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Why BCCI's state units are unhappy with COA

Why BCCI's state units are unhappy with COA

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Around 13 state units of the BCCI have demanded a Special General Meeting (SGM) on June 22 to discuss lingering policy issues such as players' contracts, a long-standing revenue dispute with the ICC, and commercial ventures of the board.

Indian scientists lead battle against COVID-19

Indian scientists lead battle against COVID-19

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'Unless we make our own testing kits, we will not get out of this disease faster.'

2G Spectrum scam: ED issues summons to some telcos

2G Spectrum scam: ED issues summons to some telcos

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

Summons have been issued to some new telecom firms asking for financial records and documents, according to official sources. However, the names of the companies could not be ascertained.

Champions League: Ronaldo scores 750th goal; PSG win

Champions League: Ronaldo scores 750th goal; PSG win

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 750th goal of his remarkable career in a 3-0 win over Dynamo Kyiv on Wednesday

2G scam cases up for further investigation

2G scam cases up for further investigation

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

The ministry of corporate affairs - under new minister Murli Deora - has reopened for further investigation the cases of two companies allegedly involved in the unravelling 2G scam. A senior official said that the ministry was currently probing Swan Telecom and Loop Telecom.

Review: Seconds is a waste of time

Review: Seconds is a waste of time

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

By the time the big twist arrives in Aneesh Upasana's Malayalam thriller Seconds, we are too jaded to enjoy or appreciate it, says Paresh C Palicha.

Kolkata beat sloppy Deccan by 20 runs

Kolkata beat sloppy Deccan by 20 runs

Rediff.com3 May 2011

Shikhar Dhawan's fighting half-century went in vain as Kolkata Knight Riders produced a clinical performance to beat a struggling Deccan Chargers by 20 runs in an Indian Premier League match in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

We feared Pak might alert targets: CIA chief

We feared Pak might alert targets: CIA chief

Rediff.com3 May 2011

Pakistani officials were kept deliberately out of loop by the United States in its operation to get Osama bin Laden as it feared they might "alert" the targets and "jeopardise" the mission, Central Intelligence Agency Director Leon Panetta said on Tuesday.

PIX: Villa maintain perfect start; Schalke end losing run

PIX: Villa maintain perfect start; Schalke end losing run

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Brighton and Hove Albion scored late to earn a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace. Sheffield United and Fulham also drew 1-1 as both teams picked up their first points.

Oz media slam 'biased' ICC over Ireland exclusion

Oz media slam 'biased' ICC over Ireland exclusion

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

It's not only Ireland fuming over ICC's decision to leave Associate members out of the World Cup competition in 2015 and 2019.

Why the world's top airshow disappointed me

Why the world's top airshow disappointed me

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

'For a show that has been going on since 1948 one expected a certain standard of showcasing and showmanship, besides variety and a show of skill.' 'At the same time one felt pretty good about the standards of our own efforts -- Aero India -- at Bangalore once every four years and in business only since 1996,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd) after a visit to the Farnborough Airshow.

Where the hell are Covid hospital beds in Delhi?

Where the hell are Covid hospital beds in Delhi?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Locals are overly concerned as horrifying tales emerge of patients running from pillar to post to secure hospital beds or even get themselves tested.

Lootcase: Realisation of the secret middle-class dream

Lootcase: Realisation of the secret middle-class dream

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

'It's also a movie-crazed kid's idea of a great time,' discovers Sreehari Nair.

DoT to examine CAG report

DoT to examine CAG report

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

The department of telecommunications (DoT) will soon start looking into the issue of ineligibility of recent licensees such as Unitech, Loop and Datacom, in the wake of the Comptroller and Auditor-General's scathing report. And, take action, if it thinks it is required.

Cong-JD-S govt a case of can't stay together, can't live apart?

Cong-JD-S govt a case of can't stay together, can't live apart?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Personal differences between the two alliance partners, Congress insiders say, are owing to Kumaraswamy's style of functioning. He, unlike his father, is suspected to have a soft corner for the BJP, reports Bibhu Ranjan Mishra.

Krishna and team was briefed on Headley

Krishna and team was briefed on Headley

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Home Minister P Chidambaram had briefed the Cabinet Committee on Security, where External Affairs Minister S M Krishna was present, on the interrogation report of LeT operative David Headley before visiting Pakistan for the SAARC Interior Minister's conference last month.

EPL PIX: Arsenal slump to first home defeat; Controversial win for Newcastle

EPL PIX: Arsenal slump to first home defeat; Controversial win for Newcastle

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Arsenal, who fired Unai Emery as manager last week and appointed former player Freddie Ljungberg as caretaker boss, now sit 10th in the table on 19 points, with Brighton a single point behind and three places below them.

Red Star reach Champions League group stage with Benfica, PSV

Red Star reach Champions League group stage with Benfica, PSV

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

A thrilling draw away to Salzburg enabled Serbian champions Red Star Belgrade to reach the Champions League group stage for the first time where they will be joined by Portugal's Benfica and Dutch side PSV Eindhoven. Red Star, who won the European Cup in 1991, came back from two goals down in an electrifying second leg in Austria to draw 2-2 and go through on away goals.

Sharapova receives marriage proposal in Brisbane!

Sharapova receives marriage proposal in Brisbane!

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Damian Torrie held up a sign and yelled out "Marry me Maria Sharapova?" during her first match, which encouraged a chorus of laughs around Pat Rafter Arena, News.com.au reported.

Is Amit Shah doing a KRA for ministers?

Is Amit Shah doing a KRA for ministers?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

The Prime Minister's Office has also prepared a detailed backgrounder about each member in the Union Council of Ministers.

Why operators with minimal subscribers can exit

Why operators with minimal subscribers can exit

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

Telcos such as Loop, Etisalat and Videocon have done little to churn the subscriber base.

'Corona is a wake up call for all of us'

'Corona is a wake up call for all of us'

Rediff.com23 May 2020

'I'm not surprised with what's happening in India,' 'Tiger' Tyagarajan tells Nivedita Mookerji.

'Except foodgrains-related essentials, nothing is moving'

'Except foodgrains-related essentials, nothing is moving'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

At the height of the agitation against Tata Motors and after, the decibel level at Singur has always been high. The coronavirus scare, however, appears to have tempered it. The lockdown has hit Singur's inhabitants hard in more ways than one, reports Ishita Ayan Dutt.

BCCI vs COA: It's getting murkier

BCCI vs COA: It's getting murkier

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

BCCI acting secy extends GM Shetty's contract without CoA consent

ADAG to buy Indiabulls' 26 pc stake in Icex

ADAG to buy Indiabulls' 26 pc stake in Icex

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Four persons privy to the discussions told Business Standard that the deal is close to finalisation, and that regulator Forward Markets Commission (FMC) had been kept in the loop. Indiabulls holds 40 per cent stake in the exchange, which started operations less than a year ago.

Resentment over Pak army chief's extension

Resentment over Pak army chief's extension

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

As many as 17 three star generals will retire before General Bajwa hangs his boots, says Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Gambhir, Nehra face BCCI rap for Lanka tour

Gambhir, Nehra face BCCI rap for Lanka tour

Rediff.com25 Mar 2010

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has issued a show cause notice to the Delhi Daredevils team management for allowing captain Gautam Gambhir and pacer Ashish Nehra to travel to Sri Lanka for treating their injuries without its go ahead.

Most 2G licences given in 2008 were illegal: CAG

Most 2G licences given in 2008 were illegal: CAG

Rediff.com13 Oct 2010

Nine companies were given new licences in January 2008.

Soccer PIX: No quick fix for Atletico; Inter held again

Soccer PIX: No quick fix for Atletico; Inter held again

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Images from the football matches played across Europe on Sunday.

VAR penalty helps Tottenham edge past Chelsea

VAR penalty helps Tottenham edge past Chelsea

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Tottenham Hotspur gained a slender advantage in their League Cup semi-final against London rivals Chelsea as Harry Kane's penalty earned them a gritty 1-0 first-leg win.

The Mystery of Varavara Rao's Injury

The Mystery of Varavara Rao's Injury

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'In what must go down as one of the most nonchalant remarks by the head of any hospital, J J Hospital Dean Dr Ranjit Mankeshwar said: 'We do not know where the staff was, but he did not suffer serious wounds'.'

La Liga PIX: Barcelona and Real Madrid suffer humbling losses

La Liga PIX: Barcelona and Real Madrid suffer humbling losses

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

La Liga champions Barcelona slumped to a shock 2-1 defeat at struggling Leganes and Real Madrid were resoundingly beaten 3-0 by Sevilla on Wednesday as Spain's two biggest clubs lost on the same day for the first time since January, 2015.

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2020.

I-League: Minerva hold Bengaluru FC; Chennai win

I-League: Minerva hold Bengaluru FC; Chennai win

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

Bengaluru FC dropped their first points at home this season after a fortuitous goal allowed Minerva Punjab FC claim a point with a 1-1 draw at the Kanteerava Stadium, in Bengaluru, on Saturday.

Don't ignore these 10 warning signs of depression

Don't ignore these 10 warning signs of depression

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Do not ignore tendencies of procrastination, lethargy and fatigue impacting productivity. Watch out. Be open to talk. Seek help, says Dr Samir Parikh.

5 networking mistakes you must avoid

5 networking mistakes you must avoid

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Remember that connecting with someone does not guarantee commitment of any kind.

SAFF Cup: Lacklustre India suffer defeat against Maldives in final

SAFF Cup: Lacklustre India suffer defeat against Maldives in final

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

Poor finishing and scrappy defending put paid to India's quest for an eighth South Asian Football Federation Cup title as it suffered a 1-2 defeat against Maldives in the summit clash, in Dhaka, on Saturday.

What Modi-Shah plan to do next

What Modi-Shah plan to do next

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Modi and Shah's next focus will be South India, and the Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections. Shah is unlikely to abdicate control over the party even after he joins the government. Modi and Shah both know only too well that the party makes the government, and not the other way round.

EPL: Sanchez, Giroud send Arsenal up to fifth

EPL: Sanchez, Giroud send Arsenal up to fifth

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Alexis Sanchez and Olivier Giroud were on target as Arsenal won 2-0 at Southampton on Wednesday to move up to fifth in the Premier League and fuel their hopes of a late push for the top four.

BSNL may open up lines for pvt firms

BSNL may open up lines for pvt firms

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

In a move that could revolutionise internet access for millions, state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited is considering opening up its last mile local loop (fixed copper lines) for broadband services to private players.