News for 'the-lions'

Fresh wicket gave Lions the edge, says Chawla

Fresh wicket gave Lions the edge, says Chawla

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Kolkata Knight Riders leg-spinner Piyush Chawla said Gujarat Lions got the advantage of bowling on a fresh wicket to secure a five-wicket win in the Indian Premier League T20 cricket tournament in Kolkata.

Imran Farhat shines in Lahore Badshahs' victory

Imran Farhat shines in Lahore Badshahs' victory

Rediff.com17 Mar 2008

Former Pakistani opener Imran Farhat hit a blazing half-century to lead Lahore Badshahs to a 38-run win over local favourites Chandigarh Lions in an ICL Twenty20 match in Panchkula on Sunday night. Riding on Imran's quickfire 94, studded with eight sixes, Lahore Badshahs posted a challenging total of 187 and then restricted Lions to 149 for seven in their quota of 20 overs.

'Was not thinking about the century, just wanted to hit good areas'

'Was not thinking about the century, just wanted to hit good areas'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli smashed his maiden T20 hundred in an Indian Premier League match against Gujarat Lions in Rajkot on Sunday but he said he was not feeling after ending up on the losing side.

Lakhs of devotees attend Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath at Puri

Lakhs of devotees attend Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath at Puri

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and other dignitaries greeted the people on Lord Jagannath's annual car festival.

Football Briefs: FIFA proposes staging new mini-World Cup every two years

Football Briefs: FIFA proposes staging new mini-World Cup every two years

Rediff.com2 May 2018

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

IPL: High-flying KKR hoping to maintain momentum against Kings

IPL: High-flying KKR hoping to maintain momentum against Kings

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Kolkata Knight Riders are back in familiar home conditions but can ill-afford to take Kings XI Punjab lightly, who are showing signs of improvement under a newly-appointed skipper, when the two teams clash in Kolkata, on Wednesday.

Chandigarh Lions enter ICL final

Chandigarh Lions enter ICL final

Rediff.com15 Dec 2007

Chandigarh Lions set up a summit clash with Chennai Superstars after beating Delhi Jets by four wickets in the semi-final.

Is Modi govt weakening HAL?

Is Modi govt weakening HAL?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

With no payments coming in, HAL for the first time ever taken a bank loan of Rs 7.81 billion.

England coach Bayliss backs out-of-form Cook

England coach Bayliss backs out-of-form Cook

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

One of England's major concerns is the form of their openers. Cook has gone seven Test innings without a half-century, while Keaton Jennings -- his 12th opening partner -- is yet to cross that mark in his last 14 Test innings. The coach though backed both of them to do the job in the remaining two Tests against India.

Make in India: A sleeping lion

Make in India: A sleeping lion

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Make in India right now is just a slogan. The policy content is missing or not clearly articulated. The lion with cogs and wheels must now show some majestic movement forward, says Rahul Khullar.

Confident CSK seek perfect homecoming at Chepauk

Confident CSK seek perfect homecoming at Chepauk

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

For the legion of CSK fans, it will be a homecoming like no other as the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led side will play at the M A Chidambaram stadium in Chennai for the first time since May 2015.

Amazon likely to unveil smartphone: WSJ

Amazon likely to unveil smartphone: WSJ

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

Amazon.com Inc is preparing to launch its long-rumoured smartphone in the second half of the year, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people briefed on the company's plans.

Kerber eyes German Wimbledon-Euros double

Kerber eyes German Wimbledon-Euros double

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Angelique Kerber is looking forward to a potential German sporting double over the next fortnight, aiming to win Wimbledon as one of the favourites while also cheering on her national football team at Euro 2016. Australian Open champion Kerber revealed on Saturday that she had been hooked on watching the Euros, particularly the progress of Die Mannschaft, during her preparations in London.

Forlan assist helps Mumbai City edge Pune 1-0 in Maha derby

Forlan assist helps Mumbai City edge Pune 1-0 in Maha derby

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Mumbai City FC's marquee signing Diego Forlan showed glimpses of yore as they tasted a rare away win after putting it across FC Pune City 1-0 in their opening match of the Hero Indian Super League at Balewadi Stadium in Pune on Monday.

Linux makes inroads into Microsoft's domain

Linux makes inroads into Microsoft's domain

Rediff.com2 Aug 2007

Linux has over 300 variants, of which the offerings from Red Hat and Novell are the most popular because the firms provide support and maintenance -- the OS is free.

Dominar wins 350cc race against Enfield, claims Bajaj

Dominar wins 350cc race against Enfield, claims Bajaj

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

However, Enfield said Bajaj was celebrating too early.

Bangalore Lions finish 3rd in PHL

Bangalore Lions finish 3rd in PHL

Rediff.com28 Feb 2007

Sandeep Michael's brace enabled the defending champions beat Hyderabad Sultans in their last league match.

Meet India's richest real estate baron

Meet India's richest real estate baron

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

According to BS research, this makes K P Singh the fourth richest Indian by today's market capitalisation, after Mukesh Ambani, Anil Ambani and Sunil Mittal. He overtakes Wipro's Azim Premji, who ranks immediately after him.

