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Why Did BCCI Mess With Kohli?

Why Did BCCI Mess With Kohli?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Now we do not know if the Board bugs the dressing room or employs Pegasus in players' phones. But nothing stopped them from speaking with Kohli, points out Shekhar Gupta.

BCCI showcause Karthik for breach of central contract

BCCI showcause Karthik for breach of central contract

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

The BCCI issued a showcause notice to out-of-favour India player Dinesh Karthik for attending a promotional event of the Caribbean Premier League.

Ganguly made India into a tough, determined side: Hussain

Ganguly made India into a tough, determined side: Hussain

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

Hussain was speaking with Ian Bishop and Elma Smit as part of the ICC podcast titled 'Cricket Inside Out' when the former England captain was asked about the 2002 NatWest final.

'Today, the whole world will stand up and salute you'

'Today, the whole world will stand up and salute you'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

'Now that you have this self-belief, you can see where you have taken a game as a team.'

Bhima Koregaon: The Mystery of Fadnavis' Terms of Reference

Bhima Koregaon: The Mystery of Fadnavis' Terms of Reference

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

No report of the violence was sent by Mumbai's police commissioner to the government. Why was the violence then considered serious enough to be included in the Terms of Reference? Was it a balancing act to counter the accusations that were then being made against Hindutva leaders Sambhaji Bhide and Milind Ekbote?

Heavy rains leave Mumbai in a gridlock

Heavy rains leave Mumbai in a gridlock

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Moderate to heavy showers will continue over Mumbai for next 48 hours.

EPL PIX: Man City lose chance to go top of league

EPL PIX: Man City lose chance to go top of league

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

"The best team won, we struggled from the beginning and we couldn't deal with their long balls. Usually, you press the ball to win it, but this was different. They defended so deep and so well," City coach Pep Guardiola told the BBC.

2 fresh cases of coronavirus detected in India

2 fresh cases of coronavirus detected in India

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Health Minister Harsh Vardhan advised people to refrain from non-essential travel to Iran, Italy, South Korea and Singapore.

'I wanted to capture the silence of India'

'I wanted to capture the silence of India'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

'Where are the 1.3 billion people?' 'I am overwhelmed when I saw my country, my country had come to a standstill.'

Monsoon hits Mumbai with a bang; IMD issues red alert

Monsoon hits Mumbai with a bang; IMD issues red alert

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Heavy rains lashed Mumbai and its suburbs on Wednesday, causing flooding on roads and rail tracks and disrupting suburban train services as the south-west monsoon arrived in the city with a bang, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an alert for more downpour.

India's Omicron count reaches 220, more states report 1st cases

India's Omicron count reaches 220, more states report 1st cases

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

Jammu and Kashmir and Odisha on Tuesday recorded their first cases of the Omicron variant of COVID as the count of the new strain in 14 states and union territories crossed 200 even as the Centre said there is a need to 'activate' war rooms, take 'pro-active' action and consider night curfews.

Situation peaceful but uneasy calm in riot-hit northeast Delhi

Situation peaceful but uneasy calm in riot-hit northeast Delhi

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

No untoward incident has been reported from the district over the past three days.

Coronavirus: A peek into Mumbai's 'Containment Zones'

Coronavirus: A peek into Mumbai's 'Containment Zones'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

This is how Mumbai's civic administration, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation along with Mumbai Police are dividing the city into 'Containment Zones' to prevent the spread of the deadly Coronavirus as the tally of those testing positive and those dying because of it shows no sign of abatement.

PIX: Big wins for Barca, PSG as Lewandowski, Mbappe find net

PIX: Big wins for Barca, PSG as Lewandowski, Mbappe find net

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

IMAGES from the football matches played across Europe on Sunday.

Mamata sworn-in as Bengal CM, vows to fight COVID, violence

Mamata sworn-in as Bengal CM, vows to fight COVID, violence

Rediff.com5 May 2021

She is the 21st chief minister of West Bengal and 8th person to hold the office.

Delhi court shootout: Who was Jitendra Gogi

Delhi court shootout: Who was Jitendra Gogi

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Thirty-year-old Jitendra Mann 'Gogi', who was shot dead in a crowded Rohini court room on Friday, was one of Delhi's most wanted criminals and the chief of an "extremely sophisticated" organised crime syndicate.

'Hard to accept he is no more among us'

'Hard to accept he is no more among us'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

'Remembering his last meeting with Warne in 2021, Tendulkar said: "After the last IPL, I went to spend some time in London where we got in touch. There was never a dull moment. He was full of entertainment, full of jokes and you know those battles those mini competitions.'

IPL PICS: Rahul leads the way as Kings slay Knights

IPL PICS: Rahul leads the way as Kings slay Knights

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings, in Dubai, on Friday.

Sony HT-S20R Review

Sony HT-S20R Review

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

This is a great value product and a roomful of surround sound that a single soundbar below Rs 50,000 just can't deliver.

'Some ICC guidelines on resumption of cricket impractical, will need review'

'Some ICC guidelines on resumption of cricket impractical, will need review'

Rediff.com25 May 2020

International Cricket Council recommended a host of 'back to cricket' guidelines including 14-day pre-match isolation training camps to ensure the teams are free from COVID-19. Former India opener Chopra said it is still pre-mature to prepare a fixed set of guidelines for resumption of cricket as the situation is evolving 'every day'.

