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Petersen reminds Shastri of Gundappa Viswanath

Petersen reminds Shastri of Gundappa Viswanath

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri lavished rich praise on Keegan Petersen, saying the South African batter is great world player in the making.

Imran's party claims victory in Pak poll, asks Sharif' to concede

Imran's party claims victory in Pak poll, asks Sharif' to concede

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

The PML-N, however, rejected the demand and claimed that it was winning Thursday's elections.

Asian Games: Chhetri strikes from the spot as India record first win

Asian Games: Chhetri strikes from the spot as India record first win

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

In a game that had its moments, India had a great chance of scoring from a free kick after Gurkirat Singh was fouled near the Bangladesh box.

BJP LS list: Shivraj, Scindia included; Pragya Thakur left out

BJP LS list: Shivraj, Scindia included; Pragya Thakur left out

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party's first list of 24 candidates for Lok Sabha from Madhya Pradesh featured former chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, while Bhopal MP Pragya Singh Thakur was replaced by another candidate.

Asian Games: Chhetri, Gurpreet, Jhingan named in 22-member squad

Asian Games: Chhetri, Gurpreet, Jhingan named in 22-member squad

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Talisman Sunil Chhetri, senior defender Sandesh Jhingan and first-choice goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu were on Tuesday named in a 22-member Indian men's football squad for the upcoming Asian Games.

'Goddess' At CSK-RCB Game!

'Goddess' At CSK-RCB Game!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

The fans in Bengaluru had a party time as it rained sixes and fours all evening at the M Chinnaswamy stadium.

Vaughan; KP question Australia's decision to pull out of SA tour

Vaughan; KP question Australia's decision to pull out of SA tour

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Vaughan said it was not a good precedent set by Australia.

9 dead, several injured as under-construction building collapses in Kolkata

9 dead, several injured as under-construction building collapses in Kolkata

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited the building collapse site at Azan Molla Lane in the city's western periphery and assured local residents of stern action against illegal construction.

Disrespectful to India if England don't play best XI: KP

Disrespectful to India if England don't play best XI: KP

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

The 40-year-old Pietersen said a win against India is similar to a victory against arch-rivals Australia and urged the selectors to play both Stuart Broad and James Anderson in the same XI.

Pant can be absolute superstar in Indian cricket: KP

Pant can be absolute superstar in Indian cricket: KP

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Kevin Pietersen believes that under-fire Rishabh Pant needs to be given time to mature

Heartbreak for India as Lebanon crush dreams of King's Cup glory

Heartbreak for India as Lebanon crush dreams of King's Cup glory

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

India squander chances to lose 0-1 to Lebanon

Asian Cup Football: Do-or-die for India against Syria

Asian Cup Football: Do-or-die for India against Syria

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

India need nothing more than a win against a tricky Syria to keep alive their faint hopes of making the knockout stage.

Vaughan claims England players were jealous of KP's IPL contract

Vaughan claims England players were jealous of KP's IPL contract

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

According to Vaughan, Pietersen believed playing in the IPL with other top international players would help in the development of the ODI team.

Lost power after publishing new Nepal map with Kalapani: Ex-PM Oli

Lost power after publishing new Nepal map with Kalapani: Ex-PM Oli

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Former Nepalese prime minister KP Sharma Oli claimed that he was removed from power last year after his government published a new map of Nepal that included Kalapani, Limpiyadhura and Lipulekh as its territories.

Recognise these guys in the pic?

Recognise these guys in the pic?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

The photograph is from 2005, from the ICC World XI's tour of Australia.

KP labels Pistorius sentence as 'pathetic'

KP labels Pistorius sentence as 'pathetic'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has labelled the South African court's decision of handing Oscar Pistorius a six-year jail term for killing his girlfriend as 'pathetic' and 'shambles'. While delivering her decision in a story that has attracted intense worldwide attention, Judge Thokozile Masipa said she had considered both aggravating and mitigating factors, such as rehabilitation and murder, and concluded that the latter outweighed the former.

Das cautions banks against any build-up of asset-liability mismatches

Das cautions banks against any build-up of asset-liability mismatches

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Reserve Bank governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday cautioned banks against any build-up of asset-liability mismatches, saying both are detrimental to financial stability and hinted that the ongoing crisis in the US banking system seems to have emanated from such mismatches. Delivering the annual KP Hormis (Federal Bank founder) commemorative lecture in Kochi this evening, the governor was quick to acknowledge and assure that the domestic financial sector is stable and the worst of inflation is behind us. Amid the continuing volatility in exchange rates, especially due to the excessive appreciation of the US dollar, and its impact on the external debt servicing ability of nations, Das said, "We have nothing to fear as our external debt is manageable and thus appreciation of the greenback does not pose any problem to us."

Pakistan Poll Results Stun Army

Pakistan Poll Results Stun Army

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

The result is a big blow to the military establishment, revealing the limits of 'political engineering'. It reflected the anger of the electorate, especially its younger voters, who have spoken decisively against the persistent harassment and victimisation of Imran Khan's political party, asserts Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

2 Sikh businessmen shot dead in Pakistan

2 Sikh businessmen shot dead in Pakistan

Rediff.com15 May 2022

The two Sikhs were in the business of spices and had shops in the Bata Tal bazaar in Sarband, about 17 km from Peshawar.

Asian Games: Big boost for Indian football team...

Asian Games: Big boost for Indian football team...

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Veteran striker Sunil Chhetri will be spearheading the Indian challenge and besides his longtime teammate Sandeep Jhingan, he will also be able to avail the services of Chinglensana Singh and Lalchungnunga.

Prez candidate row: Jolt to Prachanda as ex-PM Oli's party withdraws support

Prez candidate row: Jolt to Prachanda as ex-PM Oli's party withdraws support

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The exit of CPN-UML may not immediately affect the Prachanda-led government, which is supported by the Nepali Congress which has 89 lawmakers in the House.

Kerala college mark row: Scribe, principal booked on SFI leader's complaint

Kerala college mark row: Scribe, principal booked on SFI leader's complaint

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

The Kerala police registered a case against five persons including an Asianet News journalist and principal of the government-run Maharaja's College in Ernakulam based on a complaint by student union leader PM Arsho in connection with the mark list controversy.

Why Strauss and Pietersen had a major fallout

Why Strauss and Pietersen had a major fallout

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

Former England captain Andrew Strauss admitted that he didn't handle Kevin Pietersen well during his time at the helm as the flamboyant batsman should have been given some space despite not exactly adhering to the team ethos. However, Strauss maintained that while he understands why IPL is necessary for players, he still doesn't agree that one should play the cash-rich T20 league at the cost of Test cricket as it would set a dangerous precedent.

KL Rahul's spin gambit pays off

KL Rahul's spin gambit pays off

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Rahul introduced spin early in the game as his slow bowlers, led by Krunal, wrecked havoc.

'Yaad hai maine chetawani di thi': KP tells India fans after 1st Test

'Yaad hai maine chetawani di thi': KP tells India fans after 1st Test

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Here's how pundits and big names, including England footballer Gary Lineker reacted to the win...

Injured Anwar Ali misses cut in Asian Cup probables

Injured Anwar Ali misses cut in Asian Cup probables

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Granada and Bilbao complete match suspended after supporter's death

I'll try and take him on: Brook ready for Lyon

I'll try and take him on: Brook ready for Lyon

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Lyon finished the last cycle of the World Test Championship in 2021-23 as its leading wicket-taker with 88 scalps, but Brook in undeterred.

CBI to quiz Sameer Wankhede today in cruise ship drug bust case

CBI to quiz Sameer Wankhede today in cruise ship drug bust case

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Wankhede, who has been booked along with four others in the case, is likely appear before the CBI team in Mumbai, they said.

Chhetri to lead under-strength squad at Asian Games

Chhetri to lead under-strength squad at Asian Games

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

The national federation, which was able to stitch together the team just three days before its departure for China, still thanked the Indian Super League clubs and the FSDL "for coordinating with it for the release of players".

India vs Iraq: Can India win without Chhetri in King's Cup?

India vs Iraq: Can India win without Chhetri in King's Cup?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

India face tough Iraq test sans Chhetri

Kamal Nath, Digvijaya in damage control exercise over 'tear clothes' row

Kamal Nath, Digvijaya in damage control exercise over 'tear clothes' row

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

In the video, Nath was talking to Raghuvanshi's supporters when he made the remarks about former CM Digvijaya Singh and his son.

Harmanpreet to lead as BCCI announces squad for Women's Asia Cup

Harmanpreet to lead as BCCI announces squad for Women's Asia Cup

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

India, who will be led by Harmanpreet Kaur, will launch their campaign with a clash against Sri Lanka

O'Brien ton helps Gujarat Giants beat India Capitals

O'Brien ton helps Gujarat Giants beat India Capitals

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Kevin O'Brien's century took the sheen off Ashley Nurse's fiery 43-ball 103 not out as Gujarat Giants opened their campaign with a three-wicket win over India Capitals in the Legends League Cricket in Kolkata on Saturday.

Nepal PM's remark on India stirs up storm; Oppn demands his resignation

Nepal PM's remark on India stirs up storm; Oppn demands his resignation

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

The main Opposition party Communist Party of Nepal-(Unified Marxist-Leninist) (CPN-UML) disrupted the National Assembly meeting on Wednesday, demanding the prime minister's resignation. The meeting has been postponed to 1 pm Thursday.

Kohli, KP hail legend Ricky Ponting

Kohli, KP hail legend Ricky Ponting

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

As former Australian captain Ricky Ponting announced his retirement from Test cricket farewell messages poured in from everywhere. Sample some.

Will rebuild vandalised Hindu temple: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa CM

Will rebuild vandalised Hindu temple: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa CM

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

Addressing a health card distribution ceremony in Peshawar, Chief Minister Khan said the government has issued orders to rebuild the temple. The attack on the temple in Terri village in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's (KP) Karak district on Wednesday drew strong condemnation from human rights activists and the minority Hindu community leaders.

Property tycoon KP Singh's future in doldrums?

Property tycoon KP Singh's future in doldrums?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

It has been a difficult year for Singh, whose fate from the start has been closely tied to that of the Gandhi family.

When Dhoni finished off KP with his perfect jibe...

When Dhoni finished off KP with his perfect jibe...

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is a picture of concentration on the field but there was a departure when he decided to have a 'go' at former Indian Premier League teammate Kevin Pietersen.

Better J-K steps see India out of UN report on children of conflict

Better J-K steps see India out of UN report on children of conflict

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

India has been mentioned in the report of the Secretary-General on Children and armed conflict since 2010 along with other countries of Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Lake Chad basin, Nigeria, Pakistan, and the Philippines for alleged recruitment and use of boys by armed groups in Jammu and Kashmir; detainment of boys by Indian security forces in J&K for their alleged association with armed groups, or on national security grounds.

1 held over 'provocative sloganeering' in PFI rally in Kerala

1 held over 'provocative sloganeering' in PFI rally in Kerala

Rediff.com24 May 2022

PFI Alappuzha district secretary Mujeeb, its secretary Navas and other identifiable persons have been named in the FIR.