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Why crocodiles from ponds near Statue of Unity being shifted

Why crocodiles from ponds near Statue of Unity being shifted

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

"We are relocating these crocodiles just for the safety of tourists. There is no specific instruction to us about any seaplane service" an official said.

BJP fields 3 Union ministers, general secretary Vijayvargiya in MP 2nd list

BJP fields 3 Union ministers, general secretary Vijayvargiya in MP 2nd list

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday released its second list for the upcoming assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, fielding three Union ministers.

'I'm Still Struggling'

'I'm Still Struggling'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

'At the age of 25, there are still no work offers coming your way, so how do you move ahead in life?'

When England Stunned India!

When England Stunned India!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Ben Stokes and his team-mates have their task cut out as they look to emulate Alastair Cook-led England's historic India series win in 2012.

Munaf argues with match referee

Munaf argues with match referee

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

The pacer argued with match referee B Raghunath after he was not allowed to have a look at the wicket before the start of the Challenger Trophy match.

Anti-Modi rebels raise the pitch on election-eve

Anti-Modi rebels raise the pitch on election-eve

Rediff.com2 Oct 2007

In an exclusive interview, former Gujarat chief minister Suresh Mehta said, "In the coming election, we will go to people under the umbrella of Sardar Patel Utkarsh Samiti and campaign against the Modi government."

Shah Rukh Joins Bollywood's BALD and BEAUTIFUL

Shah Rukh Joins Bollywood's BALD and BEAUTIFUL

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Sukanya Verma looks at all the significant bald imagery of Bollywood through the years.

Want that dream internship? Click on!

Want that dream internship? Click on!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

Students need an opening and firms want juniors who'll fit, without spending time and effort in hiring. Online portals are filling the gap.

'Safeguarding borders is a 24x7 exercise'

'Safeguarding borders is a 24x7 exercise'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

'Breaking down silos and ensuring a more integrated governance process is just as important to performance.' 'It has been a major priority in the last six years, especially in national security,' External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar points out when delivering the Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture-2020: India and the Post-Covid World.

Why no Bharat Ratna for AB Vajpayee? asks BJP

Why no Bharat Ratna for AB Vajpayee? asks BJP

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday asked why India's highest civilian honour, Bharat Ratna, has not been conferred on former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Citizenship bill hurts soul of India: Anand Sharma in RS debate

Citizenship bill hurts soul of India: Anand Sharma in RS debate

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Congress leader Anand Sharma on Wednesday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party, saying that the Citizenship Amendment Bill is an "assault" on the foundations of the Constitution and fails the morality test while asserting that it was wrong to blame his party for the Partition.

Delhi gets 10,000-bed Covid care centre

Delhi gets 10,000-bed Covid care centre

Rediff.com5 Jul 2020

Baijal reviewed the availability of beds, oxygen cylinders, concentrators, ventilators, ICUs and medical staff at the centre set up in Chhatarpur. He also congratulated the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) on taking over the facility.

Dhruv stars in Gujarat's easy win over Rajasthan

Dhruv stars in Gujarat's easy win over Rajasthan

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Left-arm spinner Rakesh Dhruv picked his first ten-wicket haul in first-class cricket as Gujarat posted an impressive eight-wicket win over Rajasthan in their Group A Ranji Trophy match in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. Dhruv finished with match figures of 14 for 96, eight of the wickets coming in the second innings at the Sardar Patel stadium, Motera.

Solid start for Gujarat after Kanitkar guides Raj to 294

Solid start for Gujarat after Kanitkar guides Raj to 294

Rediff.com9 Dec 2012

Gujarat made a strong reply after an unbeaten hundred from captain Hrishikesh Kanitkar helped Rajasthan to 294 in their Ranji Trophy Group A match on Ahmedabad on Sunday.

England to play Haryana in its final tour game

England to play Haryana in its final tour game

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

The visiting England team will play Haryana in its third and final warm-up game before meeting hosts India on November 15 for the first of the four-match Test series.

PM Modi turns 69, birthday wishes pour in

PM Modi turns 69, birthday wishes pour in

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

In less than an hour, seven of the top 10 India trends were fuelled by wishes pouring in for Prime Minister Modi from different quarters.

Rains create puddles inside Statue of Unity gallery

Rains create puddles inside Statue of Unity gallery

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

The viewing gallery, at a height of 135 metres, has a grill frontage which allows winds to blow in water during heavy rains, said officials.

Sehwag doubtful for Australia clash

Sehwag doubtful for Australia clash

Rediff.com23 Mar 2011

Uncertainty remained on the availability of dashing opener Virender Sehwag for India's make-or-break World Cup quarter-final match against defending champions Australia in Ahmedabad, skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said on Wednesday.

Ponting files: Aus skipper denies retirement rumours

Ponting files: Aus skipper denies retirement rumours

Rediff.com23 Mar 2011

Under attack Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has quashed speculation that he will retire as Test captain if Australia loses Thursday's World Cup quarter-final against India.

Ensure minimum govt, maximum governance: PM to IAS probationers

Ensure minimum govt, maximum governance: PM to IAS probationers

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

He also asked them to stay away from limelight and go beyond their routine jobs to establish their identity. "The turn at which the country stands today... the role of bureaucrats like you is of minimum government and maximum governance. You have to ensure that your interference in common people's lives is reduced and that they get empowered," he said.

