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IPL governing council to meet 'informally'

IPL governing council to meet 'informally'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

With the furore over Kochi franchise's ownership showing no signs of settling down, the IPL's Governing Council members meet here "informally" for the first time after the event's Commissioner Lalit Modi sparked the row on Twitter.

Chaos hits France camp as team chief quits

Chaos hits France camp as team chief quits

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

France's World Cup campaign descended into chaos on Sunday with a row between captain Patrice Evra and a fitness coach, a boycott of a training session and the resignation of a senior team official.

'Shah Rukh Never Interferes In KKR'

'Shah Rukh Never Interferes In KKR'

Rediff.com2 May 2022

'Sometimes we arrange a Zoom call just for him to say hello to the players, that's about it.' 'But otherwise, no, no direct talk, it's never happened, even in a normal year.' 'After the game, you win, you lose, SRK is there to encourage the team, give them hugs.'

Aus: MP for debate on growing Muslim population

Aus: MP for debate on growing Muslim population

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

An Australian member of Parliament and former Immigration Minister, Kevin Andrews, has sparked off a row after suggesting that Australia needs to have a serious discussion about the growth of its Muslim population.

Ram temple will come up in Ayodhya with grand look: Sakshi

Ram temple will come up in Ayodhya with grand look: Sakshi

Rediff.com27 May 2015

"There was a Ram temple in Ayodhya and it will exist there in the future, too, and with a grand look," he said.

BOO: Goa minister proposes centres to 'treat' LGBT youth

BOO: Goa minister proposes centres to 'treat' LGBT youth

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Goa's Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Ramesh Tawadkar on Monday said the government was planning to set up centres to administer treatment to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender youths to make them 'normal'.

Pak gets backing only from China at UNSC meet: Report

Pak gets backing only from China at UNSC meet: Report

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

"Only one of the five permanent members, China, openly favours Pakistan," the Dawn report noted.

Gujarat quota row: 8 dead in violence; army called in

Gujarat quota row: 8 dead in violence; army called in

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Army was called in on Wednesday to help control widespread violence sparked by quota agitation by Patel community in Gujarat which has claimed seven lives even as curfew was clamped in several areas.

Aussie media act like team's support staff: Gavaskar

Aussie media act like team's support staff: Gavaskar

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Gavaskar feels that one should do the talking with the bat or ball rather than words.

Ex-armyman who committed suicide was a Congress worker: VK Singh

Ex-armyman who committed suicide was a Congress worker: VK Singh

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Earlier, Singh had said that the "mental state" of Grewal needed to be probed before drawing conclusions about his extreme action.

Settlement reached in Tevez dispute

Settlement reached in Tevez dispute

Rediff.com16 Mar 2009

West Ham United and Sheffield United have reached an out-of-court settlement regarding a long running dispute over Argentine striker Carlos Tevez, the clubs said on Monday.

My language was not diplomatic enough: Miliband

My language was not diplomatic enough: Miliband

Rediff.com22 Feb 2009

British Foreign Secretary David Miliband, who sparked a diplomatic row with India over his remarks on Kashmir issue, has said some times his language was not "diplomatic enough" and that he was still learning every day in this job.

Cattle slaughter rules is not a prestige issue, open to suggestions: Government

Cattle slaughter rules is not a prestige issue, open to suggestions: Government

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan said the intention behind the notification was not to harm any particular group.

Broken heart reflects on your health

Broken heart reflects on your health

Rediff.com27 Mar 2009

An international team has carried out the study and found that a broken heart can take a toll on a person's health as emotional loss triggers symptoms similar to a heart attack, The Daily Telegraph reported.

I am pretty shattered, says Symonds

I am pretty shattered, says Symonds

Rediff.com3 Feb 2008

Andrew Symonds strongly opposed ICC Appeals Commissioner John Hansen's blame that he sparked off the racism row involving Harbhajan Singh.

Assam, Meghalaya govts clash over village

Assam, Meghalaya govts clash over village

Rediff.com2 Jun 2008

"The Lampih area is extremely mineral rich," Assam government Spokesman and Health Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma said, as he led a huge convoy through the dense forest and muddy slippery jungle track over a mountain to assert Assam's right over the disputed land and announce a slew of packages for 3,200 villagers who have to travel for six hours on horseback to reach the nearest road fit for motor vehicles.

Sena MP demands Rane's sacking, party workers clash with BJP men

Sena MP demands Rane's sacking, party workers clash with BJP men

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Stones were pelted from both the sides, following which police used cane-charge to disperse the agitators, an official said.

Keen on Real Madrid job? No thanks, says Mourinho

Keen on Real Madrid job? No thanks, says Mourinho

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Jose Mourinho dismissed speculation linking him with a return to Real Madrid, on Monday, saying he wants to stay on as Manchester United manager beyond his current contract.

Indian couple in UK denies abandoning girls

Indian couple in UK denies abandoning girls

Rediff.com30 May 2008

The father of the girls, who sparked an adoption row after The Sun published the report, said, ''We'll bring them up with love.'' A day after the newspaper claimed that the parents had abandoned the girls because they were of the ''wrong sex'', it published an exclusive interview of the father, in which the 72-year-old claimed it was all a misunderstanding

Best of News

Best of News

Rediff.com30 Apr 2005

Best of News

Belgium captain urges Henin to play Fed Cup final

Belgium captain urges Henin to play Fed Cup final

Rediff.com20 Jul 2006

Belgium's Fed Cup captain Carl Maes has urged Justine Henin-Hardenne to play in September's final against Italy after her coach cast doubt over her participation.

