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Mr Modi and markets: The next 3 years

Mr Modi and markets: The next 3 years

Rediff.com2 May 2016

We remain at the mercy of the global economic climate.

Decision on Rohit playing last 2 Tests subject to reassessment: BCCI

Decision on Rohit playing last 2 Tests subject to reassessment: BCCI

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Rohit Sharma is set to join the Indian team in Australia for the upcoming Test series after being declared 'clinically fit' but the decision on him playing the last two Tests in subject to a reassessment after completing his 14-day quarantine, the BCCI said on Saturday.

Want To Watch John-Manushi In Action?

Want To Watch John-Manushi In Action?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

There's so much entertainment coming up in 2023!

Janhvi's EXOTIC Desert Holiday

Janhvi's EXOTIC Desert Holiday

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

The actor, who has been getting rave reviews for Mili, describes AlUla as 'a place of extraordinary human and natural heritage.'

Why Jadeja is not playing in the 1st ODI against WI

Why Jadeja is not playing in the 1st ODI against WI

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

The BCCI gave the update on his fitness before the start of the first ODI in Port of Spain.

Cricket's tryst with Mahatma Gandhi

Cricket's tryst with Mahatma Gandhi

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

On the occasion of Gandhiji's birthday, Rediff.com presents an excerpt from the book that shows how Gandhi changed the face of cricket as it was played then.

Pak news channel taken off air for airing Imran Khan's speech

Pak news channel taken off air for airing Imran Khan's speech

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

A Pakistani court in Islamabad on Monday rejected former prime minister Imran Khan's plea seeking the suspension of the non-bailable warrant issued against him in the Toshakhana case.

Anushka, Virat's French Connection

Anushka, Virat's French Connection

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Anu and Chikoo have landed in Paris just as temperatures have soared to 41 degrees Celsius.

6 Shots of Pant in Action

6 Shots of Pant in Action

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

There is clearly no more destructive batter currently in world cricket and while he can drive us crazy by the erratic nature of his batting at times, throwing his wicket away (like he did in Bengaluru on Sunday), there is no better sight in the game these days when he is taking a bowling attack apart.

If Suryakumar doesn't fire then India will struggle: Gavaskar

If Suryakumar doesn't fire then India will struggle: Gavaskar

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Suryakumar Yadav has evolved into the new Mr 360 degree and India will struggle to put up enough runs on the board if he fails to fire, said batting great Sunil Gavaskar.

Passing out parade of first Agniveer batch graduates held at INS Chilika

Passing out parade of first Agniveer batch graduates held at INS Chilika

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Admiral R Hari Kumar said while addressing those who completed their four month rigorous training here at INS Chilika, "I assure you (Agniveer), wherever you go, you will be fully prepared with confidence and motivation to face any challenge in the life."

Former Zimbabwe captain Streak gets 8-year ban for corruption

Former Zimbabwe captain Streak gets 8-year ban for corruption

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Streak gave inside info to suspected bookie during IPL coaching stint.

Dravid gives Rs 35000 to Kanpur groundstaff for sporting pitch

Dravid gives Rs 35000 to Kanpur groundstaff for sporting pitch

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Rahul Dravid gave Green Park's groundstaff, led by Shiv Kumar, Rs 35,000 for preparing a sporting pitch for the first Test against New Zealand.

The doosra: Score at the Sydney Cricket Ground - Australia 13, India 1

The doosra: Score at the Sydney Cricket Ground - Australia 13, India 1

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com, looking at the lighter side of things, believes Thursday's semi-final against Australia will not be a walk in the park for the defending champions.

Conflict of interest: BCCI employee Parikh found guilty

Conflict of interest: BCCI employee Parikh found guilty

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

BCCI ethics officer D K Jain on Tuesday found Board employee Mayank Parikh guilty of conflict of interest and asked him to choose between his role in the BCCI and his association with six cricket clubs in Mumbai. The erstwhile Committee of Administrators and former Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association life member Sanjeev Gupta had filed a conflict of interest complaint against Parikh last year for owning six clubs/academies in Mumbai.

Dhoni turns 40! Wish the legend on his birthday

Dhoni turns 40! Wish the legend on his birthday

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Birthday wishes pour in for captain cool Dhoni

If England Get Rid Of Kohli, Surya Early...

If England Get Rid Of Kohli, Surya Early...

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Out of India's total tally of 842 runs in five matches, the duo has rattled up 471 runs -- which accounts to 55 percent of the runs -- at a strike rate of 160.

Dear Mr Modi, Let's focus on IT to transform India!

Dear Mr Modi, Let's focus on IT to transform India!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Information technology, not manufacturing or infrastructure, should be the focus of the government while implementing initiatives such as Make in India and Start Up India.

DDCA ombudsman puts Rajat Sharma's resignation on hold

DDCA ombudsman puts Rajat Sharma's resignation on hold

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Sharma had resigned on Saturday from his post, citing his inability to continue amidst 'various pulls and pressures', though without taking any name.

The doosra: Virat Kohli and Dr Jekyll/Mr Hyde...

The doosra: Virat Kohli and Dr Jekyll/Mr Hyde...

