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Djokovic equals Federer and Nadal with 20th Grand Slam title

Djokovic equals Federer and Nadal with 20th Grand Slam title

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

The major milestones in Djokovic's career

'Ever since he moved to Delhi, he has changed'

'Ever since he moved to Delhi, he has changed'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

'The implication of being adamant is to be arrogant. So yes, he is arrogant.'

Wang-Marathwadi dam: Villagers on 'jal satyagraha'

Wang-Marathwadi dam: Villagers on 'jal satyagraha'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

Residents of several villages in Maharashtra Chief minister Prithviraj Chavan's home district Satara are on a 'jal satyagraha', demanding rehabilitation of those affected by Wang-Marathwadi dam project.

Rana couple held soon after dropping Hanuman Chalisa outside Uddhav's house

Rana couple held soon after dropping Hanuman Chalisa outside Uddhav's house

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

The development came hours after the couple cancelled their plan to recite the Hanuman Chalisa outside Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's private residence 'Matoshree' in Mumbai.

LPG mess: Will you get more subsidised cylinders?

LPG mess: Will you get more subsidised cylinders?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

The domestic LPG business in the country, which caters to 133 million households, has undergone a sea of reforms in the current financial year, helping the government check the burgeoning subsidy bill.

PIX: Thousands gather in Hyderabad for Telangana march

PIX: Thousands gather in Hyderabad for Telangana march

Rediff.com30 Sep 2012

The Telangana Joint Action Committee which was to complete their protest march at 7 pm on Sunday decided to stay put on Necklace Road in Hyderabad until there was a decision on separate statehood.

'Even earthquakes don't leave such wide cracks'

'Even earthquakes don't leave such wide cracks'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

'The cracks I saw yesterday were the largest I have seen in my life. We are scared.'

ECB sticks by stand of limited IPL window for players

ECB sticks by stand of limited IPL window for players

Rediff.com27 Jan 2013

The England and Wales Cricket Board has rejected any change in its stance over not allowing its senior players a clear window to play a full IPL season, saying it cannot make any compromise on the team's Test season.

Rebels snubbed; depleted India squad for S Korea Davis tie

Rebels snubbed; depleted India squad for S Korea Davis tie

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

India will field a depleted team for the Davis Cup tie against South Korea. With the revolting players sticking to their stand, the AITA on Friday named Leander Paes, V M Ranjit, Vijaykant Malik and Purav Raja for next month's home match.

FDI: Congress tries to work its way around Mamata

FDI: Congress tries to work its way around Mamata

Rediff.com3 Dec 2011

With Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Bannerji refusing to budge from her stand against the UPA government's decision allowing 51 per cent FDI in retail, the Congress party's spin doctors are working overtime to project the decision favourably to the country. Sheela Bhatt reports

Pak insists on US apology for NATO strike

Pak insists on US apology for NATO strike

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

Pakistan has refused to budge from its position seeking a United States apology for a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation air strike that killed 24 of its soldiers last year, saying this is necessaryfor ending a six-month blockade of vital supply routes for foreign troops in Afghanistan.

Fiscal cliff: Obama again talks tough

Fiscal cliff: Obama again talks tough

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

Emboldened by a victory at the hustings, Obama made it clear that the wealthiest Americans would have to pay higher taxes and tax breaks for middle class should stay.

Take a bow, Jaipal Reddy!

Take a bow, Jaipal Reddy!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

'It is very difficult to be an honest politician in a country where the system is absolutely corrupt. Jaipal Reddy is one up even on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who is considered clean and honest. Reddy has gone a step ahead by playing an active role in stopping corruption. He has put things on record; he has walked the extra mile to ensure that public money is valued highly. One must recognise Reddy's efforts, and make it an example for India's younger generation.'

Bigg Boss 15: Why is Jay RUINING everyone's game?

Bigg Boss 15: Why is Jay RUINING everyone's game?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Jay Bhanushali tries to disrupt the task again yet again.

Vodafone-like deals will be taxed, maintains Pranab

Vodafone-like deals will be taxed, maintains Pranab

Rediff.com9 May 2012

Lok Sabha passes Finance Bill; Will introduce a white paper on black money in current session: FM

World billiards: Pankaj, Geet off to winning start

World billiards: Pankaj, Geet off to winning start

Rediff.com20 Oct 2012

Seven-time world champion Pankaj Advani and veteran Geet Sethi along with Dhruv Sitwala secured comfortable victories over their respective rivals on the opening day of the World Billiards Championships in Leeds.

India's Value For The US Goes Beyond Its Capacity To Wage War

India's Value For The US Goes Beyond Its Capacity To Wage War

Rediff.com9 May 2023

The Indian position on the Russia-Ukraine war and the unconditional treaty between China and Russia appear to have caused some ripples in India-US relations and led to a reappraisal of India's usefulness to the US in the eventuality of a conflict with China, notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

High-level meet in Delhi to lay out Telangana road map

High-level meet in Delhi to lay out Telangana road map

Rediff.com30 Sep 2012

Amid protests in Hyderabad, a high-level meeting is likely to be convened in New Delhi to lay out a road map for the formation of Telangana.

BJP attacks PM over Dinesh Trivedi's removal

BJP attacks PM over Dinesh Trivedi's removal

Rediff.com20 Mar 2012

Attacking the prime minister over the removal of Dinesh Trivedi, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday said if the former railways minister was sacked due to the increase in fares, the role of the prime minister and finance minister should also be questioned in the whole episode. Trivedi, who had presented the Rail Budget on Wednesday, was replaced by Trinamool Congress with Mukul Roy after party chief Mamata Banerjee opposed the increase in rail fares.

Who is Arun Bhatia?

Who is Arun Bhatia?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

Air Asia is partnering with Tata Sons and little known Arun Bhatia for their India entry.

Economists ask govt to speed up reforms for high growth

Economists ask govt to speed up reforms for high growth

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

With the fiscal deficit likely to shoot up during 2011-12, leading economists urged Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee to expedite tax reforms to increase revenue and take steps to bring economy back on high growth path.

Lokpal in crisis in Rajya Sabha; BJP vows to defeat Bill

Lokpal in crisis in Rajya Sabha; BJP vows to defeat Bill

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

Uncertainty surrounds the passage of the Lokpal and whistleblowers' protection Bills in Rajya Sabha on Thursday.

'Post-Parliament attack, India deployed N-missiles on border'

'Post-Parliament attack, India deployed N-missiles on border'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2011

India had deployed nuclear-capable missiles on its western border and refused to budge under United States pressure to hold any talks with Pakistan after the 2001 attack on its Parliament by terrorists from across the border, says former top American diplomat Condoleezza Rice.

WB polls: Question mark over Cong-TC alliance

WB polls: Question mark over Cong-TC alliance

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee's seat offer is unacceptable to the Congress. With Banerjee playing hard to get, the Congress may consider going alone in West Bengal. Renu Mittal reports.

Won't move unless there's announcement on Telangana: JAC

Won't move unless there's announcement on Telangana: JAC

Rediff.com30 Sep 2012

The Telangana Joint Action Committee which was to complete their protest march at 7 pm on Sunday has decided to stay put on Necklace Road in Hyderabad until there is a decision on separate statehood.

Imran Khan to resume march from the same point where he was attacked

Imran Khan to resume march from the same point where he was attacked

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

Imran Khan on Sunday announced that his party will resume the march to Islamabad from the same spot where he survived an assassination attempt but sustained bullet injuries during a rally in Punjab province, saying he prefers 'death instead of living the life of a slave'.

Decline in poverty? RS dubs it as a ploy

Decline in poverty? RS dubs it as a ploy

Rediff.com20 Mar 2012

Soon after the Rajya Sabha met for the day, members from Bharatiya Janata Party, Janata Dal-United, Bahujan Samaj Party, All India Anna Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam and the Left parties were on their feet seeking a discussion on the issue.

Maharashtra governor halts joint address, walks out of assembly in a huff

Maharashtra governor halts joint address, walks out of assembly in a huff

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Thursday left the Vidhan Bhavan premises without completing his address to the joint session of the state legislature amid slogan-shouting by legislators.

Mauritius may shed tax haven tag

Mauritius may shed tax haven tag

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

Treaty shopping by investors to be over if island nation budges on capital gains tax.

Mamata debuts on Facebook, pitches for Kalam as President

Mamata debuts on Facebook, pitches for Kalam as President

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

Taking up the campaign for APJ Abdul Kalam online, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Saturday said her choice of the Presidential candidate was the choice of millions of Indians.

Jagan's mother ends protest, will campaign in by-polls

Jagan's mother ends protest, will campaign in by-polls

Rediff.com28 May 2012

With YSR Congress chief Jagan Mohan Reddy in jail, his mother Vijayamma will lead the campaign for the party.

Pakistan aim to continue invincible run against Scotland

Pakistan aim to continue invincible run against Scotland

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

With the semi-final spot assured, Pakistan might look to rest a few players and give others opportunities in the inconsequential match.

Sai Baba's health sparks succession rumour

Sai Baba's health sparks succession rumour

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

As of now there are two names in the succession race. There is Ratnakar Raju, who is Baba's nephew, and Chakravarthi, a retired IAS officer. Both are members of the Sathya Sai Central trust.

FinMin to provide requisite funds for UID

FinMin to provide requisite funds for UID

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

The government on Monday said it will provide all the funds necessary for the implementation of its unique identification number project, dismissing media reports to the contrary.

Bigg Boss OTT: Neha gives her heart to Pratik!

Bigg Boss OTT: Neha gives her heart to Pratik!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

Is a love story brewing on Bigg Boss OTT?

I played my best game, insists Ranjeet

I played my best game, insists Ranjeet

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

He managed to hold serve just once in the entire match but an unfazed V M Ranjeet said he played his best game in what turned out to be a nightmarish Davis Cup debut against South Korea's Min Hyeok Cho in New Delhi on Friday.

Indian Railways is NOT bankrupt, says top official

Indian Railways is NOT bankrupt, says top official

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

In an interview with Business Standard, days before the announcement of the Railway Budget for 2011-12, Financial Commissioner Samar Jha hopes that the railways would tide over the crisis soon, as the impact of the Sixth Pay Commission recomendations dissipates and earnings improve. Edited excerpts:

'We have awakened the public against corruption'

'We have awakened the public against corruption'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

Justice Santosh Hegde has become a very popular face at the protests against corruption at Freedom Park in Bengaluru.

'We have awakened the public against corruption'

'We have awakened the public against corruption'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

Justice Santosh Hegde has become a very popular face at the protests against corruption at Freedom Park in Bengaluru.