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Taxmen raid Jayalalithaa's house, search Sasikala's rooms

Taxmen raid Jayalalithaa's house, search Sasikala's rooms

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

A search operation was launched in the office block and a room used by jailed and deposed All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader V K Sasikala

India women eye dominance in T20s

India women eye dominance in T20s

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Indian women's cricket team's confidence will be high as it heads into a five-game Twenty20 against South Africa.

Don't mock India's scientific past!

Don't mock India's scientific past!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

It is important to approach the belief of people in ancient India's achievements with a sense of proportion, balance and empathy, argues B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

BCCI trashes reports of women players not being paid

BCCI trashes reports of women players not being paid

Rediff.com26 May 2021

BCCI official says while the board has tightened the system further, issues raised by players are swiftly answered by the finance department.

Smriti, Harmanpreet to lead in IPL style one-off T20

Smriti, Harmanpreet to lead in IPL style one-off T20

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Smriti Mandhana-led IPL Trailblazers compete against IPL Supernovas, to be captained by Harmanpreet Kaur.

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.

Tamil is the Language of Gods, says HC

Tamil is the Language of Gods, says HC

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

A bench of Justice N Kirubakaran, since retired, and Justice B Pugalendhi, in a recent order also said that in our country 'it is made to believe that Sanskrit alone is Gods' language'.

Mandhana ruled out of South Africa ODI series

Mandhana ruled out of South Africa ODI series

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

The 23-year-old suffered a fracture in her right toe after being struck by a ball during a net session on Sunday forcing her out of the series. Seam bowling all-rounder Pooja Vastrakar has been drafted in as her replacement.

SA trounce India in Harmanpreet's 100th T20I

SA trounce India in Harmanpreet's 100th T20I

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

South Africa trounced India by 105 runs in the sixth and final women's T20 International in Surat on Friday. Despite the defeat, India cliched the six-match series 3-1, with two games being washed out due to rain.

Of Troll Armies and Lynch Mobs

Of Troll Armies and Lynch Mobs

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

'Clearly, no hero can become one without a loyal and unquestioning set of followers.' 'But how does one deal with them once their purpose is served?' asks Arundhuti Dasgupta.

India women take on Australia in T20 tri-series opener

India women take on Australia in T20 tri-series opener

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

England is the third team to figure in the tournament in which all matches will be played at the Cricket Club of India's Brabourne Stadium.

India women clinch T20I series against West Indies

India women clinch T20I series against West Indies

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

It was all Jemimah Rodrigues' and Veda Krishnamurthy's show

T20I tri-series: India women go down to England

T20I tri-series: India women go down to England

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

The Indian women's cricket team produced another listless batting performance to suffer a second successive loss in the T20 triangular series, going down to England by four wickets, in Melbourne, on Friday. Sent in to bat, Indian batters failed to capitalise on their starts as they struggled to 123 for six in 20 overs with opener Smriti Mandhana emerging as the top-scorer with a 40-ball 45.

PIX: Shriya, Hansika shine at the SIIMA awards

PIX: Shriya, Hansika shine at the SIIMA awards

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

A grand affair, this!

Bollywood turns up for Mrs Sanjay Dutt's baby shower

Bollywood turns up for Mrs Sanjay Dutt's baby shower

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

Women's T20 challenge: Supernovas eye third straight title

Women's T20 challenge: Supernovas eye third straight title

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

The Supernovas, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, have been invincible so far winning all the previous two editions.

3rd T20: Jemimah smashes half-ton as Indian women beat SL by 5 wickets

3rd T20: Jemimah smashes half-ton as Indian women beat SL by 5 wickets

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

India now enjoy an unassailable 2-0 lead in the five-match series with the second encounter being a washout.

Did India discover flight before the Wrights?

Did India discover flight before the Wrights?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

'There is enough proof of science-driven research in the India of early centuries,' argues Kumar Abhishek.

Women's T20: Mandhana, Mithali, Harmanpreet to lead teams

Women's T20: Mandhana, Mithali, Harmanpreet to lead teams

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

The T20 Challenge, to be played during the IPL play-offs, will begin with last year's finalist Supernovas taking on Velocity in the opening game.

Indian eves suffer six-wicket defeat to Windies in opening T20I

Indian eves suffer six-wicket defeat to Windies in opening T20I

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

The Indian women's cricket team slumped to a six-wicket defeat at the hands of West Indies in the opening Twenty20 international of the three-match series at the Dr. Gokaraju Liala Gangaaraju ACA Cricket Ground in Mulapadu, Vijaywada, on Friday.

'Accidental Hindus are now showing gotra, janeyu': Yogi's taunt at Rahul

'Accidental Hindus are now showing gotra, janeyu': Yogi's taunt at Rahul

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

He said Google failed before the epic Ramayana, which was written by sage Valmiki, and he asserted that the knowledge of the spiritual books was correct instead of what the search engine said.