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com looks at the enigma that is Virat Kohli

BCCI president Ganguly discharged from hospital

BCCI president Ganguly discharged from hospital

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly was discharged from hospital on Sunday morning, three days after he underwent a fresh round of angioplasty to clear clogged coronary arteries, officials said.

Coming Soon: Rawalpindi Express, The Film

Coming Soon: Rawalpindi Express, The Film

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

'You're in for a ride you've never taken before.'

'Best player of our times': Kohli hails 'brother' de Villiers

'Best player of our times': Kohli hails 'brother' de Villiers

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Tributes poured in for AB de Villiers after the South African batter on Friday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, with Indian maestro Virat Kohli aptly summing up his greatness by calling him the "best player of our times".

Narine cleared by IPL's suspect bowling action committee

Narine cleared by IPL's suspect bowling action committee

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

Kolkata Knight Riders' West Indian spinner Sunil Narine was on Sunday cleared by the Indian Premier League's suspect bowling action committee after being reported last week.

Prithvi Shaw fails dope test; banned for eight months

Prithvi Shaw fails dope test; banned for eight months

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

India batsman Prithvi Shaw has been handed a back-dated eight-month suspension for a doping violation after ingesting a prohibited substance Terbutaline.

Thomas Cup: Taapsee Congratulates BF

Thomas Cup: Taapsee Congratulates BF

Rediff.com16 May 2022

'The boys did it. First-ever Thomas Cup for India.'

Why was Krunal trolled during Hooda's innings?

Why was Krunal trolled during Hooda's innings?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

In January, Hooda left the Baroda squad's bio-bubble on the eve of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, accusing Captain Krunal of bullying and using abusive language in front of team-mates.

Not Johri's substitute: BCCI on Choudhary at ICC meeting

Not Johri's substitute: BCCI on Choudhary at ICC meeting

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

BCCI clarified that acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary is attending the ICC meeting in Singapore in his usual capacity as a director on the Board of Directors and not as a replacement for CEO Rahul Johri,

DRS row: BCCI backs Kohli, wants ICC to step in

DRS row: BCCI backs Kohli, wants ICC to step in

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday came out in strong support of India captain Virat Kohli and requested the International Cricket Council to take note of Australian skipper Steve Smith's 'brain fade' in seeking dressing room's advice for a DRS referral in the second Test.

The Women in Rajkummar's Life

The Women in Rajkummar's Life

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Joginder Tuteja takes a look at the films, and the ladies he will be romancing in them.

Vaani Gets Lost...

Vaani Gets Lost...

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Sonakshi has an announcement to make... Sophie holidays in Kashmir...

Zimbabwe's Taylor receives ban for delay in reporting spot-fixing approach

Zimbabwe's Taylor receives ban for delay in reporting spot-fixing approach

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

On January 24, Taylor made a stunning disclosure that he was blackmailed after "foolishly" taking cocaine during his meeting with an Indian businessman.

Ranji: Saurashtra's Jackson moves to Puducherry

Ranji: Saurashtra's Jackson moves to Puducherry

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

Prolific batsman Sheldon Jackson, who played a pivotal role in Saurashtra's maiden Ranji Trophy triumph in the season gone by, will compete for Puducherry in the domestic circuit this season, a decision which the cricketer said was "not easy".

Kirti Azad applies for Delhi state selector's job

Kirti Azad applies for Delhi state selector's job

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Azad, who is now politically affiliated to the Congress party, was earlier with the BJP. He has had his share of differences with the late Arun Jaitley when he was the DDCA president.

'No way I would go to Australia for Ashes!'

'No way I would go to Australia for Ashes!'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Kevin Piertersen has urged to scrap 'ridiculous quarantine rules' ahead of Ashes, while many England players mull boycotting the five-match series.

'Today's heroes do anything they want'

'Today's heroes do anything they want'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

'Earlier, it was four songs and four fights, and some story. That was enough.' 'Maybe we are in a box then and the audiences were not prepared for anything new.' 'Now we have got bigger scope.'

Hey Mr Owaisi, these are Muslims too!

Hey Mr Owaisi, these are Muslims too!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

One teenager died in police firing last May. Another teenager is paralysed waist down. Both families have been ignored by the political establishment, including the AIMIM.

'What offends me are the comments on Mr Gavaskar'

'What offends me are the comments on Mr Gavaskar'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has hit back at John Buchanan for taking a swipe at some of the Indian cricketing greats, saying he was habituated to being criticised by Australians but surprised at the pot shots on the likes Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar.

Ganguly hits out at detractors in Cricket Association of Bengal

Ganguly hits out at detractors in Cricket Association of Bengal

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Cricket Association on Bengal president Sourav Ganguly's differences with some of the other office-bearers came out in the open when the former India captain spoke how misinformation was being spread by a section about Eden Gardens' branding coming under the ambit of ambush marketing. Treasurer Biswarup Dey, who has been a known detractor of Ganguly in the CAB, had raised questions about the tendering process for Eden Gardens' branding that could come under the ambit of ambush marketing. "There was no process of tenders in CAB. Tender means an Open Tender. But in this case, it will be a restricted tender to avoid ambush marketing issues. "I know that permission from the Army and BCCI is needed for naming rights.

Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan arrested outside Islamabad high court

Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan arrested outside Islamabad high court

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Khan was taken into custody by the Rangers when he appeared in court on anti-graft charges.