News for 'local curators'

Mumbai's Favourite God Arrives

Mumbai's Favourite God Arrives

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Some more glimpses of Lord Ganesha as The God Of New Beginnings arrives in different localities of Mumbai.

'It's A Different Kashmir Now'

'It's A Different Kashmir Now'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

'One day, I would love to have a house there.'

'Goal is to become an AI-powered organisation'

'Goal is to become an AI-powered organisation'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

'Our vision is to become a GenAI managed services provider.'

Cricket Buzz: BCCI to continue with neutral curators in next Ranji season

Cricket Buzz: BCCI to continue with neutral curators in next Ranji season

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Encouraged by the positive feedback during the last domestic season, the BCCI will continue with neutral curators in the upcoming 2018-19 Ranji Trophy, a move that also scuttled the home state associations' habit of preparing pitches as per their wishes.

Dana Passes Without Loss Of Life

Dana Passes Without Loss Of Life

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Heavy rains packed with gusty winds lashed Odisha and parts of southern West Bengal as the landfall process of the severe cyclonic storm Dana was complete on Friday morning with no loss of life.

'Plane Was Completely Destroyed'

'Plane Was Completely Destroyed'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

'After the plane collided with the wall, passengers were thrown out of the aircraft.'

In Hot Pursuit Of The Terrorists

In Hot Pursuit Of The Terrorists

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

In the first such incident in the past two decades, terrorists exchanged fire with security forces in the dense forests of the Zabarwan range in Kashmir on Sunday, November 10, 2024, forcing residents to flee in panic as additional forces were mobilised to strengthen the cordon.

Floods Wreak Havoc In Andhra, Telangana

Floods Wreak Havoc In Andhra, Telangana

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

The unprecedented rainfall and floods in Andhra Pradesh over the past three days affected about 450,000 people leading to the evacuation of more than 30,000 to relief camps.

A Hug After Two Years...

A Hug After Two Years...

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

What some of our politicians were up to on Friday, October 18, 2024.

Indian chief curator dies ahead of Afg-NZ game

Indian chief curator dies ahead of Afg-NZ game

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

The chief curator of the Abu Dhabi cricket stadium, Mohan Singh, died hours before Sunday's T20 World Cup game between Afghanistan and New Zealand.

Mumbai's local trains are fully back!

Mumbai's local trains are fully back!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Afsar Dayatar/Rediff.com captured these images as the City That Never Sleeps took to the trains with gusto.

The FABULOUS Life of Shalini Passi

The FABULOUS Life of Shalini Passi

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Shalini Passi is the latest addition along with Riddhima Kapoor Sahni and Kalyani Saha, and she has got everyone talking on social media, thanks to her quirky personality.

Tsari Yatra May Help Ease India China Tensions

Tsari Yatra May Help Ease India China Tensions

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Why can't the Indian government propose to the Chinese a corridor circumambulating the Holy Mountain where people from both sides could perform the yatra again? asks Claude Arpi.

'30-40% Of H-1B Visas Cornered By Staffing Companies'

'30-40% Of H-1B Visas Cornered By Staffing Companies'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

'If the Trump administration decides to put guardrails on H-1B visas, that will surely impact both US and Indian firms.'

Shami set to return; turning pitch unlikely for final Test

Shami set to return; turning pitch unlikely for final Test

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Mohammed Shami will be needed on a dry Motera surface, which might be conducive for reverse swing.

How Delhi-ites Try To Beat The Heat

How Delhi-ites Try To Beat The Heat

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Glimpses of how people in Delhi try to beat the heat on a day when the city registered record temperatures.

Massive Rescue Ops Underway In Wayanad

Massive Rescue Ops Underway In Wayanad

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Rescue operations in Kerala's Wayanad district resumed on Thursday, marking one of the largest efforts to save those stranded by the landslides that have hit the region.

After Hasina, Bangladesh Hit By Floods

After Hasina, Bangladesh Hit By Floods

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Glimpses from the floods which have disrupted lives in Bangladesh.

BCCI officials grill Dravid over World Cup final loss

BCCI officials grill Dravid over World Cup final loss

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

According to reports, Dravid, granted an extension after his contract ended on November 19, attributed the loss to the pitch at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium.

Sara's Trip To Kashmir

Sara's Trip To Kashmir

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Kashmir has a special place in Sara Ali Khan's heart, and she never gets tired of visiting it.

Dia Wants To Hijack!

