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Indian-Americans celebrate Ram temple bhoomi pujan

Indian-Americans celebrate Ram temple bhoomi pujan

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

In Washington, VHP members took out a tableau truck on Tuesday with the digital image of Ram temple, and went around the Capitol Hill with chanting of slogans "Jai Shree Ram" and moving around the city later.

Pant steals show on Day 1 of Kohli's 100th Test

Pant steals show on Day 1 of Kohli's 100th Test

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Images from Day 1 of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka, at Mohali, on Friday.

Delhi's Carnation Hospitality buys Barista Coffee chain

Delhi's Carnation Hospitality buys Barista Coffee chain

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

The company has a production facility in Sri City in Andhra Pradesh.

Now Hyderabad sees petrol crossing Rs 100/litre

Now Hyderabad sees petrol crossing Rs 100/litre

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Hyderabad on Monday became the second metro city in the country to see petrol price crossing Rs 100 per litre mark after fuel prices were raised yet again. Petrol price was hiked by 29 paise per litre and diesel by 30 paise, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers. The hike -- 24th in six weeks -- pushed fuel prices across the country to new historic highs. In Delhi, petrol hit an all-time high of Rs 96.41 a litre, while diesel is now priced at Rs 87.28 per litre.

Moosewala murder: Interpol issues Red Corner Notice against Goldy Brar

Moosewala murder: Interpol issues Red Corner Notice against Goldy Brar

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

The Punjab police had sought the red corner notice against Brar on May 30 in connection with two old cases, officials said.

Petrol at all-time high, diesel crosses Rs 100 in some states

Petrol at all-time high, diesel crosses Rs 100 in some states

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Petrol and diesel price soared to an all-time high across the country on Friday after rates were hiked again by 25 paise and 30 paise a litre, respectively. The price of petrol in Delhi rose it its highest ever level of Rs 101.89 a litre and to Rs 107.95 in Mumbai, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers. Diesel rates too touched a record high of Rs 90.17 in Delhi and Rs 97.84 in Mumbai.

Disastrous Decisions, Achievements: Pervez Musharraf's Mixed Legacy

Disastrous Decisions, Achievements: Pervez Musharraf's Mixed Legacy

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Learning perhaps from the Kargil debacle, Musharraf tried hard to evolve as a statesman in his dealings with India, recalls Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Punjab police arrest alleged match-fixer Dandiwal

Punjab police arrest alleged match-fixer Dandiwal

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Preliminary investigations reveal that Dandiwal, an original resident of Rajasthan, had organised fraudulent tournaments in the past as well

TaxiForSure to raise $100 mn, to expand to 100 cities

TaxiForSure to raise $100 mn, to expand to 100 cities

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

The company is in talks with investors and the deal could be closed in a few weeks. At present, it operates in 37 cities in India.

Rajapaksa heading for landslide win in Lanka polls

Rajapaksa heading for landslide win in Lanka polls

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Unofficial results indicate that the SLPP would comfortably win at least 17 out of the 22 districts on offer.

England's Sam Curran out of fourth India Test

England's Sam Curran out of fourth India Test

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Curran, who was rested for the first two matches, was due to fly to Ahmedabad in time for the fourth Test, which begins on March 4, but will instead arrive with the limited-overs squad.

Indian nationals, Afghan Sikhs brought back from Tajikistan

Indian nationals, Afghan Sikhs brought back from Tajikistan

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

The group along with three copies of the Sikh scripture, Guru Granth Sahib, was airlifted from Kabul to Dushanbe by a military transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force on Monday.

Kohli, Shastri, England players land in Chennai for Tests

Kohli, Shastri, England players land in Chennai for Tests

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Some of the Indian players, including captain Virat Kohli, coach Ravi Shastri and members of the support staff also landed in Chennai -- where the first two Tests will be played.

If China And India Go To War At Sea...

If China And India Go To War At Sea...

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

The coming together of the Quad and the Australia-UK-US grouping would be a formidable adversary, moving toward the creation of a 'thousand ship navy' that reins in the PLA navy in the Indo-Pacific.

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the decisions taken by my government in the national interest,' President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to both Houses of Parliament.

Unlock 3.0: Private offices, shrines, malls open in Karnataka

Unlock 3.0: Private offices, shrines, malls open in Karnataka

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

With the Karnataka government further easing restrictions under 'Unlock 3.0' effective from Monday, life seems to have returned to normalcy as shops, restaurants, malls, private offices and religious places began their operations in full swing.

