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Ganapathy claims five as South take huge lead

Ganapathy claims five as South take huge lead

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

South Zone have an overall lead of 191 on Day 2 of the Duleep Trophy final after finishing with 400 in their first innings and dismissing West Zone for 251. They were 42 without loss in their second innings.

'It was freedom at midnight'

'It was freedom at midnight'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

As an over-enthusiastic activist put it, it was "freedom at midnight" for the Telangana supporters. The entire region burst in to unprecedented celebrations at midnight after the Centre gave the nod for a separate state. Soon after Union Home Minister P Chidambaram made the announcement, the people, especially the youth, rushed out to the streets to witness history in the making.

Call transfer:Users to port no. for new experience

Call transfer:Users to port no. for new experience

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

Telecom industry may be hit by biggest customer churn ever, due to mobile number portability.

Rio cancels contract for Olympic tennis centre due to delays

Rio cancels contract for Olympic tennis centre due to delays

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

The city of Rio de Janeiro cancelled the construction contract for the Olympic tennis centre on Thursday, just 200 days before the start of the games, fining the consortium responsible for delays and breach of contract for the mostly finished venue.

Military parades that inspired Trump

Military parades that inspired Trump

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

As Washington, DC, prepares to celebrate July Fourth with a military "Salute to America" that will feature military bands, a parade and flyovers from the US Navy's Blue Angels and Air Force One, here's a look at other countries that hold military marches.

Want a career in the airlines?

Want a career in the airlines?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

The Instrulab Institute of Aviation Technology (IIAT) opens admissions to become an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer.

Monsoon likely to be 'near normal' this year: IMD

Monsoon likely to be 'near normal' this year: IMD

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Monsoon is likely to be 96 per cent of the long period average

Messi, Neymar rested for Barca's King's Cup game at Elche

Messi, Neymar rested for Barca's King's Cup game at Elche

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has decided to rest Lionel Messi, Neymar and most of his regulars for the King's Cup last 16, second leg match at Elche later on Thursday.

Firms in non-GST states to pay higher taxes

Firms in non-GST states to pay higher taxes

Rediff.com15 Jul 2009

If the company A is located in a non-GST state, it would pay a total tax of Rs 300 (Rs 200 on finished product and Rs 100 on input), compared to Rs 200 paid by other producers in a GST state. The Centre is hoping that in such a scenario companies in GST states would lobby for introduction of the pan-India tax, which will subsume most state and Centre-level taxes.

2009: Bollywood's year of blahs

2009: Bollywood's year of blahs

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

The year has been an exceptionally unremarkable year for Hindi film buffs.

Top 5: Bikes with best mileage

Top 5: Bikes with best mileage

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

These are the best value for money bikes in terms of the money they save by using less fuel to run longer distances

Will PM explain his volte-face on globalisation?

Will PM explain his volte-face on globalisation?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2008

Nevertheless, the idea of a global regime to regulate global capital is an outlandish thought

LeT links to Mumbai, Lahore attacks expose Pak

LeT links to Mumbai, Lahore attacks expose Pak

Rediff.com8 Mar 2009

Pakistan's security establishment is in a bind over evidence suggesting the Lashkar-e-Tayiba was behind the Mumbai attacks and the assault on the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore as it had assured Western powers after the 2001 strike on Indian Parliament that it would keep a lid on the banned group's activities.

6 months of Modi govt: Six biggest strengths

6 months of Modi govt: Six biggest strengths

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Steps taken by the government over the past few months signal a determined effort to reform the subsidy regime.

Gold ETFs: Investors look away

Gold ETFs: Investors look away

Rediff.com5 May 2009

"We are now looking at a new fund under the gold category, which will enable small investors to subscribe to the units from the offices of UTI, without even having a demat account," said sources at UTI Mutual Fund. "With the equity markets rising by almost 30 per cent between mid-March and April, investors are no longer interested in gold ETFs. Also most Indians prefer holding physical gold, rather than gold ETFs," said a broker.

Mumbai terror unfolds through blogs, sms

Mumbai terror unfolds through blogs, sms

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

As the terror drama unfolded in Mumbai, social networkers and bloggers rapidly posted pictures of the ongoing events and sent sms-es over phone to whet the growing hunger for information and reports of live unedited action.

