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Bancroft wary of Anderson despite no swing at the WACA

Bancroft wary of Anderson despite no swing at the WACA

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Anderson's performance, his first five-wicket haul in Australia, turned out be in vain in the end, though, as the hosts steadily chipped away at England on the fourth day when they were chasing 354 for victory.

IT sector to create 1 crore jobs by 2010: Nilekani

IT sector to create 1 crore jobs by 2010: Nilekani

Rediff.com7 Sep 2006

The IT and BPO industry will generate 10 million (1 crore) jobs by 2010 in India and the country will become the 'centre of gravity' in the world for the sector, says Nandan Nilkani, CEO of the Nasdaq-listed Infosys.

Time is a luxury India does not have

Time is a luxury India does not have

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

'Is India going to miss some more of its potential demographic dividend?' 'If so, it would be for two reasons: The demographic dividend can be fully exploited only if the people in the working age are actually working.' 'And second, if those working have proper education and skills, making them productive in the workplace.' 'On both counts, the country has fallen short,' points out T N Ninan.

Two months on, woman pulled out of quake rubble

Two months on, woman pulled out of quake rubble

Rediff.com13 Dec 2005

When most people had given up hope of extracting people alive from the mounds of rubble, a 40-year-old woman from Muzzafarabad in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, was rescued from her house on Monday.

At least 3,000 dead in Indonesia quake

At least 3,000 dead in Indonesia quake

Rediff.com27 May 2006

A powerful earthquake flattened buildings in central Indonesia on Saturday, killing at least 3,000 people and injuring thousands more in the country's worst disaster since the 2004 tsunami.

1700 killed in Pakistan quake

1700 killed in Pakistan quake

Rediff.com9 Oct 2005

The epicentre of the quake was located 100 km north of Islamabad. The exact location appeared to be the Hazara division in northern areas.

US uses 'moronic' selfie to bomb ISIS headquarters

US uses 'moronic' selfie to bomb ISIS headquarters

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

A selfie, bragging about the command and control capabilities of the Islamic State, posted on social media by a terrorist helped the US forces track and destroy its headquarters in Syria in less than 24 hours.

China: Typhoon Talim death toll reaches 46

China: Typhoon Talim death toll reaches 46

Rediff.com3 Sep 2005

The death toll in landslides, triggered by typhoon Talim in east China's Zhejiang and Jiangxi provinces, has risen to 15 and over 2 million people have been affected, local governments said on Saturday.

Hima Das, the Dhing Express

Hima Das, the Dhing Express

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Hima Das represents the generation of Naya Bharat athletes who are conscious of their responsibilities towards their society, state and country.

10 PHOTOS of 9/11 that no American will ever forget

10 PHOTOS of 9/11 that no American will ever forget

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

Here are a few of the photos that best tell the story of that terrible day.

SYL canal issue: Haryana MLAs protest outside Punjab assembly

SYL canal issue: Haryana MLAs protest outside Punjab assembly

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

In an unprecedented development, MLAs of opposition Indian National Lok Dal in Haryana on Thursday virtually stormed the assembly of neighbouring Punjab to protest against a move that could stall construction of a canal by which Haryana is supposed to receive water.

Dukes ball: Swing king Anderson's weapon of choice

Dukes ball: Swing king Anderson's weapon of choice

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

368 of James Anderson's 575 Test wickets have come on home soil, where the Dukes ball has been the default during his long career.

Windies well-placed

Windies well-placed

Rediff.com11 Mar 2006

The West Indies need a further 243 runs with all 10 wickets in hand to win the opening Test against New Zealand.\n

Rains claim 24 more lives

Rains claim 24 more lives

Rediff.com5 Aug 2004

In Gujarat, where the monsoon fury subsided, twelve deaths were reported since Wednesday evening. Ten people died in Maharashra and two in Kerala.

Ramzan recipes: Galauti Kebab, Awadhi Gosht Korma

Ramzan recipes: Galauti Kebab, Awadhi Gosht Korma

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Chef Kaleem Qurashi from ITC's Fortune Resort Heevan, Srinagar shares his special Ramzan recipes.

Indians blow Australia away

Indians blow Australia away

Rediff.com28 Oct 2003

Hurricane Dennis hits US @ 193 kph

Hurricane Dennis hits US @ 193 kph

Rediff.com11 Jul 2005

By 5 p.m. EDT (0230 IST Monday), Dennis' sustained winds had dropped to 169 kph, making it a Category 2 storm.

Elephant goes on a rampage in West Bengal, damages 100 homes

Elephant goes on a rampage in West Bengal, damages 100 homes

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

An elephant which had strayed from nearby Baikunthapur forest to Siliguri town went on a rampage for around seven hours damaging over 40 houses and some vehicles before it was tranquilised.

