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Will Sunrisers dent KKR's play-off prospects?

Will Sunrisers dent KKR's play-off prospects?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

With nine defeats from 11 matches, the Sunrisers are languishing at the bottom, while KKR, in fourth place with 10 points from 12 matches, still have hopes of qualifying for the knock-out stage.

BJP planted Deep Sidhu to create chaos in tractor parade: AAP

BJP planted Deep Sidhu to create chaos in tractor parade: AAP

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The Delhi BJP, on the other hand, alleged that one Amrik Singh Micky, who was present at the Red Fort and later posted his picture with provocative slogan in Facebook, was an AAP leader.

Amid Twitter standoff, Union ministers shifting to Koo

Amid Twitter standoff, Union ministers shifting to Koo

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Koo, which works on similar lines as Twitter, was born with a focus on regional language, unlike Twitter and Facebook, which are very popular but primarily cater to an English-speaking audience, reports Neha Alawadhi.

Bottom-placed Sunrisers face uphill task against CSK

Bottom-placed Sunrisers face uphill task against CSK

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Virtually out of the play-off race, bottom-placed Sunrisers Hyderabad will hope to keep their new-found momentum intact when they face table toppers Chennai Super Kings in the IPL, in Sharjah, on Thursday.

24 dead, 17 injured in roof collapse at Ghaziabad cremation ground

24 dead, 17 injured in roof collapse at Ghaziabad cremation ground

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Several people had taken shelter under the recently constructed structure while it rained. The dead, all of them men, were mostly relatives or neighbours of Jai Ram, who was being cremated at that time, officials said.

Amid FB controversy, BJP MLA says he posted nothing communal

Amid FB controversy, BJP MLA says he posted nothing communal

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

He said his official FB page had been 'hacked and blocked' in 2018 but that there has been no response from the police on a complaint filed by him on the matter so far.

PHOTOS: Goodbye, Major Dhaundiyal

PHOTOS: Goodbye, Major Dhaundiyal

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Major Vibhuti Dhaundiyal attained martyrdom in an encounter with terrorists in Pulwama in Jammu Kashmir.

Sushant verdict: Raut says no one above law

Sushant verdict: Raut says no one above law

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

"Nobody is above law. With the Supreme Court giving its judgment, it is not right to make a political comment," the Rajya Sabha member said. Asked if the verdict was a setback to the Shiv Sena-led Maharashtra government, Raut said, "Such things do happen in legal battles."

Yediyurappa expands Cabinet, inducts 7 ministers

Yediyurappa expands Cabinet, inducts 7 ministers

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Wednesday expanded his 17-month old cabinet, inducting seven ministers, and indicated that excise minister H Nagesh would be dropped. Governor Vajubhai Vala administered the oath of office and secrecy to the ministers at a ceremony at the Raj Bhavan.

BJP, Congress trade charges over 'rajdharma'

BJP, Congress trade charges over 'rajdharma'

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

The BJP's remarks came a day after the Congress leaders, led by Sonia Gandhi, met President Ram Nath Kovind and submitted a memorandum demanding resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah for "abdication of duty" during the communal violence in northeast Delhi. She had also reminded the Centre for its 'rajdharma' and protecting the people from all faiths in the country.

Bollywood's BEST Songs of 2018

Bollywood's BEST Songs of 2018

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Sukanya Verma lists her favourite songs of 2018. Are these on your playlist too?

PM Modi, Union ministers wish nation on Republic Day

PM Modi, Union ministers wish nation on Republic Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

India is celebrating its 72nd Republic Day, the day its Constitution came into force in 1950.

Aamir Khan's TOP 55 SONGS!

Aamir Khan's TOP 55 SONGS!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Celebrating Aamir Khan and his 55 popular songs on his 55th birthday

The BEST of my father, Satyajit Ray

The BEST of my father, Satyajit Ray

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Satyajit Ray would have been a hundred years old on May 2. To mark the legendary film-maker's birth centenary, Rediff.com bring you a treasure trove of features from our archives.

Kedarnath portals open amid lockdown

Kedarnath portals open amid lockdown

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The process of opening the doors of Kedar Dham began at 3 am. Shiva Shankar Linga, the chief priest of the shrine, carried out the tradition of opening the doors. The first 'pooja' was performed in the name of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said a statement.

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.

Smriti Irani forces Priyanka aide out of Amethi poll booth

Smriti Irani forces Priyanka aide out of Amethi poll booth

Rediff.com7 May 2014

A war of words broke out between Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Smriti Irani and Preeti Sahay, the public relations officer of Priyanka Gandhi, after the former objected to Sahay's presence at a booth in Jagdishpur in Amethi.

Phase-2 of Bihar polls passes off peacefully, turnout 54.64%

Phase-2 of Bihar polls passes off peacefully, turnout 54.64%

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

The second round of the voting was held in the 17 districts amid tight security and strict coronavirus guidelines in place. The voting percentage at 10.30 pm was 54.64, according to the Election Commissions Voter Turnout Apps provisionally data.

Can't throw out plea of doctors' associations against Ramdev: HC

Can't throw out plea of doctors' associations against Ramdev: HC

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

"The allegations may be right or maybe wrong. He may say he did not say any such thing... It needs to be looked into," said the judge.

Kanpur trader's death: SC transfers trial to Delhi CBI court

Kanpur trader's death: SC transfers trial to Delhi CBI court

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

The Supreme Court on Friday ordered the transfer of trial in the death case of a Kanpur-based businessman in which six policemen have been charged with murder to a CBI court in Delhi after the Uttar Pradesh government said that it has no objection to it.

