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Dalmiya cremated with full state honours

Dalmiya cremated with full state honours

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

From former rivals Narayanaswami Srinivasan and Sharad Pawar to current Board of Control for Cricket in India heavyweights, India's cricket fraternity bid an emotional farewell to Jagmohan Dalmiya, who was cremated with full state honours and a gun salute, on Monday.

Prez to lay foundation stone for Kartarpur corridor to Pak on Nov 26

Prez to lay foundation stone for Kartarpur corridor to Pak on Nov 26

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Pakistan's foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi tweeted, 'Prime Minister Imran Khan will break ground at Kartarpura facilities on 28 November.'

Sahara says all set to deposit Rs 12,000 crore by Dec 2018

Sahara says all set to deposit Rs 12,000 crore by Dec 2018

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

The court allowed the group to re-auction certain properties in Ajmer, Firozabad, Vellore, Tiruchirappalli and Ujjain for which the bidding was at a much higher price

Will Sahara manage to arrange the remaining Rs 9,000 cr?

Will Sahara manage to arrange the remaining Rs 9,000 cr?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Senior advocates Kapil Sibal and Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Sahara, has sought time till August 15 for realisation of the cheque and giving a road map for depositing the remaining amount.

Stage set for RS polls in 6 states for 25 seats, Jaitley also in fray

Stage set for RS polls in 6 states for 25 seats, Jaitley also in fray

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

The saffron party is assured of victory in eight of the ten seats in UP going by its dominant numbers in the state assembly.

'The Gandhis are very much in Modi's crosshairs'

'The Gandhis are very much in Modi's crosshairs'

Rediff.com6 May 2019

'He totally gets the Gandhis...' 'If anything, he pays too much attention to the Gandhis.' 'I feel that in places like UP, where the Congress doesn't matter, he often spends time blasting the Gandhis.'

Alagiri's 'show of strength' turns out to be a flop show

Alagiri's 'show of strength' turns out to be a flop show

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Contrary to expectations, not a single DMK functionary was present.

The big hits and misses from Modi's cabinet

The big hits and misses from Modi's cabinet

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

A brief report card on Modi's ministers.

Get a Merc or a Jaguar at cheap prices in Chennai!

Get a Merc or a Jaguar at cheap prices in Chennai!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Insurance companies sell off inventory of flood-damaged vehicles to cut losses.

Test cricket losing identity because of commerce-driven T20, says new documentary

Test cricket losing identity because of commerce-driven T20, says new documentary

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

A new documentary titled 'Death of a Gentleman' raises fresh doubts about the future of Test cricket and asks if the game is losing its identity in the face of stiff competition from commerce-driven Twenty20.

Born again!

Born again!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

The Triumph Bonneville Street Twin has never been about exploring your bloodlust at the top-end. Hit the open road, open the taps and the Street doesn't hold back, says Ravi Ved.

Amit Shah plans 95-day Bharat yatra to spread BJP's word

Amit Shah plans 95-day Bharat yatra to spread BJP's word

Rediff.com16 Apr 2017

2,470 BJP workers from across the country would spend a year visiting polling booths, while another 1,441 workers would spend six months and 378,000 workers will spend 15 days to reach out to party cadres and ensure better polling management in areas outside their home districts.

How good were NDA's infrastructure ministries?

How good were NDA's infrastructure ministries?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

How the 4 ministries have performed

'Dalits will find it harder to defend their dignity'

'Dalits will find it harder to defend their dignity'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

'One provision in the Act -- immediate arrest (of those accused under the Act), made this act different from all other sections of the IPC.' 'With that provision snatched, the Dalit Act has become toothless because caste criminals feared this provision of immediate arrest the most.'

T20 tri-series: India unlikely to experiment against Bangladesh

T20 tri-series: India unlikely to experiment against Bangladesh

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Having suffered an unexpected defeat against Sri Lanka in their tournament-opener, it is highly unlikely that India will experiment against a resurgent Bangladesh in their final league stage match.

In Varanasi, BJP's going full throttle to sink rivals

In Varanasi, BJP's going full throttle to sink rivals

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

The saffron party which has a lot at stake in the last two phases of polling scheduled for March 4 and 8 has moved its war room to Varanasi, entrusting Union ministers and senior leaders with the task of strengthening the campaign with the prime minister in the vanguard.

Infy under Nilekani: What's different, what's not

Infy under Nilekani: What's different, what's not

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

While the framework of service delivery and client-focused approach remains unchanged, Nilekani's suggestions, of taking start-ups with newer technologies to clients, are being implemented.

India Post eyes $9 billion e-commerce business

India Post eyes $9 billion e-commerce business

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Eyeing $9 billion business opportunity in booming e-commerce business, India Post, which has the biggest network and serves the last mile, is boosting its infrastructure for real-time tracking of parcels through satellites using a new technology.

