News for 'Maharaj'

CR seeks report on employees' flash strike after death of 2 commuters

CR seeks report on employees' flash strike after death of 2 commuters

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Central Railway authorities are investigating an employee agitation that disrupted train services and led to commuter deaths. Unions protested an FIR against engineers in a previous accident, while commuters demand accountability for the disruption and resulting chaos.

MNS, NCP leader oppose Tapovan tree-felling for Nashik Kumbh Mela

MNS, NCP leader oppose Tapovan tree-felling for Nashik Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

MNS chief Raj Thackeray has voiced strong opposition to the cutting of trees for the construction of a 'Sadhu Gram' in Nashik ahead of the Kumbh Mela, urging the government to reconsider the decision. Actor Sayaji Shinde has also joined the protest, threatening opposition if the government proceeds with the tree removal.

PIX: Bumrah takes 5, India in control on Day 1

PIX: Bumrah takes 5, India in control on Day 1

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Images from Day 1 of the first Test between India and South Africa, in Kolkata, on Friday.

'Quite poor...' Kumble slams India's batting approach

'Quite poor...' Kumble slams India's batting approach

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Application required in Test cricket was missing, says Kumble after India's batting collapse

'You can't take cricket for granted': Pant slams team

'You can't take cricket for granted': Pant slams team

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Captain Rishabh Pant conceded that India needed to get better as a Test team.

PIX: Jansen bags 6 wickets as South Africa dominate Day 3

PIX: Jansen bags 6 wickets as South Africa dominate Day 3

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Marco Jansen demolished the Indian batting line-up with a six-wicket haul before South Africa extended their lead on Day 3 of the second and final Test.

'Who Doesn't Know Dr Jane Goodall?'

'Who Doesn't Know Dr Jane Goodall?'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

'She was the embodiment of knowledge, kindness, and compassion.'

Rawalpindi Test: Defiant tail-enders put SA in command

Rawalpindi Test: Defiant tail-enders put SA in command

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

South Africa fought a rearguard action to turn the second Test against Pakistan on its head and take the upper hand after an enthralling third day's play on Wednesday.

'The kind of form he is in, Jurel deserves a spot in playing XI'

'The kind of form he is in, Jurel deserves a spot in playing XI'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

'I definitely believe the kind of form he is in, the way he is batting, it will strengthen the Indian batting line-up.'

Another name change in Yogi's UP; Mustafabad to be renamed...

Another name change in Yogi's UP; Mustafabad to be renamed...

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Following the alleged molestation of two Australian women cricketers in Indore, a Madhya Pradesh minister advises players to inform local authorities when going out due to their popularity in India.

Another name change in Yogi's UP; Mustafabad to be renamed...

Another name change in Yogi's UP; Mustafabad to be renamed...

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Following the alleged molestation of two Australian women cricketers in Indore, a Madhya Pradesh minister advises players to inform local authorities when going out due to their popularity in India.

Mamta Kulkarni says Dawood not terrorist, clarifies later

Mamta Kulkarni says Dawood not terrorist, clarifies later

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Actress-turned-seer Mamta Kulkarni has found herself at the centre of controversy following her recent remarks that underworld don Dawood Ibrahim 'is not a terrorist'.

'We can make history in India': SA coach

'We can make history in India': SA coach

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

South Africa's head coach Shukri Conrad is backing his spin troika of Keshav Maharaj, Senuran Muthusamy and Simon Harmer to match their seasoned counterparts from India and "make history of our own" in the upcoming Test series

Can vulnerable India avert a clean sweep in Guwahati?

Can vulnerable India avert a clean sweep in Guwahati?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

For the first time in many years, India are going into a home Test match as underdogs and not favourites. Ask any player worth his salt and he would tell that it is not a happy place to be.

Pant on what went wrong for India

Pant on what went wrong for India

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Vice-captain Rishabh Pant said India's batters should have adapted to the challenge of playing on a tricky pitch at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

'We had to...': Bavuma hints at a shocking truth

'We had to...': Bavuma hints at a shocking truth

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

South African captain Temba Bavuma on Sunday said his game is built around an unshakeable defence, which stood him in good stead on a disintegrating Eden Gardens track, where 38 wickets fell inside eight sessions.

What awaits at Eden? Ganguly drops a hint

What awaits at Eden? Ganguly drops a hint

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

The Indian team management has not asked for a rank turner for the opening Test of the two-match series against South Africa beginning at the Eden Gardens on Friday, Cricket Association of Bengal president Sourav Ganguly said on Monday.

Missing Thackerays And A Bulldozer At Marathi School

Missing Thackerays And A Bulldozer At Marathi School

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

If the Thackerays don't save a Marathi school in their backyard, who will, wonders Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

'Jaiswal's Approach Hard To Understand'

'Jaiswal's Approach Hard To Understand'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

'You saw Yashasvi Jaiswal start in the second innings, did you see the first three balls, the kind of shots that he attempted?'

'We're not a fast-bowling nation anymore': SA coach

'We're not a fast-bowling nation anymore': SA coach

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

South Africa coach Shukri Conrad was overwhelmed to see his spinners rule the roost in the first Test against India at the Eden Gardens, signalling to him that the Rainbow Nation is no longer an exclusive "fast bowling country" and hoped that a lot more slow bowlers will emerge.

Fixing-tainted spinner makes Pak Test debut

Fixing-tainted spinner makes Pak Test debut

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Afridi's selection means that the team management has opted to play two left-arm spinners in the second Test as he will pair with Noman Ali, who is already established and also picked up a 10-wicket haul in Pakistan's 94-run win in the first game in Lahore.

Bumrah Vs Rabada: Battle Of Fire At Eden!

Bumrah Vs Rabada: Battle Of Fire At Eden!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

The series promises a fascinating duel between the two modern-day pace greats.

Wikipedia told to delete 'objectionable' info on Sambhaji Maharaj

Wikipedia told to delete 'objectionable' info on Sambhaji Maharaj

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

The Maharashtra Cyber division has issued a notice to the Wikimedia Foundation, the organization behind Wikipedia, demanding the removal of "objectionable" content related to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj from the online encyclopedia. The notice, issued under the Information Technology Act, claims the content is inaccurate and lacks proper references, potentially inciting communal hatred. The move follows recent claims by various organizations about the existence of defamatory information regarding Sambhaji Maharaj on Wikipedia, particularly in the wake of the Hindi film "Chhava", based on his life. The Maharashtra Cyber has directed the Wikimedia Foundation to remove the content promptly and prevent its re-uploading.

Rohit Sharma Is World No 1 ODI Batter!

Rohit Sharma Is World No 1 ODI Batter!

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Rohit Sharma followed up his knock of 73 in the second ODI in Adelaide with a match-winning unbeaten 121 in Sydney to be named the Player of the Series.

Wikipedia editors booked for 'objectionable' content on Sambhaji Maharaj

Wikipedia editors booked for 'objectionable' content on Sambhaji Maharaj

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Maharashtra Cyber has registered a case against at least four editors of Wikipedia for not taking down 'objectionable' content on Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj from the open source encyclopedia, officials said on Friday.

Uddhav, Raj unite for MNS Deepotsav, fuelling alliance buzz

Uddhav, Raj unite for MNS Deepotsav, fuelling alliance buzz

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Uddhav and Raj Thackeray, along with their families, reunited at a Diwali event in Mumbai, fueling speculation about a potential political alliance between Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS ahead of local body polls.

Zodiac Signs Now Drive Luxury Home Buys

Zodiac Signs Now Drive Luxury Home Buys

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

'Earlier, such beliefs were primarily observed among older buyers, but now we see younger buyers showing interest in aligning purchases with numerological or astrological significance.'

5 Mistakes Which Cost India Kolkata Test

5 Mistakes Which Cost India Kolkata Test

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

This was India's fourth defeat in the last six Tests at home and in all four Tests -- including three against New Zealand -- their batters have flopped against spin.

Test win in Pakistan boost for South Africa ahead of India tour

Test win in Pakistan boost for South Africa ahead of India tour

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

South Africa captain Aiden Markram said their Test victory over hosts Pakistan in difficult conditions was a major confidence boost for the tourists, who will be heading to India next and expect an even sterner test.

Yogi: Halal products banned as they funded conversions

Yogi: Halal products banned as they funded conversions

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that while British and French colonialism are often discussed in history, there is little mention of 'political Islam', which, he claimed, has inflicted the greatest blow on the Sanatan Dharma.

Masood leads from front as Pakistan punish wasteful SA

Masood leads from front as Pakistan punish wasteful SA

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Pakistan captain Shan Masood scored 87 as the hosts reached 259 for 5 at the close of play on Day 1 of the second Test against a wasteful South Africa, who were poor in the field but kept in the contest by fine bowling in Rawalpindi on Monday.

Modi inaugurates Navi Mumbai airport, metro to Cuffe Parade

Modi inaugurates Navi Mumbai airport, metro to Cuffe Parade

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of the Navi Mumbai International Airport and dedicated the Mumbai Metro Line 3 to the nation, marking significant infrastructure developments in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

Bavuma confident of exposing India's glaring weakness!

Bavuma confident of exposing India's glaring weakness!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Massive chance for series win in India, SA better-placed with spin resources: Bavuma

2nd Test: South Africa crush Pakistan; level series

2nd Test: South Africa crush Pakistan; level series

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

South Africa romped to an eight-wicket win over Pakistan on the fourth day of the second Test on Thursday, claiming victory before lunch to level the two-match series.

Maharaj suffers injury setback ahead of crucial series

Maharaj suffers injury setback ahead of crucial series

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

First choice spinner Keshav Maharaj has been ruled out of the remaining two One-Day Internationals against Pakistan and is a doubt for the crucial two-test home series against the sub-continent side that starts on Dec. 26.

ICC Rankings: Jaiswal enters top 5, Kuldeep hits career-best

ICC Rankings: Jaiswal enters top 5, Kuldeep hits career-best

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Yashaswi Jaiswal advance two slots to fifth after notching 175 in the first innings of the New Delhi game while KL Rahul's knocks of 38 and 58 not out lifted him two places to 33rd.

Have Your Kids Built A Diwali Killa?

Have Your Kids Built A Diwali Killa?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Diwali celebrations in Maharashtra would be incomplete without the making of the killa, a playful ritual rooted in tradition and creativity, where children and adults come together to craft miniature forts made using mud, sand and clay.

Pakistan recall Afridi for South Africa Test series

Pakistan recall Afridi for South Africa Test series

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board in a bid to attract more crowds to the Test match have for the first time announced free entry for several enclosures.

Proteas brace for tough spin challenge in Pakistan

Proteas brace for tough spin challenge in Pakistan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

South African stand-in captain Aiden Markram said home side Pakistan were well within their rights to prepare extreme turning wickets for their two-Test series, which starts in Lahore on Sunday, as they did last year to beat England.

'How Will Govt Decide Who Is A 'Practising Muslim'?'

'How Will Govt Decide Who Is A 'Practising Muslim'?'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

'We are not all Abduls, you know. Our community has any number of retired civil and defence officers, doctors, engineers, lawyers.'