News for 'M Deshpande'

'Why is the hijab being singled out?'

'Why is the hijab being singled out?'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

'I am not in favour of the hijab myself.' 'I personally think it wrong to make women shut themselves out of the world, where there is so much to see.' 'But I can't dictate to others about what they should wear.'

The curtain falls: Theatre legend Girish Karnad takes a final bow

The curtain falls: Theatre legend Girish Karnad takes a final bow

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

'With his stature as a playwright and actor, Girish Karnad was one of the voices of modernity for not just Karnataka but the entire country.'

IPL: RCB, Punjab Kings in battle for play-offs

IPL: RCB, Punjab Kings in battle for play-offs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

Punjab Kings kept their prospects of making the play-offs alive after a a five-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in Dubai on Friday. They are placed fifth with 12 points, after five wins and seven defeats. Victory in Sunday's outing will certainly enhance their chances.

Readers' Ganpati pics: From Chembur to Nagpur

Readers' Ganpati pics: From Chembur to Nagpur

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating the festival.

Belgaum is Maharashtra's, say Uddhav, Pawar at book launch

Belgaum is Maharashtra's, say Uddhav, Pawar at book launch

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday said the areas dominated by Marathi-speaking people on the state's border with Karnataka should be declared as a Union territory till the Supreme Court gives its final verdict on the issue.

Elusive IPL title looks gettable for underachievers RCB

Elusive IPL title looks gettable for underachievers RCB

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

The bowling attack looks the most settled this year and if batting manages to compliment the bowling, RCB can expect to have a solid season.

Madhuri's Dances Made Films Memorable

Madhuri's Dances Made Films Memorable

Rediff.com15 May 2021

None could make the world dance around her dancing the way Madhuri Dixit can.

Play-off berth secured, Mumbai Indians eyeing to spoil DC's party

Play-off berth secured, Mumbai Indians eyeing to spoil DC's party

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

Mumbai Indians had roared back to form after thrashing RCB by five-wickets in the last game, there are problems aplenty for DC.

Govt mays block IP addresses of cryptocurrency exchanges

Govt mays block IP addresses of cryptocurrency exchanges

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

The government is considering blocking internet protocol (IP) addresses of companies/exchanges on which trading in cryptocurrencies is happening, said a source in the know. Two months ago, the government had said it intended to bring a Bill to ban private cryptocurrencies and introduce India's own digital currency in line with what China and other countries had done. This move is part of that. The government had also proposed to promote technology like blockchain. Industry, however, says banning decentralised currencies like bitcoin and ethereum is not possible.

RCB aim to get back to winning ways vs Delhi Capitals

RCB aim to get back to winning ways vs Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Assured of a play-off berth, Royal Challengers Bangalore will look to quickly recover from their loss in the previous game and finish the league phase on a high when they take on table-toppers Delhi Capitals in their final IPL round-robin game in Dubai on Friday.

Smith explains reasons behind Royals' defeat

Smith explains reasons behind Royals' defeat

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

'DC changed things around tonight by bowling with pace, taking pace off and varying it nicely, we weren't able to deal with that'

'India will fight to win every match' as squad named for FIFA U-17 WC

'India will fight to win every match' as squad named for FIFA U-17 WC

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

India have been drawn in Group A alongside USA, Colombia and Ghana. The hosts face USA on October 6, followed by Colombia and Ghana on October 9 and October 12 respectively at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.

PIX: Stars watch Manoj Bajpayee's 'toughest role'

PIX: Stars watch Manoj Bajpayee's 'toughest role'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Film folk step out for a movie.

Olympic-bound shooter Manu receives first dose of COVID vaccine

Olympic-bound shooter Manu receives first dose of COVID vaccine

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

India's ace shooter Manu Bhaker on Tuesday received her first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at a government hospital in Jhajjar, Haryana, three months before the Tokyo Olympics where she will enter as one of India's brightest medal hopes.

Kohli's RCB aim to continue winning momentum vs Royals

Kohli's RCB aim to continue winning momentum vs Royals

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Royal Challengers Bangalore would look to build on the momentum when they take on a struggling Rajasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League match in Dubai on Wednesday.

This July: Taapsee, Farhan, Shilpa on OTT

This July: Taapsee, Farhan, Shilpa on OTT

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

This July, Bollywood stars Akshaye Khanna, Taapsee Pannu, Farhan Akhtar, Jimmy Sheirgill, Shilpa Shetty and Paresh Rawal will be seen on OTT screens.

Find out why this is Alia's 'best day'!

Find out why this is Alia's 'best day'!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

After Kiara Advani held a screening for her Netflix film Guilty, a bigger one was held the next day. Alia Bhatt made sure to attend with her mum, Soni Razdan.

IPL Auction: The big names who went UNSOLD

IPL Auction: The big names who went UNSOLD

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

A complete list of players, who failed to attract any bid in the IPL 2021

Quiz Time: To whom is the film Anand dedicated?

Quiz Time: To whom is the film Anand dedicated?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Chitrangada just took our breath away!

Chitrangada just took our breath away!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

The stunning actress walked for designer Harshita Chatterjee Deshpande. And it was divine!

MF GURU: 'Will too many funds reduce my final gain?'

MF GURU: 'Will too many funds reduce my final gain?'

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Why shooters are disappointed...

Why shooters are disappointed...

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Shooters Suma Shirur and Deepali Deshpande are unhappy over the sport being left out of the 2022 Commonwealth Games

Private Credit: PE Players Want To Plunge

Private Credit: PE Players Want To Plunge

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

More and more PE players are willing to test the waters now, just in case they become early entrants in a future booming business.

RCB eye top-2 spot as they take on SunRisers

RCB eye top-2 spot as they take on SunRisers

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

If RCB win their remaining two games, they will move to 20 points and have a chance of finishing in the top two.

Kerala's Mohd Azharuddeen destroys Mumbai with 37-ball century

Kerala's Mohd Azharuddeen destroys Mumbai with 37-ball century

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Mohammed Azharuddeen slammed a 37-ball century to power Kerala to an emphatic eight-wicket victory against Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 match at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai, on Wednesday.

Private Equity Funds toy with Exit via SPACs

Private Equity Funds toy with Exit via SPACs

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Discussion has started between blank check companies in the US and Indian PEs on possible deals in certain key sectors.

Gender test allegations against SRK baseless: BMC

Gender test allegations against SRK baseless: BMC

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

Earlier, the 47-year-old superstar had rubbished allegations over the pre-natal gender tests on his third child.

Ranji roundup: Shaw back with a bang; Uthappa hits ton

Ranji roundup: Shaw back with a bang; Uthappa hits ton

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Mumbai opener Prithvi Shaw, who had played his first game in first class cricket after serving a eight-month ban for doping, smashed a quick 66 off 62 balls against Baroda. A round-up of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday.

Ask MF Guru: Is my MF choice right?

Ask MF Guru: Is my MF choice right?

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Dhawan all praise for Delhi pace duo Rabada, Nortje

Dhawan all praise for Delhi pace duo Rabada, Nortje

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Courtesy of an incredible death overs performance by their pace attack, Delhi Capitals outclassed Rajasthan Royals by 13 runs, in the IPL match, in Dubai, on Wednesday.

What did Huma, Naseer think of Blackmail?

What did Huma, Naseer think of Blackmail?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Bollywood queues up to watch a good film.

Star-studded RCB stand in way of KKR revival

Star-studded RCB stand in way of KKR revival

Rediff.com2 May 2021

The onus would be on their famed batting line-up of Kohli, AB de Villiers and Glenn Maxwell to start firing once again and put pressure on the KKR batsmen.

'I was bowled over by Sulabha's brilliant performance in Yayati'

'I was bowled over by Sulabha's brilliant performance in Yayati'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Sulabha Deshpande passed away on June 3.

Court orders fresh trial against Salman Khan in hit-&-run case

Court orders fresh trial against Salman Khan in hit-&-run case

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

In a relief to Bollywood actor Salman Khan, a Mumbai sessions court on Thursday ordered a fresh trial in the 2002 hit-and-run case against him.

Cheques can save you from taxman's knock

Cheques can save you from taxman's knock

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

While taking personal loans from friends and family, one is advised to opt for cheque payments only, rather than cash, since the department may initiate further inquires to track the lender's capacity to give such a loan.

Ranji Trophy: Shaw left out, Iyer to lead Mumbai against Railways

Ranji Trophy: Shaw left out, Iyer to lead Mumbai against Railways

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

A selector told PTI that Shaw wasn't considered for selection at the moment because he is unfit, but if he passes fitness test before the game, he could be in.

PE players see new opportunities in post-COVID world

PE players see new opportunities in post-COVID world

Rediff.com13 May 2020

Private equity players said their research had shown that the PE share after COVID-19 could go up to 8-10 per cent.

Tata Steel panel to probe former PR head's death

Tata Steel panel to probe former PR head's death

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Tata Steel constitutes committee headed by Ishaat Hussain to ascertain the facts

Clash of captains as RCB take on KKR in IPL Eliminator

Clash of captains as RCB take on KKR in IPL Eliminator

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

It will be a test of Virat Kohli's tactical acumen against the ice-cool demeanour of Eoin Morgan when perennial underachievers Royal Challengers Bangalore clash with former champions Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL Eliminator in Sharjah on Monday.

BJP loses 4 out of 5 Maha MLC seats, including Nagpur

BJP loses 4 out of 5 Maha MLC seats, including Nagpur

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

The Nationalist Congress Party, which is part of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government in Maharashtra, on Friday won Aurangabad and Pune graduates' constituencies of the state Legislative Council.