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Nirbhaya convicts' hanging stayed; SC junks Pawan's review plea

Nirbhaya convicts' hanging stayed; SC junks Pawan's review plea

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The judge passed the order on the plea by the convicts seeking adjournment of the executions 'sine die'. The four were scheduled to be hanged on February 1 at 6 am. This is for the second time that the execution of the death warrants has been deferred.

Is the T20 World Cup ever going to happen?

Is the T20 World Cup ever going to happen?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

South Africa bowler Dale Steyn was doing an #AskDale session on Twitter and a fan asked his thoughts on the upcoming tournament in Australia.

Slinger Malinga announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Slinger Malinga announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

Sri Lanka pace veteran Lasith Malinga on Tuesday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket after terrorising the world's best batsmen for over a decade and a half with his toe-crushing yorkers delivered from a low and distinct sling-arm action.

Tell us: What games are you playing during this lockdown?

Tell us: What games are you playing during this lockdown?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

The Italians are playing tennis from their balconies. What are you doing?

Badminton: European C'ships, Swiss Open shelved

Badminton: European C'ships, Swiss Open shelved

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

The apex body had also announced that ranking points earned at tournaments during the original qualification phase will be maintained.

PICS: Liverpool down Ajax with late goal; Bayern sink Barca

PICS: Liverpool down Ajax with late goal; Bayern sink Barca

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Govt set to overshoot FY22 tax collection target

Govt set to overshoot FY22 tax collection target

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

With the first quarter gross tax mop-up reaching Rs 5.6 lakh crore, Icra Ratings on Friday said the government is set to exceed the budgeted tax collection target of Rs 22.2 lakh crore for 2021-22, led by indirect taxes. The government has budgeted a modest 9.5 per cent growth in tax collections at Rs 22.2 lakh crore for FY22, over FY21 collections of Rs 20.2 lakh crore. However, despite the second wave of the pandemic, the April-June quarter tax collections rose to Rs 5.6 lakh crore, which is 39 per cent higher than Q1 of FY20.

World champion Hamilton self-isolating as precaution

World champion Hamilton self-isolating as precaution

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

Lewis Hamilton was pictured at an event earlier this month in London with actor Idris Elba, who was subsequently diagnosed with the coronavirus. However, in a statement released on Saturday Hamilton revealed that he is still 'feeling healthy'.

Census 2021 will reveal actual number of Covid deaths

Census 2021 will reveal actual number of Covid deaths

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Whenever the Census operation resumes, it will capture the impact of Covid-19 to a large extent, including the extra-lethal second wave, reports Abhishek Waghmare.

Mitchell Starc doesn't regret opting out of IPL

Mitchell Starc doesn't regret opting out of IPL

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Mitchell Starc had decided before the player's auction that he would not be participating in the IPL 2020

Prez rejects Nirbhaya convict Vinay Kumar's mercy plea

Prez rejects Nirbhaya convict Vinay Kumar's mercy plea

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

The president had last month also rejected the clemency petition of another accused, Mukesh Singh.

'People think I can't direct Prabhas'

'People think I can't direct Prabhas'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

'Saaho is an action-romance.' 'As far as being another Baahubali is concerned, I think that's very unfair pressure on both Prabhas sir and me.'

'The fight has gone out of Bhansali'

'The fight has gone out of Bhansali'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

'He has poured his blood, sweat and tears in Padmavati.' 'Now he has left the matter in the hands of his producers.'

Shorts: NBA announces format for 2020-21 season

Shorts: NBA announces format for 2020-21 season

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

All five teams from within a division will play all five teams from one other intraconference division twice at home, and all five teams from the remaining intraconference division twice on the road.

Factory output climbs 22.4% in March; inflation slips to 4.29% in April

Factory output climbs 22.4% in March; inflation slips to 4.29% in April

Rediff.com12 May 2021

India's factory output climbed 22.4 per cent in March, benefiting from the base effect of the lockdown-marred month a year back as well as a turnaround in the manufacturing sector, while retail inflation slipped to a three-month low of 4.29 per cent in April. The high positive annual growth in the index of industrial production (IIP) in March 2021 came on back of a contraction of (-)0.9 per cent and (-)3.4 per cent in January and February 2021 respectively, according to the data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Wednesday. This turnaround was led by recovery in the mining, manufacturing and electricity sectors.

Combating coronavirus: BCCI donates  51 crore

Combating coronavirus: BCCI donates 51 crore

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

BCCI donates 51 crore to Prime Minister's Relief Fund for disaster management in wake of COVID-19 pandemic while Suresh Raina donated 52 lakh.

Hockey team have realistic chance of winning medal in Tokyo

Hockey team have realistic chance of winning medal in Tokyo

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

With the 2020 Tokyo Summer Games being postponed by a year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sardar feels the Indian team will get some time to work on its grey areas and unearth new talent.

Goodbye, Black Panther

Goodbye, Black Panther

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

American has had only one black president so far. And only one on-screen black superhero as well. Subhash K Jha salutes Chadwick Boseman, who passed into the ages on Friday.

