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Team Anna to turn on the heat on UPA with yatra, fast

Team Anna to turn on the heat on UPA with yatra, fast

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

The 'Gram Sanvad Yatra', as it is called, will start from June 18 and end on July 12 and will be anchored by Team Anna member Manish Sisodia. The yatra is aimed at drumming up support for its indefinite fast in New Delhi from July 25 against the United Progressive Alliance government for failing to pass a strong Lokpal Bill

Rahul Dravid joins Scottish side

Rahul Dravid joins Scottish side

Rediff.com1 Jun 2003

Dravid arrived in Scotland on Wednesday accompanied by wife Vijeta and will play 12 one-day games for Scotland

'It's Inzamam, not Tendulkar close to Bradman style'

'It's Inzamam, not Tendulkar close to Bradman style'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

Australian great Sir Don Bradman himself declared that Sachin Tendulkar reminds him of his own batting style but former English cricketer Tony Shillinglaw has argued through a study that technique wise both the players are as different as chalk and cheese.

Alonso looks for 31st F1 win on 31st birthday

Alonso looks for 31st F1 win on 31st birthday

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Ferrari's Fernando Alonso could celebrate his 31st birthday by winning his 31st Grand Prix on Sunday at the Hungaroring circuit where he chalked up his Formula One victory nine years ago.

Twinkle shoots with mom Dimple Kapadia

Twinkle shoots with mom Dimple Kapadia

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Govt to use BSNL muscle to push Internet services

Govt to use BSNL muscle to push Internet services

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

This will be in line with government's vision of Digital India.

Pakistan's latest political conundrum: Will Gilani go to jail?

Pakistan's latest political conundrum: Will Gilani go to jail?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

B Raman chalks out three possible outcomes if the trial against Pakistan Prime Minister Yusuf Raza, on the charge of contempt of court, goes ahead as expected

Pankaja Munde says she won't quit, dares BJP to remove her

Pankaja Munde says she won't quit, dares BJP to remove her

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Fissures in Maha BJP were out in the open at a rally organised in memory of the late Gopinath Munde, with Eknath Khadse and Pankaja targeting former CM Devendra Fadnavis.

Conflict of interest? Sehwag, Gambhir named in DDCA's new committee

Conflict of interest? Sehwag, Gambhir named in DDCA's new committee

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

The duo will be joined by their former team mates Aakash Chopra and Rahul Sanghvi as they would chalk out the roadmap for Delhi cricket along with powers to select coaches, selectors and other issues related to the game.

Railways, forest dept join forces to save wild elephants

Railways, forest dept join forces to save wild elephants

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

Meet to devise strategy to minimise elephant deaths due to train-hits. K Anurag reports

Modi's flights abroad bill: Rs 77 crore

Modi's flights abroad bill: Rs 77 crore

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Till December 2015, the prime minister has flown abroad 19 times, but the bills have been processed only for 2014 till now

We are all Americans!

We are all Americans!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

'What Kamala Harris' rise and rise underscores is that our old ways of identifying the Indian-American Diaspora need to change...' 'None of this detracts from her Indian-American identity, which makes us feel as if we are Americans too,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Aircel is not for sale, says director

Aircel is not for sale, says director

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

We are not a fly-by-night operator, says Sandip Das.

PHOTOS: How Indians are maintaining social distance

PHOTOS: How Indians are maintaining social distance

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated that social distancing and staying indoors were the only ways to deal with the fast-spreading coronavirus, pictures and videos of people standing in circles and squares to buy essential items like groceries and milk in many states went viral.

Covid-19: Curfew dos and don'ts for Maharashtra

Covid-19: Curfew dos and don'ts for Maharashtra

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

What dos and don'ts should people in Maharashtra follow with the state government notifying The Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 lockdown orders?

TMC to launch 'all out fight' against Centre in Parliament

TMC to launch 'all out fight' against Centre in Parliament

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

Banerjee while briefing the media on the meeting said, "We will play an aggressive role in Parliament. We are ready to go to jail but will not bow our heads."

Samuels, Ramdin thwart England at Edgbaston

Samuels, Ramdin thwart England at Edgbaston

Rediff.com10 Jun 2012

Marlon Samuels again sparkled with the bat and Denesh Ramdin made an unbeaten half-century to lead West Indies to 280 for eight on the first day of action in the third and final Test against England on Saturday.

The Andhra battle: It's Jagan vs TDP! Cong to take backseat?

The Andhra battle: It's Jagan vs TDP! Cong to take backseat?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

The Congress in Andhra Pradesh has chalked out a new strategy to fight the force of Jaganmohan Reddy. Sources say the party has decided to take a backseat while the Telugu Desam Party ups ante against the YSR Congress president.

Wins give Federer and Djokovic food for thought

Wins give Federer and Djokovic food for thought

Rediff.com29 May 2012

First-round victories at the French Open put Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in reflective mood on Monday, with the Swiss chalking up a new landmark and the Serbian world number one considering the pressure of always trying to win.

