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Thinking cap is doing wonders for Hardik: Gavaskar

Thinking cap is doing wonders for Hardik: Gavaskar

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Hardik Pandya has his "thinking cap on" this season, says Sunil Gavaskar. That's why the Gujarat Titans skipper is batting with discipline and making good use of field restrictions, says the legendary batter.

Former India pacer RP Singh's father dies of COVID

Former India pacer RP Singh's father dies of COVID

Rediff.com12 May 2021

Former India pacer RP Singh lost his father on Wednesday in a Lucknow hospital due to Covid-19.

Deepak Hooda quits Baroda

Deepak Hooda quits Baroda

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

The development was confirmed on Thursday by BCA secretary Ajit Lele.

Legends League: Sehwag, Yuvraj, Harbhajan to play for India Maharaja

Legends League: Sehwag, Yuvraj, Harbhajan to play for India Maharaja

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh will be among a host of former stars in the India Maharaja team which will take part in the inaugural edition of the Legends League Cricket (LLC), starting on January 20 in Oman.

Govt doesn't see emblem atop new Parl as different from the original one

Govt doesn't see emblem atop new Parl as different from the original one

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Opposition leaders and activists have accused the government of distorting the national emblem by replacing the 'graceful and regally confident' Ashokan lions with those having menacing and aggressive posture, and sought immediate change.

NIA raids in Delhi, 3 states against terrorist-gangster-drug smuggler nexus

NIA raids in Delhi, 3 states against terrorist-gangster-drug smuggler nexus

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Those covered under the raids also included gangsters involved in the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala.

My heart says Article 370 will be restored: Omar

My heart says Article 370 will be restored: Omar

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

'We are only saying that we will peacefully fight for its restoration. We will fight for it under the ambit of the Constitution, and legally as well'

Amravati pharmacist murdered by radicalised Tablighis, an act of terror: NIA

Amravati pharmacist murdered by radicalised Tablighis, an act of terror: NIA

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Umesh Kolhe, a pharmacist from Amravati in Maharashtra, was murdered by "radicalised Islamists of Tablighi Jamaat" to avenge the alleged dishonour of Prophet Mohammed, as per the National Investigation Agency's charge sheet filed in a Mumbai court.

All about Satellite Shankar

All about Satellite Shankar

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

All you wanted to know about the film.

KP takes a dig at England selectors

KP takes a dig at England selectors

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

'So England CAN beat India in India! How cool was that game? England selectors -- we're all available'.

5 Lashkar terrorists killed in 3 encounters in J-K

5 Lashkar terrorists killed in 3 encounters in J-K

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Adil Parray, who was involved in the recent killings of two police personnel, was killed in a 'chance' encounter with a 'small team' of police in Srinagar on Sunday, taking the number of ultras killed in Jammu and Kashmir in the last 24 hours to five.

Praise for Pant: When in trouble, call the Spiderman!

Praise for Pant: When in trouble, call the Spiderman!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

The cricket world was in awe of India's wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant following his outstanding innings on Day 1 of the fifth Test against England, at Edgbaston cricket ground in Birmingham, on Friday.

Pak says Jadhav refused to file appeal, India rejects claim

Pak says Jadhav refused to file appeal, India rejects claim

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Jadhav, the 50-year-old retired Indian Navy officer, was sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court on charges of 'espionage and terrorism' in April 2017. Weeks later, India approached the ICJ against Pakistan for denial of consular access to Jadhav and challenging the death sentence.

Most wanted Hizbul terrorist killed in encounter in JK

Most wanted Hizbul terrorist killed in encounter in JK

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Police and security forces neutralised an 'A+' categorised terrorist of proscribed terror outfit HM, a spokesperson of the Jammu and Kashmir police said

Tendulkar recalls first interaction with Kohli

Tendulkar recalls first interaction with Kohli

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Here is what Tendulkar had to say about his first interaction with Kohli.

'Pick Zaheer, Sreesanth, Munaf, Irfan for WC'

'Pick Zaheer, Sreesanth, Munaf, Irfan for WC'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

Former India fast bowler Venkatesh Prasad discusses the current national side and the plethora of seam bowlers who have turned out for Team India in the recent past.

Slain Kashmiri Pandit's family slams govt for 'lack of security'

Slain Kashmiri Pandit's family slams govt for 'lack of security'

Rediff.com13 May 2022

"If a person is shot inside his office, nobody is safe in the valley. When such a thing has happened it is a glaring example of the government's failure. Those serving (among the Kashmiri Pandits) there are doing it at their own risk as the government has failed to provide security to them," Bhat's father said.

India Legends romp home with Pathan's heroics

India Legends romp home with Pathan's heroics

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Irfan Pathan's blistering unbeaten 57 helped India Legends beat Sri Lanka. He displayed his batting skills, hammering six boundaries and three sixes.

Terrorist planning suicide attack gunned down in Srinagar

Terrorist planning suicide attack gunned down in Srinagar

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

The terrorist killed in Srinagar was a relative of one of the accused in the February 2019 suicide attack in Pulwama's Lethpora, in which 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel lost their lives.

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Thursday, August 5

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Thursday, August 5

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

A summary of the country's athletes' showing at the Tokyo Games on Thursday.

Christmas celebrated with fervour after 2 yrs of subdued festivities

Christmas celebrated with fervour after 2 yrs of subdued festivities

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

After two years of muted festivities due to COVID-19, crowds thronged churches across the country this Christmas on Sunday for special prayers as people celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ.

