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BCCI bid to curb unsanctioned T20 leagues

BCCI bid to curb unsanctioned T20 leagues

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

The move comes in the wake of the unsanctioned conduct of the Bihar Cricket League.

Kejriwal rules out lockdown for now; bans gathering for 5 people

Kejriwal rules out lockdown for now; bans gathering for 5 people

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said restrictions due to COVID-19 were causing terrible financial stress to the poor.

Ensuring justice reach all priority of govt: PM Modi

Ensuring justice reach all priority of govt: PM Modi

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

Hitting out at previous governments, he said they did not care for the people with disabilities but his dispensation was thinking about their problems and finding ways to reduce their issues.

Tamil Nadu seeks Rs 10 lakh cr investment with new industrial policy

Tamil Nadu seeks Rs 10 lakh cr investment with new industrial policy

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Tuesday launched new industrial and MSME policies aimed at providing further impetus to industrial growth by attracting more investments and also offering sops for development in the industrially backward districts.

CSR spend by listed companies highest-ever in FY19

CSR spend by listed companies highest-ever in FY19

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The biggest spend (Rs 4,406 crore) was for Schedule VII (II), which involves "promoting education, including special education and employment enhancing vocation skills, especially among children, women, elderly and the differently abled and livelihood enhancement projects". The FY19 spend was 17.2 per cent higher than Rs 1,0128.3 crore spent during the previous year.

Indian Sports Honours: Meet the winners

Indian Sports Honours: Meet the winners

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Milkha Singh, 92, best known as the 'Flying Sikh' and most remembered for finishing fourth in the 400m final in the 1960 Rome Olympic Games, was bestowed with the lifetime achievement award.

Lost lustre: 1,200 Gitanjali's gems SEZ workers lose jobs

Lost lustre: 1,200 Gitanjali's gems SEZ workers lose jobs

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

'We want the government to provide job security for all these workers,' says E S N Reddy, district general secretary of CITU.

A wedding you'll never forget

A wedding you'll never forget

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com brings you glimpses of the grand affair.

The story that brought a tear to a General's eye

The story that brought a tear to a General's eye

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

On World Disability Day, in the presence of 150 differently abled soldiers, Lieutenant General P M Hariz, the Southern Army Commander, honoured the late Rediff.com columnist Flying Officer M P Anil Kumar.

PIX: Why these Indian artistes deserve applause

PIX: Why these Indian artistes deserve applause

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

The grit and determination of these specially-abled artistes will fill you with positivity.

Stalin keeps home portfolio, PT Rajan gets finance

Stalin keeps home portfolio, PT Rajan gets finance

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin's Cabinet, including him, would be 34-member strong and he has retained senior leaders like Duraimurugan and over a dozen shall be ministers for the first time.

EPS promises free Covid vaccine for all in TN, Shivraj for poor in MP

EPS promises free Covid vaccine for all in TN, Shivraj for poor in MP

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

The Tamil Nadu chief minister, who is in Pudukottai on an official visit to review anti-COVID-19 measures and development projects in the district told reporters that vaccination shall cover all sections of the society.

Battery-operated cars at rail stations soon

Battery-operated cars at rail stations soon

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Senior citizens, differently-abled, pregnant women and medically sick travellers will be given a preference

How IIM-B is solving its quota problem

How IIM-B is solving its quota problem

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

'Going forward, whatever faculty positions we fill we expect to do so consistently with the quota requirements.'

Indian Sports Honours: Srikanth, Sindhu take home big awards

Indian Sports Honours: Srikanth, Sindhu take home big awards

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu was the Sportswoman of the Year award in the individual sport category, a statement read.

Clip shows disabled man thrashed by cops

Clip shows disabled man thrashed by cops

Rediff.com8 Jan 2017

The clip, taken from a mobile phone, showed the unidentified armed police personnel kicking the differently-abled man.

Bill raising upper limit to 24 weeks for abortions passed by Parl

Bill raising upper limit to 24 weeks for abortions passed by Parl

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said the amendments in the bill have been made after studying global practices and wide consultation within the country.

150 'divyangs' to participate in Yoga Day celebrations in Chandigarh

150 'divyangs' to participate in Yoga Day celebrations in Chandigarh

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Manisha Verma, a yoga therapist at GRIID, says the participants are looking forward to the event with a lot of enthusiasm. "These students are very excited about the event and they want to give their best performance. They also talk about getting a selfie with the prime minister," Manisha Verma said.

PIX: President Kovind confers Padma awards on 73

PIX: President Kovind confers Padma awards on 73

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind presented Padma awards to 73 individuals, some posthumously, at a ceremony held in the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Monday.

Finance secy Rajiv Kumar to meet PSBs on Sep 19

Finance secy Rajiv Kumar to meet PSBs on Sep 19

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

The government is set to ask PSBs to expeditiously introduce repo-rate linked products "to step up affordable credit".

