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Ashraf says he's vindicated after being reinstated as PCB chief

Ashraf says he's vindicated after being reinstated as PCB chief

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Pakistan cricket fell fall into further chaos on Wednesday after a two-member divisional bench of the Islamabad high court restored Zaka Ashraf as chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board.

Shopian: Militant attack on police camp, 1 dead

Shopian: Militant attack on police camp, 1 dead

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

Suspected militants fired grenade and opened fire at a police camp in Shopian township of South Kashmir on Tuesday killing a police officer and injuring three others, making it a major offensive in the town that had just returned to normalcy after weeks of unrest following the alleged rape and murder of two women in May.

Can Kejriwal beat Modi in Delhi?

Can Kejriwal beat Modi in Delhi?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

'Mr Kejriwal has played it cool in distancing himself from Delhi's hotspots, adroitly pandering to the BJP's Hindu vote.' 'He neither visited the scene of JNU violence nor has he dropped by at Shaheen Bagh,' notes Sunil Sethi.

'Climate change could push up cereal prices by 29%'

'Climate change could push up cereal prices by 29%'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

A report authored by UN's panel of scientists from across the world on climate change and sent to the governments of 197 countries has ominous news on the climate change front.

Of NRIs and gifting property

Of NRIs and gifting property

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

No special permission is required for an Indian citizen residing outside India to acquire (by purchase or gift) any immovable property in India other than agricultural land, plantation property or a farmhouse.

Review: The Jungle Book: What a fun movie!

Review: The Jungle Book: What a fun movie!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

The characters drawn for the 2016 film have an edge that wasn't present in the 1967 version. This is perhaps why The Jungle Book has been given an U/A certificate in India. For once, Pahlaj Nihalani may be right, feels Aseem Chhabra.

How to automate money to get rich

How to automate money to get rich

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

Ramit Sethi's book I will Teach You to be Rich is a bestseller. The 26-year-old Stanford alumnus has been called 'a rising star in the world of personal finance writing.' Excerpts from an interview...

Modi must be wary about campus protests

Modi must be wary about campus protests

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

'New Delhi's rulers should be alert to lighting a dangerous tinderbox,' warns Sunil Sethi.

Bindra's gun was tampered with before final

Bindra's gun was tampered with before final

Rediff.com13 Aug 2008

The Indian camp in Beijing went into a tizzy on Wednesday following reports that Abhinav Bindra's gun sights were tampered with before Monday's 10m Air Rifle final at the Olympics.

Jaitley files another Rs 10 crore defamation suit against Kejriwal

Jaitley files another Rs 10 crore defamation suit against Kejriwal

Rediff.com22 May 2017

The fresh suit was filed on Monday in the Delhi high court after Jethmalani accused Jaitley of being 'guilty of crimes and crookery'.

Five great reads that will teach you how to tackle debt!

Five great reads that will teach you how to tackle debt!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Here are some great books on personal finance and wealth creation that tell you all about how to avoid a debt trap and transform the way in which you handle your finances.

Govt yet to clear India-Pak cricket series

Govt yet to clear India-Pak cricket series

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Days after the Board of Control for Cricket in India's request to the government for clearance on resumption of cricketing ties with Pakistan, the External Affairs Ministry said no decision has been taken on it.

Govt seeks RBI nod to launch India Post Payments bank

Govt seeks RBI nod to launch India Post Payments bank

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

The IPPB, which is currently running pilot services in Raipur and Ranchi, needs a go-ahead from RBI for the software used for system integration

Heavy rains, strong winds batter Mumbai; signage atop BSE damaged

Heavy rains, strong winds batter Mumbai; signage atop BSE damaged

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The Indian Meteorological Department, meanwhile, warned of intense spell of 30 to 50 mm rainfall per hour with strong winds in Mumbai and suburban areas.

World Billiards: Advani survives scare

World Billiards: Advani survives scare

Rediff.com2 Sep 2008

Pankaj Advani survived a scare before beating New Zealand's Gary Oliver in a league encounter of the ONGC IBSF World Billiards Championship in Bangalore on Tuesday. The 23-year-old local boy prevailed over his dogged opponent 3-2 (101-151, 151-98, 117-151, 152-0, 151-107), but not before some tense moments in an edge-of-the-seat match at the Karnataka State Billiards Association hall.

Where does Pakistan go from here?

Where does Pakistan go from here?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2007

The question of whether General Musharraf will remain army chief for another five years or take off his uniform then will have to be settled by the new parliament in 2008 as happened in 2003.

Pankaj Advani enters final

Pankaj Advani enters final

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

Pankaj Advani advanced to the final of the ONGC IBSF time-format World Billiards Championship defeating Geet Sethi 1269-1003 in Bangalore on Tuesday.

Former Pakistan captains Afridi, Miandad in ugly war of words

Former Pakistan captains Afridi, Miandad in ugly war of words

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi has hit back over legendary batsman Javed Miandad's recent comments that the former T20 skipper "wanted the farewell game only for money". Speaking during the book launch ceremony of sports journalist Saleem Khaliq, the 36-year-old all-rounder said that money has always been an issue for Miandad rather than him. Afridi further went on to say that it doesn't suit the legendary cricketer like Miandad to pass such kind of "irresponsible" comments.

Salora Group to create 5,000 jobs

Salora Group to create 5,000 jobs

Rediff.com5 Sep 2008

The $250-million group recently announced its foray into the multi-brand digital retail segment, with an investment of around Rs 200 crore (Rs 2 billion). The investment would be made by the group's retail arm, Salora Retail Ventures Ltd.

The best fictional rockers of all time

The best fictional rockers of all time

Rediff.com6 May 2009

Bollywood might be strumming but the feel hasn't quite kicked in yet. And till we get there, let's look to the West. Here's a look at the best fictional rockers of all time.

Sri Lanka mulls options as ICC threatens to stop funds

Sri Lanka mulls options as ICC threatens to stop funds

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

The appointment of an interim body to run Sri Lankan cricket is in tune with laws governing the island nation, the country's sports minister said on Friday.

Sasikiran, Humpy win gold

Sasikiran, Humpy win gold

Rediff.com2 Nov 2007

Indoor Asian Games in Macau, with Grandmaster Krishnan Sasikiran and Koneru Humpy winning gold in individual Blitz chess and Geet Sethi grabbing second place in billiards singles.

J&K sex scandal: Chargesheet filed against 9

J&K sex scandal: Chargesheet filed against 9

Rediff.com24 Jun 2006

The Chief Judicial Magistrate, taking cognizance of the chargesheets, fixed July 7 as the next date of hearing.

First session of 16th Lok Sabha from June 4 to 11

First session of 16th Lok Sabha from June 4 to 11

Rediff.com29 May 2014

The first session of the newly-constituted 16th Lok Sabha will be held from June 4 to June 11 with President Pranab Mukherjee addressing the joint sitting of both Houses on June 9.

Fit and proper: Losing weight through surgery

Fit and proper: Losing weight through surgery

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Is it safe? Bariatric surgery is very safe if performed at a proper centre by a competent surgeon.

Why Aatish Taseer's case must worry us

Why Aatish Taseer's case must worry us

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

A punitive majoritarian State can make an example of individuals who raise their voice in criticism of the prime minister and divisive politics, warns Sunil Sethi.

PCB not to renew Whatmore's contract

PCB not to renew Whatmore's contract

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will reportedly not renew current coach Dav Whatmore's contract, when it expires ahead of the Asia Cup in late February 2014.

Cyclone 'Fani' intensifies, likely to hit Odisha on Friday

Cyclone 'Fani' intensifies, likely to hit Odisha on Friday

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Centre ordered release of Rs 1,086 crore to four states as advance financial assistance for undertaking preventive and relief measures to deal with the cyclone.

Check out the 71 seats going to polls in Phase 4

Check out the 71 seats going to polls in Phase 4

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections will go to polls on April 29. The voting will be held for 71 seats spread across 9 states.

PCB names Moin Khan chief selector and team manager

PCB names Moin Khan chief selector and team manager

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

The Pakistan Cricket Board, in a surprising move on Monday, entrusted former captain Moin Khan the dual responsibility of chief selector and managing the national team. Since being inducted into the PCB last year, Moin was Pakistan's head coach for two months, during the Asia Cup and World T20.

'Privilege notice against Maken being considered'

'Privilege notice against Maken being considered'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

The breach of privilege notice against Maken was issued for going to the press on an issue raised in the House.

PCB returns seven million rupees to Shoaib Akhtar

PCB returns seven million rupees to Shoaib Akhtar

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has returned an amount of seven million rupees to Shoaib Akhtar which it had deducted from the former fast bowler's earnings as part of a fine imposed on him years ago. An official of the board said that during a meeting between Chairman of the executive committee, Najam Sethi and Akhtar, the matter was amicably resolved.

Benedict Cumberbatch: Sherlock to Shere Khan!

Benedict Cumberbatch: Sherlock to Shere Khan!

Rediff.com30 May 2017

The latest Jungle Book film promises Sherlock fans a surprise.

India plans wealth fund for energy assets abroad

India plans wealth fund for energy assets abroad

Rediff.com19 Feb 2008

As about the need to set up such a fund, a top plan panel official said the proposed fund would be one of the way to earn higher returns as compared to those investing in domestic projects.

Economy: Modi II will have to undo Modi I's damage

Economy: Modi II will have to undo Modi I's damage

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

'If businesses are focused on de-leveraging, they can hardly be investing. This is the price extracted by investment mistakes during UPA rule, and should have been foreseen. 'But Modi-I must share the blame, for muted reform of the financial sector, partisan policy in telecom, the harm done to exports by an over-priced rupee, and so on,' says T N Ninan.

Shweta Tiwari, Roshni Chopra: Meet TV's pregnant actresses

Shweta Tiwari, Roshni Chopra: Meet TV's pregnant actresses

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

A look at television actresses who are ready to embrace motherhood!

Berggruen plans 38 hotels in India

Berggruen plans 38 hotels in India

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

Berggruen Hotels, promoted by US investment firm Berggruen Holdings, on Tuesday said it will invest Rs 1,100 crore (Rs 11 billion) over the next five years to build 38 'Keys' brand budget hotels comprising about 4,500 rooms across India.

Pakistan wants Under-19 Asia Cup moved out of India

Pakistan wants Under-19 Asia Cup moved out of India

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Tuesday said it wants the upcoming Under-19 Asia Cup to be moved out of India to a neutral venue due to security concerns.

BCCI's olive branch? 'We can look at sending Indian players for PSL'

BCCI's olive branch? 'We can look at sending Indian players for PSL'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Indian Premier League Chairman and the Board of Control for Cricket in India functionary Rajeev Shukla has claimed that the Indian Board is open to considering any request from its Pakistan counterpart seeking permission for its players' participation in the Pakistan Super League.

Orissa: Naxals attack jail, free prisoners

Orissa: Naxals attack jail, free prisoners

Rediff.com24 Mar 2006

Naxalites attacked a police station and adjoining Orissa State Armed Police camp at R Udayagiri in Gajapati district of the state in the wee hours Friday.