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Gavaskar to deliver Cowdrey Lecture

Gavaskar to deliver Cowdrey Lecture

Rediff.com23 Jul 2003

The inaugural lecture in the series was delivered by Richie Benaud in 2001 and the second was by Barry Richards last year.

PM biopic a hagiography, will affect polls: EC to SC

PM biopic a hagiography, will affect polls: EC to SC

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

The EC said 'there are several scenes depicting a major opposition party as corrupt and showing them in poor light. Their leaders have been depicted in such a manner that their identification is clear and obvious to the viewers'.

IHF, AI in quarter-finals

IHF, AI in quarter-finals

Rediff.com11 Jul 2003

IHF handed ONGC their second defeat and will thus fight it out with Air India to decide the top place in the pool in the Murugappa hockey tournament.

Air India rout ONGC

Air India rout ONGC

Rediff.com9 Jul 2003

They scored a 4-2 victory in their opening match in the Murugappa Gold Cup.

Railways, IHF to clash in final

Railways, IHF to clash in final

Rediff.com18 Jul 2003

The former beat Karnataka, while the IHF juniors got past Air India in the semi-finals of the Murugappa Cup hockey tournament.

Len Aiyappa 'tricks' for Karnataka

Len Aiyappa 'tricks' for Karnataka

Rediff.com10 Jul 2003

In another match in the MCC Murugappa hockey tournament, ASC routed Mumbai XI 7-4.

Brearley, McCullum warn domestic T20 leagues pose a threat to Test cricket

Brearley, McCullum warn domestic T20 leagues pose a threat to Test cricket

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Mike Brearley and Brendon McCullum warned of "a looming potential crisis" in international cricket and stated the game could soon reach a "point of no return" as it struggles to compete with T20 leagues across the world.

Buzz: Bangladesh to play T20I series in Pakistan, no Tests

Buzz: Bangladesh to play T20I series in Pakistan, no Tests

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Test cricket returned to Pakistan for the first time in ten years with the Sri Lankan team playing two matches in Rawalpindi and Karachi, with the hosts winning the second match to clinch the series 1-0 after the rain-curtailed first game ended in a draw.

Why Mumbai Indians start as favourites against CSK in IPL final

Why Mumbai Indians start as favourites against CSK in IPL final

Rediff.com11 May 2019

Mumbai Indians have won three out of the four IPL finals they have been part of, including the two against CSK in 2013 and 2015.

One-off Test: Record for Pujara, bad luck for Karun

One-off Test: Record for Pujara, bad luck for Karun

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Cheteshwar Pujara and Karun Nair created records albeit of different kinds.

Election officer slaps notice on AAP over violent protest

Election officer slaps notice on AAP over violent protest

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

A notice was on Thursday slapped on the Aam Aadmi Party by election authorities for alleged violation of the Model Code of Conduct over Tuesday's violent protest by Arvind Kejriwal party supporters outside the Bharatiya Janata Party headquarters in the national capital.

Won't remain silent if model code is violated: EC warns parties

Won't remain silent if model code is violated: EC warns parties

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

The EC communication to the national and state parties added: 'The Commission will take stern actions for any violation under all powers available.'

PHOTOS: New Army, IAF chiefs take charge

PHOTOS: New Army, IAF chiefs take charge

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

Lt Gen Bakshi announced 'full support' to the new chief and made it clear that he won't resign.

EC scolds Beni Prasad for Modi 'insults'

EC scolds Beni Prasad for Modi 'insults'

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Expressing "serious concern" over repeated violation of the Model Code of Conduct by Union minister Beni Prasad Verma, the Election Commission on Thursday censured him for making "highly insulting" remarks against Narendra Modi while addressing an election rally in Kanpur.

Narendra Modi is like a brother: Aus PM Abbott

Narendra Modi is like a brother: Aus PM Abbott

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

The personal warmth Abbott shared with Modi was reflected yet again at a reception at the iconic 161-year-old Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) where he said Modi is like a "brother."

Cricket Buzz: Test cricket a step forward for ambitious Ireland

Cricket Buzz: Test cricket a step forward for ambitious Ireland

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Ireland will make a giant leap when they host their first ever Test match, against Pakistan in Dublin

ICC Cricket Committee recommends DRS for T20 Internationals

ICC Cricket Committee recommends DRS for T20 Internationals

Rediff.com25 May 2017

The ICC Cricket Committee chaired by India's head coach Anil Kumble made a host of recommendations at its annual meeting with the notable ones being the use of DRS for all T20 Internationals.

Rajneesh's Believe It Or Not in Cricket!

Rajneesh's Believe It Or Not in Cricket!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Rajneesh Gupta lists some amazing coincidences in cricket -- a feature guaranteed to amuse you in these anxious times.

Cong asks EC to take action against Modi for video message

Cong asks EC to take action against Modi for video message

Rediff.com12 May 2014

Congress on Monday petitioned the Election Commission demanding immediate action against Bharatiya Janata Party's Narendra Modi for his video message to voters during polling in the last phase in 41 constituencies, including Varanasi, claiming that it was a violation of the electoral laws.

Are you the MIDAS in your office? Don't fool yourself!

Are you the MIDAS in your office? Don't fool yourself!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Are you staring at a mid-career crisis? Here's help!

NEET 2018: What's new about the medical entrance exam?

NEET 2018: What's new about the medical entrance exam?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Now candidates can appear for NEET any number of times.

