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Why Barricade Is Gaining Popularity

Why Barricade Is Gaining Popularity

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

A poignant political play, needed for today's times, is being staged in Mumbai.

ED raids houses of RG Kar ex-principal, aides, detains one

ED raids houses of RG Kar ex-principal, aides, detains one

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Chattopadhyay was seen being taken out of his residence at Subhasgram in South 24 Parganas district around 2 pm by ED officials, who previously conducted search operations at the premises for over seven hours.

Zaheer To Quit Mumbai Indians? Headed To?

Zaheer To Quit Mumbai Indians? Headed To?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Zaheer Khan is set to leave Mumbai Indians to take up the role of mentor at Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025.

When Dr Singh Took On Congress Bosses

When Dr Singh Took On Congress Bosses

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Many were hoping that with Vajpayee's NDA gone, there would be a return to the Congress normal. Nobody was prepared for the opposite. Sonia Gandhi was sceptical. This became the only issue over which Manmohan Singh took on his party bosses and risked his government. Politically, it was riskier than the 1991 reform, recalls Shekhar Gupta.

LSG appoint Zaheer Khan as mentor

LSG appoint Zaheer Khan as mentor

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Zaheer Khan returns to the IPL fold after two years, having been associated with five-time champions Mumbai Indians from 2018-2022.

Govt doc in Kolkata suspended after found drunk on duty

Govt doc in Kolkata suspended after found drunk on duty

Rediff.com6 Nov 2011

A doctor of a government hospital in Kolkata was on Sunday found drunk during duty hours, leading to his suspension.

Kolkata's aam aadmi declares war on garbage

Kolkata's aam aadmi declares war on garbage

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

Kolkata's citizens decide not to wait for the government and do it themselves.

India ranks 105th in Global Hunger Index, in 'serious' category

India ranks 105th in Global Hunger Index, in 'serious' category

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

India's GHI Score is based on the values of four component indicators: 13.7 per cent of the population is undernourished, 35.5 per cent of children under five are stunted with 18.7 per cent of them being wasted, and 2.9 per cent of children die before their fifth birthday, the report notes.

After EC crackdown, TMC seeks SC-monitored LS poll

After EC crackdown, TMC seeks SC-monitored LS poll

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The Election Commission of India (ECI) directed the removal of West Bengal DGP Rajeev Kumar and mandated the appointment of Vivek Sahay, once suspended by the poll panel, as the new state police chief, with the TMC accusing the BJP of controlling the constitutional body.

Rohit, Kohli return to action for ODIs vs Sri Lanka

Rohit, Kohli return to action for ODIs vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli among India players to train ahead of ODIs against Sri Lanka

BSF, BGB resolve to strengthen ties, combat border crimes in key meet

BSF, BGB resolve to strengthen ties, combat border crimes in key meet

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Personnel of the Border Security Force and the Border Guard Bangladesh continued discussions on the third day of the annual coordination conference here, they said.

Ex-Kolkata mayor, four-time TMC MLA, joins BJP

Ex-Kolkata mayor, four-time TMC MLA, joins BJP

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Chatterjee, who also held several portfolios in the Banerjee government as a minister, lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah for their bold leadership and said there should be no place for negative politics, an apparent attack on TMC supremo.

What I Discovered In 100 Hours In Seoul

What I Discovered In 100 Hours In Seoul

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

A sojourn in Seoul, one of Asia's largest metropolises, where the ultra-modern coexists with the ancient -- temples and palaces with futuristic skyscrapers climbing to the stratosphere, K-pop with Buddhism, a village within city limits.

Kolkata's small retailers top buyers at Metro Cash & Carry

Kolkata's small retailers top buyers at Metro Cash & Carry

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

Though a decade of Big Bazaar and Spencers hasn't affected small shopkeepers, most are wary of FDI in retail distorting the market.

East Bengal, Mohun Bagan fans unite to protest medic rape

East Bengal, Mohun Bagan fans unite to protest medic rape

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Police said there were intelligence inputs that attempts would be made to trigger violence during the match, because of which it was cancelled.

IPL Auction: Watch Out For These Stars!

IPL Auction: Watch Out For These Stars!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, K L Rahul and Arshdeep Singh headline the top bracket of elite players at the IPL mega auction.

YouTuber held for meme on Mamata, search on for 7 more content creators

YouTuber held for meme on Mamata, search on for 7 more content creators

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Tuhin Mondal, the content creator, was arrested from his house in Bapujinagar in Taherpur police station area.

Tilak-Sanju smoothly adapting a new brand of Indian cricket

Tilak-Sanju smoothly adapting a new brand of Indian cricket

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

'I can't express my feelings right now. It's unbelievable. Can't imagine scoring back-to-back hundreds, that too in SA. Right now, I can't express my feelings.'

Kohli pens heartfelt letter as AB enters ICC Hall of Fame

Kohli pens heartfelt letter as AB enters ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Ab de Villiers, the former South African cricketer has played 114 Tests, scoring 8,756 runs at an average of 50.66, and two wickets. He has played 228 ODIs with 9,577 runs at an average of 53.50, and 7 wickets.

1 dead after CISF jawan fires at his colleagues at Kolkata's Indian Museum

1 dead after CISF jawan fires at his colleagues at Kolkata's Indian Museum

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

The accused jawan is alleged to have snatched the weapon from his colleague and emptied the entire magazine.

