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RJD minister's outburst irks Nitish, admits to meeting Prashant Kishor

RJD minister's outburst irks Nitish, admits to meeting Prashant Kishor

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Wednesday frowned upon the recalcitrance shown by his Agriculture Minister Sudhakar Singh, who belongs to the Rashtriya Janata Dal, but sought to put the ball in the court of his deputy Tejashwi Yadav, the party's de facto leader.

Can Gujarat Titans Go The Distance?

Can Gujarat Titans Go The Distance?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

On paper, the squad may not create too much optimism among fans but it still has a balanced look with a good mix of young players and experienced international names.

Respect conditions and opponents: Vettori's message to SRH batters

Respect conditions and opponents: Vettori's message to SRH batters

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Vettori felt the turf on Sunday wasn't a typical Hyderabad surface.

Prashant Kishor predicts 'electoral rout' for Cong in Gujarat, HP

Prashant Kishor predicts 'electoral rout' for Cong in Gujarat, HP

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Prashant Kishor expressed the view that the recent 'chintan shivir' could not achieve "anything meaningful".

Prashant Kishor wants to join Cong, presents 2024 plan

Prashant Kishor wants to join Cong, presents 2024 plan

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Top Congress leaders are learnt to be discussing the current political situation.

Prashant Kishor quits as Punjab CM's principal advisor

Prashant Kishor quits as Punjab CM's principal advisor

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

In his resignation letter, Kishor stated that as he decided to take a temporary break from an active role in public life, he will not be able to discharge his duties as the principal advisor to the Punjab CM.

Where might Vaibhav Suryavanshi end up?

Where might Vaibhav Suryavanshi end up?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Even shadow Purple Cup winner Prasidh couldn't escape Vaibhav's onslaught on Monday night!

Ranji Trophy: Shankar's 150 puts TN on victory's doorstep

Ranji Trophy: Shankar's 150 puts TN on victory's doorstep

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

This century marked Shankar's 11th first-class ton and second of the season.

IPL PIX: Gujarat Titans rout Royals; rise to top spot

IPL PIX: Gujarat Titans rout Royals; rise to top spot

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Sai Sudharsan's classy fifty combined with a collective bowling effort powered Gujarat Titans to a commanding 58-run win over Rajasthan Royals.

Sunita's village plans Diwali-like festivities for astronaut's return

Sunita's village plans Diwali-like festivities for astronaut's return

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Residents of NASA astronaut Sunita Williams' ancestral village in Gujarat are celebrating her safe return to Earth with Diwali-like festivities. The village, Jhulasan, is alive with excitement and prayers for Williams' safe return after a nine-month stay at the International Space Station. A grand procession will be held in her honour, accompanied by prayer chanting and fireworks.

GT Vs MI: Who Batted Best? VOTE!

GT Vs MI: Who Batted Best? VOTE!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

The GT batters did well at the start and lost their way in the middle before settling for 196 in their 20 overs.

Vrindavan priests say no to barring Muslim artisans

Vrindavan priests say no to barring Muslim artisans

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Priests at the famed Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan have rejected a demand to stop using attires made by Muslim artisans for its deity, emphasizing that religious discrimination has no place in temple traditions. The demand was raised by a right-wing group, who argued that the deity's attire should be made only by those who adhere to "religious purity." The temple priests countered by highlighting the historical contributions of Muslim artisans to temple traditions and the impracticality of replacing them.

IPL PIX: Pooran, Markram sizzle as LSG crush Titans

IPL PIX: Pooran, Markram sizzle as LSG crush Titans

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

Nicholas Pooran's power-hitting and Aiden Markram's calm demeanour shaped Lucknow Super Giants' comfortable six-wicket win over Gujarat Giants.

Amid talks of possible entry to Cong, Kishor holds talks with KCR

Amid talks of possible entry to Cong, Kishor holds talks with KCR

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

TRS leader K T Rama Rao confirmed that Kishor's Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) is working for TRS officially.

IPL 2025: Nicholas Pooran is MVP, But Faces Competition

IPL 2025: Nicholas Pooran is MVP, But Faces Competition

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2025 after Game 39.

After temple, 150-yr-old stepwell unearthed in Sambhal

After temple, 150-yr-old stepwell unearthed in Sambhal

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

A stepwell, approximately 125 to 150 years old and covering an area of 400 square metres, was unearthed during excavation in the Laxman Ganj area of Chandausi in Sambhal, an official said.

IPL: Pandya returns as MI search for win vs GT

IPL: Pandya returns as MI search for win vs GT

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Pandya's inclusion obviously adds firepower to batting and he can also open the bowling if necessary.

Strategically controversial: Prashant Kishore

Strategically controversial: Prashant Kishore

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

The now active member of the Janata Dal-United has been approached by Trinamool Congress, Shiv Sena in Maharashtra and Janata Dal-Secular in Karnataka to help them in the upcoming elections, reports Satyavrat Mishra.

The Songs To Last A Lifetime

The Songs To Last A Lifetime

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

A great admirer of Raj Kapoor's film songs, senior journalist Rajdeep Sardesai says his all-time Raj Kapoor favourite song is the magical duet Pyar Hua Iqrar Hua.

'Will Abolish Darubandi In 15 Minutes'

'Will Abolish Darubandi In 15 Minutes'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Prashant Kishor declares the 2025 Bihar assembly election will be a contest between his Jan Suraaj Party and the BJP-led NDA.

Poll strategist Prashant Kishor meets Sharad Pawar

Poll strategist Prashant Kishor meets Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

The closed-door discussions between Kishor and Pawar at the latter's residence lasted for about one-and-a-half hours, sources said.