Southee leads Kiwis to thumping win over Zimbabwe

Southee leads Kiwis to thumping win over Zimbabwe

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

Pacer Tim Southee led a disciplined New Zealand bowling show as New Zealand beat Zimbabwe by ten wickets in their World Cup Group A match at the Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday.

Claim on Nehru, Patel fuels Jaishankar vs Guha-Cong duel

Claim on Nehru, Patel fuels Jaishankar vs Guha-Cong duel

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Jaishakar said in a series of tweets that Nehru omitted Patel from the initial Cabinet list and it was a subject for much debate. "Released an absorbing biography of VP Menon by @narayani_basu. Sharp contrast between Patel's Menon and Nehru's Menon. Much awaited justice done to a truly historical figure," EAM said.

Petrol bomb hurled outside Raj Bhavan in Chennai

Petrol bomb hurled outside Raj Bhavan in Chennai

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

The man who threw the petrol bomb was immediately overpowered, they said

It was Rajiv ji's dream: Sonia backs women's bill in Lok Sabha

It was Rajiv ji's dream: Sonia backs women's bill in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Initiating the debate from the opposition's side in the Lok Sabha, Gandhi said, "I stand here in support of Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam."

India's most controversial CM

India's most controversial CM

Rediff.com23 Oct 2003

Gujarat's pace-spin combo rattles Hyderabad

Gujarat's pace-spin combo rattles Hyderabad

Rediff.com7 Nov 2003

Lalit and Timil Patel took three wickets each as Gujrat reduced Hyderabad to 240 for 7 on day 1 of the Ranji Trophy match.

Maurya, Humayun await Obamas

Maurya, Humayun await Obamas

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

The roads leading to ITC Maurya Sheraton in New Delhi are lined with men-in-khakhis and police cars.

Sehwag, Dravid tons have Kiwis wilting

Sehwag, Dravid tons have Kiwis wilting

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid hit contrasting centuries to give India the upperhand against New Zealand on Day 1 of the first Test, at the Sardar Patel stadium in Motera, Ahmedabad, on Thursday. At stumps on the opening day, India were 329 for three in 90 overs, with Sachin Tendulkar on 13 from 47 balls and VVS Laxman on seven.

Team India arrive at Sachin's happy hunting ground to face NZ

Team India arrive at Sachin's happy hunting ground to face NZ

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

The Indian cricket team arrived in Ahmedabad on Monday for their first match of the three-Test series against visitors New Zealand, starting November 4 at the Sardar Patel stadium in Motera.

Why Article 370 Failed To Protect Kashmiri Pandits

Why Article 370 Failed To Protect Kashmiri Pandits

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

'The relationship between Kashmiri Pandits and Article 370 is vexed.' 'Sentiment in Jammu towards Article 370 was largely unfavourable and Jammu resented being lumped with Kashmir and placed on a different footing from the rest of India.'

Had great time in India, loved being with Modi: Trump

Had great time in India, loved being with Modi: Trump

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

'He's a friend of his people because he was greeted incredibly warmly as was I in that stadium. That was an incredible event'

References to Maulana Azad were dropped in 2013: NCERT

References to Maulana Azad were dropped in 2013: NCERT

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Certain references and subjects being quietly dropped from the new NCERT textbooks without any notification has kicked off a political controversy with the Opposition accusing the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party of 'whitewashing with vengeance'.

Cup Extras: Ecstatic ending for emotionally drained India fans

Cup Extras: Ecstatic ending for emotionally drained India fans

Rediff.com25 Mar 2011

In the end it all paid off for the 48,000 fans who braved intense heat and fought their way through heavy security to watch India play Australia at the Sardar Patel Stadium on Thursday.

Tendulkar tops 18,000 ODI runs

Tendulkar tops 18,000 ODI runs

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

Playing his 451st ODI, Tendulkar reached the milestone with a single off Australia fast bowler Brett Lee in the 14th over of India's run chase, in the World Cup quarter-final, at the Sardar Patel stadium in Motera.

Ranji Trophy: Juneja scores unbeaten double ton on debut

Ranji Trophy: Juneja scores unbeaten double ton on debut

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

A summary of the final day's play in the Elite division matches of the Ranji Trophy.

Images: West Indies beat India despite Rohit's 95

Images: West Indies beat India despite Rohit's 95

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

Images from the third ODI between India and West Indies played at the Motera ground in Ahmedabad, on Monday.

Yadav wants to be India's McGrath

Yadav wants to be India's McGrath

Rediff.com4 Dec 2011

Inspired by Australian fast bowling legend Glenn McGrath, the newest addition to the Indian pace attack, Umesh Yadav, wants to be a line and length specialist.

Aussies look for flying start against Zimbabwe

Aussies look for flying start against Zimbabwe

Rediff.com20 Feb 2011

Four World Cup titles under the belt but defending champions Australia are not exactly the favourites this time as they start their campaign for a fifth trophy with a tricky opener against Zimbabwe at the SardarPatel Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday.

India eyes clean sweep against SA

India eyes clean sweep against SA

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

South Africa will be keen to regain lost confidence besides attempting to end the tour on a winning note in the third and final ODI in Ahmedabad.

Kem Chho Trump -- India's answer to Howdy Modi event

Kem Chho Trump -- India's answer to Howdy Modi event

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

During his visit to Modi's home state Gujarat, Trump along with the Indian prime minister would participate in a grand roadshow, planned along a 10-km decked-up stretch from the Ahmedabad airport to the Sabarmati Ashram. The US president would then visit the Sabarmati Ashram and then address a gathering, likely to be attended by over one lakh people.