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Burnley beat Watford 2-0 in first EPL meeting

Burnley beat Watford 2-0 in first EPL meeting

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Burnley struck either side of halftime with headers from Jeff Hendrick and Michael Keane to claim a 2-0 Premier League home win over Watford on Monday in the first top-flight meeting of the two clubs.

Hour of reckoning for Rahane as India eye redemption at MCG

Hour of reckoning for Rahane as India eye redemption at MCG

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

A few bruised egos will eye redemption when India square off against Australia in the second Test in Melbourne from Saturday, ready to bounce back in skipper Ajinkya Rahane's hour of reckoning after their batting debacle in the series opener in Adelaide.

Indian Army's shopping list worth Rs 300 billion

Indian Army's shopping list worth Rs 300 billion

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'The equipment that you make for us must be the best in the world so that it complements the Indian soldier who is without doubt the very best in the world.'

AIIMS to be set up in Thoppur near Madurai, EPS thanks PM

AIIMS to be set up in Thoppur near Madurai, EPS thanks PM

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

"The 750-bed modern facility will be set up at Thoppur near Madurai at an estimated cost of Rs 1,500 crore," Palaniswami said.

Centre, farmers to resume stalled talks on Wednesday

Centre, farmers to resume stalled talks on Wednesday

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

The fifth round of talks was held on December 5, while the sixth round originally scheduled for December 9 was called off after an informal meeting of Home Minister Shah with some union leaders failed to reach any breakthrough.

Tej Bahadur Yadav's wife says he's untraceable, moves HC

Tej Bahadur Yadav's wife says he's untraceable, moves HC

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

She has sought a high-level inquiry into his disappearance as well as the recent rejection of his plea for voluntary retirement.

Students found dusting classrooms in Jammu school

Students found dusting classrooms in Jammu school

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Students of a government school on Wednesday were found dusting and cleaning classrooms during a surprise inspection by education minister

Farmers' protest: Govt says ready to discuss its proposals

Farmers' protest: Govt says ready to discuss its proposals

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

As the issue remained deadlocked with both sides sticking to their respective positions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while laying the foundation stone for a new Parliament building, invoked Guru Nanak to underscore the importance of dialogue and noted that the Sikh Guru had said that interaction should continue till eternity.

Will protect core values of Constitution: Army Chief

Will protect core values of Constitution: Army Chief

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Addressing a press conference, Gen Naravane said the focus of training will be on preparing the army for future wars which will be network-centric and complex.

'Even if a third wave comes, we must keep it to a ripple rather let it surge to a tidal wave'

'Even if a third wave comes, we must keep it to a ripple rather let it surge to a tidal wave'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

'A third wave is possible, but we must try to restrict it to a low level by adopting all personal protection and public policy measures to prevent viral transmission, while speeding up vaccination.'

Will Balotelli get Italy recall?

Will Balotelli get Italy recall?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Maverick forward Mario Balotelli will be in line for an Italy recall if he can keep up his current scoring spree, coach Giampiero Ventura said on Monday.

BJP MLA who 'received Lalu's call' files FIR against him

BJP MLA who 'received Lalu's call' files FIR against him

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Lalan Kumar Paswan, who lodged the FIR with the vigilance department, held that the RJD chief's alleged act was tantamount to 'corruption' since, as a member of the legislative assembly, he was a 'public servant' whom Yadav had tried to entice away from 'performing the constitutional obligation of taking part in voting in the House'.

NDA, Grand Alliance field candidates for speaker's post in Bihar

NDA, Grand Alliance field candidates for speaker's post in Bihar

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

This is the first time, since the JDU-BJP alliance came to power in 2005, that the saffron party has staked claim for the speakers post.

RBI urges PSBs to take steps to increase credit growth

RBI urges PSBs to take steps to increase credit growth

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Bank credit growth declined to 8.5 per cent in January from 13.5 per cent in the year-ago period.

Tej Bahadur's family meets BSF DG for speedy disposal of inquiry

Tej Bahadur's family meets BSF DG for speedy disposal of inquiry

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

Yadav's family had expressed desire to meet the DG following which the meeting was arranged.

'Indian Americans are professionals at creating problems for themselves''

'Indian Americans are professionals at creating problems for themselves''

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

When I knocked on doors (while campaigning), Indian Americans talked more about politics in India -- and I had to tell them this was about elections in New Jersey.

Rajasthan extends support to FDI in multi-brand retail

Rajasthan extends support to FDI in multi-brand retail

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

Ten states and Union Territories had endorsed FDI in the sector by August 13.

Beware! Plenty of froth in IPO market

Beware! Plenty of froth in IPO market

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Retail investors may burn their fingers investing in them, especially if the markets correct, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh

Tough rules for AYUSH treatment make health cover difficult

Tough rules for AYUSH treatment make health cover difficult

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

IRDA's condition that treatment under AYUSH has to be at a government hospital or an institute recognised by the government makes insurance cover difficult.

