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SC refuses to hear plea seeking action against PM, Shah

SC refuses to hear plea seeking action against PM, Shah

Rediff.com8 May 2019

'The petition has become infructuous as the Election Commission has taken decisions on the complaints'

No virtue like protecting nation: PM Modi on Rafales

No virtue like protecting nation: PM Modi on Rafales

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

"Swagatam" (welcome), he said with the hash tag "RafaleInIndia".

IAF completes first level of selecting astronauts for Gaganyaan

IAF completes first level of selecting astronauts for Gaganyaan

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Air Force sources said 25 test pilots were part of the initial selection process.

Du Plessis guilty of ball-tampering, cleared to play

Du Plessis guilty of ball-tampering, cleared to play

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis was cleared to play the third and final Test against Australia after a hearing by the International Cricket Council in Adelaide, on Tuesday.

Rahul's talk with TN college students didn't violate poll code: EC

Rahul's talk with TN college students didn't violate poll code: EC

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

However, Sahoo has sought 'further information' on Gandhi's speech.

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

IAF evacuates 58 Indians from coronavirus-hit Iran

IAF evacuates 58 Indians from coronavirus-hit Iran

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

Mission completed, external affairs minister S Jaishankar tweeted.

Exit polls predict hung assembly in Jharkhand

Exit polls predict hung assembly in Jharkhand

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Most exit polls telecast by news channels soon after voting ended for the fifth and final phase of the Jharkhand elections on Friday indicated a hung assembly. Results for the elections to the 81-member state assembly will be announced on December 23.

NEEDED! Balance between bat and ball...

NEEDED! Balance between bat and ball...

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

The International Cricket Council Cricket Committee, chaired by Anil Kumble, has suggested that Marylebone Cricket Club should 'strongly consider' limiting the dimensions of bats to restore balance in the game.

BCCI's reluctance to give up autonomy blocking cricket's Olympics chances?

BCCI's reluctance to give up autonomy blocking cricket's Olympics chances?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

After the MCC Committee meetings this week, the panel of former players requested the BCCI to reconsider its stance.

Vinoo Mankad, Sangakkara inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Vinoo Mankad, Sangakkara inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

'Vinoo Mankad's legacy has been to tell the aspiring Indian cricketer to believe in oneself. He was a great proponent of self-belief. He was the one who kept saying to me that you need to keep scoring runs and keep at it. When you get a 100, let that be the knock on the selector's door.'

IAF's 1st all-women crew fly Mi-17 in training mission

IAF's 1st all-women crew fly Mi-17 in training mission

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Three women officers of the Indian Air Force on Monday made history as they became the country's first 'All Women Crew' to fly a Medium Lift Helicopter.

Why Pakistan went ahead with England tour

Why Pakistan went ahead with England tour

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

Pakistan play a three-match Test series against England starting on August 5, followed by three T20 International matches.

Lord's to host first floodlit match

Lord's to host first floodlit match

Rediff.com27 Jul 2007

Middlesex will take on Derbyshire in a Pro40 fixture on September 10 in what MCC secretary and chief executive Keith Bradshaw calls an "historic occasion".

Case against Azam Khan for violating poll code

Case against Azam Khan for violating poll code

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

In his speech on April 25, SP leader Azam Khan allegedly referred to Kargil war and also used religious slogans.

EC bars Sidhu from campaigning for 72 hours

EC bars Sidhu from campaigning for 72 hours

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Sidhu, while addressing a rally, had warned Muslims not to split their votes and instead defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party by voting against it unitedly.

Sangakkara to deliver Cowdrey Lecture at Lord's

Sangakkara to deliver Cowdrey Lecture at Lord's

Rediff.com18 May 2011

Sri Lankan wicket-keeper batsman Kumar Sangakkara will deliver the 11th MCC Spirit of Cricket Cowdrey Lecture at Lord's on July 4.

IAF chief flies MiG-21, reviews op readiness on western front

IAF chief flies MiG-21, reviews op readiness on western front

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

"The IAF chief flew a MiG-21 Bison fighter aircraft during the visit where he interacted with the aircrew and reviewed the operational preparedness," IAF officials said.

Lord's weathervane Father Time damaged due to high winds

Lord's weathervane Father Time damaged due to high winds

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Lord's Cricket Ground's famous weathervane, Father Time, has been damaged during high winds in London over the weekend.

Cricketers may get red cards for bad behaviour

Cricketers may get red cards for bad behaviour

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Cricketers might get red cards for bad behaviours in future as the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) is trying a new red card system in some amatuer games to reduce excessive sledging and violent behaviour by players.

