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'Elephant' haunts Rahul in his dreams: BSP

'Elephant' haunts Rahul in his dreams: BSP

Rediff.com5 Feb 2012

Bahujan Samaj Party National General Secretary Satish Chandra Mishra on Sunday said his party symbol elephant haunts Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in his dreams as the BSP was all set to "reach" the national capital soon.

BCCI to clarify stand with Sahara over IPL rules

BCCI to clarify stand with Sahara over IPL rules

Rediff.com4 Feb 2012

The BCCI made it clear that rules would not be bent for any IPL franchise but it would still reach out to aggrieved sponsors and Pune Warriors owners Sahara India 'as soon as practicable to clarify its intentions.'

Army chief age row: SC defers case till Feb 10, slams govt

Army chief age row: SC defers case till Feb 10, slams govt

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

Indian Army Chief Gen V K Singh seems to have won the first round in the legal battle on the age row with the Supreme Court on Friday saying the manner in which his statutory complaint was rejected by the government "appears to be vitiated".

Over 120 feared killed in Papua New Guinea ship tragedy

Over 120 feared killed in Papua New Guinea ship tragedy

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

More than 120 people are feared dead after a ship with over 350 on board sank off Papua New Guinea's north coast, even as ships and helicopters are continuing to search for missing people, officials said on Friday.

Khar's visit to Kabul good, well-timed: US

Khar's visit to Kabul good, well-timed: US

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

The visit of the Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar to Kabul was good and well timed, the United States has said even as it awaited the details of the trip from the two countries.

Don't buy a TABLET PC before you read this!

Don't buy a TABLET PC before you read this!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

A tablet buying guide to help you make a decision.

The all new Maruti Swift Dzire at Rs 4.79 lakh

The all new Maruti Swift Dzire at Rs 4.79 lakh

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

Shinzo Nakanishi, the company's MD and CEO pulled off the covers from the dazzling car and announced that these prices are introductory and will be raised later.

Baby Falak fighting grim battle, next 48 hours crucial

Baby Falak fighting grim battle, next 48 hours crucial

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

Two-year-old Falak, who was brought to a hospital in a battered condition, is fighting a grim battle for life as her has been affected by an infection, an All India Institute of Medical Sciences doctor said on Wednesday.

6 stunning cars that will be launched soon

6 stunning cars that will be launched soon

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

Most of these car models have already been unveiled at the recently held Delhi Auto Expo 2012.

E-book revolution likely: Students brace for digital storm

E-book revolution likely: Students brace for digital storm

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

While India is yet to see the launch of iBooks 2 and iBooks Author, independent developers in the education space are already eyeing the digitised space.

Want to make a quick buck? Try the cyber route

Want to make a quick buck? Try the cyber route

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

If you want to tread this path, then conceive an idea and take it further. The online platform supports not just creativity, but also creative entrepreneurs.

13/7 case: Home ministry downplays Delhi police, ATS rift

13/7 case: Home ministry downplays Delhi police, ATS rift

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

The Union home ministry on Tuesday acknowledged there was a lack of coordination between the Delhi police and the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad in the probe into the July 13, 2011 serial blasts in Mumbai but downplayed the rift between them.

IPL: Laxman may not get a team in auctions

IPL: Laxman may not get a team in auctions

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Already under severe pressure to retain his place in the Test squad, VVS Laxman's IPL career may just come to a halt as none of the nine franchises are keen on roping in the senior batsman as a full-time player.

Formula One: Raikkonen back behind the wheel

Formula One: Raikkonen back behind the wheel

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Kimi Raikkonen's Formula One comeback picked up speed on Monday when the Finn got back behind the wheel of a two-year-old Renault grand prix car at the Valencia circuit in eastern Spain.

BAD NEWS!  India's GDP to fall further, says RBI

BAD NEWS! India's GDP to fall further, says RBI

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

The RBI-sponsored survey by professional forecasters has revised the growth projection for the current fiscal downward to 7 per cent, which is lower than the central bank's projection of 7.6 per cent.

Kvitova makes a hash of smash in Melbourne

Kvitova makes a hash of smash in Melbourne

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

There's nowhere to hide when you hit the worst shot of a tennis Grand Slam.

NBA: Pacers trip up cold-shooting Lakers

NBA: Pacers trip up cold-shooting Lakers

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

The Indiana Pacers took advantage of an ice-cold Los Angeles Lakers side with a 98-96 victory on Sunday, inflicting a third successive loss the home team.

Malhotra knew of suspension of Kalmadi: R K Anand

Malhotra knew of suspension of Kalmadi: R K Anand

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

The fierce wrangling in the IOA took a new turn on Monday with its senior functionary R K Anand claiming that the Ethics Commission's 'suspension' of Suresh Kalmadi was known to the apex body's top brass but was deliberately kept under wraps, a claim which was rejected by the rival faction.

Three-year plan to protect Cummins from injuries

Three-year plan to protect Cummins from injuries

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

Cricket Australia has drawn up a three-year plan to ease the workload on teen pace sensation Pat Cummins and protect him from injuries.

I-League: Prayag United stun Mohun Bagan

I-League: Prayag United stun Mohun Bagan

Rediff.com22 Jan 2012

A spectacular pile-driver from former international Deepak Mondal gave Prayag United the necessary lead to help it upset the Kolkata giant Mohun Bagan 2-1, in a 16th round I-League match, played at the Salt Lake Stadium, in Kolkata on Sunday.

NBA: Bosh guides home-loving Heat past 76ers

NBA: Bosh guides home-loving Heat past 76ers

Rediff.com22 Jan 2012

Chris Bosh sparked the Miami Heat to a third home win in a row on Saturday, draining 30 points in a 113-92 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.

