News for 'Abhishek Ganguly'

'Mamata contained Sandeshkhali situation well in time before BJP...'

'Mamata contained Sandeshkhali situation well in time before BJP...'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

'One Sandeshkhali won't turn around women's perception of Mamata Banerjee in this state'

SC 'takes charge' amid tussle between 2 HC judges; stays proceedings

SC 'takes charge' amid tussle between 2 HC judges; stays proceedings

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

A five-judge bench of the apex court chaired by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud sat on a holiday to address the dispute where a defiant judge overruled an order of a division bench that had quashed his direction for a CBI probe and asked the central agency to go ahead with the investigation.

TMC eyes big win in Bengal, BJP leads on just 10 seats

TMC eyes big win in Bengal, BJP leads on just 10 seats

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Counting of votes for the Lok Sabha elections has begun across states and Union Territories, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar told PTI.

Sarfaraz skips practice at Eden Gardens: Here's why

Sarfaraz skips practice at Eden Gardens: Here's why

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Sarfaraz Khan missed training session at the Eden Gardens and is set to miss the upcoming Irani Cup after sustaining an injury at the Delhi Capitals camp.

Cricket Roundup: North eastern set to play Ranji Trophy next year; Ganguly invites Sangakkara

Cricket Roundup: North eastern set to play Ranji Trophy next year; Ganguly invites Sangakkara

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

The Committee of Administrators (COA) on Friday assured that all six north eastern states will be playing Ranji Trophy as individual units next season with Board of Control for Cricket in India GM (Game Development), Ratnakar Shetty, given charge of their smooth integration.

End of Saha's India career?

End of Saha's India career?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Wriddhiman Saha opted out of Bengal's Ranji Trophy campaign after being categorically told that he will not be picked for India's two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, starting in Mohali on March 4.

I would not be where I am without Abhishek Nayar: Karthik

I would not be where I am without Abhishek Nayar: Karthik

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

It could well be the last of his innumerable comebacks but Dinesh Karthik is not losing sleep over it as he intends to build on the recent gains in international cricket by following the timely advice of India coach Ravi Shastri.

Mamata, nephew call HC order on school jobs 'fixed', 'BJP ploy'

Mamata, nephew call HC order on school jobs 'fixed', 'BJP ploy'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday termed the cancellation of over 25,000 school jobs as 'gross injustice' and alleged that it was a ploy by the Bharatiya Janata Party to stop these job losers from being deployed in poll duty.

IPL: Problems aplenty for Delhi ahead of Titans clash

IPL: Problems aplenty for Delhi ahead of Titans clash

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Delhi Capitals are looking like an outfit that is bereft of a Plan B as it became apparent in their 50-run thrashing at the hands of Lucknow Super Giants.

Supriyo, Nusrat not in TMC list for bypolls campaign

Supriyo, Nusrat not in TMC list for bypolls campaign

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee are among the star campaigners of the party for the October 30 bypolls to four Assembly seats in the state, but interestingly, the names of actor-turned-MP Nusrat Jahan and former BJP leader Babul Supriyo, who recently joined the TMC camp do not feature in the list.

Consumer goods: How lockdown 4.0 was different

Consumer goods: How lockdown 4.0 was different

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

From fast food and athleisure to ACs, the demand for several non-discretionary items has spiked since May 17, when Lockdown 4.0 was extended till May 31.

IPL 2024: How The 10 Teams Stack Up!

IPL 2024: How The 10 Teams Stack Up!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

How the IPL teams have shaped up after the auction.

How Jacqueline, Kalki led 1900 girls to set a world record

How Jacqueline, Kalki led 1900 girls to set a world record

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

The girls timed their plank position for 60 seconds to create a new Guinness World record.

'Kohli has phenomenal connect with youth'

'Kohli has phenomenal connect with youth'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

'RCB is a natural choice for us, mainly due to our long-standing association with Virat Kohli.'

Yuvraj decides to come out of retirement, writes to BCCI

Yuvraj decides to come out of retirement, writes to BCCI

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Yuvraj had announced his retirement from all forms of cricket last June.

What's working against Mamata

What's working against Mamata

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

First, Mamata's pampering of lawless elements masquerading as Trinamool Congress cadres. Second, her promotion of her nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, as a possible successor and the adoption of Prashant Kishor as her political adviser. Neither has gone down well with either her followers or the public, observes Amulya Ganguli.

Jaya, The Tallest Bachchan

Jaya, The Tallest Bachchan

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Jaya is a woman of steel in the truest sense of the word. Despite being the first lady of filmdom, she's as real and rooted to the ground as anyone can get, notes Subhash K Jha on the actor-politician's 74th birthday.

It's wrap for Farah Ki Dawaat!

It's wrap for Farah Ki Dawaat!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Is Shikhar Dhawan one of world's best openers?

Is Shikhar Dhawan one of world's best openers?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

Delhi Capitals advisor Sourav Ganguly described Shikhar Dhawan as one of the best opening batsmen in the world while revealing that his franchise was "desperate" to rope in the left-hander after he left Sunrisers Hyderabad.

On this day: Yuvraj smashes six sixes in an over

On this day: Yuvraj smashes six sixes in an over

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

Yuvi came out to bat when Robin Uthappa's wicket fell and he provided the late flourish allowing India to post 218 runs on the board. India went on to beat England by 18 runs.

Ranji Semis: Jaiswal, Jaffer tons derail UP; MP in commond

Ranji Semis: Jaiswal, Jaffer tons derail UP; MP in commond

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Mumbai's Yashasvi Jaiswal and Armaan Jaffer to put Uttar Pradesh on the back-foot by taking their overall lead past the 600-mark

Ranji: Dhull 3rd Indian to hit two tons on debut; Pujara saves Saurashtra

Ranji: Dhull 3rd Indian to hit two tons on debut; Pujara saves Saurashtra

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

A round up of the fourth and final day's action of the Ranji Trophy matches on Sunday.

BJP hopes to corner Mamata between Amphan and Covid-19

BJP hopes to corner Mamata between Amphan and Covid-19

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

The party believes that Mamata's poor handling of the pandemic and the devastation brought on by Cyclone Amphan will provide it the political fillip it needs.

Why Irrfan Khan's passing is so personal to so many

Why Irrfan Khan's passing is so personal to so many

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Most of us have a memory like that with our fathers, tucked away in the back of our minds or hidden away in family albums. Irrfan's passing took us right back. It's also what made it so personal to so many of us, points out Abhishek Mande Bhot.

The BEST 200 Indian Films of the Decade

The BEST 200 Indian Films of the Decade

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Aseem Chhabra picks the finest Indian films in the 2010-2019 decade.

Sports Shorts: Aus sports now have gender equality in salaries

Sports Shorts: Aus sports now have gender equality in salaries

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

The CEOs of Cricket Australia, the National Rugby League and Football Federation Australia, have signed up to the "Pathway to Pay Equality" report by the Male Champions of Change Institute (MCC), which details a milestone-based approach to achieving pay equity between male and female athletes.

Inside Virushka's reception

Inside Virushka's reception

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Of fan boy moments and selfies...

Wishlist: Stars we want to play Yuvraj, Shikhar Dhawan, Sehwag on screen

Wishlist: Stars we want to play Yuvraj, Shikhar Dhawan, Sehwag on screen

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

When Indian skipper MS Dhoni has commissioned a film on his life, why should other cricketing luminaries be left behind? Raja Sen presents his wishlist for potential cricketing biopics.

'Ray is a hit and miss job'

'Ray is a hit and miss job'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

If Netflix and the film's producers thought they would bring younger audiences to the master's works, many who might have aversion to decades-old black and white films, they have failed with the experiment, says Aseem Chhabra.

India v Pak: Amitabh Bachchan sings national anthem at Eden Gardens

India v Pak: Amitabh Bachchan sings national anthem at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Bollywood mega superstar Amitabh Bachchan, sang the Indian national anthem at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, on Saturday.

PM Modi discusses Coronavirus lockdown with Kohli, Sachin, Sindhu

PM Modi discusses Coronavirus lockdown with Kohli, Sachin, Sindhu

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

'He asked us to spread awareness on social distancing and hygiene. He spoke about how we need Virat's (Kohli) fighting spirit to win this battle'

Govt sets up team to probe 3 Gandhi family trusts

Govt sets up team to probe 3 Gandhi family trusts

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The inter-ministerial committee will coordinate investigation against Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust and Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust.

Yogi, Bhajji, Nitish... Biggies cast their vote!

Yogi, Bhajji, Nitish... Biggies cast their vote!

Rediff.com19 May 2019

Take a look at the famous faces who exercised their democratic right.

Expect more pink sneakers in 2018

Expect more pink sneakers in 2018

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Brands like Puma, Wildcraft and Woodlands are rewriting the marketing playbook to cater to women consumers.

Vote against BJP, say 600 theatre artists in letter

Vote against BJP, say 600 theatre artists in letter

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

The government has "suffocated" the institutions where argument, debate and dissent were nurtured, the letter stated.

Indian cricketers to bat for cancer charity event

Indian cricketers to bat for cancer charity event

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

A galaxy of sports stars including currnet India captain Virat Kohli and the legendary Sunil Gavaskar will help raise funds for the underprivileged children battling cancer, on November 18.

Dhoni is co-owner of Chennai football franchise

Dhoni is co-owner of Chennai football franchise

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Dhoni on Monday became the co-owner of Chennaiyin FC, one of the eight franchise of Indian Super League.

John loves romancing heroes!

John loves romancing heroes!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Get your low down on what's happening in Bollywood, right here!

U-17 World Cup Digest: Maradona to kick off football conclave

U-17 World Cup Digest: Maradona to kick off football conclave

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Argentine legend Diego Maradona will kick off a football conclave on October 3 in the presence of a galaxy of current and former Indian stars like Bhaichung Bhutia, Sunil Chhetri and I M Vijayan.