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Is Renaming Govt Schemes A Solution?

Is Renaming Govt Schemes A Solution?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

This has been our history of good governance: Things that were difficult to do and required planning and implementation were first taken up and then abandoned, notes Aaakr Patel.

Gambhir, Agarkar to end star culture in Indian cricket

Gambhir, Agarkar to end star culture in Indian cricket

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Gautam Gambhir has always been against the mega-star culture prevailing in Indian cricket but Mohammed Siraj's Herculean effort throughout the English summer has definitely given the Indian head coach a real shot in the arm.

Hardik Patel joins BJP, says will be 'small soldier under PM Modi'

Hardik Patel joins BJP, says will be 'small soldier under PM Modi'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

'Today, I am going to start a new chapter keeping in mind the interests of the nation, region, society and community. I will work as a small soldier in the development work of the nation being carried out under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi,' Hardik tweeted earlier on Thursday.

IPL PIX: Punjab thump LSG to climb to 2nd spot

IPL PIX: Punjab thump LSG to climb to 2nd spot

Rediff.com4 May 2025

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants in Dharamsala, on Sunday.

Mayank Yadav out with injury; LSG name replacement

Mayank Yadav out with injury; LSG name replacement

Rediff.com15 May 2025

BCCI, NCA left red-faced as Mayank''s back injury resurfaces thrice in one year

Patel or Rupani: Who will succeed Anandiben?

Patel or Rupani: Who will succeed Anandiben?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

As she steps down, a look at the top two contenders -- Vijay Rupani and Nitin Patel -- who could become Gujarat's next chief minister.

SMAT: Shami stars for Bengal; Kerala stun holders Mumbai

SMAT: Shami stars for Bengal; Kerala stun holders Mumbai

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Shami puts Bengal on top of points table with easy win vs Services

Bumrah starts rehab at NCA! Will he recover for Champions Trophy?

Bumrah starts rehab at NCA! Will he recover for Champions Trophy?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Jasprit Bumrah has started his rehabilitation at the NCA in Bengaluru as he races against time to get fit for the Champions Trophy.

Former Gujarat CM Rupani, deputy CM Patel decide not to fight assembly polls

Former Gujarat CM Rupani, deputy CM Patel decide not to fight assembly polls

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani and ex-deputy CM Nitin Patel, both senior leaders of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on Wednesday night announced they will not fight the next month's assembly elections.

Remembering Nitin Desai's Magic

Remembering Nitin Desai's Magic

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

We remember some of Nitin Chandrakant Desai most influential works.

Ishan Kishan smashes 23-ball 77, injury scare for Shami

Ishan Kishan smashes 23-ball 77, injury scare for Shami

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Ishan Kishan struck nine sixes during a scintillating 23-ball unbeaten 77-run knock as Jharkhand recorded a thumping 10-wicket win over Arunachal Pradesh

Rupani to remain Gujarat CM, Patel his deputy

Rupani to remain Gujarat CM, Patel his deputy

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Meanwhile, an independent MLA in Gujarat has declared his support to the BJP.

Cricketer Jadeja's wife, Hardik Patel in BJP's Gujarat poll List

Cricketer Jadeja's wife, Hardik Patel in BJP's Gujarat poll List

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

While Hardik Patel will contest from Viramgam, Rivaba Jadeja has been fielded from Jamnagar North.

Gujarat bypolls: BJP fails to break 18-yr Visavadar jinx

Gujarat bypolls: BJP fails to break 18-yr Visavadar jinx

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Gujarat was unable to end its 18-year jinx in Visavadar as it lost the bypolls to Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party despite a strong campaign.

Delhi Or Goa: Where Will Chess World Cup Be Held?

Delhi Or Goa: Where Will Chess World Cup Be Held?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

FIDE, which has listed the venue for all its global events, has not yet announced the venue for the World Cup.

Hardik Patel to join BJP on June 2

Hardik Patel to join BJP on June 2

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Gujarat Patidar leader Hardik Patel, who recently quit the Congress, on Tuesday confirmed that he will join the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Fit-again Shreyas Iyer 'super grateful' to NCA physios

Fit-again Shreyas Iyer 'super grateful' to NCA physios

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

"Been a long journey but I'm super grateful to the people who stood by my side to help me to get where I am today. Thank you Nitin bhai, Rajini sir and everyone at the NCA, who've been tirelessly helping me. Much love and much appreciated," Shreyas said on Twitter.

'I'll get even better': Kuldeep's fiery comeback

'I'll get even better': Kuldeep's fiery comeback

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav feels he has found his rhythm after returning from injury and is confident he will continue to improve in the ongoing Champions Trophy.

Bhupendra Patel had to take some tough decisions to get 2nd term

Bhupendra Patel had to take some tough decisions to get 2nd term

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Patel's elevation and his subsequent projection as chief ministerial face -- he is the first from the Kadva Patidar sub-group to be the chief minister -- is key to BJP's plans to woo the Kadva Patidar community, which some political observers feel, has drifted away from the party.

'Nitin Desai was the best at what he did'

'Nitin Desai was the best at what he did'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

'Always smiling, creative, problem solver, ambitious and a man who walked ahead of an Industry.'

Rohit breaks silence: Truth behind Shami's mysterious absence

Rohit breaks silence: Truth behind Shami's mysterious absence

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

Shami's playing kit and Australian visa are believed to be ready and he was supposed to fly at the earliest but after Rohit's post-match comments, fresh doubts have been cast whether he will go to Australia.

