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MCA wants Ranji final at Wankhede if Mumbai qualify

MCA wants Ranji final at Wankhede if Mumbai qualify

Rediff.com20 Jan 2013

Mumbai Cricket Association said it would prefer to host the Ranji Trophy final at Wankhede Stadium if their team makes it to the summit clash.

How IIT Kharagpur researchers are leading a 'green revolution'

How IIT Kharagpur researchers are leading a 'green revolution'

Rediff.com27 May 2015

The farmers of Khentia are now working in tandem with the IIT team.

Election Commission bars BJP from using 'Pappu' in electronic ads

Election Commission bars BJP from using 'Pappu' in electronic ads

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

According to BJP sources, the media committee under the Gujarat Chief Electoral Officer objected to the word mentioned in the script of the advertisement which was submitted by the party for approval last month.

BSF helicopter crashes near Ranchi, 3 killed

BSF helicopter crashes near Ranchi, 3 killed

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

A Border Security Force helicopter with three persons on boards crashed on the outskirts of Ranchi on Wednesday.

4 Posco officials abducted, released

4 Posco officials abducted, released

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

Nihar Das Pattnaik, the company's manager, CSR, and three others -- Arun Mohapatra, Debasish Swain and Prasant Rout - had gone to Patana village to conduct a survey of households for inclusion in the CSR activities.

Row erupts over Rahul's TV interviews; EC issues notice for flouting poll code

Row erupts over Rahul's TV interviews; EC issues notice for flouting poll code

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

the Congress too petitioned the Election Commission for action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for addressing an event organised by an industry body on the eve of the final phase of the Gujarat polls where he attacked the main opposition party.

Spotted: Saif Ali Khan in Stanstead airport

Spotted: Saif Ali Khan in Stanstead airport

Rediff.com16 Jul 2008

Reader Basanth Swain sends us a photograph.

BJP announces 46 LS candidates from 6 states

BJP announces 46 LS candidates from 6 states

Rediff.com13 Mar 2009

BJP on Friday announced candidates for 46 more Lok Sabha seats from the states of Kerala, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Punjab and Sikkim. After the breakup of its alliance with the Biju Janata Dal in Orissa, BJP announced the names of seven Lok Sabha candidates from the state. It also announced 43 names for the assembly election scheduled along with the Lok Sabha polls. Five candidates from Kerala were also announced today by the party.

BJP, BJD, TDP expel errant MPs, others to follow

BJP, BJD, TDP expel errant MPs, others to follow

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

Cracking the whip, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday summarily expelled eight of its MPs who cross-voted or abstained during the trust vote as shocked opposition parties got down to fix errant MPs whose actions helped the United Progressive Alliance government survive.

Patnaik to get 5th consecutive term as Odisha CM

Patnaik to get 5th consecutive term as Odisha CM

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Patnaik, won his his home turf Hinjili by over 60,000 votes, while he was leading from Bijepur till early on Friday morning.

EC probes complaints of poll code violation by Modi amid attack from Opposition

EC probes complaints of poll code violation by Modi amid attack from Opposition

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The prime minister had violated the model code of conduct by holding a 'roadshow' after voting in the Gujarat assembly polls, Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala alleged.

'Really cool stuff in Pirates 3!'

'Really cool stuff in Pirates 3!'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2006

Visual effects supervisor John Knoll talks about creating Dead Man's Chest.

Indian IT workers in UK paid poorly

Indian IT workers in UK paid poorly

Rediff.com26 Dec 2005

Indian IT workers are flooding Britain on temporary permits, undercutting local wages and raising prospects of a homegrown skills shortage, an IT association has claimed.

900 Indians to leave Lebanon today

900 Indians to leave Lebanon today

Rediff.com23 Jul 2006

Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi is closely monitoring the evacuation operation.

Bomb scare empties NY station

Bomb scare empties NY station

Rediff.com25 Jul 2005

Bomb scare empties New York City's Penn Station

MFs to purchase your dream home in 5-7 years?

MFs to purchase your dream home in 5-7 years?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Cyclone leaves trail of destruction in Odisha town

Cyclone leaves trail of destruction in Odisha town

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Berhampur, the biggest city in southern Odisha, on Monday looked like a war zone as Cyclone Phailin left behind a trail of destruction. The cyclone accompanied by heavy rain hit Gopalpur, about 15 km from Behrampur, and battered the city and its nearby areas.

