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3rd Test: Crowd at it again as bottle thrown at Siraj

3rd Test: Crowd at it again as bottle thrown at Siraj

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

At stumps, England were on 120/0 and the hosts have extended their lead to 42 runs with Burns (52*) and Hameed (60*) currently unbeaten at the crease.

Kaathal: Demystifying The Indian Superstar

Kaathal: Demystifying The Indian Superstar

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

'As I watched Mammootty 'try out' Mathew Devassy, I could hear from my theatre seat the ready-made appreciation of the liberal press, their applause for the great actor having flirted with queerness on screen.' 'But it is a flirtation and nothing more, for I could not detect in Devassy any hint of love, not for his homosexual lover, not for his wife,,' observes Sreehari Nair.

Bottled water plants consume 7.03 mn cubic m water

Bottled water plants consume 7.03 mn cubic m water

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

According to figures available with the Central Ground Water Board, while 1,940 licences have been issued in the country for packaged drinking water, only 12 of them have been issued for bottling of mineral water. Andhra Pradesh -- with 471 licences to manufacture packaged drinking water -- leads the tally, according to the Bureau of Indian Standards.

Wimbledon Umpire's Hilarious Warning

Wimbledon Umpire's Hilarious Warning

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Australian umpire John Blom had a funny warning to give the crowd during the match between Mirra Andreeva and Anastasia Potapova.

Varun Beverages part of trillion-rupee club; growth strong across regions

Varun Beverages part of trillion-rupee club; growth strong across regions

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Since its results, the stock of bottling and beverage distribution company Varun Beverages (VBL) is up 7 per cent on the back of a strong 2022-23 January-March quarter performance, robust outlook, and revision in profit estimates. Given the sharp uptick, it is now part of the trillion-rupee club, with its market capitalisation at Rs 1.01 trillion. The stock is one of the best performers in the consumer space as well as the S&P BSE 200, of which it is a constituent.

Can You Resist These Diwali Treats?

Can You Resist These Diwali Treats?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

The celeb chefs show us fun ways to incorporate fruits and veggies into your Diwali menu.

Kerala train fire accused confesses to crime, claim police

Kerala train fire accused confesses to crime, claim police

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

ADGP (law and order), M R Ajith Kumar told reporters that the interrogation of the accused was underway and further details cannot be disclosed at this point.

13 police vehicles torched, 10 policemen hurt in mob clash in Aurangabad

13 police vehicles torched, 10 policemen hurt in mob clash in Aurangabad

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders on Thursday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) of orchestrating violence in Maharashtra's Aurangabad, where a mob attacked police personnel, and alleged that it was aimed at disturbing the Maha Vikas Aghadi's (MVA) upcoming rally in the city.

Furious Ronaldo storms off the pitch

Furious Ronaldo storms off the pitch

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

A furious Cristiano Ronaldo stormed off the pitch after Al-Nassr lost to Al-Ittihad.

Modi-BJP Gives Two Hoots For...

Modi-BJP Gives Two Hoots For...

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

A democracy is one, only if it has a robust Opposition. And as its actions show, the Modi-BJP combine gives two hoots for that. So, the Opposition must learn to convince people why the BJP must go. Else, it can count down to 2029, points out Shyam G Menon.

'New Laws Will Make India A Police State'

'New Laws Will Make India A Police State'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

'These new laws give complete (impunity) to the police.' 'Whatever little accountability the police had, all that is gone now.' 'There is no accountability mechanism against the police for abusing or misusing in the new laws.'

Cobra under his seat, South African pilot makes emergency landing

Cobra under his seat, South African pilot makes emergency landing

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

South African pilot Rudolf Erasmus has been lauded by flight experts for a safe emergency landing after a highly venomous Cape cobra reared its head in the cockpit mid-flight.

HPCL to set up 3 more LPG bottling plants

HPCL to set up 3 more LPG bottling plants

Rediff.com24 Jul 2003

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd is to set up three liquefied petroleum gas bottling plants with an investment of Rs 55 crore (Rs 550 million) even as it plans to introduce the 5-kg LPG cylinders in the urban areas.

