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'Everyone wants Ganguly to continue for a long time'

'Everyone wants Ganguly to continue for a long time'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

'We need to respect our players. Our players are as good as anybody.'

No liquor shops on state, national highways, orders SC

No liquor shops on state, national highways, orders SC

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

The bench headed by Chief Justice of India TS Thakur said all existing licences of liquor shops on highways will not be renewed after March 31, 2017.

Trump contradicts US intelligence on COVID-19 origin

Trump contradicts US intelligence on COVID-19 origin

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'It came out of China and it could have been stopped and I wish they had stopped it and so does the whole world wish they had stopped it'

Centre counsels 5 states showing surge in COVID-19 cases

Centre counsels 5 states showing surge in COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Union Health Secretary Preeti Sudan held a high-level review meeting through video conference with the chief secretaries, health secretaries and National Health Mission (NHM) directors of these states, the health ministry said. 'These states are witnessing a surge in COVID-19 cases since the last three weeks as lockdown rules have been eased and inter-state migration has been allowed,' the ministry said in a statement.

Locals turn heroes in Khatauli after train tragedy

Locals turn heroes in Khatauli after train tragedy

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Men and women, young, old all came together to save lives where they could and provide succour -- some by providing food, while others provided medicines and a shoulder to cry on.

74 killed in massive fire on train in Pakistan

74 killed in massive fire on train in Pakistan

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The Railways Minister said gas stoves carried by some passengers blew up when they were preparing breakfast on the speeding train in violation of rules.

'Tell us what happened at Kakrapar'

'Tell us what happened at Kakrapar'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Residents of Surat, who fear for their lives after the heavy leakage at the nuclear plant, have started an online campaign to know about the incident.

Policeman blinded after being struck by big hit in IPL

Policeman blinded after being struck by big hit in IPL

Rediff.com16 May 2015

A policeman has been left blind in one eye after being struck by six hit by South African David Miller in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match, local media reported on Saturday.

Myth and Reality of Manipur is in Its Sport

Myth and Reality of Manipur is in Its Sport

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Olympic Silver medalist Mirabai Chani's feat is a story of grit, dedication and desire, but it isn't unique. In Manipur, discovers Vaibhav Raghunandan.

Can Ratan Tata rescue the sinking Railways?

Can Ratan Tata rescue the sinking Railways?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

A new leadership is needed to replace the present culture of indifference.

How to save money on two-wheeler insurance

How to save money on two-wheeler insurance

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Simple to follow and effective ways to get cheaper two-wheeler insurance

Cops fired at Dubey in self-defence: UP govt to SC

Cops fired at Dubey in self-defence: UP govt to SC

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

The top police officer denied that Dubey had surrendered at Ujjain and said that the accused who was on the run was identified at the Mahakaal Temple by the Samiti authorities as well as the policemen at the temple premises.

Federer hopes to recover from groin problem after lucky escape

Federer hopes to recover from groin problem after lucky escape

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Federer called the trainer to the court during the third set against Sandgren and then took a lengthy medical timeout

Why aren't Indian cars as safe as foreign ones?

Why aren't Indian cars as safe as foreign ones?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

India wasn't applying widespread crash testing like foreign countries do, so manufacturers didn't see the need for an investment focus on safety. Customers rarely walked into showrooms asking for the safest car. They wanted the cheapest or the most fuel-efficient or the best-looking car.

COVID-19: 'The young are dying'

COVID-19: 'The young are dying'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

'When this COVID-19 restarted, the first thing I observed was that the patients are all below 50 years.'

9 killed, over 100 injured in Germany train collision

9 killed, over 100 injured in Germany train collision

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Among the casualties, 50 are "seriously injured" according to police.

Should you buy comprehensive insurance policy?

Should you buy comprehensive insurance policy?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

Compared to a third party insurance buying comprehensive insurance makes more sense, says Neeraj Gupta

Scale-up battle preparedness, Xi tells Chinese army

Scale-up battle preparedness, Xi tells Chinese army

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Xi ordered the military to think about worst-case scenarios, scale up training and battle preparedness, promptly and effectively deal with all sorts of complex situations and resolutely safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests, state-run Xinhua news agency reported, without mentioning any specific issues that posed a threat to the country.

Why Franklin-type fiascos will keep happening

Why Franklin-type fiascos will keep happening

Rediff.com5 May 2020

'MFs acted as reckless lenders and not as prudent investors.' 'Clearly, how debt funds are being run is a systemic issue,' warns Debashis Basu.