Cops beat me after I told them I'm blind: JNU student

Cops beat me after I told them I'm blind: JNU student

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

The Jawaharlal Nehru University Visually Challenged Students Forum demanded an apology from Delhi Police and said they will begin a protest against police atrocities from Wednesday.

Dance pioneer Astad Deboo passes away

Dance pioneer Astad Deboo passes away

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Astad Deboo created a modern dance vocabulary that was uniquely Indian.

CBSE class 10 results: Four students top with 499 out 500 marks

CBSE class 10 results: Four students top with 499 out 500 marks

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Girls outperformed boys with a pass percentage of 88.67 as opposed to 85.32.

Will Covid curbs skew voter turnout in TN?

Will Covid curbs skew voter turnout in TN?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

It looks as if competing political parties in Tamil Nadu have not grasped the full impact and import of a sizable section of voters possibly staying away from voting -- voters, supposedly with a predictable polling pattern -- owing to the Covid second wave and more so, how it could affect the outcome in individual constituencies and even booths, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Under Stalin agriculture, environment get a new name; non-resident Tamils a new ministry

Under Stalin agriculture, environment get a new name; non-resident Tamils a new ministry

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Governor Banwarilal Purohit administered the oath of office and secrecy to 68-year old Stalin, for whom this would be the first stint as CM

She's the first Indian to win Miss Deaf Asia crown

She's the first Indian to win Miss Deaf Asia crown

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

Nishtha Dudeja from Haryana won the title at the 18th edition of Miss and Mister Deaf World.

Cash transferred in accounts of poor during lockdown: Govt

Cash transferred in accounts of poor during lockdown: Govt

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

To kick-start the work under MGNREGA after the lockdown is lifted, the government has already prepared plans and states have also submitted their work plans.

ESPN Sportsperson of the Year award: Meet the winners

ESPN Sportsperson of the Year award: Meet the winners

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

P V Sindhu won the ESPN's 'Female Sportsperson of the Year' award while young shooter Saurabh Chaudhary bagged the honour in the male category.

ICSE class 10, 12 students can skip pending board exams

ICSE class 10, 12 students can skip pending board exams

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

The board had also submitted the proposal before the Bombay High Court on Monday in response to a petition filed by a parent seeking directions to the authorities to cancel exams in view of the spike in COVID-19 cases.

Sitharaman likely to focus on poor, farm sector next

Sitharaman likely to focus on poor, farm sector next

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Later, there may be some tax relief aimed at the middle class and measures to benefit the sectors worst hit by Covid-19 and the resultant nationwide lockdown.

Chat with IAS topper Ira Singhal

Chat with IAS topper Ira Singhal

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Join us for a chat with UPSC national topper Ira Singhal on Monday, July 27, 2015 between 3 pm and 4 pm IST.

Wishes pour in as PM Modi turns 66

Wishes pour in as PM Modi turns 66

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

Modi visited his 97-year-old mother Hiraba in Gandhinagar and took her blessings.

Banks are catalysts of economic revival: Sitharaman

Banks are catalysts of economic revival: Sitharaman

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

The finance minister said easy access and efficiency in providing banking services will help in revival of businesses which are restarting operations after the lockdown.

When home is under a flyover & life's belongings fit on a cycle

When home is under a flyover & life's belongings fit on a cycle

Rediff.com23 May 2020

The family of nine, Mukesh, his parents, wife and five children, the youngest less than a year old, set out from their 'home' under a flyover in Palam in southwest Delhi on the long walk to their village. While he pushed the cycle, the others walked alongside, some holding bags, others unwieldy bundles on their heads, some barefeet as they walked on the hot tarred road under a scorching sun and others wearing flimsy footwear.

PM pitches to Dalits, says his government for poor, downtrodden

PM pitches to Dalits, says his government for poor, downtrodden

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

"This government is dedicated to the poor -- Dalits, oppressed and deprived and will attempt to do something for those who have to suffer in life. This government is committed to the welfare of the poor and how their lives can be changed and this government has been making constant efforts in this regard," Modi said.

This fashion show will melt your heart

This fashion show will melt your heart

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Eight designers. An NGO. Special showstoppers.

The pomegranate farmer who won Padma Shri

The pomegranate farmer who won Padma Shri

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Genabhai Patel (52), a pomegranate farmer from Sarkari Goliya village in Lakhani taluka of the district, has polio in both legs but he did not let it become a hurdle.

National Anthem: Centre asks disabled to show 'maximum attentiveness'

National Anthem: Centre asks disabled to show 'maximum attentiveness'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

The only category for which there is some relaxation is people with intellectual disabilities.

Railways promise more comfort for senior citizens in trains

Railways promise more comfort for senior citizens in trains

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Folding ladders would be made available in coaches.

It is my dream to see India host Olympics, FIFA World Cup: Ambani

It is my dream to see India host Olympics, FIFA World Cup: Ambani

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Nita Ambani hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that he has great vision to transform India into a global sporting powerhouse.