News for 'Mid-Day'

Fali Nariman on freedom of speech

Fali Nariman on freedom of speech

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

According to Nariman, journalists should be fearless and expose corruption in judicial system if there is solid evidence to prove that.

Delhi HC notice to tabloid cartoonist

Delhi HC notice to tabloid cartoonist

Rediff.com26 May 2007

"The documentary evidence attesting the allegation was discovered by the reporters of Mid Day from the official website of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs," he said.

Will make Gujarat slum-free in next five years: CM Patel

Will make Gujarat slum-free in next five years: CM Patel

Rediff.com15 Jun 2014

Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel on Sunday announced that her government will make the state slum-free in the next five years and is also aiming to provide pucca houses to the needy.

Sanjay Dutt rubbishes marriage rumours

Sanjay Dutt rubbishes marriage rumours

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

Dutt has claimed he only said he married Manyata because he was tired of the rumours of their affair.

Why Congress is against UBI

Why Congress is against UBI

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

'UBI is a tricky subject.' 'Our worry is the government could get rid of UPA's social welfare schemes targeted at the poor.'

'Comeback doesn't bother me'

'Comeback doesn't bother me'

Rediff.com25 May 2004

Harbhajan Singh says he is confident of making a comeback to the Indian team after having missed the tours of Australia and Pakistan.

Greentop awaits Indians in Pindi

Greentop awaits Indians in Pindi

Rediff.com12 Apr 2004

Anyone who wins the toss will win the final Test is the claim of the curator preparing the pitch at the Rawalpindi cricket ground.

Tip from Sachin helped Powar

Tip from Sachin helped Powar

Rediff.com3 Mar 2004

Before the start of the 2003-04 domestic season, the maestro suggested Powar keep his length a little longer and slightly cut down on the speed.

Pak pace attack not lethal: Sachin

Pak pace attack not lethal: Sachin

Rediff.com1 Mar 2004

Pakistan's bowling attack is not fresh and is slowly losing its sheen, Indian master blaster Sachin Tendulkar has said.

'Which way is the wind blowing?'

'Which way is the wind blowing?'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Sir Mark Tully on the magic of Indian elections. A fascinating excerpt from The Great March of Democracy: Seven Decades of India's Elections.

In school, but not really learning

In school, but not really learning

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

Pratham's latest report on rural education has some good news, but it's mainly bad.

Irfan Pathan's worth Rs 4 crore

Irfan Pathan's worth Rs 4 crore

Rediff.com10 Aug 2004

God doesn't play dice, but in Irfan Pathan's case, does he?

'Injuries, fatigue took their toll'

'Injuries, fatigue took their toll'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2004

Indians played so much beyond exception that everybody began to believe that they could upstage the world champions on their home turf, says Arun Lal.

Statutory Warning: Never bet on India

Statutory Warning: Never bet on India

Rediff.com3 Aug 2004

They say cricket is a mind game, well I don't know about that but it most definitely is mind boggling game when so much happens in a span of hundred overs.

Bats to honour Sehwag's feat

Bats to honour Sehwag's feat

Rediff.com8 Jul 2004

Virender Sehwag's historic Test innings of 309 has prompted the company that makes bats for the swashbuckling opener to launch a Veeru-309 range in his honour.

I have a right to fail: Sachin

I have a right to fail: Sachin

Rediff.com30 Jun 2004

"I'm not God. I have a right to fail," said Sachin Tendulkar replying to if he would get a triple or quadruple century.

'Jobs are not a problem in India'

'Jobs are not a problem in India'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

'If we chose to do the right things, it is possible to avoid job losses at a mass scale,' ABB MD Sanjeev Sharma tells Raghu Krishnan.

'You haven't seen the fastest of Shoaib yet'

'You haven't seen the fastest of Shoaib yet'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2004

Estranged Pakistan team trainer-cum-doctor says that had Shoaib Akhtar got a normal elbow he would have bowled up to 176 kmph, and that he would still work with one of the world's fastest bowlers after the India series to enhance his speed.

Shoaib's 'chucking' action to be scrutinised

Shoaib's 'chucking' action to be scrutinised

Rediff.com13 Apr 2004

Quoting informed sources, The News reported that the Indians had sent a letter to the ICC asking it to once again review bowling action of Shoaib Akhtar.

Javed's fateful shot

Javed's fateful shot

Rediff.com2 Apr 2004

Former captain Javed Miandad has been credited with giving Pakistan their recent cricket dominance over bitter rivals India.

