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Report Card: Bumrah 10/10; Rohit 0/10

Report Card: Bumrah 10/10; Rohit 0/10

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah emerged as the lone bright spot with a record haul of 32 wickets.

Cricket, hockey, shooting, badminton dropped from CWG

Cricket, hockey, shooting, badminton dropped from CWG

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

In a body blow to India's medal prospects in the Commonwealth Games, key sports such as hockey, badminton, wrestling, cricket and shooting have been dropped from the 2026 edition by host city Glasgow, which unveiled a pruned roster of 10 disciplines to keep the event budget-friendly.

'Axed' Watson becomes dad

'Axed' Watson becomes dad

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

Axed Australian vice-captain Shane Watson finally had something to cheer about as his wife gave birth to a baby boy in Sydney on Thursday.

Australia's Head relishing recall after surprise axing

Australia's Head relishing recall after surprise axing

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

Australian middle-order batsman Travis Head said being dropped for the opening Test in India came as a surprise after "robust" conversations with the selectors.

Gambhir backs Rohit, Kohli to play until 2027 WC

Gambhir backs Rohit, Kohli to play until 2027 WC

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'But looking at what Virat and Rohit can deliver, I think they still have a lot of cricket and they're still world-class players and obviously any team would want to have both of them for as long as possible.'

Gehlot says his speech axed at Modi event; PMO responds

Gehlot says his speech axed at Modi event; PMO responds

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Gehlot said he was welcoming Modi to Rajasthan through his tweet as he would not be able to do so through his speech.

Bangladesh axe Ashraful

Bangladesh axe Ashraful

Rediff.com25 Apr 2006

Alok Kapali will replace the out-of-form middle order batsman for the second ODI against Australia.

BJP revamps Bengal unit, many from old guard axed

BJP revamps Bengal unit, many from old guard axed

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

A day after its debacle in the Kolkata civic poll, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday announced the formation of its new office bearers committee in West Bengal, axed several members of its old guard and inducted new leaders to strengthen the party in the state.

Hunt on for Lashkar terrorists behind J-K bus attack

Hunt on for Lashkar terrorists behind J-K bus attack

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

A massive manhunt is underway for three foreign terrorists, possibly of the Lashkar-e-Taiba, responsible for the deadly attack on pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi that resulted in the loss of nine lives, including a two-year-old, officials involved in the investigation said on Monday.

Hayden surprised by Sehwag's axing

Hayden surprised by Sehwag's axing

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden expressed surprise at the axing of India opener Virender Sehwag for the last two Test matches of the ongoing India-Australia Test series.

RJD MLC expelled from House for mimicking CM Nitish Kumar

RJD MLC expelled from House for mimicking CM Nitish Kumar

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Singh, considered close to RJD president Lalu Prasad and his family, was charged with raising slogans against Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on February 13, during a heated exchange in the House.

Ozil upset after axing from Arsenal's Premier League squad

Ozil upset after axing from Arsenal's Premier League squad

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Playmaker Mesut Ozil, who is under contract with Arsenal until June 2021 and earns a reported 350,000 pounds ($456,645) per week, has not played for manager Mikel Arteta's side this season

Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba Review: Love, Lies And Crocodiles

Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba Review: Love, Lies And Crocodiles

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Taapsee, Vikrant, Sunny are a fine fit on their own as well as around each other and prove themselves to be well equipped to survive the air of double dealing. What's missing is sizzle, feels Sukanya Verma..

Rohit, Kohli picked for Sri Lanka ODIs; Suryakumar T20 captain

Rohit, Kohli picked for Sri Lanka ODIs; Suryakumar T20 captain

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Suryakumar Yadav was picked as the India T20I captain ahead of Hardik Pandya, while Rohit stays as the captain of the ODI team.

Sanjay Manjrekar's response after being axed from commentary panel

Sanjay Manjrekar's response after being axed from commentary panel

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Sanjay Manjrekar, who got embroiled in controversies in recent years for some of his views on air, was axed from the BCCI's commentary panel for the South Africa series recently.

Activist seeks probe into axing of Aarey trees at night

Activist seeks probe into axing of Aarey trees at night

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Professor Avkash Jadhav, head of the history department at St Xavier's College and trustee of the city-based KAASH Foundation, said a Special Investigation Team should be set up to inspect the site where trees were cut and ascertain the actual damage done.

Will chief selector Chetan be axed for his outburst?

Will chief selector Chetan be axed for his outburst?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Chetan Sharma's position as chairman of national selection committee has become untenable after his alleged outburst during a sting operation by a TV news channel.

Malaysia football coach axed

Malaysia football coach axed

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

Malaysia's 2-0 defeat by three-times Asian Cup champions Iran on Wednesday was the 46-year-old's last game in charge.

SSI list axed heavily

SSI list axed heavily

Rediff.com2 Jun 2006

The axe of dereservation has fallen heavily on small units manufacturing mechanical products, with as many as 77 items which only they could make, dropped from the list.

Ranbir's Animal Comes Alive...

Ranbir's Animal Comes Alive...

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Bobby Deol and Rashmika Mandanna have unveiled their coming film Animal's official 'pre-teaser'.

Rajasthan govt to grapple with axes

Rajasthan govt to grapple with axes

Rediff.com21 Jul 2003

The Sarva Brahmin Mahasabha wants to present pick-axes to its volunteers to impart a touch of aggressiveness to its agitation for reservations for the community of priests.

