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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.

It's 'The Wall' again!

It's 'The Wall' again!

Rediff.com8 Oct 2003

DU to name upcoming colleges after Savarkar, Sushma: Sources

DU to name upcoming colleges after Savarkar, Sushma: Sources

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

The decision was taken at the executive council meeting of the university, sources said.

India complete thumping victory

India complete thumping victory

Rediff.com22 Dec 2005

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.

India net session: Kohli's men get used to swinging pink ball

India net session: Kohli's men get used to swinging pink ball

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

Kohli, his deputy Ajinkya Rahane, the flamboyant Rohit Sharma and the swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant -- batted in the nets

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.

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.

How I Finally Played Gandhi In A Film

How I Finally Played Gandhi In A Film

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

'Top actors like Ben Kingsley, who played Gandhiji, had already raised the bar.' 'I hoped that Rajkumar Santoshi would be satisfied with my acting.'

'Historic blunder' corrected on Dec 6, 1992: Javadekar

'Historic blunder' corrected on Dec 6, 1992: Javadekar

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

The Ram Mandir being constructed at Ayodhya is a temple of unity of the country and people from different faiths support it, Union minister Prakash Javadekar said in New Delhi on Sunday.

BJP's Gujarat Rival: AAP, not Congress

BJP's Gujarat Rival: AAP, not Congress

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Surveys suggest that the AAP would win 40 seats in the 182-member assembly if elections are held tomorrow.

We love you India: Trump at Motera stadium

We love you India: Trump at Motera stadium

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

The 'Namaste Trump' event is based on the lines of 'Howdy Modi' programme that was addressed by Narendra Modi and Trump during the PM's trip to Houston last September.

'Democracy is at risk, its pillars are getting weakened'

'Democracy is at risk, its pillars are getting weakened'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

'I wonder how people who come to power through democratic means turn out this way.' 'But people of India are strong, and those who think they can hoodwink people, are mistaken.' 'You can fool some people for some time, but not all people, all the time.'

Politicians skip this remote MP village even during poll time

Politicians skip this remote MP village even during poll time

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

There are 763 registered voters among around a thousand residents of this remote village in Alirajpur assembly constituency, reserved for the Scheduled Tribes, but no candidate has bothered to visit the place, locals said on Thursday.

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.

'An India true to its roots will always be strong'

'An India true to its roots will always be strong'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

'The prospect is of a self-confident and self-sustaining India will make it a more effective player in the global arena,' External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar points out delivering the Sardar Patel Lecture-2020: India and the Post-Covid World.

Asking govt to account for its work a new trend: Modi

Asking govt to account for its work a new trend: Modi

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

"There is a recent trend of people expecting that everything has to be done by the government," he said.

Hardik Patel's appeal to Guj's protesting Dalits: Be non-violent

Hardik Patel's appeal to Guj's protesting Dalits: Be non-violent

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

In this video, Hardik is seen appealing to Gujarat's Dalits who have been violently protesting thrashing of four young Dalit men in Gujarat's Una by 'gau rakshaks' for engaging in cow slaughter.

After row, Modi remembers Nehru in his I-Day speech

After row, Modi remembers Nehru in his I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

The Congress on Sunday took a strong exception to the exclusion of former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru in the Karnataka government's newspaper advertisement on freedom fighters and termed the Bharatiya Janata Party action 'pathetic'.

G20 summit: Delhi civic body makes big plans to fight dengue

G20 summit: Delhi civic body makes big plans to fight dengue

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Municipal authorities have envisioned a comprehensive and pro-active plan to combat dengue this year with focussed fumigation at monument sites and markets in Delhi, which will host the G20 summit in September.

PM takes part in Yoga session with top cops

PM takes part in Yoga session with top cops

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

The three-day conference of the directors general of police of all states was inaugurated in Hyderabad on Friday by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh.

National Games: Spectacular Drone Show

National Games: Spectacular Drone Show

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

Glimpses of the spectacular drone show over the Sabarmati riverfront as Ahmedabad prepares for the National Games 2022 opening ceremony

UP Board's English paper cancelled at 2 centres after mass cheating

UP Board's English paper cancelled at 2 centres after mass cheating

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Officials said 16 centres have been debarred while a first information report against seven people has been registered.

10% quota implemented due to our political will: Modi

10% quota implemented due to our political will: Modi

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Modi said his government was committed to provide equal opportunities to all sections of the society.

BJP, Congress spar over Partition Remembrance Day

BJP, Congress spar over Partition Remembrance Day

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders on Sunday paid homage to those who lost their lives during the Partition as the Congress accused the ruling party of using the traumatic events as a 'fodder' for its political battles.

Can Congress reverse fortunes after 2 consecutive LS poll defeats?

Can Congress reverse fortunes after 2 consecutive LS poll defeats?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

It is in power on its own only in three states -- Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh and Telangana -- with a big question mark on whether it can even stake claim to be head of the INDIA bloc.

Why this student is protesting the citizenship law

Why this student is protesting the citizenship law

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

'I came for my national service. I am the son of people like Gandhiji, Nehru, Patel, Dr Ambedkar and Maulana Azad.'

Light a diya for soldiers guarding our borders: PM in Mann ki Baat

Light a diya for soldiers guarding our borders: PM in Mann ki Baat

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' radio broadcast, Modi wished people on Dussehra and said that with various festivals coming up, they need to show patience and follow health guidelines in celebrating these auspicious occasions during the COVID times.

Govt begins 'Jan Andolan' to fight Covid; PM urges people to follow norms

Govt begins 'Jan Andolan' to fight Covid; PM urges people to follow norms

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

The start of a 'jan andolan' (mass movement) campaign comes in view of upcoming festivals, winter season and opening up of the economy, as a lack of adherence to recommended precautions can increase cases of the infection. Modi said India's coronavirus fight is people-driven and gets great strength from its COVID warriors. He also urged the masses to unite to fight the virus.

Captain Kohli reveals his pink-ball plan ahead of Motera Test

Captain Kohli reveals his pink-ball plan ahead of Motera Test

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

Virat Kohli wants India to approach the pink-ball Test against England like a normal five-day match but with the sessions reversed, the home captain said on the eve of the third match in Ahmedabad from Wednesday.

No constitutional fraud in annulling Art 370, due process followed: Govt to SC

No constitutional fraud in annulling Art 370, due process followed: Govt to SC

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

The five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, which heard their contentions at length, told them they will have to justify the procedure adopted for abrogation as the court cannot postulate a situation "where the ends justify the means".

India's Untold Nepal Stories

India's Untold Nepal Stories

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

In 2017, a retired R&AW officer conveyed that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was keen to get monarchy restored in Nepal and suggested that I support these efforts.

Article 370 row: Advani hits back at Omar Abdullah

Article 370 row: Advani hits back at Omar Abdullah

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Against the backdrop of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah slamming him on the issue of revocation of special status to the state, senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Friday advised him not to use words like "cheating and deceiving" and clarified that his party has always been opposed to Article 370.

CRPF ready to fight 'invisible, invasive' COVID-19: DG

CRPF ready to fight 'invisible, invasive' COVID-19: DG

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

In a communication to his troops on the occasion of the 'Valour day' of the force, CRPF Director General (DG) A P Maheshwari asked them to be strong and fit for serving the country during these tough times.

'Maharashtra govt is doing this to outdo Patel statue'

'Maharashtra govt is doing this to outdo Patel statue'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

'The Statue of Unity is wasteful expenditure, but engineering-wise they have chosen the right place and correct spot. It is a simple statue and well executed.' 'Here, the government has chosen a wrong spot. They have chosen a wrong design.' 'The Shivaji Maharaj statue is holding a sword and the length of that sword is 48 metres, which is equivalent to a 16-storey building!'

With 6 hugs, Modi, Trump show off their chemistry

With 6 hugs, Modi, Trump show off their chemistry

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

The PM is well known for his vigorous hugs and handshakes with world leaders.

With Anand win, Amul land back in BJP stable

With Anand win, Amul land back in BJP stable

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

He defeated sitting Congress MLA Kanti Sodha Parmar in Anand, the home of world famous Amul dairy brand.