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The Gavaskar@75 Quiz

The Gavaskar@75 Quiz

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Here's a quiz celebrating the Indian batting icon and to tell if you're a true Gavaskar fan...

Sensex slumps over 400 pts on selloff in IT, banking stocks

Sensex slumps over 400 pts on selloff in IT, banking stocks

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Zomato emerged as the biggest gainer, followed by Reliance, Nestle, Asian Paints and Power Grid.

Hyderabad zoo worker leaves cage door open, attacked by lion

Hyderabad zoo worker leaves cage door open, attacked by lion

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

An assistant animal keeper was injured after a lioness allegedly pounced on him at its enclosure in the Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad, officials said on Tuesday.

Asia Cup: Weather gods may disrupt India vs Pakistan match

Asia Cup: Weather gods may disrupt India vs Pakistan match

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Weather.com has predicted Thunderstorms with an 80 percent chance of rain for the region of Kandy on Saturday.

Beyond the Court: Sindhu, Marin's Special Bond

Beyond the Court: Sindhu, Marin's Special Bond

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

'Despite their contrasting playing styles -- Sindhu's calm demeanour versus Marin's fiery intensity -- the two aces share an undeniable bond. Their mutual respect for each other's abilities is evident in their interactions off the court.'

Is Ashwin Taking A Shot At Kohli?

Is Ashwin Taking A Shot At Kohli?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

'I wanted people to know me for who I am, because a lot of times, Ashwin's picking up a wicket and Virat Kohli is all over the place.'
'He's just jumping about, and people very often tend to believe that Ashwin's the one that's absolutely serious and Virat's the one that's having all the fun.'

Nadal in Australian Open draw, Kyrgios absent

Nadal in Australian Open draw, Kyrgios absent

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Defending champion Novak Djokovic will bid for a record-extending 11th title at Melbourne Park and 25th Grand Slam crown overall.

Sensex climbs over 560 points; Nifty tops 22,300-level

Sensex climbs over 560 points; Nifty tops 22,300-level

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

From the Sensex basket, Larsen & Toubro, Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank, State Bank of India, UltraTech Cement, Wipro, ICICI Bank, Infosys, HCL Technologies and Asian Paints were the major gainers. NTPC, JSW Steel and HDFC Bank were the laggards.

How to Choose the Right Maternity Cover

How to Choose the Right Maternity Cover

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Maternity expenses can be high, with the costs covering everything from prenatal visits to the hospital delivery charges and post-natal care but choosing the right maternity cover can help overcome these issues, says Bhaskar Nerurkar

'It Was A Heartbreak Moment'

'It Was A Heartbreak Moment'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

'It was a difficult one because I knew that this would be my last World Cup, so it would have been good to be on the winning side.'

'You made me love tennis'

'You made me love tennis'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

A true legend of the game who paved the way and taught so many of us how to be as a player and as a person.

Bold is beautiful for fearless 'Guru Gambhir'

Bold is beautiful for fearless 'Guru Gambhir'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

India's Head Coach Gautam Gambhir has seen both ends of the spectrum with high of Champions Trophy and low of six Test losses and he'll have tough choices to make once the new two-year cycle comes around with the new season.

Ashwin Has Their Number!

Ashwin Has Their Number!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

As Ashwin nears his 500th Test wicket, here are some of the batters who have been unable to read him and have been his victims one time too many.

NSE, BSE to conduct special trading session on May 18

NSE, BSE to conduct special trading session on May 18

Rediff.com7 May 2024

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE on Tuesday said they will conduct a special trading session in the equity and equity derivative segments on May 18 to check their preparedness for handling major disruptions or failure at the primary site. The special live trading session will have an intra-day switchover from the Primary Site (PR) to the Disaster Recovery (DR) site.

Murder case filed against Shakib-Al-Hasan

Murder case filed against Shakib-Al-Hasan

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

The murder case was filed by Rafiqul Islam at Dhaka's Adabor police station and apart from Shakib, PM Sheikh Hasina, and many former ministers and lawmakers from the party are among the accused.

