News for 'Mavericks'

'Listen to your heart and never fear failure'

'Listen to your heart and never fear failure'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2008

Patu Keswani, the owner of Lemon Tree Hotels and Red Fox Hotels discusses his success mantra, his life as an entrepreneur and fun he had in starting his own hotel chain.

PCB submits chargesheet against Akhtar

PCB submits chargesheet against Akhtar

Rediff.com9 Mar 2008

Controversial fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar appears to be in deep trouble as the Pakistan Cricket Board has submitted a strong chargesheet against him, while coach Geoff Lawson has asked the PCB not to consider the maverick speedster for Test matches.

PM releases Jethmalani's book

PM releases Jethmalani's book

Rediff.com13 Apr 2007

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Singh said that Ram Jethmalani was a maverick with a difference.

Federer, Nadal romp into final

Federer, Nadal romp into final

Rediff.com5 Jul 2008

Rafael Nadal set up a third successive Wimbledon final against champion Roger Federer after brushing aside German Rainer Schuettler. The Swiss accounted for Marat Safin in the other semi-final.

Mario Balotelli gets first Italy call-up since World Cup

Mario Balotelli gets first Italy call-up since World Cup

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Maverick striker Mario Balotelli has been called up by Italy for the first time since the World Cup in June after being included on Sunday in the squad for next weekend's Euro 2016 qualifier at home to Croatia.

Which Nagesh Kukunoor film do you love?

Which Nagesh Kukunoor film do you love?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2008

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Akhtar feels more embarrassment in store for PCB

Akhtar feels more embarrassment in store for PCB

Rediff.com18 Feb 2017

Pakistan's former maverick fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar believes that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) could find itself in an embarrassing situation.

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 75 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 75 Songs

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

Shoaib will find it tough in IPL: former players

Shoaib will find it tough in IPL: former players

Rediff.com5 May 2008

Shoaib Akhtar may have been cleared to play in the Indian Premier League but former players say the maverick pacer will find it tough to make an impact in the twenty20 league as months of absence from the cricket field has robbed him of match fitness.

Junior Davis Cup: India to face Japan in final

Junior Davis Cup: India to face Japan in final

Rediff.com2 May 2008

India stormed into the final of Junior Davis Cup's World Group playoff after stunning top seeds Australia 3-0 in New Delhi on Friday.

Akhtar hopeful ban will be revoked

Akhtar hopeful ban will be revoked

Rediff.com14 Apr 2008

Banned fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar still harbours hopes of playing for Pakistan and is keeping himself fit for any call-up to the national side in the future. The maverick pacer was banned for five years by Pakistan Cricket Board on six counts of code of conduct violations and the uproar over the decision prompted the Senate Standing Committee on Sports to hold a hearing with Akhtar in Islamabad on Monday.

Mohanlal's son says no to acting

Mohanlal's son says no to acting

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

Get your low down from the Malayalam film industry.

Indian venture, bio-fuel top on Branson's mind

Indian venture, bio-fuel top on Branson's mind

Rediff.com7 Mar 2008

Richard Branson, after a dramatic launch of Virgin mobile in India, is keen on his India venture and is also exploring the possibilities of using bio-fuel for his aviation arm.

How Kadha Parayumbol came to

How Kadha Parayumbol came to

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

In conversation with the talented Malayalam scriptwriter on the Mammootty starrer.

SEE: The MILIND SOMAN Interview

SEE: The MILIND SOMAN Interview

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

He is 54, but looks far better than he did when he was a supermodel in his 20s and 30s. Cooler still is his vibe. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel catches up with Milind Soman, fitness icon and businessman.

Five things to watch for in opening rounds of Euro 2020 qualifiers

Five things to watch for in opening rounds of Euro 2020 qualifiers

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

The 55 teams have been divided into 10 groups of five or six, and the top two teams in each qualify directly.

Sidhu released from Patiala jail

Sidhu released from Patiala jail

Rediff.com13 Jan 2007

After spending two nights in jail, cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu, convicted and sentenced for three years imprisonment in a road rage case, was released on Saturday on bail granted by the Supreme Court.

Akhtar advises suspended Ajmal to approach CAS

Akhtar advises suspended Ajmal to approach CAS

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has advised suspended off-spinner Saeed Ajmal to take his case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne.

Lockdown Times: A unique Goan perspective!

Lockdown Times: A unique Goan perspective!

Rediff.com3 May 2020

Sheela Jaywant invites you to explore The GoaWriters Group's interesting look at the lockdown.