India's Next Test Captain: The Choice Is Clear?

India's Next Test Captain: The Choice Is Clear?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Bumrah's exclusion wasn't solely about workload management-his leadership potential played a crucial role in the decision. The BCCI has all but finalised him as India's next Test captain.

Modi Isn't Going To Retire On September 17

Modi Isn't Going To Retire On September 17

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

'Mr Modi has the power and pre-eminence in the BJP-RSS to choose how long he wants to serve, and he is definitely going to want to contest in 2029.' 'He will only be 79, as old as Donald Trump now, and fitter,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

Gujarat polls: BJP's first candidate list of 160 has 49 OBCs, 40 Patels

Gujarat polls: BJP's first candidate list of 160 has 49 OBCs, 40 Patels

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Names of Hardik Patel, the face of the Patidar agitation ahead of the 2017 polls who quit the Congress to join the BJP, and Rivaba Jadeja, wife of cricketer Ravindra Jadeja, figure in the list.

The Curious Case Of Shreyas Iyer's Injury

The Curious Case Of Shreyas Iyer's Injury

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

'Shreyas Iyer was fit and available for selection as per the handover report of the Indian team after the 2nd Test match against England. There are currently no fresh injuries reported as well after his departure from Team India.'

Shami's comeback confirmed! Set to fire in Australia

Shami's comeback confirmed! Set to fire in Australia

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Mohammed Shami is set to compete in the last two Tests of the ongoing series against Australia with his playing kit already headed Down Under

Will it be a Patel on Gujarat CM's chair after Modi?

Will it be a Patel on Gujarat CM's chair after Modi?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Second line of leadership might soon have to play a key role, says Premal Balan

BJP sent Cong to defeat AAP: Kejriwal says no to INDIA bloc

BJP sent Cong to defeat AAP: Kejriwal says no to INDIA bloc

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Kejriwal claimed that the BJP has ruined Gujarat in its 30-year rule. The Congress has failed as an opposition because it helps the BJP retain power, he said.

Why A Chess Master Has Complained Against AICF

Why A Chess Master Has Complained Against AICF

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

International Master Atanu Lahiri, a former joint secretary, AICF, in a complaint to the Registrar of Societies, Tamil Nadu has urged the initiation of a probe on alleged mismanagement or misuse of AICF funds and even dissolve the chess body if gross violation of its objectives and obligations were found.

Bhupendra Patel to be sworn-in for 2nd term as Gujarat CM on Dec 12

Bhupendra Patel to be sworn-in for 2nd term as Gujarat CM on Dec 12

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

A dedicated party worker, who made his way up in the state politics from the municipality level, Patel was a surprise choice for the top post when the BJP decided to effect a regime change, replacing the entire ministry a year before the elections.

Guj polls: BJP denies ticket to 5 ministers including Morbi MLA

Guj polls: BJP denies ticket to 5 ministers including Morbi MLA

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Gujarat assembly Speaker Nimaben Acharya, who won from Bhuj seat of Kutch district in 2012 and 2017, has also been denied ticket this time by the party.

'Finishing work on Patel's statue to be completed by October 25'

'Finishing work on Patel's statue to be completed by October 25'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

The state government had earlier said the 182-metre tall statue will be inaugurated on Sardar Patel's birth anniversary on October 31 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

BJP appoints Patel MLA Jitu Vaghani as new Gujarat president

BJP appoints Patel MLA Jitu Vaghani as new Gujarat president

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Vaghani, a relatively young Patel face of the BJP, was earlier state unit's youth wing president.

Ministers defend renaming Motera stadium after PM Modi

Ministers defend renaming Motera stadium after PM Modi

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

'Whole Sports Complex is Sardar Patel Sports Enclave. Only the name of one Cricket Stadium, within that complex has been named as #NarendramodiStadium'

#SpiritOfCricket: Indian physio attends to Bangladesh's Nayeem

#SpiritOfCricket: Indian physio attends to Bangladesh's Nayeem

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Then, physio Patel came down to the crease to attend to Bangladesh's lower-order batter.

Prithvi set to comeback to competitive cricket

Prithvi set to comeback to competitive cricket

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

India batter Prithvi Shaw to make his comeback to competitive cricket after being included in Mumbai's squad for the upcoming 2023-24 Ranji Trophy.

Bhupendra Patel takes over as 17th Gujarat CM

Bhupendra Patel takes over as 17th Gujarat CM

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and chief ministers of some BJP-ruled states were among those present at the Raj Bhavan ceremony.

Hardik thanks Team India physio, trainer for comeback

Hardik thanks Team India physio, trainer for comeback

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Hardik Pandya has credited physio Nitin Patel and trainer Soham Patel for his comeback in international cricket

Dhankhar's Exit: Why RSS Won't Rock Modi's Boat

Dhankhar's Exit: Why RSS Won't Rock Modi's Boat

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

'Modi's charisma may have weakened as last year's Lok Sabha poll results showed but in the eyes of the Sangh Parivar, it has not waned.' 'Minus a strong BJP government at the Centre for another decade and more, there is apprehension that an anti-Hindutva government could reverse many of the ideological gains that the Modi dispensation has achieved through its three terms,' points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

BJP's Gujarat Rival: AAP, not Congress

BJP's Gujarat Rival: AAP, not Congress

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Surveys suggest that the AAP would win 40 seats in the 182-member assembly if elections are held tomorrow.