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Saha says 'might not get fit in time' for Aghanistan Test

Saha says 'might not get fit in time' for Aghanistan Test

Rediff.com31 May 2018

India Test wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha on Thursday made it all but clear that he is out of India's Afghanistan Test match owing to a thumb injury.

Sunil Joshi in fray for Bangladesh spin coach job

Sunil Joshi in fray for Bangladesh spin coach job

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Former India left-arm spinner Sunil Joshi has been approached by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to take up the role of their spin consultant to help groom the likes of young Mehedi Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam and the next pool of slow bowlers.

BCCI anti-corruption chief Sawani grills Sreesanth for 3 hours

BCCI anti-corruption chief Sawani grills Sreesanth for 3 hours

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

Tainted cricketer S Sreesanth became the first of the four cricketers to depose before BCCI's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit chief Ravi Sawani in New Delhi, on Monday.

Judge who awarded lifer to Shahabuddin takes transfer

Judge who awarded lifer to Shahabuddin takes transfer

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

He was not comfortable with the bahubali politician's presence in Siwan after his release.

Will ICC appeal against Anderson-Jadeja 'not guilty' verdict?

Will ICC appeal against Anderson-Jadeja 'not guilty' verdict?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

The decision on whether to appeal or not against judicial commissioner Gordon Lewis' verdict pronouncing both James Anderson and Ravindra Jadeja 'not guilty' in the Trent Bridge altercation lies entirely on International Cricket Council CEO Dave Richardson, who has six days to do so.

Focus on Thakur's affidavit ahead of BCCI SGM

Focus on Thakur's affidavit ahead of BCCI SGM

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur's affidavit, to be submitted in the Supreme Court, will be the focal point of discussions when the BCCI's affiliated units meet for a Special General Meeting (SGM) in New Delhi on Saturday to deliberate upon implementation of the Lodha Committee reforms.

Jaishankar meets Lankan prez, says for India it's neighbourhood first

Jaishankar meets Lankan prez, says for India it's neighbourhood first

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

India will encourage greater investments in Sri Lanka's economy, especially in areas of energy, tourism and infrastructure, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday, as he expressed India's solidarity with the debt-ridden Island nation during its "difficult moments".

7 Tips To Master JEE Advanced

7 Tips To Master JEE Advanced

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

JEE Advanced preparation can be long and tedious, and it's easy to lose motivation. Students must stay motivated and focused on their goals, alerts Ujjwal Singh, CEO, Infinity Learn.

African Union to raise issue over Somnath Bharti's raid at UN: Sources

African Union to raise issue over Somnath Bharti's raid at UN: Sources

Rediff.com26 Jan 2014

Commerce Minister Anand Sharma has a tough time in Davos pacifying African leaders, who are extremely upset over Delhi law minister's midnight raid. Anita Katyal reports

Is Amitabh's grandson getting ready for Bollywood?

Is Amitabh's grandson getting ready for Bollywood?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Sources close to the Bachchans dismiss these rumours as the "wild fantasy of idle minds."

COVID-19: The WHO says 80% recover without treatment'

COVID-19: The WHO says 80% recover without treatment'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

'There is no vaccine and no specific antiviral medicines against #COVID19' the World Health Organization tweeted.

Tendulkar, Ganguly, Laxman inducted in BCCI's advisory panel

Tendulkar, Ganguly, Laxman inducted in BCCI's advisory panel

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

In what has been described as the start of a new innings, the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, former India captain Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman joined the BCCI in a newly-constituted advisory panel to guide the Board in all matters related to the game.

Salman sings again!

Salman sings again!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

It is reliably learnt that the superstar will sing in his next film, Dabangg 3.

Will Moin Khan become Pakistan's interim coach?

Will Moin Khan become Pakistan's interim coach?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

The acting Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Najam Sethi has informed the members of the interim management committee (IMC) that a new coach would only be appointed on a short-term basis after the conclusion of the series against Sri Lanka in the UAE.

