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Kyunki Saas' Ashlesha-Sandeep Marry After 23 Years

Kyunki Saas' Ashlesha-Sandeep Marry After 23 Years

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi actors Ashlesha Savant and Sandeep Baswana first met on the sets of the television soap in 2002.

Sinking ferry passengers considered throwing kids into sea: CISF rescuers

Sinking ferry passengers considered throwing kids into sea: CISF rescuers

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

A team of CISF marine commandos rescued dozens of passengers from a sinking tourist ferry off the Mumbai coast, preventing panicked parents from throwing their children into the sea. The commandos reached the accident site within minutes and prioritized rescuing children and other vulnerable passengers. They also administered CPR to several victims and helped recover belongings from the water.

SEE: India's first glass bridge over sea

SEE: India's first glass bridge over sea

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

The glass bridge offers tourists an enchanting view of the monuments of the two savants and the sea around.

Savant defeats Shetty, becomes MCA's interim president

Savant defeats Shetty, becomes MCA's interim president

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

MCA treasurer Ravi Savant, on Friday, defeated Prof Ratnakar Shetty by 10 votes to five to take over the reins of the Mumbai Cricket Association as its interim president in place of Vilasrao Deshmukh, who passed away early this month.

There will be no cheerleaders in IPL 7: Savant

There will be no cheerleaders in IPL 7: Savant

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

There will be no cheerleaders in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the wake of spot-fixing scandal, which rocked the sixth edition of the cash-rich tournament, BCCI vice-president Ravi Savant said.

Is This Kriti, Manushi's Fave New Trend?

Is This Kriti, Manushi's Fave New Trend?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

From layering gold links to pairing bold chains with sleek outfits, celebrities are redefining how we wear this trend.

The Zakir Bhai I Knew

The Zakir Bhai I Knew

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Ustad Zakir Hussain's story will be told in a thousand ways by each person who met him, loved him, spent time with him, got to know him and shared some precious time off stage with him, says Maanveer Singh.

Vyshak's dream comes true: From overweight to Team India

Vyshak's dream comes true: From overweight to Team India

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Vyshak was also fortunate to get guidance from former India and Karnataka pacer Abhimanyu Mithun during his initial days with the state Ranji Trophy team during the 2021-22 season.

Gaanth Chapter 1: Jamnaa Paar Review: Boring

Gaanth Chapter 1: Jamnaa Paar Review: Boring

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

It introduces random characters, goes on several wild goose chases and is incapable of holding onto any thread of the plot, sighs Deepa Gahlot.

NDA allies get 11 ministerial positions

NDA allies get 11 ministerial positions

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Bharatiya Janata Party's National Democratic Alliance partners have got five cabinet ministerial berths in the third term of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as against none in the outgoing government, given the party's dependence on allies for a majority in the Lok Sabha.

Stunning Shamita Has A Ball... With Whatever She Wears

Stunning Shamita Has A Ball... With Whatever She Wears

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Fashion and fun come together in whatever Shamita Shetty wears. She's a total majedar dresser.

Malaikottai Vaaliban: 10 Truths That May Hurt

Malaikottai Vaaliban: 10 Truths That May Hurt

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Since nothing irritates Lijo Jose Pellissery more than a throwaway critical judgment, Sreehari Nair carefully presents his opinions about Malaikottai Vaaliban, a good two weeks after he first saw the movie.

Filmmaker's remark on Chola king triggers row in TN

Filmmaker's remark on Chola king triggers row in TN

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Tamil filmmaker Vetrimaaran claimed that Raja Raja Cholan was depicted as a Hindu king and already attempts were made to take away Tamil saint poet Tiruvalluvar's identity as well.

Is Governor Ravi Serving Hindutva Electoral Cause Well?

Is Governor Ravi Serving Hindutva Electoral Cause Well?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

While Governor Ravi's speeches have put the local BJP supporters on the defensive in matters of religion and social justice, his add-on 'attack on the constitutional scheme' in the 'Senthil Balaji case', has been condemned squarely by many legal experts and editorial writers across the country, thus adding weight to CM Stalin's position -- at least until the courts come up with their binding views, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Modi's Sangamam: Less Of Tamil, More Of Politics

Modi's Sangamam: Less Of Tamil, More Of Politics

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

The inaugural Sangamam turned out to be a political Hindutva function than a gathering on the Hindu religion, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

MCA elections not before October, Pawar set to contest

MCA elections not before October, Pawar set to contest

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

The bi-annual elections of the Mumbai Cricket Association are unlikely to be held before October, its president Ravi Savant said in Mumbai, on Wednesday.

'No more foreign tours for national selectors'

'No more foreign tours for national selectors'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

The Cricket Board has decided not to send national selectors abroad to watch the Indian team play overseas, according to BCCI's vice president Ravi Savant.

Ravi Sawant appointed MCA interim chief

Ravi Sawant appointed MCA interim chief

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

A day after a city civil court restrained Union Minister Sharad Pawar from functioning as Mumbai Cricket Association president, the MCA managing committee appointed vice-president Ravi Savant as its interim chief.

Former BCCI chief Pawar faces tough battle in MCA elections

Former BCCI chief Pawar faces tough battle in MCA elections

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar and three others have filed nominations for the post of president in the Mumbai Cricket Association's elections scheduled on June 17, the MCA announced on Thursday.

MCA submits formal request to BCCI for Sachin's 200th Test

MCA submits formal request to BCCI for Sachin's 200th Test

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Mumbai Cricket Association has formally requested the BCCI to allot the second and final Test between India and the West Indies to the Wankhede Stadium so that Sachin Tendulkar could play his milestone 200th Test before the home crowd.

