News for 'Laxman'

Conflict case: 'Laxman, Ganguly can't have dual roles'

Conflict case: 'Laxman, Ganguly can't have dual roles'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

The Ethics Officer has ruled that the former India players have to choose between CAC, IPL jobs

Watch Out For Raveena Mini, Rasha

Watch Out For Raveena Mini, Rasha

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Whether Rasha's chemistry around Aaman repeats the success of Ajay-Raveena's?

'You can't cross the laxman rekha of decency'

'You can't cross the laxman rekha of decency'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

'Whenever I prepare a joke for my performances I always have the family in mind: Would any member of the family feel offended by my joke?' 'If the answer is yes, I immediately drop it.'

Eminent cartoonist R K Laxman passes away

Eminent cartoonist R K Laxman passes away

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

R K Laxman was suffering from a prolonged illness.

Laxman is under observation

Laxman is under observation

Rediff.com19 Mar 2005

'I Studied Medicine Only For Papa'

'I Studied Medicine Only For Papa'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

'Thanks to Chhaava's success, I now have the creative freedom to pick and choose.'

281 and beyond: VVS Laxman nearly missed 2001 Eden Test...

281 and beyond: VVS Laxman nearly missed 2001 Eden Test...

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Best remembered for his match-winning 281 against Australia at the Eden Gardens in 2001, former India batsman VVS Laxman revealed he was not fit enough to play that Test against Australia.

Will Shami recover in time for Australia Tests?

Will Shami recover in time for Australia Tests?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Mohammed Shami is making significant strides in his recovery from an ankle injury that has kept him out of cricket since the ODI World Cup last November.

Laxman excelled in pressure situations: BCCI

Laxman excelled in pressure situations: BCCI

Rediff.com18 Aug 2012

The Board Of Control For Cricket In India paid glowing tribute to VVS Laxman, saying that his stunning knocks in crisis situations shaped the history of Indian cricket.

Supreme Court crossed Laxman Rekha in Nupur Sharma case: Ex-judges, officials

Supreme Court crossed Laxman Rekha in Nupur Sharma case: Ex-judges, officials

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

The statement was signed by 15 former judges, 77 ex-all India services officers and 25 veterans.

PIX: Laxman inaugurates 'Mohammad Azharuddin stand' at HCA stadium

PIX: Laxman inaugurates 'Mohammad Azharuddin stand' at HCA stadium

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

VVS Laxman inaugurated the newly-refurbished North Stand of the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in honour of former India captain and newly-elected Hyderabad Cricket Association president Mohammad Azharuddin.

RaamLaxman nixed Lataji's retirement plans

RaamLaxman nixed Lataji's retirement plans

Rediff.com22 May 2021

'His Dil deewana in Maine Pyar Kiya came to me at a time when I was thinking of retirement.'

PIX: Team India swap nets for safari in Harare

PIX: Team India swap nets for safari in Harare

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Refreshed and re-energised, the team is surely geared up for the all-important third T20I scheduled for Wednesday.

Laxman lauds tail-enders

Laxman lauds tail-enders

Rediff.com19 Dec 2005

WATCH: Ashwin's Emotional Farewell Speech

WATCH: Ashwin's Emotional Farewell Speech

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Ashwin acknowledged the emotional turmoil he was experiencing, despite his calm demeanour.

Cartoonist Laxman's condition remains critical

Cartoonist Laxman's condition remains critical

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

86-year-old Laxman, who was admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital on Sunday after suffering three mild strokes, is responding to medicines and is stable but the next two days are crucial, doctors attending on him said on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Common man's tribute to R K Laxman

PHOTOS: Common man's tribute to R K Laxman

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Cartoonist's everywhere mourned the death of R K Laxman, who made personified the sublime wit and absurdity of life in his rendition of the Aam Aadmi, better known as Laxman's Common Man. Many fans of Laxman's work came up to the Common Man statue along the Worli seaface and paid their tributes to the artist.

Laxman bags Commonwealth Chess gold

Laxman bags Commonwealth Chess gold

Rediff.com18 May 2010

Indian Grandmaster R R Laxman walked away with the gold medal while Russia's Pavel Maletin won the overall title in the Parsvnath Commonwealth Chess Championship that concluded in Delhi on Tuesday.

BJP took graft accused into cabinet, says Raj Thackeray

BJP took graft accused into cabinet, says Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray launched a scathing attack on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), questioning the outcome of the recent Maharashtra assembly elections and alleging hypocrisy in the BJP's stance on corruption. He also hinted at internal changes within the MNS, emphasizing the need for discipline and a renewed focus on the party's goals.

Could one of them succeed Dravid as India's next Head Coach?

Could one of them succeed Dravid as India's next Head Coach?

