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Biggest, Smallest, Highest, Largest...

Biggest, Smallest, Highest, Largest...

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

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Air India Express cabin crew call off strike; no sacking of staffers

Air India Express cabin crew call off strike; no sacking of staffers

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Both parties will discuss the issues and there will be a meeting again on May 28, he said.

There is nothing to worry: Jadeja defends 'experiments'

There is nothing to worry: Jadeja defends 'experiments'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

The duo skipped the second ODI where Hardik Pandya led the side that went down to the West Indies by six wickets.

Important to consider Chahal for World Cup: Harbhajan

Important to consider Chahal for World Cup: Harbhajan

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Yuzvendra Chahal last featured in the Indian ODI team in January.

Will India Play Samson Or Kishan Vs Pakistan?

Will India Play Samson Or Kishan Vs Pakistan?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the Asia Cup match against Pakistan?

Siraj rested from WI ODIs, flies back home

Siraj rested from WI ODIs, flies back home

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Siraj, who was not included in the T20I squad for the Caribbean tour, took seven wickets in the two Tests, including a five-for in the first innings on a flat Port-of-Spain court to spark a batting collapse for West Indies on the fourth morning.

How India Can Defend Economy From Global Spillovers

How India Can Defend Economy From Global Spillovers

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

While India won't be immune to global spillovers, we need to create the macro preconditions for sustained growth. Policy agility, prudence, and resilience will be key, suggests Sonal Varma.

Nomura hikes India exposure; M&M, Fortis, UNO Minda among favourites

Nomura hikes India exposure; M&M, Fortis, UNO Minda among favourites

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

In a recent note, the global brokerage firm said India now commands a weight of 19 per cent in the above-mentioned portfolio as compared to 18.2 per cent in September 2023. India, it said, is a large liquid market and remains a counter-weight to North Asia if a slowdown in the West occurs and China's recovery disappoints.

Kaif silences skeptics: T20 defeats won't halt India's WC dream!

Kaif silences skeptics: T20 defeats won't halt India's WC dream!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Mohammad Kaif asserted that the Indian team has the capability to win the World Cup at home this year

Workload management: Will Hardik, Gill be rested?

Workload management: Will Hardik, Gill be rested?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

India's T20 captain Hardik Pandya could be given a break from the three-match series against Ireland starting August 18 as part of workload management.

'Once you see the barbarity...': Israel envoy shreds UNSC

'Once you see the barbarity...': Israel envoy shreds UNSC

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Israel's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, lambasted the United Nations Security Council for failing to condemn the October 7 Hamas terror attacks and the slaughter of unarmed civilians.

'Not a day more' Shakib opens up on retirement, captaincy plans

'Not a day more' Shakib opens up on retirement, captaincy plans

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan wants to call time on his illustrious international career after the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan.

Many US personnel hurt as Iran-backed terrorists fire missiles at Iraq airbase

Many US personnel hurt as Iran-backed terrorists fire missiles at Iraq airbase

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

US central command said that several US personnel are undergoing evaluation for "traumatic brain injuries" and at least one Iraqi service member was wounded in the attack.

'Narasimha Rao was a prime minister with an open mind'

'Narasimha Rao was a prime minister with an open mind'

Rediff.com2 May 2023

'Narasimha Rao asked me why China was doing so well in attracting foreign investments and I gave my frank opinion.' 'I told him that giving thrust to exports had to be a national effort.' 'But in India, the system was very centralised in the Government of India and the state governments had no role to play.'

Casino visit: Pakistan team officials under the scanner

Casino visit: Pakistan team officials under the scanner

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Pakistan team's current media manager Umar Farooq Kalson and board's GM (International Cricket) Adnan Ali are under scanner after pictures and video footages emerged of the duo visiting a Colombo casino.

Rahul-Kishan to fight for spot in the Playing XIs at WC

Rahul-Kishan to fight for spot in the Playing XIs at WC

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan have both been named in India's World Cup squad and India's chief selector Ajit Agarkar said having two excellent wicketkeeper batters will only serve the squad well.

Acid test for specialty chemical firms: Mix of weak demand, low realisations

Acid test for specialty chemical firms: Mix of weak demand, low realisations

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

The weak April-June quarter (first quarter, or Q1) results of the largest listed specialty chemical maker, SRF, and multiple global headwinds for the sector are expected to weigh on the prospects of Indian specialty chemical companies in 2023-24 (FY24). Stocks in the sector (down 7-18 per cent) have underperformed the benchmarks (up over 10 per cent) in the past three months, and given the multiple challenges, the trend is likely to continue. Kotak Institutional Equities expects a very weak quarter (Q1FY24) for the sector due to destocking, demand weakness across certain critical end-use industries, and price erosion amid intense competition from Chinese suppliers.

Sustainable fashion gets thrown a life jacket after PM wears upcycled sadri

Sustainable fashion gets thrown a life jacket after PM wears upcycled sadri

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi has been at the forefront of climate action and saving the environment campaigns - whether plogging at a beach in Mahabalipuram in 2019 or wearing a sky-blue 'sadri' jacket to Parliament made of material recycled from plastic bottles. Made by Karur-based sustainable fashion brand EcoLine Clothing (EcoLine), a brand of Shree Renga Polymers, front runner in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle recycling and sustainable textiles in India run by IITians, the company recycles PET bottles and upcycles them into value-added products, such as garments. Three months on, the phone lines of Senthil Sankar, managing partner at Shree Renga Polymers and EcoLine, have been ringing non-stop since the jacket made out of recycled plastic at Karur, Tamil Nadu's textile capital, was worn by the PM to Parliament on February 8.

