News for 'Aakash'

Should CSK promote Dhoni up the order?

Should CSK promote Dhoni up the order?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Baffled by Chennai Super Kings's tactics in their clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson said he does not understand why Mahendra Singh Dhoni continues to bat lower down the order.

England Test Series Vital For Gambhir

England Test Series Vital For Gambhir

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

'At least one year on the job is absolutely important to review someone's performance.'

How Samson's working on his batting flaws

How Samson's working on his batting flaws

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Samson had new batting batting coach Sitanshu Kotak and throwdown specialists for company.

Agassi hopes to make a generational change in India...

Agassi hopes to make a generational change in India...

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

'What I hope to do is provide a vehicle for that scale and growth in literacy and English as a second language here.'

'Chahal Has Been Totally Finished'

'Chahal Has Been Totally Finished'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'His file has been closed. I have got no idea why they did that.'

Will Aakash succeed even as it fails?

Will Aakash succeed even as it fails?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

Aakash is now two years beyond its initial delivery date.

Realty sector turns cautious as equity market tumbles

Realty sector turns cautious as equity market tumbles

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

'In the past six months, capital markets have seen a dip, and realty is struggling. The stock-market investor will be cautious of putting that investment in real estate when there may be a slowdown coming.'

Why Goenka Went All Out To Get Pant

Why Goenka Went All Out To Get Pant

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Pant's slowing down the World Cup T20I final was what appealed to LSG Owner Sanjeev Goenka.

Mushtaq Ali T20s: Mumbai include Shaw, Rahane; Iyer captain

Mushtaq Ali T20s: Mumbai include Shaw, Rahane; Iyer captain

Rediff.com17 Nov 2024

Prithvi Shaw was dropped from Mumbai's Ranji Trophy team for fitness and discipline related issues.

New version of Aakash tablet from Nov 11

New version of Aakash tablet from Nov 11

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal on Monday said the new version of the low-cost Aakash tablet PC is expected to be available to students on November 11.

ISL: FC Goa climb to 2nd spot with win over Odisha FC

ISL: FC Goa climb to 2nd spot with win over Odisha FC

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

FC Goa secured a 2-1 victory over Odisha FC in the Indian Super League, climbing to second place in the standings.

ISL: FC Goa close gap on leaders MBSG

ISL: FC Goa close gap on leaders MBSG

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

FC Goa held total control over this game, keeping 58.6% of the possession and taking eight shots on target as opposed to none of Chennaiyin FC.

Datawind to take Aakash-2 beyond education

Datawind to take Aakash-2 beyond education

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

Datawind is now getting queries from government agencies.

'Bowlers Who Took 10 Wickets Won't Trouble You'

'Bowlers Who Took 10 Wickets Won't Trouble You'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

'Now the spin that will come will be Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra and Ajaz Patel. You should back yourselves.'

Is Tilak Varma The New Kohli?

Is Tilak Varma The New Kohli?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

'Tilak Varma is the next BIG thing in Indian Cricket. Wow! What an incredible match-winning innings!'

'Gambhir, Morkel Must Help Rohit'

'Gambhir, Morkel Must Help Rohit'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

'Gautam Gambhir and Morne Morkel will need to provide Rohit with more inputs like whether to bowl bouncers or bowl round the wicket or whether we are allowing the game to drift.'

'India is an important education market'

'India is an important education market'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

'It's the second-largest market for us after the US, and should be the largest market at some point.'

We are in better physical shape now'

We are in better physical shape now'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

The Indian senior men's team have begun their preparations for the upcoming friendly match against Vietnam, and head coach Manolo Mrquez believes his wards are in better physical shape now than in the September window.

Shah Rukh Bowls Over IPL Fans

Shah Rukh Bowls Over IPL Fans

Rediff.com22 May 2024

'He's an absolute legend. Lots of love and respect,' Aakash Chopra complimented the megastar on X.

Get ready for the upgraded tablet Aakash II

Get ready for the upgraded tablet Aakash II

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

Amid complaints with regard to the quality of the low-cost 'Aakash' tablet PC, the government on Monday said it is hopeful of bringing out an upgraded version of the device, 'Aakash-II', by April this year.

Aakash Chopra scores 188

Aakash Chopra scores 188

Rediff.com14 Nov 2006

North Zone were 627 for 7 in reply to Sri Lanka A's first innings' 296, at close on day 3 of the Duleep Trophy match.

Vice-Captain To Sidelines: What's Next for Gill?

Vice-Captain To Sidelines: What's Next for Gill?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Shubman Gill's position in the Indian cricket team has become a topic of discussion.

Shreyas Shines With Statement Knock!

Shreyas Shines With Statement Knock!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Playing his first game for India in more than six months, Shreyas Iyer stroked a quickfire 59 from 36 balls, to put India on course for an easy victory.

Tiff with Sibal continues as Modi returns Aakash tablets

Tiff with Sibal continues as Modi returns Aakash tablets

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

The squabble between Kapil Sibal and Narendra Modi over the low-cost Aakash tablet refused to end with the Gujarat chief minister returning two such devices sent to him by the Union human resource development minister for his feedback.

Govt plans to license 'brand Aakash'

Govt plans to license 'brand Aakash'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Almost on the verge of being buried after a series of faux pas and controversies, the government is now trying to salvage its low-cost tablet project, Aakash, by turning it into a brand name.

Saif attack suspect held in Chhattisgarh, his name is...

Saif attack suspect held in Chhattisgarh, his name is...

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has detained a suspect in connection with the knife attack on actor Saif Ali Khan at Durg railway station in Chhattisgarh. The suspect was traveling by a Mumbai-Howrah train and held at Durg in the afternoon. Mumbai Police were informed about the development and their team will reach here by late evening.

ISL: Miranda's late goal helps Hyderabad hold Goa

ISL: Miranda's late goal helps Hyderabad hold Goa

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Hyderabad FC snatched a late point against FC Goa after Allan de Souza Miranda's injury-time equaliser in the Indian Super League match, in which both teams were reduced to 10 men, in Margao, Goa, on Wednesday.

Aakash Chopra's ton hoists Rajasthan

Aakash Chopra's ton hoists Rajasthan

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

Former India opener Aakash Chopra grafted his way to a patient unbeaten century to put Rajasthan on course for a huge first innings total against Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy semi-final, at the Sawai Mansingh stadium, in Jaipur on Monday. Chopra slammed 13 boundaries in his unfinished 115-run innings and forged an 181-run partnership with Vineet Saxena (72) as the hosts ended Day 1 on 236 for 1.

Modified Aakash tablet to be launched in May

Modified Aakash tablet to be launched in May

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

The new tablet would have a better 3200m AH battery with a three hour battery backup, a 700 MHz Cortex A8 processor and a capacitive touch screen which would get over the earlier issues observed in the tablets, Sibal had said earlier.

Your guide to India's $35 Aakash tablet PC

Your guide to India's $35 Aakash tablet PC

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

Get acquainted yourself with the bells and whistles that India's cheapest tablet comes with at just Rs 1,730.

'Bhool Bhulaiyaa Has Given Me So Much I Was Scared'

'Bhool Bhulaiyaa Has Given Me So Much I Was Scared'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'I want to just haso, hasao and khush raho.'

Mushtaq Ali T20s: Prithvi Shaw back in the reckoning!

Mushtaq Ali T20s: Prithvi Shaw back in the reckoning!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Prithvi Shaw's inclusion comes as a fresh lease of life for the explosive batter who found himself out of reckoning in the Ranji Trophy.

'Breakout Star Of This Team'

'Breakout Star Of This Team'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

'No Indian batter has hit more sixes than him against fast bowling in Tests in Australia to date, and he has played only two Tests.'

'The way Kohli scripted his comeback made the story even more beautiful'

'The way Kohli scripted his comeback made the story even more beautiful'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Hailing Virat Kohli as the "comeback king," former Indian opener Aakash Chopra said with his 'Player of the Tournament' performance in the ICC Cricket World Cup last year, Kohli "reinvented the wheel".

Aakash Chopra century steadies Delhi

Aakash Chopra century steadies Delhi

Rediff.com1 Dec 2006

The former India opener was unbeaten on 128 as Delhi ended Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy match against Uttar Pradesh on 257 for 6.

Mumbai competitive, not ugly: Aakash Chopra

Mumbai competitive, not ugly: Aakash Chopra

Rediff.com4 May 2011

Former India batsman Aakash Chopra does not agree with Rajasthan Cricket Association secretary Sanjay Dixit's view that the Mumbai Ranji Trophy team is 'graceless'.

Reader's take: Top 5 alternatives to Aakash tablet PC

Reader's take: Top 5 alternatives to Aakash tablet PC

Rediff.com23 Apr 2012

Get Ahead reader Maninder Pal Singh offers five alternatives to the much-touted and now almost-flopped Aakash tablet PC.

Upgraded Aakash tablet to be launched next month: Sibal

Upgraded Aakash tablet to be launched next month: Sibal

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

The tablet will be produced domestically, and in this regard the government is talking to various manufacturers from across the world.

Tablet sales: Aakash beats Apple in India

Tablet sales: Aakash beats Apple in India

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

Aakash tablet rules the tablet market in India during the first quarter of 2013.

Aakash Christian fashions Gujarat win

Aakash Christian fashions Gujarat win

Rediff.com18 Nov 2003

The opener hit his maiden Ranji Trophy century in a seven-wicket victory over Assam.