News for 'Shivaji Stadium'

17 Delhi metro stations remain shut for third day amid CJP protests

17 Delhi metro stations remain shut for third day amid CJP protests

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

Seventeen metro stations in central Delhi have been closed for the third consecutive day due to security concerns stemming from an ongoing protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) near Jantar Mantar. The closures have significantly inconvenienced daily commuters, including office-goers and students, prompting the Supreme Court Bar Association to file a plea regarding access to the court.

The Ajinkya Rahane You Must Know

The Ajinkya Rahane You Must Know

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

'While his cricketing achievements are obvious, people should remember Ajinkya Rahane, the person. Because he has inspired youngsters in the dressing room by his powerful humane gestures.'

'Ajinkya Rahane Never Got Support From The System'

'Ajinkya Rahane Never Got Support From The System'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

'If he had got the support, he would have finished in that legendary group of cricketers who have played 100 Tests for the country.' 'He never complained, but that might have gone against him because sometimes you have to be open and make your point clearly otherwise people take you for granted.'

Vidya Balan, Urmila Matondkar Pay Respects To Asha Bhosle

Vidya Balan, Urmila Matondkar Pay Respects To Asha Bhosle

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

After news of Asha Bhosle's death shocked Bollywood, film folk rushed to her residence to pay their last respects.

What's Rihanna Doing In India?

What's Rihanna Doing In India?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Grammy-winning superstar Rihanna has made a high-profile return to Mumbai, captivating fans at the airport.

Stars to Storytellers: 10 Best Hindi Films Directed by Actors

Stars to Storytellers: 10 Best Hindi Films Directed by Actors

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

As Riteish Deshmukh turns director again with Raja Shivaji, we look at past actors who stepped behind the camera and delivered some of Hindi cinema's most memorable films.

T20 World Cup: Did Hardik Pandya Disrespect the National Flag?

T20 World Cup: Did Hardik Pandya Disrespect the National Flag?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

A complaint has been filed against Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya for allegedly disrespecting the national flag during T20 World Cup celebrations. The complaint alleges inappropriate behaviour with the flag while celebrating with his girlfriend.

Hardik Pandya Faces Police Complaint Over National Flag Incident

Hardik Pandya Faces Police Complaint Over National Flag Incident

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

An advocate has filed a police complaint against cricketer Hardik Pandya, accusing him of disrespecting the national flag during T20 World Cup victory celebrations.

How India Plays Cricket

How India Plays Cricket

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

In India, cricket games are part of our geographical landscape like the Ganga or the Himalayas or the Western Ghats or Kanyakumari. Millions of games unfold across India at any time of day. Travel in any direction and you are bound to see a cricket game in progress -- be it urban gully cricket to games on dusty village grounds to roaring stadiums to famous greens that cradled cricket like Shivaji Park or Azad Maidan.

Expert explains why Shivaji Maharaj statue collapsed

Expert explains why Shivaji Maharaj statue collapsed

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Corroded nuts and bolts likely contributed to the collapse of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue by causing a failure in steel members forming the frame inside the statue, according to a structural engineer.

Champions Trophy: India leg of trophy tour concludes

Champions Trophy: India leg of trophy tour concludes

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

"The Trophy Tour has covered all eight participating nations during its global journey and, with the conclusion of India leg, it will now travel to its final stop in Pakistan," the ICC said in a statement on Monday.

Legends praise Harmanpreet's team as 'Best in the World'

Legends praise Harmanpreet's team as 'Best in the World'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

The general impression that the Indian hockey team concedes late goals has changed with its second successive Olympic bronze medal and the Harmanpreet Singh-led side is one of the best in the world in all aspects, feels the legendary Zafar Iqbal.

'I love to lead': Iyer's take on captaincy pressure

'I love to lead': Iyer's take on captaincy pressure

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Shreyas Iyer is enjoying a golden run as captain, leading the Sobo Mumbai Falcons into the semi-finals of the Sobo Mumbai Falcons into the semi-finals League 2025.

