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Still no transparency in Maharashtra's plastic ban

Still no transparency in Maharashtra's plastic ban

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Retailers, especially food and grocery chains, are clearly unhappy, saying the ban is impractical

Tata Motors retains Singur land for now

Tata Motors retains Singur land for now

Rediff.com3 Feb 2009

The 997-acre plot in Singur handed over by the West Bengal government to Tata Motors is likely to remain in the hands of the company and can be returned only after a year or so.

Here's why Umesh feels SG Test balls are not ideal

Here's why Umesh feels SG Test balls are not ideal

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

Speedster Umesh Yadav, on Friday, joined the growing list of Indian players who feel 'SG Test' ball was not ideal, saying the bowlers are unable to run through lower-order when it gets old.

Rahane happy with his batting despite lack of runs

Rahane happy with his batting despite lack of runs

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

He might not be scoring big runs in the ongoing 10th edition of the Indian Premier League, but Rising Pune Supergiant opener Ajinkya Rahane is a contented man as long as his contributions are bringing out positive results for his side.

Batting on a fifth day pitch will be a test of our mindset: Rahane

Batting on a fifth day pitch will be a test of our mindset: Rahane

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

"I think patience will obviously be the key. The challenge will be to keep going if you get a start."

Ex-Army officer gets life term for murder

Ex-Army officer gets life term for murder

Rediff.com3 May 2008

A Delhi court on Saturday awarded life imprisonment to ex-Army officer S J Choudhary for killing businessman Krishan Sikand in a parcel bomb explosion 26 years ago. Choudhary, 70, was on April 28 found guilty by the court for the murder of Krishan Sikand, who had died in an explosion caused by the parcel bomb delivered at his Sunder Nagar residence here on October 2, 1982.The court also imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on Choudhary.

Classy Williamson stands out amid IPL binge-hitting

Classy Williamson stands out amid IPL binge-hitting

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

The New Zealand captain's 51-ball 89 against Delhi Daredevils proved that he may not rival the power-hitting prowess of someone like Chris Gayle but is technically adequately equipped for the short format.

PIX: Teenage sensation Fati leads Barca; fans boo Neymar

PIX: Teenage sensation Fati leads Barca; fans boo Neymar

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

Barcelona's 16-year-old forward Ansu Fati continued his explosive start to life in the first team by scoring and providing an assist as the La Liga champions thrashed Valencia 5-2 on Saturday.

In India, Walmart plans to open 50 stores by 2020

In India, Walmart plans to open 50 stores by 2020

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

The firm is likely to spend $600 million in total for the new stores. The average size of its stores is about 55,000 sq ft.

Utopia in the desert

Utopia in the desert

Rediff.com14 Nov 2008

Abu Dhabi wants to build the world's first car-free, green-powered city by 2016.0

Banatwala was League's national face

Banatwala was League's national face

Rediff.com25 Jun 2008

G M Banatwala's death plunged the Muslim League's circles in Kerala into gloom as he was part and parcel of the politics in the state. G M Banatwala, president of the League, died in Mumbai on Wednesday after a brief illness.

Trailer review: Sanju proves Ranbir's acting chops

Trailer review: Sanju proves Ranbir's acting chops

Rediff.com30 May 2018

'I wonder what Zaibunissa Kazi would feel if she saw the trailer for Sanju.' 'An effort that proves movies are made about celebrities who get away after committing a crime while poor souls like Zaibunissa rot all their lives in prison only for knowing a star like Sanjay Dutt,' says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

'Of course I have changed,' says Dhoni

'Of course I have changed,' says Dhoni

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

The wit and composure that floored one and all in his early days of captaincy has been missing at the ongoing Twenty20 World Cup and Indian cricket skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni admits to being a changed man after close to two years at the helm.

2 more Sahara deals run into trouble

2 more Sahara deals run into trouble

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Sahara cousel Kapil Sibal said he was preparing an application.

Record-breaking Williamson says Crowe still the greatest

Record-breaking Williamson says Crowe still the greatest

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Kane Williamson believes the late Martin Crowe remains the greatest batsmen New Zealand has ever produced despite surpassing the former captain as his country's highest Test century maker on Friday.

How to give the economy some animal spirit

How to give the economy some animal spirit

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Fix India's real estate sector. Fix India's public sector banks, advises Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Loans to get cheaper as banks will pass on rate cut

Loans to get cheaper as banks will pass on rate cut

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The RBI has this year cut interest rates by 110 basis points in four instalments but banks have passed only a part of it to borrowers. Before the last reduction earlier this month of 35 basis points, the bank on an average had passed only 29 basis points out of 75 basis points cut affected during 2019.

Haryana govt twists norms to favour DLF in Gurgaon land auction

Haryana govt twists norms to favour DLF in Gurgaon land auction

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

DLF has long been embroiled in a controversy over a deal that brought windfall profits to Robert Vadra, son-in-law of United Progressive Alliance Chairperson Sonia Gandhi.

The man who argued Ram Lalla's case

The man who argued Ram Lalla's case

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

'People should see it as a victory for India.'

'I see my students as change-makers'

'I see my students as change-makers'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

'The easy availability of funds has enabled us to not only hire the best faculty, but has also made it possible for us to retain them with the best possible infrastructure -- labs, grants etc,' Ashoka University VC Malabika Sarkar tells Geetanjali Krishna.

Indrani threatened me after killing Sheena: says Rai

Indrani threatened me after killing Sheena: says Rai

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Rai said he failed to dispose of the gun on two occasions as he developed cold feet. He said he was arrested when he tried to get rid of the gun for third time.

Have you ever faced sexual harassment in public?

Have you ever faced sexual harassment in public?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2008

We invite Get Ahead readers to comment on the shameful treatment of women at the hands of eve-teasers and perverts in public.

Railways speeds along on digital fast track

Railways speeds along on digital fast track

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Around 30-50 million passengers in the reserved category have switched over to digital payments.

I am not thinking about India squad, focus on IPL as of now: Pant

I am not thinking about India squad, focus on IPL as of now: Pant

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Rishabh Pant's individual brilliance has not gone unnoticed in Delhi Daredevils' stuttering campaign in the ongoing Indian Premier League

BJP joins Pema Khandu's government in Arunachal Pradesh

BJP joins Pema Khandu's government in Arunachal Pradesh

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Arunachal Pradesh is now the 14th state having a coalition government. PPA government is a constituent partner of the North East Democratic Alliance.

Paes criticises Sania's decision

Paes criticises Sania's decision

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

The Indian Davis Cup captain slammed Sania Mirza's decision to pull out of Indian events to avoid controversies.

Indians exploited? UK chains order probe

Indians exploited? UK chains order probe

Rediff.com3 Sep 2007

UK's major high street clothing retailers Primark and Mothercare have launched a probe following media reports of alleged exploitation of Indian workers who make clothes for them.

Here's what cost India the first T20I vs Australia

Here's what cost India the first T20I vs Australia

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Opener Shikhar Dhawan said poor fielding cost India the game after the visitors lost by four runs via the Duckworth-Lewis method against Australia in the first Twenty20 International.

Heard about side-pocketing in MFs?

Heard about side-pocketing in MFs?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Sebi has allowed mutual fund schemes the option of 'side-pocketing' which move will help both fund houses and investors.

Remembering 26/11: How Kasab and others were trained by LeT, ISI

Remembering 26/11: How Kasab and others were trained by LeT, ISI

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

The sea training also included 'how to fish', something that made Kasab think that 'he had got a job and he could earn a respectable living'.

Amulya Patnaik named new Delhi Police commissioner

Amulya Patnaik named new Delhi Police commissioner

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Patnaik, a 1985 batch IPS officer from the Union Territories cadre, replaces Alok Verma, who has been named as the new Central Bureau of Investigation director.

SRK not a benami property beneficiary, rules appellate

SRK not a benami property beneficiary, rules appellate

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

The AA bench, in the order accessed by PTI, also rapped the probe officer of the I-T department in Mumbai for seemingly relying on "some press report/online articles" that Khan acquired the property for his benefit, which it said was "incorrect and impermissible in law."

What Paes and I were able to achieve will never be replicated: Bhupathi

What Paes and I were able to achieve will never be replicated: Bhupathi

Rediff.com10 May 2017

'I don't think you can fault us for not trying. We kept giving our best shot because we know how special a relationship it is for not just us but the country as well'

Coronavirus cases in India cross 1,000-mark; 27 dead

Coronavirus cases in India cross 1,000-mark; 27 dead

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

The total number of positive cases has increased by 106 in the last 24 hours to reach 1,024.

In Maha, Modi dares Oppn over Art 370, triple talaq

In Maha, Modi dares Oppn over Art 370, triple talaq

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

The Opposition seems to be speaking on lines of the neighbouring country on Article 370, he said.

'Ranbir will emerge stronger after his suicidal career decisions'

'Ranbir will emerge stronger after his suicidal career decisions'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

The actor's star father reacts to his son's recent spate of flops.

Homebuyers caught between banks and builders

Homebuyers caught between banks and builders

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

N Sundaresha Subramanian, Karan Choudhury and Shreya Jai report on the sorry condition of homebuyers who invested in Jaypee Infratech and the Amrapali group's Noida-based projects.

18 killed in bomb explosion near Colombo

18 killed in bomb explosion near Colombo

Rediff.com29 Nov 2007

A man handed over a parcel to the bag counter of the store before entering, and a few minutes later, walked out without collecting it from the counter, sources said quoting shop assistants.

How to beat bladder blues during pregnancy

How to beat bladder blues during pregnancy

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

The arrival of your baby releases all the added pressure from your bladder along with the frequent urge to pee. But your body still requires time to recuperate.