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'Matches are fixed for good ties'

'Matches are fixed for good ties'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2004

India's first full series in Pakistan in over 14 years has produced such superlative cricket that the general consensus in Pakistan is that it is being played to a script.

Signing test ban treaty may get NSG nod for N-deal

Signing test ban treaty may get NSG nod for N-deal

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

'It will be a very positive step,' said Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Garh Store.

The UP rickshaw puller who earned the ride of a lifetime

The UP rickshaw puller who earned the ride of a lifetime

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

A rickshaw puller in Uttar Pradesh got a lucky ride on Thursday when he took Paytm chief executive officer Vijay Shekhar Sharma to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's residence.

Determined farmers continue their fight at Delhi's edges

Determined farmers continue their fight at Delhi's edges

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

Though there was no clear roadmap, the farmers, belonging to multiple groups, including 30 from Punjab, appeared clear in their resolve, some saying that they would not disperse till the laws were repealed and others that would ensure their voices are heard.

Sai's Take: Gandhi was, is, will always be alive

Sai's Take: Gandhi was, is, will always be alive

Rediff.com17 May 2019

'When the story of Elections 2019 is told by an independent writer, the BJP's role in lowering electoral standards will be etched in indelible ink,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

FM in Saudi Arabaia, seeks more oil supply

FM in Saudi Arabaia, seeks more oil supply

Rediff.com22 Jun 2008

India on Sunday asked the oil-producing countries to increase supply to control the prices as the present global inflation could not be tolerated.

SC warns BCCI, gives a day to comply with Lodha directions

SC warns BCCI, gives a day to comply with Lodha directions

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court has come down heavily on the Board of Control for Cricket in India over not completely complying with the recommendations of the Lodha Panel.

Why journalists are 'jealous' of Bhavya Dore

Why journalists are 'jealous' of Bhavya Dore

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The crash between a Kazakhstan Airlines Ilyushin Il-76 and a Saudia Boeing 747 over Charkhi Dadri in Haryana occurred 24 years ago.' During the lockdown, journalist Bhavya Dore reported on it from her home. Her article found a proud mention in the Bloomsburg Jealousy List 2020.

10 things we know from 'ArnabGate'

10 things we know from 'ArnabGate'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Sumit Bhattacharya lists what the leaked WhatsApp conversations reveal about the man named Arnab Goswami, and a certain PDG.

Modi's visits need to be backed up with action: Rajan

Modi's visits need to be backed up with action: Rajan

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Rajan said the relationship between the RBI and the government has been strong.

Rajan a 'great' central bank governor: World Bank Prez

Rajan a 'great' central bank governor: World Bank Prez

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Indian economy grew at 7.9 per cent in fourth quarter of 2015-16.

Jaspinder Narula on winning Dhoom Macha De

Jaspinder Narula on winning Dhoom Macha De

Rediff.com12 May 2008

Jaspinder Narula overcame stiff competition from the other 10 singing superstars to walk away with the title as India's Best Live Performer after she won NDTV Imagine's Dhoom Macha De show on Friday.

Karan Johar to make a biopic on Dhyan Chand

Karan Johar to make a biopic on Dhyan Chand

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Here's a look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Bollywood, Sportspersons hail Satnam's NBA signing

Bollywood, Sportspersons hail Satnam's NBA signing

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

The sporting fraternity congratulated hoopster Satnam Singh Bhamara after he became the first Indian to be picked for a NBA (National Basketball Association) League team, hailing his historic achievement as an "inspiration" for the youth of the country.

'No one took my World Championship fixing claim seriously'

'No one took my World Championship fixing claim seriously'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

India's double Olympic medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar says the country's sports administrators did not take him seriously when he said he was offered to lose the 2010 World Championship final in Moscow in return for huge money.

BCCI can terminate Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals: Lodha

BCCI can terminate Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals: Lodha

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha, who headed the committee that proposed the two-year suspension of Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, says the Board of Control for Cricket in India is free to terminate the two Indian Premier IPL franchises.

Reports say Dawood is in Pak: Bhutto

Reports say Dawood is in Pak: Bhutto

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

Intelligence reports suggest that underworld don Dawood Ibrahim is in Pakistan, that country's former prime minister Benazir Bhutto has said. She said if a Pakistan Peoples' Party government came to power it will honour its commitment to India and extradite Dawood Ibrahim, who is allegedly the mastermind behind the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts.

If COVID-19 is airborne, this is what you MUST do!

If COVID-19 is airborne, this is what you MUST do!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'If it is airborne -- and we don't know till what distance it can be airborne -- then the mask becomes a definite.' 'Just social distance is not enough.' 'You need a mask in addition to social distance.'

BCCI seeks redemption, aims to bring more transparency

BCCI seeks redemption, aims to bring more transparency

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Newly-elected Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Ajay Shirke has said that the Board is keen on redeeming its image and bringing more transparency in its style of functioning.

'Whatever Sumit has achieved is because of Mahesh'

'Whatever Sumit has achieved is because of Mahesh'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

An ecstatic Suresh Nagal was finding it difficult to express his delight in words after learning his son Sumit's triumph in the final of the Wimbledon's junior boys' doubles and dedicated the success to Mahesh Bhupathi, who has been a mentor for the 17-year-old.

