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COMING UP On OTT This February

COMING UP On OTT This February

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

February has some promising original content streaming on OTT.

Acted swiftly to control situation after Kumbh stampede: Adityanath

Acted swiftly to control situation after Kumbh stampede: Adityanath

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted the successful execution of the Maha Kumbh 2025, emphasizing effective crisis management, economic benefits, and the event's role in national unity and infrastructure development. He cited the swift response to a stampede on January 29 and the extensive preparations that ensured a smooth experience for millions of pilgrims.

'England should focus on themselves...not Spirit of Cricket'

'England should focus on themselves...not Spirit of Cricket'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'For what I think is a pretty common non-event, it does seem like everyone has a pretty strong opinion about it.'

Adani's son marries; tycoon donates Rs 10,000 cr

Adani's son marries; tycoon donates Rs 10,000 cr

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Billionaire Gautam Adani's younger son Jeet on Friday married fiance Diva Shah at a small and intimate, traditional ceremony with a close group of friends and family in attendance.

I'm not insecure, I would rather fail than play safe: Ashwin

I'm not insecure, I would rather fail than play safe: Ashwin

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin has taken criticism on the chin and has responded with a bagful of wickets, refusing to let that 'outside noise' disturb the equilibrium of his mind.

Kapil Dev, wife move HC for stricter laws against cruelty to animals

Kapil Dev, wife move HC for stricter laws against cruelty to animals

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The petition came up for hearing before a bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sanjeev Narula which granted time to the petitioners' counsel to place certain judgments on record.

Why Anjali Sacrificed Her Career For Sachin

Why Anjali Sacrificed Her Career For Sachin

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Anjali quickly decided not to pursue her career in medicine. If she had worked in a government hospital, she would have had to do her fair share of nights and weekends in hospital, which would have been tough when Sachin was back in Bombay between tours. Had she worked in private practice as Dr Anjali Tendulkar, she reckoned she would be consulted for her name rather than her expertise. Anjali is an all-or nothing person and she couldn't have just dabbled in doctoring. Moreover, she wanted to devote herself to keeping her husband in the right frame of mind to play his best cricket. A fascinating excerpt from Annabel Mehta and Georgina Brown's book, My Passage to India.

'Whatever I'm Doing On The Field, It's A Tribute To You'

'Whatever I'm Doing On The Field, It's A Tribute To You'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Jadeja dedicated his achievements to his late mother, who passed away in 2005 when he was just 17. He shared a sketch depicting himself holding the T20 World Cup trophy alongside his mother.

A series: Sri Lanka to leave Pakistan tour midway

A series: Sri Lanka to leave Pakistan tour midway

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

The PCB said the two boards will work together to finalise new dates to complete the series.

Family Cheers For Hardik On Birthday

Family Cheers For Hardik On Birthday

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Hardik Pandya marked his 31st birthday on October 11th, enveloped by his family's love and support.

Why Tharoor Gives The Congress A Headache

Why Tharoor Gives The Congress A Headache

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

The Kerala unit of the Congress instantly gets a headache when Shashi Tharoor lets loose one of his observations showering flowers on enemy territory. With every such action triggering controversy within a nervous Congress party, some feel it is high time Tharoor showed a degree of solidarity with the ideals of his party, notes Shyam G Menon.

Sri Lanka to legislate anti-corruption cricket laws

Sri Lanka to legislate anti-corruption cricket laws

Rediff.com24 Oct 2012

Sri Lanka government will soon be framing anti-corruption laws to eradicate the possibility of match fixing in cricket, Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage has told the Parliament.

Afridi slams Babar, praises Rohit's leadership

Afridi slams Babar, praises Rohit's leadership

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Afridi said Rohit instils a sense of self-belief in his team with his aggressive style of play.

Shah takes holy dip in Triveni Sangam at Maha Kumbh

Shah takes holy dip in Triveni Sangam at Maha Kumbh

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah took a dip at the Triveni Sangam in Mahakumbh Nagar on Monday and described the Maha Kumbh as a unique symbol of the Sanatan culture's philosophy, which is rooted in harmony.

SC sets aside NCLAT order against Byju's

SC sets aside NCLAT order against Byju's

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal's (NCLAT) verdict that had stopped insolvency proceedings against embattled ed-tech firm Byju's. A bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra also reversed the order of the NCLAT approving Byju's Rs 158.9 crore dues settlement with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and directed the cricket board to deposit the settlement amount of Rs 158.9 crore with a committee of creditors.

Yuvraj Takes Builder To Court

Yuvraj Takes Builder To Court

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

The cricketer said a sale agreement was executed between him and his mother on one side and the builder on the other for the purchase of an apartment for over Rs 14 crore in the real estate project initiated by Brilliant Etoile Pvt Ltd in Hauz Khas under the name 'Sky Mansion' and displaying the name 'Risland'.

What's Kareena Doing At The Wankhede?

What's Kareena Doing At The Wankhede?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Look who turned up to watch the CSK-MI game on Sunday night.

MCC gives nod for stringent laws against undisciplined cricketers

MCC gives nod for stringent laws against undisciplined cricketers

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Umpires can eject players, tethered bails approved

Explained: Changes Ahead of IPL Auction

Explained: Changes Ahead of IPL Auction

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

The Indian Premier League governing council revealed changes ahead of the IPL mega auction, which is likely to be scheduled for November.

CJI Chandrachud: A legacy of landmark verdicts that shaped society, row

CJI Chandrachud: A legacy of landmark verdicts that shaped society, row

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

While that created a stir so did the decision on his penultimate day at work with the Supreme Court rechristening its summer vacation "partial court working days", an issue that has led to criticism that the apex court judges enjoyed long breaks.

Right-wing groups demand cancellation of Kanpur Test

Right-wing groups demand cancellation of Kanpur Test

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Sharma told PTI that dozens of members from right-wing organisations, including the Bajrang Dal and the VHP, participated in the demonstration, chanting the Hanuman Chalisa.

'T20 is like fast food; it's not a cricketer's sport'

'T20 is like fast food; it's not a cricketer's sport'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

'It is not right for batters to steal two or three metres and then bowlers marginally overstepping and getting a free hit. I know people want to see sixes and fours but also if you are a real cricket lover, you want to see competition between bat and ball and not just one-sided games.'

'Mankad' no longer unfair play in cricket, says MCC

'Mankad' no longer unfair play in cricket, says MCC

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

The rarely used but entirely permissible "Mankad" method of dismissing batters will not be listed under unfair play in new laws approved by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC).

Gaekwad has given Indian cricket everything: Gavaskar

Gaekwad has given Indian cricket everything: Gavaskar

Rediff.com19 May 2023

During the launch of Aunshuman Gaikwad's biography, Sunil Gavaskar praised his former teammate.

Police case against Hyderabad Cricket Association over stampede incident

Police case against Hyderabad Cricket Association over stampede incident

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Hyderabad police registered a case against the Hyderabad Cricket Association on Friday after a stampede broke out at the Hyderabad cricket stadium on September 22.

No greater feeling than serving those in need: CJI Chandrachud

No greater feeling than serving those in need: CJI Chandrachud

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

In his address, CJI Chandrachud recounted his journey, from sitting in the last row of the court as a young law student to his time on the revered corridors of the top court.

Gavaskar@75: 15 Interesting Facts

Gavaskar@75: 15 Interesting Facts

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Cricket icon Sunil Gavaskar celebrates a magnificent 75th birthday on July 10th. Rediff.com picks 15 facts about Sunil Gavaskar you need to know:

Army ramps up ops in Jammu, to boost military-civilian relations

Army ramps up ops in Jammu, to boost military-civilian relations

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

The Indian Army has increased its operational footprint in the Jammu region, including the strategic occupation of the upper reaches of the Pir Panjal range, a senior officer said. The army is playing a pivotal role in military-civilian coordination in creating a stable environment in the region, the officer said, adding that the force will continue its efforts to promote peace, security, and development in the area.

BCB seeks army's assurance for Women's T20 WC in Bangladesh

BCB seeks army's assurance for Women's T20 WC in Bangladesh

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has written to Bangladesh's army chief of staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman seeking security assurance for organising the women's T20 World Cup.

Justice Khanna to take oath as CJI on Monday, Justice Chandrachud retires

Justice Khanna to take oath as CJI on Monday, Justice Chandrachud retires

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who has been part of several landmark Supreme Court judgements such as scrapping the electoral bonds scheme and upholding abrogation of Article 370, will be sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday.

What's Happening Between Hardik, Natasa?

What's Happening Between Hardik, Natasa?

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Rumours of a split between cricketer Hardik Pandya and his wife Natasa Stankovic are circulating on social media.

Warner reckons Mankading is 'spirit of cricket issue'

Warner reckons Mankading is 'spirit of cricket issue'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

England fast bowler Stuart Broad has also endorsed Warner's views.

Tribunal approves Byju's settlement with BCCI

Tribunal approves Byju's settlement with BCCI

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

In a major relief to Byju's, the NCLAT on Friday set aside insolvency proceedings against the troubled edtech major over a sponsorship deal and approved a Rs 158 crore settlement with the Board of Control for Cricket in India. The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), however, passed the order with a caveat that any failure to make payments on the specific dates mentioned in the undertaking would automatically lead to a revival of the insolvency proceedings against Byju's.

Mom said from hospital bed 'You should go back as Test match is on': Ashwin

Mom said from hospital bed 'You should go back as Test match is on': Ashwin

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Lying in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a Chennai hospital, Chitra Ravichandran was slipping in and out of consciousness but she had just one query for her son Ravichandran Ashwin when she saw him by her bedside -- "Why did you come?"

Ex-NIA chief Sharad Kumar to head BCCI's Anti-Corruption Unit

Ex-NIA chief Sharad Kumar to head BCCI's Anti-Corruption Unit

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Sharad Kumar, former head of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), was named as the new chief of the BCCI's Anti-Corruption Unit.

IRCTC's Winter Wonderland Holiday

IRCTC's Winter Wonderland Holiday

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Travelling from South India to Kashmir in December was magical for Ganesh Nadar as he feasted his eyes on the beauty of the snow-capped Himalayas.

New cricket laws: Big bats dismissed, player send-offs introduced

New cricket laws: Big bats dismissed, player send-offs introduced

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Umpires will have the authority to send players off for serious breaches of behaviour under updated laws of the game which will be used from October 1, 2017, Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), has confirmed.

Did Pakistan's Imad Wasim deliberately waste balls?

Did Pakistan's Imad Wasim deliberately waste balls?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Former Pakistan cricketers and the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman, Mohsin Naqvi came down heavily on the team management and the players, after their six-run loss to India on Sunday.

ICC permanently bans use of saliva on cricket ball

ICC permanently bans use of saliva on cricket ball

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The changes were announced after the Chief Executives' Committee (CEC) ratified recommendations made by the ICC Cricket Committee

Lt Tanishka, A Third Gen Army Officer

Lt Tanishka, A Third Gen Army Officer

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

After both grandfathers, father and uncle, Lieutenant Tanishka Damodaran is the first girl from the family to join the Indian Army. She will join her first posting in Kashmir soon and hopes to follows her family tradition of joining the Paras.