'Srinivasan likely to attend BCCI working committee meeting'

'Srinivasan likely to attend BCCI working committee meeting'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

The Board of Control for Cricket in India treasurer Ravi Savant on Wednesday said that Board president N Srinivasan is likely to attend the Working Committee meeting in Kolkata on September 1.

'Dhoni should disassociate himself from Rhiti Sports'

'Dhoni should disassociate himself from Rhiti Sports'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's alleged conflict of interest situation has not gone down well with the BCCI with its new treasurer Ravi Savant saying that he should immediately disassociate himself from the Rhiti Sports management company.

Pawar vs Munde in high-voltage clash for MCA presidentship

Pawar vs Munde in high-voltage clash for MCA presidentship

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

The biennial polls of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on October 18 will see a straight fight for the presidentship between two Maharashtra political heavyweights -- Sharad Pawar and Gopinath Munde.

MCA ready to lift Wankhede ban on SRK for IPL final

MCA ready to lift Wankhede ban on SRK for IPL final

Rediff.com15 May 2014

The Mumbai Cricket Association said on Thursday it is ready to lift the ban on Shah Rukh Khan's entry to the Wankhede stadium if the final of the Indian Premier League is shifted back to Mumbai.

Jaffer should be your role model: MCA chief

Jaffer should be your role model: MCA chief

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

A day after the national selectors ignored prolific batsman Wasim Jaffer for the Indian squad for the first two Tests against Australia, the opener earned praise from the president of Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) Ravi Savant for his consistent performance.

Wankhede to stage Mumbai Test as scheduled: MCA

Wankhede to stage Mumbai Test as scheduled: MCA

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

MCA president Ravi Savant does not foresee any problems with staging the five-day match, starting Friday, November 23.

Meet Chrissy Teigen and John Legend's cute kids

Meet Chrissy Teigen and John Legend's cute kids

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend paint a happy family picture on the cover of Vanity Fair.

SC to hear Shiv Sena's plea against floor test at 5 pm

SC to hear Shiv Sena's plea against floor test at 5 pm

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear at 5 pm the plea of Shiv Sena chief whip Sunil Prabhu challenging the Maharashtra governor's direction to the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government to take floor test in the assembly on Thursday.

'Wish you were here': Kobe's widow hails Lakers' victory

'Wish you were here': Kobe's widow hails Lakers' victory

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Kobe, who won five championships with the Lakers, and 13-year-old Gianna were killed in a helicopter crash in January.

Spot-fix tainted Ankeet Chavan gets richer by Rs 32 lakh

Spot-fix tainted Ankeet Chavan gets richer by Rs 32 lakh

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Ankeet Chavan, one of the three Rajasthan Royals players charged with spot-fixing during the 2013 IPL and banned for life by the BCCI, was paid his Ranji Trophy dues worth Rs 32 lakh.

BCCI earns Rs 350-crore net income in the fiscal 2012-13

BCCI earns Rs 350-crore net income in the fiscal 2012-13

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

The Cricket Board posted net income of Rs 350 crore, while its gross revenue stood at Rs 950 crore during the fiscal 2012-13.

MCA requests for Tendulkar's 200th Test, BCCI says yet to decide

MCA requests for Tendulkar's 200th Test, BCCI says yet to decide

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has formally requested the BCCI to allot the second and final Test between India and the West Indies to the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai so that Sachin Tendulkar could play his milestone 200th Test in front of his home crowd.

Now, Gopinath Munde pads up for Mumbai Cricket Association elections

Now, Gopinath Munde pads up for Mumbai Cricket Association elections

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Union Agriculture Minister Pawar, a former president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India and also the International Cricket Council, has shown interest in contesting the election, according to incumbent MCA president Ravi Savant.

MCA members approach HC over moving of Ind-WI ODI

MCA members approach HC over moving of Ind-WI ODI

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

The BCCI, last Friday shifted the match from the Wankhede Stadium to the Brabourne Stadium (owned by the Cricket Club of India), after the MCA cited financial constraints in hosting the tie.

SC relief to Sena rebels as disqualification stayed till July 12

SC relief to Sena rebels as disqualification stayed till July 12

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

The Supreme Court kept in abeyance the disqualification proceedings before the Deputy Speaker of the Maharashtra Assembly till July 11 and sought responses to pleas by rebel MLAs questioning the legality of notices seeking their disqualification.

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

This doctor couple put their faith in India. And in return India has put faith in them.

Online tickets for Tendulkar's farewell game sold out

Online tickets for Tendulkar's farewell game sold out

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

All the tickets available online for purchase by the general public to watch iconic batsman Sachin Tendulkar playing his farewell Test match against the West Indies at the Wankhede Stadium here have been sold out, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) said.

MCA polls: It's Sharad Pawar vs Gopinath Munde for president

MCA polls: It's Sharad Pawar vs Gopinath Munde for president

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

Union Agriculture minister and NCP strongman Sharad Pawar filed his nomination for the presidentship of the Mumbai Cricket Association on Wednesday, a day after BJP leader Gopinath Munde did so, to make it a two-way fight at the October 18 biennial elections.

Munde appeals against rejection of nomination for MCA polls

Munde appeals against rejection of nomination for MCA polls

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gopinath Munde on Tuesday filed an appeal against the rejection of his candidature for the post of president in the Mumbai Cricket Association elections on October 18.

IPL final to stay in Bangalore, despite MCA plea

IPL final to stay in Bangalore, despite MCA plea

Rediff.com18 May 2014

Mumbai Cricket Association's promise to comply with all the conditions notwithstanding, the Indian Premier League's Governing Council has decided that the June 1 final of the T20 tournament would be held in Bangalore as announced earlier.