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Fire-safety concerns for Delhi Test

Fire-safety concerns for Delhi Test

Rediff.com7 Dec 2005

"The DDCA has 96 hours to try and meet the minimum requirements," said Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit.

PCB wants 2003 World Cup format for 2011 edition

PCB wants 2003 World Cup format for 2011 edition

Rediff.com5 Dec 2007

The Pakistan Cricket Board wants to repeat the format of 2003 World Cup in 2011 edition, which it will co-host with India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

Pakistan to host India in Jan 2006

Pakistan to host India in Jan 2006

Rediff.com13 May 2005

India will tour from January 2, ahead of the Asia Cup, from February 14 to 26.

2 Indian sailors killed as cargo ship sinks

2 Indian sailors killed as cargo ship sinks

Rediff.com7 Jul 2006

Six sailors, including two Indians, died while 13 others were rescued after an UAE company owned cargo vessel sank off the Yemeni island of Socotra in the Indian Ocean due to bad weather.

Here's what Ganguly has to say on Eden track...

Here's what Ganguly has to say on Eden track...

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

Sourav Ganguly, on Tuesday, inspected the pitch that will play host to the first India-Sri Lanka Test and insisted that the track will produce a good contest.

India, US to coordinate relief

India, US to coordinate relief

Rediff.com29 Dec 2004

US, India, Australia and Japan have forged an international coalition to coordinate relief and reconstruction efforts in the region, US President George Bush said Wednesday.

Infosys unveils S Asian Fulcrum chapter

Infosys unveils S Asian Fulcrum chapter

Rediff.com28 May 2003

Software major Infosys Technologies announced on Wednesday the launch of South Asia chapter of Fulcrum -- the Finacle User Forum.\n\n\n\n

TN fisherman injured as Navy fires on 'suspicious' boat, Stalin writes to Modi

TN fisherman injured as Navy fires on 'suspicious' boat, Stalin writes to Modi

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

A Tamil Nadu fisherman on Friday sustained bullet injuries when the Navy "fired warning shots" in mid-sea and Chief Minister M K Stalin sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention to prevent such incidents.

Of sportsmen, ads and wrong strategy

Of sportsmen, ads and wrong strategy

Rediff.com5 Apr 2007

How companies can get their sports marketing strategy right.

Cricket World Cup has major potential to change the world: US

Cricket World Cup has major potential to change the world: US

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo described the ongoing Cricket World Cup 2019 as one of the most important global events.

Dean Jones is back

Dean Jones is back

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

Dean Jones joined the likes of Arjuna Ranatunga and Javagal Srinath in the studio panel for the India-Sri Lanka series.

1st India-SL ODI sold out

1st India-SL ODI sold out

Rediff.com6 Feb 2007

A sellout crowd of 88,000 would turn out at the Eden Gardens in the opening game of the four-match India-Sri Lanka ODI series.

Premature to call Pathan an all-rounder: Durrani

Premature to call Pathan an all-rounder: Durrani

Rediff.com2 Nov 2005

Salim Durrani advised Pathan to keep his feet firm on the ground and keep up the good work.

Condition of Asian workers in Sharjah deplorable

Condition of Asian workers in Sharjah deplorable

Rediff.com31 Oct 2005

Employees of the Al Noor Garment company in Sharjah, the majority of whom are from India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan, stopped work two months back due to non-payment of wages.

The legend of the Gabba

The legend of the Gabba

Rediff.com26 Nov 2003

At least 36 die in Moscow university fire

At least 36 die in Moscow university fire

Rediff.com25 Nov 2003

The fire broke out in the five-storey dormitory of the People's Friendship University.

Dhaka awaits new SAARC meet date

Dhaka awaits new SAARC meet date

Rediff.com5 Jan 2005

Bangladesh is awaiting a fresh date to host the SAARC summit postponed due to the devastating tidal wave disaster that hit Asia and said priority would be given to India, Sri Lanka and Maldives in setting the new schedule.

Rohit's Amazing 100: Check the stunning numbers

Rohit's Amazing 100: Check the stunning numbers

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

Rajneesh Gupta presents the stunning numbers about Rohit's dazzling feat.

First look: This is Cyclone Baaz

First look: This is Cyclone Baaz

Rediff.com2 Dec 2005

The satellite picture of Cyclone Baaz, which is expected to strike the Andhra-Tamil Nadu coast.

Is Vaughan the best captain?

Is Vaughan the best captain?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2005

Do you agree with England coach Duncan Fletcher that Michael Vaughan is the best captain around?

