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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.

Sehwag wants to play for Delhi Daredevils again

Sehwag wants to play for Delhi Daredevils again

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Struggling batsman Virender Sehwag, who has not been retained by his IPL franchisee, is hoping that Delhi Daredevils will get him back in the side when the players' auction take places next month.

'Dhoni deserves respect, not fair to remove him as captain'

'Dhoni deserves respect, not fair to remove him as captain'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Sunil Gavaskar has said it is too early to write off Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Kumble exit seen as triumph for player power

Kumble exit seen as triumph for player power

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar said the episode would send out the wrong message as the Board of Control for Cricket in India sets about finding Anil Kumble's successor.

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.

HSBC whistleblower Falciani sentenced to 5 years in prison

HSBC whistleblower Falciani sentenced to 5 years in prison

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Herve Falciani, who refused to appear for trial in Switzerland, has been charged of industrial espionage.

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.

Imran to demonstrate against Bush

Imran to demonstrate against Bush

Rediff.com9 Feb 2006

Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan said he would demonstrate against President George W Bush during his upcoming visit to Pakistan.

Working to fix e-commerce payments post-Uber case: Rajan

Working to fix e-commerce payments post-Uber case: Rajan

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Uber had run into trouble with the RBI over the two-payment process

I want to be the prime minister: Lalu

I want to be the prime minister: Lalu

Rediff.com11 Nov 2006

Lalu also says bickering in the UPA cost him Bihar in the previous Assembly elections.

Natwar rejects resignation demand

Natwar rejects resignation demand

Rediff.com5 Nov 2005

Volcker report: Natwar Singh rejects demand for resignation, claims PM's support

Don't regret holding presser, says Justice J Chelameswar

Don't regret holding presser, says Justice J Chelameswar

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

The SC judge, who retired on Friday, also disapproved the Centre's decision not to elevate Justice K M Joseph to the Supreme Court, terming the action as "not sustainable".

DRS row: Should ICC sanction Australia captain Smith?

DRS row: Should ICC sanction Australia captain Smith?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Former India captains have called on cricket authorities to investigate Australia skipper Steve Smith amid allegations his team flouted the rules of the game when deciding whether to review decisions during the second Test.

NSA-level talks will be 'dialogue of deaf': Yashwant Sinha

NSA-level talks will be 'dialogue of deaf': Yashwant Sinha

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Sinha said there has been an increase in terror... not only the incident in Udhampur and Gurdaspur there has been a spate of terror attacks and even today there have been terror attacks in which policemen have been killed.

ONGC chief's action 'indisciplined'

ONGC chief's action 'indisciplined'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2005

The Directorate General of Hydrocarbons Chief V K Sibal, whose appointment on the ONGC board has triggered a controversy, on Monday said ONGC chairman Subir Raha's non-acceptance of his appointment amounted to "gross indiscipline."

'His statement is almost like him making a threat to the Supreme Court'

'His statement is almost like him making a threat to the Supreme Court'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

'It is a very irresponsible statement.' 'He is saying all the wrong things.'

Column: Indira, Rajiv didn't die as martyrs

Column: Indira, Rajiv didn't die as martyrs

Rediff.com20 May 2019

'They were the leaders of my country and the children of Mother India, but they didn't die as martyrs.' 'They were killed, most unfortunately, by a well planned enemy plot, and they were victims of political violence,' states Sudhir Bisht.

Modi can change course of dialogue on US visas: Murthy

Modi can change course of dialogue on US visas: Murthy

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Exuding confidence in Narendra Modi's leadership, IT industry veteran NR Narayana Murthy today said the new Prime Minister is "in a position to change the course of dialogue" on US visas for the over $118 billion industry.

Sai's Take: Masood over Maoism

Sai's Take: Masood over Maoism

Rediff.com3 May 2019

'As casualties go, Maoism has been exacting a heavy price, and with a sickening regularity.' 'Yet, it is the other threat that hog all the limelight, the headlines and the TV studio debates,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Cong distances itself from Tharoor's praise of Modi

Cong distances itself from Tharoor's praise of Modi

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

Congress on Thursday distanced itself from party spokesperson Shashi Tharoor's effusive praise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi but he made it clear he was not his fan.

'Don't think Yuvraj has that opportunity for one last fling at glory'

'Don't think Yuvraj has that opportunity for one last fling at glory'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar feels "sorry" for Yuvraj Singh, who has been ignored by the selectors yet again, but said that he was "not surprised" at elegant left-hander's exclusion once he was not picked for this year's ICC cricket World Cup.

Don't give Cuttack international match for two years: Gavaskar

Don't give Cuttack international match for two years: Gavaskar

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar condemned the unruly crowd behaviour and police response to it during Monday's second Twenty20 International against South Africa, saying the Barabati stadium in Cuttack should be banned as an international venue for two years.