Indian economy boomed at 9% in 2007-08

Indian economy boomed at 9% in 2007-08

Rediff.com30 May 2008

India's GDP grew by 9 per cent in 2007-08 as compared to advance estimate of 8.7 per cent. GDP grew by 8.8 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2007-08 as compared to 9.7 per cent in the corresponding period previous fiscal.

SC issues new guidelines for hearings till June 19

SC issues new guidelines for hearings till June 19

Rediff.com17 May 2020

Issuing the fresh SoP, the apex court said for the first time in the Registry, '1881' helpline number will remain functional from 10 am to 5 pm under supervision of senior officers to provide instant solutions to query of advocate and litigants about e-filing and other issues relating to judicial functions.

Free meals to sacked Dubai hotel staff

Free meals to sacked Dubai hotel staff

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

The sea-facing desert city has been hit by a spate of redundancies recently, following the worldwide financial meltdown, which has affected its much vaunted real estate sector. The lay-offs affect both the locals as well as expatriates, mostly from the Indian sub-continent.

First Look: Saif does a Beckham

First Look: Saif does a Beckham

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

Photos comparing the actor with the footballer

Rakhi to sizzle as well

Rakhi to sizzle as well

Rediff.com27 Dec 2007

The starlet will perform in Mumbai's Tulip Star.

Gold, silver recover on low-level buying

Gold, silver recover on low-level buying

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Traders said some local buying mainly helped both gold and silver prices to recover some ground.

Vodafone gets ready for FIPB meet

Vodafone gets ready for FIPB meet

Rediff.com28 Mar 2007

Ahead of Thursday's Foreign Investment Promotion Council meeting that would take up sale of stake in Hutch-Essar to Vodafone, the UK company's director Mathew Kirk met telecom secretary Dinesh Mathur on Wednesday.

Injured Ferrer pulls out of Davis Cup tie

Injured Ferrer pulls out of Davis Cup tie

Rediff.com2 Feb 2008

"He's got a severe strain in the area between the calf and the Achilles' tendon in his left leg," federation doctor Angel Ruiz-Cotorro told the RFET Web site.

A Rs 450 cr success story from Rs 40K

A Rs 450 cr success story from Rs 40K

Rediff.com31 Dec 2007

K S Kohli of Frankfinn is confident that Air Frankfinn will give the likes of Kingfisher Airways and Jet Airways a run for their money in 2009.

Sugar surplus: India to export two million tonnes

Sugar surplus: India to export two million tonnes

Rediff.com2 May 2007

Riding on a surplus production, India is getting ready to export at least two million tones of sugar to foreign countries.

I just called to say I love you

I just called to say I love you

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Has the advent of technology made it easier, or more difficult, for brands to communicate with you and your valentine?

Things to remember while buying gold ETFs

Things to remember while buying gold ETFs

Rediff.com25 Apr 2007

Gold exchange traded funds are a new product, so investors should look at the cost of investing in them before making a decision.

DoT draws up plan to bridge digital gap

DoT draws up plan to bridge digital gap

Rediff.com16 Apr 2007

The Department of Telecommunications has mooted a proposal to set up seven telecom centres of excellence to nurture the sector and reduce the rural-urban digital divide.

'India behind Sri Lanka blast'

'India behind Sri Lanka blast'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2006

Wali, who returned from Sri Lanka a week ago, alleged that the attack was carried out by RAW to begin a proxy war in a third country.

Gold ETFs: 5 things you must know

Gold ETFs: 5 things you must know

Rediff.com28 Feb 2007

Now that the gold exchange traded funds (GETFs) are being sold in the market, let's look at a few things to understand them better.

Jet deal: Sahara files caveat

Jet deal: Sahara files caveat

Rediff.com22 Jun 2006

Air Sahra on Thursday filed a caveat at the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad high court pleading that the company should be heard before any order is passed in the ongoing dispute over the transfer of management control to Jet Airways.

IFC keen to fund big power projects

IFC keen to fund big power projects

Rediff.com13 Sep 2006

Budget allocation for maternity programme increased two fold

Budget allocation for maternity programme increased two fold

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The Child Protection Services programme under the Integrated Child Development Services was increased to Rs 1,500 crore from Rs 925 crore.

Govt hints at growth Budget

Govt hints at growth Budget

Rediff.com17 Jun 2004

The government on Thursday hinted at policies to promote growth, investment and employment generation in the Budget to be presented on July 8.

MBAs don't want to unlearn

MBAs don't want to unlearn

Rediff.com9 Mar 2005