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Broad fined for public criticism of match officials

Broad fined for public criticism of match officials

Rediff.com23 Mar 2014

England captain Stuart Broad was fined 15 per cent of his match fee for publicly criticising match officials following his side's Group 1 match against New Zealand in the ICC World Twenty20 on Saturday.

Abbott receives support from Hughes's family; need to make sense of loss

Abbott receives support from Hughes's family; need to make sense of loss

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

People do not associate cricket with death and the shock loss of Phillip Hughes, against all rational expectation, will be the hardest thing for bowler Sean Abbott to deal with, according to trauma experts.

Poll surveys tweak findings for money, alleges sting operation

Poll surveys tweak findings for money, alleges sting operation

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

A TV news channel on Tuesday claimed that a sting operation conducted by it had shown that some of the agencies which conduct opinion polls before elections are willing to tweak their findings for money.

Artificial Intelligence: 5 things every job-seeker should know

Artificial Intelligence: 5 things every job-seeker should know

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

It won't take away your jobs. It won't destroy you.

SC issues notice to Tamil Nadu on plea on farmers' suicide

SC issues notice to Tamil Nadu on plea on farmers' suicide

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

"State stands on the position of a loco parentis to the citizens and when there are so many deaths of farmers in the state of Tamil Nadu, it becomes obligatory on the part of the state to express concern and sensitiveness to do the needful and not allow the impecunious and poverty stricken farmers to resign to their fate or leave the downtrodden and the poor to yield to the idea of fatalism.

Uniform civil code neither necessary nor desirable: Law panel

Uniform civil code neither necessary nor desirable: Law panel

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

The panel suggested changes in laws relating to marriage, divorce, alimony, and marriageable age for men and women.

BOO Rahul Gandhi for insulting the PM!

BOO Rahul Gandhi for insulting the PM!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2013

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi has finally spoken!

Rajan's 'structural changes' to benefit economy: India Inc

Rajan's 'structural changes' to benefit economy: India Inc

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

'Raghuram Rajan's contribution to the country's economy is "exemplary" and he would always be remembered for his outstanding work.'

Will drought of international cricket in Pakistan come to an end?

Will drought of international cricket in Pakistan come to an end?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

It seems that Pakistan's long-standing wait to end their drought of international cricket at home is finally coming to an end as West Indies are mulling to tour the country for the two-match T20 series in March this year, subject to an agreement from the West Indies Players' Association (WIPA) and security clearance. "There is an offer [from the PCB] to play two T20 matches in Pakistan, subject to Players' Association agreement and security clearance," ESPNcricinfo quoted Roland Holder, WICB manager of cricket operations, as saying.

'Gentle giant will be missed'

'Gentle giant will be missed'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Political leaders bid an emotional goodbye to Vajpayee.

Renault Kwid performs poorly in Euro crash test

Renault Kwid performs poorly in Euro crash test

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

The protection to the driver's chest due to high chest compression was poor and the passenger's chest received weak protection

Licenses of 140 Jet Air pilots may be suspended

Licenses of 140 Jet Air pilots may be suspended

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

The audit was ordered after one of the airline's planes plunged several thousand feet while flying over the Turkish airspace on the Brussels-Mumbai route early last month.

Why luxury car firms are angry with Modi sarkar

Why luxury car firms are angry with Modi sarkar

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

Most say they will review their Make in India plans as prices may top pre-GST level

Shinzo Abe praises Indo-Japan historical ties ahead of summit talks

Shinzo Abe praises Indo-Japan historical ties ahead of summit talks

Rediff.com31 Aug 2014

Lauding Japan's deep historical ties with India, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Sunday said he was looking forward to a summit meeting with his counterpart Narendra Modi in Tokyo on Monday after the two leaders spent time together in ancient Kyoto city visiting Buddhist temples.

Mumbai Metro project commissioning further delayed

Mumbai Metro project commissioning further delayed

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

The commissioning of the 3-km Versova to Azad Nagar stretch of Mumbai Metro-I project will not be operational from September, as the Central Railway Safety Commissioner's approval is still awaited.

Focus on Dhoni's form as India gear up for do-or-die match

Focus on Dhoni's form as India gear up for do-or-die match

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

The former captain's struggling innings of 51 off 96 balls and his failure to rotate the strike in the first ODI has brought to focus the rejigging that captain Virat Kohli and coach Ravi Shastri will have to fret upon.

Modi's bid to ease land for companies could impact reforms

Modi's bid to ease land for companies could impact reforms

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Narendra Modi has made it easier for businesses to buy farm land.

Don't fret if your claims get rejected

Don't fret if your claims get rejected

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Customers should be fully aware of what their policy covers and should follow claim procedures meticulously, says Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Modi's government must govern!

Modi's government must govern!

Rediff.com29 May 2019

He has left no one in any doubt about his ability to take bold, even out-of-the-box, decisions, to gauge the feelings and aspirations of the common people at the grassroots and to ensure that polices and schemes do not remain on paper, but are implemented, says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

U-17 World Cup: India coach targets quarters finish

U-17 World Cup: India coach targets quarters finish

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

De Matos was appointed head coach in March this year and in a short span of time, he has tried to build a team ready to fight the best.

SL tour: Williamson to lead New Zealand in McCullum's absence

SL tour: Williamson to lead New Zealand in McCullum's absence

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum and senior batsman Ross Taylor will skip next month's limited overs series in Sri Lanka to prepare for December's home tests against West Indies, the country's cricket board said on Saturday.

