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What Mumbai Indians must do to win

What Mumbai Indians must do to win

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

'All three games we were in it but we were not able to finish it off'

Serena, Lewis Hamilton join bid to buy Chelsea

Serena, Lewis Hamilton join bid to buy Chelsea

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Williams and Hamilton have pledged an estimated 10 million pounds ($13.06 million) each to the bid.

Malaysia Open: Satwik-Chirag enter semis; Prannoy ousted

Malaysia Open: Satwik-Chirag enter semis; Prannoy ousted

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

HS Prannoy went down fighting to World No 7 Japanese Kodai Naraoka in a thrilling quarter-final at the Malaysia Open Super 750 badminton tournament.

What Australia must do to raise its game

What Australia must do to raise its game

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Di Venuto said Australia's batting plans were working well till a dramatic collapse saw them lose eight wickets for 28 runs.

Olympics: Indian sailors languish at bottom

Olympics: Indian sailors languish at bottom

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Another Indian, Vishnu Saravanan was at 23rd position overall out of 35 sailors in the laser event, while Nethra Kumanan was placed 31st with 176 net points out of 44 sailors.

Banks wrote off NPAs over 10 lakh crore in last 5 financial years: FM

Banks wrote off NPAs over 10 lakh crore in last 5 financial years: FM

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Banks have written off bad loans worth Rs 10,09,511 crore during the last five financial years, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed Parliament on Tuesday. The non-performing assets (NPAs), including those in respect of which full provisioning has been made on completion of four years, are removed from the balance sheet of the bank concerned by way of write-off, she said in a reply to Rajya Sabha. "Banks write off NPAs as part of their regular exercise to clean up their balance sheet, avail tax benefit and optimise capital, in accordance with RBI guidelines and policy approved by their boards.

Moral victory for Uddhav as SC rules governor, speaker's decisions wrong

Moral victory for Uddhav as SC rules governor, speaker's decisions wrong

Rediff.com11 May 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday held the Maharashtra governor was not justified in calling upon then chief minister Uddhav Thackeray to prove his majority in the assembly on June 30 last year but refused to order the status quo ante, saying he did not face the floor test and resigned.

PIX: LSG clinch defeat from jaws of victory vs Titans

PIX: LSG clinch defeat from jaws of victory vs Titans

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

Skipper KL Rahul managed to snatch defeat from jaws of victory with a baffling batting approach as defending champions Gujarat Titans beat Lucknow Super Giants by seven runs.

No separate norm for lawmakers on suspension of conviction, sentence: SC

No separate norm for lawmakers on suspension of conviction, sentence: SC

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The bench said that it has to be in exceptional circumstances when the conviction needs to be stayed and it cannot be a norm.

The Best Places To Shop In India...

The Best Places To Shop In India...

Rediff.com23 May 2023

A recent survey discovered that Bengaluru has some of the classiest high streets in our country.

Mugged? Er..not really: Kevin

Mugged? Er..not really: Kevin

Rediff.com20 Apr 2004

Protestors used Guru Granth Sahib as shield to attack police: Punjab DGP

Protestors used Guru Granth Sahib as shield to attack police: Punjab DGP

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Despite giving an assurance of a peaceful demonstration, the protesters used sharp-edged weapons, the police said.

In HC, Kheda SP defends public flogging of Muslims

In HC, Kheda SP defends public flogging of Muslims

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Police have defended in the Gujarat High Court the public flogging of some people from a minority community following stone pelting in the state's Kheda district last year saying the persons were 'cornered' to maintain peace and it was not done with any criminal intent.

NIA challenges activist Anand Teltumbde's bail in SC

NIA challenges activist Anand Teltumbde's bail in SC

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court against the bail granted to scholar-activist Anand Teltumbde in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case.

3 scribes booked in MP over news about patient taken to hospital on handcart

3 scribes booked in MP over news about patient taken to hospital on handcart

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

After publication and broadcast of the news, the district administration constituted a committee of revenue and health officials for an inquiry into the news report, the FIR said.

DDA stops demolition drive in Mehrauli; HC orders status quo till Feb 16

DDA stops demolition drive in Mehrauli; HC orders status quo till Feb 16

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

The high court further asked the Delhi Development Authority to state its stand on a batch of petitions challenging the action and also seeking a bar on the demolition till a fresh "demarcation report" is prepared.

Advertising slowdown likely to weigh on IPL this year

Advertising slowdown likely to weigh on IPL this year

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will see Disney-Star and Viacom18 competing to sell their ad space with an eye on the estimated Rs 4,000-crore advertising money.

Salman moves HC against Panvel neighbour, calls his posts communally provocative

Salman moves HC against Panvel neighbour, calls his posts communally provocative

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Bollywood actor Salman Khan on Friday told the Bombay high court that the videos uploaded about him on social media by his Panvel farmhouse neighbour Ketan Kakkad were not only defamatory in nature, but also communally provocative.

UP ex-MLA Mukhtar Ansari gets 5-yr jail in 23-year-old Gangsters Act case

UP ex-MLA Mukhtar Ansari gets 5-yr jail in 23-year-old Gangsters Act case

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Justice D K Singh passed the order overturning the acquittal by a special MP-MLA court in 2020.

Er. . . just how poor is India?

Er. . . just how poor is India?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

The 'poor' also own TVs and two-wheelers and no discussion of poverty is complete unless it acknowledges this.

India Open: Axelsen tames Srikanth in opener

India Open: Axelsen tames Srikanth in opener

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Srikanth made an attacking start after the change of ends, putting his smashes to good use, to lead 5-1. Two tight smashes on either side helped the Indian to maintain his lead to 8-3 before he entered the break with a healthy seven-point advantage when Axelsen went to the net.

