News for 'Mid-Day'

UK: 75,000 participate in Janmashtami celebrations

UK: 75,000 participate in Janmashtami celebrations

Rediff.com27 Aug 2005

An estimated 75,000 people from all walks of life celebrated the festival of Janmashtami at a famous temple in Watford in the United Kingdom, participating in plays and dancing to mark the birthday of Lord Krishna.\n\n

Cup loss is the past: Dravid

Cup loss is the past: Dravid

Rediff.com26 Oct 2003

Rahul Dravid said his country's World Cup demolition by Australia was a thing of the past.

'This team will do things no Indian team has done'

'This team will do things no Indian team has done'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

'They have a belief that they can go and win anywhere.'

Hayden earns place in history

Hayden earns place in history

Rediff.com10 Oct 2003

Hayden puts greats in shade with highest Test score in history.

Fleming offends Indians

Fleming offends Indians

Rediff.com7 Oct 2003

The New Zealand captain stands accused of offending the memory of India's greatest statesman, Mahatma Gandhi.

McLaren to pay $25 million for Montoya

McLaren to pay $25 million for Montoya

Rediff.com3 Oct 2003

Ron Dennis is ready to buy the 27-year-old out of his BMW-Williams contract for an immediate switch in 2004.

I spent 12 sleepless nights: Sachin

I spent 12 sleepless nights: Sachin

Rediff.com2 Oct 2003

Tendulkar reveals how his anxiety about the match against Pakistan in the 2003 World Cup kept him awake for nights.

SC rejects Black Friday petition

SC rejects Black Friday petition

Rediff.com31 Jan 2005

The film gets no relief from its stay order.

Is vada-pao India's best dish?

Is vada-pao India's best dish?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

Anthony Bourdain thought vada-pao was so good that all other Indian food could be dismissed. He was not wrong, says Aakar Patel.

Kishori Amonkar's tribute to Goldie

Kishori Amonkar's tribute to Goldie

Rediff.com4 Mar 2004

Kishori Amonkar on Vijay Anand

Social media lauds Mumbai mother seeking groom for gay son

Social media lauds Mumbai mother seeking groom for gay son

Rediff.com22 May 2015

A 57-year-old mother has placed India's first gay matrimonial advertisement seeking a groom for her son.

A perfect script for Steve

A perfect script for Steve

Rediff.com31 Dec 2003

It is not only a chance to bid farewell to one of the greats but also another opportunity to play in one of the toughest Test match battles, says Justin Langer.

A news junkie's nightmare

A news junkie's nightmare

Rediff.com2 Aug 2005

Five footballers fail drug tests

Five footballers fail drug tests

Rediff.com27 Oct 2003

Four have tested positive for marijuana and class A drugs ecstasy and cocaine in separate cases which prove illegal drugs are becoming worryingly common within the game.

More funds for social plans likely

More funds for social plans likely

Rediff.com2 Sep 2004

Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Thursday promised more funds for social schemes like Sarva Siksha Abhiyan and mid-day cooked meal for school students and other programmes of the HRD ministry.

Iraqi voters brave blasts, suicide bombers

Iraqi voters brave blasts, suicide bombers

Rediff.com30 Jan 2005

At least 27 people were dead but the violence had slowed and voting picked up.

'Only the masses can destroy stars'

'Only the masses can destroy stars'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2004

'Stardom comes from talent, hard work and an acknowledgement from the people,' Amitabh Bachchan tells Mid-day.

Govt limits focus areas to six

Govt limits focus areas to six

Rediff.com13 Aug 2004

Black Friday now on telly

Black Friday now on telly

Rediff.com12 Jan 2005

Film will have television version.

British queen honours Om Puri

British queen honours Om Puri

Rediff.com23 Jul 2004

The actor has been named an honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire for his outstanding contribution to cinema.

FCI carries burden of welfare plans

FCI carries burden of welfare plans

Rediff.com19 May 2005

Kareena: 'This is so sick!'

Kareena: 'This is so sick!'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2004

Stone thrown at Pakistan team bus

Stone thrown at Pakistan team bus

Rediff.com7 Apr 2005

The stone narrowly missed Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq who was sitting near the window.

Trade unions stick to September 2 strike, reject govt's wage hike

Trade unions stick to September 2 strike, reject govt's wage hike

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Trade unions said Jaitley's minimum wage announcement is completely inadequate

Sanjay Dutt does rethink on gutka ad

Sanjay Dutt does rethink on gutka ad

Rediff.com14 Feb 2005

According to a report appearing in the February 14 edition of Mid Day, Dutt said he wanted to be on the 'side of the law'.

How Sachin entertains himself

How Sachin entertains himself

Rediff.com16 Mar 2004

Interview: Simon Jones

Interview: Simon Jones

Rediff.com1 Sep 2003

The bowler England have pined for all summer is making his comeback from a horrific injury too late for this week's fifth Test against South Africa.

Is Aamir marrying again?

Is Aamir marrying again?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2004

Bowden breaks the mould

Bowden breaks the mould

Rediff.com21 Aug 2003

Umpire Billy Bowden will make his Test bow on English soil when England host South Africa in Leeds.

Paras Mhambrey to assist Wright

Paras Mhambrey to assist Wright

Rediff.com20 Aug 2003

Paras Mhambrey will assist coach John Wright in the second leg of the on-going conditioning camp in Bangalore.

Smith: It's our turn to bounce back

Smith: It's our turn to bounce back

Rediff.com18 Aug 2003

South Africa captain Graeme Smith was disappointed but not downcast after the Proteas lost the third Test against England by 70 runs at Trent Bridge.

Subsidised LPG reach extended

Subsidised LPG reach extended

Rediff.com28 Jan 2003

The government has extended the supply of subsidised cooking gas to educational and social welfare institutions.\n\n\n\n

Iroda stuns top seed Bartoli

Iroda stuns top seed Bartoli

Rediff.com12 Oct 2004

The 22-year-old Uzbek knocked out top seed Marion Bartoli of France 6-4, 6-4 at the Tashkent Open.

Food Bill is simply a poll gimmick: Jaitley

Food Bill is simply a poll gimmick: Jaitley

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

The much-touted Food Security Bill was taken up in Rajya Sabha, with opposition terming it as a "gimmick" with an eye on elections and accusing government of violating constitutional norms by issuing an ordinance when Parliament session was less than a month away.

Athens won't sleep during Games

Athens won't sleep during Games

Rediff.com12 Nov 2003

Sharad Yadav welcomes Amartya's view on Modi

Sharad Yadav welcomes Amartya's view on Modi

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Janata Dal-United president Sharad Yadav on Tuesday welcomed Nobel laureate Amartya Sen's comment that he does not want Narendra Modi to be the country's prime minister and said he agreed with the renowned economist's views.

#MeToo fire: Sajid Khan steps down as Housefull 4 director

#MeToo fire: Sajid Khan steps down as Housefull 4 director

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

A woman alleged multiple instances of sexual, mental and emotional abuse by Sajid Khan where he allegedly forced her to send him photos of herself in a bikini, called her late into the night under the pretence of work.