News for 'RM'

Are Indians over-insured?

Are Indians over-insured?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Are you surprised at this title? Well, then read on to find out the truth...

Woman gangraped, burnt alive in UP's Sambhal

Woman gangraped, burnt alive in UP's Sambhal

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

The hut, where the woman was burnt alive, was used to perform 'yagna and havan'

Govt finalises nine bank chiefs

Govt finalises nine bank chiefs

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

The government is finalising appointment of at least nine public sector bank chiefs and a dozen executive directors who would replace them or fill existing vacancies.

England tour being put in jeopardy by Thakur, Shirke: Lodha

England tour being put in jeopardy by Thakur, Shirke: Lodha

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Obstinate attitude by BCCI president Anurag Thakur and secretary Ajay Shirke is putting the entire "England series in jeopardy" said a source close to the Supreme Court appointed Justice RM Lodha panel. While BCCI is yet to sign MoU with ECB regarding the clause including the financial aspects related to the series citing non-appointment of auditor, the source made it clear that the England Test series will be in a limbo if Thakur and Shirke don't file their compliance report and appear in person before the panel.

Auto sector woes hit tyre makers hard

Auto sector woes hit tyre makers hard

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Tyre companies are stepping up on exports to offset declining volumes from domestic OEMs.

Lodha panel demands state associations support BCCI CEO

Lodha panel demands state associations support BCCI CEO

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

BCCI CEO Rahul Johri will need to get assurances from all the state associations that there will be no disruption in organisation of cricket matches under aegis of the board, the Supreme Court-appointed Lodha Committee said on Wednesday.

McDonalds loses trademark battle to 'McCurry'

McDonalds loses trademark battle to 'McCurry'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

The world's most famous fast food chain McDonald's has lost an eight-year legal battle to prevent a local Malaysian Indian restaurant 'McCurry' from using the "Mc" trademark in its name, with the country's highest court dismissing its plea.

BCCI president Thakur ready to meet Lodha Panel after Nov 9

BCCI president Thakur ready to meet Lodha Panel after Nov 9

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

BCCI president Anurag Thakur has written a letter to the Supreme Court appointed Justice RM Lodha panel, intimating them that he is ready to meet the members any day after November 9. A reliable BCCI source confirmed the development. "Yes, the president has informed the Panel that he is ready to meet post Wednesday. In his affidavit also, he had already apologised that he could not appear before the committee as the Monsoon session of Parliament was on at that point of time," a BCCI official in know of things told PTI on Sunday.

He is 10, CEO of 2 companies and a lecturer!

He is 10, CEO of 2 companies and a lecturer!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

The Perak-born child genius was quoted as saying that he wanted to be a lecturer in Islamic studies.

BCCI moves SC seeking funds for Rajkot Test

BCCI moves SC seeking funds for Rajkot Test

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India, on Tuesday, moved the Supreme Court seeking disbursal of funds for conducting Rajkot Test that starts on Wednesday.

Surgical strikes to Rafale deal, Parrikar had eventful term as defence minister

Surgical strikes to Rafale deal, Parrikar had eventful term as defence minister

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Parrikar had moved to the South Block at the insistence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in November 2014.

BCCI still defiant, stiff Supreme Court orders likely today

BCCI still defiant, stiff Supreme Court orders likely today

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court will today (Friday) pronounce its order on the apex court-appointed Justice R.M. Lodha Committee's plea, seeking to replace the current Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) brass for impeding the panel's work to usher in transparency and accountability in Indian cricket administration. The court decided to pass an order on the implementation of the Lodha Committee recommendations today after the BCCI counsel declined to give an unconditional undertaking by today that it will seek instructions to stop funds to state bodies and abide by the committee's recommendations.

Modi meets Malaysia's newly-elected PM, holds 'productive' discussions

Modi meets Malaysia's newly-elected PM, holds 'productive' discussions

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Modi is among the first world leaders to meet Mahathir, who became the world's oldest elected leader.