After Narayana Murthy, L&T head suggests 90-hour work week

After Narayana Murthy, L&T head suggests 90-hour work week

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) chairman S N Subrahmanyan sparked an online outrage with his comments advocating a 90-hour work week and suggesting that employees should even give up Sundays.

Adani Ports to enter Sensex from June 24; Wipro to move out

Adani Ports to enter Sensex from June 24; Wipro to move out

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Gautam Adani-owned Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) will replace IT major Wipro in the 30-share BSE Sensex from June 24, according to an official announcement on Friday. This marks the first inclusion of any Adani Group firm in Sensex. The group has 10 listed firms with a combined market valuation surpassing Rs 17 lakh crore.

Vinesh fires back at Sakshi Malik's explosive claims of 'selfish' protests

Vinesh fires back at Sakshi Malik's explosive claims of 'selfish' protests

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

That's her personal opinion, I don't agree with that: Vinesh on Sakshi Malik's claims

'A team man through and through': Plaudits pour in for Dhawan

'A team man through and through': Plaudits pour in for Dhawan

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Tributes also poured in from across the border with former Pakistan opener Saeed Anwar hailing Dhawan's hard work and other qualities.

Gratitude-filled Dhawan bids cricket goodbye

Gratitude-filled Dhawan bids cricket goodbye

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

The 38-year-old made his international debut in 2010 in an ODI against Australia in Visakhapatnam and his last India game was also a 50-over match, against Bangladesh in 2022.

CBI not under control of Union of India, Centre tells SC

CBI not under control of Union of India, Centre tells SC

Rediff.com2 May 2024

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is not under the 'control' of the Union, the Centre on Thursday told the Supreme Court while raising preliminary objections on a lawsuit filed by the West Bengal government on the agency going ahead with its probe in several cases without the prerequisite nod from the state.

Buttler, Curran back ECB for pulling players out of IPL

Buttler, Curran back ECB for pulling players out of IPL

Rediff.com21 May 2024

England players returned home even before the completion of the IPL's league stage on Sunday.

Kohli's Unbelievable Record Vs Pakistan!

Kohli's Unbelievable Record Vs Pakistan!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Virat Kohli bagged his fifth player of the match award against Pakistan in ICC tournaments including ODI/T20I World Cups and Champions Trophy -- the most by any player against a single opposition.

Markets fall dragged by IT stocks, foreign fund outflows

Markets fall dragged by IT stocks, foreign fund outflows

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Among Sensex shares, Tech Mahindra fell by over 6 per cent after the company reported a 60 per cent decline in net profit to Rs 510.4 crore in the December quarter. Bharti Airtel, ITC, HCL Technologies, Asian Paints, Wipro, HDFC Bank, Nestle, Tata Steel, Tata Consultancy Services and Maruti were among the other major laggards. NTPC, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, Reliance Industries, JSW Steel, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv and Mahindra & Mahindra were among the gainers.

Ram's Footprint Over South East Asia

Ram's Footprint Over South East Asia

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Even those who are the supporters of India's 'cultural nationalism' seems to be unaware of the footprint of Shri Ram in South East Asia, observes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'I Wish Pant Was Australian'

'I Wish Pant Was Australian'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

'I think the way he goes about his aggressive nature and his work ethic would make him very enjoyable to play with.'

'BJP Is Setting A Narrative That Gandhis Are Corrupt'

'BJP Is Setting A Narrative That Gandhis Are Corrupt'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

'They want to keep the pot boiling all the time.' 'The BJP wants to set a political narrative that the Gandhis are doing wrong things.'

As PV sales dip, FADA raises alarm over rising inventory level

As PV sales dip, FADA raises alarm over rising inventory level

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Passenger vehicle retail sales in India witnessed a 5 per cent on-year decline in August on account of delayed customer purchases, poor consumer sentiment and persistent heavy rains, industry body FADA said on Thursday. The overall passenger vehicle (PV) registrations last month stood at 309,053 units, as compared to 323,720 units in August 2023.

