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Madras HC conducts hearing via WhatsApp for first time in its history

Madras HC conducts hearing via WhatsApp for first time in its history

Rediff.com16 May 2022

It was a triangular session, with the judge hearing the case from Nagercoil, petitioner's counsel V Raghavachari at one place and advocate-general R Shanmugasundaram, at another place, in the city.

FIH Men's Pro League: Rampaging India thrash New Zealand

FIH Men's Pro League: Rampaging India thrash New Zealand

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Captain Harmanpreet Singh (7th and 19th minute; both PCs), Karthi Selvam (17th and 38th), Raj Kumar Pal (31st), Sukhjeet Singh (50th) and Jugraj Singh (53rd) scored for India.

Global gold demand rises 28% to 1,181.5 tonnes in Q2

Global gold demand rises 28% to 1,181.5 tonnes in Q2

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Retail investment demand for gold bars and coins as well as central bank purchases pushed the global gold demand by 28 per cent to 1,181.5 tonnes in the September quarter, according to the World Gold Council report. The total global demand stood at 921.9 tonnes during the July-September quarter of 2021, the World Gold Council's 'Gold Demand Trends Q3 2022' showed on Tuesday. Investment was down 47 per cent year-on-year as gold backed Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) investors responded to a challenging combination of higher interest rates and a strong US dollar with significant outflows of 227 tonnes.

'The Kerala Story is not against Muslims'

'The Kerala Story is not against Muslims'

Rediff.com12 May 2023

'Just because a subject is uncomfortable for some and doesn't suit their political ideology, should a film not be made?'

Netherlands beat India to claim FIH Pro League title

Netherlands beat India to claim FIH Pro League title

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

The Indian men's hockey team's FIH Pro League title hopes went up in smoke after suffering a hard-fought 1-2 defeat against the Netherlands

CWG Hockey: India thumped by Australia in final, bag silver

CWG Hockey: India thumped by Australia in final, bag silver

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Australia scored the first goal of the game in the first quarter, having started the final on a dominating note.

Rupinder Pal Singh named captain for Asia Cup

Rupinder Pal Singh named captain for Asia Cup

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Senior players like Manpreet Singh, Harmanpreet Singh and PR Sreejesh will give the tournament a miss.

Airline Staff Are NOT Your Servants!

Airline Staff Are NOT Your Servants!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Talk to any member of the cabin crew on any Indian airline and you will hear the worst horror stories. Almost always, the targets of abuse in the air are female staff members who are called 'servants' or worse, points out Vir Sanghvi.

Maharani 2 Review

Maharani 2 Review

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

The second season of Maharani 2 is bigger, better and far more brutal, observes Namrata Thakker.

India at 107th rank out of 121 nations in Global Hunger Index 2022

India at 107th rank out of 121 nations in Global Hunger Index 2022

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

India ranked 107 out of 121 countries in the Global Hunger Index 2022 with its child wasting rate at 19.3 per cent, being the highest in the world.

Neeraj, Lovlina among 11 recommended for Khel Ratna

Neeraj, Lovlina among 11 recommended for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

An unprecedented 11 athletes were selected for the country's highest sporting honour.

FIH Pro League: Netherlands edge India on penalties

FIH Pro League: Netherlands edge India on penalties

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

The Indian men's hockey team produced a lion hearted performance before going down 1-4 to leaders the Netherlands in the penalty shoot-out

Ten debutants in Indian men's hockey squad for Tokyo Olympics

Ten debutants in Indian men's hockey squad for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

The team has only one goalkeeper in Sreejesh, which means promising Krishan Bahadur Pathak missed out on an Olympic berth

Bengaluru Open 2: Saketh-Ramkumar in last 8

Bengaluru Open 2: Saketh-Ramkumar in last 8

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

The Indian pair of Saketh Myneni and Ramkumar Ramanathan beat compatriots Yuki Bhambri and Divij Sharan in straight sets to advance to the quarter-finals of the Bengaluru Open 2 ATP Challenger, in Bengaluru, on Wednesday.

FIH Pro League Hockey: India lose to Belgium

FIH Pro League Hockey: India lose to Belgium

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

Alexander Hendrickx struck a brace as Belgium notched up a thrilling 3-2 victory over India in the second match of the two-leg FIH Pro Hockey League tournament in Antwerp on Sunday.

Dadua was better at PR than us, admits UP police

Dadua was better at PR than us, admits UP police

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

"Dadua was capable of influencing the media in many ways," the presentation said, adding that the dacoit's media management was far better than that of the police or the Special Task Force.

FIH Pro League: India beat England in marathon shoot-out

FIH Pro League: India beat England in marathon shoot-out

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

In the shoot-out, the hosts won 3-2 to pocket two points (including a bonus) as against England's one.

Bajaj family factions yet to discuss Bajaj Auto pr

Bajaj family factions yet to discuss Bajaj Auto pr

Rediff.com17 Dec 2002

The two factions of Bajaj business family with Rahul Bajaj on one side and his brother Shishir on the other have yet to agree upon a final price for sale of the younger sibling’s 6% stake in Bajaj Auto Ltd.

We lacked energy, application in final, India coach concedes

We lacked energy, application in final, India coach concedes

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

There was no let up as the Aussies kept pressing hard from the start, while India hardly enjoyed possession, which was further compounded by an injury to skipper Manpreet Singh.

FIH Pro League: Table-toppers India face Germany

FIH Pro League: Table-toppers India face Germany

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

The squad includes goalkeepers PR Sreejesh, Krishan Bahadur Pathak, and defenders Varun Kumar, Amit Rohidas, Surender Kumar, Jugraj Singh, Harmanpreet Singh, Jarmanpreet Singh, and Gurinder Singh.