Why BCCI can't escape from implementing Lodha recommendations...

Why BCCI can't escape from implementing Lodha recommendations...

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

"The BCCI might think that they have escaped from implementing the recommendations but they are completely wrong."

Former Malaysian international jailed for match-fixing

Former Malaysian international jailed for match-fixing

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

A former Malaysian international was jailed for two years on Thursday for attempting to bribe a referee to rig a soccer match involving a Singapore team in 2012.

Nissan X-Trail is back! This time as a hybrid SUV

Nissan X-Trail is back! This time as a hybrid SUV

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

This new avatar comes with a completely new 2.0 litre petrol engine under its hood.

'We are deeply hurt by this stepchild treatment'

'We are deeply hurt by this stepchild treatment'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

'It seems to us that bureaucracy is again at its best machination to delay, dilute and finally destroy our most legitimate, already sanctioned scheme of OROP.' The letter the Veterans sent the prime minister.

What will CDS Rawat do?

What will CDS Rawat do?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

The CDS will have a significant role in higher defence planning and operational aspects of India's nuclear arsenal.

Valuation, low payout hit reverse mortgage

Valuation, low payout hit reverse mortgage

Rediff.com22 May 2008

In the last couple of years, reverse mortgage (RM) has been touted aggressively as a product that will allow the elderly to unlock the value of their house. In fact, in the last two Union Budgets, the finance minister has made a special mention about it.

BCCI CEO to look after board until appointment of new officials

BCCI CEO to look after board until appointment of new officials

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) administrative staff, under the supervision of chief executive officer (CEO) Rahul Johri, has taken over the day-to-day functioning of the board, two days after the removal of its president Anurag Thakur and secretary Ajay Shirke by the Supreme Court. Johri will also convene the senior selection committee meeting to pick the ODI and T20 teams for the upcoming series against England later this month.

CAB can't hold its AGM, Ganguly tells members

CAB can't hold its AGM, Ganguly tells members

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Sourav Ganguly today told the members that the body cannot hold its AGM, scheduled later this month, due to lack of clarity on Lodha committee recommendations.

No performance incentive for Team India due to SC order

No performance incentive for Team India due to SC order

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

The BCCI has always announced handsome performance incentives over the year whenever the senior or U-19 teams have done well in bilateral series or limited overs tournament but in current scenario, the richest cricket board's hands are tied as per Supreme Court order. The Supreme Court of India has passed an order that limits the BCCI's financial freedom and power until the board and its state associations comply with the Lodha Committee's recommendations.

Verma questions Srinivasan's presence at ICC meet

Verma questions Srinivasan's presence at ICC meet

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

CAB secretary Aditya Verma wrote to BCCI President Jagmohan Dalmiya, questioning N Srinivasan's election as TNCA President and his proposed presence at the ICC Board meeting as BCCI representative.

ODI career stats: Indian squad for Sri Lanka tour

ODI career stats: Indian squad for Sri Lanka tour

Rediff.com18 Jan 2009

ODI career stats of the Indian squad for the Sri Lanka series.

BCCI could incur huge losses if Lodha reforms implemented

BCCI could incur huge losses if Lodha reforms implemented

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

The BCCI will have to face financial losses to the tune of crores if the Supreme Court-appointed RM Lodha Committee recommendations on Indian Premier League are to be implemented, President Anurag Thakur said on Sunday.

The Lodha report in a nutshell

The Lodha report in a nutshell

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

The Justice RM Lodha Committee on Monday submitted its report suggesting reforms in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to the Supreme Court. The committee, which was last year appointed by the apex court to make recommendations to the BCCI in order to prevent frauds and conflict of interest in cricket administration, recommended sweeping reforms for the controversy-ridden board.

Finally, UP Dalit groom takes out 'baraat' through upper-caste area amid tight security

Finally, UP Dalit groom takes out 'baraat' through upper-caste area amid tight security

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

The Thakurs opposed the wedding procession by Dalits .

Will players union threaten BCCI?

Will players union threaten BCCI?

Rediff.com8 May 2019

One of the key recommendations of the Lodha committee was to form a players' union and subsequently a steering committee was formed to facilitate the process.

Lalit Modi goes after Thakur, Shukla in Twitter tirade

Lalit Modi goes after Thakur, Shukla in Twitter tirade

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Disgraced former Indian Premier League Chairman Lalit Modi took to social media to slam BCCI bigwigs Anurag Thakur and Rajiv Shukla for not implementing the Lodha Committee recommendations.

How I became an Army and why BTS is special

How I became an Army and why BTS is special

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

From the boys who used to hand out tickets to people on the streets and invite them to their concerts free of charge to the men selling out Wembley Stadium in less than a day, having about 20 songs on Billboards #1, BTS have come a long way, says Maya Dominic, a fan of the Korean pop band.

Thakur, Shukla depose before Lodha Commission

Thakur, Shukla depose before Lodha Commission

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur and IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla deposed before the Supreme Court appointed Justice (Retd) RM Lodha Commission on the possible reforms that the board is expected to carry out once the second part of report is released.

Lodha Report: BCCI may have to change IPL schedule

Lodha Report: BCCI may have to change IPL schedule

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

If the Supreme Court makes Justice RM Lodha committee's recommendations on BCCI reforms final and binding, the parent cricket body might have to alter the date of the ninth edition of Indian Premier League, scheduled to start on April 9, this year.

'Parrikar put nation first and worked for it till his last breath'

'Parrikar put nation first and worked for it till his last breath'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

Manohar Parrikar, the chief minister of Goa and former defence minister, died at his son's home in Panaji on Sunday after a long illness. He was 63. Since February 2018, Parrikar had been in and out of hospitals in Goa, Mumbai, Delhi and New York after he was diagnosed with a pancreatic condition. Following his demise, tributes poured in from all over with political lines being forgotten.

Will honour and respect the verdict: BCCI

Will honour and respect the verdict: BCCI

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Welcoming the Justice R S Lodha committee verdict on the IPL spot-fixing and betting scandal, BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya said the Board is "committed to honour and respect judicial decisions" but will go through the contents of the panel's report before reacting to it.

Homework? The tortoise ate it!

Homework? The tortoise ate it!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2005

A survey conducted by Annual RM SchoolGate found that the worst offenders, when it comes to having to give excuses were the boys, with 73% of teachers claiming that they made the most excuses.

BCCI facing issues implementing 'Conflict' clause: Edulji

BCCI facing issues implementing 'Conflict' clause: Edulji

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

The Committee of Administrators is facing practical problems in implementing the Conflict of Interest guidelines on the day-to-day BCCI operations, CoA member Diana Edulji conceded.

Petitioner dares BCCI to publish Deloitte report

Petitioner dares BCCI to publish Deloitte report

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

Aditya Verma, the main petitioner in Board of Cricket Control India (BCCI) case which paved the way for Justice R.M. Lodha panel's formation, on Sunday dared the Indian cricket board to make the Deloitte report public and accused it of "threatening" the state cricket associations not to implement the reforms recommended by the panel. Speaking to ANI, Verma said that the BCCI would stand exposed if the report is made public. "I dare the BCCI and other state cricket associations that if they have guts then submit the Deloitte report before Justice Lodha by November 8. If they do, everything will become crystal clear. The BCCI has been blackmailing the state cricket associations over the report," Verma said.

SC warns BCCI, gives a day to comply with Lodha directions

SC warns BCCI, gives a day to comply with Lodha directions

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court has come down heavily on the Board of Control for Cricket in India over not completely complying with the recommendations of the Lodha Panel.

BCCI rejects allegations of non-compliance with Lodha panel

BCCI rejects allegations of non-compliance with Lodha panel

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), in its response in the Supreme Court, has refuted allegations of non-compliance with Justice RM Lodha-led panel's recommendations, saying that "records of 40 mails" exchanged with Justice Lodha will be submitted before the apex court.