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Two-ODI ban for Pandya, Rahul over crass comments on TV show?

Two-ODI ban for Pandya, Rahul over crass comments on TV show?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

'Diana has sought legal opinion whether the duo can be banned. So, obviously a decision will be taken once she gives her nod. As far as I am concerned, the comments were crass, in bad taste and unacceptable'

Why it's time India's state banks opt for mega mergers

Why it's time India's state banks opt for mega mergers

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Mergers to create at most six state banks

Will India boycott Champions Trophy over ICC revenue deal?

Will India boycott Champions Trophy over ICC revenue deal?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

For India, pulling out of the tournament, to be staged in England and Wales in June, is a serious option if the revenue sharing talks break down.

10 OTT Shows That Make Us Nostalgic

10 OTT Shows That Make Us Nostalgic

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Many films and shows go back in time to bring alive so many fading and forgotten memories.

Should Pakistan be banned from Cricket World Cup?

Should Pakistan be banned from Cricket World Cup?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

A top BCCI source said even if a note is sent and the ICC agrees to put it out in front of member boards for a vote, India is unlikely to find any support from other nations.

Pune Test: MCA's urge to splurge

Pune Test: MCA's urge to splurge

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

MCA member objects to wasteful expenses planned for Pune Test.

22 names recommended for ED posts at banks

22 names recommended for ED posts at banks

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

These recommendations are based on interactions held by the Banks Board Bureau with eligible candidates from PSBs towards appointment against vacancies in PSBs for the period 2018-19

Individual ego shouldn't come in way of women's cricket development: Kapil Dev

Individual ego shouldn't come in way of women's cricket development: Kapil Dev

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

A 'disturbed' former captain Kapil Dev, on Friday, expressed his displeasure in the manner Committee of Administrators member Diana Edulji tried to stall WV Raman's appointment as the coach of the Indian women's team.

Audit should not hurt pvt sector: Manmohan Singh had told CAG

Audit should not hurt pvt sector: Manmohan Singh had told CAG

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

As CAG found Reliance Industries was being favoured in gas exploration deal to the government's detriment, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told the then top auditor Vinod Rai that audit should not hurt the private sector and RIL was one of the biggest and most respected.

All you need to know about new CJI Justice Bobde

All you need to know about new CJI Justice Bobde

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Hailing from a family of lawyers from Maharashtra, he was part of a nine-judge Bench of the Supreme Court which in August 2017 declared the right to privacy as a fundamental right of an individual.

Tendulkar, Tharoor slam move to host India-WI ODI in Kochi

Tendulkar, Tharoor slam move to host India-WI ODI in Kochi

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Opposition mounts over KCA's plans to host one dayer at Kochi

Appointments of Dravid, Zaheer still on hold: CoA

Appointments of Dravid, Zaheer still on hold: CoA

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

'We have taken all the recommendations of the CAC for Ravi Shastri as head coach and we will further discuss with him appointment of other coaches. We have set up a committee and they will speak to them (CAC), communicate with them after talking to Shastri. The support-staff has been decided in consultation with the head coach'

Here's why CoA, Kohli and selectors are in Hyderabad...

Here's why CoA, Kohli and selectors are in Hyderabad...

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

COA Meet on Wednesday: Team management, selectors to discuss 'communication' issues, Australia tour

U-19 team to get 30 lakh each; Dravid to get 50 lakh

U-19 team to get 30 lakh each; Dravid to get 50 lakh

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

'India is known for its guru shishya parampara and the Guru always gets more.'

BCCI old guard wants pull-out, COA warns of consequences

BCCI old guard wants pull-out, COA warns of consequences

Rediff.com6 May 2017

A section of the Board of Control for Cricket in India's old guard, especially from the Narayanaswami Srinivasan faction, is set to advocate a pull-out from the Champions Trophy despite the Committee of Administrators' (COA) warning of possible consequences.

President Pranab heads South with busy itinerary

President Pranab heads South with busy itinerary

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

What makes President Mukherjee's visit to the south Indian states interesting is the combination of engagements.

Govt cannot keep returning judgeship proposals, says SC collegium

Govt cannot keep returning judgeship proposals, says SC collegium

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court collegium has for the second time reiterated the names of two advocates -- Amitesh Banerjee and Sakya Sen -- for appointment as judges of the Calcutta high court "expeditiously", saying it was not open for the government to repeatedly send back the same proposal.

How Sports Ministry arm-twisted BCCI to come under NADA

How Sports Ministry arm-twisted BCCI to come under NADA

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Senior BCCI members feel that the "decision to buckle under government pressure" may lead to the Board losing its autonomy despite being financially independent.

Kapil-led panel frontrunner to pick India coach

Kapil-led panel frontrunner to pick India coach

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

The Kapil Dev-led ad-hoc committee on Wednesday emerged as the frontrunner to pick the next India cricket coach but a final decision on panel formation would be taken only after the next Supreme Court hearing.

Coal Crisis: 'Next few months will be a wake-up call'

Coal Crisis: 'Next few months will be a wake-up call'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

'They will be able to ride over this immediate crisis and carry on, but they need to take corrective steps and these will have to be long term measures which must include working closely with state governments.'

VOTE: Should Dhoni be allowed to keep Balidaan Badge on his gloves?

VOTE: Should Dhoni be allowed to keep Balidaan Badge on his gloves?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Controversy erupted at the World Cup after the International Cricket Council asked former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni to remove the dagger insignia from his wicket-keeping gloves.

Controversy after Pietersen picked to deliver Pataudi Lecture

Controversy after Pietersen picked to deliver Pataudi Lecture

Rediff.com18 May 2018

BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Chaudhary is livid with GM (Cricket Operations) Saba Karim for ignoring the names of Indian stalwarts of yesteryears.

IPL: No takers for Kohli's proposal over resting India bowlers

IPL: No takers for Kohli's proposal over resting India bowlers

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

During a recent meeting of the CoA in Hyderabad, Kohli suggested resting pacers, especially Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, from the entire IPL to keep them fresh for the World Cup.During a recent meeting of the CoA in Hyderabad, Kohli suggested resting pacers, especially Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, from the entire IPL to keep them fresh for the World Cup.

Meet the new Indian women's cricket coach...

Meet the new Indian women's cricket coach...

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Raman pips Kirsten for Indian women's coach job The 53-year-old Raman is currently a batting consultant at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. His first assignment is the tour of New Zealand beginning next month.

Pak woman admits meeting 'idol' Shami, claims no monetary deals made

Pak woman admits meeting 'idol' Shami, claims no monetary deals made

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

Alishba's name surfaced in the controversy after the Indian pacer's wife Hasin Jahan alleged that he could have a relationship with the Pakistani woman.

Gavaskar baffled at his integrity being questioned

Gavaskar baffled at his integrity being questioned

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

'Show me one instance where I have tried to influence the selection committee. Indian cricket has done more for me than I have done for it'

India vs WI ODI likely to be shifted from Indore

India vs WI ODI likely to be shifted from Indore

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

BCCI-MPCA spar over free tickets

Cricketers set to meet on 'conflict of interest' issue

Cricketers set to meet on 'conflict of interest' issue

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Several top cricketers are expected to attend the meeting in the presence of at least one Committee of Administrators (CoA) member. They are expected to deliberate on the issue at length.

COA asks states not to nominate Srinivasan as BCCI's ICC nominee

COA asks states not to nominate Srinivasan as BCCI's ICC nominee

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's Committee of Administrators (COA) on Thursday informed all state units that they will seek the Supreme Court's directive on BCCI's representative at the International Cricket Council meetings and asked the members to keep that in mind before taking any decision at the Special General Meeting on April 9.

Former BCCI chief Thakur tenders unconditional apology to SC

Former BCCI chief Thakur tenders unconditional apology to SC

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

On December 15, the top court had observed that Thakur prima facie appears to have committed matter of perjury in relation to demanding an intervention via a letter from the International Cricket Council (ICC) in order to sidestep the implementation of the Lodha Committee recommendations.

Ganguly to help BCCI plan India's schedule for 2019-2023

Ganguly to help BCCI plan India's schedule for 2019-2023

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

The working group of the Board of Control for Cricket in India on the International Cricket Council's Futures Tours and Programme (FTP) will have former India captain Sourav Ganguly in all likelihood.

Bengal Tiger set to take reins of BCCI

Bengal Tiger set to take reins of BCCI

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly will take over as the 39th BCCI president on Wednesday, but he will have a curtailed tenure of around nine months as he would need to demit office by the end of July, next year as per the provisions of new constitutions, which makes 'Cooling Off' period mandatory after six years in office.

BCCI bosses are fighting over something

BCCI bosses are fighting over something

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Chaudhary has expressed his displeasure over CEO Rahul Johri allowing the publication of an advertisement for the post of 'Team Manager' for the Indian women's cricket team on his name without his consent.

Padma Vibhushan for Rajnikanth, Sri Sri, Dhirubhai

Padma Vibhushan for Rajnikanth, Sri Sri, Dhirubhai

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

The list of the prestigious Padma Awards 2016 awardees is out and superstar Rajnikanth is set to be honoured with the nation's second highest civilian award, the Padma Vibhushan.

Pandya's loose talk could make him fixing target, says BCCI treasurer

Pandya's loose talk could make him fixing target, says BCCI treasurer

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Under-fire India cricketer Hardik Pandya's loose talk could make him a target of the match-fixing syndicates known for laying 'honey traps', believes BCCI treasurer Anirudh Chaudhry.

When Heroines Fell in LOVE At Work

When Heroines Fell in LOVE At Work

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Quite a few actresses found love in the makers of their films.

National Anti-Doping Agency can't dope test Indian cricketers: BCCI

National Anti-Doping Agency can't dope test Indian cricketers: BCCI

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

BCCI has said that government body has no jurisdiction to conduct dopes tests on Indian cricketers.

'Dhoni's gesture an act of patriotism & not nationalism'

'Dhoni's gesture an act of patriotism & not nationalism'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The sports fraternity came out in support of Mahendra Singh Dhoni for wearing the dagger insignia on his wicketkeeping gloves during India's World Cup game against South Africa.

IPL awards fiasco: Angry Edulji hits out at BCCI acting president

IPL awards fiasco: Angry Edulji hits out at BCCI acting president

Rediff.com16 May 2019

'He (Khanna) had shown disregard for the protocol and an office bearer of a state association was allowed to give the trophy away and hence for the IPL Final COA members should give the trophy. This was because the Acting President had shown disregard to the office of the President of the BCCI'

Will Brahmastra Save Bollywood?

Will Brahmastra Save Bollywood?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

It was a lull period for Bollywood in August as none of the new releases could work at the box office, hope that it turns around in September.