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Fortis wants Sebi to take legal action against Singh brothers

Fortis wants Sebi to take legal action against Singh brothers

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The previous board of Fortis Healthcare had links with Singh brothers and there was an investigation by law firm Luthra and Luthra into Rs 472 crore that was diverted into other companies.

Aam aadmi Kejriwal scripts extraordinary win in Delhi

Aam aadmi Kejriwal scripts extraordinary win in Delhi

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Arvind Kejriwal, engineer, civil servant and Delhi's man with a development agenda, is the David who slayed the government's Goliath.

Have let my emotions slip, I apologise: Smith

Have let my emotions slip, I apologise: Smith

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Australia captain Steve Smith on Tuesday apologised for letting his "emotions slip" during the aggressively-contested but lost Test series against India, saying that he was in his "own bubble" at times.

Pujara rises to 2nd, Kohli stays 5th in ICC Test rankings

Pujara rises to 2nd, Kohli stays 5th in ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara jumped a couple of rungs to second, while skipper Virat Kohli held on to the fifth spot in the latest ICC rankings for Test batsmen.

'Ashwin truly deserved ICC Player of the Year award'

'Ashwin truly deserved ICC Player of the Year award'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Former Indian cricketer Madan Lal on Thursday congratulated Ravichandran Ashwin for being named as ICC Cricketer of the Year, saying the ace off-spinner truly deserves the award. "I think he truly deserves this award. From two-three years, he has been performing brilliantly, especially while bowling. This year especially, his performance has been phenomenal and he has won many matches for India," Lal told ANI. "There was never any doubt that he is a world class spinner.At present, I think he is the best spinner in the world," he added.

It is a pleasure and privilege to play in India, says Federer

It is a pleasure and privilege to play in India, says Federer

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

The 17-time Grand Slam champion will turn up for Indian Aces against Singapore Slammers in the third leg on Sunday.

Democrat Nancy Pelosi becomes US House Speaker for second time

Democrat Nancy Pelosi becomes US House Speaker for second time

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Pelosi's appointment comes at a time when a standoff with regards to the United States-Mexico border wall has snowballed into a partial government shutdown.

Bowling with the Kookaburra ball will be a challenge: Bhuvneshwar

Bowling with the Kookaburra ball will be a challenge: Bhuvneshwar

Rediff.com31 Dec 2017

The Indian pacers' focus as of now has been on bowling multiple long spells, which they will need to bowl in the series starting with first Test at Newlands from January 5.

Can mahayagyas fight air pollution?

Can mahayagyas fight air pollution?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The ozone layer enveloping India remained largely undamaged through centuries due to frequent yagyas, organisers of a mahayagya in Meerut claim.

Can't order UK to return Kohinoor, says Supreme Court

Can't order UK to return Kohinoor, says Supreme Court

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Disposing of a plea seeking directions to bring the treasured diamond back to India, a bench headed by Chief Justice J S Khehar said it could not ask a foreign government not to auction a property.

Will Paes make Davis Cup history in China?

Will Paes make Davis Cup history in China?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

eander Paes will make yet another attempt to set a Davis Cup record for the most doubles victories when India takes on China in a new two-day format for a place in the World Group Play-offs, in Tianjin, China, on Friday.

Opposition's 'people's agenda' to take on Modi

Opposition's 'people's agenda' to take on Modi

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Some of the key proposals of the agenda relate to transforming the banking sector, addressing agrarian distress, countering hate crimes and discrimination, and spurring employment generation.

A diehard socialist and a complex bundle of contradictions

A diehard socialist and a complex bundle of contradictions

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

In George Fernandes's passing, many will mourn him -- even those who disagreed vehemently with him, writes Aditi Phadnis.

Ban over... Smith, Warner ready to rise and shine

Ban over... Smith, Warner ready to rise and shine

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Steve Smith and David Warner may wake with some relief on Thursday as they greet the final day of their ball-tampering bans

Yuki surprised at TOPS exclusion

Yuki surprised at TOPS exclusion

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Yuki Bhambri is aghast at being excluded from the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) after preferring the US Open over Asian Games

Markets surge on rate cut hopes; Sensex zooms 400 points

Markets surge on rate cut hopes; Sensex zooms 400 points

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

The benchmark BSE Sensex reclaimed the 28,000 mark, spurting by 409 points or 1.4% at 28,114 and Nifty settled above the 8,500 mark at 8,532, gains of 111 points.

Sports Shorts: Nadal targets return at Mexico Open

Sports Shorts: Nadal targets return at Mexico Open

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

Ganguly set for ODI comeback

Ganguly set for ODI comeback

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

Sourav Ganguly looks set to reclaim his one-day spot for the upcoming home series against West Indies.

SBI to script retail, agri gameplan

SBI to script retail, agri gameplan

Rediff.com11 Nov 2006

Motorcycles vroom past scooters on strong rural demand

Motorcycles vroom past scooters on strong rural demand

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

The key beneficiary of this expansion in the motorcycle market happens to be Bajaj Auto.

Shane Watson to retire after World T20?

Shane Watson to retire after World T20?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Australia's premier all-rounder Shane Watson said that he will decide on his international future after the ongoing ICC World T20 held in India. Watson retired from Test cricket last year after Australia handed the Ashes urn back to England. "There's no doubt I'll have a bit of time to think about it (international retirement) after the T20 World Cup. I'll reassess from there," the 34-year old said. Watson admitted he was 'pleasantly surprised' when he got the call-up for Australia's T20 side to take on India in January after he was overlooked for the preceding one-day international series. With a record-breaking 124 not out in the final match at the SCG, Watson booked his ticket to the subcontinent as part of the 15-man World T20 squad.

Meeting Dalai Lama is a major offence: China to world leaders

Meeting Dalai Lama is a major offence: China to world leaders

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

'Would not accept the arguments of foreign countries and leaders to meet the Lama as a religious leader'

Sindhu to fight for gold; Saina claims bronze at Asian Games

Sindhu to fight for gold; Saina claims bronze at Asian Games

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu remained in the hunt for a historic Asian Games gold medal after a tense win but Saina Nehwal settled for a bronze following her 10th straight defeat against World No. 1 Tai Tzu Ying.

Dravid heading towards greatness

Dravid heading towards greatness

Rediff.com22 Mar 2005

Vodafone, Idea merger likely to get DoT nod soon

Vodafone, Idea merger likely to get DoT nod soon

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Idea Cellular will have to furnish an undertaking that it will entertain all the liabilities whenever a final decision is taken by the courts

ICC Test Rankings: Broad soars to the top; Ashwin slips

ICC Test Rankings: Broad soars to the top; Ashwin slips

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

Indian off-spinner R Ashwin on Sunday lost his top position in the International Cricket Council Test rankings, displaced by England pacer Stuart Broad, even as Ajinkya Rahane remained the country's top-ranked batsman at joint 10th in the latest list.

AgustaWestland may face probe in UK

AgustaWestland may face probe in UK

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

Embattled Anglo-Italian helicopter maker AgustaWestland may face a probe in the UK over its 480 million pounds scandal-hit deal with India for the supply of 12 VVIP choppers.

Malik flays Canada Govt for pursuing him for money

Malik flays Canada Govt for pursuing him for money

Rediff.com18 Dec 2005

Meanwhile, Malik has initiated a lawsuit in Supreme Court in an attempt to reclaim his position as a director on\nthe Khalsa Credit Union.

Why the Rs 322-crore/km Mumbai highway may be a 'disaster'

Why the Rs 322-crore/km Mumbai highway may be a 'disaster'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Govt says coastal road is meant to decongest Mumbai, experts believe it would be counter-productive.

Dravid leads ICC Test Player Rankings

Dravid leads ICC Test Player Rankings

Rediff.com21 Mar 2005

Anil Kumble's success in the Kolkata Test has moved him up a place into fourth on the Test bowler rankings.

Will he, won't he?

Will he, won't he?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

South Africa head coach Ottis Gibson, on Tuesday, hinted that Dale Steyn might have to wait longer to make his comeback as it would be a risk to field the rusty pacer in the first Test against India, beginning, in Cape Town, on Friday.

'Twenty20 is not my favourite format, I'd rather play Tests'

'Twenty20 is not my favourite format, I'd rather play Tests'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Keeping the 2015 Ashes in mind, Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson is mulling over his limited-overs future to prolong his Test journey.

Pakistan fall to lowest-ever spot in ICC ODI rankings

Pakistan fall to lowest-ever spot in ICC ODI rankings

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

Pakistan's hopes of an automatic World Cup qualification got tougher after plummeted to their lowest-ever rating of 86 following their five-match ODI series loss against England.

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Rediff.com gives you a pictorial rewind of all the excitement that unfolded in the sporting world in the week gone by...

How would my mother know her father's date of birth?

How would my mother know her father's date of birth?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

'How many Indian parents, still alive, really have documents of, their parents's date and place of birth? Not more than 27% of still alive Indians have got birth certificates,' points out Mohammad Sajjad.

Aussies take firm grip

Aussies take firm grip

Rediff.com28 Oct 2004

Why Kohli feels this season will be career-defining for players

Why Kohli feels this season will be career-defining for players

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

India have the resources to become the best team in test cricket and the bumper home season would be a perfect opportunity to sow the seed of their ascendancy, captain Virat Kohli said on Wednesday. Kohli's men embark on an important 13-test season on Thursday when they take on New Zealand in the first match of the three-test series at Kanpur's Green Park Stadium.

Top mid-cap stocks to watch out for

Top mid-cap stocks to watch out for

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

It is advisable to stick to mid-caps with sustainable financial metrics rather than those offering the promise of faster growth.

Lalithakumara wins Indian amateur golf title

Lalithakumara wins Indian amateur golf title

Rediff.com16 Feb 2004

The Sri Lankan turned in a dominating performance to demolish promising South African Matthew Kent in the final of the 103rd All-India Amateur Golf Championship.

The Panama Papers effect on Pakistan

The Panama Papers effect on Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

How does the country's civilian government reclaim legitimacy after the names of many Pakistanis, including the family members of PM Nawaz Sharif, figured in the leaked documents.