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Has Modi fatigue set in?

Has Modi fatigue set in?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Desperate times need desperate actions, and the BJP's only option is to enforce legislation to build a Ram mandir, says Sunil Sethi.

Reprieve for Sterlite as HC stays govt order

Reprieve for Sterlite as HC stays govt order

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Sterlite in a statement said the judge observed there was a difference between public perception and ground reality.

Will Kirsten take up India coach job again?

Will Kirsten take up India coach job again?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

The former South African opener, who coached India to the 2011 men's World Cup title, will appear for interviews for the Indian women's team coach job on Thursday

Raghuvir Yadav: Masterful Actor For All Seasons

Raghuvir Yadav: Masterful Actor For All Seasons

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

On his birthday on June 25, Sukanya Verma celebrates some of Raghuvir Yadav's best roles on big screen and small.

India still in local transmission stage of COVID-19: Govt

India still in local transmission stage of COVID-19: Govt

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Addressing the daily press briefing on the actions taken, preparedness and updates on COVID-19, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Health Lav Agarwal said 92 new cases and four deaths due to coronavirus have been reported in India since Sunday, taking total cases to 1,071 and the number of deaths to 29.

It's the end of an era for iconic Maruti 800

It's the end of an era for iconic Maruti 800

Rediff.com8 Feb 2014

Bringing curtains down on the glorious saga of the Maruti 800 model, Maruti Suzuki India has stopped production of the iconic car brand that had been carrier for millions of Indian middle class families, since last month, said senior official of the auto maker.

Akshay, Asin holiday in Italy!

Akshay, Asin holiday in Italy!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'Physical distance and emotional distance too!'

'Physical distance and emotional distance too!'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

'The mental issues are too complex to be handled.' 'It is hitting us hard for one reason.' 'We have such a high level of fear about this disease.'

Peace time awards for braveheart Majors

Peace time awards for braveheart Majors

Rediff.com26 Jan 2008

In all, 425 officers and men of the armed forces received gallantry and other defence decorations this year.

14 new ministers inducted into Manjhi cabinet in Bihar

14 new ministers inducted into Manjhi cabinet in Bihar

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

A total 14 ministers, including 3 Rashtriya Janata Dal defectors, were inducted into the 12-day old Jitan Ram Manjhi cabinet in Bihar on Monday.

Coronivirus: How some Indian firms are cashing in on 'fear economy'

Coronivirus: How some Indian firms are cashing in on 'fear economy'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Any concerned citizen ought to start practicing hygiene by washing their hands properly and be aware of the brands that are certified.

Shinde vows to take revenge for Chhattisgarh Naxal attack

Shinde vows to take revenge for Chhattisgarh Naxal attack

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on Wednesday vowed to take "revenge" for Tuesday's Naxal ambush in which 15 security personnel and a civilian were killed in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, saying the attack could be an attempt to disrupt the Lok Sabha polls.

Life after Mithali: 15-year-old Shafali picked in India's T20 squad

Life after Mithali: 15-year-old Shafali picked in India's T20 squad

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Veteran Mithali Raj's retirement from the T20 format paved the way for the induction of youngsters such as 15-year-old rookie Shafali Verma in the Indian women's team for the upcoming home T20 Internationals against South Africa.

Mithali Raj may call it quits from T20 Internationals after home series against England

Mithali Raj may call it quits from T20 Internationals after home series against England

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

There are indications that Mithali may not be selected in all the matches against the 'White Ferns' and she has been made aware by a senior member of the team management.

Why environmentalists are worried about rubber plantations in Northeast

Why environmentalists are worried about rubber plantations in Northeast

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

These plantations are not only eating into the land occupied by the region's native forests, they could also disturb the ground water reserve and soil quality

Kapil-led panel frontrunner to pick India coach

Kapil-led panel frontrunner to pick India coach

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

The Kapil Dev-led ad-hoc committee on Wednesday emerged as the frontrunner to pick the next India cricket coach but a final decision on panel formation would be taken only after the next Supreme Court hearing.

'Rajinikanth has confused people all the more'

'Rajinikanth has confused people all the more'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

'If he goes ahead with his plan, it might work.'

Cricket Buzz: Kotla to be renamed Arun Jaitley Stadium

Cricket Buzz: Kotla to be renamed Arun Jaitley Stadium

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The renaming will take place on September 12 at a function where a stand at the Kotla will be named after India captain Virat Kohli as announced earlier.

Ashok Chakra for braveheart Major

Ashok Chakra for braveheart Major

Rediff.com25 Jan 2008

Receiving his body at Palam technical area in New Delhi, his father veteran Subedar Major (Hon captain) S Krishnamurthy said "In spite of losing my son, I would still advise my grandchild who is yet to be born, to join the Army and serve the nation".

Aarogya Setu tops charts with 75 million downloads

Aarogya Setu tops charts with 75 million downloads

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The exponential number of downloads can be attributed to a call by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking people to have the app on their mobiles, combined with the government's push for downloading of the app through other channels, reports Neha Alawadhi.

Bihar Cricket chief alleges JCA has ties with IPL accused, demands CBI probe

Bihar Cricket chief alleges JCA has ties with IPL accused, demands CBI probe

Rediff.com13 Apr 2014

Alleging a nexus between the Jharkhand State Cricket Association and all the accused in the IPL betting scandal, the unrecognised Bihar Cricket Association chief Aditya Verma has demanded a CBI or NIA inquiry into the scam.

Women's World T20 squad: Richa Ghosh only new face in Harmanpreet-led squad

Women's World T20 squad: Richa Ghosh only new face in Harmanpreet-led squad

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Bengal's rookie batswoman Richa Ghosh in India squad

Shastri's contract doesn't have extension clause: BCCI official

Shastri's contract doesn't have extension clause: BCCI official

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

BCCI will be forced to restart the process as the India coach's service contract doesn't have an extension or renewal clause.

Sukma attack is a challenge, no one will be spared: Rajnath

Sukma attack is a challenge, no one will be spared: Rajnath

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

He said he would possibly go to Sukma on Wednesday.

Matang Sinh's security withdrawn

Matang Sinh's security withdrawn

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Security to controversial politician Matang Sinh, who was arrested by CBI in connection with Saradha scam, has been finally withdrawn.

Game on for father of Indian outsourcing

Game on for father of Indian outsourcing

Rediff.com4 Oct 2007

The father of Indian outsourcing, Raman Roy, is ready to step into the field of offshoring for gaming firms. His business process outsourcing outfit, Quatrro, is all set to offer back-office services to gaming companies.

Ranji roundup: Ignored Jadeja makes statement with century

Ranji roundup: Ignored Jadeja makes statement with century

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

Ravindra Jadeja, who was ignored for the ODI series against New Zealand, made a statement with an unbeaten 150 for Saurashtra on the first day of their Group B match against Jammu and Kashmir in the Ranji Trophy.

India women lose fourth straight T20I

India women lose fourth straight T20I

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

India lost all their T20s in New Zealand after winning the ODI series and things are heading in a similar direction against England with two more games to go. Ahead of the second T20 Thursday, the momentum is with the visitors who also won the third and final ODI.

Anandiben takes oath as Gujarat chief minister

Anandiben takes oath as Gujarat chief minister

Rediff.com22 May 2014

She is the first woman chief minister of Gujarat.

He's fascinated by white-collar crimes!

He's fascinated by white-collar crimes!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

'There is much scope for ingenuity and inventiveness, and the stakes are very high.'

How 16-year-old batting sensation Shafali can improve

How 16-year-old batting sensation Shafali can improve

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

With her big-hitting prowess, a rarity in women's cricket, 16-year-old Shafali Verma was bound to succeed at the highest level. However, a lot of improvement is needed for her to sustain the sensational six-month run she has enjoyed since making her India debut, feel her coach Ashwani Kumar and former India wicketkeeper Ajay Ratra, both of whom have tracked her nascent career closely.

Z category security for Muzaffarnagar riots accused?

Z category security for Muzaffarnagar riots accused?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Saradha scam accused Matang Sinh, who was recently arrested by the CBI, too will continue to enjoy Z-plus security.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara shines for Saurashtra; Fifer for Mithun

Ranji Trophy: Pujara shines for Saurashtra; Fifer for Mithun

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Karnataka pacer Abhimanyu Mithun picked a five-wicket haul in their Group B match against UP. While Delhi's Ricky Bhui put his team in a good position against Andhra. A round-up of Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

Rahul visits botched sterilisation victims' kin, alleges cover-up

Rahul visits botched sterilisation victims' kin, alleges cover-up

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accused the Chhattisgarh government of trying to "cover-up" after he met the victims of botched sterilisation surgeries that have left 13 women dead and said corruption had a "role" in the tragedy.

All named in Mudgal report should be locked up, says Lalit Modi

All named in Mudgal report should be locked up, says Lalit Modi

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

With Supreme Court on Friday naming four individuals in the Mudgal Committee report for betting and spot-fixing in the sixth edition of Indian Premier League, former cricketers and administrators gave a big thumbs up to the latest development.

Indian women eyeing another series win in New Zealand

Indian women eyeing another series win in New Zealand

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Harmanpreet Kaur, who did not get to do much in ODIs in which Mithali Raj was captain, will lead the T20 side.

5 state polls: Cong unseats BJP in Hindi heartland; TRS wins Telangana

5 state polls: Cong unseats BJP in Hindi heartland; TRS wins Telangana

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

The reverses for the BJP in the Hindi heartland threw wide open the 2019 Lok Sabha elections which until a few months ago appeared to be in the grip of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party.

Who will be Congress's choice for Chhattisgarh CM

Who will be Congress's choice for Chhattisgarh CM

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

Singhdeo was the main architect of the Congress party's poll manifesto, which he said was made after feedback from about 80,000 people from across the state.

Spotted: WWE superstars Triple H and Jay Cutler

Spotted: WWE superstars Triple H and Jay Cutler

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

Reader Tushar Raman sent us pictures of WWE superstars Triple H and Jay Cutler.

Spotted: WWE superstars Triple H and Jay Cutler

Spotted: WWE superstars Triple H and Jay Cutler

Rediff.com12 Dec 2007

Reader Tushar Raman sent us pictures of WWE superstars Triple H and Jay Cutler.