News for 'Saurashtra'

Rumble of discontent over jobs runs through support for Modi in Gujarat

Rumble of discontent over jobs runs through support for Modi in Gujarat

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Nearly 3.64 lakh educated and "semi-educated" youngsters had registered with employment exchanges across Gujarat till December 2021, according to state government data.

6 hours, 2 meals & 1 shared mud cake later: Unadkat announces engagement

6 hours, 2 meals & 1 shared mud cake later: Unadkat announces engagement

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Jaydev Unadkat posted a picture of his fiancee Rinny and himself on his social media accounts, announced his engagement on Sunday.

Umpire Padmanabhan officiates from both ends in Ranji final

Umpire Padmanabhan officiates from both ends in Ranji final

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

C Shamshuddin was ruled out as the on-field umpire for the remainder of the ongoing Ranji Trophy final after getting hit around the lower abdomen area on the opening day of the title clash between Bengal and Saurashtra, in Rajkot, on Tuesday. Shamshuddin did not take the field on day two after the pain aggravated overnight and he went for a check-up in a local hospital on Tuesday morning.

'Modi's emotional appeals have begun earlier this time'

'Modi's emotional appeals have begun earlier this time'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

'The biggest problem that faces the Opposition in Gujarat is just a day or two before voting is scheduled, Modiji goes on a spree of emotional appeals.' 'That process has been set in motion much earlier this time in Gujarat.'

Ranji: Tamil Nadu settle for draw against Delhi

Ranji: Tamil Nadu settle for draw against Delhi

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

In an act of gamesmanship, pacers, right-arm quick Harshit Rana (1/27 in 3 overs) and left-arm seamer Kuldip Yadav (2/27 in 3 overs) also wasted time, either faking cramps or tying shoelaces or not delivering the ball even after completing the action.

Rib injury rules Jadeja out for remainder of IPL 2022

Rib injury rules Jadeja out for remainder of IPL 2022

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Ravindra Jadeja was ruled out of the remainder of the IPL due to a rib injury

Ranji round-up: Lalit Yadav's ton hoists Delhi vs TN

Ranji round-up: Lalit Yadav's ton hoists Delhi vs TN

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

A summary of Day 2 action in the Ranji Trophy matches, played at various venues across the country.

Pujara@100: All about India's 'spiritual' batting star

Pujara@100: All about India's 'spiritual' batting star

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

On the cusp of his 100th Test, Cheteshwar Pujara, the quiet warrior of Indian cricket, always ends up winning the race.

Jaydev Unadkat gets hitched!

Jaydev Unadkat gets hitched!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Rinny and Jayadev wed in an intimate ceremony on Tuesday, February 2.

Chance for India hopefuls to impress in South Africa ODIs

Chance for India hopefuls to impress in South Africa ODIs

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

A new-look Indian team, led by Shikhar Dhawan, will be hoping to make a statement and be in the reckoning for next year's 50-over World Cup when the three-match ODI series against South Africa begins in Lucknow on Thursday.

Ranji: Shorey's ton in vain as Jharkhand oust Delhi

Ranji: Shorey's ton in vain as Jharkhand oust Delhi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

A round-up of the fourth and final day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

Indian cricket will be spineless if Ranji trophy is ignored: Shastri

Indian cricket will be spineless if Ranji trophy is ignored: Shastri

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Former head coach Ravi Shastri on Friday said that Indian cricket would become "spineless" if the currently postponed Ranji Trophy is ignored.

Ranji: Bengal trounce UP; Nagaland bowled out for 25!

Ranji: Bengal trounce UP; Nagaland bowled out for 25!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Nagaland's scorecard resembled a telephone number, 0, 7, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 7, 10, 0 and 0 not out as they crashed for 25 against Uttarakhand.

BJP's Solanki in fray despite ill-health, Congress hopes anti-incumbency will get him

BJP's Solanki in fray despite ill-health, Congress hopes anti-incumbency will get him

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Five-time MLA Parshottam Solanki, who is also known as 'Bhai' among his followers, has been winning Bhavnagar-Rural with a comfortable margin.

Ranji Roundup: Karnataka seal semis spot

Ranji Roundup: Karnataka seal semis spot

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday.

When Jugal Hansraj Was Paid More Than Priyanka Chopra

When Jugal Hansraj Was Paid More Than Priyanka Chopra

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

'I wasn't getting the roles I wanted to play and the respect I thought I deserved as a senior actor, so I cut myself off from the industry for a while and moved to the US.'

Veterans, cubs in the mix as Ranji Trophy returns after two years

Veterans, cubs in the mix as Ranji Trophy returns after two years

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

All eyes will be on the opening fixture between defending champions Saurashtra and record 41-time champions Mumbai in Ahmedabad with Rahane and Pujara on either side, aiming to make the big scores that have deserted them at the Test level for a while.

Tauktae tears up Gujarat coast; 13 dead

Tauktae tears up Gujarat coast; 13 dead

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Even as Tauktae's intensity weakened, it left behind a trail of destruction with as many as 13 people losing their lives in different parts of Gujarat, including Bhavnagar, Rajkot, Patan, Amreli and Valsad, officials said.

Ranji final: Pujara out cheaply as Vidarbha inch closer to title

Ranji final: Pujara out cheaply as Vidarbha inch closer to title

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Saurashtra were best chasers during the knockout stage but their reliable batsmen came a cropper in the most-important clash.

Guj polls: Key constituencies that go to polling in 1st phase on Thursday

Guj polls: Key constituencies that go to polling in 1st phase on Thursday

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

A total of 788 candidates are in the fray in the first phase of the elections on 89 seats spread across 19 districts of South Gujarat and Kutch-Saurashtra regions.

Will poll equations change in Morbi after bridge tragedy

Will poll equations change in Morbi after bridge tragedy

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

Though the Patidar-dominated Morbi Assembly seat in Gujarat is considered a stronghold of the Bharatiya Janata Party, the poll equations this time may change due to many factors, including the recent bridge tragedy which claimed 135 lives, political observers say.

Ranji Trophy season to begin from February 16

Ranji Trophy season to begin from February 16

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

The format has been tweaked and there will be eight groups of four teams each with the plate group comprising six teams.

Asia Cup: Will India continue with Rahul as opener vs Pakistan?

Asia Cup: Will India continue with Rahul as opener vs Pakistan?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

KL Rahul has struggled at the top of the order, managing just 36 runs at a strike rate of 90 in the first two matches against Pakistan and Hong Kong.

Forged strong ties with Islamic nations post-2014: Modi

Forged strong ties with Islamic nations post-2014: Modi

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Hindu temples are also coming up in Bahrain and Abu Dhabi, the prime minister told the gathering.

I was mentally ready to bat at number four: Jadeja

I was mentally ready to bat at number four: Jadeja

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

'I just play according to the situation whenever I go out there. In T20, you don't have much time to think, you just go out there and express yourself. I just have to score runs while batting and give breakthroughs when it's needed.'

Guj poll: 'Bring back our family members from Pak jail and get votes'

Guj poll: 'Bring back our family members from Pak jail and get votes'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The family members of the fishermen lodged in Pakistani jails say they would vote for those parties in the upcoming elections which assure to bring their relatives back from the neighbouring country.

'I would have been the king of limited overs cricket'

'I would have been the king of limited overs cricket'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

'I am not envious of those who are making millions. It's their era and I had my era.'

Bengal down Karnataka to enter Ranji Trophy final

Bengal down Karnataka to enter Ranji Trophy final

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Pacer Mukesh Kumar took six wickets to help Bengal beat Karnataka by 174 runs and enter the final of the Ranji Trophy for the first time in 13 years, in Kolkata, on Tuesday. Chasing 352 for victory, Karnataka were bowled out for 177 in their second innings with Mukesh taking 6-61 in 21 overs, while Ishan Porel and Akash Deep took two wickets each.

Mushtaq Ali: Gill, Jaiswal shine as Mumbai, Punjab advance

Mushtaq Ali: Gill, Jaiswal shine as Mumbai, Punjab advance

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Mumbai, Punjab, Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh and Bengal advance to QFs

Losing To DC Must Hurt Shreyas

Losing To DC Must Hurt Shreyas

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

The scenes that unfold before and after an IPL 2022 game often make for interesting viewing.

Ranji: Jagadeesan hoists TN; Sarfaraz misses double ton

Ranji: Jagadeesan hoists TN; Sarfaraz misses double ton

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

A summary of the second day's play in Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

Ranji final: Sarwate, Karnewar put Vidarbha on top

Ranji final: Sarwate, Karnewar put Vidarbha on top

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

With spinners extracting significant turn and bounce exploiting the roughs, Sarwate (3/55) and off-spinner Akshay Wakhare (2/42) blew away Saurashtra's top half to seize the momentum.

Ranji Roundup: Sarfaraz puts Mumbai in control

Ranji Roundup: Sarfaraz puts Mumbai in control

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

A round-up of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday.

How coach Dravid's backing spurred Avesh...

How coach Dravid's backing spurred Avesh...

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

India pacer Avesh Khan conceded he was under pressure after going wicket-less in the first three games, but head coach Rahul Dravid spurred him to come up with a match-winning performance in the fourth T20I against South Africa in Rajkot on Friday.

Did Climate Change Matter In Gujarat Elections?

Did Climate Change Matter In Gujarat Elections?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Better living conditions must be an integral part of all political campaigns. But this will only happen if the public pressures the political class to understand the irreversibility of climate change and make the environment a crucial part of their manifestos.

Cyclone Vayu to weaken, set to reach Guj coast as depression

Cyclone Vayu to weaken, set to reach Guj coast as depression

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

The IMD said that the impact of Vayu had led to heavy to very heavy rainfall in isolated places in Saurashtra, while the entire state received scattered rainfall on Saturday.

'I am not even a speck of dust for Modi'

'I am not even a speck of dust for Modi'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

'I defended them -- Amit Shah and Narendra Modi -- in over 10,000 national debates, but I never asked for any favour.'

Cyclone Tauktae weakens; to bring rain in many states: IMD

Cyclone Tauktae weakens; to bring rain in many states: IMD

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Cyclone Tauktae weakened into a 'depression' and lay centred over south Rajasthan and adjoining Gujarat region on Wednesday morning, the India Meteorological Department said.

Ranji Roundup: Chopra, Kalsi deny Bengal victory

Ranji Roundup: Chopra, Kalsi deny Bengal victory

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday.

Ranji final: Pujara, Vasavada wear down Bengal on Day 2

Ranji final: Pujara, Vasavada wear down Bengal on Day 2

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

Cheteshwar Pujara and Arpit Vasavada gave a masterclass in defensive batting with a five-hour partnership on day two, taking Saurashtra to a strong position on Day 2 of their Ranji Trophy final against Bengal, in Rajkot, on Tuesday. Pujara (66 off 237), who was on five when he retired hurt on day one due to fever, and Vasavada (106 off 287) batted for two sessions and five overs as the hosts reached 384 for eight at the close of play.