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Government withdraws observer for HI elections

Government withdraws observer for HI elections

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

Abiding by the Delhi High Court's directive, the Sports Ministry today withdrew its observer for the much-awaited Hockey India elections.

Yet another world record for Muralitharan

Yet another world record for Muralitharan

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Muttiah Muralitharan, with the wicket of Yuvraj Singh in the first innings, completed his 100 wickets against India. He is the first bowler in Test history to accomplish this feat.

Hosts Qatar fall to Uzbekistan in Asian Cup opener

Hosts Qatar fall to Uzbekistan in Asian Cup opener

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

Hosts Qatar made the worst possible start to the Asian Cup on Friday when they were beaten 2-0 by Uzbekistan who hardly had to raise their game above walking pace to secure a comfortable victory at the Khalifa Stadium.

AP cabinet meets, mum on Telangana

AP cabinet meets, mum on Telangana

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

The Andhra Pradesh cabinet met on Tuesday to discuss the tense situation after the Telangana fall-out.

Triple treat for Kannada moviegoers

Triple treat for Kannada moviegoers

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

Premism, Thipparalli Tarlegalu and Satya will fight it out at the box office this week.

UK migration cap is 'unworkable'

UK migration cap is 'unworkable'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

An influential group representing professionals from India and other non-European Union states on Monday said an annual cap on migration from non-EU countries will be "unworkable" and subject to challenge in courts.

Nicklaus to compete with Tiger in Memorial Game

Nicklaus to compete with Tiger in Memorial Game

Rediff.com2 Jun 2010

Jack Nicklaus will compete with Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson in a Skins Game on the eve of this week's Memorial tournament, organisers said on Tuesday.

Power Grid FPO to hit market in Nov

Power Grid FPO to hit market in Nov

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

State-run transmission company Power Grid Corporation on Wednesday said that its follow-on public offer, which aims to raise about Rs 8,600 crore (Rs 86 billion), would hit the market in the second week of November.

Telecom towers leasing: Power Grid to invite bids

Telecom towers leasing: Power Grid to invite bids

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

The company estimates a Rs 350-400-crore (Rs 3.5-4 billion) revenue potential from the telecom business in the next 4-5 years.

IPL 2021, Week 1: All the Hits & Misses

IPL 2021, Week 1: All the Hits & Misses

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the important numbers after the first week of IPL 2021.

Injured Sunil, Manpreet ruled out of Asian Champions Trophy

Injured Sunil, Manpreet ruled out of Asian Champions Trophy

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

India's ace forward SV Sunil and midfielder Manpreet Singh have been ruled out of the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy due to their respective injuries. While Sunil still carries the wrist injury from Rio Olympics during India's encounter against Canada, Manpreet has recently picked up a groin injury. "Manpreet's is a repeated groin injury. Though it is manageable at this stage, it should not become chronic hence we decided to keep him back here for rehabilitation. Sunil and Raghunath (who is recovering from an elbow injury) will also be in SAI while the team is away in Malaysia," confirmed Chief Coach Roelant Oltmans.

IAF turns 77, celebrates in style

IAF turns 77, celebrates in style

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

The Indian Air Force on Thursday celebrated its 77th anniversary with a breathtaking display of air power by its frontline fighter aircrafts, followed by a thrilling aerobatics performance by its Surya Kiran and Sarang teams.

Fastest ODI 100s for India

Fastest ODI 100s for India

Rediff.com26 Jun 2008

Suresh Raina's 66-ball hundred in the Asia Cup match against Hong Kong on Wednesday is the second fastest ODI hundred by an Indian batsman.

State funeral for Rajasekhara Reddy on Friday

State funeral for Rajasekhara Reddy on Friday

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy has been killed in a helicopter crash in the dense Nallamalla forest.The wreckage has been located between Rollapenta and Rudra Koderu in Kurnool district.The helicopter had apparently met with an accident and crashed, according to Rudra Koderu Police Inspector Janardhan Rao.

