News for 'Sardar Patel'

'Independence came early because of the Naval Mutiny'

'Independence came early because of the Naval Mutiny'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

'These naval sailors should have been given due respect as freedom fighters.' 'February 18, 1946 should be as important as January 26 because that date changed everything.'

BJP glorifies Godse but takes foreigners to Gandhi ashram: Sena

BJP glorifies Godse but takes foreigners to Gandhi ashram: Sena

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Gandhi remains the identity of India on the global stage, Sena said in the Saamana editorial.

Highlights: Cook's 50th fifty-plus score in Tests

Highlights: Cook's 50th fifty-plus score in Tests

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

Statistical highlights of the third day's play of the first Test between India and England in Ahmedabad, on Saturday.

Mumbai's bowlers have Gujarat gasping

Mumbai's bowlers have Gujarat gasping

Rediff.com3 Jan 2006

Gujarat were 190 for 9 on the opening day of the four-day Ranji Trophy match.

My mistake to trust some Sena leaders too much: Uddhav

My mistake to trust some Sena leaders too much: Uddhav

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Thackeray said let there be elections to make it clear whether people support him on the rebel faction.

Pune Warriors to host IPL games in Ahmedabad

Pune Warriors to host IPL games in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

Pune Warriors India are set to play their IPL home matches in Ahmedabad after deciding to move away from their original home city of Pune following a dispute with the Maharashtra Cricket Association.

Govt's failure responsible for spread of Naxalism: Jairam Ramesh

Govt's failure responsible for spread of Naxalism: Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

Speaking at the Sardar Patel memorial lecture organised by Prasar Bharati, Union Minister Jairam Ramesh said India's left-wing extremism can be solved only if India's polity can rise above partisan political considerations and set aside old Centre versus state arguments to work concertedly to restore people's faith in the administration.

Why Nirmalya Kumar accepted the Tata offer

Why Nirmalya Kumar accepted the Tata offer

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

Back in India, Nirmalya Kumar says he has achieved the academic goals he had set and it is now time to learn new things.

Advani to start yatra from JP's birthplace in Bihar

Advani to start yatra from JP's birthplace in Bihar

Rediff.com21 Sep 2011

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani is set to start his anti-corruption rathyatra from veteran socialist leader Jaiprakash Narayan's birthplace Sitabdiara in Saran district of Bihar on his birth anniversary October 11, according to party sources.

23 cops test Covid positive ahead of PM Modi's Gujarat visit

23 cops test Covid positive ahead of PM Modi's Gujarat visit

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

During coronavirus tests on security personnel a day before Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit on Kevadiya in Gujarat, as many as 23 policemen were found infected with the disease, officials said on Friday.

India Inc showers praises on Narendra Modi, Gujarat

India Inc showers praises on Narendra Modi, Gujarat

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today came in for fulsome praise from India Inc with RIL chairman Mukesh Ambani hailing him as a leader with "grand vision" and his younger brother Anil Ambani of ADAG putting him in the league of Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel.

Move over, MCG! Ahmedabad to build world's biggest cricket stadium

Move over, MCG! Ahmedabad to build world's biggest cricket stadium

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

The new stadium at Motera in Ahmedabad, which will be completed in two years, will become the biggest cricket stadium in the world with seating capacity of 1.10 lakh.

Munaf argues with match referee

Munaf argues with match referee

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

The pacer argued with match referee B Raghunath after he was not allowed to have a look at the wicket before the start of the Challenger Trophy match.

Anti-Modi rebels raise the pitch on election-eve

Anti-Modi rebels raise the pitch on election-eve

Rediff.com2 Oct 2007

In an exclusive interview, former Gujarat chief minister Suresh Mehta said, "In the coming election, we will go to people under the umbrella of Sardar Patel Utkarsh Samiti and campaign against the Modi government."

Why no Bharat Ratna for AB Vajpayee? asks BJP

Why no Bharat Ratna for AB Vajpayee? asks BJP

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday asked why India's highest civilian honour, Bharat Ratna, has not been conferred on former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Why crocodiles from ponds near Statue of Unity being shifted

Why crocodiles from ponds near Statue of Unity being shifted

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

"We are relocating these crocodiles just for the safety of tourists. There is no specific instruction to us about any seaplane service" an official said.

Want that dream internship? Click on!

Want that dream internship? Click on!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

Students need an opening and firms want juniors who'll fit, without spending time and effort in hiring. Online portals are filling the gap.

'Amit Shah must know we won't compromise'

'Amit Shah must know we won't compromise'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

'Amit Shah needs to understand that we are not against Hindus. But we need to preserve our ethnic character.'

BJP hopes to break new ground with Bharat Ratna awards

BJP hopes to break new ground with Bharat Ratna awards

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sought to send out the message that the ruling BJP, unlike its predecessors at the helm, is not guided by parochial politics in recognising contributions in the public life, as the party looks to break new ground during the polls.

Dhruv stars in Gujarat's easy win over Rajasthan

Dhruv stars in Gujarat's easy win over Rajasthan

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Left-arm spinner Rakesh Dhruv picked his first ten-wicket haul in first-class cricket as Gujarat posted an impressive eight-wicket win over Rajasthan in their Group A Ranji Trophy match in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. Dhruv finished with match figures of 14 for 96, eight of the wickets coming in the second innings at the Sardar Patel stadium, Motera.

