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Ranji: Mumbai's edge vs Railways; Pant leads Delhi fightback

Ranji: Mumbai's edge vs Railways; Pant leads Delhi fightback

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

Mumbai held a slight advantage against Railways at stumps on day two after a gritty 110 from Suryakumar Yadav in the Ranji Trophy Group A match in Mysore on Sunday. Mumbai, resuming at an overnight 244 for five, went on to score 345 courtesy Yadav, who started the day on 60. Captain and leggie Karn Sharma led from the front for Railways, adding two wickets to his overnight tally to complete a five-wicket haul.

Big Brother's watching: Centre authorises 10 agencies to snoop on any computer

Big Brother's watching: Centre authorises 10 agencies to snoop on any computer

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

The BJP said it is legal with adequate safeguards and in the interest of national security..

My days as a prisoner of war in Pakistan

My days as a prisoner of war in Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

During a war, there are just four possibilities a soldier faces. One: Victorious and safe. Two: Wounded. Three: Killed in action. Four: Prisoner of War. It was my fate to face the fourth, says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd) on the year spent as a prisoner of war in Pakistan during the 1971 War.

'Lead India to the path of prosperity': Wishes pour in for Kovind

'Lead India to the path of prosperity': Wishes pour in for Kovind

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, vice president Rahul Gandhi, Left parties and CMs of various states congratulated Kovind.

'Sonia shields perpetrators of the Sikh genocide in 1984'

'Sonia shields perpetrators of the Sikh genocide in 1984'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

"Though Sonia Gandhi was not a member of the Congress in 1984, she later became president of the party and now she shields the perpetrators of the genocide of Sikhs in 1984," alleged attorney Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, legal adviser to Sikhs for Justice, which has filed a civil suit against Gandhi in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

Ready to be hanged for Ram Mandir: Uma

Ready to be hanged for Ram Mandir: Uma

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

She said she will go to Ayodhya on Wednesday and visit the makeshift temple to seek Ram Lalla's blessings.

'Case filed against Manmohan Singh as individual, not as prime minister'

'Case filed against Manmohan Singh as individual, not as prime minister'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

US court issues summons against the prime minister for crimes against Sikhs ahead of his arrival to meet US President Barack Obama.

8 inspiring lessons I learned from street food vendors

8 inspiring lessons I learned from street food vendors

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Build something that customers love. And then sit back to enjoy it.

How AAP ensured 'Paanch Saal Kejriwal'

How AAP ensured 'Paanch Saal Kejriwal'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

'Their candidates are simple people who will be there in hours of need.'

Hamid Ansari under fire for 'anarchist' remark in Rajya Sabha

Hamid Ansari under fire for 'anarchist' remark in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Agitated by repeated disruptions, Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari on Tuesday wondered whether members wish the House to become a 'federation of anarchists', a remark which drew sharp reaction with the Bharatiya Janata Party demanding its withdrawal and the government asking for expunging it.

UP: 13 children killed as train hits school van at unmanned crossing

UP: 13 children killed as train hits school van at unmanned crossing

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Some eyewitnesses said the driver, who is among the injured, tried to speed across the level crossing even when onlookers tried to draw his attention to the approaching train.

1983 World Cup win gave new dimension to Indian cricket: Kapil

1983 World Cup win gave new dimension to Indian cricket: Kapil

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

On the 30th year of India's maiden World Cup triumph, the captain of the team Kapil Dev feels that particular evening at Lord's "changed the dimension" of the game in the country.

Sudden dust storm hits Delhi, NCR; 40 flights diverted

Sudden dust storm hits Delhi, NCR; 40 flights diverted

Rediff.com13 May 2018

The sky turned cloudy around 4:30pm and gusty winds swept the national capital.

Ranji round-up: Karnataka's Uthappa, Nair slam unbeaten tons

Ranji round-up: Karnataka's Uthappa, Nair slam unbeaten tons

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Friday

Review: Manjhi The Mountain Man is watchable for Nawaz. And Nawaz alone.

Review: Manjhi The Mountain Man is watchable for Nawaz. And Nawaz alone.

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Manjhi The Mountain Man carries much promise but it is flimsily executed, feels Sukanya Verma.

Instant triple talaq bill passed in Lok Sabha

Instant triple talaq bill passed in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

The law minister said 20 Muslim countries in the world, including Pakistan and Malaysia, have banned the triple talaq. "Why can't a secular India do it?" he asked.

Modi's poll pitch: Decide what kind of pradhan sevak you want

Modi's poll pitch: Decide what kind of pradhan sevak you want

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

"Will anybody want a servant that who is on vacation when needed at home? And nobody knows where he is," he continued.

'2019 election won't be a cakewalk for the BJP'

'2019 election won't be a cakewalk for the BJP'

Rediff.com29 May 2018

'Despite the BJP's successes at the state-level, replicating their 282-seat majority in 2019 is going to be an uphill climb.'

India gets a National Security AdviCzar

India gets a National Security AdviCzar

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Ajit Doval is now India's all-powerful security boss. This concentration of power disrupts our layered security system. Will it not weaken whatever remains of the power and authority of the home, defence and finance ministers? asks Shekhar Gupta.

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.

Is Surya Namaskar religious? I don't think so

Is Surya Namaskar religious? I don't think so

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

'Few practitioners of yoga doing the Surya Namaskar, including lakhs of Americans and Europeans, see it as a form of worshipping the sun. They do it because it is good exercise.' 'In my view Muslim groups need to be more flexible on such things and not present their problem in terms that are confrontational.' 'Having said that, are they over-reacting? The history and the background of the government and its ministers would lead us to believe otherwise,' says Aakar Patel.