The Aam Aadmi who defeated Kiran Bedi

The Aam Aadmi who defeated Kiran Bedi

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

'I belong to the area of Krishna Nagar, but Bedi was an outsider.'

All 13 bodies, black box of AN-32 plane retrieved

All 13 bodies, black box of AN-32 plane retrieved

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

The 13 IAF personnel have been identified as Wing Commander G M Charles, Squadron Leader H Vinod, Flight Lieutenants L R Thapa, M K Garg, Ashish Tanwar and Sumit Mohanty, Warrant officer K K Mishra, Sergeant Anoop Kumar, Corporal Sherin, LAC (leading aircraft man) S K Singh, LAC Pankaj, and non-combatants Rajesh Kumar and Putali.

HIL: Kalinga Lancers score narrow win over Punjab Warriors

HIL: Kalinga Lancers score narrow win over Punjab Warriors

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

Kalinga Lancers eked out a close 6-5 win over Jaypee Punjab Warriors, their first-ever victory against the defending champions, to jump to the top of the standings in the fifth edition of the Hockey India League, in Bhubaneswar, on Friday.

From streetwear to Samurais: Rahul Reddy

From streetwear to Samurais: Rahul Reddy

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

Check out what designer Rahul Reddy showcased on Day One of the WLIFW in Delhi.

SAIL staff to fall by 7,000 in FY'10

SAIL staff to fall by 7,000 in FY'10

Rediff.com28 May 2009

Domestic steel giant SAIL sees its workforce shrinking by up to 7,000 this fiscal as it continues with the rationalisation of manpower aimed at reducing employee cost by Rs 3,50,000 crore (Rs 3,500 billion) per annum.

ASK ANU: 'I want to walk out of this marriage'

ASK ANU: 'I want to walk out of this marriage'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

In her weekly column, mental health guru Anu Krishna offers advice on how to take charge of your life.

Gilchrist is top scorer in IPL

Gilchrist is top scorer in IPL

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

Deccan Chargers captain Adam Gilchrist and Chennai Super Kings batsman Suresh Raina are locked in a keen tussle at the top of the run scoring charts in the Indian Premier League. Currently, Gilchrist with a tally of 1090 runs in 37 matches leads Raina by just one run.

NHPC IPO likely on August 7

NHPC IPO likely on August 7

Rediff.com16 Jul 2009

NHPC would infuse 10 per cent fresh equity through this public offer to raise Rs 1,680 crore (Rs 16.8 billion), while the government will divest its five per cent stake in the company.

'I'm okay with skin show'

'I'm okay with skin show'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

Rock On's Shahana Goswami gets candid with her legion of fans.

Heart attack: What to do in the first 60 minutes

Heart attack: What to do in the first 60 minutes

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Thumb rule: Never ignore any pain in the chest area.

Bhuvan, India's response to Google Earth

Bhuvan, India's response to Google Earth

Rediff.com24 Dec 2008

Bhuvan, India's response to Google Earth, will be launched in March 2009 and will provide high resolution imagery data of the order of five metres which would be of great help for real-time exercises, including disaster management and military operations.

Korea Super Series: Sindhu moves into semis, Sameer ousted

Korea Super Series: Sindhu moves into semis, Sameer ousted

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Sindhu, who had won the silver at the World Championship last month, recovered from a mid-game slump to stave off the challenge from World No. 19 Minatsu Mitani of Japan 21-19, 16-21, 21-10 in a match that lasted 63 minutes.

No downturn for India's nuclear power plan

No downturn for India's nuclear power plan

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

NPCIL Chairman and Managing Director SK Jain said the company had cash reserves of over $2.75 billion to fund the equity portion of the projects, which will have a debt-to-equity ratio of 70:30. India is working on raising its nuclear power generation capacity to 60,000 Mw by 2032 against the current 4,120 Mw. Another 3,160 Mw capacity is under construction.

