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SC wraps up hearing on passing directions for reforms in BCCI

SC wraps up hearing on passing directions for reforms in BCCI

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

A marathon session of over a dozen hearings on implementation of Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha panel recommendations on structural reforms in the Board of Control for Cricket in India came to an end on Wednesday in the Supreme Court, which took the Indian cricket board to task over issues like fund utilisation and avoiding of performance audits.

In a major climbdown, govt now says e-commerce firms can sell pvt labels

In a major climbdown, govt now says e-commerce firms can sell pvt labels

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Private labels remain big business for e-commerce marketplaces. They comprise almost 15 per cent of the total business of such firms.

It's time to move on, says Shastri

It's time to move on, says Shastri

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Former India Team Director Ravi Shastri made it clear on Tuesday that he is "done" with the Indian cricket team, saying it's time to "move on".

B-schools, industry must cooperate

B-schools, industry must cooperate

Rediff.com25 Mar 2004

'Yadav, Shukla ineligible to contest BCCI elections'

'Yadav, Shukla ineligible to contest BCCI elections'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Aditya Verma, the petitioner in the Indian Premier League betting and spot-fixing case, says, as per the Supreme Court order, no official having commercial interest in the BCCI can stand in the elections because of conflict of interest.

NRAI top boss Raninder Singh asked to leave IOA meeting

NRAI top boss Raninder Singh asked to leave IOA meeting

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

The Indian Olympic Association's General Body Meeting was witness to some drama when the National Rifles Association of India President Raninder Singh was asked to leave the meeting due to a pending court case against the shooting body.

'Centre delaying CBI probe into Pollachi case'

'Centre delaying CBI probe into Pollachi case'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

'The Pollachi case will have a negative impact for the AIADMK alliance.' 'The BJP and AIADMK are in alliance in Tamil Nadu.' 'That may be the reason for the delay in the central government's approval for case transfer to the CBI.'

DLF deposits Rs 50 cr with Supreme Court; To pay rest by Nov 25

DLF deposits Rs 50 cr with Supreme Court; To pay rest by Nov 25

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

In August, the Supreme Court had said that the total amount should be deposited within 3 months with its Registry, pending the outcome of the appeal filed by the DLF against the May 19 order of Competition Appellate Tribunal's upholding the penalty imposed by CCI.

Fidelity Funds, ABN 'entry imminent'

Fidelity Funds, ABN 'entry imminent'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2003

Defiant K M Mani resigns from Kerala cabinet

Defiant K M Mani resigns from Kerala cabinet

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Kerala Finance Minister K M Mani resigned on Tuesday night after pressure mounted on him from the ruling Congress-led United Democratic Front to quit.

Sports Shorts: India out of final race after loss to Australia

Sports Shorts: India out of final race after loss to Australia

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

40 Years Ago...And now: A roller coaster ride for India's airlines

40 Years Ago...And now: A roller coaster ride for India's airlines

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Life of air passengers was different in the 1970s.

Vijender Singh discusses state of Indian boxing with PM

Vijender Singh discusses state of Indian boxing with PM

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

He is no longer a part the amateur boxing circuit but concerned about the shambolic state of its administration in India, professional star Vijender Singh took up the issue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a meeting.

Joining Cong was not overnight decision: Shatrughan

Joining Cong was not overnight decision: Shatrughan

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

He said he has always held the Congress and the Nehru-Gandhi family in high-esteem.

Narine will have to appear for another test to clear action: Dalmiya

Narine will have to appear for another test to clear action: Dalmiya

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Kolkata Knight Riders' ace spinner Sunil Narine might have been cleared by the ICC but the West Indian will still have to appear for another test for his suspected illegal bowling action in Chennai, BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya said on Thursday.

Jewellers join government's campaign to cut gold buying

Jewellers join government's campaign to cut gold buying

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

India's biggest jewellers' association has asked members to stop selling gold bars and coins.

'Don't allow Srinivasan to attend working committee meet'

'Don't allow Srinivasan to attend working committee meet'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Petitioner in the Indian Premier League spot-fixing case, Aditya Verma has shot a letter to the legal head of the Board of Control for Cricket in India U N Bannerjee and all the Working Committee members, requesting them not to allow Narayanaswami Srinivasan in the meeting.

Why Dhoni is not playing Ranji Trophy...

Why Dhoni is not playing Ranji Trophy...

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

The Jharkhand team has qualified for the knockout stages of the Ranji Trophy but till date Dhoni has not given any indication that he would like to play.

What I learnt from fighting COVID-19

What I learnt from fighting COVID-19

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

'The genetic thing is not in your control. The virulence is not known.' 'The only thing is if you can avoid it.' 'Once you get COVID-19, none of it is in your control.'

TDB chief seeks explanation on Sabarimala U-turn

TDB chief seeks explanation on Sabarimala U-turn

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

The temple board, in earlier round of litigation, had opposed the public interest litigation by Indian Young Lawyers Association seeking to throw open the shrine for all women.

'Virat has decided to become the world's best athlete'

'Virat has decided to become the world's best athlete'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Virat Kohli is arguably the fittest Indian cricketer around, but that is not good enough for the champion batsman. He wants to be the best athlete in the world, says Royal Challengers Bangalore and India's fitness coach, Shanker Basu.

'We waste water in the most trivial ways'

'We waste water in the most trivial ways'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'You can have a bath in just one bucket of water.' 'When you are brushing your teeth, remember to turn off the tap.' 'You don't have to wash your car every day.'

