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Poorna Patel did not leak any e-mail: IPL

Poorna Patel did not leak any e-mail: IPL

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

Indian Premier League authorities on Friday dismissed media reports that Poorna Patel, IPL Hospitality Manager and daughter of Civil Aviation minister Praful Patel, leaked a confidential e-mail from the league's COO Sundar Raman's office.

Tributes pour in for PK, the man with 'golden kick'

Tributes pour in for PK, the man with 'golden kick'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

From cricket great Sachin Tendulkar to renowned actor Ajay Devgn, Twitter was flooded with messages that relived fond memories associated with PK Banerjee, whose name goes well beyond the sport he played.

Auto cos hire trend-spotters to tweak car design

Auto cos hire trend-spotters to tweak car design

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

Trend researchers who come from design schools and have an art and sociology background are the latest foot soldiers in the struggle of auto companies to stay ahead in the competitive race.

How Jamsetji Tata created the Indian Institute of Science

How Jamsetji Tata created the Indian Institute of Science

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

The Indian Institute of Science topped the HRD ministry's 2017 national rankings. In 2016, the IISc was ranked among the world's top 15 universities in the Times Higher Education University Rankings. In his book The Creation of Wealth: The Tatas from the 19th to the 21st Century, R M Lala recounted how Jamsetji Tata's grand vision and immense personal contribution laid the edifice of arguably India's finest educational institution.

Even before release from jail, Sasikala factor rocks TN politics

Even before release from jail, Sasikala factor rocks TN politics

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

The big question is: Will her release be a threat to Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami? The answer is, while it may give him moments of nervousness, he will not be replaced, say political experts. T E Narasimhan reports.

Rendezvous CEO meets IPL, IMG officials

Rendezvous CEO meets IPL, IMG officials

Rediff.com18 May 2010

P T Keshav, the CEO of Rendezvous Sports World (RSW) consortium that bid successfully for the Kochi Indian Premier League franchise for $333.33 million, had an 'operational' meeting with IPL CEO Sundar Raman and sports management group IMG in Mumbai on Tuesday.

How Kapil's advice helped Dravid take up coaching

How Kapil's advice helped Dravid take up coaching

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Batting great Rahul Dravid says legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev's advice helped him to explore options after his retirement before eventually taking up the coaching job of India A and Under-19 sides. Dravid said he was also "a little fortunate" that at the back end of his career, he was already in a captain-cum-coach role of IPL side Rajasthan Royals.

Birthdate glitch haunts BSF, CRPF chiefs

Birthdate glitch haunts BSF, CRPF chiefs

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Official records show Raman Srivastava was born on October 24, 1951, while the date of birth of Vikram Srivastava is just five months away, March 18, 1952!

Can't spell, can't calculate: Bihar's ignorant school principals

Can't spell, can't calculate: Bihar's ignorant school principals

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Not just students, even school teachers and principals are part of the rot afflicting Bihar's education system.

PIX: Meet Pooja Bhatt's new heroine

PIX: Meet Pooja Bhatt's new heroine

Rediff.com4 Aug 2013

Elena is the entry in the Bhatt camp

Decide on Nalini's plea in 2 weeks: HC to TN govt

Decide on Nalini's plea in 2 weeks: HC to TN govt

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

The Madras high court will on Thursday hear a report of the advisory board, which has called for the premature release of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi's assassin, Nalini Sreeharan.

From studying under the streetlights to CEO of a US firm!

From studying under the streetlights to CEO of a US firm!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

Here is the rags-to-riches story of Kal Raman, who is from a small village in Tamil Nadu and has risen to be the CEO of a company in Seattle, USA that helps educate the children of the world.

26/11: 'Local angle needed greater attention'

26/11: 'Local angle needed greater attention'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2009

'I do feel even today that the local angle has not received the attention it deserved. I find it difficult to accept that only two Indians were involved. There has been very strong evidence of their involvement, but the possible involvement of others should be looked into,' says B Raman.

