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Mallya expresses confidence in team

Mallya expresses confidence in team

Rediff.com7 May 2008

Bangalore Royal Challengers' owner Vijay Mallya on Wednesday scotched speculation over the fate of the team's bowling coach Venkatesh Prasad, saying he was fully supportive of the former Indian medium pacer.

Citizenship bill is a triumph of the idea of India

Citizenship bill is a triumph of the idea of India

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

'This bill is for the children of Partition who are still subject to inhuman barbarism because they profess a faith rooted in India.' 'If India fails them, we shall be no better than a Pakistan which brutalises its minorities and has turned into a factory of intolerant bigots,' says former BJP MP Tarun Vijay.

Red and Yellow for Royal Challengers

Red and Yellow for Royal Challengers

Rediff.com12 Mar 2008

Dr Vijay Mallya's Bangalore Indian Premier League team "Royal Challengers" will be attired in a attractive mix of red and yellow for the Twenty20 tournament which begins next month.

PHOTOS: India suffer early blows on rain-shortened Day 1 in 3rd Test

PHOTOS: India suffer early blows on rain-shortened Day 1 in 3rd Test

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Images from Day 1 in the third Test between India and Sri Lanka, in Colombo.

'Modi can be a divisive politician'

'Modi can be a divisive politician'

Rediff.com24 May 2019

'It is inevitable when he pleases those who share his Hindutva ideology that at the same time he can alienate those who do not feel he speaks for them.'

Selectors face questions over life after Dhoni

Selectors face questions over life after Dhoni

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Finding a replacement for Dhoni will top the agenda when India's selectors meet in Mumbai on Sunday to pick the squad for the tour of West Indies.

Pant to train at NCA's turning pitches to improve his keeping

Pant to train at NCA's turning pitches to improve his keeping

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Pant is likely to do simulation training in Bengaluru by keeping on tracks that offer turn, in order to get ready for the decks that will be on offer in Rajkot and Hyderabad.

Sports Shorts: India jump to 5th place in FIH rankings

Sports Shorts: India jump to 5th place in FIH rankings

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday.

Review: Kadhalil Vizhundhen

Review: Kadhalil Vizhundhen

Rediff.com29 Sep 2008

Sun Pictures' and Atlantic Movies' Kadhalil Vizhundhen, directed by P V Prasad and starring Boys' Nakul, is a angsty romantic story that brings a lump into your throat and is definitely worth a watch.

IT ministry asks Twitter to reinforce security

IT ministry asks Twitter to reinforce security

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

'If there are any incidents of cyberattacks, they should immediately inform CERT.'

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Rediff.com28 May 2019

As the dust finally settles on the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections 2019 and Bharatiya Janata Party along with its NDA allies emerges as the clear winner, here is a list of who won in each of the 7 phases of elections.

'Opener, finisher or specialist No 4, DK can do it all'

'Opener, finisher or specialist No 4, DK can do it all'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Nayar recalled the sacrifices that Karthik had to make, right from virtually staying away from home 200 days a year to booking his own ground, practice sessions and paying net bowlers from his own pocket.

Kohli rested for Sri Lanka ODIs, Rohit to lead India

Kohli rested for Sri Lanka ODIs, Rohit to lead India

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Kohli, who was named man-of-the-match for the 2nd Test that India won against Sri Lanka in Nagpur on Monday, will play the third and final Test in New Delhi.

Why Dhoni is not playing Ranji Trophy...

Why Dhoni is not playing Ranji Trophy...

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

The Jharkhand team has qualified for the knockout stages of the Ranji Trophy but till date Dhoni has not given any indication that he would like to play.

Iyer set to replace Kohli for Afghanistan Test

Iyer set to replace Kohli for Afghanistan Test

Rediff.com7 May 2018

It is understood that barring captain Virat Kohli, almost all the Test team regulars will be in action in the one-off Test against Afghanistan.

Review: Pannaiyarum Padminiyum is refreshing

Review: Pannaiyarum Padminiyum is refreshing

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

Director Arun Kumar's Tamil film Pannaiyarum Padminiyum is a realistic story about the lives of ordinary people and their simple desires, says S Saraswathi.

Nitish takes oath as Bihar CM, Lalu's son his deputy

Nitish takes oath as Bihar CM, Lalu's son his deputy

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

This is the fifth time that Nitish will be the chief minister of Bihar and this will be his third consecutive term.

Buta letter: NDA gives adjournment notice

Buta letter: NDA gives adjournment notice

Rediff.com22 Aug 2005

NDA gives notice for adjournment motion over Buta letter

Buta's letter sparks off controversy

Buta's letter sparks off controversy

Rediff.com19 Aug 2005

A recommendatory letter purported to have been written by Bihar Governor Buta Singh to Railway Minister Lalu Prasad seeking favour for 2 senior railway officers has sparked off a controversy.

