News for 'Sagaing'

'Paris Olympics will be launch-pad for rise of Indian sports'

'Paris Olympics will be launch-pad for rise of Indian sports'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

The Prime Minister termed the athletes as "India's soldiers of 2036 Olympics".

When a dream inspired the Twilight saga

When a dream inspired the Twilight saga

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

An insiders' take on the Twilight phenomena.

Deadpool & Wolverine Review: Awesome Twosome

Deadpool & Wolverine Review: Awesome Twosome

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Deadpool & Wolverine is an example of confident film-making and unbridled enthusiasm to show what the Deadpool franchise means for its fans, observes Mayur Sanap.

First Look: The Kapoor family saga

First Look: The Kapoor family saga

Rediff.com20 Dec 2005

Biographer Madhu Jain has written a history of Mumbai's most important film family.

A two-year saga nearing closure at Infosys

A two-year saga nearing closure at Infosys

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

The matter pertains to the Rs 173.8 million severance offer given to former CFO Rajiv Bansal in October 2015 when he was allegedly forced to step down due to differences with then chief executive Vishal Sikka over the acquisition of Israeli technology firm Panaya for $200 million.

New twist in Ganguly-Chappell saga

New twist in Ganguly-Chappell saga

Rediff.com18 Sep 2005

An insider has revealed that it was Ganguly who had asked Chappell about his frank opinion as an "elder brother" on where he stood in his career.

Ready For Action This Weekend?

Ready For Action This Weekend?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

From wannabe astronauts to visually disabled heroes, be sure to make some time for all the OTT action Sukanya Verma recommends this week.

Michael Clarke on Kohli-Kumble saga

Michael Clarke on Kohli-Kumble saga

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

"There are bound to be disagreements but that can be sorted in closed environments. In any great relationship, you get challenged," Clarke said.

Washout Time For India Down Under

Washout Time For India Down Under

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

This period saw big stars of the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev fade into the sunset while it was witness to the birth of slew of young Indian cricketers that made their mark home and abroad.

Truth has prevailed, says Adani on SC verdict

Truth has prevailed, says Adani on SC verdict

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

"Our humble contribution to India's growth story will continue. Jai Hind," Billionaire Gautam Adani said.

Blow to Imran Khan as Pak govt to ban his party for anti-state activities

Blow to Imran Khan as Pak govt to ban his party for anti-state activities

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Khan, 71, has been lodged at the Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi on account of multiple cases against him.

Mbappe is a 'Galactico', signs 5-year deal with Real Madrid

Mbappe is a 'Galactico', signs 5-year deal with Real Madrid

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Real Madrid had courted Mbappe in the past but failed to land the player, who signed a contract extension with PSG in May 2022 when the Spanish club had a bid rejected.

Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction overturned

Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction overturned

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

In a pivotal turn of events, the New York Court of Appeals has overturned renowned Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, marking a significant development in the legal saga that unfolded in the wake of the #MeToo movement.

LDF's rule a saga of wasted opportunities: Chandy

LDF's rule a saga of wasted opportunities: Chandy

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

The political rhetoric of Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan was not going to help the ruling Left Democratic Front in its 'losing battle' for the assembly polls as people of Kerala were keen on a change of rule, senior Congress leader Oommen Chandy said on Monday.

Viswaroopam saga: It is time for a reasoned debate

Viswaroopam saga: It is time for a reasoned debate

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

Be it the Hindu or Muslim community, as long as one is offended, one has to address the root causes of the offence and try to bring about an amicable solution. Secular thought is not by having a go at everything that is theistic and majoritarian in nature, it is about having an inclusive atmosphere that takes into account the apprehensions of every community at equipoise, says Sriram Balasubramanian.

Ferguson plans Thursday meeting to avoid Rooney 'saga'

Ferguson plans Thursday meeting to avoid Rooney 'saga'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2010

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson will meet chief executive David Gill on Thursday as he seeks to avoid Wayne Rooney's Old Trafford exit plans becoming a 'saga'.

OTT Superhit Panchayat Is Back!

OTT Superhit Panchayat Is Back!

Rediff.com27 May 2024

With the hugely popular Panchayat's third season ready to drop this week, we look at all the rural themed shows available on OTT.

Homework saga was handled pretty poor: McGrath

Homework saga was handled pretty poor: McGrath

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Australian great Glenn McGrath says the handling of the 'homework gate' saga during the team's tour of India earlier this year was "pretty poor" and felt it "all blew up" in the middle of the 0-4 Test series drubbing.

The Bt brinjal saga: When emotions ran high

The Bt brinjal saga: When emotions ran high

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

Never since the days of the Green Revolution in the 1970s has a food crop aroused the curiosity of the agriculture community as much as the country's first genetically modified vegetable, Bt brinjal has.

Why has the coal scandal become a sweeping saga?

