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Two Maoist dalams wiped out in Wednesday's op in Maha: Police

Two Maoist dalams wiped out in Wednesday's op in Maha: Police

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Due to the success of the operation, the entire Korchi-Tipagad and Chatgaon-Kasansur Dalams of Maoists have been wiped out, they claimed.

Sunrisers name Moody coach; Laxman, Srikkanth mentors

Sunrisers name Moody coach; Laxman, Srikkanth mentors

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

The Indian Premier League's Hyderabad franchise, now called 'Sunrisers', have appointed former Australia cricketer Tom Moody as the team's new coach, and former India cricketers Krishnamachari Srikkanth and VVS Laxman mentors.

Sunrisers name Moody coach; Laxman, Srikkanth mentors

Sunrisers name Moody coach; Laxman, Srikkanth mentors

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

The Indian Premier League's Hyderabad franchise, now called 'Sunrisers', have appointed former Australia cricketer Tom Moody as the team's new coach, and former India cricketers Krishnamachari Srikkanth and VVS Laxman mentors.

Will be very special to get a 100 at Lord's: Laxman

Will be very special to get a 100 at Lord's: Laxman

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Stylish middle-order batsman VVS Laxman says his dream is to score a century at Lord's and help India win the match during the team's upcoming tour of England.

Dharma doesn't mean eat this, don't eat that: RSS chief

Dharma doesn't mean eat this, don't eat that: RSS chief

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Some elements are creating obstacles in the path of India's development and are fearful of its rise on the global stage, but they will not succeed, he asserted.

Spotted: V V S Laxman

Spotted: V V S Laxman

Rediff.com20 Dec 2006

Reader Tanwir Dadarkar sent us a picture of V V S Laxman.

Vicky-Sara Party With Kriti

Vicky-Sara Party With Kriti

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

After they got a box office thumbs up, Producer Dinesh Vijan and Director Laxman Utekar threw a success bash for their cast and friends from the film fraternity.

This Indian Test team can be at the top for long time: Laxman

This Indian Test team can be at the top for long time: Laxman

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

There was optimism mingled with conviction in VVS Laxman's tone and tenor as the batting great today predicted the start of an era of prolonged dominance by the current Indian Test team, akin to the great West Indian and Australian sides of the past. As the long home season begin with the Kanpur Test against New Zealand, India are seeking to become the numero uno side in Test cricket and Laxman, who called captain Virat Kohli a "trendsetter", felt achieving the number one status will just be the beginning of a long journey.

Laxman returns to top-20 in ICC Rankings

Laxman returns to top-20 in ICC Rankings

Rediff.com31 Mar 2009

Riding on the match-saving hundred against New Zealand in the second cricket Test, Indian batsman VVS Laxman on Tuesday returned to the top-20 of the ICC Rankings, up six places to 15th in the latest list.

Laxman gets a hundred as Test is drawn

Laxman gets a hundred as Test is drawn

Rediff.com30 Mar 2009

VVS Laxman scored an unbeaten 124 and Yuvraj Singh 54 as India played out a draw with New Zealand in the second Test in Napier on Monday. India had a lead of 162. With no hope of a result both captain agreed to call of the match with 17 overs remaining.

VVS Laxman to deliver Pataudi Memorial Lecture at Eden Gardens

VVS Laxman to deliver Pataudi Memorial Lecture at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

VVS Laxman is all set to renew his connection with Eden Gardens as the former middle order batsman has been chosen to deliver the MAK Pataudi Memorial Lecture in Kolkata on October 19.

Laxman could be the Indian ace: Ganguly

Laxman could be the Indian ace: Ganguly

Rediff.com2 Mar 2005

"My feeling is that he is going to get a lot of runs," said the Indian captain ahead of the India-Pakistan series.

Laxman still a cause of worry: Buchanan

Laxman still a cause of worry: Buchanan

Rediff.com8 Nov 2004

John Buchanan thinks the loss in Mumbai proved that his team has to find a fresh approach to tackle VVS Laxman and Sachin Tendulkar.

Chappell will do a great job: Laxman

Chappell will do a great job: Laxman

Rediff.com14 Jun 2005

'Make Us Proud, Once Again'

'Make Us Proud, Once Again'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Cricket fraternity hails Gautam Gambhir appointment

Shastri, Fletcher should stay till 2015 World Cup, says Laxman

Shastri, Fletcher should stay till 2015 World Cup, says Laxman

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Former batsman V V S Laxman believes tinkering with Team India's support staff is not a viable option and newly-appointed team director Ravi Shastri and coach Duncan Fletcher should stay till the 2015 World Cup.

Dhoni, Laxman tons light up Eden

Dhoni, Laxman tons light up Eden

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

VVS Laxman and Mahendra Singh Dhoni hit centuries in a record partnership before India declared their first innings on 643 for six on day three of the second and final Test against South Africa, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, on Tuesday.

VVS Laxman to retire after NZ series

VVS Laxman to retire after NZ series

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

India's star batsman VVS Laxman is contemplating retirement from international cricket after the two-Test series against New Zealand starting August 23 in Hyderabad.

