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Amit Shah wins his next gamble

Amit Shah wins his next gamble

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

Amit Shah is the man of the moment. The architect of the BJP's stunning transformation in the Hindi heartland during the Lok Sabha elections is all set to emerge as the CEO of Modi's political dreams and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's cultural passion, says Sheela Bhatt.

Turning Point: Pooran's Wicket

Turning Point: Pooran's Wicket

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Just as Nicholas Pooran looked like taking LSG to a win, CSK Impact Player Tushar Deshpande had him holing out to Ben Stokes in the deep.

Plea to link Aadhaar with property: HC seeks Centre's reply

Plea to link Aadhaar with property: HC seeks Centre's reply

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

The Delhi high court on Monday asked the Centre to file reply on a plea seeking linking of immovable and movable property documents of citizens with their Aadhaar numbers to curb corruption, black money generation, and benami transactions.

Is The Congress Doomed?

Is The Congress Doomed?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The Congress needs to reorganise itself at the grassroots, infuse younger blood, and have more boots on the ground. Just offering freebies is not the answer anymore. Leadership matters, asserts Ramesh Menon.

Top Performers: Buttler, Jaiswal Power Royals

Top Performers: Buttler, Jaiswal Power Royals

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler smashed half-centuries to steer Rajasthan Royals to an easy 57-run victory while consigning Delhi Capitals to their third straight loss.

'Governor is behaving in a silly manner'

'Governor is behaving in a silly manner'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

'The governor was a senior IPS officer who should know the Constitution.'

Transfer Truths: The EPL's biggest gambles this summer

Transfer Truths: The EPL's biggest gambles this summer

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Rediff.com makes an assessment of the biggest gambles made by the leading Premier League teams this summer.

PIL filed against exchange of Rs 2000 notes without ID, requisition slip

PIL filed against exchange of Rs 2000 notes without ID, requisition slip

Rediff.com22 May 2023

A public interest litigation was filed in the Delhi high court on Monday against permission to exchange Rs 2000 banknotes without obtaining any requisition slip and identity proof.

Ashes: Nasser Hussain picks Moeen Ali's replacement

Ashes: Nasser Hussain picks Moeen Ali's replacement

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

Nasser Hussain believes England should replace Moeen Ali with either speedster Mark Wood or Chris Woakes.

Kerala Story's Nimah Is A Stunner

Kerala Story's Nimah Is A Stunner

Rediff.com25 May 2023

The many moods of actress Yogita Bihani.

F1 hopeful Daruvala's special flight gamble pays off

F1 hopeful Daruvala's special flight gamble pays off

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

It was a repatriation flight for the Indians stuck in London and being exposed to infection during the long journey was a risk but Formula 1 hopeful Jehan Daruvala had no option.

Will BJP's Khushbu gamble pay off in TN assembly elections?

Will BJP's Khushbu gamble pay off in TN assembly elections?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

For now, the BJP's strategy for Khushbu seems to be one of denial -- denying the rival Congress in the state and also at the national-level a Muslim voice acceptable to Hindu audiences and TV news-watchers. This is much less than the induction of DMK veterans like Duraiswamy and Selvam, who still have a greater chances of winning assembly seats,, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Hate crime in US increased by 12% in 2021: FBI

Hate crime in US increased by 12% in 2021: FBI

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

The FBI also said that 43.2 per cent of the total crimes recorded were related to intimidation.

How UK became Global Money Laundromat

How UK became Global Money Laundromat

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

A whirlwind trip of the dark underbelly of global finance, covering everything from tax law changes to aiding criminals to decamp with money from bank accounts.

'Today's terrorist does not smoke, he does not drink, he does not gamble, he does not womanise'

'Today's terrorist does not smoke, he does not drink, he does not gamble, he does not womanise'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

'They don't communicate on the telephone. They meet. The conspiracy is discussed, the crime is planned out and then the crime happens.' Rakesh Maria, the supercop who heads Maharashtra's Anti Terrorism Squad, explains the mindset of the modern terrorist at the Times Literary Festival. A correspondent listens in.

F1: Alonso on front row in Miami, but win a long shot

F1: Alonso on front row in Miami, but win a long shot

Rediff.com7 May 2023

Fernando Alonso will start the Miami Grand Prix on the front row alongside pole sitter Sergio Perez, providing Aston Martin the chance for a win, believes team principal Mike Krack.

Warren Buffett to buy Duracell from Procter & Gamble

Warren Buffett to buy Duracell from Procter & Gamble

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Berkshire has owned P&G stock since P&G bought Gillette Co in 2005. Buffett had invested in Gillette since 1989.

Will BJP's caste gamble pay off in Rajkot?

Will BJP's caste gamble pay off in Rajkot?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Will BJP's gamble of giving ticket to a Kadva Patel in the Leuva Patel-dominated Rajkot constituency pay off? Haresh Pandya analyses

May's election gamble backfires as voters throw hung parliament

May's election gamble backfires as voters throw hung parliament

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Though May won her Maidenhead seat in south-east England with 37,780 votes, she faced pressure to resign after losing her parliamentary majority.

South Africa gear up for 'WC final-like' 3rd Test against England

South Africa gear up for 'WC final-like' 3rd Test against England

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Elgar said the weather would dictate whether they played with an all-seam attack or again with three quicks and two spinners when the third and final Test begins at The Oval on Thursday, but predicted two or three changes to the line-up.

