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BCCI CEO Johri's presence makes women uncomfortable: Edulji

BCCI CEO Johri's presence makes women uncomfortable: Edulji

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

Former India captain Diana Edulji, part of the two-member Committee of Administrators (CoA), wants Board of Control for Cricket in India's CEO Rahul Johri sacked over allegations of sexual harassment.

'Hungry' Chhetri wants India in Asia's top 10

'Hungry' Chhetri wants India in Asia's top 10

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

'If we are in the first 10, you are giving yourself a realistic chance to play against the best in Asia and then you always have the answer to how much you have to achieve more'

Chennai airport: Collision of 2 flights averted

Chennai airport: Collision of 2 flights averted

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

According to airport officials, a Bengaluru-bound Paramount Airways flight with 49 persons on board was taking off when the Dubai bound Etihaad cargo flight from an adjacent bay started moving towards the same runway on Thursday night.

Meet 2017's Highest Paid Actors In the World

Meet 2017's Highest Paid Actors In the World

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

The Khans and the Kumar make it to the list!

Race begins to succeed R&AW boss

Race begins to succeed R&AW boss

Rediff.com17 May 2008

At a time when intelligence from India's eastern and western borders is of paramount importance, the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency, seems to be a divided house, a reliable source told rediff.com

'Labour mobility: 'Ensure migrants' rights'

'Labour mobility: 'Ensure migrants' rights'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

The International Organisation for Migration has urged nations to frame comprehensive and cooperative policies to ensure protection of the rights of migrants and temporary contractual workers and for successful management of global mobility.

Thai player gets 18-month ban for corruption

Thai player gets 18-month ban for corruption

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Unranked Thai player Jatuporn Nalamphun has been suspended for 18 months and fined $5,000 after being found guilty of betting on tennis matches and not cooperating with the investigation, the Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU) said. "The 22-year-old admitted to three breaches of... the (anti corruption) program, which prohibits betting on tennis matches, between July and November 2014," the TIU said in a statement on Wednesday. Jatuporn was suspended for six months and a fined $5,000 for the betting offences but was then handed a concurrent 18-month ban after being "found guilty of a further charge of failing to cooperate with a TIU Investigation". "The full and timely cooperation by participants in TIU investigations is of paramount importance in the efforts being made by the TIU to eliminate corruption in professional tennis," anti-corruption hearing officer Ian Mill said. Tennis is still reeling from widespread allegations of corruption in the sport and the independent review panel (IRP), which was launched last month, will take at least a year to complete its investigations.

Tendulkar throws light on the role of Test openers

Tendulkar throws light on the role of Test openers

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

Tendulkar reminded that along with the mindset, it is also about ability, which Sehwag had in abundance.

How will Indian stocks do in 2009?

How will Indian stocks do in 2009?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

In view of the market downturn since January 2008, will it make sense to invest in stocks in 2009? How will the economy and the stock market fare in the New Year? What are the factors that will affect the market in the coming year and how long should I wait before investing?

Strong relations with Indian Ocean countries vital for India: PM

Strong relations with Indian Ocean countries vital for India: PM

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India attaches "paramount importance" to strengthening relations with countries in the Indian Ocean region, which is vital for its security and progress.

England to resume aborted tour of India

England to resume aborted tour of India

Rediff.com4 Dec 2008

England are to fly to Abu Dhabi on Thursday before travelling to India to resume the tour they aborted after last week's militant attacks in Mumbai. The senior squad, along with nine members of the England Performance Squad, will practice in Abu Dhabi before travelling on to India next week subject to the implementation of security recommendations.

Kartarpur corridor: India, Pak to meet on July 14

Kartarpur corridor: India, Pak to meet on July 14

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The delegates from both sides will discusses issues, including connectivity at the Zero Point and the number of pilgrims to be allowed.

Is this the end of low-cost flying in India?

Is this the end of low-cost flying in India?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2008

Even low cost carriers IndiGo, Paramount Airways are now in talks to join the Jet Airways-Kingfisher Airlines alliance to cut costs. After Kingfisher took over Air Deccan, fares have gone up steadily. Other low cost carriers have also hiked fares.

Iron Man's success story continues

Iron Man's success story continues

Rediff.com15 Oct 2008

Paramount Pictures which had a strong summer season -- with Iron Man, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, and Kung Fu Panda -- is enjoying an extraordinary success with the multiple versions DVD sale of Iron Man. According to the box-office tracking The-numbers.com, the DVD sets grossed $93 million in North America in the first week.

The saga of late trains and dirty stations continues

The saga of late trains and dirty stations continues

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

The Manduadih-Rameswaram Weekly Express tops the list of latecomer trains, with the highest average delay time of 11.5 hours!

China condemns Pathankot attack, says it is aimed at disrupting India-Pak ties

China condemns Pathankot attack, says it is aimed at disrupting India-Pak ties

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Condemning the terror attack on the Pathankot air force base, China said it may have been launched "intentionally" to disrupt the momentum in Indo-Pak ties.

US studios get taste for Bollywood

US studios get taste for Bollywood

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

International investors are preparing to make an unprecedented onslaught on Bollywood this year, with several Hollywood studios and a group of London-listed funds looking to take a share of the world's most prolific movie-making market.

'We are very close to the peak in Mumbai'

'We are very close to the peak in Mumbai'

Rediff.com25 May 2020

'There is just one silver lining: The fatality rate has gone down.'

