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Amre has conflict of interest; Vengsarkar, Shukla cleared

Amre has conflict of interest; Vengsarkar, Shukla cleared

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Former India Test batsman Praveen Amre and ex-Karnataka left-arm spinner Raghuram Bhat have been found to be in Conflict of Interest by the Board of Control for Cricket in India's Ombudsman. However, former India skipper Dilip Vengsarkar was cleared of a similar charge.

Senior journalist A Surya Prakash appointed Prasar Bharati chairman

Senior journalist A Surya Prakash appointed Prasar Bharati chairman

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Senior journalist A Surya Prakash was on Tuesday appointed chairman of the Prasar Prasar Bharati Board, filling a post which had been lying vacant for the last six months.

Post the RIL-Network18 deal, NDTV also up for grabs: Sources

Post the RIL-Network18 deal, NDTV also up for grabs: Sources

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

NDTV operates news channels, including NDTV 24X7 and NDTV India.

PCB boss does not see T20 WC happening later this year in Australia

PCB boss does not see T20 WC happening later this year in Australia

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani's comments came a day after Cricket Australia chairman Earl Eddings conceded that the global T20 showpiece seems "unrealistic" as it will be difficult to fly in 16 teams to the country.

OPPO replaces Star India as Team India sponsor

OPPO replaces Star India as Team India sponsor

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Mobile manufacturing company OPPO, on Tuesday, became the new sponsor of the Indian cricket team, replacing broadcasting giants Star India.

FTII row: I&B ministry offers talks, strike enters 5th day

FTII row: I&B ministry offers talks, strike enters 5th day

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

As the strike by the Film and Television Institute of India students entered the fifth day, the Information and Broadcasting ministry on Tuesday offered to discuss "all relevant issues" after they stuck to their demand for revoking the appointment of actor and Bharatiya Janata Party member Gajendra Chauhan as chairman of its governing council.

Country saddened by insult to Tricolour on R-Day: PM

Country saddened by insult to Tricolour on R-Day: PM

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' broadcast, Modi maintained that his government is committed to "modernising" farming and has been taking many steps.

Meet the commentators for Champions Trophy

Meet the commentators for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Ganguly, Ponting among commentators for Champions Trophy.

For the great love of British TV shows

For the great love of British TV shows

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Love Sherlock, Dr Who, and Downton Abbey? Vanita Kohli-Khandekar finds out how the UK became one the world's largest creators of television content.

Betting a part of business: Taylor

Betting a part of business: Taylor

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

Former Australian captain Mark Taylor has defended the practice of advertising fluctuations in the betting market during Channel Nine broadcasts as "business".

Top doctor says Japan must keep state of emergency

Top doctor says Japan must keep state of emergency

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

'Without vaccine, Tokyo Olympics in 2021 is difficult'

Fans to be barred for India's Test series in Australia?

Fans to be barred for India's Test series in Australia?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Cricket Australia is considering the prospect of turning its four-match Test series against India later this year into a five-Test series as it continues looking for ways to compensate the financial losses caused by the coronavirus pandemic. India's tour of Australia will begin with a T20 tri-series in October and is scheduled to end with a four-match Tests series in December. In between there is the T20 World Cup, scheduled for an October 18 start, but the mega event's future is also shrouded in uncertainty due to the global health crisis.

Big B to promote Champions League T20

Big B to promote Champions League T20

Rediff.com6 Aug 2010

Amitabh Bachchan has been signed on as the brand ambassador for the second edition of the Champions League Twenty20, to be held in South Africa from September 10.

Day 12@FTII: Students await meet with I&B ministry

Day 12@FTII: Students await meet with I&B ministry

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

The ongoing strike of Film and Television Institute of India students to protest the government's appointment of TV actor Gajendra Chauhan as chairman of its governing council entered its 12th day Tuesday with no immediate solution in sight.

Soccer Extras: China state TV cancels Arsenal-City game after Ozil hits out

Soccer Extras: China state TV cancels Arsenal-City game after Ozil hits out

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

The sole Indian on the F1 grid

The sole Indian on the F1 grid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

The split second decisions that reigning world champions Mercedes take during a race are a result of real time data provided by Tata Communications, Formula One's connectivity partner since 2012 and now the only Indian presence in the paddock.

PM reveals how Bear Grylls understood his Hindi in 'Man vs Wild'

PM reveals how Bear Grylls understood his Hindi in 'Man vs Wild'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

'Was the episode edited later? How many times did the shooting happen for this episode and how it happened?'

Can social media impact LS polls? Govt doesn't think so!

Can social media impact LS polls? Govt doesn't think so!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

A study shows that Facebook and Twitter could have an influence in at least 160 Lok Sabha seats triggering a debate but two senior Union ministers -- Manish Tewari (information and broadcasting) and Kapil Sibal (information technology and telecom) -- disagree.

