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Guess how much Kartik was paid for Dhamaka?

Guess how much Kartik was paid for Dhamaka?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

The actor, who was paid a pittance (Rs 3 lakh) for his first film Pyaar Ka Punchnaama, has come a long way.

'Mediclaim rejected. Please help'

'Mediclaim rejected. Please help'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Rakesh Kaul, CDO, Edelweiss General Insurance, answers your health insurance queries.

'I don't place Kohli in same class as Tendulkar'

'I don't place Kohli in same class as Tendulkar'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Razzaq feels overall the standard of cricket worldwide has declined.

DU to name upcoming colleges after Savarkar, Sushma: Sources

DU to name upcoming colleges after Savarkar, Sushma: Sources

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

The decision was taken at the executive council meeting of the university, sources said.

Asian Games: Sidhu bags bronze, heartbreak for Manu

Asian Games: Sidhu bags bronze, heartbreak for Manu

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Heena shot a near-perfect 10.8 with just three shooters left in the field but a 9.6 in the next attempt dashed her hopes of a better finish at the Jakabaring Shooting Range.

Army notifies Agnipath recruitment, here are the details

Army notifies Agnipath recruitment, here are the details

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

The Army said 'Agniveers' would form a distinct rank in the Indian Army, which would be different from any other existing ranks.

CUET: 'Where can I access mock tests?'

CUET: 'Where can I access mock tests?'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Anurag Tiwari, national academic director, medical, Aakash+BYJU'S, answers queries from students who will appear for the exam the first time this year.

Sai's Take: What I learnt from Amit Shah's interviews

Sai's Take: What I learnt from Amit Shah's interviews

Rediff.com16 May 2019

'We are not marketing (the) Modi name but the work and trust that it projects.'

India names 524-member contingent for Asian Games

India names 524-member contingent for Asian Games

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

The contingent comprises 277 men and 247 women athletes. In the 2014 Incheon Asian Games, the Indian contingent featured 541 athletes across 28 disciplines.

Sports Shorts: Srikanth, Sindhu approved for TOPS scheme

Sports Shorts: Srikanth, Sindhu approved for TOPS scheme

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

UN race over before it begins

UN race over before it begins

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

The race for the UN secretary-general for 2022-2027 is already over and another term for Antonio Guterres is a foregone conclusion, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

AFI's Randhawa questions Dronacharya for 'influential' Thomas

AFI's Randhawa questions Dronacharya for 'influential' Thomas

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Former hurdler and Athletics Federation of India's selection panel head G S Randhawa has protested the Dronacharya award to be conferred on K P Thomas.

NRAI to consider international scores from now

NRAI to consider international scores from now

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Stung by the criticism of its selection policies, the National Rifles Association of India (NRAI) has revamped the criteria, agreeing to consider international scores of shooters in some cases.

Bindra backs Zareen's demand for trial against Mary

Bindra backs Zareen's demand for trial against Mary

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Mary Kom (51kg) claimed her eighth world medal at the recently-concluded championships in Russia and BFI now plans to send the Manipuri boxer for the Olympic qualifiers in China

China to permit 'some' Indian students to return

China to permit 'some' Indian students to return

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

China on Friday announced plans to permit the return of 'some' Indian students stranded in India for over two years following the visa and flight restrictions imposed by Beijing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

NZ lifter will be first transgender athlete to participate at Olympics

NZ lifter will be first transgender athlete to participate at Olympics

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Save Women's Sport Australasia, a group opposed to transgender women competing in women's sports, said Hubbard's selection was allowed by "flawed policy from the IOC".

In a first, BCCI wants national selectors to attend team meetings

In a first, BCCI wants national selectors to attend team meetings

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

Whether the selector will have a vote in choosing the playing XI is still not clear.

Markets in good mood; try your luck this time, say analysts

Markets in good mood; try your luck this time, say analysts

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices during this period have outperformed the blue-chip indices.

18 top holdcos' shares gain twice that of Sensex

18 top holdcos' shares gain twice that of Sensex

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

'Investing in the stocks of holdcos can be a very efficient and inexpensive way of gaining exposure to the stocks of India's reputable growing business houses.'

Special medal for Man of the Match Rahane

Special medal for Man of the Match Rahane

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Rahane also played a good hand of 27 not out in the second innings as he along with debutant Shubman Gill (35 not out) steered India to an easy victory on the fourth day of the Boxing Day Test.

Agnipath will change composition of region-, caste-based regiments

Agnipath will change composition of region-, caste-based regiments

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

The scheme is aimed at slashing the salary and pension bills of the three services, which have been increasing rapidly.

Meet Team India's new finishers: DK and Tewatia

Meet Team India's new finishers: DK and Tewatia

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The finisher's job is only gaining significance in the power-packed modern game

Why Bopanna was axed for Davis Cup tie vs New Zealand

Why Bopanna was axed for Davis Cup tie vs New Zealand

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Rohan Bopanna was axed from the Davis Cup side since he pulled out of the Spain tie feigning injury, the All Indian Tennis Association sources claimed on Tuesday.

