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Hurriyat finished, militancy is on crutches, says J-K DGP

Hurriyat finished, militancy is on crutches, says J-K DGP

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The separatist Hurriyat Conference is finished in Jammu and Kashmir but attempts are being made to keep it alive from Pakistan, Director General of Police Dilbag Singh said on Monday, adding that the militancy in the region is "on crutches".

SA has faith in COVID-19 protocols despite 'negative' England

SA has faith in COVID-19 protocols despite 'negative' England

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

The ECB said in a joint statement with CSA on Monday that the decision to postpone the tour was over concerns about the 'physical and mental wellbeing' of the touring party.

Pak: Man held for attack on Lankan cricket team

Pak: Man held for attack on Lankan cricket team

Rediff.com17 May 2011

Pakistani law enforcement agencies have arrested a terrorist for his involvement in the attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in 2009. Acting on a tip-off, the police nabbed Adnan Khosa, also known as Arshad or Sajjad, within the jurisdiction of Raitra police station, Dera Ghazi Khan district police chief Tassaduq Hiyat said. Khosa, whose codename was 'Chotu', had been included in the police's 'Red Book', a list of high-value militants, Hiyat said.

Sangakkara named first non-British president of MCC

Sangakkara named first non-British president of MCC

Rediff.com1 May 2019

MCC was founded in 1787 and has been based at Lord's, which it owns, since 1814.

'IPL suspension shows game's vulnerability, T20 WC could be postponed'

'IPL suspension shows game's vulnerability, T20 WC could be postponed'

Rediff.com9 May 2021

Chappell recalled a few incidents that led to the disruption of the game in the past.

Imran Khan supporters clash with police, foil his arrest

Imran Khan supporters clash with police, foil his arrest

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Scores of PTI workers and policemen suffered injuries in the violent clashes. So far, no casualty has been reported.

SP has already hit 'century' in first 2 phases of UP polls: Akhilesh

SP has already hit 'century' in first 2 phases of UP polls: Akhilesh

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Yadav also promised caste census in the state after the formation of the SP government and equal representation and honour to all castes.

Should the Indian cricket team get a tax break?

Should the Indian cricket team get a tax break?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

A tax break should not become a means of avoiding taxation, but a voluntary tax exemption is not such a bad idea.

Ganguly's kin test positive for COVID-19

Ganguly's kin test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

Family members of Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) secretary Snehashish Ganguly tested positive for COVID-19, the state health department said in Kolkata on Friday. The wife of Snehasish, the elder brother of BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, was found positive for the disease.

Raina family attack: Sunny Deol meets Pathankot SSP

Raina family attack: Sunny Deol meets Pathankot SSP

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

While Raina's uncle Ashok Kumar, 58, died on the spot, his 32-year-old cousin Kaushal succumbed to injuries on August 31 at a private hospital in Pathankot.

Sidhu surrenders in Patiala court in 1988 road rage case, sent to jail

Sidhu surrenders in Patiala court in 1988 road rage case, sent to jail

Rediff.com21 May 2022

The 58-year-old surrendered shortly after 4 pm, and was taken for the mandatory medical examination, conducted at the Mata Kaushalya Hospital.

MSK told me 'Sachin believes it was out': Umpire Harper

MSK told me 'Sachin believes it was out': Umpire Harper

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Former ICC elite-level umpire Daryl Harper looks back at his controversial decision against Sachin Tendulkar in the 1999 Adelaide Test "everyday of my life" but says he proudly stands by what he believes was a correct decision. A bouncer from Australian pace spearhead Glenn McGrath had Tendulkar ducking and the ball hit him on his shoulders. Officiating in the game, umpire Harper deemed it as leg before wicket and to India's surprise, raised his finger, igniting a debate.

Cricket to films: Angad Bedi unplugged

Cricket to films: Angad Bedi unplugged

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Giving up cricket isn't easy for a cricketer especially when you are the son of a cricket legend.

Ganguly in home quarantine after brother tests positive for COVID-19

Ganguly in home quarantine after brother tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Snehasish has been admitted to hospital after he tested positive for the virus.

Check out cricket's new rules which come into effect today

Check out cricket's new rules which come into effect today

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

The new playing conditions for all three formats of international cricket -- including the contentious Decision Review System and stricter penalties for ball-tampering -- came into effect with the series between Bangladesh and New Zealand which started in Chittagong on Wednesday.

Curb betting in cricket to check black money: SIT

Curb betting in cricket to check black money: SIT

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

The Supreme Court-appointed SIT on Friday called for effective norms to curb betting in cricket and a stronger set of norms for P-Notes, while also making a case for bringing donations to educational and religious bodies under tax net.

Kashmiri students held for sedition in UP granted bail

Kashmiri students held for sedition in UP granted bail

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The Allahabad high court has granted bail to three Kashmiri students, who were arrested on the sedition charge after they allegedly raised pro-Pakistan slogans following a cricket match in Agra last year.

MCC changes stance on Ashwin 'Mankading' Buttler

MCC changes stance on Ashwin 'Mankading' Buttler

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

'We believe the pause was too long between the time Ashwin reached the crease and the moment it was reasonable to expect the ball would be delivered'

Tax War: ICC wants BCCI's annual revenue slashed

Tax War: ICC wants BCCI's annual revenue slashed

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

All the details from the meetings of the Committee of Administrators (CoA) held on July 6 and on June 29

Sidhu seeks special diet in jail, taken for medical examination

Sidhu seeks special diet in jail, taken for medical examination

Rediff.com23 May 2022

According to the counsel, Sidhu cannot consume wheat, sugar, 'maida' and some other food items. After the board of doctors carry out a medical examination, a report will be submitted in the court of chief judicial magistrate, he said.