Saluting General Raina's Vision and Courage

Saluting General Raina's Vision and Courage

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

General T N Raina was an iconic Indian military leader whose contributions to the nation should be more widely known, notes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

The many benefits of motor insurance

The many benefits of motor insurance

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Any unexpected expense can disturb the finely-balanced budget of middle-class individual. That's when a motor insurance policy comes as a saviour

Ola to lay off 1400 as revenues decline by 95% in 2 months

Ola to lay off 1400 as revenues decline by 95% in 2 months

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Cab aggregator Ola is laying off 1,400 staff from rides, financial services and food business as revenues declined by 95 per cent in the last two months due to coronavirus pandemic, a note by CEO Bhavish Aggarwal said. In an email to employees, Aggarwal made it clear that the prognosis ahead for the business is "very unclear and uncertain" and the impact of this crisis is "definitely going to be long-drawn for us".

The Good Samaritan Techie

The Good Samaritan Techie

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

From providing food and succour to pavement dwellers to helping the elderY in times of need, Dinesh Saravanan has been a godsend to the needy.

Maqbool is the SEXIEST Indian Film Ever

Maqbool is the SEXIEST Indian Film Ever

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

In Maqbool, Vishal Bhardwaj did a Godfather; in that he took something that was pulpy and fast and gripping, and made out of it something timeless and grand, feels Sreehari Nair.

Sunny Deol and I share a beautiful relationship: Hema Malini

Sunny Deol and I share a beautiful relationship: Hema Malini

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Hema Malini celebrated her 69th birthday by launching her biography, Hema Malini: Beyond The Dream Girl.

Hulkenberg gets second chance after Perez tests positive again

Hulkenberg gets second chance after Perez tests positive again

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Nico Hulkenberg will continue as a stand-in for Racing Point at Formula One's 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, on Sunday, after Mexican Sergio Perez again tested positive for COVID-19, the team said on Friday.

Perez unhurt after crash-landing upside down in Hungary

Perez unhurt after crash-landing upside down in Hungary

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

"It was a really bad accident, pretty unlucky," Perez told reporters of his crash at the Hungaroring.

How binge drinking affects your bones

How binge drinking affects your bones

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

Boozing can harm teen bone health, says study.

Delhi experiences coldest Dec day in 119 yrs; rail, air traffic hit

Delhi experiences coldest Dec day in 119 yrs; rail, air traffic hit

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

The minimum temperature settled at 2.6 degree Celsius at the Safdarjung observatory, four notches below the season's average, and humidity was 100 per cent. The visibility recorded by the Safdarjung and Palam observatories stood at zero metres at 8.30 am. It was recorded at 100 metres at Safdarjung and zero at Palam at 5.30 am.

How the Rane-Uddhav War Began

How the Rane-Uddhav War Began

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

'There is no future for the Shiv Sena under Uddhavji's leadership.'

Truck rams into Bangalore-Nanded Express; Congress MLA among 6 killed

Truck rams into Bangalore-Nanded Express; Congress MLA among 6 killed

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

The truck broke the closed boom gate at Madakasira after "overlooking all safety warnings" and hit the H-1 coach of the Nanded-bound train at around 2.20 am.

How will Biden deal with China?

How will Biden deal with China?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

It is premature to make the assumption that Biden's policy toward China will not be a break with Trump, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

5 things I learnt from the IAF

5 things I learnt from the IAF

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Air Commodore Nitin Sathe reveals what he learnt from the Indian Air Force, which he served for 35 years. An Air Force Day Special.

Schumacher app, museum to be launched to mark his 50th birthday

Schumacher app, museum to be launched to mark his 50th birthday

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Seven-time F1 champion 'in the very best of hands', says family

Rediff.com readers help champion athlete Prajakta Godbole survive

Rediff.com readers help champion athlete Prajakta Godbole survive

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'Thanks to them, I have enough money to run my house for three months at least.'

Schumacher's son to mark 25th anniversary of Spa win

Schumacher's son to mark 25th anniversary of Spa win

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

Michael Schumacher, the seven times world champion, took his breakthrough win - the first of a record 91 career victories - at the circuit on August 30, 1992.

Migrants reach home after 'ride' of a lifetime

Migrants reach home after 'ride' of a lifetime

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Recounting the experiences of the morning, one which they will remember all their lives, Naveen said people at the Delhi airport were looking at them when they entered carrying jute bags and wearing slippers.

NTPC plant explosion: Toll rises to 29; Rahul visits Raebareli

NTPC plant explosion: Toll rises to 29; Rahul visits Raebareli

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Rahul Gandhi has taken a break from his ongoing 'Navsarjan Yatra' in Gujarat to meet the families of victims of the explosion.

India's first-ever hand transplant successfully conducted in Kerala

India's first-ever hand transplant successfully conducted in Kerala

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

In a marathon 16-hour-long surgery, doctors at the Kochi-based Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre successfully conducted India's first hand transplant on Tuesday.

This is the next battleground for PhonePe, Amazon and Google

This is the next battleground for PhonePe, Amazon and Google

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

The size of the Indian financial services market could touch around $340 billion in the next few years.