News for 'G R Viswanath'

PIX: Samantha wins big at awards night

PIX: Samantha wins big at awards night

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The Zee Cine Awards Telugu honoured a lot of film folk over the weekend, even as they got together for a red carpet party. Here's looking at moments from the awards night.

India's WORST five batting displays in Test cricket

India's WORST five batting displays in Test cricket

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

India were bundled out for 36 -- their lowest innings score in 88 years of Test cricket -- in the second innings of the Adelaide Test.

Yashpal Sharma: Of guts, pride and Dilip Kumar's word

Yashpal Sharma: Of guts, pride and Dilip Kumar's word

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

The World Cup belonged to Yashpal as much as it belonged to Kapil Dev, Mohinder Amarnath or Roger Binny, whose performances are often highlighted.

Modi brings Colombo closer to Varanasi, announces direct flights

Modi brings Colombo closer to Varanasi, announces direct flights

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Sri Lanka, made the announcement of the beginning of the flights during his address at the inauguration of the International Vesak Day, the biggest festival of Buddhists.

CANDID PICTURES: On the sets of Baahubali

CANDID PICTURES: On the sets of Baahubali

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

With the new film getting ready for release on April 28, here's looking at some candid behind-the-scenes pictures.

Review: Orange Mittai is a beautiful film

Review: Orange Mittai is a beautiful film

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Orange Mittai has its sweet and sour moments, with just the right balance of humour and emotions, says S Saraswathi.

China unrepentant at Google's googly

China unrepentant at Google's googly

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

Google, whose unofficial motto is 'Don't be evil', is at the receiving end today.

Tirupati priest admits mortgaging deity's jewels

Tirupati priest admits mortgaging deity's jewels

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

Bhatti Ramanadikshutulu, the chief priest of Kodandaramaswamy temple in Tirupati created a stir when he told the reporters that he had mortgaged a diamond necklace worth lakhs of rupees two years ago for an amount of Rs 9 lakhs to a moneylender.

Chandrababu, NTR Jr, Pawan Kalyan bid Dasari farewell

Chandrababu, NTR Jr, Pawan Kalyan bid Dasari farewell

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Telugu movie doyens mourn a legend.

Sree Jayalakshmi directors resigns

Sree Jayalakshmi directors resigns

Rediff.com10 Feb 2003

Sree Jayalakshmi Autospin Ltd said B K Rajashekarappa and R Manjunath resigned as directors.

IPL warns Pietersen for showing dissent

IPL warns Pietersen for showing dissent

Rediff.com22 Apr 2009

Bangalore Royal Challengers skipper Kevin Pietersen has been warned by the Indian Premier League for showing dissent over an umpiring decision during his side's humiliating 92-run loss at the hands of Chennai Super Kings on Monday. Pietersen received an official warning from the IPL for objecting his first-ball leg before wicket dismissal against Sri Lanka veteran spinner Muttiah Muralitharan.

12-yr-old Indian-American summons Anderson

12-yr-old Indian-American summons Anderson

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

A 12-year-old Indian American activist tried to issue summons for Warren Anderson, former chief of Union Carbide over the deadliest 1984 gas disaster in Bhopal.

Why the failed 2014 tour of England is a milestone year for Kohli

Why the failed 2014 tour of England is a milestone year for Kohli

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

India captain Virat Kohli reveals how tips from Sachin Tendulkar and Ravi Shastri post that disastrous tour helped him become the player he is today.

My Dada Sunil Gavaskar

My Dada Sunil Gavaskar

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

To watch Dada standing on the steps of the airplane ladder with a glittering trophy in hand was exhilarating, recalls Hemant Kenkre.

Stats: Laxman completes 4000 runs in Asia

Stats: Laxman completes 4000 runs in Asia

Rediff.com7 Aug 2010

Statistical highlights on the fifth day of the third and final Test between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo on Saturday.

Unregistered chit funds having a field day

Unregistered chit funds having a field day

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

The total size of unregistered chit funds is almost Rs 30 lakh crore (Rs 30 trillion). Viswanath Prasad, a peon at a broking house in Kolkata, subscribed to a 'chit fund scheme' two months back.

I have no regrets, my career has been fulfilling: Vengsarkar

I have no regrets, my career has been fulfilling: Vengsarkar

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

The epithets of colossus and regal were reserved for Sunil Gavaskar and Gundappa Viswanath but Dilip Vengsarkar has no regrets that he was not as feted as his two illustrious colleagues, saying he cherished an 'extremely fulfilling' career. Vengsarkar, who turned 64 on Monday, was India's batting mainstay during the 1980s when he outscored the iconic Gavaskar as his upright stance and ability to play swing and spin with aplomb was a delight for Test afficianados.

Gavaskar celebrates 60th birthday in Puttaparthi

Gavaskar celebrates 60th birthday in Puttaparthi

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar celebrated his 60th birthday on Friday in solemn fashion at Puttaparthi, the abode of Sri Satya Sai Baba, in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh. Accompanied by wife Marshniel, son Rohan and former brother-in-law, India batsman Gundappa Viswanath, Gavaskar reached Puttaparthi Ashram from Bangalore and met with Sai Baba in the morning.

