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6 hours, 2 meals & 1 shared mud cake later: Unadkat announces engagement

6 hours, 2 meals & 1 shared mud cake later: Unadkat announces engagement

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Jaydev Unadkat posted a picture of his fiancee Rinny and himself on his social media accounts, announced his engagement on Sunday.

Maha tightens curbs amid fear of 3rd wave, Delta Plus

Maha tightens curbs amid fear of 3rd wave, Delta Plus

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

The new order will impact cities like Nagpur, Thane and Pune as they had seen more relaxations than Mumbai, which continued to be under 'level 3' restrictions, despite qualifying for 'level 1' where all curbs are allowed to be lifted.

Ranji Trophy set for kick-off; all eyes on northeast states

Ranji Trophy set for kick-off; all eyes on northeast states

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

A record 37 teams, including seven debutants from the northeast, participating in the Ranji Trophy beginning on Thursday pose a massive logistical challenge for a cricket board going through administrative chaos.

With no word from BJP, Shiv Sena lashes out at CM Fadnavis

With no word from BJP, Shiv Sena lashes out at CM Fadnavis

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Describing the Bharatiya Janata Party's stand on separate statehood for Vidarbha akin to "protectors becoming perpetrators", the Shiv Sena on Wednesday reminded its former ally of the resounding mandate it got in Vidarbha and said the vote was in favour of development and not for a separate statehood.

Videos of 'locusts' in Mumbai go viral, officials debunk claim

Videos of 'locusts' in Mumbai go viral, officials debunk claim

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Maharashtra state disaster management officials said no locust swarm was spotted in Mumbai. "The viral images and videos have been wrongly attributed as being from Mumbai," an official said.

Sena indicates disquiet in MVA over Cong's move

Sena indicates disquiet in MVA over Cong's move

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

The Saamana editorial said the Congress had been given the post of speaker for five years, and not for forcing an election for the post midway through which should have been avoided.

Ranji Trophy semis: Nair ton ensures first innings lead for Karnataka

Ranji Trophy semis: Nair ton ensures first innings lead for Karnataka

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

A summary of Ranji Trophy semi-finals played at Kolkata and Pune on Monday

Ranji quarters: Vinay, More rescue Karnataka on Day 2

Ranji quarters: Vinay, More rescue Karnataka on Day 2

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Former captain Vinay Kumar hit an unbeaten 83 and shared a crucial 97-run stand for the last wicket Ronit More (10) to help Karnataka take a 39-run first innings lead against Rajasthan in the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal, in Bengaluru, on Wednesday.

The eerie silence of Sachin, Sourav, Rahul

The eerie silence of Sachin, Sourav, Rahul

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

There have been a number of players who have shown solidarity, but the big guns have been silent, with the stellar exception of former India captain Anil Kumble, notes Suhit K Sen.

Mumbai, Konkan to get heavy rain; orange alert issued

Mumbai, Konkan to get heavy rain; orange alert issued

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

The orange alert implies that authorities should be ready to handle situations arising out of severe weather.

Ranji semis: 13 wickets fell on Day 1

Ranji semis: 13 wickets fell on Day 1

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

Abhimanyu Mithun claimed a third five-for of the season as Vidarbha collapsed for 185 before Karnataka were left reeling at 36 for three on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy semi-final in Kolkata.

Ranji Trophy: Sizzling Saini bowls Delhi into final

Ranji Trophy: Sizzling Saini bowls Delhi into final

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

A round-up of Ranji semi-finals played on Tuesday

Mushtaq Ali T20: Holders Gujarat in Group B, Mumbai & Baroda in Group A

Mushtaq Ali T20: Holders Gujarat in Group B, Mumbai & Baroda in Group A

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Defending champions Gujarat and former winners Baroda are placed in different groups for the final stage of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 championship, which will be held at two venues in Mumbai from January 15-20.

Jamtha: A happy hunting ground for Team India

Jamtha: A happy hunting ground for Team India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

However, Australia have tasted victory once at this stadium against New Zealand on February 25, 2011, when they won by seven wickets in the Group A match of the World Cup.

India pacer Wagh claims all 10 wickets in an innings in England

India pacer Wagh claims all 10 wickets in an innings in England

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Vidarbha pacer Srikanth Wagh's stellar performance came for Stokesley Cricket Club in the match against Middlesbrough.

Infections rise in Nagpur with second wave

Infections rise in Nagpur with second wave

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

One reason for the surge in cases is the spread of infection at large weddings. Weddings turned out to be super spreaders.

'If they don't play IPL, they won't get too far'

'If they don't play IPL, they won't get too far'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

'A player need to have T20 skills otherwise he is not going to survive.'
'No matter how much runs you score in the Ranji Trophy or Duleep Trophy or Irani Trophy, if you don't have T20 skills in batting or bowling you are not going to go too far.'

COVID-19: Curbs put in 2 Maha districts, mutations found

COVID-19: Curbs put in 2 Maha districts, mutations found

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Researchers have found two new mutations in coronavirus samples from Amravati and Yavatmal districts of eastern Maharashtra which can escape neutralising antibodies, a senior official said on Thrusday. Meanwhile, authorities in the two districts have announced strict implementation of restrictions, including a weekend lockdown in Amravati, to stem the rising cases of COVID-19.

'Don't lose heart, we will stand by you,' Rahul tells Vidarbha farmers

'Don't lose heart, we will stand by you,' Rahul tells Vidarbha farmers

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday accused the Modi government of "abandoning" farmers at a time when the country is faced with an agrarian crisis.

Ankle injury could keep Ishant out of 2nd Test

Ankle injury could keep Ishant out of 2nd Test

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

The Indian team's worries ahead of the second Test against New Zealand increased after senior-most pacer Ishant Sharma skipped Friday's practice session due to pain in his right ankle, making him a doubtful starter for the game.

