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Resurgent MI eyeing revenge over high-flying Royals

Resurgent MI eyeing revenge over high-flying Royals

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

A resurgent Mumbai Indians will need to address their bowling woes as they look to exact revenge on table-toppers Rajasthan Royals in their reverse fixture of the Indian Premier League in Jaipur on Monday.

Injured Prasidh out of first 2 England Tests

Injured Prasidh out of first 2 England Tests

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Pacer Prasidh Krishna picks up injury during Ranji match

Ananya Sends Love From Ibiza

Ananya Sends Love From Ibiza

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Patralekhaa is shoot-ready... Prachi gets Barbie fever... Athiya gives us a peek into her bedroom...

Maha speaker to hear Uddhav Sena's pleas to disqualify Shinde & Co on Oct 13

Maha speaker to hear Uddhav Sena's pleas to disqualify Shinde & Co on Oct 13

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

After hearing arguments from Shiv Sena factions led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Uddhav Thackeray, Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar has decided to conduct the official hearing on disqualification petitions against the MLAs of the Shinde group on October 13, advocate Anil Sakhare, who is representing the CM, said on Monday.

Dhoni as a brand will continue to reign even if he retires post IPL

Dhoni as a brand will continue to reign even if he retires post IPL

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

With the IPL kicking off, speculations are rife that the former Indian cricket team captain M S Dhoni will hang up his boots after handing over the captaincy of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to Ruturaj Gaikwad. However, brand experts believe this is not the end of the road for Dhoni as a celebrity, and he still has some mileage left even if he completely retires. Dhoni is expected to continue being associated with CSK even after retirement, according to a media report.

Mouni, Shriya, Emraan Glam Up In Showtime

Mouni, Shriya, Emraan Glam Up In Showtime

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Now, here's a show that will show off the power struggles on and off the camera in the backstage areas of Bollywood.

Mumbai ex-cop Pradeep Sharma gets life in Chhota Rajan aide's fake encounter

Mumbai ex-cop Pradeep Sharma gets life in Chhota Rajan aide's fake encounter

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

A division bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Gauri Godse quashed the sessions court's 2013 judgment acquitting Sharma, terming it as "perverse" and "unsustainable".

Spotted: Prachi Desai in Navi Mumbai

Spotted: Prachi Desai in Navi Mumbai

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

Reader Vinay Kumar has sent us a photograph.

'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

Kiran Desai bags US literary prize

Kiran Desai bags US literary prize

Rediff.com9 Mar 2007

India-born novelist Kiran Desai's bestseller novel The Inheritance of Loss has bagged yet another literary honour -- the National Book Critics Circle fiction award.

'Manthan Is My Most Influential Film'

'Manthan Is My Most Influential Film'

Rediff.com18 May 2024

'The censor board asked me for some strange cuts.' 'Otherwise, they would have given me an 'A' certificate.' 'One cut was where Girish Karnad was explaining artificial insemination in cattle.' 'These cuts never made any sense to me.'

How 1974 Ranji Trophy win shaped Karnataka cricket

How 1974 Ranji Trophy win shaped Karnataka cricket

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

The path found by champions like GR Viswanath, Syed Kirmani, Brijesh Patel, EAS Prasanna and BS Chandrasekhar has only broadened over the years through which several ace cricketers walked through.

Ranji: Taide slams ton; Musheer leads Mumbai recovery

Ranji: Taide slams ton; Musheer leads Mumbai recovery

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Vidarbha opener Atharva Taide struck his third first-class century and his second of the ongoing Ranji Trophy season

Kiran Desai's novel makes Orange list

Kiran Desai's novel makes Orange list

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

Judges for the 30,000 pound Orange award broke with a 39-year unspoken convention by choosing this year's Man Booker and Costa Prize winning books -- Desai's novel and Stef Penney's The Tenderness of Wolves -- on their long-list of 20.

Kiriyama prize: Kiran Desai among finalists

Kiriyama prize: Kiran Desai among finalists

Rediff.com28 Feb 2007

Desai's book, which has won rave reviews, has already been awarded the 2006 Man Brooker Prize. The Nepalese movement for an independent state is the tumultuous backdrop for 36-year-old Desai's richly textured book.

Activist Trupti Desai offered to be part of Bigg Boss

Activist Trupti Desai offered to be part of Bigg Boss

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Desai said she would participate on the condition that a female voice-over will be roped in for the series.

Berjis Desai Centrum Finance chairman

Berjis Desai Centrum Finance chairman

Rediff.com25 Jan 2003

Centrum Finance Ltd named Berjis M. Desai chairman.

2 Gujarat SPs among 19 booked for abducting, extorting Bhuj firm staffer

2 Gujarat SPs among 19 booked for abducting, extorting Bhuj firm staffer

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

The probe agency, in the release, did not disclose the exact roles of the accused police officers, citing that it would affect the investigation.

Will new symbols dent Uddhav, Sharad Pawar's chances?

Will new symbols dent Uddhav, Sharad Pawar's chances?

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Even as the two parties appeared confident that they have reached out to every voter and publicised their new symbols, experts suggested varying impact of the split and the symbols on the vote bank.

Tamannaah Gets Ready To Scare You This April

Tamannaah Gets Ready To Scare You This April

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Joginder Tuteja lists April's theatre releases.

Ramdev crossed red line, maligned modern medicine: IMA chief

Ramdev crossed red line, maligned modern medicine: IMA chief

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Asokan said Ramdev went against the medical profession by saying "modern medicine is a stupid and bankrupt science".

World TT C'ship: Indian women down Spain; enter knockouts

World TT C'ship: Indian women down Spain; enter knockouts

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

The Indian women's team came from behind to beat Spain 3-2 in its final group game and progressed to the knockout phase.

Trupti Desai offers prayers at Haji Ali; says Sabarimala next

Trupti Desai offers prayers at Haji Ali; says Sabarimala next

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

Desai requested the Dargah's trust to not move the Supreme Court against the HC's judgment.

Key highlights of Modi govt's pre-poll budget

Key highlights of Modi govt's pre-poll budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday presented her sixth Budget in a row, equalling the record of former Prime Minister Morarji Desai.

Spotted: Prachi Desai in New York

Spotted: Prachi Desai in New York

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Reader Asif Mohammad has sent us a photograph.

Bilkis Bano convicts surrender at Godhra jail

Bilkis Bano convicts surrender at Godhra jail

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

The 11 convicts are Bakabhai Vohania, Bipin Chandra Joshi, Kesarbhai Vohania, Govind Nai, Jaswant Nai, Mitesh Bhatt, Pradeep Mordhiya, Radheshyam Shah, Rajubhai Soni, Ramesh Chandana and Shailesh Bhatt.

Sena factions confront each other on eve of Thackeray's death anniversary

Sena factions confront each other on eve of Thackeray's death anniversary

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

While workers of the Shiv Sena shouted that the party belongs to them, those owing allegiance to Uddhav Thackeray responded with "traitors go back" slogans.

'Nitin Dada sounded absolutely fine'

'Nitin Dada sounded absolutely fine'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

'His time had not come, he went away before his time was up.'

'I was told not to accept money from Gandhiji'

'I was told not to accept money from Gandhiji'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

'Even though Gandhiji did not know me well, Sardar knew and remembered me working with him till the Congress was banned.' Glimpses from the fascinating memoirs of Chakkedath Sankarankutty Menon, the stenographer who worked for Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel during the freedom struggle.

Ranji: Mulani's 10-wicket haul powers Mumbai to consecutive bonus-point win

Ranji: Mulani's 10-wicket haul powers Mumbai to consecutive bonus-point win

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Left-arm spinner Shams Mulani grabbed a match haul of 10 wickets as Mumbai defeated Andhra by 10 wickets to secure a successive bonus-point victory in the Ranji Trophy in Mumbai on Monday.

Have you met Kiran Desai?

Have you met Kiran Desai?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2006

Did you know novelist Kiran Desai? Study with her? Meet her? Tell us of your memories!

Judge Desai walks out of jail

Judge Desai walks out of jail

Rediff.com23 Jan 2004

'Crook' Dr Desai goes into hiding; Investors lose $25 mn

'Crook' Dr Desai goes into hiding; Investors lose $25 mn

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

Indian American physicians and entrepreneurs, who invested an estimated $25 million in Dr Akshay Desai's Universal Health Care Group Inc, are seething in anger after the company filed for bankruptcy. "The crook", as the investors and friends call Dr Desai today, has gone underground. Aziz Haniffa reports

Trupti Desai seeks support of Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan

Trupti Desai seeks support of Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

A local AIMIM leader said they would not allow Desai to enter the sanctum sanctorum of the renowned Dargah and threatened to smear her face with black ink if she does so.

Ranji Roundup: Saurashtra in control; Majumdar's ton steers Bengal

Ranji Roundup: Saurashtra in control; Majumdar's ton steers Bengal

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Roundup for Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday

Turmoil in MVA after Shiv Sena-UBT releases 1st list despite Cong's objection

Turmoil in MVA after Shiv Sena-UBT releases 1st list despite Cong's objection

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

The Sena-UB has fielded popular wrestler Chandrahar Patil from Sangli despite the Congress announcing Vishal Patil's name from the same seat.

Spotted: Prachi Desai at Indore airport

Spotted: Prachi Desai at Indore airport

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

Reader Aditya Shrivastava has sent us photograph.

Trupti Desai's Bhumata Brigade detained en route to Trimbakeshwar Temple

Trupti Desai's Bhumata Brigade detained en route to Trimbakeshwar Temple

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Though some Hindutva groups have said they will prevent the women's group from entering the temple.

Ranji Trophy: Mohit Avasthi takes 7/52 as Mumbai crush Bengal

Ranji Trophy: Mohit Avasthi takes 7/52 as Mumbai crush Bengal

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

Mohit Avasthi ran through the Bengal batting lineup, grabbing seven wickets for 52 runs as Mumbai stormed to an innings and four-run win with a bonus point in their Ranji Trophy Group B match in Kolkata on Sunday.