UP: Khurana parts ways with Uma

UP: Khurana parts ways with Uma

Rediff.com14 Apr 2007

Khurana said he will announce a third front to take on the Congress and the BJP in the national capital after the UP elections.

World Cup: A test of Kohli's tactical acumen

World Cup: A test of Kohli's tactical acumen

Rediff.com18 May 2019

A World Cup victory will put Kohli in a league of his own and even those sceptical about his tactical nous, will have no other option but to grudgingly doff their hats at his heady achievements.

Nobody masters the art of the trivela like Quaresma

Nobody masters the art of the trivela like Quaresma

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The right-footed Quaresma has scored at least one dozen similar goals during his career and also uses the trivela for passing and crossing.

England's coach Bayliss expresses ignorance over KP's Ashes omission

England's coach Bayliss expresses ignorance over KP's Ashes omission

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Bayliss was inevitably asked about the position of batsman Kevin Pietersen, who has been ruled out of participating in the series by England's director of cricket Andrew Strauss because of "trust issues".

Ex-NBA star found unresponsive at brothel

Ex-NBA star found unresponsive at brothel

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Former NBA star Lamar Odom was hospitalized on Tuesday after he was found unresponsive at a Nevada brothel, law enforcement officials said.

Sports Shorts: Badminton star Chong Wei diagnosed with nose cancer

Sports Shorts: Badminton star Chong Wei diagnosed with nose cancer

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Ranveer, AB, Salman: The Kooky cops of Bollywood

Ranveer, AB, Salman: The Kooky cops of Bollywood

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Sukanya Verma looks at all kinds of kooky khaki portrayals on the silver screen

PIX: TV couple Asha Negi, Ritvik Dhanjani holiday in Switzerland

PIX: TV couple Asha Negi, Ritvik Dhanjani holiday in Switzerland

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Warne tears into 'unsupportive captain' Steve Waugh in new book

Warne tears into 'unsupportive captain' Steve Waugh in new book

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

'Baggy Green worship made me want to puke'

Regaining Ashes is Warne's goal

Regaining Ashes is Warne's goal

Rediff.com25 Oct 2006

The ace leg spinner says victory in the series against Australia's oldest foes, starting in Brisbane next month, is his main concern.

PHOTOS: How India stole victory from the jaws of defeat

PHOTOS: How India stole victory from the jaws of defeat

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

Akila Dananjaya's career-best 6-54 was in vain as India beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in their second one-day international to go 2-0 up in the five-match series in Pallekele on Thursday.

Jagan sworn in as Andhra CM; Naidu skips ceremony

Jagan sworn in as Andhra CM; Naidu skips ceremony

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Governor E S L Narasimhan administered the oath of office and secrecy to the 46-year-old leader, whose party emerged victorious in 151 seats in the 175-member strong state assembly.

'If Thackeray can exist, Sarkar can'

'If Thackeray can exist, Sarkar can'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2005

Ram Gopal Varma on his new film.

Lalu's absence makes family feud grow stronger

Lalu's absence makes family feud grow stronger

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

The feud in the family -- brother versus brother, sister versus brother, and daughter versus mother -- is an open secret. In the absence of the patriarch, there is no one to compose their differences, reports Satyavrat Mishra.

Bollywood, Sportspersons hail Satnam's NBA signing

Bollywood, Sportspersons hail Satnam's NBA signing

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

The sporting fraternity congratulated hoopster Satnam Singh Bhamara after he became the first Indian to be picked for a NBA (National Basketball Association) League team, hailing his historic achievement as an "inspiration" for the youth of the country.

Texas University tribute to Kalpana Chawla

Texas University tribute to Kalpana Chawla

Rediff.com23 Aug 2004

The three-storey building houses 421 students and was specially designed for a programme that will encourage students to study together.

How far will the Cybertruck go?

How far will the Cybertruck go?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

'The unveiling of the Cybertruck seems to me the turning point in the design and manufacture of automobiles in much the same way as American skyscrapers were the turning point of architectural design in the world,' says Aakar Patel.

Soccer PIX: Real Betis' Joaquin makes La Liga history

Soccer PIX: Real Betis' Joaquin makes La Liga history

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

He made it 3-0 with a superb first-time finish into the bottom corner in the 20th minute, scoring his first ever treble in a competitive game, more than 19 years after making his professional debut.

Bollywood is ga-ga over Pankaj Tripathi

Bollywood is ga-ga over Pankaj Tripathi

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Pankaj Tripathi speaks to Rediff.com about his amazing journey from a village in Gopalganj in Bihar, which had no electricity, to Bollywood's blinding lights.

How well do you know RGV?

How well do you know RGV?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2005

Take this quiz and find out!