Ujjain rape: Auto driver tries to escape, 2 policemen hurt in scuffle

Ujjain rape: Auto driver tries to escape, 2 policemen hurt in scuffle

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Police have taken into a custody an autorickshaw driver in connection with the rape of a girl, who was found bleeding on a street in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain city, and five others are also being questioned in the case, a senior official said on Thursday.

The Blue Revolution: Indian Cricket's Success Story

The Blue Revolution: Indian Cricket's Success Story

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

It is a tribute to a system so robustly meritocratic that this team represents India's diversity better than any other institution: The Union Cabinet, our chief ministers, the civil services, the leadership of our armed forces and security agencies, the judiciary and more than all of these, our typical newsroom. That is the biggest message from this breathless rise of Indian cricket, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

'Strongly oppose' India's abstention on Gaza vote at UN: Sonia

'Strongly oppose' India's abstention on Gaza vote at UN: Sonia

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Sonia aid the Congress has been consistent over the years in its strong belief that both the Palestinians and Israelis have the right to live in a just peace.

'I have very deep connections with India'

'I have very deep connections with India'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

'When democracy first came to Bhutan people had no idea and they were like 'What is that?' Oh it's that thing they have in India where the leaders are always fighting and arguing.' When I screened the film to Bhutan's film committee, they thought my film was good but they were concerned about that line. They wanted me to change that line. They said, 'We don't want to offend India.' I tried to tell them that Indians have a great ability to laugh at themselves but they insisted I change it.'

The Powerful Short Film Winning Hearts

The Powerful Short Film Winning Hearts

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

'Rapists do have families. I wanted to see how a father or mother would deal with it.' 'They go through shame as well and get discriminated from the rest of the village.' 'Why don't we show it that way?'

NIA most wanted among 3 terrorists arrested in Delhi

NIA most wanted among 3 terrorists arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Delhi Police on Monday arrested one of National Investigation Agency's (NIA) most wanted terrorists Mohammad Shahnawaz Alam and his two associates who were part of an Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)-sponsored module 'disguised' as an Islamic State (IS) module and seized incriminating material, including those suspected to be used in an improvised explosive device (IED) fabrication, officials said.

This runner won despite stopping to return a rival's water bottle

This runner won despite stopping to return a rival's water bottle

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Geoffrey Kirui and Edna Kiplagat produced a Kenyan sweep at the Boston Marathon, winning the men's and women's races on Monday by conquering the race's hilly final miles to establish their dominance.

Why 2023 World Cup schedule is set to change!

Why 2023 World Cup schedule is set to change!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Three full board members have written to the International Cricket Council (ICC) for a change in schedule of their matches in the ODI World Cup in India.

Why 'Captain' Vijayakanth Won't Be Forgotten

Why 'Captain' Vijayakanth Won't Be Forgotten

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The Tamil film industry won't forget Vijayakanth's large-heartedness, how he took care of fellow industry persons, male or female, rich or poor, young or old...recalls N Sathiya Moorthy. How he sent money quietly for the family of a stunt artiste to meet his funeral expenses, how he always ensured that all female co-stars, including junior artistes, had secure accommodation on outdoor shoots, and how he would always the first to rush help if anyone from the fraternity was in distress.

Why are these giant spray bottles at the beach?

Why are these giant spray bottles at the beach?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

Rediff.com takes a look at some of the exhibits that grace the beaches of Sydney.

Gangsters now wetting their pants in UP: Adityanath

Gangsters now wetting their pants in UP: Adityanath

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

Addressing a gathering after the 'bhoomi pujan' of a bottling plant here, Adityanath said people are seeing that those who showed little respect for law and order earlier were now running for their lives.

Higher taxes, competition weigh on liquor stocks

Higher taxes, competition weigh on liquor stocks

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

Stocks of alcoholic beverage makers have corrected over the last few trading sessions on worries that taxes, competition and costs will hurt sales and profitability. The recent trigger for the decline is Karnataka, which accounts for 15 per cent of overall liquor consumption, increasing duties. The state increased by 20 per cent the additional excise duty on Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) on all slabs.

