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UAE Deputy PM's bustard hunting convoy attacked in Pak

UAE Deputy PM's bustard hunting convoy attacked in Pak

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

The team of hunters was unhurt in the attack that happened in Guchak area of Panjgur, however, two vehicles of the convoy were damaged in the firing, police said.

FC Goa sanctions: Verdict on ISL final fiasco deferred

FC Goa sanctions: Verdict on ISL final fiasco deferred

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Former Chief Justice of Bombay High Court, Kshitij Vyas, will pronounce his verdict next week over FSDL and FC Goa's appeal against sanctions imposed on them by Indian Super League's Regulatory Commission for boycotting the prize distribution ceremony following last edition's Indian Super League final.

When Shah Rukh quizzed former F1 champion Button

When Shah Rukh quizzed former F1 champion Button

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

McLaren driver Jenson Button is aware that modern F1 is a bit harder for the fans to follow.

Football Briefs: Guardiola accepts FA charge for wearing yellow ribbon

Football Briefs: Guardiola accepts FA charge for wearing yellow ribbon

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Did Raje recommend Lalit Modi for Padma award?

Did Raje recommend Lalit Modi for Padma award?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje was at the centre of a fresh controversy over reports suggesting that she had recommended former Indian Premier League chief Lalit Modi for a Padma award in 2007.

Pathan group throws Lalit Modi out of RCA

Pathan group throws Lalit Modi out of RCA

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi was on Monday removed as the Rajasthan Cricket Association president.

ISL final fracas: FC Goa fined Rs 11 crore; owners banned

ISL final fracas: FC Goa fined Rs 11 crore; owners banned

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The five-member Regulatory Commission of the Indian Super League met in Mumbai over the three days, in continuation of its earlier sittings since February 2016, to hear the submissions of the respective parties in the matter of Football Sports Development Limited vs FC Goa; FC Goa vs Chennaiyin FC; FC Goa vs Elano Blumer and Chennaiyin FC vs FC Goa.

Mumbai gears up as Covid-19 overwhelms health system

Mumbai gears up as Covid-19 overwhelms health system

Rediff.com19 May 2020

With projections suggesting the number of cases in the city will touch 75,000 by the end of May, civic authorities are working overtime to add to the number of beds.

Jallikattu ban: Protests intensify in Tamil Nadu, 149 held

Jallikattu ban: Protests intensify in Tamil Nadu, 149 held

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

The die-hard supporters of the sport along with major political parties in the state have been demanding an ordinance for conducting Jallikattu.

Global cricket broadcasters to be taxed in India

Global cricket broadcasters to be taxed in India

Rediff.com10 Jun 2008

Although the Singapore-based World Sports Nimbus has decided to file an appeal against the CIT (Appeals) order with the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, the tax case will have wide implications for foreign companies telecasting live cricket matches. In the present case, assessing officer imposed a tax liability of Rs 6 crore (Rs 60 million) on Nimbus on the income it had earned by telecasting live cricket matches during 2002 to 2005.

Sunanda death: Police want ED to probe irregularities in IPL Kochi franchise

Sunanda death: Police want ED to probe irregularities in IPL Kochi franchise

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Sunanda, who was not married to Tharoor then, had refuted allegations of any wrongdoing.

Make BCCI fully transparent in all its functions: CIC tells COA

Make BCCI fully transparent in all its functions: CIC tells COA

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

The Central Information Commission (CIC) on Friday urged the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators running the Board of Control for Cricket in India to 'immediately initiate efforts' to look into the issues raised by historian Ramachandra Guha in his resignation letter.

Women rarely get respect in India, says PV Sindhu

Women rarely get respect in India, says PV Sindhu

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

Ace shuttler P V Sindhu said that a lot of respect was given to women in foreign countries, but in India people do not practise what they preach.

