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Ranji Trophy: Prithvi Shaw smashes triple ton against Assam

Ranji Trophy: Prithvi Shaw smashes triple ton against Assam

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Shaw continued from his unbeaten 240 from overnight and brought up his triple ton.

Ranji roundup: Mumbai on the verge of early exit

Ranji roundup: Mumbai on the verge of early exit

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

Vidarbha piled up a mammoth 511 in their first essay and then reduced Mumbai to 169 for six on the second day of their Elite Group A Ranji Trophy Game in Nagpur on Monday.

10 in fray for ONGC's top job

10 in fray for ONGC's top job

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Senior bureaucrats Avinash Joshi and Niraj Verma are among the 10 candidates who are in the race to become chairman and managing director of India's largest oil and gas producer, ONGC. Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) director-finance Pomila Jaspal and ONGC director for technology and field services Om Prakash Singh are the other prominent names in fray for the top job, according to a candidate shortlist by the Public Enterprise Selection Board (PESB). PESB - the government headhunter - will hold interviews to select the new head of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) this week. Both the bureaucrats are from the 1994 batch of IAS officers belonging to the Assam-Meghalaya cadre.

Stage set for RS polls in 6 states for 25 seats, Jaitley also in fray

Stage set for RS polls in 6 states for 25 seats, Jaitley also in fray

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

The saffron party is assured of victory in eight of the ten seats in UP going by its dominant numbers in the state assembly.

Vijay Hazare: Ishant, Dhawan help Delhi drub Vidharba

Vijay Hazare: Ishant, Dhawan help Delhi drub Vidharba

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Fresh from his exploits in Mumbai's maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 triumph, Kotian got down to business after his pace colleagues Tushar Desphande (2/23) and Mohit Avasthi (1/29) handed Bengal early blows.

UP polls: Victory margin less than 5,000 in 49 seats

UP polls: Victory margin less than 5,000 in 49 seats

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

According to the results announced on Thursday, 25 Samajwadi Party candidates were defeated by less than 5,000 votes while a similar fate awaited three nominees of the Rashtriya Lok Dal.

Ranji roundup: Delhi thrash Mumbai for first win of season

Ranji roundup: Delhi thrash Mumbai for first win of season

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Vaibhav Rawal scored a fine century before pacer Divij Mehra's dismantled Mumbai with a five-wicket haul to power Delhi to an emphatic eight-wicket victory in the Ranji Trophy Group B match.

Twenty new athletes added to 2024 Games' TOPS list

Twenty new athletes added to 2024 Games' TOPS list

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Seven Olympic and six Paralympic disciplines were identified for support at a meeting of the Mission Olympic Cell.

Govt headhunter fails to find a suitable candidate to head ONGC

Govt headhunter fails to find a suitable candidate to head ONGC

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Government headhunter PESB on Friday did not find anyone suitable from nine candidates, including two serving IAS officers, to head India's largest oil and gas producer, ONGC. The Public Enterprise Selection Board (PESB) interviewed 9 out of the 10 candidates who had applied for the post of chairman and managing director of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). "Keeping in view the strategic importance and vision for the company and its future, the Board did not recommend any candidate and decided to constitute a Search Committee," PESB said in a notice after interviews. Those interviewed included senior bureaucrats Avinash Joshi and Niraj Verma.

Planning to invest in house to rent out?

Planning to invest in house to rent out?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

To overcome your fear of the property being taken over, draw an ironclad agreement with a good lawyer's help, recommends Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Ranji: Bengal trounce UP; Nagaland bowled out for 25!

Ranji: Bengal trounce UP; Nagaland bowled out for 25!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Nagaland's scorecard resembled a telephone number, 0, 7, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 7, 10, 0 and 0 not out as they crashed for 25 against Uttarakhand.

IPL fixing: Sreesanth chargesheeted along with Dawood & Co.

IPL fixing: Sreesanth chargesheeted along with Dawood & Co.

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

The Delhi Police on Tuesday filed its voluminous charge sheet in a court in New Delhi in the Indian Premier League spot-fixing case naming underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, his close aide Chhota Shakeel and some cricketers, including S Sreesanth as accused, while Rajasthan Royals' captain Rahul Dravid has been made a witness.

After Ayodhya and Kashi, BJP eyes Mathura for electoral gain

After Ayodhya and Kashi, BJP eyes Mathura for electoral gain

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

A magnificent Krishna Janambhoomi temple in Mathura was a recurrent theme for the ruling BJP in the run-up to the assembly polls, reports Nitin Kumar.

Ranji: Bengal lose three in chase of 177 against Baroda

Ranji: Bengal lose three in chase of 177 against Baroda

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Thursday.

I-Day gallantry awards: Abhinandan gets Vir Chakra

I-Day gallantry awards: Abhinandan gets Vir Chakra

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The IAF received a total of 13 awards including five Yudh Seva Medals and seven Vayu Sena Medal.

Balakot op experience unmatchable: Woman IAF officer

Balakot op experience unmatchable: Woman IAF officer

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

I witnessed Abhinandan Varthaman shooting Pakistan's F-16, says Yudh Seva medal awardee Minty Agarwal

Ranji roundup: Karnataka in control against Mumbai; Bengal on top

Ranji roundup: Karnataka in control against Mumbai; Bengal on top

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Karnataka took control of their Ranji Trophy quarter-final against Mumbai by taking a commanding 222-run lead over the 41-time champions on day two of the five-day game at the Vidharbha Cricket Association stadium in Jamtha.

