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Stats: 6 ducks in Kochi innings a first in IPL

Stats: 6 ducks in Kochi innings a first in IPL

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Statistical highlights of the Indian Premier League match between Deccan Chargers and Kochi Tuskers Kerala, in Kochi, on Wednesday.

ACE gets nod for multi commodity exchange

ACE gets nod for multi commodity exchange

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

Kotak Group-promoted ACE Derivatives and Commodity Exchange Limited on Wednesday said it has received the final license for launching a national multi commodity exchange from the government.

When politicians bring their kids to work

When politicians bring their kids to work

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

On Monday (September 24), New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made history as the first female world leader to attend the United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York with her newborn baby in tow. However, Ardern isn't the first to bring their kids to work. Here are some examples of kids roaming the halls of power.

Army Chief appears before PAC

Army Chief appears before PAC

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

The PAC had called the chiefs of the three defence services for a hearing after a CAG report pointed out irregularities in the supply chain management of rations by Canteen Stores Department. Singh appeared before the PAC headed by senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Murli Manohar Joshi at around 1100 hrs and senior Army officials made a presentation of management of rations in the Army.

Troubled airlines not endangered species

Troubled airlines not endangered species

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

The restructuring of banks' loans to troubled airlines, which the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed, is taking its time.

UAE court adjourns case of 17 Indians on death row

UAE court adjourns case of 17 Indians on death row

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

A United Arab Emirates court hearing an appeal filed by 17 Indians sentenced to death for murdering a Pakistani man today adjourned the case until May 19 and asked the defendants and the victim's kin to reach a settlement by that date on the 'blood money'.

Remember these AMAZING MOMENTS from 25 years ago?

Remember these AMAZING MOMENTS from 25 years ago?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Sukanya Verma celebrates 25 years of Bollywood images.

Before the mega merger, Idea may have to liberalise spectrum held by Voda

Before the mega merger, Idea may have to liberalise spectrum held by Voda

Rediff.com28 May 2018

Idea may have to shell out Rs 4,500 crore in cash

Will swap ton for WC trophy any day: Jayawardene

Will swap ton for WC trophy any day: Jayawardene

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

Sri Lanka batsman Mahela Jayawardene says a dream century in a World Cup final was no consolation to losing the coveted trophy and he would have swapped his ton with the championship medal any day.

'NDRF operations stopped in Nepal, troops to return'

'NDRF operations stopped in Nepal, troops to return'

Rediff.com4 May 2015

India's National Disaster Response Force on Monday began withdrawal of its men from quake-hit Nepal after the country asked foreign rescue teams to end their work.

China court upholds death sentence for billionaire

China court upholds death sentence for billionaire

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

The Heilongjiang Provincial Higher People's Court said that it rejected the appeal of Wang Wenxiang, founder and chairman of Xinheng Group.

Jab We Met: 'I liked her bold, straightforward nature'

Jab We Met: 'I liked her bold, straightforward nature'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Rajesh Ranadive tells us how he met his life partner Seema.

Chanderpaul takes up college coaching in America

Chanderpaul takes up college coaching in America

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

Shivnarine Chanderpaul, the 2008 ICC and Wisden Cricketer of the Year, will be now be the Head Coach of American College Cricket.

What lies ahead for Jammu and Kashmir

What lies ahead for Jammu and Kashmir

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

'India should be able to weather the storm, given its enhanced standing among the major powers. However, India's international clout is partly from its rapidly growing emerging economy and a large and expanding commercial market. 'If the Indian economy continues to slow and protectionist barriers advance, then our international clout will also diminish. The international fallout from bringing the Valley to heel may be more difficult to handle,' says Shyam Saran.

Qazigund firing: J&K government orders magisterial probe

Qazigund firing: J&K government orders magisterial probe

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday ordered a magisterial probe into the killing of three persons in army firing at Qazigund

UP panchayat fines man Rs 2 lakh for divorcing wife by uttering 'talaq' thrice

UP panchayat fines man Rs 2 lakh for divorcing wife by uttering 'talaq' thrice

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

The panchayat also asked the man to return the dowry he got from the woman.

Chinese tried to hack our computers: NSA

Chinese tried to hack our computers: NSA

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

He said that the attack came in the form of an e-mail with a PDF attachment containing a 'Trojan' virus, which allows a hacker to access a computer remotely and download or delete files. The virus was detected and officials were told not to log on until it was eliminated, he said.

India tears into US attorney's statement in Devyani case

India tears into US attorney's statement in Devyani case

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

We present Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Syed Akbrauddin's full response to the statement issued by US Attorney Preet Bharara on the ongoing diplomatic tussle over Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade's arrest:

Mumbai thrash Rajasthan to seal last four berth

Mumbai thrash Rajasthan to seal last four berth

Rediff.com11 Apr 2010

Mumbai Indians thrashed Rajasthan Royals by 37 runs in their Indian Premier League match at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium in Jaipur on Sunday and guaranteed themselves a place in the semi-finals.

'Militants were taking advantage': Govt justifies Art 370 move in SC

'Militants were taking advantage': Govt justifies Art 370 move in SC

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

The Centre also justified the abrogation of Article 35A of the Constitution which "enabled the then State to make laws giving special rights and privileges to permanent residents, while imposing restrictions upon others".

