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Suella Braverman quits as UK Home Secy over 'mistake'

Suella Braverman quits as UK Home Secy over 'mistake'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

"I have made a mistake; I accept responsibility; I resign," the 42-year-old barrister said.

Axing doesn't surprise Zaheer

Axing doesn't surprise Zaheer

Rediff.com13 Sep 2006

The Pakistan team manger on the England tour said his job was to interact with the media, which he did creditably.

Crackdown on shell cos: 4.5 lakh directors may face axe

Crackdown on shell cos: 4.5 lakh directors may face axe

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

The exercise of striking off dormant companies and disqualifying directors is in furtherance of ease of doing business and will be good for genuine corporate

BCCI finally announce women's team for SA series

BCCI finally announce women's team for SA series

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

Veteran pacer Shikha Pandey axed, rookie keeper Shwetha gets maiden call-up.

South Africa axe opener Gibbs

South Africa axe opener Gibbs

Rediff.com23 Apr 2006

Herschelle Gibbs has been dropped from the South African squad for the remaining two Tests against New Zealand

Platini and Wenger want January window axed

Platini and Wenger want January window axed

Rediff.com26 Jan 2013

The January transfer window should be abolished or at least limited because it is unfair and distorts competitions, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and UEFA president Michel Platini said on Friday.

Tax-free bonds may get the axe

Tax-free bonds may get the axe

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

CBDT was considering discontinuing these bonds in the coming Union Budget.

Air India to axe more loss-making routes

Air India to axe more loss-making routes

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

To reduce those not even meeting variable costs to 19% of network by March, from 38% five months ago.

'Zaheer's axe expected; Yuvi, Bhajji made scapegoats'

'Zaheer's axe expected; Yuvi, Bhajji made scapegoats'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2012

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar on Sunday said that veteran pacer Zaheer Khan's omission from the squad for fourth Test was on expected lines but Harbhajan Singh and Yuvraj Singh have made "soft targets."

Axing Ganguly grossly unfair: Left

Axing Ganguly grossly unfair: Left

Rediff.com16 Dec 2005

Nazimuddin, Shahadat axed from Bangladesh ODI squad

Nazimuddin, Shahadat axed from Bangladesh ODI squad

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

Opener Nazimuddin and paceman Shahadat Hossain were dropped from the Bangladesh squad for the first two One-Day Internationals against West Indies, the country's cricket board (BCB) said on Friday.

Merck to axe 7000 jobs

Merck to axe 7000 jobs

Rediff.com28 Nov 2005

Troubled American drug making giant Merck and Co on Monday announced a sweeping restructuring plan that will see the loss of 7000 jobs or 11 per cent of its worldwide workforce as also the closure or sale of five of its 31 manufacturing plants.

Axing of scandal-ridden Benzema backed by France PM

Axing of scandal-ridden Benzema backed by France PM

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Karim Benzema, who is under investigation for alleged blackmailing, should not be called up to the France squad, French Prime minister Manuel Valls said on Tuesday.

Jayasuriya axed from Test squad

Jayasuriya axed from Test squad

Rediff.com11 Nov 2005

Sri Lanka have dropped experienced opening batsman Sanath Jayasuriya for their three-Test tour of India next month.

Ranji roundup: Tiwary-Gharami steer Bengal to win

Ranji roundup: Tiwary-Gharami steer Bengal to win

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Senior batter Manoj Tiwary combined with the young Sudip Kumar Gharami to steer Bengal to a hardfought seven-wicket win against Baroda to climb to the top of Group A in the Ranji Trophy.

Gillespie axed from tour game

Gillespie axed from tour game

Rediff.com20 Aug 2005

Jason Gillespie was dropped from the Australian line-up to play Northamptonshire on Saturday

Former cricketers call for axing Hafeez, Whatmore

Former cricketers call for axing Hafeez, Whatmore

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Pakistan's semi-final exit from the ICC World Twenty20 has triggered an avalanche of criticism against captain Mohammad Hafeez and coach Dav Whatmore, with several former cricketers demanding the duo's sacking.

Axe hangs over Mourinho as struggling Chelsea face Liverpool

Axe hangs over Mourinho as struggling Chelsea face Liverpool

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Fans are openly speculating that owner Roman Abramovich, a man who places notoriously high demands on his managers, could call time on Jose Mourinho's second spell at Stamford Bridge if Liverpool can inflict another defeat on the champions.

Pietersen rejected four-month contract before axe

Pietersen rejected four-month contract before axe

Rediff.com19 Sep 2012

Controversial batsman Kevin Pietersen rejected a four-month contract offer from the England and Wales Cricket Board, hours before his ouster from the 16-member squad for the Test tour of India.

BCCI's Selection Panel: Khoda, Paranjpe likely to face the axe

BCCI's Selection Panel: Khoda, Paranjpe likely to face the axe

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Under fire due to a stinging status report filed by the Supreme Court-appointed Justice RM Lodha Committee, the Board of Control for Cricket in India is likely to remove senior national selectors Gagan Khoda and Jatin Paranjpe when the members meet for SGM this Friday.

Karnataka CM rules out axing ministers

Karnataka CM rules out axing ministers

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

Stung by the internal revolt within the party against his style of functioning, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on Sunday vowed to 'work together' in the future for the development of the people and the state. "You will see a different Yeddyurappa from tomorrow," he told reporters at midnight at his residence, on arrival from New Delhi, where the Bharatiya Janata Party evolved an 'amicable settlement' to end the two-week long stalemate following the revolt.

Higuain axed by Argentina, Dybala gets first call-up

Higuain axed by Argentina, Dybala gets first call-up

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Higuain had a disappointing Copa America tournament in July, scoring two goals during the competition and missing his spot kick as Argentina lost on penalties to Chile in the final.

Dehati Disco Review

Dehati Disco Review

Rediff.com27 May 2022

A film that calls itself Dehati Disco cannot be taken seriously, says Deepa Gahlot.

Sri Lanka axe Kaluwitharana, Gunawardene

Sri Lanka axe Kaluwitharana, Gunawardene

Rediff.com8 Nov 2004

The duo have been left out of the training squad for the New Zealand series.

'Aggressive' Gilani to axe Rehman Malik?

'Aggressive' Gilani to axe Rehman Malik?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani is reportedly unhappy with Interior Minister Rehman Malik, a key aide of President Asif Ali Zardari, for announcing some decisions without apprising the cabinet.

Struggling Gibbs faces ODI axe

Struggling Gibbs faces ODI axe

Rediff.com24 Aug 2004

The South African opener has scored just 11 runs in four innings in Sri Lanka.

Erwee ton gives South Africa flying start in 2nd NZ Test

Erwee ton gives South Africa flying start in 2nd NZ Test

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Rookie opener Sarel Erwee savoured a maiden century as South Africa dominated day one of the second Test against New Zealand in Christchurch to be 238 for three at the close on Friday.

Meet the Congress' Axe Men

Meet the Congress' Axe Men

Rediff.com29 Jun 2004

Sreejesh replaces Sardar as captain for Rio Olympics; Rani axed

Sreejesh replaces Sardar as captain for Rio Olympics; Rani axed

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

India's 16-member squad for Rio Olympics was announced on Tuesday in New Delhi. Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh will lead the side with SV Sunil as the vice captain.

Non-Bangalore employees duck Infy axe

Non-Bangalore employees duck Infy axe

Rediff.com20 Apr 2009

"Employees who have been consistently demonstrating poor performance were counselled out. Less than 1 per cent of our 11,250 employees in Chennai and 11,496 employees in Hyderabad have been impacted. As for the Thiruvananthapuram centre, less than 1 per cent of the 1,800 employees were impacted," said Mohandas Pai, member of the board, director, human resources, Infosys Technologies.

Should India bring in an extra batter?

Should India bring in an extra batter?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the second Test against South Africa, starting on January 3?

Why 'non-performing' ministers were not axed, Congress asks PM

Why 'non-performing' ministers were not axed, Congress asks PM

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati termed the expansion of the Union council of ministers as a drama and said giving representation to a couple of leaders from the deprived sections will not ameliorate the lot of those communities.

The axed emperors of Chelsea's Roman empire

The axed emperors of Chelsea's Roman empire

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

Villas-Boas was the sixth coach of the club since Abramovic took over the ownership of the club in 2003. Rediff.com brings you list of managers who tried to change fortunes at Stamford Bridge but failed to impress the Blues owner.

Will India drop Rahane for Mumbai Test?

Will India drop Rahane for Mumbai Test?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the second Test against New Zealand, starting on Friday?

Chanderpaul axed from WI squad

Chanderpaul axed from WI squad

Rediff.com6 Apr 2004

Chanderpaul, who averages more than 42 in Tests, made 101 runs in six innings in the series against England.

Tillakaratne hopes to beat axe

Tillakaratne hopes to beat axe

Rediff.com27 Mar 2004

The Sri Lankan captain's average in the last 12 innings before Friday was 16 with a highest score of only 45.

Captaincy saves underperformer Cook from getting the axe

Captaincy saves underperformer Cook from getting the axe

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Alastair Cook, who has scored just 246 runs in 10 innings during the Ashes, and was dismissed for four as England were beaten by Australia in the first of five one-day internationals, has been able to retain his place in the squad just because of captaincy.

CWG: Anas included in men's 4x400m relay team

CWG: Anas included in men's 4x400m relay team

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Delhi High Court clears Indian judoka Jasleen to compete at CWG

Citigroup to axe 4,500 jobs soon

Citigroup to axe 4,500 jobs soon

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

The job cuts will begin this quarter and be completed 'over the next few quarters' across a range of businesses, Pandit said at a Goldman Sachs Financial Services conference in New York.

Pakistan axe Malik, Razzaq for Sri Lanka series

Pakistan axe Malik, Razzaq for Sri Lanka series

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

Pakistan have included uncapped opener Sharjeel Khan in their squad for this month's Twenty20 internationals against Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, but senior players Shoaib Malik and Abdul Razzaq were left out.