India Issues Notice to Wikipedia Over False Arshdeep Link

India Issues Notice to Wikipedia Over False Arshdeep Link

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Arshdeep Singh has incurred the wrath of social media users since Sunday when he dropped a catch in the closing stages of a tense India-Pakistan match.

BCCI's revenue could dip from Rs 2000 crore to 400 crore

BCCI's revenue could dip from Rs 2000 crore to 400 crore

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India could suffer a financial loss to the tune of Rs 1600 crore if the Justice Lodha panel's recommendations on curtailing advertisement breaks during the matches is implemented.

Markets end on mixed note; Sensex climbs 158 points, Nifty dips

Markets end on mixed note; Sensex climbs 158 points, Nifty dips

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty ended on a mixed note on Wednesday as the euphoria about the Budget fizzled out, with investors going for profit-taking ahead of the Fed interest rate decision. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 158.18 points or 0.27 per cent to settle at 59,708.08 after it trimmed most of the intra-day gains. During the day, it had zoomed 1,223.54 points or 2 per cent to 60,773.44.

19 lakh jobs were lost in August 2021

19 lakh jobs were lost in August 2021

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Labour seems to have found employment as maids, cooks, gardeners, security guards and the like -- a transition that could be described as from farms to the kitchen sink, instead of farms to factories, observes Mahesh Vyas.

Cricket Buzz: PCB take 'Lion's share' out of CLT20 appearance fee for Lahore

Cricket Buzz: PCB take 'Lion's share' out of CLT20 appearance fee for Lahore

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

The Pakistan Cricket Board has taken close to 60 per cent of the appearance money earned by the Lahore Lions team during the recently concluded Champions League T20 in India paying Muhammad Hafeez and Co only $100,000 out of the $500,000 for their hardwork.

Hurriyat dismisses ex-RAW chief's claims as 'bundle of lies'

Hurriyat dismisses ex-RAW chief's claims as 'bundle of lies'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Hurriyat said Dulat's "primary goal was to defame the Kashmir freedom movement and spread lies about it".

Hafeez's action tested in Chennai for two hours

Hafeez's action tested in Chennai for two hours

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has completed testing on his bowling action in Chennai.

Post COVID travel: 10 things to know

Post COVID travel: 10 things to know

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Gloves, masks, vitamin C, wet wipes and sanitisers are the new essentials you have to move around with.

Injured Mumbai Indians captain Rohit set to miss CLT20 qualifiers

Injured Mumbai Indians captain Rohit set to miss CLT20 qualifiers

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

Star batsman Rohit Sharma's finger fracture is not only a blow to the Indian team but a big setback for Mumbai Indians as well, who will be playing their Champions League T20 qualifiers starting September 13, in Raipur.

PCB not happy with Rasheed's comment on bomb attack

PCB not happy with Rasheed's comment on bomb attack

Rediff.com31 May 2015

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) hierarchy is not happy with the timing of the disclosure made by Federal Minister for Information, Pervez Rasheed about an alleged foiled suicide bomb attack near the Gaddafi stadium in Lahore on Friday night.

2 'highly radicalised' ISIS terrorists arrested near Red Fort: Police

2 'highly radicalised' ISIS terrorists arrested near Red Fort: Police

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Two .32 pistols and four cell phones were seized from the duo.

EC wants parties to give info on financial viability of poll promises

EC wants parties to give info on financial viability of poll promises

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Amid a debate on the freebies, the Election Commission on Tuesday proposed amending the model code to ask political parties to provide authentic information to voters on the financial viability of their poll promises.

SC notice to lawyer who claimed conspiracy to frame CJI

SC notice to lawyer who claimed conspiracy to frame CJI

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Lawyer Utsav Singh Bains claimed that he was offered Rs 1.5 crore to represent a former apex court woman employee and arrange a presser against the CJI at the Press Club of India in New Delhi.

