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Australia's Agar latest to return home from shambolic India tour

Australia's Agar latest to return home from shambolic India tour

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Agar is the latest Australian to return home midway into the tour, with the visitors having lost the first two Tests of the four-match series.

'Australia will beat India in Test series if...'

'Australia will beat India in Test series if...'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Hosts India will have the upper hand if the tracks are rank turners in the upcoming Test series but Australia will win on 'fair' pitches, said former wicketkeeper Ian Healy.

Vergne wins India's first-ever Formula E in Hyderabad

Vergne wins India's first-ever Formula E in Hyderabad

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

DS Penske's Jean-Eric Vergne won Formula E's first race in India

2G spectrum: Centre moves SC for modification of 2012 verdict, here is why

2G spectrum: Centre moves SC for modification of 2012 verdict, here is why

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

On Monday, Attorney General R Venkataramani, appearing for the Centre, mentioned an interim application before a bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice J B Pardiwala.

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week.

Army raises elite unit STEAG for military technology development

Army raises elite unit STEAG for military technology development

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

The setting up of STEAG is part of the Army's efforts to develop technologies considering the future battlefield, they said.

Airtel, Tatas team up for 'Made in India' 5G tech

Airtel, Tatas team up for 'Made in India' 5G tech

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Bharti Airtel and Tata Group on Monday announced a strategic partnership for implementing 5G network solutions for India. Tata Group has developed "O-RAN (Open Radio Access Network) based Radio and NSA/SA (Non-Standalone/standalone) Core and has integrated a totally indigenous telecom stack, leveraging the Group capabilities and that of its partners", according to a joint statement. This will be available for commercial development starting January 2022.

'Our aim is to encourage global companies to shift to India from China'

'Our aim is to encourage global companies to shift to India from China'

Rediff.com29 May 2023

'I was in the US, where I met top executives of HP and Dell, and they are very keen to come to India.' 'Acer and ASUS have also evinced interest.'

Citing National Security, India Bans Chinese Cos

Citing National Security, India Bans Chinese Cos

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The government believes firms which are subject to China's laws could be forced to hand over information to Beijing's security services.

How Much Was SRK Paid For Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa?

How Much Was SRK Paid For Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Bollywood is full of interesting stories and anecdotes. We bring you some fun facts!

India's could see fastest rollout of 5G services globally

India's could see fastest rollout of 5G services globally

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The country's two top telcos, Reliance Jio and Airtel, are working overnight to undertake one of the fastest global roll-outs of 5G services in any country just a month down the line. India might be late in the game (already 70 countries have some kind of 5G and there are 698 million 5G subscribers across the world), but it's moving at breakneck speed. In his speech at the Reliance Industries AGM, Mukesh Ambani unveiled his plan to roll out the fastest 5G network in the world, starting from four metros in October but hitting every town taluka and tehsil - there are some 5,600 of them - in the country in 18 months.

NEET-UG Results: What The Future Holds For Aspiring Doctors

NEET-UG Results: What The Future Holds For Aspiring Doctors

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

As the CBI continues to probe into the NEET-UG paper leak case, career experts help us understand what the future holds for undergraduate medical aspirants.

When IAF Secretly Brought Prabhakaran To India

When IAF Secretly Brought Prabhakaran To India

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

'With butterflies in our stomachs, but confident of our mission, we took off for Jaffna on the morning of 24 July 1987.' IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe recalls a conversation with Air Vice Marshal Harpal Singh Ahluwalia (retd), then a wing commander and mission leader for the clandestine operation.

Radio hogs limelight as ad revenues surge 23%

Radio hogs limelight as ad revenues surge 23%

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

Radio recorded the steepest 58 percent rise of course, over a smaller base.

Yeh Meri Family 3 Review: Sweet Nostalgia

Yeh Meri Family 3 Review: Sweet Nostalgia

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Yeh Meri Family 3 is developing into a Wonder Years kind of coming-of-age comedy that Indian viewers can relate to, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Reserve prices of 3G and 4G radio spectrum raised

Reserve prices of 3G and 4G radio spectrum raised

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

The sales would be held within three months, India's Telecommunication Minister A Raja said in New Delhi. He added the government expected good sale.

Trai for 100% foreign ownership in radio services

Trai for 100% foreign ownership in radio services

Rediff.com27 Jun 2005

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Monday recommended 100 per cent foreign ownership in satellite radio services and no entry and licence fee for the time being.\n\n

SC registry refuses to accept Centre's plea on 2G verdict

SC registry refuses to accept Centre's plea on 2G verdict

Rediff.com2 May 2024

The Supreme Court Registry is learnt to have refused to accept the Centre's plea seeking modification of its 2012 verdict in the 2G spectrum case which had said the State was duty bound to adopt the auction route while transferring or alienating the country's natural resources.

Hussey blasts post-World Cup T20s as cricket overkill

Hussey blasts post-World Cup T20s as cricket overkill

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Hussey felt this certainly was not the best side competing against the hosts.

Here's Where You Can Watch Fighter On OTT

Here's Where You Can Watch Fighter On OTT

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Patriotism, politics, pain, it's all there on OTT this week.

WC final was Cummins' best day with the ball: Labuschagne

WC final was Cummins' best day with the ball: Labuschagne

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne said he had "never seen" someone bowl like the way Pat Cummins did during the World Cup final against India, which they won by six wickets for a record-extending sixth title.

Drone equipped with radars to help BSF detect tunnels along India-Pak border

Drone equipped with radars to help BSF detect tunnels along India-Pak border

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

The BSF has unearthed at least five under-ground tunnels in the about 192 km of the Jammu front (of the India-Pakistan IB) in the last three years.

'Economy Is Not Creating Enough Jobs'

'Economy Is Not Creating Enough Jobs'

Rediff.com27 May 2024

'The policy focus of the government should have been on creating more good quality jobs but that was not their focus.'

'No plans of India-Pakistan Test series anywhere'

'No plans of India-Pakistan Test series anywhere'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

According to ESPNcricinfo, MCC chief executive Stuart Fox spoke on SEN radio on day 4 of the second Test between Australia and South Africa and said that the club, as well as the Victoria government, had made an inquiry with CA about hosting a neutral Test.

Spin Australia's best weapon to win in India?

Spin Australia's best weapon to win in India?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Left-arm spinner Ashton Agar could turn out to be Australia's X-factor and should be considered as their 'second spinner' in pursuit of the visitors' first Test win in India since 2017.

Song That Brought India, Israel Together

Song That Brought India, Israel Together

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

'I have no idea as to what Lucky Ali is singing but to me, it sounds great and gels with what I sing.'

First LS polls: How EC resolved identity crisis of 28L women voters

First LS polls: How EC resolved identity crisis of 28L women voters

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

In some states, many women voters had enrolled themselves by their relationship with the male members of their family instead of providing their own names.

Controversial trophy photo: Marsh unfazed by backlash

Controversial trophy photo: Marsh unfazed by backlash

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Marsh defends controversial act of resting feet on World Cup trophy

There will be clean-up in polls too: Modi's dig at awards do

There will be clean-up in polls too: Modi's dig at awards do

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

He presented the first-ever National Creators' Awards at the Bharat Mandapam in the national capital.

Former MyGovIndia chief Gaurav Dwivedi is new Prasar Bharati CEO

Former MyGovIndia chief Gaurav Dwivedi is new Prasar Bharati CEO

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Senior IAS officer and former MyGovIndia chief Gaurav Dwivedi was on Monday appointed the Chief Executive Officer of public broadcaster Prasar Bharati. A 1995-batch officer of Chhattisgarh cadre, Dwivedi will have a five-year tenure from the date he assumes charge. Currently, he is posted as Principal Secretary, Commercial Tax, in the Chhattisgarh government. "The President of India has today appointed, after due recommendation by the Selection Committee, Shri Gaurav Dwivedi, as Executive Member (Chief Executive Officer) in Prasar Bharati for a period of five years from his assumption of charge," a statement from the Information and Broadcasting Ministry said.

Which Is India's Largest TV Channel?

Which Is India's Largest TV Channel?

Rediff.com3 May 2023

DD Freedish is the 'largest TV platform in India', going to 58 million homes, featuring 70-odd private channels. DD Freedish reaches about 278 million people, and is easily among the top five TV platforms in the world.

France allows plane with about 300 Indians to fly after 3-day delay

France allows plane with about 300 Indians to fly after 3-day delay

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

Four French judges earlier in the day began questioning the passengers detained by the French authorities at Vatry airport, 150 km east of Paris, since Thursday over suspected "human trafficking".

Cillian! Cillian! Cillian!'

Cillian! Cillian! Cillian!'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Students and principals at the primary and senior schools Oscar winner Cillian Murphy attended in Cork, Ireland, tells Rediff.com what the triumph means to them.

Budget reduced, census, NPR unlikely in 2024 too

Budget reduced, census, NPR unlikely in 2024 too

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

The interim budget 2024-24 on Thursday allocated Rs 1,277.80 crore for census, a significant reduction from 2021-22 when Rs 3,768 crore was allocated and an indication that the exercise may not be carried out even after three years of delay.

'Why did the Kiwis help Kohli when he had cramps?'

'Why did the Kiwis help Kohli when he had cramps?'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Former Australian pacer Simon O'Donnell flayed New Zealand's gesture of helping Virat Kohli when he was suffering from cramps during the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday.

Radio Mid-Day seeks HC stay on fee order

Radio Mid-Day seeks HC stay on fee order

Rediff.com4 May 2004

Radio Mid-Day West India Pvt Ltd has filed a petition in the Bombay High Court seeking a stay on a Union government order asking it to pay yearly licence fee or face withdrawal of licence.

ISRO set to launch satellite to study black holes

ISRO set to launch satellite to study black holes

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to welcome the new year with the launch of its first X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite that would offer insights into celestial objects like black holes, onboard a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle rocket on Monday.

Military strength, capabilities must to prevent wars: Army chief

Military strength, capabilities must to prevent wars: Army chief

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Addressing an event in New Delhi, Gen Pande also said the recent global developments have underscored that the security of the nation can neither be outsourced nor be dependent on the largesse of others.

Vikrant: 'Multiple Celebration Of India'

Vikrant: 'Multiple Celebration Of India'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

In a record time of 13 years, the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Vikrant is now ready for formal induction into the Indian Navy.

Declassified files reveal Netaji wanted to speak over radio

Declassified files reveal Netaji wanted to speak over radio

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

"For the last one month a rather strange broadcast is being heard over the radio...The broadcast only says 'Neta Subhas Chandra transmitter...wanted to speak," this was written by Netaji's nephew Amiya Nath Bose in a letter to his brother in 1949 as revealed by one of the secret files on the leader declassified by the West Bengal government.