Ladakh: What the Raksha Mantri wants the army to do

Ladakh: What the Raksha Mantri wants the army to do

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

Rajnath Singh believes it would be naive to see disengagement of the armies from the LAC as the end of the trouble. The defence minister has urged the defence forces to be ready for a long haul

LoC killings: Last rites of jawans held with military honours

LoC killings: Last rites of jawans held with military honours

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Amid heart-rending scenes, the mortal remains of five army jawans killed by Pakistani troops along the Line of Control were on Thursday consigned to flames with full military honours in their respective villages in Bihar and Maharashtra.

UP: BJP MLA's killer shot dead

UP: BJP MLA's killer shot dead

Rediff.com23 Dec 2005

Special Task Force of UP Police gunned down Naushad Qureshi, hailing from Bihar and with a cash reward of Rs 20,000 on his head.

Smriti Irani dropped from BJP's National Executive body

Smriti Irani dropped from BJP's National Executive body

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Hema Malini and Shaina NC have also been omitted from the group.

Covid: Parliament adjourned sine die 11 days before schedule

Covid: Parliament adjourned sine die 11 days before schedule

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

The session, which was earlier scheduled to conclude on April 3, is now likely to be adjourned sine die on March 23, sources said.

Indian-Americans gear up to welcome PM Modi

Indian-Americans gear up to welcome PM Modi

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

The community is planning to welcome Modi at every possible location where he could be available during his three-day stay.

Nothing wrong in spending Rs 2-4 crore on media: Beni

Nothing wrong in spending Rs 2-4 crore on media: Beni

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Union Minister Beni Prasad Verma has kicked up another controversy by stating that nothing was wrong in spending Rs 2 to 4 crores on media as he was only "investing money to get good returns" in terms of publicity.

Ask Ajit: Stocks to buy, hold, sell

Ask Ajit: Stocks to buy, hold, sell

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

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

Jagannath Mishra, the last Congress CM of Bihar, dies

Jagannath Mishra, the last Congress CM of Bihar, dies

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Mishra was catapulted to the chief ministership of Bihar following the assassination of his elder brother Lalit Narayan Mishra in 1975.

Who will get the coveted CBI chief's job?

Who will get the coveted CBI chief's job?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Delhi's power circles can expect a surprise when a not-so-known officer is appointed to head the CBI.

UP top cop Javeed Ahmed shunted out in major reshuffle by Adityanath

UP top cop Javeed Ahmed shunted out in major reshuffle by Adityanath

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

1980-batch IPS officer Sulkan Singh, who was DG-Training, will replace Ahmed, a 1984-batch IPS officer, who has been shifted as the DG of Uttar Pradesh Provincial Armed Constabulary, a senior home department official said.

Driver who saved Amarnath pilgrims given 2nd highest gallantry award

Driver who saved Amarnath pilgrims given 2nd highest gallantry award

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Sheikh Salim Gafur has been selected for the honour as he displayed some rare grit and bravery and continued to drive the bus of the Amarnath pilgrims, which came under attack by the terrorists on July 10, 2017, in Jammu and Kashmir, a home ministry official said.

Dhoni left out; Hardik back in squad for T20 series against South Africa

Dhoni left out; Hardik back in squad for T20 series against South Africa

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Selection committee looking to continue building towards World T20 in Australia in October 2020.

Rahane ton leads the way as India eye series-leveling win

Rahane ton leads the way as India eye series-leveling win

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

India were eyeing a series-leveling win in the second Test by reducing Sri Lanka to 72 for two after setting the hosts a daunting victory target of 413, riding on Ajinkya Rahane's sparkling century.

Rain ruins Day 1 of third Test, India 50-2

Rain ruins Day 1 of third Test, India 50-2

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Rain played spoilsport on the opening day, washing out more than two sessions, after India had recovered to 50 for two in their first innings in the third and final Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo, on Friday.

'Only BJP will be left in the NDA'

'Only BJP will be left in the NDA'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

'NDA allies have realised that if they don't dump the BJP, then people will dump their party in 2019.' 'People's mood is against the BJP'

All you need to know about the seats going to polls in first phase

All you need to know about the seats going to polls in first phase

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

Aslam Hunani/Rediff.com gives the lowdown on the constituencies going to polls in the first phase on April 11.

Shahabuddin charge-sheeted in journalist murder case

Shahabuddin charge-sheeted in journalist murder case

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Ex-RJD MP has been charged with murder and criminal conspiracy in the killing of journalist Rajdeo Ranjan.

Govt to give one time funds to complete languishing highways

Govt to give one time funds to complete languishing highways

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Roads account for the second largest amount of bad loans.

BJP snubs Chirag, announce seat-sharing deal with JD-U

BJP snubs Chirag, announce seat-sharing deal with JD-U

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

BJP backed to the hilt Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as its leader in the state and rebuffed a rebellious Chirag Paswan, while acknowledging his Lok Janshakti Party as an ally 'at the Centre'. At a press conference which was attended by top leaders of the JD-U headed by Kumar and the BJP, it was made clear that 'only those who accept the chief ministers leadership will be deemed to be a part of the National Democratic Alliance in Bihar'.