Gavaskar@50: 15 interesting facts

Gavaskar@50: 15 interesting facts

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

It was this day, March 6, in 1971 that Sunil Manohar Gavaskar made his debut in Test cricket.

Spin guru Jenner points out chink in Mendis

Spin guru Jenner points out chink in Mendis

Rediff.com21 Jul 2008

Ajantha Mendis might have created flutter in cricketing circles with his stupendous performance in the Asia Cup, but the Sri Lankan mystery bowler has failed to impress spin guru Terry Jenner, who has pointed out at chinks in his armour. Jenner feels Mendis lacks variety and still has a long way to go to prove his mettle in the international circuit.

The man who negotiated with the terrorist

The man who negotiated with the terrorist

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

P V Viswanath, a finance professor in New York, negotiated with the terrorist at Chabad House for five hours on Novermber 27.

The Pegasus mess: Has the govt actually spied on you?

The Pegasus mess: Has the govt actually spied on you?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

This episode highlights that the country's surveillance systems are not robust enough to ward off and prevent such attacks in the future.

Former India captain Wadekar passes away

Former India captain Wadekar passes away

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Former cricket captain Ajit Wadekar, who led India to their first overseas Test series wins in England and West Indies, passed away on Wednesday after prolonged illness.

Virinchi acquires KSoft for $2.66 mn

Virinchi acquires KSoft for $2.66 mn

Rediff.com29 Aug 2005

Hunger, hopelessness driving migrant workers back to cities

Hunger, hopelessness driving migrant workers back to cities

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

The employers, many of whom had virtually abandoned the migrant labourers, are sending them train and even flight tickets to fetch them back as factories whir back to life, construction activities pick up and the sowing season sets in.

Prithviraj in Mohanlal's Loham?

Prithviraj in Mohanlal's Loham?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

A lowdown on what's going on in the Malayalam film industry.

Virinchi Tech to buy US firm

Virinchi Tech to buy US firm

Rediff.com23 Aug 2005

He liked to play his shots, whether on 0 or 99

He liked to play his shots, whether on 0 or 99

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

'Ravi Shastri told me he would go miles, and pay, to enjoy Vishy make 20 than to watch someone scoring an inelegant, laborious, 200.'

K'taka assembly imposes jail term on 2 scribes over 'defamatory articles'

K'taka assembly imposes jail term on 2 scribes over 'defamatory articles'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

A resolution to punish the two journalists -- Belagere, who is Editor of Hi Bangalore, and Anil Raju, Editor of Yelahanka Voice -- was adopted by the assembly by a voice vote

Mohanlal's son says no to acting

Mohanlal's son says no to acting

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

Get your low down from the Malayalam film industry.

Haresh Pandya, the last cricket romantic

Haresh Pandya, the last cricket romantic

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

'He will be missed by all of us in Saurashtra.'

PIX: Nagarjuna, Allu Arjun at Chiranjeevi's daughter's reception

PIX: Nagarjuna, Allu Arjun at Chiranjeevi's daughter's reception

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

A look at star arrivals.

Nissanka fined, reprimanded for dissent

Nissanka fined, reprimanded for dissent

Rediff.com11 May 2003

The Sir Lanka fast bowler had showed dissent in the opening \n\ngame of the triangular\n\nseries against Pakistan.

Dravid one of India's five greatest batsmen: Vishy

Dravid one of India's five greatest batsmen: Vishy

Rediff.com21 Dec 2003

The former India batsman said Dravid is one of India's five greatest batsmen ever through he refused to name the other four.

Lillee rates Vishy higher than Sunny

Lillee rates Vishy higher than Sunny

Rediff.com2 Aug 2003

The Aussie fast bowling legend says Viswanath was the best Indian batsman against Australia.

INTERESTING numbers from 3rd Test, Day 1

INTERESTING numbers from 3rd Test, Day 1

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

Shikhar Dhawan continues his golden run in Sri Lanka.

'It's Yashpal. Hitting the ball with disdain'

'It's Yashpal. Hitting the ball with disdain'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

'Good shot, yaar; but why are you batting so aggressively, almost angrily?' Amarnath wants to know. 'Jimmy pa, you don't know, he swore at me in Madras. I have been waiting for an opportunity to give it back!' Yashpal responds.

Laxman's 281: India's best against the Aussies?

Laxman's 281: India's best against the Aussies?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Rajneesh Gupta surveys the batting landscape in India-Australia Test encounters.

'Historic moment for Indian Americans'

'Historic moment for Indian Americans'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

Describing it as a historic moment for the Indian American community, Rakesh Mangal, former president of the Indian American Doctors' Association, Houston, said Trump attending the "Howdy Modi" event says how important India is to the entire world, especially to the US.