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Dravid Hits 50! Team India Celebrates

Dravid Hits 50! Team India Celebrates

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

'Jammy', who scored 63 50s in Tests and 83 50s in ODIs, reached that lifetime milestone on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.

'Hamara Hind sabse pyara hai'

'Hamara Hind sabse pyara hai'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

'We will teach them about our idol Mohammad Sahab and all the great men of other religions as well -- about Shri Ram, Krishna, Yeshu, Bhagwan Mahavir.' 'We want children from the madrasas to become doctors, engineers, scientists, soldiers and walk in the footsteps of Dr A P J Abdul Kalam.' 'That is why we have named the modern madrasas after Dr Kalam.'

Kerala Guv gets Z+ cover after roadside standoff with SFI

Kerala Guv gets Z+ cover after roadside standoff with SFI

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

The Z+ security cover of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel has been extended to Khan and Raj Bhavan, his office said in a post on 'X'.

Govt notifies rules for online gaming

Govt notifies rules for online gaming

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

"Government has decided to notify an entity through Meity and that organisation then would be the fact checker for all aspects of content online and only those that are related to the government," Chandrasekhar said. Talking about rules for online gaming, the minister said that there will be multiple self-regulatory organisations (SRO) which will decide on permissibility of online games based on the framework.

Parliament security breach: How 6 people hatched the plan

Parliament security breach: How 6 people hatched the plan

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Six people hailing from different cities got together at a flat in Gurugram, a major satellite city of Delhi, after hatching a plan to intrude into Parliament on the anniversary of the December 13, 2001 attack on Wednesday.

Governor finally gives assent to TN bill banning online gambling

Governor finally gives assent to TN bill banning online gambling

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi has given his assent to a bill banning online gambling which was adopted in March by the state assembly for a second time, official sources said on Monday.

US-based boutique investment company GQG Partners overweight on India

US-based boutique investment company GQG Partners overweight on India

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

US-based boutique investment company GQG Partners has shot into limelight with its Rs 15,446-crore Adani wager.

A Must-Watch Film On Domestic Violence

A Must-Watch Film On Domestic Violence

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

'When I looked closely at people and stories from that region, I realised that the landscape contributes a lot to how people behave.'

Doc, cop among 4 J-K employees sacked for terror links

Doc, cop among 4 J-K employees sacked for terror links

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

In the last three years, the Union Territory administration has invoked 311 (2)(c) of the Constitution to sack more than 50 employees, who were allegedly operating in shadows within the government and drawing a salary from the public exchequer, however, they were helping Pakistani terror outfits, providing logistics to terrorists, propagating terrorists' ideology, raising terror finances and furthering secessionist agenda, officials said.

Dreams shattered, says father of teen killed in Morbi disaster

Dreams shattered, says father of teen killed in Morbi disaster

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

Habibul had gone to visit the suspension bridge on Machchhu river on Sunday evening when the incident took place.

Chhattisgarh poll: The issues BJP, Cong are banking on

Chhattisgarh poll: The issues BJP, Cong are banking on

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The ruling Congress is seeking to retain power in Chhattisgarh by banking on the welfare schemes of the Bhupesh Baghel government, while the Bharatiya Janata Party is hoping to corner it on the issues of alleged corruption, religious conversions and unfulfilled poll promises.

Beyond bragging: Tejaswin Shankar's story of records, medals

Beyond bragging: Tejaswin Shankar's story of records, medals

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

I can brag about decathlon as now I have the national record: Tejaswin Shankar at his jovial best

'Leave or...': Migrants live in fear amid Haryana violence

'Leave or...': Migrants live in fear amid Haryana violence

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

'Some people came on motorcycles on Tuesday night, threatening us that if we do not leave, they would set fire to our slum'

Why Qatar's Emir Was All Bro With Messi

Why Qatar's Emir Was All Bro With Messi

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the emir of Qatar and PSG's owner, was a happy man as he enveloped PSG players Messi, Mbappe and Angel Di Maria with a warm hug.

After TN, Karnataka too bans online gambling

After TN, Karnataka too bans online gambling

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

The Karnataka Cabinet on Saturday decided to impose a ban on online gambling or betting. However, lottery and horse racing have not been prohibited.

TN decides to again pass bill banning online rummy and send to governor

TN decides to again pass bill banning online rummy and send to governor

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

In a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday, the Tamil Nadu government decided to pass again a bill in the assembly to ban online gambling and send it to Governor R N Ravi once more for his assent.

HC strikes down ban on online gaming of rummy, poker

HC strikes down ban on online gaming of rummy, poker

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

The bench declared as unconstitutional, Part II of the TN Gaming & Police Laws (Amendment) Act, 2021, which banned betting or wagering in cyberspace and also games of skill if played for a wager, bet, money or other stakes.

Tejaswin breaches Asiad qualifying mark, triple jumper Akhilesh breaks his shin bone

Tejaswin breaches Asiad qualifying mark, triple jumper Akhilesh breaks his shin bone

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

'I had calculated that I have to run below 4 minute 40 seconds in the 1500m if I have to qualify for the Asian Games. I achieved that not because I was capable of but because of my co-competitors. Each one of them said that they have to push this guy (Shankar) to finish on time. One guy was running with me all the time in the race only to push me ahead.'

Online gaming cos won't be able to bet: MoS IT

Online gaming cos won't be able to bet: MoS IT

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Online gaming companies will not be allowed to engage in betting on the outcome of games under the principle laid in draft rules, Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Monday. The minister said that as of now, all permissible online gaming will need to be registered with a self-regulatory organisation that will be accountable to the online gaming rules.

Half of UK fans betting on France to win Euro 2020

Half of UK fans betting on France to win Euro 2020

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

The Euro Championship kicks off on Friday with Italy taking on Turkey.

Rahane 'stretching limits' ahead of 4th Test

Rahane 'stretching limits' ahead of 4th Test

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

After his sterling show in Australia, Rahane hasn't had the best outing with the bat this series with mostly single digit scores apart from one half-century in the second Test in Chennai.

Four Chinese shuttlers temporarily banned by BWF

Four Chinese shuttlers temporarily banned by BWF

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Four Chinese players were given three-month bans for "failing to use best efforts to win" a match at the China Open in 2018.

Power outage: Jalandhar MSMEs' new struggle

Power outage: Jalandhar MSMEs' new struggle

Rediff.com20 May 2022

With the Covid-19 pandemic showing signs of ebbing and economic activity picking up, factory owners in Jalandhar had hoped that the worst was over. However, the heat wave in April and extensive power cuts that came with it, have crushed their hopes. The city's large number of micro, medium and small enterprises (MSMEs) are now gearing up for yet another struggle, this time to survive with the shortage of power that is severely impacting their operations.

Buzzing Manesar hub goes silent in powerless summer

Buzzing Manesar hub goes silent in powerless summer

Rediff.com16 May 2022

The intensity of power crisis this season has hit a new high with average coal stock dipping to less than eight days. The first of a pan-Indian series, based on a ground report, shows how the Manesar industrial hub is coping with the challenge. As the scorching heat wave and the lengthy power cuts intensify in Haryana, the usually bustling labour chowk of the Industrial Model Township (IMT) of Manesar wears a deserted look.

In Bilkis Bano's village, many Muslims flee after convicts' release

In Bilkis Bano's village, many Muslims flee after convicts' release

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

'We are scared. Several people have left the village out of fear of violence from the side of the convicts after their release'

MP: 9 held for beating 2 tribals to death over cow slaughter suspicion

MP: 9 held for beating 2 tribals to death over cow slaughter suspicion

Rediff.com4 May 2022

The police have arrested nine persons in connection with the death of two tribal men who were allegedly assaulted by a group of people over suspicion of cow slaughter in Madhya Pradesh's Seoni district, an official said on Wednesday.

Dom's Take: The Art of Distraction

Dom's Take: The Art of Distraction

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Dominic Xavier is puzzled by the timing of the NCB summons to Bollywood's reigning empress.

Punjab CM announces doorstep ration delivery scheme

Punjab CM announces doorstep ration delivery scheme

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

However, the scheme will be optional for the eligible beneficiaries, Mann said in a video message.

Dom's Take: What if Joe Biden becomes US President?

Dom's Take: What if Joe Biden becomes US President?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Dominic Xavier predicts the scene if Biden and Harris win on November 3, 2020.

IPL 2021: Smith joins Delhi Capitals

IPL 2021: Smith joins Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Steve Smith will be in quarantine for six days after which he can join his mates for practice sessions.

Covid-19: Help him help these helpless migrants

Covid-19: Help him help these helpless migrants

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Pappu Qureshi, a good samaritan in Mumbai, helps feed more than 50 migrants, mostly daily wagers and their children, but with the 21-day national lockdown looming large, time is running out.

Aligarh Muslim University Needs Urgent Reforms!

Aligarh Muslim University Needs Urgent Reforms!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Is it a divine, sacrosanct university, a holy cow, prohibiting human intervention?

Malaysian shuttlers banned for betting, fixing offences

Malaysian shuttlers banned for betting, fixing offences

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Malaysian shuttlers Tan Chun Seang and Zulfadli Zulkiffli have received 15- and 20-year bans after being found guilty of offences relating to "betting, wagering and irregular match results", Badminton World Federation (BWF) said on Wednesday.

Why Vishal Dadlani is angry!

Why Vishal Dadlani is angry!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

'Sadly, the government has completely neglected daily wagers and the poor.'

Natarajan visits temple, tonsures head

Natarajan visits temple, tonsures head

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

'Feeling blessed,' the left-arm pacer -- the first Indian player to make his debut across all three formats in the same series -- tweeted.

Sachin's verdict on Tendulkar vs Kohli

Sachin's verdict on Tendulkar vs Kohli

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

In an interview Sachin Tendulkar was asked about the comparisons between him and Virat Kohli. He gave the most perfect response.

Why migrant workers in Surat are turning violent

Why migrant workers in Surat are turning violent

Rediff.com20 May 2020

'There are 8-12 members living in the same accommodation. While in pre-lockdown days, since most were out on work, social tension among them was less because of limited interaction. But now, no food and livelihood, along with having to live in cramped conditions, is taking a toll on their mental health.'

Uddhav to decide on lockdown after Sunday task force meet

Uddhav to decide on lockdown after Sunday task force meet

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

'Though no formal decision on a lockdown has arrived at the all-party meeting, the chief minister appears to be in favour of a strict lockdown'

What are K L Rahul, Hardik Pandya doing at Tadap Premiere?

What are K L Rahul, Hardik Pandya doing at Tadap Premiere?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

The screening of Ahan Shetty's Bollywood debut film Tadap saw many Bollywood stars -- and cricket stars -- come forward to applaud the new star kid on the block.

'Getting food is a major concern than coronavirus'

'Getting food is a major concern than coronavirus'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

'All the hotels and restaurants from where I used to eat have been shut. I used to beg but now there is no one to give me alms too'