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Selling badges, stickers: Business thrives at farmers' stir

Selling badges, stickers: Business thrives at farmers' stir

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

With the protesting farmers staying put at the border point of the national capital for over six weeks now, a number of small business have sprung up at the site, the newest being sale of pro-protest badges and stickers.

Jharkhand gain upper-hand, bowl out Odisha for 152

Jharkhand gain upper-hand, bowl out Odisha for 152

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Spinners Shahbaz Nadeem (4/31) and Sunny Gupta (3/56) wreaked havoc as Jharkhand bundled out Odisha for 152 on the first day of the last group league encounter of the Ranji Trophy in Thumba, Thiruvananthapuram, on Thursday.

Pitch for 2nd Test expected to turn from Day 1

Pitch for 2nd Test expected to turn from Day 1

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

A welcome news for India fans will be Ravichandran Ashwin is doing fine and although he sustained a painful blow from a Jofra Archer short ball during the Indian second innings and needed immediate attention from the physio Nitin Patel.

Could Maxwell, Jamieson help RCB end title drought?

Could Maxwell, Jamieson help RCB end title drought?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

Having released 10 players ahead of the auction, the team management focussed on strengthening the batting and pace bowling units.

Cracks in Sangh Parivar, BKS wants farm laws tweaked

Cracks in Sangh Parivar, BKS wants farm laws tweaked

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'We were among the first organisations to voice our opposition to the three Acts long before anyone else and had sent memorandums collected from 3,000 tehsils across the country to the agriculture ministry to amend the Bills, but nothing was accepted,' says BKS general secretary Badri Narayan Chaudhary.

Asiad: Now Indian women suffer shock defeat to Iran in kabaddi final

Asiad: Now Indian women suffer shock defeat to Iran in kabaddi final

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Iran hurt India's pride in kabaddi yet again as it delivered a second straight knockout punch to the sport's most successful nation in the women's gold medal match of the 18th Asian Games, in Jakarta, on Thursday.

'False narratives' on agri laws hurting farmers: Niti Aayog vice chief

'False narratives' on agri laws hurting farmers: Niti Aayog vice chief

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

As farmers continue their protests demanding repealing of the three new laws, Kumar also emphasised that continued negotiations with protesting farmers is of course the way forward.

Day after violence, it's business as usual at Singhu border

Day after violence, it's business as usual at Singhu border

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

It was business as usual for agitating farmers at Singhu border on Wednesday as some were busy with langars while others listened to speeches of their leaders even as talks of the tractor rally that witnessed vandalism and violence a day before filled the air.

BEST EVER show in wushu, India win 4 medals!

BEST EVER show in wushu, India win 4 medals!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

All the four Indian wushu players lost their semi-final bouts to settle for bronze medals, on Wednesday, but ensured that the country produced its best ever performance in the Asian Games.

Spotting chink in BJP armour, SP, allies target Jat votes in UP

Spotting chink in BJP armour, SP, allies target Jat votes in UP

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

The Jat vote is crucial in winning at least 40 assembly seats in Western UP, which has been in the grip of a widespread farmer movement, reports Nitin Kumar.

Struggling Royals, SunRisers seek revival of fortunes

Struggling Royals, SunRisers seek revival of fortunes

Rediff.com1 May 2021

RR have a lot of issues to sort out, particularly in the absence of key foreign players like Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes.

Check out India's schedule on Day 14 of Asian Games

Check out India's schedule on Day 14 of Asian Games

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Following is the schedule of the Indian contingent on the 14th day of the Asian Games in Jakarta, on Saturday.

No place for Pakistan in Azlan Shah hockey tournament

No place for Pakistan in Azlan Shah hockey tournament

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

"We are very disappointed at the way the Azlan Shah Cup organisers have dropped us from the tournament and included England in our place," PHF secretary Shahbaz Ahmad said on Thursday.

Farmer union urges SC to constitute new expert panel

Farmer union urges SC to constitute new expert panel

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

The Bhartiya Kisan Union Lokshakti said the principle of natural justice is going to be violated as those appointed to the four-member committee 'have already supported these laws'.

Iyer, Nair to lead India A teams in UK

Iyer, Nair to lead India A teams in UK

Rediff.com8 May 2018

The two squads comprise a host of players, who have performed consistently for their state teams and IPL franchises over the past couple of seasons.

Vihari steers India B to Deodhar final; Rahane disappoints

Vihari steers India B to Deodhar final; Rahane disappoints

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

Ajinkya Rahane's struggles in limited-overs' cricket continued as India B comfortably beat India C by 30 runs to enter the Deodhar Trophy final, in New Delhi, on Wednesday.

IPL: Parthiv Patel, Dean Jones engage in Twitter banter

IPL: Parthiv Patel, Dean Jones engage in Twitter banter

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Many netizens started to feel that both of them engaged in a heated argument, but later Jones and Patel clarified that all is going on in good spirits.

With 70,589 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally reaches 61,45,292

With 70,589 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally reaches 61,45,292

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

According to the Indian Council of Medical Research, 7,31,10,041 samples have been tested up to September 28 for COVID-19. Out of these 11,42,811 samples were tested on Monday.

Welcome SC verdict, but protest will go on: Farmers

Welcome SC verdict, but protest will go on: Farmers

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

The farmer leaders said they are not willing to participate in any proceedings before a committee appointed by the Supreme Court, but a formal decision on this will be taken by the Morcha.

