News for 'november-14'

CAT 2007: 'Be positive and keep an open mind'

CAT 2007: 'Be positive and keep an open mind'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2007

Dejo Srinivasan, from IMS, gives readers helpful hints for CAT 2007: How to stay focused, positive and upbeat in the final few days.

Indian football: Dheeraj gets maiden call-up for WC qualifiers

Indian football: Dheeraj gets maiden call-up for WC qualifiers

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Dheeraj, whose performance under the woodwork during the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India earned him accolades, is the third player after skipper Amarjit Singh and defender Anwar Ali from that squad, to get a call in the senior team camp.

LeT bomb-maker planned to join IS for Paris carnage

LeT bomb-maker planned to join IS for Paris carnage

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Muhammad Usman, a suspected bomb-maker for the Pakistani terror group Lashkar-e-Tayyaba, had set out from the capital of the self-declared Islamic State caliphate in Raqqa, Syria, six weeks before the Paris attacks along with Algerian-born Adel Haddadi, the report said, citing investigation documents.

Pakistan government rules out martial law

Pakistan government rules out martial law

Rediff.com2 Nov 2007

The ruling PML-Q, whose top leaders held hectic consultations till late Thursday night, have advised Musharraf not to impose martial law or declare an emergency.

BCCI vs Lodha panel: SC adjourns hearing till December 14

BCCI vs Lodha panel: SC adjourns hearing till December 14

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned the hearing regarding the Justice (Retd.) R.M Lodha-led committee's recommendations and the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) constant reluctance to accept all recommendations till December 14.

Ethopians brave smog to clinch Delhi Half Marathon races

Ethopians brave smog to clinch Delhi Half Marathon races

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

Current woman world athlete of the year Almaz Ayana of Ethiopia clinched gold in her debut race while compatriot Berhanu Legese won the men's event in the Delhi Half Marathon in New Delhi on Sunday.

India bags most of World Travel Awards

India bags most of World Travel Awards

Rediff.com22 Sep 2006

India has emerged as one of the the hottest global tourist destinations in Asia bagging most of the prizes by prestigious World Travel awards.

How Congress support for Sena will affect BJP and national politics

How Congress support for Sena will affect BJP and national politics

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

By ending the Shiv Sena's political untouchability, the Congress is creating a level playing ground for itself in the political battle of Hindu identity, explains Sheela Bhatt.

Bombs, gunfire kill over 100 at mosque in Nigeria

Bombs, gunfire kill over 100 at mosque in Nigeria

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

Gunmen set off three bombs and opened fire on worshippers at the central mosque in north Nigeria's biggest city Kano, killing at least 120 people on Friday, witnesses and police said, in an attack that bore the hallmarks of Islamist Boko Haram militants.

SC asks Centre to submit details of pricing of Rafale jets within 10 days

SC asks Centre to submit details of pricing of Rafale jets within 10 days

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

In its order, a three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, gave some more leeway to the government which has been arguing that pricing details are so sensitive that they have not even been shared with Parliament.

Remembering Chacha Nehru on his birthday

Remembering Chacha Nehru on his birthday

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

On his 125th birth anniversary, Congress leaders, President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Hamid Ansari and others paid tribute to India's first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

How good is Reliance Long Term Equity Fund

How good is Reliance Long Term Equity Fund

Rediff.com23 Nov 2006

RLTEF has a relatively straightforward portfolio strategy.

The freshman class on Capitol Hill

The freshman class on Capitol Hill

Rediff.com15 Nov 2006

An image of the freshman class of the US House of Representatives.

CBI showing complete 'lack of interest' in Najeeb case: HC

CBI showing complete 'lack of interest' in Najeeb case: HC

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

The HC said it was 'very unhappy' with CBI after contradictions appeared in what was orally submitted and what it has indicated in its status report.

Indo-Pak talks to focus on terrorism

Indo-Pak talks to focus on terrorism

Rediff.com12 Nov 2006

India will hand over 'some' evidence about ISI involvement in the bomb explosions and has made it clear that it would put Pakistan to the 'test' to determine how it cooperates in the fight against terrorism.

34 countries to participate in IITF

34 countries to participate in IITF

Rediff.com10 Nov 2006

External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee will inaugurate the 26th edition of the India International Trade Fair that will see the participation of 34 countries apart from India.

Job quota: GoM to meet on Nov 14

Job quota: GoM to meet on Nov 14

Rediff.com8 Nov 2006

A group of ministers will meet in New Delhi on November 14 to deliberate on the issue on job reservation in the wake of a Supreme Court verdict directing exclusion of the 'creamy layer' from the benefit of quotas.\n

Protests erupt in Tamil Nadu over death sentence to 5 fishermen

Protests erupt in Tamil Nadu over death sentence to 5 fishermen

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Protests rocked different parts of Tamil Nadu for the second day on Friday against the capital punishment awarded by a Sri Lankan court to five Indian fishermen for alleged drug trafficking.

Tendulkar's farewell series: Team India arrive in Kolkata

Tendulkar's farewell series: Team India arrive in Kolkata

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

There was no Diwali break for the Indian cricketers ahead of their series against the West Indies as 11 team members including captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni arrived on Sunday afternoon.

