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Match-fixing hits Spanish tennis: 28 players investigated

Match-fixing hits Spanish tennis: 28 players investigated

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Of the 83 people implicated in the case, 28 were professional tennis players, playing in the ITF Futures and Challenger categories, and one whose identity was not revealed competed in the 2018 US Open.

These sectors will see demand reach pre-Covid levels

These sectors will see demand reach pre-Covid levels

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Steel, cement, aluminum, fertilisers, tractors, two-wheelers, beverages and carbonated drinks, tyres and FMCG could see demand back to near normal levels by the third or the fourth quarter of the financial year, or even earlier.

'Some of the best things in cinema are happening in India'

'Some of the best things in cinema are happening in India'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

'Of the people here in Europe who have watched The Story of Film: A New Generation, the most talked-about clip is the one from Ram Leela.'

India, Saudi Arabia agree to enhance investments

India, Saudi Arabia agree to enhance investments

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

India and Saudi Arabia on Friday, agreed to increase investments in each other's country through joint ventures to enhance economic cooperation. Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma and Saudi Arabian Minister of Commerce and Industry Abdullah bin Ahmed Zainal Alireza, agreed to regular exchange of business delegations to sensitise the businesspersons in both the countries.

After poll drubbing, Alagiri moves to Delhi

After poll drubbing, Alagiri moves to Delhi

Rediff.com27 May 2011

Union minister MK Alagiri has shifted his base from Madurai to New Delhi since last week. After a massive rout in Tamil Nadu, MK Alagiri has now shifted his attention to Delhi.

A race to save the Parsis

A race to save the Parsis

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

From dating apps to events, the shrinking community is innovating ways to encourage the young to marry within the faith.

Quit smoking. Your sperm is at risk!

Quit smoking. Your sperm is at risk!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

It's indeed a hard habit to kick. But if you don't stop smoking right away, you might experience infertility.

The ugly side of land acquisition in India

The ugly side of land acquisition in India

Rediff.com31 May 2010

Controversies, protests and violence have marred land acquisition for projects in India.

Bihar says no industry at the cost of agriculture

Bihar says no industry at the cost of agriculture

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

The Bihar government which would implement a new industrial policy from July 1, will not help industry in acquiring fertile land or any crop land.

Hazare: Maharashtra beat Himachal Pradesh by three wickets

Hazare: Maharashtra beat Himachal Pradesh by three wickets

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

Azim and Naushad Shaikh (36) then stitched a 109-run partnership before the latter was trapped leg before by leg-spinner Priyanshu Khanduri.

Scientist fights global war on hunger

Scientist fights global war on hunger

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

Dr Amit Roy, president and chief executive officer, International Fertilizer Development Center, could very well be the next Dr Norman Borlaug.

Health for all: Much-needed in UP

Health for all: Much-needed in UP

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Uttar Pradesh still remains far behind the Indian average on most health indicators, says Dipa Sinha.

Azhagiri kills two birds with low-key wedding

Azhagiri kills two birds with low-key wedding

Rediff.com19 Nov 2010

Krishnakumar Padmanabhan finds out more about Azhagiri's meticulous planning, which preceeded his son's nuptials.

Farmers, land acquisition star in Kannada film

Farmers, land acquisition star in Kannada film

Rediff.com19 May 2011

Kannada film Puttakana Highway highlights the national issue of farmers who have to give up their fertile land for the construction of a highway

India may address South Korea's concerns on Posco

India may address South Korea's concerns on Posco

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

Billed as India's biggest foreign direct investment, the Posco project has been delayed by more than five years.

'I was determined to get pregnant'

'I was determined to get pregnant'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

At the launch of fertility specialist Dr Firuza Parikh's book The Complete Guide to Becoming Pregnant, movie director Farah Khan said that the key to becoming pregnant is to be determined -- and not complain.

Push mobile banking to reach more people: FM

Push mobile banking to reach more people: FM

Rediff.com27 Sep 2010

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Monday called upon banks and financial institutions to lay emphasis on mobile banking as a means of increasing penetration in un-banked areas and hinterlands.

Why M K Alagiri is sulking

Why M K Alagiri is sulking

Rediff.com6 Jan 2011

Alagiri's grouse is that the party has not taken strong action against three persons -- A Raja, Kanimozhi and Poongothai Aladi Aruna.

Madurai voters speak: 'Undercurrents against DMK'

Madurai voters speak: 'Undercurrents against DMK'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2011

Madurai, the second largest city in Tamil Nadu, is known as the gateway to the south of the state. It is famous for its Meenakshi temple and Thirumal Nayakar's palace. The Vaigai river flows through the city, though there is not much water flowing in it in the summer months.

All about Iffco's Vision 2015

All about Iffco's Vision 2015

Rediff.com18 May 2010

While planning significant consolidation of its vast expanse of business in the next five years, the Rs 17,000-crore (rs 170 billion) Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Ltd (Iffco) has demanded "physical support by the government" through excise and Customs exemptions and income tax holidays.

In a first, Census 2021 to collect data on OBCs

In a first, Census 2021 to collect data on OBCs

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

The NSSO had enumerated 79,306 households in rural areas and 45,374 in urban regions.

Inidhu Inidhu is worth a watch!

Inidhu Inidhu is worth a watch!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

This Tamil remake of Telugu's Happy Days is a sugary sweet film full of romance and friendship.

Bhopal: Govt moves SC for additional compensation

Bhopal: Govt moves SC for additional compensation

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

Government on Friday moved the Supreme Court seeking enhancement of compensation from Rs 750 crore to Rs 7,700 crore for the victims of the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy in which more than 5,000 people were killed due to leakage of poisonous gas from the Union Carbide factory.

Kerala tops Niti Aayog's Health Index list, UP last

Kerala tops Niti Aayog's Health Index list, UP last

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra are at second and third spot, whereas Uttar Pradesh and Bihar remained at the bottom.

Alagiri may quit ministership to focus on TN polls

Alagiri may quit ministership to focus on TN polls

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

Union Fertilizer Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam strongman MK Alagiri is keen to return to Tamil Nadu politics. He may do so by relinquishing his Union minister position by mid December to campaign for DMK in the southern districts of Tamil Nadu for the assembly elections in 2011.

Amid rise in COVID-19 cases, govt says India better positioned

Amid rise in COVID-19 cases, govt says India better positioned

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The death toll due to the coronavirus infection rose to 7,466 and the cases mounted to 2,66,598 in the country.

Why is a Communist paying homage to a Guru?

Why is a Communist paying homage to a Guru?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

'This will be the first open university in Kerala and it is a great tribute to Gurudevan by the helmsman of the Communist movement in Kerala,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Natural gas sector seeks declared goods status

Natural gas sector seeks declared goods status

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

Players also seeks clarity on tax breaks under Sec 80-IB on Natural gas produced under NELP I-VIII, besides seeking declared goods status for natural gas

GSFC names Ashok Narayan chairman

GSFC names Ashok Narayan chairman

Rediff.com4 Feb 2003

Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd named Ashok Narayan chairman. He replaces K D Jeswani who resigned.

Seven bidders in fray for Mumbai terminal market

Seven bidders in fray for Mumbai terminal market

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

Seven bidders, including Voltas, Deepak Fertilizers and Bharat Hotels have submitted requests for qualification (RFQ) to build a Rs 250-crore (Rs 2.5 billion) terminal market in Thane district near Mumbai.

Will Ayodhya verdict help BJP in Bengal polls?

Will Ayodhya verdict help BJP in Bengal polls?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

The BJP which stormed into Mamata Banerjee's fortress earlier this year by bagging 18 of the 42 Lok Sabha seats faced immense flak when the final NRC in Assam left out Bengali Hindus in large numbers.

Government may put fertiliser policy on ice

Government may put fertiliser policy on ice

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

The Department of Fertilizers (DoF) plans to bring in all policies, including the New Investment Policy meant to overhaul urea production, under one umbrella - Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) policy.

Bengal cautious in industry drive

Bengal cautious in industry drive

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

Land, the core issue of contention, is now being acquired selectively for the sake of setting up new industries and that too in areas where agriculture is weak.

No wrong in letting Anderson go: Former minister

No wrong in letting Anderson go: Former minister

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Former Union minister Vasant Sathe said on Tuesday that there was nothing wrong or illegal in giving safe passage to then Union Carbide chief Warren Anderson and the Congress should not feel embarrassed about it.

Govt clears funds for NPR; rules out any link with NRC

Govt clears funds for NPR; rules out any link with NRC

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

The NPR data will be used for schemes such as Ayushman Bharat, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Ujjvala and Saubhagya for identifying the intended beneficiaries.

Shah gets Home, Rajnath Defence; Finance with Nirmala

Shah gets Home, Rajnath Defence; Finance with Nirmala

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will retain DoPT, Atomic Energy as well as all important policy issues and portfolios not allocated.

Natural gas sector seeks extension of tax holiday

Natural gas sector seeks extension of tax holiday

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

Seeks declared goods status to Natural gas; extension of tax holiday benefits to find and sale of natural gas

No plans to withdraw LPG subsidy to well off people

No plans to withdraw LPG subsidy to well off people

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

1.46 lakh such consumers have voluntarily given up the subsidy.

NY police seek man seen around explosive-laden SUV

NY police seek man seen around explosive-laden SUV

Rediff.com3 May 2010

Police probing the Times Square car bomb case have zeroed in their search on a white man in his 40s who was seen on surveillance videos shedding his shirt and walking away from the area where the explosive-laden vehicle was found. Over 45 kgs of fertilizer, with fireworks and wires fitted around was found with the bomb, police said, but it was not the ammonium nitrate grade that can explode.

Union Minister Alagiri meets Prime Minister

Union Minister Alagiri meets Prime Minister

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

Union Minister for Chemical and Fertilizers MK Alagiri on Tuesday had a twenty minutes meeting with the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh in Delhi.