IPL 2021: Players retained and released ahead of mini auctions

IPL 2021: Players retained and released ahead of mini auctions

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Following is the list of players who have been released by the different franchises ahead of the auction for the 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League.

UP polls: Campaigning for Phase IV ends, 624 in fray for 59 seats

UP polls: Campaigning for Phase IV ends, 624 in fray for 59 seats

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

It was curtains down on the high-decibel campaigning for the fourth phase of the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls as sparring among political rivals intensified during the last-minute canvassing on Monday.

Delhi Capitals hold edge over Punjab Kings

Delhi Capitals hold edge over Punjab Kings

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

As coach Ricky Ponting pointed out, he would expect a better "on his feet" thinking from the young captain.

Vijay Hazare: Baroda beat Goa; Kishan stars in J'Khand win

Vijay Hazare: Baroda beat Goa; Kishan stars in J'Khand win

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

A compilation of results from the Vijay Hazare Trophy matches played on Saturday.

IPL spot-fixing: Chandila, two others granted bail by Delhi court

IPL spot-fixing: Chandila, two others granted bail by Delhi court

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

Suspended cricketer Ajit Chandila and two others have been granted bail in the IPL spot-fixing case by a Delhi court.

Pant vs KL Rahul as DC take on Punjab

Pant vs KL Rahul as DC take on Punjab

Rediff.com1 May 2021

For any bowling unit, facing the Dhawan-Shaw duo is a scary proposition.

Modi watching, Yogi kicks off 2nd term with 52 ministers

Modi watching, Yogi kicks off 2nd term with 52 ministers

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The monk-turned politician will take the reins of the most populous state for a second time in a row after completing his full five-year term.

'If Kashmir Files is branded anti-Islam, it's politics'

'If Kashmir Files is branded anti-Islam, it's politics'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

'What matters to me is that the film is reaching out and touching hearts.' 'An 85-year old man and his 75-year wife, who had never stepped into a cinema, went to see The Kashmir Files.' 'That is my real achievement.'

Khel Ratna for Sindhu, Sakshi, Dipa and Jitu

Khel Ratna for Sindhu, Sakshi, Dipa and Jitu

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

In an unprecedented move, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, the country's highest sporting award, will be conferred on four athletes this year. The Sports Ministry announced on Monday that Olympic medalists P V Sindhu and Sakshi Malik will be honoured alongside trail-blazing gymnast Dipa Karmakar and ace shooter Jitu Rai.

Ranji Roundup: Sarfaraz puts Mumbai in control

Ranji Roundup: Sarfaraz puts Mumbai in control

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

A round-up of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday.

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.

Mushtaq Ali: Mithun takes 5 wickets in an over; face TN in final

Mushtaq Ali: Mithun takes 5 wickets in an over; face TN in final

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Mithun became the first bowler in the domestic circuit to claim hat-trick in all the formats.

In BJP reshuffle, Ram Madhav replaced; Tejasvi Surya promoted

In BJP reshuffle, Ram Madhav replaced; Tejasvi Surya promoted

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

The party has also expanded its list of spokesperson to 23, with MP Anil Baluni being elevated as the chief spokesperson and remaining its media head.

'The Gandhi family only give false promises'

'The Gandhi family only give false promises'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

'During every election, the Gandhis come and inaugurate some projects and then leave without completing it.'

Will Dhawan and Ashwin get the nod for West Indies Tests?

Will Dhawan and Ashwin get the nod for West Indies Tests?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

Shikhar Dhawan's poor technique in testing conditions along with the fitness status of Ishant Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin will come up for discussion when the selectors pick the Indian team for the two-Test series against the West Indies.

What's the ideal score to crack IBPS Bank PO?

What's the ideal score to crack IBPS Bank PO?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

In an online chat with readers, Amit Jaiswal, head of academics, MockBank.com answered queries on how to prepare for the IBPS Bank PO entrance examination.

BJP bags 12 Rajya Sabha seats, crushes SP-BSP bonhomie in UP

BJP bags 12 Rajya Sabha seats, crushes SP-BSP bonhomie in UP

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

Mayawati was outmanoeuvred by the BJP in the race for the Rajya Sabha in Uttar Pradesh just days after she helped the Samajwadi Party snatch two Lok Sbaha seats from the saffron party in bypolls.

Ranji Trophy: UP stun Maharashtra; Bengal, Karnataka in quarters

Ranji Trophy: UP stun Maharashtra; Bengal, Karnataka in quarters

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

A round-up of results from the Ranji Trophy matches played on Sunday.

Ranji: Tons by Baba twins put TN on top vs Chattisgarh

Ranji: Tons by Baba twins put TN on top vs Chattisgarh

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

A summary of the first day's proceedings in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

IPL: Can 'Daredevil' Yuvraj continue good form against Hyderabad?

IPL: Can 'Daredevil' Yuvraj continue good form against Hyderabad?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

After putting a stop to their prolonged losing streak, Delhi Daredevils will look to carry forward the momentum when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in their Indian Premier League encounter in Visakhapatnam on Saturday.

Delhi face formidable challenge from Sunrisers Hyderabad

Delhi face formidable challenge from Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Delhi Daredevils will be aiming to display more impact in their batting department as they face a formidable challenge from defending champions Sunrisers Hyderabad in an IPL encounter, in Hyderabad, on Wednesday.

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.

Jet to operate 40 more planes by April-end

Jet to operate 40 more planes by April-end

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Jet's operating fleet reduced from 103 planes in October 2018 to 35 now, leading to massive cancellations and a surge in airfares