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Sunil Gavaskar inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame

Sunil Gavaskar inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar was formally inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame on Wednesday in Dubai, when he received his commemorative cap from fellow-Hall of Famer and team-mate Kapil Dev.

Want To Be a Model? Here's Your Chance

Want To Be a Model? Here's Your Chance

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

Glam Fame Season 1 will hold auditions across the country, and the selected models will be mentored and judged on the show.

'To be the first Indian to be nominated is special'

'To be the first Indian to be nominated is special'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Tennis great Leander Paes says it is "humbling" to be the first Indian tennis player and the first Asian male tennis player to be nominated for the prestigious International Tennis Hall of Fame.

Andreas Brehme, hero of 1990 World Cup, passes away at 63

Andreas Brehme, hero of 1990 World Cup, passes away at 63

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Andreas Brehme, whose late penalty in the 1990 final against Argentina in Italy handed Germany their third world title, has died at the age of 63

Windies greats in ICC Hall of Fame

Windies greats in ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com17 Feb 2009

The International Cricket Council and the Federation of International Cricketers' Associations acknowledged the services to cricket of Antigua and Barbuda legends Sir Vivian Richards and Andy Roberts and Jamaica fast bowling hero Michael Holding on Monday by inducting them into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. The former players were presented with their Hall of Fame caps by West Indies Cricket Board President Dr Julian Hunte.

Hadlee inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Hadlee inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com3 Apr 2009

Legendary New Zealand all-rounder Richard Hadlee was inducted into the International Cricket Council Hall of Fame during the lunch break of the ongoing India-New Zealand third Test in Wellington on Friday.

Is Trouble Brewing For Modi In BJP?

Is Trouble Brewing For Modi In BJP?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

As the 240-seater prime minister attempts to moderate his image of hardline hero, he has made room for others to elbow in and that is what is happening. And that it what will continue to happen from inside the BJP, notes Aakar Patel.

Hingis inducted into Tennis Hall of Fame

Hingis inducted into Tennis Hall of Fame

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

Martina Hingis was inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday, becoming one of the youngest members to be enshrined in one of the sport's most elite clubs.

Why Adil Hussain And Sandeep Vanga Reddy Are At War

Why Adil Hussain And Sandeep Vanga Reddy Are At War

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

When Adil Hussain declared that he regretted starring in Sandeep Vanga Reddy's Kabir Singh, he didn't know what he was getting into.

Gilchrist inducted into ICC Hall of fame

Gilchrist inducted into ICC Hall of fame

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

The International Cricket Council on Friday inducted Australia's legendary wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Gilchrist into its Hall of Fame during the tea interval of the ongoing third Ashes Test at the WACA in Perth.

Warne to be inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame

Warne to be inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Former Australia spinner Shane Warne will be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame on July 19 during the tea interval of the second Ashes Test between England and Australia at Lord's, ICC announced on Thursday.

Kalki's 'Perfect Day' With Guy

Kalki's 'Perfect Day' With Guy

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Shanaya in New York... Tovino goes sight-seeing... Swastika has a reminder for us...

'Dil jeet liya': Jayant replies to PM's post on Bharat Ratna to grandfather

'Dil jeet liya': Jayant replies to PM's post on Bharat Ratna to grandfather

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Rashtriya Lok Dal president Jayant Chaudhary on Friday said the Centre won his heart with the announcement of Bharat Ratna to former prime minister Chaudhary Charan Singh. 'Dil Jeet Liya,' he posted on X.

Kumble to be inducted into ICC's Hall of Fame

Kumble to be inducted into ICC's Hall of Fame

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Joining Kumble as the 78th inductee will be the late Betty Wilson of Australia, one of the greatest women cricketers of all-time.

Prakash Amritraj in Hall of Fame final

Prakash Amritraj in Hall of Fame final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2008

Indian wild card Prakash Amritraj battled his way into the final of the $385,000 Hall of Fame Tennis Championships, beating seventh-seeded Canadian Frank Dancevic in Newport, Rhode Island, on Saturday. The Indian Davis Cupper, whose father Vijay had won three Hall of Fame Championships, won the semi-final 7-6 (7-4), 4-6, 6-3.

'We Were Fighting With Our Backs To The Wall'

'We Were Fighting With Our Backs To The Wall'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

'There is a sense of achievement but it has come at a great cost.'

'Rest' for Dhoni's famed locks

'Rest' for Dhoni's famed locks

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, captain of India's one-day side, said he has given his famed locks a 'rest'.

Sebi okays open offer: Fight for Fame to intensify

Sebi okays open offer: Fight for Fame to intensify

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

Both RMW and Inox had got into a tussle over acquiring Fame in February, and now analysts say the company which shells out more to shareholders will corner the shares.

BJP opens LS account in Kerala with Suresh Gopi's win from Thrissur

BJP opens LS account in Kerala with Suresh Gopi's win from Thrissur

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Gopi defeated Communist Party of India leader VS Sunilkumar in an exciting fight.