At PM's request, Saudi Crown Prince orders release of 850 Indian prisoners

At PM's request, Saudi Crown Prince orders release of 850 Indian prisoners

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

After the talks, it was also announced that India has decided to extend e-Visa facility to Saudi nationals.

Amid oxygen crisis, 'helpless' Delhi hospitals ask patients to leave

Amid oxygen crisis, 'helpless' Delhi hospitals ask patients to leave

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

Several hospitals in the national capital have been left with no option but to use their back up stock

Chennai pitch in focus as Delhi clash against SunRisers

Chennai pitch in focus as Delhi clash against SunRisers

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

Rishabh Pant's brute power will be put to test against Rashid Khan's bagful of tricks in an IPL encounter where Delhi Capitals will start as favourites against SunRisers Hyderabad due to their better bowling resources.

Emergency services allowed during 'Bharat bandh': Farmer leaders

Emergency services allowed during 'Bharat bandh': Farmer leaders

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, farmer leader Balbir Singh Rajewal said that the Central government will have to accept the demands of farmers to scrap the new laws whose passage has sparked protests.

Slain Pak Governor's son kidnapped

Slain Pak Governor's son kidnapped

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

Shahbaz Taseer, the son of Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer who was killed for opposing Pakistan's controversial blasphemy laws, was today abducted by four gunmen near his office in Lahore.

Will Farmers Defeat BJP?

Will Farmers Defeat BJP?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Extended rounds of negotiations having failed, farm leaders now reckon that their best chance to pressure the government lay in defeating the BJP in the coming assembly poll, particularly in UP, observes Virendra Kapoor.

When China was humiliated on cricket field

When China was humiliated on cricket field

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

China were humiliated as they were bowled out for 28 by Saudi Arabia.

'80% of COVID-19 cases in India are asymptomatic'

'80% of COVID-19 cases in India are asymptomatic'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Head of epidemiology and communicable diseases at Indian Council of Medical Research Dr Raman R Gangakhedkar said 80 out of 100 infected people do not show any symptoms.

Shatrughan Sinha joins Congress

Shatrughan Sinha joins Congress

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

The actor-turned-politician hit out at the BJP leadership, alleging there's no place left for dialogue in the BJP anymore and the party's top brass "doesn't value its own people and views opponents as their enemies".

WATCH: Kohli's sarcastic reply to journalist on Dhoni's future

WATCH: Kohli's sarcastic reply to journalist on Dhoni's future

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Kohli jokingly told journalists to come to the change room and say 'hello' to the former skipper.

Skipper Nair's 90 anchors India 'A' to victory, level series 1-1

Skipper Nair's 90 anchors India 'A' to victory, level series 1-1

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Skipper Karun Nair anchored a tricky chase with a polished 90 as India 'A' beat South Africa 'A' by six wickets in the second 'unofficial' Test to level the two-match series 1-1.

Spotlight on Gill as dominant India 'A' play South Africa 'A'

Spotlight on Gill as dominant India 'A' play South Africa 'A'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

But the focus will be on 19-year-old Gill, who has broken into the Indian Test squad for the three-match series against the Proteas, starting on October 2 in Visakhapatnam.

1st 'Test': Road to redemption for KL Rahul

1st 'Test': Road to redemption for KL Rahul

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

KL Rahul will encounter in his road to redemption as he gears up to play for India A in the first unofficial Test.

Focus on youngsters as India 'A' take on South Africa 'A' in unofficial Tests

Focus on youngsters as India 'A' take on South Africa 'A' in unofficial Tests

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

The teams for both the matches are a mix of experience and youth.

Chance for Kona Bharat to stake claim for SA Tests

Chance for Kona Bharat to stake claim for SA Tests

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Wicketkeeper Kona Bharat has showcased his skills with the gloves and bat in the several games he has played for India 'A' in the past year or so and is close to selection in the Test team.

Nawaz Sharif sends formal invite to Manmohan Singh

Nawaz Sharif sends formal invite to Manmohan Singh

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday got a formal invite from his Pakistan counterpart Nawaz Sharif for visiting that country, which was accepted.

Family of 11 found dead inside house in Delhi

Family of 11 found dead inside house in Delhi

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

Cops investigating the case suggest the deceased might have been into some sort of religious practices.

Axar available for selection, Washington up against Kuldeep for third spinner's slot

Axar available for selection, Washington up against Kuldeep for third spinner's slot

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

A final decision by the team's think-tank will be taken after the final practice session on Friday.

ICC Test rankings: Kohli down to fifth; Root rises to third

ICC Test rankings: Kohli down to fifth; Root rises to third

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

India skipper Virat Kohli was pushed to the fifth spot by his English counterpart Joe Root, who rose two rungs to third in the latest ICC Test rankings for batsmen, even as Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin moved up in the bowlers' chart.

National Awards 2017: An important day in Akshay's life

National Awards 2017: An important day in Akshay's life

Rediff.com3 May 2017

A look at pictures from the awards ceremony.

India's COVID-19 recoveries cross 5-lakh mark

India's COVID-19 recoveries cross 5-lakh mark

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

A total of 5,15,385 COVID-19 patients have recovered so far with 19,870 patients having been cured and discharged in the last 24 hours till 8 am.