La-Liga: Tiger Falcao feasts on Real Sociedad

La-Liga: Tiger Falcao feasts on Real Sociedad

Rediff.com22 Jan 2012

Colombia striker Radamel Falcao scored a hat-trick and helped Atletico Madrid to their first away win of the season, in a 4-0 victory at Real Sociedad in La Liga on Saturday.

Calm Wriddhiman Saha feels no pressure

Calm Wriddhiman Saha feels no pressure

Rediff.com21 Jan 2012

Unfazed by the sudden spotlight on him, India's reserve wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha said he is not intimidated by the prospect of having to fill in for Mahendra Singh Dhoni behind the stumps in the fourth and final Test against Australia starting in Adelaide on January 24.

Tendulkar, Zaheer slip in Test rankings; Pakistanis rise

Tendulkar, Zaheer slip in Test rankings; Pakistanis rise

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

Sachin Tendulkar remained static at ninth in the batting list, while Zaheer Khan fell a rung, to occupy the ninth position in the bowling charts in the latest ICC Test rankings released on Friday.

Vijay Kumar strikes gold at Asian shooting

Vijay Kumar strikes gold at Asian shooting

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

Vijay Kumar earned India's a fifth gold medal at the Asian Shooting Championships when he finished on top in the Standard Pistol event in Doha on Friday. However, there was no Olympic Quota place for the country from the event, as it does not feature in the quadrennial extravaganza.

I think the batting department will click: Raina

I think the batting department will click: Raina

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

A good performance in the inconsequential fourth and final Test against Australia at the Adelaide Oval will be a shot in the arm for the demoralized Indian team ahead of the triangular One-day series to be held next month, said middle-order batsman Suresh Raina on Thursday.

India can still beat any side in the world: Srinivasan

India can still beat any side in the world: Srinivasan

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

Reposing full faith in the beleaguered Indian cricket team, BCCI chief N Srinivasan has said the side can still beat any top team in the worldand needs a little bit if luck to turn it around in Australia.

I-League: Sporting Clube shock Mohun Bagan

I-League: Sporting Clube shock Mohun Bagan

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

Sporting Clube de Goa took the winds out of McDowell Mohun Bagan's sails with a fascinating 2-1 win in a 15th round I-League encounter at the Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Goa on Thursday.

Hockey Test series: India go down to South Africa

Hockey Test series: India go down to South Africa

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

A scrappy India wasted chances galore as South Africa dished out a spirited performance to beat the hosts 3-1 in the third hockey Test in New Delhi on Thursday and keep alive their hopes in the five-match series.

Hockey: India eves complete series whitewash over Azerbaijan

Hockey: India eves complete series whitewash over Azerbaijan

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

Indian women's hockey team completed a clean sweep in their four-Test series against Azerbaijan after notching up a 2-0 victory in the fourth and final match in New Delhi on Thursday.

Warne backs Haddin but says Wade also ready

Warne backs Haddin but says Wade also ready

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

Australian spin legend Shane Warne has backed out-of-form wicketkeeper Brad Haddin to retain his place in the national team but said Matthew Wade is ready to replace him.

Hockey Test series: India thrash Azerbaijan 3-0

Hockey Test series: India thrash Azerbaijan 3-0

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

Indian eves on Wednesday registered a 3-0 victory over a hapless Azerbaijan in the third match to keep their slate clean in the four-Test hockey series at the Major Dhyan Chand National stadium, in New Delhi, on Wednesday.

London Olympic organisers to pay full price for unwanted tickets

London Olympic organisers to pay full price for unwanted tickets

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

London Olympic organisers will buy back unwanted tickets for this year's Games directly at face value but fans wanting to get their hands on them will have to wait until April.

Formula One: Another Senna to race for Williams

Formula One: Another Senna to race for Williams

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

Brazilian Bruno Senna will race for Williams this season, following in the footsteps of his late uncle and triple world champion Ayrton who died in one of the Formula One team's cars at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix.

Winning Ashes is Australia's ultimate goal: Arthur

Winning Ashes is Australia's ultimate goal: Arthur

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

Australia coach Mickey Arthur considers the ongoing four-match Test series against India as a stepping stone for regaining the Ashes next year, which he says remains the team's ultimate goal.

Maruti, General Motors hike prices by up to Rs 17,000

Maruti, General Motors hike prices by up to Rs 17,000

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

Maruti Suzuki India has hiked prices of its vehicles across all models, except the entry level sedan DZire, by up to 3.4 per cent.

Under-pressure Sehwag and Co toil at nets

Under-pressure Sehwag and Co toil at nets

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

If Virender Sehwag was anxious about his role as India skipper for the fourth Test against Australia and his continued poor run with the bat, he didn't show it to the world during the nets at the WACA in Perth on Tuesday.

Platini will be a good FIFA president: Blatter

Platini will be a good FIFA president: Blatter

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

Michel Platini will be a good president for FIFA, incumbent Sepp Blatter said on Tuesday.

We have let the nation down: Gambhir

We have let the nation down: Gambhir

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

Struggling India opener Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday conceded that his team has let the entire nation down in the ongoing Test series against Australia and has failed to live up to the expectations.

Women's hockey: India take unassailable lead over Azerbaijan

Women's hockey: India take unassailable lead over Azerbaijan

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

India eked out a 2-1 victory over Azerbaijan in the second women's hockey Test to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the four-match series at the Major Dhyan Chand National stadium, in Delhi, on Monday.