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Ranji Roundup: Drama in Agartala as Mumbai escape with a draw

Ranji Roundup: Drama in Agartala as Mumbai escape with a draw

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

In Agartala, the Group A match between Mumbai and Tripura ended in a draw with the reigning champions earning three points by virtue of the first-innings lead.

Powerplay batting is Bangladesh's Achilles heel

Powerplay batting is Bangladesh's Achilles heel

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Our batters don't know how to score 180 runs, admits Shanto

A promise kept: How Ratan Tata helped an Army officer's son

A promise kept: How Ratan Tata helped an Army officer's son

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

"I mentioned to sir (Ratan Tata) that the son of a fellow army officer was handicapped below the waist and needed a job," he told PTI from Pune where he now lives. "Vijay Bisht, son of my then colleague in M&G area HQ Lt Col B S Bisht, had sustained severe leg injuries after falling from a horse and I came to know he was looking for a job," he added. Tata said the needful would be done. And it was.

Olympics: Archer Das stuns two-time Olympic champ, enters pre-quarters

Olympics: Archer Das stuns two-time Olympic champ, enters pre-quarters

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Das saw off a tough challenge from Chinese Taipei's Deng Yu-Cheng earlier in the day.

PIX: India take control as Bangladesh falter in Chennai

PIX: India take control as Bangladesh falter in Chennai

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

IMAGES from Day 2 of the first Test between India and Bangladesh, played in Chennai, on Friday.

Special Branch manual confidential, can't be disclosed under RTI: HC

Special Branch manual confidential, can't be disclosed under RTI: HC

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

The high court said disclosing such information will not only compromise the functioning of the Special Branch of the Delhi police, but could also jeopardise ongoing and future investigations, adding that it falls within the scope of 'exempted information' under the RTI Act.

India's manufacturing sector growth eases in May

India's manufacturing sector growth eases in May

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

India's manufacturing sector saw a slower growth rate for the second straight month in May but stayed firmly in expansion mode with global sales increasing to the greatest extent in over 13 years, a monthly survey said on Monday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell from 58.8 in April to 57.5 in May, signalling a slower but substantial improvement in the health of the sector. The index had climbed to a 16-year high of 59.1 in March.

Grab A Thrill Pill On OTT This Week

Grab A Thrill Pill On OTT This Week

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Troubled twins, dangerous cults, portent dreams, telepathic kids, World War III, yakuza clans... Sukanya Verma lists the many options on OTT this week.

Batenge toh katenge...: Yogi amid B'desh unrest

Batenge toh katenge...: Yogi amid B'desh unrest

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Addressing the gathering at the programme in Agra, Adityanath said, "There can be nothing bigger than the nation, and when will a nation be strong, when we are united and good."

Reeta Sanyal Review: No Sense In This Series!

Reeta Sanyal Review: No Sense In This Series!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Adah Sharma, who seems to be holding back an eye roll, is the only half-way decent actor amidst the crowd of amateurs and a bored-looking Rahul Dev in Reeta Sanyal, observes Deepa Gahlot.

What Maharashtra Win Means For Modi

What Maharashtra Win Means For Modi

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

'Undeniably, Modi's position has stabilised and he has staged a comeback of sorts from the weeks after the Lok Sabha results.' 'Coalition partners are likely to be more tolerant of Modi... The forthcoming elections in Delhi and Bihar will determine whether this continues or not.' 'To win Delhi and Bihar, Modi will have to work in conjunction with the RSS.' 'However, because of the 'truce' that has been worked out within the Sangh Parivar, Modi will have to be more consultative than he has been in the past ten years,' reveals Modi biographer Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Rabada breaks Waqar's Test record in Dhaka Test

Rabada breaks Waqar's Test record in Dhaka Test

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Rabada reaches new milestone as Proteas take control over Bangladesh, on the opening day of the first Test against Bangladesh.

More than 50% healthcare workers feel workplace unsafe: Study

More than 50% healthcare workers feel workplace unsafe: Study

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

The cross-sectional survey was conducted among 1,566 healthcare workers from diverse medical institutions across India using a pre-tested, self-administered online questionnaire, which assessed various dimensions of workplace safety.

Cat or leopard? Delhi police reveal mystery over animal at Modi oath taking

Cat or leopard? Delhi police reveal mystery over animal at Modi oath taking

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

The Delhi police, however, said in a statement on 'X' that the animal seen in the video is a 'common house cat'.

Rallies, demonstrations over doctor's murder continue to rock Bengal

Rallies, demonstrations over doctor's murder continue to rock Bengal

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

In the state capital Kolkata, civil society members marched from Ramlila Maidan in Moulali to Metro Channel in Esplanade, demanding justice for the victim of the crime that shook the conscience of the nation.

Mushfiqur leads B'desh to massive total vs Pakistan

Mushfiqur leads B'desh to massive total vs Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Mushfiqur made 191 and forged a 196-run stand with Mehidy Hasan Miraz (77) for the seventh wicket as Bangladesh posted their highest total against Pakistan

Assault on Army officer, fiancee: Odisha CM orders judicial probe

Assault on Army officer, fiancee: Odisha CM orders judicial probe

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday ordered a judicial inquiry into the alleged torture of an Army officer and the sexual assault of his fiance at a police station in Bhubaneswar.

RBI optimistic about 9.5% GDP growth in FY22: Das

RBI optimistic about 9.5% GDP growth in FY22: Das

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

He said the impact of the second wave of COVID-19 has waned by August,and economic growth will be better from the second quarter onward on a sequential basis. Speaking at an event organised by The Indian Express and Financial Times, Das said the RBI has decided to give more emphasis on growth because of the pandemic and operate in the 2-6 per cent inflation band set by the government for it. The central bank will seek to gradually move towards achieving the 4 per cent target over a period of time, he said, adding that the possibility of a sustained increase in inflation is unlikely.

Gulveer breaks 30-yr-old record, Services bag 4 medals

Gulveer breaks 30-yr-old record, Services bag 4 medals

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

National record holder Gulveer Singh erased a 30-year-old meet record to win the men's 5,000m race on the opening day of the 63rd National Open Athletics Championships in Bengaluru on Friday.

Assam CM's 'communal rhetoric': Cong urges EC to act

Assam CM's 'communal rhetoric': Cong urges EC to act

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday hit out at the Election Commission for the 'tone and tenor' of its recent letter to his party while also urging the poll body to act against 'communal and incendiary rhetoric' allegedly used by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during poll campaigns.

Rohit's men break records: Greatest Test innings ever?

Rohit's men break records: Greatest Test innings ever?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

On a frenetic day four, Rohit Sharma's men quickly bowled out Bangladesh and then unleashed batting mayhem at the Green Park Stadium scoring at a rate unprecedented in Test cricket.

When Muhammad Yunus Spoke To India's Parliament

When Muhammad Yunus Spoke To India's Parliament

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Muhammad Yunus proved that he was neither an armchair economist nor a slogan mongering political activist, but a doer destined to do what Mahatma Gandhi said -- to remove every tear from every eye, recalls Rup Narayan Das.

Review: Vettaiyan Is Massy And How!

Review: Vettaiyan Is Massy And How!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Despite its minor flaws, lack of logic, and lecture-style moral narrative, Vettaiyan should be enjoyed in a theatre amid Rajini fans and their wolf whistles, endorses Divya Nair.

Recipe: Bethica's Hyderabadi Burfi

Recipe: Bethica's Hyderabadi Burfi

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Time to surprise your family and friends with a really unusual dessert.

'Stay Authentic, It's The One Thing That Can Make You Win'

'Stay Authentic, It's The One Thing That Can Make You Win'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

'The determination to represent our country is strong when you've seen your dad serve the country.'

Chennai Test: How India crushed Bangladesh's hopes on Day 2

Chennai Test: How India crushed Bangladesh's hopes on Day 2

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

India spared Bangladesh the ignominy of a follow-on but grabbed an overall lead of 308 with seven wickets in hands to seize control of the opening Test in Chennai on Friday.

CMs Mamata, Soren, Majhi mourn death of Ratan Tata

CMs Mamata, Soren, Majhi mourn death of Ratan Tata

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Chief ministers of West Bengal, Jharkhand and Odisha on Wednesday evening condoled the demise of Tata Group's chairman emeritus and veteran industrialist Ratan Tata, and said his legacy will live on forever.

India's manufacturing sector grows sharply; sees record employment

India's manufacturing sector grows sharply; sees record employment

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

India's manufacturing sector output increased at a sharp pace in June as new business continued to flow in amid favourable demand conditions and resulted in record upturn in employment, a monthly survey said on Monday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) increased from 57.5 in May to 58.3 in June, indicating a sharper improvement in business conditions. In PMI parlance, a print above 50 means expansion, while a score below 50 denotes contraction.

