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Kumble takes a world record

Kumble takes a world record

Rediff.com4 Jan 2004

No aam aadmi here: Kejriwal's blockbuster iftar party

No aam aadmi here: Kejriwal's blockbuster iftar party

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's iftar party on Sunday was a political blockbuster.

Lahiri continues blazing form in pursuit of maiden PGA Tour title

Lahiri continues blazing form in pursuit of maiden PGA Tour title

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Anirban Lahiri moved into position to record a first PGA Tour victory when the Indian fired an exquisite third round seven-under 65 at the TPC Kuala Lumpur course to storm four shots clear of the field at the CIMB Classic on Saturday. Lahiri's nine birdies offset an ugly double-bogey six on the 12th as the Pune-born 29-year-old moved to 19-under for the tournament, well ahead of overnight leader and defending champion Justin Thomas (71) and Scotland's Russell Knox (68). "I just have to try and do the same thing on the last round," Lahiri told reporters. "Everybody is making birdies all the way around so I don't think there's any other way to do it."

SC denies bail to Lalu Prasad in fodder scam case

SC denies bail to Lalu Prasad in fodder scam case

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

The bench rejected Yadav's arguments that he has been in jail for 24 months, saying in comparison to the 14-year sentence awarded to him, 24 months was nothing.

Row over NRC list in Assam echoes in Parliament

Row over NRC list in Assam echoes in Parliament

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The govt asserted the Centre has no role in the preparation of the draft list.

Opposition cites 'breach of privilege' over proposal to clip RS wings

Opposition cites 'breach of privilege' over proposal to clip RS wings

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

BJD MP Baijayant Jay Panda has written that 'reforms must reduce the Rajya Sabha's power to block the popular mandate'

Marylebone Cricket Club releases first ever Laws of Cricket app

Marylebone Cricket Club releases first ever Laws of Cricket app

Rediff.com12 May 2016

The Marylebone Cricket Club has released a first ever Laws of Cricket app. Free to download, 'MCC Laws of Cricket' includes easily digestible explanations of each Law, new imagery and animations and a special Laws quiz.

Didi or BJP: Who will win Bengal?

Didi or BJP: Who will win Bengal?

Rediff.com12 May 2019

BJP hopes to win 23 seats; TMC all of Bengal's 42 seats.

TMC, BJP engage in war of words over flyover collapse

TMC, BJP engage in war of words over flyover collapse

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Union Minister M A Naqvi accusing the state government of "criminal negligence", which the TMC described it as "cheap politics".

GST bills in RS; Opposition questions how the tax regime is 'ideal'

GST bills in RS; Opposition questions how the tax regime is 'ideal'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday took up the four bills related to the GST, with the Opposition urging the government to insulate taxpayers from harassment and questioning how the new regime was "ideal" when 40 per cent of the revenue base of the GDP was kept out of its purview.

Govt scraps Article 370 amid furore in Parliament

Govt scraps Article 370 amid furore in Parliament

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

The reorganisation bill provides for formation of Union territory of Ladakh without legislature and a separate one for Jammu and Kashmir with legislature.

Opposition marches on in do or die battle against land bill

Opposition marches on in "do or die" battle against land bill

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Over 100 Opposition members of Parliament led by Congress Chief Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday marched from Parliament to the Rashtrapati Bhawan

Foundation stone for Dr Kalam's memorial to be laid on July 27

Foundation stone for Dr Kalam's memorial to be laid on July 27

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Parrikar said while the Centre wanted five acres of land for the memorial, as of now only 1.8 acres was available.

What exactly happened at the Opposition meeting

What exactly happened at the Opposition meeting

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

Rahul Gandhi stressed the importance of an electoral understanding in UP if the BJP is to be defeated in the Lok Sabha polls.

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Floyd died in Minneapolis on Monday after a white police officer pinned him to the ground. Video footage showed the officer kneeling on Floyd's neck as he gasped for breath. His death has triggered nationwide protests.

What landmark can the BJP rename after Naipaul?

What landmark can the BJP rename after Naipaul?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

'Will the BJP now replace a Muslim name for a street or a railway junction with Naipaul's name?' 'It is the least the party can do for its sole Nobel Prize-winning admirer,' says Amulya Ganguli.

LPG prices to be hiked by Rs 4/month: Opposition sees red, stalls RS

LPG prices to be hiked by Rs 4/month: Opposition sees red, stalls RS

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Congress, Samajwadi Party, Trinamool Congress, Bahujan Samaj Party and Left MPs stormed into the Well of the House, saying the people were being cheated.

Rajya Sabha extends deadline for Select Committee on Insurance Bill

Rajya Sabha extends deadline for Select Committee on Insurance Bill

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

The Select Committee of Parliament on amending the Insurance Act to raise foreign investment cap has been given 2 more weeks till December 12 to submit its report, but not before Opposition parties raised questions over the procedure for seeking extension of the timeline.

6 elderly women die due to rush at Ganga Sagar fair

6 elderly women die due to rush at Ganga Sagar fair

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

The incident, initially reported as a stampede, occurred when there was a huge rush of pilgrims to board vessels to reach Kolkata.

Complete list of Sports Illustrated's 'Sportsperson of the Year' winners

Complete list of Sports Illustrated's 'Sportsperson of the Year' winners

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Following is a list of winners of the Sportsperson of the Year award by Sports Illustrated magazine.

Declaring joint PM nominee will divide regional parties, says Didi

Declaring joint PM nominee will divide regional parties, says Didi

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

She asserted that all the regional anti-BJP parties were together and they should sacrifice for the country's benefit.

Stormy monsoon session ahead: 18 Oppn parties to corner govt over DeMo, GST

Stormy monsoon session ahead: 18 Oppn parties to corner govt over DeMo, GST

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

There was a "broad agreement" on five issues over which the 18 parties will target the government

Trinamool rejects PM's comment: Thank you, but no thanks!

Trinamool rejects PM's comment: Thank you, but no thanks!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2013

Reacting to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's recent comment -- that he was not ruling out a future alliance with former partner Trinamool Congress -- party Member of Parliament Derek O'Brien on Sunday said they would prefer to go it alone in the next Lok Sabha polls as the people of the state were firmly behind them.

After Sonia's lunch, opposition leaders to put up united face at Karuna's bash

After Sonia's lunch, opposition leaders to put up united face at Karuna's bash

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

RJD president Lalu Prasad will not attend the celebrations due to ill health.

Another person found hanging in West Bengal's Purulia, triggers protests

Another person found hanging in West Bengal's Purulia, triggers protests

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

The incident comes two days after the Bharatiya Janata Party claimed that its worker Trilochon Mahato, 20, who was found hanging from a tree at Balarampur in the district on May 30, was killed by the Trinamool Congress. However, the Trinamool Congress has denied the allegations and termed it as baseless.

Opposition seeks Bhagwat's apology for 'insulting' Army

Opposition seeks Bhagwat's apology for 'insulting' Army

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Leading the charge, Congress president Rahul Gandhi tweeted that Bhagwat's remark insulted the Indian tricolour.

CWG: Kashyap ends 32-year-old wait for gold, Jwala-Ashwini beaten

CWG: Kashyap ends 32-year-old wait for gold, Jwala-Ashwini beaten

Rediff.com3 Aug 2014

Parupalli Kashyap etched his name firmly in the history books by becoming the first Indian male shuttler in 32 years to win a gold medal in the Commonwealth Games.

Stats: Ashwin joins Kapil, Kumble, Harbhajan in elite club

Stats: Ashwin joins Kapil, Kumble, Harbhajan in elite club

Rediff.com11 Oct 2016

Statistical highlights on day three of the third cricket Test between India and New Zealand, in Indore, on Monday.

Trinamool MP Srinjoy Bose quits, says politics not his cup of tea

Trinamool MP Srinjoy Bose quits, says politics not his cup of tea

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Trinmool Congress MP Srinjoy Bose quit his party as well as his Rajya Sabha seat on Thursday.

58 killed, 515 hurt in America's worst mass shooting

58 killed, 515 hurt in America's worst mass shooting

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

Mayhem and panic gripped a country music festival in Las Vegas when a gunman opened fire on revellers.

Saina, Sindhu, Srikanth cruise to semis of Syed Modi International

Saina, Sindhu, Srikanth cruise to semis of Syed Modi International

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Defending champion Saina Nehwal inched closer to retaining her women's singles title, while other top Indian shuttlers, including P V Sindhu, also made it to the semi-finals of the $120,000 Syed Modi International Badminton tournament.

Shut govt offices for half day, not petrol pumps: TMC

Shut govt offices for half day, not petrol pumps: TMC

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Both TMC and CPI-M today walked out from Rajya Sabha opposing fuel price hike.

Emmy 2019: Jodie Comer, Game Of Thrones win

Emmy 2019: Jodie Comer, Game Of Thrones win

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

The 71st Emmy Awards have been announced, and there have been quite a few surprises and some expected nods.

Fate of triple talaq uncertain as government and opposition spar in RS

Fate of triple talaq uncertain as government and opposition spar in RS

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill 2017 seeks to criminalise instant divorce, triple talaq. The bill was passed in the Lok Sabha with most of the leading parties in the Opposition, including the Congress, voting in favour, but with caveats.

Mamata takes on EC over showcause: People will showcause EC on May 19

Mamata takes on EC over showcause: People will showcause EC on May 19

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

The EC issued a show cause notice to CM and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee for allegedly violating the model code of conduct.

When the Trinamool MP questioned SBI loan to Adani group

When the Trinamool MP questioned SBI loan to Adani group

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Raising the issue during Zero Hour, he said SBI has signed an MoU pledging one of the single largest loans to a corporate house despite five international banks refusing to lend to the Adani project.

Mamata vs CBI row washes out Parliament proceedings

Mamata vs CBI row washes out Parliament proceedings

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said the "unfortunate" and "unprecedented" developments in West Bengal

When Kishore Kumar was accompanied by an invisible boy!

When Kishore Kumar was accompanied by an invisible boy!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

We present an excerpt from Kishore Kumar: Method In Madness by Derek Bose.

MCC plans to refurbish media centre at Lord's

MCC plans to refurbish media centre at Lord's

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has announced plans for a four million pounds refurbishment of the award-winning JP Morgan Media Centre at Lord's.