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Cheeky Gayle names new-born daughter 'Blush'

Cheeky Gayle names new-born daughter 'Blush'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Now, the burly left-handed West Indian announced the arrival of his new-born daughter on his Instagram page, and matter-of-factly stated that he has named her 'Blush'.

3-judge bench recalls 2-judge order against SC/ST Act

3-judge bench recalls 2-judge order against SC/ST Act

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Dealing with the misuse of provisions of SC/ST Act and lodging of false cases, the bench said it was not due to the caste system but due to human failure. The directions passed on provision of arrest and conducting a preliminary probe before any case is lodged is uncalled for and the court should not have exercised its plenary powers, said the bench.

How to be a bigot

How to be a bigot

Rediff.com11 May 2019

'In this season of inspired mean-spirited campaigning, it still seemed remarkable that we are more likely to learn civics lessons from school children than our leaders,' says Rahul Jacob.

The man who designed the Ram temple

The man who designed the Ram temple

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Chandrakant Sompura has either planned, designed, built or renovated over a hundred temples in India and abroad.

What Lalu plans in the Rail Budget

What Lalu plans in the Rail Budget

Rediff.com24 Feb 2007

On the lines of entertainment provided by airlines, Prasad may announce launching of this scheme beginning with Shatabdi trains, Rail Bhawan sources said.

Battling Jeev makes the cut at US Masters

Battling Jeev makes the cut at US Masters

Rediff.com12 Apr 2008

India's Jeev Milkha Singh scrambled to a two-over-par 74 at the Masters to safely make the halfway cut on Friday. Nine shots behind leader Trevor Immelman of South Africa, he will enter the weekend rounds in tied 21st position with the likes of US Open champion Angel Cabrera and British Open winner Padraig Harrington.

General Kiyani: Pakistan's new army chief

General Kiyani: Pakistan's new army chief

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

Will Kiyani be able to deliver, if not bin Laden and Zawahiri, at least others such as Mulla Mohammad Omar, the amir of the neo Taliban, Baitullah Mehsud, who is the de facto ruler of South Waziristan, and Maulana FM Radio Fazlullah, the de facto ruler of the Swat Valley?

Prabhu announces four new trains

Prabhu announces four new trains

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

The Railways will also add two to four 'Deen Dayalu' coaches to some long-distance trains for unreserved travel to enhance the carrying capacity

Mukesh Ambani on cities of the future

Mukesh Ambani on cities of the future

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

Rapid urbanisation must take into account environmental issues and make use of technology to provide better amenities in cities, Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani said on Friday.

How real is BJP's promise to invest Rs 100 trn in infrastructure?

How real is BJP's promise to invest Rs 100 trn in infrastructure?

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Long-term funding was a requirement for infrastructure projects, and asset-liability mismatch in the banking system, impacts the access to finance for infrastructure projects. One of the key challenges would, however, be to get private sector back into investing.

US co plans $100 mn hotel in Bangalore

US co plans $100 mn hotel in Bangalore

Rediff.com16 Jan 2007

New York-based Citigroup Property Investors on Tuesday announced its partnership with Nitesh Estates, a leading real estate developer in Bangalore, to develop a $100 million 250 room luxury hotel in the city.

Should the new roads, airports be toll-free?

Should the new roads, airports be toll-free?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

No matter which route you may take to travel, you are forced to pay for the fees development of a road, a bridge, airport or a flyover. You may be offered more amenities but everything comes at a steep price!

Rlys plan passenger facilities around stations

Rlys plan passenger facilities around stations

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

As part of its ambitious Rs 2,30,000 crore (Rs 2,300 billlion) outlay for the 11th Plan, Indian Railways plans to use space above platforms in Delhi, Mumbai and other cities to build passenger amenities by involving private players.

Lacklustre campaign ends; fears of low turnout

Lacklustre campaign ends; fears of low turnout

Rediff.com17 Feb 2008

The carnival-like atmosphere and boisterous charm associated with election campaigns in Pakistan has been conspicuous by its absence, falling victim to a spate of deadly suicide bombings of candidates and election rallies.

Get ready for 3 new AC trains, better facilities

Get ready for 3 new AC trains, better facilities

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu launched a host of passenger amenities and new air-conditioned trains with world class services.

Tough to keep the Nano at Rs 1 lakh

Tough to keep the Nano at Rs 1 lakh

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

The Tata Nano project has scored some amazing firsts in terms of technologies and material costs. The Rs 100,000 question everyone is asking for the past few two weeks and will ask in coming months is how long it will stay that way.

How Mumbai can be a global financial hub

How Mumbai can be a global financial hub

Rediff.com2 Apr 2007

Rejecting short cuts like creating small pockets with latest amenities, an official committee has recommended that to make Mumbai a truly global financial hub by 2020, the infrastructure of the entire city should be improved.

65 per cent polling in Maharashtra municipal council election

65 per cent polling in Maharashtra municipal council election

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

Around 65 per cent polling was reported in elections to 147 municipal councils and 17 nagar panchayats in Maharashtra on Sunday.