Easing of Covid curbs subject to oxygen availability: Maha CM

Easing of Covid curbs subject to oxygen availability: Maha CM

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

He claimed Maharashtra is the only state which has upgraded its health infrastructure to tackle the pandemic 'like no other country has done'.

Centurion Iyer keen to 'stay in the moment'

Centurion Iyer keen to 'stay in the moment'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Neither does Shreyas Iyer wants to harp on the past nor is he keen to fret about what the future has in store for him. He just wants to "stay in the moment" and seize the day, as the illustrious Sunil Gavaskar advised him while giving the India cap.

Ranji Roundup: Gambhir guides Delhi to semis

Ranji Roundup: Gambhir guides Delhi to semis

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy quarter-final matches played on Monday.

Emu farming picks up in Vidarbha; may help farmers

Emu farming picks up in Vidarbha; may help farmers

Rediff.com19 Aug 2008

Emu happens to be the second largest bird in the world and is an Australian version of Ostrich. It belongs to the ratite group and have high economic value for their meat, eggs, oil, skin and feathers. Emu farming began in a small Emu farm in Kharanga (Gode) village in neighbouring Wardha district and it has spread its wings across Vidarbha.

Gadchiroli encounter: 100 Naxals rained bullets on C-60 commandos

Gadchiroli encounter: 100 Naxals rained bullets on C-60 commandos

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

When the fierce encounter ended around 3:30 PM on Saturday after almost 10 hours, senior cadre Milind Teltumbade and 25 ultras had been killed.

Raina scores ton as opener as UP pick 3 points

Raina scores ton as opener as UP pick 3 points

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Skipper Suresh Raina finally found some form, scoring up an unbeaten century on the fourth and final day, as Uttar Pradesh collected three points from their Group B Ranji Trophy match against Vidarbha in Nagpur on Tuesday. Uttar Pradesh got the points on the basis of the first-innings lead, while Vidarbha one.

Cricket Buzz: ICC probes UAE T20 league

Cricket Buzz: ICC probes UAE T20 league

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

"There is currently an ICC Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) investigation underway in relation to the Ajman All Stars League held recently in Ajman, UAE," ACU general manager Alex Marshall said in a statement.

Congress wants to turn Rahul's Maharashtra tour into a mega event

Congress wants to turn Rahul's Maharashtra tour into a mega event

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Congress party in Maharashtra has its hopes pinned on a 'newly recharged' vice-president Rahul Gandhi for its revival.

Farmers' Protests May Dent BJP in UP

Farmers' Protests May Dent BJP in UP

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Electoral politics is going to be an important part of farmer protests going forward.

Vidarbha farmer in suicide note: Don't vote for Cong, NCP

Vidarbha farmer in suicide note: Don't vote for Cong, NCP

Rediff.com23 Apr 2012

A farmer who committed suicide in Yavatmal district has left behind a note in which he purportedly asked people not to vote for the Congress and Nationalist Congress Party in Maharashtra as the ruling alliance partners don't "care" for farmers.

Maha govt, Anil Deshmukh move SC against CBI probe

Maha govt, Anil Deshmukh move SC against CBI probe

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

The Maharashtra government on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court challenging the Bombay high court order directing the Central Bureau of Investigation to conduct a preliminary inquiry within 15 days into the allegations of corruption and misconduct levelled by former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh against ex-Home Minister Anil Deshmukh.

Ranji round-up: Lalit Yadav's ton hoists Delhi vs TN

Ranji round-up: Lalit Yadav's ton hoists Delhi vs TN

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

A summary of Day 2 action in the Ranji Trophy matches, played at various venues across the country.

Irrigation scam cases closed; not linked to Pawar, says official

Irrigation scam cases closed; not linked to Pawar, says official

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

The ACB's clarification came after the Congress claimed Ajit Pawar was "exonerated" in lieu of his support to the Bharatiya Janata Party in forming a government two days ago.

COVID-19 fallout: No Ranji Trophy for first time in 87 years!

COVID-19 fallout: No Ranji Trophy for first time in 87 years!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

Shah in his letter spoke about how difficult it was to plan out the domestic calendar for the season in the post COVID world.

Ranji Roundup: Sarfaraz puts Mumbai in control

Ranji Roundup: Sarfaraz puts Mumbai in control

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

A round-up of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday.

Sachin Tendulkar's son set to make his transition from junior to senior

Sachin Tendulkar's son set to make his transition from junior to senior

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

Tendulkar junior has represented the country in two U-19 'Tests' against Sri Lanka last year, where he got three wickets.

Former India opener Jaffer retires from all forms of cricket

Former India opener Jaffer retires from all forms of cricket

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

The 42-year-old batsman played 31 Tests and scored 1,944 runs, at an average of 34.11. He has five hundreds and 11 fifties in the longest format, with 212 his highest score.

New ACB affidavit put Ajit Pawar clean chit under cloud

New ACB affidavit put Ajit Pawar clean chit under cloud

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

On December 19, the ACB in the affidavit gave a clean chit to Ajit Pawar in the alleged Vidarbha Irrigation Development Corporation scam.

Nagpur farmer kills self after writing suicide note to CM

Nagpur farmer kills self after writing suicide note to CM

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

A 35-year-old farmer from the Washim district in Vidarbha allegedly committed suicide after writing a suicide note addressed to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis drawing his attention to the agrarian crisis and plight of cultivators in the region.

Wasim Jaffer appointed Kings XI Punjab's batting coach

Wasim Jaffer appointed Kings XI Punjab's batting coach

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Kumble, under whose captaincy Jaffer turned out for India, played a role in the former Mumbai opener's appointment.