Delhi records worst air quality after Diwali due to bursting of crackers

Delhi records worst air quality after Diwali due to bursting of crackers

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

In a gross violation of a Supreme Court order, people in several cities burst firecrackers until at least midnight, two hours after the 10 pm deadline. Loud bangs rent the air in New Delhi.

Massive fire at Delhi hotel kills 17; GM, manager arrested

Massive fire at Delhi hotel kills 17; GM, manager arrested

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

The blaze started on the second floor of the Arpit Palace Hotel in the heart of the national capital around 3.30 am, trapping many guests who were in deep sleep.

From Parliament to streets, Oppn is creating hurdles: Modi

From Parliament to streets, Oppn is creating hurdles: Modi

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Modi accused opponents of trying to pit one section against the other while his government is working towards taking all people along

Over 1,42,000 people rescued in flood-hit J&K so far

Over 1,42,000 people rescued in flood-hit J&K so far

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

Over 1,42,000 people have been rescued from the flood-ravaged parts of Jammu and Kashmir so far, as the relief operations launched by the Armed forces entered the 12th day on Saturday.

Heavy rains lash Himachal, most rivers in spate

Heavy rains lash Himachal, most rivers in spate

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

Heavy rains continued to lash various parts of Himachal Pradesh, disrupting normal life in lower and mid hills while most of the rivers are in spate due to sudden rise in water level due to rains in catchments areas.

Can India trust Gota and the Rajapaksas?

Can India trust Gota and the Rajapaksas?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

New Delhi is approaching Gota with an open mind, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Modi sarkar's Operation Clean Sweep

Modi sarkar's Operation Clean Sweep

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch his dream 'Swachh Bharat' campaign on Thursday.

Ola, Uber drivers on strike in Delhi on Tuesday

Ola, Uber drivers on strike in Delhi on Tuesday

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

The Association, which claims to represent around 125,000 app-based taxis in the the Delhi-NCR, demands that fares be increased from existing Rs 6 per km to around Rs 20 per km.

Let soldiers be soldiers, General Rawat

Let soldiers be soldiers, General Rawat

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

'When the government says the army will make a bridge, what does it mean?' 'If this is not stopped here, then there is no telling where and for what all the army will be employed or deployed in the future,' says Veenu Sandhu

Sri Sri gets go ahead for Yamuna bank event, fined Rs 5 crore

Sri Sri gets go ahead for Yamuna bank event, fined Rs 5 crore

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

The green tribunal noted that the Art of Living would have to pay a Rs 5 crore penalty and develop the entire area into a biodiversity zone.

How this start-up helps poor people get good jobs

How this start-up helps poor people get good jobs

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Babajob.com is trying to help unorganised blue-collar workers get better employment.

AOL finally pays fine imposed by NGT, refutes charges

AOL finally pays fine imposed by NGT, refutes charges

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

It refuted the allegations that its three-day mega event had damaged Yamuna floodplains and hinted that it may approach the Supreme Court against the NGT's order which asked it to pay Rs 5 crore as compensation.

2019: The year in photos

2019: The year in photos

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

We sorted through countless photographs taken around the world to come up with the top photos of 2019. Together these images tell the story of the year -- capturing moments of hope and heartbreak, triumph and tragedy.

Review: Su Su Sudhi Vathmeekam is brilliant

Review: Su Su Sudhi Vathmeekam is brilliant

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

SuSu Sudhi Vathmeekam handles the subject of physical limitations judiciously without trying to manipulate a viewer's emotions, writes Paresh C Palicha.

What draws today's young men to the Ayodhya campaign?

What draws today's young men to the Ayodhya campaign?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

More than 25 years after the Babri Masjid was destroyed, another generation proclaims its commitment to building a Ram temple.

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.

.32 revolvers, guns & more: Modi's 'arm aadmi' sarkar

.32 revolvers, guns & more: Modi's 'arm aadmi' sarkar

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

National Demorcatic Alliance ministry's list of assets is fairly wide -- from land and property to vehicles and, for quite a few, guns. Nivedita Mookerji reports

'Dams played a major role in this flood'

'Dams played a major role in this flood'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

'The rivers that caused the maximum problem were the ones that had dams built on them.'

LK Advani's wife Kamla Advani passes away

LK Advani's wife Kamla Advani passes away

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Kamla Advani, the wife of Bharatiya Janata Party veteran L K Advani, died on Wednesday at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences due to heart failure.

Had asked Sidhu to reconsider Pak visit, says Amarinder

Had asked Sidhu to reconsider Pak visit, says Amarinder

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Sidhu said that the corridor would promote peace and erase "enmity" between India and Pakistan and create infinite possibilities between them, including the resumption of cricket ties.

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.

Laxman asked me if I would be interested in coaching India: Hussey

Laxman asked me if I would be interested in coaching India: Hussey

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Michael Hussey was approached by former India batsman VVS Laxman for the job of Team India head coach, the ex-Australian cricketer has revealed in his latest book.