Russia lifts ban on Indian oilseeds

Russia lifts ban on Indian oilseeds

Rediff.com8 Oct 2007

According to the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), the restrictions had been lifted with the condition that sesame seeds and groundnut exported should carry the quality and safety certification issued by the Delhi-based Sri Ram Institute for Industrial Research or any other agency as may be notified from time to time.

ITC pushes Yippee noodles to replace Maggi

ITC pushes Yippee noodles to replace Maggi

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

ITC has provided retailers with leaflets to assure customers of Yippee noodle's quality and safety standards

A revamp of the Medical Council of India would be a welcome move

A revamp of the Medical Council of India would be a welcome move

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

A recent report by the parliamentary standing committee on health and family planning pulled no punches on the abysmal state and poor functioning of the Medical Council of India.

Clean Ganga project has a long way to go

Clean Ganga project has a long way to go

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

'There will always be hiccups given that the Namami Gange programme is spread over different sectors and involves several agencies.'

I can make tea, play drums, I can become PM: Azam Khan

I can make tea, play drums, I can become PM: Azam Khan

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Khan took jibes at Modi for his "chaiwala" beginnings, his "monogrammed suit" and his drum playing episodes in Japan and Tanzania.

WFH: 7 warning signs your co-worker is stressed

WFH: 7 warning signs your co-worker is stressed

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

The thin boundary between work and life has become increasingly blurred, which is taking a toll on employese's mental well-being, says Prachi Ghogle.

'It's a great time for India's movie business'

'It's a great time for India's movie business'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

'There is a lot of money coming into the business, people are consuming a lot of content, there is no dearth of new films and shows coming out of India and being available worldwide.'

EU agrees to lift import ban on Indian mangoes

EU agrees to lift import ban on Indian mangoes

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

India assured the EU it would put in place measures to ensure cargoes are free from pests

Telcos in line of fire over call drops, inflated bills

Telcos in line of fire over call drops, inflated bills

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Telcos in line of fire over call drops, inflated bills

Gadkari launches work on Zojila tunnel to connect Srinagar with Leh

Gadkari launches work on Zojila tunnel to connect Srinagar with Leh

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

The project holds strategic significance as Zojila Pass is situated at an altitude of 11,578 feet on the Srinagar-Kargil-Leh National Highway and remains closed during winters due to heavy snowfall.

Find innovative methods to check frauds: PM to auditors

Find innovative methods to check frauds: PM to auditors

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Stressing the need to make evidence-based policy formulation an integral part of governance, the prime minister said auditors must resort to technical tools to iron out any chances of fraud in organisations and give a new identity to new India.

Sonia calls for meet with CMs to discuss NEET, JEE exams

Sonia calls for meet with CMs to discuss NEET, JEE exams

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

The National Testing Agency announced that the JEE (Main) will be held from September 1 to 6 and NEET (UG) on September 13 after the Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking the postponement of the NEET and JEE.

Student suicide: IIT Madras says committed to fair play

Student suicide: IIT Madras says committed to fair play

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Political parties have demanded a thorough probe after the family of the student, who hailed from Kerala, accused a faculty member of the IIT-M of driving her to commit suicide.

Don't we Indians matter too?

Don't we Indians matter too?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

If foreigners need reasonable taxes, why offer citizens something else? If foreign businessmen look for assurance on the rule of law, so do citizens, argues T N Ninan.

Gorkha agitation threatens Darjeeling's tea business

Gorkha agitation threatens Darjeeling's tea business

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

Darjeeling is on the boil over the demand for a separate Gorkhaland state. June and July are bad months to have a strike. Tea picking during its most valuable season has been affected. Those consequences will be felt all over the world and ultimately damage Darjeeling tea.

Buzz: Azam-led Pak squad depart for New Zealand tour

Buzz: Azam-led Pak squad depart for New Zealand tour

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Ahead of their departure, the skipper shared a picture on Twitter and captioned it as: "Next stop, New Zealand."

Complacent banks will turn dinosaurs this decade

Complacent banks will turn dinosaurs this decade

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

In the new decade, the scene will change because the banks till recently had been challenged by the fintechs, but the techfins have now entered the arena, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Start-ups: Here's how you must handle failures

Start-ups: Here's how you must handle failures

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

Learn from your consumers. Fail fast. Pivot. Cash in on the VC wave. Raise money when you don't need it.

MHA seeks full report on BSF jawan video by tomorrow

MHA seeks full report on BSF jawan video by tomorrow

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

Yadav has now been shifted from the Line of Control to a nearby battalion in Poonch.

PM shares 'vikas yatra' of his 2nd term with people

PM shares 'vikas yatra' of his 2nd term with people

Rediff.com30 May 2020

The document, shared by the prime minister on the occasion of the first anniversary of his second term on his Twitter account and web portal, detailed the steps taken by his government for the progress and development of the country. The document is divided into 15 heads ranging from ease of doing business, ease of living, to eliminating corruption and the country's fight against coronavirus.

How the BCCI cleverly sidestepped RTI queries

How the BCCI cleverly sidestepped RTI queries

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Johri evaded questions on RTI, saying: "RTI is not on the agenda of today's meeting. It is out of context."