Home ministry issues notice to Alapan Bandyopadhyay under Disaster Management Act

Home ministry issues notice to Alapan Bandyopadhyay under Disaster Management Act

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

A home ministry official said the notice was served on Bandyopadhyay hours before his retirement on Monday for refusing to comply with the Central government direction, which he said constituted a violation of section 51-B of the Disaster Management Act, 2005.

'There is space for a brand like Vistara'

'There is space for a brand like Vistara'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

'I am seven months into the job, but it feels like seven years.'

Prevent migration of people, take care of their needs: SC

Prevent migration of people, take care of their needs: SC

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

The SC said these shelters should be run by volunteers and not the police, and there should be no use of force and intimidation.

Women's WT20: India warm-up with 2-run win over Windies

Women's WT20: India warm-up with 2-run win over Windies

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

India's star-studded top four failed to fire against the West Indies, but Shikha Pandey's late show hauled them up to 107 and they defended it superbly, Poonam Yadav starring with the ball to earn a two-run win.

Odisha braces for Cyclone Phailin, NDMA sends troops

Odisha braces for Cyclone Phailin, NDMA sends troops

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

The Odisha government is preparing for Cyclone Phailin -- which is expected to hit the east coast on Saturday evening -- on a war footing.

Why UAE was ideal destination for IPL 2020

Why UAE was ideal destination for IPL 2020

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

'Unlike India and Sri Lanka, there was no internal air travel needed.' 'For all 8 teams, different hotels are available, a separate one for the broadcasting team too.'

Finch fears for mental health of players in 'bio-bubbles'

Finch fears for mental health of players in 'bio-bubbles'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

'I definitely feel it's going to be a real issue and a real factor over the next couple of years, in particular'

King Richard Review

King Richard Review

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Will Smith, who had once portrayed the irreverent Muhammad Ali with such aplomb, brings the character of Richard Williams alive. The accent, the dialect, the body-language and the ever-present chip on the shoulder, observes Deepti Patwardhan.

IPL: Dhawan stars as DC crush Punjab Kings to go top

IPL: Dhawan stars as DC crush Punjab Kings to go top

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Delhi Capitals hardly broke a sweat in the run chase, cantering to victory in 17.4 overs, their sixth win in eight matches.

'COVID-19 will be a year-long struggle'

'COVID-19 will be a year-long struggle'

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'Predictions are that numbers will continue to rise till May end and maybe in the first half of June will be our peak.'

Dhoni wanted to earn Rs 30 lakh and live peacefully: Jaffer

Dhoni wanted to earn Rs 30 lakh and live peacefully: Jaffer

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Dhoni was to make a comeback at the IPL, leading his team Chennai Super Kings but the cash-rich tournament, which was originally scheduled to begin on Sunday, was postponed due the COVID-19 pandemic.

From Delhi to Kerala, rain continues to wreak havoc

From Delhi to Kerala, rain continues to wreak havoc

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

The national capital received heavy precipitation resulting in waterlogging on several roads and traffic jams at various intersections.

Floods in Bihar, Northeast kill 44; nearly 70 lakh affected

Floods in Bihar, Northeast kill 44; nearly 70 lakh affected

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal over phone and discussed about the prevailing condition on Monday.

Cricket's lost chance

Cricket's lost chance

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

Given the relative paucity of cricket this year, Test cricket has emerged as a healer for deprived fans, notes Dhruv Munjal.

Kerala Nipah virus outbreak: Should you worry?

Kerala Nipah virus outbreak: Should you worry?

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Here is all you need to know about the virus, its symptoms and how you can prevent it.

India has no defence against coronavirus

India has no defence against coronavirus

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

One third of all Indians live in one room. Another one third lives in 2 rooms. They cannot self quarantine or isolate and if infected they will pass it on to others. It is impossible for India to control an epidemic, warns Aakar Patel.

IPL 2020: Why England, Australia players won't require quarantine

IPL 2020: Why England, Australia players won't require quarantine

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

The IPL starts on September 19 and, in all likelihood, all the English and Australian players will land in the UAE via a charter flight on September 17, making them available for their respective team's opening match.

Amid coronavirus, Manohar may continue as ICC chief for 2 extra months

Amid coronavirus, Manohar may continue as ICC chief for 2 extra months

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

ECB chairman Colin Graves, who is supposed to step down from his country's board in November 2020, has emerged as the favourite for the ICC top job. It is learnt that Shashank Manohar has decided against seeking an extension for a third two-year-term.

Barabati to host Windies T20 instead of third ODI

Barabati to host Windies T20 instead of third ODI

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

The Barabati stadium in Cuttack will host the one-off Twenty20 international between India and the West Indies on October 22, instead of the scheduled third ODI on October 14, the Orissa Cricket Association said.

Covid spread in 5 states a cause for concern: Govt

Covid spread in 5 states a cause for concern: Govt

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

The Reproduction number or Rt refers to how many people an infected person infects on average. In other words, it can tell how efficiently a virus is spreading.