Dominant India look set to canter against Afghanistan

Dominant India look set to canter against Afghanistan

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Afghanistan's controversial campaign, marred by poor on and off-field decisions, has gone from bad to worse. They now face the onerous task of squaring off against a galaxy of world class players, whose performance graph is on the upswing.

'Kings XI belief great after Super Over win'

'Kings XI belief great after Super Over win'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

The nervy double Super Over win against defending champions Mumbai Indians sky-rocketed Kings XI Punjab's belief and played a role in effecting a turnaround in their fortunes in the IPL, according to the team's left-arm fast-medium bowler Arshdeep Singh.

Before swearing-in, Modi to meet new ministers at home

Before swearing-in, Modi to meet new ministers at home

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, Nirmala Sitharaman, Piyush Goyal, Narendra Singh Tomar, Prakash Javadekar, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Dharmendra Pradhan and Smriti Irani are also likely to join the second Modi government after being its members in its first avatar.

SC panel on Pegasus seeks responses from public on 11 queries

SC panel on Pegasus seeks responses from public on 11 queries

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

The committee has shared an online form consisting of 11 questions seeking comments of lay persons until March 31.

Will Sunrisers' Warner continue his run riot against RCB?

Will Sunrisers' Warner continue his run riot against RCB?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

Warner would be looking to make the most of the early start and put runs on the board again.

Law minister may veto Bollywood contracts

Law minister may veto Bollywood contracts

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

It is not nepotism nor 'gangeism' that is the bane of a newcomer's existence. It's these draconian contracts.

Shatrughan meets Rahul, likely to join Congress on April 6

Shatrughan meets Rahul, likely to join Congress on April 6

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Sinha said the announcement would be made on the auspicious occasion of 'Navratra'.

PHOTOS: Munro's blast helps NZ pip India to claim T20 series 2-1

PHOTOS: Munro's blast helps NZ pip India to claim T20 series 2-1

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

Colin Munro blasted a quickfire half-century as New Zealand pipped India by four runs in a high-scoring thriller to win the three-match T20 International 2-1, in Hamilton, on Sunday.

WTC final: 'If India play four seamers, Shardul is my pick'

WTC final: 'If India play four seamers, Shardul is my pick'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

India should look at Shardul Thakur over Mohammad Siraj as the fourth fast bowling option in the side for the ICC World Test Championship final against New Zealand in case of overcast conditions in Southamptom, said former selector Sarandeep Singh.

Nine UP seats where SP's prestige is at stake

Nine UP seats where SP's prestige is at stake

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

The SP candidates in these seats include Mulayam Singh Yadav's daughter-in-law Aparna Yadav and three ministers, one of whom was recently sacked.

PIX: Ranveer-Deepika kiss at Chhapaak screening

PIX: Ranveer-Deepika kiss at Chhapaak screening

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Ahead of the film's release, the makers of Chhapaak hosted a special screening for their families and colleagues.

Prez Poll: Who Will Be Modi's Next 'Yes Man'?

Prez Poll: Who Will Be Modi's Next 'Yes Man'?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Modi will utilise the Presidential poll to show that he is the only leader who matters in India, argue Sunil Gatade and Venkatesh Kesari. So the question being asked in political circles is: 'Who will be the next Kovind?'

Led by Modi-Shah, BJP to carpet-bomb TN

Led by Modi-Shah, BJP to carpet-bomb TN

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

For the first 90 days of 2021, from January 5 onwards, one Union minister will visit one district in Tamil Nadu every week till the assembly election.

'No guarantee only educated people can run govt well'

'No guarantee only educated people can run govt well'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

'Why do the English-speaking class feel they are the only ones who are efficient in work?' 'My own mother was from a village and she was more efficient than me. She used to handle crises better than me.' 'We will have to come out of our elite perception of governance.'

Maha HM Anil Deshmukh quits, likely to challenge CBI order

Maha HM Anil Deshmukh quits, likely to challenge CBI order

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh resigned on Monday after the Bombay high court ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the allegations of extortion against him by former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh.

MP bypolls: Cong needs to win all seats, BJP only 9

MP bypolls: Cong needs to win all seats, BJP only 9

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

The road ahead is not smooth for the 25 Congress defectors to the BJP. They are seeking re-election on the BJP ticket, which they campaigned against less than two years ago, and are finding it difficult to explain to the voters why they "betrayed" their parent party. If political analysts are to be believed, the results may surprise many of them, reports Sandeep Kumar.

Can Sunrisers Hyderabad go all the way?

Can Sunrisers Hyderabad go all the way?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

One of the most consistent teams in the Indian Premier League over the last few years, Sunrisers Hyderabad will be one of the teams to watch out for in IPL 2021.

Neeraj Chopra, Sable give India reason to cheer

Neeraj Chopra, Sable give India reason to cheer

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Neeraj Chopra broke his own meet record while Sable set a new national record time of 8 minutes 20.20 seconds to win the 3000m steeplechase

PICS: Bowlers take Kings XI past SunRisers Hyderabad

PICS: Bowlers take Kings XI past SunRisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

Images from Saturday's Indian Premier League match between Kings XI Punjab and SunRisers Hyderabad, in Dubai.

Chintan Shivir: 'High on optics, low on delivery'

Chintan Shivir: 'High on optics, low on delivery'

Rediff.com16 May 2022

'It was disappointing on two counts. One is on the leadership issue and second is how the Congress must win elections.'