What we need to learn from Nepal and Sri Lanka

What we need to learn from Nepal and Sri Lanka

Rediff.com13 May 2017

'There is an observable difference between Nepalis and Lankans and the rest of us.' 'It would serve us well to understand where this difference comes from and, if it is something that is better in some way, how it is that we can access it,' says Aakar Patel.

Now, petrol crosses Rs 100 in Chennai

Now, petrol crosses Rs 100 in Chennai

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Petrol price on Friday crossed the Rs 100- per-litre mark in Chennai as well as in some places in Punjab and Kerala after fuel prices were hiked yet again. Petrol is priced at over Rs 99 a litre in Delhi and Kolkata -- the only metro cities which haven't seen the Rs 100 mark yet. Petrol price was hiked by 35 paise per litre on Friday but there was no change in diesel rates, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers.

G20 Presidency Is A Jackpot For Modi

G20 Presidency Is A Jackpot For Modi

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Heading G20 will give India a foreign affairs year like it has never had in history. You can trust Narendra Modi to exploit this to India's benefit. And, of course, to his own in his election year, explains Shekhar Gupta.

Pratishtha the Unstoppable

Pratishtha the Unstoppable

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Pratishtha Deveshwar learnt to reframe her anguish into an opportunity for action. She felt that God had given her an opportunity to make an impact on the wider world.

Too early to contemplate World T20 shift: BCCI

Too early to contemplate World T20 shift: BCCI

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

This year's Twenty20 World Cup could be moved to the United Arab Emirates if the COVID-19 crisis does not subside in India, the Board of Control for Cricket in India said.

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Retail picks 25.8% pie in Dunzo

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Retail picks 25.8% pie in Dunzo

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Reliance Retail has bought a 25.8 per cent stake in Dunzo, India's leading quick commerce player, for $200 million (around Rs 1,488 crore) as it looks to expand its presence in online grocery delivery business. Dunzo has raised $240 million (about Rs 1,787 crore) in its latest funding round that was led by Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL) - the retail arm of Reliance Industries, the two firms said in a statement. Existing investors Lightbox, Lightrock, 3L Capital and Alteria Capital also participated in the funding round.

T20 World Cup 2021: India to face arch-rivals Pakistan in group stage

T20 World Cup 2021: India to face arch-rivals Pakistan in group stage

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

India and Pakistan are placed in Group 2 along with World Test Championship winners New Zealand and Afghanistan.

BCCI sleuths to probe T20 in Chandigarh streamed online

BCCI sleuths to probe T20 in Chandigarh streamed online

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

While Punjab Police officials said an investigation is currently on to ascertain if a betting syndicate was involved, the BCCI asserted that it is keeping an eye, but only to the extent of getting details of those involved. The SLC, on the other hand, denied having any knowledge of the match ever being planned in Sri Lanka.

Navy on high alert, strict vigil in TN

Navy on high alert, strict vigil in TN

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Security was tightened in Tamil Nadu on Friday following reports that six members of the terror outfit LeT had infiltrated the state by sea.

Chahal, Gowtham test positive for Covid; stay back in SL

Chahal, Gowtham test positive for Covid; stay back in SL

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

The Indian limited overs side led by Shikhar Dhawan reached Bengaluru on Friday evening from Sri Lanka where three members of the squad -- Krishnappa Gowtham, Yuzvendra Chahal and Krunal Pandya were forced to stay back after testing positive for COVID-19.

Biden names 2 Indian-Americans to Office of White House Counsel

Biden names 2 Indian-Americans to Office of White House Counsel

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

United States President-elect Joe Biden on Monday named two Indian Americans -- Reema Shah and Neha Gupta -- to the Office of the White House Counsel.

Kovind inaugurates Dhaka's Kali Mandir destroyed by Pak Army in 1971

Kovind inaugurates Dhaka's Kali Mandir destroyed by Pak Army in 1971

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The temple was totally destroyed by the Pakistani Army's operation codenamed 'Operation Searchlight' in 1971, targeting the resistance movement in the country.

