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'You're looking for some heads to roll and Kevin's was in the way'

'You're looking for some heads to roll and Kevin's was in the way'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Kevin Pietersen has been made a "scapegoat" for England's Ashes humiliation in Australia, according to West Indies great Vivian Richards.

With Benitez gone, can Manchester United lure Gareth Bale?

With Benitez gone, can Manchester United lure Gareth Bale?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

After the axing of Real Madrid coach Rafael Benitez, Manchester United are getting ready to re-launch a bid to sign Gareth Bale.

There seems to be no end to India's mining woes

There seems to be no end to India's mining woes

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

A new forest law gives people a greater say over how natural resources are exploited.

Where's FIR? Are you above law? HC raps Param Bir

Where's FIR? Are you above law? HC raps Param Bir

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

"Was any of these statements made by the Home Minister in Singh's presence? Otherwise this is nothing but hearsay," the court said.

The history behind India's iconic circular Parliament

The history behind India's iconic circular Parliament

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

The existing building is a British-era building, designed by Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker who were responsible for planning and construction of New Delhi.

Pietersen paid price for Ashes 'disaster': Broad

Pietersen paid price for Ashes 'disaster': Broad

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

England's dismal Ashes tour of Australia was the catalyst for changes in the side which started with the axing of batsman Kevin Pietersen, Twenty20 captain Stuart Broad said on Friday.

Cricket Buzz: Malinga is Sri Lanka's new T20 skipper

Cricket Buzz: Malinga is Sri Lanka's new T20 skipper

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Pacer Lasith Malinga, who led Sri Lanka to the World Twenty20 title in Bangladesh, has been rewarded with the team's captaincy in the shortest format of the game, as struggling batsman Dinesh Chandimal got the axe, on Wednesday.

Not eyeing IPL 7 to prove critics wrong: Pietersen

Not eyeing IPL 7 to prove critics wrong: Pietersen

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Axed from England's set-up earlier this year, Kevin Pietersen said he will not use the upcoming Indian Premier League to 'prove anything' to his detractors.

Clint Eastwood mocks Caitlyn Jenner

Clint Eastwood mocks Caitlyn Jenner

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Hollywood actor-filmmaker Clint Eastwood poked fun at Caitlyn Jenner at the Spike TV Guys' Choice awards.

Thousands of contract workers lose jobs in India

Thousands of contract workers lose jobs in India

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

With India's manufacturing sector slamming the brakes on production, the fallout is being felt by contractual labourers.

Modi's biggest crisis yet

Modi's biggest crisis yet

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

This is a national leadership gone so wrong that India's most powerful prime minister in four decades has personally taken charge of medical oxygen shortages, observes Shekhar Gupta.

No deal to government on Lalitgate, says Congress

No deal to government on Lalitgate, says Congress

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

The Congress on Wednesday dismissed as "totally baseless" and "mischievous" reports that it had offered a deal to government under which it was ready to support passage of GST bill in Parliament if it axed External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje in the wake of the Lalitgate controversy.

Drishyam gets 'UA' certificate

Drishyam gets 'UA' certificate

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

A sequence showing a female character being slapped during a police interrogation has been axed from Nishikant Kamat's Drishyam by the Censor Board.

Jumping into a well also radical: Arun Shourie's jab at demonetisation

Jumping into a well also radical: Arun Shourie's jab at demonetisation

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Everybody will say it is a wonderful move going by its stated objective which is to strike at black money but it was not a "thought-through" exercise, said the former Bharatiya Janata Party leader who has often flayed the Modi government's policies.

LATEST PIX: Army bravehearts rescue thousands in U'khand

LATEST PIX: Army bravehearts rescue thousands in U'khand

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

The Indian Army has launched one of the biggest human rescue operations in Uttarakhand. On Thursday it mobilised troops for rescue and relief efforts, as it simultaneously reached out to over 8,000 people on all four different axes, viz, Rishikesh-Uttarkashi-Harsil-Gangotri axis; Rudraprayag -Kedarnath axis, Joshimath-Badrinath axis and Dharchhula -Tawaghat axis in Pithoragarh district, a statement said.

The BIG threat facing the fund houses

The BIG threat facing the fund houses

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

New technologies such as block chain are throwing up new opportunities; so the axe is bound to fall on those who are still stuck in the past and not reskilling themselves, says Shyamal Majumdar.

If given a longer run, Rahane will do really well: Dravid

If given a longer run, Rahane will do really well: Dravid

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Former captain Rahul Dravid threw his weight behind India discard and Rajasthan Royals team-mate Ajinkya Rahane saying the youngster deserves a longer run in international cricket.

Activists, Opposition leaders hail SC order on Aarey

Activists, Opposition leaders hail SC order on Aarey

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Activists and leaders of the opposition -- Congress and Nationalist Congress Party on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court's order restraining authorities from cutting anymore trees in Aarey Colony in Mumbai to make way for a Metro car shed.

Gambhir, Yuvraj dropped from India's Champions Trophy squad

Gambhir, Yuvraj dropped from India's Champions Trophy squad

Rediff.com4 May 2013

Opener Gautam Gambhir and middle order batsman Yuvraj Singh were axed while stumper Dinesh Karthik was rewarded for his good batting form with a berth in India's 15-member squad for next month's Champions Trophy cricket tournament in England.

Why thousands are losing jobs in India

Why thousands are losing jobs in India

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

India Inc's hiring outlook has become the weakest in the past eight years in the Asia-Pacific region, even as job losses have emerged as a critical concern.

Dilli Gupshup: Reshuffle blues: Will Shukla go and Bansal return?

Dilli Gupshup: Reshuffle blues: Will Shukla go and Bansal return?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

The disquiet over Kapil Sibal... Modi's rise rattles the UPA... Nitin Gadkari is missed... All this, and more, in this week's Dilli Gupshup

6 times when BJP leaders insulted Mahatma Gandhi

6 times when BJP leaders insulted Mahatma Gandhi

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Former Union minister and controversial Bharatiya Janata Party MP Anantkumar Hegde has once again stoked a row by calling the freedom struggle led by Mahatma Gandhi a "drama". However, this is not the first time a leader from the ruling party has insulted the Father of the Nation. Here are other instances when BJP leaders took a swipe at Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.

Their back-chat, attitude was unacceptable: Arthur

Their back-chat, attitude was unacceptable: Arthur

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Australia coach Mickey Arthur on Wednesday said the controversial decision to axe four players, including vice-captain Shane Watson, for the third Test against India was "a culmination of lots of small minor indiscretions".

Former cricketers react sharply to suspension of Aus players

Former cricketers react sharply to suspension of Aus players

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

Former cricketers such as Dean Jones and Michael Vaughan on Monday reacted sharply to the exclusion of four Australian cricketers, which includes vice-captain Shane Watson, from the side for the third Test against India starting Thursday.

Future of Korean GP hangs in the balance

Future of Korean GP hangs in the balance

Rediff.com5 Oct 2013

South Korea's loss-making, poorly attended Formula One Grand Prix could be axed after Sunday's race but local organisers are still hopeful of renegotiating their contract and keeping it on the calendar.

Man hacked to death in full public view in Hyderabad

Man hacked to death in full public view in Hyderabad

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Police said they suspected it to be a revenge killing as Ramesh was the prime accused in the murder of Mahesh, son of one of the assailants, in December 2017 in Hyderabad.

Pakistan drop Afridi, Umar Akmal for Champions Trophy

Pakistan drop Afridi, Umar Akmal for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

The national selection committee on Tuesday, as expected, axed experienced all-rounder Shahid Afridi and batsman Umar Akmal for the ICC Champions Trophy in England in June.

Bollywood's 12 PROUD tiranga moments

Bollywood's 12 PROUD tiranga moments

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Sukanya Verma celebrates Republic Day by looking at the tiranga's most striking moments on celluloid.

Dilli Gupshup: Will Uttarakhand CM be sacked?

Dilli Gupshup: Will Uttarakhand CM be sacked?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

What was Team Rahul's big mistake? Why are Brahmins dominating the All India Congress Committee? Why can't Food Minister KV Thomas visit Rome... All this, and more, in this week's Dilli Gupshup.

Who should open in first WI Test? Agarwal or Shaw?

Who should open in first WI Test? Agarwal or Shaw?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Help Captain Kohli and Head Coach Shastri pick India's XI for the Rajkot Test.

Double blow for Arthur; loses mother after sacking

Double blow for Arthur; loses mother after sacking

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

"Shocked and shattered" at being sacked as coach of the Australian cricket team, Mickey Arthur also suffered a personal blow as his mother passed away following a long battle with cancer.

Suarez admits 'bout of temper' caused 'biting' incident

Suarez admits 'bout of temper' caused 'biting' incident

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has revealed that his angst and frustration had made him act disgracefully and bite into the arm of Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic.

Aus cricketers offered professional counselling

Aus cricketers offered professional counselling

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

The struggling Australian cricketers have been offered professional counselling to prepare well for the third Test against India and come to terms with the axing of four teammates, including vice- captain Shane Watson.

Wrestling part of European Games despite Olympic snub

Wrestling part of European Games despite Olympic snub

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

Wrestling officially became part of the inaugural 2015 European Games on Tuesday despite being axed from the 2020 Olympic Games last month by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

A getaway might have helped Australia, feels Gilchrist

A getaway might have helped Australia, feels Gilchrist

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

The Australian players might have been better served by using the eight-day break before the third Test against India by taking their minds off cricket, feels former great Adam Gilchrist.

Sehwag could have scored a 300 in Mohali, says Hayden

Sehwag could have scored a 300 in Mohali, says Hayden

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Virender Sehwag's axing from the Indian squad for the third and fourth Test would make Australia "happy" and the struggling opener, according to Matthew Hayden, could have broken his run of poor scores with a "triple ton" in Mohali.

Sania among eight dropped from TOPS

Sania among eight dropped from TOPS

Rediff.com23 May 2018

The tennis ace's exclusion was on expected lines as she is expecting her first child with cricketer husband Shoaib Malik.

Assam: Man beheaded, killer surrenders with severed head

Assam: Man beheaded, killer surrenders with severed head

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

A man was beheaded by another person, who walked with the severed head for a kilometre before surrendering to the police in Assam's Lakhimpur district today, police said.

Wrestling rolls dice, selects Las Vegas for Worlds

Wrestling rolls dice, selects Las Vegas for Worlds

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Las Vegas will host the 2015 World wrestling Championship in the first qualifier for what could be wrestling's final appearance as an Olympic sport in the 2016 Rio Games.