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Pandey named as cover after Yuvraj injury, focus on Rahane

Pandey named as cover after Yuvraj injury, focus on Rahane

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Yet to get a game in the tournament, Rahane could find himself playing at his home ground in Mumbai if Yuvraj doesn't recover fully in time for the last-four game on March 31.

Ekta Kapoor to change Mental Hai Kya title

Ekta Kapoor to change Mental Hai Kya title

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

'They thought the controversy would die down and they could release the film with the same title (Mental Hai Kya). But far from dying down, the controversy surrounding the title is growing.'

GAIL feels blowback from Ukraine war

GAIL feels blowback from Ukraine war

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

On February 24, when Vladimir Putin announced a military operation on Ukraine, few would have thought that Indian government-owned GAIL India would feel the impact. The tensions over gas supplies were essentially a Europe-Russia problem, related to the sanctions western economies imposed on Moscow. But the EU depends on Russian imports for 40 per cent of its gas stocks, an over-dependence that Russia has underlined with Kremlin-owned Gazprom cutting its supplies through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline to 20 per cent, citing maintenance issues.

Is Aamir making the Mahabharat?

Is Aamir making the Mahabharat?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Subhash K Jha brings you the latest from Bollywood.

Jaitley pulls out of DDCA elections; it's Bedi vs Bansal

Jaitley pulls out of DDCA elections; it's Bedi vs Bansal

Rediff.com22 Dec 2013

Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) president Arun Jaitley has decided against contesting the upcoming state association elections scheduled on December 30 paving way for his confidant Sneh Bansal to take on legendary Bishan Singh Bedi in a prestigious fight.

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

This doctor couple put their faith in India. And in return India has put faith in them.

Bad news for Pakistan: Hafeez fails informal bowling test

Bad news for Pakistan: Hafeez fails informal bowling test

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

Pakistan cricket has got more bad news ahead of the World Cup after all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez failed to clear the informal bio-mechanics test in Chennai.

Closing insurance policy midway? YOU are the loser

Closing insurance policy midway? YOU are the loser

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Allowing it to lapse leaves you unprotected and can, in some cases, cause loss of premiums paid, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Ashraf set to step down as PCB chief?

Ashraf set to step down as PCB chief?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Zaka Ashraf might step down or could be told by President Asif Zardari to resign in the next few days following the dismal show of the team in the ongoing Champions Trophy.

Nuclear-capable Agni-IV missile successfully test-fired

Nuclear-capable Agni-IV missile successfully test-fired

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

Describing the trial as a "complete success", they said all mission objectives were met during the test-fire. All radars, tracking systems and range stations tracked and monitored the flight performance of the missile, which was launched with support of a mobile launcher.

Threat to freedom of expression a threat to media: PM

Threat to freedom of expression a threat to media: PM

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged the media to accept the challenges of threat to freedom of expression posed by certain quarters. "In a democracy, we realise the importance of freedom of expression only when it is denied to us just like the importance of breathing is realised when one cannot breathe for two seconds," Modi said.

People's movement lights up rural households

People's movement lights up rural households

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Around 80 million rural households are estimated to have no access to grid power.

Lorgat appointed Cricket South Africa's new CEO

Lorgat appointed Cricket South Africa's new CEO

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

Former International Cricket Council CEO Haroon Lorgat was on Saturday appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Cricket South Africa (CSA), replacing the controversial Gerald Majola.

The Akasa Air experience as it takes to the skies

The Akasa Air experience as it takes to the skies

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Sundays are generally quiet days for air travel, but this Sunday was a tad different. There was quite an excitement at Gate 28 of Mumbai airport's Terminal 1 as Akasa Air, India's newest airline, prepared to take to the skies on Day 1. With a new fuel-efficient Boeing 737 Max aircraft and soft cushioned seats equipped with USB ports, Akasa Air hopes to bring freshness to the flying experience.

Guess which role Ranveer MISSED?

Guess which role Ranveer MISSED?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

If all had gone well, Ranveer Singh would have been working with Meghna Gulzar next, now that she has completed her film Chhapaak with his wife Deepika Padukone.

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Here's the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to a joint session of the United States Congress, delivered on Thursday.

Under India's digital infra hood: Growing data centres

Under India's digital infra hood: Growing data centres

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

As India builds its data centre capabilities, it is imperative that it is supported by green energy. This is because data centres are guzzlers of energy.

BCCI president Shashank Manohar quits; Thakur, Shukla favourites to take over

BCCI president Shashank Manohar quits; Thakur, Shukla favourites to take over

Rediff.com10 May 2016

The president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Shashank Manohar has resigned according to reports.

COP27 Does Little On Climate Change

COP27 Does Little On Climate Change

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

The overwhelming feeling at the end of COP 27 was that despite decades of meetings and landmark accords, like the Paris Agreement, the world was still not doing enough to slow the climate crisis, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

'Your job is not running away'

'Your job is not running away'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

'Worse disasters -- both natural and man-made -- have come and gone in our country. We are here because our ancestors and we survived.'

Zimbabwe's cricketers bribed to tour Pakistan? PCB rubbishes allegations

Zimbabwe's cricketers bribed to tour Pakistan? PCB rubbishes allegations

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

The chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Shaharyar Khan rubbished allegations that they bribed the Zimbabwean cricketers to tour Pakistan for a short limited over series last month.