Dia Wants To Hijack!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Farah's fangirl moment with... Sonam celebrates Vayu's 2nd birthday... Sidharth turns chef...

What's Army Searching Under The Snow?

What's Army Searching Under The Snow?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

The Indian Army's Ski patrol team take part in an avalanche rescue exercise drill.

A Tragedy On The Jhelum

A Tragedy On The Jhelum

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Six people perished when a boat carrying school going children and their parents capsised in the Jhelum river at Gandbal Batwara in Srinagar on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

Cyclone Dana: 1 Million Evacuated

Cyclone Dana: 1 Million Evacuated

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Glimpses of the preparations in Odisha and West Bengal for Cyclone Dana which is expected to make landfall between October 24 and 25.

'Our India centre is a hub for global innovation'

'Our India centre is a hub for global innovation'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

'Our business continues to roll out its strategy, the role of this GDTC continues to grow.'

Rajkot Test: BCCI's 'standard practice' makes SCA unhappy

Rajkot Test: BCCI's 'standard practice' makes SCA unhappy

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

The local curators were better off doing their job independently but now that BCCI curators are there, they have taken control and will call the shots. The SCA groundstaff will be there to help and as they know more about the local conditions, I hope their valuable inputs are taken into account.

UP Bypolls: Yogi Wants To Prove A Point

UP Bypolls: Yogi Wants To Prove A Point

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

The BJP is leaning on Yogi's 'batenge to katenge' theme to weave a unifying narrative that transcends caste and communal lines.

Nagpur curator promises 'sporting wicket'

Nagpur curator promises 'sporting wicket'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

The pitch at the VCA Stadium does not have the best of track records in the past two years but curator Pravin Hingnikar asserted that the newly laid surface is likely to produce a good contest between India and Australia in Nagpur on Sunday.

Drop-in pitch for Indo-Pak match set for installation

Drop-in pitch for Indo-Pak match set for installation

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The development of the pitches has been undertaken by Adelaide Oval Turf Solutions, led by renowned Adelaide Oval head curator Damian Hough.

A Train Chugs Along In The Kashmir Snow

A Train Chugs Along In The Kashmir Snow

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

The Kashmir Valley received fresh heavy snowfall, February 3, 2024.

Ind vs Windies: All you must know about the 2nd T20 pitch

Ind vs Windies: All you must know about the 2nd T20 pitch

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Lucknow is hosting an international cricket match after 24 long years with the newly-built Ekana Stadium making its debut.

Amarnath Yatra Pilgrims Arrive In Kashmir

Amarnath Yatra Pilgrims Arrive In Kashmir

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The first batch of pilgrims reached Kashmir on Friday for the annual Amarnath Yatra, beginning Saturday, with J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagging off 4,603 yatris in the morning from the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas base camp in Jammu under a tight security cover.

Pink Ball Test: Curators have to pitch it right

Pink Ball Test: Curators have to pitch it right

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

What goes in favour of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) is that it has some experience of hosting a multi-day game with pink ball.

We Are In An Era Of Puppets And Puppeteers

We Are In An Era Of Puppets And Puppeteers

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

'As we enter 2025, it must be acknowledged that there is a convergence of capital, influential people (from business and politics) and technology deciding the destiny of others in the name of pride, patriotism, nationalism, nation building, all of it thinly veiled disguises for personal profit and glory,' asserts Shyam G Menon.

Is Terrorism Raising Ugly Head Again In J&K?

Is Terrorism Raising Ugly Head Again In J&K?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, four army personnel, including a captain, died after being injured in a gunfight with heavily armed terrorists in Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir.

USA is starting to embrace cricket

USA is starting to embrace cricket

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'USA Cricket continues its instrumental work in supporting our national players and equipping youth and local communities with the tools they need to succeed in this sport.'

Captured! Somalian Pirates

Captured! Somalian Pirates

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Somalian pirates were captured by Indian Navy ships Trishul and Sumedha during anti-piracy operations last week.

Missing! Snow In Gulmarg!

Missing! Snow In Gulmarg!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Gulmarg's bare hillsides are a barometer of changing global weather patterns.

2024: Top 10 International Films

2024: Top 10 International Films

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite 2024 films that he watched at film festivals held in Berlin, Cannes, Toronto and India.

Terrorists Murder Retired Cop, 72, During Azaan

Terrorists Murder Retired Cop, 72, During Azaan

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

The 72-year-old retired police officer, who was the local muezzin, was murdered while he was giving the call for azaan.