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Cricket Buzz: ICC probes UAE T20 league

Cricket Buzz: ICC probes UAE T20 league

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

"There is currently an ICC Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) investigation underway in relation to the Ajman All Stars League held recently in Ajman, UAE," ACU general manager Alex Marshall said in a statement.

Saina-Sindhu final looms after historic wins at Asian Games

Saina-Sindhu final looms after historic wins at Asian Games

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Olympic medallists PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal on Sunday headed for a gold medal showdown at the 18th Asian Games after their quarter-final victories ensured India's first ever women's singles medals at the continental event.

Not vikas, but vishwas will win Gujarat for Modi

Not vikas, but vishwas will win Gujarat for Modi

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

The Congress forget Modi has demigod status in Gujarat and there is no way he can be defeated in the state, argues Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Cashless India is a non-starter, my friends

Cashless India is a non-starter, my friends

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

The poor can't withdraw their money from their bank account and other Indians live in constant fear of their money getting stolen by unscrupulous hackers, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Why using cash can be risky these days

Why using cash can be risky these days

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Do you know what kind of currency notes are illegal?

The burden of expectation on Mrs Swaraj

The burden of expectation on Mrs Swaraj

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

'The public has unfair expectations from Mrs Swaraj who is in Islamabad primarily for the Heart of Asia Conference. To restore India's position among stakeholders on Afghanistan is a fair one but to expect her to do more on the Indo-Pak front without requisite preparatory work is unrealistic.'

Is Soha entitled to her opinion?

Is Soha entitled to her opinion?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

When Bollywood were trolled on social media.

'Muslims only fear Allah, not Narendra Modi'

'Muslims only fear Allah, not Narendra Modi'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

Muslim voters in the Old City in Lucknow know the decisive value of their votes, but are wary that their votes are divided, and that, they fear, will only help Narendra Modi. Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com speaks to Muslim voters in the land of tehzeeb and gauges their apprehensions about a Modi sarkar.

Why young army officers in Uri camp are fuming

Why young army officers in Uri camp are fuming

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Young soldiers blame commanders of for the debacle at the Uri army camp. Ajai Shukla reports

I too became a TV talking head!

I too became a TV talking head!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

'Soon enough, we were out shouted. The journalist had a multiple agenda -- he berated the Government, the bureaucracy in general and the UPSC system that selected them.'

'My wife left me. How can I get her back?'

'My wife left me. How can I get her back?'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Rediff's Love Guru has answers to all your relationship problems.

If I am consistent I'm sure I will win an Olympic medal: Kashyap

If I am consistent I'm sure I will win an Olympic medal: Kashyap

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Commonwealth Games gold medallist Parupalli Kashyap speaks to Harish Kotian/Rediff.com about his recent triumph over world No. 1 Chen Long of China and why he wants the Indian Badminton League to be revived.

Raking up beef issue will hurt the BJP

Raking up beef issue will hurt the BJP

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

'By resorting to divisive issues, the BJP is giving the impression that even if it is voted to power it won't do anything new to give Bihar a facelift. It will repel voters with the belief that the BJP can't do anything without communal polarisation as its core ideology. This is sad and unfortunate,' says Mohammad Sajjad.

The man who wants madrassas to fly the tricolour

The man who wants madrassas to fly the tricolour

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

'I have seen that many madrassas do not celebrate Independence Day and Republic Day. They don't even invite people for Independence Day celebrations and this is an insult to nation. It is wrong.'

As long as faith scores over reason, Paris will keep happening

As long as faith scores over reason, Paris will keep happening

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

'Disgruntled, disillusioned, Muslim youth -- of whom there is no dearth, given the Muslim world's sorry state -- are ready to take on the might of the West and attack it in any way they can.' 'For them, it is their faith, and not the reasoning of Newton or Descartes that has stayed with them, sustained them through the misery their world had sunk into,' says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Stats: Smith and Dhoni's mind-blowing numbers

Stats: Smith and Dhoni's mind-blowing numbers

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Statistical highlights from the day's play

BJP leader: Hawala money is fomenting trouble in Kashmir

BJP leader: Hawala money is fomenting trouble in Kashmir

Rediff.com3 May 2016

'Media reports have highlighted that hawala money is coming from Arab countries. And this money is used to create disturbances in Jammu and Kashmir.'

The man who wants pornography banned in India

The man who wants pornography banned in India

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

'Pornography is available on every phone today. Even children are watching it' 'If there is no pornography in India, good things will happen in the country.'

'If I get arrested, I will go to Kanhaiya's cell and beat him up'

'If I get arrested, I will go to Kanhaiya's cell and beat him up'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

'There were 10-15 JNU guys who came in fake lawyer dress and instigated the violence. They want to give us a bad name.' 'When someone holds my brother lawyer's neck must I wait for permission from the media and the police to beat the attacker?' 'These JNU guys are raising anti-India slogans and I am saying Hindustan Zindabad and you say I have created problems.' Lawyer Yashpal Singh tries to explain the violence outside a Delhi court.

The man who inspired the meat ban in Mumbai

The man who inspired the meat ban in Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

'No lives should be taken during Paryushan.' 'When fish is taken out from the sea it is dead, hence no ban on it.' 'They hang the meat in shops and those who are fasting are pained by this sight.'

'How do I impress a woman?'

'How do I impress a woman?'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

In a weekly chat with readers, Love Guru shares relationship advice.

14 sensational murders that shook India

14 sensational murders that shook India

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Rediff.com looks at other sensational murder mysteries that left India shell-shocked.

V V S Laxman on the Magic of Cricket

V V S Laxman on the Magic of Cricket

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

'If fame, money and comfort are the only factors that drive us, then we are playing cricket for entirely the wrong reasons.'

'This Modi government is more talk than substance'

'This Modi government is more talk than substance'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

'We all expected Modi with the majority to tame the bureaucracy, but it is the bureaucracy that tamed him.'

'Muslims in India will learn to live as second class citizens'

'Muslims in India will learn to live as second class citizens'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

'Muslims in India have been suffering in many ways. Yet, they are proud Indians and love India as much as any other Indian community.'

'Indian cricket's colourful story is still being written'

'Indian cricket's colourful story is still being written'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

'What is true khadoos? Stubborn? Dogged? Unyielding? Relentless? Or something in between that? Or all of it together?' 'Just like you can't translate it, you can't teach a kid to be khadoos either. You can only inculcate that attitude in him by sharing stories of all the khadoos-ness of past stalwarts.' 'For instance, the story of Sunil Gavaskar batting left handed to counter the left-arm spin of Raghuram Bhat and salvaging a draw in the 1981-1982 Ranji Trophy semi-finals...' Rahul Dravid on Cricket's Great Oral Tradition.

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