'Both EPS and OPS will probably pull back'

'Both EPS and OPS will probably pull back'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

'Both are mature enough to realise that a break will not benefit either of them and both will be losers'

No harm in talking to the ISI

No harm in talking to the ISI

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

'There is no harm in our giving a try to the idea of an informal, clandestine one-to-one liaison relationship between the ISI and R&AW. We should not have any illusions that it would result in a sharing of actionable intelligence. Intelligence agencies share actionable intelligence only when they have common State and non-State enemies. India and Pakistan do not have common enemies.'

Cong's Devti Karma wins Dantewada assembly bypoll

Cong's Devti Karma wins Dantewada assembly bypoll

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Congress's Devti Karma won the bypoll for the seat, reserved for Scheduled Tribes, by a margin of 11,192 votes, a poll official said.

Why an Indian scientist hasn't won the Nobel after Independence

Why an Indian scientist hasn't won the Nobel after Independence

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

Science in India has developed a great deal since C V Raman, particularly after the country gained Independence but we are yet to win a Nobel prize in physics, chemistry or medicine. Is it a reflection on the quality of Indian science? Or it has to do with the politics of Nobel prizes, as is often believed, asks Dinesh C Sharma.

Indian-American teen's poem floors US First Lady

Indian-American teen's poem floors US First Lady

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

"I have lost more than I have ever lost in 16 years. I have started shedding ethnicity like hair: Mother, I fear I'll go bald," Maya concluded her poem to loud applause.

61/65: BJP's score in 3 Hindi heartland states

61/65: BJP's score in 3 Hindi heartland states

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Congress had won won in the assembly polls barely five months ago in the same three states -- Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan.

'To become global giants Indian IT cos will have to shift gear'

'To become global giants Indian IT cos will have to shift gear'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

'If you want to be a global giant, you cannot position yourself as only a software services provider; you have to be a solution provider.'

Why Modi-Shah got rid of Rawat

Why Modi-Shah got rid of Rawat

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

Inability to take everyone along during his nearly four-year term led to Trivendra Singh Rawat's undoing. He tried to take control of all major departments by holding on to more than 40 of them, but still could not deliver.

PIX: Arjun Tendulkar trains with India team, gets tips from Shastri

PIX: Arjun Tendulkar trains with India team, gets tips from Shastri

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

India coach Ravi Shastri offered some 'words of wisdom' to the 18-year-old left-arm fast bowler.

Marandi's popularity faces a tough test within Jharkhand BJP

Marandi's popularity faces a tough test within Jharkhand BJP

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Marandi returned to the BJP after 14 years and the party now wants him to lead the state unit. But a generation of new leaders isn't familiar with him, explains Radhika Ramaseshan.

1,023 COVID-19 cases linked to Tablighi Jamaat: Govt

1,023 COVID-19 cases linked to Tablighi Jamaat: Govt

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

"Rigorous contact tracing is on across the 17 states which have reported cases related to Tablighi Jamaat congregation," the health ministry official said.

Kathakali maestro Vasudevan Nair collapses during performance, dies

Kathakali maestro Vasudevan Nair collapses during performance, dies

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Besides being awarded Padma bhushan in 2011, Madavoor had also received the Sangeet Nataka akademi award in 1997, Kerala Kalamandalam award among others and had performed the world over.

Chhattisgarh gives thumbs up to Salwa Judum

Chhattisgarh gives thumbs up to Salwa Judum

Rediff.com26 Jan 2009

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh on Monday declared his government's full support to Salwa Judum, the forest dwellers' peace movement against Naxalite violences, and promised to take steps to secure their livelihood. In his Republic Day speech after hoisting the national flag at Jagdalpur, the headquarters of Bastar division, the Chief Minister said, "it was because of such people and their movement that the country's Republic is secured today."

