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Congress's Preneet Kaur wins Patiala bypoll

Congress's Preneet Kaur wins Patiala bypoll

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

Congress leader and former union minister Preneet Kaur on Monday won the Patiala assembly seat defeating her nearest Shiromani Akali Dal rival Bhagwan Dass Juneja.

How Chirag Patil got to play his dad in '83

How Chirag Patil got to play his dad in '83

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

'Ranveer Singh is on a different level, he is a super human.' 'The kind of energy, the kind of seriousness and dedication he has towards his work, it is just phenomenal.'

Bedi demands immediate removal of his name from Kotla stand

Bedi demands immediate removal of his name from Kotla stand

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

Spin legend Bishan Singh Bedi has threatened to take legal action against the DDCA if his name is not removed from a spectators' stand at the Feroz Shah Kotla ground in New Delhi with immediate effect.

Dronacharya Award: Bindra slams selection panel over Rana snub

Dronacharya Award: Bindra slams selection panel over Rana snub

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

India's lone Olympic individual gold medallist Abhinav Bindra on Saturday criticised the selection panel for not nominating seasoned coach Jaspal Rana for the Dronacharya Award.

Pressure mounts on Srinivasan as ex-players, BCCI VPs urge him to quit

Pressure mounts on Srinivasan as ex-players, BCCI VPs urge him to quit

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

BCCI president N Srinivasan is under pressure to quit. After the Supreme Court castigated him for his continuance in office on Tuesday morning, former cricketers and administrators are also demanding his resignation.

'We need aggressive captains to win matches abroad'

'We need aggressive captains to win matches abroad'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Former India cricketer Mohinder Amarnath says the time has come to remove Mahendra Singh Dhoni from captaincy as his "defensive approach" has resulted in the country's prolonged failure on foreign soil.

June 10, 1986: When India made History at Lord's

June 10, 1986: When India made History at Lord's

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

India registered its first Test win at the Mecca of Cricket.

June 25, 1983: When the Cup came home

June 25, 1983: When the Cup came home

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

On this day in the year 1983, India lifted their first ever Cricket World Cup title, defeating West Indies by 43 runs at Lord's.

3 BSF personnel, 1 terrorist killed in encounter near LoC

3 BSF personnel, 1 terrorist killed in encounter near LoC

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

Security forces launched the operation in Macchil sector in north Kashmir's Kupwara district following information about presence of terrorists in the area.

'Srinivasan did not approve decision to replace Dhoni'

'Srinivasan did not approve decision to replace Dhoni'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

After dropping a bombshell about interference in selection matters, former national selector Mohinder Amarnath today named BCCI president N Srinivasan as the person who overruled the "unanimous" decision to replace Mahendra Singh Dhoni as captain after India's eight consecutive overseas Test defeats.

Selectors are independent, insists BCCI

Selectors are independent, insists BCCI

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

The BCCI refuted former selector Mohinder Amarnath's accusation that Board president N Srinivasan had blocked a move to sack under-fire skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, insisting that the selectors are 'independent'.

Why Sidhu gets to bat for Congress despite tantrums

Why Sidhu gets to bat for Congress despite tantrums

Rediff.com8 May 2021

The Congress' top leadership realises the former cricketer's utility and mass appeal. His oratory skills and ability to whip up mass hysteria in election rallies is acknowledged as an asset

Yusuf Pathan first IPL batsman out obstructing the field

Yusuf Pathan first IPL batsman out obstructing the field

Rediff.com15 May 2013

Yusuf Pathan became the first batsman in the Twenty20 history, and sixth overall, to be adjudged out for obstructing the field.

Cricketer Gony threatens mother over property dispute

Cricketer Gony threatens mother over property dispute

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Cricketer Manpreet Singh Gony's mother accused her son of threatening to kill her over a disputed property at Mohali.

'Not right to reveal details of selection meetings'

'Not right to reveal details of selection meetings'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Former Selection Committee chairman Kris Srikkanth, who has been accused of shielding Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni despite poor performances, on Thursday, hit back saying that it is not right to rake up issues discussed in the panel meetings.

The '83 World Cup game that gave India 'belief'

The '83 World Cup game that gave India 'belief'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Ravi Shastri recalled India's memorable victory over the West Indies on the opening day of the 1983 World Cup at Old Trafford on Tuesday, saying it was an unexpected result that gave the team the "belief" of going all the way.

'Yashpal didn't get credit for '83 win'

'Yashpal didn't get credit for '83 win'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

'He was the one who set the agenda for the 1983 World Cup win with 89 in the first match against the West Indies, then top-scoring with 40 in the crucial match against Australia when we had to qualify for the semi-finals.' 'He played another brilliant innings of 61 against England in the semi-finals.'

Sandeep Patil is chairman of selectors; Amarnath sacked

Sandeep Patil is chairman of selectors; Amarnath sacked

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

Former India batsman Sandeep Patil was appointed chairman of the national selection committee on Thursday, while Mohinder Amarnath was sacked after serving just a year on the panel.

Time not opportune to remove Dhoni: Gavaskar

Time not opportune to remove Dhoni: Gavaskar

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

Former selector Mohinder Amarnath has openly stated that Mahendra Singh Dhoni needs to be stripped off Test captaincy, but his former teammate Sunil Gavaskar feels the 'time is not opportune as there is no alternative'.

Why not open with Rahane and have Sehwag at number six?

Why not open with Rahane and have Sehwag at number six?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

Keeping in mind next year's tour to South Africa, Faisal Shariff suggests changes in India's batting order for the upcoming Tests against England.

