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The changing fortunes of Lalit Modi

The changing fortunes of Lalit Modi

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Prakash Bhandari chalks the journey of Lalit Modi from his troubled adolescent days to his mid-life crisis, from his grand success at the India Premier League to his dramatic exit from it

Star to invest Rs 20,000 cr to expand sports coverage in India

Star to invest Rs 20,000 cr to expand sports coverage in India

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

The network also unveiled a new brand identity for Star Sports across six channels and has renamed all the ESPN channels, subsequent to the buyout of ESPN Inc's stake in their 16 year old joint venture ESPN STAR Sports.

Meet India's best known teacher

Meet India's best known teacher

Rediff.com18 May 2019

'Kids like something when it is interesting, focused, and offers scope for self-exploration.' 'We teach them how to learn, not force them,' Byju Raveendran tells Bibhu Ranjan Mishra.

IPL is now the Big Bucks League

IPL is now the Big Bucks League

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

The IPL has the potential to make cricketers among the best paid athletes in the world if you look at what they will earn per hour.change that.

Morgan Stanley values STAR TV at $11.2 billion

Morgan Stanley values STAR TV at $11.2 billion

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

Mukesh Ambani-owned TV18 Broadcast was valued at $824 million.

How Broad and Anderson learned to bowl in India from Zaheer

How Broad and Anderson learned to bowl in India from Zaheer

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

England seamer Stuart Board said he has learned a few tricks from former India pace spearhead Zaheer Khan on how to excel on the sub-continent pitches.

How Dhoni's advice helped me in the lockdown

How Dhoni's advice helped me in the lockdown

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Raju Bist from Thane tells us how he spent the last two months of lockdown.

Will Sharad Pawar return as BCCI president?

Will Sharad Pawar return as BCCI president?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

It won't be surprising if Sharad Pawar plunges into the electoral fray if he finds that he has enough numbers to topple N Srinivasan.

'What if any athlete gets infected while competing'?

'What if any athlete gets infected while competing'?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

The administrators are busy thrashing out resumption plans but with the COVID-19 pandemic showing no signs of slowing down, India's sportsperson are pleading for caution as discussion rages on whether competitions can resume by August. Top stars from various disciplines want the waiting period to continue, while others pointed out at the loss it would cause in terms of fitness and readiness.

A better world after Covid?

A better world after Covid?

Rediff.com13 May 2020

It is time to shrug off the ideological shackles about the way we work, play and live, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

The Trump Visit: Why China will take note

The Trump Visit: Why China will take note

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

'New Delhi and Washington are now on the same page, on dealing with growing Chinese assertiveness, across the entire Indo-Pacific region,' notes Ambassador G Parthasarathy, Chancellor, Central University of Jammu.

IPL Auction: Yuvi under pressure after poor Mushtaq T20 outing

IPL Auction: Yuvi under pressure after poor Mushtaq T20 outing

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

Yuvraj Singh is unlikely to evoke much interest among the franchises in the Indian Premier League auction on Saturday.

Lessons brands can learn post Pandya-Rahul fiasco

Lessons brands can learn post Pandya-Rahul fiasco

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

India has a history of successful mascots. The adorable Amul Girl has been gracing hoardings with topical punch lines. And Maharaja, launched way back in the 1940s, continues to represent the Air India with a new look since 2015.

Birth of a new super king

Birth of a new super king

Rediff.com5 May 2015

CSK is reinventing itself to get rid of the controversies and improve brand value

India set England daunting target after another Kohli ton

India set England daunting target after another Kohli ton

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Skipper Virat Kohli scored his 23rd Test century as a dominant India took giant strides towards victory in the third Test against England.

265 dead in Kerala floods since Aug 8, 36 still missing

265 dead in Kerala floods since Aug 8, 36 still missing

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

With over 8.69 lakh people still in 2,287 relief camps, it is a subdued 'Onam', the harvest festival, in the state.

Squad for Windies Tests selected with future in mind: BCCI

Squad for Windies Tests selected with future in mind: BCCI

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

Maintaining that it's not the end of the road for seniors like Zaheer Khan, Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Sanjay Patel said India's Test squad for the upcoming series against West Indies was selected keeping in mind the busy international schedule next year.

Visa row: ED's cases against Lalit Modi to remain unaffected

Visa row: ED's cases against Lalit Modi to remain unaffected

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

The ED started probing Modi in 2009.

Respect government stance on Indo-Pak ties: Bindra

Respect government stance on Indo-Pak ties: Bindra

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

Sport and politics should not be mixed in an ideal world but in reality it can't happen in certain cases, feels champion shooter Abhinav Bindra amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan in the wake of Uri terror attack.

