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What is Saiyami MISSING?

What is Saiyami MISSING?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Bollywood is making beautiful pictures in different parts of the world.

BCCI 'SGM' adjourned, Srinivasan attends meeting

BCCI 'SGM' adjourned, Srinivasan attends meeting

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

The decision to adjourn the meeting was taken after it was learnt that COA had sought Supreme Court directions on who all are eligible to be BCCI's representative in ICC meetings.

BCCI paid Rs 50 crore as income tax last month

BCCI paid Rs 50 crore as income tax last month

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) paid a whopping Rs 50 crore as income tax for the year 2013-14, its monthly disclosure on spending has revealed. Giving details of spendings exceeding Rs 25 lakh on its official website, the BCCI also revealed that it paid service tax of Rs 2.74 crore. India's Under-19 and A team coach Rahul Dravid was paid half of his professional fees during the month gone by and the figure for that stood at Rs 1.30 crore. Besides, the Assam Cricket Association was paid Rs 3.37 crore as part of its annual dues for the year 2014-15.

Customary 'Halwa ceremony' kickstarts Budget proceedings

Customary 'Halwa ceremony' kickstarts Budget proceedings

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

As part of the ritual, ''halwa'' is prepared in a big ''kadhai'' (large frying pot) and served to the entire staff involved in the Budget making exercise of the ministry. Halwa was served while maintaining COVID protocol with all present in mask and those distributing sweets were wearing gloves.

Desperate DDCA writes to BCCI to release funds

Desperate DDCA writes to BCCI to release funds

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

The Delhi and Districts Cricket Association has requested Board of Control for Cricket in India CEO Rahul Johri through observer Justice Mukul Mudgal to release Rs 2 crore on ad-hoc basis for hosting the ODI against New Zealand in October last year.

Why this man is taking on BCCI President Ganguly...

Why this man is taking on BCCI President Ganguly...

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'Jay Shah's tenure as BCCI secretary ended in May.' 'Sourav Ganguly's tenure as BCCI president ended on July 26.' 'Why have they not quit?'

Who will fill Dalmiya's shoes?

Who will fill Dalmiya's shoes?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

The leadership vacuum created in the Board of Control for Cricket in India following president Jagmohan Dalmiya's demise will be filled only after Board Secretary Anurag Thakur calls a Special General Meeting.

Ganguly set to be new BCCI president

Ganguly set to be new BCCI president

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

The 67-year-old Patel had played 21 Tests for India with little success but was a stalwart for Karnataka at the first class level.

BCCI gives DDCA January 28 deadline

BCCI gives DDCA January 28 deadline

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to give a day's extension to the beleaguered Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA), whose officials are set to meet LG Najeeb Jung and urban development minister Venkaiah Naidu regarding the requisite permissions for T20 Internationals against Sri Lanka at the Feroz Shah Kotla on February 12.

Ravi Shankar Prasad, Javadekar, Vardhan, Pokhriyal and 8 other ministers quit

Ravi Shankar Prasad, Javadekar, Vardhan, Pokhriyal and 8 other ministers quit

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Ahead of the Union Cabinet expansion on Wednesday, several Union Ministers, including Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, Education Minister Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank and Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar resigned from their posts.

'Thank you Neeraj Chopra for giving us joy'

'Thank you Neeraj Chopra for giving us joy'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

PM Modi immediately took to Twitter to congratulate the athlete.

Highlights of Sitharaman's corporate tax breaks

Highlights of Sitharaman's corporate tax breaks

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Highlights of the announcements made by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on the reduction in corporate tax and other fiscal relief measures for the economy to promote growth and investment.

4 former Congress ministers join BJP in Punjab

4 former Congress ministers join BJP in Punjab

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Former Congress MLA from Barnala, Kewal Dhillon, and former Shiormani Akali Dal MLAs Sarup Chand Singla and Mohinder Kaur Josh also joined the BJP.

Sports Shorts: Mumbai to host IOC session in 2023

Sports Shorts: Mumbai to host IOC session in 2023

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Indian Pro boxer Chandni goes down to Shin Bo in WBO Asia Pacific title clash.

BJP slams Rahul over 'China beating our jawans' remark

BJP slams Rahul over 'China beating our jawans' remark

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

"This is Modi's India, this is new India. Now if anyone raises an eye against the country he gets a befitting reply," BJP spokesperson Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore asserted.

SC reserves order as BCCI seeks more time, clarity on Lodha reforms

SC reserves order as BCCI seeks more time, clarity on Lodha reforms

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Drawing continuous flak from the Supreme Court for not implementing the Lodha Committee recommendations, Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur on Monday said the state units are currently confused about some of the suggestions and need more clarity before complying.

Will India forfeit next year's Champions Trophy match against Pakistan?

Will India forfeit next year's Champions Trophy match against Pakistan?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has refused to officially comment on reports that Board of Control for Cricket in India president will write to the International Cricket Council to not place Pakistan with India in the group stages of any ICC event.

BCCI to hold SGM on Friday, discuss compliance with Lodha reform

BCCI to hold SGM on Friday, discuss compliance with Lodha reform

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Pushed into a corner by the Supreme Court after failing to comply with the Justice R M Lodha Panel recommendations, the beleaguered Board of Control for Cricket in India appears to have been left with no option but to adopt them in totality at its Special General Meeting in Mumbai on Friday.

Pathans are guarding our borders: Afridi warns Indian Army

Pathans are guarding our borders: Afridi warns Indian Army

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

After appealing for peace between India and Pakistan, former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi has now taken an aggressive stance with respect to strained relations between the two neighbouring countries. Speaking at a cricket show, the all-rounder was asked to react on an article by an Indian news portal that allegedly ridiculed his tweet and stated that 'Afridi was scared of Indian Army.'

ICC 'refuses' to bail out BCCI in it's struggle with Lodha reforms

ICC 'refuses' to bail out BCCI in it's struggle with Lodha reforms

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

In an escalation of their confrontation, the ICC on Monday disclosed that it has refused to bail out the BCCI in its tussle with the Supreme Court-appointed Lodha Committee over implementing the reforms. ICC Chief Executive Dave Richardson said the BCCI had sought a letter from the world body, stating that it will disaffiliate the Indian Board if there is governmental interference as a shield against the implementation of Lodha Committee reforms.

AIMIM to seek Waris Pathan's explanation for his remarks

AIMIM to seek Waris Pathan's explanation for his remarks

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

AIMIM's Maharashtra unit chief and Aurangabad MP Imtiyaz Jaleel said, "Our party does not support the statement made by Waris Pathan. The party will seek an explanation from him over the remarks."

PM hails Thomas Cup triumph, invites shuttlers to his residence

PM hails Thomas Cup triumph, invites shuttlers to his residence

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Indian badminton team created history on Sunday as they lifted the Thomas Cup trophy for the very first time.

Delhi police barricades Congress hq, party says 'under siege'

Delhi police barricades Congress hq, party says 'under siege'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

The road to AICC headquarters in New Delhi was blocked on Wednesday with the Congress alleging the party was "under siege" while the police said barricades have been erected and its personnel deputed to avoid any untoward situation.

SC asks HC to hear PIL seeking to book BJP leaders on March 6

SC asks HC to hear PIL seeking to book BJP leaders on March 6

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

The Delhi high court had on February 27 adjourned till April 13 hearing the PIL filed by activists Harsh Mander and Farah Naqvi for FIRs against BJP leaders Anurag Thakur, Kapil Mishra and Parvesh Verma for their alleged hate speeches in connection with protests over the amended Citizenship law.

Budget numbers in graphs shows Sitharaman's fiscal maths gone awry

Budget numbers in graphs shows Sitharaman's fiscal maths gone awry

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

The impact of economic slump was visible in the Budget's fine print, as this step-by-step explanation show how the Budget math was worked out, reports Abhishek Waghmare.

No IPL media rights deal till BCCI accepts reforms, says Lodha panel

No IPL media rights deal till BCCI accepts reforms, says Lodha panel

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court-appointed Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha panel asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India to accept its reforms before proceeding ahead with the process of awarding the Indian Premier League media rights from 2018 onwards.

Indian team selection for Zimbabwe tour on Monday

Indian team selection for Zimbabwe tour on Monday

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

The next month's tour to the African nation had been rendered doubtful owing to unresolved issues between the country's cricket board and host broadcaster Ten Sports.

We respect Supreme Court's verdict: Rajeev Shukla

We respect Supreme Court's verdict: Rajeev Shukla

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India respects the Supreme Court's verdict on sweeping reforms in the cricket body and it will work towards implementing the recommendations made by the Lodha panel, senior BCCI functionary and IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla said on Monday.

Delhi, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Nagpur to host SA Tests

Delhi, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Nagpur to host SA Tests

Rediff.com24 May 2015

The BCCI's Tours and Fixtures Committee named Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bangalore and Nagpur as the four Test match venues for the series against South Africa scheduled to be played through October and November.

President, PM, sports stars hail Narwal and Adana

President, PM, sports stars hail Narwal and Adana

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

Indian sporting fraternity on Saturday hailed shooters Manish Narwal and Singhraj Adana's 1-2 finish at the Paralympics, terming the feat as "stuff of dreams", with President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi also lauding the duo for bringing glory to the country.

Another blow for Delhi Daredevils; Shami officially ruled out

Another blow for Delhi Daredevils; Shami officially ruled out

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

The BCCI has officially confirmed that India's pace spearhead Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of the ongoing Indian Premier League due to a knee injury sustained during the ICC World Cup last month.

Twitter head summoned on Feb 25 by Parliamentary panel

Twitter head summoned on Feb 25 by Parliamentary panel

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

The panel decided to call Twitter officials against the backdrop of growing concerns about safeguarding citizens' data privacy and possibility that social media could be used to interfere in elections.

How I&B min plans to celebrate 75 yrs of independence

How I&B min plans to celebrate 75 yrs of independence

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

The 'Iconic Week' under the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' will be a grand celebration by the ministry which will showcase the convergence of the values and glories of the freedom struggle of the past with the aspirations and dreams of a young, new and iconic India.

Will BCCI heed Ganguly's request?

Will BCCI heed Ganguly's request?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

Will the Bengal-Gujarat Ranji Trophy game be played?

NPAs under Mudra scheme rise to 5% for public sector banks

NPAs under Mudra scheme rise to 5% for public sector banks

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Former RBI governors Urjit Patel and Raghuram Rajan have also expressed worry about the Mudra scheme, particularly government's target-setting practice and the rising bad loans.

Maharashtra water crisis: Will BCCI bend over backwards to please HC?

Maharashtra water crisis: Will BCCI bend over backwards to please HC?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

Anurag Thakur set to meet Mumbai Indians , Pune to discuss Maharashtra crisis.

Stalemate continues at GST meet on compensating states

Stalemate continues at GST meet on compensating states

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

The stalemate over compensating states for the shortfall in GST collections continued on Monday with a meeting of the GST Council ending without reaching any consensus. The panel, which is the highest decision-making body on indirect taxes, for the second time in a week failed to reach a consensus on the Centre's proposal of states borrowing against future GST collections to make up for the shortfall.

The Lodha report in a nutshell

The Lodha report in a nutshell

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

The Justice RM Lodha Committee on Monday submitted its report suggesting reforms in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to the Supreme Court. The committee, which was last year appointed by the apex court to make recommendations to the BCCI in order to prevent frauds and conflict of interest in cricket administration, recommended sweeping reforms for the controversy-ridden board.

Why BCCI can't escape from implementing Lodha recommendations...

Why BCCI can't escape from implementing Lodha recommendations...

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

"The BCCI might think that they have escaped from implementing the recommendations but they are completely wrong."

7 things BJP did/said to sway Delhi elections

7 things BJP did/said to sway Delhi elections

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

The hot money may be on the Aam Aadmi Party winning the Delhi assembly elections, but the Bharatiya Janata Party is not giving up the battle without a fight.