Marathi actress Jayshree Gadkar passes away

Marathi actress Jayshree Gadkar passes away

Rediff.com29 Aug 2008

Noted Marathi actress Jayshree Gadkar passed away this morning following a brief illness. She was 66.

Indian Football: Late goals help ATK hold Bengaluru

Indian Football: Late goals help ATK hold Bengaluru

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

ATK cancelled two scored in the first half by Bengaluru FC while Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan defeated Churchill Brothers.

Former chief secy Kundal inducted into J&K cabinet

Former chief secy Kundal inducted into J&K cabinet

Rediff.com6 Jun 2008

After facing stiff opposition from senior Congress leaders from Jammu,BR Kundal, the former chief secretary of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday finally made it to the cabinet headed by Ghulam Nabi Azad.

Delhi experiences coldest night of the season

Delhi experiences coldest night of the season

Rediff.com9 Dec 2007

Delhiites experienced the coldest night of the season with temperature dipping to 6.8 degree Celsius. The minimum temperature dropped by 0.5 degree Celsius from yesterday's 7.3 degree Celsius, Met department said.

'War zone' memories haunt Kuki villagers Chandel ambush

'War zone' memories haunt Kuki villagers Chandel ambush

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

The area was a theatre of violence for several years since Naga-Kuki ethnic clash broke out in 1993 and the civilian Kuki tribe population suffered severely in that war zone.

Hairdressing? A good career option

Hairdressing? A good career option

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

While starting salaries range between Rs 8,000 and Rs 15,000, one can also start one's own business after gaining a few years of experience.

SAIL, Posco in strategic tie-up

SAIL, Posco in strategic tie-up

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

Industry sources added that Posco India would be assured of a strong marketing network in India through SAIL's extensive all-India network and a dedicated port at Haldia. SAIL also has seven iron ore mines.

No premium to Birla, Sebi tells Heidelberg

No premium to Birla, Sebi tells Heidelberg

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

Following this order, Heidelberg Cement will need to pay only Rs 58 per share, instead of the earlier agreed Rs 72.50 apiece. This 25 per cent premium was agreed as a "non-compete fees" to the Indian promoters when the German major took majority control in Mysore Cements in 2006. Sebi said it did not find merit in the non-compete fees arrangement as the "sellers/promoters to whom non-compete consideration has been paid consist of trusts and charitable institutions."

Leading bowler-fielder combinations in Tests

Leading bowler-fielder combinations in Tests

Rediff.com24 Nov 2007

When Rahul Dravid snapped up Salman Butt in first slip off the bowling of Anil Kumble, it provided the 50th instance for 'c Dravid b Kumble' entry to appear in a Test scorecard.

Lillee joins Delhi Daredevils

Lillee joins Delhi Daredevils

Rediff.com16 Apr 2008

Australian fast bowling great Dennis Lillee on Wednesday joined Delhi Daredevils, the Delhi Indian Premier League team owned by GMR Sports. "It feels great to be a part of GMR Sports and Delhi Daredevils. I've known many of the young players in the Delhi Daredevils squad and am naturally delighted to be part of this team," he said.

'30000 MW of nuclear power is a realistic target'

'30000 MW of nuclear power is a realistic target'

Rediff.com23 May 2007

SK Jain, who heads NPCIL and Bhavini, tells Vandana Gombar Ayyagary and Sumana Guha Ray about how NPCIL is best placed to take India's nuclear power ambitions forward.

Bengal PDS scam: MLA, CPM leaders assaulted

Bengal PDS scam: MLA, CPM leaders assaulted

Rediff.com8 Oct 2007

Six Communist Party of India leaders, including a legislator, were beaten up, five ration shops were ransacked and two houses set ablaze as the violence against corruption in the public distribution system went on unabated in Bardhaman, Birbhum and Murshidabad districts of West Bengal.