News for '-farewell'

Thousands bid tearful farewell to Flight Lieutenant Advitiya Bal

Thousands bid tearful farewell to Flight Lieutenant Advitiya Bal

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Slogans for his long afterlife rented the air, as coffin of Flight Lieutenant Advitiya Bal arrived at his home in Jinder Mehlu hamlet of border belt of R S Pura, where thousands of people gathered to pay their last respects to the fighter pilot.

Goalkeeper De Gea leaves Manchester United

Goalkeeper De Gea leaves Manchester United

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

David De Gea has left Manchester United following the end of his contract after 12 seasons with the Old Trafford side.

'Warner doesn't want a swansong, he thinks...'

'Warner doesn't want a swansong, he thinks...'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Erskine hit back at Johnson, stating that his questioning Warner's selection isn't logical.

PM farewell address to the nation on May 17

PM farewell address to the nation on May 17

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Before demitting office, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is expected to make a farewell address on May 17 to the nation during which he would speak about the last 10 years of his rule.

Warner in Australia's squad for first Pakistan Test

Warner in Australia's squad for first Pakistan Test

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Australia opener David Warner looks likely to get the Test farewell of his choice after being named in the 14-man squad for the opening clash in the three-match series against Pakistan on Sunday.

Absolute disgrace: Tim Paine slams SCG pitch

Absolute disgrace: Tim Paine slams SCG pitch

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Former Australia Test skipper Tim Paine labelled the SCG pitch as an "absolute disgrace" which was produced for the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and Tasmania.

Winning for Dravid: Rohit's pledge before final clash

Winning for Dravid: Rohit's pledge before final clash

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Sunday could well be Dravid's last day in his office and there won't be a better farewell gift to one of the legends of Indian cricket, who missed that elusive silverware as a player.

BJP to induct 50,000 Cong workers to breach Kamal Nath's citadel

BJP to induct 50,000 Cong workers to breach Kamal Nath's citadel

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Kamal Nath held the Chhindwara Lok Sabha seat as many as nine times and it continues to remain with the family as his son Nakul Nath is currently an MP from there.

Farewell, India Abroad

Farewell, India Abroad

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Ambassador T P Sreenivasan salutes India Abroad, the leading Indian-American newspaper for half a century, which ceased publication on March 30.

PIX: Ganapati visarjan begins in Mumbai

PIX: Ganapati visarjan begins in Mumbai

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

On the second day of the 10-day Ganesh festival, several devotees in Mumbai bid farewell to the idols of their favourite deity after worshipping them for one and a half days.

Tearful farewell to slain Jharkhand SP

Tearful farewell to slain Jharkhand SP

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Slain Pakur SP Amarjit Balihar was Wednesday given a tearful farewell at the Jharkhand Armed Police premises with Governor Syed Ahmed and several senior government officials placing wreaths on the body.

Will Kohli-Shastri Get Winning Farewell?

Will Kohli-Shastri Get Winning Farewell?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Rajneesh Gupta lists the Indian players's T20 Internationals records updated after the game against Scotland in the T20 World Cup.

A perfect stage set for Podolski's farewell

A perfect stage set for Podolski's farewell

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Germany's Lukas Podolski will receive an appropriate farewell when the world champions meet England in a high-quality friendly on Wednesday with the winger having become one of the country's all-time greats, coach Joachim Loew said on Tuesday.

In 'farewell speech', Baghdadi admits IS has lost Iraq

In 'farewell speech', Baghdadi admits IS has lost Iraq

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Baghdadi, who had declared himself as Caliph, issued a statement titled 'farewell speech' which was distributed among ISIS' preachers and clerics on Tuesday, as Iraqi army tightened noose around the group's last remaining territory in Mosul, Al-Arabiya reported, quoting Iraqi TV network Alsumaria.

Uttam's Take: Farewell, Lataji

Uttam's Take: Farewell, Lataji

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Uttam Ghosh pays tribute to the Incomparable Legend, Lataji Mangeshkar, Bharat Ratna.

'Is Cricket Australia serious?' Johnson lashes out at CA

'Is Cricket Australia serious?' Johnson lashes out at CA

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

Former pacer Mitchell Johnson took a dig at Cricket Australia (CA) for inviting him to an award night just weeks after the governing body cancelled his speaking engagements.

I feel proud to be Hindustani Muslim: Azad in RS farewell speech

I feel proud to be Hindustani Muslim: Azad in RS farewell speech

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Congress MP Ghulam Nabi Azad during his retirement speech in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday summed up his more than four-decade-old political career in few Urdu couplets and a brief speech.

More than 1,000 cops deployed in Delhi for security ahead of Dussehra

More than 1,000 cops deployed in Delhi for security ahead of Dussehra

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

With Dussehra celebrations all set to take place with pomp and show in the national capital, security arrangements have been made to maintain law and order in the city amid the festive fervour.

