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Bindra to help Delhi HC-appointed committee run IOA

Bindra to help Delhi HC-appointed committee run IOA

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed the setting up of a three-member Committee of Administrators (CoA) to take over the affairs of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).

Review: Miss Lovely has fantastic performances

Review: Miss Lovely has fantastic performances

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

The one good thing about watching Miss Lovely is that now when I tell people I've watched it, they might mistake me for an intellectual, says Paloma Sharma.

77 inmates at Mumbai Arthur Road jail test positive for coronavirus

77 inmates at Mumbai Arthur Road jail test positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com7 May 2020

After the coronavirus epidemic broke out, the state government had isolated eight prisons in the state including the Arthur Road prison, and ordered that no new person will be allowed to enter and those inside, including jail staff, will not be allowed to leave prison during lockdown.

ED raids ex-Maha HM Deshmukh's premises; NCP cries foul

ED raids ex-Maha HM Deshmukh's premises; NCP cries foul

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

The ED case came about after the CBI first carried out a preliminary enquiry followed by filing a regular case on the orders of the Bombay high court that asked it to look into the allegations of bribery made against Deshmukh by former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh.

3 arrested for suspected 'human sacrifice' in Kerala

3 arrested for suspected 'human sacrifice' in Kerala

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The two women, who had earned their daily bread selling lottery tickets on the streets of Kochi, were allegedly sacrificed by the accused to settle their financial issues and bring prosperity in life, police said.

Supreme Court stops CoA from taking over affairs of IOA

Supreme Court stops CoA from taking over affairs of IOA

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

In an interim relief, the Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the status quo and said the Delhi High Court-appointed three-member Committee of Administrators (COA) will not take over the affairs of the Indian Olympic Association.

Tharoor, BJP MP spar over Parl panel meeting on snooping

Tharoor, BJP MP spar over Parl panel meeting on snooping

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

The demand for Tharoor's removal comes days after the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information and Technology was set to question government officials on the Pegasus spyware issue.

Harbhajan Singh's AWESOME Records

Harbhajan Singh's AWESOME Records

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Harbhajan Singh is the first Indian to take a Test hat-trick. He achieved this feat while playing against Australia at Kolkata in March 2001 by dismissing Ricky Ponting, Adam Gilchrist and Shane Warne.

Soros picks up 3% in Rel Entertainment

Soros picks up 3% in Rel Entertainment

Rediff.com8 Feb 2008

US-based billionaire's $100 million buy values the Anil Ambani company at $3 billion.

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

'Anglo-Indians have played a significant role at the forefront, meeting every challenge to the security of the motherland.' A fascinating excerpt from Barry O'Brien's The Anglo-Indians: A Portrait of a Community.

PIX: President Kovind confers Padma awards on 73

PIX: President Kovind confers Padma awards on 73

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind presented Padma awards to 73 individuals, some posthumously, at a ceremony held in the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Monday.

Kumble named head coach of Kings XI Punjab; Walsh is talent scout

Kumble named head coach of Kings XI Punjab; Walsh is talent scout

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

The Indian spin legend has been put in charge of "all cricket-related affairs" of the IPL team.

Omicron threat: PM to hold meet, states enhance surveillance

Omicron threat: PM to hold meet, states enhance surveillance

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

With the Omicron variant of coronavirus slowly spreading its tentacles in the country, a number of states enhanced surveillance to trace, track and quarantine contacts of COVID-19 positive persons while Delhi began genome sequencing of samples of all infected people and has prohibited Christmas and New Year gatherings.

Covid eclipses Christmas festivities for second year

Covid eclipses Christmas festivities for second year

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Christmas was celebrated across the country on Saturday, but the festivities were low-key for the second year in a row due to Covid, with churches and other events witnessing lower footfalls, people avoiding large get-togethers and the administration in some areas imposing certain curbs.

US could have defeated the Taliban...

US could have defeated the Taliban...

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The US military efforts in Afghanistan were akin to filling a bucket that had gaping holes, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Top athletes to miss Federation Cup

Top athletes to miss Federation Cup

Rediff.com15 Mar 2004

The Indian team for the SAF Games in Islamabad will be chosen on the performance in the championships.

Kohli reacts to Jadeja's controversial run out

Kohli reacts to Jadeja's controversial run out

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

The third umpire ruled Jadeja out after which Kohli looked miffed and rose from his seat before having a word with the fourth umpire Anil Choudhary. However, he did not enter the field of play.

Reader speak: How to stop drunk driving

Reader speak: How to stop drunk driving

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

Get Ahead readers suggest how tragedies related to drunk driving cases can be avoided. Share your suggestions!

Cops meet Fadnavis' deadline, four held in church attack case

Cops meet Fadnavis' deadline, four held in church attack case

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Three days after the attack on a church in Navi Mumbai, police on Tuesday claimed to have cracked the case with the arrest of four persons.

'Mohanlal can play anything!'

'Mohanlal can play anything!'

Rediff.com21 May 2021

"Every actor's life is short. It exists only between 'Action' and 'Cut'," Mohanlal once told Subhash K Jha.

Asia Cup: Pakistan's Ali, Afghan duo fined for breaching code of conduct

Asia Cup: Pakistan's Ali, Afghan duo fined for breaching code of conduct

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

They have also received one demerit point each for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct.

Lucknow hooch tragedy: Toll mounts to 38, police launches crackdown

Lucknow hooch tragedy: Toll mounts to 38, police launches crackdown

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

The toll in the hooch tragedy in Lucknow and Unnao districts climbed to 38 on Tuesday with the death of seven more persons even as the state excise commissioner was removed in connection with the incident and a state-wide crackdown launched by police against sale of spurious liquor.

Pinarayi cabinet: K K Shailaja out, son-in-law in

Pinarayi cabinet: K K Shailaja out, son-in-law in

Rediff.com18 May 2021

CPI-M veteran Pinarayi Vijayan was elected its Parliamentary party leader, paving the way for his successive stint as chief minister of Kerala.

Why India is a poor country of very rich people

Why India is a poor country of very rich people

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

'Nowhere amidst the efflorescence of 13 military bands, 16 marching contingents and 22 tableaux was there any hint that far from being a rich country of poor people, the closely guarded secret is that India is a poor country of extremely rich people,' notes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Rel Comm in talks with Soros to fund Hutch buy

Rel Comm in talks with Soros to fund Hutch buy

Rediff.com1 Jan 2007

Reliance Communications is in discussions with American billionaire and financier George Soros to raise funds for the Hutch-Essar acquisition.

Top N-scientist to visit Vienna

Top N-scientist to visit Vienna

Rediff.com2 Apr 2006

Anil Kakodkar will also discuss with IAEA representatives an Additional Protocol.

Anju to lead India's challenge

Anju to lead India's challenge

Rediff.com4 Jun 2005

Ace long jumper Anju Bobby George would lead India's challenge in the Asian Grand Prix series in Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand.

Why we are poorer with Steve Cohen's passing

Why we are poorer with Steve Cohen's passing

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

'Steve was the foremost strategic analyst on South Asia,' remembers Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Dhoni captain of ICC ODI Team of the Year; No Indian in Test team

Dhoni captain of ICC ODI Team of the Year; No Indian in Test team

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

India's Mahendra Singh Dhoni was named captain of ICC's ODI Team of the Year, but none of the Indian players found berth in governing body's Test Team of the Year, led by Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews.

Tehelka: Three officers in dock

Tehelka: Three officers in dock

Rediff.com18 May 2004

The officers are Major General P S K Choudhary, Brigadier Iqbal Singh and Colonel Anil Sehgal.

130 years of laying 'em to rest

130 years of laying 'em to rest

Rediff.com28 Sep 2004

Athletics: Golden day for India

Athletics: Golden day for India

Rediff.com29 Oct 2003

Anju George, Anil Kumar and J J Sobha won gold medals as India scooped up nine medals from athletics.

Vajpayee and the art of making war and peace

Vajpayee and the art of making war and peace

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

'Like General Patton, possibly the greatest exponent of the art of war, Vajpayee had the ability to be always on the offensive,' assesses Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Nuke deal: Indian hero who defeated the Americans

Nuke deal: Indian hero who defeated the Americans

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

'Dr Singh, visibly relieved, said, 'Yesterday night I couldn't sleep. I stayed awake, praying throughout. You have saved the country'.' A fascinating excerpt from former atomic energy chief Dr Anil Kakodkar's memoir Fire And Fury: Transforming India's Strategic Identity.

'Oh, you are Kakodkar!', President Bush exclaimed

'Oh, you are Kakodkar!', President Bush exclaimed

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

Dr Kakodkar's strategic stubbornness ultimately got India what it wanted though the negotiations with the US went to the wire, notes Shivanand Kanavi.

The Tejas Is 20 Years Old!

The Tejas Is 20 Years Old!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

On the 20th anniversary of the first flight of the Tejas, we must congratulate the entire team who made sure that the LCA flew and returned safely on January 4, 2001, sowing the seed for development of a state-of-the-art fighter airplane that our country so badly needed, says IAF veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe.

Kohli's Super Stats from Colombo Test

Kohli's Super Stats from Colombo Test

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

Virat Kohli is the first Indian captain to win two series in Sri Lanka.

'I don't want to look back at my characters'

'I don't want to look back at my characters'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

'Until I remove that character from my head and empty the space, other characters cannot take that place.'

'I am the godfather of disco'

'I am the godfather of disco'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'You make a hit, everything is fit.'