'Gold has vanished from the system'

'Gold has vanished from the system'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Jewellers sold huge quantities of precious ornaments at a premium of up to 50%.

Lodha panel moves SC to appoint G K Pillai as BCCI observer

Lodha panel moves SC to appoint G K Pillai as BCCI observer

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

The apex court-appointed Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha committee moved the Supreme Court seeking a direction to appoint former home secretary G K Pillai as an observer to guide' the Board of Control for Cricket in India in the administrative works including award of contracts, transparency norms and holding of future domestic, international and Indian Premier League matches.

Why NSE deferred announcement of FY19 results

Why NSE deferred announcement of FY19 results

Rediff.com6 May 2019

NSE's board was to approve on Friday the annual financial statement for the year ended March 31, 2019, but it decided to defer the matter till its legal team firmed up a view on Sebi's order, sources said.

Sri Lanka: India's CHOGM dilemma

Sri Lanka: India's CHOGM dilemma

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

If Indian PM boycotts the CHOGM, it is likely to add to Sri Lanka's bitterness. This would not help India's desire to add more depth and content to its relations with Sri Lanka but its ability to influence Sri Lanka's decision making process on the both strategic issues and on Tamil minority issues, says Colonel (retd) R Hariharan.

'Do we belong here', asks wife of Indian shot dead by American

'Do we belong here', asks wife of Indian shot dead by American

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

She said she now wonders what will the US government do to stop hate crimes against minorities.

How ABVP went from being teacher's pet to campus 'bully'

How ABVP went from being teacher's pet to campus 'bully'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

The student front of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has blotted its CV by allegedly instigating and engaging in violence on marquee campuses like JNU and Hyderabad Central University

TV show controversy: Suspended Pandya, Rahul to be sent home; Kohli condemns comments

TV show controversy: Suspended Pandya, Rahul to be sent home; Kohli condemns comments

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

The cricketers, who have been in the eye of a storm following their sexist remarks on 'Koffee with Karan', will be returning from Australia where they were to compete in an ODI series starting on Saturday.

India Inc set to get more leeway on stock options

India Inc set to get more leeway on stock options

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

Firms with low promoter holding may get to buy shares from secondary market.

India's controversial godmen

India's controversial godmen

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

India's controversial godmen

IOA proposes to refer charge-framed cases to Ethics Commission

IOA proposes to refer charge-framed cases to Ethics Commission

Rediff.com27 Oct 2013

he Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Sunday yet again sought to dilute International Olympic Committee's directive to bar charge-framed persons from contesting elections and instead decided to refer such cases to the Ethics Commission of the IOA to take a decision.

BCCI vs Lodha panel: Supreme Court likely to pass order today

BCCI vs Lodha panel: Supreme Court likely to pass order today

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court is likely to pass direction, on Monday, over Justice Lodha committee plea alleging that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is violating the apex court order and committee directions regarding the BCCI reforms.

Srinivasan-backed Dalmiya set to return as BCCI president

Srinivasan-backed Dalmiya set to return as BCCI president

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

The road for Jagmohan Dalmiya was cleared after another former president Sharad Pawar failed to get a proposer from East Zone, prompting the Maratha strongman to pull out of the race.

Why a 'no-fly' list is a good idea

Why a 'no-fly' list is a good idea

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

A public blacklist that bars you from flying for a certain period -- based on the severity of your offence -- could in fact deter others from behaving badly, says Anjuli Bhargava.

Will former Pakistan captain Afridi tell all in his autobiography?

Will former Pakistan captain Afridi tell all in his autobiography?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi will come out next year with his autobiography in which he opens up about his "rivalries and alliances", particularly those with India, as well as his infatuation with the military and his take on politics. "Shahid Afridi: An Autobiography", written with journalist Wajahat S Khan, is an account of one of modern-day cricket's most controversial and high-achieving practitioners, who in 1996, as a 16-year-old, hammered a record-breaking 37-ball century. Afridi also holds the distinction of having hit the most number of sixes in the history of ODI cricket and most wickets (97) and most player-of-the match awards in T20 Internationals.

Is cash still the king in TN polls?

Is cash still the king in TN polls?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

This time round, even 'petrol coupons' were reportedly distributed for those attending campaign rallies, especially those addressed by top leaders, cutting across party lines. If this owed to the rising cost of petrol and diesel -- which is a poll issue this time -- there were the customary coupons for 'quarter' (liquor bottle size) and non-vegetarian biryani. Some media reports claimed that some of these 'crowds' attended more than one political rally on the same day in the last week, and at times for rival political parties in adjoining constituencies or districts, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Is this India's most unique motorcycle?

Is this India's most unique motorcycle?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

The Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber, priced at Rs 14 lakh, the V9 Bobber is an expensive proposition but don't discount it yet. BikeDekho reviews the latest Italian bike from one of the oldest surviving motorcycle brands in the world.

Olympic debacle makes it a forgettable year for Indian archers

Olympic debacle makes it a forgettable year for Indian archers

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

Archery was one discipline which generated a lot of hype in the run-up to the Olympics and the let-down was one of the big blows to India's hit-and-miss overall campaign of one silver and one bronze medal show in Rio 2016.

Mani threatens to withdraw support to UDF if forced to quit

Mani threatens to withdraw support to UDF if forced to quit

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Kerala Congress-M says nobody has asked Mani to resign as UDF leaders meet to discuss the issue.