Tendulkar to sue casino for using his morphed images

Tendulkar to sue casino for using his morphed images

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

'I have never endorsed gambling, tobacco or alcohol -- directly or indirectly, in an individual capacity.'

Confession made before additional SP valid under MCOCA, says SC

Confession made before additional SP valid under MCOCA, says SC

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and Surya Kant dismissed the appeals of the accused booked under MCOCA and other provisions under IPC and the gambling and prohibition Act.

Jehan Daruvala roars to Saudi Arabia podium

Jehan Daruvala roars to Saudi Arabia podium

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

Jehan made a lightning start off the line but was boxed in by the Campos cars of Ralph Boschung and compatriot Kush Maini.

Verstappen on pole after wild Canadian GP qualifying

Verstappen on pole after wild Canadian GP qualifying

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Max Verstappen took pole position on Saturday in a wet qualifying for a Canadian Grand Prix

MP tweaks rules, gangrape, terror convicts to stay in jail for life

MP tweaks rules, gangrape, terror convicts to stay in jail for life

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Amid the debate over the release of Bilkis Bano case convicts, the Madhya Pradesh government's proposed new policy provides for a life sentence till death for those held guilty for offences like gangrape and terrorist acts.

Australia pick Warner for Ashes, WTC final vs India

Australia pick Warner for Ashes, WTC final vs India

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

David Warner has been under pressure after a poor run of form with the bat but returned after injury to the 17-man squad for the June 7 WTC final against India at The Oval and the first two Ashes Tests.

Harry is first British royal to make court appearance in over 100 years

Harry is first British royal to make court appearance in over 100 years

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Prince Harry on Tuesday became the first senior British royal to give evidence in a high court trial in over 100 years as he appeared in the witness box here to allege unlawful information gathering, including phone hacking, by journalists working for the Mirror Group Newspapers.

Procter & Gamble to be sole promoter of Gillette India

Procter & Gamble to be sole promoter of Gillette India

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Indian promoters Poddars to relinquish control for severance package.

Davis Cup: Grass gamble fails as Italy thrash India to enter World Finals

Davis Cup: Grass gamble fails as Italy thrash India to enter World Finals

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

World No 15 India will now compete in the Zone Group action later this year.

A Thrashing KKR Won't Forget In A Hurry!

A Thrashing KKR Won't Forget In A Hurry!

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Rajasthan Royals came all guns firing against Kolkata Knight Riders, with an emphatic nine-wicket victory to inch closer to the play-offs.

Jehan Daruvala bags double Saudi podium

Jehan Daruvala bags double Saudi podium

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Jehan Daruvala swept to a double podium finish in the Saudi Arabian round of the Formula 2 Championship, in Jeddah, on Monday.

When the Robin Singh gamble didn't pay off for captain Tendulkar

When the Robin Singh gamble didn't pay off for captain Tendulkar

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Indian batting great, Sachin Tendulkar has shared his frustration on how some of his moves as captain did not pay off but the same strategy clicked when other captains employed it.

RBI defends Rs 2000 note exchange exercise in court, says not demonetisation

RBI defends Rs 2000 note exchange exercise in court, says not demonetisation

Rediff.com23 May 2023

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday told the Delhi high court that withdrawal of Rs 2000 notes is not demonetisation but a statutory exercise, and the decision to enable their exchange was taken for operational convenience.

Investing in stocks? Good monsoon may still be a gamble

Investing in stocks? Good monsoon may still be a gamble

Rediff.com16 May 2016

A good monsoon would translate into demand pickup across multiple sectors.

Maha farmer urges PM to ensure MSP, kills self over onion price crash

Maha farmer urges PM to ensure MSP, kills self over onion price crash

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The suicide note also stated about "foul language" used by people associated with a cooperative society and threat by lenders (finance firms), a police officer said on Monday.

'This government wants to make India a gambling den'

'This government wants to make India a gambling den'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

'We feel there is definitely something murky in the system.' 'Will anyone believe that Nirav Modi will go to a branch and bribe a low-level officer?' 'Just look at the people with whom he had moved around.'

Centre bans 138 betting apps, 94 illegal loan apps with Chinese links

Centre bans 138 betting apps, 94 illegal loan apps with Chinese links

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

As per sources, the MHA recommended the MeitY this week to ban and block these apps, and the ministry subsequently initiated the process as per communication.

More than skin-deep: Nifty Next 50 complexion to get a shade of difference

More than skin-deep: Nifty Next 50 complexion to get a shade of difference

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) Nifty Next 50 Index could undergo large-scale changes if the proposed tweaks to its computation methodology get implemented. In a discussion paper floated recently, NSE Indices, which owns and manages a portfolio of over 350 indices under the Nifty brand, proposed that only stocks that are traded in the futures and options (F&O) segment can be part of the index. Currently, as many as 11 non-F&O stocks are part of the Nifty Next 50 Index, which, as the name suggests, represents the next rung of large and liquid securities after the Nifty50.

How India dominated on Day 1 of 2nd Test

How India dominated on Day 1 of 2nd Test

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Australia laboured to a modest 263 all out on the opening day of the second Test against India in New Delhi

Aditya Chopra's Real, Anil Kapoor's Bad

Aditya Chopra's Real, Anil Kapoor's Bad

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Sukanya Verma plans your OTT menu this week.