News for 'RM'

BCCI's Selection Panel: Khoda, Paranjpe likely to face the axe

BCCI's Selection Panel: Khoda, Paranjpe likely to face the axe

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Under fire due to a stinging status report filed by the Supreme Court-appointed Justice RM Lodha Committee, the Board of Control for Cricket in India is likely to remove senior national selectors Gagan Khoda and Jatin Paranjpe when the members meet for SGM this Friday.

Are you a successful investor?

Are you a successful investor?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Find out if you do these 6 things to become one

Star India among bidders for two new IPL teams

Star India among bidders for two new IPL teams

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

The Indian Premier League will get two new teams on Tuesday for the ninth edition of the popular Twenty20 tournament.

Why is BCCI opposing Lodha committee reforms, asks Azad

Why is BCCI opposing Lodha committee reforms, asks Azad

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

'All members of the then 2009 Indian Premier League (IPL) governing council are equally responsible for the mess created in the league and singling out Lalit Modi is improper'

BCCI to hold SGM on December 2 to discuss Status Report

BCCI to hold SGM on December 2 to discuss Status Report

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

The under-fire Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) will hold its Special General Meeting on December 2 in New Delhi to discuss the Status Report filed by the Supreme Court appointed Justice RM Lodha Committee.

SC allows BCCI to release funds for Rajkot Test

SC allows BCCI to release funds for Rajkot Test

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to disburse Rs.56 lakhs for the opening Test of the five-match series against England, starting from Wednesday in Rajkot. Earlier on Tuesday, the BCCI had moved to the apex court to seek the disbursal of funds to Saurashtra Cricket Association for conducting the Rajkot Test, which will also see the application of Decision Review System (DRS) by the country for the first time.

Indian banks pursue Mallya in UK High Court for assets disclosure

Indian banks pursue Mallya in UK High Court for assets disclosure

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Among the assets in question include the Force India and Indian Empress super-yacht - which was fitted with an Elton John piano around 2015, a fleet of high-value cars and some artwork from Mallya's Ladywalk property in the English village of Tewin in Hertfordshire.

China's Vivo replaces Pepsi as IPL title sponsor

China's Vivo replaces Pepsi as IPL title sponsor

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

Chinese mobile company Vivo replaced PepsiCo as the title sponsor of the high-profile Indian Premier League (IPL), a change necessitated by the beverage giant's sudden pullout from a five-year deal that was to end in 2017.

Warning! You might overstay your welcome here

Warning! You might overstay your welcome here

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Each corner of the interiors has been designed and laboured over by Garg and his team. It took nearly a year to put every little detail together

BCCI chief Jagmohan Dalmiya passes away

BCCI chief Jagmohan Dalmiya passes away

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Jagmohan Dalmiya, who was admitted to hospital few days back after he complained of chest pain, passed away at a city hospital this evening following a massive cardiac arrest.

Former BCCI chief Thakur tenders unconditional apology to SC

Former BCCI chief Thakur tenders unconditional apology to SC

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

On December 15, the top court had observed that Thakur prima facie appears to have committed matter of perjury in relation to demanding an intervention via a letter from the International Cricket Council (ICC) in order to sidestep the implementation of the Lodha Committee recommendations.

AIADMK going DMK way in dynastic politics

AIADMK going DMK way in dynastic politics

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

Though both the Dravidian majors are facing questions on family politics, the ruling party especially finds itself in the dock since its late leader J Jayalalithaa had often used it to target her party's archrival DMK.

All's well in the BCCI, says Board secretary Thakur

All's well in the BCCI, says Board secretary Thakur

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Secretary of the Indian cricket board, Anurag Thakur, on Saturday, sought to play down health issues of the Board of Control for Cricket in India president Jagmohan Dalmiya, stating that rumours of a communication gap between the duo is a figment of imagination.

SC curbs BCCI's financial powers, auditor to scrutinise accounts

SC curbs BCCI's financial powers, auditor to scrutinise accounts

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) not to release funds until the state associations file an affidavit implementing recommendations of Justice (Retd.) RM Lodha-led- panel. Issuing the direction, the apex court said the state associations cannot get any money from the national cricket body till the time they follow the Lodha committee's recommendations.

Goa CM Manohar Parrikar passes away

Goa CM Manohar Parrikar passes away

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

The central government has announced national mourning on Monday.

BCCI vs Lodha panel: SC adjourns hearing till December 14

BCCI vs Lodha panel: SC adjourns hearing till December 14

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned the hearing regarding the Justice (Retd.) R.M Lodha-led committee's recommendations and the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) constant reluctance to accept all recommendations till December 14.

Accounts freeze ruined BCCI reputation, says president Thakur

Accounts freeze ruined BCCI reputation, says president Thakur

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

The reputation of the Indian cricket board (BCCI) has been ruined by the freezing of its bank accounts, its president Anurag Thakur said on Tuesday, after a Supreme Court-appointed panel blocked it from making two payments to its state units. The panel asked two banks to halt the disbursements after the board ignored some of the panel recommendations for reforming the world's richest cricket board, which has been criticised for a perceived lack of transparency.

Congress lists questions on Rafale for government, says India demands answers

Congress lists questions on Rafale for government, says India demands answers

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Randeep Surjewala also accused the government of "doublespeak" and "sacrificing" national interests.

BCCI vs Lodha panel: Attorney General urges SC to recall order

BCCI vs Lodha panel: Attorney General urges SC to recall order

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

The Attorney General of India Mukul Rohatgi, on Friday, asked the Supreme to recall its order on the BCCI in the case regarding the Lodha recommendations to be followed by the Indian cricket board.

Ronaldo's 'mirror' act invites jokes and sympathy on Twitter

Ronaldo's 'mirror' act invites jokes and sympathy on Twitter

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Seeing the cut on the phone cam, his pretty face damaged, the Portuguese forward's expression said it all.

Sitharaman's itinerary row persists, war of words continues

Sitharaman's itinerary row persists, war of words continues

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Sitharaman and Karnataka Minister Sa Ra Mahesh were locked in an exchange of words over her itinerary during her visit to Kodagu district on Friday in full view of officials and the media at the district commissioner's office.

Thakur files affidavit, cites hurdles in implementing Lodha reforms

Thakur files affidavit, cites hurdles in implementing Lodha reforms

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

BCCI president Anurag Thakur and secretary Ajay Shirke, on Saturday, filed their respective affidavits to the Justice RM Lodha Committee as per the directive of the Supreme Court issued on October 21.

Davis Cup at Wankhede or hockey matches at Eden Gardens?

Davis Cup at Wankhede or hockey matches at Eden Gardens?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

If the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decides to follow the recommendations on reforms suggested by the Justice RM Lodha committee, one could soon find stadiums in Pune, Nagpur, and Rajkot hosting Indian hockey team's 'Test' matches or tennis team's Davis Cup games.

Why panels like Lodha are needed for all National Sports Federation

Why panels like Lodha are needed for all National Sports Federation

Rediff.com9 May 2017

India's greatest ever Olympian Sushil Kumar strongly feels that panels similar to one headed by Justice RM Lodha to clean up the Board of Control for Cricket in India mess, is required to bring in more accountability and transparency in functioning of National Sports Federations (NSF).

Free undertrials who have completed half of maximum sentence: SC

Free undertrials who have completed half of maximum sentence: SC

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

The Supreme Court on Friday directed judicial officers to release all such prisoners who have spent half of the maximum sentence for the offences they are charged with.

BCCI files 238 page writ in SC to get clarity on Srini issue

BCCI files 238 page writ in SC to get clarity on Srini issue

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has filed a 238-page writ petition in the Supreme Court in order to get clarity about whether its former president N Srinivasan should be allowed to attend the Board meetings.

UP govt orders inquiry into IAS officer Durga's suspension

UP govt orders inquiry into IAS officer Durga's suspension

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday ordered an inquiry into the case of suspended Indian Administrative Service officer Durga Shakti Nagpal, a day after she filed her reply to the chargesheet served on her.

