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Fit and in-form, Rogers ready to face England bowlers at Edgbaston

Fit and in-form, Rogers ready to face England bowlers at Edgbaston

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Australia's opening batsman Chris Rogers has survived a stiff examination from his bowling teammates in the nets but expects England's pacemen to come even harder at him in the wake of his dizzy spell that forced him to retire at Lord's.

How Patanjali 'broke' laws to acquire land in Aravalli hills

How Patanjali 'broke' laws to acquire land in Aravalli hills

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

The land acquisition, the consolidation process in Kot and a slew of other decisions by the Haryana government to open the hills to privatisation and commercial activity run contrary to court orders, environmentalists' demand, and at times the Union government's measures to protect the Aravalli hills, say Nitin Sethi & Kumar Sambhav Shrivastava.

Mamata RULES OUT division of West Bengal

Mamata RULES OUT division of West Bengal

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

With the Gorkha Janamukti Morcha renewing the demand for Gorkhaland in Darjeeling following United Progressive Alliance unanimously endorsing creation of a separate Telangana state, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday ruled out division of West Bengal and blamed the Congress for the agitation in the hills.

Champions League final: Juve seek what Zidane failed to deliver for them

Champions League final: Juve seek what Zidane failed to deliver for them

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

But Saturday's Champions League final against his former club Juventus is a reminder that the Frenchman hasn't quite had it all his own way.

Blatter appears at CAS for appeal against ban

Blatter appears at CAS for appeal against ban

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Disgraced former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has pledged to accept the verdict as he made his final appeal before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against his six-year ban from all football-related activities.

RTI, judicial independence need to be balanced: SC

RTI, judicial independence need to be balanced: SC

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

The bench said it was necessary that question of 'judicial independence is accounted for in the balancing exercise' with RTI.

No increase in passenger fare, freight rate

No increase in passenger fare, freight rate

Rediff.com26 Feb 2003

The Railway Budget for 2003-04 proposes no increase in passenger fares and freight rates.

An open letter to Virat Kohli: O Captain! My Captain!

An open letter to Virat Kohli: O Captain! My Captain!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

On the eve of the Bengaluru Test match, a diehard cricket fan pens a heartfelt note to the Indian captain.

Smith wants to put distractions behind as CT approaches

Smith wants to put distractions behind as CT approaches

Rediff.com25 May 2017

'I had a good two months in India with the Indian Premier League and we are really excited about this tournament'

Patanjali to spend Rs 500 crore on cow protection

Patanjali to spend Rs 500 crore on cow protection

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

The four 'gaushalas' or cow shelters will work on improving productivity of Indian cows up to 10 times

India's injury niggles worry Kumble

India's injury niggles worry Kumble

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

'The fitness parameters of the current Indian team are the best that it has ever been,' says the coach.

Now, Honda Cars scouts Gujarat for new plant site

Now, Honda Cars scouts Gujarat for new plant site

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Honda has invested Rs 3,526 crore in its Rajasthan unit.

False alarm in Mumbai Central railway station

False alarm in Mumbai Central railway station

Rediff.com5 Dec 2002

The Mumbai police on Thursday night denied there was any explosive in an unclaimed parcel found in Mumbai Central railway station.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Sale: 'Challenge is Air India's huge size'

Sale: 'Challenge is Air India's huge size'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

It's too big to digest as one whole airline.'

Jai Shri Ram, mob violence and how to tackle it

Jai Shri Ram, mob violence and how to tackle it

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Communalising law and order situations is fraught with danger; we need to tread cautiously. Interjecting a communal angle into what is purely a law and order issue does nobody good; it muddies the picture, fuels unrequited passion and distracts us from the core issue, says Vivek Gumaste.

EPL updates: Liverpool's Salah feeling the heat in title chase

EPL updates: Liverpool's Salah feeling the heat in title chase

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Klopp fined by FA for referee comments after West Ham draw

Maruti Suzuki's cash reserves swell by 28%

Maruti Suzuki's cash reserves swell by 28%

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

The domestic car sales volume of the company is also growing at 15%

Inventories of Vadra's realty firm zoom 10 times in 3 years

Inventories of Vadra's realty firm zoom 10 times in 3 years

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

But the Robert Vadra firm, which held luxury apartments in top DLF projects, sees income and profits dry up since FY11.

Swavalamban pension plan targets 80 lakh subscribers by FY15

Swavalamban pension plan targets 80 lakh subscribers by FY15

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Right now there are about 30 lakh (3 million) subscribers under the Swavalamban scheme.

Asiad squash: Dipika, Joshna, Saurav lose in semis, settle for bronze

Asiad squash: Dipika, Joshna, Saurav lose in semis, settle for bronze

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Dipika Pallikal Karthik and Joshna Chinappa had to be content with bronze medals in women's singles after losing to their respective opponents in the semifinals of the 18th Asian Games, in Jakarta, on Saturday.

India's admission into NSG may figure in China-US talks

India's admission into NSG may figure in China-US talks

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Billed as the most comprehensive dialogue between the world's two largest economies, it will be attended by top officials from both sides, including US Secretary of State John Kerry.

Want to travel by train? Start praying for low inflation

Want to travel by train? Start praying for low inflation

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Train passenger fares may soon be linked to inflation rate, sources say, adding that the new model may be based on the Wholesale Price Index.

A successful entrepreneur who wants to start an airline

A successful entrepreneur who wants to start an airline

Rediff.com26 May 2016

VRL investors have punished the stock for his move, but Sankeshwar is defiant.

Exclusive! How China released Indian troops after the 1962 War

Exclusive! How China released Indian troops after the 1962 War

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

'All PoWs recounted that one of the worst aspects of their captivity in Tibet was the constant attempt at brainwashing by Chinese Communist propaganda,' reveals Claude Arpi.

Investors beware! Save your investments from ruin

Investors beware! Save your investments from ruin

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

When selecting investments, pay attention to potential return, risk and how easily you can exit it.

Land acquisition a difficult task in India: Panagariya

Land acquisition a difficult task in India: Panagariya

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

India's current growth rate is 7.5 per cent.

India to get 14,000 new citizens as it implements India-B'desh land swap

India to get 14,000 new citizens as it implements India-B'desh land swap

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Ending more than four decades of wait, India and Bangladesh will start the exchange of 162 adversely-held enclaves from Friday, marking the start of implementation of their landmark Land Boundary Agreement.

How to make jobs programmes work

How to make jobs programmes work

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

A breakthrough will come from what we teach and how, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Why Modi's dream of starting bullet train by 2022 may be derailed

Why Modi's dream of starting bullet train by 2022 may be derailed

Rediff.com21 May 2018

While farmers in Gujarat are rejecting the compensation package, farmers in Maharashtra say they do not wish to part with their land for a project that largely benefits Gujarat.

How Ashok Leyland plans to reinvent itself

How Ashok Leyland plans to reinvent itself

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

More than just a legacy brand in commercial vehicles, Ashok Leyland wants to be seen as an old brand embracing new values.

The desi taking on Trump in New Jersey

The desi taking on Trump in New Jersey

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

'You shouldn't mistreat Muslims, you shouldn't mistreat Sikhs, you shouldn't mistreat anyone you perceive to be the other.'

Gurpreet scripts Indian football history!

Gurpreet scripts Indian football history!

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu's ground-breaking journey through uncharted territory reached the most important milestone as he became the first Indian footballer to play for the first team in the top-flight Europa League.

Railway Budget: Big plans to modernise train services

Railway Budget: Big plans to modernise train services

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

The Rail Budget will announce introduction of AC suburban trains in Mumbai.

'My father belongs to everybody'

'My father belongs to everybody'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Aishwaryaa R Dhanush talks about her father, Rajinikanth.

My dream was not only mine, it was a shared by a billion plus people: Tendulkar

My dream was not only mine, it was a shared by a billion plus people: Tendulkar

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Fiercely protective of his privacy despite becoming a public figure in his teenage years, Tendulkar's response when he was approached for a biopic was: 'But I am not going to act'.

Rodgers admits his future as Liverpool manager is in doubt

Rodgers admits his future as Liverpool manager is in doubt

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

Brendan Rodgers has admitted that his job is on the line, but has pledged to keep working towards improving Liverpool's results whether he stays on as manager for "one day more, one month, another year, or whatever".

The journalist who spoke last to Sushma Swaraj

The journalist who spoke last to Sushma Swaraj

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Journalist Anita Saluja was one of the last persons to meet Sushma Swaraj on August 6. She spent nearly an hour chatting with the late leader, which is why her sudden death later in the evening came as an unexpected shock for her. She talks to Savera R Someshwar/Rediff.com about her association with Sushma Swaraj over the last few decades.

Here's why Rohit wants to savour every moment of his captaincy

Here's why Rohit wants to savour every moment of his captaincy

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

Rohit Sharma wants to savour every moment of his brief stint as India captain, wondering when he would again get a chance to walk out with the team sheet in future.