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Tamil Londoner Susheela Raman performs in NYC

Tamil Londoner Susheela Raman performs in NYC

Rediff.com13 Aug 2009

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Powar throws in hat for India women's coach job

Powar throws in hat for India women's coach job

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

The women's selection committee, headed by Neetu David, are inclined towards a female head coach for the national team, which has a lot of work to do before the ODI World Cup in New Zealand early next year.

Mumbai to face MP in Ranji Trophy final

Mumbai to face MP in Ranji Trophy final

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Five-star Kartikeya bowls MP to victory over Bengal, enter Ranji final

BCCI bid to curb unsanctioned T20 leagues

BCCI bid to curb unsanctioned T20 leagues

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

The move comes in the wake of the unsanctioned conduct of the Bihar Cricket League.

'I have no idea if minister's son was driving the car'

'I have no idea if minister's son was driving the car'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

'I was not there at the spot and I don't know who was driving the car.' 'It is a matter that needs to be investigated by the police and it is their job,' says the father of the journalist who was killed in Lakhimpur Kheri.

B Raman: The threat to India

B Raman: The threat to India

Rediff.com21 May 2003

B Raman: Message from the Bengaluru blasts

B Raman: Message from the Bengaluru blasts

Rediff.com25 Jul 2008

From preliminary reports, one could make the following surmise: firstly, the terrorists did not want to cause mass casualties; secondly, Bengaluru has the largest concentration of foreign businessmen and experts, but they did not want to target them; thirdly, they did not want to target the foreign tourists either.

Meet the new Indian women's cricket coach...

Meet the new Indian women's cricket coach...

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Raman pips Kirsten for Indian women's coach job The 53-year-old Raman is currently a batting consultant at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. His first assignment is the tour of New Zealand beginning next month.

B Raman on Khalid Sheikh's arrest

B Raman on Khalid Sheikh's arrest

Rediff.com3 Mar 2003

Tik Tok star turned BJP leader Sonali Phogat dies in Goa

Tik Tok star turned BJP leader Sonali Phogat dies in Goa

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

BJP leader from Haryana and actor Sonali Phogat died of a heart attack in Goa, police said on Tuesday.

L&T CEO Subrahmanyan gets 115% jump in salary in FY22 as business grows

L&T CEO Subrahmanyan gets 115% jump in salary in FY22 as business grows

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Engineering giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T) handed out a pay cheque of Rs 61.27 crore to its chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director (MD) SN Subrahmanyan in the last financial year (FY22), which is a near 115 per cent hike over FY21, as executive compensation at India Inc comes under sharp focus after two years of Covid-19. In fact, the total compensation of L&T's executive directors (including Subrahmanyan) in FY22 was 120 to 670 times the median remuneration of the company's employees, data from its FY22 annual report shows. This points to sharp hikes that the top management saw in their remuneration during the period, experts in human resources said. In FY21, L&T's executive compensation was 56 to 337 times the median remuneration of company employees.

Tirath Singh Rawat to replace Trivendra Singh Rawat as Uttarakhand CM

Tirath Singh Rawat to replace Trivendra Singh Rawat as Uttarakhand CM

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

The Bharatiya Janata Party's member of Parliament from Pauri Garhwal, Tirath Singh Rawat, will be the next chief minister of Uttarakhand.

Rawat resigns as Uttarakhand CM, successor to be elected on Wednesday

Rawat resigns as Uttarakhand CM, successor to be elected on Wednesday

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Trivendra Singh Rawat on Tuesday resigned as the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, ending days of speculations of a change in leadership in the hill state.

Check out ex-India coach Shastri's new assignment!

Check out ex-India coach Shastri's new assignment!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Former India coach Ravi Shastri has been roped in as the Commissioner of the Legends League Cricket (LLC), a professional event for retired players that is set to take off next year.

Won't publish Jhiram valley panel's report as it is incomplete, says Baghel

Won't publish Jhiram valley panel's report as it is incomplete, says Baghel

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Friday said his government will not make public the report of the judicial commission, headed by former judge of Chhattisgarh high court Justice Prashant Mishra, on the May 2013 Jhiram valley Maoist attack, because it is 'incomplete.'

Sathiyan ready to spring surprise on opponents at Tokyo Games

Sathiyan ready to spring surprise on opponents at Tokyo Games

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Both Sathiyan and Sharath Kamal are seeded in the 17-32 bracket and will get a first-round bye.

Lakhimpur: Chh'garh, Punjab govts to give Rs 50 lakh to kin of dead farmers, scribe

Lakhimpur: Chh'garh, Punjab govts to give Rs 50 lakh to kin of dead farmers, scribe

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

The chief ministers of the two Congress-ruled states, along with party leader Rahul Gandhi, have arrived in Lucknow, from where they intend to go to Lakhimpur Kheri to meet the families of the victims.

Will A Desi Kid Win 2022 Spelling Bee?

Will A Desi Kid Win 2022 Spelling Bee?

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Unlike earlier years, an Indian-American child did not win America's Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2021. 234 spellers, many of them Indian-American kids, will participate in the 2022 Bee, to be held from May 31 to June 2.

Cong in state of shock after Azad's resignation; our doors are open, says BJP

Cong in state of shock after Azad's resignation; our doors are open, says BJP

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

As Azad ended his decades-old association with the party, leaders across political spectrum praised his contribution to Jammu and Kashmir, with the BJP hailing him as a "towering leader".

'The women loved Elaben'

'The women loved Elaben'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

'Who would think of making a bank of poor women? She had vision and boldness.'

ITC, Kalyan Jewellers, Ambuja Cement among major BJP donors

ITC, Kalyan Jewellers, Ambuja Cement among major BJP donors

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party received over Rs 785 crore in contributions from individuals, electoral trusts and corporates in 2019-20, which is over five times more than what the Congress received during the same period.

Why this UP IAS officer ate mid-day meal with students

Why this UP IAS officer ate mid-day meal with students

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

"To get a first-hand experience of the quality of food served to children, the (GNIDA) CEO tasted the mid-day meal that was served to the students. He also interacted with the students on matters of their school," a GNIDA official said.

Incentives for green hydrogen likely in Union Budget

Incentives for green hydrogen likely in Union Budget

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

The government may provide for targeted fiscal incentives and allocation of funds for promotion of green hydrogen in the country in Union Budget 2022-23, which is slated to be unveiled in Parliament on Tuesday. The government launched National Hydrogen Mission in 2021. Earlier this month, Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh had indicated that a green hydrogen policy will be unveiled in February which would feature many incentives to boost green hydrogen in the country. "While 2021 saw the launch of National Hydrogen Mission, it is likely that the Budget may provide for targeted fiscal incentives for R&D in green hydrogen segment, creation of domestic supply chain for hydrogen and reduce customs duties on electrolysers to boost green hydrogen production," says Venkatesh Raman Prasad, Partner, J Sagar Associates (JSA).

'Sasikala will return with full power if...'

'Sasikala will return with full power if...'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

'If the EPS government falls, Sasikala will return. If EPS wins, he will become an indispensable leader and Sasikala will not be able to return.' T E Narasimhan reports.

Govt bans Kerala-based MediaOne channel, court stays order

Govt bans Kerala-based MediaOne channel, court stays order

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

The Union government on Monday barred the telecast of Malayalam news channel MediaOne citing "security reasons", but the Kerala high court stayed the implementation of the order for two days.

Attempt to turn Lakhimpur into Hindu vs Sikh battle: Varun Gandhi

Attempt to turn Lakhimpur into Hindu vs Sikh battle: Varun Gandhi

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

The Pilibhit MP, who was recently dropped from the BJP national executive, said the struggle for justice in Lakhimpur Kheri is about the "cruel massacre of poor farmers in the face of an arrogant local power elite", and the issue has no religious connotations.

Why Atal's niece is taking on the BJP

Why Atal's niece is taking on the BJP

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

'Vajpayeeji's BJP was democratic.' 'It was a BJP that belonged to its party workers. Every worker, every member was an Atal Bihari.' Today's BJP belongs to businessmen.' 'Modi and Amit Shah have reduced the BJP to a two-man party.'

TN sets up GST advisory body, experts fear it may clash with Centre

TN sets up GST advisory body, experts fear it may clash with Centre

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

If other states follow suit, it is going to become difficult for the GST Council to decide on the next stage of reforms.

Modi launches 35 crop varieties to address malnutrition

Modi launches 35 crop varieties to address malnutrition

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched 35 crop varieties with special traits -- developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) -- to address the twin challenges of climate change and malnutrition. The new crop varieties were dedicated to the nation through a video conference organised at all ICAR institutes, state and central agricultural universities and Krishi Vighyan Kendra. According to the PMO, 35 crop varieties with special traits like climate resilience and higher nutrient-content have been developed in 2021.

Hey! What is Boman Irani doing in London?

Hey! What is Boman Irani doing in London?

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Reader Raman sends us a picture from London.

B Raman: How the Maoists must be countered

B Raman: How the Maoists must be countered

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

It is time for the government to have a re-think on the way we have been dealing with this problem in order to have a tailor-made strategy based on improvement of political management, strengthening rural policing and rural intelligence and developing capacities for rural operations with emphasis on mobile as well as on static security.

'BJP won't weaken AIADMK before 2024'

'BJP won't weaken AIADMK before 2024'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

'The BJP plans to win 10 (Lok Sabha) seats (in Tamil Nadu) and the alliance (with the AIADMK) 20 seats in 2024.'

Ranji Roundup: Parkar hits double ton on debut

Ranji Roundup: Parkar hits double ton on debut

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

A round-up of Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal matches played on Tuesday

Manika shuns Nat. TT coach's help during 1st round win

Manika shuns Nat. TT coach's help during 1st round win

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

Her personal coach Sanmay Paranjape was controversially cleared to travel with her to the Tokyo, but not allowed to stay at the Games Village with the national team.

Marriage proposal at SCG melts hearts

Marriage proposal at SCG melts hearts

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

The man wearing an Indian team jersey went down on one knee and proposed to his girlfriend who was wearing a Socceroos jersey.

Ranji roundup: Dhawan hits century; Rahane and Shaw fail

Ranji roundup: Dhawan hits century; Rahane and Shaw fail

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

Shikhar Dhawan was all guts and grit while negotiating tough conditions in his comeback game as he boosted Delhi's morale with a well-controlled 137 against Hyderabad in their Ranji Trophy Group A match in New Delhi. A round up of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

'Mandir had no impact in Chhattisgarh'

'Mandir had no impact in Chhattisgarh'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

'BJP ministers in Chhattisgarh were arrogant'

3-day police custody for Ashish Mishra in Lakhimpur case

3-day police custody for Ashish Mishra in Lakhimpur case

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Union minister of state (MoS) for home affairs Ajay Mishra Teni's son Ashish Mishra, who has been accused in Lakhimpur Kheri incident, has been sent to three-day police remand with conditions on Monday.

BJP on backfoot over arrested terrorist, says he visited hq as a journalist

BJP on backfoot over arrested terrorist, says he visited hq as a journalist

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday denied claims that a Lashkar-e-Tayiba (LeT) terrorist nabbed in Reasi in Jammu and Kashmir was its member, even as the Congress and others attacked the saffron party and demanded a high-level probe.