Goodbye Paddy!

Goodbye Paddy!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

It was amazing to see how he used to hoodwink batsmen with subtle changes in flight, loop and deliver his doomsday ball -- the dangerous armer.

Kambli's Wife Makes Big Revelation

Kambli's Wife Makes Big Revelation

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Kambli has been suffering from several illnesses in the recent past and he had to be admitted to the hospital where he was diagnosed with brain clots.

50 Years On: Relive India's 1975 hockey World Cup title

50 Years On: Relive India's 1975 hockey World Cup title

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

March 15, 2025, Saturday, marks the 50th anniversary of India's landmark victory over Pakistan in the final of the 1975 hockey World Cup.

Coldplay Is Back In Mumbai! Here's Your Ultimate Concert Guide

Coldplay Is Back In Mumbai! Here's Your Ultimate Concert Guide

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Everything you need to know about Coldplay's concert at Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium on January 18, 19 and 21.

Champions Trophy test: Can Kohli, Rohit deliver?

Champions Trophy test: Can Kohli, Rohit deliver?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

India's cricket team has embarked on a journey to Dubai for the upcoming Champions Trophy, aiming to secure another global trophy after their T20 World Cup triumph last June.

Tahawwur Rana lands in Delhi, NIA records arrest

Tahawwur Rana lands in Delhi, NIA records arrest

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, was brought to India on Thursday after being "successfully extradited " from the US, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) said. The 64-year-old Canadian citizen of Pakistani origin landed in Delhi in a special plane on Thursday evening, ending days of speculation of when and how he will be extradited, officials said. The NIA said in a statement that it had secured the successful extradition after years of sustained and concerted efforts to bring to justice the key conspirator behind the 2008 mayhem that claimed 166 lives. Rana is accused of conspiring with David Coleman Headley alias Daood Gilani, and operatives of designated terrorist organisations Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Harkat-ul-Jihadi Islami (HUJI) along with other Pakistan-based co-conspirators, to carry out the the three-day terror siege of India's financial capital.

Shiv Sena slams govt on Motera stadium renaming

Shiv Sena slams govt on Motera stadium renaming

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

"Modi is a very popular leader. People have given him massive mandate. But this mandate is not a licence to act irresponsibly. Patel and Nehru also had mandate of the people to lay the foundation stone of the country's development," the Sena said.

Olympic medalist's father disappointed with Maha Govt

Olympic medalist's father disappointed with Maha Govt

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The father of Paris Olympics shooting bronze medallist Swapnil Kusale on Monday expressed disappointment over the Maharashtra government paying a prize money of Rs 2 crore to his son, saying Haryana doles out much higher amount for its athletes.

Mumbai's Memorable Fan Party For Team India

Mumbai's Memorable Fan Party For Team India

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

It turned out to be a memorable evening for the players, many of whom experienced such a rapturous welcome for the first time in their lives.

Pay Rs 120-cr dues or vacate Wankhede Stadium: Mah Govt tells MCA

Pay Rs 120-cr dues or vacate Wankhede Stadium: Mah Govt tells MCA

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

The Maharashtra government has sent a notice to the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) asking it to pay Rs 120 crore towards unpaid dues and lease renewal, failing which it will have to vacate premises of the iconic Wankhede Stadium.

11 injured during Team India's victory parade in Mumbai

11 injured during Team India's victory parade in Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Nine were admitted to the state-run GT Hospital for suffering injuries or complaining of breathing difficulties due to excessive crowding.

Cricket Buzz: Kotla to be renamed Arun Jaitley Stadium

Cricket Buzz: Kotla to be renamed Arun Jaitley Stadium

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The renaming will take place on September 12 at a function where a stand at the Kotla will be named after India captain Virat Kohli as announced earlier.

