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The strange case of Professor Saibaba

The strange case of Professor Saibaba

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

Fed up with the treatment at the Nagpur central jail, his advocate has decided he will no longer deliver anything for Professor Saibaba, leaving it to the jail authorities to fulfill their legal responsibility to look after the professor.

Should KL Rahul be a long term keeping option?

Should KL Rahul be a long term keeping option?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

Rahul has shown a lot of flexibility in the series, first with the bat and then putting his hand up for keeping.

Ranji: Kanitkar, Saxena put Rajasthan on top

Ranji: Kanitkar, Saxena put Rajasthan on top

Rediff.com25 Dec 2010

Round up of the Ranji Trophy quarter-finals matches played on Saturday.

Irani Trophy: Rest Of India in cruise control on Day 2

Irani Trophy: Rest Of India in cruise control on Day 2

Rediff.com2 Oct 2011

The Rest of India are well and truly on their way of regaining the Irani Cup title after tightening noose on Ranji Trophy champions Rajasthan, at stumps on the second day at the Sawai Man Singh in Jaipur.

Covid-19: Testing times for plasma banks

Covid-19: Testing times for plasma banks

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

While the process of extracting plasma itself is simple, doctors say that it is the screening of donors, testing and filling up of numerous forms that takes time.

'B' samples of two swimmers test positive

'B' samples of two swimmers test positive

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

Embarrassment piled on India on Wednesday barely a month ahead of the Commonwealth Games with four athletes, including three in Games squad, failing their 'B' sample tests while a weightlifter was also caught for a banned substance in New Delhi.

Why cold weather makes joints ache

Why cold weather makes joints ache

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Staying active and warm are the only pragmatic solutions to alleviate joint pain, says Dr Aashish Chaudhry.

PM Modi releases fitness video, passes challenge to Kumaraswamy

PM Modi releases fitness video, passes challenge to Kumaraswamy

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

The prime minister's one-and-a-half minute video comes nearly a month after he accepted the fitness challenge thrown by Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli.

'I know nothing about cricket'

'I know nothing about cricket'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

'It's very rare to see a woman's character so empowered in a cricket-based Web series,' says Sayani Gupta about her new show, Inside Edge 2.

India looking beyond Kuldeep, Chahal?

India looking beyond Kuldeep, Chahal?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

India captain Virat Kohli said the team is trying out the likes of Rahul Chahar and Washington Sundar as it is looking to bat deep and post 200 plus totals consistently.

Meet the man who delivers health care to rural India

Meet the man who delivers health care to rural India

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

Dr Bhagwati P Agrawal is using new science, engineering and entrepreneurship to build self-sustainable social enterprises.

Pankaj grabs six as Mumbai bowled out for 252

Pankaj grabs six as Mumbai bowled out for 252

Rediff.com24 Dec 2010

Round up of Ranji Trophy quarter-final matches played on Friday.

With Covid-19 claims of Rs 300cr, insurance cos get a rate card

With Covid-19 claims of Rs 300cr, insurance cos get a rate card

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

Insurance experts said since it may be difficult to set a tariff or fixed rates for Covid-19 treatment, an indicative rate chart has been proposed.

Jaitley pulls out of DDCA elections; it's Bedi vs Bansal

Jaitley pulls out of DDCA elections; it's Bedi vs Bansal

Rediff.com22 Dec 2013

Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) president Arun Jaitley has decided against contesting the upcoming state association elections scheduled on December 30 paving way for his confidant Sneh Bansal to take on legendary Bishan Singh Bedi in a prestigious fight.

Duleep Trophy: Central enter semis

Duleep Trophy: Central enter semis

Rediff.com22 Jan 2011

Hostile spells from pace trio of Rudra Pratap Singh, Pankaj Singh and Umesh Yadav saw Central Zone register a fantastic nine-wicket win over East Zone in a Duleep Trophy quarter-final match which concluded at the Barabati Stadium on Saturday.

Padmavati row: Rajput body calls for countrywide bandh on Dec 1

Padmavati row: Rajput body calls for countrywide bandh on Dec 1

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Six of the eight persons detained in connection with the vandalising of a cinema hall were sent to judicial custody till November 19.

Baroda take slender lead over Karnataka

Baroda take slender lead over Karnataka

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

Riding on skipper Pinal Shah's valiant half century, Baroda took a slender lead of 26 runs even as 18 wickets fell on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Super League semi-final against Karnataka in Vadodara on Monday. After Murtuja Vahora and Bhargav Bhatt combined to bowl out Karnataka for a paltry 107, Baroda finished the day at 133 for the loss of eight wickets, at the Reliance ground.

A millworker's son who wants to become a scientist

A millworker's son who wants to become a scientist

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

In our series on How Young Indians earn, spend and save, we present the story of a mill worker's son who has struggled his way up and dreams of becoming a nuclear scientist one day.

Dhoni turns 38! Of birthday wishes and throwback pics

Dhoni turns 38! Of birthday wishes and throwback pics

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Dhoni, who turned a year older Sunday, shook a leg with daughter Ziva in the presence of wife Sakshi as his teammates, in his preferred minimalistic manner.

As India learns to 'live' with COVID-19, hospitals brace for new normal

As India learns to 'live' with COVID-19, hospitals brace for new normal

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Most feel as the movement of people normalises, the in-patient volumes in hospitals will grow and by the end of May, occupancy should be around 50 per cent, and 75 per cent over a period of time.

