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Afghanistan make their own luck with eye on semis spot

Afghanistan make their own luck with eye on semis spot

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Jonathan Trott, who took over the coaching reins in July, said it was the result of some serious hard work to get their batting and basics right for the tournament.

Bengal to set up Eco-Tourism Board

Bengal to set up Eco-Tourism Board

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

State Tourism Minister Bratya Basu said that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had directed the Tourism Department to go ahead with the setting up the board.

How to get more women on corporate boards

How to get more women on corporate boards

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The government should take steps to mandate that companies have at least two women board members, and at least one of them should be an independent director, in the next two years.

John, Jacqueline's Date With Zhandu, Rasgulla

John, Jacqueline's Date With Zhandu, Rasgulla

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Mahesh Babu resets... Sanya's fangirl moment... Disha wows us as usual...

One-off Test PIX: Vastrakar, Rana bundle Australia out for 219

One-off Test PIX: Vastrakar, Rana bundle Australia out for 219

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Australia were bowled out for 219 in their first innings -- their lowest total against India in Tests.

Forget Maldives, Visit India's Finest Beach

Forget Maldives, Visit India's Finest Beach

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Havelock should be your destination for 2024. It is love at every sight!

Indian pharma exports to Iran decline thanks to its lower rupee reserves

Indian pharma exports to Iran decline thanks to its lower rupee reserves

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

India's pharmaceutical exports to Iran have been hit owing to depleting rupee reserves in the West Asian country because of India stopping the import of crude oil from it in 2019 following US sanctions. Pharmaceutical exports dropped 71.25 per cent in April-August this year over the same period last year. The data from the Pharmaceutical Exports Promotion Council (Pharmexcil) showed exports to Iran had declined 31.29 per cent in 2022-23 as against the previous financial year.

IAF's Apache helicopter makes 'precautionary landing' in MP, villagers play hosts

IAF's Apache helicopter makes 'precautionary landing' in MP, villagers play hosts

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Precautionary landing means there could have been some minor issues, due to which the aircraft was landed as a precaution, officials said.

Jay Shah on why Asia Cup was not played in the UAE...

Jay Shah on why Asia Cup was not played in the UAE...

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

ACC president Jay Shah attributed the body's decision to host Asia Cup matches in Sri Lanka on teams' reluctance to play ODIs in the UAE heat.

'Ameen Sayani was the Shahenshah of Melody'

'Ameen Sayani was the Shahenshah of Melody'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

For four decades, his voice united millions of Indians for an hour every Wednesday as he brought Hindi cinema's greatest songs in an unparalleled radio broadcast.

Rahul, Ojha shine for Board President's XI against South Africa

Rahul, Ojha shine for Board President's XI against South Africa

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Lokesh Rahul enhanced his case for inclusion in India's first Test XI with a composed half century, guiding Board President's XI past a difficult period on day one of the two-day practice game against visiting South Africa on Friday.

Corporate India on overdrive to celebrate Ram Mandir inauguration

Corporate India on overdrive to celebrate Ram Mandir inauguration

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

As Ayodhya readies itself for the glittering, much-awaited consecration ceremony of the Ram Mandir on January 22, and as millions of pilgrims and devotees pour into the holy city for the momentous event, companies are rushing to do their bit and be a part of the mega celebrations. Some are offering a part of their profits as donations, telcos are beefing up the number of cellular towers to ensure better connectivity, and there are those distributing jalebis and food platters.

'BJP's stranglehold over democracy has to be broken'

'BJP's stranglehold over democracy has to be broken'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'You can attack and conspire to weaken us, but you cannot destroy the Congress permanently.'

Ram Vilas Paswan's Final Throw Of Dice

Ram Vilas Paswan's Final Throw Of Dice

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Ram Vilas Paswan was no fool. He knew very well about the ownership tussle going on beneath this veneer of congeniality. At all costs, he wanted to keep the lid on the family drama. He did not want it to come in the way of his son's coronation.

Must See: Museum Of Possibilities

Must See: Museum Of Possibilities

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

It showcases products that help the differently abled live an independent life.

Do public sector boards serve any purpose?

Do public sector boards serve any purpose?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

These boards need to function efficiently to maximise the wealth of the nation.

One of the biggest land deals in Mumbai: Rs 5,200 cr for Bombay Dyeing's Worli asset

One of the biggest land deals in Mumbai: Rs 5,200 cr for Bombay Dyeing's Worli asset

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Japan's Sumitomo Realty & Development Company will buy a 22-acre land parcel in central Mumbai from Bombay Dyeing for Rs 5,200 crore, the Wadias-run company said on Wednesday. The sale of the land parcel in Worli is one of the biggest land sale transactions in the history of the financial capital.

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Arguably the greatest slow left-arm bowler that the world has ever seen, Bishan Singh Bedi left an indelible impression in minds of many with a character to die for.

Assam to hold socio-economic survey of indigenous Muslims; Cong cries foul

Assam to hold socio-economic survey of indigenous Muslims; Cong cries foul

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

The decision is expected to provide a push for their development in healthcare, cultural identity, education, financial matters, skill development and women empowerment among others, the Chief Minister's Office said in a statement.

Shastri blasts India's defensive strategy: Rohit's move comes back to haunt!

