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Sigachi Industries CEO held over Telangana plant blast

Sigachi Industries CEO held over Telangana plant blast

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

A top executive of Sigachi Industries has been arrested in connection with the explosion at its pharma plant in Telangana in June, which resulted in 54 deaths.

SP MP refuses to aplogise for Rana Sanga remark, 'unknown mob' booked

SP MP refuses to aplogise for Rana Sanga remark, 'unknown mob' booked

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Samajwadi Party Rajya Sabha MP Ramji Lal Suman on Thursday said he will not apologise for his remarks on Rana Sanga because one cannot deny history.

Karni Sena workers attack SP MP's house in Agra over Rana Sanga remarks

Karni Sena workers attack SP MP's house in Agra over Rana Sanga remarks

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

The residence of Samajwadi Party (SP) Rajya Sabha MP Ramji Lal Suman was attacked in Agra by alleged workers of the Karni Sena, days after his remarks in Parliament on Rana Sanga triggered a row. The attack comes as the latest instance of violence in India stemming from historical figures and caste-based tensions. The Karni Sena demanded an apology from Suman and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav for "insulting" their hero, while Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for its claims of "zero tolerance" against crime.

Yogi: Halal products banned as they funded conversions

Yogi: Halal products banned as they funded conversions

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that while British and French colonialism are often discussed in history, there is little mention of 'political Islam', which, he claimed, has inflicted the greatest blow on the Sanatan Dharma.

What Are Dravid, Sanga Showing Us?

What Are Dravid, Sanga Showing Us?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Designed by talented students at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Jodhpur, the design of the jersey draws inspiration from the intricate motifs found inside the Vijay Stambh (Victory Tower) at Chittorgarh.

Sanga, Mahela get stick from Sri Lankan public

Sanga, Mahela get stick from Sri Lankan public

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

On Sunday evening, Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene, both in India for the respective assignments in the Indian Premier League, posted messages about the crisis in their native Sri Lanka on social media and invited criticism for playing it safe.

Sanga, Warner, Marsh discuss Lanka?

Sanga, Warner, Marsh discuss Lanka?

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Warner and Marsh are part of the Australian team which is scheduled to travel to Sri Lanka in June-July to play three T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests.

Saina's Royal Breakfast With Sanga, Buttler

Saina's Royal Breakfast With Sanga, Buttler

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal caught with Rajasthan Royals' players and support staff.

Union minister Meghwal apologises after Meerabai remarks spark row

Union minister Meghwal apologises after Meerabai remarks spark row

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has apologized for his remarks about revered poet-saint Meerabai, which drew significant backlash on social media. Meghwal's comments, made during a recent program in Sikar, sparked criticism, particularly from the Rajput community, which demanded an apology from him. He said he has immense respect for Meerabai and "expresses regret and asks for forgiveness" if his words had hurt anybody. The minister had said that Meerabai was troubled not by her husband but by her brother-in-law, who wanted to marry her after her husband's death.

Tendulkar leads cricket world in lauding Sanga, Mahela

Tendulkar leads cricket world in lauding Sanga, Mahela

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Sachin Tendulkar led the cricketing world in applauding Sri Lankan veterans Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene, who bowed out of ODIs after their team's World Cup quarter-final loss to South Africa in Sydney.

Not all fit: Samson admits 'bug' in dressing room

Not all fit: Samson admits 'bug' in dressing room

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Sanju Samson on Wednesday said 'a few of us are not 100 percent' fit

'#ThankYouSanga' tributes pour in for Sri Lankan great Sangakkara

'#ThankYouSanga' tributes pour in for Sri Lankan great Sangakkara

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

As the stylish left-hander, Kumar Sangakkara, draws curtains to his illustrious career, here are tributes pouring from him from across the world.

Lara, Murali, Sanga Battle It Out!

Lara, Murali, Sanga Battle It Out!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Legends Brian Lara and Muttiah Muralitharan plotted the course for Sunrisers Hyderabad, while Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara led the way for Rajasthan Royals.

Parag credits Samson for risk-free batting in LSG win

Parag credits Samson for risk-free batting in LSG win

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

'Number four does suit me, Sanga (Sangakkara) was clear. When I joined them this time, the message was clear, that I'd bat where I did domestically. That gave me the clarity I needed.'

Sangakkara's Royal Masterclass

Sangakkara's Royal Masterclass

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The former Sri Lanka captain, who is known for his motivational speeches, had a direct conversation with Royals players as he explained his game plan for the season.

Chahal, Shimron Complain To Sanga

Chahal, Shimron Complain To Sanga

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Rajasthan Royals leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and batter Shimron Hetmyer were clearly unhappy about something...

Mahela, Sanga denounce 'govt-backed thugs'

Mahela, Sanga denounce 'govt-backed thugs'

Rediff.com11 May 2022

ICC Match Referee Roshan Mahanama joined his countrymen in the protest against the Gotabaya Rajapaksa government in Colombo.

Ton-up Jaiswal goes back to basics

Ton-up Jaiswal goes back to basics

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

'I'm trying to do what I am doing well. Some days it comes good and some days it doesn't, (but) I'm not thinking much.'

Of Sanga's glittering career and a regret...

Of Sanga's glittering career and a regret...

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

'I would have loved to win a 50-over World Cup. We had two chances, but we didn't convert them.' 'There are regrets, but not regrets that I will be thinking about for years and years.'

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.

Mahela writes an open letter to Aravinda de Silva

Mahela writes an open letter to Aravinda de Silva

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Mahela Jayawardena pays a heartfelt tribute to newly inducted ICC Hall of Famer Aravinda de Silva.