Ranji Roundup: Punjab beat Delhi; Tare, Dubey lead Mumbai fight back

Ranji Roundup: Punjab beat Delhi; Tare, Dubey lead Mumbai fight back

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Punjab pummelled Delhi by 10 wickets for their maiden win of the season on Friday while handing the hosts their first Ranji Trophy loss at home in five years.

Working to implement rigorous contact-tracing, says Govt

Working to implement rigorous contact-tracing, says Govt

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

Joint secretary in the ministry Lav Agarwal said 149 new COVID-19 cases, including two deaths, have been reported since Friday. Combined efforts are on to ensure 100 per cent lockdown and that social distancing gets implemented, he said at a press briefing on the current COVID-19 situation in India.

CBI questions Karti in graft case for second time

CBI questions Karti in graft case for second time

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Three suspected associates of Karti --Bhaskar Raman, Ravi Vishwanathan and Mohanan Rakesh -- are also being questioned

Relatively stable trend in rise of Covid cases: Govt

Relatively stable trend in rise of Covid cases: Govt

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

At the same, it said the latest figures do not establish a clear trend and in no way the government is relaxed about anything at this point.

Over 71% voting recorded in 2nd phase of Chhattisgarh polls

Over 71% voting recorded in 2nd phase of Chhattisgarh polls

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

During the first phase of voting on November 12 for 18 seats in the Naxal-affected areas of the state, a total of 76.42 per cent polling was recorded.

Mindtree set to appoint 3 L&T nominees as board directors

Mindtree set to appoint 3 L&T nominees as board directors

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

With this rejig, Mindtree's board will now have 12 board members from eight.

Govt: Accredited pvt labs may conduct coronavirus tests

Govt: Accredited pvt labs may conduct coronavirus tests

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

At present only government labs are permitted to do the test and the Centre is making arrangements to nearly double its capacity to test for the respiratory ailment. According to Health Ministry officials, around 60 accredited private laboratories are likely to be given permission to conduct the tests soon.

Karnataka verdict: 'BJP's southward march has begun'

Karnataka verdict: 'BJP's southward march has begun'

Rediff.com15 May 2018

With the Bharatiya Janata Party set for an impressive win in the Karnataka assembly poll, its leaders described the victory as an endorsement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's development agenda and claimed that people have rejected divisive, toxic and negative agenda of the Congress.

Modi air dashes to Delhi, to discuss with Ministry

Modi air dashes to Delhi, to discuss with Ministry

Rediff.com13 Mar 2009

With the Indian Premier League plunging into uncertainty, IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi and CEO Sundar Raman are expected to hold discussions with Home Ministry officials on Saturday to salvage the high-profile event.

'Field restrictions curtailing role of spinners in ODIs'

'Field restrictions curtailing role of spinners in ODIs'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Not too impressed with the field restriction rules being used in the One-Day Internationals, former India opener W V Raman has said the current format hardly leaves any scope for the spinners to create an impact.

CBI books 5 Army officers for corruption

CBI books 5 Army officers for corruption

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

The CBI has registered an FIR against Colonel Raman Dahda, Lieutenant Colonel Mahendra Kumar, Subedar Devender Kumar, Havildar Abhay Singh, Subedar Sahuran Sahu and supplier K K Yangfo for criminal conspiracy.

What Nehru would have made of the Burari deaths?

What Nehru would have made of the Burari deaths?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

'It isn't likely that he would have observed a 'strategic silence' on a sensitive and controversial issue, as is done today by the powers-that-be lest an observation lets the cat out of the bag about the ruling dispensation's mindset,' says Amulya Ganguli.

'Virat doesn't need gyaan'

'Virat doesn't need gyaan'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

'Virat's career and captaincy are on auto-pilot mode right now.' 'He knows what he is doing and leads by example.'

MCG Test: Day 1. Interesting numbers

MCG Test: Day 1. Interesting numbers

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Only two Indians have scored a 50 in the first innings of a debut Test outside India: Sunil Gavaskar in 1971 and Mayank Agrawal in 2018.