PHOTOS: Indian women stun Australia with record chase in 1st T20I

PHOTOS: Indian women stun Australia with record chase in 1st T20I

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

The Indian women's cricket team produced a superb all-round performance to chase down a record total and upstage World champions Australia by five wickets in the opening Twenty20 International in Adelaide, on Tuesday.

Women's World Cup: Deepti's all-round show lifts India to victory vs SL

Women's World Cup: Deepti's all-round show lifts India to victory vs SL

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

India took a giant stride towards clinching a semi-final spot with another convincing 16-run victory over Sri Lanka in a one-sided ICC Women's ODI World Cup encounter in Derby.

'Modi sarkar trampling upon academic institutes, conventions'

'Modi sarkar trampling upon academic institutes, conventions'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Leading historian Irfan Habib said the country's academic community is shocked at the manner in which the Modi government is "trampling upon" academic institutions.

There's something in a name, say private equity players

There's something in a name, say private equity players

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

Several PE managers now prefer Sanskrit names for their funds over typical foreign names

First Look: Nagarjuna as Shirdi Saibaba

First Look: Nagarjuna as Shirdi Saibaba

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

Directed by K Raghavendra Rao, the shooting of the film will begin on February 1.

Is Modi changing the BJP's Muslim story?

Is Modi changing the BJP's Muslim story?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

A u-turn by the BJP will be an apocalyptic occurrence in Indian politics and society, argues Amulya Ganguli.

Harmanpreet named India T20 captain for SA series

Harmanpreet named India T20 captain for SA series

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Star all-rounder Harmanpreet Singh was on Tuesday named captain of the Indian women's cricket team for the five-match T20 series against South Africa, starting February 13 in Potchefstroom.

Indian eves secure six-wicket win over Windies in first ODI

Indian eves secure six-wicket win over Windies in first ODI

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Veda Krishnamurthy struck a blistering half-century as the Indian women cricket team clinched a comprehensive six-wicket win over West Indies in the first ODI of three-match series at the Gokaraju Liala Gangaaraju ACA Cricket Ground in Mulapadu, Vijayawada on Thursday. Opting to bat first, West Indies batting line-up failed to counter India's bowling attack and were eventually bundled out for mere 131 runs. Merissa Aguilleira was the highest scorer for the Caribbean side with 42 runs.

A modern scientist, an ancient question

A modern scientist, an ancient question

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

Vivek Sharma heads one of the teams searching for the Higgs boson. George Joseph reports.

Poonam Dhillon's filmi birthday cake

Poonam Dhillon's filmi birthday cake

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

2nd T20: India women look to continue dominance

2nd T20: India women look to continue dominance

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Indian women's cricket team would look to continue its supremacy over South Africa when the two sides clash in the second Twenty20 International, in East London, on Friday.

Ramdev to build 11,000 strong 'sena' to battle the police

Ramdev to build 11,000 strong 'sena' to battle the police

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

Baba Ramdev on Wednesday again took up the issue of police crackdown on his supporters, saying he would set up a 11,000-strong force to deal with police and anti-social elements attempting to disrupt his anti-corruption movement.

OPS keeps away from meeting Sasikala

OPS keeps away from meeting Sasikala

Rediff.com11 Dec 2016

AIADMK leaders want Chinamma to succeed Amma as party general secretary, but it is not a done deal yet.

Ambitions abound as Women's T20 World Cup opens

Ambitions abound as Women's T20 World Cup opens

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

The Women's Twenty20 World Cup gets underway when hosts and defending champions Australia meet India in Sydney on Friday and hopes are high that the seventh edition of the tournament will prove transformational for the game.

Women's T20: Velocity beat Trailblazers to keep hopes alive

Women's T20: Velocity beat Trailblazers to keep hopes alive

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Mithali Raj's Velocity overcame some anxious moments late in the innings before registering a three-wicket victory over Trailblazers to keep their hopes alive in the inaugural Women's T20 Challenge, in Jaipur, on Wednesday.

Trump, Biden campaigns eye the Hindu vote in US

Trump, Biden campaigns eye the Hindu vote in US

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

While the Trump campaign promises that re-electing President Donald Trump will "reduce obstacles to religious freedoms" for Hindus in America, the rival Biden campaign on Tuesday said former vice president Joe Biden has made outreach to the Hindu faith community a priority.

Rahul is a Hindu, so is Zakir Naik, and Amit Shah

Rahul is a Hindu, so is Zakir Naik, and Amit Shah

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Syed Firdaus Ashraf on the futility of the 'who is a Hindu?' debate.

Why is Swara Bhaskar sleeping badly these days?

Why is Swara Bhaskar sleeping badly these days?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

'Count your blessings, feel gratitude for the medical and essential services providers and police forces who are staking their lives to fight this invisible enemy.'

What the first Indians tell us about ourselves

What the first Indians tell us about ourselves

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

'India is a strange place.' 'On the one hand we have the most advanced science working on our origins and our ancestry.' 'On the other we are at war with ourselves over a temple to a god whom our first ancestors knew nothing of,' says Aakar Patel.