News for 'association of ex'

Fuel price hike: Truckers' body to hold meet

Fuel price hike: Truckers' body to hold meet

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

The AIMTC, which had gone on strikes to protest diesel price hikes in the past, said it will hold a meeting of its national members on July 12 to chalk out its future course of action.

Xiaomi signs former Google exec as India lead products manager

Xiaomi signs former Google exec as India lead products manager

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

Xiaomi, which sells its phones exclusively through e-commerce website Flipkart.com in India, is looking to find a foothold in a market that has at least 80 different phone companies fighting it out for market share.

Sampaoli stands down as Argentina coach after World Cup failure

Sampaoli stands down as Argentina coach after World Cup failure

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

The AFA thanked 58-year-old Sampaoli and his assistants, who have also left their positions, for their services.

Former cricketers seek action against DDCA

Former cricketers seek action against DDCA

Rediff.com27 Dec 2009

Expressing shock at how a pitch unsuitable for an international match was prepared for the fifth and final ODI between India and Sri Lanka at Ferozeshah Kotla in New Delhi, former cricketers on Sunday demanded strong action against Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA).

135cc Bajaj Pulsar @ Rs 51,000

135cc Bajaj Pulsar @ Rs 51,000

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

The new Pulsar will be manufactured from the company's Chakan plant and will have a capacity of 35,000 units per month.

Vengsarkar is lying, says former BCCI chief Srinivasan

Vengsarkar is lying, says former BCCI chief Srinivasan

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Narayanswami Srinivasan on Friday rejected Dilip Vengsarkar's claims that he was responsible for the ex-India captain's removal as chairman of selectors, calling the charge 'completely false, motivated and without any basis'.

Four blocks of Eden named after war veterans

Four blocks of Eden named after war veterans

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

The name plates of Lieutenant Colonel Dhan Singh Thapa, Colonel N J Nair, Havildar Hangpan Dada and Subedar Joginder Singh were unveiled at a ceremony in Kolkata.

Rs 40 lakh Honda Accord Hybrid to launch in India on October 25

Rs 40 lakh Honda Accord Hybrid to launch in India on October 25

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

The Accord Hybrid will be imported through the CBU route to India

Robin Singh appointed coach of Mumbai Indians

Robin Singh appointed coach of Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

Former India all-rounder Robin Singh was on appointed as the new chief coach of the Mumbai Indians outfit for the 2009-10 season while ex-pacer Paras Mhambrey has been named his deputy.

Tapas Paul's death sets off political slugfest in Bengal

Tapas Paul's death sets off political slugfest in Bengal

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

"Tapas Paul was under tremendous pressure from central agencies and was a victim of the Centre's vendetta politics," she told reporters at Rabindra Sadan where Paul's mortal remains have been kept for people to pay homage.

British police say soccer child sex scandal may affect 98 clubs

British police say soccer child sex scandal may affect 98 clubs

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

British police investigating allegations of widespread child sex abuse at soccer clubs dating back to the 1970s said on Friday they had identified 83 potential suspects and possible links to 98 clubs, including some from the Premier League.

Dilip Modi takes over as COAI chairman

Dilip Modi takes over as COAI chairman

Rediff.com28 Oct 2003

The Cellular Operators Association of India on Tuesday announced the appointment of Dilip Modi as its chairman for a period of one year.

'Big players like Dhoni should be taken into confidence by selectors'

'Big players like Dhoni should be taken into confidence by selectors'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

While many experts believe Dhoni is a spent force, Azharuddin felt he can still continue if he has the drive and a body that is 100 per cent fit.

Cricketers, political class mourn Chetan Chauhan's death

Cricketers, political class mourn Chetan Chauhan's death

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

After his cricket career, Chetan Chauhan twice served as a Member of Parliament and also worked for the Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) in various capacities.