Teary-eyed Sania brings an end to it where it all began

Teary-eyed Sania brings an end to it where it all began

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

In an emotional farewell, Sania Mirza brought an end to her glorious career where it all began.

PIX: Shilpa Shetty bids farewell to Ganpati in style

PIX: Shilpa Shetty bids farewell to Ganpati in style

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Shilpa Shetty's dancing goodbye to Lord Ganesha!

What Are These Cricketing Legends Up To?

What Are These Cricketing Legends Up To?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

These cricketing legends gathered as part of MCC's World Cricket Committee, a body that meets twice a year to address issues in the game.

Bollywood bids farewell to Dara Singh

Bollywood bids farewell to Dara Singh

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

The wrestler-actor passed into the ages at the age of 84 this morning.

Digvijay included in India's Davis Cup squad for Morocco tie

Digvijay included in India's Davis Cup squad for Morocco tie

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The Indian team had been relegated to the World Group II after losing 2-3 to Denmark in the World Group Play-Off earlier this year.

Congress bids emotional farewell to Pranab

Congress bids emotional farewell to Pranab

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

Recalling his long association with the CWC, the highest decision making body of the party, Mukherjee thanked the party for all the cooperation and for nominating him for the president's post, sources said.

Thousands bid farewell to England's greatest Finney

Thousands bid farewell to "England's greatest" Finney

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

English soccer bade farewell on Thursday to former Preston North End and England winger Tom Finney, who died this month aged 91.

Colin Powell bids  farewell

Colin Powell bids farewell

Rediff.com20 Jan 2005

The outgoing secretary of state said the US had helped resolve some of the difficulties between India and Pakistan during his tenure.

PHOTOS: India bids tearful farewell to Pulwama martyrs

PHOTOS: India bids tearful farewell to Pulwama martyrs

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Huge crowds gathered to pay respects to the soldiers amid emotional moments, with anti-Pakistan slogans renting the air.

Jenny Thompson bids farewell

Jenny Thompson bids farewell

Rediff.com12 Oct 2004

PHOTOS: Fitting farewell to the legend Sachin Tendulkar!

PHOTOS: Fitting farewell to the legend Sachin Tendulkar!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

Mumbai Indians gave a fitting farewell to Sachin Tendulkar's T20 career.

Farewell party for top IAF official causes flutter

Farewell party for top IAF official causes flutter

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

In an incident that has caused flutters in government circles, a top Air Force official who retired from service on Sunday attended a farewell party hosted in his honour in which a large number of arms vendors and officials dealing with procurements in the force were present.

Ronaldo to play farewell Brazil match in June

Ronaldo to play farewell Brazil match in June

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

Ronaldo will play a farewell match with Brazil in June to mark the end of a career in which he won two World Cup winners medals, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Wednesday.

A grand farewell to Dr Vishnuvardhan

A grand farewell to Dr Vishnuvardhan

Rediff.com30 Dec 2009

Thousands descended on the streets to give their Sahasasimha, Dr Vishnuvardhan, a grand farewell. Dr Vishnuvardhan, who has acted in over 190 films, was laid to rest at the Abhiman studios in Bengaluru on Wednesday evening.

10 Photographs You HAVE To See Today

10 Photographs You HAVE To See Today

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The ten best pics of 2023.

PHOTOS: Farewell, President Kalam

PHOTOS: Farewell, President Kalam

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

People queued up to pay their final respects to former President APJ Abdul Kalam.

David Warner's ODI Career In Numbers

David Warner's ODI Career In Numbers

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Australian opener David Warner called time on a legendary ODI career on Monday. A look at his ODI career in numbers.

Teary-eyed John Isner drops the curtain on 17-year pro career

Teary-eyed John Isner drops the curtain on 17-year pro career

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Big-serving John Isner bid farewell to his professional career after losing to fellow American Michael Mmoh in the US Open second round.

Will Odisha Show Faith In Naveen Patnaik Again?

Will Odisha Show Faith In Naveen Patnaik Again?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

The 78-year-old Naveen is on the cusp of creating history. He must win the forthcoming Assembly polls to become India's longest-serving chief minister, a record held by Sikkim's Pawan Kumar Chamling.

PCB to give Akram grand farewell

PCB to give Akram grand farewell

Rediff.com3 Jun 2003

The ace all-rounder is likely to be included in the squad for the ODI home series against South Africa.

Tendulkar's farewell 200th Test in Mumbai

Tendulkar's farewell 200th Test in Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Since the batting icon has expressed his desire to play his landmark 200th match against the West Indies next month in front of his home crowd it is most likely that the BCCI will oblige.

Narayana Murthy bids farewell to Infosys

Narayana Murthy bids farewell to Infosys

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

Infosys employees presented Murthy and his family members a sketch of his on a rice grain.