News for 'Team Kochi'

Indian Football PIX: Late goal sees FC Goa rescue a point

Indian Football PIX: Late goal sees FC Goa rescue a point

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

Adolfo Miranda scored the all-important goal of the match at a rain-soaked Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

'India Cements owns Chennai Super Kings; I don't own it'

'India Cements owns Chennai Super Kings; I don't own it'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2011

N Srinivasan, the newly-appointed president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, brushes aside allegations of conflict of interest of him holding the top BCCI post and owning IPL side Chennai Super Kings. He tells CNN-IBN Editor-in-Chief Rajdeep Sardesai that he doesn't own the franchise; it is India Cements that has the ownership rights.

'Veeru Devgan had the softest heart'

'Veeru Devgan had the softest heart'

Rediff.com28 May 2019

'He was a fighter, a stunt man and an action director, the master of all things rugged. Yet, he had the softest heart.'

Royal Challengers Bangalore to sport green jersey

Royal Challengers Bangalore to sport green jersey

Rediff.com4 May 2011

Royal Challengers Bangalore, the Indian Premier League team at the forefront of creating environmental awareness, on Wednesday marked another step in its ongoing Green Initiative by unveiling a special jersey.

Sangakkara, Jayawardene also for an early IPL exit

Sangakkara, Jayawardene also for an early IPL exit

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

After the reports of Sri Lankan skipper Tillakaratne Dilshan leaving the IPL to join the England-bound national team got rife, it is learned that former captains Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene are also packing their bags for an early exit.

We are gelling well as a unit: Jayawardene

We are gelling well as a unit: Jayawardene

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

Kochi Tuskers Kerela on Wednesday notched up their third consecutive win in the Indian Premier League after beating Kolkata Knight Riders by six runs and skipper Mahela Jaywardene said the team is gelling well as a unit and it is the secret of their success.

Bishop accused of raping nun grilled for 7 hours

Bishop accused of raping nun grilled for 7 hours

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

"The first phase of interrogation is over. He has been asked to be present tomorrow morning at 11 am for continued interrogation. He has agreed to it," Kottayam Superintendent of police Hari Sankar said after the marathon questioning of the priest.

Sports Shorts: David James returns as Kerala Blasters coach

Sports Shorts: David James returns as Kerala Blasters coach

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday

Sunanda murder case: Shashi Tharoor questioned for 3rd time in 48 hours

Sunanda murder case: Shashi Tharoor questioned for 3rd time in 48 hours

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Shashi Tharoor on Friday appeared for the third time in two days before the SIT.

U-17 World Cup: Iran whip Germany; Brazil in knock-outs

U-17 World Cup: Iran whip Germany; Brazil in knock-outs

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

European powerhouse Spain bounced back from the defeat in their opening match to score a 4-0 victory over Niger in a Group D match of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Kochi on Tuesday.

Mumbai finish on top after playing goalless draw vs Delhi

Mumbai finish on top after playing goalless draw vs Delhi

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Mumbai City FC ended their League engagements with a goalless draw against Delhi Dynamos to finish on top of Indian Super League football in Mumbai on Saturday.

Murali to join Gloucestershire

Murali to join Gloucestershire

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

Sri Lankan spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan has been signed by English county side Gloucestershire as their overseas player for two Friends Provident Twenty20 Cup seasons.

Injured Gayle ruled out of ODI series against India

Injured Gayle ruled out of ODI series against India

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Still recovering from a hamstring injury, swashbuckling batsman Chris Gayle was on Wednesday left out of the West Indies' 15-member squad for the One-Day International series against India next month.

The billionaire, Bollywood and the future of Indian soccer

The billionaire, Bollywood and the future of Indian soccer

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Ambani's holding group launched the Indian Super League, an elite competition of newly created teams, in 2014 with the aim of attracting investment and big global names, much like the Indian Premier League has in cricket. 'It was 100% a wasted opportunity'.

Want to help in Kerala flood relief? Here's how

Want to help in Kerala flood relief? Here's how

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

The Kerala government has set up a web site, keralarescue.in, to coordinate relief and aid for the floods-affected people. It has also set up a website for online transfer of donations towards flood relief.

