News for 'Amreli'

13 lions enmeshed near Gir Wildlife Sanctuary

13 lions enmeshed near Gir Wildlife Sanctuary

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Three more lions were enmeshed by the Forest department on Sunday from nearby Ambardi village in Gujarat's Amreli district located near Gir Wildlife Sanctuary

Veerappan's biopic set to release on February 14

Veerappan's biopic set to release on February 14

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

The Chennai High Court cleared the film for screening both in Kannada and Tamil.

Delhi high court stops sale of Xiaomi phones

Delhi high court stops sale of Xiaomi phones

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Ericsson filed a case claiming Xiaomi has been violating eight of its patents.

IPL 6: Sri Lankan Mathews named Pune Warriors captain

IPL 6: Sri Lankan Mathews named Pune Warriors captain

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Sri Lanka Test and ODI skipper Angelo Mathews has been named to lead the Pune Warriors India in the sixth edition of the Indian Premier league, commencing on April 3.

Coal scam: CBI questions Arvind Jayaswal

Coal scam: CBI questions Arvind Jayaswal

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday questioned Arvind Jayaswal, director AMR Iron and Steel Private Limited, in connection with alleged irregularities in allocation of Bander coal block in Maharashtra to the company.

American-US Airways to form world's largest airline

American-US Airways to form world's largest airline

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

The boards of AMR Corp and US Airways Group Inc each met on Wednesday to approve a merger that would create the world's largest airline with an expected market value of around $11 billion, people familiar with the matter said.

Soccer Extras: AC Milan banned from Europa League

Soccer Extras: AC Milan banned from Europa League

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

In Pix: 7 mosques that will take your breath away

In Pix: 7 mosques that will take your breath away

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Get prepared to be floored by their architecture.

PIX: 67 pc voter turnout in first phase of Gujarat polls

PIX: 67 pc voter turnout in first phase of Gujarat polls

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Voter turnout of 67 per cent was recorded on 87 seats across Gujarat during the first phase of state assembly elections on Thursday.

Now, an errant referee gets six-month ban!

Now, an errant referee gets six-month ban!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

The referee at the centre of the controversial penalty decision that helped hosts Equatorial Guinea reach the African Nations Cup semi-finals has been banned for six months.

Does 'opener' Parthiv fit Dhoni's No 6 slot?

Does 'opener' Parthiv fit Dhoni's No 6 slot?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

'Parthiv has to bat at No. 6, and in that position it is a different ball game.'

Cricket Buzz: Tendulkar, Vengsarkar eligible to vote in MCA polls

Cricket Buzz: Tendulkar, Vengsarkar eligible to vote in MCA polls

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar and Dilip Vengsarkar are among 39 international players eligible to vote in the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) elections, scheduled to be held in Mumbai on October 4.

Ghana boss slams African Nations Cup organisers for bad bus, commute

Ghana boss slams African Nations Cup organisers for bad bus, commute

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Ghana's head coach Avram Grant hit out at African Nations Cup organisers for giving his side a shoddy bus and lengthy commute ahead of their critical Group C clash with Algeria.

Israel, Hamas agree on Gaza ceasefire

Israel, Hamas agree on Gaza ceasefire

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

Israel and Palestinian group Hamas on Wednesday agreed on a ceasefire brokered by Egypt to end a week-long conflict in the Gaza Strip which claimed at least 150 lives.

IPL: Delhi Daredevils is now Delhi Capitals; Iyer to continue as captain

IPL: Delhi Daredevils is now Delhi Capitals; Iyer to continue as captain

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Dhawan returns to Delhi for the 2019 season after being traded by Sunrisers Hyderabad. Australian great Ricky Ponting will continue to coach the team.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

These images prove we live in a wonderfully weird world.

3 dead as heavy rains batter Gujarat

3 dead as heavy rains batter Gujarat

Rediff.com22 Jul 2017

The National Disaster Response Force, the Air Force and teams of other agencies have been pressed into service and they have so far rescued 214 stranded people. Over 6,200 people in the region have been shifted to safer places. Ten state highways and many roads have also been damaged.

India makes first contact with Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood

India makes first contact with Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood

Rediff.com4 Mar 2012

On a three-day visit to Egypt, the first by a senior Indian leader after last year's revolution, Krishna met the head of current military-led government, Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi, Prime Minister Kamal Al Ganzhoury as well as his counterpart Mohamed Kamel Amr.

Kyarr to intensify into extremely severe cyclonic storm

Kyarr to intensify into extremely severe cyclonic storm

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Rain or thundershowers have also been predicted in south interior Karnataka and at a few places over Coastal Karnataka and North interior Karnataka.

Snake bite kills lion in Gir forest

Snake bite kills lion in Gir forest

Rediff.com11 May 2012

Yet another Asiatic lion has died unnaturally on the periphery of the Gir forest in Gujarat. The four-year-old lion, is reported to have been bitten to death by a snake near Pipardi village of Amreli district in eastern parts of Gir.

16 killed in Texas hot air balloon crash

16 killed in Texas hot air balloon crash

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Sixteen people were feared dead after a large hot air balloon they were riding in caught fire and crashed in central Texas on Saturday, according to officials.

My confidence level has gone up after Australia tour, says Rahane

My confidence level has gone up after Australia tour, says Rahane

Rediff.com2 May 2015

Rajasthan Royals batsman Ajinkya Rahane credited his mental preparation as the key to his success in Tests, One-Day Internationals and the ongoing Indian Premier League, in which he is the leading run-getter till date.