Why RCB Will Wear Green Against RR

Why RCB Will Wear Green Against RR

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

'RCB is the world's first carbon neutral cricket team and the foremost cricket franchise in the world.'

Court sets aside JJB order, 2 juveniles to be tried as adults in murder case

Court sets aside JJB order, 2 juveniles to be tried as adults in murder case

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

The court noted that the two were well aware of the JJB proceedings and executed their conspiracy to murder the victim "in a perfectly planned manner".

How Do Star Kids Compare With Stars?

How Do Star Kids Compare With Stars?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

With an endless number of star kid debuts in the offing, we thought of looking at how this decade's brigade compares to their mums, dads, uncles or siblings.

Police arrest eight as fans clash during Champions League match

Police arrest eight as fans clash during Champions League match

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

Policed arrested eight fans as clashes broke out during the Champions League match between Napoli and visitors Eintracht Frankfurt.

Will Tatas be the new owner of Bisleri? 'Talks are on,' says Ramesh Chauhan

Will Tatas be the new owner of Bisleri? 'Talks are on,' says Ramesh Chauhan

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Veteran industrialist Ramesh Chauhan on Thursday said he is scouting for a buyer for his packaged water business Bisleri International and is in talks with several players, including Tata Consumer Products Ltd. However, the 82-year-old pioneer of the Indian packaged water business denied a report that a Rs 7,000 crore deal has been finalised with Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL). When asked if he is selling his Bisleri Business, Ramesh Chauhan answered in the affirmative.

K'taka: Over dozen bottles of pesticide were poured in prasad that killed 15

K'taka: Over dozen bottles of pesticide were poured in prasad that killed 15

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

The 52-year old seer and his three accomplices -- a woman, her husband and his friend -- have been arrested under IPC sections including those pertaining to murder, attempt to murder and criminal conspiracy, South Zone IGP K V Sharath Chandra said.

PIX: Denmark book Euro berth; England seal top spot

PIX: Denmark book Euro berth; England seal top spot

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Images from the Euro 2024 qualifying matches on Friday.

How Vicks Vaporub Become A Blockbuster

How Vicks Vaporub Become A Blockbuster

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Within six months, outlets carrying Vicks jumped from 60,000 pharmacies to 750,000 general stores. The trade boycott collapsed. Consumers were happy, finding Vicks now at every street corner. A fascinating excerpt from Gurcharan Das's Another Sort of Freedom.

Pilots Fume as DGCA Moves to Ban Perfumes

Pilots Fume as DGCA Moves to Ban Perfumes

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

DGCA's move seeks to ban perfumes for pilots as they have alcohol and can affect the results of breathanalyser tests. But the FAA and EASA have different standards, says senior journalist Shobha John.

After killing wife, ex-IIS officer hid in store room

After killing wife, ex-IIS officer hid in store room

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

As dramatic as it gets, but a former Indian Information Service (IIS) officer kept hiding inside a store room for more than 10 hours after killing his wife even as police teams along with a dog squad searched his property.

When Amitabh Made Saiyami Cry

When Amitabh Made Saiyami Cry

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

It's not everyday that one gets a bouquet of flowers and a handwritten note from India's biggest superstar, Amitabh Bachchan, and Saiyami Kher is suitably thrilled.

Suspect held in Kerala train fire that claimed 3 lives

Suspect held in Kerala train fire that claimed 3 lives

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Shahrukh Saifi was apprehended from Ratnagiri in Maharashtra by the Anti-Terrorism Squad.

Booked, subbed and goalless! Rough night for Ronaldo

Booked, subbed and goalless! Rough night for Ronaldo

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Though Al-Nassr beat Abha 3-1, Cristiano Ronaldo endured a rough night on a personal note as he failed to score and was substituted for the first time since his move to Saudi Arabia.