News for 'Vishnu'

Shreyas Iyer smashes 41-ball 85 in practice match

Shreyas Iyer smashes 41-ball 85 in practice match

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Punjab Kings' skipper Shreyas Iyer scored a brilliant 85 runs off 41 balls during his side's intra-squad practice match ahead of their IPL campaign.

Can RCB finally break the home curse?

Can RCB finally break the home curse?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's bid for a maiden home victory this IPL season will depend on their batters' ability to handle the spin duo of Yuzvendra Chahal and Glenn Maxwell when they face the Punjab Kings on Friday.

ISL: Chennaiyin FC grab crucial win in Kolkata

ISL: Chennaiyin FC grab crucial win in Kolkata

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

The Marina Machans, thus, moved to the 10th spot with 21 points, trailing the sixth-placed Bengaluru FC (28) by seven points and keeping their play-off hopes alive.

ISL: East Bengal down Kerala Blasters to snap losing run

ISL: East Bengal down Kerala Blasters to snap losing run

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

East Bengal FC returned to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over Kerala Blasters FC in an Indian Super League match, in Kolkata, on Friday.

As it is we are being accused of...: SC judge responds to attacks

As it is we are being accused of...: SC judge responds to attacks

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Justice Gavai's comment came while the apex court bench, also comprising Justice Augustine George Masih, was considering a fresh plea seeking an inquiry into the recent violence in West Bengal during anti-Waqf law protests.

7 killed as rain-soaked wall collapses at Andhra temple

7 killed as rain-soaked wall collapses at Andhra temple

Rediff.com1 May 2025

The wall collapsed on the Rs 300 ticket queue line near the shopping complex on the ghat road from Simhagiri Bus Stand at around 3 am. Heavy overnight rains and strong winds are suspected to have loosened the soil, causing the structure to fall, Anitha told reporters.

PBKS face combination dilemma against confident KKR

PBKS face combination dilemma against confident KKR

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

If Punjab goes for a flat deck, there is no guarantee that the bowling unit can defend anything in the 220 range, especially when KKR have the likes of Sunil Narine, Rinku Singh, and Venkatesh Iyer in their ranks.

IPL: Woeful and winless, CSK face plucky Punjab

IPL: Woeful and winless, CSK face plucky Punjab

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

With Mahendra Singh Dhoni being the same player and no one to "bell the cat", CSK are in unusual mess with a mis-firing top-order where the skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad has had to give up his opening slot.

Struggling SRH eye revival against Punjab Kings

Struggling SRH eye revival against Punjab Kings

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

SRH's ultra-aggressive approach with the bat has backfired spectacularly as they have suffered four defeats in a row -- leaving them languishing at the bottom of the points table.

Nat Games: 18-YO shocks the field, Deepika wins gold

Nat Games: 18-YO shocks the field, Deepika wins gold

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Emerging West Bengal archer Juyel Sarkar stunned veteran Tarundeep Rai, a four-time Olympian, to win the recurve gold medal at the 38th National Games.

Jorhat, Assam's Hidden Jewel

Jorhat, Assam's Hidden Jewel

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Jorhat has many attraction to offer for the discerning and offbeat traveller.

Staines murder: SC asks Odisha to decide on remission plea of Dara Singh

Staines murder: SC asks Odisha to decide on remission plea of Dara Singh

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

The Supreme Court of India has directed the Odisha government to decide within six weeks on a plea for remission filed by Ravindra Pal alias Dara Singh, who is serving a life sentence for the murders of Australian missionary Graham Stuart Staines and his two sons in 1999. Singh, who has spent over 24 years in prison, claims to have "repented" his actions and seeks an opportunity to reform his character. The court issued the notice after Singh argued that he has already served more than the required period of sentence and that his right to liberty is being jeopardized by the delay in processing his plea.

Vrindavan priests say no to barring Muslim artisans

Vrindavan priests say no to barring Muslim artisans

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Priests at the famed Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan have rejected a demand to stop using attires made by Muslim artisans for its deity, emphasizing that religious discrimination has no place in temple traditions. The demand was raised by a right-wing group, who argued that the deity's attire should be made only by those who adhere to "religious purity." The temple priests countered by highlighting the historical contributions of Muslim artisans to temple traditions and the impracticality of replacing them.

Big-money battle! Pant vs Shreyas in blockbuster IPL clash

Big-money battle! Pant vs Shreyas in blockbuster IPL clash

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant is looking to make his mark and secure a win in his team's first home game of the season.

