News for 'Relievers'

DMK to relieve Raja of organisational posts

DMK to relieve Raja of organisational posts

Rediff.com4 Dec 2010

Tainted former Telecom minister A Raja and Kanimozhi, daughter of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief MK Karunanidhi, who featured prominently in the taped conversations that corporate lobbyist Niira Radia had are being relieved from the DMK's organisational positions in the wake of allegations on 2G corruption and their frequent conversations and "unauthorised claims " on the DMK's participation in Union Cabinet in 2009.

EPL: Arsenal put pressure on Liverpool; Luton thrash Brighton

EPL: Arsenal put pressure on Liverpool; Luton thrash Brighton

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Arsenal closed the gap on leaders Liverpool with a 2-1 Premier League victory at Nottingham Forest

Wipro CEO Thierry Delaporte resigns; Srinivas Pallia named new chief

Wipro CEO Thierry Delaporte resigns; Srinivas Pallia named new chief

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Indian IT major Wipro on Saturday announced the resignation of its CEO Thierry Delaporte and named Srinivas Pallia as the new chief executive officer effective immediately. Wipro's Board noted the resignation of Delaporte with effect from April 6, 2024, the company said in a BSE filing, and added he will be relieved from the employment of the company with effect from the close of business hours on May 31, 2024.

Jolt to Cong as Gandhi family loyalist joins BJP in MP

Jolt to Cong as Gandhi family loyalist joins BJP in MP

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

These leaders joined the BJP in the presence of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, state BJP president V D Sharma and former CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan at the party's state headquarters on Saturday morning.

'You've To Choose Your Battles Carefully'

'You've To Choose Your Battles Carefully'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

'If you are a strong-minded, opinionated woman, scars are inevitable.'

Will be relieved once Pak series is over: Strauss

Will be relieved once Pak series is over: Strauss

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

England cricket captain Andrew Strauss says he will be 'relieved' once the ongoing series against Pakistan is over and done with as the allegations of spot-fixing were 'casting a shadow" on his team's performance.

UP asks Centre to relieve 6 IAS officers

UP asks Centre to relieve 6 IAS officers

Rediff.com16 May 2007

A formal letter in this regard was sent by the state government on Tuesday requesting the Centre to relieve six senior IAS officers, including G B Patnaik, Anoop Mishra, J N Chamber and R Ramesh Kumar, official sources in Lucknow said.

Relieved Bhajji wants to move on

Relieved Bhajji wants to move on

Rediff.com30 Jan 2008

The India off-spinner said he is now looking forward to getting his focus back on cricket.

World Chess: Anand relieved after two unpleasant games

World Chess: Anand relieved after two unpleasant games

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

The King is wounded, not dead. Defending champion Viswanathan Anand had to be content with a draw but said he was relieved to eke out a draw after two losses on the trot against Magnus Carlsen in the World Chess Championship in Chennai on Monday.

Gujarat Cong boss quits; MLA raises Ram mandir, heads to BJP

Gujarat Cong boss quits; MLA raises Ram mandir, heads to BJP

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Within minutes of Gohil's announcement of the Congress' action, Der called a press conference at his residence, saying he was not aware when he was suspended by the party and announced he will join the BJP at its state headquarters 'Kamalam' in Gandhinagar on Tuesday.

Scoop: Was Prince Andrew Really Guilty?

Scoop: Was Prince Andrew Really Guilty?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Scoop seems like they conclude he is but Vaihayasi Pande Daniel recommends that you watch the film to find out for yourselves.

Aiyar relieved Asian Games bid failed

Aiyar relieved Asian Games bid failed

Rediff.com22 Apr 2007

"My guess is by not hosting the Asian Games, we probably saved ourselves something of the order of Rs 5000 crore," Sports Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar said on Sunday.

'Relieved' Tahaliyani looks at life after Kasab

'Relieved' Tahaliyani looks at life after Kasab

Rediff.com7 May 2010

The nation is happy that the most dreaded terrorist caught alive in India was finally sent to the gallows.

IPL PIX: Curran hits fifty as Punjab Kings down Delhi

IPL PIX: Curran hits fifty as Punjab Kings down Delhi

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Sam Curran's counter-attacking fifty powered Punjab Kings to a four-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in their IPL 2024 match in Chandigarh on Saturday.

Who Batted Best? Kohli Or Buttler? Vote!

Who Batted Best? Kohli Or Buttler? Vote!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Kohli's 113* or Buttler's 100*? Which inning did you prefer?

Indians dominate ICC U-19 Dream XI

Indians dominate ICC U-19 Dream XI

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Musheer Khan, Uday Saharan, Sachin Dhas, Saumy Pandey named in U19 World Cup Team of the Tournament

Bilkis convicts must never be set free again: Eyewitness

Bilkis convicts must never be set free again: Eyewitness

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'All the convicts must be either hanged for or they must be kept behind bars for the remainder of their lives. Only then justice will be served'

Untold story of Sachin's golden ducks and one crucial run

Untold story of Sachin's golden ducks and one crucial run

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Sachin revealed that playing gully cricket with a straight boundary back at his first home in the city helped him develop his trademark straight drive

Cong sacks Himachal secretary in bid to end rebellion

Cong sacks Himachal secretary in bid to end rebellion

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

The party on Wednesday removed former minister Sudhir Sharma, who was among the six rebel MLAs who were later disqualified for defying party whip on the state budget, from the post of All India Congress Committee secretary with immediate effect.

'I Am Here To Be With My People'

'I Am Here To Be With My People'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

>Rohini Acharya, Lalu Yadav's daughter who donated her kidney to her father in December 2022, is on her introductory campaign trail in the constituency that has been represented by her father four times.

RCB Vs SRH: Who Batted Best? VOTE!

RCB Vs SRH: Who Batted Best? VOTE!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

It rained fours and sixes in Bengaluru as a total of 549 runs were scored -- the highest aggregate in a T20 match.

Tata Steel chess: Gukesh drops to 2nd; Absuttarov snatches lead

Tata Steel chess: Gukesh drops to 2nd; Absuttarov snatches lead

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

After the draw with Iranian turned French player Firouza, Gukesh has seven points for his sole second spot.

EPL PIX: Manchester City rout Luton; Newcastle crush Spurs

EPL PIX: Manchester City rout Luton; Newcastle crush Spurs

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday, April 13.

Army officer in coma for 8 yrs after injury in J-K anti-terrorist op dies

Army officer in coma for 8 yrs after injury in J-K anti-terrorist op dies

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Lt Colonel KS Natt was cremated with full military honours in Jalandhar earlier in the day.

Amul sacks R S Sodhi as managing director; Jayenbhai Mehta gets interim charge

Amul sacks R S Sodhi as managing director; Jayenbhai Mehta gets interim charge

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

In a sudden development, the Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF), which markets its products under the brand name 'Amul', on Monday ousted its long-serving Managing Director R S Sodhi but did not give any reason. However, Sodhi said he had requested the federation's board to relieve him of his duties. The federation's chief operating officer Jayenbhai Mehta has been given the interim charge of the managing director (MD).

Safety cover being laid for rescue team inside tunnel; workers to get phone

Safety cover being laid for rescue team inside tunnel; workers to get phone

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

Apart from that, as part of efforts to provide assurance to 41 workers trapped in the Silkyara tunnel and relieve their stress, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has stepped in to provide them with a landline through which they can talk to their families.

Michael Clarke relieved of media duties ahead of Adelaide Test

Michael Clarke relieved of media duties ahead of Adelaide Test

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

Australian captain Michael Clarke,who has been under intense emotional stress after the passing away of his brother-like mate Phillip Hughes, has been relieved of addressing the customary press conference on Monday.

Cairns relieved at clearing name from fixing allegation

Cairns relieved at clearing name from fixing allegation

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

Relieved after winning a libel suit against axed IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi, who had accused him of match-fixing, former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns said he feels "complete vindication".

Vaughan relieved after win over Zim

Vaughan relieved after win over Zim

Rediff.com29 Nov 2004

The England captain said he was happy the team was able to conquer the nerves after a strange week leading up to the first match in Zimbabwe.

I am too tensed to be happy but really relieved: Anand

I am too tensed to be happy but really relieved: Anand

Rediff.com30 May 2012

Defending champion Viswanathan Anand, who clinched his fifth World Championship title at Moscow on Wednesday, said he is really relieved to achieve the milestone after an incredibly tense battle with Challenger Boris Gelfand of Israel.

We are neither sad nor relieved: BCCI

We are neither sad nor relieved: BCCI

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Thursday said it is neither sad nor relieved after the government instructed the Cricket Board to call off the Indian team's tour of Pakistan in the wake of the Mumbai terror attacks. The fate of the tour was already hanging in balance with a number of senior players reluctant to tour a strife-torn Pakistan owing to security apprehension.

A barren run, a rather new No. 3 slot: How Gill found answers

A barren run, a rather new No. 3 slot: How Gill found answers

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Shubman Gill had twin challenges to tame when he entered the Test series against England -- a barren run that gripped him for nine innings, which was made grimmer when he dropped down to bat at a rather new No. 3 slot at this level.

When Indira Gandhi's demand for papaya left this chef in tears

When Indira Gandhi's demand for papaya left this chef in tears

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The papayas from Mumbai were too squishy, the chef raced through the streets of Goa in a police jeep to look for fruit ripened just right only to have security personnel puncture many a hole through them... a new book recalls in detail the struggle to procure and plate perfect papayas for Indira Gandhi during a Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in 1983.

Sanju Samson leaves Team India squad: Sources

Sanju Samson leaves Team India squad: Sources

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

In the Super Four stage, the Men in Blue will take on Pakistan at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday.

Important to get that confidence: Rahul

Important to get that confidence: Rahul

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul, who returned to form scoring the fastest century for India in a World Cup, was a relieved man on Sunday, having spent some time in the middle before the big semi-final against New Zealand.

'Congress Won't Ever Come To Power'

'Congress Won't Ever Come To Power'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'For the last two elections, the Congress manifesto has been thrown into the dustbin.' 'This manifesto will also be thrown into the dustbin.'

Agassi relieved with victory over Escude

Agassi relieved with victory over Escude

Rediff.com17 Jan 2003

Andre Agassi paid tribute to his vanquished opponent, after toiling to a 6-2, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory.

Mary Kom relieved after son's successful heart surgery

Mary Kom relieved after son's successful heart surgery

Rediff.com11 May 2011

World champion boxer M C Mary Kom was a relieved mother after as her ailing son underwent successful heart surgery in Chandigarh on Wednesday.

Maxwell kills self-doubt with blistering century

Maxwell kills self-doubt with blistering century

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

'It's a bit weird that I had to calm myself down for the first 20 odd balls and rebuild.'

Anti-BPO bill fails, Indian IT cos relieved

Anti-BPO bill fails, Indian IT cos relieved

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

The Indian information technology industry is relieved at the US Senate's decision to block the proposed 'Creating American Jobs and Ending Offshoring Act', that sought to offer a tax holiday for employers moving jobs to the US from abroad.