India to appeal against CGF decision to ban two athletes

India to appeal against CGF decision to ban two athletes

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

The Indian contingent at the Commonwealth Games will appeal against the Commonwealth Games Federation court's decision to oust two of the country's athletes for violating the no needle policy in the Gold Coast.

'Livingstone is perfect buy for Punjab Kings'

'Livingstone is perfect buy for Punjab Kings'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Livingstone was picked by Punjab Kings for Rs 11.5 crore

Be careful about injury management once play resumes: Pathan

Be careful about injury management once play resumes: Pathan

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Players in India haven't been able to practise since March 25 due to the countrywide lockdown imposed to contain the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic.

34 Muslims elected to UP assembly, 10 more than last time

34 Muslims elected to UP assembly, 10 more than last time

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

They were all fielded by the Samajwadi Party and its alliance partners.

India's family structure helps in coping mentally during Covid-19

India's family structure helps in coping mentally during Covid-19

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

Mental health issues of sports-persons is now a serious topic and recently Australia coach Justin Langer advocated the need to keep a tab on the younger lot as to how they are coping up with trying times.

TV ads work! J&K players get together; to train in Vadodara

TV ads work! J&K players get together; to train in Vadodara

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Jammu and Kashmir cricketers, who could not train for the upcoming domestic season due to the communication clampdown in the region, have finally managed to get together and will begin their training in Baroda from Thursday.

AFI threatens action on under-performers at Olympics

AFI threatens action on under-performers at Olympics

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

The Athletics Federation of India has threatened action against all those who do not perform well in the Olympics after deciding not to withdraw long jumper M Sreeshankar and 20km race walker KT Irfan from the Tokyo Games despite a dip in their form.

Bumrah bags 100 Test wickets, breaks Kapil's record

Bumrah bags 100 Test wickets, breaks Kapil's record

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Jasprit Bumrah on Monday became the fastest Indian pacer to reach 100 wickets in the longest format of the game. Bumrah achieved the feat in the ongoing fourth Test against England when he removed Ollie Pope for 2 in the second session of the final day.

Hooda vindicated with India call-up after rollercoaster domestic season

Hooda vindicated with India call-up after rollercoaster domestic season

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Six months after storming out of the Baroda team hotel due to his argument with Krunal, Hooda joined Rajasthan ahead of the 2021-2022 season as a professional, but such was his frame of mind that Hooda never spoke money with the RCA officials.

Gujarat records 61% turnout in phase 2, down from 70% in 2017

Gujarat records 61% turnout in phase 2, down from 70% in 2017

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

A total of 833 candidates from 61 political parties, including Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel of the Bharatiya Janata Party, are contesting the polls in these assembly segments spread across Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Gandhinagar and other districts.

Ahmed Patel's son-in-law, Dino Morea's assets seized in PMLA case

Ahmed Patel's son-in-law, Dino Morea's assets seized in PMLA case

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

The Enforcement Directorate has alleged that this is a bigger bank scam in volume than that of the Punjab National Bank fraud by fugitive diamantaires Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi, as it involves fraud to the tune of about Rs 16,000 crore.

No adverse effect if 2 jabs of different vaccines taken: Govt

No adverse effect if 2 jabs of different vaccines taken: Govt

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Any significant adverse effect is unlikely if the second dose of a different COVID-19 vaccine is administered, but reaching a firm opinion on this will need more scrutiny and understanding, the Centre said.

Knew Amravati murder linked to Nupur support, 3 more received threats: Police

Knew Amravati murder linked to Nupur support, 3 more received threats: Police

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Singh said seven accused, including the mastermind of the June 21 murder, were arrested by the police while the search is on for one more person, identified as Shamim.

Toss-up likely between Zaheer and Irfan

Toss-up likely between Zaheer and Irfan

Rediff.com15 Mar 2005

India are likely to go into the second Test against Pakistan with two seamers and two spinners.

Irfan returns for WI ODIs, Mithun to tour Australia

Irfan returns for WI ODIs, Mithun to tour Australia

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

Young right-arm fast bowler Abhimanyu Mithun replaced injured Praveen Kumar in India's Test squad for the upcoming four-match away series against Australia.

Euro PIX: Shaqiri shines as Swiss beat Turkey

Euro PIX: Shaqiri shines as Swiss beat Turkey

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Switzerland face an anxious wait to see if they will make Euro 2020's last 16 after Xherdan Shaqiri's superb double helped them secure third place in Group A on Sunday with a 3-1 win over a dismal Turkey.

Hong Kong players charged by ICC for match-fixing

Hong Kong players charged by ICC for match-fixing

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

One of them, spinner Nadeem Ahmed, played against India at last month's Asia Cup

PHOTOS: A white, wonderful Kashmir!

PHOTOS: A white, wonderful Kashmir!

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Heavy snowfall has blanketed Kashmir, bringing relief to the residents from dry weather. The snowfall, which began in the late afternoon on Friday, has continued in most parts of the valley, said officials, adding it is one of the heaviest snowfalls in the recent years in the plains of Kashmir.

Amit Shah to pay first visit to J-K post Art 370 abrogation, security upped

Amit Shah to pay first visit to J-K post Art 370 abrogation, security upped

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

A thick security cover has been thrown around the BJP office at Jawahar Nagar in Srinagar where Shah is likely to pay a visit.