US court to hear lawsuit on designating RSS as a terror outfit

US court to hear lawsuit on designating RSS as a terror outfit

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

A United States court in New York has set a pre-trial hearing in April in the lawsuit filed by a Sikh rights group asking that Indian right wing organisation Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh be designated as a "foreign terrorist organisation" for alleged violent acts against religious minorities in India.

The truth about home loans

The truth about home loans

Rediff.com13 Feb 2003

Patnaik takes oath as Odisha CM for 5th straight term

Patnaik takes oath as Odisha CM for 5th straight term

Rediff.com29 May 2019

BJD managed to retain 112 seats securing another term for Patnaik in the CM chair.

Gujarat records 68.7% turnout in second phase voting

Gujarat records 68.7% turnout in second phase voting

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The EC received complaints from five places that EVMs were connecting to external devices via bluetooth, but after inquiry, it was found that there was 'no substance' in the complaints.

'Ghar Wapsi' victims join US lawsuit to name RSS a terror outfit

'Ghar Wapsi' victims join US lawsuit to name RSS a terror outfit

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Three Indians have joined a Sikh rights group in filing an amended lawsuit appealing a US court to designate the RSS as a "terror group".

Nirav Modi to move 2nd bail plea in London on Friday

Nirav Modi to move 2nd bail plea in London on Friday

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

"He is expected to be produced before the court for a second bail application hearing on March 29," a court official in London confirmed on Tuesday.

Who is the Sholay girl?

Who is the Sholay girl?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Meet the first stunt woman in Bollywood.

Centre, Delhi govt to reply on steps taken to treat dengue

Centre, Delhi govt to reply on steps taken to treat dengue

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Voicing concern over the rise of dengue cases in the national capital, the Delhi high court on Thursday asked the Centre and city government to explain the steps they have taken to contain the vector-borne disease.

Saradha scam: CBI conducts search at 56 places

Saradha scam: CBI conducts search at 56 places

Rediff.com16 Aug 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Saturday conducted searches at 56 places, including the premises of Biju Janata Dal MLA Pravata Tripathy and owner of a local newspaper in Odisha, in connection with the multi-crore Saradha chit fund scam.

HIV affected teenager driven out of govt-run school's hostel

HIV affected teenager driven out of govt-run school's hostel

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

The girl has been allegedly denied the right to stay in the hostel of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalay residential school since past one year, though the school authorities allowed her to continue studies.

BJD returns to power in Odisha for fifth straight term

BJD returns to power in Odisha for fifth straight term

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The Naveen Patnaik-led party bagged 112 of the 146 assembly seats despite the Modi wave in the country.

Get Inspired: Top 10 looks from London Fashion Week

Get Inspired: Top 10 looks from London Fashion Week

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

There's something stylish for everyone!

Not terrorism, climate change calls for review of Indus water treaty

Not terrorism, climate change calls for review of Indus water treaty

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Experts say the treaty needs a review to address the ongoing and the likely impact of climate change on river-flow

Kargil glorious feather in my cap: War hero relives victory

Kargil glorious feather in my cap: War hero relives victory

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Surendra Kumar Sahoo recalls the turbulent days when he had put his life on the line fighting the enemy forces.

Phase 2: All you want to know about the 97 seats

Phase 2: All you want to know about the 97 seats

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

In the second phase on April 18, 97 seats,spread across 13 states and one Union Territory, will go to the polls.

Hirakhand derailment: NIA team probes terror angle

Hirakhand derailment: NIA team probes terror angle

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Odisha Police, however, ruled out involvement of Naxals in the Hirakhand mishap.

Economic ties with China? Modi must move closer with caution

Economic ties with China? Modi must move closer with caution

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

New Delhi can strengthen its leverage by having better relations with the two than they have with each other.

Ranji Trophy: Rahane warms up for SA tour with century for Mumbai

Ranji Trophy: Rahane warms up for SA tour with century for Mumbai

Rediff.com30 Nov 2013

Round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches being played in different parts of the country

Jiwanjot's ton rallies Punjab; Sehwag fails again

Jiwanjot's ton rallies Punjab; Sehwag fails again

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

A summary of the second day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches being played at different venues over the country.

Bharara moves to dismiss complaint against RSS

Bharara moves to dismiss complaint against RSS

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

The New York-based Sikhs For Justice has sought a court order directing US Secretary of State John Kerry to designate the RSS a 'Foreign Terrorist Organisation,' which Preet Bharara says the US government intends to move to dismiss.

RBI wants customers' financial data stored in India

RBI wants customers' financial data stored in India

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Experts say the new guideline is likely to hurt foreign players more, especially card companies such as Visa, MasterCard and American Express who process and store credit card transaction data outside of India.