Bihar floods: Toll mounts to 64, over 33 lakh affected

Bihar floods: Toll mounts to 64, over 33 lakh affected

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The death toll in Bihar floods today mounted to 64 with over 33 lakh people spread across 13 districts affected by the deluge.

Sohail Abbas lays India low

Sohail Abbas lays India low

Rediff.com6 Mar 2004

The drag flick ace scored four times from penalty-corners as Pakistan won 5-3 in the Olympic hockey qualifer in Madrid.

Tornado claims 35 lives in Bangladesh

Tornado claims 35 lives in Bangladesh

Rediff.com21 Mar 2005

The tornado hit Rangpur and Gaibandha districts late on Sunday night uprooting trees and flattening homes.

'COVID-19 will be a year-long struggle'

'COVID-19 will be a year-long struggle'

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'Predictions are that numbers will continue to rise till May end and maybe in the first half of June will be our peak.'

25 killed in UP rainstorms

25 killed in UP rainstorms

Rediff.com6 Jun 2004

Six people were injured and were hospitalised, the officials said.

5 simple heart-healthy Diwali recipes for you

5 simple heart-healthy Diwali recipes for you

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Chef Ananya Banerjee shares five yummy Diwali treats with a healthy twist.

PHOTOS: Five-star Ishant puts India in control

PHOTOS: Five-star Ishant puts India in control

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Ishant Sharma took five for 42 runs to leave West Indies reeling on 189 for eight in 59 overs at stumps in reply to India's first innings score of 297..

Nepal's devastating quake spares Pashupatinath Temple

Nepal's devastating quake spares Pashupatinath Temple

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

The famous 5th century Pashupatinath Temple Kathmandu has survived the massive 7.9 magnitude earthquake that flattened several World Heritages like iconic Dharhara tower and Darbar Square in Nepal.

Unlock 1: Malls, hotels, shrines set to reopen amid rise in cases

Unlock 1: Malls, hotels, shrines set to reopen amid rise in cases

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

As India prepares for a calibrated exit from the lockdown by easing more restrictions, 'Unlock-1 -- the first of the three-phase plan for reopening of prohibited activities in non-containment zones with a stringent set of Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs) -- kicks in at a time when the country recorded a daily jump of COVID-19 cases by over 9,000 for the fifth straight day on Sunday.

Let's pray we see closure of bad loans

Let's pray we see closure of bad loans

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

'When bankers are hounded by investigative agencies for credit decisions going wrong and defaulters are treated like outcasts, who will borrow money and who will lend?' asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

India sees new single-day spike as Unlock 1 to begin next week

India sees new single-day spike as Unlock 1 to begin next week

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

In its morning update, the Union health ministry said the total number of positive cases has reached 2,16,919 with a record spike of 9,304 new cases since Wednesday 8 am across the country, while the death toll has increased to 6,075 with 260 more fatalities in this period. A PTI tally of figures announced by different states and union territories, as of 9.50 pm, showed a higher number of confirmed cases across the country at 2,17,389 and the death toll at 6,233.

Could the next rebound be the mother of all bull runs?

Could the next rebound be the mother of all bull runs?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

'The business of investing is essentially about competent doubt management: If the market knocks off 3,000 points, the doubt will be whether it will ever rebound (making it one man's doubt against another man's conviction),' says Mudar Pathreya.

Gujarat emerges stronger three years after quake

Gujarat emerges stronger three years after quake

Rediff.com25 Jan 2004

Kutch district, which was almost flattened by the quake measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale, is today self-sufficient and now boasts of an Rs 130 crore hospital.

Death toll in Nepal hits 4,000 amid hunt for survivors

Death toll in Nepal hits 4,000 amid hunt for survivors

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

The death toll from Nepal's earthquake has risen to over 3,700, two days after the devastating earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter Scale struck the Himalayan nation.

Rescuers race against time, fear reigns in quake-hit Nepal

Rescuers race against time, fear reigns in quake-hit Nepal

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Racing against time, rescuers on Sunday waded through tonnes of rubble of flattened homes and buildings in Nepal to look for survivors of the earthquake.

'Drivers will have to be clever'

'Drivers will have to be clever'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2005

How I slayed my demons and won an Olympic medal

How I slayed my demons and won an Olympic medal

Rediff.com26 May 2020

'Sport is cruel, as is life, which is why winning becomes sweet.'

Recipe: How to make Dahi Kebab

Recipe: How to make Dahi Kebab

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Try these amazing fritters made from hung curd.