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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.

Cauvery turmoil forces BCCI to shift CSK's IPL home games to Pune

Cauvery turmoil forces BCCI to shift CSK's IPL home games to Pune

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The Cauvery water dispute forced the Board of Control for Cricket in India to shift Chennai Super Kings' remaining home games to Pune as the state administration expressed inability to ensure adequate security arrangements for the Indian Premier League matches.

ICC rejects Pakistan's compensation claim against India

ICC rejects Pakistan's compensation claim against India

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had demanded Rs 447 crore compensation after alleging that the BCCI didn't honour the MoU that required India to play six bilateral series between 2015 to 2023.

BCCI Media Rights: Members in dark as COA decides on e-auction

BCCI Media Rights: Members in dark as COA decides on e-auction

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

The rights have been split across three categories -- a global television rights plus rest-of-world digital rights package, an Indian-subcontinent digital rights package, and a global consolidated rights package.

BCCI under RTI: Office-bearers want to challenge CIC verdict, COA says all for transparency

BCCI under RTI: Office-bearers want to challenge CIC verdict, COA says all for transparency

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is likely to challenge the Central Information Commission's ruling that the cricket board be brought under the Right to Information act with a top official accusing the Committee of Administrators (COA) of 'wilful negligence' in dealing with the matter.

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.

Kohli, Dhoni meet CoA: More rest, pay hike agreed

Kohli, Dhoni meet CoA: More rest, pay hike agreed

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Virat Kohli and his predecessor Mahendra Singh Dhoni's demand for a pay hike for the team was on Thursday accepted by the Committee of Administrators, which also took their inputs on the issue of cramped scheduling.

Big relief for Pandya and Rahul

Big relief for Pandya and Rahul

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Suspensions on Pandya, Rahul lifted with immediate effect: CoA

Kohli on Pandya's sexist remarks: 'We don't align with those views'

Kohli on Pandya's sexist remarks: 'We don't align with those views'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

'We as the Indian cricket team and responsible cricketers don't align with those views, those were individual opinions. We are still waiting for a decision to be made'

The Actor Who Corrected Dilip Kumar!

The Actor Who Corrected Dilip Kumar!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

During rehearsals, when Dilip Kumar improvised, Gulshan Grover was quick to point out that he had got the lines wrong.

10 Must Watch Mani Ratnam Movies On OTT

10 Must Watch Mani Ratnam Movies On OTT

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists 10 popular Mani Ratnam films that you can watch on streaming platforms.

CAG audit? Leave RBI alone

CAG audit? Leave RBI alone

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

The RBI is already audited under existing rules.

Bihar minister lashes out at media for not chanting 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'

Bihar minister lashes out at media for not chanting 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

When Vinod Kumar Singh, the minister for mines and geology, found that mediapersons did not join the chorus, he stopped and asked if they were "sons and daughters of Pakistan".

#MeToo: COA seeks BCCI CEO's response on anonymous post

#MeToo: COA seeks BCCI CEO's response on anonymous post

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

The allegations by an unnamed person, who claimed to be an ex-colleague of Johri at the Discovery Channel, were posted on Twitter by an author, Harnidh Kaur, who later stated that she did not want the charges published nor her name used in the context.

Selectors left red-faced as Dhoni says no to playing Hazare quarters

Selectors left red-faced as Dhoni says no to playing Hazare quarters

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

The current fiasco now completely established that there is no communication between the selectors and senior players, who decide their own schedule. 'Dhoni feels that it would not be fair for him to join us at this stage, given that the team has done so well and reached the quarter-final stage in his absence. He does not want to upset the team balance'

'What better exposition of Kalyug can there be?'

'What better exposition of Kalyug can there be?'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

'The only loser is the tax payer who doesn't have a clue as to how his money is being used.'

Amitabh celebrates B&B, AAA

Amitabh celebrates B&B, AAA

Rediff.com27 May 2020

Bunty Aur Babli turns 15 while Amar Akbar Anthony turns 43.

Srini checks in; COA diktat puts BCCI in a fix ahead of SGM

Srini checks in; COA diktat puts BCCI in a fix ahead of SGM

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Narayanaswami Srinivasan will be back in focus as some of the Board's state units plan to prop up his name at its Special General Meeting on Sunday despite COA seeking Supreme Court directives on this issue.

Corruption in Indian Railways? Yes, says the minister

Corruption in Indian Railways? Yes, says the minister

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

'There is corruption at various levels'.

CAG was 'very kind' in assessing losses of coal allocations: FM

CAG was 'very kind' in assessing losses of coal allocations: FM

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

The Supreme Court had cancelled 204 such allotments.

Real purpose of SGM is to undermine us: COA writes to BCCI

Real purpose of SGM is to undermine us: COA writes to BCCI

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

The BCCI secretary after requisition from 20 affiliated units had issued a circular to conduct a SGM in New Delhi, in order to discuss policy matters with regards to decisions taken by the Vinod Rai-led committee.