In shooting's absence, India hopes to make 'surprise' gains in CWG 2022

In shooting's absence, India hopes to make 'surprise' gains in CWG 2022

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

India's top-five finish not a given this time

Diesel crosses Rs 98/ltr in Rajasthan

Diesel crosses Rs 98/ltr in Rajasthan

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Diesel price on Monday went past the Rs 98-a-litre mark in a few places of Rajasthan as a relentless increase in fuel prices took rates to record-high levels. Petrol price was increased by 29 paise per litre and diesel by 26 paise a litre, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers. The increase - 16th this month - pushed petrol and diesel prices to a fresh all-time high across the country. Sri Ganganagar district of Rajasthan saw petrol price climb to Rs 105.24 a litre and diesel to Rs 98.08 per litre.

Petrol scores a century in cricket's Mecca, crosses Rs 100 in Mumbai

Petrol scores a century in cricket's Mecca, crosses Rs 100 in Mumbai

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Petrol price on Saturday crossed the Rs 100-a-litre mark in Mumbai after the 15th increase in fuel prices this month. Petrol price was increased by 26 paise per litre and diesel by 28 paise a litre, according to a price notification of State-owned fuel retailers.

Hotels roll out red carpet for year-end vacationers

Hotels roll out red carpet for year-end vacationers

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

After a better-than-expected Dussehra weekend, hospitality firms are hopeful of ending the year on a positive note by doing good business over Christmas and the New Year. Typically, year-end bookings kick in two to four weeks before the season begins. Owing to pandemic-related uncertainties, hotels are seeing a significant reduction in the booking window, with travellers waiting till the last minute to make hotel reservations.

Petrol hits record Rs 99.71/litre in Mumbai

Petrol hits record Rs 99.71/litre in Mumbai

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Petrol price inched towards the Rs 100-mark in Mumbai on Tuesday after fuel rates were hiked again. Petrol price was increased by 23 paise per litre and diesel by 25 paise a litre, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers. The hike - 13th this month - pushed petrol and diesel prices to record-high levels across the country.

I do my job as BCCI chief; don't need to answer speculation: Ganguly

I do my job as BCCI chief; don't need to answer speculation: Ganguly

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

The former India captain not just rejected the accusations thrown at him but also offered a gentle reminder to his critics -- much before becoming the BCCI boss, he was a celebrated India cricketer and played in a whopping 424 international matches -- 113 of them Tests.

Petrol inches towards Rs 100/litre in Mumbai

Petrol inches towards Rs 100/litre in Mumbai

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Petrol price on Friday inched closer to the Rs 100-a-litre mark in Mumbai while diesel crossed the Rs 91 mark after oil companies raised rates again. Petrol price was increased by 19 paise per litre and diesel by 29 paise a litre, according to a price notification by state-owned fuel retailers. The hike -- 11th this month -- pushed petrol and diesel prices to all-time high levels across the country. In Delhi, petrol rates climbed to Rs 93.04 a litre and diesel rose to Rs 83.80.

Petrol crosses Rs 99 in Mumbai after rates hiked again

Petrol crosses Rs 99 in Mumbai after rates hiked again

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Petrol price on Tuesday crossed Rs 99 a litre mark in Mumbai after oil companies raised petrol and diesel rates on surge in international oil prices. Petrol price was increased by 27 paise per litre and diesel by 29 paise, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers. The hike - tenth this month - pushed petrol and diesel prices to an all-time high across the country. In Delhi, petrol rates climbed to Rs 92.85 a litre and diesel rose to Rs 83.51.

IMD warns heatwave to escalate in next 5 days; orange alert in Maha, Raj, MP

IMD warns heatwave to escalate in next 5 days; orange alert in Maha, Raj, MP

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

According to an IMD forecast issued on Thursday, a heatwave spell will persist over northwest and central India during the next five days and over east India during the next three days.

Can India Deal with Halahal In Amrit Kaal?

Can India Deal with Halahal In Amrit Kaal?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

We have our own problems for sure and they are not trivial, but for now, our economy is in not too bad a shape, our politics is as personality-driven and authoritarian as that of most countries in the world. We must make the best of what we have and not be excessively unhappy looking at the grass on the other side of the septic tank which may not be greener after all!, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

Apple plans to roll out Made-in-India iPhone 12 by mid-2021

Apple plans to roll out Made-in-India iPhone 12 by mid-2021

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Till recently, iPhone production in India was limited to older models at a lower price tag. So far, Apple has localised production of five smartphone models - iPhone SE (1st Gen), 6S, 7, XR and 11.

PIX: Team India undergoes first outdoor session in Chennai

PIX: Team India undergoes first outdoor session in Chennai

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

The Indian team on Monday underwent its first outdoor session since arriving in Chennai, ahead of the opening Test against England.