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IPL playoffs, final schedule revealed

IPL playoffs, final schedule revealed

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

'Qualifier 1 will be held on 23rd May at the MA Chidambaram Stadium followed by the Eliminator on 24th May.'

Chidambaram must quit, demands CPI-M

Chidambaram must quit, demands CPI-M

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

Refusing to buy the argument that the remarks on P Chidambaram in the 2G note was the handiwork of a single officer, Communist Party of India-Marxist on Friday demanded the resignation of the home minister alleging that it clearly showed that he gave the nod for a policy which led to a loss to the exchequer.

Aircel Maxis case: Karti Chidambaram refuses to appear before CBI

Aircel Maxis case: Karti Chidambaram refuses to appear before CBI

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Karti, through his lawyer, has refused to appear before the agency saying a special court had discharged all the accused in the matter.

The rift between Chidambaram, Pranab Mukherjee grows wider

The rift between Chidambaram, Pranab Mukherjee grows wider

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

Congress MPs approach PM to protest against Chidambaram's public remarks on blaming Mukherjee for economic crisis.

Differing voices in P Chidambaram's Sivaganga

Differing voices in P Chidambaram's Sivaganga

Rediff.com9 Apr 2011

A Ganesh Nadar visits Union Home Minister P Chidambaram's Sivaganga constituency in poll bound Tamil Nadu, and tries to gauge its multi-layered political atmosphere.

Man arrested for 'offensive' tweet on Chidambaram's son

Man arrested for 'offensive' tweet on Chidambaram's son

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

A small-scale industrialist in Puducherry was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly posting 'offensive' messages on the micro-blogging site Twitter targeting Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram's son Karti Chidambaram.

Drop Chidambaram from cabinet: MM Joshi

Drop Chidambaram from cabinet: MM Joshi

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

Dr Murali Manohar Joshi, chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, has demanded that Home Minister P Chidambaram should be dropped from the cabinet for his alleged misdeeds in leaking the PAC report, sending wrong data of most-wanted persons to Pakistan, his role in the 2G spectrum scam and for the rise in fuel prices when he was the finance minister.

I strongly disapprove of CBI raid: Chidambaram

I strongly disapprove of CBI raid: Chidambaram

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Thursday expressed strong disapproval of the Crntral Bureau of Investigation's raid at Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader Stalin's residence in Chennai, saying the action is bound to be misunderstood.

Lok Sabha clears 3 criminal law bills in absence of Opposition

Lok Sabha clears 3 criminal law bills in absence of Opposition

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed three bills to replace the colonial-era criminal laws by voice vote.

Telecom is a stressed sector, says Chidambaram

Telecom is a stressed sector, says Chidambaram

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

The other stressed sectors, according to Chidambaram, are infrastructure, steel, construction, textile and food processing.

Dhoni's H-U-G-E Sixes!

Dhoni's H-U-G-E Sixes!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Thaala -- as Dhoni is known to all CSK fans -- hit big sixes to pacers as well as a spinner

PHOTOS: What a World Cup cliffhanger in Chennai!

PHOTOS: What a World Cup cliffhanger in Chennai!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

South Africa broke their 24-year World Cup jinx against Pakistan with a nervy one-wicket victory and inched closer to securing a semi-final place with their fifth win in six matches.

Chidambaram releases 800-page Telangana report

Chidambaram releases 800-page Telangana report

Rediff.com6 Jan 2011

Chidambaram appealed to political parties in Andhra Pradesh to read the recommendations of the Justice Srikrishna Committee on Telangana with an "open mind" and give "impartial consideration" to them.

No tax worse than inflation: Chidambaram

No tax worse than inflation: Chidambaram

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

His remark came in the backdrop of an Empowered Group of Ministers headed by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee postponing a meeting to hike fuel prices indefinitely on Oil Minister Murli Deora's insistence.

'Mahi Multiverse' At CSK Nets

'Mahi Multiverse' At CSK Nets

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

The classic video editing skills kept the fans engaged and they truly loved it.

PIX: What is Dhoni telling Arjun Tendulkar?

PIX: What is Dhoni telling Arjun Tendulkar?

Rediff.com7 May 2023

Mahendra Singh Dhoni was as usual in demand at the end of the IPL match!

Dilli Gupshup: P Chidambaram as prime minister?

Dilli Gupshup: P Chidambaram as prime minister?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

How Kamal Nath left the Opposition leaders stumped... Why Montek Singh is avoiding the poverty line... Mamata Banerjee's newest enemy. All this, and more, in this week's Dilli Gupshup.

Dilli Gupshup: P Chidambaram as prime minister?

Dilli Gupshup: P Chidambaram as prime minister?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

How Kamal Nath left the Opposition leaders stumped... Why Montek Singh is avoiding the poverty line... Mamata Banerjee's newest enemy. All this, and more, in this week's Dilli Gupshup.

Madras HC grants Nalini Chidambaram interim protection from arrest

Madras HC grants Nalini Chidambaram interim protection from arrest

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

The ED had registered an ECIR (Enforcement Case Information Report) in the matter under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Absence of reforms will slow growth: Chidambaram

Absence of reforms will slow growth: Chidambaram

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

India's economic growth during 2011-12 slipped to nine-year low of 6.5 per cent and during the first quarter of the current fiscal it was 5.5 per cent.

New Chidambaram-Pranab power tussle erupts

New Chidambaram-Pranab power tussle erupts

Rediff.com6 Jan 2011

In a move which could further rock the United Progressive Alliance and create fresh fissures at the highest level in the government, union Home Minister P Chidambaram has fired a salvo against Finance Minister Pranab mukherjee on the issue of price rise saying that inflation is the biggest tax which the people have to face.

Chidambaram speaks on Binayak Sen's sentence

Chidambaram speaks on Binayak Sen's sentence

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

Home Minister P Chidambaram on Tuesday expressed surprise over the statement made by wife of jailed rights activist Binayak Sen, who had said that she did not feel safe in the country.Answering questions about the judgement sentencing Sen to life imprisonment on sedition charges, Chidambaram said the judgement may be unsatisfactory for many people but the only way to 'correct' it was by filing an appeal. Binayak Sen has been convicted by a court of law," he said.

Judge tweet: Editor Gurumurthy refuses to apologise once again in HC

Judge tweet: Editor Gurumurthy refuses to apologise once again in HC

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Gurumurthy's counsel said the journalist has already tendered his apology in relation to a tweet and there is no necessity for him to file another affidavit conveying an unconditional apology in clear terms.

Direct Cash Transfer system pure magic: Chidambaram

Direct Cash Transfer system pure magic: Chidambaram

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

We will roll out the scheme from January 1, says P Chidambaram.

Malik discusses 26/11 probe with Chidambaram

Malik discusses 26/11 probe with Chidambaram

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik took up with Home Minister P Chidambaram, Pakistan's proposal to send a commission to India to interview key witnesses in the Mumbai attacks case. Malik raised the issue during a telephonic conversation with Chidambaram.

Cabinet rejig: Chidambaram gets finance, home for Shinde

Cabinet rejig: Chidambaram gets finance, home for Shinde

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

P Chidambaram was on Tuesday made the finance minister as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh undertook a minor reshuffle in portfolios in the Union Cabinet, necessitated by the exit of Pranab Mukherjee in June. According to the announcement, Power Minister Sushilkumar Shinde is the new home minister in place of Chidambaram.

I would have quit if forced to implement DeMo: Chidambaram

I would have quit if forced to implement DeMo: Chidambaram

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

The Congress leader also targeted Modi over "hasty" implementation of the GST, and his pet bullet train project.

Ziva Steals The Show Again

Ziva Steals The Show Again

Rediff.com24 May 2023

On Tuesday, as CSK took on the defending champions Gujarat Titans in IPL 2023's Qualifier 1, Ziva, who understands the game better, seem totally engrossed and applauded her father and his team along with her mother Sakshi.

CAG not adversary to govt, says Chidambaram

CAG not adversary to govt, says Chidambaram

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Tuesday said he intends to work with CAG to erase the impression of adversaries in an attempt to restore trust and confidence in all institutions.

Govt to work with CAG, says Chidambaram

Govt to work with CAG, says Chidambaram

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

Addressing a Comptroller and Auditor conference in New Delhi, Chidambaram said the official auditor and the government have been cast as adversaries to each other in the aftermath of recent audit findings.

Chidambaram reviews security situation in Kashmir

Chidambaram reviews security situation in Kashmir

Rediff.com31 Oct 2010

Chidambaram, who arrived in the north Kashmir town of Baramulla from Kargil in Ladakh region, took stock of the situation in Baramulla, Bandipora and Kupwara -- the three districts along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Valley which witnessed violent protests during the past four months.

Subbarao, Chidambaram discuss economic situation

Subbarao, Chidambaram discuss economic situation

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

The third-quarter monetary policy review is keenly watched by the industry as well as the market because the central bank has not lowered the key interest rate (repo rate) since March on concerns of inflation.

Huge opportunity for foreign investment in India: Chidambaram

Huge opportunity for foreign investment in India: Chidambaram

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

There is a huge opportunity for foreign investment in India as the government focuses on rapid infrastructure development in the country, Finance Minister P Chidambaram said.

Chidambaram will do well as home minister

Chidambaram will do well as home minister

Rediff.com30 Nov 2008

Indian industry, which made a strong demand for "tougher laws" and "stronger and firmer leadership" to tackle terrorism, hailed P Chidambaram's appointment as the home minister, saying he can provide the right kind of leadership to tackle the menace.

Meet Chidambaram's Budget dream team

Meet Chidambaram's Budget dream team

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

Tough balancing act in the offing in the last budget of UPA-II.

Chidambaram takes stock of CWG security

Chidambaram takes stock of CWG security

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Home Minister P Chidambaram said the security overlays in the games clusters will be completed by September 15. He also said security agencies would start carrying out mock drills at the venues.

Chidambaram's 'saffron terror' remark rocks RS

Chidambaram's 'saffron terror' remark rocks RS

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

The Shiv Sena and the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday created uproar in the Rajya Sabha over Home Minister P Chidambaram's statement about the rise in saffron terrorism in the country. As soon as the House met for the day, Shiv Sena leader Manohar Joshi raised the issue of the home minister's statement at the conference of director generals and inspector generals of police in Delhi on Wednesday. "There cannot be bhagwa (saffron) terrorism," he said.

Mamata contests Chidambaram's statement on state violence

Mamata contests Chidambaram's statement on state violence

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday night contested Union Home Minister P Chidambaram's statement about a spurt in inter-party clashes in the state, saying his information was "incorrect".

Chidambaram may head EGoM on telecom

Chidambaram may head EGoM on telecom

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

Official sources said Chidambaram's name tops the list of ministers who will be part of the EGoM from whose chairmanship Pawar recused earlier this week citing attempts to drag him into controversies.

Chidambaram hits back at Modi on economic views

Chidambaram hits back at Modi on economic views

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

As Narendra Modi sharpened his attack on the government accusing it of failing to curb price rise, Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Friday hit back saying the BJP's prime ministerial candidate will have to "unlearn" a lot before he learns about Indian economy.