ISL: Mohammedan SC, Odisha FC share spoils

ISL: Mohammedan SC, Odisha FC share spoils

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Mohammedan SC held Odisha FC to a goalless draw to break their five-game losing streak in the Indian Super League in Kolkata on Friday.

Most Cong leaders favour Kishor's entry, Sonia to take final call

Most Cong leaders favour Kishor's entry, Sonia to take final call

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Amid a series of deliberations over a strategy for upcoming general and assembly elections by poll strategist Prashant Kishor, a group of senior leaders of the Congress has given its recommendations to party president Sonia Gandhi and left it to her to take a call on them and initiate organisational changes.

Ranji Trophy: Ton-up Nair, Malewar guide Vidarbha to 264/6 against TN

Ranji Trophy: Ton-up Nair, Malewar guide Vidarbha to 264/6 against TN

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

At stumps, Nair was still at the crease with Harsh Dubey (19 not out) for company.

Nitish Kumar is in touch with BJP, may join hands again: Prashant Kishor

Nitish Kumar is in touch with BJP, may join hands again: Prashant Kishor

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Kishor claimed that Nitish may go for a tie-up with the BJP again if situation demands so.

More than 50% healthcare workers feel workplace unsafe: Study

More than 50% healthcare workers feel workplace unsafe: Study

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

The cross-sectional survey was conducted among 1,566 healthcare workers from diverse medical institutions across India using a pre-tested, self-administered online questionnaire, which assessed various dimensions of workplace safety.

Govt is not allowing people to celebrate Eid freely: Akhilesh

Govt is not allowing people to celebrate Eid freely: Akhilesh

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Yadav further accused the BJP of "using distractions" to avoid addressing real issues such as rising unemployment, inflation, lack of investment in Uttar Pradesh, and failing healthcare facilities.

'Prashant Kishor is a brand, his induction will help Cong'

'Prashant Kishor is a brand, his induction will help Cong'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Prashant Kishor feels that the Congress is a national party that can counter the BJP.

Punjab CM appoints Prashant Kishor as principal advisor

Punjab CM appoints Prashant Kishor as principal advisor

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Kishor had handled the Congress poll campaign in the 2017 Punjab assembly elections. The Congress in 2017 had stormed to power by bagging 77 seats in the 117-member assembly.

Prashant Kishor to join Congress ahead of assembly polls?

Prashant Kishor to join Congress ahead of assembly polls?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

Some Congress leaders consider Kishor as an "overrated" person and argue that in 2017 assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, he led to the decline of the party.

Prashant Kishor meets Sharad Pawar; sets off political buzz

Prashant Kishor meets Sharad Pawar; sets off political buzz

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

This is Kishor's first meeting with Pawar after the victory of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the Trinamool Congress in the assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal respectively. He had helped craft the election strategy for these parties in the assembly elections.

'Saheb's clever attempt...': Prashant Kishor on PM's '2024' remark

'Saheb's clever attempt...': Prashant Kishor on PM's '2024' remark

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Modi said the state election results "give a glimpse" of the outcome of the general elections of 2024.

Sachin's record-breaking throw: India's next javelin star?

Sachin's record-breaking throw: India's next javelin star?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Javelin thrower Sachin Yadav of Uttar Pradesh, 18-year-old high jumper Pooja Singh of Haryana and long distance runner Sawan Barwal of Himachal Pradesh rewrote National Games records and won gold medals on the concluding day of athletics competition. Yadav sent his spear to a Games-record distance of 84.39m in his fifth attempt, while Pooja cleared 1.84m to defend the women's high jump gold. Barwal won the men's 5000m in a time of 13 minutes and 45.93 seconds, bettering the earlier Games record.

Ranji Trophy: Jadeja picks 12 as Saurashtra trounce Pant's Delhi

Ranji Trophy: Jadeja picks 12 as Saurashtra trounce Pant's Delhi

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Saurashtra all but ensured Delhi's exit from Ranji Trophy with a 10-wicket victory inside two days in Group D, in Rajkot, on Friday.

ISL: Jamshedpur FC crush Mohammedan SC

ISL: Jamshedpur FC crush Mohammedan SC

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Jamshedpur FC dominated Mohammedan SC in their Indian Super League match, securing a 2-0 victory.

The Legend That Was Pritish Nandy

The Legend That Was Pritish Nandy

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

He was colourful. He was dramatic. He was The Master of His Craft. There never will be an editor as versatile as Pritish Nandy, notes Nikhil Lakshman.

India U19's explosive form makes them favourites

India U19's explosive form makes them favourites

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

India would like to continue their flawless campaign when they take on England in the semifinal

Prashant Kishor says no party for now, announces 3,000 km Bihar padyatra

Prashant Kishor says no party for now, announces 3,000 km Bihar padyatra

Rediff.com5 May 2022

Kishor held out the possibility of Jan Suraaj metamorphosing into a political party at a latter stage.

BJP claims Prashant Kishor enrolled as voter in Bhabanipur

BJP claims Prashant Kishor enrolled as voter in Bhabanipur

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

Long before the by-election was announced, a person with the name Prashant Kishor was included in the list of the electorate in Bhabanipur during the addition process in January-April, according to the Election Commission website.

IPL PIX: Prasidh, Sudharsan shine as Titans sink MI

IPL PIX: Prasidh, Sudharsan shine as Titans sink MI

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna's excellent spell with the ball and Sai Sudharsan's fluent fifty inspired Gujarat Titans to a convincing 36-run victory against Mumbai Indians.