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No... Gambhir is not joining politics

No... Gambhir is not joining politics

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

"Not at all," Gambhir said when asked if he was contesting in the next general elections.

DDCA to sue Kejriwal, Kirti Azad and AAP leaders for defamation

DDCA to sue Kejriwal, Kirti Azad and AAP leaders for defamation

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

The DDCA decided to file a defamation case against Delhi CM Kejriwal and suspended BJP MP Kirti Azad for making "wild and baseless" allegations of corruption against the body.

Visakhapatnam ODI: 'Playing India-WI match will hurt feelings of Telangana protestors'

Visakhapatnam ODI: 'Playing India-WI match will hurt feelings of Telangana protestors'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

The Seemandhra Lawyers Joint Action Committee has requested the Andhra Cricket Association to cancel the November 24 India-West Indies ODI scheduled at Visakhapatnam, as it will "hurt feelings of crores of Samaikyandhra agitators fighting for a united AP."

Rahul: Why is Modi mum on Azad row? Has he forgotten his poll slogan?

Rahul: Why is Modi mum on Azad row? Has he forgotten his poll slogan?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday pilloried Prime Minister Narendra Modi over suspension of BJP MP Kirti Azad who has been leading a campaign against Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on alleged corruption in Delhi cricket body, reminding him of his "na khaoonga na khaney doonga" poll slogan.

'Organising a Test match is like a daughter's marriage'

'Organising a Test match is like a daughter's marriage'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Describing his maiden experience of overseeing the organisation of a Test match as an "interesting experience", high court-appointed observer Justice Mukul Mudgal said it feels like a 'daughter's marriage'.

Vulgarity is not a right available to Kejriwal & co: Jaitley

Vulgarity is not a right available to Kejriwal & co: Jaitley

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Hitting out at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday accused him and Aam Aadmi Party leaders of lowering the level of public discourse saying vulgarity is not a right available to people in positions.

What makes Manik Saha crucial for BJP in Tripura?

What makes Manik Saha crucial for BJP in Tripura?

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Sources said the move comes after an analysis sent by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh to BJP's central leadership indicated there was a need for a change of guard in the party and government.

Kolkata turns pink for day-night Test

Kolkata turns pink for day-night Test

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

Kolkata sheds its white-blue nocturnal hue with pink ball day-night Test.

BJP begging for apology, sorry won't oblige: Kejriwal

BJP begging for apology, sorry won't oblige: Kejriwal

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

The AAP leader took to Twitter to take a dig at BJP over DDCA row and defamation case, saying, "BJP almost begging me for an apology, won't oblige them. Let @arunjaitley be cross-examined in defamation cases."

Hours after 'napunsak' tweet on Jaitley, Kirti Azad claims Twitter account hacked

Hours after 'napunsak' tweet on Jaitley, Kirti Azad claims Twitter account hacked

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Hours after Bharatiya Janata Party MP Kirti Azad's twitter posts crossed the limits of propriety when he seemed to address Finance Minister Arun Jaitley as a napunsak (eunuch), the cricketer-turned-politician denied making the statement and revealed that his profile had been hacked.

Suspended BJP MP Kirti Azad joins Congress

Suspended BJP MP Kirti Azad joins Congress

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Azad is currently serving his third term in the Lok Sabha, representing the Darbhanga constituency in Bihar.

Court orders probe into fixing claims against Srini, Meiyappan

Court orders probe into fixing claims against Srini, Meiyappan

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

A First Information Report was registered at Jyotinagar police station, in Jaipur, on Friday, to investigate allegations of match-fixing by Board of Control for Cricket in India president and Managing Director of India Cements Ltd N Srinivasan, and his son-in-law, Chennai Super Kings team principal Gurunath Meiyappan, for conspiring and executing the fixing of an Indian Premier League match on May 12, between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Man Singh stadium in Jaipur.

Meet NDA's Vice President nominee Jagdeep Dhankhar

Meet NDA's Vice President nominee Jagdeep Dhankhar

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

The 71-year-old Dhankhar has been a noted lawyer, was instrumental in getting Other Backward Class status for Jats in Rajasthan and loves to beat his own cappuccino desi-style.

Tight security at stadium, hotels in Rajkot

Tight security at stadium, hotels in Rajkot

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

The two hotels have been turned into virtual fortresses with policemen and other security personnel outside and inside.

Tendulkar helps shape Dipti's dream

Tendulkar helps shape Dipti's dream

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Sachin Tendulkar's timely help has helped Dipti Vishvasrao from Maharashtra's Ratnagiri district pursue her dreams of becoming a doctor.

India's youth sports stars donate to fight COVID-19

India's youth sports stars donate to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Shooter Esha Singh becomes youngest to donate to the PM's relief fund.

'Sachin: A Lens Story': A photo tribute to Tendulkar

'Sachin: A Lens Story': A photo tribute to Tendulkar

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Some of the most enduring moments of cricket maestro Sachin Tendulkar's career and life over a decade will be showcased in a five-day photo exhibition in Thiruvananthapuram from January 20.

Uncertainty over Kotla hosting WT20 semi-final continues

Uncertainty over Kotla hosting WT20 semi-final continues

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

The Delhi high court has told the Delhi and District Cricket Association it "cannot control" what the International Cricket Council is saying over the issue of lack of completion certificate for the old clubhouse of the Ferozshah Kotla ground, which could lead to shifting of the World T20 semi-final from Delhi.

Court dismisses BCCI's application, RCA mulls PIL

Court dismisses BCCI's application, RCA mulls PIL

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

The Rajasthan Cricket Association on Wednesday received some sort of relief as the Jaipur City district judge dismissed the application filed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India seeking transfer of the RCA's suit from ADJ-4 Jaipur.