Sachin Tendulkar, Steve Waugh to be inducted as Bradman Honourees

Sachin Tendulkar, Steve Waugh to be inducted as Bradman Honourees

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar's tryst with Australia and "The Don" continues as the legendary batsman will be inducted as a Bradman Honouree along with former Test captain Steve Waugh at a gala dinner in Sydney on October 29.

Bizarre ways of ball tampering: Mint, zipper, teeth and now sandpaper

Bizarre ways of ball tampering: Mint, zipper, teeth and now sandpaper

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Cameron Bancroft hiding a yellow strip of sandpaper in his pants easily fits into one of the many bizarre ball-tampering tactics

ISRO's soft-landing on Moon fails to go as per script

ISRO's soft-landing on Moon fails to go as per script

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Indian Space Research Organisation's plan to soft land Chandrayaan-2's Vikram module on the Lunar surface did not go as per script in the early hours of Saturday, with the lander losing communication with ground stations during its final descent.

Kejriwal gets second notice for 'take bribe from others, vote for AAP' remark

Kejriwal gets second notice for 'take bribe from others, vote for AAP' remark

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

The Election Commission on Tuesday issued a showcause notice, the second in the last three days, to Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal for "prima facie" violation of the poll code by allegedly making a speech where he asked voters to take bribes from the Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress but only vote for his party.

Basit hopes Modi's Pak visit will touch issues beyond SAARC

Basit hopes Modi's Pak visit will touch issues beyond SAARC

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Pakistan's High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit on Wednesday hoped that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to his country during the next SAARC meet would go beyond SAARC issues.

'Sangakkara will rightly go down as one of cricket's greatest-ever players'

'Sangakkara will rightly go down as one of cricket's greatest-ever players'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Sangakkara was one of the leading cricketers in world cricket for the last 15 years during which played in 134 Tests (scoring 12,400 runs, 182 catches (131 catches as a wicket-keeper) as well as 20 stumpings), 404 ODIs (14,234 runs, 402 catches (383 as wicket-keeper) and 99 stumpings) and 56 T20Is (1,382 runs, 26 catches as wicket-keeper and 20 stumpings).

BJP complains to EC against Rahul's speeches in Raj

BJP complains to EC against Rahul's speeches in Raj

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Accusing Rahul Gandhi of "inciting riotous behaviour" through his speeches at poll rallies, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday lodged a complaint with the Election Commission seeking action against him and Congress for violating the model code.

Why is EC mum on TV channels that aired Modi video: AAP

Why is EC mum on TV channels that aired Modi video: AAP

Rediff.com12 May 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday attacked the Election Commission for not taking action against "erring" media houses for showing Narendra Modi's video speech on the polling day, which is a violation of the Model Code of Conduct and termed it as an "ostrich approach".

Why Tendulkar gave up India's captaincy

Why Tendulkar gave up India's captaincy

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Sachin Tendulkar broke every possible cricket record during his playing days, but the only blot in his long and illustrious career was his failure as India captain. He had two stints of captaincy, in 1996 and 1999, but on both occasions was forced to give it up after the team fared poorly under his leadership. The batting icon reveals that the real reason behind giving up the captaincy was because it started to affect his personal life.

'Strike weapon' Harris almost chose England career over Australia

'Strike weapon' Harris almost chose England career over Australia

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Australian fast bowler Ryan Harris has admitted that he had almost sacrificed his dream of playing for Australia to forge a career in arch-rivals England.

Cricket Buzz: Jhulan Goswami back for T20s after injury lay-off

Cricket Buzz: Jhulan Goswami back for T20s after injury lay-off

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

Veteran seamer Jhulan Goswami was named in the Indian women's team for the T20 tri-series involving Australia and England with Harmanpreet Kaur back as the leader.

NEET 2018 results to be announced by June 5

NEET 2018 results to be announced by June 5

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will announce the results online.

'We don't want Botham's advice on IPL, we have Gavaskar and Kapil'

'We don't want Botham's advice on IPL, we have Gavaskar and Kapil'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

The Cricket Board has rubbished former England great Ian Botham's criticism of the highly lucrative Indian Premier League, saying he had no locus standi, and advised him to first get his facts right before commenting on the Twenty20 League.

'IPL shouldn't be there at all as the players are slaves to it'

'IPL shouldn't be there at all as the players are slaves to it'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

England legend Ian Botham has called for the scrapping of Indian Premier League, saying the T20 domestic event is "too powerful" for cricket's "long-term good" and the game would be better off without the tournament.

Afghan cricket: Swapping Kalashnikovs for cricket bats

Afghan cricket: Swapping Kalashnikovs for cricket bats

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Unlike football, which offends the sensibilities of some very conservative Muslims because it is normally played in shorts, cricket is played in long sleeves and trousers, in line with traditional dress codes. It also bears some resemblance to traditional Afghan children's games involving throwing and using sticks to hit smaller sticks or balls.

India shoots down live satellite, 4th country to enter space power club

India shoots down live satellite, 4th country to enter space power club

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

India is only the fourth country to acquire such a specialised and modern capability after the United States, Russia and China.

Cricket Buzz: Ready for IPL-style women's T20?

Cricket Buzz: Ready for IPL-style women's T20?

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Top Indian and foreign players for one-off women's T20

After ban on campaign, EC censures Shah, Azam for remarks

After ban on campaign, EC censures Shah, Azam for remarks

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

The Election Commission on Wednesday censured Narendra Modi's close aide Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Minister Azam Khan for making controversial remarks during campaigning.

Sports Shorts: Mary Kom shocked; Miranda enters quarters

Sports Shorts: Mary Kom shocked; Miranda enters quarters

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday.