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Can Punjab Kings lay their hands on elusive IPL trophy?

Can Punjab Kings lay their hands on elusive IPL trophy?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Punjab Kings have under-performed since IPL's inception, reaching the final only once in 14 attempts.

'IPL can't happen without foreign stars'

'IPL can't happen without foreign stars'

Rediff.com30 May 2020

The BCCI is looking at the September-October window for hosting the IPL, which has been postponed indefinitely due to the pandemic.

Will the IPL be scrapped?

Will the IPL be scrapped?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

The BCCI should consider postponing the IPL, says Kings XI Punjab's owner Ness Wadia even as BCCI president Sourav Ganguly says 'status quo remains'.

Kings XI Punjab to be renamed Punjab Kings from IPL-14

Kings XI Punjab to be renamed Punjab Kings from IPL-14

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

KXIP is one of the eight franchise teams to have competed in the last edition of the T20 league in the UAE.

'No human life is worth sacrificing for IPL'

'No human life is worth sacrificing for IPL'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

Kings XI Punjab co-owner Ness Wadia, who spoke to the BCCI officials including president Sourav Ganguly on Friday, said the situation has to improve for the 13th edition of the IPL to take place.

Immigration officer who asked Manipuri girl to prove 'Indian-ness' identified

Immigration officer who asked Manipuri girl to prove 'Indian-ness' identified

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

The immigration officer has been identified by investigators after checking the CCTV footage of the immigration area in IGI airport in New Delhi.

'We look for Indian-ness in every hire'

'We look for Indian-ness in every hire'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

Kishore Biyani, founder and CEO of the Future Group, has emerged as the largest and perhaps the most successful retailer in India. Here he looks back at successes, failures and other defining moments in his entrepreneurial life.

Punjab Kings join initiative to provide oxygen concentrators

Punjab Kings join initiative to provide oxygen concentrators

Rediff.com25 May 2021

IPL side Punjab Kings have joined forces with private entity Round Table India (RTI) and crowd funding platform ketto.org to help provide oxygen concentrators to COVID-19-affected patients.

Kings XI Punjab is now Punjab Kings!

Kings XI Punjab is now Punjab Kings!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Kings were runners-up in 2014 and finished in third-place in the inaugural season. They finished sixth in the 2020 edition, held in the UAE.

Why is this comedian wearing a dress?

Why is this comedian wearing a dress?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

The Internet can't stop guessing about why Cosmopolitan made Jonathan Ness wear a dress.

'Why not have two seasons of IPL every year?'

'Why not have two seasons of IPL every year?'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia feels that IPL should now be held in two separate halves with a significant increase in number of matches after the BCCI made a 'killing' at the media rights auction with a US$ 6.2 billion deal.

'One positive case and IPL could be doomed'

'One positive case and IPL could be doomed'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Instead of speculating on the IPL's title sponsorship, Kings XI Punjab co-owner Ness Wadia says the focus must be on ensuring that not a single COVID-19 case is reported during the event, which according to him, is set to be the "best ever".

IndiGo bars specially-abled child; zero tolerance, says Scindia

IndiGo bars specially-abled child; zero tolerance, says Scindia

Rediff.com9 May 2022

IndiGo barred a specially-abled child from boarding a flight as he was in "a state of panic"

Congress mulls action against Dwivedi for Modi remarks

Congress mulls action against Dwivedi for Modi remarks

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Taking exception to party leader Janardhan Dwivedi's praise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a conversation with Rediff.com, the Congress on Thursday hinted that disciplinary action could be taken against its senior-most general secretary.

K L Rahul appointed KXIP captain for IPL 2020

K L Rahul appointed KXIP captain for IPL 2020

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Rahul's ascendancy to captaincy was expected after Ravichandran Ashwin was traded to Delhi Capitals last month.

IPL Auction: Best buy for Chennai, MI look at future

IPL Auction: Best buy for Chennai, MI look at future

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Take a look at top picks of all 10 IPL teams

Players should be tested daily for COVID-19 during IPL, says Wadia

Players should be tested daily for COVID-19 during IPL, says Wadia

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

Kings XI Punjab co-owner Ness Wadia on Friday advocated daily testing of players during the IPL and predicted that the upcoming 13th edition of the T20 league in the UAE will be the most watched in the tournament's history.

Sunak Is Indian, But Sonia A Foreigner?

Sunak Is Indian, But Sonia A Foreigner?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

If the Indian son-in-law can become prime minister in another country, could the daughter-in-law have not become one here, especially considering that the Indian culture and tradition is for the bahu to live, think and act like her in-laws, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Harry & Meghan Review: Unusual And Engaging

Harry & Meghan Review: Unusual And Engaging

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

There is something very compelling about the story Harry and Meghan have been telling through the first three parts of this limited series, feels Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

KXIP asked to file written explanation on Wadia issue

KXIP asked to file written explanation on Wadia issue

Rediff.com3 May 2019

It has been learnt that, as of now, the CoA will not hand over the matter to the IPL's Ethics Commitee comprising acting president CK Khanna, acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary and treasurer Anirudh Chaudhry.

'If Rahul has been approached by new teams, it is against BCCI guidelines'

'If Rahul has been approached by new teams, it is against BCCI guidelines'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

IPL franchise Punjab Kings is unhappy about KL Rahul leaving the team despite getting 'all the freedom' as the captain over the past two seasons and says it would be unethical if he has already been approached by a new franchise.

R-Day eve address: Prez stresses on observance of Fundamental Duties

R-Day eve address: Prez stresses on observance of Fundamental Duties

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

In his address to the nation on the eve of 73rd Republic Day, President Kovind noted that democracy, justice, liberty, equality and fraternity form the bedrock of India and stressed that the observance of Fundamental Duties mentioned in the Constitution creates the proper environment for the enjoyment of Fundamental Rights.

Wadia threw burning cigarettes at my face: Preity to cops

Wadia threw burning cigarettes at my face: Preity to cops

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

Bollywood actor Preity Zinta, who has accused industrialist Ness Wadia of molestation, said her former boyfriend had thrown burning cigarettes at her and locked her up in a room even before the May 30 incident at Wankhede Stadium after which she filed a police complaint.

Relationship gone sour? How did you cope?

Relationship gone sour? How did you cope?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

As former lovers Preity Zinta and Ness Wadia's relationship hit what seems like an all-time low we are asking you to tell us how you coped with a relationship that went sour!

Security for Wadias after threat calls following Preity feud

Security for Wadias after threat calls following Preity feud

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

The Mumbai police have provided security at the office of industrialist Nusli Wadia following threat calls from fugitive underworld don Ravi Pujari, police said on Thursday.

Guess who this actress is?

Guess who this actress is?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Kangana reveals why she does what she does... Shahid wants a few days of Shahid and more...

Auction dynamics were challenging this time: Kumble

Auction dynamics were challenging this time: Kumble

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Punjab Kings head coach Anil Kumble was extremely satisfied with the new players, including Liam Livingstone and Odean Smith, coming to his franchise during the IPL 2022 Player Auction, the dynamics of which were "very different and challenging".

Why Mohali can't host IPL, Wadia asks BCCI

Why Mohali can't host IPL, Wadia asks BCCI

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Wadia wants to know from the BCCI that why his team's base in Mohali has not been picked among the potential venues for the 2021 edition despite a low COVID-19 caseload.

Lalit Modi Was Born To Take Risks

Lalit Modi Was Born To Take Risks

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

The IPL, which was perhaps the biggest gamble of his life, turned out to be the biggest success story ever, making Lalit Modi a cult in the echelons of global sport.

Why investors should be wary of the 'unlock' trade

Why investors should be wary of the 'unlock' trade

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Starting with the third quarter of financial year 2020-21 (Q3FY21), we have seen "unlock" trades at various times. Whenever lockdowns have been eased, traders have taken long positions in consumer-facing businesses. Let's look at the logic. Since March 2020, sectors like retail, personal vehicles, hospitality, aviation, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), multiplexes, etc., have been under severe pressure. As a result, there's been a low base effect. Every company in these spaces has suffered top line contraction. Many suffered losses, especially in the first half of FY21.

The Sooner Woke-dom Dies, The Better

The Sooner Woke-dom Dies, The Better

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

As far as Hindus are concerned, the eclipse of Wokeism cannot come any sooner, says Rajeev Srinivasan.

'New IPL teams will go for Rs 3000-4000 crore'

'New IPL teams will go for Rs 3000-4000 crore'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia believes Rs 2000 crore base price for two new IPL teams is a conservative number which should go up by 50 to 100 per cent during bidding.

Nusli Wadia rejigs role for sons

Nusli Wadia rejigs role for sons

Rediff.com30 Mar 2011

Ness gets Bombay Burmah, Bombay Dyeing goes to Jeh.

What I thought of Indian Matchmaking

What I thought of Indian Matchmaking

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

'On the face of it, it is a WYSIWYG -- What You See Is What You Get -- reality series, but actually it is a show that perpetuates societal biases, stokes typecasts and stays sadly superficial,' notes ad guru Sandeep Goyal.

Cops call Zinta to record her statement by weekend

Cops call Zinta to record her statement by weekend

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

Police on Monday asked Bollywood actress Preity Zinta to appear before it latest by this weekend to record her "detailed" statement in connection with the alleged molestation case she has filed against her former boyfriend and industrialist Ness Wadia.

'IPL Auction A Reboot for Punjab Kings'

'IPL Auction A Reboot for Punjab Kings'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

'At the end of the day, we also had to look at players who will figure in the playing XI.'

Who is Sanjana Ganesan?

Who is Sanjana Ganesan?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

5 things you must know about the lady who has won bashful Boom Boom's heart.

IPL: Kings XI Punjab trade Ashwin to Delhi Capitals

IPL: Kings XI Punjab trade Ashwin to Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Kings XI Punjab traded Ravichandran Ashwin to Delhi Capitals for Rs 1.5 crore and Karnataka spinner Jagadeesha Suchith.

Kings XI Punjab considering shifting its IPL matches out of Maharashtra

Kings XI Punjab considering shifting its IPL matches out of Maharashtra

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Kings XI Punjab co-owner Ness Wadia on Monday said that the franchise is 'very seriously considering' shifting its three Indian Premier League matches from drought-hit Maharashtra to some other venue.

LGBTQ community upset with Nicki Minaj's Harper's Bazaar cover

LGBTQ community upset with Nicki Minaj's Harper's Bazaar cover

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Her fans think it is uncool for a popular icon like her to pose on the cover of a Russian mag.