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Here are some of the big names who could be interested in applying for the post.

Race to replace BCCI secretary Jay Shah heats up..

Race to replace BCCI secretary Jay Shah heats up..

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

The members who were present at the 93rd BCCI Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Bengaluru on Sunday requested incumbent secretary Jay Shah to speed up the process of finding his successor to keep the transition of power as smooth as possible.

Pant can be a match-winner in T20s, says Laxman

Pant can be a match-winner in T20s, says Laxman

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Former batsman VVS Laxman said wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant should be brought back in the Indian T20 team as he is capable of winning matches on his own with the bat.

Starbucks names Laxman Narasimhan as its new CEO

Starbucks names Laxman Narasimhan as its new CEO

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Laxman Narasimhan, a veteran in leading and advising global consumer-facing brands, has been named as the new CEO of coffee giant Starbucks, joining a growing cohort of Indian-origin business leaders at the helm of global corporations.

Former BJP President Bangaru Laxman dead

Former BJP President Bangaru Laxman dead

Rediff.com1 Mar 2014

Former BJP President Bangaru Laxman, who was caught on camera in 2001 while accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh in a fake defence deal hugely embarrassing the National Democratic Alliance government, died at a hospital in Hyderabad on Saturday.

Laxman's 281: India's best against the Aussies?

Laxman's 281: India's best against the Aussies?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Rajneesh Gupta surveys the batting landscape in India-Australia Test encounters.

Laxman shines for Lancashire again

Laxman shines for Lancashire again

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

VVS Laxman continued his prolific run in English cricket, hitting another half-century to guide Lancashire to 226 for seven against Yorkshire in their County Championship match at Headingley Carnegie. Opting to bat first, Lancashire ran into trouble losing both their openers when the score read just two before Laxman (50) starred in two crucial partnerships to steady the ship.

Laxman slams ton for Lancashire

Laxman slams ton for Lancashire

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

Star Indian batsman VVS Laxman struck his first County Championship century to put Lancashire in the box seat against Yorkshire on day three of the Division One match in Manchester. After bundling out Yorkshire for 181 in the first essay, Lancashire rode on centuries from Mal Loye (146) and Laxman (109) to reach 489 for five before declaring their innings.

MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday approved 139 Padma awards including seven Padma Vibhushans, 19 Padma Bhushans and 113 Padma Shris.

Cartoonist R K Laxman cremated with state honours

Cartoonist R K Laxman cremated with state honours

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis was among those who paid their last respects to the cartoonist

Multi-skilled cricketers will be in demand: VVS Laxman

Multi-skilled cricketers will be in demand: VVS Laxman

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

'Fielding is non-negotiable. Whether you are a batsman or a bowler, you have to be an excellent fielder and you have to be athletic which will help you in running between the wickets. That's how the game has evolved'

Nottinghamshire gives Laxman Friday deadline

Nottinghamshire gives Laxman Friday deadline

Rediff.com23 Jul 2008

Nottinghamshire has given V V S Laxman time till Friday to make up his mind whether to join the county or not. Laxman was supposed to join the club as a replacement for Australian Adam Voges.

Laxman disappointed at exclusion

Laxman disappointed at exclusion

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

The Hyderabadi batsman says he is full fit and was expecting a call-up to the ODI team for the tour of South Africa.

Spotted! Laxman in California

Spotted! Laxman in California

Rediff.com13 Nov 2006

Reader Sudhakar Jalli sent us a picture of VVS Laxman from San Jose, California.

Laxman hails government's decision to not play with Pakistan

Laxman hails government's decision to not play with Pakistan

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Former India cricketer V V S Laxman backed the government's decision to not play a bilateral series against Pakistan, saying it is 'beyond sport at the moment'.

Padma Shri for VVS Laxman

Padma Shri for VVS Laxman

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

Cricketer VVS Laxman will be conferred the Padma Shri for his services to the game.

Cartoonist Laxman's condition improves

Cartoonist Laxman's condition improves

Rediff.com4 Sep 2003

His blood pressure and other health parameters are normal and he is being administered renal diet, doctors said.

CBI questions Bangaru Laxman

CBI questions Bangaru Laxman

Rediff.com28 Apr 2005

Sources said Laxman was called to the CBI headquarters in New Delhi and was questioned for nearly four hours.

Why India coach Gambhir's position is 'not safe'

Why India coach Gambhir's position is 'not safe'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Gautam Gambhir has already been asked a few tough questions after the 0-3 defeat at home to New Zealand and if the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is also lost, it can all go downhill for the former opener.

A wake-up call for Indian cricket?

A wake-up call for Indian cricket?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Save Jasprit Bumrah, whose injury-prone body and exceptional skills demand workload management, questions are now being raised as to why the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja opted out of Duleep Trophy.