'Rohit said we need Kohli at any cost for T20 World Cup'

'Rohit said we need Kohli at any cost for T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

Kirti Azad made a major disclosure that BCCI secretary Jay Shah wanted Virat Kohli out of the Indian team for the T20 World Cup.

MBT buys out US' Axes for $54 mn

MBT buys out US' Axes for $54 mn

Rediff.com16 Nov 2005

Telecom software and service solutions provider Mahindra-British Telecom has acquired privately-held US-based Axes Technologies for $54 million to consolidate its position as a leading services provider in the sector.

German cops kill Afghan teen behind axe attack in train

German cops kill Afghan teen behind axe attack in train

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The Afghan was an asylum seeker who had arrived in Germany as an unaccompanied minor.

What Did Modi's Ukraine Visit Achieve?

What Did Modi's Ukraine Visit Achieve?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

In retrospect, it appeared that the bitterness of the war was still strong and the Ukrainian success in occupying Russian territory just a few days ago had added to the complexity of the situation. The positive US response to the visit, however, remains a silver lining in the dark clouds, notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

2026 Commonwealth Games to have shooting; wrestling axed

2026 Commonwealth Games to have shooting; wrestling axed

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

The return of shooting, which was controversially dropped from the Birmingham CWG earlier this year, is a welcome development for India.

Pietersen, Moores both face axe

Pietersen, Moores both face axe

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

England captain Kevin Pietersen's attempts to get coach Peter Moores axed may result in his own sacking as the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is unhappy with both of them for making a public spectacle of their fallout. Pietersen is due to be back in London on Thursday after a holiday in South Africa and he may find himself replaced by Andrew Strauss as England skipper.

Barca's Xavi 'proud and calm' after sacking

Barca's Xavi 'proud and calm' after sacking

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Xavi mentioned again on Saturday that the club faced problems. Similar comments had reportedly annoyed Laporta earlier in the season.

Hussain brands axed Aussie players 'lazy, disrespectful'

Hussain brands axed Aussie players 'lazy, disrespectful'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

Former England captain Nasser Hussain has termed the axed Australian quartet from the Mohali Test as lazy and disrespectful and said that they will never forget the public humiliation of being dumped.

Google to axe 12,000 workers; CEO Pichai says 'sorry'

Google to axe 12,000 workers; CEO Pichai says 'sorry'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Google will lay off 12,000 jobs across the globe, its CEO Sundar Pichai announced on Friday, becoming the latest tech giant after Microsoft, Facebook and Amazon to retrench staff en mass amid the global economic downturn. In an email to employees, the Indian-origin CEO said: "I have some difficult news to share. We've decided to reduce our workforce by approximately 12,000 roles." Pichai said the layoffs at Google were carried out after a "rigorous review" of its operations.

Ex-mukhiya axed to death by sons

Ex-mukhiya axed to death by sons

Rediff.com29 Sep 2004

Police said Gobardhan Yadav lost his life for refusing to partition his property while he was still alive.

Jairam swings axe at Polavaram project

Jairam swings axe at Polavaram project

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

A notice issued on Monday to the Andhra Pradesh government to put on hold the government project is, in fact, meant to help out the Opposition-ruled states of Orissa and Chhattisgarh whose land is threatened to be submerged because of the project.

The Iyer Boys Get Going!

The Iyer Boys Get Going!

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Venkatesh and Shreyas unleashed their inner beasts, tearing apart the SRH bowling attack.

US to axe major military command

US to axe major military command

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Defence Secretary Robert Gates said the US Joint Forces Command would close, the use of outside contractors would be cut and the number of generals and admirals reduced. The command, which is based in Norfolk, Virginia, has an annual budget of US $ 240 million and 2,800 military and civilian employees.

'Babar said if he can't captain in all formats he doesn't want to be captain'

'Babar said if he can't captain in all formats he doesn't want to be captain'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Former Pakistan Cricket Board chief Zaka Ashraf has defended his decision to remove Babar Azam as captain following the team's disappointing ODI World Cup campaign in India.

Musical chair for Pakistan skipper's job: Board wants Babar Azam back?

Musical chair for Pakistan skipper's job: Board wants Babar Azam back?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board it appears has lost faith in the ability of Shan Masood and Shaheen Shah Afridi to lead the national side and feels former skipper Babar Azam is the best choice to captain the side once again.

Pakistani girl axed to death in 'honour killing'

Pakistani girl axed to death in 'honour killing'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2007

The girl was killed after her father became suspicious that she was having an affair with a youngster in Jhang tehsil in Punjab province. Seeing them together, he, along with relatives, axed the girl to death, while the boy managed to escape.

Sunday qualifying to be axed

Sunday qualifying to be axed

Rediff.com20 May 2005

The second qualifying will be stalled after the French GP since all the teams agreed to a proposal to change the qualifying procedure.

Pakistan coach defends axing of senior pacers from central contracts list

Pakistan coach defends axing of senior pacers from central contracts list

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Misbah insisted that the right decision had been taken keeping in mind past performances and the coming workload of the national team.

Walmiki, Rupinderpal axed from Olympic hockey squad

Walmiki, Rupinderpal axed from Olympic hockey squad

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

Goalkeeper Bharat Chetri will lead the Indian hockey team at next month's London Olympics, from July 27 to August 12. Sardar Singh will be his deputy in the 16-member squad.