Junagadh Kesar mango gets GI tag

Junagadh Kesar mango gets GI tag

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

The famous saffron-coloured Kesar variety of mango, largely grown around the foothills of Girnar mountains in Junagadh district of Gujarat, has got a global recognition as 'Gir Kesar' mango, after being granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.

Egypt gamble on Salah's fitness for World Cup

Egypt gamble on Salah's fitness for World Cup

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Egypt have gambled on Mohamed Salah returning to fitness in the coming weeks by naming him in their 23-man squad for this month's World Cup in Russia.

First Look: Veerappan's Attahaasa

First Look: Veerappan's Attahaasa

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

Director AMR Ramesh is back with a story based on Veerappan's life.

Cyclone Tauktae intensifies, 6 dead in 2 states

Cyclone Tauktae intensifies, 6 dead in 2 states

Rediff.com16 May 2021

Gale-force winds, heavy rainfall and high tidal waves swept the coastal belt of Kerala, Karnataka and Goa as Cyclone Tauktae hurtled northwards towards Gujarat on Sunday, leaving four people dead in Karnataka and two in Goa, damaging hundreds of houses, uprooting electricity poles and trees and forcing evacuation.

Mubarak healthy to attend trial: Egypt's govt

Mubarak healthy to attend trial: Egypt's govt

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

On the eve of the much-awaited court hearing of Hosni Mubarak, Egyptian authorities on Tuesday said the 83-year-old former president is healthy enough to travel to Cairo to stand trial for killing of pro-democracy activists during a popular uprising that ousted his regime.

'Modi's charisma has waned'

'Modi's charisma has waned'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

'Not only has the ire against the Congress subsided in Gujarat, but people are now coming to their senses.'

India reaches out to Egypt's new government

India reaches out to Egypt's new government

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

In its first political contact with the new regime after the ouster of long-time President Hosni Mubarak, India has conveyed its full support to Egypt and its people during the historic power transition process in Cairo. New Delhi's backing for the transitional government was conveyed by Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahamed during his talks with Egyptian Prime Minister Essam Sharaf, his deputy Yehiah Al Aziz El Gamal and Arab League Secretary-General Amr Moussa.

Dravid to mentor Delhi Daredevils in IPL 9; Upton named coach

Dravid to mentor Delhi Daredevils in IPL 9; Upton named coach

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Dravid recently coached the Indian team at the Under-19 World Cup. He was mentor of Rajasthan Royals in the last two seasons of the IPL before the franchise was suspended from the T20 tournament for two years by the Justice Lodha Committee in the aftermath of the spot-fixing scandal that rocked the sixth edition of the T20 tournament in 2013.

Kohli's aggression has become India's strength, says Tendulkar

Kohli's aggression has become India's strength, says Tendulkar

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar said he noticed the aggressive 'spark' in Virat Kohli when he made his India debut and that characteristic has rubbed off on the entire team.

Pak for result oriented dialogue with India

Pak for result oriented dialogue with India

Rediff.com26 May 2010

Pakistan is looking forward to a sustained and result-oriented engagement with India on the basis of "sovereign equality and mutual respect", Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Wednesday.

The man who invented 'Bullet Santi'

The man who invented 'Bullet Santi'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Mansukhbhai Jagani has won patents for his innovation in India and the United States.

Gujarat: Rallies turn away from cities

Gujarat: Rallies turn away from cities

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Modi and Shah addressed rallies away from the four major urban centres of Gujarat: Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat and Rajkot.

Bangar, Abhay retained as assistant coaches for West Indies tour

Bangar, Abhay retained as assistant coaches for West Indies tour

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

The BCCI has retained Sanjay Bangar as the batting coach while Abhay Sharma will continue as the fielding coach of the Indian cricket team for the upcoming tour of the West Indies. The BCCI in a short press release stated that both coaches have been appointed after consulting chief coach Anil Kumble.

PICS: Hazard scores twice as Chelsea rout Arsenal to win Europa League

PICS: Hazard scores twice as Chelsea rout Arsenal to win Europa League

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Eden Hazard scored twice and created a third to steer Chelsea to a 4-1 victory over London rivals Arsenal in the Europa League final in what looks likely to be the Belgium winger's final game for the Blues.

Punj Lloyd PSA Masters: Indians disappoint

Punj Lloyd PSA Masters: Indians disappoint

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

It was a disappointing outing for Indian players in the Punj Lloyd PSA Masters 2010 as all lost their opening round matches and bowed out of the squash event at the Siri Fort Sports Complex, in Delhi, on Tuesday. Much was expected of wild card entrant Harinder Pal Sandhu, qualifiers Sandeep Jangra and Siddharth Suchde but the trio failed to impress in a star-studded field.

Police Quarters could have been better

Police Quarters could have been better

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

The Tamil film fails to make a big impact because it does not have enough incidents for a credible realistic presentation.

Indian challenge ends at Hong Kong Squash Open

Indian challenge ends at Hong Kong Squash Open

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

It was curtains for India in the Hong Kong Squash Open after national champion Saurav Ghosal went down fighting to World No 3 Egyptian Amr Shabana in the first round men's singles match of the $147,500 PSA event at HK Squash Centre.

Naxals 'welcome' Dantewada probe with gunshots

Naxals 'welcome' Dantewada probe with gunshots

Rediff.com17 Apr 2010

Former Border Security Force director general E N Rammohan, appointed to inquire into the circumstances leading to the massacre of 76 security personnel by Naxals in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district, has begun his probe.