Satyapragyan, Laxman in joint lead

Satyapragyan, Laxman in joint lead

Rediff.com5 Jan 2005

Overnight joint leader Grandmaster Abhijit Kunte settled for a quick draw as lower ranked players took the honours.

Dravid to quit as India coach after T20 World Cup?

Dravid to quit as India coach after T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Rahul Dravid has already informed the BCCI about his decision to step away from the role after the T20 World Cup.

Laxman believes best is yet to come

Laxman believes best is yet to come

Rediff.com25 Jan 2004

"I can do much better than this," Laxman said after scoring his third century in the VB tri-series.

Laxman Singh hopeful of a win from Sushma's LS seat in MP

Laxman Singh hopeful of a win from Sushma's LS seat in MP

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh's younger brother Laxman, who is the party nominee from Vidisha constituency in Madhya Pradesh for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, said he was hopeful of a victory against Bharatiya Janata Party stalwart Sushma Swaraj.

VVS Laxman: Satisfying to get a hundred after a long gap

VVS Laxman: Satisfying to get a hundred after a long gap

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

Relieved at getting a Test hundred after 16 matches, VVS Laxman agreed that there is something about his relationship with Eden Gardens, but added that Tuesday's innings against the West Indies was not that challenging.

Laxman ignores Dhoni from guest list for late night party

Laxman ignores Dhoni from guest list for late night party

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has added more fuel to the intense speculation about his strained relationship with VVS Laxman, when he revealed that he was not invited for a late night party thrown by the retired cricketer at his residence.

'Laxman proved why he is called very very special'

'Laxman proved why he is called very very special'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2010

VVS Laxman's unbeaten century under pressure showed why he is regarded as "very very special", captain Mahendra Singh said on Saturday, attributing India's series-levelling victory against Sri Lanka to a "collective effort".

Laxman hits 55th first-class ton against Madhya Pradesh

Laxman hits 55th first-class ton against Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

Having retired from international cricket only a few months back, VVS Laxman struck his 55th first-class ton to guide Hyderabad to 341 against Madhya Pradesh on the second day of their Ranji Trophy Group A match against Madhya Pradesh.

Tendulkar and Laxman were flawless

Tendulkar and Laxman were flawless

Rediff.com4 Jan 2004

Bangaru Laxman seeks bail in graft case

Bangaru Laxman seeks bail in graft case

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

Former Bharatiya Janata Party president Bangaru Laxman, who is serving a four-year jail term for taking a bribe in an 11-year-old fictitious defence deal case, on Wednesday sought bail from the Delhi high court, citing his age and health problems.

Laxman reveals his thoughts on pink ball and DRS

Laxman reveals his thoughts on pink ball and DRS

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

When former cricketer VVS Laxman was asked about his views about cricket under lights with pink ball, he said, "It's a work in progress".

VVS Laxman steers Lancashire to win

VVS Laxman steers Lancashire to win

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

VVS Laxman is clearly enjoying his county stint and the stylish Hyderabadi's unbeaten 37-ball 38 scripted Lancashire's eight-wicket triumph over hosts Northamptonshire in a rain-marred Pro40 Division Two match in Northampton.

India banking on Dhoni, Laxman, rain to save Test

India banking on Dhoni, Laxman, rain to save Test

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

India are hoping that skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and VVS Laxman will bat long enough -- like they did against South Africa early this year -- and heavens do them a favour by opening up on Thursday to salvage the first Test against Sri Lanka.

'Your moment can arrive anytime, anywhere'

'Your moment can arrive anytime, anywhere'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, and Virender Sehwag praised 'inspiration' Bopanna for his incredible achievement.

VVS Laxman ties the knot

VVS Laxman ties the knot

Rediff.com16 Feb 2004

Laxman looks forward to Pakistan

Laxman looks forward to Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Feb 2004

The stylish middle order batsman is now gunning for Shoaib Akhtar and company during the upcoming tour to Pakistan.

India cruise on VVS Laxman

India cruise on VVS Laxman

Rediff.com24 Jan 2004

Laxman needs to reinvent himself

Laxman needs to reinvent himself

Rediff.com18 Jan 2004

Dravid, Laxman leave for New Zealand

Dravid, Laxman leave for New Zealand

Rediff.com2 Mar 2009

Middle-order mainstays Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman, along with four other members of India's Test squad, left for New Zealand from Mumbai early on Monday for the three-match Test series starting March 18.

OBC quota stir begins to haunt Maha govt amid Maratha reservation demand

OBC quota stir begins to haunt Maha govt amid Maratha reservation demand

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Activists Laxman Hake and Navnath Waghmare, who have been sitting on a hunger strike at Wadigodri village in Jalna district since June 13, did not allow doctors to check their health or administer intravenous fluids.

Eclipsed, Vasundhara, Gehlot Campaign For Sons

Eclipsed, Vasundhara, Gehlot Campaign For Sons

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

While the going for Dushyant Singh in Jhalawar is not tough, winning Jalore is a tough battle for Vaibhav Gehlot.

'41 WORKERS. 17 DAYS. THEY BELIEVED'

'41 WORKERS. 17 DAYS. THEY BELIEVED'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Indian cricket fraternity reacts to Silkyara tunnel rescue