BCCI Jt secretary Chaudhary forwards confidential email to TNCA

BCCI Jt secretary Chaudhary forwards confidential email to TNCA

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Amitabh Chaudhary sent an e-mail on the decisions taken by the Committee of Administrators (COA) to Tamil Nadu Cricket Association, which had moved the Supreme Court on Wednesday on one of the issues dogging the BCCI.

SC refuses to direct BCCI to e-auction IPL media rights

SC refuses to direct BCCI to e-auction IPL media rights

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chadrachud did not consider the plea of BJP leader Subramanian Swamy that the ongoing tendering process for awarding media rights for the IPL events be stayed and e-auctioning directed.

Why COA issued a notice to BCCI's top office-bearers

Why COA issued a notice to BCCI's top office-bearers

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

A miffed Committee of Administrators on Thursday served a notice to Board of Control for Cricket in India's top office-bearers, including acting president C K Khanna, for not allowing CEO Rahul Johri to attend its latest Special General Meeting.

TNCA, Haryana, Maharashtra barred from attending BCCI AGM

TNCA, Haryana, Maharashtra barred from attending BCCI AGM

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

The three non-compliant units will not have any voting rights in case there is an election during the BCCI AGM.

India women's team divided over coach Powar's retention

India women's team divided over coach Powar's retention

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

'Another change of coach will effect our growth and we will have to start from the scratch. And whatever may be the reason for Ramesh Sir's and Mithali Raj's conflicts, they should solve it across the table like a family and call it truce. This will provide more sense and security to them and the entire team'

'There can never be another Kapil Dev'

'There can never be another Kapil Dev'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin says there cannot be another Kapil Dev, amid growing comparisons between Hardik Pandya and the World Cup-winning skipper.

Pandya offers 'regrets' in response to BCCI show cause

Pandya offers 'regrets' in response to BCCI show cause

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Pandya and teammate K L Rahul were issued show cause notices by the BCCI for their remarks on women which triggered a social media storm. Regret and not apology was what Pandya offered in his reply.

Cricket Buzz: Thailand qualifies for Women's World T20

Cricket Buzz: Thailand qualifies for Women's World T20

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

The Women's T20 World Cup is scheduled to begin from February next year and the first match of the tournament will be played between India and Australia.

Kapil Dev to pick Indian women's cricket team coach?

Kapil Dev to pick Indian women's cricket team coach?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

As per norms, the CAC is mandated to conduct interviews for the job but the committee, comprising the legendary trio of Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman and Sourav Ganguly, may not be part of the process owing to prior commitments.

Can Religious Rows Hurt DMK In 2024?

Can Religious Rows Hurt DMK In 2024?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Party insiders concede statements of the Raja kind have the potential to hurt the DMK's electoral chances in closely-fought seats in 2024, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

CoA asks Shastri, Team India to put overseas performances in perspective

CoA asks Shastri, Team India to put overseas performances in perspective

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

Shastri and Kohli were told that the Indian team is being provided each and every facility that it has sought and its performances on the field should match that input.

The Best Of Yash Chopra On OTT

The Best Of Yash Chopra On OTT

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists the most popular Yash Chopra films -- the ones he directed, not produced (yes, so that means no DDLJ) -- that can be watched on OTT.

Former captain Edulji takes on Engineer for 'snide remarks'

Former captain Edulji takes on Engineer for 'snide remarks'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Former India captain and Committee of Administrators member Diana Edulji took on Farokh Engineer for his 'snide remarks' made earlier this year targetting her and the COA.

Conflict of Interest: Laxman lashes out at CoA

Conflict of Interest: Laxman lashes out at CoA

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Laxman said the COA has been using the CAC only for selection of senior national coaches despite promising a broader role earlier.

Justice Bobde takes oath as 47th CJI

Justice Bobde takes oath as 47th CJI

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Justice Bobde has decided several key cases and was part of the recent historic verdict that cleared the way for the construction of a Ram Temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya.

Make BCCI fully transparent in all its functions: CIC tells COA

Make BCCI fully transparent in all its functions: CIC tells COA

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

The Central Information Commission (CIC) on Friday urged the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators running the Board of Control for Cricket in India to 'immediately initiate efforts' to look into the issues raised by historian Ramachandra Guha in his resignation letter.

Pulwama attack: Indian sports caught in Pak conundrum

Pulwama attack: Indian sports caught in Pak conundrum

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

The fallout of the Pulwama terror attack, which killed over 40 CRPF personnel, on the sporting ties between India and Pakistan was felt the strongest on Friday.

SC orders audit of Padmanabha temple by former CAG

SC orders audit of Padmanabha temple by former CAG

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

The Supreme Court today ordered that former Comptroller and Auditor General of India Vinod Rai will supervise special audit of property of Kerala's famous Sree Padmanabha Swamy temple, which is facing charges of financial irregularites, and constituted a new administrative committee headed by District Judge, Thiruvananthapuram.

Three members to represent BCCI at ICC meeting, says Supreme Court

Three members to represent BCCI at ICC meeting, says Supreme Court

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

The Supreme Court on Wednesday stated that the three-member panel of Vikram Limaye, Amitabh Choudhary and Anirudh Chowdhury will represent the Board of Control for Cricket in India at the International Cricket Council's meeting, starting in Dubai, on Thursday.