Wrestler Khali accused of slapping toll plaza employee in Ludhiana

Wrestler Khali accused of slapping toll plaza employee in Ludhiana

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Dalip Singh Rana, better known as The Great Khali, has been accused of slapping a toll worker in Ludhiana, a charge rejected by the former WWE wrestler who claimed that the toll plaza employees misbehaved with him.

Sehwag erred in not playing Ojha: Ganguly

Sehwag erred in not playing Ojha: Ganguly

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Former captain Sourav Ganguly feels the struggling visitors should have played two spinners in the ongoing fourth and final Test against Australia, as the conditions in Adelaide appear "closest to subcontinent".

Gujarat ex-serviceman dies during protest, kin alleges police assault

Gujarat ex-serviceman dies during protest, kin alleges police assault

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Sources revealed the deceased, Kanjibhai Mothalia, was the elder brother of senior Gujarat IPS officer JR Mothalia.

Will Dhanpur elect the next CM of Tripura once again?

Will Dhanpur elect the next CM of Tripura once again?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

In a four-cornered fight, the real battle is between Union minister Pratima Bhoumik and CPM's Kaushik Chanda.

IndiGo set to lease wide-body Boeings soon

IndiGo set to lease wide-body Boeings soon

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

For the first time, the country's largest airline IndiGo will soon lease up to four wide-body Boeing 777 planes to cover the shortfall in its international operations, according to officials. The airline said the wet-leasing of "certain aircraft" will be done as an interim measure. IndiGo, which has so far only been operating narrow-body Airbus planes, ATRs and freighters, will now be having wide-body aircraft in its fleet.

Pacers, top order in focus as India T20 eye series win in Rajkot

Pacers, top order in focus as India T20 eye series win in Rajkot

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

The young pace bowling unit will look to pick up pieces from the hammering they suffered in the second T20 against Sri Lanka in the series-deciding third and final match in Rajkot on Saturday.

Sentenced to attract disqualification, Rahul tells court in appeal

Sentenced to attract disqualification, Rahul tells court in appeal

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday told a sessions court in Surat his conviction by a magistrate's court in a 2019 defamation case over his "Modi surname" remark was erroneous, patently perverse, and he was sentenced in a manner so as to attract disqualification as a member of Parliament.

Hockey India to act against erring players

Hockey India to act against erring players

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

Hockey India's general secretary Narender Batra on Wednesday said they are planning to take strong disciplinary action against Sandeep Singh and Sardara Singh for abruptly leaving the national camp, currently underway in Bangalore.

Sebi chief promises timely action against erring companies

Sebi chief promises timely action against erring companies

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

His comments came in response to a query on whether Securities and Exchange Board of India would be initiating action against MCX-SX which rejigged its board yesterday amid continuing payment crisis at its group firm National Spot Exchange Ltd.

PIX: Jadeja, Rohit put India in control on Day 1

PIX: Jadeja, Rohit put India in control on Day 1

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Images from Day 1 of the first Test between India and Australia, at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur, on Thursday.

Why do you want Teesta, husband back in jail, SC asks CBI, Gujarat govt

Why do you want Teesta, husband back in jail, SC asks CBI, Gujarat govt

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned the CBI and the Gujarat government as to why they want to send social activist Teesta Setalvad and her husband Javed Anand back in jail after they have been out for over seven years on anticipatory bail.

Prannoy enters Japan Open quarters, Srikanth loses

Prannoy enters Japan Open quarters, Srikanth loses

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

HS Prannoy breezed into the quarter-finals with a stunning straight-game win over former world champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore but it was curtains for Kidambi Srikanth at the Japan Open Super 750 tournament.

India Open: Sen, Saina knocked out to end home challenge

India Open: Sen, Saina knocked out to end home challenge

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

His backhand blocks and forehand low returns reaped dividends but an alert Gemke managed to grab a four-point cushion at the interval.

Delhi HC admits Akbar's appeal against Ramani's acquittal in defamation case

Delhi HC admits Akbar's appeal against Ramani's acquittal in defamation case

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

The Delhi high court on Thursday agreed to examine former Union minister M J Akbar's appeal against the trial court order acquitting journalist Priya Ramani in his criminal defamation case over her allegations of sexual harassment.

Tough Road Ahead For Xi Jinping

Tough Road Ahead For Xi Jinping

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

China's deteriorating economy is a serious concern. Xi Jinping and China's new premier will have a difficult task ahead of them after the 20th party congress, notes Jayadeva Ranade, the retired senior RA&W officer and China expert.

RBI cracks whip on erring banks

RBI cracks whip on erring banks

Rediff.com14 Jan 2006

Chidambaram sees systemic deficiency in IPO scam.

Decoding Rohit's mantra of scoring on turning tracks!

Decoding Rohit's mantra of scoring on turning tracks!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Rohit Sharma feels there can't be a one-size-fits-all approach for batting on turning pitches in India.

T20 WC PIX: Netherlands pip UAE in an exciting finish

T20 WC PIX: Netherlands pip UAE in an exciting finish

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

IMAGES of the Group A, round one match of the T20 World Cup played between Netherlands and UAE at the Simonds Stadium, in South Geelong, Australia on Sunday

Confident India eye ODI series win vs South Africa

Confident India eye ODI series win vs South Africa

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

India, missing their top players, aim to punch above their weight and seal a memorable series victory against South Africa in the third and final ODI in New Delhi on Tuesday.