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Watch LIVE! Government vs Opposition battle it out

Watch LIVE! Government vs Opposition battle it out

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

Watch Opposition vs government duel in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha LIVE.

LS proceedings washed out for another day over farmers' stir

LS proceedings washed out for another day over farmers' stir

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Speaker Om Birla continued with the Question Hour with health minister Harsh Vardhan responding to supplementary questions on COVID-19 vaccination.

Jewellers expect 10% of pre-Covid sales on Akshaya Tritiya

Jewellers expect 10% of pre-Covid sales on Akshaya Tritiya

Rediff.com14 May 2021

For the second straight year, the gems and jewellery industry is set for almost a washout of business on Akshaya Tritiya as only about 10 per cent of pre-Covid sales of 2019 are expected on Friday amid the raging pandemic sapping footfalls and purchasing power of people.

Time For Sonia To Give Up Her Son Love

Time For Sonia To Give Up Her Son Love

Rediff.com17 May 2022

For the Congress' revival, the eclipse of the Gandhis is absolutely necessary, asserts Virendra Kapoor.

Sonia's clarion call: Winning 2024 polls ultimate goal; time to rise above politics

Sonia's clarion call: Winning 2024 polls ultimate goal; time to rise above politics

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Friday urged top opposition leaders to rise above political compulsions to take on the BJP in the interest of the nation and start planning "systematically" to realise the "ultimate goal" of winning the 2024 Lok Sabha polls

Watch LIVE! The Demonetisation Debate in Parliament

Watch LIVE! The Demonetisation Debate in Parliament

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

Parliament is expected to see yet another day of washout with an aggressive opposition insisting on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's presence in Parliament during the debate on demonetisation.

Indian Railways back on track, stems fall in freight traffic

Indian Railways back on track, stems fall in freight traffic

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Revenue from freight operations also increased by 14 per cent to Rs 9,903 crore in September.

Watch LIVE! All the action in Parliament

Watch LIVE! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Catch all the debates and discussions here.

IPL: RCB-RR tie washed out, points shared

IPL: RCB-RR tie washed out, points shared

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

The fourth edition of the Indian Premier League witnessed its first washout on Tuesday with the match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals being called off without a ball being bowled because of incessant rains.

Watch LIVE! Opposition vs Government duel in Lok Sabha

Watch LIVE! Opposition vs Government duel in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day after uproar by the Opposition.

WATCH LIVE! All the action in Parliament

WATCH LIVE! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

WATCH LIVE! All the action in Parliament.

Each NDA MP to forego Rs 91,699 of their salary

Each NDA MP to forego Rs 91,699 of their salary

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

400 MPs of the ruling National Democratic Alliance would give up Rs 3.66 crore -- their salary for 23 days of the ongoing budget session that has been a virtual washout due to protests by the opposition.

Women's final delayed by men's semi-final and rain in Paris

Women's final delayed by men's semi-final and rain in Paris

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

Austrian Thiem was 6-2, 3-6, 7-5, 5-7, 4-1 up when the men's match, which had already been halted on Friday because of bad weather, was stopped.

It's Archer versus Gayle as England and West Indies renew rivalry

It's Archer versus Gayle as England and West Indies renew rivalry

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Archer, who has played his junior cricket in the Caribbean and qualified to play for England only in April, is a familiar figure for the West Indies camp and it knows what the 24-year-old is capable of.

WATCH LIVE: All the action in Parliament

WATCH LIVE: All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Catch all the live debates from Parliament as the winter session begins

WATCH LIVE: All the action in Parliament

WATCH LIVE: All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Catch all the live debates from Parliament as the winter session begins

WATCH LIVE: All the action in Parliament

WATCH LIVE: All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Catch all the live debates from Parliament as the winter session begins

Women's WC: England rout Pakistan; SA seal semis spot

Women's WC: England rout Pakistan; SA seal semis spot

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

England were back to their blistering best as they defeated Pakistan by nine wickets to put themselves in a good position to qualify for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2022 semi-finals.

Dhanteras brings back glitter; gold sales set to touch pre-COVID levels

Dhanteras brings back glitter; gold sales set to touch pre-COVID levels

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Regaining the lost sheen, sales of gold jewellery and coins are set to touch pre-COVID levels in volume terms on the auspicious Dhanteras as easing pandemic concerns and pent up demand saw consumers flocking to stores to buy the precious metal. Increased footfall at stores and brisk sales online as well as relatively softer gold prices compared to record Rs 57,000 per 10 grams level in August spurred increased buying, especially light weight offerings, on Tuesday. Dhanteras is considered to be auspicious for buying precious metals and other valuable items.

Watch LIVE! Opposition vs Government in Parliament

Watch LIVE! Opposition vs Government in Parliament

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

The Opposition has decided to raise the issue of hacking of verified Twitter accounts of Rahul Gandhi and the Congress in both Houses.

Indian economy will recover very fast: Aditya Puri

Indian economy will recover very fast: Aditya Puri

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

He said companies with a good strategy, technology, capital, liquidity and a motivated team will emerge as winners after the crisis.

After England scalp, Sri Lanka believe Top 4 possible

After England scalp, Sri Lanka believe Top 4 possible

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

Sri Lanka, the 1996 winners, kick-started their bid for a place in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup semi-finals in dramatic fashion with a 20-run win against hosts England at Headingley. It took them to six points and off-spinner Dhananjaya de Silva insists they can still finish in the top four of the group despite suffering a pair of washouts in Bristol.