What can I do in three days: Kapil

What can I do in three days: Kapil

Rediff.com4 Mar 2004

The BCCI expects Kapil Dev to groom the Indian speedsters who have made it to the bus to Pakistan.

Sachin, Dravid could soon be facing 'Murali'

Sachin, Dravid could soon be facing 'Murali'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2004

If any one bowler has impressed enough in this Under-19 World Cup to generate thoughts about future stardom, it has to be Pakistan off-spinner Tariq Mahmood.

The tale of two cities

The tale of two cities

Rediff.com23 Feb 2004

The PCB, by ensuring that both Karachi and Peshawar will host the Indians for a day, has opted for the only path it could have chosen in what had become a no-win situation.

McGrath wants casting vote

McGrath wants casting vote

Rediff.com9 Feb 2004

The injured pace bowler wants the national cricket selectors to take him at his word if he says he's fit enough to tour Sri Lanka next month.

I took muscle growth supplement: Zidane

I took muscle growth supplement: Zidane

Rediff.com28 Jan 2004

Real Madrid star Zinedine Zidane admitted at the Juventus doping trial yesterday he took the muscle growth supplement creatine while he played in Italy.

'India has upperhand over Pak in ODIs'

'India has upperhand over Pak in ODIs'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2004

With 'Team India' showing its 'might' in the tour Down Under, Chief Executive of PCB Ramiz Raja conceded that they will have an upperhand in the ODIs.

Warne proposes scholarship

Warne proposes scholarship

Rediff.com20 Jan 2004

Shane Warne has proposed a cricketing scholarship or medal as a tribute to David Hookes.

Plea for tighter shorts - for women

Plea for tighter shorts - for women

Rediff.com17 Jan 2004

Fifa President Sepp Blatter says female soccer players should wear tighter shorts to promote "a more female aesthetic".

Reliance Comm hits $20-bn market cap

Reliance Comm hits $20-bn market cap

Rediff.com1 Dec 2006

Anil Ambani group company Reliance Communications on Friday a market capitalisation of $20 billion, in line with the rise in stock markets.

Life has been intolerable: Beckham

Life has been intolerable: Beckham

Rediff.com28 Jun 2004

David Beckham has lifted the lid on his year from hell with a series of sensational revelations.

It's all a thing called fate

It's all a thing called fate

Rediff.com28 Jun 2004

Success is a result of hard work. Right? Yes, but players talk of a divine force which decides fate and feel that talent means little unless backed by muqaddar, writes Amrit Mathur.

The 11/7 blast trains, a year later

The 11/7 blast trains, a year later

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

28-year old Rajiv Shukla, who works with a bank at Nariman Point, sits across me and smiles. "There is nothing that can be done," he says, compelled by violence to turn to philosophy in his youth

Indian referee to officiate in Australian Open

Indian referee to officiate in Australian Open

Rediff.com20 Dec 2003

The Australian Golf Union has invited Ishwar Achanta to officiate in the Australian Open Golf Championship being held at Melbourne.

Beckham signs £5 million Police deal

Beckham signs £5 million Police deal

Rediff.com18 Dec 2003

Beckham will be looking cool in Police sunglasses for another three years, after renewing his contract with the company.

BCCI mulling special post for Dalmiya?

BCCI mulling special post for Dalmiya?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2004

Come September and Dalmiya's tenure as BCCI chief will end, but would that mean the end of his association with the game as well?

Sachin's wicket was a surprise: Gillespie

Sachin's wicket was a surprise: Gillespie

Rediff.com8 Dec 2003

Tendulkar was a victim of a controversial decision as TV replays showed the ball was pitched outside the off and would have gone over the stumps.

Markets remain range-bound; ONGC, GAIL top gainersSensex recovers from 1 1/2 week low led by index heavyweight

Markets remain range-bound; ONGC, GAIL top gainersSensex recovers from 1 1/2 week low led by index heavyweight

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

ONGC was the top gainer which surged over 4% followed by Axis, SBI, CIL

Buchanan defends his skipper

Buchanan defends his skipper

Rediff.com6 Dec 2003

The Aussie coach has said that the run out of Martyn was no issue within the team although the on-field confusion between the batsman and Waugh was not needed.

Tiger 'proposes' to girlfriend

Tiger 'proposes' to girlfriend

Rediff.com29 Nov 2003

Golf critics have often speculated that the distraction of marriage may be the only way world No.1 Tiger Woods will lose his mantle.