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PCA removes Pakistani cricketers' photos after Pulwama attack

PCA removes Pakistani cricketers' photos after Pulwama attack

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

Pakistani cricketers whose photographs have been removed from the PCA include that of present Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Advani pips Mehta to enter Asian snooker semis

Advani pips Mehta to enter Asian snooker semis

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

India's ace cueist Pankaj Advani staged a late comeback to beat compatriot Aditya Mehta in the quarter-finals of the Asian Snooker Championship, in Doha, on Thursday. In what was going to be a clear upset, Mehta was a frame away from ousting the 21-time World champion from the tournament but Advani's resilient efforts saw him enforce the decider and register a 5-4 (0-99(99), 1-60, 64-50, 97(72)-0, 35-90, 113(105)-0, 8-107(107), 61-16, 72-48) victory.

Why India's auto sector will continue to drive in the slow lane

Why India's auto sector will continue to drive in the slow lane

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Vehicle sales have been hampered by weak consumer sentiment and still-weak availability of financing following tighter liquidity at non-banking lenders since the middle of 2018.

1st coronavirus case traced back to Nov 2019 in Hubei: Report

1st coronavirus case traced back to Nov 2019 in Hubei: Report

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

A 55-year-old from Hubei province could have been the first person to have contracted the viral infection on November 17 last year and cases rapidly began piling up since then, it said, without revealing the gender of the individual.

Minimum recharge, not 4G subscribers behind Airtel's Q4 revenue growth

Minimum recharge, not 4G subscribers behind Airtel's Q4 revenue growth

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Airtel reported a 19 per cent rise in its ARPU in the March quarter, as it removed the non-paying users from its network.

Indian couple held for torturing, starving mother to death

Indian couple held for torturing, starving mother to death

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

The man and his 28-year-old wife, whose identity have not been revealed, tortured the elderly woman repeatedly and they even cut her right eye iris out and part of her other eye, the Court of First Instance heard.

Man held for assaulting woman pilgrim at Sabarimala

Man held for assaulting woman pilgrim at Sabarimala

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

Sooraj, hailing from Elanthur in Pathanamthitta district, was one of the main accused in the incident which took place on Tuesday when the hill shrine was opened for the two-day-long "Chithira Atta Thirunal," a special ritual.

How ABVP went from being teacher's pet to campus 'bully'

How ABVP went from being teacher's pet to campus 'bully'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

The student front of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has blotted its CV by allegedly instigating and engaging in violence on marquee campuses like JNU and Hyderabad Central University

Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo' found guilty; faces life in prison

Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo' found guilty; faces life in prison

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera was convicted on numerous counts including money laundering, engaging in a continuing criminal enterprise, distribution of heroin and cocaine and other drugs, and illegal arms possession.

Can poor monsoons rain on the BSE's parade?

Can poor monsoons rain on the BSE's parade?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Monsoons have had limited effect on market returns for a given year, report Sachin Mampatta and Sundar Sethuraman.

Cincinnati Masters: Keys claims title; Medvedev beats Goffin

Cincinnati Masters: Keys claims title; Medvedev beats Goffin

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

American Madison Keys overcame late leads by Svetlana Kuznetsova in both sets to defeat the Russian for the Cincinnati Masters title on Sunday.

Brilliant Williamson keeps up his chase of Kohli

Brilliant Williamson keeps up his chase of Kohli

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

The New Zealand captain provided a batting masterclass against Sri Lanka in Wellington on Sunday to keep up his chase of Virat Kohli to become the world's top Test batsman.

13 dead in mass shooting in California bar packed with students

13 dead in mass shooting in California bar packed with students

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

The gunman, dressed in a black trenchcoat and armed with a pistol equipped with an extended magazine and smoke grenades, was found dead inside the Borderline Bar and Grill.

Knife-wielding woman injures 14 kids at China kindergarten

Knife-wielding woman injures 14 kids at China kindergarten

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

The injured children were all sent to hospitals for treatment. There was no immediate word on their condition.

How Australia got the better of India in first T20

How Australia got the better of India in first T20

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Australia beat India by three wickets with the final delivery in a low-scoring first Twenty20 international.

Woman stabbed while waiting for friend in Mumbai

Woman stabbed while waiting for friend in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

The incident occurred around 7.30 pm on Thursday near the race course. Police got information about it after Nair Hospital authorities informed the police control room.

Rahane, Kishan star in India C's Deodhar triumph

Rahane, Kishan star in India C's Deodhar triumph

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

Rahane dropped anchor to score an unbeaten 144 off 156 balls while the young Ishan Kishan smashed his way to an 87-ball 114 during their opening stand of 210, which took the C team's score to 352 for seven in 50 overs.

Backing Rana has paid off, says Kallis

Backing Rana has paid off, says Kallis

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

With Nitish Rana emerging as one of the biggest gains of the new-look Kolkata Knight Riders, chief coach Jacques Kallis said they always backed the Delhi youngster fully and it is paying off.

MBA grad joins Hizbul, Army offers help if he shuns violence

MBA grad joins Hizbul, Army offers help if he shuns violence

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

His family has made a passionate appeal for his return.

Can your BMI really kill you?

Can your BMI really kill you?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

A study has analysed how body mass index is linked to mortality.

Djokovic pulls out of China Open

Djokovic pulls out of China Open

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

World number one Novak Djokovic has been forced to withdraw from next week's China Open in Beijing because of an elbow injury.

Grand Slam jinx continues for Zverev

Grand Slam jinx continues for Zverev

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

The 21-year-old German, one of the brightest stars in men's tennis, is yet to progress beyond the quarter-finals at a Grand Slam.

Archery: Deepika wins gold at World Cup stage event

Archery: Deepika wins gold at World Cup stage event

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Ace Indian archer Deepika Kumar shrugged off her poor run of form by clinching gold medal in the women's recurve event at the World Cup (Stage-3) in Salt Lake City.

Chandigarh stalking case: Haryana BJP chief's son in judicial custody till Aug 25

Chandigarh stalking case: Haryana BJP chief's son in judicial custody till Aug 25

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

The two accused were re-arrested on August 9 after they joined the police investigation and charged with attempted abduction under section 365 of the IPC and section 511, which relates to an attempt to commit an offence punishable with life or other imprisonment.

Stalking case: Haryana BJP chief's son summoned

Stalking case: Haryana BJP chief's son summoned

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

The 23-year-old has not surfaced after he and his friend were arrested by a police patrol team and let off on bail on Saturday.

Soccer Extras: Sterling honoured with award for fighting racism

Soccer Extras: Sterling honoured with award for fighting racism

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

One more arrested for attack on Lt Gen Brar

One more arrested for attack on Lt Gen Brar

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

A 29-year-old man was arrested in London on Wednesday in connection with the attack on Lt Gen K S Brar, the Operation Blue Star hero, taking to three the total number of persons in custody in the case.

Why Voda-Idea won't lead to a drop in call, data charges

Why Voda-Idea won't lead to a drop in call, data charges

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

With their net debt estimated at Rs 1.15 trillion, the merged entity will not be in much of a position to dole out freebies, says Romita Majumdar.

Victoria Beckham goes bold on mag cover

Victoria Beckham goes bold on mag cover

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

The eye-popping cover has her posing in just a bodysuit!

World T20 warm-up: Smriti shines as Indian women beat Ireland

World T20 warm-up: Smriti shines as Indian women beat Ireland

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Smriti Mandhana, a 19-year-old left-hander from Mumbai, hit an unbeaten 73 off 52 balls to lift India to 147 for four after home team captain Mithali Raj won the toss and elected to bat.

Manufacturing is the lowest paid sector in India

Manufacturing is the lowest paid sector in India

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

The banking, financial services and insurance was the highest paid sector

Indian driver killed: Modi expresses concern to Aus PM

Indian driver killed: Modi expresses concern to Aus PM

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

Modi conveyed a "sense of concern being felt in India over the recent brutal killing of Manmeet Alisher, a person of Indian origin, in Australia," a prime minister's office statement said.

Sports Shorts: Pele leaves hospital in France

Sports Shorts: Pele leaves hospital in France

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday.

Indian couple fell to deaths from Yosemite cliff while taking selfie: Report

Indian couple fell to deaths from Yosemite cliff while taking selfie: Report

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

Vishnu Viswanath, 29, and Meenakshi Moorthy, 30 fell to their deaths from Taft Point in the national park in California. They were identified on Monday as the married couple from India living in the United States.

Indian couple dies after falling 800 feet in California's Yosemite Park

Indian couple dies after falling 800 feet in California's Yosemite Park

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Vishnu Viswanath, 29, and Meenakshi Moorthy, 30, fell to their deaths from Taft Point in Yosemite National Park. They were identified on Monday as a married couple from India living in the United States.

Know an African? Greet him with 'India loves you' and share it!

Know an African? Greet him with 'India loves you' and share it!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

So, we ask you, dear readers, to extend your hand to the African community in the country. Show them the love, spread the word of tolerance and help India get rid of its racist tag.

Ex-Bihar MLA gets life term in 29-yr-old murder case

Ex-Bihar MLA gets life term in 29-yr-old murder case

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Former MLA Ranveer Yadav was convicted in a murder case that dates back to 1988. M I Khan reports from Patna.

Ranji roundup: Mumbai's Dube shines in drawn match

Ranji roundup: Mumbai's Dube shines in drawn match

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Former champions Mumbai claimed three points against Baroda after their four-day Elite Group A Ranji Trophy game ended in a draw at the Wankhede Stadium.

Apollo's Sangita Reddy: We are on track to a Rs 450 crore turnover

Apollo's Sangita Reddy: We are on track to a Rs 450 crore turnover

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Apollo Hospitals group is open to investing in health care start-ups says its director Sangita Reddy.

Football Briefs: Croatia charges Liverpool's Lovren with false testimony

Football Briefs: Croatia charges Liverpool's Lovren with false testimony

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field