Shastri blasts India's defensive strategy: Rohit's move comes back to haunt!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Ravi Shastri has said Rohit Sharma did not show a "positive mindset"

World Cup: The secret behind Shami's 5-star show!

World Cup: The secret behind Shami's 5-star show!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

'Shami always knew that he would be required at some point in time and for that he was always prepared.'

Meet the NDA Bronze Medalist

Meet the NDA Bronze Medalist

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Battalion Cadet Adjutant Praveen Singh, son of a printing press owner from Agra, wants to join the infantry and serve the country to the best of his ability.

EPFO to launch system for discouraging premature withdrawals

EPFO to launch system for discouraging premature withdrawals

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

The retirement fund body plans to launch 'One Employee One EPF Account' system on May 1.

Sidhu assigned the role of clerk in jail, given special diet

Sidhu assigned the role of clerk in jail, given special diet

Rediff.com26 May 2022

The 58-year-old cricketer-turned-politician will perform the job from his barrack only because of security reasons, a jail official said.

Rahul Gandhi takes a truck ride from Delhi to Chandigarh

Rahul Gandhi takes a truck ride from Delhi to Chandigarh

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Gandhi undertook the journey Monday night and in visuals and videos, the former party chief, donning his trademark white T-shirt, is seen sitting inside a truck, travelling with one of the drivers and speaking to truck drivers at a dhaba.

'Writing Warner off is probably the wrong thing to do'

'Writing Warner off is probably the wrong thing to do'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

David Warner retired on 200 after tea in cramped-up exhaustion after tormenting the Proteas in a Melbourne Cricket Ground furnace, quashing all debate about his place in the side.

'I have never done one wrong thing in my life'

'I have never done one wrong thing in my life'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Excerpted from Sahara: The Untold Story by Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

AMAZING! The Class 9 Dropout Who Is Building Helicopters

AMAZING! The Class 9 Dropout Who Is Building Helicopters

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

'Just because of my background and poor academic qualifications, most people disbelieve what I have done.'

'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

Railway minister Vaishnaw travels by 2nd class, has chai and vada pav

Railway minister Vaishnaw travels by 2nd class, has chai and vada pav

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday travelled by a local train between Thane and Diva stations on the Mumbai suburban rail network for inspection of two additional railway lines, and ate 'vada pav', a popular local snack, at a roadside eatery during his visit, officials said.

From Lambretta to Aamby Valley Project: Rise and fall of Subrata Roy

From Lambretta to Aamby Valley Project: Rise and fall of Subrata Roy

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

The story of Sahara India Pariwar founder Subrata Roy, who died in Mumbai on November 14 aged 75, is the stuff of movies - of a spectacular rise and an equally spectacular fall. Born in Araria, Bihar, Roy was 30 when he set up Sahara in 1978. He started with a capital of about Rs 2,000, a peon, a clerk and his father's Lambretta scooter in Gorakhpur, eastern Uttar Pradesh, writes Tamal Bandyopadhyay in his 2014 book, Sahara: The Untold Story. Sahara was not his first venture.

'Whatever we do, we have to make an impact'

'Whatever we do, we have to make an impact'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

'Professors can teach even when they are 90 because they don't lose their skill with words. Go deeper and there's spirituality in it.'

Ashes PHOTOS: Duckett leads England fightback on Day 2

Ashes PHOTOS: Duckett leads England fightback on Day 2

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Images from Day 2 of the second Ashes between England and Australia at Lord's in London on Thursday.

Recipe: Sitaramji's Egg and Cheese Sandwich

Recipe: Sitaramji's Egg and Cheese Sandwich

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Slightly different from more standard egg sandwiches, the garlic and cheese adds a different flavour.

'I have very deep connections with India'

'I have very deep connections with India'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

'When democracy first came to Bhutan people had no idea and they were like 'What is that?' Oh it's that thing they have in India where the leaders are always fighting and arguing.' When I screened the film to Bhutan's film committee, they thought my film was good but they were concerned about that line. They wanted me to change that line. They said, 'We don't want to offend India.' I tried to tell them that Indians have a great ability to laugh at themselves but they insisted I change it.'

'Dons Are More Decent Than Politicians'

'Dons Are More Decent Than Politicians'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

'I was wondering whether I would ever come out alive.'

Burning bodies in misty forest numb people with disbelief

Burning bodies in misty forest numb people with disbelief

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Eyewitness accounts said hearing 'something like a boom' and then 'clanking of objects', while the fire raged for well over half an hour, destroying the copter, killing its occupants and reducing huge trees to ashes.

Starc, Cummins put Australia in control against West Indies

Starc, Cummins put Australia in control against West Indies

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The hosts, who had a put up a massive first innings score of 598-4 before declaring, opted not to enforce the follow-on and reached 29-1 at stumps.

'To win the World Cup you need lots of luck'

'To win the World Cup you need lots of luck'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'Given that they are playing at home and will have full crowd support, India, who are in peak form and whose morale is high, will be the favourites.'

Delhi-NCR likely to witness cold wave from Jan 16-18: IMD

Delhi-NCR likely to witness cold wave from Jan 16-18: IMD

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

The minimum temperature in the national capital on Saturday settled at 10.2 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season's average, it said.