Paceman Hazlewood echoes Ponting concerns over bat sizes

Paceman Hazlewood echoes Ponting concerns over bat sizes

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has voiced his support to Ricky Ponting's suggestion that restrictions must be imposed on bat sizes in test cricket to negate an unfair advantage for the men at the crease.

I have only one voter-ID card: Gautam Gambhir

I have only one voter-ID card: Gautam Gambhir

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Downplaying the AAP's allegations, Gambhir had earlier termed it as "negative politics".

Kohli's wax statue unveiled at Lord's

Kohli's wax statue unveiled at Lord's

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Renowned wax museum Madame Tussauds on Wednesday unveiled India captain Virat Kohli's statue at Lord's Cricket Ground in London to mark the launch of the ICC World Cup.

ECB suspends professional cricket till May 28

ECB suspends professional cricket till May 28

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

The ECB took the decision following discussions with the First Class Counties, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and the Professional Cricketers' Association (PCA). The Board also announced that it is working on three new options, including the three-Test series against the West Indies, the T20 Cup and the women's schedule against India, for a possible start in June, July or August.

TMC writes to EC over PM's Kedarnath visit

TMC writes to EC over PM's Kedarnath visit

Rediff.com19 May 2019

The TMC leader said all these moves were well calculated with the "ill intention to influence the voters" on the polling day.

EC rejects Lavasa's demand to record dissent by 2-1

EC rejects Lavasa's demand to record dissent by 2-1

Rediff.com21 May 2019

Lavasa said, 'My view is very clear that transparency is important ... minority view should be included and there should be time-bound procedures'.

Pakistan to face Australia at Lord's, Headingley

Pakistan to face Australia at Lord's, Headingley

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

The Marylebone Cricket Club on Monday announced that it will sponsor the Test and Twenty20 series between Pakistan and Australia in England in July. It will be the first time in its 223-year history that the MCC will sponsor international cricket.

'A world culture that has no place for ignorance and prejudice'

'A world culture that has no place for ignorance and prejudice'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Our choices guide the State's attitudes, actions, policy and legislation. In order to establish the best government and the best most equitable governance we need to be better people, Sangakkara said in a long tweet reacting to the murder of an African-American man in police custody in the USA last week.

Sports Shorts: Aus sports now have gender equality in salaries

Sports Shorts: Aus sports now have gender equality in salaries

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

The CEOs of Cricket Australia, the National Rugby League and Football Federation Australia, have signed up to the "Pathway to Pay Equality" report by the Male Champions of Change Institute (MCC), which details a milestone-based approach to achieving pay equity between male and female athletes.

US Air Force chief flies 'Made in India's Tejas

US Air Force chief flies 'Made in India's Tejas

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

The Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, General David L Goldfein, on Saturday flew India's indigenous light combat aircraft Tejas at the air force station in Jodhpur.

Ricky Ponting calls for bat size restriction

Ricky Ponting calls for bat size restriction

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting wants size limits on bats because he believes batsmen are enjoying an unfair advantage, especially in Test cricket, and said he would raise his concerns at the MCC World Cricket Committee meeting on Monday.

Tendulkar junior helps England ahead of Australia clash

Tendulkar junior helps England ahead of Australia clash

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Arjun marked his run-up at the Lord's nets during England's practice session.

'Mankading' controversy will not affect Ashwin

'Mankading' controversy will not affect Ashwin

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Asked if the controversy has affected him, Ashwin answered in negative.

SC refuses to stay Centre's decision to include Jats in OBC list

SC refuses to stay Centre's decision to include Jats in OBC list

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a plea to stay Centre's poll-eve notification to include the Jat community in the OBC list for providing the benefits of reservation, saying there is prima facie material for taking the decision.

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.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it: Ponting on shortening Test cricket

If it ain't broke, don't fix it: Ponting on shortening Test cricket

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting is against shortening of Test matches as he believes that four-day Tests might lead to more draws.

Shakib ban reactions: 'No sympathy for him'

Shakib ban reactions: 'No sympathy for him'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan has criticised Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan

Sunil Gavaskar, Indian Cricket's Real Master

Sunil Gavaskar, Indian Cricket's Real Master

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

When he ended his Test career, he held the following Test records: Most Tests (125). Most consecutive Tests (106). Most runs (10,122). Most hundreds (34). Most scores of 50 or more (79). Most hundred partnerships (58).

Boxing Day Test: Will the MCG pitch be safe?

Boxing Day Test: Will the MCG pitch be safe?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The MCG is under pressure to ensure a safe pitch ahead of the Boxing day Test.

Pietersen allowed to 'switch-hit'

Pietersen allowed to 'switch-hit'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2008

England batsman Kevin Pietersen was granted permission on Tuesday to continue his revolutionary switch-hitting tactics by the custodians of the rules of cricket.