BCCI cancels 3rd ODI vs West Indies as 'Hudhud' lashes Vizag

BCCI cancels 3rd ODI vs West Indies as 'Hudhud' lashes Vizag

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

The BCCI has cancelled the third ODI between India and the West Indies in Visakhapatnam after cyclone 'Hudhud' left the ACA-VDCA cricket stadium in unplayable condition.

Rajasthan look to upset formidable Mumbai Indians

Rajasthan look to upset formidable Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

After registering a comprehensive victory over Kochi Tuskers Kerala to bring their IPL campaign back on track, a confident Rajasthan Royals team will be eyeing an upset win when they take on table-toppers Mumbai Indians in Jaipur on Friday.

India successfully test-fires BrahMos supersonic cruise missile

India successfully test-fires BrahMos supersonic cruise missile

Rediff.com21 May 2018

The successful test will result in huge savings of replacement cost of missiles held in the inventory of the Indian Armed Forces.

WI player boycott: Match is on, BCCI officials insist

WI player boycott: Match is on, BCCI officials insist

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

"The BCCI is not bothered about their internal issues. But as far as we are concerned the match is on," Board secretary Sanjay Patel said.

Football Roundup: Former United defender Brown joins ISL

Football Roundup: Former United defender Brown joins ISL

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

This and more from the happenings in the world of football

'Entrepreneurship has given me freedom'

'Entrepreneurship has given me freedom'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

He may have failed at his first attempt, but 27-year-old Dinup Kalleril, an engineering dropout, is following his passion relentlessly.

How ISL has taken over Indian football

How ISL has taken over Indian football

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Five years after the Indian Super League was established, so has its effective preeminence in Indian football.

'I-League-ISL merger may take two-three years to materialise'

'I-League-ISL merger may take two-three years to materialise'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

"In fact, we are in negotiation with stakeholders including ISL franchisees on the issue," Dhar told reporters at the 11th Convocation of Tata Football Academy (TFA) in Jamshedpur.

Bruised Rajasthan desperate to turn things around

Bruised Rajasthan desperate to turn things around

Rediff.com14 May 2011

Still in with an outside chance of making it to the play-offs, a bruised Rajasthan Royals will be eyeing nothing less than a victory when they take on an inconsistent Kochi Tuskers Kerala in their crucial IPL match in Indore on Sunday.

National Games: Deepika Kumari leads Jharkhand to recurve gold

National Games: Deepika Kumari leads Jharkhand to recurve gold

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Former Commonwealth and Asian Games medallist Deepika Kumari steered Jhakhand to two team gold medals in the recurve archery events but stunningly missed out on an individual podium finish even as the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) continued to stay on course for a hat-trick of overall titles on the eighth day of competitions in the 35th National Games in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday.

'Tough to say if it was a perfect T20 wicket'

'Tough to say if it was a perfect T20 wicket'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Kochi Tuskers Kerala captain Mahela Jayawardene was critical of the wicket after his side lost to Deccan Chargers by 55 runs with Ishant Sharma bulldozing his team's batting line-up with a sensational five-wicket spell.

With Aus tour in mind, India to experiment against Windies

With Aus tour in mind, India to experiment against Windies

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

The series against the West Indies is India's only chance to iron out flaws before embarking on the tough tour of Australia. Hence, skipper Mahendra Singh hinted that the hosts will try out a few things in the home rubber against the Caribbeans, starting in Kochi on Wednesday.

Our experience made the difference: De Villiers

Our experience made the difference: De Villiers

Rediff.com10 Apr 2011

A B de Villiers, whose unbeaten 54 set up Royal Challengers Bangalore's six-wicket win over Kochi Tuskers Kerala in their IPL encounter on Saturday, said his side's experience made all the difference as the match was still in balance till the end.

NCP denies involvement in IPL row

NCP denies involvement in IPL row

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

Ruling out the possibility of union ministers Sharad Pawar and Praful Patel resigning in the wake of the IPL controversy, the Nationalist Congress Party on Thursday dismissed reports about the involvement of any of its leaders or their relatives in any financial wrongdoings in the cricket league. Party spokesman D P Tripathi saw nothing wrong in Civil Aviation Minister Patel's 'personal office' forwarding projections of new franchisee valuations to Tharoor.

Tharoor receives death threat over IPL row

Tharoor receives death threat over IPL row

Rediff.com14 Apr 2010

Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor's security has been tightened following an SMS death threat received by him from Mumbai.The SMS was reportedly sent by underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's associate Chhota Shakeel.In the SMS, Tharoor was asked to apologise to Indian Premier League Commissioner Lalit Modi over the Kochi IPL team standoff.Tharoor has reportedly written to the home ministry about the death threat, following which his security has been tightened.

Sonia meets Tharoor's boss over IPL row

Sonia meets Tharoor's boss over IPL row

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

External Affairs Minister S M Krishna on Tuesday met Congress president Sonia Gandhi in the wake of the controversy surrounding Minister of State Shashi Tharoor's role in the IPL's Kochi team. IPL commissioner Lalit Modi recently alleged that Tharoor had asked him not to disclose details about owners of the consortium led by Rendezvous that bought the new Kochi franchisee.Tharoor hit back at Modi by alleging that he had made attempts to pressure the winning consortium.

'Entrepreneurship can be a draining process'

'Entrepreneurship can be a draining process'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

'If you enjoy learning and if you can risk the failures, entrepreneurship can be a rewarding, enriching experience.'

Michael Chopra hits back at India's coach Constantine

Michael Chopra hits back at India's coach Constantine

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

National football coach Stephen Constantine may have ruled Michael Chopra out from representing India but the British PIO today said he's not lost hope and was waiting the 53-year-old's exit. Hitting out at the India coach, the Kerala Blasters forward said: "Stephen Constantine can say whatever he wants. Personally, it's not a problem for me. Well has he achieved anything in the game as a player? No." There had been reports that All India Football Federation may not be too keen to extend Constantine's contract that gets over in February, a month before the Asian Cup qualifiers begin.

India-Australia first ODI washed out

India-Australia first ODI washed out

Rediff.com17 Oct 2010

The first One-Day International between India and Australia in Kochi on Sunday was washed out because of rain.

ISL: Kerala thrash Northeast

ISL: Kerala thrash Northeast

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

English striker Chris Dagnall scored twice as Kerala Blasters exposed NorthEast United's defensive frailties to notch up a 4-1 thumping win in their Indian Super League football match, in Guwahati, on Sunday.

IPL franchises allowed to retain five players, Dhoni to return to CSK

IPL franchises allowed to retain five players, Dhoni to return to CSK

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

In a major boost for Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals -- the two teams who are making a comeback after serving a two-year ban -- they will be allowed to pick from the players, who turned out for Rising Pune Supergiants and Gujarat Lions squad in IPL in season 10.

Tharoor has cleverly stitched up a support base

Tharoor has cleverly stitched up a support base

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

The Kochi IPL controversy also draws attention to the clout of Gulf-based Keralites

Sack Tharoor, probe IPL biddings: Advani tells PM

Sack Tharoor, probe IPL biddings: Advani tells PM

Rediff.com17 Apr 2010

Bharatiya Janata Party parliamentary party chief L K Advani on Saturday urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to sack Shashi Tharoor in the wake of the minister of state for external affairs getting embroiled in the Kochi IPL team ownership controversy. "The prime minister must drop Shashi Tharoor from the council of ministers because of gross impropriety unbecoming of the office he is occupying," Advani said.

I didn't misuse my ministry: Tharoor on IPL row

I didn't misuse my ministry: Tharoor on IPL row

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

Shashi Tharoor on Friday rejected the Opposition's demands for his resignation as minister of state for external affairs by asserting that the allegations against him on the IPL issue were 'baseless, ill-founded and ill-motivated'. "The real motive behind the public controversy that has been created around me is to make the Kochi team unviable and to assign this IPL franchise to elsewhere than Kerala," he said in a statement tabled in the Lok Sabha.

BestMed Tourism begins India operations

BestMed Tourism begins India operations

Rediff.com23 Jan 2007

BestMed Tourism, a joint venture between Kochi-based Focuz Group and Canadian leisure travel company, Unbelievable India Tours, kickstarted its Indian operations recently.