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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.

New Pak govt won't indulge in 'politics of revenge': Shehbaz Sharif

New Pak govt won't indulge in 'politics of revenge': Shehbaz Sharif

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Shehbaz Sharif, the joint opposition's candidate for the post of prime minister, on Sunday vowed that the new government in Pakistan want to 'move forward' and not indulge in 'politics of revenge'.

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

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.

Pak crisis: After SC setback, Imran to address the nation today

Pak crisis: After SC setback, Imran to address the nation today

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The SC has restored the National Assembly after it declared the government's decision to dissolve the assembly and NA Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri's ruling against the Constitution.

'I was told Yash and Mumtaz were 'just friends.' That wasn't the truth!'

'I was told Yash and Mumtaz were 'just friends.' That wasn't the truth!'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

'Shah Rukh and I have a very good relationship.' 'When he is with you, he is completely yours, once he leaves the room, he doesn't know you.' Pamela Chopra discusses her life with her late husband Yash Chopra, and sons Aditya and Uday Chopra in an exclusive interview.

Guj polls: Key constituencies that go to polling in 1st phase on Thursday

Guj polls: Key constituencies that go to polling in 1st phase on Thursday

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

A total of 788 candidates are in the fray in the first phase of the elections on 89 seats spread across 19 districts of South Gujarat and Kutch-Saurashtra regions.

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.

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.

'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.

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".

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.

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.

'We think about him and it moistens our eyes'

'We think about him and it moistens our eyes'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

'The fact that all the charges against my son are baseless and concocted, in itself, gives me all the hope.'

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.

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'

Must-share telecast law for Indo-Pak series

Must-share telecast law for Indo-Pak series

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

Having failed to get Nimbus Sports to share its live telecast of the upcoming India-Pakistan Test series, the government has issued a notification declaring that under the law the entire Test series be compulsorily shared with public broadcaster Doordarshan.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

BCCI finally brought under RTI

BCCI finally brought under RTI

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

The CIC, the top appellate body in RTI matters, went through the law, orders of the Supreme Court, the Law Commission of India report, submissions of the Central Public Information Officer in the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to conclude that the status, nature and functional characteristics of the BCCI fulfil required conditions of Section 2(h) of the RTI Act.

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.

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.

Labuschagne 'stoked' by Tendulkar's 'amazing words'

Labuschagne 'stoked' by Tendulkar's 'amazing words'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Tendulkar, who was in Sydney for a charity match last week, had called Labuschagne special when asked to name the player who most reminds him of himself.

Chappell's extreme suggestion to decide LBWs

Chappell's extreme suggestion to decide LBWs

Rediff.com10 May 2020

'The current law encourages "pad play" to balls pitching outside leg while this change would force them to use their bat. The change would reward bowlers who attack the stumps and decrease the need for negative wide deliveries to a packed off-side field'

Rohit Sharma watches Lion King with wife Ritika

Rohit Sharma watches Lion King with wife Ritika

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

The India batsman took his wife Ritika out for a movie date on Thursday, with brother-in-law Kunal also giving them company.

2nd Test: Chepauk stadium sets protocols for crowds

2nd Test: Chepauk stadium sets protocols for crowds

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

The authorities have also asked fans to refrain from indulging in racist behaviour, adding that strict action will be taken against anyone flouting the rules. During the recent tour of Australia, some of the India players were racially abused, which has also been confirmed by Cricket Australia.

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.

In ICC's Code of Ethics: No law for son-in-law!

In ICC's Code of Ethics: No law for son-in-law!

Rediff.com27 May 2013

BCCI president N Srinivasan should thank the Almighty that Gurunath Meiyappan is not his son!

BCCI keeping 'all options open' on RTI

BCCI keeping 'all options open' on RTI

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

The Law Commission had said that the BCCI should be brought under the RTI Act, noting that it falls under the definition of a public authority which has received substantial financing from the government.

The first victim of 'Mankading' in IPL speaks out

The first victim of 'Mankading' in IPL speaks out

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Wishy-washy areas in Mankading law need to be addressed: Jos Buttler

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.

How 'Mankaded' came into being

How 'Mankaded' came into being

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

When Vinoo Mankad ran out Bill Brown, he created cricketing history -- and eternal controversy.

BCCI AGM approves 10 teams for 2022 IPL

BCCI AGM approves 10 teams for 2022 IPL

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

BCCI has approved 10-team IPL from 2022 edition and are backing ICC's bid for cricket's inclusion in 2028 Olympics after some clarifications from IOC.

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.

'Explain why BCCI should not be under RTI Act'

'Explain why BCCI should not be under RTI Act'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

The Central Information Commission has directed the sports body and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to explain.