One of the strongest people I know: Nayar backs Shreyas amid career setbacks

One of the strongest people I know: Nayar backs Shreyas amid career setbacks

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Ahead of his side's Indian Premier League match against Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders assistant coach Abhishek Nayar hailed skipper Shreyas Iyer for his mental strength and positive approach to life.

9 Super Summer Holiday Options For Families

9 Super Summer Holiday Options For Families

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Looking for fun things to do as family during this sunny season?

Is it going to be Samson over SKY for World Cup?

Is it going to be Samson over SKY for World Cup?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Former India player Mohammad Kaif believes that Sanju Samson should be picked for the ODI World Cup at home in October-November.

WC: Buttler's England will look stop hosts India, others and do encore

WC: Buttler's England will look stop hosts India, others and do encore

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

The 10-team tournament will be played across 10 venues culminating in the November 19 final at the 132,000-capacity Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Pathirana uses IPL experience to Sri Lanka's advantage

Pathirana uses IPL experience to Sri Lanka's advantage

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

'He is still learning his craft. But he is learning quickly and will be a real handful in years to come.'

Must-win battle: India's WC preparations hinge on decider

Must-win battle: India's WC preparations hinge on decider

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

India hope their experiments work in series decider against West Indies

Papua New Guinea's incredible journey to T20 WC spot

Papua New Guinea's incredible journey to T20 WC spot

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Papua New Guinea seals ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 berth

Ashwin picked for Australia ODIs; Rohit, Kohli rested

Ashwin picked for Australia ODIs; Rohit, Kohli rested

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin's World Cup hopes got a big boost after he was picked in the Indian squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia.

Why BJP Is More Guilty Than Sam Pitroda

Why BJP Is More Guilty Than Sam Pitroda

Rediff.com15 May 2024

If Pitroda's blunder cost him his office, what should the BJP's unrepentant attitude cost it?, asks Shyam G Menon.

Ukrainian jet with 176 on board crashes in Tehran, no survivors

Ukrainian jet with 176 on board crashes in Tehran, no survivors

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

The plane, which is reported to have been a Boeing 737, was on its way to Kiev in Ukraine from Tehran. As per Iran's semi-official news agency ISNA, the crash was due to technical difficulties.

PIX: Clinical India trounce Windies to claim ODI series

PIX: Clinical India trounce Windies to claim ODI series

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

A clinical India outclassed West Indies by a whopping 200 runs in the third ODI to win the series 2-1.

Air India Will Help Tata Rule The Skies

Air India Will Help Tata Rule The Skies

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The acquisition will give the Tatas a firm footing on international routes and generate economies of scale.

Dravid on why Rohit and Virat were rested for 2nd ODI vs WI

Dravid on why Rohit and Virat were rested for 2nd ODI vs WI

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Rahul Dravid said he is least bothered about criticism and opinions of people on the outside.

Will These Young 'Uns Shine On Saturday?

Will These Young 'Uns Shine On Saturday?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

The emergence of these young talents from India and Pakistan presents an exciting glimpse into the future of the subcontinent's cricket.

Unadkat vs Shardul: Who will secure India's WC dream?

Unadkat vs Shardul: Who will secure India's WC dream?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

As per ICC rule, every team has to submit its initial squad of 15 by September 5 but the final submission can be done by September 27

Akasa's Focus: Connecting Metros To Non-Metros

Akasa's Focus: Connecting Metros To Non-Metros

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

'While we do some metro-to-metro flying, we have got a lot of metro-to-non-metro cities like Bengaluru-Visakhapatnam, Bengaluru-Bhubaneswar, Bengaluru-Guwahati and Bengaluru-Kochi.'

FMCG market spurts in north India; declines in west

FMCG market spurts in north India; declines in west

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Experts point to the higher contribution of rural from the north for the growth reported by the region, a point endorsed by companies who've been pushing their presence aggressively there.

'Being an Indian cricketer is challenging'

'Being an Indian cricketer is challenging'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

'It feels really great to spend some time in the middle, score some runs and contribute for your country.'

Bumrah-Hardik could vie for ODI vice-captaincy

Bumrah-Hardik could vie for ODI vice-captaincy

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

'If you look in terms of leadership seniority, Bumrah is ahead of Pandya as he captained the Test team in 2022. He has also been ODI vice-captain before Pandya during the ODI tour of South Africa.'

First commercial flight lands in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

First commercial flight lands in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Pakistan's national flag-carrier on Monday ran its first commercial flight to Kabul since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in mid-August.

Overcrowded Jails, Packed Beyond Capacity

Overcrowded Jails, Packed Beyond Capacity

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Nearly 80% of the inmates are undertrials; UP district jails have twice the numbers they were built for.

Chahal shines on county debut for Kent

Chahal shines on county debut for Kent

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Yuzvendra Chahal has made an impressive start to his County Championship stint with Kent, claiming three wickets against Nottinghamshire in a Division One fixture.