Work on Brian Lara complex begins

Work on Brian Lara complex begins

Rediff.com23 Jul 2005

Construction work on the USD 45-million ultra modern Brian Lara Cricket Complex has begun in South Trinidad

'This may indeed be India's moment'

'This may indeed be India's moment'

Rediff.com20 May 2022

'For the first time, all major countries are discovering India's indispensability to their own foreign policy interests.'

Lapses in tax recovery from PILCOM

Lapses in tax recovery from PILCOM

Rediff.com13 Aug 2003

The Central Board of Direct Taxes was pulled up by the Public Accounts Committee for delay in tax recovery from the hosts of the 1996 cricket World Cup.

Markets under cricket spell

Markets under cricket spell

Rediff.com11 Mar 2003

Why US is bullying Sri Lanka

Why US is bullying Sri Lanka

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

'Clearly, Washington has all but given up hope following US Acting Assistant Secretary of State Alice Wells's stormy visit to Colombo last month where she read the riot act to Sri Lankan leaders to sign the pending status of forces agreement allowing American troops to use Sri Lanka as a hub for operations in the Indian Ocean,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Plane flies over Edgbaston with 'Balochistan' protest banner

Plane flies over Edgbaston with 'Balochistan' protest banner

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Small aircrafts towing political messages continued to embarrass the host country after a plane with a message in support of Balochistan flew over the Edgbaston cricket stadium in Birmingham on Thursday.

Mumbai T20I: BCCI top brass embroiled in pass fiasco

Mumbai T20I: BCCI top brass embroiled in pass fiasco

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

The friction between the BCCI's top brass and the Committee of Administrators (COA) again came to the forefront when the distribution of complimentary passes for the third India-i Lanka T20 International led to a tussle between the two sides.

20-min pizza promise by Domino's gets stuck in traffic, kitchen

20-min pizza promise by Domino's gets stuck in traffic, kitchen

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

As promised, Domino's 20-minute delivery started across 170 stores in Bengaluru on Tuesday. But, as the day progressed, some teething issues came to the fore. If delivery partners' accounts are anything to go by, these are unlikely to go away anytime soon.

Sri Lanka one win away from India in Asia Cup titles

Sri Lanka one win away from India in Asia Cup titles

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

India have won the Asia Cup six times, Sri Lanka five, and Pakistan have won it just twice. As the 14th edition of Asia's own trophy gets underway on Saturday, Rajneesh Gupta presents the numbers on the 13 editions so far.

Drop plan to visit Lanka, Vaiko tells PM

Drop plan to visit Lanka, Vaiko tells PM

Rediff.com2 Jan 2008

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief Vaiko appealed to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to drop his plan to visit Sri Lanka to participate in the National Day celebrations on February 4, alleging that Colombo had negated provisions of the Indo-Sri Lankan accord.

Lanka seeks MI-26 helicopters

Lanka seeks MI-26 helicopters

Rediff.com31 Jul 2005

Sri Lanka has sought the helicopters to take some 750 soldiers daily between Colombo and the northern base at Palaly

'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

Full text: PM Modi's address in Sri Lanka Parliament

Full text: PM Modi's address in Sri Lanka Parliament

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

PM Modi addressed the Sri Lanka Parliament on Friday.

The Best Weapon To Deal With China Is...

The Best Weapon To Deal With China Is...

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

If you are serious about countering the Chinese threat, then the best weapon is investing in real freedom, plurality, elections and democracy. Unfortunately, it isn't an approach all Indians currently seem to agree on, asserts Shyam G Menon.

BCCI likely to oppose two new-balls rule in ODIs

BCCI likely to oppose two new-balls rule in ODIs

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

If sources are to be believed, the Indian Cricket Board will again oppose the under-trial rule -- using two new white balls from either end of the ground in ODIs -- during the ICC's meeting in January next year.

Sivaramakrishnan expects Varun, Chahar to shine in SL

Sivaramakrishnan expects Varun, Chahar to shine in SL

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

'Well, there is always excitement when India plays. So I am looking forward to the series. Lots of young talent in the spin bowling department. Am looking forward to seeing the spinners doing really well.'

Mumbai teen smashes world record!

Mumbai teen smashes world record!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

At 17 years, 292 days, Yashasvi Jaiswal became the youngest player ever to score a double hundred in men's List A cricket, points out Rajneesh Gupta.

LTTE and Tamils in Lanka are different: India

LTTE and Tamils in Lanka are different: India

Rediff.com22 Oct 2008

He clarified that the government is not going to help the LTTE "as it is a terrorist organisation responsible for assassination of an Indian Prime Minister and not even apologised for it."