Modi hints at larger role for pvt sector in nuke energy

Modi hints at larger role for pvt sector in nuke energy

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

Indicating a greater role of the private sector in the field of nuclear energy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said there was a need to tap additional sources of investments for the ambitious expansion programme.

Pakistan plans to buy this Chinese stealth jet

Pakistan plans to buy this Chinese stealth jet

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Pakistan plans to buy the fourth generation stealth fighter aircraft from China to boost its defence capability, according to a media report on Saturday.

Don't label any community for COVID-19 spread: Govt

Don't label any community for COVID-19 spread: Govt

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

The advisory comes after a spurt in coronavirus cases following a Tablighi Jamaat meet at the group's headquarters in Nizamuddin in New Delhi, and instances of people, especially on social media, blaming the Muslim community for the spread of the disease.

When Salman said no to Katrina's sister Isabelle

When Salman said no to Katrina's sister Isabelle

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Baahubali Director S S Rajamouli's next... R Madhavan in hospital... All this and more in Subhash K Jha's Bollywood Buzz.

Yahoo data theft: 10 steps to protect yourself

Yahoo data theft: 10 steps to protect yourself

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Every online user must put these additional security layer in place to prevent theft of their online identities and vital information like user IDs and passwords

US tabloid publishes nude photos of Trump's wife Melania

US tabloid publishes nude photos of Trump's wife Melania

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

"You've never seen a potential First Lady like this," the New York Post said on its front page on Sunday below a nude photograph of Melania.

Dhoni-Mustafizur collision: India's skipper fined 75 per cent

Dhoni-Mustafizur collision: India's skipper fined 75 per cent

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was fined 75 per cent of his match fees for allegedly shoving young Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman.

COVID-19 could cause deaths of thousands children: UN

COVID-19 could cause deaths of thousands children: UN

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

It said an estimated 42-66 million children could fall into extreme poverty as a result of the crisis this year, adding to the estimated 386 million children already in extreme poverty in 2019.

Fate of Indo-Pak bilateral series to be known in 2 months time

Fate of Indo-Pak bilateral series to be known in 2 months time

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

With uncertainty hanging over the resumption of Indo-Pak bilateral cricket ties later this year, PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan has said that they have an alternate plan in hand if the proposed series against the neighbours in the United Arab Emirates does not materialise.

PCB waiting for details from SLC on security threat on players

PCB waiting for details from SLC on security threat on players

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Pakistan's cricket authorities remained on tenterhooks on Thursday awaiting word from Cricket Sri Lanka on the upcoming ODI and T20 Internationals series.

Onboarding of e-commerce giants crucial to ensure success of ONDC

Onboarding of e-commerce giants crucial to ensure success of ONDC

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

When Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) was conceived last December, the idea was to reduce the dominance of e-commerce giants like Amazon and Flipkart. It was also to bring in a level-playing field for small merchants in India's fragmented but fast-growing $1-trillion retail market. However, those goals have changed now as large e-commerce players such as Flipkart, Amazon and Ecom Express are in various levels of talks with the ONDC team. They want to form partnerships like integrating with the network as well as providing their expertise to build it, according to the industry sources.

World Cup Blog: Limiting most of the World Cup to pay TV is limiting audiences

World Cup Blog: Limiting most of the World Cup to pay TV is limiting audiences

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup

Gas prices hiked 40%; CNG, PNG to cost more

Gas prices hiked 40%; CNG, PNG to cost more

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Prices of natural gas, which is used to generate electricity, make fertiliser and is converted into CNG to run automobiles, were on Friday hiked by a steep 40 per cent to record levels, in step with global firming up of energy rates. The rate paid for gas produced from old fields, which make up for about two-thirds of all gas produced in the country, was hiked to $8.57 per million British thermal units from the current $6.1, according to an order from the oil ministry's Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC). Simultaneously, the price of gas from difficult and newer fields like the ones in Reliance Industries Ltd and its partner bp plc operated deepsea D6 block in KG basin, was hiked to $12.6 per mmBtu from $9.92, the order said.