'I left home as a teenager to carve out my own identity'

'I left home as a teenager to carve out my own identity'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2010

In our series on How Young Indians earn, spend and save, we present the story of a farmer's son who left his village as a teenager and led a difficult life because he wanted to stand on his own feet.

Mammootty is trolled, and he's enjoying it!

Mammootty is trolled, and he's enjoying it!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

Sraddha teams up with Nivin Pauly for her Tamil debut

Sraddha teams up with Nivin Pauly for her Tamil debut

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

Dhawan's unbeaten ton puts Delhi in command

Dhawan's unbeaten ton puts Delhi in command

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

Opener Shikhar Dhawan hit a composed unbeaten 122 to put Delhi in a strong position against Baroda on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy Super League Group B match in Vadodara on Tuesday. At stumps, Delhi were 300 for the loss of two wickets.

Elephant in the room: Is it community infection or no?

Elephant in the room: Is it community infection or no?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

'Call it by whichever name, but there is transmission happening between people.'

In a first, Chinook, Apache to be part of R-Day flypast

In a first, Chinook, Apache to be part of R-Day flypast

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

A model of Rafale jet will be showcased as part of the IAF's tableau. Models of LCA Tejas, Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), surface-to-air guided weapon Aakash missile and Astra missiles will also be part of the tableau.

I always look up to Ganguly: Chopra

I always look up to Ganguly: Chopra

Rediff.com27 Mar 2009

Sourav Ganguly might have been ruled out from the sole leadership position by Kolkata Knight Riders cricket manager John Buchanan, but his fellow mate Aakash Chopra looks up to the former Indian captain for his vast experience.

Ranji Trophy: Virat Kohli leads Delhi to victory

Ranji Trophy: Virat Kohli leads Delhi to victory

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Stand-in skipper Virat Kohli led from the front with an unbeaten 88 as Delhi spanked Saurashtra by eight wickets to pocket five points from their Ranji Trophy Super League Group B match at home on Friday. Chasing 160, the hosts cruised to 161 for 2 in 32 overs, with Kohli and Mithun Manhas (23) guiding them to victory.

The best player of India's home season is...

The best player of India's home season is...

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Ravindra Jadeja has been voted as the best player of India's home season in a poll conducted by ESPNCricinfo.

Sushma Swaraj: 'One of my favourite politicians'

Sushma Swaraj: 'One of my favourite politicians'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Swaraj was admitted to All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) following a deterioration in her health. She passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest.

KKR sends Chopra, Bangar back home

KKR sends Chopra, Bangar back home

Rediff.com26 Apr 2009

"They are two very good senior international players so (coach) John Buchanan and the team management thought that if they are not going to have the opportunity (to play) it is unfair to keep them around," Bhattacharya was quoted as saying by Cricinfo.

Selectors in a dilemma after Rayudu fails YoYo Test

Selectors in a dilemma after Rayudu fails YoYo Test

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

The Indian selection committee has its task cut out when it zeroes in on the replacement for Ambati Rayudu's in India's ODI squad for the three-match series against England after the veteran right-hander failed the YoYo Test.

Delhi makes Ranji QFs from North Zone

Delhi makes Ranji QFs from North Zone

Rediff.com23 Feb 2009

Skipper Aakash Chopra led from front with a brilliant 95 to help Delhi beat Services by six wickets and book a berth in the quarterfinals of the Ranji Trophy tournament in Una on Monday.

Nissar Trophy: Delhi consolidate

Nissar Trophy: Delhi consolidate

Rediff.com17 Sep 2008

Virat Kohli and seasoned opener Aakash Chopra missed double hundreds but steered Delhi to a mammoth 516 for four against Pakistani's Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited on the rain-curtailed third and penultimate day of the Mohammad Nissar Trophy in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Cricket Buzz: Smriti's 60-ball ton leads Western Storm to victory

Cricket Buzz: Smriti's 60-ball ton leads Western Storm to victory

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Smriti hit 102 off 61 balls as Storms chased down 154-run target set by the home team in 18.4 overs.

Kalyan boy becomes first batsman to score 1000 runs

Kalyan boy becomes first batsman to score 1000 runs

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Mumbai schoolboy Pranav Dhanawade etched his name in the annuls of local cricketing history when he scored a staggering unbeaten 652 runs from just 199 balls in an inter-school cricket tournament organised by the Mumbai Cricket Association on Monday.

Yuvraj to lead President's XI vs Aussies

Yuvraj to lead President's XI vs Aussies

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

All-rounder Yuvraj Singh will lead the Board of Control for Cricket in India's President's XI which will take on the visiting Australian team in the four-day warm-up game in Hyderabad, starting October 2. The BCCI, on Tuesday, also announced an India 'A' squad for the four-day matches against New Zealand 'A', in Chennai. It will be led by Suresh Raina.

Why India are favourites to win 2019 World Cup in England

Why India are favourites to win 2019 World Cup in England

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

1983 and 2011 champions India begin their campaign on June 5 against South Africa at Southampton.

No court relief for Indian held in synagogue bombing case in US

No court relief for Indian held in synagogue bombing case in US

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

On Tuesday, a judge in the US denied a request by Aakash Dalal's attorney to have his trial sent to another district and conducted under a different judge since the adverse publicity the case had gathered in the present court area in the Bergen county of New Jersey. Arthur J Pais reports.

Duleep final looks promising

Duleep final looks promising

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

The five-day Duleep Trophy cricket final between defending champions North Zone and hosts West Zone promises a no-holds-barred battle between two evenly matched sides at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday.