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Check out India's athletics squad for Asian Games

Check out India's athletics squad for Asian Games

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

The Athletics Federation of India has submitted a list of 51 athletes, including the 11 called for trials, for the August 18 to September 2 Asian Games.

Rishiganga hydro project washed away by glacier burst

Rishiganga hydro project washed away by glacier burst

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

A 13.2 MW small hydro project on the Rishiganga river was swept away in the glacier burst in Uttarakhand on Sunday, but there is no danger of floods in the downstream areas as the water level has been contained.

'Army chief is talking like a politician, it is sad'

'Army chief is talking like a politician, it is sad'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

'An army general is not supposed to speak on political issues.' 'He should be keeping away from politics.'

Here are the complete results from all 32 bypolls

Here are the complete results from all 32 bypolls

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Polling for three parliamentary seats and 29 assembly constituencies were held on October 30, an exercise being seen as a barometer of the political mood in the country ahead of assembly elections in politically critical Uttar Pradesh as well as other states.

Will India's track and field athletes live up to expectations?

Will India's track and field athletes live up to expectations?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

For a discipline that has given Indian athletes only the Olympian's tag, the country's track and field participants will begin their campaign in the Rio Olympics on Thursday, with little hope to break the 116-year-old medal jinx.

PM at NRIs meet: We plugged '85% loot' taking place during Cong rule

PM at NRIs meet: We plugged '85% loot' taking place during Cong rule

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Continuing his attack on the Congress, he said efforts to stop the 'leakage' could have been made earlier as well but there was no intention and will power.

How political parties are wooing voters via social media

How political parties are wooing voters via social media

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

The election tamasha that was successfully taken online by the BJP during the 2014 general elections is playing out in a bigger avatar, reports Sanjay Jog

How political parties are wooing voters via social media

How political parties are wooing voters via social media

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

The election tamasha that was successfully taken online by the BJP during the 2014 general elections is playing out in a bigger avatar, reports Sanjay Jog

PHOTOS: Nation bids tearful adieu to its fallen heroes

PHOTOS: Nation bids tearful adieu to its fallen heroes

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

An emotional farewell was given to the valiant army jawans who lost their lives in the Uri attack, as their last rites were performed in their respective native villages with full military and state honours.

After back to back poll drubbing, reshuffle begins in Congress

After back to back poll drubbing, reshuffle begins in Congress

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Among the 17 new AICC secretaries named so far, 10 are below 50 years of age, indicating the generational change in the 132-year-old Congress being brought in by 47-year-old Rahul, reports Amit Agnihotri.

Who will be Modi's hand-picked cabinet secretary?

Who will be Modi's hand-picked cabinet secretary?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Modi sarkar sets the ball rolling on appointment, next cabinet secretary is expected to be in office in September.

China destroys Indian bunker in Sikkim, justifies road construction

China destroys Indian bunker in Sikkim, justifies road construction

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

China also hinted that India was objecting to its efforts to build the road in Donglang area of the Sikkim sector on behalf of Bhutan.

What of the troubles within, Mr Modi?

What of the troubles within, Mr Modi?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Much of the pre-2014 peace in our hotspots is diminished. Kashmir is on the boil and the Northeast is anarchic, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Sonia writes to Munde's wife; Rahul visits BJP HQ to pay tribute

Sonia writes to Munde's wife; Rahul visits BJP HQ to pay tribute

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Political differences blurred as Congress president Sonia Gandhi wrote a personal letter to Union minister Gopinath Munde's family condoling his death and Rahul Gandhi visited the Bharatiya Janata Party office to pay respects to the departed leader.

Bankers not hopeful of festive boost to credit uptick

Bankers not hopeful of festive boost to credit uptick

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

The festive season starts from August and last till December.

Nine UP seats where SP's prestige is at stake

Nine UP seats where SP's prestige is at stake

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

The SP candidates in these seats include Mulayam Singh Yadav's daughter-in-law Aparna Yadav and three ministers, one of whom was recently sacked.

Adityanath picks up pace in shunting babus, cops

Adityanath picks up pace in shunting babus, cops

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Conscious that he will have to rely on the bureaucracy to deliver, Adityanath is changing the faces and rejiging the administration.

Can Priyanka take Congress beyond its 2 bastions in UP?

Can Priyanka take Congress beyond its 2 bastions in UP?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Congress leaders are confident that Priyanka would act as a catalyst for the party and boost the sagging morale of cadres to put up a spirited fight against the BJP and also the SP-BSP pre-poll alliance which had already shut its door on the Congress, reports Virendra Singh Rawat.

'Don't want Assam to become another Kashmir'

'Don't want Assam to become another Kashmir'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

'There is a design of fundamentalists that the north east must become an Islamic country.'

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Rediff.com28 May 2019

As the dust finally settles on the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections 2019 and Bharatiya Janata Party along with its NDA allies emerges as the clear winner, here is a list of who won in each of the 7 phases of elections.

Ranji Trophy: Lad, Patil rally Mumbai against champions Karnataka

Ranji Trophy: Lad, Patil rally Mumbai against champions Karnataka

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

A summary of the first day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches at various venues across the country.

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai in strong position; Waghmode, Shah slam tons

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai in strong position; Waghmode, Shah slam tons

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Medium pacers Dhawal Kulkarni and Tushar Deshpande wrecked havoc by grabbing four wickets apiece as Mumbai put themselves in the drivers seat by dismissing Tamil Nadu for a paltry 87 on the opening day in their Ranji Trophy Group A match, in Lahli, on Thursday.

AFI names 31-member athletics team for Gold Coast CWG

AFI names 31-member athletics team for Gold Coast CWG

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

Four 20km race walkers -- two men and two women -- have already been named from the separate national championships held in New Delhi in February.

India at Asian Games: Mary Kom leads women boxers charge into medal round

India at Asian Games: Mary Kom leads women boxers charge into medal round

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Olympic bronze-medallist M C Mary Kom led the charge as Indian women boxers packed a powerful punch by assuring themselves of medals in each of the three weight categories at the 17th Asian Games, in Incheon on Sunday.

The week of reckoning for the Samajwadi Party

The week of reckoning for the Samajwadi Party

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

On Thursday, November 3, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav will launch his Samajwadi Rath Yatra. The official launch of the party's election campaign, but also a way of assessing how much traction he has among the people.

Ranji roundup: Kerala humiliate Bengal at Eden Gardens

Ranji roundup: Kerala humiliate Bengal at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Kerala blew away home favourites Bengal by nine wickets and with a day to spare for their second successive win in the Ranji Trophy, consolidating the position atop the Elite Group B standings.

Never Tickle a Sleeping Dragon

Never Tickle a Sleeping Dragon

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

'The dragon is Narendra Modi. While it may be harsh -- a tad -- to say that it was sleeping, it is fair to say that the government's approach in tackling corruption cases was lackadaisical.' 'By choosing corruption as an issue the Opposition has goaded the Treasury benches to return fire -- and the BJP has more potent ammunition,' says T V R Shenoy.

Maximum Modi, minimum opportunity

Maximum Modi, minimum opportunity

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

The question is no longer whether he will win 2019; it's what he will do with the new status, says Shekhar Gupta.

Modi's election campaign team for 2014 announced

Modi's election campaign team for 2014 announced

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Narendra Modi's stamp was written all over as the Bharatiya Janata Party announced its election campaign committee for 2014 polls on Friday including top leaders Murli Manohar Joshi, Sushma Swaraj and Arun Jaitley who will work under him.

Ranji Roundup:Ranji Roundup: Abhimanyu, Tiwary stage Bengal strong fightback

Ranji Roundup:Ranji Roundup: Abhimanyu, Tiwary stage Bengal strong fightback

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Wednesday

Ranji round-up: Bowlers give Mumbai slender first innings lead over UP

Ranji round-up: Bowlers give Mumbai slender first innings lead over UP

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played across India on Monday

How to avoid a two-and-a-half front war

How to avoid a two-and-a-half front war

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

'When war is thrust on you as in 1962 and 1965 or is tempting as in 1971, ensure that all other fronts are kept quiet, leaving your army free to deal with one,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Ranji Roundup: Iyer, Tare put Mumbai on the verge of win over Punjab

Ranji Roundup: Iyer, Tare put Mumbai on the verge of win over Punjab

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

Hosts Mumbai rode on a solid batting display following their excellent bowling stint and looked poised for an outright win against Punjab on Day 3 of their Ranji Trophy match in Mumbai on Saturday.

Wonder what it's like to travel on India's fastest train?

Wonder what it's like to travel on India's fastest train?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Rashme Sehgal took a ride on the Gatimaan Express for you.

Hazare Trophy: Yuvraj powers Punjab, Dhoni fails again

Hazare Trophy: Yuvraj powers Punjab, Dhoni fails again

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

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

Ranji Trophy: Sensational win for Delhi as 20 wickets fall on day 3

Ranji Trophy: Sensational win for Delhi as 20 wickets fall on day 3

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

Manan Sharma returned a five-wicket haul as Delhi pulled off a dramatic 90-run win over Punjab following two stunning batting collapses on the third day of their Ranji Trophy Group B match in Patiala.

Modi's BJP is not invincible

Modi's BJP is not invincible

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

'The BJP suddenly seems vulnerable. This is not entirely surprising. In the past too, governments and leaders who won a thumping Lok Sabha majority lost popularity in a matter of months... The by-polls results shows that a degree of disenchantment with the Modi government is setting in,' says Praful Bidwai.

Ranji Trophy: Samarth leads Karnataka's strong reply against Mumbai

Ranji Trophy: Samarth leads Karnataka's strong reply against Mumbai

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

Round up of the Ranji Trophy matches being played across the country

Ranji round-up: Mumbai edge TN in just over two days

Ranji round-up: Mumbai edge TN in just over two days

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

A round-up of Ranji matches played across India on Saturday

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