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Smriti Mandhana's Journey To 3.4 Crore

Smriti Mandhana's Journey To 3.4 Crore

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Smriti Mandhana isn't actually known to be the most prolific T20 player -- her career T20 International average of 27.32 is middling at best. There have been failures too, but her ability to analyse and assess them honestly is a rarity in modern sport.

'I got support in all jail authorities except Tihar'

'I got support in all jail authorities except Tihar'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

'The IB and authorities knew I had given away all my property and had nothing in my name.' 'Even among police officers, they all respected me for this sacrifice which is rare these days.' 'They respected me from this point of view -- in this day and age few individuals live by ideals for the poor.'

Pre-installed car security is a boon

Pre-installed car security is a boon

Rediff.com27 Sep 2005

Mobile apps prove a boon for Indian developers

Mobile apps prove a boon for Indian developers

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

The market potential is huge. with over four billion global mobile users as compared to approximately one billion PCs.

Weakening Rupee And Student Loans: What You Need To Know

Weakening Rupee And Student Loans: What You Need To Know

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

The depreciation in rupee may pose a problem for students who have taken loans from Indian lenders.

L-RAMP: A boon for rural innovators

L-RAMP: A boon for rural innovators

Rediff.com18 May 2005

Budget: Why it's a boon for small businesses

Budget: Why it's a boon for small businesses

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

The Budget 2009 has spared small businesses from a lot of administrative hassles. Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has submitted that small businesses below the turnover of Rs 40 lakh (Rs 4 million) have the option of declaring income at 8 per cent of their turnover and pay taxes accordingly.

Back office a boon for ABN Amro

Back office a boon for ABN Amro

Rediff.com1 Dec 2004

How Shah Rukh Khan Changed Ritwik's Life

How Shah Rukh Khan Changed Ritwik's Life

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

'Just imagine Mr Sudhir Mishra and Mr Sooraj Barjatya having a baby. What would that be like?' 'That's Jehanabad for you.'

Real-time online tracking: A boon or a bane?

Real-time online tracking: A boon or a bane?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

Cyber terrorism is becoming India's biggest concern and if none looks at the laws in place, it is clear that our approach has been more reactive than preventive, feels Vicky Nanjappa.

Hockey World Cup: India's long wait for medal continues

Hockey World Cup: India's long wait for medal continues

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The triumph also took Germany to the top of FIH world rankings from the pre-tournament fourth place.

It's Bubbly Time For the Aussies!

It's Bubbly Time For the Aussies!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Scenes from the post triumph celebrations after Australia won its first T20 World Cup championship at the Dubai international cricket stadium on Sunday.

Why the US downgrade is a boon for India

Why the US downgrade is a boon for India

Rediff.com9 Aug 2011

Fall in oil prices is good news, as every $10/bbl price swing impacts the current account deficit by $8 billion.

Priests' body writes to PM seeking representation in temple management

Priests' body writes to PM seeking representation in temple management

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

'Instructions may be given for the representation of Akhil Bhartiya Tirth Purohit Mahasabha in the management of temples and religious places,' Mahesh Pathak, national president of the body said in a letter to the PM.

Why Bajaj RE60 is a boon for public transport

Why Bajaj RE60 is a boon for public transport

Rediff.com7 May 2013

The quadricycle would meet better emission and safety standards than the current three-wheeler does. And, it can give a better ride, particularly during the monsoon.

'I once lost a film because...'

'I once lost a film because...'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

'... I didn't have an Instagram account!' 'I was told that the actor who's being considered in my place has a lot of followers, and that will help the producers.'

The Best Of Yash Chopra On OTT

The Best Of Yash Chopra On OTT

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists the most popular Yash Chopra films -- the ones he directed, not produced (yes, so that means no DDLJ) -- that can be watched on OTT.

India fined for slow over-rate in third T20I vs Australia

India fined for slow over-rate in third T20I vs Australia

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

The Indian team has been fined 20 per cent of its match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate in the third T20 International against Australia in Sydney on Tuesday.

Subsidy is fine but is it a burden or boon?

Subsidy is fine but is it a burden or boon?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Why phasing out the fertiliser subsidy will affect small farmers.

What's the religious significance of Holika Dahan?

What's the religious significance of Holika Dahan?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

The festival of Holika Dahan is celebrated by setting a holy bonfire.

Bottle cork hurled at Rahul, 'India fan' enters field

Bottle cork hurled at Rahul, 'India fan' enters field

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

A bottle cork was hurled at India's first-innings centurion K L Rahul from the spectators stand during the pre-lunch session while an English fan, dressed in India colours, entered the field before tea, in two separate incidents on the third day of the second Test, at Lord's, on Saturday.

