News for 'starters'

Thumb injury may keep Praveen out of 4th Test

Thumb injury may keep Praveen out of 4th Test

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

Praveen Kumar, who has claimed 15 wickets (@ 29.53) in the ongoing series, is a doubtful starter for the fourth and final Test against England, starting at The Oval, on Thursday, having not full recovered from the injury he sustained in the Edgbaston Test.

Amidst Ashwin's Mankad moment, Kings XI face KKR

Amidst Ashwin's Mankad moment, Kings XI face KKR

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

With a debate raging over the run out, it remains to be seen how Ashwin and Co. start afresh in what will be their first away match of the season.

How TN's poll sops went from entitlement to empowerment

How TN's poll sops went from entitlement to empowerment

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

A time has thus come when state encouragement for rural students led to empowerment of the socio-economically marginalised sections of the population. It included women. Today, with greater exposure and consequent enlightenment, it has gone beyond 'empowerment' to become 'entitlement', says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Why the US downgrade is a boon for India

Why the US downgrade is a boon for India

Rediff.com9 Aug 2011

Fall in oil prices is good news, as every $10/bbl price swing impacts the current account deficit by $8 billion.

Zaheer Khan ruled out of Edgbaston Test?

Zaheer Khan ruled out of Edgbaston Test?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2011

In what might be a vital blow to India's chances, Zaheer Khan is doubtful for the third Test against England at Edgbaston.

Tremlett likely to miss 2nd Test

Tremlett likely to miss 2nd Test

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

England paceman Chris Tremlett is a doubtful starter for the second Test against India as he is yet to recover from a hamstring problem and stiff back, local media reported on Thursday.

Too risky to focus on Tendulkar alone: Swann

Too risky to focus on Tendulkar alone: Swann

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

England has lot to prove in the upcoming Test series against India, says Bikash Mohapatra.

Upbeat India take on Kiwis as build-up to T20 World Cup continues

Upbeat India take on Kiwis as build-up to T20 World Cup continues

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

In a tight season for India, the first T20 comes only five days after their last ODI against Australia at home.

Can India get to $5 trillion?

Can India get to $5 trillion?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

'There is a fiscal crisis building up, which might become apparent when the Finance Commission presents its report,' warns T N Ninan.

Caroline Wozniacki wins Danish Open title

Caroline Wozniacki wins Danish Open title

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

World number one and local favourite Caroline Wozniacki thrilled a rowdy crowd to win the Danish Open on Sunday for the second consecutive year.

7 Pakistani LIES about the 1965 War

7 Pakistani LIES about the 1965 War

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Why did Pakistan sign a cease-fire without acquiring Kashmir, which was the sole purpose of the 1965 War, asks Ahmad Faruqui.

Raina injures elbow in nets ahead of 3rd ODI

Raina injures elbow in nets ahead of 3rd ODI

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Indian batsman Suresh Raina was rendered a doubtful starter for the must-win third One-dayer against New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday after injuring his elbow during a practice session.

Yuvraj Singh to miss ODI series against WI

Yuvraj Singh to miss ODI series against WI

Rediff.com27 May 2011

After stand-in captain Gautam Gambhir became a doubtful starter for India's upcoming tour of the West Indies with a shoulder niggle, it is learnt that Yuvraj Singh will miss out on the one-day series in the Caribbean.

Will Modi find a buyer for Air India?

Will Modi find a buyer for Air India?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

'Industry observers are certain the next attempt will succeed even if they have to browbeat someone into buying as the government has put its might behind it,' predicts Anjuli Bhargava.

PIX: Pretty Parsi pin-ups kick up a storm!

PIX: Pretty Parsi pin-ups kick up a storm!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

They call themselves Zoroastrian Youth For The Next Generation -- and with their first-of-a-kind calendar, ZYNG have packed as much of a punch as their name!

Christian Bale to play Steve Jobs in Sony's next biopic

Christian Bale to play Steve Jobs in Sony's next biopic

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Mallika, Priyanka, Sonam: Hottest Twitter celebs!

Mallika, Priyanka, Sonam: Hottest Twitter celebs!

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

Twitter can be a jungle you'll get lost in if you don't happen to know anyone there. Here are some celebrities you can follow for starters, before you find your own group!

WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Summary of World Cup qualifiers played across the world on Thursday

US Open triumph helps Djokovic join select club

US Open triumph helps Djokovic join select club

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Following Novak Djokovic's triumph in New York, Bikash Mohapatra takes a look at the six players to have won three of the four majors in a year in the Open Era.

AB de Villiers doubtful for Ireland clash

AB de Villiers doubtful for Ireland clash

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

Leading South African scorer AB de Villiers is a doubtful starter for Tuesday's group B World Cup fixture against Ireland due to a thigh muscle strain.

Will Krish do a Gamyam with Vedam?

Will Krish do a Gamyam with Vedam?

Rediff.com10 May 2010

The director is ready with his second Telugu movie starring Allu Arjun, Anushka, Manoj Manchu, Manoj Bajpai and Lekha Washington.

McCullum uncertain for first ODI

McCullum uncertain for first ODI

Rediff.com27 Nov 2010

Brendon McCullum's recurring back problem has rendered him a doubtful starter for the first ODI to be played at Nehru Stadium in Guwahati on Sunday.

PHOTOS: The stunning Hyosung ST7

PHOTOS: The stunning Hyosung ST7

Rediff.com29 Aug 2011

The name Hyosung might not make your heart skip a beat but the second coming of the Korean automaker in India (courtesy of Garware Motors) has a lot of promising stuff lined up for performance enthusiasts. So how does the ST7 stand out and fair?

In a first, Maharashtra proposes single-window registration of land titles

In a first, Maharashtra proposes single-window registration of land titles

Rediff.com21 May 2019

State's move is seen as a pilot for a national rollout of online land title records. Maharashtra plans to start the system in Mumbai.

OPS's tweet on alliance with BJP sparks row

OPS's tweet on alliance with BJP sparks row

Rediff.com20 May 2017

A tweet by O Panneerselvam, leader of the Puratchi Thalaivi faction of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, on a possible alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party after the declaration of civic polls kicked up a storm on Saturday.

Li hoping for quick start against Clijsters

Li hoping for quick start against Clijsters

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

Notorious slow starter Li Na seems to produce her best tennis teetering on the brink of defeat but the Chinese hopes to hit the ground running against Kim Clijsters in Saturday's Australian Open final.

PM Modi serves up delicacies for Obama

PM Modi serves up delicacies for Obama

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

A mix of vegetarian and non-vegetarian delicacies were served at the lunch hosted by PM Modi in honour of visiting US President Barack Obama.

The man who will help India tackle urban poverty

The man who will help India tackle urban poverty

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

Known as the 'poor man's capitalist' for his insistence that market economies must work to include their poorest citizens socially, legally and economically, de Soto is a legend in academia for his work on informal economies and how to bring impoverished populations into the mainstream.

Bhutia still uncertain ahead of Bahrain clash

Bhutia still uncertain ahead of Bahrain clash

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

Indian captain Bhaichung Bhutia remains a doubtful starter ahead of their Friday's match against Bahrain in the Asian Cup football tournament as he has still not recovered completely from his calf muscle injury, coach Bob Houghton said.

HRD's plan for 20 IIITs fails to get ministry nod

HRD's plan for 20 IIITs fails to get ministry nod

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

A note issued by the HRD ministry for clearance of Expenditure Finance Committee has been returned by the finance ministry with the suggestion that the proposal may be considered during the 12th plan, official sources said.

Daniel Vettori to play in Jaipur ODI

Daniel Vettori to play in Jaipur ODI

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

Injury-hit New Zealand got a boost as their skipper Daniel Vettori declared his availability for second ODI while opener Brendon McCullum is still a doubtful starter for Wednesdays match at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.

Flops rain down on the first Friday of 2010

Flops rain down on the first Friday of 2010

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

Check out the box office report of the week.

Chepngetich beats Doha heat to win midnight marathon

Chepngetich beats Doha heat to win midnight marathon

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich overcame extreme heat and humidity to win the World Championship midnight marathon on Friday, in a gruelling test of survival that saw nearly a third of the 70 starters fail to reach the finish line.

Qureshi's demeanour suggested that talks failed

Qureshi's demeanour suggested that talks failed

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan on Thursday may have sought to project before a global audience and their respective media that their much awaited talks were positive, constructive and meaningful it was anything but that. Going by the body language of both S M Krishna and Shah Mahmood Qureshi, and the pointed, at times, aggressive questions asked by the media, it was plain and simple -- disastrous and awful.

Singapore hungry for more Indian investments

Singapore hungry for more Indian investments

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Singapore wants more Indians to put their money in the city state and for starters, has picked out areas like chemicals, aerospace, electronics, energy and education.

Is Priyanka sexier than Deepika? VOTE!

Is Priyanka sexier than Deepika? VOTE!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

PeeCee topples Dips from the top spot.

Gallas out of France training with sore muscle

Gallas out of France training with sore muscle

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

Centre back William Gallas pulled out of a France training session on Monday with a sore muscle, a team spokesman said.

Corporate India lost $27-bn merger deals

Corporate India lost $27-bn merger deals

Rediff.com9 Sep 2010

The country's most valued firm RIL's bid to acquire a majority stake in bankrupt petrochemical group was called off by LyondellBasell after the latter found the price offer was undervaluing the company.

Paraguay beaten 2-1 by Ireland in warm-up

Paraguay beaten 2-1 by Ireland in warm-up

Rediff.com26 May 2010

Paraguay's preparations for next month's World Cup finals suffered a minor blow on Tuesday with a 2-1 defeat by Ireland.

GAIL-RIL deal on D6 gas allocation falls through

GAIL-RIL deal on D6 gas allocation falls through

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

GAIL India chairman and managing director B C Tripathi said the availability and possibility of gas has changed with the change in government policy.