Iyer reunites with Ponting, Gill looks to silence citics in IPL opener

Iyer reunites with Ponting, Gill looks to silence citics in IPL opener

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill, both in strong form after their Champions Trophy triumph with India, look to lead their respective teams, Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans, to IPL glory in the 2025 season.

Beed sarpanch was killed because...: SIT tells court

Beed sarpanch was killed because...: SIT tells court

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

A Special Investigation Team of Maharashtra Police told a court at Beed on Wednesday that Santosh Deshmukh was killed because he was thought to be an obstacle in a plan to extort Rs 2 crore from an energy firm, and Walmik Karad was in contact with his killers when the crime was executed.

Jayant Narlikar: A Voice That Lit The Cosmos

Jayant Narlikar: A Voice That Lit The Cosmos

Rediff.com22 May 2025

'When Dr Murli Manohar Joshi wanted to start a course on astrology, Jayant was the first one to have the courage to stand up and say astrology is not science.' 'That's a very rare quality -- to stand up to authority.'

Brahmin couples offered Rs 1 lakh for having 4 children

Brahmin couples offered Rs 1 lakh for having 4 children

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

The chief of the Madhya Pradesh Parshuram Kalyan Board has said he would pay Rs 1 lakh as reward to couples from the Brahmin community producing four children.

Heavy rains kill 7 across north India; 200 flights delayed in Delhi

Heavy rains kill 7 across north India; 200 flights delayed in Delhi

Rediff.com2 May 2025

A three-hour heavy downpour accompanied by a dust storm hit Delhi-NCR early morning on Friday, causing flight delays and traffic disruptions as seven people were killed in rain-related incidents across north India.

All eyes on Jaiswal as Royals face Punjab Kings

All eyes on Jaiswal as Royals face Punjab Kings

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Rajasthan Royals face a tough challenge against a marauding Punjab Kings batting lineup, led by in-form Shreyas Iyer.

First Look: Vishnu Manchu's Doosukeltha

First Look: Vishnu Manchu's Doosukeltha

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Directed by Veeru Potla, the film also stars Lavanya Tripathi and will release in October.

Maclaren record goal helps MB SG down East Bengal FC

Maclaren record goal helps MB SG down East Bengal FC

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

East Bengal FC gained a lot of momentum as the first half came to a close with the likes of Jeakson Singh, Vishnu and Cleiton getting on the ball in the final third and creating problems for the Mohun Bagan Super Giant backline. However, they weren't clinical enough to end the first half on level terms.

'Baap' in Beed: Walmik Karad's audio clip goes viral

'Baap' in Beed: Walmik Karad's audio clip goes viral

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

An undated audio clip, allegedly featuring Walmik Karad, a close aide of NCP leader Dhananjay Munde, has surfaced online. In the audio, Karad is purportedly heard telling a man not to worry as "influential people" were sitting in Beed. Karad is an accused in an extortion case linked to the murder of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh. This comes after a video clip of Karad, along with other accused, walking with a suspended police officer emerged on social media last week. The audio clip has sparked further controversy surrounding the case.

50 Naxalites surrender ahead of Modi's Chhattisgarh visit

50 Naxalites surrender ahead of Modi's Chhattisgarh visit

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

The Naxalites, 10 of whom are women, turned themselves in before senior officials of the state police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), he added.

11 women among 31 Naxals gunned down in Chhattisgarh

11 women among 31 Naxals gunned down in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

In one of the deadliest blows to Naxalites in Chhattisgarh, security forces on Sunday gunned down 31 rebels, including 11 women, in a fierce encounter in the state's Bijapur district, police said.

Delhi LG orders probe into Kejriwal's Rs 15 cr poaching claim

Delhi LG orders probe into Kejriwal's Rs 15 cr poaching claim

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Earlier on Thursday, Kejriwal accused the BJP of attempting to poach 16 AAP candidates ahead of the Delhi assembly polls results.

First Cauvery Aarati held in Bengaluru amid laser lights and Vedic chants

First Cauvery Aarati held in Bengaluru amid laser lights and Vedic chants

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Thousands gathered at Bengaluru's Sankey Tank to witness the historic Cauvery Aarati, a grand water ritual that combined spiritual elements with entertainment. The event, which included laser lights, Vedic chants, and a performance by popular musician Raghu Dixit, attracted a diverse crowd, including young people who were curious to see the spectacle. The event was part of a week-long campaign aimed at raising awareness about water conservation.

ISL: Late heroics by Kerala deny East Bengal in Kochi

ISL: Late heroics by Kerala deny East Bengal in Kochi

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Kerala Blasters came back from a goal down to beat East Bengal 2-1 in their Indian Super League (ISL) match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Sunday.

ISL: East Bengal thrash Punjab FC, keep playoff hopes alive

ISL: East Bengal thrash Punjab FC, keep playoff hopes alive

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

East Bengal maintained their newfound form with a 3-1 thumping of Punjab FC in their Indian Super League (ISL) match.

Sarpanch murder: Assailants recorded 15 videos, took 8 photos of brutality

Sarpanch murder: Assailants recorded 15 videos, took 8 photos of brutality

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

The chargesheet in the murder case of Santosh Deshmukh, sarpanch of Massajog village in Beed district, reveals horrific details of the torture he endured at the hands of his abductors. The accused recorded 15 videos, clicked eight photos, and even made two video calls, documenting the brutality. Deshmukh was abducted and killed in December for attempting to foil an extortion bid on an energy company. Seven men, including a close aide of state minister Dhananjay Munde, have been arrested so far.

ISL: 10-man FC Goa hold on to edge East Bengal

ISL: 10-man FC Goa hold on to edge East Bengal

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

FC Goa jumped to the second place in the league table with 30 points from 16 games, six behind leaders Mohun Bagan, who are sitting pretty at the top with 36 points.

Devoid of stars, World Para Athletics GP a damp squib

Devoid of stars, World Para Athletics GP a damp squib

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

In the absence of several Indian and foreign para athletes, who had initially confirmed their participation but pulled out for various reasons, there were several events where the participation was a bare minimum -- in some disciplines just one athlete participated.

TTD to offer free education to kids of stampede victims

TTD to offer free education to kids of stampede victims

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Trust board on Friday expressed condolences over the recent stampede here and decided to offer free education for the deceased victims' children at its institutions.

'The Maha Kumbh Was A Splendid Spiritual Journey'

'The Maha Kumbh Was A Splendid Spiritual Journey'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

'When we finally immersed ourselves in the sacred waters, remembering Ganga Maa and Lord Mahadev, we felt a profound sense of accomplishment,' says Satish V.

First Look: Vishnu Manchu's Denikaina Ready

First Look: Vishnu Manchu's Denikaina Ready

Rediff.com22 May 2012

The film is a family entertainer and also stars Hansika Motwani.

AgustaWestland case: Christian Michel to walk out of jail after 6 yrs

AgustaWestland case: Christian Michel to walk out of jail after 6 yrs

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

The Delhi high court granted bail to alleged middleman Christian Michel James in the Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland money laundering case on Tuesday. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, while granting the reprieve to James, said it was an "exceptional situation" where the accused was in custody for over 6.2 years but the trial had not yet commenced due to incomplete investigation. James, who was extradited from Dubai in December 2018, can now walk out of prison subject to compliance with the conditions.

VVIP chopper scam case: Christian Michel gets bail

VVIP chopper scam case: Christian Michel gets bail

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

The Supreme Court has granted bail to alleged middleman Christian Michel James in the purported Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland case. James had been in custody for six years while the investigation was ongoing. The alleged scam relates to the purchase of 12 VVIP helicopters from AgustaWestland. James, a British national, was extradited from Dubai in December 2018.

Starlink deal: What it actually means for Airtel, RIL

Starlink deal: What it actually means for Airtel, RIL

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

India's biggest telecom players, Bharti Airtel and Reliance Industries-backed Jio Platforms, will soon bring billionaire Elon Musk-led SpaceX's Starlink satellite services to India. According to analysts, the move could boost India's tele density, especially in the rural areas, and may be an opportunity for investors to add the two stocks on dips for long-term gains

Prayagraj-based 'Ram Naam Bank' may open branches in Europe, US

Prayagraj-based 'Ram Naam Bank' may open branches in Europe, US

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

Indian origin Hindus living in Europe and US are mulling opening overseas chapters of Prayagraj-based 'Ram Naam Bank' in their countries. On the occasion of Ram Navami on Sunday, the idea of opening a Ram Naam Bank was discussed among the devotees in Sweden.

Vishnu's dare-devil stunt for new film

Vishnu's dare-devil stunt for new film

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Doosukeltha is currently under production.