Modi and the BJP's challenges lies ahead

Modi and the BJP's challenges lies ahead

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

The present elections were held in states where the BJP has a strong presence and organisation and where it was pitted directly against the Congress. But the party's real challenge lies in states outside the northern belt where it has a negligible presence and has to contend with strong regional players, reports Anita Katyal.

Constantine names 32 probables for FIFA World Cup qualifier

Constantine names 32 probables for FIFA World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

National football coach Stephen Constantine named 32 probables on Wednesday for India's upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup joint qualification Round 1 home and away matches against Nepal. India first host Nepal on March 12 at the Indira Gandhi Athletics Stadium in Sajusarai, Guwahati, while the return leg is slated to be played in Nepal on March 17.

How to save democracy from Facebook

How to save democracy from Facebook

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

All the fixes require either the enactment of a data-protection law, or the amendment of our existing competition law. This can take many years. However, there is an opportunity for the government to act immediately if it wishes to, says Sunil Abraham.

'We would love an Amit Shah, Modi-mukt Bharat'

'We would love an Amit Shah, Modi-mukt Bharat'

Rediff.com20 May 2018

'The BJP is no longer the BJP. It has become the Bharatiya Janata Poaching Party.' 'They talk of black money and here they are ready to pay Rs 100 crore to MLAs.'

RJD unhappy over Lalu not sharing stage with PM at Prakash Parv

RJD unhappy over Lalu not sharing stage with PM at Prakash Parv

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Lalu and his two minister sons, Tejashwi Prasad Yadav and Tej Pratap Yadav, sat in the VIP enclosure with others during the function.

India urged to restore security barriers at US embassy in Delhi

India urged to restore security barriers at US embassy in Delhi

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

An eminent Indian-American lawyer has urged the Indian government to restore the security barriers at the US embassy in New Delhi which were removed after the country announced a slew of reprisal measures over the treatment meted out to its senior diplomat in New York.

Delhi polls: Bharti among 22 candidates named in AAP's 1st list

Delhi polls: Bharti among 22 candidates named in AAP's 1st list

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday released its first list of 22 candidates fielding former ministers Somnath Bharti, Saurabh Bhardwaj, Satyendra Jain and Girish Soni in the Delhi Assembly elections, the dates of which are yet to be announced.

Najeeb Jung: The man who may run Delhi

Najeeb Jung: The man who may run Delhi

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

If an elected government had been sworn in, Jung's tenure and the government would have been more or less co-terminus and Jung would have been just the ceremonial head of Delhi. Now, he will run Delhi, pending another round of assembly elections, says Aditi Phadnis

Portfolios announced: Rajnath gets Home, Sushma MEA, Gadkari transport

Portfolios announced: Rajnath gets Home, Sushma MEA, Gadkari transport

Rediff.com27 May 2014

The Rashtrapati Bhavan has come out with a communiqu announcing distribution of portfolios of the ministers sworn-in on Monday in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's council of ministers:

Modi to have 'small and compact' Cabinet; meetings on

Modi to have 'small and compact' Cabinet; meetings on

Rediff.com24 May 2014

Amid hectic discussions on formation of the new government, indications emerged on Saturday that Narendra Modi would have a "small and compact" Cabinet that will take oath along with him on May 26 in the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhawan.

Nirupam casts doubt on surgical strike; Congress rejects remark

Nirupam casts doubt on surgical strike; Congress rejects remark

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Nirupam said it is up to the government to prove the surgical strikes did take place.

They sit there, stoic, implacable, defiant

They sit there, stoic, implacable, defiant

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

It is a sight that both warms and breaks the heart. The women of Shaheen Bagh seem oblivious of the cold, these women and their children, the latter ranging in age from 19 days to early teens, who have been occupying the road for over two weeks now. Some of them have not gone home for days, but their faces are clear, unlined by fatigue, their eyes bright and fierce as those of the falcon, shaheen, the area is named for.

Ahmed Patel wins Gujarat RS seat in nail-biting contest

Ahmed Patel wins Gujarat RS seat in nail-biting contest

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

He secured required 44 votes after votes of two Congress MLAs who cross-voted for BJP were rejected by EC.

Paswan all set to align with BJP again

Paswan all set to align with BJP again

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

Coming full circle, Ram Vilas Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party, which left the National Democratic Alliance in 2002, is all set to align with in Bihar for Lok Sabha polls, giving a jolt to Congress' plans to have a "secular" alliance with LJP and Rashtriya Janata Dal.

Sports Shorts: Man jailed for racially charged attack on Man City's Sterling

Sports Shorts: Man jailed for racially charged attack on Man City's Sterling

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

The Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court heard that the attacker, Karl Anderson, had 25 convictions for 37 offences, including football-related violence, the BBC reported. The 29-year-old will pay a 100 pound ($134) fine.

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.

Elections in Marathwada more about personalities than issues

Elections in Marathwada more about personalities than issues

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Congress candidate Ashok Chavan, BJP's Gopinath Munde, NCP's Padmasinh Patil and All India Youth Congress chief Rajeev Satav cash in on their charisma and image. Sanjay Jog

Raising a bowler hat to Saeed Jaffrey

Raising a bowler hat to Saeed Jaffrey

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

'Jaffrey played all his roles with a characteristic elan and amiability: He looked like a clever, all-knowing, winking Super Mario, gloriously grey around the edges. Irresistible, really.'

Cong names screening committees for selection of LS candidates

Cong names screening committees for selection of LS candidates

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

In a major exercise ahead of Lok Sabha polls, Congress on Thursday night constituted screening committees for all states and union territories for early selection of candidates.