Which format do you prefer -- Tests, ODIs or T20Is? Tell us!

Which format do you prefer -- Tests, ODIs or T20Is? Tell us!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Take the poll given below and tell us what you think.

Manik Saha sworn in as Tripura CM

Manik Saha sworn in as Tripura CM

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Former Chief Minister Biplab Deb, whose sudden resignation on Saturday evening got Saha the top job, was present at the ceremony along with BJP MLAs and state ministers.

No tax exemption for BCCI

No tax exemption for BCCI

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

Incidentally, non tax exemption was one of the major reasons why the Formula One race was pulled out of India.

Umar Akmal appeals against his three-year ban

Umar Akmal appeals against his three-year ban

Rediff.com19 May 2020

The PCB had banned Akmal from all forms of cricket last month after its disciplinary panel found him guilty of not reporting corrupt approaches ahead of the Pakistan Super League earlier this year.

'I don't like leaving Tiger behind'

'I don't like leaving Tiger behind'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

'My children -- Saif, Saba and Soha -- have been located in Mumbai for a while now.' 'In our case, it's the house more than me that keeps the family close.' 'All three of my children love Pataudi; they come to Delhi and head straight there.'

Gunathilaka's controversial dismissal mars Windies win

Gunathilaka's controversial dismissal mars Windies win

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

Gunathilaka dismissal was followed by a couple of run-outs as Sri Lanka lost their rhythm and were all out for 232. Hosts West Indies completed the chase with three overs to spare.

SEE: Sachin Tendulkar's tribute to the 'five women' in his life

SEE: Sachin Tendulkar's tribute to the 'five women' in his life

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Sachin Tendulkar paid tributes to the 'five women' in his life and how they influenced him from his childhood to becoming a legend in the cricket world.

Ashwin sparks furore with 'Mankad' dismissal of Buttler

Ashwin sparks furore with 'Mankad' dismissal of Buttler

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Buttler departed after an angry exchange with Ashwin and his exit condemned the Royals to a 14-run defeat in their IPL opener in Jaipur.

Pushkar Dhami's dilemma: Party won, CM lost

Pushkar Dhami's dilemma: Party won, CM lost

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The ruling party appears set to form the government in Uttarakhand again, the first time in the state's 21-year history that a party will come to power for a second term in a row.

Imran seeks better ties with US, retracts 'American plot behind ouster' claim

Imran seeks better ties with US, retracts 'American plot behind ouster' claim

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

In an interview with the Financial Times following an assassination attempt this month, Khan said he no longer 'blamed' the US and wants a 'dignified' relationship if re-elected.

What Windies need to do to be a top side again

What Windies need to do to be a top side again

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

'West Indies cricket is not about lack of talent. The skill level is always there. It's about applying that skill, making the right decisions under pressure in the middle of the game. It's a tough place to learn there at the middle'

Sangakkara-led MCC to play four matches in Pakistan

Sangakkara-led MCC to play four matches in Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Custodian of cricket laws, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), will play one 50-over game and three T20 matches during their upcoming tour of Pakistan, beginning on Thursday. MCC president Kumar Sangakkara will captain a 12-member squad for the tour, which includes the likes of Ravi Bopara, Roelof van der Merwe and Ross Whiteley.

Match-fixing row: Shoaib Akhtar calls PCB 'incompetent'

Match-fixing row: Shoaib Akhtar calls PCB 'incompetent'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Shoaib Akhtar's remarks came a day after Umar Akmal was given a three-year ban for not reporting a match-fixing offer. As match-fixing continues to bother Pakistan cricket, former players in the country have raised their voice to ask for legislation, criminalising match-fixing.

'Mr Srinivasan, stay away for sake of cricket's image'

'Mr Srinivasan, stay away for sake of cricket's image'

Rediff.com29 May 2013

Beleaguered BCCI President N Srinivasan on Wednesday found himself under intense pressure to quit after two BCCI heavyweights, IPL Chairman Rajiv Shukla and Board vice-President Arun Jaitley, asked him to "stay away" till investigations against his son-in-law were completed in the IPL spot-fixing scandal.

AIFF Elections: Bhutia, CoA favours reforms; Patel not interest in holding post

AIFF Elections: Bhutia, CoA favours reforms; Patel not interest in holding post

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Praful Patel, said that he has absolutely no interest in holding any position in the national football body

Despite losing election, Dhami set for 2nd innings in Uttarakhand

Despite losing election, Dhami set for 2nd innings in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Dhami is often regarded as a protg of Maharashtra Governor and former Uttarakhand chief minister Bhagat Singh Koshyari, whom he served as an Officer on Special Duty and an adviser.

Lockdown: India umpires take online lessons to sharpen skills

Lockdown: India umpires take online lessons to sharpen skills

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

The purpose of online training is to establish uniformity.

PIX: Debutant Iyer shows the way on Day 1

PIX: Debutant Iyer shows the way on Day 1

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Debutant Shreyas Iyer was guts, aggression and flair rolled into one during an unbeaten knock of 75, which was nothing short of a baptism by fire, as India ended on 258 for four on the first day of the opening Test against New Zealand in Kanpur on Thursday.

Heavy security across country for 76th Independence Day

Heavy security across country for 76th Independence Day

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

India has not only been decked in tricolour hues in the lead up to the 76th Independence Day celebrations, but also put under a heavy security blanket, right from Delhi, the epicentre of the mega celebrations, to Jammu and Kashmir.

A Last Christmas for Santha Bakery

A Last Christmas for Santha Bakery

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

December 2022 could be the last Christmas for Santha Bakery, a business drawing its lineage from the first Christmas cake baked in Kerala.