You went too soon, Manohar Parrikar

You went too soon, Manohar Parrikar

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Nitin A Gokhale, Co-founder, BharatShakti.in and long-time Rediff.com contributor, remembers a most unusual politician.

'Musharraf will contest polls as civilian'

'Musharraf will contest polls as civilian'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2005

If Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf decides to contest the 2007 elections, he will do so as a civilian, Pakistan Foreign Minister Khurshid Kasuri told NDTV.

Gavaskar picks leg-spinner Chahal as best young talent of IPL-9

Gavaskar picks leg-spinner Chahal as best young talent of IPL-9

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar has picked young leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal as the best young talent from the just-concluded IPL-9, terming the Royal Challengers Bangalore player the best in terms of talent and temperament. 25-year-old Chahal took 21 wickets from 13 matches to finish IPL-9 as second highest wicket taker behind pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar's 23 from 17 games. "I am considering those who have temperament and not just talent. Yuzvendra Chahal, Rishabh Pant and Krunal Pandya are the top three. I will pick Chahal at the top as he has got the right temperament," Gavaskar said. "He (Chahal) is not afraid of tossing up the ball and he kept on doing that. When there is some turn on the pitch, there have to be big edges from the batsmen's bat. Chahal also has a big heart and he is not afraid of a big hit. On many occasions, he came back after being hit for sixes to claim wickets," he told NDTV.

Dressing room atmosphere in 2006 was worst in Indian cricket: VVS

Dressing room atmosphere in 2006 was worst in Indian cricket: VVS

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

The volley of words against Greg Chappell continues. Now, former India batsman VVS Laxman says that the Australian took "Indian cricket backwards" during his two-year tenure as the national cricket team's coach.

Dhoni can play for another 3-5 years, says Gavaskar

Dhoni can play for another 3-5 years, says Gavaskar

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Sunil Gavaskar firmly defended underfire captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, saying the India limited overs captain has been made a mere scapegoat and is good enough to play for another three to five years.

CPI against 'tainted' persons in ministry

CPI against 'tainted' persons in ministry

Rediff.com29 May 2004

The Bharatiya Janata Party is expected to make this an issue when the Lok Sabha meets for the first time after the general election.

'People may get sick of T20s'

'People may get sick of T20s'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Where does Gideon Haigh see the future of the T20 game?

'Harbhajan's selection shows we don't have many good off-spinners'

'Harbhajan's selection shows we don't have many good off-spinners'

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Sunil Gavaskar has welcomed the return of Harbhajan Singh to the Indian cricket team after more than two years, saying the off-spinner looks in good form even though he doesn't need to prove anything to anyone with close to 700 international wickets under his belt.

Bindra says Sushil should go to Rio to support Narsingh

Bindra says Sushil should go to Rio to support Narsingh

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

When the Delhi high court dismissed the petition of Sushil Kumar, Twitter erupted.

PM for EPF @ 9.5%, claims CPI

PM for EPF @ 9.5%, claims CPI

Rediff.com16 Dec 2004

The government has agreed to restore the employee provident fund interest rate to 9.5 per cent from the present interim 8.5 per cent for this fiscal before the next Budget, Communist Party of India MP Gurudas Dasgupta claimed on Thursday.

Let's not get carried away with Pakistan's bowling attack: Gavaskar

Let's not get carried away with Pakistan's bowling attack: Gavaskar

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar feels Indian batting is equipped to handle Pakistan pacers, who will have to deal with the dashing opening duo of Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan when the arch-rivals clash in Asia Cup in Mirpur, on Saturday.

'England is just an overrated team both in cricket and football'

'England is just an overrated team both in cricket and football'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Sunil Gavaskar has slammed the England team for its embarrassingly early exit from the World Cup, calling it an overrated side in not just cricket but football also.

'Rahane should be a permanent number four, not Dhoni'

'Rahane should be a permanent number four, not Dhoni'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Sunil Gavaskar has said that number four should not be the permanent spot for MS Dhoni and Ajinkya Rahane should bat at that position.

You stay at the wicket, runs will come: Gavaskar tells Indian batsmen

You stay at the wicket, runs will come: Gavaskar tells Indian batsmen

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar has advised Indian batsmen to show patience and lauded Ajinkya Rahane for his unbeaten 89-run innings which helped India end the opening day at 231-7 against South Africa in the fourth and final Test in New Delhi.

'Accent improvisation is not a big problem'

'Accent improvisation is not a big problem'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2003

Amid controversy over world's largest PC maker Dell's reported move to shift out its call centre operation from India due to accent discomfort, Infosys chairman N R Narayanamurthy has said these are not unsurmountable problems.