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Qnet scam: Hyderabad cops arrest former billiards champ Michael Ferreira

Qnet scam: Hyderabad cops arrest former billiards champ Michael Ferreira

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

"The four directors of the company, including Michael Ferreira, have been brought to Hyderabad from Mumbai on warrant," a senior police official attached to Central Crime Station, a wing of Hyderabad Police, said on Wednesday.

Ferreira sees medals in pool

Ferreira sees medals in pool

Rediff.com24 Aug 2005

The three-time world amateur billiards champion says Indian cueists have a good chance of winning medals in the sport at the Doha Asian Games.

Ferreira, Ahluwalia to head awards committees

Ferreira, Ahluwalia to head awards committees

Rediff.com27 Aug 2004

Ferreira will head the committee for the Dronacharya Award, Ahluwalia be in charge of the one that will select sportspersons for the Arjuna and the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna awards.

IPL 2026 Auction: Who Will Break The Bank?

IPL 2026 Auction: Who Will Break The Bank?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Expect some fireworks for the highly-versatile Cameron Green along with Quinton de Kock, Matheesha Pathirana, Venkatesh Iyer and Ravi Bishnoi.

Chelsea's Ferreira out for season

Chelsea's Ferreira out for season

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

Chelsea defender Paulo Ferreira has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a cruciate knee ligament injury, manager Guus Hiddink said on Friday.

5 of its Goa MLAs 'missing', Congress sacks Michael Lobo as LoP

5 of its Goa MLAs 'missing', Congress sacks Michael Lobo as LoP

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

The Congress on Sunday removed Michael Lobo from the post of Leader of Opposition in Goa legislative assembly, accusing him and former chief minister Digambar Kamat of "conspiring" against the party and "hobnobbing with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party to ensure a split".

Top cueists for 9-ball pool

Top cueists for 9-ball pool

Rediff.com24 Aug 2005

Defending champion and top seed Manan Chandra faces a strong challenge to retain his national crown.

Advani, Mehta enter semis with easy wins

Advani, Mehta enter semis with easy wins

Rediff.com13 Jan 2005

They entered the semi-finals of the National Billiards and Snooker Tournament in Mumbai.

Rohit faces DC spin test as MI eye winning ways

Rohit faces DC spin test as MI eye winning ways

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

An out of sorts Rohit Sharma will strive to keep himself relevant going forward in the Indian Premier League when he is challenged by Delhi Capitals' effective troika of spinners in Mumbai Indians' next match in Delhi on Sunday.

I have never got intimidated: Geet

I have never got intimidated: Geet

Rediff.com29 Oct 2003

Miffed at Arjuna snub, boxer Manoj seeks meeting with Sports Minister

Miffed at Arjuna snub, boxer Manoj seeks meeting with Sports Minister

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Now boxer Manoj Kumar, a World Championships quarter-finalist, also a two-time Asian Championships bronze-medallist is seeking an appointment with Sports Minister Jitendra Singh, saying he was ignored for the Arjuna despite fine performances.

After exit of 8, remaining 3 Cong MLAs in Goa say they can't be bought

After exit of 8, remaining 3 Cong MLAs in Goa say they can't be bought

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

The opposition party termed the defection by eight out of its 11 MLAs in Goa only seven months after the assembly elections as the "height of betrayal and shamelessness."

Ronjan Sodhi named for Khel Ratna; Arjuna for Kohli, Sindhu

Ronjan Sodhi named for Khel Ratna; Arjuna for Kohli, Sindhu

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Shooter Ronjan Sodhi picked for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award by the selection committee.

Exit of 8 Goa MLAs puts Cong's Leader of Oppn post at risk

Exit of 8 Goa MLAs puts Cong's Leader of Oppn post at risk

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Left with just three MLAs, the Congress does not have the required one tenth of the legislative strength in the 40-member House to claim the Cabinet minister-level post.

Jaipur set for Jaiswal, Du Plessis show as RR take on RCB

Jaipur set for Jaiswal, Du Plessis show as RR take on RCB

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Both Jaiswal and du Plessis, the leading run-getters in IPL 2023 so far, are in scintillating form. While du Plessis is leading the scoring charts with 576 runs from 11 innings, including six half centuries and a best of 84, Jaiswal is a close second with 575 runs from 12 matches, which includes four fifties and a 124-run knock.

'Congress chhodo yatra has begun': 8 MLAs break vow, defect to BJP in Goa

'Congress chhodo yatra has begun': 8 MLAs break vow, defect to BJP in Goa

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

In a similar move in July 2019, 10 Congress MLAs had switched over to the BJP.

Goa Congress averts crisis, dissident MLAs say 'all is well'

Goa Congress averts crisis, dissident MLAs say 'all is well'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Five Goa Congress MLAs, who went incommunicado a day before, attended the state assembly proceedings on the first day of the monsoon session on Monday, and claimed there was 'nothing wrong' in the opposition party.

Table-toppers RR need middle-order fire to tame RCB

Table-toppers RR need middle-order fire to tame RCB

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

Table-toppers Rajasthan Royals need more from their fragile middle-order as they look to return to winning ways against an inconsistent but dangerous Royal Challengers Bangalore in Sunday's IPL match in Bengaluru.

IPL 2024: Full list of released, retained and traded players

IPL 2024: Full list of released, retained and traded players

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Full list of players released, retained and traded by all ten teams in the IPL.

Youth policy means Mourinho may have to wait for titles

Youth policy means Mourinho may have to wait for titles

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

Chelsea, though, have made a big investment in youth in the last year or two, bringing in players like Eden Hazard, Oscar, Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne and the new manager is relishing the prospect of working with the younger players.

Tokyo Games: JOY and AGONY

Tokyo Games: JOY and AGONY

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

The Tokyo Olympics produced many, many, many emotional moments for the athletes and their coaches...

'BJP spent Rs 40-50 crore on each MLA'

'BJP spent Rs 40-50 crore on each MLA'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

'Since we defeated their evil designs on July 10, their poaching approach became more aggressive with using blackmail and money power as tools to finish off the political opposition in Goa.'

He changed sports journalism in India

He changed sports journalism in India

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Success in sports stems mostly from teamwork. Now and then there comes a captain, on whose singular strength an entire squad makes huge strides. One such titan, now departed for the Elysian Fields, was The Hindu's Sports Editor Srinivasaraghavan Krishnan.

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.

Europa PIX: Sevilla shock Liverpool; win third straight title

Europa PIX: Sevilla shock Liverpool; win third straight title

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Sevilla conjured up a dazzling comeback to clinch a record third successive Europa League title on Wednesday, flooring Liverpool with a 3-1 victory that showed why the Spanish side have become masters of Europe's second-tier competition.

Football Focus: Casillas bids discreet farewell to Porto

Football Focus: Casillas bids discreet farewell to Porto

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

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Football Briefs: Bayern overcome bizarre own goal to clinch another title

Football Briefs: Bayern overcome bizarre own goal to clinch another title

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

40-love: A decision that redefined Leander Paes' career

40-love: A decision that redefined Leander Paes' career

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

His US Open triumph made him, at 40, the oldest man to win a major title in the open era. Bikash Mohapatra believes Leander Paes's decision to switch to doubles at the peak of his singles career is the reason behind his longevity.