India vs Bangla T20: Delhi's post-Diwali air pollution a cause of concern

India vs Bangla T20: Delhi's post-Diwali air pollution a cause of concern

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

The rotation policy followed by the BCCI and the travel route for the visiting team forced the BCCI to schedule the first match of the tour in Delhi

Conflict of Interest: COA to approach Apex Court

Conflict of Interest: COA to approach Apex Court

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

Keeping the soul of the Lodha reforms in mind -- one person one post -- former Supreme Court judge Jain last month ruled that ex-India batsman Laxman and former captain Ganguly will have to choose one of the multiples roles they are performing at the moment including their commentary stints during the ongoing World Cup.

Pakistan, WI in ICC's executive committee but no place for SA

Pakistan, WI in ICC's executive committee but no place for SA

Rediff.com28 Jun 2014

West Indies cricket president James Cameron and Pakistan board chairman Najam Sethi have been awarded seats on the International Cricket Council's new executive committee, but South Africa has been snubbed from the game's new world order.

Modi attends Maldives President Solih's swearing-in ceremony

Modi attends Maldives President Solih's swearing-in ceremony

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

This is Modi's first visit to the Maldives as prime minister. The last visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Indian Ocean island nation was by Manmohan Singh in 2011.

BCCI not running away from Lodha recommendations, says chief Thakur

BCCI not running away from Lodha recommendations, says chief Thakur

Rediff.com22 May 2016

In his first media interaction after taking over as the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Anurag Thakur on Sunday made it clear that the BCCI is not running away from implementing the recommendations suggested by the Supreme Court-appointed Justice Lodha Committee, however, he clarified that it is not possible to implement all the changes. He gave reference to the one particular recommendation which says that no advertisements should be shown between overs during a live match on television, which he believes will affect the revenues of the BCCI and in turn affect everyone connected to the Board including the former, current and future players. "If you look at the reports, IPL is the fastest growing league in the world, which in itself is a great achievement for the BCCI. They have worked well, the franchises have contributed. If you look at the other side of it, where do you get the major revenues from? It is from the home series. And your revenue comes from where? It is from the advertisements," Thakur said.

Amre has conflict of interest; Vengsarkar, Shukla cleared

Amre has conflict of interest; Vengsarkar, Shukla cleared

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Former India Test batsman Praveen Amre and ex-Karnataka left-arm spinner Raghuram Bhat have been found to be in Conflict of Interest by the Board of Control for Cricket in India's Ombudsman. However, former India skipper Dilip Vengsarkar was cleared of a similar charge.

Senior journalist A Surya Prakash appointed Prasar Bharati chairman

Senior journalist A Surya Prakash appointed Prasar Bharati chairman

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Senior journalist A Surya Prakash was on Tuesday appointed chairman of the Prasar Prasar Bharati Board, filling a post which had been lying vacant for the last six months.

No 'Conflict of Interest' undertaking for Indian players yet!

No 'Conflict of Interest' undertaking for Indian players yet!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

There was speculation that current and former players will also be asked to sign the undertakings, just like the BCCI members who have been asked to declare that they do not have 'conflict of interest' while holding functionary posts in their respective cricket associations.

Maha expansion: Vikhe Patil sworn-in as minister

Maha expansion: Vikhe Patil sworn-in as minister

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Vikhe Patil, who was leader of opposition in the state assembly, resigned from the Congress recently.

Honda Jazz launched in India

Honda Jazz launched in India

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Japanese car giant Honda on Wednesday launched its much-awaited hatchback Jazz in India, priced between Rs 698,000 and Rs 733,000.

Kohli, Dhawan among Delhi Ranji probables

Kohli, Dhawan among Delhi Ranji probables

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Besides Kohli, who led India to a historic Test series triumph in Sri Lanka recently, the likes of Shikhar Dhawan, Ishant Sharma, Gautam Gambhir and Ashish Nehra were also named among the probables.

2 reasons why India's umbrella makers are happy

2 reasons why India's umbrella makers are happy

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

First, the industry is hoping for brisk business, as, according to projections there will be normal monsoon. Secondly, it is relieved at the fall in import of cheap umbrellas from China which had dented the domestic market for several years.