Asian Games: Gymnast Pranati disappoints

Asian Games: Gymnast Pranati disappoints

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The only Indian gymnast at the Asian Games, Nayak faltered with her landing and received a penalty to score 12.100 in the first vault.

Modi, Canada's Trudeau hold 'brief exchange' in Laos

Modi, Canada's Trudeau hold 'brief exchange' in Laos

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC News) on Friday said Trudeau described the meeting as a "brief exchange" when the two leaders met during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Vientiane, Laos held on Thursday.

Liberalization: How Dr Singh Convinced Narasimha Rao

Liberalization: How Dr Singh Convinced Narasimha Rao

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

'I had to persuade him. I think he was a sceptic to begin with, but later on he was convinced that what we were doing was the right thing to do, that there was no other way out.'

Sheena Bora's remains found at CBI office in Delhi

Sheena Bora's remains found at CBI office in Delhi

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Weeks after it informed that parts of the purported skeleton of murder victim Sheena Bora were untraceable, the prosecution on Wednesday told the trial court in Mumbai that they were lying at the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) office in New Delhi.

NCP tells Ravi Shastri: Speak about Manipur violence too

NCP tells Ravi Shastri: Speak about Manipur violence too

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

He also said Shastri should share his views on the fight and struggle of the women wrestlers who are seeking justice against a Lok Sabha member of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Brij Bhushan Singh Sharan. Brij Bhushan has been accused of sexual harassment of several women wrestlers.

Rafa Nadal - The Highs, Lows and everything in between!

Rafa Nadal - The Highs, Lows and everything in between!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Here is a quick glance of all the highs and lows from Nadal's stupendous career:

With Rs 11.6 lakh cr wealth, Adani replaces Ambani as India's richest

With Rs 11.6 lakh cr wealth, Adani replaces Ambani as India's richest

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Recouping the dent caused by the Hindenburg Research report, Gautam Adani's networth shot up 95 per cent to Rs 11.6 lakh crore last year, which helped him replace Mukesh Ambani to become the richest Indian, a report said on Thursday. Reliance Industries chairman and managing director Ambani's overall networth increased by 25 per cent to Rs 10.14 lakh crore, as per the 2024 Hurun India Rich List. In 2023's report, Adani's wealth declined by 57 per cent to Rs 4.74 lakh crore, and Ambani was way ahead with a fortune of Rs 8.08 lakh crore.

From sister to saint: Mother Teresa's life in photos

From sister to saint: Mother Teresa's life in photos

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

Here are some of the best photos of Mother Teresa's illustrious life.

Sensex climbs 305 points on buyingi in index heavyweights

Sensex climbs 305 points on buyingi in index heavyweights

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Among the Sensex firms, Tata Motors, Tata Consultancy Services, IndusInd Bank, Power Grid, Bharti Airtel, Sun Pharma, JSW Steel and Tata Steel were the major gainers. On the other hand, Bajaj Finance, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finserv, Axis Bank and NTPC were among the laggards.

After Delhi, CNG and piped gas price hiked in Mumbai

After Delhi, CNG and piped gas price hiked in Mumbai

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

After Delhi, CNG price in Mumbai has been hiked by Rs 1.50 per kg and the rate of cooking gas piped to houses by Re 1 due to rise in input costs. Mahanagar Gas Ltd, which retails CNG to automobiles and piped natural gas to households for cooking purposes in Mumbai and surrounding cities, said the increased prices will come into effect from the intervening night of July 8 and 9.

Buchanan on key to India winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy again

Buchanan on key to India winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy again

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

'It'll be very much a battle again between the very good pace bowling attacks of both sides and how well the top order players of both sides can deal with the ball that will bounce, seam and probably swing a little bit more in the day-night game in Adelaide.'

India tour Australia: Perth likely to host Test series opener

India tour Australia: Perth likely to host Test series opener

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The series is likely to start in late November this year.