BJP gives ticket to Sandeshkhali protester

BJP gives ticket to Sandeshkhali protester

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party surprised many with its latest list of Lok Sabha candidates for West Bengal, nominating a protester from Sandeshkhali for the Basirhat constituency and changing the seats of its two incumbent MPs -- the party's former state chief Dilip Ghosh and ex-Union minister Debasree Chowdhury.

Why having Gambhir as India's Coach is good for world cricket

Why having Gambhir as India's Coach is good for world cricket

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

'Not just in India, but in world cricket, we need guys who are a little bit more aggressive and play the game a little bit harder.'

IPL 2025: RCB splurge on Bhuvi; big names miss out

IPL 2025: RCB splurge on Bhuvi; big names miss out

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

India seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar fetched a winning bid of Rs 10.75 crore from Royal Challengers Bengaluru on a largely predictable second day of the mega auction, in Jeddah on Monday.

Kavach trial: Train stops on its own before red signal

Kavach trial: Train stops on its own before red signal

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Vaishnaw travelled in the engine of a Kavach-fitted train, which, while speeding at 130 kmph, stopped 50 metres before red signal on its own without any manual interference with the braking function by the loco pilot.

Kolkata gears up for Mother's beatification

Kolkata gears up for Mother's beatification

Rediff.com18 Oct 2003

The celebrations will begin on Saturday with the Bangiya Christiya Pariseba, the apex body of Christians in West Bengal, organising a statewide, all-faith prayer meet with street children.

Violent protest erupts after girl's body found in Bengal

Violent protest erupts after girl's body found in Bengal

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Villagers alleged that the minor, who was missing since Friday evening, was raped and murdered, and the police did not act on their complaint immediately.

PHOTOS: Kolkata iconic trams are slowly fading out

PHOTOS: Kolkata iconic trams are slowly fading out

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

Kolkata witnesses the last days of a non-polluting and once-efficient mode of transport, while trams make a comeback in cities around the world. Sayantan Bera reports.

IPL 2025: Who Was Retained, Released

IPL 2025: Who Was Retained, Released

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Heinrich Klaasen is the most expensive retained player in IPL history.

What Gambhir Wants From BCCI...

What Gambhir Wants From BCCI...

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Gambhir, currently the mentor of IPL 2024 Champions Kolkata Knight Riders, wants complete control of the team if he takes over as head coach.

'Romeos' on bikes keep Kolkata on its toes

'Romeos' on bikes keep Kolkata on its toes

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

With a spike in nocturnal incidents of molestation and eve-teasing by biker gangs in certain areas of Kolkata, the police have launched regular raids in the night to put a brake on the 'Romeos' on two wheels.

Rohit, Dravid win top honours at Ceat Cricket Awards

Rohit, Dravid win top honours at Ceat Cricket Awards

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

India captain Rohit Sharma was named the 'Men's International Cricketer of the Year', while former head coach Rahul Dravid was conferred with the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' at the Ceat Cricket Rating Awards 2023-24 here on Wednesday.

Gambhir era begins with 'Surya Uday' in T20s

Gambhir era begins with 'Surya Uday' in T20s

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

The firebrand Gautam Gambhir announced his arrival as India's head coach by successfully ensuring the ascension of Suryakumar Yadav as the new T20 captain in place of Hardik Pandya

I have always enjoyed being a leader: Suryakumar

I have always enjoyed being a leader: Suryakumar

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Indian cricket is set to embark on a new era under new T20 captain Suryakumar Kumar and new head coach Gautam Gambhir.

Amphan: Kolkata airport closed, trains cancelled

Amphan: Kolkata airport closed, trains cancelled

Rediff.com20 May 2020

The Eastern Railway has cancelled the departure of Howrah-New Delhi AC Special Express for Wednesday.

Kolkata bridge collapse: Toll hits 2; railway had issued warning in July

Kolkata bridge collapse: Toll hits 2; railway had issued warning in July

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

The police lodged a suo motu case against unknown persons in connection with their involvement in the mishap, a police officer said.

10 Most Expensive IPL Players

10 Most Expensive IPL Players

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Before the IPL Auction 2025, Rediff.com delves into the top 10 most expensive players in IPL history, exploring their impact on the game and the factors that have made them so valuable.

Gambhir's style is different from Dravid, but...: Rohit

Gambhir's style is different from Dravid, but...: Rohit

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Gambhir had taken charge of the team in July and the team will be playing its first Test in his tenure.

Seven held for Kolkata hospital fire, toll rises to 90

Seven held for Kolkata hospital fire, toll rises to 90

Rediff.com10 Dec 2011

Six persons, including industrialist S K Todi of the AMRI group, were arrested and the licence of the hospital where 84 persons suffocated to death after a fire on Friday, was cancelled.

'Do you need a bowling coach when I am here?': Zaheer

'Do you need a bowling coach when I am here?': Zaheer

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Former India pacer Zaheer Khan on Wednesday assumed the role of Lucknow Super Giants team mentor.

'Gambhir knows what he wants and speaks his mind'

'Gambhir knows what he wants and speaks his mind'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

Jonty Rhodes believes the Indian team will only become stronger under new head coach Gautam Gambhir, and said the former opener has the ability to make an instant impact in any side.