Solid start for Gujarat after Kanitkar guides Raj to 294

Solid start for Gujarat after Kanitkar guides Raj to 294

Rediff.com9 Dec 2012

Gujarat made a strong reply after an unbeaten hundred from captain Hrishikesh Kanitkar helped Rajasthan to 294 in their Ranji Trophy Group A match on Ahmedabad on Sunday.

England to play Haryana in its final tour game

England to play Haryana in its final tour game

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

The visiting England team will play Haryana in its third and final warm-up game before meeting hosts India on November 15 for the first of the four-match Test series.

Sehwag doubtful for Australia clash

Sehwag doubtful for Australia clash

Rediff.com23 Mar 2011

Uncertainty remained on the availability of dashing opener Virender Sehwag for India's make-or-break World Cup quarter-final match against defending champions Australia in Ahmedabad, skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said on Wednesday.

Ponting files: Aus skipper denies retirement rumours

Ponting files: Aus skipper denies retirement rumours

Rediff.com23 Mar 2011

Under attack Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has quashed speculation that he will retire as Test captain if Australia loses Thursday's World Cup quarter-final against India.

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Deepa Gahlot lists Hindi biopics about Indian political leaders: Some worked, some did not, but they managed to avoid controversy.

India's most controversial CM

India's most controversial CM

Rediff.com23 Oct 2003

Southee leads Kiwis to thumping win over Zimbabwe

Southee leads Kiwis to thumping win over Zimbabwe

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

Pacer Tim Southee led a disciplined New Zealand bowling show as New Zealand beat Zimbabwe by ten wickets in their World Cup Group A match at the Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday.

L-G puts final seal of approval on Delhi's makeover for G20 summit

L-G puts final seal of approval on Delhi's makeover for G20 summit

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Ahead of the G20 summit, Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Thursday went on a final round of inspection of Rajghat, Pragati Maidan and other places to take stock of preparations for the mega event.

Defamation filed case against Rahul Gandhi for remarks on Savarkar

Defamation filed case against Rahul Gandhi for remarks on Savarkar

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

"The case was filed based on the complaint lodged by Vandana Dongre, a functionary of the Shiv Sena faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The complainant alleged that Gandhi hurt the sentiments of citizens through his derogatory statements against Savarkar," the official said.

Gujarat's pace-spin combo rattles Hyderabad

Gujarat's pace-spin combo rattles Hyderabad

Rediff.com7 Nov 2003

Lalit and Timil Patel took three wickets each as Gujrat reduced Hyderabad to 240 for 7 on day 1 of the Ranji Trophy match.

Maurya, Humayun await Obamas

Maurya, Humayun await Obamas

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

The roads leading to ITC Maurya Sheraton in New Delhi are lined with men-in-khakhis and police cars.

Sehwag, Dravid tons have Kiwis wilting

Sehwag, Dravid tons have Kiwis wilting

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid hit contrasting centuries to give India the upperhand against New Zealand on Day 1 of the first Test, at the Sardar Patel stadium in Motera, Ahmedabad, on Thursday. At stumps on the opening day, India were 329 for three in 90 overs, with Sachin Tendulkar on 13 from 47 balls and VVS Laxman on seven.

Team India arrive at Sachin's happy hunting ground to face NZ

Team India arrive at Sachin's happy hunting ground to face NZ

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

The Indian cricket team arrived in Ahmedabad on Monday for their first match of the three-Test series against visitors New Zealand, starting November 4 at the Sardar Patel stadium in Motera.

Citizenship bill hurts soul of India: Anand Sharma in RS debate

Citizenship bill hurts soul of India: Anand Sharma in RS debate

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Congress leader Anand Sharma on Wednesday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party, saying that the Citizenship Amendment Bill is an "assault" on the foundations of the Constitution and fails the morality test while asserting that it was wrong to blame his party for the Partition.

Cup Extras: Ecstatic ending for emotionally drained India fans

Cup Extras: Ecstatic ending for emotionally drained India fans

Rediff.com25 Mar 2011

In the end it all paid off for the 48,000 fans who braved intense heat and fought their way through heavy security to watch India play Australia at the Sardar Patel Stadium on Thursday.

Tendulkar tops 18,000 ODI runs

Tendulkar tops 18,000 ODI runs

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

Playing his 451st ODI, Tendulkar reached the milestone with a single off Australia fast bowler Brett Lee in the 14th over of India's run chase, in the World Cup quarter-final, at the Sardar Patel stadium in Motera.

Ranji Trophy: Juneja scores unbeaten double ton on debut

Ranji Trophy: Juneja scores unbeaten double ton on debut

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

A summary of the final day's play in the Elite division matches of the Ranji Trophy.

Images: West Indies beat India despite Rohit's 95

Images: West Indies beat India despite Rohit's 95

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

Images from the third ODI between India and West Indies played at the Motera ground in Ahmedabad, on Monday.

Yadav wants to be India's McGrath

Yadav wants to be India's McGrath

Rediff.com4 Dec 2011

Inspired by Australian fast bowling legend Glenn McGrath, the newest addition to the Indian pace attack, Umesh Yadav, wants to be a line and length specialist.

Aussies look for flying start against Zimbabwe

Aussies look for flying start against Zimbabwe

Rediff.com20 Feb 2011

Four World Cup titles under the belt but defending champions Australia are not exactly the favourites this time as they start their campaign for a fifth trophy with a tricky opener against Zimbabwe at the SardarPatel Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday.