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3 rebel Congress MLAs disqualified by K'taka speaker

3 rebel Congress MLAs disqualified by K'taka speaker

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

The speaker said he would take a decision on the remaining 14 cases in a "couple of days."

Lahore may host an ODI series later this year: Sethi

Lahore may host an ODI series later this year: Sethi

Rediff.com17 May 2014

Devoid of any international cricket since the 2009 terror attack on the Sri Lankan team, the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Najam Sethi is hopeful of an international series in Lahore later this year.

Duleep Trophy final: Gutsy Gambhir, Pujara power India Blue

Duleep Trophy final: Gutsy Gambhir, Pujara power India Blue

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Under pressure to retain his place in the Test XI, Cheteshwar Pujara overshadowed Rohit Sharma by scoring a solid hundred as India Blue made full use of a placid track to amass 362/3 against India Red on the first day of the Duleep Trophy final in Greater Noida.

Centre grounds Akhilesh's Agra airport dream

Centre grounds Akhilesh's Agra airport dream

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Instead government has given a go ahead for an international airport at Jewar in Greater Noida to decongest New Delhi airport

Here's why Aussie paceman Starc is disappointed

Here's why Aussie paceman Starc is disappointed

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

Pacer Mitchell Starc has expressed disappointment with International Cricket Council rating the Optus Stadium pitch as 'average' after Australia beat India in the second Test by 146 runs.

The man behind Vande Bharat Express

The man behind Vande Bharat Express

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

'This is not just Make in India; this is much more than that. Right from design to delivery, everything was done in India.'

Katara murder: HC upholds life sentence for Yadav brothers

Katara murder: HC upholds life sentence for Yadav brothers

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

The Delhi high court on Wednesday upheld the conviction of three convicts, including Vikas Yadav, son of Uttar Pradesh politician D P Yadav, for the abduction and murder of Nitish Katara in 2002, saying it was a case of "honour killing".

Ranji round-up: Delhi seamers blow away Hyderabad

Ranji round-up: Delhi seamers blow away Hyderabad

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Seamers put New Delhi in a commanding position as Ishant Sharma and Simarjeet Singh struck big blows against Hyderabad on Day 2 of their Ranji Trophy match. Here is a round-up of all the Ranji Trophy action on Day 2 on Thursday.

Modi pitches for mobile banking, Jaitley for digital payment

Modi pitches for mobile banking, Jaitley for digital payment

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

"You can download mobile applications provided by banks on your phones and I want to urge political leaders, teachers, youth to give training to people on mobile banking," Modi said.

India's only live volcano is active again

India's only live volcano is active again

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

India's only live volcano in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands which had started showing activity in the year 1991 after being dormant for over 150 years has once again started spewing ash, researchers at Goa-based National Institute of Oceanography said on Friday.

HIL: Waveriders' winless run continues, lose 2-3 to Punjab

HIL: Waveriders' winless run continues, lose 2-3 to Punjab

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Delhi Waveriders' winless streak continued as they lost 2-3 to defending champions Jaypee Punjab Warriors to slump to their third defeat in the fifth edition of the Hockey India League, in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Militant outfits in Pak desperate to disrupt JK polls, says army

Militant outfits in Pak desperate to disrupt JK polls, says army

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

Militant outfits based in Pakistan want to disrupt the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls by "desperately" trying to push their cadre into the Indian side to carry out terror activities, an army official has said.

Rahul Bajaj and his phantoms of fear

Rahul Bajaj and his phantoms of fear

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

'I suggest Rahul Bajaj come out in the open and give us his own white paper on the perceived sense of fear that he thinks haunts corporate India,' says Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Take time by the forelock in J-K

Take time by the forelock in J-K

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

'If development, investment, employment, implementation, credibility and commitment are ensured, security will automatically improve and subversive and militant elements will lose ground and be neutralised by the people themselves,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

The Many Avatars of Rajinikanth

The Many Avatars of Rajinikanth

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

Amazing characters. One superstar.

Aamir Khan's TOP 55 SONGS!

Aamir Khan's TOP 55 SONGS!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Celebrating Aamir Khan and his 55 popular songs on his 55th birthday

30 students from Super30 crack IIT-JEE this year

30 students from Super30 crack IIT-JEE this year

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Among the 30 students, there are wards from landless farmer, egg seller, unemployed father.

'Let's fight till we get One Rank One Pension'

'Let's fight till we get One Rank One Pension'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

'One Rank One Pension is needed immediately and more urgently for jawans and widows,' one elderly soldier tells Sudhir Bisht at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.

Gas price hike: Mukesh Ambani says will win public trust

Gas price hike: Mukesh Ambani says will win public trust

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

RIL had said at that time the allegations were baseless and devoid of any merit.

Review: Second Hand Husband puts the fun in Punjabi

Review: Second Hand Husband puts the fun in Punjabi

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Second Hand Husband is entertaining in parts, says Nishi Tiwari.

Ranji Roundup: Baby piles on Delhi's miseries; Haryana in control

Ranji Roundup: Baby piles on Delhi's miseries; Haryana in control

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

A round-up of Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Tuesday.

India celebrates Christmas

India celebrates Christmas

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

Midnight tolling of bells, decked up Christmas trees, long row of candles and carols sung in unison marked Christmas celebration across the country, as the faithful thronged churches to offer prayers and exchange gifts.

Swaraj flags off Kailash Mansarovar yatra through new route

Swaraj flags off Kailash Mansarovar yatra through new route

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday flagged off the first batch of pilgrims for Kailash Mansarovar yatra in Tibetan Autonomous Region of China through a new route via Nathu La pass.

Sports Shorts: Schumacher Jr to drive father's Ferrari

Sports Shorts: Schumacher Jr to drive father's Ferrari

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Herald case: Swamy wants Hooda as witness

Herald case: Swamy wants Hooda as witness

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

The court has now posted the matter for further hearing on May 15.

A rare hockey constant, Sardar walks into the sunset...

A rare hockey constant, Sardar walks into the sunset...

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

He was a talismanic midfielder who played the game on his own terms with fitness being key to his success

India, Japan and the China threat

India, Japan and the China threat

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

'Relations between India and Japan are robust and devoid of either shadow of history or any irritant.' 'In fact, there is plenty of warmth and goodwill earned over history. There are no negatives but only opportunities,' notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Manmarziyaan review: The Heart Has Its Reasons

Manmarziyaan review: The Heart Has Its Reasons

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

'Manmarziyaan is a meaty slice of Tinder-day relationships where love is a libidinous explosion that is unafraid of consequences and flies in the face of discretion,' says Sukanya Verma.

Review: Tere Bin Laden: Dead or Alive has its goofy moments

Review: Tere Bin Laden: Dead or Alive has its goofy moments

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

But it's nowhere as fun as the 2010 comedy Tere Bin Laden, writes Sukanya Verma.

6 authors make it to Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize shortlist

6 authors make it to Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize shortlist

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Judges Kamila Shamsie, Rohini Mohan and Margaret Mascarenhas will announce the winner in November.

Meet the Opposition's grand marshall in the Rajya Sabha

Meet the Opposition's grand marshall in the Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

Despite the Congress having nearly four times as many members in the Rajya Sabha as the TMC (48 to 13), Derek O'Brien has been informally leading the coordination of Opposition parties, rallying other parties to demand a discussion on electoral reforms and to protest the government's disinvestment plans, report Rahul Jacob and Archis Mohan.

Why Gujarat's 'GIFT' is doomed to fail

Why Gujarat's 'GIFT' is doomed to fail

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

GIFT is a financial centre almost entirely devoid of bankers and, indeed, of people.

Farewell Pranabda! India bids adieu to its 13th President

Farewell Pranabda! India bids adieu to its 13th President

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

As Pranab Mukherjee steps down as President, we remember the man, the politician, the Rashtrapati.

Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi: A rebel with a cause

Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi: A rebel with a cause

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Having declared democracy in danger at a famous press conference in January, the newly sworn-in chief justice's stint of 1 year and 44 days will be keenly watched for what he does to defend this ideal

Two Air India unions seek CBI probe into airline's losses

Two Air India unions seek CBI probe into airline's losses

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

Air India is running into losses

Lalu granted 3 days parole to attend son's marriage

Lalu granted 3 days parole to attend son's marriage

Rediff.com10 May 2018

The IG Prison was not categorical about the effective date of parole and said it depended upon when the jail authorities would release him.

How NOT to usher in a cashless economy

How NOT to usher in a cashless economy

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Any forced attempt to achieve anything, however lofty the goal, will result in distortions and undesired outcomes, say Anshuman Gupta and Karunakar Jha.

Shubhankar enjoys adulation but 'returning' Tiger is big buzz

Shubhankar enjoys adulation but 'returning' Tiger is big buzz

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

India's latest golfing sensation Shubhankar Sharma, a special invitee to the Masters, is already attracting a lot of attention and he is loving it.

Pak cinemas resume screening Indian movies

Pak cinemas resume screening Indian movies

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Theatre owners are currently screening those Indian movies which are already released and the decision regarding new films will be taken on Wednesday.

Rafa vs Roger: That would be a dream final!

Rafa vs Roger: That would be a dream final!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

For all their celebrated Grand Slam past, Nadal and Federer have never clashed in a US Open final.