CJI recuses from hearing plea challenging interim CBI chief's appointment

CJI recuses from hearing plea challenging interim CBI chief's appointment

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

A bench comprising CJI and Justice Sanjiv Khanna was hearing a PIL filed by NGO Common Cause challenging the appointment of Rao as interim CBI director.

'Pant could have been India's X factor'

'Pant could have been India's X factor'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Ponting had nothing but words of encouragement for the star Delhi Capitals player.

Major revamp! BCCI invites application for national selectors

Major revamp! BCCI invites application for national selectors

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has set in place a strict qualification criteria for appointment of selectors, which requires the applicants to have international cricket experience and the Board also put in place an age cap of 60 years, ruling out the likes of former star Mohinder Amarnath.

Who is to blame for Indian shooters' dismal show?

Who is to blame for Indian shooters' dismal show?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) President Raninder Singh took upon himself the blame for the shooters' dismal outing at the Rio Olympics, saying it was a mistake on his part to allow the athletes to train with personal coaches.

Nikhat writes to Rijiju, demands trial bout against Mary Kom

Nikhat writes to Rijiju, demands trial bout against Mary Kom

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Mary Kom (51kg) claimed her eighth world medal at the recently-concluded championships in Russia. She was selected for the event ahead of Zareen, who was refused a trial by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), which decided to go by Mary Kom's consistent performances while making the choice.

The Army Doctor Who Won Hearts In Turkey

The Army Doctor Who Won Hearts In Turkey

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Major Beena Tiwari was the only woman in the 99-member medical team at the Indian Army's field hospital in earthquake-hit Turkey.

NSE MD & CEO Vikram Limaye says not seeking second term

NSE MD & CEO Vikram Limaye says not seeking second term

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

NSE managing director and CEO Vikram Limaye on Wednesday said that he will not seek a second term at the stock exchange when his five-year term ends in July. This comes amid the National Stock Exchange (NSE) facing the regulatory probe in a case related to governance lapses at the bourse as well as in the co-location matter. "I have informed the board that I am not interested in pursuing a second term and will therefore not be applying and participating in the process that is underway. My tenure ends on July 16, 2022," Limaye said in a statement.

Tennis players question fairness over Olympic cut-off

Tennis players question fairness over Olympic cut-off

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

'The most confusing part as a player is even though the entry deadline has passed for Olympics, we have no idea on what the exact cut off of rankings are.'

BCCI invites applications for post of three national selectors

BCCI invites applications for post of three national selectors

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

The three new selectors will be part of the panel led by Sunil Joshi.

Mobile phone makers want relaxation under PLI scheme

Mobile phone makers want relaxation under PLI scheme

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

In a communication to the empowered committee on PLI recently, the Indian Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA) has stated that except one player (Samsung), all the other eight players (which include vendors of Apple Inc) selected under the scheme were facing numerous challenges in fulfilling the qualification criteria.

Selectors to pick team for England series despite crisis

Selectors to pick team for England series despite crisis

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

The selection committee meeting to pick the Indian team for the one-day series against England will go ahead on Friday despite the BCCI being hit by administrative crisis following the latest Supreme Court order. The BCCI announced that the selection panel headed by former India wicketkeeper MSK Prasad will gather in Mumbai on Friday to pick the Indian team for England series, comprising three ODIs and as many T20 Internationals, starting January 15. The selectors will also pick the India A squad for two warm-up matches against England to be held at CCI, Mumbai.

How Delhi Govt Funds Young Entrepreneurs

How Delhi Govt Funds Young Entrepreneurs

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

With a budget of Rs 60 crore, Business Blasters, which is part of the Delhi government's Entrepreneurship Mindset curriculum, aims to nurture entrepreneurial skills among students, including taking calculated risks and bouncing back from failure.

'Our audience keeps us on our toes'

'Our audience keeps us on our toes'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

'There is no way they would accept any repetition from us. 'The audience constantly needs to be surprised, and I need to surprise myself too.'

Dhoni is captain of ODI and T20 teams of past decade

Dhoni is captain of ODI and T20 teams of past decade

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

Dhoni was picked as captain of ODI and Twenty20 teams of the decade, while Virat Kohli was named the leader in Tests.

How to get a job at the State Bank of India

How to get a job at the State Bank of India

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

This is your chance to work with one of India's largest banks.

Want to be the next Indra Nooyi? Apply here

Want to be the next Indra Nooyi? Apply here

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

100 graduating students can win a fully funded scholarship and a career at Google or one of its partnering institutions.

More than Hindi or English, our coach should understand our culture: Dhoni

More than Hindi or English, our coach should understand our culture: Dhoni

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

India's limited-overs' captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni says it is not necessary that knowledge of Hindi should be the main criteria while selecting the coach of the team.