Shocked and surprised to see Guv's letter: Pawar to PM

Shocked and surprised to see Guv's letter: Pawar to PM

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

In his letter to Modi, the Rajya Sabha MP, whose party is a key ally in the Shiv Sena-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government, said he was pained by the erosion of standards of conduct by the high Constitutional office of the Honourable Governor.

Where is China's Alibaba group founder Jack Ma?

Where is China's Alibaba group founder Jack Ma?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Chinese billionaire and Alibaba group founder Jack Ma is suspected to be missing following his mysterious disappearance from the public eye for over two months after Beijing's aggressive crackdown on his business empire.

Active Covid cases to double in Maha in 15 days: CM

Active Covid cases to double in Maha in 15 days: CM

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Maharashtra is expecting its active caseload to reach 11.9 lakh by April 30, compared to the current active caseload of 5.64 lakh, Thackeray said.

'Chehre can be a turning point for me'

'Chehre can be a turning point for me'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

'If it hits the right notes, actors will start trusting me with new stories.'

Australian Open to go ahead despite COVID-19 case

Australian Open to go ahead despite COVID-19 case

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

'We're absolutely confident the Australian Open will go ahead'

Jay Shah takes over as Asian Cricket Council president

Jay Shah takes over as Asian Cricket Council president

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

Jay Shah replaces Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief Najmul Hasan Papon.

'I can visualise that Kuldeep will get another hat-trick for India'

'I can visualise that Kuldeep will get another hat-trick for India'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

'If he gets a couple of early wickets, he will be a different bowler but things may not go as per plan. It might take some time for him to get back the rhythm.'

ISL likely in Goa or Kerala, I-League in Kolkata from November

ISL likely in Goa or Kerala, I-League in Kolkata from November

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The Indian Super League may be held either in Goa or Kerala while Kolkata is set to host all the I-League matches with likely kick-off in November, as the All India Football Federation (AIFF) seeks to stage both the competitions in a single city in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Athletes want their chance to shine at Tokyo Olympics

Athletes want their chance to shine at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

While the debate over the political, financial and health implications of holding the Tokyo Olympics in July rages around the world, triple jump gold medal hopeful Will Claye believes a crucial voice is not always being heard - that of the athlete.

Immobilised Mamata calls for peace as TMC-BJP clash

"Immobilised" Mamata calls for peace as TMC-BJP clash

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

"I appeal to everyone to maintain peace. I hope to be back on the field in the next few days," Banerjee said.

Nagarjuna's Manam to clash with Rajinikanth's Kochadaiyaan?

Nagarjuna's Manam to clash with Rajinikanth's Kochadaiyaan?

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Will it be the battle of the year between two bigwigs? Only time will tell.

'Abhishek Bachchan is a compelling actor'

'Abhishek Bachchan is a compelling actor'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

'Amitabh Bachchan Sir said some nice and encouraging things about the trailer, the way I directed it and, of course, about Abhishek's performance.'

After Rajinikanth, Pa Ranjith will direct Suriya

After Rajinikanth, Pa Ranjith will direct Suriya

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

The latest updates from the Tamil industry.

'Gulaab Gang, Queen and Total Siyapaa look interesting'

'Gulaab Gang, Queen and Total Siyapaa look interesting'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

'It is very difficult when you don't have work'

'It is very difficult when you don't have work'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

"You have an MBA from IIM-Ahmedabad. You worked in a bank in New York. What made you give up all that and pursue acting?" 'A little bit of courage and a lot of stupidity.'

India's athletics coach found dead in hostel room

India's athletics coach found dead in hostel room

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

'We don't know the cause of death. We will know it later after post mortem'

When Deepika hit the road!

When Deepika hit the road!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Namrata Thakker takes a look at some amazing road trips in the movies.

Triple treat for Malayalam movie goers

Triple treat for Malayalam movie goers

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Three Malayalam films of different genres are releasing this Friday, May 9.

4 major debt resolution cases delayed further

4 major debt resolution cases delayed further

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

The delay will increase the provisioning burden on lenders and will also postpone the benefit of reversal of money set aside as provisions.

Cricket Buzz: ICC says its video channel most viewed

Cricket Buzz: ICC says its video channel most viewed

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The ICC said that the number of views on its video channel stood at 1.65 billion in the first half of 2020, which is more than any other leading sporting organisations on the platform.

Use charter flights to bring in players for T20 WC: Hogg

Use charter flights to bring in players for T20 WC: Hogg

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

He also said that the players can come in a month early to Australia to fulfill the self-isolation rules.

Padmavati row: Kamal Haasan says he only wants 'Deepika's head saved'

Padmavati row: Kamal Haasan says he only wants 'Deepika's head saved'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

'Many communities have opposed my films. Extremism in any debate is deplorable. Wake up cerebral India.Time to think. We've said enough. Listen Ma Bharat,' he added.