News for 'Praveen Kumar'

Row over Delhi govt's ad calling Sikkim separate nation

Row over Delhi govt's ad calling Sikkim separate nation

Rediff.com23 May 2020

An advertisement for recruitment of civil defence volunteers by the Delhi government stoked a controversy on Saturday after it referred the people of Sikkim as "subject" along with those from Bhutan and Nepal, prompting the Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress to launch a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party dispensation.

Wrestling world shocked over accusations against Sushil

Wrestling world shocked over accusations against Sushil

Rediff.com10 May 2021

WFI is concerned that the good reputation built over the years with stupendous international performances has been ruined.

ASK MF GURU: 'Want Rs 1 crore for my retirement'

ASK MF GURU: 'Want Rs 1 crore for my retirement'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Rediff.com28 May 2019

As the dust finally settles on the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections 2019 and Bharatiya Janata Party along with its NDA allies emerges as the clear winner, here is a list of who won in each of the 7 phases of elections.

Domestic Diary: Curious case of Ranji's journeymen coaches

Domestic Diary: Curious case of Ranji's journeymen coaches

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

One of Australia's finest ever captain Ian Chappell never ever believed that a professional cricket team needs a specialist coach. "An international 'coach' is something the Australian team travels in around England," is one of Chappell's iconic pun-intended quote on what he exactly thought about cricket coaches. Back in India though, coaching senior teams - from international to IPL is a well-paid job, not discounting the glamour which is associated with it. But reality bites when one climbs down -- just a notch below at the first-class level where it's not always a bed of roses for all those plying their trade.

Varanasi's day of controversy

Varanasi's day of controversy

Rediff.com12 May 2014

It was a manic Monday in Varanasi. The voting day lived up to the hype created by the campaigning here. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Ranji Roundup: Kulkarni gives Mumbai advantage; Andhra sniff victory

Ranji Roundup: Kulkarni gives Mumbai advantage; Andhra sniff victory

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Pacer Dhawal Kulkarni took five wickets as Mumbai reduced Baroda to 345 for nine on day three of the Ranji Trophy match, in Vadodra, on Saturday.

Asian Wrestling: Bajrang keeps calm to reclaim gold

Asian Wrestling: Bajrang keeps calm to reclaim gold

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

With this performance, Bajrang yet again sounded a warning to his opponents that he will be a strong medal contender at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Visakhapatnam dreams to become India's San Francisco

Visakhapatnam dreams to become India's San Francisco

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

A consortium of three US-based firms - AECOM, KPMG and IBM - was given the task of developing the master plan.

IPL: In-form KKR look to add to Gujarat's misery

IPL: In-form KKR look to add to Gujarat's misery

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

For the Gujarat Lions to roar, their top-heavy batting order must first win in unison against a consistent KKR bowling attack.

Celebrate Christmas at your risk: Hindu outfit to UP schools

Celebrate Christmas at your risk: Hindu outfit to UP schools

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Taking note of the warning, the Uttar Pradesh Police directed all district police chiefs to take strict action against those indulging in intimidation of any sort.

10 lessons I learned from my travels!

10 lessons I learned from my travels!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

CEO and founder of TripHobo.com, Praveen Kumar an avid adventurer lists out his greatest learnings.

Ranji Trophy: Lad, Patil rally Mumbai against champions Karnataka

Ranji Trophy: Lad, Patil rally Mumbai against champions Karnataka

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

A summary of the first day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches at various venues across the country.

IPL PHOTOS: Bravo, Finch help Gujarat Lions ease past Punjab

IPL PHOTOS: Bravo, Finch help Gujarat Lions ease past Punjab

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Dwyane Bravo recorded his best IPL figures with a four-wicket haul before Aaron Finch smashed 74 runs off 47 balls as Gujarat Lions thumped hosts Kings XI Punjab by five wickets to make a winning entry into the Indian Premier League match in Mohali.

IPL 8 Auction: The players, their price

IPL 8 Auction: The players, their price

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

67 players, including 23 overseas, were sold and Rs 86.8 crore spent on them by the eight franchises in Bangalore on Monday.

Sania among eight dropped from TOPS

Sania among eight dropped from TOPS

Rediff.com23 May 2018

The tennis ace's exclusion was on expected lines as she is expecting her first child with cricketer husband Shoaib Malik.

MoD rejects Vice Admiral Verma's plea against appointment of Navy Chief

MoD rejects Vice Admiral Verma's plea against appointment of Navy Chief

Rediff.com18 May 2019

The Centre held that seniority is not the sole criterion for selection.

First look: Naga Chaitanya's Oka Laila Kosam

First look: Naga Chaitanya's Oka Laila Kosam

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

The film is named after a song from the late Akkineni Nageswara's film Raamudu Kaadu Krishnudu.

Congress in poll mode, sets up 3 key panels for 2019 elections

Congress in poll mode, sets up 3 key panels for 2019 elections

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Party chief Rahul Gandhi formed a nine-member Core Group Committee, a 19-member Manifesto Committee and a committee comprising 19 top party leaders who will look after the publicity during the elections.

Mumbai all-rounder Shivam Dubey's rise reflects in IPL auction

Mumbai all-rounder Shivam Dubey's rise reflects in IPL auction

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

Shivam Dubey was on Tuesday grabbed by the Royal Challengers Bangalore for a whopping Rs 5 crore.

