News for 'Aakash'

PM Modi releases fitness video, passes challenge to Kumaraswamy

PM Modi releases fitness video, passes challenge to Kumaraswamy

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

The prime minister's one-and-a-half minute video comes nearly a month after he accepted the fitness challenge thrown by Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli.

Dhawan's unbeaten ton puts Delhi in command

Dhawan's unbeaten ton puts Delhi in command

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

Opener Shikhar Dhawan hit a composed unbeaten 122 to put Delhi in a strong position against Baroda on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy Super League Group B match in Vadodara on Tuesday. At stumps, Delhi were 300 for the loss of two wickets.

Padmavati row: Rajput body calls for countrywide bandh on Dec 1

Padmavati row: Rajput body calls for countrywide bandh on Dec 1

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Six of the eight persons detained in connection with the vandalising of a cinema hall were sent to judicial custody till November 19.

Pak drone loaded with arms shot down by BSF along IB

Pak drone loaded with arms shot down by BSF along IB

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

This is the first such incident in Jammu region when a drone carrying arms and explosives was shot down by the BSF, frustrating Pakistan's attempt to smuggle weapons into the Union Territory using the hexacopter.

Why cold weather makes joints ache

Why cold weather makes joints ache

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Staying active and warm are the only pragmatic solutions to alleviate joint pain, says Dr Aashish Chaudhry.

I always look up to Ganguly: Chopra

I always look up to Ganguly: Chopra

Rediff.com27 Mar 2009

Sourav Ganguly might have been ruled out from the sole leadership position by Kolkata Knight Riders cricket manager John Buchanan, but his fellow mate Aakash Chopra looks up to the former Indian captain for his vast experience.

Ranji Trophy: Virat Kohli leads Delhi to victory

Ranji Trophy: Virat Kohli leads Delhi to victory

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Stand-in skipper Virat Kohli led from the front with an unbeaten 88 as Delhi spanked Saurashtra by eight wickets to pocket five points from their Ranji Trophy Super League Group B match at home on Friday. Chasing 160, the hosts cruised to 161 for 2 in 32 overs, with Kohli and Mithun Manhas (23) guiding them to victory.

Should KL Rahul be a long term keeping option?

Should KL Rahul be a long term keeping option?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

Rahul has shown a lot of flexibility in the series, first with the bat and then putting his hand up for keeping.

KKR sends Chopra, Bangar back home

KKR sends Chopra, Bangar back home

Rediff.com26 Apr 2009

"They are two very good senior international players so (coach) John Buchanan and the team management thought that if they are not going to have the opportunity (to play) it is unfair to keep them around," Bhattacharya was quoted as saying by Cricinfo.

Mammootty is trolled, and he's enjoying it!

Mammootty is trolled, and he's enjoying it!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

'Some ICC guidelines on resumption of cricket impractical, will need review'

'Some ICC guidelines on resumption of cricket impractical, will need review'

Rediff.com25 May 2020

International Cricket Council recommended a host of 'back to cricket' guidelines including 14-day pre-match isolation training camps to ensure the teams are free from COVID-19. Former India opener Chopra said it is still pre-mature to prepare a fixed set of guidelines for resumption of cricket as the situation is evolving 'every day'.

Sraddha teams up with Nivin Pauly for her Tamil debut

Sraddha teams up with Nivin Pauly for her Tamil debut

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

Delhi makes Ranji QFs from North Zone

Delhi makes Ranji QFs from North Zone

Rediff.com23 Feb 2009

Skipper Aakash Chopra led from front with a brilliant 95 to help Delhi beat Services by six wickets and book a berth in the quarterfinals of the Ranji Trophy tournament in Una on Monday.

Nissar Trophy: Delhi consolidate

Nissar Trophy: Delhi consolidate

Rediff.com17 Sep 2008

Virat Kohli and seasoned opener Aakash Chopra missed double hundreds but steered Delhi to a mammoth 516 for four against Pakistani's Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited on the rain-curtailed third and penultimate day of the Mohammad Nissar Trophy in New Delhi on Wednesday.

India looking beyond Kuldeep, Chahal?

India looking beyond Kuldeep, Chahal?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

India captain Virat Kohli said the team is trying out the likes of Rahul Chahar and Washington Sundar as it is looking to bat deep and post 200 plus totals consistently.

'I know nothing about cricket'

'I know nothing about cricket'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

'It's very rare to see a woman's character so empowered in a cricket-based Web series,' says Sayani Gupta about her new show, Inside Edge 2.

Yuvraj to lead President's XI vs Aussies

Yuvraj to lead President's XI vs Aussies

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

All-rounder Yuvraj Singh will lead the Board of Control for Cricket in India's President's XI which will take on the visiting Australian team in the four-day warm-up game in Hyderabad, starting October 2. The BCCI, on Tuesday, also announced an India 'A' squad for the four-day matches against New Zealand 'A', in Chennai. It will be led by Suresh Raina.

Duleep final looks promising

Duleep final looks promising

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

The five-day Duleep Trophy cricket final between defending champions North Zone and hosts West Zone promises a no-holds-barred battle between two evenly matched sides at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday.