Neeraj honoured with plaque at Jungfrau's Ice Palace

Neeraj honoured with plaque at Jungfrau's Ice Palace

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Neeraj Chopra has been honoured with a plaque at the famous Ice Palace at Jungfraujoch, known as the 'Top of Europe', in Switzerland.

'Chaplus Must Be Thrown Out'

'Chaplus Must Be Thrown Out'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'We used to give these boxers a hammering in the ring and now they are teaching youngsters how to defend. Come on man!' 'People like Akhil Kumar and Jitender Kumar were among the top boxers in the world, but instead of choosing them to train young boxers they are picking people who are yes men.'

HC rejects PIL seeking urgent bail for Kejriwal, fines law student

HC rejects PIL seeking urgent bail for Kejriwal, fines law student

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

A bench headed by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan remarked that the petition was "totally misconceived" and that the court cannot grant "extraordinary interim bail" to a person holding a high office.

'This story must reach every single Indian'

'This story must reach every single Indian'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

'When I heard about it, I was very excited to do it. And I thought that if I didn't know about this, then others would not know either.'

Nagal Swaps Racquet For Bat At MCG

Nagal Swaps Racquet For Bat At MCG

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Nagal, who played cricket in his boyhood before swapping bat it for a tennis racquet, reminisced about playing cricket in the streets and expressed joy at padding up in the indoor nets at the G.

Exploring Resul's journey to Oscar fame

Exploring Resul's journey to Oscar fame

Rediff.com14 May 2010

Titled Shabdhatharapadham,(The Sound of Milky Way), the book explores the sound engineer's dramatic journey from an obscure village to Oscar fame.

Monal Chokshi in Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame

Monal Chokshi in Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame

Rediff.com15 May 2010

Monal Chokshi became the first Indian-American to be inducted into Stanford University's Athletics Hall of Fame.

India's New Trilemma

India's New Trilemma

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

...Kids, jobs, emigration, notes Ajit Balakrishnan.

It's a bit daunting: Jacks on being RCB's next ABD

It's a bit daunting: Jacks on being RCB's next ABD

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Will Jacks opened up on filling the shoes of legendary South African batter AB de Villiers as franchise's premier overseas batter, saying that the task is "daunting".

Few chess moves...: Cong on Rahul's Raebareli move

Few chess moves...: Cong on Rahul's Raebareli move

Rediff.com3 May 2024

'Rahul is a seasoned player of politics and chess. He makes his moves after careful consideration.

Wimbledon champion Krejcikova emulates mentor Novotna

Wimbledon champion Krejcikova emulates mentor Novotna

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Jana Novotna, who lifted the Wimbledon title 26 years ago in 1988, tragically died in 2017 following a battle with ovarian cancer aged 49.

Lara dedicates Hall of Fame honour to late father

Lara dedicates Hall of Fame honour to late father

Rediff.com16 Sep 2012

West Indies batting great, Brian Lara, after being inducted into the ICC's Hall of Fame, dedicated the honour to his late father Bunty and siblings -- brother Winston and sister Agnes -- and said they all played important roles in his development as a cricketer.

Lara to be inducted in ICC Hall of Fame

Lara to be inducted in ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

West Indies prolific batsman Brian Lara will join the 66 male members of the Hall of Fame while England's Enid Bakewell becomes the third women to be inducted.

CID Actor Dinesh Phadnis Dies At 57

CID Actor Dinesh Phadnis Dies At 57

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'Dinesh has left us around 12:08 am. We know that he had liver issues and it had an impact on the other organs.'

Let's not talk about the throw, it was not up to it: Neeraj Chopra

Let's not talk about the throw, it was not up to it: Neeraj Chopra

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Neeraj Chopra won again, but not in the manner he would have liked to, and he had no qualms in admitting it.

Boon, Hayden to be inducted into cricket Hall of Fame

Boon, Hayden to be inducted into cricket Hall of Fame

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

Two of Australia's greatest top-order batsmen, David Boon and Matthew Hayden, and the brilliant women's all-rounder Betty Wilson will be inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame at the 2017 Allan Border Medal ceremony in Sydney on Monday.

Cops reveal: What Parliament breach accused wanted to do

Cops reveal: What Parliament breach accused wanted to do

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The Delhi Police probing the Parliament security beach case for more than 40 days on Tuesday said the six accused were 'self-funded and self-motivated' to do 'something big' for fame.

'I've Always Admired R&AW Agents'

'I've Always Admired R&AW Agents'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

'...for their bravery and the sacrifices they make, often putting their country above their personal lives.'

What's Coming Soon In Theatres?

What's Coming Soon In Theatres?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

With the Lok Sabha elections going on, May is rather silent when it comes to new Bollywood theatre releases.

Final Olympics for These Great Athletes

Final Olympics for These Great Athletes

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

The big names who will be bidding for a podium finish before bidding farewell...

Fame Gurukul meets the President

Fame Gurukul meets the President

Rediff.com5 Oct 2005

President Kalam met the young finalists of the talent show.