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IPL 2021, Week 3: All the Hits & Misses

IPL 2021, Week 3: All the Hits & Misses

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the important numbers after the third week of IPL 2021.

Will this Budget lower income tax?

Will this Budget lower income tax?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

The budget-making exercise offers golden opportunities despite challenges, observes Shankar Acharya, former chief economic adviser to the Government of India.

IPL 12 Week Three: All the important numbers

IPL 12 Week Three: All the important numbers

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Rajneesh Gupta brings you all the numbers from the first 26 games in IPL-12.

Dev D turns 10

Dev D turns 10

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Abhay, Anurag get nostalgic.

Rajapaksa & Bros are back with a bang!

Rajapaksa & Bros are back with a bang!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

President Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Rajapaksa will transform Sri Lanka's political landscape after Thursday's electoral triumph, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy, veteran Colombo watcher.

If you fail democracy fails, NSA Doval tells young police officers

If you fail democracy fails, NSA Doval tells young police officers

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

NSA Ajit Doval on Thursday told young police officers heading the district force to be "credible and fair" and warned them that if they fail, democracy would also fail. During his lecture, organised by the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) under the Union home ministry, Doval laid special emphasis on police and policing and asked the new officers to ensure that the man in 'khaki' is seen as fair by a common person. The comments from the National Security Advisor (NSA) assume significance in the wake of the recent riots in Northeast Delhi where the role and effectiveness of the police in controlling the violence have been questioned.

A Professor Left to Rot in Jail

A Professor Left to Rot in Jail

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

'People accused of mass murder and worse are let out on medical grounds.' 'Saibaba is now 100% handicapped, and has committed no murder, yet he is not allowed to come out.'

Nirmalaji, the defence services need more money!

Nirmalaji, the defence services need more money!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

'The government must provide more funds to enable the armed forces to fight and win tomorrow's wars,' states Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

Gotabaya: Controversial 'war hero' who finished LTTE

Gotabaya: Controversial 'war hero' who finished LTTE

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Though dubbed as the 'war hero', the role of Rajapaksa in ending the conflict with the LTTE with the death of its supremo Velupillai Prabhakaran in 2009 is quite divisive as he stands accused of violating human rights, a charge he vehemently denies.

MP passes bill awarding death sentence for rape of girls 12 years and below

MP passes bill awarding death sentence for rape of girls 12 years and below

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

With the passage of the bill, Madhya Pradesh becomes the first state in the country where those convicted of such rapes will face the gallows.

Ranji Roundup: UP thrash Saurashtra; Pujara flops; Delhi miss bonus points

Ranji Roundup: UP thrash Saurashtra; Pujara flops; Delhi miss bonus points

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Saturday.

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Iyer hits highest T20 score by an Indian

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Iyer hits highest T20 score by an Indian

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Iyer's 147 is the highest T20 score by an Indian and in the process he surpassed wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant, who had scored an unbeaten 128 for Delhi Daredevils in the IPL.

Hafiz Saeed's son, son-in-law to contest Pak poll

Hafiz Saeed's son, son-in-law to contest Pak poll

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

The JuD will contest the election on the platform of a little known "dormant" political entity, Allaha-u-Akbar Tehreek.

Tatas merge aerospace, defence bis under one entity

Tatas merge aerospace, defence bis under one entity

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

'Tata A&D, when formed, will be better equipped to execute larger and more complex projects and be more globally competitive as part of the global supply chain.'

Iyer, Kishan slam centuries; Pujara continues good run in T20s

Iyer, Kishan slam centuries; Pujara continues good run in T20s

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara continued his good form with the bat as he and Robin Uthappa helped Saurashtra crush Punjab by eight wickets.

Terror mastermind Hafiz Saeed will have 200 candidates in Pak poll fray

Terror mastermind Hafiz Saeed will have 200 candidates in Pak poll fray

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

The JuD, a front for the Lashkar-e-Tayiba militant group that carried out the deadly 2008 Mumbai attack, launched its political front Milli Muslim League, but it has not been yet registered with the Election Commission of Pakistan. With general elections approaching, the group decided to contest on the platform of a "dormant" political entity, Allaha-u-Akbar Tehreek, which is registered with the ECP.

Tests in mind, Chahal picked for SA 'A' four-day matches

Tests in mind, Chahal picked for SA 'A' four-day matches

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Chahal, who has been an automatic choice in the limited overs format has not played any first-class cricket since December 2016 (against Haryana in Ranji Trophy), but the Indian team management and especially skipper Virat Kohli has indicated that he wants the wiry leg-spinner for five-day matches also.

Marvel turns Donald Trump into a supervillain!

Marvel turns Donald Trump into a supervillain!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

Donald Trump has now officially become a villain! Not literally but as a comic-book character in a Spider-Man spin-off story by Marvel Comics which depicts an "amorphous, villainous" avatar of the presumptive Republican presidential candidate.

26/11 mastermind to contest Pak elections next year

26/11 mastermind to contest Pak elections next year

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

The founder of Lashkar-e-Tayiba also vowed to continue supporting Kashmiris.

Terror mastermind Hafiz Saeed praises Pathankot attack

Terror mastermind Hafiz Saeed praises Pathankot attack

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Saeed, the leader of the Jaamat-ud-Dawah, also called for more violence against India.

9 best foods to eat when stressed

9 best foods to eat when stressed

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Yes! Chocolate is one of them.

Twitter suspends 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed's account

Twitter suspends 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed's account

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

The Twitter account of Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief and Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed was on Monday suspended, days after he asked Pakistanis to help Kashmiris in getting "freedom" from India. The micro-bogging site apparently on its own took the action against the JuD chief.

Ranji Roundup: Gambhir deserves that last hurrah

Ranji Roundup: Gambhir deserves that last hurrah

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Gautam Gambhir lived a charmed life but the famous grit was displayed in abundance on way to an unbeaten 92, his final knock in competitive cricket guiding Delhi to 190 for one.

Hafiz Saeed warns Pakistan govt over friendship with India

Hafiz Saeed warns Pakistan govt over friendship with India

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Jammat-ud-Dawah chief and Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed on Tuesday warned Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif against extending a hand of friendship to India.

Hafiz Saeed praises Pathankot terror attack, warns of escalation:

Hafiz Saeed praises Pathankot terror attack, warns of escalation:

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

In another round of provocative remarks, Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief and Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed has warned India of more terror attacks.

The most POSITIVE countries in the world

The most POSITIVE countries in the world

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

The United States has topped the list of most positive countries of the world this year after taking away the top position from last year's winner Australia.

Yeddyurappa and sons appear before CBI Court

Yeddyurappa and sons appear before CBI Court

Rediff.com23 Mar 2013

Former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa and his family members on Saturday appeared before a Central Bureau of Investigation court here in connection with a case of alleged kickback in illegal mining.

CBI court summons BSY, 2 sons on March 23

CBI court summons BSY, 2 sons on March 23

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

A Central Bureau of Investigation court in Bangalore Tuesday directed former Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa and his two sons to appear before it on March 23 in connection with the illegal mining kickback case.

Luxury in Asia: What millionaires buy

Luxury in Asia: What millionaires buy

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

Asia now has more millionaires than North America.

India to seek clarification from UN on 'sahib' reference to Hafiz Saeed

India to seek clarification from UN on 'sahib' reference to Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

Perturbed over calling 26/11 Mumbai terror attack mastermind and Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed as as 'sahib' by a United States Security Council panel, India will seek a clarification on it from the world body.

Is Vitamin D deficiency India's new epidemic?

Is Vitamin D deficiency India's new epidemic?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Our busy schedules, our living conditions where sunlight is often a luxury, pollution as also social mores that frown upon exposure are collectively responsible.

PIX: Mahie Gill's HOTTEST Avatars

PIX: Mahie Gill's HOTTEST Avatars

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

The actress appears on the latest cover of Maxim magazine in a sensational new avatar.

26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed challenges Pakistan ban on media coverage

26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed challenges Pakistan ban on media coverage

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Pakistan electronic media regulatory authority which comes the federal information ministry on November 2 had asked all broadcasters to refrain from covering 72 banned groups including LeT, JuD and FIF under UN restriction.

Pakistan admits Hafiz Saeed's JuD is Lashkar wing; bans media coverage

Pakistan admits Hafiz Saeed's JuD is Lashkar wing; bans media coverage

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

"The JuD and the Falah-e-Insaniat Foundation are the other wings of Lashkar-e-Taiba," the PEMRA notification said.

A family so rich they didn't know they were being robbed!

A family so rich they didn't know they were being robbed!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

'The D K Adikesavulu clan is so wealthy, owns so many houses, and has so much jewellery,' notes T V R Shenoy, 'that it did not notice a servant stealing at the rate of Rs 66 lakh every year!'

UN panel removes 'sahib' from Saeed's name, regrets mistake

UN panel removes 'sahib' from Saeed's name, regrets mistake

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

A United Nations Security Council panel has issued a 'revised' letter removing the term 'sahib' from the name of Mumbai terror attack mastermind and JuD chief Hafiz Saeed, saying it regrets the mistake after India objected to the use of the salutation.

'Saeed's Twitter account closed to oblige India'

'Saeed's Twitter account closed to oblige India'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Protesting the closure of its chief Hafiz Saeed's official Twitter account, the Jamaat-ud-Dawah has alleged that the micro-blogging website took the step to oblige India.

Do you question a rape survivor?

Do you question a rape survivor?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

I am only suggesting greater sensitisation and understanding of adults' sexual and lifestyle choices, says Shekhar Gupta.

Nestle buys UK-based CM&D Pharma

Nestle buys UK-based CM&D Pharma

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

Swiss food giant Nestle has acquired CM&D Pharma, a UK-based drug maker that specialises in the development of products tailored for patients with kidney disease, for an undisclosed amount.

Lahiri lands an eagle, makes cut at Byron Nelson on PGA Tour

Lahiri lands an eagle, makes cut at Byron Nelson on PGA Tour

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Anirban Lahiri landed a crucial eagle on the back nine to make a cut for the weekend at the $7.3 million AT&T Byron Nelson on the PGA Tour.