PHOTOS: NFL players defy Trump; link arms in solidarity

PHOTOS: NFL players defy Trump; link arms in solidarity

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

NFL players, owners defy Trump on anthem protests as feud ramps up

For some golfers Olympic thrill trumps Zika fears

For some golfers Olympic thrill trumps Zika fears

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

When it comes to golfers and their interest in competing at this year's Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, a curious gender divide is emerging which, at first glance, is counter-intuitive.

BCCI adamant Indians will not play SL T20

BCCI adamant Indians will not play SL T20

Rediff.com25 Jun 2011

The inaugural Sri Lanka Premier League will go ahead next month without the Indian cricketers after talks failed with the Indian board (BCCI), Sri Lankan sports minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage told Reuters on Friday.

Ross island: Where history rests

Ross island: Where history rests

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Vaihayasi Pande Daniel discovers Ross Island where the clock can never be turned back.

Raina rubbishes Lalit Modi's claim, says never involved in wrongdoing

Raina rubbishes Lalit Modi's claim, says never involved in wrongdoing

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

India all-rounder Suresh Raina rubbished Lalit Modi's claim that he was bribed by an Indian businessman, saying he was never involved in any wrongdoing and is considering legal action against the former IPL Commissioner.

Is there a threat to ICC?

Is there a threat to ICC?

Rediff.com16 May 2018

'18 threats' that international cricket faces right now

Modi wishes Sharif for WC, to send Jaishankar to Pak

Modi wishes Sharif for WC, to send Jaishankar to Pak

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Modi spoke to Sharif and conveyed best wishes for the showpiece event.

From the 'war room' of the fight against COVID-19

From the 'war room' of the fight against COVID-19

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

How a swanky Mumbai cultural venue was transformed into a contact-less facility to combat coronavirus.

IPL-style wrestling league put off again for lack of sponsors

IPL-style wrestling league put off again for lack of sponsors

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

The rising graph of the country's grapplers seems to be having no positive impact on the proposed Indian Wrestling League (IWL) as it has been postponed once again due to mild response from prospective franchises.

Lalit Modi-Giles Clarke face-off in English summer

Lalit Modi-Giles Clarke face-off in English summer

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

The chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board, Giles Clarke will face four weeks in the high court after trial dates were announced for the libel writs brought against him by suspended IPL commissioner Lalit Modi and global sports marketing and consulting firm International Management Group (IMG).

IPL a tamasha; BCCI making Indians zombies of cricket: Gill

IPL a tamasha; BCCI making Indians zombies of cricket: Gill

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Lashing out at the BCCI for converting Indian public to "zombies of cricket" by foisting tournaments like IPL "tamasha", former Sports Minister MS Gill asked the Board to have some sanity in its thinking and shift the matches of the lucrative T20 competition out of drought-hit Maharashtra. Gill, who served as the Union Sports Minister from April 2008 to May 2009 and currently a Rajya Sabha member from Punjab, was reacting after Bombay High Court raised questions on why water should be "wasted" on hosting IPL matches in Maharashtra when the state is facing one of its worst-ever droughts. In total, 20 IPL matches are scheduled to be held in Maharashtra in three venues -- Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur. "The drought condition in Maharashtra is so severe that in a few days people in areas like Marathawada will not even have a glass of water to drink. As a former Sports Minister and ex-Agriculture Secretary, I know that several parts of Maharashtra are bone dry and I am amazed that in this situation the BCCI wants to hold these IPL matches," Gill told PTI.

IMG officials hold 'friendly' meeting with BCCI

IMG officials hold 'friendly' meeting with BCCI

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Representatives of leading sports management firm IMG on Monday met BCCI's top brass in Mumbai presumably to give details of the financial dealings during suspended IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi's tenure.

Will BCCI look into issues raised by Guha?

Will BCCI look into issues raised by Guha?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

Batting for larger transparency, the Central Information Commission (CIC) has urged the Committee of Administrators running the Board of Control for Cricket in India to look into the issues raised by historian Ramachandra Guha.

Special squads may guard Delhi during CWG

Special squads may guard Delhi during CWG

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

To thwart possible corruption by its personnel during the upcoming Commonwealth Games, the Delhi police is planning to have special vigilance teams, which will keep a hawkish eye on its men during the sporting event.

Chennai police issues fresh summons to Lalit Modi

Chennai police issues fresh summons to Lalit Modi

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

Modi and five others -- Harish Krishnamachari of Mumbai, Ajay Verma of New Delhi and World Sports Group office-bearers Venu Nair, Andrew Georgio and Seamus O'Brien -- have been asked to appear for an inquiry either on January 25, 26 or 28, a date suitable for them, Police Commissioner T Rajendran told reporters on Thursday.

Ban IPL to save cricket, says Bal Thackeray

Ban IPL to save cricket, says Bal Thackeray

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray demanded a ban on Tuesday on the controversial Indian Premier League "to save cricket." "The ongoing controversy involving IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi and former Union Minister Shashi Tharoor has maligned the image of the 'gentleman's game'. Ban the IPL to save the game of cricket," he said in a statement on Tuesday night.

'Modi offered all help in developing Kochi team'

'Modi offered all help in developing Kochi team'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

Kerala Cricket Association secretary T C Mathew says the public spat between the IPL commissioner Lalit Modi and Minister of State for External Affairs Sashi Tharoor is the result of forces trying to sabotage the Kochi IPL team.

Tim Castle to hear Ganguly appeal

Tim Castle to hear Ganguly appeal

Rediff.com16 Nov 2004

The New Zealand barrister was appointed as the Appeals Commissioner to hear the Indian captain's appeal against his two-Test match ban.

Irish cricketer's bats stolen

Irish cricketer's bats stolen

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

A sports kit containing six bats of Ireland cricket team member was found stolen after their World Cup Group B match against India in Bangalore, police said on Monday.

Modi guilty of major irregularities: Abdullah

Modi guilty of major irregularities: Abdullah

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

The noose tightened further around Lalit Modi on Friday with the Indian Premier League Governing Council member Farooq Abdullah saying that the suspended commissioner of the Twenty20 league committed "major irregularities" during his days in the office.

Modi lawyer calls SGM 'khap panchayat'

Modi lawyer calls SGM 'khap panchayat'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

Suspended IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi on Wednesday hit back at the BCCI, questioning the legality of its July 3 Special General Meeting convened to determine his fate and called it a "khap panchayat".

Police demands inquiry into Manchester Utd fake bomb 'fiasco'

Police demands inquiry into Manchester Utd fake bomb 'fiasco'

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Manchester's police commissioner demanded an inquiry into the 'fiasco' of a fake bomb left behind from a training exercise at Old Trafford that forced the abandonment on Sunday of a Premier League soccer match.

BCCI to meet IMG officials on Monday

BCCI to meet IMG officials on Monday

Rediff.com16 May 2010

The BCCI top brass will meet officials of the sports management firm IMG on Monday to seek details of the financial dealings during suspended IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi's tenure.

Ban IPL to save cricket: Bal Thackeray

Ban IPL to save cricket: Bal Thackeray

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray demanded a ban on the controversial Indian Premier League (IPL) "to save cricket".

'Tharoor came in after we won IPL Kochi bid'

'Tharoor came in after we won IPL Kochi bid'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2010

Satyajit Gaikwad, who has been eased out as spokeperson of the Kochi IPL team, speaks of the behind the scenes activity before and after the Kochi team won the IPL bid in an exclusive interview.

'Narendra Modi is behind IPL controversy'

'Narendra Modi is behind IPL controversy'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

Senior Congress leader Narhari Amin on Thursday alleged that it was at Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's behest that IPL commissioner Lalit Modi is trying to thwart the Kochi franchise.

'What's the illegality in promoting Kochi'

'What's the illegality in promoting Kochi'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2010

Advocate Rahul Mehra, who has filed a PIL against almost all major sporting bodies in India demanding them to come clean, feels there is no case of corruption against Sashi Tharoor vis-a-vis the IPL Kochi franchise.