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Sourav Ganguly's SIX challenges

Sourav Ganguly's SIX challenges

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Sourav Ganguly will have his hands full during his nine-month tenure

Vihari batted for three hours with Grade 2 tear at SCG

Vihari batted for three hours with Grade 2 tear at SCG

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Vihari has a Grade 2 tear which has not only ruled him out of the final game, but also puts him in doubt for the England games

What India loses when journalists lose jobs

What India loses when journalists lose jobs

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

When journalism is destroyed, what is destroyed is a common man's weapon against the might of the establishment, notes Sumit Bhattacharya.

Mayank Agarwal crestfallen after Kings XI lose thriller

Mayank Agarwal crestfallen after Kings XI lose thriller

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

KXIP were looking down the barrel at 55 for 5 but Agarwal's blistering 89-run knock took them to 157.

Malicious campaign by channels to defame Sushant's kin: Lawyer

Malicious campaign by channels to defame Sushant's kin: Lawyer

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

The senior advocate told the media that Sushant's three sisters -- Priyanka, Mitu and Rani -- told him that they are extremely pained by the negative and false campaign related to his mental health which has been started by some news channels

Rakul moves HC over media linking her to Rhea case

Rakul moves HC over media linking her to Rhea case

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

The actress sought an interim order against the media till the time the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Mumbai, completes the investigation and files an appropriate report before the competent court.

Will BJP's Khushbu gamble pay off in TN assembly elections?

Will BJP's Khushbu gamble pay off in TN assembly elections?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

For now, the BJP's strategy for Khushbu seems to be one of denial -- denying the rival Congress in the state and also at the national-level a Muslim voice acceptable to Hindu audiences and TV news-watchers. This is much less than the induction of DMK veterans like Duraiswamy and Selvam, who still have a greater chances of winning assembly seats,, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

2 arrested in connection with blast outside Hafiz Saeed's house

2 arrested in connection with blast outside Hafiz Saeed's house

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Pakistani security agencies on Thursday arrested two suspects involved in the car bomb blast outside the house of the 2008 Mumbai terror attack mastermind and chief of the banned Jamat-ud-Dawah (JuD) Hafiz Saeed, an official said.

'What makes Waze so important to the powers that be?'

'What makes Waze so important to the powers that be?'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

'Every man in the hot seat needs trusted cops to grind their axe with political opponents.' 'And that's what explains Waze's importance; him investigating the fake TRP scandal, his arrest of TV journalist Arnab Goswami, and heading the investigation into the Antilia bomb scare case.'

Don't intend to retract or apologise: Kunal Kamra on contempt charge

Don't intend to retract or apologise: Kunal Kamra on contempt charge

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

'My view hasn't changed because the silence of the Supreme Court of India on matters of other's personal liberty cannot go uncriticised'

Tabbar review

Tabbar review

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

There's the excitement of watching minor people commit major crimes and watching how that becomes their second nature, almost. Just when you think the show is extending outwards, it implodes. And with the ethical hinges off totally, you, the viewer, wouldn't know quite how to react, observes Sreehari Nair.

Karnataka poll schedule not leaked, was speculation

Karnataka poll schedule not leaked, was speculation

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

A committee was set up after the Bharatiya Janata Party's IT cell chief announced in a tweet the schedule for the Karnataka assembly polls before the official declaration on March 27.

Gandhis and the Punjab Congress muddle

Gandhis and the Punjab Congress muddle

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

When events like these take place, it is easy for the BJP to portray the Gandhis as latter-day versions of the Borgias or Medicis, who toy with their nobles and promote favourites, points out Vir Sanghvi.

Marquez chasing a virtual victory in #StayAtHomeGP

Marquez chasing a virtual victory in #StayAtHomeGP

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Six-times MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez can celebrate his first win of the season on Sunday when the Spaniard takes part in a virtual race from the comfort of his home. The season is not due to start until mid-May at the earliest.

9 killed in major fire at Telangana hydroelectric plant

9 killed in major fire at Telangana hydroelectric plant

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

The fire broke out late on Thursday night when 17 people were inside the plant, run by the Telangana State Power Generation Corporation.

Trump calls Covid expert Dr Fauci 'idiot', 'disaster'

Trump calls Covid expert Dr Fauci 'idiot', 'disaster'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

'People are tired of COVID. I have these huge rallies. People are saying whatever. Just leave us alone. They're tired of it. People are tired of hearing Fauci and all these idiot'

'In 2024, Indians will boot out this government'

'In 2024, Indians will boot out this government'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

'Let me assure the nation on behalf of the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha that our protests have not weakened at all or lost steam.'

17 Pak scribes on week-long Mumbai visit from Monday

17 Pak scribes on week-long Mumbai visit from Monday

Rediff.com20 May 2012

A delegation of 17 journalists from Pakistan will be arriving in the city on Monday on a week-long visit.

Champions League: Busquets lists reasons for Barca's nightmare in Paris

Champions League: Busquets lists reasons for Barca's nightmare in Paris

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets has criticised their tactical and physical frailties after a 4-0 thrashing at Paris St Germain in the last 16 left them on the brink of their earliest Champions League exit in a decade.

Man who warned of the Bhopal gas leak

Man who warned of the Bhopal gas leak

Rediff.com22 May 2021

Just months before the deadly gas leak in Bhopal killed 15,000 people, journalist Rajkumar Keswani -- who passed into the ages on Friday, May 21, 2021 -- had warned that the 'city stood on the edge of a volcano'.

How journalists in Kashmir dealing with restrictions

How journalists in Kashmir dealing with restrictions

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

In the absence of any medium to send the news reports across the country or outside, some journalists would send their reports on pen drives through flyers at the airport.

Cong to elect party president by June this year

Cong to elect party president by June this year

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

The Congress party will have an elected president by June 2021, with the party's working committee on Friday approving holding the internal election after the assembly polls.

SEE: Iran fires missiles targeting US military bases in Iraq

SEE: Iran fires missiles targeting US military bases in Iraq

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Pentagon said Iran launched more than a dozen ballistic missiles against US military and coalition forces in Iraq. Trump has been briefed and is monitoring the situation, officials said.

'This government seeks full control. No dissent'

'This government seeks full control. No dissent'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

'Many already toe the line, those on the fence will be nudged to stand with the government even more, those who are critical will face trouble soon.'

What the new OTT/social/digital media policy says

What the new OTT/social/digital media policy says

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

The salient features of the new OTT/social media policy announced by the Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar on February 25, 2021.

18 dead after Air India jet breaks into 2 in Kozhikode

18 dead after Air India jet breaks into 2 in Kozhikode

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

The accident occurred at 7:45 pm while the pilot was attempting to land the B737 Air India Express from Dubai at the tabletop runway of the Karipur International Airport.

Cyclone Amphan: Parts of Kolkata limp back to normalcy

Cyclone Amphan: Parts of Kolkata limp back to normalcy

Rediff.com26 May 2020

The Army was deployed in Kolkata and its neighbouring districts on Saturday, hours after the West Bengal government sought its help for immediate restoration of essential infrastructure and services in the state.

SC fines 8 parties for violating order on candidates' criminal record

SC fines 8 parties for violating order on candidates' criminal record

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

In an unprecedented order to check criminalisation of politics, the Supreme Court on Tuesday held nine political parties including the ruling BJP and JD (U) in Bihar guilty of contempt and fined eight of them for violating its February, 2020 order on publication of criminal antecedents of their candidates for the assembly polls.

Bach projects confidence in Tokyo Games as virus cases surge

Bach projects confidence in Tokyo Games as virus cases surge

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Bach's two-day visit to Tokyo is likely to bolster Japan's efforts to stage the Olympics, but will do little to assuage the concerns of a public deeply worried about the spread of the virus.

Absolutely shocking: Kejriwal on EC delay on turnout

Absolutely shocking: Kejriwal on EC delay on turnout

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

The last voting percentage given by the commission on Saturday night was 61.46 per cent. The voting in the national capital to elect a new government ended at 6 pm on Saturday.

'I spend Rs 25,000 per month on my hair'

'I spend Rs 25,000 per month on my hair'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

'Being a TV actor is an expensive job.'

Sony eyes up to 30% pie in Network18 after Zee bid fails

Sony eyes up to 30% pie in Network18 after Zee bid fails

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Apart from a stake buy, some other options on the table include a merger of the entertainment businesses of Sony and Network18 Media.

Race, title, anguish: Meghan, Harry explain royal rift

Race, title, anguish: Meghan, Harry explain royal rift

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

In her sit-down interview with Oprah, Meghan said the palace decreed that Archie would not have any title, a move she says was "different from the protocol."

Scribes protest attack on photojournalists outside Tata's headquarters

Scribes protest attack on photojournalists outside Tata's headquarters

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

The protesters staged a sit-in at the main entrance of Bombay House.

Self-regulation is no regulation, Katju tells media

Self-regulation is no regulation, Katju tells media

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

Dismissive about the self-regulatory mechanism proposed by the broadcast media, Press Council of India Chairman Justice Markandey Katju on Wednesday insisted they must come under some regulatory authority that could be of its choice.

'I am scared to be back on Bigg Boss sets'

'I am scared to be back on Bigg Boss sets'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Bigg Boss returns in its 14th season on Colors TV.

Revealed: The top ten B-schools in India!

Revealed: The top ten B-schools in India!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

Business channel CNBC-TV18 has released its list of B-school rankings. Find out what school stands where right here!

SC grants 3-week protection to Arnab Goswami

SC grants 3-week protection to Arnab Goswami

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

It also said that Goswami can later file anticipatory bail plea in connection with the FIRs after three weeks.

Should we be ashamed of our success? asks UEFA chief

Should we be ashamed of our success? asks UEFA chief

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin, who followed FIFA president Gianni Infantino to the podium, directly compared UEFA's revenue to FIFA and the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Mallya: Take my money, use it to fight coronavirus

Mallya: Take my money, use it to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

A debt recovery tribunal in India ruled that Rs 6,200 crore of Vijay Mallya's dues -- Rs 5,000 crore as principal and Rs 1,200 crore as interest -- was payable. Mallya claims that out of the sum due, Rs 3,000 crore had already been recovered by the claimants.