Sai's Take: Why the EC is outvoted on EVMs

Sai's Take: Why the EC is outvoted on EVMs

Rediff.com22 May 2019

'Hopefully, the new majority government will give the country a fool-proof electoral system,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

84 riots witness asks CBI to take statement in US

84 riots witness asks CBI to take statement in US

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

"In view of threats to my life (in coming back), the officials of CBI should come here (California) to record my statement in the case," Jasbir Singh was quoted by news channel NDTV in a telephonic interview.

Nehra has proved age is just a number: Gavaskar

Nehra has proved age is just a number: Gavaskar

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar heaped praise on veteran seamer Ashish Nehra, saying he's a crafty bowler who has proved that "age is just a number".

Chef Vikas Khanna eats at this roadside stall

Chef Vikas Khanna eats at this roadside stall

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

It takes a special kind of place to impress the chef who has cooked for Modi and Obama, and has charmed the likes of the Dalai Lama, the Pope and even Queen Elizabeth!

Hindujas plan passenger car foray

Hindujas plan passenger car foray

Rediff.com28 May 2005

The Hinduja Group is exploring investments in infrastructure, including roads and power, and is planning to enter the passenger car segment.

Amarnath slams coach selection

Amarnath slams coach selection

Rediff.com24 May 2005

How can the Board judge the credentials of the future coach just through a mere presentation, asked Mohinder Amarnath.

Indian batting was below par apart from Murali Vijay: Gavaskar

Indian batting was below par apart from Murali Vijay: Gavaskar

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has criticised the performance of India's top-order batsmen save Murali Vijay terming their effort as "below-par" despite the pitch being a tricky one.

Will India allow Sarah Munir to attend Purvi Thacker's shaadi?

Will India allow Sarah Munir to attend Purvi Thacker's shaadi?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

'I don't want a government to tell me that I can't be there for my sister's wedding.'

I and Kohli are good friends on and off the field: Gambhir

I and Kohli are good friends on and off the field: Gambhir

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Out-of-favour India opener Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday said both he and current India Test captain Virat Kohli are aggressive individuals who are passionate about cricket. Gambhir said his characteristics are similar to Kohli and both of them share a common goal, i.e to give their best for their respective teams on the field. "When you are playing against an opposition you want to go out there and win a game and for that you have to be aggressive. As a leader you want your team to play as you are. Both of us are aggressive and passionate individuals and want to do well for our respective teams," Gambhir said.

Kohli says his successful Test career 'feels surreal'

Kohli says his successful Test career 'feels surreal'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

'This is a lesson for me. If you work hard, if you are grateful for what you have in life, God will bless you with more'

Meet Kingfisher calendar girl Aishwarya Sushmita

Meet Kingfisher calendar girl Aishwarya Sushmita

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

After a series of challenges on reality show Kingfisher Supermodels 3 on NDTV Good Times, Aishwarya Sushmita from Bihar won the crown.

SC verdict will make things clear: Gavaskar

SC verdict will make things clear: Gavaskar

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Preferring to play safe, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar said that the whole IPL spot-fixing saga will become clear once the Supreme Court verdict is out in the open.

Gavaskar on why Test matches are finishing inside 3 days

Gavaskar on why Test matches are finishing inside 3 days

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Former India opener Sunil Gavaskar on Saturday said that it is not a poor advertisement for cricket if a Test match finishes inside three days and such results are coming more often in recent years since the players nowadays lack patience to survive five days.

Why the fidayeen chose to attack the 16 Cavalry unit in Jammu

Why the fidayeen chose to attack the 16 Cavalry unit in Jammu

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

A preliminary internal assessment has concluded that the three-member suicide squad had chosen the Samba-based armoured unit with deliberate care, since a Cavalry or armoured unit is normally not as adept at counter-insurgency operations as an infantry unit, reports RS Chauhan.

Branson to invest $50 mn in Indian airline

Branson to invest $50 mn in Indian airline

Rediff.com1 Apr 2005

Virgin Atlantic Airways Chairman Richard Branson has said he planned to invest about $50 million in his personal capacity in an Indian airline for which he was in talks with 'four different people' in the country.

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.

Defeat BJP in UP to stop it from coming to power in Centre: Akhilesh

Defeat BJP in UP to stop it from coming to power in Centre: Akhilesh

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

Taking a dig at BJP chief Amit Shah over his claim that his party will rule for the next 50 years, he said, "Forget 50 years, people will give their verdict in 50 weeks."

Indian reaction a 'step forward': Pakistan

Indian reaction a 'step forward': Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Nov 2003

Pakistan Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmood Kasuri said his country has done all it could to stop cross-border terrorism.

'Pak has no choice. It has to return our pilot'

'Pak has no choice. It has to return our pilot'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

'One of the things that gives a downed pilot strength is the knowledge and confidence that his government will do everything in its power and more to get him back.'

Stay invested, believe in growth: FM

Stay invested, believe in growth: FM

Rediff.com4 Jan 2007

Allaying their fears, Finance Minister P Chidambaram has asked investors to remain invested in stock markets which he said are being closely watched to prevent any undesirable movement.