Court nod for split of law firm Amarchan Mangaldas between brothers

Court nod for split of law firm Amarchan Mangaldas between brothers

Rediff.com6 May 2015

The mediation between the warring co-managing partners of India's largest law firm Amarchand Mangaldas, brothers Cyril and Shardul Shroff, was accepted by the Bombay high court on Wednesday. According to the terms of the arbitral award, the brothers have agreed to 'split and bifurcate into separate entities independently carrying on the profession of law'.

Tendulkar to play for Mumbai in Ranji Trophy before WI Test series

Tendulkar to play for Mumbai in Ranji Trophy before WI Test series

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

In order to prepare for the two-match Test series against the West Indies next month, Sachin Tendulkar will play for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy preliminary round match against Haryana at Lahli starting on October 27.

Kolkata likely to host Tendulkar's 199th Test; BCCI plan grand farewell in Mumbai

Kolkata likely to host Tendulkar's 199th Test; BCCI plan grand farewell in Mumbai

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Sachin Tendulkar's wish to play his 200th and final Test on his home ground in Mumbai is all set to be granted when the BCCI's Tour, Programmes and Fixtures committee meets on Monday to chalk out the detailed schedule of next month's West Indies tour.

Sachin unveils Pavilion of rare photographs

Sachin unveils Pavilion of rare photographs

Rediff.com14 Nov 2003

Sachin Tendulkar unveiled 'Pavilion', an exhibition-cum-museum of the rarest of rare photographs and other memorabilia of cricketing legends in Hyderabad.

India tour: Edwards recalled in WI Test squad; Sammy to lead

India tour: Edwards recalled in WI Test squad; Sammy to lead

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

All-rounder Darren Sammy will lead the 15-member West Indies cricket team for the tour of India, starting next month.

UK: Sikhs hold prayer vigil in Edinburgh

UK: Sikhs hold prayer vigil in Edinburgh

Rediff.com20 Nov 2006

In the history of Sikhism, people have died for their hair and it is a fundamental aspect of our religion set down by our Gurus. It is really important people know how important hair is to us, so that is why we held the vigil, Singh said.

Gas price set to be doubled from April 1

Gas price set to be doubled from April 1

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

Govt notification on $8.4 a unit price likely by month-end

Agassi may miss Australian Open

Agassi may miss Australian Open

Rediff.com9 Dec 2005

The American former champion has decided to skip French Open in 2006

Spice Jet to fly to Chennai, Hyderabad

Spice Jet to fly to Chennai, Hyderabad

Rediff.com29 Oct 2005

Budget carrier Spice Jet on Saturday announced flight operations to Chennai and Hyderabad starting from November 14, extending the six-month old airline's connectivity to 11 Indian cities.

PM to launch food for work programme on Sunday

PM to launch food for work programme on Sunday

Rediff.com13 Nov 2004

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will launch the National Food For Work Programme (NFFWP) at Aloor village in Andhra Pradesh's Ranga Reddy district on November 14.

SC fixes Nov 14 to hear pleas against Article 370 move

SC fixes Nov 14 to hear pleas against Article 370 move

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

The apex court also put embargo on filing of any fresh writ petition challenging constitutional validity on abrogation of Article 370.

The road ahead

The road ahead

Rediff.com13 Apr 2005

BJP, Congress spar over 'help' extended to Mallya

BJP, Congress spar over 'help' extended to Mallya

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

BJP spokesperson alleges that the then Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Pulok Chatterjee would "snatch files" from Dr Manmohan Singh to take it to 10 Janpath, Sonia Gandhi's residence.

Delhi pollution: 15-year-old diesel vehicle to be deregistered, crackers banned

Delhi pollution: 15-year-old diesel vehicle to be deregistered, crackers banned

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

The Delhi government on Monday started a process of deregistering 15-year-old diesel vehicles in the city and also imposed a ban on use of fire crackers except for religious functions, following directions from Lt Governor Najeeb Jung to bring down air pollution.

Mark Tully's birth certificate located by KMC

Mark Tully's birth certificate located by KMC

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Mark Tully, the BBC correspondent in India for nearly half a century, must be happy that at 78 his birth certificate has been located from Raj era archives by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation.

Is India's Nirbhay a match for Pakistan's Babur?

Is India's Nirbhay a match for Pakistan's Babur?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

'So far, Pakistan leads India in subsonic cruise missile development, having tested and operationally deployed the Babur cruise missile that has a range of 700 km, significantly less than the Nirbhay's.'

Olympics sex shock

Olympics sex shock

Rediff.com14 Nov 2003

Athletes who have undergone sex change operations will be eligible to compete in the Olympics for the first time under new rules being finalised by the IOC.

Tendulkar's farewell 200th Test in Mumbai

Tendulkar's farewell 200th Test in Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Since the batting icon has expressed his desire to play his landmark 200th match against the West Indies next month in front of his home crowd it is most likely that the BCCI will oblige.

Video: Cricket will not be the same without Sachin, says Amitabh

Video: Cricket will not be the same without Sachin, says Amitabh

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Bollywood mega star Amitabh Bachchan was shocked by the news of Sachin Tendulkar deciding to retire after his 200th Test against the West Indies next month. Check out what he had to say in this video.

Gold, silver surge on strong seasonal demand, global cues

Gold, silver surge on strong seasonal demand, global cues

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

In Mumbai, gold of 99.9 and 99.5 per cent purity rebounded by Rs 170 and Rs 190 to Rs 30,650 and Rs 30,520 per ten grams, respectively. Silver jumped by Rs 1,050 to Rs 46,800 per kg.