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Tanmay Agarwal Scores Fastest 300!

Tanmay Agarwal Scores Fastest 300!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Tanmay's 300 came off just 147 balls with 31 fours and 20 sixes. He broke the record held by South African batter Marco Marais (300 off 191 balls).

Navy ships, jets remain mission ready in Arabian Sea

Navy ships, jets remain mission ready in Arabian Sea

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Indian Navy on Wednesday said its ships and aircraft remain 'mission deployed' for maintaining enhanced surveillance and undertaking maritime security operations.

Forest rights activist Alok Shukla gets 'Green Nobel'

Forest rights activist Alok Shukla gets 'Green Nobel'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Forest and tribal rights activist Alok Shukla will on Friday receive the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize -- 2024 for successfully leading a community campaign that saved 4.45 lakh acres of biodiversity-rich forests from 21 planned coal mines in Chhattisgarh.

'Ananya Gives It Her 100%'

'Ananya Gives It Her 100%'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

'In anything in life, privilege helps.' 'Privilege means access. Access means connections.' 'Does it help? Of course, it does. In whatever you do.'

Coach Dravid ends reign with World Cup high

Coach Dravid ends reign with World Cup high

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Rahul Dravid's tenure as India Head Coach, which ended gloriously with the T20 World Cup triumph in Barbados on Saturday, will remain a case study on how to be stately and understated at the same time in modern-day cricket coaching.

Will it be BJP or INDIA? Delhi to vote on Saturday in 6th phase

Will it be BJP or INDIA? Delhi to vote on Saturday in 6th phase

Rediff.com24 May 2024

While the Aam Aadmi Party is contesting on four seats, the Congress has fielded candidates for the remaining three seats.

Odisha train crash: Around 90 trains cancelled, 46 diverted

Odisha train crash: Around 90 trains cancelled, 46 diverted

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

According to the latest data released by the two zones, the South Eastern Railway cancelled trains such as the Chennai-Howrah Mail, the Darbhanga-Kanniyakumari Express and the Kamakhya-LTT Express journey commencing on June 3.

Are Russia, Ukraine On Brink Of Nuclear Conflict?

Are Russia, Ukraine On Brink Of Nuclear Conflict?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

With the fight now having been taken to the seizure of nuclear plants, it is one more warning to Europe that this prolonged war could end up with disastrous consequences, observes Rashme Sehgal

North Korea to send athletes, cheer squad to Winter Olympics: South Korea

North Korea to send athletes, cheer squad to Winter Olympics: South Korea

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

South Korea proposed that athletes from the two Koreas march together at the Games' opening ceremony and other joint activities between the two nations during the Winter Olympics.

Seven-star Dinda takes East to Duleep Trophy final

Seven-star Dinda takes East to Duleep Trophy final

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Bengal speedster Ashok Dinda's hostile spell of fast bowling helped defending champions East Zone reach the final of the Duleep Trophy for the second successive time after beating South Zone by virtue of 23-run first innings lead.

Last 3 days I was in bed, I was on painkillers: Riyan Parag

Last 3 days I was in bed, I was on painkillers: Riyan Parag

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Riyan Parag revealed that he was struggling with ill-health for the last three days.

Kargil@25: Lessons Learnt

Kargil@25: Lessons Learnt

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

India's tactical and operational response demonstrated its ability to prosecute tri-service operations, even without a formal tri-service doctrine or the higher command structure needed to coordinate it, points out Ajai Shukla.

Are hospitals ready to handle Covid surge?

Are hospitals ready to handle Covid surge?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Larger hospitals are not worried about a spike in cases, as they are now accustomed to converting ICUs and general wards into negative pressure zones or isolation rooms. For smaller hospitals, the task is tedious.

'It's a good eye-opener'

'It's a good eye-opener'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

"I think it was a good trial run. Hopefully, they do progress further in this tournament after the semi-final. We need to just identify areas where we can get better," Maharaj told reporters at the mixed zone on Sunday.

China pact means no-patrol zone between Finger 3 and Finger 8 for now

China pact means no-patrol zone between Finger 3 and Finger 8 for now

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Under the India-China agreement on the disengagement process in eastern Ladakh, the Chinese army will pull back its troops to east of Finger 8 areas in the northern bank of Pangong lake, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in Parliament on Thursday, in what is seen as a significant step to dial down tensions in the key face-off site.

Delhi's poor air quality to enter red zone on Diwali

Delhi's poor air quality to enter red zone on Diwali

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

The air quality in the national capital remained poor for the sixth consecutive day on Monday with stubble burning accounting for seven per cent of the capital's PM2.5 pollution.

250 child labourers rescued in Hyderabad

250 child labourers rescued in Hyderabad

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

As many as 250 children, including 10 girls from Bihar, who were forced to work as child labourers in hazardous industries were on Saturday rescued from Hyderabad's Old City, police said.

IPL auction opens door for Ishank Jaggi

IPL auction opens door for Ishank Jaggi

Rediff.com18 Feb 2017

Jharkhand right-hander Ishank Jaggi has been included in the auction pool as one of the late entrants.

Rinku to make ODI debut in Johannesburg!

Rinku to make ODI debut in Johannesburg!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

"In ODI format as well, he has performed across formats in first class cricket and so, yes, he will get his opportunity in ODI series."

Patel to be re-elected AIFF president for third term

Patel to be re-elected AIFF president for third term

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

Incumbent Praful Patel is set to be re-elected unopposed as the president of All India Football Federation for his third term at its Annual General Meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday after the Delhi High Court vacated a stay on the elections of the national sports body on Tuesday.

Powerplay puzzle: SKY's plan to level series unveiled

Powerplay puzzle: SKY's plan to level series unveiled

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

We need to use Powerplay more effectively: Suryakumar Yadav

South and West are lovin' it but McDonald's faces test in North and East

South and West are lovin' it but McDonald's faces test in North and East

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

McDonald's problems couldn't have surfaced at a worse time. Cut-throat competition, rapid expansion and a slowdown in consumer spending in the wake of demonetisation have seriously dented the overall quick-service restaurant business.

Mumbai's business district turns into a war zone

Mumbai's business district turns into a war zone

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

Tension and fear engulfed the Nariman Point area on Thursday morning as terrorists took shelter in Trident Hotel (earlier called Oberoi), holding an undisclosed number of people hostage and engaging security forces in a fierce gun-battle.

No mantra chanting or ringing bells at Amarnath cave as NGT declares it 'silence zone'

No mantra chanting or ringing bells at Amarnath cave as NGT declares it 'silence zone'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The green panel ordered removal of iron grills in front of the ice stalagmite resembling the 'Shiva Linga' so that devotees could get a better view of it and said there should be no noise pollution near the sacred structure.

This 2021 study warned about devastation in Sikkim

This 2021 study warned about devastation in Sikkim

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

A study by an international team of researchers had warned two year ago that the South Lhonak lake in Sikkim may burst in the future and significantly impact the downstream region.

Pratik Gandhi Suffers Mishap On Gandhi Set

Pratik Gandhi Suffers Mishap On Gandhi Set

Rediff.com31 May 2024

'I'm better now. A ceramic pot fell on me while rehearsing for a next scene to shoot. And I got a deep cut on my right-hand knuckle.'

Five senior execs quit Tata AIA Life Insurance

Five senior execs quit Tata AIA Life Insurance

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

Tata AIA Life Insurance has 13 people at the senior vice-president level.

Maoist Deva behind attack on security forces in Chhattisgarh: Police

Maoist Deva behind attack on security forces in Chhattisgarh: Police

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Deva recently replaced Hidma as commander of the Maoists' battalion no. 1, the IG added.

Wimbledon PIX: Defending champ Vondrousova beaten in Round 1

Wimbledon PIX: Defending champ Vondrousova beaten in Round 1

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 2 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Tuesday.

BJP likely to keep big 4 portfolios, culture, education

BJP likely to keep big 4 portfolios, culture, education

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

There is a view that heavyweight portfolios like home, finance, defence and external affairs besides education and culture, two ministries with strong ideological hues, will be kept by the BJP, while its allies can get anywhere between five to eight cabinet berths.

'Rohit is leading with his actions'

'Rohit is leading with his actions'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

Rohit and Shubman Gill took charge of the South African new-ball bowler duo of Lungi Ngidi and Marco Jansen and unsettled their rhythm.

North, South blocks to be converted into national museums, Centre tells SC

North, South blocks to be converted into national museums, Centre tells SC

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that the North and South blocks, which cover nearly 27 acres housing government offices in national capital, are proposed to be converted into national museums.

Buzz: South Africa's Elgar registers 4000 runs in Test cricket

Buzz: South Africa's Elgar registers 4000 runs in Test cricket

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

Jacques Kallis, Hashim Amla, Graeme Smith, AB de Villiers, Gary Kirsten, Herschelle Gibbs, Mark Boucher, Daryl Cullinan, and Faf Du Plessis are the other Proteas batsmen who have more than 4000 runs in Test cricket.

'Even If We Have To Die, We Won't Let This Port Come Up'

'Even If We Have To Die, We Won't Let This Port Come Up'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'Modi knows the people here are opposed to this project, but he is using the might of government to push this port down our throats.'

Retail inflation eases a tad to 7.01% in June; above RBI's comfort zone

Retail inflation eases a tad to 7.01% in June; above RBI's comfort zone

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Retail inflation dropped marginally to 7.01 per cent in June mainly due to slight easing in prices of vegetables and pulses, though it still remained above the Reserve Bank's comfort level for the sixth month in a row. The consumer price index (CPI) based inflation stood at 7.04 per cent in the preceding month of May and 6.26 per cent in June 2021. Inflation in the food basket in June 2022 was 7.75 per cent, compared to 7.97 per cent in the previous month, as per the National Statistical Office (NSO) data released on Tuesday.

Kerala Blasters face Bengaluru FC again in Super Cup

Kerala Blasters face Bengaluru FC again in Super Cup

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The Super Cup will get underway from April 3, where Kerala Blasters has been grouped together with Bengaluru FC.

Amarnath cave not a silent zone, no restrictions on aarti: NGT clarifies

Amarnath cave not a silent zone, no restrictions on aarti: NGT clarifies

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

A bench headed by NGT chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar said that due silence has to be maintained only in front of the ice stalagmite resembling the 'ShivaLinga'.

Ash crisis: Europe continues to remain no fly zone

Ash crisis: Europe continues to remain no fly zone

Rediff.com18 Apr 2010

European skies were a virtual no-fly zone for a fourth day on Sunday, with volcanic ash drifting from Iceland reaching as far as Russia, stranding tens of thousands of people as over 17,000 flights were cancelled.

'Tamil voters don't like to be told what to do'

'Tamil voters don't like to be told what to do'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

'Modi is trying avenues to convince people why they should vote for the BJP.'