DDCA probe panel chief seeks competent officers from Doval

DDCA probe panel chief seeks competent officers from Doval

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

The noted lawyer said that his request to Doval is part of the enquiry procedure which calls for appropriate "logistical infrastructure" before beginning the probe.

Kejriwal seeks Modi's resignation over 'flop' CBI raids

Kejriwal seeks Modi's resignation over 'flop' CBI raids

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Kejriwal said that if Modi 'uses the CBI to get any file' then the country will have no democracy left.

Former cricket captain Azharuddin fighting for badminton now!

Former cricket captain Azharuddin fighting for badminton now!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Newly-appointed Delhi Badminton Association president Mohammad Azharuddin feels Badminton Association of India has declared DBA a defunct body based on "lame excuses" and said the city's shuttlers would be affected because of federation politics.

Court refuses to stay defamation case against Kejriwal, 5 others

Court refuses to stay defamation case against Kejriwal, 5 others

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The court, meanwhile, directed the complainant's counsel to supply the copies of the documents, filed along with the complaint, to the accused persons.

Gambhir gets suspended for four matches, says will abide by it

Gambhir gets suspended for four matches, says will abide by it

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

Gautam Gambhir was on Saturday handed a suspended four-match ban from first-class cricket for his ugly confrontation with Delhi Ranji coach KP Bhaskar earlier this year, a punishment he said will abide by.

Delhi L-G resigns: An end to Kejriwal's 'Jung'?

Delhi L-G resigns: An end to Kejriwal's 'Jung'?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Here are some of the confrontations between Jung and the Kejriwal-led Delhi government.

Will continue to fight against graft in DDCA, says Kirti Azad

Will continue to fight against graft in DDCA, says Kirti Azad

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

He also expressed doubts about fairness in a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into alleged corruption in the DDCA.

Chetan Chauhan as NIFT chairman has Twitter in splits

Chetan Chauhan as NIFT chairman has Twitter in splits

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Ex-cricketer and former Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Chetan Chauhan's appointment as the chairman of the prestigious National Institute of Fashion Technology, has triggered a row with intense debate raging on social media on the government's 'bizarre selection'.

AAP takes aim at Arun Jaitley again, raises 5 questions

AAP takes aim at Arun Jaitley again, raises 5 questions

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Calling Jaitley a "master of half truth and beautiful lies", AAP leader Ashutosh made certain fresh allegations against the finance minister and said his comments that there was no specific charges against him was "misleading".

New Zealand board to cut jobs amid 'challenging' conditions

New Zealand board to cut jobs amid 'challenging' conditions

Rediff.com27 May 2020

New Zealand authorities have begun easing social restrictions in recent weeks with COVID-19 cases slowing to a trickle, and sports have been given the green light to restart domestic competitions.

Shift IPL matches after April 30 out of Maharashtra, HC tells BCCI

Shift IPL matches after April 30 out of Maharashtra, HC tells BCCI

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

The Bombay high court on Tuesday allowed the Board of Control for Cricket in India to host Indian Premier League matches in Maharashtra only till April 30 after which it has asked the organisers to shift the matches outside the state.

Ranji: Dhull 3rd Indian to hit two tons on debut; Pujara saves Saurashtra

Ranji: Dhull 3rd Indian to hit two tons on debut; Pujara saves Saurashtra

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

A round up of the fourth and final day's action of the Ranji Trophy matches on Sunday.

Bedi, Azad blast proxy system after losing DDCA polls

Bedi, Azad blast proxy system after losing DDCA polls

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Former India cricketers Bishan Singh Bedi and Kirti Azad slammed the proxy voting system in the Delhi and District Cricket Association polls, saying it proved to be a major factor in their defeat.

DDCA given 20 days time to get Kotla ready for World T20

DDCA given 20 days time to get Kotla ready for World T20

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

The Delhi & Districts Cricket Association on Tuesday withdrew its plea from Delhi high court seeking occupancy certificate from South Delhi Municipal Corporation to hold World T20 matches at the Feroz Shah Kotla grounds in New Delhi after the SDMC said it wants the DDCA to pay Rs. 50 lakh and complete all formalities in 20 days.

Did umpiring error help England win World Cup?

Did umpiring error help England win World Cup?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

'It is unfair to look at one decision, one ball out of 600-plus on the day and say that was the reason one team won and one team lost.'

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

DDCA refutes allegations against former chief Jaitley

DDCA refutes allegations against former chief Jaitley

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

The Delhi and District Cricket Association again strongly refuted the AAP's allegations of financial bungling by its former chief, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, saying the charges are completely baseless and without substance.

Lalit Modi's faction to move court to challenge his ouster from RCA

Lalit Modi's faction to move court to challenge his ouster from RCA

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Following his ouster as Rajasthan Cricket Association president Lalit Modi and his faction on Monday announced that they will move court against the decision and also challenge the appointment of Amit Pathan as the new chief of RCA.

Now, Jaitley accused of nepotism in Hockey India

Now, Jaitley accused of nepotism in Hockey India

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Hockey India president Narinder Batra, however, strongly refuted the allegations, saying Gill's charges were 'baseless'.

AAP levels fresh allegations against Jaitley

AAP levels fresh allegations against Jaitley

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

The AAP alleged that Arun Jaitley, as president of the DDCA in 2011, had "pressurised" the then police commissioner to "close" an investigation involving a cricket club of a private bank.

Political slugfest mars day one of HP-Goa Ranji match

Political slugfest mars day one of HP-Goa Ranji match

Rediff.com27 Oct 2013

In a dramatic turn of events, the Ranji Trophy Group C match between Himachal Pradesh and Goa was cancelled but resumed later on Sunday after BCCI president N Srinivasan intervened to sort out a political tug of war.