India's gold demand to hit 11-year low in Q2 on high price

India's gold demand to hit 11-year low in Q2 on high price

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

This was because of the closure of retail shops and factories after the nationwide lockdown was imposed to prevent spread of Covid-19, and a sharp increase in the metal's price.

PM to lead BJP's day-long fast; Congress terms it 'photo-op'

PM to lead BJP's day-long fast; Congress terms it 'photo-op'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu alleged that it was the Centre which ensured the disruption by provoking All India Anna Dravida MUnnetra Kazhagam over the Cauvery issue.

Kohli & Co. look to maintain clean slate before Tests

Kohli & Co. look to maintain clean slate before Tests

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

India will surely fancy their chances of an encore, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Pralhad Joshi needs to up his game as parliamentary affairs minister

Pralhad Joshi needs to up his game as parliamentary affairs minister

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Among all Joshi's other portfolios -- he is also minister for coal and mines -- it is parliamentary affairs that is politically the most crucial. But to make a success of his job, he may have to hone his people skills a bit more, reports Aditi Phadnis.

Why cinema halls won't open for now

Why cinema halls won't open for now

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Companies say that unlike in the US and other countries, in India the high cost of rentals and lower ticket price makes it unviable to run an operation without half the seats available for sale.

As India bow out of World Cup, ad rates sink over 50%

As India bow out of World Cup, ad rates sink over 50%

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

While Star was expecting around Rs 1,800 crore as ad revenues from the television and digital media, it may end up getting Rs 1,500-1,600 crore now, after factoring in the washouts and India not being able to reach the final.

Real estate: Godrej, Prestige vie for Rs 10K-cr sales booking club

Real estate: Godrej, Prestige vie for Rs 10K-cr sales booking club

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

The real estate sector might have been caught off guard by the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, but large listed developers like Godrej Properties and Prestige Estates Projects soldier on undeterred. They aim to have sales bookings of Rs 10,000 crore in the next few years.

Sivakasi, home of fireworks, is losing its spark

Sivakasi, home of fireworks, is losing its spark

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Enter the fireworks city of Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu and you can smell a familiar mix of sulphur, potassium nitrate, aluminium and carbon - familiar because if you've ever burst crackers, say on Diwali or Onam, chances are they were made here. Almost every household used to contribute to India's festive joy by contributing almost 90 per cent of the fireworks made in the country. Before the pandemic, around 300,000 people worked in the industry directly and another 500,000 indirectly. Located 540 kilometres from Chennai, Sivakasi is famous for its fireworks and crackers, along with printing and matches, but is almost a ghost town these days.

Rain makes Broad wait for wicket No 500

Rain makes Broad wait for wicket No 500

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

He will become the seventh bowler overall and only the second England bowler, after James Anderson, to reach the landmark figure.

21 days and Parliament hasn't functioned at all

21 days and Parliament hasn't functioned at all

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Thursday was the penultimate day of the Budget Session of Parliament. The second half of the session which began on March 5 has been a washout with no legislative business being transacted due to stalling of proceedings by the opposition.

Is Pakistan still hurting from UAE rout by Australia?

Is Pakistan still hurting from UAE rout by Australia?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed denied his team carry any scars from their 5-0 rout by Australia in March

10 OTT Shows You Must Watch!

10 OTT Shows You Must Watch!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Sukanya Verma handpicks 10 new interesting movies and shows from India and abroad just for you.

Summer of discontent back to haunt India's airlines

Summer of discontent back to haunt India's airlines

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

Within two weeks of many airlines deciding to roll back salary cuts encouraged by a steady increase in traffic flow, a second wave of coronavirus along with rules of compulsory RT-PCR test has hit forward bookings. The fears of last summer, when the pandemic had overturned all the wisdom of airline boardrooms, have returned to haunt the aviation industry. According to an official in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, flight occupancy is down to 60 per cent from 70 per cent in the first week of March. Airline lobby group IATA estimates that low cost airlines need to fly at 80 per cent occupancy to be profitable.

WATCH LIVE! Modi Sarkar vs Opposition

WATCH LIVE! Modi Sarkar vs Opposition

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Catch all the action from the Monsoon session of Parliament, LIVE

MAP: Attendance report card of MPs this monsoon session

MAP: Attendance report card of MPs this monsoon session

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

The map gives you a detailed attendance record of lawmakers in Parliament.

Cricket Buzz: Game three of West Indies-England ODI series washed out

Cricket Buzz: Game three of West Indies-England ODI series washed out

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

The third one-day international between West Indies and England was abandoned due to rain without a ball being bowled in Grenada on Monday.

WTC final: What if the match ends in extraordinary fashion?

WTC final: What if the match ends in extraordinary fashion?

Rediff.com19 May 2021

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is yet to release the 'Playing Conditions' for the WTC final. Also, before boarding the flight to London, for the England tour, every male and female member needs to carry six RT-PCR negative results.

Who will win ICC World Cup? Check out the bookies favourite

Who will win ICC World Cup? Check out the bookies favourite

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Leading online betting websites predicted the Indian team to enter the July 14 final and win the showpiece at the hallowed Lord's.