News for 'Shrikant'

Will Russell be KKR's answer to Gayle?

Will Russell be KKR's answer to Gayle?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

While Kings XI's biggest star Chris Gayle scored a 47-ball 79 in the Jaipur match, his Jamaican compatriot Andre Russell also looked in blistering touch for KKR in the match against Sunriserrs Hyderabad. Their rivalry will be one of the sub plots of Wednesday's clash in Kolkata.

Amidst Ashwin's Mankad moment, Kings XI face KKR

Amidst Ashwin's Mankad moment, Kings XI face KKR

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

With a debate raging over the run out, it remains to be seen how Ashwin and Co. start afresh in what will be their first away match of the season.

Eyes on Warner as Sunrisers-KKR clash

Eyes on Warner as Sunrisers-KKR clash

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Comeback man David Warner will be the cynosure of all eyes when last year's finalist Sunrisers Hyderabad open their campaign against two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders in the 12th Indian Premier League, in Kolkata, o

Malegaon: Army to reconvene probe against Purohit

Malegaon: Army to reconvene probe against Purohit

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

The Armed Forces Tribunal on Wednesday asked the army to reconvene the probe against Malegaon blast accused Lieutenant Colonel Shrikant Prasad Purohit, holding that the Court of Inquiry against him "suffers from the vice of irregularity".

'BJP shelters terror-tainted RSS workers'

'BJP shelters terror-tainted RSS workers'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2011

Investigative agencies are finally looking at the possibility of a Hindutva terror network. Aseemanand's alleged confession and the earlier arrest of Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur and Lieutenant Colonel Shrikant Purohit have shown the trail of the Hindutva terror network, which has turned the course of investigations into the bombings of Malegaon, Samjhauta Express, Ajmer Sharif and Mecca Masjid bomb blast cases.

Purohit organised training camp under guise of Art of Living event: NIA

Purohit organised training camp under guise of Art of Living event: NIA

Rediff.com13 May 2016

The NIA has recorded the statement of the owner of a hotel in Panchmarhi in this regard.

Do-or-die for KKR as Mumbai eye Top-2 finish

Do-or-die for KKR as Mumbai eye Top-2 finish

Rediff.com4 May 2019

Their play-off chances hanging by a thread, Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Mumbai Indians with a prayer on their lips in a must-win Indian Premier League game for them on Sunday.

No one takes Rahul 'baby' seriously, says BJP

No one takes Rahul 'baby' seriously, says BJP

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

Hitting back at Rahul Gandhi, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday sought to describe him as the "baby" of Congress.

Can KKR edge past Kings XI Punjab in play-off race?

Can KKR edge past Kings XI Punjab in play-off race?

Rediff.com2 May 2019

The two teams are languishing at the bottom half of the table and need a win to keep alive their remote Play-off chances.

Irrfan Khan: A powerhouse, an ustaad, a yaar

Irrfan Khan: A powerhouse, an ustaad, a yaar

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

'Irrfan transcended celluloid and gave us a taste of his humility and humanity,' observes Sukanya Verma.

Lynn, Miller among 71 players released ahead of IPL auction

Lynn, Miller among 71 players released ahead of IPL auction

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

List of players released by IPL teams ahead of next month's auction for 2020 season:

These men could solve India's terror jigsaw

These men could solve India's terror jigsaw

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

Investigators told rediff.com that the Malegaon blasts will be the key since it is concerned to be the mother of this terror jigsaw as the breakthroughs were first made in that case.

Kannada film news: Jayatheertha to direct Puneet?

Kannada film news: Jayatheertha to direct Puneet?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Kannada cinema, right here.

Arrested FTII students get bail

Arrested FTII students get bail

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

A local court on Wednesday granted bail to all the five students of Film and Television Institute of India, arrested for "gherao" and alleged illegal confinement of director Prashant Pathrabe on Monday evening.

'I always work hard, being rusty is out question'

'I always work hard, being rusty is out question'

Rediff.com19 May 2011

His selection in the Indian team may have raised quite a few eyebrows but Wriddhiman Saha is hardly bothered by what sceptics think about him.

Here's what RCB must do to win their first IPL tie

Here's what RCB must do to win their first IPL tie

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

RCB to ring in changes against KKR in search of first win

Accused claim Kalsangra was behind Malegaon blast

Accused claim Kalsangra was behind Malegaon blast

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

The CBI says Kalsangra, an Abhinav Bharat activist, was introduced to Gupta by Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur and Sunil Joshi. Kalsangra's role becomes crucial since all the accused who are in custody have told their interrogators that he was the man who planted the bomb at Malegaon

Purohit is an aberration, says Army chief

Purohit is an aberration, says Army chief

Rediff.com8 Jan 2011

Army Chief General V K Singh said there was no communalism in the service and officers such as Malegaon blast accused Lieutenant Colonel Shrikant Purohit were only an "aberration".

Is this the strongest batting line-up in IPL-12?

Is this the strongest batting line-up in IPL-12?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Carlos Brathwaite's presence in the Kolkata Knight Riders line-up will boost the franchise's batting, which is the 'best' among the eight IPL teams, claimed assistant coach Simon Katich.

PHOTOS: Mumbai slows down as rains lash city

PHOTOS: Mumbai slows down as rains lash city

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

On Thursday, the city witnessed traffic jams due to heavy rains.

Peter Mukerjea to undergo heart surgery

Peter Mukerjea to undergo heart surgery

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Peter Mukerjea's lawyers move court to allow him a heart operation at a private hospital.