The world's best airlines in 2017

The world's best airlines in 2017

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

Asian and Middle Eastern airlines -- but no Indian names -- dominated the Top 10 slots at the World Airline Awards.

2007: Of judicial activism & landmark verdicts

2007: Of judicial activism & landmark verdicts

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

The year, which began with a path-breaking verdict in the cash-for-query scam by the Supreme Court, witnessed a road block at the fag end when one of its benches was critical of the over-reach shown by it in the domains of executive and legislature.

Kalam: Trying to bridge the urban-rural divide

Kalam: Trying to bridge the urban-rural divide

Rediff.com28 Jul 2007

PURA is a word that Kalam has been repeating for the past two years. Unfortunately, the politicians in our country and the bureaucrats have not taken up the war cry that Kalam has initiated.

A peek into HCL's new tech hub

A peek into HCL's new tech hub

Rediff.com8 Nov 2007

Situated in a special economic zone in Noida, HCL Technology's upcoming campus is spread across 46 acres of land. The half-constructed new HCL tech-hub provides a picture of the grandeur that is to follow as the campus is scheduled to be completed in the next five years.

FM announces Rs 1.48 lakh crore for Railways

FM announces Rs 1.48 lakh crore for Railways

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

There's a 13 per cent increase over last year, in an effort to put its flagging revenues back on track.

Hotel chain launches residences on sea

Hotel chain launches residences on sea

Rediff.com28 May 2007

Bored of living in your palatial bungalows and posh apartments and want something unique? Cheer up as you may soon have the option of 'buying' a house on the seas.

Am I in heaven, or am I in my hotel?

Am I in heaven, or am I in my hotel?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2006

High-end business and leisure travelers are demanding superluxury, and hotels around the world are responding.

HAL: Non performance, nil accountability

HAL: Non performance, nil accountability

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

facilities at Bangalore one understands the financial year end frenzy at these establishments and the slipshod slippages in timeframes, quality of overhaul, servicing and quality control across the board, for aircraft and equipment alike,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

What will your dream railway station be like?

What will your dream railway station be like?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2006

What kind of facilities would you like to have at the stations?

Wailing mother's plea compels young LeT terrorist to surrender

Wailing mother's plea compels young LeT terrorist to surrender

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

The college student, a goalkeeper for his local team in Anantnag in south Kashmir, is believed to have turned to militancy after a close friend was killed in an encounter.

Fashion's lensman: J J Valaya reveals why he's an artist with a camera

Fashion's lensman: J J Valaya reveals why he's an artist with a camera

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

'All of us wear multiple faces, multiple masks. but who are we really?', J J Valaya, designer and photographer, asks K S Shekhawat.

Sabarimala stand-off: 69 people remanded, HC raps police action

Sabarimala stand-off: 69 people remanded, HC raps police action

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan made it clear that the Left government was with the believers.

Cyclone Gaja leaves 33 dead in TN, navy joins relief operations

Cyclone Gaja leaves 33 dead in TN, navy joins relief operations

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

As of now, 1,77,500 people have been housed in over 351 camps, the chief minister said, adding food, and medical amenities were being provided to them by the government.

Azad suspension: Swamy asks if cricket within party discipline

Azad suspension: Swamy asks if cricket within party discipline

Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

BJP leader Subramanian Swamy questioned the party's decision to suspend Kirti Azad over the DDCA row.

Inflation: A question of dal-roti

Inflation: A question of dal-roti

Rediff.com26 Feb 2007

Even as the share of agriculture in GDP shrinks, it still has the ability to spoil the party.

Cab companies can't be blamed for drivers' misdeeds: HC

Cab companies can't be blamed for drivers' misdeeds: HC

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The high court also told app-based taxi service provider, Ola cabs that it was inclined to allow only CNG-based cabs to provide point to point service in the national capital.

China is the real threat

China is the real threat

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

'China, much more than Pakistan, is a credible potential adversary with the ability to hurt our interests.' 'It must figure higher in our national security concerns,' says Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

Check out these lifestyle pickup trucks!

Check out these lifestyle pickup trucks!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2008

Mahindra & Mahindra already offer the Scorpio pickup. Called the Getaway, it features the same 2609cc CRDe engine from the Scorpio, 115 bhp and a hefty 28.3 kgm of torque.

Bharat Nirman may prove costlier

Bharat Nirman may prove costlier

Rediff.com23 Jun 2005

Red Fort gets adopted by Dalmia Bharat group

Red Fort gets adopted by Dalmia Bharat group

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

Conglomerate has become the first corporate house in India's history to adopt a historical monument, in a Rs 250 mn contract spanning five years.

Suresh Prabhu's day out with high-speed train in Paris

Suresh Prabhu's day out with high-speed train in Paris

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu travelled on TGV, the French high-speed train, which can clock up to the maximum speed of 320 km per hour.