Sec 144 outside ED office in view of Pawar's proposed visit

Sec 144 outside ED office in view of Pawar's proposed visit

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

NCP workers had staged protests in Mumbai earlier when the ED named Sharad Pawar in the case.

Modi back in RCA as Amin Pathan withdraws No Confidence motion

Modi back in RCA as Amin Pathan withdraws No Confidence motion

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Controversial former IPL czar Lalit Modi and his team are all set to resume their charges at the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) after rival group's Amin Pathan officially withdrew his 'No Confidence Motion' brought in to remove the four office-bearers.

Monks demand arrest of  Mahabodhi temple priest

Monks demand arrest of Mahabodhi temple priest

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

Buddhist monks have demanded the arrest of chief priest of Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya, Bhante Bodhi Pal, ex-officio secretary of Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee (BMTC) Kalicharan Yadav and public relations officer Bhajju Yadav for chopping off a branch of the Bodhi tree.

BCCI on tenterhooks as Lodha Panel to submit Reforms report

BCCI on tenterhooks as Lodha Panel to submit Reforms report

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Trying to rebuild its tattered image after a spate of controversies, the BCCI is waiting anxiously for the Justice Lodha Committee's report which is set to recommend a host of reforms for the cricket body on Monday. While the three-member committee comprising Justice (Retd) RM Lodha, Justice (Retd) Ashok Bhan and Justice (Retd)RV Raveendran is set to submit their report to the Supreme Court, the BCCI will be keenly watching the proceedings as to whether the Apex Court makes the recommendations binding or not.

In a first, Australian doctors transplant dead heart

In a first, Australian doctors transplant dead heart

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

Scientists have made a dead heart beat again and successfully transplanted it in world's first ever game changing surgery.

Infantino gets massive UEFA backing for FIFA presidency

Infantino gets massive UEFA backing for FIFA presidency

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Gianni Infantino's bid for the FIFA presidency with the aim of leading the world football body out of the worst graft scandal in its history was boosted on Friday when the Swiss lawyer won "overwhelming" backing from Europe's football associations.

Formula One returns to France after 10-year absence

Formula One returns to France after 10-year absence

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

The French Formula One Grand Prix will return in 2018 after a 10-year absence with the race scheduled to take place at the Circuit Paul Ricard in southern France, regional politician Christian Estrosi said.

Vengsarkar MCA chief selector

Vengsarkar MCA chief selector

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

The others on the MCA selection panel, headed by Vengsarkar, are former Mumbai skipper Milind Rege, former off-spinner Kiran Mokashi and ex-pacer Abey Kuruvilla.

Conflict case: 'Laxman, Ganguly can't have dual roles'

Conflict case: 'Laxman, Ganguly can't have dual roles'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

The Ethics Officer has ruled that the former India players have to choose between CAC, IPL jobs

Respite for automakers: Tractor, two-wheeler sales rebound

Respite for automakers: Tractor, two-wheeler sales rebound

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

A good agricultural harvest and a timely arrival of monsoon, besides a slew of government schemes, have also come as a bounty.

National Herald Case: SC stays eviction of publisher

National Herald Case: SC stays eviction of publisher

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi also issued notice to the Centre's Land and Development Office on the plea of the AJL, publisher of the National Herald.

Why farmers in several states are turning to maize

Why farmers in several states are turning to maize

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Low rain coupled with the fact that maize prices in the open market have surged from around Rs 15-16 a kg to almost Rs 25 this year have forced farmers to turn to this crop.

Kapil to head Zee's Cricket league

Kapil to head Zee's Cricket league

Rediff.com14 May 2007

Former India captain Kapil Dev will head the Executive Board of the breakaway Indian Cricket League.

Martyn hits back at Lillee comments

Martyn hits back at Lillee comments

Rediff.com7 Nov 2006

Lillee said he was concerned that the 35-year-old Martyn and the other frontline Australia batsmen could struggle in the Ashes series against England.