Sports fraternity braces for worldwide pay cuts

Sports fraternity braces for worldwide pay cuts

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Several Premier League clubs have furloughed employees since the new coronavirus outbreak while others, such as West Ham United and Southampton, have said their players have accepted wage deferrals. While CA announced plans to furlough almost 80% of staff last week, putting them on 20 per cent pay until June 30 when it is hoped more will be known about how long government curbs to control the coronavirus will last.

Why India vs Pakistan series in December is in 'real danger'

Why India vs Pakistan series in December is in 'real danger'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shaharyar Khan on Monday admitted that the planned series between the two nations in the United Arab Emirates in December is in 'real danger' and said that he plans to travel to India next month to discuss the issue.

Drop ads, IBF tells TV channels

Drop ads, IBF tells TV channels

Rediff.com1 May 2013

A few small networks including niche channels have decided to stay out.

Banned Smith, Warner could be back for India series

Banned Smith, Warner could be back for India series

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

Cricket Australia has come under pressure from the Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA) to end the bans following the release of the Longstaff review.

'Are these achche din?' Politicians, media bodies slam NDTV India ban

'Are these achche din?' Politicians, media bodies slam NDTV India ban

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

The leaders of non-Bharatiya Janata Party parties and the media bodies also demanded immediate withdrawal of the order imposing the blackout on November 9.

FTII stalemate continues over a fortnight on

FTII stalemate continues over a fortnight on

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Deadlock over the appointment of TV actor and Bharatiya Janata Party member Gajendra Chauhan as chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India's governing council entered the sixteenth day on Saturday

India's exit: Advertisers seek rebate

India's exit: Advertisers seek rebate

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

Though advertisers cannot force re-negotiations on ad rates, as they are bound by contracts, the dip in viewership and waning interest among Indian viewers is irking them.

Mortal remains of Jaipal Reddy consigned to flames

Mortal remains of Jaipal Reddy consigned to flames

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Describing the Congress veteran as a "symbol of socialism and secularism", Azad said Reddy functioned with utmost integrity.

Why cancer survivors should watch their carb intake

Why cancer survivors should watch their carb intake

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

High carbohydrate intake may up cancer recurrence risk.

Media won't be muzzled, says government

Media won't be muzzled, says government

Rediff.com15 Jul 2006

'We don't want to take away any right of the media.'

Stop criticising policies, finance ministry warns employees

Stop criticising policies, finance ministry warns employees

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

The instructions cite service rules that bar any government servant from making any adverse criticism of any policy or action of the government.

DoT calls advisory group meet on net neutrality on April 27

DoT calls advisory group meet on net neutrality on April 27

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

MAG was constituted by Department of Electronics and IT in February 2014.

Australian cricketers continue defiant stand against board

Australian cricketers continue defiant stand against board

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The Australian Cricketers' Association set up a business to manage and market players' intellectual property should they be unable to strike a pay deal with the national cricket board.

Modi meets Suu Kyi, Vietnamese PM; discusses bilateral, regional issues

Modi meets Suu Kyi, Vietnamese PM; discusses bilateral, regional issues

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

The PM held bilateral meetings with three ASEAN leaders, including his Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Myanmar's State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, and discussed key bilateral and regional issues.

BBC falls victim to hacking over Christmas

BBC falls victim to hacking over Christmas

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

The British Broadcasting Corporation, the world's largest and oldest broadcaster, reportedly fell victim to a hacker who tried to sell access to the system over Christmas.

Shubhangi Atre replaces Shilpa Shinde in Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai

Shubhangi Atre replaces Shilpa Shinde in Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

The actress earlier replaced Shilpa on the show Chidiya Ghar as well.

WorldSpace radio makes a comeback via Airtel Digital TV

WorldSpace radio makes a comeback via Airtel Digital TV

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

As part of the partnership, Airtel Digital TV - the DTH arm of Bharti Airtel - will offer the radio service on its iMusicSpace application.

'Pakistan paid extra money to Windies players to tour'

'Pakistan paid extra money to Windies players to tour'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

PCB chairman Ehsan Mani told a National Assembly standing committee meeting that the board paid each West Indian player around $ 25,000 to come for the tour.

Extras: 'Man United not ready to win title'

Extras: 'Man United not ready to win title'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Why Rhea's case should send shivers down our spines

Why Rhea's case should send shivers down our spines

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

A promising young actor suffering from depression has had his life laid bare for the grubby public to paw through. An ordinary family has been pitched into the middle of a nightmare of an investigation and arrested for no reason discernible at present. And a young actress has had her reputation, and probably career, destroyed so that TRP ratings can soar, notes Sherna Gandhy.

FTII students end relay hunger stir; talks with govt on Sep 29

FTII students end relay hunger stir; talks with govt on Sep 29

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

The agitating FTII students on Sunday called off their 18-day-old "hunger strike" in response to the government's communication inviting them for a dialogue.

EC proposes to make paid news an electoral offence

EC proposes to make paid news an electoral offence

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Seeking to provide a level-playing field for parties in elections, the Election Commission has proposed making paid news an electoral offence to provide a strong deterrent in a bid to stamp out the menace. It also wants a ceiling on the campaign expenditure of political parties that is used as a ruse to pump in unlimited resources.