PIX: Tabu cheers for Anu Malik

PIX: Tabu cheers for Anu Malik

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Anu Malik's friends from the industry turned up to support him.

Peshawar Sikhs insecure over kidnappings

Peshawar Sikhs insecure over kidnappings

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

Insecurity has increased in the minority Sikh community of Peshawar city in northwest Pakistan after the kidnapping of a Sikh man and the killing of another, a media report said Monday.

Amranath's comments not in good taste, says Kiran More

Amranath's comments not in good taste, says Kiran More

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Former selection committee chairman Kiran More says Mohinder Amarnath's revelation about Board of Control for Cricket in India president N Srinivasan's interference in selection matters is '"not in good taste'.

Dhoni's calm reply to Amarnath & Co

Dhoni's calm reply to Amarnath & Co

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

As former selector Mohinder Amarnath and other former players launched an offensive against Mahendra Singh Dhoni by questioning his place in the Test side, the Indian captain was calmness personified on the eve of the fourth and final Test in Nagpur.

Dhoni doesn't deserve a place in Test team: Amarnath

Dhoni doesn't deserve a place in Test team: Amarnath

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Former selector Mohinder Amarnath questioning Mahendra Singh Dhoni's place in the Indian team, accusing him of blocking the entry for other deserving wicket-keepers.

Abducted Sikh beheaded by terrorists in Pak tribal belt

Abducted Sikh beheaded by terrorists in Pak tribal belt

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

A 40-year-old Sikh man, abducted over a month ago by a terrorist group in Pakistan's restive tribal region for allegedly spying for a rival outfit, has been found beheaded.

HC upholds life term to 5 in 2003 Gujarat gang-rape case

HC upholds life term to 5 in 2003 Gujarat gang-rape case

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

The Gujarat High Court on Thursday upheld life imprisonment to five persons, who gang-raped a 24-year-old city girl after a New Year night party in 2003, at a hotel, where she was lured by her boyfriend Sajal Jain.

Angry Bedi asks DDCA to remove his name from stands

Angry Bedi asks DDCA to remove his name from stands

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Lambasting the DDCA for deciding to install a statue of its late former president Arun Jaitley at the Feroz Shah Kotla ground in New Delhi, spin legend Bishan Singh Bedi has asked the body to remove his name from the spectators' stand, named after him in 2017.

Why Did BCCI Mess With Kohli?

Why Did BCCI Mess With Kohli?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Now we do not know if the Board bugs the dressing room or employs Pegasus in players' phones. But nothing stopped them from speaking with Kohli, points out Shekhar Gupta.

BCCI extends one-time benefit to four former players

BCCI extends one-time benefit to four former players

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday decided to extend its one-time benefit scheme to former Test cricketersthe four former Test cricketers G R Viswanath, Mohinder Amarnath, Dilip Vengsarkar and SMH Kirmani.

'Pant can't be compared with Dhoni'

'Pant can't be compared with Dhoni'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Rishabh Pant is a talented cricketer but he shouldn't be compared with Mahendra Singh Dhoni, believes India's first World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev.

'83 Review

'83 Review

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Kabir Khan's '83 is an ode to a game changing chapter of Indian cricket history, pitch-perfect partnerships between openers and tail enders, knowing your mate's strengths as well as your own, seizing that one moment that defines the rest of your life, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Should Aamir Khan play Gavaskar in film on 1983 World Cup win?

Should Aamir Khan play Gavaskar in film on 1983 World Cup win?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Who should essay the characters of the other members of that history-making Indian squad?

Court frames charges against UPA minister Virbhadra Singh

Court frames charges against UPA minister Virbhadra Singh

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

Special Judge B L Soni, who had reserved framing charges on conclusion of arguments on June 6 last said that sufficient evidence existed for framing of charges against Singh and his wife in the "infamous" CD case in which they were allegedly having a conversation with IAS officer Mohinder Lal and some industrialists regarding monetary transactions

Team well-balanced and fit: Srikkanth

Team well-balanced and fit: Srikkanth

Rediff.com29 Sep 2011

Selection committee chairman Krishnamachari Srikkanth expressed confidence of a good showing from India's 15-memeber squad in the first two ODIs against England, saying it is "well-balanced" and "completely fit".

UP govt relieves Noida chairman, CEO

UP govt relieves Noida chairman, CEO

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday relieved Noida chairman Mohinder Singh and Noida chief executive officer Rama Raman from their posts.

12 dead in stampede at Vaishno Devi during New Year rush

12 dead in stampede at Vaishno Devi during New Year rush

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Dilbag Singh told PTI that preliminary information from the scene suggests there was a minor altercation among some young boys, and within seconds, there was a stampede situation.

Jimmy Amarnath to replace Yashpal as selector

Jimmy Amarnath to replace Yashpal as selector

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

From calling the selectors 'a bunch of jokers' to being named as the new selector, life has come a full circle for Mohinder Amarnath. The former India all-rounder will replace Yashpal Sharma in the national selection committee in the only change to the panel.

'Amarnath would have been ideal choice for coach'

'Amarnath would have been ideal choice for coach'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar is least excited at the selection of Duncan Fletcher as thr coach of Team India and said someone like Mohinder Amarnath would have been a better choice.

Should Dhoni play domestic cricket to merit India selection?

Should Dhoni play domestic cricket to merit India selection?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

'Every individual is different but one thing I have always believed in is that if you want to play for India you have to play for your state as well. I think they (BCCI) should change this policy altogether. A lot of senior players don't play domestic cricket'