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Kumble, Srinath, Joshi, Bharadwaj in KSCA Advisory panel

Kumble, Srinath, Joshi, Bharadwaj in KSCA Advisory panel

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Former India stars Anil Kumble, Javagal Srinath, Sunil Joshi and Vijay Bharadwaj have been drafted into the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) formed by the KSCA to improve the standard of the game across the state.

Business rival hired killer for Rs 4 lakh to kill Gopal Khemka: Police

Business rival hired killer for Rs 4 lakh to kill Gopal Khemka: Police

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Bihar Police claim to have solved the Gopal Khemka murder case, citing a land deal gone wrong as the motive. Suspects have been arrested and the murder weapon recovered.

1 killed in clash over Sonia Gandhi's objectionable pic

1 killed in clash over Sonia Gandhi's objectionable pic

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

A 33-year-old man was killed and six others injured, five of them seriously in a clash between two camps on Thursday over an objectionable photo of Congress chief Sonia Gandhi in a WhatsApp messenger group.

Murder In Mahim Review: Must Watch

Murder In Mahim Review: Must Watch

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Among the many reasons to watch Murder In Mahim is that it may be a chance to wipe out -- if it is achievable by a Web series -- the air of judgment towards those who do not conform to the majority's idea of normal, asserts Deepa Gahlot.

Shreyas, Kishan excluded from BCCI central contracts

Shreyas, Kishan excluded from BCCI central contracts

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

India captain Rohit Sharma including mainstays Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja have placed in the highest category of BCCI central contracts.

IPL 2024: Full list of released, retained and traded players

IPL 2024: Full list of released, retained and traded players

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Full list of players released, retained and traded by all ten teams in the IPL.

Chhattisgarh: Cong reposes faith in old timers

Chhattisgarh: Cong reposes faith in old timers

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

The Congress has pinned its hopes on many of the old-timers and also given representation to some new faces in its first list of candidates announced for the Chhattisgarh assembly polls scheduled next month.

This couple's love story is special

This couple's love story is special

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Suman Guha Roy tells us how he met his wife.

Jharkhand judge death: 243 suspects detained, 17 arrested

Jharkhand judge death: 243 suspects detained, 17 arrested

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

The Jharkhand government had set up a Special Investigation Team to crack the judge's death case, which triggered a nationwide outrage.

BJP adds third engine in UP, sweeps all 17 mayoral polls

BJP adds third engine in UP, sweeps all 17 mayoral polls

Rediff.com13 May 2023

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party won the mayoral elections in 10 of the 17 municipal corporations in Uttar Pradesh, results for which were announced on Saturday, virtually adding a third engine to its "double-engine" government.

Economic ground for govt policies not barred, observes SC in EWS quota hearing

Economic ground for govt policies not barred, observes SC in EWS quota hearing

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Economic criteria to ensure that the benefits of government policies reach the target group is not "proscribed" and a "recognised" basis of classification, the Supreme Court orally observed Wednesday while hearing pleas challenging the Centre's decision to grant a 10 per cent quota for the EWS category in admissions and jobs.

SC concludes hearing on 10 pc quota for EWS, reserves verdict

SC concludes hearing on 10 pc quota for EWS, reserves verdict

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on a batch of pleas challenging the validity of the 103rd Constitution amendment providing 10 per cent reservation to economically weaker sections (EWS) persons in admissions and government jobs.

Mumbai hold edge over KKR in battle of cellar teams

Mumbai hold edge over KKR in battle of cellar teams

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Kolkata Knight Riders resemble a sinking ship ahead of a rather inconsequential IPL-15 match against bottom-placed Mumbai Indians who, even if already out of reckoning, will have their tails up in Navi Mumbai on Monday.

Nestle once again in court over 'sub-standard' Maggi

Nestle once again in court over 'sub-standard' Maggi

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

In Uttar Pradesh, standards for 'Macaroni products' are being applied for 'Instant Noodles with seasoning' which is erroneous and misleading, alleges Nestle.

Rohit's Team India ready to dish out stellar show in Kohli's 100th Test

Rohit's Team India ready to dish out stellar show in Kohli's 100th Test

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

This is his 'Test' and for Kohli, a century to mark a 'century' is something he would be craving

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Given the controversy over Uttar Pradesh's population control moves, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP MLAs in UP have.

Cric Buzz: Prithvi, Hardik named in India 'A' squad

Cric Buzz: Prithvi, Hardik named in India 'A' squad

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

All that's transpired on and off the cricket pitch on Wednesday.

The BEST and WORST of 2021

The BEST and WORST of 2021

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

A year marked by more lows than highs for Hindi cinema, here's a recap of the best and worst in 2021.

Jaffer to lead Mumbai colts

Jaffer to lead Mumbai colts

Rediff.com28 Aug 2006

Mumbai colts are participating in the Moin-ud-Dowla Gold Cup invitation cricket tournament, at Hyderabad from September 6.

Pagglait review

Pagglait review

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Smoothly juggling Sandhya's curiosity and closure until her moment of awakening, Sanya Malhotra is emerging into one of the finest actresses of this generation, observes Sukanya Verma.

Box Office: All Is Well opens poorly, Manjhi is below average

Box Office: All Is Well opens poorly, Manjhi is below average

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

A look at this week's hits and misses.

Bihar reports 54.26% voter turnout in 1st phase

Bihar reports 54.26% voter turnout in 1st phase

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Guidelines have been issued by the Commission for safe conduct of the electoral exercise in the midst of the raging COVID-19 pandemic. These guidelines include lowering the maximum number of voters for a polling booth from 1,600 to 1,000, staggering the polling hours and extending postal ballot facility to those above 80.

Box Office: Katti Batti, Meeruthiya Gangsters flop

Box Office: Katti Batti, Meeruthiya Gangsters flop

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

A look at this week's hits and misses.

Box office: Airlift gets a good opening

Box office: Airlift gets a good opening

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Hits and misses of the week.

Box Office: Hero gets average opening

Box Office: Hero gets average opening

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

A look at this week's hits and misses.

Box Office: Poor opening for Mastizaade, Saala Khadoos

Box Office: Poor opening for Mastizaade, Saala Khadoos

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

Box Office: Welcome Back does excellent business

Box Office: Welcome Back does excellent business

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

A look at this week's hits and misses.

Box Office: Raazi is a hit

Box Office: Raazi is a hit

Rediff.com15 May 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

Box office: Phantom gets below average opening

Box office: Phantom gets below average opening

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

A look at this week's hits and misses.

Parmanu's chances improve over weekend

Parmanu's chances improve over weekend

Rediff.com28 May 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

Box Office: Raazi is a super hit

Box Office: Raazi is a super hit

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Vinod Mirani gives us his weekly verdict.

Delhi has the youngest MLAs, average age just 43!

Delhi has the youngest MLAs, average age just 43!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

Delhi has emerged as the youngest assembly in terms of age of elected legislators from the four states, with an estimated average age of about 43 years for members of Legislative Assembly elected in the national capital.

Box Office: Sanam Re is average, Fitoor flops

Box Office: Sanam Re is average, Fitoor flops

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

Box Office: Ghayal Once Again gets poor response

Box Office: Ghayal Once Again gets poor response

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

These candidates await their fate in Phase 3 of polls

These candidates await their fate in Phase 3 of polls

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

The third phase of Lok Sabha elections scheduled for Tuesday will see the maximum number of seats going to the polls in a single phase -- 117 across 15 states and Union Territories. It will also be a test for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party which will aim to defend the maximum number of seats at 62. This time the BJP will be tested in its bastion Gujarat -- where polling will be held for all the 26 Lok Sabha seats in the state -- apart from Karanataka, Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh, where the party had done well in 2014. Here are some of the big political leaders' who await their fate on Tuesday.

The BEST 200 Indian Films of the Decade

The BEST 200 Indian Films of the Decade

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Aseem Chhabra picks the finest Indian films in the 2010-2019 decade.

102 Not Out Review: Rishi Kapoor steals the show

102 Not Out Review: Rishi Kapoor steals the show

Rediff.com3 May 2018

'Rishi Kapoor is what sustains our interest when the humour evaporates and 102 Not Out slumps in a cesspool of soppy disclosures and exploited emotions.' 'The sequence where he walks down memory lane alone is testament to his artistic extensity.' 'No one makes the viewer vulnerable like Rishi,' says Sukanya Verma.

The Bala Review

The Bala Review

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

'Nimble humour, shuddh desi zingers, refreshing flippancy and a lively blend of small-town quirk and orthodoxy.' Sukanya Verma applauds Bala.

Was Saif's debut as AMAZING as Sara's?

Was Saif's debut as AMAZING as Sara's?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Who said star kids have it easy?

Hazare Trophy: Shreyas Gopal stars as Karnataka dismiss Kerala for 49

Hazare Trophy: Shreyas Gopal stars as Karnataka dismiss Kerala for 49

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

A summary of the day's play in the Vijay Hazare One-day tournament.