Killed ISIS chief's sister captured by Turkish forces in Syria

Killed ISIS chief's sister captured by Turkish forces in Syria

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

According to The New York Times newspaper, 65-year-old Rasmiya was captured on Monday evening in the city of Azaz in the province of Aleppo in northern Syria, where she lived with her husband and relatives.

Infosys charters a flight to bring back staff stuck in US

Infosys charters a flight to bring back staff stuck in US

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

76 families took a Qatar Airways flight from San Francisco on Sunday evening and reached Bangalore International Airport after a 20-hour flight. These employees were stuck in the US due to various reasons.

Pegasus row: Freedom of press important pillar of democracy, says SC

Pegasus row: Freedom of press important pillar of democracy, says SC

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Freedom of press is an 'important pillar' of democracy, the Supreme Court observed on Wednesday and said the court's task in the Pegasus matter assumes great significance with regard to the importance of protection of journalistic sources and the 'potential chilling effect' that snooping techniques may have.

PM asks industry to innovate, Make in India

PM asks industry to innovate, Make in India

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met business leaders to hear their grievances on issues ranging from high capital cost to ease of doing business to certainty on taxation matters, as he interacted for the first time with the Indian industry chambers since taking charge over a year ago.

Xi says China can no longer rely on global exports

Xi says China can no longer rely on global exports

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

The just-concluded plenary session of the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC), headed by Xi, adopted his proposals for the formulation of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) for National Economic and Social Development and the Long-Range Objectives Through the Year 2035.

Buzz: Umpire Dar set to break record

Buzz: Umpire Dar set to break record

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Pakistani umpire Aleem Dar, who started his international career in 2000, will stand in a record 129th Test match when Australia take on New Zealand in the first Test in Perth on Thursday.

Why Modi Is Delaying The Census

Why Modi Is Delaying The Census

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

If the prime minister says clearly there is going to be no NRC and that the Census will drop the NPR questions, the Census will proceed. He will not, observes Aakar Patel.

Dravid applies for Indian team head coach's post

Dravid applies for Indian team head coach's post

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Celebrated former captain Rahul Dravid is all but certain to to be the Indian cricket team's next head coach after he formally applied for the high-profile position on Tuesday.

Verma threatens to move Supreme Court over BCCI AGM postponement

Verma threatens to move Supreme Court over BCCI AGM postponement

Rediff.com7 Sep 2014

Continuing his crusade against the alleged corruption in the BCCI due to president-in-exile N Srinivasan's presence, Aditya Verma on Sunday threatened to move Supreme Court if the board's Annual General Meeting fails to make its September deadline.

The REAL reason why BCCI retained Ravi Shastri...

The REAL reason why BCCI retained Ravi Shastri...

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Senior players' liking for Ravi Shastri tilted it in his favour.

Parliament session likely to be curtailed, may end next week

Parliament session likely to be curtailed, may end next week

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

At a meeting of the business advisory committee of Lok Sabha, which has floor leaders of all parties besides the government representatives and is chaired by the Speaker, most political parties favoured curtailment of the session, which started on September 14 and was scheduled to conclude on October 1.

Expelled AIADMK leader Sasikala tests positive for COVID-19; stable: Hospital

Expelled AIADMK leader Sasikala tests positive for COVID-19; stable: Hospital

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Sasikala, admitted to the Bowring Hospital on Wednesday, is presently in the dedicated COVID-19 Centre of the Victoria Hospital in the city and her condition was stable, hospital sources added.

UP cricket bribery scandal: IPL Chairman Shukla's aide resigns

UP cricket bribery scandal: IPL Chairman Shukla's aide resigns

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

The BCCI's Anti-Corruption Unit on Thursday said it will launch a probe into an alleged bribery scandal unearthed by a sting operation, which claimed that a member of Indian Premier League chairman Rajeev Shukla's personal staff sought bribes to facilitate selection of players.

Why BECA when we have NavIC?

Why BECA when we have NavIC?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

'The goal seems to be that we do not invest further in our system to make our system more accurate and more reliable or more global in reach,' an ISRO source tells Shivanand Kanavi.

'Aurangzeb also ordered protection of Varanasi temples'

'Aurangzeb also ordered protection of Varanasi temples'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

'Aurangzeb supported construction of the Kumarswamy math and the reconstruction of the Kedar temple and supported the Jangambadi math in Banaras.'

Walmart is open to IPO for Flipkart

Walmart is open to IPO for Flipkart

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

US retail giant Walmart has said it is "open to an IPO" for its Indian e-commerce arm Flipkart but there is "no specific timeline" for the share sale. Both Flipkart and payment app PhonePe continue to do well, Walmart International president and CEO Judith McKenna said while speaking at the DB Access Global Consumer Conference on June 7. "We always made it clear from the day we made the acquisition or the investment, that we would be open to an IPO," said McKenna. However, she noted that there is no specific timeline for the IPO.

10 Lessons I Learned As A CEO

10 Lessons I Learned As A CEO

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Always acknowledge what you don't know and know that there are many paths to an end goal, says three-time founder and CEO Neha Sampat.

Cricket Buzz: Security delegation from Sri Lanka to visit Pakistan

Cricket Buzz: Security delegation from Sri Lanka to visit Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ehsan Mani said that the Sri Lankan delegation will visit the grounds and hotels where the teams will stay in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad besides meeting the board, police and security officials.

Trials galore in boxing for CWG, Asiad

Trials galore in boxing for CWG, Asiad

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

World championship trials would be held from March 7 to 9, followed by the Asiad trials from March 10 to 13.