Haresh Pandya And Onkar Singh

Stories by Haresh Pandya And Onkar Singh

Riots case used to harass me, says Tytler

Riots case used to harass me, says Tytler

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2010

"No, I was not present in the court when the judgement was delivered. I came to know about it only through television reportage. I am relieved that the falsehood of the case has finally been nailed. I have always maintained it was a case foisted upon me to harass me. I do plan to visit important gurdwaras as thanks giving, said Tytler, who had a reason to smile for a change.

'Amin is an excellent man and administrator'

'Amin is an excellent man and administrator'

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2010

Former India wicketkeeper and chairman of selectors Kiran More says the IPL will benefit from Chirayu Ramanbhai Amin's undoubted administrative skills.

'IPL Governing Council will decide Modi's fate'

'IPL Governing Council will decide Modi's fate'

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2010

After Board of Control for Cricket in India president Shashank Manohar met Sharad Pawar on Tuesday, it became more than clear that IPL commissioner and chairman Lalit Modi will have to go. Pawar said a final decision will be taken after the Governing Council meets on April 26.

Thank God! Its all over, says Sabrina Lal

Thank God! Its all over, says Sabrina Lal

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2010

"You can say that this was a sub-conscious decision as I had not gone even to Delhi High court when it passed orders against Manu Sharma and his friends. There was a certain amount of nervousness as one did not know which way the order will go. Thank God it's all over, I said to myself when I heard that the Supreme Court had upheld the order passed by the Delhi High court," Lal said.

It felt great to get Padma award, says Chatwal

It felt great to get Padma award, says Chatwal

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2010

New York businessman Sant Singh Chatwal received his Padma award from President Pratibha Patil at a colourful ceremony in Rashtrapati Bhavan. Chatwal's name was read out after 19 distinguished figures had been conferred the Padma awards.

'Shoaib Malik will emerge a clear winner'

'Shoaib Malik will emerge a clear winner'

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2010

Ramesh Gupta, Delhi's eminent advocate who is representing Shoaib Malik in the case filed by Ayesha Siddiqui, is confident that the former Pakistan cricket captain will emerge victorious from the marriage muddle he is in.

Muslim leaders reject sub-quota proposal

Muslim leaders reject sub-quota proposal

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2010

Leaders of the coordination committee of Muslim organisations, at a press conference held at Delhi on Tuesday, rejected the proposal to have a sub-quota of 3 per cent for them, to be carved out of the 27 per cent reservation earmarked for the Other Backward Classes.

Chatwal won't attend Padma awards function

Chatwal won't attend Padma awards function

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2010

According to Rashtrapati Bhawan sources though controversial New York based businessman, Sant Singh Chatwal wanted to recieve the Padma award from President Pratibha Patil on March 31, mandarins in the home ministry did not agree to this. "This part of the information is not correct," said an official of the media unit of Rashtrapati Bhawan.

Delhi govt bows to Togadia's CWG threat

Delhi govt bows to Togadia's CWG threat

Rediff.com   23 Mar 2010

Following the threat held out by Praveen Togadia, international general secretary of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad that he would lead massive demonstrations if the Delhi government decided to serve beef to the foreign nationals taking part in the forthcoming Commonwealth Games, Sheila Dixit's government has bowed to Togadia.

'Lesson for all youngsters in the Jadeja episode'

'Lesson for all youngsters in the Jadeja episode'

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2010

Ravindra Jadeja negotiated outside his contract with Rajasthan Royals and now has no other option but to watch the agony and ecstasy of his teammates from beyond the boundary.

President to give away Padma awards on March 31

President to give away Padma awards on March 31

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2010

President of India Pratibha Patil will be conferring the Padma Awards to the selected recipients on March 31 at a function in Rashtrapati Bhavan -- a senior official from the president's office confirmed this.

Jaitley, Naidu flay govt over price rise

Jaitley, Naidu flay govt over price rise

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2010

L K Advani, Venkiah Naidu and Arun Jaitley, launched a blistering attack on government after PM Manmoha Singh's speech in Parliament on Friday. Jaitley asked Defence Minister A K Antony to explain how he got Rs 1,000 crores cleared up defence purchases bypassing the Cabinet Committee on Security, while stressing on indiginisation of defence production.

Industry biggies hail the Budget

Industry biggies hail the Budget

Rediff.com   26 Feb 2010

Captains of the industry, particulary the outgoing chairman of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce of Industry Harsh Pati Singhania, who is also the managing director of JK Paper Mill, hailed the Union Budget.

Togadia  condemns Sikhs' beheading in Pak

Togadia condemns Sikhs' beheading in Pak

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2010

Condemning the brutal beheading of two Sikh traders in Pakistan, Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Pravin Togadia, said the issue calls for a war against Pakistan.

Pak must provide 'safe passage' to Sikhs: BJP

Pak must provide 'safe passage' to Sikhs: BJP

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2010

Bharatiya Janata Party member S S Ahluwalia, has demanded that the Pakistan government provide "safe passage" to those Sikhs, who want to return to India.. "At the same time it should not seem as if they (Sikhs) are being forced to leave the country where they have lived for ages," he said. Ahluwalia's remarks came in the aftermath of 2 Sikhs being beheaded by Taliban in Pakistan on Sunday.

World Cup didn't help Windies cricket: Jimmy Adams

World Cup didn't help Windies cricket: Jimmy Adams

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2010

Former captain Jimmy Adams says the current West Indies team can give any team in the world a run for its money with consistent collective performances.

BJP welcomes Centre's decision on Telangana

BJP welcomes Centre's decision on Telangana

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2009

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former president M Venkiah Naidu on Thursday welcomed the Centre's decision to move a resolution for the creation of Telangana state in the Andhra Pradesh assembly, saying smaller states could be better administered.He added that the demand for Harit Pradesh in western Uttar Pradesha, raised by Rashtriya Lok Dal leader Chaudhary Ajit Singh, and Gorkhaland in West Bengal raised by the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha, will be strengthened.

Skill, not Sunny or Sachin, got them India cap

Skill, not Sunny or Sachin, got them India cap

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2009

It must be emphasised that neither Gavaskar nor Tendulkar ever made conscious efforts to help Mumbai and Maharashtra players get into the Indian team.

I have full confidence in my talents: Jadeja

I have full confidence in my talents: Jadeja

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2009

An interview with Ravindra Jadeja, the fast rising Indian allrounder, celebrated his return to first-class cricket with a century after enjoying a fairly good one-day series with ball and bat against Australia recently.

Advani claims credit for stepping down from post

Advani claims credit for stepping down from post

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2009

L K Advani, who has been ruling the roost in the Bharatiya Janata Party along with former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, claimed credit for stepping down as Sushma Swaraj took over the Leader of the Oppposition's post from him.