Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com captures some beautiful moments from the many events of 2023, when the stars weren't looking.
Saurabh Kumar grabs his 22nd five-for as India 'A' close-in on victory over Lions
Heading to the third year, will Urjit Patel be busy firefighting a currency crisis? Almost no governor of the RBI managed to evade it and Patel perhaps knows it.
Ajit Pawar was seen as an heir-apparent in the NCP, but his dalliances with the Bharatiya Janata Party, including an early morning swearing-in as Maharashtra deputy chief minister along with chief minister Devendra Fadnavis in 2019, had not been received well by the party.
'Playing for India was my dream and when I get tired, I always remind myself of this. That's where the smile is from.'
Bumrah, Coetzee and Patel all took three wickets each.
Arshdeep Singh felt that it was simply divine intervention and unhinged faith from his skipper Suryakumar Yadav which enabled him to defend 10 runs in the final over of a thrilling fifth T20 International, wherein India pipped Australia by just six runs.
'RBI and the economy will gain tremendously from Urjit Patel's experience in both private and public sectors'
India spinner Axar Patel has admitted that he was upset after missing out on the ODI World Cup at home due to an injury and it took him about a week to get over the disappointment and focus on recovery.
'They've been supporting us throughout the whole competition and getting the win tonight is a good result.'
In the last 9 years, the BJP govt has marked some anniversaries and events with more zeal than Congress-led governments.
'When a soldier becomes a king, he better be a king. He should now just forget the past and move beyond continuity. He should catch the potential of India's moment and play a leader's role,' says Vallabh Bhansali of Enam Group.
Of the eight RBI governors who have held office since the 1991 economic liberalisation, Bimal Jalan had the longest stint and S Venkitaramanan, the shortest. Current Governor Shaktikanta Das will overtake Bimal Jalan before completing his second term in December, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
On a pitch that was difficult to score big runs, Punjab scored a par total of 147 for 8. Rajasthan scripted a late win thanks to Shimron Hetmyer's 10-ball 27.
Pramod and Manishaa Ramdass also secured a bronze medal in mixed doubles (SL3-SU5) category.
Rishabh Pant is confident of playing entire IPL, in what capacity we're not quite sure yet: Ricky Ponting
This is the full text of the address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of India's 78th Independence Day.
Images from Day 3 of the second Test between India and England in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.
He secured required 44 votes after votes of two Congress MLAs who cross-voted for BJP were rejected by EC.
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has expressed happiness about featuring on the cover page of the latest issue of Time magazine that will hit the stands very soon.
Initiating the debate on the bill from the opposition's side, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi said that any delay in bringing the reservation into effect would be "gross injustice" to Indian women.
'Maybe, if Mr Modi can fire over Patel's gigantic shoulder, people will start to think that he is very much like Patel?' 'It's a long shot, but the Modi sheen has worn awfully thin, and after five years and a long, much-frayed rope, he faces real accountability from voters.' 'He needs any help he can get,' says Mitali Saran.
India captain Suryakumar Yadav lauded rookie leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi for his great recovery in the T20I series against Australia after a rough start.
Almost the entire Indian team was seen drenched in colours
The T20I squad for the upcoming three-match series against Afghanistan has been revealed, with key players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli included.
'I introduced her around.' 'Her first audition was for Heropanti, but she did not get it.' 'Now she is doing movies regularly.' 'After her movie releases, she always calls me to ask if I have seen the movie and if I liked the way she acted.'
Yashasvi Jaiswal (68) and Shivam Dube (63) smashed brutal fifties as India chased down the target of 173 with ease.
These leaders joined the BJP in the presence of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, state BJP president V D Sharma and former CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan at the party's state headquarters on Saturday morning.
'I would evaluate her on her past policies towards American Hindus and her future approach towards the community'
There is some irony, and a lot of hypocrisy, when a person like Modi chooses to disdain Nehru's popularity. Does this man, who is considered India's most popular leader as of today, believe that popularity is of little concern when it comes to choosing leaders, asks Amberish K Diwanji.
N Srinivasan was "quite happy" after the Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed him to resume his duties as president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India. 'I think the Supreme Court has said I can resume functioning and discharge my functions. So I am quite happy because BCCI needs somebody,' Srinivasan told reporters after the ruling.
India's journey into their ODI future will hit its first stop during the opening match against South Africa on Sunday.
IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad, on Thursday.
'As a senior bowler, I had the opportunity to talk to the youngsters in the side and share my knowledge'
Does Riyan Parag get your vote?
'Even though Gandhiji did not know me well, Sardar knew and remembered me working with him till the Congress was banned.' Glimpses from the fascinating memoirs of Chakkedath Sankarankutty Menon, the stenographer who worked for Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel during the freedom struggle.
Mhambrey said while the bowlers will get some rest in days leading up to the WTC final, the group is determined to extract the maximum benefits from the training sessions.
Though Delhi Capitals ended up on the losing side in their IPL encounter against Gujarat Titans, Axar Patel played an entertaining cameo for the hosts.
The BJP has done extremely well in the Patidar-dominated constituencies of the state, winning almost every seat that has significant Patel population.
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