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Adani, Goenka could lead the charge at IPL team bidding
Rediff.com24 Oct 2021The BCCI will be expecting the two new IPL franchises to go for Rs 7000 crore to Rs 10,000 crore each at the bidding process which begins in Dubai on Monday.
Deepika-Ranveer Singh to buy IPL team?
Rediff.com22 Oct 2021According to Outlook, Adani Group and the RP-Sanjeev Goenka Groups are no more the favourites to bag the new teams.
Manchester United owners 'interested' in new IPL team: Report
Rediff.com21 Oct 2021Manchester United owners showing interest to be a part of the Indian Premier League could be one of the reasons why BCCI extended the date for purchasing the Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the two new IPL teams.
BCCI extends deadline for tenders for new IPL teams
Rediff.com13 Oct 2021The BCCI on Wednesday extended the deadline for purchasing the tender document for the new Indian Premier League teams by another 10 days till October 20.
When Virat Is Around...
Rediff.com9 Oct 2021When Virat Kohli is on the field and off it, you can expect a torrent of emotions...
1971 War: Living To Fly Another Day
Rediff.com6 Oct 2021'You are to train three Bangladeshi pilots to fly this Chetak helicopter. Your task begins now.'
E-bidding for two new IPL teams on October 17
Rediff.com14 Sep 2021The bidding for the two new Indian Premier League teams is set to take place on October 17. Interestingly, while the last day for queries in regards to bidding for the teams is September 21, the bids can be picked till October 5.
BCCI set for Rs 5000 crore windfall from new IPL teams
Rediff.com1 Sep 2021The Board of Control of Cricket in India could get richer by at least Rs 5000 crore with the addition of two new franchises for the 2022 edition of Indian Premier League.
Of power, privatisation and politics
Rediff.com26 Aug 2021As the Centre pushes reforms in the power sector, especially for the beleaguered electricity distribution segment, several states, especially those ruled by Opposition parties, are clamouring against it. Maharashtra, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Kerela have voiced their reservations against the proposed amendments to the Electricity Act, 2003. The irony is the states opposing the amendments on the ground of threat of privatisation already have private partnerships in power supply. The proposed Bill was slated to be placed on the floor of Parliament in the Monsoon session. But it still awaits Cabinet approval amid several states complaining that they have been not consulted on the issue.
Hamilton condemns racist abuse of England players
Rediff.com12 Jul 2021'We must work towards a society that doesn't require Black players to prove their value or place in society only through victory. Ultimately everyone on the England team should be so proud of their achievement and how they represented us.'
Why Sonu Sood isn't getting sleep
Rediff.com11 May 2021'I get panic calls from Manila, Singapore, the US, Canada...'
'Advisable to invest in markets now?'
Rediff.com7 May 2021Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.
PICS: Super Kings rout SunRisers for 5th straight win
Rediff.com29 Apr 2021Images from the IPL match between SunRisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings, in Delhi, on Wednesday.
Manchester City confirm quitting European Super League
Rediff.com21 Apr 2021With City pulling out and Chelsea set to leave, while Liverpool's players posted a shared Twitter message saying they want no part of the new league, the ESL project looks doomed.
It will take India 600 days to vaccinate 1 billion people
Rediff.com15 Apr 2021The data gaps are inhibiting sound decisions. We need to know seroprevalence, infection, and vaccination rates. This is required in 200 cities of India, every week, suggests Ajay Shah.
NZ call-up three uncapped players for England Test tour
Rediff.com8 Apr 2021The squad will then be trimmed to 15 for the ICC World Test Championship final against India at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton starting on June 18, as per ICC regulations.
The 'Satya' about Ram Gopal Varma
Rediff.com7 Apr 2021'There is a lot that I find extremely annoying in Ramu, like his constant attempts to shock and stir up controversy by needlessly needling sacred cows.' Subhash K Jha salutes the maverick filmmaker on his birthday.
BJP's 'Mehbooba dilemma'
Rediff.com5 Apr 2021If Mehbooba is 'allowed' to survive unchecked she could transform her campaign into a sentiment typically suited to the ground conditions in Kashmir, observes Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs.
Cyberattacks on Mumbai power continue!
Rediff.com9 Mar 2021'Hackers from China and UK were involved in the October 12 power outage,' Maharashtra power minister tells Rediff.com.
Production slumps in the powerloom hub of Bhiwandi
Rediff.com23 Feb 2021Hit hard by volatility in yarn prices, 50% of the looms said to be operating only 3-4 days a week.
Pant to donate match fee for rescue work in Uttarakhand
Rediff.com8 Feb 2021More than 150 labourers working in a power project are missing, officials said.
Know Dhauli Ganga: The river that was flooded by glacial break
Rediff.com7 Feb 2021Originating from Vasudhara Tal, perhaps the largest glacial lake in Uttarakhand, the Dhauli Ganga flows in a meandering course, which takes it through the Nanda Devi National Park.
125 feared dead as glacial break triggers massive floods in U'khand
Rediff.com7 Feb 2021A portion of the Nanda Devi glacier broke off in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Sunday, triggering an avalanche and a deluge in the Alaknanda river system that washed away hydroelectric stations, leaving at least seven people dead and 125 missing who are feared dead.
Uttarakhand glacial burst brings back memories of 2013 deluge
Rediff.com7 Feb 2021The massive flood in the Dhauli Ganga river triggered by a glacial burst in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Sunday came as a grim reminder of the Kedarnath deluge of 2013 which led to widespread devastation in the ecologically fragile Himalayan region.
England beat Sri Lanka by 7 wkts; lead series 1-0
Rediff.com18 Jan 2021Jonny Bairstow and debutant Dan Lawrence knocked off the 36 runs required on Monday, the last day of the first Test.
Warner, Pucovski likely to open for Australia in Sydney
Rediff.com6 Jan 2021Paine said Pucovski would open the batting if he was selected for the match
Nadda attacked in Kolkata, says Bengal has slipped into lawlessness
Rediff.com10 Dec 2020An angry Nadda called the attack 'unprecedented' and alleged the state has slipped into 'complete lawlessness and goonda raj'. He also said the violence reflected the 'frustration' of the Mamata Banerjee government. West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee insinuated the attack was staged.
India's 10 Top Philanthropists
Rediff.com8 Dec 2020Azim Premji and his family gave away Rs 7,904 crore (Rs 79.04 billion) in philanthropy, up 1,645 per cent!!! over the previous year.
'Nivar' now a very severe cyclonic storm
Rediff.com25 Nov 2020Meanwhile, water will be released from Chembarambakkam lake, one of the key drinking water sources to Chennai, since it was nearing capacity, the government said.
Ask Ajit: 'Help! I have inherited these stocks...'
Rediff.com23 Nov 2020Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.
India's Forgotten Victory Over China
Rediff.com9 Oct 2020'340 PLA soldiers were dead and over 450 injured -- bodies were strewn outside the bunkers, tossed behind the lines, buried in trenches.' A fascinating excerpt from Probal DasGupta's Watershed 1967: India's Forgotten Victory Over China.
Stocks you must buy, hold or exit
Rediff.com25 Aug 2020Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries:
'Cipla has emerged as a great "catchment area" for talent'
Rediff.com20 Aug 2020An insider said that over the past decade or so Cipla has become immune to the exits of leaders. There have been no directional change in the long-term strategies.
Cipla sees 3 big exits from top management of India business
Rediff.com4 Aug 2020Those leaving the company include Nikhil Chopra, head of India business, Nikhil Lalwani, who served as head of US business, and Kunal Khanna, head of chronic and emerging therapies.
139 migrants returning home have died in road mishaps
Rediff.com17 May 2020Many of the tragedies occurred in the dark, which is when it is cooler to walk, and many people were caught in their sleep. The combination of no traffic and speeding vehicles has led to havoc, endangering the lives of those who found themselves without work or money in the coronavirus-induced lockdown and were frantic to get home, any which way.
'Famotidine may become the next HCQ for Covid-19'
Rediff.com10 May 2020Researchers at Northwell Health in New York are testing the effects on Famotidine (used in high intravenous doses) on Covid-19 patients as a potential treatment. After the hospital announced its clinical trials, it led to a drug shortage in the US. Back home, however, there has not been any surge in the demand for Famotidine yet.
Yes Bank to be dropped from Nifty 50 from Mar 27
Rediff.com18 Feb 2020Changes have been made in several indices including Nifty 500, Nifty 200, Nifty 100, Nifty Midcap 150, Nifty Smallcap 250 and host of sectoral indices including FMCG, IT, media, pharma, commodities and services sector.
PIX: Rohit's 'Super' show as India edge NZ to seal series 3-0
Rediff.com29 Jan 2020Rohit Sharma belted two sixes off the final two deliveries of a Super Over to give India victory in a thrilling finish in the third Twenty20 international against New Zealand at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Wednesday and clinch the series with two games to spare. Images from the third T20 between India and New Zealand, at Hamilton, on Wednesday.