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Stokes expected to return for England against New Zealand

Stokes expected to return for England against New Zealand

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

Ben Stokes is expected to make his long-awaited England return in a one-day international against New Zealand on Sunday.

Terrorism: How will Modi correct this worrying stat?

Terrorism: How will Modi correct this worrying stat?

Rediff.com28 May 2015

A year after the Narendra Modi government took charge India still finds itself among nations that face a high risk of terror and political violence.

Club cricketer dies in England after blow on chest

Club cricketer dies in England after blow on chest

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Twenty-four-year-old Bavalan Pathmanathan died after being hit in the chest while batting in a local league match in Surrey.

Welfare measures for armed forces to be fast-tracked: Parrikar

Welfare measures for armed forces to be fast-tracked: Parrikar

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

Concerned over nearly 450 suicide cases reported in the armed forces in the last 3 years, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said reasons for this are being investigated and that welfare measures for personnel will be fast-tracked.

Club suspends Thai Bodin for on-court punch-up

Club suspends Thai Bodin for on-court punch-up

Rediff.com27 Jul 2013

Thai shuttler Bodin Issara has been suspended by his club Granular until the end of the year for his on-court punch-up with former doubles partner Maneepong Jongjit during Sunday's Canada Open final, local media reported on Saturday.

Nifty ends above 9,500 for the first time, Sensex gains over 250 points

Nifty ends above 9,500 for the first time, Sensex gains over 250 points

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Metal stocks were trading under pressure while IT, auto, realty stocks gained in today's deals

Air safety measures being compromised in India: Regulator

Air safety measures being compromised in India: Regulator

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

The remarks by the DGCA head is of great significance.

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Aseem Chhabra introduces us to the best of Berlinale.

What is holding Modi govt back on the economy

What is holding Modi govt back on the economy

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

'The Modi regime is not willing to use its huge political capital for taking any economic policy measure that it fears might undermine that political strength, says A K Bhattacharya.

Duty rejig on petrol, diesel to give Rs 40K cr for road projects

Duty rejig on petrol, diesel to give Rs 40K cr for road projects

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Petrol attracts a total excise duty of Rs 17.46 per litre.

Surprising facts about Buttler, Ashwin and Mankading

Surprising facts about Buttler, Ashwin and Mankading

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Buttler has been 'Mankaded' twice

7 dead as IAF chopper crashes near Tawang

7 dead as IAF chopper crashes near Tawang

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

The crash of the Mi-17 V5 took place at around 6 am when it was on a maintenance mission.

IPL sidelights: What scares flamboyant Pant?

IPL sidelights: What scares flamboyant Pant?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Vaughan predicts orange and purple cap winners at IPL 2019

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

Inquest into death of batsman Hughes opens in Sydney

Inquest into death of batsman Hughes opens in Sydney

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

A coroner's inquest into the death of Phillip Hughes opened on Monday, almost two years after the Australian cricketer died when he was struck by a ball during a match at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Hughes was hit on the back of the neck by a rising delivery when batting for South Australia in a domestic match on Nov. 25, 2014. He died two days later in a Sydney hospital.

ICC surprised by Shah Rukh Khan's claim

ICC surprised by Shah Rukh Khan's claim

Rediff.com19 May 2008

The International Cricket Council on Monday expressed surprised at film star Shah Rukh Khan's statement that its anti-corruption unit had asked him not to be with the team on the playing field, saying the IPL is a domestic tournament and the game's governing body does not have any role in formulating the rules.

US consulate joins NGO to fight human trafficking

US consulate joins NGO to fight human trafficking

Rediff.com13 May 2008

To prevent crimes against woman outside Kolkata and stop human trafficking Apne Aap Women Worldwide, a Kolkata-based NGO, has tied-up with the US Consulate General, Kolkata.

Tamil Nadu slaps Rs 2,400 cr tax notice on Nokia

Tamil Nadu slaps Rs 2,400 cr tax notice on Nokia

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

In yet another setback to Finnish handset maker Nokia, the Tamil Nadu government has slapped on it a Rs 2,400 crore (Rs 24 billion) tax demand notice related to the devices sold from its Chennai factory.

Tata Coffee eyes retail market for growth

Tata Coffee eyes retail market for growth

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

The company is already supplying coffee beans to cafes, instant coffee to Hotels, restaurants and catering segment, vending and various other establishments. Going forward, it plans to look at vending solutions on its own.

India drafts rules to regulate Uber, other ride-hailing firms

India drafts rules to regulate Uber, other ride-hailing firms

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Uber and Ola both welcomed the move as a step in the right direction.

NIA officer Tanzil Ahmed's wife succumbs to injuries

NIA officer Tanzil Ahmed's wife succumbs to injuries

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Farzana Khatoon, wife of National Investigation Agency officer Tanzil Ahmad who was shot dead in an April 3 attack which also left her grievously injured, succumbed on Wednesday morning.

Speak in one voice in times of external threat

Speak in one voice in times of external threat

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'It is nobody's contention that uncomfortable questions regarding national security should not be raised. But that is a topic for another day and another time when the immediate threat has faded,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

Activists voice concern over report ranking India most dangerous country for women

Activists voice concern over report ranking India most dangerous country for women

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

"The issue is not whether India is first or third or fourth, the issue is that this perception should be taken seriously to set our house in order".

Warner, Indian players in war of words over no-ball dismissal

Warner, Indian players in war of words over no-ball dismissal

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

David Warner and Varun Aaron got involved in a war of words after the home batsman was called back by the umpire following a no-ball dismissal during the post-lunch session on the fourth day, in Adelaide, on Friday.

Man triggers hijack scare on Jet flight, detained along with friend

Man triggers hijack scare on Jet flight, detained along with friend

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Police said the Mumbai-based man identified as Clince Varghese, 26, and hailing from Thrissur district was an anchor of a popular music channel and he was detained for questioning along with his 27-year-old male friend. The two men were booked on the flight(9W 825) that was delayed by two hours following the incident, an airport official said.

Eight-month-old rape victim shifted to AIIMS: Centre to SC

Eight-month-old rape victim shifted to AIIMS: Centre to SC

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Additional Solicitor Generals P S Narsimha and Pinky Anand, appearing for the Centre, informed the court that following its order, a team of doctors from AIIMS had visited the baby in a local government hospital and shifted her to AIIMS for better medical care.

'Dhoni has never shown his palm to an astrologer'

'Dhoni has never shown his palm to an astrologer'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'He believes in his destiny and says "naseeb accha hai, chalne do".'

R N Kao, India's legendary Spymaster

R N Kao, India's legendary Spymaster

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

'Here was a man who played a major part in helping the Bengalis of East Pakistan create a new nation, secured the merger of Sikkim into the Indian dominion and built R&AW into a formidable outfit, comparable to the best in the world.' Rameshwar Nath Kao shunned the limelight, hated to be photographed and preferred to work behind the scenes. A revealing excerpt from Nitin A Gokhale's much awaited book, R N Kao: Gentleman Spymaster.

Review: Rahasya is a clever whodunit

Review: Rahasya is a clever whodunit

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Atmospheric chills and a good story your thing? Watch Rahasya, suggests Nishi Tiwari.

FIR against Birla unfortunate: Anand Sharma

FIR against Birla unfortunate: Anand Sharma

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma on Wednesday appeared to share industry's concerns over naming Kumar Mangalam Birla in an FIR in coal scam case saying it was unfortunate and could raise questions over investor confidence in the country.

Can you claim accident insurance if your friend was driving your car?

Can you claim accident insurance if your friend was driving your car?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

'It is important to ensure that the person driving the car has a valid driving licence, is in a stable mental condition and is not under any heavy medication or influence of alcohol,' says K G Krishnamoorthy Rao, MD and CEO, Future Generali India Insurance.

South Africa bans Bodi for 20 YEARS for match-fixing

South Africa bans Bodi for 20 YEARS for match-fixing

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Cricket South Africa on Monday imposed a ban of 20 years on Gulam Bodi after he admitted charges of contriving or attempting to fix matches in the 2015 RAM SLAM T20 Challenge Series.

Kunming knife attacks: China is playing with fire

Kunming knife attacks: China is playing with fire

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Domestically, China's 'strike hard' policy is alienating Uighurs further in Xinjiang. China's quid pro quo with the Taliban is hardly any lasting solution to the Afghanistan crises or to regional security, says Srikanth Kondapalli.

Australian media 'share nation's agony on cricket's saddest day'

Australian media 'share nation's agony on cricket's saddest day'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

As the entire Australia mourned the death of Phillip Hughes, the front pages of all the national dailies on Friday paid rich tribute to the young batsman, who succumbed to his head injuries yesterday that he sustained during a domestic match.

GST targets smokers, tobacco in highest tax slab

GST targets smokers, tobacco in highest tax slab

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Tobacco will be subjected to the highest tax slab of 28 per cent and an additional cess. The current rates of taxation on cigarettes and chewing tobacco are about 64 per cent and 81 per cent, respectively.

Draft no-fly rules include open-ended ban

Draft no-fly rules include open-ended ban

Rediff.com5 May 2017

The no-fly rules divide unruly behaviour into three categories and recommend a flying ban of 3 months, 6 months and two years or more, without limit.

Ash questioned by Mumbai Customs

Ash questioned by Mumbai Customs

Rediff.com20 Nov 2006

A packet containing 23 euros was addressed to the actress.

Australia foils Christmas Day terror plot

Australia foils Christmas Day terror plot

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

The plotters are believed to have included six men and one woman, all in their 20s, who allegedly planned to plant bombs and use knives and firearms to launch a "multi-node" attack at Federation Square, Flinders Street Station and St Paul's Cathedral.

Non-subsidised LPG rate cut; ATF to cost more

Non-subsidised LPG rate cut; ATF to cost more

Rediff.com1 May 2015

No immediate comment was available from airlines on the impact of the price hike on passenger fares.

Govt wisens up, plugs holes in 2nd black money scheme

Govt wisens up, plugs holes in 2nd black money scheme

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

The PMGKY will not allow declarants to use claims made for refunds for advance taxes paid, tax deducted at source and tax collected under the scheme.