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BCCI proposes ODI in Ahmedabad

BCCI proposes ODI in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com17 Feb 2005

Pharma majors shift focus to inhalants, nasal spray for Covid

Pharma majors shift focus to inhalants, nasal spray for Covid

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

While Lupin is working on a Remdesivir powder for inhalation, Glenmark has tied up with a Canadian Biotech firm for nitric oxide nasal spray that reduces Sars-CoV-2 viral load and thus transmission.

Mumbai metro fares hiked by Rs 5

Mumbai metro fares hiked by Rs 5

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

The new fare structure which will come into effect from December 1.

End Islamophobia: Malaysia Tells India

End Islamophobia: Malaysia Tells India

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

'Malaysia called upon India to work together in ending Islamophobia and cease any provocative acts in the interest of peace and stability.'

Kharge reveals why he decided to enter Cong presidential fray

Kharge reveals why he decided to enter Cong presidential fray

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The electoral contest would take place between Kharge and Shashi Tharoor, and voting will take place on October 17 in every state capital through secret ballot.

Restaurants' staff say will seek pay hike, fear tips may dwindle

Restaurants' staff say will seek pay hike, fear tips may dwindle

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

With hotels and restaurants being barred from levying service charge, waiters, chefs and other workers are worried they will lose out on money and are planning to approach managements to seek a pay raise. They are also apprehensive that tips given by customers out of goodwill will dwindle. Uttarakhand-native Prakash Singh Koranga, 27, a chef who works at an outlet of popular franchise Moti Mahal Deluxe restaurant in south Delhi, said service charge which gets proportionally divided among the staff acts as an "extra income" and "incentive to give our best at the job".

Will Kerala Go North-East Way To BJP?

Will Kerala Go North-East Way To BJP?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

If Kerala wants to sustain its room for independent thinking and talk back to Delhi when needed, it should put its finances in order. Or - if one takes the North East example - Kerala's political posturing may end up commensurate with its financial dependence on others, suggests Shyam G Menon.

Mumbai's ESIC hospital to pay full compensation to 2 fire victims' kin

Mumbai's ESIC hospital to pay full compensation to 2 fire victims' kin

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

The Union Labour ministry had announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the next of kin of the deceased and Rs 2 lakh for those seriously injured.

How Lalit Modi delayed signing of Kochi IPL team

How Lalit Modi delayed signing of Kochi IPL team

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

According to one of the Kochi team co-owners, Modi had driven them to 'madness'.

106 PFI members from 15 states held in mega NIA crackdown

106 PFI members from 15 states held in mega NIA crackdown

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The raids, taking place mainly in South India, was termed by the NIA as the 'largest ever' investigation process 'till date'.

Manohar 'disillusioned with happenings' at BCCI WC meeting

Manohar 'disillusioned with happenings' at BCCI WC meeting

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Shashank Manohar was "disillusioned" with the proceedings of the Board's Emergent Working Committee meeting, which he had attended as a representative of the Vidarbha Cricket Association.

Mumbai sinking, Delhi being buried under garbage, but govt does nothing: SC

Mumbai sinking, Delhi being buried under garbage, but govt does nothing: SC

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

'When the courts intervene, we are attacked for judicial activism'

Focus on hospitals as India braces for Covid third wave

Focus on hospitals as India braces for Covid third wave

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

The health system is trying to ensure that it isn't caught by surprise -- the way it was last time. So, hectic preparations are on.

Diwadkar resigns

Diwadkar resigns

Rediff.com18 Jun 2003

The BCCI secretary said he has been advised long rest by his doctors.

Kumble, Shastri, Patil to be interviewed in Kolkata on Tuesday

Kumble, Shastri, Patil to be interviewed in Kolkata on Tuesday

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's cricket advisory committee comprising Sourav Ganguly, V V S Laxman and Sachin Tendulkar will conduct the interview of the shortlisted 21 candidates.

12 killed, 11 injured as building collapses in Mumbai

12 killed, 11 injured as building collapses in Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Several people are feared trapped under the debris of the structure.

Inflation: Was RBI Caught Napping?

Inflation: Was RBI Caught Napping?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

The RBI's mistake may have been in interpreting its mandate to maintain retail inflation at 4%, with 2% leeway in either direction, as being a mandate that permitted it to do nothing even when inflation was at or near the upper bound of 6%, observes T N Ninan.

Can Gandhi-less leadership reinvent Congress?

Can Gandhi-less leadership reinvent Congress?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Some commentators said Gandhi's decision will augur well for a party that needs to reinvent itself and present a clear vision to again emerge as a credible alternative.

'Huge, giant step for women': SC verdict on instant talaq hailed

'Huge, giant step for women': SC verdict on instant talaq hailed

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Leaders across the political spectrum, social activists and top jurists on Tuesday hailed the landmark Supreme Court verdict banning the practice of instant divorce among Muslims.

Lodha report: BCCI to file affidavit in SC pointing out anomalies

Lodha report: BCCI to file affidavit in SC pointing out anomalies

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

The members approved the recommendation of the BCCI's affiliation committee to grant full member status to Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh, which will be part of Central Zone for all BCCI tournaments.

2022: A forgettable year for Indian cricket team

2022: A forgettable year for Indian cricket team

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Indian cricket in 2022 was chaotic, to say the least and messy at most of the time both on and off the field.