Djokovic excited by 'new vibe' with Agassi

Djokovic excited by 'new vibe' with Agassi

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Defending champion Novak Djokovic says he is excited to have created a "new vibe" by inviting Andre Agassi to work with him during the French Open which starts on Sunday.

EPL: Manchester United fight back again to sink Blades

EPL: Manchester United fight back again to sink Blades

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Marcus Rashford scored twice as Manchester United extended their 100 percent record on the road, coming from behind again to win 3-2 at the English Premier League's bottom club Sheffield United on Thursday.

Aus race row: Warne says booing fine even as PM Abbott asks fans to show Goodes respect

Aus race row: Warne says booing fine even as PM Abbott asks fans to show Goodes respect

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

"I can understand why he's upset because no one should be subject to taunts, they particularly shouldn't be subject to racial taunts. "Adam Goodes is a good bloke and he's a great player and I hope he'll be treated with respect and civility."

6 times when BJP leaders insulted Mahatma Gandhi

6 times when BJP leaders insulted Mahatma Gandhi

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Former Union minister and controversial Bharatiya Janata Party MP Anantkumar Hegde has once again stoked a row by calling the freedom struggle led by Mahatma Gandhi a "drama". However, this is not the first time a leader from the ruling party has insulted the Father of the Nation. Here are other instances when BJP leaders took a swipe at Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.

No link between murders of Dabholkar, Pansare, Kalburgi: Centre

No link between murders of Dabholkar, Pansare, Kalburgi: Centre

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Rijiju said that at present, there is no proposal to ban right-wing group Santhan Sanstha.

Centre orders Bangladeshi actor to leave India for TMC campaign

Centre orders Bangladeshi actor to leave India for TMC campaign

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

The Centre on Tuesday issued a 'Leave India' notice and cancelled the business visa given to the actor.

25 SPECTACULAR frames of Lagaan

25 SPECTACULAR frames of Lagaan

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

Lagaan's dream run on screen and off it is a much needed reminder of winning against all odds in these pandemic ravaged times, notes Sukanya Verma.

Sabarimala: Divinity in doldrums

Sabarimala: Divinity in doldrums

Rediff.com2 Jul 2006

The family members of Thantri Kantararu Maheswararu said, "Such a thing can never happen because even the Brahmin priests of the temple cannot enter the hallowed place and touch the deity."

Swiss prosecutor searches HSBC premises, opens criminal inquiry

Swiss prosecutor searches HSBC premises, opens criminal inquiry

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Some other tax authorities are looking at the allegations.

Indian firms too outsourcing to US

Indian firms too outsourcing to US

Rediff.com12 May 2004

Blame women also for getting raped, says NCP leader. BOO her!

Blame women also for getting raped, says NCP leader. BOO her!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Do you think NCP leader Asha Mirje deserves a boo for her sexist remarks?

Kerry asked why no action against Russian diplomat

Kerry asked why no action against Russian diplomat

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

Amidst a row over the arrest of a senior Indian diplomat on visa fraud charges, a top American lawmaker has asked Secretary of State John Kerry why no action was taken against dozens of Russian diplomats allegedly defrauding United States government's benefits programmes.

Rumours are true! Ronda Rousey goes nude for SI Swimsuit issue

Rumours are true! Ronda Rousey goes nude for SI Swimsuit issue

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Former Ultimate Fighting Champion Ronda Rousey will pose nude in this year's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue and yes, this confirms all the speculations churned by the rumour mills till date.

ISRO scientists will leave their imprint on the universe

ISRO scientists will leave their imprint on the universe

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

'The unflappable temperament and nerves of steel under extreme pressure -- essential ingredients in space research -- were on full display in the rows occupied by the scientists still engrossed in their monitor screens,' says Minnie Vaid, author of Those Magnificent Women And Their Flying Machines, ISRO's Mission to Mars.

PIX: Serbia stun Portugal to earn World Cup berth

PIX: Serbia stun Portugal to earn World Cup berth

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Jubilant fans thronged central Belgrade, bringing traffic at the main Republic Square to a halt as they waved Serbian flags and hooted their car horns.

This treatment with diplomats should not happen: Pak on Devyani issue

This treatment with diplomats should not happen: Pak on Devyani issue

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Pakistan on Monday sided with India on the row over the treatment meted out to senior diplomat Devyani Khobragade in the United States and said such treatment should not be meted to any official of another country.

In Durga's image

In Durga's image

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

'It is time again for Durga Puja.' 'Time again to be struck by India's astonishing cultural irony, one where the female form is worshipped as divinity while millions of real women are forced to lead restricted lives,' notes Shuma Raha.

Outside IIT-Madras, protesters clash with cops over ban of students' group

Outside IIT-Madras, protesters clash with cops over ban of students' group

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

The protests staged a protest inside the campus demanding recognition and an apology from the dean for his action against them.