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Test cricket overhaul: Countdown clock, free hit among MCC proposals

Test cricket overhaul: Countdown clock, free hit among MCC proposals

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

A countdown clock could be one way of addressing the issue.

Good for us that 3 openers are vying for 2 slots: Dhawan

Good for us that 3 openers are vying for 2 slots: Dhawan

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

He will have to fight it out with the in-form KL Rahul and a solid Murali Vijay for one of the opening slots in the playing XI of the Test team but Shikhar Dhawan terms the competition "good for Indian cricket" and finds "nothing wrong with it". "I am aware that there could be three players for two (opening) spots. But there is nothing wrong in it. In fact it is good for Indian cricket. To have healthy competitions among players for places in the team is good for Indian cricket and the game in general.

Sports Shorts: Shubhankar makes cut at Scottish Open

Sports Shorts: Shubhankar makes cut at Scottish Open

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

REVEALED: Government plans for post May 3 India

REVEALED: Government plans for post May 3 India

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Nothing is going to dramatically open up on May 3. There will be too many ifs and buts and terms and conditions and guidelines in leading one's life in various zones, reveals Sheela Bhatt.

Tips to keep the sparks flying during pregnancy

Tips to keep the sparks flying during pregnancy

Rediff.com14 May 2016

Here's how soon-to-be parents can nurture and build a stronger bond during this period.

EC to monitor spending by political parties on social media

EC to monitor spending by political parties on social media

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

The Election Commission will for the first time keep a watch on the spending on social media by the political parties in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Life after stroke: 5 tips to get better

Life after stroke: 5 tips to get better

Rediff.com22 Nov 2015

Just like depression and high blood pressure, did you know that indigestion, headache and sleeplessness can also lead to a stroke?

Jaitley's pre-Budget meeting with IT sector on Jan 14

Jaitley's pre-Budget meeting with IT sector on Jan 14

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

IT sector has lots of hope from the Union Budget 2014-15.

Here's what sets Virat Kohli apart...

Here's what sets Virat Kohli apart...

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Virat Kohli's flexible approach to batting and relentless pursuit of excellence enabled the Indian captain to script a spectacular turnaround and score his maiden hundred on English soil, said assistant coach Sanjay Bangar.

Swaraj calls for deeper economic ties with ASEAN

Swaraj calls for deeper economic ties with ASEAN

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

She also addressed the Indian Community at a reception held in her honour in Jakarta.

10 clean cities that make India proud

10 clean cities that make India proud

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

These 10 cities have maintained cleanliness throughout

Home Min raises concern over use of Aadhaar as address proof

Home Min raises concern over use of Aadhaar as address proof

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

The Home Ministry said that 'Aadhaar' is strong on ensuring unique identity, 'however, uniqueness of identity is not a necessary condition to ensure authenticity of identity or genuineness of other entries or records of Aadhaar number', sources said.

Gujarat appeals to Hindi-speaking migrants to return; says 431 held for attacks

Gujarat appeals to Hindi-speaking migrants to return; says 431 held for attacks

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Claiming that no untoward incident had taken place during the last 48 hours, Rupani said the situation has been brought under control by police.

Will Jasprit Bumrah get ODI look-in?

Will Jasprit Bumrah get ODI look-in?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

Ashwin, Jadeja likely to be rested; Team selection on Aug 13

'The virus can't survive infinitely'

'The virus can't survive infinitely'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

'When the virus, in a way, tires itself out, because it is not finding any more people to attack or keep itself viable, that is when the peak actually has been reached and you are on the downward limb (of the curve).'

How brands are fighting it out on the breakfast table

How brands are fighting it out on the breakfast table

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Clearly, Nestle has a fight on its hands. Whatever be the outcome of the ensuing battle, the conversation at the morning table is shaken and stirred.

'This is Modi's biggest political challenge'

'This is Modi's biggest political challenge'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

'They don't have a political strategy so they are going to try to deal with it purely as a law and order problem.' 'They will try to use the same strategy they have repeatedly used since 2014 in Kashmir.' 'Mr Modi has landed in a situation where he faces the possible prospect of not only being unable to Indianise Kashmir, but his actions may end up making the rest of India a virtual carbon copy of Kashmir.'

The lesson India must learn from Indore

The lesson India must learn from Indore

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

The city is waging a war against garbage, says Anjuli Bhargava.

How to stop your smartphone controlling your life

How to stop your smartphone controlling your life

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Nir Eyal lists 4 urgent steps to save yourself countless hours of mindless phone time.

Haryana Khaps want strict law against female foeticide

Haryana Khaps want strict law against female foeticide

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

Breaking from tradition, two women were among those who presided over the largely male-dominated Mahapanchayat.

Demonetisation has driven Solapur's beedi workers to loan sharks

Demonetisation has driven Solapur's beedi workers to loan sharks

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

In the last of a six-part series Sanjay Jog discovers that if the government and beedi employers don't act now, there could be social unrest soon.

Sports Shorts: Sindhu, Saina set up summit clash at Senior Nationals

Sports Shorts: Sindhu, Saina set up summit clash at Senior Nationals

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

'Men worship Durga, but don't respect their own women'

'Men worship Durga, but don't respect their own women'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Sharmila Nair's campaign '18 Shades of Black' is inspiring Indian women to talk about the restrictions they faced while growing up and encouraging people to find solutions.

Nissan gets going with Datsun

Nissan gets going with Datsun

Rediff.com23 May 2016

The company's Datsun Go and Go+ ply in the same category.

'Sab bhagwan ke haath mein hai'

'Sab bhagwan ke haath mein hai'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

'Our Lockdown Life has a sort of schizophrenic, Dr-Jekyll-and-Mr-Hyde personality about it,' says Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Dhadak's message will reach farther than Sairat

Dhadak's message will reach farther than Sairat

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

'Khaitan's film will continue to invite comparisons with Manjule's, but the fact that it is out there for viewers to see is perhaps a greater tribute to the original than is conveyed by the cautious desire to remake it,' says Vikram Johri.

This fitness influencer has a message for overweight men

This fitness influencer has a message for overweight men

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

He wants you to join him in his transformation journey.

Greying India a new demographic, find elder care providers

Greying India a new demographic, find elder care providers

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

Indian seniors face loneliness in their sunset years. And many companies have kicked in to provide various kinds of options for India's elderly. The elderly can now pay and enjoy a variety of services in the comfort of their own homes

My Floyd Cardoz story

My Floyd Cardoz story

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

For Chef Thomas Zacharias, Chef Floyd Cardoz, was a partner, mentor. And family.

#SydneyStabbing: 12 tips to stay safe in a foreign country

#SydneyStabbing: 12 tips to stay safe in a foreign country

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Rediff reader Arun Mehta who's lived and worked in multiple countries shares his wisdom.

A peek inside Dulquer Salmaan's life

A peek inside Dulquer Salmaan's life

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Getting to know Dulquer better...

Safety Tips for Women: 'Text your travel route to a friend'

Safety Tips for Women: 'Text your travel route to a friend'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

As soon as you board a taxi, auto or bus, text the route and vehicle number to a close friend and a central data base -- may be a police control room.

For advertisers, old is now gold

For advertisers, old is now gold

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

60-plus men and women who live independent lives are becoming the cynosure of ad men's eyes.

On 3rd anniversary, Modi says 'Mann Ki Baat' is to reflect people's views

On 3rd anniversary, Modi says 'Mann Ki Baat' is to reflect people's views

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

The prime minister said he had kept this three-year-old programme away from politics and had tried to connect with the people without getting swayed by the (political) "heat" and "anger" that may prevail at any particular time.

EC initiates 'charcha' with voters on black money in polls

EC initiates 'charcha' with voters on black money in polls

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

Ex-bankers, retired government officials and journalists have been roped in by the Election Commission to hold 'charcha' or dialogue sessions with voters as part of its drive to crack down on black money instances in "expenditure-sensitive" pockets.

Champions League: Bayern emerge from mini-crisis ahead of Juventus test

Champions League: Bayern emerge from mini-crisis ahead of Juventus test

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Bayern Munich are confident they have overcome a mini-slump just in time for their Champions League round of 16 second leg against Juventus on Wednesday as they chase a treble of titles this season.

Unlock 1: Govt issues guidelines for offices, shrines, other places

Unlock 1: Govt issues guidelines for offices, shrines, other places

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

The SOPs, issued against the backdrop of the government's plans to open up the economy, say an entire office building need not be closed if one or two cases of COVID-19 are reported there and work can resume after disinfection as per the laid down protocols. However, if there is a larger outbreak, the entire building will have to be closed for 48 hours and all the staff will work from home till the building is adequately disinfected and is declared fit for re-occupation, the ministry said in its 'SOPs on preventive measures to contain spread of COVID-19 in offices'.

The billionaire's daughter who wants to impact the world

The billionaire's daughter who wants to impact the world

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Over Lebanese delicacies, the daughter of billionaire Kumar Mangalam Birla talks money, relationships, her passions and how she outpaced her peers.

Who's the fairest of them all? Emami-HUL spat revives an old brand war

Who's the fairest of them all? Emami-HUL spat revives an old brand war

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

The two battle it out in the controversial but lucrative fairness cream market, spark a fresh bout of aggression in the war between the brands

PM on Mann ki Baat: 'Please trust this Pradhan Sevak on black money'

PM on Mann ki Baat: 'Please trust this Pradhan Sevak on black money'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his second 'Mann ki Baat' radio address to the nation on Sunday, said as far as the issue of black money was concerned, he would work to ensure that every single penny was returned back to the country.