Maharashtra transport co strike enters 15th day

Maharashtra transport co strike enters 15th day

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Employees of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) continued their strike for the 15th day on Thursday over the demand for merger of the cash-strapped corporation with the state government, despite an appeal from Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to cooperate with the government in its effort to resolve their issues.

MCA asks BCCI to conduct ODI, cites financial constraints

MCA asks BCCI to conduct ODI, cites financial constraints

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to conduct the October 29 India versus West Indies One-day International match in Mumbai.

BJP buying MLAs with note ban cash: Digvijaya Singh

BJP buying MLAs with note ban cash: Digvijaya Singh

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The comments came in backdrop of the political crisis in Karnataka after some Congress-Janata Dal-Secular MLAs resigned and the 10 party legislators in Goa joining the BJP.

India, US call for action against Pak-based terrorists

India, US call for action against Pak-based terrorists

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

The two leaders reaffirmed that the United States and India 'will take concerted action against all terrorist groups, including groups proscribed by the UNSCR 1267 Sanctions Committee'.

Onus on disproving conflict of interest on Srinivasan, says SC

Onus on disproving conflict of interest on Srinivasan, says SC

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

The Supreme Court on Monday put the onus on Board of Control for Cricket in India president-in-exile Narayanaswami Srinivasan to prove that there was no conflict of interest involving him that came in the way of a probe into the IPL-6 scam and took strong exception to his counsel "repeatedly" naming Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in the proceedings.

New Maha govt will have all-powerful coordination body

New Maha govt will have all-powerful coordination body

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Sheela Bhatt reports on the tortuous negotiations to form a Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress government in Maharashtra.

Anil Dharker passes into the ages

Anil Dharker passes into the ages

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'Goodbye dearest Anil. An elegant mind, a stylish writer, and a loyal friend. You will be missed by all those whose lives you touched. RIP.'

IPL fixing: Harmeet questioned by BCCI's ACSU chief Sawani

IPL fixing: Harmeet questioned by BCCI's ACSU chief Sawani

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

Rajasthan Royals left-arm spinner Harmeet Singh appeared before the BCCI's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) chief Ravi Sawani on Saturday and was questioned for close to one and half hours in the ongoing Indian Premier League spot-fixing probe.

Kapil says won't depose before BCCI ethics officer

Kapil says won't depose before BCCI ethics officer

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

A livid Kapil Dev said he will not go to Mumbai and called the conflict of interest allegations against him and the CAC 'a publicity stunt'. In the complaint filed by Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) life member Sanjeev Gupta, it has been claimed that Kapil and Anshuman Gaekwad don multiple cricketing roles.

'Why should we meet Sonia every time': Mamata after meeting Modi

'Why should we meet Sonia every time': Mamata after meeting Modi

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Mamata said that she raised the issue of violence in Tripura in which TMC workers were allegedly assaulted by BJP workers.

Maha CM meets Bhandara fire victims' kin, orders safety audit

Maha CM meets Bhandara fire victims' kin, orders safety audit

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Thackeray said the probe will ascertain if the fire was an accident or was the fallout of ignoring an earlier safety report.

Mixed response to Maha bandh, road transport hit, 200 detained

Mixed response to Maha bandh, road transport hit, 200 detained

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Barring stray incidents of violence like stone pelting, the shutdown called by the MVA allies Shiv Sena, the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party was largely peaceful.

Review: Island City is a compelling film about Mumbai

Review: Island City is a compelling film about Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Island City should not be missed, raves Aseem Chhabra.

If NEGVAC okays door-to-door vaccine, go ahead: Bombay HC

If NEGVAC okays door-to-door vaccine, go ahead: Bombay HC

Rediff.com20 May 2021

The Bombay high court on Thursday said it was disheartened and disappointed with the Centre's insensitivity and with the Mumbai civic body for not starting door-to-door Covid-19 vaccination for senior citizens and specially-abled, bed-ridden and wheelchair-bound persons.

Conflict still an issue; it has to change: Ganguly

Conflict still an issue; it has to change: Ganguly

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

The Conflict ruling suggested in the Lodha reforms for BCCI came under criticism from several quarters as they believed it stopped the former cricketers from coming forward to help Indian cricket and cricketers.

Sena-NCP government rests on Sonia's decision

Sena-NCP government rests on Sonia's decision

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

'They want to keep the BJP out, but how to make it happen is the issue that the Congress high command will resolve.'

There are Wazes in every police force

There are Wazes in every police force

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

'What this incident must do is provide a renewed impetus to urgently bring in police reforms; changes that will ensure that political patronage and extraneous pressure are reduced to a minimum and allow the police to function independently and honestly,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

Why Mumbai missed out on U17 football World Cup final

Why Mumbai missed out on U17 football World Cup final

Rediff.com9 May 2017

'Mission XI Million is the most ambitious football engagement programme to date in India.'

Lodha recommendations: Lots at stake for BCCI at Friday's SGM

Lodha recommendations: Lots at stake for BCCI at Friday's SGM

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

The far-reaching effect on the implementation of the Justice Lodha Committee's recommendations and the subsequent scathing observation on the matter by the Supreme Court has left the BCCI members thoroughly shaken.