All play, no work but big pay for Lalit Modi

All play, no work but big pay for Lalit Modi

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Godfrey Phillips, controlled by his father K K Modi, paid Rs 1.7 crore despite him not attending a single board meet

Dhoni doubtful as India eye revenge against Bangladesh

Dhoni doubtful as India eye revenge against Bangladesh

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

For India, who are considered as title contenders, a good showing in the Asia Cup will give them the much-needed boost going into the World T20.

When Shah Rukh Khan upset Sushant Jain

When Shah Rukh Khan upset Sushant Jain

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Why has Sushant Jain, the owner of Ghantewala, the famous sweet shop in Delhi's Chandni Chowk, sent Yash Raj a legal notice?

Amir bags wicket on return as Pakistan score T20 win over New Zealand

Amir bags wicket on return as Pakistan score T20 win over New Zealand

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Pacer Mohammad Amir claimed a wicket on his return to international cricket following a five-year ban as Pakistan registered a 16-run victory over New Zealand in the first Twenty20 International in Auckland on Friday.

Controversies make IPL's stock soar

Controversies make IPL's stock soar

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Despite all the controversies, the IPL's brand value hasn't diminished. Instead, says Harish Kotian/Rediff.com, the IPL made the BCCI richer by over Rs 3 billion!

PIX: Maxwell destroys India as Australia sweep T20I series

PIX: Maxwell destroys India as Australia sweep T20I series

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Glenn Maxwell fired Australia to their maiden T20 series win over India with a sensational hundred, overshadowing India captain Virat Kohli's special effort in the second and final T20 International, in Bengaluru.

World will realise Pak's potential once India ties improve: Imran

World will realise Pak's potential once India ties improve: Imran

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Khan also said Pakistan has decided to partner any other country only for peace and named the partnership with the US as the one.

8 reasons why Sri Lanka will beat South Africa

8 reasons why Sri Lanka will beat South Africa

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Sri Lanka are never anybody's pre-tournament favourites but when the dust settles there they are.

'Irrfan's not going to die'

'Irrfan's not going to die'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Varun Gautam, Irrfan's friend from his Jaipur days, learned about Irrfan's illness when he received a phone call from Sutapa. This was sometime before Irrfan officially announced his illness. He assured her, 'Even if the doctors are concerned, he will still stay alive.'

If you can't prevent rape, you enjoy it: CBI boss on sports betting

If you can't prevent rape, you enjoy it: CBI boss on sports betting

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

With betting in Indian Premiere League tournament estimated to be around Rs 66,000 crore business, Central Bureau of investigation Director Ranjit Sinha today said there is no harm in legalising betting as there was no point in a ban which cannot be enforced.

Match-fixing not doping poses greatest risk to sport

Match-fixing not doping poses greatest risk to sport

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Match-fixing has become increasingly pervasive in recent years across a number of sports.

Tough decisions as endgame nears for Sahara

Tough decisions as endgame nears for Sahara

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

The top court last week gave Sahara a final chance to raise funds.

How top FMCG firms plan to cut plastic use

How top FMCG firms plan to cut plastic use

Rediff.com28 May 2018

India will be the global host this year for World Environment Day, with the theme "Beat Plastic Pollution".

Healthy for Anant Ambani to have lost so much weight so soon?

Healthy for Anant Ambani to have lost so much weight so soon?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

It is said he worked towards losing weight in natural and safe ways.

Six key moments in India's winning run at the World Cup

Six key moments in India's winning run at the World Cup

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

In the run-up to the 2015 World Cup, India seemed to stumble, but were a changed side once the tournament commenced. They have been clinical in their wins and have cruised to the quarter-final. Along the way, they continued their hold over archrivals Pakistan -- winning their sixth match against the neighbours in the mega event. They then thrashed the more fancied South Africa and took care of business in the other four first round matches. Here are the key moments that stood out in each of their first round matches.

Justice Dipak Misra to be next CJI

Justice Dipak Misra to be next CJI

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

Justice Misra, 63, has been a part of several key verdicts.

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

A glance back at some of the important ups and down Indian Inc faced in 2018.

Media Mogul Kerry Packer dead

Media Mogul Kerry Packer dead

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

Mallya's 'sweetheart deal' faces Sebi scrutiny

Mallya's 'sweetheart deal' faces Sebi scrutiny

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Such an exit arrangement is commonly known in the business parlance as 'golden parachute' or 'sweetheart deal'

Fireworks expected as Australia-NZ face-off in Champions Trophy

Fireworks expected as Australia-NZ face-off in Champions Trophy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

While multiple-time world champions and Champions Trophy winners Australia are always a tough nut to crack, New Zealand will enter the game at Edgbaston with renewed confidence after their six-wicket warm-up win over Sri Lanka at the same venue.

Thank you, Sindhu

Thank you, Sindhu

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

'Let us see the tricolour flutter and soar as we park our vehicles, as we play cricket in the gullies, as we surf the Internet, as we enter our places of worship,' says Ankita Athawale.