Why has the coal scandal become a sweeping saga?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

The coal scandal began with revelations about the Manmohan Singh government, then expanded in scope to take in the Vajpayee government, and has now become a sweeping saga that lays bare the contemporary Indian state.

Will Ganapath's Sequel Get Released?

Will Ganapath's Sequel Get Released?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

With Ganapath opening to shockingly low numbers at the box office, it is almost unlikely that the promised sequel will be released.

The tragic saga of Satyam

The tragic saga of Satyam

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

The end of a long, long road is in sight.

The Spot-fixing saga: Four villains and a hero

The Spot-fixing saga: Four villains and a hero

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

It was a moment that not only disgraced Pakistan cricket but the game of cricket overall. And, Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir were convicted and sent to jail for their role in the spot-fixing saga.

Ravindra Jadeja's Family Feud In The Open

Ravindra Jadeja's Family Feud In The Open

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Ravindra Jadeja's father, Anirudhsinh, has opened up about the strained ties with the star all-rounder and his wife, Rivaba Jadeja.

Dhoni's love saga with CSK will continue next IPL season

Dhoni's love saga with CSK will continue next IPL season

Rediff.com20 May 2022

CSK, which has won IPL four times with Dhoni the helm, has not made it to playoffs this time.

How Bollywood's Daku Became A Don

How Bollywood's Daku Became A Don

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

'I wasn't motivated to begin with because how do you outdo the biggest encounter?' 'Then, we came across this story about the first-ever encounter.'

F1 sends spy saga verdict to appeal

F1 sends "spy saga" verdict to appeal

Rediff.com1 Aug 2007

McLaren's title prospects were plunged back into doubt on Tuesday when Formula One's governing body agreed an appeal court should have the final say on the 'spy saga' gripping the sport.

Heeramandi Teaser Glitters And How!

Heeramandi Teaser Glitters And How!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

If Sanjay Leela Bhansali could make Mumbai's Kamathipura sparkle in Gangubai Kathiawadi, Heera Mandi is bound to be drowned in glitter, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Undekhi 3 Review: Unpredictable

Undekhi 3 Review: Unpredictable

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Such a set of greedy and amoral characters have seldom been assembled in a Web series, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Coach Dravid ends reign with World Cup high

Coach Dravid ends reign with World Cup high

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Rahul Dravid's tenure as India Head Coach, which ended gloriously with the T20 World Cup triumph in Barbados on Saturday, will remain a case study on how to be stately and understated at the same time in modern-day cricket coaching.

Booing for Hardik Pandya won't last

Booing for Hardik Pandya won't last

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Pandya has taken over MI captaincy from Rohit Sharma this season upon his return from Gujarat Titans and the whole saga of change of leadership has not gone down well with the fans.

12-yr-old boy missing from B'luru found in Hy'bad after 3 days

12-yr-old boy missing from B'luru found in Hy'bad after 3 days

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Parinav's mother, who had earlier posted a video urging him to return home, which was also widely circulated in the social media, has now posted another video, thanking all those who helped them find the boy, a class 6 student, who has been handed over to Nampally railway authorities.

Sebi-Sahara case: A saga of big numbers and innocuous names

Sebi-Sahara case: A saga of big numbers and innocuous names

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

The high-profile saga -- which on Friday saw the arrest of flamboyant Sahara group chief Subrata Roy, who calls himself 'Managing Worker' of his business empire -- has seen many dramatic events along the way.

Time to move on from mandir-masjid saga

Time to move on from mandir-masjid saga

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Applying balm on the wounds of the two religious groups is a better course of action for the rulers. Common sense dictates the verdict be accepted in good grace by all sides, suggests Virendra Kapoor.

Twelve Final Days Review: The Federer Tribute

Twelve Final Days Review: The Federer Tribute

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Given that Twelve Final Days doesn't really delve into the genesis of Roger Federer, the ups and downs of his career, the assumption is that it is meant for people who are already familiar with his work, observes Deepti Patwardhan.

Electoral Bonds Saw Landscape Shift

Electoral Bonds Saw Landscape Shift

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Key individual parties have cornered a larger share, with some favouring regional and others national players.

Beware! China, Pakistan's Bangladesh Games

Beware! China, Pakistan's Bangladesh Games

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Bangladesh is in turmoil, which is not good news for India, which shares a porous 4000 km border with it. There is a danger of fundamentalism growing there, and India has to move in to reset its ties with the new dispensation before China and Pakistan make capital out of it, alerts Ramesh Menon.

United and Chelsea draw as Rooney saga bubbles on

United and Chelsea draw as Rooney saga bubbles on

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

Manchester United and Chelsea drew 0-0 in the Premier League on Monday as the action in the season's first big match failed to match the intrigue of the Wayne Rooney transfer saga that swirled throughout.

Succession saga at Murugappa Group gets murkier

Succession saga at Murugappa Group gets murkier

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

Valli Arunachalam had alleged that the group promoters have a gender bias against women getting into the family business and, hence, she and her sister were denied a berth on AIL's board.