Will pre tournament pep talk from Sanga, Mahela inspire Sri Lanka?

Will pre tournament pep talk from Sanga, Mahela inspire Sri Lanka?

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Sri Lanka, who won the tournament in 1996 before making consecutive finals in 2007 and 2011, enter the 2019 edition on a difficult recent run of form.

When Lankan Legends Meet

When Lankan Legends Meet

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Their teams will clash at the D Y Patil stadium in Navi Mumbai on Saturday, April 2.

Last 3 days I was in bed, I was on painkillers: Riyan Parag

Last 3 days I was in bed, I was on painkillers: Riyan Parag

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Riyan Parag revealed that he was struggling with ill-health for the last three days.

PHOTOS: Kohli records first win as Test captain in Sanga's swansong

PHOTOS: Kohli records first win as Test captain in Sanga's swansong

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin claimed five second innings wickets as India beat Sri Lanka by 278 runs in the second Test for a series-levelling victory at the P Sara Oval, in Colombo, on Monday.

'We could make mincemeat of the Pakistanis'

'We could make mincemeat of the Pakistanis'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'My adrenalin kicked in and the happiness returned! It was time to go in for the kill again.' IAF Veterans Group Captain Dilip Kumar Dass tells Air Commodore Nitin Sathe about how the IAF decimated tanks in the famous Battle of Longewala.

'Lanka never groomed Sanga, Mahela's replacements'

'Lanka never groomed Sanga, Mahela's replacements'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

He has been roped in to arrest the downslide in Sri Lankan cricket and Asanka Gurusinha's assessment of the fall is quite simple -- not grooming anyone to fill in Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara's shoes.

Sanga's gritty 134 sinks England

Sanga's gritty 134 sinks England

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

Kumar Sangakkara came up with a gritty, unbeaten 134 to sink England and keep Sri Lanka's semi-final hopes in the ICC Champions Trophy alive.

Dilshan takes subtle dig at Sanga, Jayawardena & Mathews

Dilshan takes subtle dig at Sanga, Jayawardena & Mathews

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan, who has just retired from ODI cricket, suggested he did not have enough support from his team-mates during his 10-month stint as captain and was "hurt" by the manner in which he was removed from the post. Addressing the post-match press conference after the loss to Australia in the third ODI last night, Dilshan lamented that two former captains gave him no support when he assumed captaincy in 2011.

SIT to probe 'religious conversion' complaint against UP IAS officer

SIT to probe 'religious conversion' complaint against UP IAS officer

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

The Uttar Pradesh government ordered a probe by a special investigation team after an IAS officer was seen in some video clips at a gathering at his home where religious conversion was being allegedly discussed.

Here's why Sanga feels India can retain Champions Trophy

Here's why Sanga feels India can retain Champions Trophy

Rediff.com30 May 2017

India can retain Champions Trophy, pace attack has real firepower, says Sangakkara.

'The bus was torn into by a torrent of bullets'

'The bus was torn into by a torrent of bullets'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The team heard a loud crackle. Then the scream came from Dilshan at the front of the bus. 'Get down.' Jayawardene was hit first; his sock filled with blood. Outside, twelve gunmen blocked the exit. A revealing excerpt from Nicholas Brookes's An Island's Eleven: A History of Cricket in Sri Lanka.

'Sanga's dismissal was the turning point'

'Sanga's dismissal was the turning point'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2011

Rajasthan Royals' skipper Shane Warne feels that dismissing Deccan Chargers captain Kumar Sangakkara and dashing South African batsman JP Duminy was turning point during their eight-wicket win in Hyderabad on Saturday.

India need something special to spoil Sanga's farewell

India need something special to spoil Sanga's farewell

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

The Virat Kohli-led team must take inspiration from the last trip to Sri Lanka, in 2010, when India beat Sri Lanka by five wickets, thanks to hundreds from Virender Sehwag and VVS Laxman.

Top Performer: Riyan Parag

Top Performer: Riyan Parag

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Top scoring for Rajasthan was the youngster Riyan Parag who hit a 31 ball 56* which included three fours and four sixes.

This Royals power-hitter wants to emulate Yuvraj...

This Royals power-hitter wants to emulate Yuvraj...

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

26-year-old Jodhpur left-hander Shubham Garhwal was bought by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 20 lakh at the 2022 auction.

Rajasthan Royals' Parag repaying the faith restored in him

Rajasthan Royals' Parag repaying the faith restored in him

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

'We had real belief and trust in someone called Riyan Parag. We have been backing him for the last three-four years and he just showed it to the world today.'

3 more arrested for Kanpur ambush, IG probes slain DSP's 'letter'

3 more arrested for Kanpur ambush, IG probes slain DSP's 'letter'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Police appointed an inspector general to probe into an unverified letter that surfaced on social media, purportedly written weeks before his death by Deputy Superintendent of Police Devendra Mishra. It had alleged links between the Chaubeypur station officer and the gangster.

Malinga choosing IPL over country nonsense: Sanga

Malinga choosing IPL over country nonsense: Sanga

Rediff.com23 Apr 2011

Former Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara on Saturday rubbished talks that mercurial speedster Lasith Malinga chose IPL over national duties while announcing his retirement from Test cricket and said critics should not question his professional commitment.

Sanga urges Deccan to keep winning momentum

Sanga urges Deccan to keep winning momentum

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

After his team crushed Royal Challengers Bangalore by 33 runs and notched its first victory at home, Deccan Chargers captain Kumar Sangakkara asked his players not to get carried away but work hard towards build a winning momentum.