Modi inaugurates railway, Kochi Metro Phase II projects in Kerala

Modi inaugurates railway, Kochi Metro Phase II projects in Kerala

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

The prime minister, who is on a two-day visit to the state, inaugurated, laid the foundation stone of and dedicated to the nation, railway and metro projects in the state worth Rs 4,500 crore.

Ramdev's volte-face: Will take vaccine; calls doctors 'God's envoys'

Ramdev's volte-face: Will take vaccine; calls doctors 'God's envoys'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Yoga guru Ramdev, who had said he does not need the Covid vaccine as he has protection of yoga and Ayurveda, on Thursday did a somersault, saying he will soon get the jab and described doctors as 'God's envoys on earth'.

Domestic toy makers see surge in sales after dip in Chinese imports

Domestic toy makers see surge in sales after dip in Chinese imports

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

According to industry sources, domestic toy manufacturers are seeing a sharp rise in sales during the current financial year. On January 1, 2021, India had banned the sale of toys that are not certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). This meant that all factories churning out toys to be sold in India had to be certified by the bureau along with mandatory product testing, including for units abroad.

FCCB: A boon that proves to be a bane

FCCB: A boon that proves to be a bane

Rediff.com24 Feb 2009

Foreign currency convertible bonds (FCCBs) are proving to be a double-edged sword with large premiums simply vanishing on account of bear markets and the ghost of redemption at yield-to-maturity (YTM) hanging on.

Two new balls rule boon for fast bowlers: Vinay Kumar

Two new balls rule boon for fast bowlers: Vinay Kumar

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

The ICC's new rule of using two new balls in an ODI innings, which is being applied in the ongoing India-England series, has been hugely beneficial for fast bowlers as it helps them swing the ball more, pacer R Vinay Kumar said, in Mohali, on Wednesday.

Ranji Final PIX: Sarfaraz shines but MP in control

Ranji Final PIX: Sarfaraz shines but MP in control

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

IMAGES from Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy final played between Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday.

Burqa-clad instant talaq victim among BJP's campaigners in UP

Burqa-clad instant talaq victim among BJP's campaigners in UP

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

A 27-year-old burqa-clad woman, who is an instant talaq victim, is campaigning for the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls to make the Muslim women realise the "good work" being done by the saffron party in the state. Nida Khan believes that unlike other parties, the BJP does not see Muslims as a vote bank only but considers them as equals.

Selfie is a must, dead or alive!

Selfie is a must, dead or alive!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Wherever you go, whether it's Malad or the Maldives, people. want. to. take. pictures. Of themselves. Relentlessly, repeatedly, recklessly.

Rupee @ 80: Imports, foreign education, travel to be hit

Rupee @ 80: Imports, foreign education, travel to be hit

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The primary and immediate impact of a depreciating rupee is on the importers who will have to shell out more for the same quantity and price. However, it is a boon for the exporters as they receive more rupees in exchange for dollars. The rupee depreciation has wiped away some of the gains that would have accrued to India from international oil and fuel prices dropping to pre-Ukraine war levels.

Erasmus, Dharmasena to officiate India vs Pak Champions Trophy game

Erasmus, Dharmasena to officiate India vs Pak Champions Trophy game

Rediff.com18 May 2017

India's Sundaram Ravi has been appointed one of the on-field umpires for the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy beginning June 1.

Cricket Buzz: Anderson hearing on Aug 1; David Boon to hold Jadeja's

Cricket Buzz: Anderson hearing on Aug 1; David Boon to hold Jadeja's

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

Judicial Commissioner Gordon Lewis AM will hold the hearing of England fast bowler James Anderson via videoconference on Friday, August 1 at 1330 IST, the ICC confirmed on Tuesday.

Tata's Rs 1-lakh car: A boon or bane?

Tata's Rs 1-lakh car: A boon or bane?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

Is India's infrastructure fit to absorb a sudden surge in cars?

'Physio not attending Jadeja is breach of protocol'

'Physio not attending Jadeja is breach of protocol'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Manjrekar agreed that match referee David Boon had no option but to allow India a concussion substitute.

As trouble brews for the Big 4, VCs, start-ups wait with bated breath

As trouble brews for the Big 4, VCs, start-ups wait with bated breath

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Amazon, Google, Apple and Facebook are both a boon and a bane for angel investors, VCs as well as start-ups. If the Big Tech companies get broken up and their powers to acquire get significantly curbed therefore, the whole ecosystem will need to change, says Prosenjit Datta.

Indian Super League: Boon or bane for Indian football? Have your say!

Indian Super League: Boon or bane for Indian football? Have your say!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

We already have a national league - the I-League, which no one really is interested in unless one's an ardent, ardent Indian football supporter. Why then another league? So, we ask you, dear readers, will the Indian Soccer League help Indian football?

RTI is a great boon for citizens of India

RTI is a great boon for citizens of India

Rediff.com17 Apr 2007

A consistent use of RTI will bring about a positive change.