Hitachi eyes ALL Indian smart cities

Hitachi eyes ALL Indian smart cities

Rediff.com11 May 2017

The company aims to be part of all smart city programmes in the country directly or indirectly and has come up with a host of India-specific products. Karan Choudhury reports.

'This Indian attack has got ability to get 20 SA wickets'

'This Indian attack has got ability to get 20 SA wickets'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Umesh Yadav says the current Indian attack has the ability to take 20 wickets in a Test match during its tour of South Africa, seen by many as the side's litmus test following a string of successes at home.

Carlsberg, Lankan ally brew India plans

Carlsberg, Lankan ally brew India plans

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

India is currently among the top 3 markets in Asia in terms of expected growth rates.

Late strike sees Churchill beat JCT

Late strike sees Churchill beat JCT

Rediff.com7 Apr 2007

A last-minute goal by substitute Louis Martins guided Churchill Brothers to a 4-3 win over JCT in the NFL.

Three movies you must watch!

Three movies you must watch!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Indira Kannan picks Made in Bangladesh, Greed, Moothon.

Australia regret not enforcing follow-on as England sniff win

Australia regret not enforcing follow-on as England sniff win

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

'We probably didn't think it was going to move around like it did. It was tough but Jimmy (Anderson) was magnificent' 'I think we're still reasonably confident, obviously the last two days haven't gone to plan but I think we're still in front of the game'

No surprises if the Sena-BJP form a post poll alliance

No surprises if the Sena-BJP form a post poll alliance

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

'Nothing will change in the richest municipal corporation in the country.' 'New faces with the same surnames will get party tickets.' 'So the same order, the same money spending systems, will continue.'

Sporting Clube down Dempo

Sporting Clube down Dempo

Rediff.com16 Sep 2006

Dudu Omagbemi's last-minute goal guided Sporting Clube de Goa to a 2-1 victory in the Goa Football Association Professional League.

What will Mumbai Indians look like against KKR?

What will Mumbai Indians look like against KKR?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

Mumbai Indians will be fretting over their team combination as they take on a marauding Kolkata Knight Riders in an Indian Premier League encounter, in Mumbai, on Sunday.

'I don't have a Batman theme!'

'I don't have a Batman theme!'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2005

One of life's less remarked upon blessings...

One of life's less remarked upon blessings...

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

... 'is long lives are generally the norm today,' says Rahul Jacob.

Resurgent Mumbai look to build on momentum against leaders Gujarat

Resurgent Mumbai look to build on momentum against leaders Gujarat

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Their bid for a third title back on track after a shock defeat in the opening game, defending champions Mumbai Indians would be keen to carry on the winning momentum when they face table toppers Gujarat Lions, who have won both their matches so far, in an IPL game.

Pressure of captaincy won't affect Raina in IPL, says Lions owner

Pressure of captaincy won't affect Raina in IPL, says Lions owner

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Gujarat Lions owner Keshav Bansal expressed happiness that the new franchise managed to get 'experienced and talented' players for the upcoming ninth edition of the Indian Premier League and is confident that captain Suresh Raina can make a strong comeback in the IPL after a dismal showing in the just-concluded World T20.

Ex-Pak PM Nawaz Sharif barred from holding office for life

Ex-Pak PM Nawaz Sharif barred from holding office for life

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

A five-member bench, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Saqib Nisar, gave the unanimous verdict on several identical petitions pertaining to the duration of disqualification of a politician under Article 62(1)(f) of the Pakistan Constitution, reported Samaa TV.

Priyanka stars in Valentine's Day movie

Priyanka stars in Valentine's Day movie

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Isn't It Romantic is about a New York woman hit on the head during a mugging. The impact leaves her feeling that she is in a rom-com.

ISIS militants target Egyptian army checkpoints in Sinai, kill 70

ISIS militants target Egyptian army checkpoints in Sinai, kill 70

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

The coordinated assaults in the morning set off fierce fighting between the army and the militants that is currently ongoing, with soldiers and police chasing the attackers using ground and air force, security sources said.

This Ice Age leaves you cold

This Ice Age leaves you cold

Rediff.com21 Apr 2006

Kargil: How Sonam Wangchuk and 40 men defeated 135 Pakistani troops

Kargil: How Sonam Wangchuk and 40 men defeated 135 Pakistani troops

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Colonel Sonam Wangchuk was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, India's second highest honour for courage, for wresting the first victory of the Kargil War. Leading 40 men, his unit evicted 135 Pakistani troops in a three day battle fought in two feet snow and minus 6 degrees.

How Hungary denied Iceland historic win

How Hungary denied Iceland historic win

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Having been in soccer's doldrums for nearly half a century, Hungary are a whisker away from reaching the Euro 2016 knockout stages after a patient and almost forgotten approach bore fruit in a 1-1 draw against Iceland.

3 Gir lions 'get life in zoo' for murdering people in Gujarat

3 Gir lions 'get life in zoo' for murdering people in Gujarat

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

One adult male and two sub-adult female lions were found to have turned man-eaters and 'guilty' of killing locals.