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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.

Review: Desi Kattey is a giant bore

Review: Desi Kattey is a giant bore

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

Desi Kattey is an insipid mishmash of just about every script engaging two friends going separate ways meets underdog sports hero, rants Sukanya Verma.

Don't want Rs 8 lakh, we only want justice: Rohith's family rejects compensation

Don't want Rs 8 lakh, we only want justice: Rohith's family rejects compensation

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Vemula's mother Radhika, sister Neelima and brother Raju, who visited the campus, demanded that "those responsible for his death" be brought to book.

Fergusson College withdraws complaint on anti-national students

Fergusson College withdraws complaint on anti-national students

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

The principal of Fergusson College, who had asked the police to take action against those who "raised anti-national slogans" on the campus during a verbal clash between two students' groups, retracted his statement on Wednesday, saying he had meant to seek a probe into whether such slogans were raised or not.

Box Office: Haider, Bang Bang fare average

Box Office: Haider, Bang Bang fare average

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

A look at this week's hits and misses.

Kanhaiya critical after week-long hunger strike, hospitalised

Kanhaiya critical after week-long hunger strike, hospitalised

Rediff.com5 May 2016

On day 8 of the strike in protest against the punishment in connection with the event during which anti-national slogans were allegedly raised, five students withdrew from the protest citing deteriorating health conditions.

JNU students lock up VC, senior officials over missing youth

JNU students lock up VC, senior officials over missing youth

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Ahmed, an MSc student at JNU, went missing allegedly after a brawl with ABVP members.

JNU students clash over movie screening on love jihad

JNU students clash over movie screening on love jihad

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

Members of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union and the Gender Sensitisation Committee Against Sexual Harassment had disrupted the film's screening, alleging a hate campaign was being propagated in its guise.

Ranji Trophy final: Mumbai stay in contest after Iyer's 82

Ranji Trophy final: Mumbai stay in contest after Iyer's 82

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Iyer made 82 off 137 deliveries with the help of nine boundaries and two sixes as Mumbai reached 208 for three in their second innings to take a handy lead of 108 runs at stumps on day three of the five-day encounter.

Army veterans join anti-JNU chorus, take out 'March for Unity'

Army veterans join anti-JNU chorus, take out 'March for Unity'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

The rally from Raj Ghat to Jantar Mantar saw marchers fervently waving the tricolour and raising slogans like 'Vande Mataram' and 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' with some of them saying that nothing is above 'nationalism'.

Will these teenage shooting sensations pass the Asiad test?

Will these teenage shooting sensations pass the Asiad test?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

Teenage prodigies Anish Bhanwala, Manu Bhaker and Elavenil Valarivan will carry India's medal hopes in shooting at the Asian Games, beginning in

Hyderabad student's death: Union minister Bandaru Dattatreya booked for abetment to suicide

Hyderabad student's death: Union minister Bandaru Dattatreya booked for abetment to suicide

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Agitating students demanded the immediate removal of Dattareya from the Union Cabinet.

Haryana wrestlers win 18 gold; Ghosal, Chinappa squash champs

Haryana wrestlers win 18 gold; Ghosal, Chinappa squash champs

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

A fit-again Irfan Pathan feels that he is close to bowling at his best and it's just a matter of time before he is again back in contention for the seam bowling all-rounder's slot in the Indian cricket team that has been up for grabs for some time.

BJP's slogan for Haryana: 'Ab ki baar 75 paar'

BJP's slogan for Haryana: 'Ab ki baar 75 paar'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

An analysis of the results in Haryana reveals that caste-based voting is anything but dead. It could even help the Bharatiya Janata Party win a second successive term in the state in the forthcoming assembly polls, reports Nitin Kumar.

Ranji roundup: Karnataka, Mumbai game ends in draw

Ranji roundup: Karnataka, Mumbai game ends in draw

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Hosts Karnataka amassed three points on the basis of their crucial first-innings lead as their Elite Ranji Trophy Group A game against Mumbai ended in a tame draw in Belagavi.

National Games: Gymnast Dipa Karmakar wins five gold medals

National Games: Gymnast Dipa Karmakar wins five gold medals

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Commonwealth Games bronze medallist gymnast Dipa Karmakar excelled with a total of five gold medals for Tripura but the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) continued their domination in the overall standings on day six of competitions in the 35th National Games in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday.

Two weeks after protests, classes resume at Hyderabad University

Two weeks after protests, classes resume at Hyderabad University

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Faculty members are also continuing in the administrative position.

7 Army personnel get lifer for fake encounter; Sonowal hails verdict

7 Army personnel get lifer for fake encounter; Sonowal hails verdict

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Sonowal said the judgement is a reflection of India's democratic values where human rights and fairness are respected.

Why the BJP plays nationalist games

Why the BJP plays nationalist games

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

'The emphasis is on nationalism, which the party apparently feels will have greater resonance than one on religious identity which may have lost some of its appeal in recent years.'

Dalit student suicide: Varsity says it was 'lenient' on suspended scholars

Dalit student suicide: Varsity says it was 'lenient' on suspended scholars

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Hyderabad Central University says it had taken a 'lenient view' by not imposing 'complete suspension' of the five research scholars, including the Dalit PhD student who committed suicide.