Here's what Hima Das told PM Modi...

Here's what Hima Das told PM Modi...

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

The Prime Minister sought the athletes' support to raise awareness about the need for social distancing and personal hygiene at a time when the total number of COVID-19 positive cases in India has crossed 2,000. Hima Das expressed sadness at incidents of attacks on police personnel and doctors trying to discharge their duties during the country-wide lockdown to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

'I miss my daughter but it is about winning Olympic medal': Deepika

'I miss my daughter but it is about winning Olympic medal': Deepika

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Deepika Kumari is torn between two worlds. One where the doting mother longs to be with her 19-month-old daughter Vedika, and another where the ace Indian archer craves for an elusive Olympic medal.

Now, MP home minister says he won't allow Vir Das to perform

Now, MP home minister says he won't allow Vir Das to perform

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

If he tenders an apology, we are going to think over it, said Madhya Pradesh HM Narottam Mishra.

Recipe: Bethica's Zaffrani Mutton

Recipe: Bethica's Zaffrani Mutton

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Mutton curries make the weekend.

Recipe: Chef Rajiv's Banana Cutlets, Kale Fritters

Recipe: Chef Rajiv's Banana Cutlets, Kale Fritters

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Two interesting starters for a rainy day.

Harshit celebrates maiden Test call-up with 4-wkt haul

Harshit celebrates maiden Test call-up with 4-wkt haul

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday.

GDP to clip at 9.5% as growth impulses strong: Das

GDP to clip at 9.5% as growth impulses strong: Das

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Stating that growth impulses and the fast-moving indicators are strong, Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday exuded confidence of the economy clipping at the projected 9.5 per cent this fiscal. Giving all the credit for the faster-than-expected recovery of the economy to the government, Das said the central bank has only been supporting the government in reviving the economy ravaged by the pandemic. Citing a slew of measures the government has taken since the pandemic struck in March 2020, the governor specifically mentioned tax cuts on fuels, tax resolution for the telecom sector, annulling of the retro tax legislation, sale of Air India, plans to sell some of the public sector banks and PLI scheme as the major reforms and growth-drivers bearing fruits now.

Can Mayank Yadav live up to the hype?

Can Mayank Yadav live up to the hype?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Pace sensation Mayank Yadav is expected to unleash his raw speed while the absence of India's T20 regulars will provide another opportunity to the fringe players in the three-match series against Bangladesh, beginning in Gwalior Sunday.

Ranji Round-up: Rajasthan, J'khand post massive totals

Ranji Round-up: Rajasthan, J'khand post massive totals

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Rajasthan's Mahipal Lomror put the IPL franchises on alert ahead of the mega auction with a sensational triple hundred comprising a staggering 13 sixes and 25 fours in their Ranji Trophy Group B match against Uttarakhand here on Thursday.

RBI in no rush to introduce digital currency: Das

RBI in no rush to introduce digital currency: Das

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Days after the government said the Reserve Bank will introduce a digital currency in 2022-23, Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday said the central bank does not want to rush and is carefully examining all aspects before introduction of the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). He, however, declined to give any timeline for the launch of the CBDC. In her Budget 2022-23 speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced that the RBI will introduce a digital currency in the next financial year beginning April 2022 to boost the digital economy and for more efficient currency management.

RBI's inflation caution may halt FMCG rally

RBI's inflation caution may halt FMCG rally

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) caution on inflation, highlighted during the recent monetary policy meeting, may put investors' faith in fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) stocks to test, analysts said. They, however, believe FMCG stocks may ride through this near-term investor anxiety as related companies are, typically, well-equipped to handle inflation due to their pricing power and steady demand for essential goods.

4 offshore crypto exchanges join queue for nod to restart India ops

4 offshore crypto exchanges join queue for nod to restart India ops

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-India), the national agency responsible for analysing suspicious financial transactions, has received requests from four more offshore crypto exchanges to operate in India again, said a senior government official familiar with the matter. In the beginning of 2024, India had banned nine crypto exchanges - Binance, Kucoin, Huobi, Kraken, Gate.io, Bitstamp, MEXC Global, Bittrex, and Bitfenix - for non-compliance with anti-laundering law in the country.