Manhas, Bhatia lift Delhi

Manhas, Bhatia lift Delhi

Rediff.com17 Nov 2008

A summary of the second day's play in the Ranji Trophy Elite group matches on Monday.

Spotted: Jimmy Shergill in Pune

Spotted: Jimmy Shergill in Pune

Rediff.com18 Jun 2008

Reader Rajesh Dongre sends us some photographs.

The best player of India's home season is...

The best player of India's home season is...

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Ravindra Jadeja has been voted as the best player of India's home season in a poll conducted by ESPNCricinfo.

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, a judge in the US denied a request by Aakash Dalal's attorney to have his trial sent to another district and conducted under a different judge since the adverse publicity the case had gathered in the present court area in the Bergen county of New Jersey. Arthur J Pais reports.

Covid-19: Testing times for plasma banks

Covid-19: Testing times for plasma banks

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

While the process of extracting plasma itself is simple, doctors say that it is the screening of donors, testing and filling up of numerous forms that takes time.

Gambhir, Chopra tons rescue Delhi

Gambhir, Chopra tons rescue Delhi

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

Gautam Gambhir and Aakash Chopra struck centuries in the second innings to restore dented pride after star-studded Delhi faced the ignominy of following on against unfancied Himachal Pradesh

The strange case of Professor Saibaba

The strange case of Professor Saibaba

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

Fed up with the treatment at the Nagpur central jail, his advocate has decided he will no longer deliver anything for Professor Saibaba, leaving it to the jail authorities to fulfill their legal responsibility to look after the professor.

Patel, Chopra lift India A

Patel, Chopra lift India A

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

Centuries from Parthiv Patel and Aakash Chopra helped India A reach a healthy 354 for four against South Africa A.

Kalyan boy becomes first batsman to score 1000 runs

Kalyan boy becomes first batsman to score 1000 runs

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Mumbai schoolboy Pranav Dhanawade etched his name in the annuls of local cricketing history when he scored a staggering unbeaten 652 runs from just 199 balls in an inter-school cricket tournament organised by the Mumbai Cricket Association on Monday.

ICL likely to announce teams

ICL likely to announce teams

Rediff.com19 Aug 2007

The ICL is expeceted to lay the cards on the table by revealing the names of the players on Monday.

Delhi registers eight-wicket win over Tamil Nadu

Delhi registers eight-wicket win over Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com28 Dec 2007

Delhi had got three points by virtue of their first innings lead but the victory helped them top the group with 23 points. Saurashtra finished with the same tally but Delhi had a superior run quotient.

Dhawan, Kohli tons weigh on Karnataka

Dhawan, Kohli tons weigh on Karnataka

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

Delhi piled up 337 for two wickets on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy Group A match against Karnataka.

Dhoni turns 38! Of birthday wishes and throwback pics

Dhoni turns 38! Of birthday wishes and throwback pics

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Dhoni, who turned a year older Sunday, shook a leg with daughter Ziva in the presence of wife Sakshi as his teammates, in his preferred minimalistic manner.

With Covid-19 claims of Rs 300cr, insurance cos get a rate card

With Covid-19 claims of Rs 300cr, insurance cos get a rate card

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

Insurance experts said since it may be difficult to set a tariff or fixed rates for Covid-19 treatment, an indicative rate chart has been proposed.

'The story hasn't finished yet'

'The story hasn't finished yet'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

'Age really does not matter so long as you are fit and in form and scoring runs consistently,' says former India opener Akash Chopra.

Selectors in a dilemma after Rayudu fails YoYo Test

Selectors in a dilemma after Rayudu fails YoYo Test

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

The Indian selection committee has its task cut out when it zeroes in on the replacement for Ambati Rayudu's in India's ODI squad for the three-match series against England after the veteran right-hander failed the YoYo Test.

Himachal hold on

Himachal hold on

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

Delhi fought back well after a first innings collapse even as their Ranji Trophy Super League match against Himachal Pradesh ended in a draw after an action packed final day in Dharamsala

Gambhir hits ton, match drawn

Gambhir hits ton, match drawn

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

Opener Gautam Gambhir enhanced his chances of a recall to the Indian Test squad with an unbeaten hundred as Delhi drew their four-day Ranji Trophy Super League tie against Mumbai

Chopra, Dhawan give Delhi upper hand

Chopra, Dhawan give Delhi upper hand

Rediff.com17 Nov 2007

A 199-run opening partnership between Aakash Chopra and Shikhar Dhawan tilted the balance decisively in Delhi's favour and the hosts held all the aces against Saurashtra in the four-day Ranji Trophy Super League tie at the Roshanara Club ground.

Bowlers rule as Delhi gain lead

Bowlers rule as Delhi gain lead

Rediff.com4 Nov 2007

Delhi managed to squeeze a 34-run first innings lead over Rajasthan as 20 wickets fell on the second day.

Parthiv's century rescues ROI

Parthiv's century rescues ROI

Rediff.com7 Oct 2007

Parthiv Patel's unbeaten 161 helped Rest of India fightback on day two of the Irani Trophy match against Mumbai.

It's all a thing called fate

It's all a thing called fate

Rediff.com28 Jun 2004

Success is a result of hard work. Right? Yes, but players talk of a divine force which decides fate and feel that talent means little unless backed by muqaddar, writes Amrit Mathur.