh said.

Power outage: Jalandhar MSMEs' new struggle

Power outage: Jalandhar MSMEs' new struggle

Rediff.com20 May 2022

With the Covid-19 pandemic showing signs of ebbing and economic activity picking up, factory owners in Jalandhar had hoped that the worst was over. However, the heat wave in April and extensive power cuts that came with it, have crushed their hopes. The city's large number of micro, medium and small enterprises (MSMEs) are now gearing up for yet another struggle, this time to survive with the shortage of power that is severely impacting their operations.

A biopic on the only Indian to fight against Muhammad Ali

A biopic on the only Indian to fight against Muhammad Ali

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

A Padma Shri and Arjuna Award recipient, Kaur Singh Singh represented India in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.

'Shame the series has to end on such a low note'

'Shame the series has to end on such a low note'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Royal Challengers Bangalore, which is captained by India skipper Virat Kohli, said the right decision has been taken.

Former players back Rohit to replace Kohli as India's T20 captain

Former players back Rohit to replace Kohli as India's T20 captain

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

Opener Rohit Sharma has demonstrated his leadership qualities in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and is an obvious choice to succeed Virat Kohli as India's Twenty20 captain, according to several former players.

Siddharth apologises to Saina Nehwal for 'rude joke'

Siddharth apologises to Saina Nehwal for 'rude joke'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

'Can't justify my tone and words'

Jhajharia, Deepa, Rahelu - Meet India's Paralympic medallists

Jhajharia, Deepa, Rahelu - Meet India's Paralympic medallists

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

With the Tokyo Paralympics opening on Tuesday, here's a look at all the past Indian medallists.

Indian football: ATK Mohun Bagan blank BFC

Indian football: ATK Mohun Bagan blank BFC

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

In a first for ATK Mohun Bagan this season, two first-half goals signalled the downfall for a beleaguered Bengaluru FC

How players can spend time in IPL bio-secure bubble...

How players can spend time in IPL bio-secure bubble...

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

Guitar and card games are options former Australia speedster Brett Lee wants the IPL-bound cricketers to explore in order to maintain the bio-secure bubble during their long stay in the UAE. The IPL will be held in the United Arab Emirates from September 19 to November 10 in a controlled environment owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Indian Soccer: East Bengal pile further misery on BFC

Indian Soccer: East Bengal pile further misery on BFC

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Former champions Chennai City FC defeated Gokulam Kerala FC 2-1 in their opening match of the I-League, Kalyani, on Saturday.

Playing IPL will be difficult: Ben Stokes

Playing IPL will be difficult: Ben Stokes

Rediff.com12 May 2021

Ben Stokes is confident that he will be back for the next edition.

Indian football: Jamshedpur steal a point from Chennaiyin

Indian football: Jamshedpur steal a point from Chennaiyin

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Here is a round-up of results from the ISL and I-League matches played on Monday