India keen on IPI gas project: Iran

India keen on IPI gas project: Iran

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

India is keen to partner the proposed multi-billion Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline project and has promised to resist "all external pressures on the issue", Iranian oil minister Gholam Hossein Nozari said.India's petroleum minister Murli Deora is set to arrive in Pakistan on April 21 to hold talks on transit fee to be paid to Islamabad on the $7 billion IPI project.

First Look: Lost creator's monster movie

First Look: Lost creator's monster movie

Rediff.com16 Nov 2007

The buzz for JJ Abrams' January 2008 release, Cloverfield, is born out of a clever viral marketing campaign.

India's batting a concern despite winning run

India's batting a concern despite winning run

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

One shudders to think what could happen if India lose both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli early with such a brittle middle order to follow?

Chopper crash kills 22 in Sierra Leone

Chopper crash kills 22 in Sierra Leone

Rediff.com4 Jun 2007

The helicopter was carrying a delegation of Togolese sports officials who had earlier attended an African Nations Cup soccer qualifying game.

BCCI monitoring IPL workload of 23 India hopefuls

BCCI monitoring IPL workload of 23 India hopefuls

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

From Under-19 talents such as Prithvi Shaw and Shivam Mavi to last domestic season's top run-getter Mayank Agarwal, the list includes all those whom the selection committee found worthy of national or A team call-up in the near future

Sri Lanka mulls options as ICC threatens to stop funds

Sri Lanka mulls options as ICC threatens to stop funds

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

The appointment of an interim body to run Sri Lankan cricket is in tune with laws governing the island nation, the country's sports minister said on Friday.

Sukhoi may sell small jets to Air Deccan, Jet

Sukhoi may sell small jets to Air Deccan, Jet

Rediff.com18 May 2007

Russian defence aerospace major Sukhoi is close to bagging its first civilian Indian client with its regional 60- to 90-seater jet Sukhoi Superjet 100.

Kohli opens up, says will never reveal dressing-room details

Kohli opens up, says will never reveal dressing-room details

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Kohli said 'he respects' Kumble's decision to quit and that there is highest regard for him as a player.

Why last-minute replacement Hierro is capable of leading Spain

Why last-minute replacement Hierro is capable of leading Spain

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Spain defender Dani Carvajal spoke out on Thursday in favour of his side's interim coach Fernando Hierro

Didn't expect Dhoni to be picked for SA T20Is: Ganguly

Didn't expect Dhoni to be picked for SA T20Is: Ganguly

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

or every elite athlete at the business end of their careers, a situation comes where they have to take a hard call, believes former India captain Sourav Ganguly.

Lessons from the Farmer's Protest

Lessons from the Farmer's Protest

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

'This confrontation could have been avoided by a less arrogant administration that initially listened, used whatever negotiating skills they had and tried to be more credible,' observes Ramesh Menon.

Boundary question sensitive, complicated: Chinese Envoy

Boundary question sensitive, complicated: Chinese Envoy

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

In remarks titled 'Implement Consensus and Handle Differences Properly to Bring China-India Relations Back on the Right Track' posted on the Chinese embassy website, Sun spoke of disruptions in the bilateral relationship and outlined five steps to clarify 'some fundamental points'.

Why YoYo test is only fitness criteria, CoA to ask BCCI

Why YoYo test is only fitness criteria, CoA to ask BCCI

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

YoYo test under scanner

Indian Ocean's resourceful, so protect it: PM

Indian Ocean's resourceful, so protect it: PM

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

In his address, the prime minister said the Indian Ocean, spanning 28 million sq km, was a host to a third of the world population and accounted for 40 per cent of the energy sources.

With J&K decision, BJP hopes to retrieve lost ground

With J&K decision, BJP hopes to retrieve lost ground

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Analysts said a likely spell of governor's rule in the state will allow the central government to take tough measures against terrorism, which may provide the ruling BJP a plank in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Jet pilots threaten to stop flying from April 1

Jet pilots threaten to stop flying from April 1

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

The pilots and other senior staff have not been getting their full salaries since December.

Unwed mother can claim guardianship of child without disclosing father's name: SC

Unwed mother can claim guardianship of child without disclosing father's name: SC

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

The Supreme Court on Monday passed a landmark judgement, permitting unwed mothers to have the guardianship of their child without the consent of the biological father.

Train tickets can now be booked 120 days in advance: Prabhu

Train tickets can now be booked 120 days in advance: Prabhu

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Passengers can now book train tickets 120 days ahead of their travel date.

Cameron v/s Shyamalan for Avatar

Cameron v/s Shyamalan for Avatar

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

Both filmmakers want the title Avatar for their next film.

'Motivate fans to vote': Modi's message to Rahul, Virat, Ranveer and more

'Motivate fans to vote': Modi's message to Rahul, Virat, Ranveer and more

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

The PM appealed to politicians, members of the film fraternity, sportspersons, businessmen, spiritual leaders and members of the media to encourage increased voter participation and urged them to inspire more people to come out and vote during the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

'I felt dirty about it'

'I felt dirty about it'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

Writer Asra Nomani, a friend of Daniel Pearl's, tells Aseem Chhabra why she doesn't believe in A Mighty Heart.

Will India play Davis Cup tie in Pakistan?

Will India play Davis Cup tie in Pakistan?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

AITA likely to request ITF to consider neutral venue for Davis Cup tie vs Pak