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Sports Shorts: Paes teams up with Raja; Harika shares spoils

Sports Shorts: Paes teams up with Raja; Harika shares spoils

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday.

The Rockstars In Saris

The Rockstars In Saris

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

They groove to their own songs, over 80 in all. Their aim? To convey social messages. Meet Meri Zindagi -- the all-woman, Lucknow-based rock band.

Review: Tamil film Raja Rani is refreshing

Review: Tamil film Raja Rani is refreshing

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

The film is a simple tale about coping with how after we lose someone we love.

Stalin's Latest Headache

Stalin's Latest Headache

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

CM Stalin has a procedural problem. Nominating new ministers would entail his having to seek formal permission from governor R N Ravi. Stalin does not want to interact with the person of this governor, as far as possible, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

PCB head Ramiz Raza sacked via a tweet

PCB head Ramiz Raza sacked via a tweet

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Raja's exit was only a matter of time after former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, who had appointed him last year, was ousted in April after losing a confidence vote in parliament.

Divij, Raja ousted from St. Petersburg Open

Divij, Raja ousted from St. Petersburg Open

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Divij Sharan and Purav Raja suffered their second successive first round defeat as they bowed out of the St. Petersburg Open after a 6-7(6), 4-6 defeat against Russians Victor Baluda and Konstantin Kravchuk.

15 PFI workers get death for killing Kerala BJP leader

15 PFI workers get death for killing Kerala BJP leader

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

A Kerala court on Tuesday sentenced to death 15 persons associated with the now-banned Islamist outfit Popular Front of India (PFI) in connection with the murder of Bharatiya Janata Party OBC wing leader Ranjith Sreenivasan in this district in 2021, the special prosecutor of the case said in Alappuzha.

Meet Pazhassi Raja's commander-in-chief

Meet Pazhassi Raja's commander-in-chief

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

Tamil actor Sarath Kumar on his role in the upcoming Malayalam film.

'Lord Ram Will Protect The Constitution'

'Lord Ram Will Protect The Constitution'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'Rama is Lord God of maryada. Today's maryada is the Constitution.'

Can Cong solve seat-sharing puzzle with INDIA partners?

Can Cong solve seat-sharing puzzle with INDIA partners?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

Sources said senior leaders of the party have been told to reach out to other leaders of the alliance and talks with some parties have begun.

Raja Sen reviews Ready

Raja Sen reviews Ready

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

The film is so bad, it belongs to an entire different league of idiocy.

'I don't believe war is an answer, but...'

'I don't believe war is an answer, but...'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

'What we did in this (1971) war and with what motive (was incredible).' 'We helped Bangladesh become an independent country, and the very next day, we left their soil and came back to our country.'

Ganesh Chaturthi: Protection for Lalbaugcha Raja

Ganesh Chaturthi: Protection for Lalbaugcha Raja

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

Mumbai's famous Lalbaugcha Raja Ganesh mandal will this time witness heightened security and an increased insurance cover of Rs 14 crore, in wake of the triple blasts in Mumbai on July 13.

'They wanted to create an image of me as a devil'

'They wanted to create an image of me as a devil'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

'Those giving voice to the voiceless should be welcomed, not punished.' 'Yes, I paid a price -- 10 years in jail -- but it wasn't only me who did so. There are many paying the price.'

'If Raja is culpable, so is Chidambaram'

'If Raja is culpable, so is Chidambaram'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

Janata Party President Subramanian Swamy on Tuesday alleged that Union Home Minister P Chidambaram was equally guilty as former telecom minister Andimuthu Raja in the 2G spectrum allocation scam since all decisions were taken by the two together.

Rameez Raja slams ICC

Rameez Raja slams ICC

Rediff.com26 May 2003

The PCB CEO accused the ICC of adopting double standards in interpretation of rules.\n\n

Pakistan Poll Results Stun Army

Pakistan Poll Results Stun Army

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

The result is a big blow to the military establishment, revealing the limits of 'political engineering'. It reflected the anger of the electorate, especially its younger voters, who have spoken decisively against the persistent harassment and victimisation of Imran Khan's political party, asserts Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Raja Sen's Best Actors of 2015

Raja Sen's Best Actors of 2015

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Rediff's film critic Raja Sen lists his top 10 actors of 2015.

What Are These Cricketing Legends Up To?

What Are These Cricketing Legends Up To?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

These cricketing legends gathered as part of MCC's World Cricket Committee, a body that meets twice a year to address issues in the game.

PIX: Shatrughan Sinha, Ranjit at Andhericha Raja

PIX: Shatrughan Sinha, Ranjit at Andhericha Raja

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

The last of Ganpati revelry in Bollywood.

Spectrum: Raja gets Chandrasekhar's help

Spectrum: Raja gets Chandrasekhar's help

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

Communications Minister A Raja, who has been facing a lot of flak from GSM-based mobile firms on new spectrum allocation norms, received support from an unlikely quarter on Tuesday -- the former head of GSM lobby and fellow M P Rajeev Chandrasekhar. Once a strong advocate of auctioning spectrum, Chandrasekhar extended his support to the policy of allocating spectrum to all on equitable basis.

Back in Chennai after 2G verdict, Raja and Kanimozhi get hero's welcome

Back in Chennai after 2G verdict, Raja and Kanimozhi get hero's welcome

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

Raja and Kanimozhi met Karunanidhi at his Gopalpuram residence.

