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'Bumrah Is A One-Man Army!'

'Bumrah Is A One-Man Army!'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'Every game that he has been part of, where India has won across formats, you will see that Bumrah has left a big imprint on that game.'

Indian surfers secure first-ever quota in Asian Games

Indian surfers secure first-ever quota in Asian Games

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Kishore finished third in Heat 2 of the semi-final with a score of 8.26, behind China's Chengzheng Wang, who scored 10.00 to take the second place, while Taro Takai of Japan claimed the first sport with a score of 14.50.

Vinesh Phogat didn't want to challenge CAS verdict: Salve

Vinesh Phogat didn't want to challenge CAS verdict: Salve

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Vinesh Phogat didn't want to challenge the Court of Arbitration for Sport's decision which upheld her disqualification from the final, said senior lawyer Harish Salve.

Badlapur accused said he won't leave anyone alive: Police

Badlapur accused said he won't leave anyone alive: Police

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

At 6.15 pm, when the van reached the base of Mumbra Devi temple on Mumbra bypass, Akshay suddenly tried to pull out API More's pistol, the complaint said.

Woman's semi-naked body found on UP NH; police suspect rape, murder

Woman's semi-naked body found on UP NH; police suspect rape, murder

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

An investigation has been initiated in the matter, they said, adding that based on the circumstances in which the body was found, there is a possibility the victim was raped and murdered before her body was dumped on the highway.

'Unhappy' with chair, Opposition MPs may exit Waqf panel

'Unhappy' with chair, Opposition MPs may exit Waqf panel

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Opposition MPs in the parliamentary committee scrutinising the Waqf (Amendment) Bill are scheduled to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday to protest its chairperson Jagdambika Pal's alleged 'unilateral' decisions and attempts to 'bulldoze' proceedings, indicating that they may disassociate themselves from the panel.

'Easwaran Is Ready For Test Cricket'

'Easwaran Is Ready For Test Cricket'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

'You can only break through the doors or force the selectors to pick you for the Indian team by scoring runs consistently in domestic cricket and that is what he has done in the last so many years.'

'Lyon Is The Best Finger Spinner Ever'

'Lyon Is The Best Finger Spinner Ever'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

'He's got a pretty good record against Indian batsmen (123 wickets in 28 Tests versus India).' 'In India too he has a great record (56 wickets in 11 Tests in India), that is a pretty good record against a country that traditionally plays spin very well.'

Amarinder-Sidhu dispute good for Congress: Harish Rawat

Amarinder-Sidhu dispute good for Congress: Harish Rawat

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

'People in Punjab put their opinion very strongly there and it looks like they will fight. But, there is nothing like that, and they find solutions to their problems'

'Who Does Not Want To Be Prime Minister?'

'Who Does Not Want To Be Prime Minister?'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

'We are going to need more technical people in government.' 'You can't expect a generalist to understand the complicated world of financial engineering.' 'I regret to say that most of our politicians have no competence to deal with these things. Nor is there a willingness to learn.'

Bengaluru Test: Did Overconfidence Cost India?

Bengaluru Test: Did Overconfidence Cost India?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

This crushing defeat is a major wake-up call for Team India. They now face the real possibility of losing a home series for the first time in over a decade, warns Harish Kotian.

'Kohli, Rohit Also Need A Pat Sometimes'

'Kohli, Rohit Also Need A Pat Sometimes'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

'What is the use of talent if that player plays so many Tests and averages below 35 after a few years of being in the Indian team?'

6 Month Tenure For Next Chief Justice

6 Month Tenure For Next Chief Justice

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Justice Sanjiv Khanna 'belongs to that school of legal luminaries who give the highest primacy to facts.'

Actor playing Hanuman in Ramlila dies on stage as viewers clap

Actor playing Hanuman in Ramlila dies on stage as viewers clap

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

A man playing Lord Hanuman in a 'Ramlila' fell down at the feet of the person portraying Lord Ram for a bit longer, the audience clapped and it seemed a scene well enacted, except that it turned out to be the last performance of the 62-year-old.

Should Pujara, Rahane Be Recalled For Australia Tour?

Should Pujara, Rahane Be Recalled For Australia Tour?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

'They need batters who can bat out a full session in Australia.' 'You have seniors like Pujara and Rahane, who are scoring runs in domestic cricket. They have experience of Australian conditions too.' 'They should be given a chance to make a comeback, no harm in trying especially when your batting line-up is not even lasting a full session.'

'Sanju Samson Can Be India's Test Opener'

'Sanju Samson Can Be India's Test Opener'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'People should realise he is an impact player, like Virender Sehwag.' 'You don't expect these players to score a 70-80 every time they bat, but whenever they score they will win matches for your team.'

Who Are India's Newest Billionaires?

Who Are India's Newest Billionaires?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

The collective wealth of the 100 richest went past $1 trillion for the first time.

Bengali youth detained, police claim breakthrough in train sabotage case

Bengali youth detained, police claim breakthrough in train sabotage case

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Over two dozen people have been detained for questioning in connection with the suspected bid to derail the Kalindi Express in Kanpur two days ago, officials said on Wednesday.

Harish Rawat seems to be Congress's man of the hour in Uttarakhand

Harish Rawat seems to be Congress's man of the hour in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Opinion polls by a section of the media channels have stated that Harish Rawat is the most liked politician for the post of chief minister, way ahead of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.

AI Can't Be Left To Techies!

AI Can't Be Left To Techies!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Here is the Brahma Mantra for mankind. So long as the world has leaders with judgement -- humane, compassionate, and no-nonsense in their thinking -- natural intelligence will prevail, notes R Gopalakrishnan.

Is it time to rest? Harish Rawat stirs Cong ahead of U'khand polls

Is it time to rest? Harish Rawat stirs Cong ahead of U'khand polls

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

In a tweet in Hindi, Rawat said, 'Isn't it strange that the organisational structure at most places, instead of extending a helping hand, is standing with its head turned away or playing a negative role at a time when I have to swim across the ocean of elections.'

'Same 50g': Olympic champ Higuchi consoles Vinesh Phogat

'Same 50g': Olympic champ Higuchi consoles Vinesh Phogat

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Japan's Olympic champion Rei Higuchi offered his support to Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was debarred from her final in the Paris Games for being 100gm above the prescribed weight limit.

Harish Rawat seeks to be relieved as Cong's Punjab in-charge

Harish Rawat seeks to be relieved as Cong's Punjab in-charge

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

He said that to concentrate on the upcoming polls in Uttarakhand, it had been on his mind to seek to be relieved of the responsibility of the party's Punjab affairs in-charge.

'Wash Can Take Over From Ashwin, Jadeja'

'Wash Can Take Over From Ashwin, Jadeja'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

'He is definitely much more mature and he knows the value of his place in the Indian team, 2-3 years of not being there.' 'He will now look to take care of his body much more. He has developed from a youngster to a responsible person now.' 'He knows what he needs to do, to succeed at the highest level.'

CAS decision on Phogat's appeal on August 13

CAS decision on Phogat's appeal on August 13

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

The hearing on the matter concluded in Paris on Friday after it accepted Vinesh's appeal against her ouster for being 100gm overweight on the morning of her final against eventual gold-winner Sarah Ann Hildebrandt of USA.

'You Can Feel Buddha's Teaching In Ladakhi Culture'

'You Can Feel Buddha's Teaching In Ladakhi Culture'

Rediff.com17 May 2024

'I have nostalgia for Ladakhi culture, which is common to both Muslims and Buddhists.' 'It is kind of a Buddhist way of life. You are compassionate and nice to each other.' 'You are good human beings.'

Plot to derail train foiled in UP; LPG cylinder, petrol found on tracks

Plot to derail train foiled in UP; LPG cylinder, petrol found on tracks

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

The train hit the cylinder before coming to a screeching halt on Sunday morning. Due to being hit by the train, the cylinder was thrown away from the tracks, they said.

'Washi Is A Superb Batter'

'Washi Is A Superb Batter'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

'The world is yet to watch him, show his prowess as a batter, but given the chance he will do a great job.'

Coaching deaths: Rau's offers Rs 50L to victims' kin; Rs 10L by others

Coaching deaths: Rau's offers Rs 50L to victims' kin; Rs 10L by others

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

At least four UPSC coaching institutes -- Vajiram and Ravi Institute, Drishti IAS, NEXT IAS, and SRIRAM's IAS -- have offered Rs 10 lakh each to the families of Shreya Yadav, Tanya Soni and Nevin Dalvin, the three IAS aspirants who died after rainwater gushed inside of the basement of Rau's IAS Study Circle in Old Rajinder Nagar on July 27.

Vinesh verdict delayed: CAS extends deadline until Aug 16

Vinesh verdict delayed: CAS extends deadline until Aug 16

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat's appeal against her disqualification from the Olympic finals, this time till August 16, prolonging the Indian wrestler's wait for a resolution.

Truck driver injured as bridge collapses in Karnataka

Truck driver injured as bridge collapses in Karnataka

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

An old bridge across Kali river in Uttara Kannada district collapsed in the small hours of Wednesday, resulting in heavy traffic along National Highway 66, connecting Goa to Karnataka.

'Uncapped Player Rule Not An Exception For Dhoni'

'Uncapped Player Rule Not An Exception For Dhoni'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

'When it comes to strategy or planning for a match, there is nobody better than Dhoni.' 'Whether he is uncapped or capped, every franchise would want to pick Dhoni, no matter what price he is available for.'

NEUFC's maiden Durand Cup title: Night to remember in Kolkata

NEUFC's maiden Durand Cup title: Night to remember in Kolkata

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

NEUFC fashion dramatic turnaround to stun Bagan in a shootout and win historic Durand Cup title in Kolkata on Saturday

'I've Returned After Living In The US For 28 Years'

'I've Returned After Living In The US For 28 Years'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

'My trajectory right now is five steps forward, two steps backwards.'

'We Want Players To Get Maximum Benefit'

'We Want Players To Get Maximum Benefit'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

'Whichever teams have the best players they get a chance to retain them.
'There is a lot of scope for new players to come in and get their maximum value, given how the auction is structured.'

'Whole of India is with Vinesh, she is a champion'

'Whole of India is with Vinesh, she is a champion'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

The Indian sporting fraternity reacted with disappointment at the (CAS verdict rejecting wrestler Vinesh Phogat's appeal against her Olympic disqualification.

ISIS India head Haris Farooqi, aide held in Assam on return from Bangladesh

ISIS India head Haris Farooqi, aide held in Assam on return from Bangladesh

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

His associate Anurag Singh alias Rehan of Panipat got converted to Islam, while his wife is a Bangladeshi national, he added.

'Rekha Was The First Femme Fatale'

'Rekha Was The First Femme Fatale'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

'She was lying there and I mustered up enough guts to lay next to her and hold her tight.' 'And she said, "Oh my, Girish, isn't he supposed to be nervous?"' 'Making light of the situation, Girish said, "No, he's been practicing with a pillow the whole day".'

CBI to probe financial irregularities at RG Kar hospital

CBI to probe financial irregularities at RG Kar hospital

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

The decision followed a petition by former deputy superintendent of the medical establishment, Akhtar Ali, who sought an investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) into alleged financial misconduct during the tenure of the college's former principal, Sandip Ghosh.

JD-U among NDA allies back Waqf Amendment Bill, say not anti-Muslim

JD-U among NDA allies back Waqf Amendment Bill, say not anti-Muslim

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

The TDP and the LJP also supported the Bill being sent to a parliamentary committee for further examination.