Mumbai most successful IPL team

Mumbai most successful IPL team

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Rajneesh Gupta presents a complete statistical IPL dossier.

Spotted: Akshay, Shahid in Dubai

Spotted: Akshay, Shahid in Dubai

Rediff.com26 May 2008

Reader Sreelatha sends us photographs.

Bihar shelter case: Main accused, 18 others convicted

Bihar shelter case: Main accused, 18 others convicted

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Several girls were sexually assaulted in a shelter home run by Thakur in Muzaffarpur, Bihar. He was convicted under various sections of IPC, POCSO Act and Juvenile Justice Act.

Ranji: Abdulla, Thakur steer Mumbai to come-from-behind victory

Ranji: Abdulla, Thakur steer Mumbai to come-from-behind victory

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

A summary of Wednesday play in the Ranji Trophy matches at various venues across the country.

Speaker cites disorder to not take up no-trust move, adjourns LS

Speaker cites disorder to not take up no-trust move, adjourns LS

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

This is the first time that no-confidence motion notices have been moved against the Modi government in 4 years.

The BEST role you like Dhoni in. Vote!

The BEST role you like Dhoni in. Vote!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

When not playing cricket, Dhoni wears many hats apart from being a batsman, wicketkeeper and sometimes a bowler.

Three arrested in Delhi heist case

Three arrested in Delhi heist case

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

Three persons have been arrested for the daring broad day light heist in which around Rs 8 crore had been looted in Lajpat Nagar area on New Delhi on Tuesday.

Chennai crush Mumbai to set up Punjab clash in Qualifier 2

Chennai crush Mumbai to set up Punjab clash in Qualifier 2

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Suresh Raina smashed an unbeaten half-century as Chennai Super Kings booked a berth in the second qualifier with a comfortable seven-wicket win over holders Mumbai Indians in the IPL eliminator in Mumbai on Wednesday.

IPL PHOTOS: Finch helps Gujarat Lions win last-ball thriller

IPL PHOTOS: Finch helps Gujarat Lions win last-ball thriller

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

In-form Australian opener Aaron Finch battled a hamstring injury to single-handedly take Gujarat Lions to a three-wicket last ball victory over defending champions Mumbai Indians in a thrilling IPL match.

'Narsingh would have won the silver if he had competed in Rio'

'Narsingh would have won the silver if he had competed in Rio'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Continuing to back dope-tainted wrestler Narsingh Yadav, a top Wrestling Federation of India official on Friday claimed the 74-kg freestyle wrestler would have clinched the silver medal had he taken part in the Rio Olympics instead of being banned for four years by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

ASK AJIT: Stocks to hold or exit

ASK AJIT: Stocks to hold or exit

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Kohli's aggression has become India's strength, says Tendulkar

Kohli's aggression has become India's strength, says Tendulkar

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar said he noticed the aggressive 'spark' in Virat Kohli when he made his India debut and that characteristic has rubbed off on the entire team.

Bajrang loses in final; Otoguro is youngest World champ from Japan

Bajrang loses in final; Otoguro is youngest World champ from Japan

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Bajrang Punia's bid to become only the second Indian to win a gold medal at the World Championship fell flat, as a tactically superior Takuto Otoguro stunned the Indian in the 65kg final, in Budapest, on Monday.

The 11 World Cup winners we will miss in 2015

The 11 World Cup winners we will miss in 2015

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

India's champions from the last edition who will be missed when the action commences in Australia-New Zealand next year.

'We thought of Toilet: Ek Prem Katha long before Swachh Bharat'

'We thought of Toilet: Ek Prem Katha long before Swachh Bharat'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Initially, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha was about a newly married woman who fights for a toilet in her sasural. But then Akshay came into the picture....

Seniority not the only criterion, it's not computer job: Parrikar on Army chief selection

Seniority not the only criterion, it's not computer job: Parrikar on Army chief selection

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

He added there would not have been need of any due process or Cabinet Committee for Appointment if seniority alone was the criterion.

Gauri Lankesh murder: SIT names Sanatan Sanstha, says planning took 5 years

Gauri Lankesh murder: SIT names Sanatan Sanstha, says planning took 5 years

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

'Why she was killed? Because she believed in a certain ideology, she wrote and spoke on that'

Sensational Anderson powers Mumbai Indians to IPL play-offs

Sensational Anderson powers Mumbai Indians to IPL play-offs

Rediff.com26 May 2014

New Zealand's power-hitter Corey Anderson conjured up an astonishing 95-run knock under tremendous pressure to single-handedly power Mumbai Indians to the IPL play-offs.

Guard of honour for 20 bravehearts killed in Uttarakhand chopper crash

Guard of honour for 20 bravehearts killed in Uttarakhand chopper crash

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde led the nation in paying tributes to the twenty bravehearts, who died in Tuesday's chopper crash while rescuing stranded people in flood-ravaged Uttarakhand.

India scrambles to reduce oil bill inflated by sinking rupee

India scrambles to reduce oil bill inflated by sinking rupee

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Oil Minister M Veerappa Moily has suggested pricking the ballooning oil bill with everything from a street theatre campaign encouraging lower fuel use, to shutting fuel stations, to increasing imports from Iran.