Uddhav defends 'patriot' use at INDIA rally speech in Mumbai

Uddhav defends 'patriot' use at INDIA rally speech in Mumbai

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Thackeray had addressed the audience as his deshbhakt and deshpremi brothers and sisters" instead of the traditional invocation of "Hindu brothers and sisters" at the Shivaji Park gathering in Mumbai.

HIL: Brilliant Waveriders spank UP Wizards

HIL: Brilliant Waveriders spank UP Wizards

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Striker Mandeep Singh scored two beautiful field goals as Delhi Waveriders produced their best performance of the tournament so far to spank Uttar Pradesh Wizards 8-1 and register their first win in the fifth edition of the Hockey India League, in New Delhi, on Wednesday.

Neeraj Chopra Sets His Eyes On Paris Gold

Neeraj Chopra Sets His Eyes On Paris Gold

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

In 2022, he raced past Usain Bolt, 'the world's fastest man', to become the world's most written-about athlete. The attention has followed a stream of medals: Asian Games gold twice, an Olympic gold, and silver and gold at the World Athletics Championships.

Kanitkar slams ton for Maharashtra

Kanitkar slams ton for Maharashtra

Rediff.com19 Dec 2006

Hrishikesh Kanitkar cracked 131 to guide Maharashtra to 308 for five against Punjab in their Elite Group B Ranji Trophy match.

Jadhav's ton lifts Maharashtra

Jadhav's ton lifts Maharashtra

Rediff.com9 Dec 2006

The Maharashtra opener's unbeaten 117 helped his team post a solid 255 for one on the first day of the Ranji Trophy match against Rajasthan.

Anirudh Singh shines for Hyderabad

Anirudh Singh shines for Hyderabad

Rediff.com23 Nov 2006

An unbeaten ton by Anirudh Singh helped Hyderabad pile up 254 for three against Maharashtra in Ranji Trophy.

Maharashtra skittled out

Maharashtra skittled out

Rediff.com25 Dec 2007

Medium pacers Vinay Kumar and Narvanda Aiyappa shared seven wickets to skittle out Maharashtra for a meagre 276 on the first day of the Ranji Trophy Elite Division Group A tie.

Goel, Dharmani shine for Punjab

Goel, Dharmani shine for Punjab

Rediff.com17 Dec 2006

Punjab were 278 for 5 on the first day of the Ranji Trophy match against Maharashtra.

2 held for pro-Khalistan graffiti on Delhi Metro walls

2 held for pro-Khalistan graffiti on Delhi Metro walls

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

The Delhi Police has arrested a 30-year-old man and detained one more in connection with writing pro-Khalistan messages on the walls of four Delhi Metro stations ahead of the G20 Summit, officials said.

Indian women win Shastri hockey

Indian women win Shastri hockey

Rediff.com5 Dec 2007

Saba Anjum's goal gave the hosts a 1-0 victory over Azerbaijan in the final of the four-nation tournament in Delhi.

Indian Oil win Ranjit Singh hockey

Indian Oil win Ranjit Singh hockey

Rediff.com2 Mar 2005

Prabhjot Singh and Kamlesh Kumar scored a brace each in a 4-0 victory over Indian Airlines in the final.

Railways retain Nat. women's hockey title

Railways retain Nat. women's hockey title

Rediff.com31 Mar 2006

The star-studded side beat Haryana 3-0 in the final to win the crown for the 21st straight time.

Indian Airlines win Ranjit Singh tourney

Indian Airlines win Ranjit Singh tourney

Rediff.com6 Mar 2006

Sameer Dad's goal gave Indian Airlines a 1-0 victory over Bharat Petroleum in the final.

Indian Airlines win Nehru hockey

Indian Airlines win Nehru hockey

Rediff.com1 Jan 2006

Sandeep Singh 's brace from penalty-corners gave Airlines a 2-0 victory over Punjab and Sing Bank in the final

Violence mars Nehru Cup hockey

Violence mars Nehru Cup hockey

Rediff.com31 Dec 2005