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T20 World Cup: Clinical Afghanistan rout Scotland

T20 World Cup: Clinical Afghanistan rout Scotland

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Afghanistan produced a dominating display of power-hitting before Mujeeb Ur Rahman ripped apart the rival batting line-up with his five-wicket haul as the strife-torn Asian nation routed Scotland by 130 runsl

RBI fires warning shots on companies' lack of forex hedging

RBI fires warning shots on companies' lack of forex hedging

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

The RBI's warnings signal its concern that unhedged firms could be a vulnerable link should global markets buckle.

AFSPA: 'A symbol of oppression, an object of hate'

AFSPA: 'A symbol of oppression, an object of hate'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The Supreme Court found enough grounds to order a CBI probe into 1,528 extra-judicial killings in Manipur between 2000 and 2012.

'People called Amitabh 'camel''

'People called Amitabh 'camel''

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

'Not many know I am a Rajput from Jodhpur.' 'My ancestors shifted to Kolhapur as my great grandfather and grandfather were both engineers.' 'They were called by Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj to build the city of Kolhapur.'

Congratulate Team India!

Congratulate Team India!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

Not only did India win the series 2-1, it is also the first time that India had a back-to-back Test series wins against the mighty Australian team.

How the wealth of India's richest can make a difference

How the wealth of India's richest can make a difference

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Indian billionaires saw their combined fortunes more than double during the COVID-19 pandemic, and their count shot up by 39 per cent to 142, while the wealth of the ten richest is enough to fund school and higher education of children in the country for 25 years, a new study showed on Monday. In its annual inequality survey released on the first day of the World Economic Forum's online Davos Agenda summit, Oxfam India further said that an additional one per cent tax on the richest 10 per cent can provide the country with nearly 17.7 lakh extra oxygen cylinders, while a similar wealth tax on the 98 richest billionaire families would finance Ayushman Bharat, the world's largest health insurance scheme, for more than seven years. The COVID-19 pandemic saw a huge rush for oxygen cylinders and insurance claims during the second wave last year.

AP, Karnataka cross 1 lakh COVID-19 cases

AP, Karnataka cross 1 lakh COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The sharp spike in recent weeks continued unabated in the southern states.

PIX: Liverpool, Manchester City in semis after thrilling draws

PIX: Liverpool, Manchester City in semis after thrilling draws

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

There were a few nerves at the end but Liverpool set up a Champions League semi-final with Spain's Villarreal after Roberto Firmino scored twice in a 3-3 second-leg draw with Benfica on Wednesday to ensure a 6-4 aggregate win.

Stock Markets Unconcerned About Inflation

Stock Markets Unconcerned About Inflation

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

We have not suffered such huge price shocks across so many basic commodities, at the same time, in decades. Has the inflationary impact of all this been factored into stock prices as yet, asks Debashis Basu.

Copa America: Messi scores but Argentina held by Chile

Copa America: Messi scores but Argentina held by Chile

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

Images from Copa America matches played on Monday.

Trump supporters storm US Capitol; 4 dead in violence

Trump supporters storm US Capitol; 4 dead in violence

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

In an unprecedented assault on democracy in the US, thousands of supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol building here and clashed with police, resulting in four deaths and interrupting a constitutional process by Congress to affirm the victory of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in the election.

6 Reasons Why It's Near Impossible To Defeat Modi

6 Reasons Why It's Near Impossible To Defeat Modi

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

It may well be possible to defeat Modi. But nobody seems to know how, points out Vir Sanghvi.

Soccer PICS: Depay rescues Barca; Inter thrash Genoa

Soccer PICS: Depay rescues Barca; Inter thrash Genoa

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

Images from the soccer matches played across Europe on Saturday.

Kohli declares Saha fit for second Test

Kohli declares Saha fit for second Test

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Unseasonable rain in Mumbai has also meant that both teams have not been able to practise outdoors since Wednesday and the weather conditions could have an impact on the team selection, according to Kohli.

Vikas Dubey's family to be booked for money laundering

Vikas Dubey's family to be booked for money laundering

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

The ED will soon file a complaint under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to probe criminal proceeds of crime that were allegedly generated by Dubey, his associates and family members and if this money was subsequently used for creation of illegal movable and immovable properties.

US count of Pak's F-16s contradicts India's claim: Report

US count of Pak's F-16s contradicts India's claim: Report

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

A US count of Pakistan's F-16 fleet has found that all the jets are present and accounted for, a report claims.

PICS: India prove too good for Sri Lanka in 1st ODI

PICS: India prove too good for Sri Lanka in 1st ODI

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

Images from the first One-Day International between India and Sri Lanka, in Colombo, on Sunday.

Amazon Unveils Slate Of Films, Series

Amazon Unveils Slate Of Films, Series

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Amazon Prime Video has doubled its content investments in India and announced as many as 41 new titles in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and English, thereby throwing an open challenge to their streaming competitor, Netflix.

Turning Point: Thakur's 2 wickets

Turning Point: Thakur's 2 wickets

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Shardul Thakur's two wickets in two balls in the 18th over put the brakes on the KXIP innings.

Guess who dropped by to see Tiger Shroff??

Guess who dropped by to see Tiger Shroff??

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Special Appearance in Student of the Year 2: Mr Will Smith, folks.

Here's why Roger Federer is ICC's No 1 Test batsman

Here's why Roger Federer is ICC's No 1 Test batsman

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

As Roger Federer chases a 21st Grand Slam title, it looks like he knows his cricket shots too.

Everyone above 45 yrs to be vaccinated from April 1

Everyone above 45 yrs to be vaccinated from April 1

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

The countrywide vaccination drive was rolled out on January 16 with healthcare workers getting inoculated and vaccination of the frontline workers started from February 2.

Hockey: Mandeep 'tricks' India to big win over Japan

Hockey: Mandeep 'tricks' India to big win over Japan

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Striker Mandeep Singh struck a fine hat-trick to help the Indian men's hockey team beat hosts Japan 6-3 and book a summit clash berth in the Olympic Test Event, in Tokyo.

Metro Park 2 review

Metro Park 2 review

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

Metro Park 2 has the same cliched jokes, sighs Moumita Bhattacharjee.

WC Qualifiers: Adil Khan salvages draw with Bangladesh

WC Qualifiers: Adil Khan salvages draw with Bangladesh

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Adil Khan ensured that India at least secure a point from the home match

Sri Lanka trounce India in third T20 to win series

Sri Lanka trounce India in third T20 to win series

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Electing to bat, India struggled to put up 81 for 8 in their 20 overs against Sri Lanka in the deciding third Twenty20 International, in Colombo, on Thursday.

'Sushmita was friendly and supportive'

'Sushmita was friendly and supportive'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

'In one case, she wasn't even there in the scene, but she just kept watching it and cheering me on.'

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.

Arnab can use tagline 'Nation wants to know': HC

Arnab can use tagline 'Nation wants to know': HC

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

The high court noted in its order that Bennett Coleman and Co Ltd, which has filed a suit against Goswami or ARG Outlier Media Pvt Ltd, which owns Republic TV, has submitted that the journalist is free to use the same as part of his speech/presentation of any news channel.

Target-driven Dhull is ready to join the big league

Target-driven Dhull is ready to join the big league

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

India's Under-19 World Cup-winning captain Yash Dhull is inspired by Virat, and wants to remain grounded, with focus solely on making the senior India team.

EPL: Keeper Alisson heads Liverpool to last-gasp victory

EPL: Keeper Alisson heads Liverpool to last-gasp victory

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Goalkeeper Alisson Becker scored a stunning header in the fifth minute of stoppage-time as Liverpool snatched a 2-1 victory at the death against relegated West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns on Sunday.

Sports Shorts: India bag two bronze in Archery World C'ships

Sports Shorts: India bag two bronze in Archery World C'ships

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Paddler Bhavinaben wins historic silver at Tokyo Paralympics

Paddler Bhavinaben wins historic silver at Tokyo Paralympics

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

Bhavinaben Patel became only the second Indian woman to win a medal at the Paralympics after she claimed a historic silver following a 0-3 loss to world number one Chinese paddler Ying Zhou in the women's singles table tennis class 4 final at the Tokyo Games on Sunday.

India's bid for UNSC permanent seat gets a shot in the arm

India's bid for UNSC permanent seat gets a shot in the arm

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

The UN General Assembly on Monday adopted a negotiating text by consensus for the long-pending Security Council reforms, setting the stage for talks on the issue at its 70th session beginning on Tuesday, boosting India's bid for a permanent seat in the revamped world body.

PIX: Ronaldo to Man Utd's rescue; Juve in knock-outs

PIX: Ronaldo to Man Utd's rescue; Juve in knock-outs

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Images from Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Labour Migration to Farms is Bad News

Labour Migration to Farms is Bad News

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

Casual labour, which is the type of employment provided by agriculture, yields much lower wages -- of the order of Rs 291 per day. Labour would not voluntarily shift to this lowest wage-rate sector unless it had no better option, observes Mahesh Vyas.

Oxygen diversion may not hurt industry just yet

Oxygen diversion may not hurt industry just yet

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

However, a prolonged and intense second wave that curtails oxygen supply to industries for a longer-than-expected period will exacerbate downside risk in affected sectors

SAG: India consolidate top spot; widens gap with rivals

SAG: India consolidate top spot; widens gap with rivals

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Track and field athletes, who were leading the Indian charge in the past few days, fetched the maximum 12 medals but just two of them were gold.

HARASS Tax-Payers with Notices is New I-T Game

HARASS Tax-Payers with Notices is New I-T Game

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

In a most perverse example of tax bullying, someone I know has got by three such notices reopening his assessment minutes before the midnight deadline of June 30, reveals Debashis Basu.

England's Anderson escapes injury after being struck by golf ball

England's Anderson escapes injury after being struck by golf ball

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Playing with his fellow paceman Stuart Broad at the 27-hole Stoke Park golf course in Buckinghamshire, Anderson's miscued shot in the rough rebounded off tree roots and caught him straight in the face.