News for 'Sardar Patel'

Lanka 'A' battle at Motera

Lanka 'A' battle at Motera

Rediff.com25 Nov 2003

After conceding a first innings lead of 125, Lankans were precariously placed at 196 for four on the penultimate day of the four-day match against India 'A'.

Gujarat pick two points

Gujarat pick two points

Rediff.com7 Dec 2004

Gujarat picked up a couple of points on first-innings lead after their match against Railways teetered to a draw.

Delhi bowlers restrict Gujarat to 214

Delhi bowlers restrict Gujarat to 214

Rediff.com7 Nov 2004

Speedster Amit Bhandari claimed three wickets as Delhi took control of the Ranji Trophy match against Gujarat.

'Dr Singh Was The Best PM In Modern Times'

'Dr Singh Was The Best PM In Modern Times'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

'All the big things happening today in economic development have their beginning in Dr Manmohan Singh's ideas.'

Why things have remained the same for the Patels in Gujarat

Why things have remained the same for the Patels in Gujarat

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

'The reason the protests are not happening in Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Gurgaon and Noida is that there are options available to the youth in those cities. And many people can access this sort of job because most of them are armed with English, integrating them into the global economy. This is something not available to most youth in Gujarat (the government schools do not teach English till Class 5),' says Aakar Patel.

Nation shocked, pained at Gujarat violence: PM

Nation shocked, pained at Gujarat violence: PM

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the recent Gujarat violence over the quota issue had upset the entire nation and asked the people to work together to resolve all problems through development.

India looks forward to welcoming Trump: Modi

India looks forward to welcoming Trump: Modi

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

'India looks forward to welcoming @POTUS @realDonaldTrump. It is an honour that he will be with us tomorrow, starting with the historic programme in Ahmedabad,' Modi wrote on Twitter.

Preamble not removed from NCERT textbooks: Govt

Preamble not removed from NCERT textbooks: Govt

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday said the Preamble to the Constitution is very well there in NCERT textbooks of Class VI as he refuted charges made in this regard by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.

Gen Rawat calls on armed forces to aid in combating Covid

Gen Rawat calls on armed forces to aid in combating Covid

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

As India battles a devastating wave of coronavirus infection, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat on Tuesday called upon the armed forces to rise to the occasion and support the civil administrations across the country in dealing the pandemic as well as creating mitigation facilities in a time-bound manner.

Bengal gains 96-run lead over Gujarat

Bengal gains 96-run lead over Gujarat

Rediff.com26 Dec 2003

Bengal reached 275-4 on the second day of Elite Group 'B' Ranji Trophy match against Gujarat.

Run for Unity: Govt offices in Delhi to shut at 2 pm today

Run for Unity: Govt offices in Delhi to shut at 2 pm today

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Government offices located in New Delhi's central area, including North Block and South Block, will be closed from 2 pm on Thursday till 9:30 am on Friday in connection with the 'Run for Unity' to be flagged off by Prime Minster Narendra Modi.

Sharath set for 19th Ranji ton

Sharath set for 19th Ranji ton

Rediff.com1 Dec 2003

The Tamil Nadu batsman is batting on 97 in a total of 252 for six in the first innings against Gujarat in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group 'A' match.

India 'A' snatch draw against Lankans

India 'A' snatch draw against Lankans

Rediff.com26 Nov 2003

Mohammed Kaif hit an unbeaten 50 on the final day of the four-day match against Sri Lanka 'A'.

India 'A' gain vital lead over Lankans

India 'A' gain vital lead over Lankans

Rediff.com24 Nov 2003

India 'A' gained a 60 run first innings lead over Sri Lanka 'A' with four wickets still standing on the second day of their four-day match.

Hyderabad win easily

Hyderabad win easily

Rediff.com10 Nov 2003

Fine bowling by Vishnu Vardhan and Venkatapathy Raju gave them a 150-run victory over Gujarat in the Ranji Trophy match.

Hyderabad look set for win

Hyderabad look set for win

Rediff.com9 Nov 2003

Gujarat, chasing a target of 302, were 75 for 3 at draw of stumps on the third day.