VIDEO: Tendulkar, family offer prayers at Lalbaugcha Raja

VIDEO: Tendulkar, family offer prayers at Lalbaugcha Raja

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Seeking blessings of Mumbai's oldest and popular Lord Ganesh idols, Sachin Tendulkar along with his family visited Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai on Sunday.

'SC pressure resulted in Raja's arrest'

'SC pressure resulted in Raja's arrest'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

Former telecommunication minister A Raja has been arrested because the Central Bureau of Investigation has got some evidence of money changing hands involving the minister, says Prashant Bhushan, lawyer whose public interest petition before Supreme Court in the 2G spectrum scam has led, ultimately, to Raja's arrest.

Divij, Raja clinch first Challenger title in Kyoto

Divij, Raja clinch first Challenger title in Kyoto

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

The fast rising Indian pair of Divij Sharan and Purav Raja came from a set down to win their first title ATP Challenger title of the season as the top seeded Indians tamed Miachel Venus and Sanchai Ratiwatana via Super tie-breaker in the summit clash of the All Japan Indoor Championships, in Kyoto on Saturday.

Raja lashes out at babus

Raja lashes out at babus

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

Communications Minister A Raja has made it clear to bureaucrats in his ministry that there is no question of any change in the entry fee to be paid by a company for getting a unified access service licence, which allows an operator to offer mobile and fixed line services. In an unusually strong hand-written noting (not the first time that the 42-year old lawyer turned politician has done so) on a file relating to licences and related issues, Raja castigated senior officials.

Why Konark wheel was chosen as backdrop for G20 welcome

Why Konark wheel was chosen as backdrop for G20 welcome

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

The Konark Wheel was built during the 13th century under the reign of King Narasimhadeva-I. The wheel embodies India's ancient wisdom, advanced civilisation and architectural excellence.

'No reason why India couldn't come to Pakistan'

'No reason why India couldn't come to Pakistan'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

PCB chief Ramiz Raja said Pakistan would not accept the Asia Cup being moved out of the country only because India could not tour the country.

Mayawati slaps Gangster Act on Raja Bhaiya

Mayawati slaps Gangster Act on Raja Bhaiya

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday slapped the stringent Gangsters Act on independent member of legislative assembly Raghuraj Pratap Singh, better known as Raja Bhaiya.Raja Bhaiya, his cousin and Samajwadi Party Member of Parliament Akshay Pratap Singh and their two aides Hari Om Srivastava and Nanhe Singh have all been charged under the Act.Raja Bhaiya had earlier been put behind bars during Mayawati's last regime.

Raja-Sharan enter Tashkent Challenger final

Raja-Sharan enter Tashkent Challenger final

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

The second seeded Indian pair of Purav Raja and Divij Sharan scored a 5-7, 6-3, 13-11 victory over the Israeli pair of Dudi Sela and Amir Weintraub to enter the doubles final in the fifth edition of the $125000 Tashkent Challenger, at the Olympic Tennis School Tennis Complex in Tashkent, on Friday.

When Fashion Got OUTRAGEOUS!

When Fashion Got OUTRAGEOUS!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

If you think Bollywood's kitschy overkill from the 1980s is stuff of throwback terror, wait till the big, bad, bold fashion of the 1970s is unleashed upon you.

Will telecom minister Raja be sacked?

Will telecom minister Raja be sacked?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

Amid growing attack on Telecom Minister A Raja over alleged scam in spectrum allocation, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is expected to take a decision on his continuance in the Union Cabinet after his return from Seoul on Friday, highly placed sources said.

CBI swoops down on Raja's friends, colleagues

CBI swoops down on Raja's friends, colleagues

Rediff.com15 Dec 2010

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday carried out raids at 27 places in Tamil Nadu and seven places in Delhi in connection with its probe in the 2G spectrum scam.The CBI also raided the residence of former chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Pradip Baijal in connection with the scam. CBI sleuths also raided the residence of corporate lobbyist Nira Radia in connection with the probe in 2G spectrum allocation scam.

CBI likely to arrest Raja, Radia

CBI likely to arrest Raja, Radia

Rediff.com26 Dec 2010

The Central Bureau of Investigation may arrest eight bigwigs involved in the 2G Spectrum scam, including former telecom minister A Raja, corporate lobbyist Niira Radia and key Raja aides RK Chandolia and A K Srivastava.

Making Music, Raja-style

Making Music, Raja-style

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

Musicians may come and go but some live on forever. Ilaiyaraja is one of them.

Former telecom minister Raja meets Karaunanidhi

Former telecom minister Raja meets Karaunanidhi

Rediff.com11 Dec 2010

Former telecom minister A Raja met Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam chief M Karaunanidhi in Chennai on Saturday, three-days after the Central Bureau of Investigation conducted raids at his residences in connection with the 2G scam. The outcome of the meeting held at Karaunanidhi's residence was, however, not known.

And Sharad Pawar Arrives...

And Sharad Pawar Arrives...

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Scenes from day two of the Opposition conclave in Bengaluru on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.

Raja orders action against unsolicited calls

Raja orders action against unsolicited calls

Rediff.com5 Aug 2010

Within hours of reports that Mukherjee himself was at the receiving end of such calls, Raja activated his ministry to take steps against such calls that 'encroach' into the privacy of telecom consumers, an issue that has been haunting every single consumer despite the regulator Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's attempts to ban such a nuisance.

The CBI has 100 questions for Raja

The CBI has 100 questions for Raja

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

The Central Bureau of Investigation is all set to videograph the questioning of former telecom minister A Raja on Friday.