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These Delhi roads to be shut for Republic Day parade

These Delhi roads to be shut for Republic Day parade

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

The function at India Gate will begin at 9 am, Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Alok Kumar, said.

Neeraj eyes World Championships title next year

Neeraj eyes World Championships title next year

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Before joining national camp in early 2015, he was training at Tau Devi Lal Stadium at Panchkula after being shifted from Shivaji Stadium at Panipat.

How Chandrakant Pandit shaped MP's Ranji triumph

How Chandrakant Pandit shaped MP's Ranji triumph

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

Madhya Pradesh humbled domestic powerhouse Mumbai by six wickets in a one-sided final to win their maiden Ranji Trophy crown, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru on Sunday. It was an achievement of sorts for coach Chandrakant Pandit, who exorcised the ghosts of losing one at the same venue 23 summers ago. It was a record sixth national title for Pandit as a coach.

Rashtrapati Bhavan breeding mosquitoes!

Rashtrapati Bhavan breeding mosquitoes!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

The sprawling President's Estate has been found to be breeding mosquitoes at many accumulated pools of stagnant water -- with 52 notices slapped on Rashtrapati Bhavan by the New Delhi Municipal Council.

Olympic hero Neeraj eyes 90+ mark

Olympic hero Neeraj eyes 90+ mark

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

'There was no pressure and I was taking it (Olympics) just like any other event. It was like I have played against these athletes before and there's no reason to worry. I was able to focus on my performance. That has helped me win gold.'

Sachin @ 50: The A to Z of Master Blaster

Sachin @ 50: The A to Z of Master Blaster

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

As Sachin Tendulkar completes his 50th birthday, an A-Z listing about the 'Little Master'.

HIL: Waveriders' winless run continues, lose 2-3 to Punjab

HIL: Waveriders' winless run continues, lose 2-3 to Punjab

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Delhi Waveriders' winless streak continued as they lost 2-3 to defending champions Jaypee Punjab Warriors to slump to their third defeat in the fifth edition of the Hockey India League, in New Delhi on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: India gears up for I-Day

PHOTOS: India gears up for I-Day

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

As the preparations are in full swing, here's what to expect at this year's Independence Day in different parts of the country.

Meet India's heroes from the Tokyo Olympic Games

Meet India's heroes from the Tokyo Olympic Games

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

As the curtains come down at the Tokyo Olympics, here's a glance at the medallists and those who came within touching distance of glory.

'How can Mughals be our heroes': Yogi renames upcoming Agra museum

'How can Mughals be our heroes': Yogi renames upcoming Agra museum

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Chairing a review meeting of Agra division, the chief minister made it clear that his government 'always nurtured nationalist ideology and anything which smacks of subservient mentality will be done away with', the UP government said in a statement.

PIX: Mallakhamb gets a world championship

PIX: Mallakhamb gets a world championship

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Hitesh Harsinghani/Rediff.com captures glimpses from the Mallakhamb World Championship 2019 in Mumbai.

Tendulkar misses his first car; wants Maruti 800 back

Tendulkar misses his first car; wants Maruti 800 back

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Sachin Tendulkar said that he doesn't have his first car with him anymore and appealed to those who bought it to get in touch.

India dolls up in saffron, white & green for Republic Day

India dolls up in saffron, white & green for Republic Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

The mood in India is upbeat as it celebrates R-Day.

From Hyderabad to Delhi, India celebrates I-Day

From Hyderabad to Delhi, India celebrates I-Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

From children to soldiers, everyone in India marked the 72nd Independence Day with much vigour and zeal. Here are glimpses of the celebrations from across the nation.

Shiv Sena's message for Fadnavis: Don't take people for granted

Shiv Sena's message for Fadnavis: Don't take people for granted

Rediff.com1 Nov 2014

The Shiv Sena has a message for Maharashtra's new chief minister as he takes charge on Saturday.

MCA offers Wankhede free of cost for swearing-in

MCA offers Wankhede free of cost for swearing-in

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

44-year-old Devendra Fadnavis, who was on Tuesday elected leader of the BJP Legislature Party, will take oath of office along with few others in an impressive ceremony at the stadium which will host a government function for the first time.

Well played sir: Tendulkar pays tribute to Achrekar

Well played sir: Tendulkar pays tribute to Achrekar

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Tendulkar, unarguably the greatest batsman in modern cricket, was coached by Achrekar at the Shivaji Park in Mumbai's Dadar as a child.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Here's a recap of the events from the past 24 hours.

Cricket Buzz: What's Arjun's price at Mumbai League?

Cricket Buzz: What's Arjun's price at Mumbai League?

Rediff.com4 May 2019

At the auction, Arjun, a budding left arm pacer and a batsman, who had played unofficial Tests for India-U19, was among the few players in focus.