'My son will win the battle against Hinduvta politics'

'My son will win the battle against Hinduvta politics'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

'The attack on Kanhaiya was an attempt to silence his voice and send a warning to all those who are supporting him.'

'This is the price you pay for speaking out against Modi'

'This is the price you pay for speaking out against Modi'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

'This is a political case and police is being used here right from the day one.'

IPL: Daredevils face Sunrisers in do-or-die match

IPL: Daredevils face Sunrisers in do-or-die match

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Faced with a do-or-die situation, the inconsistent Delhi Daredevils will take on table-toppers Sunrisers Hyderabad in their penultimate Indian Premier League match.

Daredevils need something special to check Sunrisers' march

Daredevils need something special to check Sunrisers' march

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Delhi Daredevils, looking to get back to winning ways after two straight defeats, face a stern test against formidable Sunrisers Hyderabad in Thursday's IPL match, in Hyderabad.

JNU rusticates Umar, Anirban; Kanhaiya fined

JNU rusticates Umar, Anirban; Kanhaiya fined

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

An ABVP member has also been slapped with a fine of Rs 20,000.

Mumbai fight back, need 384 to dethrone Karnataka

Mumbai fight back, need 384 to dethrone Karnataka

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Shardul Thakur and Balwinder Singh Sandhu's superb bowling injected more spice into the Ranji Trophy semi-final, which seems headed for an exciting finish with Mumbai needing 384 runs to dethrone defending champions Karnataka. Set a daunting target of 445 runs, Mumbai were 61 for no loss at stumps on day two of the match in Bengaluru, on Thursday.

Vinay sends Mumbai crashing for 44 in Ranji Trophy semis

Vinay sends Mumbai crashing for 44 in Ranji Trophy semis

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Karnataka captain R Vinay Kumar led from the front with a six-wicket haul to send Mumbai crashing for a lowly 44 in their first innings on day one of the Ranji Trophy semi-finals. With a lead of 158 runs, Karnataka were at the receiving end in their second essay, ending the day on 10 for 2 from five overs.

Will R N Kovind, too, sign on the dotted line?

Will R N Kovind, too, sign on the dotted line?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

'In a party run by 'two-and-a half men', Kovind fits the bill perfectly because, unlike the BJP's previous choice for the Presidency, A P J Abdul Kalam, he is unlikely to return a bill as Kalam did with the office of profit legislation,' argues Amulya Ganguli.

Now, Irani accused of 'harassing' AU students' union president

Now, Irani accused of 'harassing' AU students' union president

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Opposition parties say the HRD minister is acting like ABVP's patron saint.

Won't pay fine or vacate hostels: JNU students

Won't pay fine or vacate hostels: JNU students

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Defiant Jawaharlal Nehru Univeristy students who have been punished in connection with a controversial event on campus on Tuesday asserted they will not pay fine and vacate hostels.

Shah, Jaitley produced 'forged' degrees of PM: AAP

Shah, Jaitley produced 'forged' degrees of PM: AAP

Rediff.com9 May 2016

AAP leader Ashutosh said Modi's name does not match in the BA marksheet and that of the MA degree and even claimed that there were discrepancies in the year of passing as well.

Is India ready for Rio?

Is India ready for Rio?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

As preparations for the Rio Olympics gather pace, India may be headed for yet another paltry medal haul.

Left-Unity alliance sweeps JNU student union polls

Left-Unity alliance sweeps JNU student union polls

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

The alliance also emerged victorious on 30 out of 31 seats for councillors. The ABVP won only one councillor seat from Department of Sanskrit.

Ranji round-up: Mumbai gain huge lead on Day 3

Ranji round-up: Mumbai gain huge lead on Day 3

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Young pacer Tushar Deshpande recorded his career-best figures of six for 70 to help Mumbai earn a sizeable first innings lead against Railways on the third day of their Ranji Trophy Group A encounter in New Delhi on Saturday.

Sussanne, Akshay, Yami wish birthday boy Hrithik

Sussanne, Akshay, Yami wish birthday boy Hrithik

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

The birthday boy received a lot of love on social media.

Ranji roundup: Punjab bundle out Delhi for 107 on Day 1

Ranji roundup: Punjab bundle out Delhi for 107 on Day 1

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Punjab seamer Siddarth Kaul returned with an impressive six-wicket haul to dismiss Delhi for 107 in their first innings on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy Group B match.

Anupam Kher is learning politics the hard way

Anupam Kher is learning politics the hard way

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

'Kanhaiya Kumar and others of his ilk are now out on bail. But what about the NIT 'anti-nationals'?' asks Amulya Ganguli.

Ex-ABVP member appeals to PM to ensure respect for JNU students

Ex-ABVP member appeals to PM to ensure respect for JNU students

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

Former ABVP member Pradeep Narwal, who resigned from the party earlier this week, has appealed to PM Modi to ensure "security" and "respect" to all the university students.

Ranji Trophy round-up: Karnataka tighten noose around Assam

Ranji Trophy round-up: Karnataka tighten noose around Assam

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

A summary of the third day's play in the quarter-final matches of the Ranji Trophy.

Ranji roundup: Prithvi Shaw slams century to continue magical run

Ranji roundup: Prithvi Shaw slams century to continue magical run

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

So far among the Indian batsmen, only one player had more first-class hundreds before the age of 18 -- batting legend Sachin Tendulkar who had seven three figure scores.