News for 'Aakash'

No court relief for Indian held in synagogue bombing case in US

No court relief for Indian held in synagogue bombing case in US

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

On Tuesday, the trial of Aakash Dalal commenced in a US court for allegedly masterminding a synagogue bombing plot in New Jersey. Arthur J Pais reports on the proceedings.

Operation Parindey review

Operation Parindey review

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

A real life tale is always exciting, especially when done right, and so you are hooked to the proceedings right from the word go, applauds Joginder Tuteja.

IPL 2022 Mega Auction: Will CSK retain Dhoni?

IPL 2022 Mega Auction: Will CSK retain Dhoni?

Rediff.com26 May 2021

'Dhoni might himself say why they are retaining him because he may not be there for three years and why they want to block so much money on him.'

Gambhir on why Rohit should captain India's T20 team

Gambhir on why Rohit should captain India's T20 team

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has once again called for Rohit Sharma to lead India's T20 team instead of Virat Kohli.

Nehra, Bhajji feel saliva is must to shine ball

Nehra, Bhajji feel saliva is must to shine ball

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

Where will the line be drawn if external substances are used to shine ball, asks Aakash Chopra.

'Dhoni was not fan of DRS, Kohli quite the opposite'

'Dhoni was not fan of DRS, Kohli quite the opposite'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

Akash Chopra explained why India were reluctant to accept the use of DRS technology initially.

'If Rahul is dropped from ODI team...'

'If Rahul is dropped from ODI team...'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

'If he loses his place in the ODI side, I don't know where it puts him, in terms of the India team in all 3 formats.'

Tendulkar's views on dead ball controversy

Tendulkar's views on dead ball controversy

Rediff.com26 May 2019

Tendulkar said it was the duty of the off-field match officials to point out the mistake to on-field umpires.

'Omitting Shami, Ashwin is like a death wish'

'Omitting Shami, Ashwin is like a death wish'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan on Thursday termed the non-selection of off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin in the Indian lineup as "madness". "The non selection of @ashwinravi99 has to be greatest NON selection we have ever witnessed across 4 Tests in the UK !!! 413 Test wickets & 5 Test 100s !!!! #ENGvIND Madness," tweeted Vaughan.

IAF showcases Rafale, Sukhoi on 89th foundation day

IAF showcases Rafale, Sukhoi on 89th foundation day

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Celebrating its 89th anniversary, the Indian Air Force on Friday put up a dazzling show with 75 aircraft, drawn from its vintage and modern fleet, performing skilful manoeuvres also marking the platinum jubilee year of India's Independence.

LOL Hasse Toh Phasse review

LOL Hasse Toh Phasse review

Rediff.com6 May 2021

How can you have a comedy show and not have anyone laughing, wonders Prateek Sur.

Should RCB buy Maxwell in mini-auction?

Should RCB buy Maxwell in mini-auction?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

'You want someone like an X-factor, like Maxwell, and at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, where it's flat and small, so he can have that impact.'

Don't resort to 'cheap gimmicks': Modi advises Sibal

Don't resort to 'cheap gimmicks': Modi advises Sibal

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi once again hit out at Union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal on the issue of Aakash tablets on Sunday.

HP take upper hand against Services

HP take upper hand against Services

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

Himachal Pradesh's Prashant Chopra struck a fluent 115-ball 90 and shared a 138-run opening wicket stand with skipper Aakash Chopra to lay a strong foundation for a big first innings total against Services in their Group C Ranji Trophy match in Nadaun.

Online chess event featuring Anand, Chahal raises Rs 8.8 lakh

Online chess event featuring Anand, Chahal raises Rs 8.8 lakh

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Former World champion Viswanathan Anand and India cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal among others took part in an online chess charity event, raising Rs 8.8 lakh for the waste pickers' community fighting the coronavirus pandemic. "Chess For Charity", held on Saturday on chess.com, saw India No.1 Anand, No. 2 Vidit Gujrathi, Grandmaster Nihal Sarin, Woman Grandmaster Tania Sachdev and Croatia's Antonio Radic take on a team of comedians comprising Biswa Kalyan Rath, Samay Raina, Abhishek Upamanyu and Aakash Mehta.

Aus debacle: 'Writing was on the wall, we chose not to see it'

Aus debacle: 'Writing was on the wall, we chose not to see it'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

Aakash Chopra talks to Bikash Mohapatra about Rajasthan's Ranji Trophy triumph, the domestic format and India's dismal showing in the Test series Down Under.

Bumrah should not run after county cricket: Akram

Bumrah should not run after county cricket: Akram

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Wasim Akram believes the someone like Jasprit Bumrah shouldn't exhaust himself by playing in the English county

'Loathsome on screen, but a sweetheart in life'

'Loathsome on screen, but a sweetheart in life'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

'Shashikala was never short of her work.' 'But somewhere as she grew older she got tired of playing variations of the villain.' 'She became spiritual.'

Conflict of interest? Sehwag, Gambhir named in DDCA's new committee

Conflict of interest? Sehwag, Gambhir named in DDCA's new committee

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

The duo will be joined by their former team mates Aakash Chopra and Rahul Sanghvi as they would chalk out the roadmap for Delhi cricket along with powers to select coaches, selectors and other issues related to the game.

Indian-origin student lies that her ex strangled and beat her, now jailed

Indian-origin student lies that her ex strangled and beat her, now jailed

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Natasha Uttamsingh wanted to keep Aakash Andrews in her life when he decided to break up with her, Guildford Crown Court in Surrey was told this week.

'One of the all-time Outstanding Test Innings'

'One of the all-time Outstanding Test Innings'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Cricketing fraternity, on Thursday, applauded Australia batsman Steven Smith for hitting a century against England, on Day 1 of the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston, on Thursday.

Did India misuse concussion substitute rule?

Did India misuse concussion substitute rule?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

India will argue that they didn't take any undue advantage from the concussion substitute rule.

India vs SL 1st T20I called off due to wet patches on pitch

India vs SL 1st T20I called off due to wet patches on pitch

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

The first T20 International between India and Sri Lanka in Guwahati on Sunday was abandoned due to damp patches on the track, with Assam Cricket Association (ACA) groundsmen failing to prevent the rain water from seeping into the covers. The umpires held several inspections but the dampness on the pitch did not allow a single ball to be bowled, much to the disappointment of a strong 35000 crowd at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, which was hosting only its second T20I.

'Lives at risk': Delhi hospitals raise alarm amid oxygen shortage

'Lives at risk': Delhi hospitals raise alarm amid oxygen shortage

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Battling an acute shortage of oxygen, some hospitals in Delhi on Sunday sent out desperate SOS calls to authorities to replenish their dwindling stocks, with one healthcare facility even requesting the government to shift out its patients.

Harbhajan: A match winner who gave it his all

Harbhajan: A match winner who gave it his all

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

With 100-plus Tests and 400-plus wickets, most of them not exactly coming on rank turners, Harbhajan's name will always figure among true blue cricketing elites of India.

Off camera with Shoaib Akhtar and Kapil Dev!

Off camera with Shoaib Akhtar and Kapil Dev!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

India's former Test cricketer Aakash Chopra presented what happens when the camera turns off.

'Natasha won't hesitate to raise her voice'

'Natasha won't hesitate to raise her voice'

Rediff.com31 May 2021

'Before entering Tihar jail, she told us not to worry and that we will together come out of this crisis soon.'

Farhan's dream cast for Dil Chahta Hai

Farhan's dream cast for Dil Chahta Hai

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

'Akshaye Khanna was always the first choice. He was the first guy I ever met for that film.'

Revealed! What sets Kohli apart from Dhoni and Rohit as captain

Revealed! What sets Kohli apart from Dhoni and Rohit as captain

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

Parthiv Patel revealed that Virat Kohli makes sure that everyone is on their toes while MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma keeps the dressing room really calm.

What India Inc says about Budget 2022

What India Inc says about Budget 2022

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday unveiled a Rs 39.45 lakh crore Budget with a view to fire up the key engines of the economy to sustain a world-beating recovery from the pandemic. This was Sitharaman's fourth Budget. While the taxpayers were left in the lurch, once again, was she able to cheer Corporate India?

How Amazon Academy will help students crack JEE

How Amazon Academy will help students crack JEE

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Live lessons help students strengthen their JEE preparation. They can also track their progress over time, identify strong and weak areas, get insights on overall test-taking strategy.

Tendulkar junior helps England ahead of Australia clash

Tendulkar junior helps England ahead of Australia clash

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Arjun marked his run-up at the Lord's nets during England's practice session.

Indian Unicorns Boom

Indian Unicorns Boom

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

India is currently home to 52 unicorn startups and one of the fastest-growing startup ecosystems.

Raina replaces Rayudu in ODI squad for England tour

Raina replaces Rayudu in ODI squad for England tour

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Raina last played in the 50-over format in October 2015 and is making a comeback after two years and 8 months.

Cannes 2018: Kangana goes retro!

Cannes 2018: Kangana goes retro!

Rediff.com10 May 2018

What a glamorous debut!

Arshad and Boman: Get ready for LAUGHS!

Arshad and Boman: Get ready for LAUGHS!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

'When we were in a room, the only conversation one could have at that time was about the situation that the country was in, the world was in.' 'But the moment the cameras were on, we had to leave all that behind and get on with the show.' 'We had to make it something that everybody wants to watch, laugh, enjoy, and has a good reason to stay home.'

'India lacked discipline, did not even compete in NZ Tests'

'India lacked discipline, did not even compete in NZ Tests'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Former India cricketers, including Bishan Singh Bedi, VVS Laxman and Sanjay Manjrekar, questioned the Virat Kohli-led team's tactics after it was humbled 0-2 in the Test series in New Zealand.

Sachin meets his lookalike

Sachin meets his lookalike

Rediff.com23 Feb 2007

Reader Anupa sent us a picture of Sachin Tendulkar.

Spotted: Imran Khan in Pune

Spotted: Imran Khan in Pune

Rediff.com9 Feb 2013

Reader Rajesh Dongre sends us a photograph.

Number of wilful defaulters was on rise even before lockdown

Number of wilful defaulters was on rise even before lockdown

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Lenders had filed 1,251 cases to recover Rs 24,765.5 crore. Wilful defaulters are the entities that do not pay back money despite the ability to do so. Defaulters above Rs 1 crore were considered for this exercise.