How Shark Tank India 1 Winners Fared

How Shark Tank India 1 Winners Fared

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Of the 23 companies, eight have raised funds after Shark Tank India.

Global gold demand in Q1 falls 8% to 948.4 tonnes

Global gold demand in Q1 falls 8% to 948.4 tonnes

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Global gold demand has seen a year-on-year decline of 8 per cent during the April-June period to 948.4 tonnes and going ahead further monetary tightening and continued dollar strength may pose headwinds, says a report. According to the WGC Gold Demand Trends Q2 2022 report, the total gold demand during the second quarter of 2021 stood at 1,031.8 tonnes. The year-on-year demand was affected by increase in gold electronic traded funds (ETFs) outflow, decline in Central banks buying and lower demand from the technology segment, the report said.

'Rod Marsh one of Australia's greatest ever'

'Rod Marsh one of Australia's greatest ever'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'I thought he was invincible. He was my absolute idol and hero and inspiration as to why I pursued what I did,' said Adam Gilchrist.

Tokyo Olympics usher in new dawn for Indian hockey in 2021

Tokyo Olympics usher in new dawn for Indian hockey in 2021

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

A historic bronze-winning show by the men's team and an outstanding fourth place finish for the women's team infused fresh life into the game which was in danger of slipping into oblivion.

'ACT is a fantastic opportunity for players on sidelines'

'ACT is a fantastic opportunity for players on sidelines'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Asian Champions Trophy in Dhaka is the men's hockey team's first assignment post Tokyo Olympics.

Hike in import duty on gold may fuel smuggling

Hike in import duty on gold may fuel smuggling

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

The government has hiked gold import duty to 15 per cent from 10.75 per cent to check the current account deficit (CAD) and rising import of the yellow metal. The duty changes came into effect on June 30. Earlier, the basic customs duty on gold was 7.5 per cent, now it will be 12.5 per cent.

How Indian hockey players are spending time in isolation

How Indian hockey players are spending time in isolation

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Locked inside the Sports Authority of India centre in Bengaluru due to the coronavirus forced restrictions, Indian Hockey players are utilising their free time to hone their English language skills, reading books and watching their favourite movies. The Indian men and women hockey teams are practicing at SAI centre Bengaluru where no unauthorised person can enter the campus.

Meet Indian hockey's 'Mallu Singh'

Meet Indian hockey's 'Mallu Singh'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

P R Sreejesh turns 'Mallu Singh' and has team-mates and fans in splits.

Perth Ashes Test in doubt due to COVID-19 curbs: Minister

Perth Ashes Test in doubt due to COVID-19 curbs: Minister

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Perth may not be able to hold an Ashes Test over Australia's home summer due to COVID-19 restrictions, sports minister Richard Colbeck said on Tuesday.

Let The Amrit Kaal Begin!

Let The Amrit Kaal Begin!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

Without periodic booster shots to display of strength, how is this government what it aims to be? There was also the landscape of prosperity pictured; the in-season affair with 'amrit' stretched to a longer residence in 'Amrit Kaal', notes Shyam G Menon.

Chinese New Year: Meet The Year of the Rabbit Celebs

Chinese New Year: Meet The Year of the Rabbit Celebs

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The Year of the Rabbit, according to the Chinese calendar, began on Sunday, January 22.

Commonwealth Games Hockey: India aim to end Australia's dominance

Commonwealth Games Hockey: India aim to end Australia's dominance

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Since hockey's introduction at Commonwealth Games 24 years ago, World No.1 Australia have been the most dominant force, having won all six gold medals till date.

What Pakistan Army Reshuffle Means

What Pakistan Army Reshuffle Means

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

The timing of these transfers, while being projected as routine, is significant in both strategic and political terms, asserts Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

SEE: How Tendulkar, Saina, Mary Kom celebrated Diwali

SEE: How Tendulkar, Saina, Mary Kom celebrated Diwali

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

India's batting great Sachin Tendulkar celebrated Diwali at his home in Mumbai on Saturday, while Olympic medallists like Saina Nehwal and MC Mary Kom took to social media to wish their fans.

IOC recommends banning Russian, Belarusian athletes

IOC recommends banning Russian, Belarusian athletes

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

The International Olympic Committee said on Monday its executive board had recommended that international sports federations ban Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from competing in events.

GMI unveiles Chevrolet Forester with Rs 1.55 mn pr

GMI unveiles Chevrolet Forester with Rs 1.55 mn pr

Rediff.com3 Mar 2003

General Motors India on Monday unveiled Sports Utility Vehicle Chevrolet Forester and said it would invest Rs 1600 crore (Rs 16 billion) in the next two years to upgrade its facility here.

FIH Pro League: Jugraj, Abhishek to debut; Manpreet to lead

FIH Pro League: Jugraj, Abhishek to debut; Manpreet to lead

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

The 20-member squad also includes goal-keepers PR Sreejesh and Krishan Bahadur Pathak; defenders Harmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Surender Kumar, Varun Kumar, Jarmanpreet Singh and Jugraj.

Big Bang Moment: '83 promises FIREWORKS

Big Bang Moment: '83 promises FIREWORKS

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

Like India's '83 World Cup campaign itself, the movie looks like a rollicking ride, notes Deepti Patwardhan.

Espionage: Army warns against 150 fake profiles

Espionage: Army warns against 150 fake profiles

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

An advisory was sent to Army personnel last month to make them aware of the 'trap'.

#MeToo allegations hit Indian football

#MeToo allegations hit Indian football

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

AIFF secretary Kushal Das molested employees at work place, alleges former owner of I-League team Minerva Punjab.