Gujarat skittled out for 129

Gujarat skittled out for 129

Rediff.com8 Nov 2003

Pace bowler N P Singh claimed six wickets as Hyderabad gained a vital 143 run lead over the hosts.

Article 370, 35A were gateway of terrorism: Shah

Article 370, 35A were gateway of terrorism: Shah

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Shah also said Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's unfulfilled dream of integrating Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of the country was accomplished on August 5 when Article 370 and 35A were repealed.

It's 'The Wall' again!

It's 'The Wall' again!

Rediff.com8 Oct 2003

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.

Indian sports stars hail Centre for scrapping Article 370

Indian sports stars hail Centre for scrapping Article 370

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

India's sporting fraternity on Monday led by cricketer-turned-politician Gautam Gambhir congratulated the Central Government for abolishing Article 370 that gives special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

India complete thumping victory

India complete thumping victory

Rediff.com22 Dec 2005

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'.

'You Have To Respect The Soul Of India'

'You Have To Respect The Soul Of India'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

'Bharat is the core value that has to be lived by and if you deny it, then the people will discard you.'

Row over Indira, Rajiv stamps: Congress cries foul, govt defends move

Row over Indira, Rajiv stamps: Congress cries foul, govt defends move

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

A controversy has erupted over the decision to discontinue postage stamps of Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi with the government saying only one family can not get this honour, even as the Congress termed the move as "insult to the history" and demanded an apology.

Shah, KCR lock horns on Hyderabad annexure celebrations

Shah, KCR lock horns on Hyderabad annexure celebrations

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

The BJP and TRS took digs at each other over the celebrations marking the annexing of the erstwhile Nizam-ruled Hyderabad state to the Union of India, with the former slamming vote bank politics behind the lack of official commemoration so far while the ruling party warned against communal forces trying to divide the society.

Why Modi is constructing a 'taller' leader

Why Modi is constructing a 'taller' leader

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

In embarking on building the world's tallest statue, Modi is hoping his stature will also rise - if not across India then at least in Gujarat, says Bharat Bhushan.

Woman on hunger strike against 'Trump wall' in Gujarat

Woman on hunger strike against 'Trump wall' in Gujarat

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Aswathy Jwala, a social worker from Kerala, has launched a hunger strike at the Sharaniyavas slum where the Ahmedabad civic body has built a 600-metre wall apparently to hide slums from United States President Donald Trump's sight during his Ahmedabad visit on February 24.

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.

RSS to file complaint with Election Commission against Rahul

RSS to file complaint with Election Commission against Rahul

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Irked by Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi's remark accusing the "RSS people" of having killed Mahatma Gandhi, the Sangh has decided to initiate legal action against him and lodge a complaint with the Election Commission.

Spectators likely for India vs England 2nd Test in Chennai

Spectators likely for India vs England 2nd Test in Chennai

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

Spectators might be allowed in the second India-England Test in Chennai after the central government's fresh COVID-19 guidelines permitted crowd attendance at fifty per cent of capacity at sporting venues.

National Games: Swimmers Advait, Sajan make splash

National Games: Swimmers Advait, Sajan make splash

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Services remained on top of the medal table with 41 gold, 28 silver and 26 bronze for a total of 95. Haryana won four of the five gold medals in archery to consolidate their second place with 29 gold.

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.'

Sonia's remote control? Kharge rubbishes BJP's charge

Sonia's remote control? Kharge rubbishes BJP's charge

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

'Where is the remote control in the BJP? When I become president, the remote control will stay with me'

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."

Show 'big heart' and join Parliament inauguration: BJP to Opposition

Show 'big heart' and join Parliament inauguration: BJP to Opposition

Rediff.com25 May 2023

The BJP on Thursday alleged that the opposition parties have decided to boycott the inauguration of the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi just because it has been built at his initiative.

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

Fashion, with a twist of patriotism

Fashion, with a twist of patriotism

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

It was a show where even the models had goosebumps. Designers Shantanu & Nikhil pay tribute to newly Independent India.

130 Indian Americans appointed to key positions in Biden admin

130 Indian Americans appointed to key positions in Biden admin

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

"This is something to be proud of," said Raj Panjabi, who is currently serving as Senior Director for Global Health Security and Biodefence on the White House National Security Council.