Search results for '2002'

'Shut out the noise...' Sachin's advice to Gill

'Shut out the noise...' Sachin's advice to Gill

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Shubman should focus on his decisions and not how outside world perceives him: Tendulkar

Scindia to Rupani: Bigwigs who died in air crashes

Scindia to Rupani: Bigwigs who died in air crashes

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani, who died in a tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday, joined the list of several top Indian politicians and prominent personalities who lost their lives in aviation accidents.

'I Never Thought In My Wildest Dreams You Would Go'

'I Never Thought In My Wildest Dreams You Would Go'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'This was not the time for you to go. You had to spread more smiles, more happiness, and more love.'

Bhutto-led Pak delegation faces US heat over Jaish, minorities

Bhutto-led Pak delegation faces US heat over Jaish, minorities

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

In a post on X, Sherman said that he 'emphasised to the Pakistani delegation the importance of combatting terrorism, and in particular, the group Jaish-e-Mohammed, who murdered my constituent Daniel Pearl in 2002'.

Dispute with Biyani-led Future group: Amazon awarded Rs 23.7 cr in damages

Dispute with Biyani-led Future group: Amazon awarded Rs 23.7 cr in damages

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) has awarded Rs 23.7 crore in damages, besides arbitration and litigation costs, to Amazon in its long-running dispute with the Kishore Biyani-led Future Group. The three-member bench of the tribunal held that Future Group had breached the terms of its contract with Amazon by entering into a transaction with Reliance.

Congress Infighting Blocks Shivakumar's Rise

Congress Infighting Blocks Shivakumar's Rise

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Going by political tradition, another formation will likely come to power in Karnataka in the next assembly election, due 2028. And if that happens, Mr Shivakumar will have to sit it out till 2033, points out Aditi Phadnis.

Bosch rewrites history as South Africa trounce Zimbabwe

Bosch rewrites history as South Africa trounce Zimbabwe

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

'Bosch is new to the international scene, but he's really fit in well. To see him conquer both facets (bat and ball) in this Test was really special.'

Captain Gill 'ready to embrace challenge' as India turn a new leaf

Captain Gill 'ready to embrace challenge' as India turn a new leaf

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

'It is an immense honour, a responsibility I couldn't have imagined.'

Nirav Modi, sister's Rs 66-cr properties released to PNB

Nirav Modi, sister's Rs 66-cr properties released to PNB

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

A special court here has allowed the release of properties worth Rs 66.33 crore, owned by fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi and his sister Purvi Modi and attached by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the multi-crore PNB fraud case.

Gill's Historic 200 Rewrites Record Books

Gill's Historic 200 Rewrites Record Books

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill has not just scored a double hundred; he's rewritten the record books.

Swiatek to face resilient Anisimova for Wimbledon glory

Swiatek to face resilient Anisimova for Wimbledon glory

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Poland's Iga Swiatek could become only the third woman since tennis turned professional in 1968 to win all of her first six major finals, joining Margaret Court and Monica Seles, but Swiatek is not taking the big-hitting Anisimova lightly.

'China Is Scared Of The Dalai Lama'

'China Is Scared Of The Dalai Lama'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

'Although China has been ruling over Tibet for past 75 years, it has no legitimacy.'

Mistry Review: Mildly Entertaining

Mistry Review: Mildly Entertaining

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Mistry may work for some, but also raises the question about mental illness being treated as a means of amusement for audiences, notes Deepa Gahlot.

ISIS-linked terror accused Saquib Nachan dies in hospital

ISIS-linked terror accused Saquib Nachan dies in hospital

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

In 2023, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) had carried out searches at Padgha as part of a nationwide crackdown on the terror outfit ISIS and arrested several persons, including Nachan.

Karun Nair is ready to go!

Karun Nair is ready to go!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Karun Nair is back - and back where it all began to unravel.

India batters script history at Headingley

India batters script history at Headingley

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

The Indian team also made history at Headingley in the series opener, with five centuries scored in a Test match.

After Srikanth, actor Krishna held in Chennai drug trafficking case

After Srikanth, actor Krishna held in Chennai drug trafficking case

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

This follows an earlier incident on May 22, 2025, in which a large quantity of drugs was seized near the Nungambakkam railway station, according to a Greater Chennai Police press release.

'Shefali Was Content Being The Kaanta Laga Girl'

'Shefali Was Content Being The Kaanta Laga Girl'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

'We wanted a girl who looked like a doll.'

'Gill has just become captain, it's a honeymoon period'

'Gill has just become captain, it's a honeymoon period'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill is enjoying a 'honeymoon period' as India's Test captain but there will be more pressure on him in the days to come, feels former India skipper Sourav Ganguly.

Delhi Or Goa: Where Will Chess World Cup Be Held?

Delhi Or Goa: Where Will Chess World Cup Be Held?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

FIDE, which has listed the venue for all its global events, has not yet announced the venue for the World Cup.

The Lady Who Inspired Anupam Kher To Direct Again After 23 Years

The Lady Who Inspired Anupam Kher To Direct Again After 23 Years

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

There's a reason why Anupam Kher directed Tanvi The Great.

Guess how much salary Anant Ambani will draw as executive director of RIL

Guess how much salary Anant Ambani will draw as executive director of RIL

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Anant Ambani, the youngest son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani and the first among three siblings to be appointed executive director on flagship Reliance Industries, will be paid Rs 10-20 crore salary annually plus a host of perks including a commission on company profits, according to a shareholder notice. While the richest Asian's all three children - twins Akash and Isha, and Anant - were inducted on board of the oil-to-telecom-and-retail conglomerate in 2023 as non-executive directors, the youngest of the three was in April this year appointed executive director of Reliance Industries Ltd.

Bumrah, Pant enter record books on Day 2 at Headingley

Bumrah, Pant enter record books on Day 2 at Headingley

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

He has taken nine five-wicket hauls in SENA conditions.

The Legend of M T Vasudevan Nair Lives On

The Legend of M T Vasudevan Nair Lives On

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

No author in the Malayalam literary canon has influenced and profoundly changed the way normal people interact with each other than the ever-relevant, eclectic yet elusive body of work left behind by MT Vasudevan Nair, notes Arjun Menon.

A revolution on cards in Pakistan's NCA

A revolution on cards in Pakistan's NCA

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

He said that the NCA in Lahore had all the facilities, but unfortunately, a proper productive system had not been developed over the years.

Wimbledon's greatest: Every women's champ since 1884

Wimbledon's greatest: Every women's champ since 1884

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

List of Wimbledon women's singles champions after Iga Swiatek beat Amanda Anisimova in the final on Saturday:

All About French Open Champion Carlos Alcaraz

All About French Open Champion Carlos Alcaraz

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Factbox on Spanish second seed Carlos Alcaraz, who beat Italian world number one Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(10-2) in the French Open final on Sunday to win his fifth Grand Slam title.

A Nuclear Scientist Who Advocated Disarmament

A Nuclear Scientist Who Advocated Disarmament

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

M R Srinivasan focused on the peaceful use of nuclear power at a time when the popular view among the 'hawks' was that India should build a nuclear arsenal as a deterrent.

'There Will Be A Need For A Leader Like The Dalai Lama'

'There Will Be A Need For A Leader Like The Dalai Lama'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

'We are now in a situation where our country is not yet free.' 'China is still very strong and militarily powerful.' 'In such a situation, we need the Dalai Lama to bring about a resolution to the cause of Tibet.' 'That's one of the main reasons that at age 90, he has accepted that there should be a 15th Dalai Lama after him.'

The Night Iran 'Set The Ganges On Fire'

The Night Iran 'Set The Ganges On Fire'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

'Within minutes, my mobile began ringing. It was National Security Adviser Brajesh Mishra, asking why the Iranians were complaining.' 'I explained that we had only restated our position in the light of the conclusion reached by the IAEA, but will remain helpful to Iran to reach a consensus.' 'Then came a call from Foreign Secretary Kamal Sibal, repeating what Mishra said about the Iranian complaint.' 'I was very impressed that Iran was able to reach two top officials in India to intervene at short notice,' recalls Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Wimbledon's Greatest: Every Men's Champ Since 1877

Wimbledon's Greatest: Every Men's Champ Since 1877

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz in a high-octane final to claim his maiden Wimbledon trophy and fourth Grand Slam crown on Sunday.

New era begins: Gill leads India without big three

New era begins: Gill leads India without big three

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Shubman Gill was deemed Rohti's long-term successor and was crowned the new Test skipper.

Dalai Lama's successor must get China's nod, says Beijing; US rift likely

Dalai Lama's successor must get China's nod, says Beijing; US rift likely

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

His successor issue is also expected to flare up fresh tensions between Beijing and Washington as China's policy comes in conflict with the US Tibetan Policy and Support Act of 2020, which reaffirmed America's steadfast support for the Dalai Lama and Tibetan Buddhism.

'Kaanta Laga' girl Shefali Jariwala dead; cause of death 'reserved'

'Kaanta Laga' girl Shefali Jariwala dead; cause of death 'reserved'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

Shefali featured in popular Salman Khan-hosted reality show Bigg Boss 13 (2019), alongside winner Sidharth Shukla, who died in 2021.

Serial killer 'Doctor Death', who fed victims to crocodiles, arrested

Serial killer 'Doctor Death', who fed victims to crocodiles, arrested

Rediff.com21 May 2025

An Ayurveda practitioner-turned-criminal, 67-year-old Devender Sharma was convicted in multiple murder cases and was notorious for dumping his victims' bodies in the crocodile-infested waters of Hazara Canal at Kasganj in Uttar Pradesh.

Govt issues LoI to Starlink for satcom services

Govt issues LoI to Starlink for satcom services

Rediff.com8 May 2025

The government has issued Letter of Intent to Starlink for satcom services, sources said on Wednesday. Starlink is a satellite internet service developed by SpaceX -- the American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company founded in 2002 by world's richest man Elon Musk.

Gasquet targets football, golf after hanging his racket

Gasquet targets football, golf after hanging his racket

Rediff.com30 May 2025

He went out after a 6-3, 6-0, 6-4 defeat by Sinner on Court Philippe Chatrier but it was not long before he began planning his immediate future.

Bihar's Revision Of Voters List: What's Cooking?

Bihar's Revision Of Voters List: What's Cooking?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

'The Election Commission is conducting the National Register of Citizens in Bihar through the backdoor.'

Gulzar receives Jnanpith Award

Gulzar receives Jnanpith Award

Rediff.com24 May 2025

'We met Gulzar sahab at his residence to honour him with the Jnanpith Award. Gulzar sahab's son-in-law Govind Sandhu, filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj, his wife Rekha, and a few writers were present on this occasion.'

Will BJP Be The New Congress?

Will BJP Be The New Congress?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Only in the event of the RSS managing to force Modi into accepting a consensual candidate, will the party not continue to 'being' the 'next Congress', observes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.