MAHA preparations for new Maharashtra CM

MAHA preparations for new Maharashtra CM

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

It seems that the Maharashtra unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party is leaving no stone unturned to make grand the October 31 oath-taking ceremony of its first chief minister, Devendra Fadnavis, at the Wankhede stadium in South Mumbai.

Preity returns from US, police may record statement on Monday

Preity returns from US, police may record statement on Monday

Rediff.com22 Jun 2014

Bollywood actress Preity Zinta, who has accused her ex-boyfriend and industrialist Ness Wadia of abuse and molestation, returned to Mumbai today from the United States and police are likely to record her statement in the next two days.

Does an airport's name mean a lot?

Does an airport's name mean a lot?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

'The urge to name the upcoming Navi Mumbai airport after well-known personalities and the equally strong urge to rally in large numbers supporting this name and that; all of this amidst COVID-19, felt deplorable,' asserts Shyam G Menon.

I was prepared to take criticism: Sachin Tendulkar

I was prepared to take criticism: Sachin Tendulkar

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Well aware that he would not pick up the willow again, cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar had discussed his last dismissal with his elder brother Ajit even after his farewell Test against the West Indies in November 2013.

1st BJP govt in Maha to be sworn-in on Friday, Sena presence unlikely

1st BJP govt in Maha to be sworn-in on Friday, Sena presence unlikely

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

The first Bharatiya Janata Party government in Maharashtra headed by state party chief Devendra Fadnavis will be sworn in on Friday with Shiv Sena unlikely to join the new dispensation for now as talks continued between the two saffron parties for a tie-up.

Heavy rains, strong winds batter Mumbai; signage atop BSE damaged

Heavy rains, strong winds batter Mumbai; signage atop BSE damaged

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The Indian Meteorological Department, meanwhile, warned of intense spell of 30 to 50 mm rainfall per hour with strong winds in Mumbai and suburban areas.

Fadnavis takes oath as Maha CM; Ajit Pawar his deputy

Fadnavis takes oath as Maha CM; Ajit Pawar his deputy

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

The move came at a time when deliberations between the Congress, the NCP and the Shiv Sena seemingly reached the final stage on Friday.

Tendulkar reminisces about late Raj 'bhai' Dungarpur

Tendulkar reminisces about late Raj 'bhai' Dungarpur

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

Tendulkar inaugurated a gate named after the late former selection committee chairman at the Cricket Club of India (CCI) in Mumbai.

Mumbai@500: Maximum City's romance with cricket

Mumbai@500: Maximum City's romance with cricket

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

The 41-time Ranji Trophy winners will be playing their 500th encounter in the National championship against Baroda at the Wankhede Stadium to become first among the equals.

Maharashtra will have to be aggressive in Ranji Trophy final, says Darekar

Maharashtra will have to be aggressive in Ranji Trophy final, says Darekar

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Left-arm spinner Akshay Darekar is confident that he and his teammates would rise to the occasion, against Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy final.

'Tendulkar is the Amitabh Bachchan of cricket'

'Tendulkar is the Amitabh Bachchan of cricket'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

I became his fan when I played with him years ago. I was in college and a member of Goregaon Sports Club, Mumbai. We had gone to ShivajiPark for a match with another club, but our match was postponed.

Meet Sachin Tendulkar's English mother-in-law

Meet Sachin Tendulkar's English mother-in-law

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Annabel Mehta, Sachin Tendulkar's mother-in-law, has dedicated her life to working with the Beautiful People of the other half of Mumbai without whom the city would neither exist nor thrive. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel met the amazing lady who was awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire for her service to underprivileged communities.

Standing their ground: What women in Delhi do to stay safe?

Standing their ground: What women in Delhi do to stay safe?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Over two years since the Nirbhaya rape shook the nation women in New Delhi feel no safer than they did before. With safety apps to self-defence classes on the rise, Ritika Bhatia takes a look at what working women in Delhi are doing to keep themselves safe.

Acting more challenging than cricket: Sachin

Acting more challenging than cricket: Sachin

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

'For so many years, I did whatever I wanted to do and the camera captured that.' 'But then suddenly I was asked to do particular things and then the camera captured that, so it was a bit different for me, a big change.'

The chosen one: Fadnavis to be Maharashtra's next CM

The chosen one: Fadnavis to be Maharashtra's next CM

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Fadnavis, BJP's state unit chief and MLA from Nagpur Southwest constituency, was unanimously chosen at the legislative party meeting at Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai.

'We should not discount the ISIS threat in India'

'We should not discount the ISIS threat in India'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

'These ISIS terrorists want to smash Western civilisation, smash India. For the time being though, their main target would be the US and Europe.'

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