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Sreesanth among Kerala probables for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Sreesanth among Kerala probables for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Sreesanth, who was part of the triumphant Indian squads in the 2007 World T20 and the 2011 World Cup, was earlier named in one of the squads for a local T20 tournament to be conducted by Kerala Cricket Association in Alappuzha from December 17.

Telling the India story

Telling the India story

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

An ambitious exhibition tells the story of India as also the history of the world.

Goel: 'Master of his craft. Bradmanesque in bowling'

Goel: 'Master of his craft. Bradmanesque in bowling'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

India's cricket fraternity mourned the demise of legendary first-class spinner Rajinder Goel, calling him a "master of his craft" whose "bradmanesque" record made him a stalwart in domestic cricket. Goel died on Sunday owing to age-related illnesses. He was 77 and is survived by his wife and son Nitin Goel, who has also played first-class cricket and is a domestic match-referee.

Cricket Buzz: Pakistan court reinstates Sethi as board chief

Cricket Buzz: Pakistan court reinstates Sethi as board chief

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Pakistan's Supreme Court reinstated Najam Sethi as chairman of the country's cricket board on Friday, a day after he was removed from the post.

Disgruntled Carberry demands straight answers from England coach Giles, selectors

Disgruntled Carberry demands straight answers from England coach Giles, selectors

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

England opening batsman Michael Carberry has criticised team management for leaving him in the dark about his playing future and questioned selectors over their decision to axe Kevin Pietersen, British media reported.

Air India's LWP scheme stinks of nepotism

Air India's LWP scheme stinks of nepotism

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

If the idea of LWP scheme is to only weed out around 600 employees and subsequently save the carrier Rs 10 crore a month, the management could have easily laid off the retired employees, who had an advantage over others by dint of having 'connections' internally and in the corridors of the ministry of civil aviation, say Air India staff.

CWG 2014: India's athletics squad pruned down; TT hopes rest on Sharath

CWG 2014: India's athletics squad pruned down; TT hopes rest on Sharath

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Athletics Federation of India (AFI) pruned down the number of track and field participants in the upcoming Glasgow Commonwealth Games from the original 41 to 33, leaving out controversial triple jumper Renjith Maheswary and the six-member men's 4x100m relay team.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara's woes continue as Saurashtra struggle

Ranji Trophy: Pujara's woes continue as Saurashtra struggle

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Summary of all Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday

Cricket Buzz: Pietersen to play for Melbourne Stars in Big Bash League

Cricket Buzz: Pietersen to play for Melbourne Stars in Big Bash League

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Axed England batsman Kevin Pietersen joined the Melbourne Stars on Monday to be the highest-profile signing of the new season of Australia's Big Bash League.

IOA and CGF chiefs to discuss shooting at CWG

IOA and CGF chiefs to discuss shooting at CWG

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

The CGF chief is also expected to meet Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju.

'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.

Corporate India cut wages amid soaring profits

Corporate India cut wages amid soaring profits

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

The cut in wages by companies whose operations were not shut by the lockdown was more likely opportunistic than out of business compulsions to survive the lockdown. If this is true, then it is worth wondering what kind of opportunism was this? Was it to make a quick buck or was it to use a crisis to engineer a structural change that was necessary, asks Mahesh Vyas.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.