Heatwave persists in country; dust storm kill 26 in UP

Heatwave persists in country; dust storm kill 26 in UP

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Parts of south, east and northeast India are expected to get some relief from the blistering heat, with the onset of monsoon expected to take place over Kerala on Saturday.

Students should be taught about other leaders too: BJP on Nehru textbook row

Students should be taught about other leaders too: BJP on Nehru textbook row

Rediff.com9 May 2016

As per reports, the new Social Science textbook for Class VIII in schools of Rajasthan has erased Nehru from the pages of history.

'Why are even our sewing needles made in China?'

'Why are even our sewing needles made in China?'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'We are not able to manufacture even low-end products as cheaply as China.' 'We are not buying Chinese goods today out of any love for China.'

Banks were made to bail out Mallya under UPA rule: BJP

Banks were made to bail out Mallya under UPA rule: BJP

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

BJP alleged that banks were 'pushed' into giving Rs 3,100 crore loan to him and unfreezing his bank accounts in 2012.

The sorry state of India's largest COVID-19 facility

The sorry state of India's largest COVID-19 facility

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

New Delhi's Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan hospital is the ground zero of COVID-19 treatment in India. It's an exclusive Covid-dedicated hospital with 2,000 beds. Nowhere in India are so many coronavirus patients being treated under one roof.

Should you accumulate this stock for 15-20 years?

Should you accumulate this stock for 15-20 years?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

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.

UP CM Yogi blames 'anti-social' elements for violence at BHU

UP CM Yogi blames 'anti-social' elements for violence at BHU

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Professor ON Singh said he was "taking moral responsibility" of the recent incidents of molestation and violence inside the premises of the university.

Will Super Kings do the double on Knight Riders?

Will Super Kings do the double on Knight Riders?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

Table-toppers Chennai Super Kings will look to complete the double against Kolkata Knight Riders, just like Delhi Capitals did, when the teams clash in Sunday's IPL match in Kolkata. The home side's consistency has suddenly taken a beating after two defeats on the trot, first in Chennai and then against Delhi Capitals on Friday night. Thus, the Knight Riders will be under immense pressure to arrest the slide when they face mighty Chennai.

Ashok Khemka, Haryana's most transferred officer, promoted as Principal Secy

Ashok Khemka, Haryana's most transferred officer, promoted as Principal Secy

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

Senior IAS officer Ashok Khemka who had cancelled the mutation of a land deal between a firm owned by Robert Vadra and realty major DLF, was promoted as Principal Secretary.

Uniform Civil Code receives push from Modi sarkar

Uniform Civil Code receives push from Modi sarkar

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

The department of legal affairs has asked the commission, a recommendatory body, to submit a report on the issue that has always been dear to BJP and the Sangh Parivar.

SC rejects Purohit's plea for SIT probe into his 'abduction, torture'

SC rejects Purohit's plea for SIT probe into his 'abduction, torture'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

The bench, however, granted Purohit the liberty to raise his contentions before the trial court and said it is not expressing any opinion on his petition.

Malegaon blast is our internal matter, says India

Malegaon blast is our internal matter, says India

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

Amid reports that Pakistan may seek extradition of Malegaon blast accused Lieuteant Colonel Shrikant Purohit in the Samjhauta Express blast case, India on Tuesday virtually rejected the demand, saying Islamabad had no locus standi in the investigations involving the Army officer."The case (Malegaon blast) is under examination by the Anti-Terror Squad (of Maharashtra Police). It is our internal matter. We are investigating it. How can Pakistan be concerned with that,"he said.

BJP to hold 200 events as part of Modi govt's 2nd anniversary

BJP to hold 200 events as part of Modi govt's 2nd anniversary

Rediff.com17 May 2016

The party said, besides MPs and MLAs, all its office bearers will take part in the events which will include public meetings, intellectual conventions, press conferences and interactions with beneficiaries of the government's welfare schemes.

ATS may slap MCOCA on Malegaon blast accused

ATS may slap MCOCA on Malegaon blast accused

Rediff.com9 Nov 2008

Maharashtra's Anti-Terrorism Squad is considering pressing charges under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act against all the nine accused in the Malegaon blast case, including Lieutenant Colonel Shrikant Prasad Purohit and Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur.The ATS is investigating transfer of funds from the bank account of Lt. Col. Purohit, the first serving army officer to be arrested in the case, to Rahirkar and others for execution of the alleged conspiracy.

No Sena leaders were arrested in Mumbai in '93, Mr CJI

No Sena leaders were arrested in Mumbai in '93, Mr CJI

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

'It wasn't as if the senior police inspectors in charge of the police stations were not aware of the communal tension that was being created in their areas before and during the riots.' 'Yet they chose not to act,' recalls Jyoti Punwani.

Shiney sent to 3-day police custody

Shiney sent to 3-day police custody

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

The actor was accused of raping his domestic help on Sunday afternoon.

'My father is a ragpicker. I want to be a neurosurgeon'

'My father is a ragpicker. I want to be a neurosurgeon'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Asharam Choudhary, son of a ragpicker battled the odds to study at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi.

Sheena Bora Trial: Where did Sheena's brain vanish?

Sheena Bora Trial: Where did Sheena's brain vanish?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Shivade: "You didn't find any brain inside the brain cavity?" Dr Thakur nodded. The judge shocked: "Huh?!"