The BEST nations for women

The BEST nations for women

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

A woman is treated most respectfully in countries like Iceland and Sweden, according to a recent survey conducted by Newsweek.

In Goa, 2 MGP MLAs join BJP

In Goa, 2 MGP MLAs join BJP

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

'The BJP has proved that it is a threat to all its allies'

'We plan to stop Sterlite'

'We plan to stop Sterlite'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

'If the BJP comes back to power, Sterlite will open in one week.' 'If the Congress comes to power, it will open in one month.'

PIX: Villa maintain perfect start; Schalke end losing run

PIX: Villa maintain perfect start; Schalke end losing run

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Brighton and Hove Albion scored late to earn a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace. Sheffield United and Fulham also drew 1-1 as both teams picked up their first points.

How Nokia plans to make it big in India

How Nokia plans to make it big in India

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

Bringing affordable web access and applications to the masses is the crux of Nokia's new strategy.

Ahana Deol gives birth to baby boy

Ahana Deol gives birth to baby boy

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Dossier: The terror tale of Indian Mujahideen

Dossier: The terror tale of Indian Mujahideen

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Vicky Nanjappa analyses the latest dossier on the Indian Mujahideen which chalks out the exact manner in which the notorious home-grown terror outfit is operating.

EPL: Spurs fall to Norwich, Chelsea drop points

EPL: Spurs fall to Norwich, Chelsea drop points

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

Out-of-sorts Tottenham Hotspur's Champions League qualifying hopes received another jolt when they lost 2-1 at home to Norwich City on Monday while on-song Newcastle United boosted their chances with a 2-0 win over Bolton Wanderers.

Asian Billiards: Advani outwits Praput in close game

Asian Billiards: Advani outwits Praput in close game

Rediff.com7 Apr 2012

Pankaj Advani managed to outwit Praput Chaithanasukan of Thailand in a classic contest between the two former world champions in the second semifinal of the 11th ONGC Asian Billiards Championship in Goa, on Saturday.

No limits says Djokovic after reaching 800 wins milestone

No limits says Djokovic after reaching 800 wins milestone

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Novak Djokovic chalked up his 800th career victory to reach the semi-finals of the Fever-Tree Queen's Club championships on Friday and suggested he could play on past his 40th birthday.

Team Anna core committee meet postponed

Team Anna core committee meet postponed

Rediff.com31 Dec 2011

"The core committee meeting has been postponed due to Annaji's ill health. The date of next meeting will be announced after 4-5 days," Hazare's aide Suresh Pathare said.

Hazare back in village, core committee to meet there on Jan 2-3

Hazare back in village, core committee to meet there on Jan 2-3

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

Anna Hazare, who called off his two-day fast in Mumbai for a strong Lokpal Bill due to failing health and poor public response, on Thursday left for his native Ralegan Siddhi village

'I carried my own water, I wore a lungi'

'I carried my own water, I wore a lungi'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2011

Dr. Molly Maguire Teas, Senior Advisor for Education, US Department of State in an interview recalls her experience of teaching at a school in a Nepalese village with no blackboard, chalk or electricity. Read on.

Bairstow, Finn help England level Pak T20 series

Bairstow, Finn help England level Pak T20 series

Rediff.com26 Feb 2012

Jonny Bairstow and Steven Finn inspired England to a 38-run victory over Pakistan in Dubai on Saturday to level the three-match series of Twenty20 internationals at 1-1.

Why teams may stop playing five-match ODI series

Why teams may stop playing five-match ODI series

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Cricket Australia Chief Executive James Sutherland belies that the ongoing series against India could be one of the last five-match rubbers in the One-Day International format as efforts are on to introduce a global league.

EPL: Van Persie hits hat-trick as Arsenal crush Blackburn

EPL: Van Persie hits hat-trick as Arsenal crush Blackburn

Rediff.com4 Feb 2012

Robin van Persie scored a hat-trick as Arsenal crushed a woeful Blackburn Rovers 7-1 to chalk up their first league victory of 2012 at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

How UPA govt plans to promote India Inc abroad

How UPA govt plans to promote India Inc abroad

Rediff.com26 May 2011

To help consolidate India as a major global power, the Manmohan Singh-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government will unveil a new policy to promote Indian companies in international markets.

Posco land acquisition may be deferred by a week

Posco land acquisition may be deferred by a week

Rediff.com16 May 2011

Nearly fifty officials were to be engaged for demolition of betel vines.

Reliance set to buy Iran oil after five-year hiatus

Reliance set to buy Iran oil after five-year hiatus

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Officials from India's biggest private refiner recently visited Iran to chalk out the details for resumption of trade ties with Tehran.

The life of Silk Smitha

The life of Silk Smitha

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

We take a look at the life of sex symbol Silk Smitha.

West Indies board ask Gayle to retract criticism

West Indies board ask Gayle to retract criticism

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

West Indies batting stalwart Chris Gayle was, on Thursday, told to take back his bitter criticism of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB), if he wanted to bring back his days of glory and boost his international career, according to AFP.