For BoB, Vijaya, Dena Bank, single brand is the first challenge

For BoB, Vijaya, Dena Bank, single brand is the first challenge

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

If a name does not unify the three, there could be continued clash of identities, which could splinter the brand even before it takes shape, say Abhijit Lele and Nikhat Hetavkar.

Can Ram Charan's low cost airline fly high?

Can Ram Charan's low cost airline fly high?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Hyderabad-based Turbo Megha Airways takes off, promising affordable fares and other benefits.

Focus on Yuvraj as India hope for rain-free 2nd ODI

Focus on Yuvraj as India hope for rain-free 2nd ODI

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

Yuvraj Singh's patchy form and fear of inclement weather will be paramount when India take on the West Indies in the second One Day International, in Port of Spain on Sunday.

Modi govt 'aiding and abetting' country-wide lynchings: Congress

Modi govt 'aiding and abetting' country-wide lynchings: Congress

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

'Just last month alone, 28 Indians have been killed in lynchings'

Politicians should have a retirement age: Ramesh

Politicians should have a retirement age: Ramesh

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Indicating strong disciplinary action against certain dissident party leaders in Odisha, Union Minister and senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday said politicians should have age for retirement from politics.

Which actress earns more than SRK, Aamir, Amitabh?

Which actress earns more than SRK, Aamir, Amitabh?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

No, it's not Anushka Sharma!

Mumbai, Delhi's share in domestic air traffic falls

Mumbai, Delhi's share in domestic air traffic falls

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

Though the Mumbai and Delhi airports still rule the domestic aviation market, the share of the two in overall traffic is falling. In 2006-07, the two airports collectively handled 40.6 per cent of all domestic passengers; in 2012-13, their share fell to 37 per cent.

PM @ RTI meet: People should have the right to question govt

PM @ RTI meet: People should have the right to question govt

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

The Right to Information should not be limited to right to know but it should empower every citizen to question those in power, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday.

EPL: Playmaker Hazard paves way for Chelsea's ascent

EPL: Playmaker Hazard paves way for Chelsea's ascent

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

Eden Hazard underlined his claims to be voted Player of the Year with another match-winning display as Premier League leaders Chelsea stormed 10 points clear with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United on Saturday.

T20 tri-series: India unlikely to experiment against Bangladesh

T20 tri-series: India unlikely to experiment against Bangladesh

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Having suffered an unexpected defeat against Sri Lanka in their tournament-opener, it is highly unlikely that India will experiment against a resurgent Bangladesh in their final league stage match.

Rathore: 'Corporates are ready to invest in sports but...'

Rathore: 'Corporates are ready to invest in sports but...'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore says the corporate sector is very much willing to support development of sports and athletes in India but it needs to be given the assurance that the money is going in right hands.

Australia's champion Clarke bids adieu to ODIs

Australia's champion Clarke bids adieu to ODIs

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

Australia captain Michael Clarke quit one-day internationals after the World Cup final against New Zealand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday. Here is a factbox on the outgoing Australian champion captain...

Mugabe, wife 'in custody'; not a coup, says Zimbabwean army

Mugabe, wife 'in custody'; not a coup, says Zimbabwean army

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

The army said it was targeting 'criminals around Mugabe' who have sent the nation spinning into economic despair.

Revealed! How Sehwag first heard of Kohli

Revealed! How Sehwag first heard of Kohli

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

For Virat Kohli, loyalty is paramount in relationships and that is why he believes that his bond with childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma and his IPL team Royal Challengers Bangalore is forever. "In relationships, I always look at loyalty. From 1998, I had only one coach (Rajkumar Sharma) and that's never going to change. I have played for one franchise in the IPL (RCB) and that's also never going to change," Kohli said at the launch of a new book on him 'Driven' written by veteran journalist Vijay Lokapally. Sitting alongside legends like Kapil Dev, Virender Sehwag and Anil Kumble, Kohli revealed that even now when he is at the height of his popularity as an international cricketer, one person he is scared of is his coach Sharma.

Modi-Xi to have 'heart-to-heart' summit, charter new course for ties

Modi-Xi to have 'heart-to-heart' summit, charter new course for ties

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

The summit is being seen as an effort by India and China to rebuild trust and improve ties that were hit by the 73-day-long Doklam standoff last year.

Modi-Xi to chart a new course for India-China ties at Wuhan summit

Modi-Xi to chart a new course for India-China ties at Wuhan summit

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

The meeting, which comes after the Doklam standoff, is aimed at a working a new paradigm for the bilateral relations for the next 15 years.

FSSAI wants water packaging units to get its licence

FSSAI wants water packaging units to get its licence

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Out of total 5,842 registered water packaging units, 1,495 units have both BIS and FSSAI licences, while 4,347 units have only BIS certification.

6-yr-old raped in Bangalore school, parents protest

6-yr-old raped in Bangalore school, parents protest

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

A six-year-old girl student was allegedly raped by "unknown persons" at a prominent school in Bangalore, leading to angry protests by parents who besieged the institution on Thursda, demanding action from the management.

'Kyrgios doesn't realise how powerful his image can be'

'Kyrgios doesn't realise how powerful his image can be'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Australia's new Davis Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt has backed the country's bad boy of tennis Nick Kyrgios to "control" the image he projects and break through for a grand slam trophy in the next year or two.