Wickmayer made to wait for ITF decision on ban

Wickmayer made to wait for ITF decision on ban

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

US Open semi-finalist Yanina Wickmayer must wait to see whether she can return to action even though a Belgian court has suspended a one-year ban imposed on her for violating anti-doping regulations.

Belgian court overturns bans on Wickmayer, Malisse

Belgian court overturns bans on Wickmayer, Malisse

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

A Belgian court on Monday suspended a one-year ban imposed on tennis players Yanina Wickmayer and Xavier Malisse for violating anti-doping regulations, Wickmayer's agent said.

Sachin is a Man in Blue once again

Sachin is a Man in Blue once again

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

True Blue, a menswear label that Arvind has created with cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, is being extended into an exclusive traditional apparel brand for men called True Blue Handcrafted.

SC issues contempt notice to Rahul for Rafale remarks

SC issues contempt notice to Rahul for Rafale remarks

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Gandhi had expressed "regret" on Monday over his remarks in connection with the Rafale judgment and said in his affidavit that his statement was "purely political".

IPO scam: Sebi disburses Rs 20 crore to investors

IPO scam: Sebi disburses Rs 20 crore to investors

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

The disbursed amount is the first set of cheques to be handed over to 12.75 lakh (1.275 million) investors identified by a committee set by the Securities and Exchanges Board.

Indian tries to kill himself in Dubai court

Indian tries to kill himself in Dubai court

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

Apparently miffed over delays in his trial, an Indian man facing human trafficking charges tried to strangle himself with a scarf in a court in Dubai, after the judge adjourned the case for April 12. The accused, who is in his 40s and referred to as K K, mumbled something in Hindi while addressing the translator of the Dubai Court of First Instance immediately after the judge adjourned his case until April 12.

UP's record on law and order is disgraceful

UP's record on law and order is disgraceful

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

'Yogiji has neither been successful in reducing crime in the state nor has he been able to make the people feel that they are safe,' says one UP minister.

Kohli named ICC Cricketer of the Year

Kohli named ICC Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

His Australian counterpart Steve Smith was crowned ICC Test cricketer of the Year, cricket's world body announced on Thursday.

Gurgaon-Manesar belt no stranger to labour unrest

Gurgaon-Manesar belt no stranger to labour unrest

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

The Gurgaon-Manesar industrial belt, one of the country's largest auto hubs, which once again witnessed labour unrest following the death of a young worker at Rico Auto on Sunday.

CBFC to clear Padmavati with modifications, and name changed to Padmavat

CBFC to clear Padmavati with modifications, and name changed to Padmavat

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

The Board has decided to give a UA certificate to the film.

Numbers Game: India complete half-century of wins vs NZ

Numbers Game: India complete half-century of wins vs NZ

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

This was India's 50 victory in ODIs against New Zealand, against whom they have played 100 matches.

Ashwin breaks Irfan Pathan's record, becomes India's top wicket-taker in T20Is

Ashwin breaks Irfan Pathan's record, becomes India's top wicket-taker in T20Is

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Rajneesh Gupta presents some interesting numbers from second T20 between India and South Africa.

Iran trade: RIL pays Rs 1 cr to US lobbyist

Iran trade: RIL pays Rs 1 cr to US lobbyist

Rediff.com30 Apr 2009

The payment of $1,90,000 to a high-profile lobbyist firm in Washington, BGR Holding, was made by RIL in the first quarter of 2009, and is the first instance of any lobbying by the Indian company with the US lawmakers.

Sai's Take: Aisi Kaisi Democracy!

Sai's Take: Aisi Kaisi Democracy!

Rediff.com6 May 2019

'Have we finally gotten over the holy cow syndrome?' asks Saisuresh Sivaswamy after watching Aisi Taisi Democracy in action.

The Goldman Sachs-ONGC war

The Goldman Sachs-ONGC war

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

Goldman Sachs' controversial note on corporate governance in Oil and Natural Gas Corp that evoked a strong reaction from the company, is not the first instance of the US investment bank having a run-in with the state-owned firm.

Why FinMin wants taxmen to be cautious while summoning CEOs

Why FinMin wants taxmen to be cautious while summoning CEOs

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Finance Ministry has asked excise and service tax officials to exercise caution while summoning CEOs and top functionaries of large firms or PSUs for probing any revenue cases.

Lenders seek Subhiksha books review

Lenders seek Subhiksha books review

Rediff.com9 Feb 2009

To take up debt restructuring of cash-strapped retailer.

10 Ways to Survive the Lockdown

10 Ways to Survive the Lockdown

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Sreehari Nair lists some movies, documentaries, recorded-performance films, and literature and music suggestions that might help.

How should India respond to Mumbai attacks

How should India respond to Mumbai attacks

Rediff.com11 Dec 2008

The Mumbai terror strike is no ordinary attack. All over the world there have been several blasts but in all those cases they have been attacks by stealth. Here is the first instance where the attackers have openly defied a nation of one billion. That the nation's 200 elite commandos were defied for 60 hours is a tremendous boost for the morale of terrorists all over the world. The effect of inaction can be devastating.