Jaitley calls Rahul 'Clown Prince', Cong hits back with 'court jester'

Jaitley calls Rahul 'Clown Prince', Cong hits back with 'court jester'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Gandhi accusing the minister of 'lying' on HAL's capability to build the jet fighters, saying her position is untenable.

No long-term place of CoA in BCCI, says Vinod Rai

No long-term place of CoA in BCCI, says Vinod Rai

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Vinod Rai, the head of the Board of Control for Cricket in India Committee of Administrators (CoA), has hoped that the Cricket Board and the state associations will implement the Lodha Committee recommendations by October.

'As a kid I faced criticism for my dark skin'

'As a kid I faced criticism for my dark skin'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Meet Meghana Ramakrishnan, the 5'7" dusky skin model who made her debut at LFW.

BCCI on tenterhooks as Lodha Panel to submit Reforms report

BCCI on tenterhooks as Lodha Panel to submit Reforms report

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Trying to rebuild its tattered image after a spate of controversies, the BCCI is waiting anxiously for the Justice Lodha Committee's report which is set to recommend a host of reforms for the cricket body on Monday. While the three-member committee comprising Justice (Retd) RM Lodha, Justice (Retd) Ashok Bhan and Justice (Retd)RV Raveendran is set to submit their report to the Supreme Court, the BCCI will be keenly watching the proceedings as to whether the Apex Court makes the recommendations binding or not.

Why ICICI Bank selected Sandeep Bakhshi to fix its crisis

Why ICICI Bank selected Sandeep Bakhshi to fix its crisis

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Of the existing set of potential leaders, Bakhshi was clearly the only choice as he beat out other high-level candidates that included executive directors Anup Bagchi, Vishakha Mulye, NS Kannan, and Vijay Chandok who were lacking the all-round game that Bakhshi has.

Former BCCI secretary Shirke tried to sabotage England series?

Former BCCI secretary Shirke tried to sabotage England series?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Ajay Shirke could find himself in trouble over reports that he tried to sabotage the forthcoming limited overs series between England India, starting in Pune on Sunday.

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar found guilty of sodomy

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar found guilty of sodomy

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

In a unanimous decision, a three-judge panel of the Court of Appeal found 66-year-old former deputy prime minister guilty of sodomising his former aide Saiful Azlan in June, 2008.

Bollywood's NEWEST Villain: Karan Johar in Bombay Velvet

Bollywood's NEWEST Villain: Karan Johar in Bombay Velvet

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

BCCI vs Lodha panel: Supreme Court likely to pass order today

BCCI vs Lodha panel: Supreme Court likely to pass order today

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court is likely to pass direction, on Monday, over Justice Lodha committee plea alleging that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is violating the apex court order and committee directions regarding the BCCI reforms.

BCCI defies SC, rejects contentious Lodha reforms

BCCI defies SC, rejects contentious Lodha reforms

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

In a complete defiance of the Supremer Court, the Board of Control for Cricket in India, on Saturday, rejected key recommendations of the Lodha Committee, like one-state one-vote, age limit of 70 years and cooling-off period of three years, setting the stage for another round of confrontation with the apex court.

Ranji Roundup: Karun Nair ton puts Karnataka ahead

Ranji Roundup: Karun Nair ton puts Karnataka ahead

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Karun Nair returned to form with a patient hundred as Karnataka set a stiff target of 380 for Hyderabad on the third day of their Group 'A' Ranji Trophy encounter.

'The anti-corruption unit has an almost impossible job'

'The anti-corruption unit has an almost impossible job'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Former Essex player Ian Pont, who is now engaged in coaching Indian bowlers at the Ultimate Pace Foundation in Bengaluru, tells Manu Shankar/Rediff.com you can never ensure that the spot-fixing episode won't resurface. 'All you can do is deal with it correctly when it happens.'

Guaranteed returns for golden years? Go for annuities

Guaranteed returns for golden years? Go for annuities

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

Conservative investors and those in the lower tax bracket should opt for these, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh